Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

( i3 X  t: J+ l3 W3 ]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
" T0 {3 l4 a0 _0 oprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support 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
. R3 E- D) u6 k6 F7 Mthis 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
4 T" ~6 {8 P% m6 |9 C# ]surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
2 S  }5 {! h6 v7 j+ v6 o! r0 \Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

0 j2 q4 l& p% v4 `7 oYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
) d% e; u5 N" q4 K) M4 Qthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

$ m2 Z6 P6 w# D0 B- MReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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  i6 M' Q/ ?! w( R+ ?8 O$ l& sSpecific responsibilities include:  
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& i; ^  }% w. F) q9 m2 j" L  a) N•  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
the 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
$ K6 j$ ?6 c# j7 wenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
  j( H' t- H* W•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
8 w0 G% H) M6 n- mobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
/ v$ \! d. i2 N+ W! @# E) w•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
& r$ w5 [6 D+ S. L: q  G( ^9 zthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
# ?1 v; ?6 B1 n•  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
% K/ p0 l- A5 L7 n' A1 E( Dcommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
6 k+ U; q1 q4 g' @# n2 C4 h•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
4 b+ V7 P1 k3 _. W' s- xselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
) x" b2 f9 X0 k•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
1 j) P/ m+ d  V•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
2 M# V5 P! ]& j9 `7 t, aeffectively and positively represent the association;

$ E( e+ ?' M9 z! e/ ]0 Y6 V/ O•  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
4 u& T" \- T: |9 l5 hperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
6 ~4 s, r, U; I6 F4 r•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
8 H' a' i2 c# v! K4 spractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
! |8 ]# q/ z/ M4 l3 jYWCA Canada; and
4 ]% @3 E" Y2 A( w4 g  V% g, A8 J0 a, M•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
0 [  r6 T3 R) _8 TForces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
1 k$ V- Y+ ~2 i" O+ v•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
6 m4 K- `9 J9 K) y( d9 yaround decisions, plans and actions;
! m: v5 n! |# s1 ^2 b•  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;
% L: Q0 B, |+ ?•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
, |( ^) x9 a* S4 Lsimultaneously;
•  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
& C- O" h1 T- o( A4 n•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
3 ~/ F4 n; J( ]•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
/ Y5 H: f7 e7 G•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
9 ~$ B3 d8 W& XNetworking and Fundraising;
1 b  y& N) t2 h) H6 D' Q- G3 J8 s) ]) E•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
1 d% w  ]& G1 @3 G; W* u- `' ^•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

! k# S. w/ m7 G. Q4 ITo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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