Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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3 }  }, ^# z2 C' I% FYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- N( b( R: g) K2 y, C9 ]0 \support for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
! R( d" q. D# l8 l" sthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
/ \7 J3 i& ^" L, g  g5 Mthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
$ @# Q, A; ^1 k, Osurrounding 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
. d- l. Y2 Z( y. v' P, ]0 o# Scommunity the agency serves.   
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1 O2 I7 z3 ?+ k: n0 }/ zYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
4 T* }  O  a- Ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
0 N" U; V9 [) M' J9 A/ Einnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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. ~* K5 t: t7 RReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
7 T1 F" x, l# Q4 Q5 Y. kexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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: g, F: O' d4 r* [Specific responsibilities include:  

: N/ Y5 |5 g" Z3 s/ o) t# B# Q•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
, H' z" }8 M, u+ p, ?the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
" q6 o7 V5 J9 D: s+ @2 \% q8 Othe 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
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
2 C, h! a* N: O$ }4 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
7 O6 F  P5 f6 x3 B4 Ythe board;  
! W! [% E7 E3 }: X•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
9 z/ M2 `' m$ J5 c' o2 ithe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
4 H" E2 j* U7 e0 D4 @commitments;
1 O% y3 Y2 L$ U& F•  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;  
* F" K6 z7 b& `8 X0 W( x7 U5 t  D•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

9 c5 C) m9 R( |% |2 n7 g/ j•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
- _$ S8 Y6 D. N$ v7 I: S' d/ m$ b# kthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
( x, O+ B* l) Pperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
2 Q  X) P9 r, }6 ]" Y  C. Z( v•  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
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
, t2 P7 k& L; U. L; r. r•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
4 \# @, q- T% \+ H/ i•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
( [# Z. J$ G) F% S  b•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
, H$ O4 P* F4 x. U6 c% R•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
- Q, C4 I4 j/ i0 I7 `  vsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 Z& t% @/ C! c! \4 l•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
2 _+ r7 J7 E8 V' ]0 k( h9 k0 j•  Superior negotiation skills.
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- ~) x: K* {  {* H Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
; c3 F0 U9 J' Y7 [% d•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
. n$ G! j- |$ W# C4 D, D' B•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
4 b1 L/ }0 e* n; ]•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
9 y; m* u6 `. N5 N9 ccentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
- \1 p2 S4 E  P$ KYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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