Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
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) f2 r7 A* e  ?+ `7 b. i. I( vprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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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
! u- Y1 E4 N% Ythis 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
+ J; z  i! p5 f5 h+ a* Gsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
8 [2 o4 n  N+ a# V. D/ c5 \Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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  b, t, l. A' J6 W8 L% Z* K/ pYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
# E. E( O. x3 wthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
# ^- r* H' d5 R7 Minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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+ [' T& p* b: [# ^2 Y0 @Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
$ J. p5 u& n' G/ bexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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' t- c. V+ b% m. wSpecific responsibilities include:  

* L  I$ ]* y6 W! v5 ]•  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;  
7 m9 H# r7 l2 T0 @•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
: K; u6 Q$ N5 O6 Henable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  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
the board;  
, s" |" F# M) M+ x, O) p+ K* T•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
( ]- i, n$ ]6 G, t; g+ R" h2 M•  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
+ J& u+ g3 o% x0 C6 T9 dchanging needs of the organization and community;
4 Q: x3 v6 b7 V8 N•  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
  U. B: k6 n1 d# z( yselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
* X+ Z3 ^& c9 ~, o, Q* |: L•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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' E7 P9 W; `& t0 y. G/ q1 M. L•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
- G# G) I3 }- g# o' |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
/ J4 y, j; v! {5 Z* Ithe forthcoming year;  
4 D. m1 W5 m3 h  O4 v- m•  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
" p4 k9 d# h9 IYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
+ y/ R1 w& x2 ~& H8 p•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
" i% i# c% e  X" F" B: N# ^•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
; a" V. s4 `: G, ]2 Garound decisions, plans and actions;
" Y4 T7 R$ w6 y' k4 h, [•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 F, |2 c# \; B1 s& U" Y0 v•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
' B: G4 t7 i; ^. e9 I+ q•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
* f& \3 W$ E9 d1 t6 z  c& gsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
$ I$ W0 g4 f6 A* f! m& d; orapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
" T4 b( F8 A+ ^  k( h- K' A, |•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
, _8 e8 m3 A* h% \, g# A* M4 w( W7 }) K•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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( F; ~0 F: f* V) ^! R! V0 JRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
9 \, z& C" W# G' e' D•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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4 Z% ?) K6 \8 r0 h1 o•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
' g: u( ?9 |8 p6 @/ n) 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:
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