Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

( H6 p) u- C9 r8 Z% ^YWCA 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
0 c" Y$ p3 g6 X1 mprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
! [+ p$ H$ o% G" [2 S8 Ksupport for women and their families.  
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, a6 A  r2 [1 b5 RThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
) `9 c- m- L" f4 I8 u7 othinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
5 z4 R) t# s; {/ ]+ u9 j4 lEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
0 e- C$ r5 f- D3 Tsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
- c8 V' n. z( ^, KEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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& ^. @7 r6 B. v' [, Q1 }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,
' R  l8 m; o6 i/ w+ J3 ~' M  c9 T, F% }innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

4 r; O: m, M; W# BReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

5 {7 F. y2 U1 b, e: eSpecific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
* {. r8 }" N  f$ S9 r  x+ wthe 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
- y% i, L* P4 v/ ?+ a3 f" k! Jincluding 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
the board;  
  ~" T5 _, p/ a: ^•  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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
; |, j( K! P! b, l* _changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
; r! L2 x( g+ C. s4 W/ w' y8 ocommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) w$ R$ L" y- |" P( ?8 Y4 }5 Jselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
0 ?9 T7 {* d1 J/ G6 {•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
& B& Z2 v; W) geffectively and positively represent the association;

& ?5 l" j$ M- y/ X•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
/ W6 ^" \, J: E. A/ A( {the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
% q5 Q: Y% O# j•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
2 s5 r$ H  L4 {" c; Z; Kperformance 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
YWCA Canada; and
+ x% X, e6 s# L- B6 r•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
3 a) ^0 R5 s* e2 n+ T•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
- x% x( b8 F8 U5 l; V. y* }" qaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
) J" G  A2 y! j& z8 B8 H•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
* X7 o$ A8 A8 l9 y* }! qand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
- ]# U* b: a4 U; g& K3 Isimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
- m& R* r+ X  k% \5 b' k& a0 Urapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
) h0 J4 S' s; L$ `•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
, L' }1 X$ `1 }/ x% F; X•  Superior negotiation skills.
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4 E2 c! Z* ?" F: Z8 C* k0 _. h3 J Required Professional Designation / Certification
! H7 B& ]8 S5 A! `( f  Q•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
+ v4 n7 r( o8 N4 \0 }•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
/ F4 y. \8 Y$ Nabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
' O* r  j' `/ Z# {2 Y2 K4 x6 k1 qNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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4 r- {$ S. P7 x; s/ GTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
6 U  M0 t4 r4 D' `4 U+ GYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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