Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

3 g( s& M& y' E% nYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
* S3 L0 V. @4 g  H$ J; uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

+ d! R9 D$ L' S# f2 }/ GThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
2 V7 m0 R6 o/ t+ y4 LEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
' J8 U' g, ]+ ~3 U, G# T6 \Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

  B  ~- \- ]$ W( pYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
6 x- a: Z/ R  }, K0 }! x) @$ jinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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/ m1 H* @6 `- ^  m6 b7 s7 b6 tReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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) j% i$ h- J" L8 Z/ H6 w, oSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
$ P% k2 P7 u7 j  \3 e6 _•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& ~# `7 g. f; q4 z2 h6 |1 Q4 Aenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
3 p+ W# B, e5 I5 J% e•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
, T  n& s. o( p! `; _5 A  u! Q* xthe board;  
/ l) a! Y: ~, I( @" b- _•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
( m% @* i0 j, |0 ?( Nthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
/ R" T' |! c$ F  o9 U+ E7 }+ Bchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
5 M* O; {7 I: {8 o+ B9 u! u/ S+ }3 L•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
0 i* H9 [, U( {$ h6 R  a( Z•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
3 n2 x  u# t4 T+ i, Y9 y* ~; j•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% w3 I( A+ [: g" Reffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
; B6 M8 B" t& T& y& U0 {•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
, L. g0 k" c- ?8 upractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
, h- n1 B$ o9 R+ K) [6 O, `8 VYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
; U+ D) q+ c! m0 W& _9 Z4 CRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
0 k* n0 I8 }! J1 w•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
5 w& P3 f  J# v•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
  u" Y  K. B4 ?0 k. ~+ V, }0 e) e. ~rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
: E4 |" {+ w# L" h•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
3 h2 i( I( q" I+ V* _1 r•  Superior negotiation skills.
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% Q6 r# c, g6 o4 T" T Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

1 N3 u7 P9 l' QRequired Experience
  Q* I# X, I: l" j0 x: s7 A•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
! b+ ~( a" ?. d- J8 B. L8 j) L3 zabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
! g* [4 A! r) C9 q1 b5 qNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
9 ^% t4 d6 Q0 D$ z2 E•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

6 k) _0 K. i5 P  o/ V" @3 KTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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