Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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2 \) l4 [' T: d( YYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
' v! A5 G3 G  Y8 s3 F) i. ]choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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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
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
1 Z3 c/ e5 o# ^0 n4 t9 u! H5 ]surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
, }& R8 [/ z7 O5 L$ i) qcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
6 E8 R& ^+ N' C  a8 k6 }: Fthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
4 N0 R7 u- t& W& j! linnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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1 g5 a" u, p' e8 KReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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  ]& g3 [# R4 Q  x2 y* p4 MSpecific responsibilities include:  

4 J! U7 T4 e: \# s•  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
/ K# _% H3 E4 a( m+ wthe 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
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
8 W- }9 G  H) y8 [+ ?8 h. qobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
+ \% |# }' O5 u9 S0 {8 K•  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;
' C7 B" x+ r1 Y% {: u% b•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
4 O! t; _7 s8 M; X6 W' b2 S/ dchanging needs of the organization and community;
8 S0 f; i% J( F( i  w+ |•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
7 N! H; ^5 y3 z2 Hcommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
3 A5 a* t% b# Kselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
$ H0 Z$ s& C* K9 [$ y& ?% K) I•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
. `% j; [9 L: ~- Tthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
5 T- P: X) Y  u! i8 ^performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
/ [, v* N, r8 i% I9 t8 n' a, f•  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
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•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
: Y! y/ J. C+ o- \: W•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 d8 F+ u7 K( z+ y•  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
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
( }/ M4 V8 N$ ~) N3 o& u9 Irapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
5 u) E8 Q% b/ K- b  ]•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
' d0 J; a+ q0 i1 U•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
) f+ ^$ J1 m8 J, v  ]0 Xabilities;
) h6 }5 z8 _0 W•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
1 d6 d) W- C4 i% H9 \! JNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
! O) q! |: A( k) R' D. g•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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# b+ u$ O9 G6 `: a$ y. nTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
- P( ~3 i7 ^8 wYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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