Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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) n& A6 n: T1 p% V; P8 CYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
+ H5 r& A: A0 ?1 s" d' \choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
) Y% P# ?7 ]" S5 dprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
9 Y" M  i4 H7 ?" S( e! q9 S" C0 @support for women and their families.  

  i' _; C  `0 R, hThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
3 m& `3 ^6 M9 ?% Q4 n( D5 m: h7 sthinking 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
% d6 e% J9 l2 Q) \Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

* W% L! K* _( v7 u3 C2 ?# u! xYWCA 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,
6 G1 T5 _+ K" H4 u+ ginnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

( v7 e2 O+ Z; R, ^6 j8 H! c1 uResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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% x, D8 B! k: q) J  J3 }/ [& M$ DSpecific responsibilities include:  
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9 h8 z1 p, X, ]& u•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
: V8 \( W& q% [  Y7 Z' Sthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
0 B" D  A8 m9 J1 mincluding 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
& e& h# A$ s/ y. C. u, e" [the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
$ y1 q/ m9 |5 E3 {the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 L& N5 Z2 k$ v$ b) R6 j  Ochanging needs of the organization and community;
) q2 f  t0 ~* |' ~. }% E# i•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
/ S, w( J8 V" i' [: \9 Tselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
) _9 E2 \5 T  l* G7 Z4 L4 Eeffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
: q, I! |% N! h% y- ?' i+ ithe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
/ s' v( i5 [/ \8 u7 m) q•  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;  
! X  _5 m; |+ m9 F  M2 q8 B•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
* R# p& N3 j" n' d* b9 ypractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
4 m' o8 ?/ h! G; D•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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# V& C0 Y: M; B9 Y6 gRequired Skills & Abilities
1 `5 @" L: Q( r/ x: \% u7 L' A•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
. L: @  q% x  j. `•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
/ H6 C. G: }' K8 `4 L•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
6 T3 G- A0 z' z•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

$ i' k! F3 q8 r; v- z9 G% Q$ D( ? Required Professional Designation / Certification
/ f3 [6 W9 ~. V8 |* Q% G•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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9 ?/ O  B) Y6 W$ ^! T# ?Required Experience
0 w) Q( o; k3 x" W! L& o•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
! n% O6 C& A" q1 k3 K; q•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
  V" f! N1 r! [8 N" c- D, MNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
; m6 T. O; g- W. k; [: f. X  w2 U•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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5 a6 y/ U0 N; o9 G5 ATo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
" G' V, b6 x3 N, uYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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