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Executive Director Position Overview
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and " P5 \2 y y9 O: }
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
6 f! _6 p! f; c' M2 y2 `programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
/ D! z# } Q' Q1 Ssupport for women and their families.
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4 f- P& ?" t0 O E. lThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic : F- u5 o1 |1 S4 ~0 M
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead * v0 n- O6 s1 a
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
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surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: z3 Y) g e% P) jEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 5 C$ H( n5 H) l% @9 t
community the agency serves. 4 Q3 M; ^9 Z2 K- z% y
9 e1 ~- k4 w1 `$ [- h( AYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
& I2 u8 H* F1 {, Xthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 5 K: ]" B8 I) O e6 v0 B
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. + p1 |9 G' R1 t# R$ @* C# t6 H
4 y8 F9 H j2 n) H4 |. DResponsibilities 3 b m+ h1 g1 H" ^, W* Z r( J" t
" e! p, S+ a, D' o2 D& D9 o3 iReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include: . F) e6 [) Z: a( M( Z
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 4 R7 v. v# U8 A! j: g
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by , ]7 |1 ^( P' k
the Board of Directors; ! ~; w) B% k( h5 Z
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
. b+ f/ S- d8 h$ `including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
`8 e j4 |2 b Y1 A" G" Yenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
' {( i/ M. y2 ]5 b- S$ m• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
6 x3 W' ~5 k+ Z$ d& ?objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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k" q+ [, i# R' E$ H• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; 7 V* a- d! E( m. u5 y6 I" P
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion 0 k# N+ I% B7 W- _3 k; h
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
" j5 S7 f# D4 e& L• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the . l0 b/ ]. o) J" d
changing needs of the organization and community;
/ S- t# w# P' Q+ h• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue . M) D! K8 @" P8 D$ ] m/ J
commitments; % I* L7 S' o) _9 V6 U+ O
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
# _! Z0 i# Q) Y B' j0 H• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
! p+ u& z3 Z; F/ q4 E+ wselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
' u' ~/ a% S8 i• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; 4 A% [0 Z5 o% c% J# ~: W4 a
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 4 K! A3 E0 P2 S* h3 b' q
effectively and positively represent the association;
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" y( _( R/ }; c. R$ A4 t$ }1 K, l• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal . N7 y: _* c0 g2 d) d9 q% {
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED 9 U) Y' q6 h& s0 B0 h
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
- Y: {+ _9 X2 ^% Dpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of + N `" H- n! n. a
YWCA Canada; and # |3 h, E1 A2 i
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task 3 O( C9 Y! X) o3 x
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* Z" {4 A5 P- p; w$ w8 `" eRequired Skills & Abilities ! g, D- F- V/ C j& k; P
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 4 T8 R5 `8 z: }! _" I7 b1 Q
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
- k {2 ~* z) caround decisions, plans and actions;
: P* l7 i7 U: N) o9 X, Q! d• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
. H" p% [& e9 I( A! L6 d• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' r0 s/ \# j9 k! D; B& B+ tand achievable with realistic timeframes;
$ b9 E+ a/ u1 U2 Y2 K• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks , `9 [5 s8 i( E
simultaneously;
& o% |8 v+ ]! \/ p1 m$ m* b• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build ) l( v/ x/ E x9 V& P( z
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; $ c9 r# n+ {8 N [) D3 b
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 9 K8 K% L% {8 G( L) h8 ^+ ]
• Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
& f7 f% D5 o. O( A5 `8 z• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience ) _) N4 D" X# [8 i
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
' j+ R& E* r# O: J. i• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
0 W% D! o% I" a2 T& XNetworking and Fundraising; ! T* _& f! O3 b9 d1 a
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting # @, \0 W7 m( i" O' |! {0 k
and financial statements; and - a. z% A' H" c- V- Q
• 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: 5 ^4 U( u& _% O* v' Z7 D F
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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