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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 * n4 T! J7 P$ T. f! X# I
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new ) T2 R7 |: w [
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
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! U, u! O, J g y8 h! U& l/ rThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
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this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
: E0 ^# g; T$ v4 X5 ]6 O4 aEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
3 ^3 ^% j: d* r4 P8 \; x$ Tsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA O4 ^$ e* X. [, m( T: H
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
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, r5 z) d5 R3 xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 1 p& p3 b# V# E8 H% }0 D
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ) |4 Q7 Y, I3 I8 ?6 a, ^$ m5 _- T
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
0 B1 E, r1 [/ {/ h8 g xthe Board of Directors;
, s9 Y" _) {6 L4 O- `( _6 m• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations ; a3 h% p& d9 w- m/ ?
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to ( \8 y( o& ?, w) k9 L( S
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; / a/ }+ q1 ^5 d! g) V7 r# d
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
1 R2 B9 O" H) H }objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 9 Q$ m: a6 [7 u( G O' D, c9 h
the board;
8 _: G \6 O# q+ t }/ Y) o) B' u• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
, w: e6 ^5 r; s• 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 9 S% \2 e/ V# W' A$ d
changing needs of the organization and community;
( q: d. t8 _4 }7 S U2 \, U; Y2 J• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue + j8 N P/ i; Y1 \6 ~
commitments;
& A! R4 {% D0 z0 J6 n$ L, t/ L" s• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; 2 k/ b1 ~, m3 \1 a" N
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
7 R2 I+ v8 x1 ?. Y; N8 eselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
; |' n6 s/ Y* L: l% E9 E• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; 5 E( m0 |' V9 q7 b
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% A) W- o' N+ c# |8 N) y$ teffectively and positively represent the association;
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5 o# @" s: ]) U4 f& z• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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$ N/ h* c) [, q, Y5 s3 u• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
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the forthcoming year; % f8 \ I# Z; t6 _! o" R! X: r
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical 7 O$ G3 o; I% A6 M0 X0 k( Z7 F V
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of 2 N( c( w- I: T6 r, t+ N
YWCA Canada; and
6 S9 ~+ o9 O# ?$ a! S: o9 O4 V• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task 2 h. v% _, @1 d& B8 x9 K" M
Forces.
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Required Skills & Abilities
. Q, w$ w) m9 d: k k' S• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 7 O3 A6 q/ y5 t* b# }3 R: U
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus / D9 Q2 @) r8 @* g3 \9 [
around decisions, plans and actions; ; P: a8 i# j8 s) E
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; & F* Q3 H& z- X( B3 `
• 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
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p! e. H* c) Q1 O• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build @* Q7 ^ k% m# t K
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
m% V! m: L, g7 N* ?2 j% s• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
% n5 `9 q, h1 A; H$ ^• Superior negotiation skills.
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7 L+ H6 B$ a* |: R6 Z0 Z! X Required Professional Designation / Certification / o, v. A' k/ Y) Z) h8 f9 H+ }
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
! z/ Q5 E6 ^' ~2 J! N• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; Y% M5 A r; r- r8 Z
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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/ S# v; m7 \3 j1 W6 ?" r5 ~; n• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
; p7 F8 L4 l0 K* }( @7 FNetworking and Fundraising; $ i2 S' s( i8 H
• 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 9 W& W; e7 q$ {- J) @7 g8 f
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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