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
: F- n9 j- M9 V# a+ E1 qchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
/ S# l( G5 U9 J, Osupport for women and their families.  
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- P- r% Y% v9 m$ b2 YThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
, X  _& R, ~  |. C! Athinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
1 e9 R0 U( B# b' Uthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
4 f* y7 K- X& X. DEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
6 R$ `& p- `: g2 J" C7 [* e& uEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA 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,
( Q4 T1 v& K) P6 pinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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. d" Q6 b* `6 x3 P2 ?' EResponsibilities

Reporting 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:  
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9 q& s' T8 f; b9 v2 F8 |- k•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
- X7 V9 c$ u# n$ r( T) U1 l1 Othe 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
1 U, v! `) T+ a  |1 }enable 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
9 j2 M: @) W; @% N# z% ]" `the board;  
, x- q: A+ r& o" B) ^4 W4 o•  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
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
. z; l6 r1 n0 a8 p2 C; Hcommitments;
  i3 D+ w) D6 y•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
# n" @$ m1 k2 z# z. mselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
) }+ J  w% u  M7 a( q3 F•  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;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
0 j, e4 Q0 C' @5 |# pthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
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the forthcoming year;  
+ ^6 A1 y/ Q# C+ C•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
& C$ A( v2 o0 p% Ypractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
5 f, R9 D7 |2 V* }$ W) ^8 ?# ~YWCA Canada; and
( _4 D% _3 P* x* z•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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* b+ p3 i1 M, Y, C' S7 O" gRequired 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
3 ^2 {& _) H' ]6 Caround decisions, plans and actions;
8 |0 Y% v5 q6 S/ m9 V! E& m) [•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
6 N: [  T5 y% L4 J, B, D: j•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
" ^% p3 ]" f. B6 w3 v•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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/ I+ b& M" {4 \  ^7 a' f•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport 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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$ y4 o8 N7 i% q: g: P1 v Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
" J9 j/ s( d) M% D% K•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
, r  s* Y0 K/ h# o4 H! Z8 G& G) L•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
, d- e3 M, x4 n0 w6 V- f3 o; yNetworking 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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) _# y' S# ]7 m1 fTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
6 I, A, Q! {3 B- SYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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