Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

# ]  \% e0 v, \' o' N+ TYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
- }/ L7 t! [, m8 m0 r  Pchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
# j* C  [& Z/ \' S: C6 x* Qprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
7 }# H4 V% B& g- B+ b# b1 M, nsupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
  i/ z7 D) ~$ r6 V% S" [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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
+ f5 j, C. P5 Q0 M( U: Asurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
) X2 S, A$ z! h" ]( R+ eEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

5 l5 l5 K) {9 b: yYWCA 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,
7 s1 C  m+ x" o* P0 t) finnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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+ a$ \' a$ G: a5 z' o4 K. T; l* GResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
! W$ L1 L2 H( k7 M4 k" nexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
% Z9 L' W" C1 X) u6 ~! J' b& vthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
5 X- k: @! {% a4 B•  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;
' N/ Y+ P8 _$ ?2 h! C6 {•  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;  
* [5 P' M  s- B" L6 _% F•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
, g/ g* `7 d- H. j& b•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
* n% ]5 H0 d- D8 a8 B4 Xthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
  g# k: z' ~7 F+ ]! G8 ?•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
) Q8 @, _' {* tchanging needs of the organization and community;
5 M3 V6 z) Q. T/ z0 n( ?•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
3 _5 O. p5 S0 E, r  D; ycommitments;
, H. f0 A" O7 d2 T! }•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
, w5 h! v. p. E3 a) P* K: z* {' A•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
" l2 J  _; j3 ^# _& N; `% lselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
. ~/ f8 \1 F4 Q3 ~! {4 u5 h# Z•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
0 C, b0 ^* V( f/ N; E$ u- Q•  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
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
9 d, }& V- L- T( F. y. b' f6 gperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
" Q3 a9 \! o# H* [•  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
9 G! u5 u- I7 n8 A2 EYWCA Canada; and
3 l& V4 p& D& [0 Z( `1 w' |6 x/ @9 q•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
2 C" O. F2 J  Q, i7 j5 FForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
) ?! K4 N: c+ ^•  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;
1 O0 w" p1 M- \4 ]•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
/ S8 Z$ p2 g, }3 M  p+ Iand achievable with realistic timeframes;
/ i, t2 Q; s7 ]' }•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
5 f7 Q& y: H, t/ ^' t+ k, g& prapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
1 j8 m7 P: x, Q- @, x5 u' U0 y•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
( g  S% T5 \! c# ^. o7 E•  Superior negotiation skills.
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! }/ H0 h" b0 R+ z' H) J Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
, w/ E3 S: ~  k•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
; E: u( i- j/ J  ~  s. Uand financial statements; and
* n. r/ ?6 i  z  R- g' X% S% G•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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