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
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- u. W1 B9 l7 D0 T, m* w- j3 W% [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
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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% a6 C  F% f( v( F! X7 q$ TYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
: A7 |' s& _9 S! z# m3 p2 E. qinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

/ J/ T/ J& s: ~, E/ ^" XResponsibilities
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& W% t2 t3 @$ L7 L3 \% NReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

# e1 |8 q; Z. |8 s( x7 t0 S•  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
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•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
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enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
# j+ C, p6 _4 j* X•  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
/ `: d7 D0 k7 V/ W7 m) k2 Uthe board;  
; L) s( Y: H) J# s3 I. W4 V3 r. |•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
; }  s6 ]; s7 Z$ c•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
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•  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
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
2 L% g( k2 }1 n4 t& Y0 _+ W8 l0 y•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
' @- ]: l6 z9 ^0 C( h•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) v+ N+ R% }. A$ c' }+ Z•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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! S/ U$ d( F$ X( `( X+ ^•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
+ p4 N( j) ~4 O8 Z7 O5 X1 zperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the 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
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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; ^; `+ ?+ S6 \  Z" z7 u) }Required Skills & Abilities
* V5 t9 b. e7 ]0 f- O: p•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
: D5 P: X9 B5 H1 m( ?: s•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
0 x, }8 A! n1 i0 i% N* S0 t  t•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
) f7 B& ]% E" G7 M  Z" L•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
. M8 D6 o7 H5 E6 X  }& L, krapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
: R/ P2 V/ o1 t% ]•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

9 t9 }3 B, K6 h- [ Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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( L7 N- D! c9 iRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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; ~0 V* u1 E& b/ `: [# v/ z•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
! b$ N0 i/ m+ H, c! q# K7 Y•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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•  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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