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Executive Director Position Overview
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5 b5 _. a) e5 S+ r; PYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
8 {7 _* n6 D; Z3 J, U$ uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
% v5 |7 a, } j/ d" qprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and & m1 P7 ]' P( x
support for women and their families. 5 m3 {3 V8 T$ c
* X( N5 L4 E \1 uThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic 0 E5 M* K, F$ U5 e+ c0 r6 l& S
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
$ }) d1 ^9 K- qthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA 9 [6 \' C9 @( T D, }
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and % d$ i! }" w; U6 d t2 C+ W; P
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA 6 R$ P% a- \ k, {
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
' U9 |) j6 S$ z5 Q/ Athe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
( C4 `: c3 u3 winnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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Responsibilities 8 B5 b ?9 {- d5 Q0 ~9 `# b% k
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include: 7 @ W# V9 l7 X/ Z. j4 h
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ! M4 V$ n T1 v: H' j- Z& m
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by - s( `. |7 t8 D6 f" _
the Board of Directors; 2 p( m* @. ~3 G' u0 o7 I% U3 I
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
/ ^" ~0 E0 m! r" gincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to . b$ T8 ?9 p. f3 L8 S5 Y
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 6 H3 A4 g/ F _
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
! \) `- P: `9 \- y1 Yobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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; U6 @, o4 D8 A7 d/ }• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
. q) {, Y; `- Z9 M) ?0 G• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
$ i x7 q( f! v5 nthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
, S9 `6 E3 R# F5 o• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the : l; d( B2 }, s3 n% n1 m) J T
changing needs of the organization and community; * U0 R: H0 u4 u8 k8 V- r9 P
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
, X7 h8 G, P( `5 O' L* k• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective / ^. w9 [: `, W
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 9 c6 ]& E5 r; ]3 M# I
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; 5 C. Z# t* f. {' t7 M
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to " M/ h( |1 ]& f, u7 g7 U
effectively and positively represent the association; 9 A! }/ a3 a3 G/ r5 X6 M2 m
! o! G; D( B; }! H. b$ a• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
6 T8 ^7 e r; {0 T% l% Fthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;
, J z" H; U3 V9 O5 X7 g N• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal ; |# D _" f/ K) {
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical * s2 h$ ?; c$ k6 p5 e4 F$ _. Z
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of 6 d4 e) t1 |* ~5 a6 ~# z
YWCA Canada; and
8 z% I: ?* |, b7 ~• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task 4 j8 N8 W: F6 @: q. k
Forces. ' t6 c' g8 p/ y M) {9 M$ O4 k
s2 J# [4 I. _: \" a8 u2 Y- o) nRequired Skills & Abilities
* ?& f( j0 Z; N' c3 e. g) m• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
, H6 u; \$ q a: K: r# w" r% D• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus ( `$ Y4 [: n7 s8 `, x, q3 C
around decisions, plans and actions;
( Z0 R$ T& x7 S) I• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
' o2 P7 T1 Q# a- c. Z) P1 R• 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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• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 3 Z1 r3 d, h, z0 q
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
) [1 e& O( V) D. F• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and * q$ e/ g V0 x! g) J
• Superior negotiation skills. " Y9 d+ ~. O( j) ]' I U
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
% s: H& `; K5 K9 z; Q6 p0 `• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience % c, \# X; E- \/ e' P* s8 Z
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
8 T4 b0 L0 c8 q! c1 D• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation 2 ^: P4 V, p3 g- |7 }& `" \+ B
abilities;
$ \* R: W! I0 I& b( F• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
! S: |% P) P) ENetworking and Fundraising; 7 Y+ D2 J+ ^4 N- C. n2 ~
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
: |8 T5 c, h. C# X/ Kand financial statements; and
- D- }# B5 f f& o, U4 P! W• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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7 G" ^' d' {; Z& H Z0 W, ^To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: " |5 }* b1 U3 s1 g
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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