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
$ _& C( V% o+ [- A: M8 H. s  wchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
6 E$ Z# R. d# {7 r0 n" tsupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
. V) `/ n$ j2 S/ T0 cEdmonton 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
6 M: M$ g. r) e: D2 x; cthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
: a0 R" i& b2 {innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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1 Y/ ?- b) y9 X% o4 SResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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2 G+ u6 Q/ K" b! M& A6 h  BSpecific responsibilities include:  
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) T+ G( {5 a1 h; o, T5 L•  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
2 V7 H, m: p+ W8 T! [$ Mthe 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
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
7 {% O( E& v3 |. ~  P' z2 a5 d•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
5 T6 M! E0 a5 {) y  Dobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
: U- z; n+ P! Sthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
% f! j) R" ?5 `; s5 j4 W  g0 s  g•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
7 `! r# t. W, K( R( o% ]1 vthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
; D+ W2 ~% \! o: f8 x) g•  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
, N/ V# Q% j) T; |commitments;
7 N  I4 h% Z' f6 A9 w2 a2 z•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
: Q" @5 O  _. V9 B; P3 M. j9 o) l•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
  M0 j4 P% b. D7 @  v" W•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
* ^6 v' ^1 V% K4 O•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
+ B! Y% ^* {; a2 N7 r5 M* G: jeffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
2 Y3 K! [$ w  c/ w# Qthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
# X5 f! _) i6 O•  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
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
; C) e+ P2 ?; \7 _% l% QYWCA Canada; and
% R8 B& N3 `. n6 F% E4 @$ w, |- j- u•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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% A9 F( H, P  M& h5 [9 fRequired 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
. c' E5 ^3 l2 k" ~around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
  K, l6 ^' s0 C" P* w2 u•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
+ ~% i9 f7 {# B5 `8 Zand achievable with realistic timeframes;
4 T: r: S* `) B7 _: E' z6 R- q•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
# _% p/ }8 L1 U! I# q; w•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
; y5 a( T: G: I% J3 |•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

5 ?" g$ M3 J. c Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
% ^$ \6 p1 b) A; H•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
; C4 p& P: i5 a* Q•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
0 }( P" a! j( G  h. S' |! ~6 C3 x•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
. A& o& u$ i" m9 x, F. R+ V: s/ _•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
" ?2 A5 d# v, Q0 S* x1 aand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
* X5 }" F: g2 n( q+ r4 u- E9 P1 ecentered perspective.

5 m$ C. i- \4 BTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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+ J  r2 n3 h9 n0 E* V! MEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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