Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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8 e  `* r" w" G, B! G9 y" GYWCA 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
. @6 V/ U" F9 P, u0 Eprogramming 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
! ^1 |# }" b2 \; g" w% N& ?3 _; Othinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
7 h4 T1 ]8 d( _! B7 f: _, rthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
: S' }9 U8 a9 `  OEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
0 A: f! Q" d5 ^' Y( ~  |# Ksurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
0 k* k% m# G: y6 [Edmonton 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,
( x4 ], I6 H& [innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

3 |, Y  l8 C9 {* b, j5 |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:  

•  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
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•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
  y- x  c8 k- m* r1 i4 h( Bobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
* ^# P* R# r0 w+ h0 g7 \# Gthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
8 P  `, F* v% G- u+ ]# R$ Tthe 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;
1 Z# N2 k4 z, I; B•  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
4 C/ n/ p" P; D. j$ Pselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
$ @0 L) d3 A. W+ W2 J  N•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

6 O0 y, \$ ?7 o9 D' N' m! G1 y: l3 ]•  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
( ^7 s" `: E4 r, X& E8 ?, s" tperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
6 P' h% i5 Y& _3 Z: d" B# t9 Qthe 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
. M! z: S; {. t  ]* qYWCA Canada; and
6 F& y# u0 @9 T$ r* f; k" p•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
2 F9 E$ k/ }: ]( B' L) H! GForces.  
  
; ?" h5 ]# T# K$ pRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
, v' ^' L& z3 A& B•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
# v$ f; p5 z- W6 s  U1 a' waround decisions, plans and actions;
- h( X8 \" d! p•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
7 S$ P2 B4 ^: @. W' L, _+ Fsimultaneously;
6 ~  A8 g# K( @1 ~. C, F! x•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 \' a( `  K1 O" y•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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( @" A2 U# R2 Z2 U' y' RRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
2 Q6 f2 x5 Y" O  |, G: T6 B; A' Yabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
" d) ]; p' B" P/ X- x1 E7 [Networking and Fundraising;
, B- L, Y3 h# ]* C6 i2 t•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
! k3 Y. V! e. d, m$ u$ e•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
9 X( l4 w2 J5 `* D: H4 A, `centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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