Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

# u% B* C( K! B! PYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
7 q4 k3 R( S% v% V3 Wchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
2 ^- B& [/ {! V  I3 {. w# ?programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
% r5 b; r  H+ R4 e# z( V4 Y" bsupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
* p/ D' B- c$ |8 S9 `: q8 N# Ithis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
9 b0 n2 d) \4 t+ [Edmonton 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
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
8 K6 }( d: Q* N, G* Ncommunity the agency serves.   

& f& R, L6 L1 g3 P' M1 f# Z$ M# IYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
8 ^1 }- Y6 E+ M, S* q( Gthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

( ~0 N& G% u3 u) u9 _+ S3 mResponsibilities
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5 F3 w/ U! e0 b+ \2 e8 IReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
4 B  k' Q* l; d0 J! r* @; t; qexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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$ s- @2 |2 a6 L. W! J' N% ?Specific responsibilities include:  

! Z0 u& q4 h; Q7 |; i4 Z•  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;  
% f4 _& {. l5 G/ ]2 j% w•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
* H0 [4 O. B+ |8 i•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
+ m2 X, E: H9 j2 |objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
, b) S1 U" Y# M& C" Jchanging 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;  
/ \# d) ^1 k4 W# D3 z% G$ F  O•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
3 ]& j  {# K3 F! T$ q0 c) E•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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! d, s5 k% v9 V9 e: ~# A•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
% b" h; v! S/ G& B- L•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
4 f& K& d! n1 {+ x3 E8 Hperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
9 C: q8 J, r* w  bthe forthcoming year;  
•  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
$ ]" K/ p- F  y; z/ D* u) H* uYWCA Canada; and
/ k7 q! D( B9 @) w* `7 U) o$ E•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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+ q0 f2 q1 \5 O5 C# @! K0 W2 C7 LRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
7 r# P# F) W' G1 q4 M7 Garound decisions, plans and actions;
•  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
# E$ U4 R' y( }6 k+ m; l7 E8 nsimultaneously;
/ o' Z+ L; i' K; N2 R! Z8 O7 U•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
' ^8 N  @$ S5 S  yrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

+ U( p. E: G% j Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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% H! z: n! D. b! i1 P# [Required Experience
2 C6 W/ O& s* C•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
% }* G- h+ D# i& W: M; F8 cabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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