Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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1 h' h, _$ w1 l0 mYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
9 Y4 n1 Q: \! c8 [choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
7 \* f! `; L0 h% s3 S' s- }support for women and their families.  
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1 G% \. M: ~( A: {' m+ YThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
+ y- m. q" {% H/ N2 O5 y2 W0 Tthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
! f4 j% c4 x6 B4 ?! a4 I* _1 C; Nsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
7 P9 F7 N: Q7 O+ s2 dEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
) n; ]# ~# Z6 i1 _the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
7 T  H' g$ }( o+ o- U6 l" winnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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, n/ v: C) Q) k# M8 zResponsibilities

- Z) i, z$ _9 VReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
& b* `$ E- b* l7 J7 e9 Gexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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4 b5 i7 }, n6 B' m! Q0 v* ]; JSpecific responsibilities include:  
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! R3 j6 t  |4 I+ \' f  K•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
2 ?2 Y5 n0 \( b9 zthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
- h) N* K" a4 [& g' o7 J' Q8 K0 xthe 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
! R9 N5 o& ]3 X7 P. ]; X2 Henable 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;  
$ T/ q; c: n4 D•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
1 ~7 ^4 R) h4 c6 F9 Fthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
% ]& q  E$ j0 h! u+ Y4 [: v•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
7 o5 B: V# m) W' }3 l2 T0 ^: M5 dchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
% X1 Q6 @& o& T. ^commitments;
0 t$ h/ d% F) |: \& O5 I% I- }, L•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
) l0 M& C# C$ [6 ^. f2 o•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
. r% @( W7 S! a6 B/ J/ u: gselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
5 F! z' c; q" @9 ]+ o7 O% j  n•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
9 p: j3 u9 \$ Y" W5 k+ R0 reffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
& K' j- U2 K6 V3 U" Y+ V& D•  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;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
; y/ j3 ]9 ~6 ]/ F% h! R2 Bpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
& M( ~- {# C2 N: y; u$ xYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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- z* d- G6 |$ S* G+ MRequired Skills & Abilities
4 \/ M2 B+ S* r9 R•  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;
  k. K$ h( H; V% ~, S4 L* I•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
) R: x4 E; e2 w+ k" }, |! i2 M•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
; d6 B8 w0 t( q8 b. S' V# ssimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
/ n2 \# s4 x  N4 Z2 W( nrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
* X8 @' g% P, H! a7 U4 w( [1 W1 V0 A•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
3 d( {% ]5 f! w/ a5 q: A, ]" d; T2 @( q. I•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
2 \- `$ r! g5 l1 y3 Eabilities;
/ s% B/ e0 \9 o•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- b( p$ [  g5 F9 l/ DNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
* w3 w2 n7 y) M% kand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

/ w+ M# p6 w6 F8 M$ T. g( }To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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