Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

; `7 v% v  V- p2 F. sYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
! A. c/ m  @1 O2 i* |7 B) Rchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
$ i& n" t  j3 x5 o6 T* vprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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4 {- Q4 |3 b3 A' v" W! A" rThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
, W+ b6 X  b2 j2 \thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
# D. u) y$ l$ e$ Z% vthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
  H' p# F% q4 S$ ]+ UEdmonton 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
  ?6 _3 c6 o$ PEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

/ ^' ]% ]6 T. y7 O; DYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
) }4 M* H5 R9 w- Dthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
7 y0 f3 e: j( Dinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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5 g, s/ u2 s5 g$ I, F+ f, n$ K3 vResponsibilities
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, i# `- ~& `4 Y1 Y1 C9 B5 ^Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
% H6 a9 N2 x  I, ^( w: B) S( j4 C3 `execution of the YWCA Strategy

( S$ D8 T: q% |  b8 x0 T: C8 ?Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
& q" T; t: |1 V" ]: o, s- Lthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
4 t% k- ^" S! O) C7 c: `the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
/ E: H+ T+ a$ u2 h1 `; Qincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
( J- e# y7 \9 a, yenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
9 a. ^8 `+ }& [% p  `1 {+ _objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
5 |! {  g0 v( a+ [2 _+ q" Y8 b9 Nthe board;  
% v3 D* U# P9 a" C% Z8 x6 s•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
7 j+ D1 x  C  M% J7 ^, ]+ f; sthe 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;
- h6 l" q9 b* t/ g5 E•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
5 A' a$ _# n9 c' g# ?7 Scommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
6 O6 Q0 J/ Z4 A* d, K5 N3 \selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
3 @0 Z* s( v0 k6 Q•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) E+ h. C9 D) \% y: s•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
- [) a$ A' A$ ?# b0 Deffectively and positively represent the association;
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& H# J& u9 c  G/ z3 {•  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
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
" B2 v- \  e7 P5 Tthe forthcoming year;  
5 V0 [" F0 ?3 c6 n•  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
YWCA Canada; and
* Q9 c. y4 f) Z, ^; P" l* l•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
/ k0 y. L, Z: `, u1 aRequired 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
8 _4 V: R' a) S% k8 a3 D- Daround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
/ w7 O, f4 t" W% g$ B* @•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
2 n  {3 O1 `; Y. C* i/ A! Z" F6 n0 \•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
4 ^5 @: g" t6 s' n) A' J•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
. Q/ d( T9 X0 L6 z) irapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 i! k: ~6 q1 T/ t+ t0 [6 H•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
4 V1 H# C8 q# |3 \$ W•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
2 k( \7 M% S8 ?! P•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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$ [' @! b: }0 Z4 l( ~! h9 VRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
# P# |4 N. M1 |. s, Vabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
, F3 p6 x6 q1 N+ ]•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
# W5 e" T& ]8 `& q7 n/ A; z8 cand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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7 [0 Z& h0 ]$ h  J0 H. cTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
( d0 g) W; Y6 H# ^+ [7 A2 ?. PYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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