Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

3 T% s. h' v# j2 _5 N1 [4 _YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
. \* R+ n( o/ `8 Qchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
9 u( X& X8 J! y% S/ v/ wprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
: Z1 g1 E& l+ T  fsupport for women and their families.  

4 H1 `! r; `8 w9 oThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
* ?) Z# I+ q6 Vthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
- i3 d9 |( f! Q4 Y  EEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
4 A6 M. s8 T, s0 psurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
% S" D, K, |4 [4 |/ m* acommunity the agency serves.   
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- ~& ~  V  `. i# J& [! k2 GYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
0 ~7 o6 P* V. x) _2 _5 |the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
6 u. z# g% f9 oinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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7 Y2 _( w$ C% A- SResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
" U, \  a$ s% d# ~# p8 Oexecution of the YWCA Strategy

# U% J! i, K* a1 w7 MSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
- d- k+ a7 z& ]- A+ `the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
& d  }3 T6 J7 P7 T0 hthe Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
+ b( A! v% |  B/ r" Oenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
: l9 X# q- S- U# wobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
' }, W, c. j! k5 c# vthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
/ N( R' @- h, f: v; V, S•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
) c, _  A! b* d& q•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
! G. y/ b! q; M0 W, A0 S$ Q3 Hchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  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;  
' Z) i% Y+ s2 N$ J+ k•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
9 L3 d) V9 p7 ^6 r* leffectively 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;  
% N4 D6 G: }) N& x2 W( K/ Q1 r•  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;  
6 Q0 y5 S5 ~: A& d0 v/ W•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
/ t. d2 @7 V1 sYWCA Canada; and
5 L  A' S" x' e6 y2 C•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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. s5 i9 c1 F, L3 B+ rRequired Skills & Abilities
; @8 p: R( c4 c8 Q•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
" o. E$ R0 p) f. ^•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
3 R0 [1 E: w0 h: V•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
9 e) M$ z3 X( f( Z/ Jand achievable with realistic timeframes;
& y) k: n5 f: \, H7 L, R•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 W6 I6 n- a3 d" n8 n# |0 ^•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

) X" A0 u; F" r Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

! [# @+ [: f; k1 K  M* i- S2 kRequired Experience
0 @5 A+ Q  a# _# [•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
# o" I% D' Q4 G' Wabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- s  N# u- G9 U- x4 }: _Networking and Fundraising;
+ V$ o: i# F! |  u* }, p•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
9 ^0 d$ Y1 C" I6 J8 g5 A: X•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
& I' b" O% w2 ]$ Qcentered perspective.
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" T  [) y: c# x1 }; ?& w1 ~To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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