Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
, P5 E, `. A3 g* S! i/ g3 z! ~choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
! \# E% K' D  z& jprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
$ a9 o4 F$ B2 v1 Y0 V+ Gsupport for women and their families.  

3 b4 }$ z, r1 @/ A6 X5 E* z( SThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
6 q6 t# e- p3 X/ K* Pthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
! S# @1 o' e) M$ ~- }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
9 N& W( I, c$ Q1 e  {0 ocommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 P) v3 U0 Q9 k+ [5 D) ^1 ]the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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. j/ H& q" v6 S) @Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
! \0 m: w) a6 ^- i# Zexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

* h* n. ~, h9 c8 s! w2 ~•  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;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
: x# [6 g) y! {9 E9 Fenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
7 z- j4 j& {. e- o0 }$ V* u) z•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
' {6 x% k; R" x+ v7 yobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
& X9 c1 v7 s3 O•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
0 G0 J' _( y1 S" L1 n! `4 \- F•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
& j. O' g. q/ {$ O5 t% s8 Z; cthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
# C! x- |7 ^/ X' q. h4 {) E•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
3 s# c5 K4 A+ _6 I  `% v9 gchanging needs of the organization and community;
  g0 G2 k0 _9 t2 e! U+ }•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
) O9 j' J1 Q: m% Z  ^. B. ]/ ?7 U•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
. W3 K# w  D6 f; H8 c/ t2 {- r" Q•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
% W8 r7 z8 ?. B; ]* L$ F# i( c5 s* Nselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
+ x5 P) N: ]. V; L7 u) l5 ~•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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0 h. E  \! Z( n3 q: W8 q•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  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;  
5 a' B# S( w0 [2 K. P•  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
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, w9 ]0 \: }* l; Y* }6 NRequired 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
around 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
# T! }) B& [5 x* J3 }, Z4 gand achievable with realistic timeframes;
8 ?! @# q0 E% |4 W" J( S/ Q•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
9 D$ c3 \" Z$ Z: D% y•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
% d  \% L. `) W# arapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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& x( q6 t' O) _+ q; m9 V Required Professional Designation / Certification
  B  k; l6 ?! T9 C, `•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
+ |( G, d- j/ a7 c- c•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
$ d4 W7 M% ]# J& s$ K" k•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
6 s; W  ]' ]2 _0 v' d5 G: rabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- T& Y1 o9 {. P2 d2 E/ TNetworking and Fundraising;
8 y9 Y1 t1 t, J( X1 e: A6 ^) w* |•  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.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
5 R: L$ s, Q' Q* ]. I9 ]YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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