Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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: e" S& J; ~  m. f6 R% IYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
) j: l4 j8 X' l. q# ^' X6 g3 fchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- b" d) a3 d# }9 Hsupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
7 e2 s. [) K/ s5 O! Q1 ithinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
% G5 n1 h4 T4 f: U! l: r! zthis 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
8 q) x2 S% b) E. Ucommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
: g& N  Q! v# y6 e1 H' S1 d+ fthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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1 W2 y# s5 G4 F. _/ NResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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4 Q! Z& S7 ]# z- U6 sSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  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;  
) ~. x* u: P) B" d•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
% J; Q# f- s& S3 [: Eincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
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
* e% A/ T% l# w; Ythe board;  
6 @/ g7 Z8 F9 `1 ~9 `8 I9 X! A6 d•  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;
. w3 L  j. c5 m# n•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
. ~7 l  t$ e. E$ {9 L$ F/ z) v$ ^changing needs of the organization and community;
* R5 f& p. u+ r  B* W: x5 L3 H•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
; d2 q- @  j6 J, U# e: ^) }, N: B•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
; u" s' x; s. P/ {" |& D% d•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
  t9 j+ @0 ^9 ^3 O: o2 Q•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
* T! k  K4 q& I4 i* l9 A: \- z•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
8 d3 W* J$ }  Qeffectively and positively represent the association;
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6 h5 y7 g  {( ?" Z8 w4 Y; h•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
" u2 C0 d3 Z/ M9 n  {$ Pthe 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
the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
, W7 M) H" R" U5 ]; q  `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.  
  
) z0 o3 \! C1 ~' q, _Required 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
around decisions, plans and actions;
8 i3 v* p# N: F. l6 O. r  @6 f•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
/ z0 J! o, y( f6 l" d6 S0 a•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
. ~, F: V7 n8 T4 N1 v; ?6 t3 Qand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
6 t0 s% I/ G2 o: A1 K2 [rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 p" e9 h- ^' l3 r2 u( ?2 o$ u•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
' S) D  y9 s; p•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
6 f! }$ P; A" {* o•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
/ V) J' j3 s" ]# l- i+ v( V•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
' i, w' O  X0 p2 O# h2 p•  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
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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