Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
0 T& ]" H5 ^" M9 S4 qchoice 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
5 \2 x4 W% [5 I, qthinking 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
3 _+ a* t8 ?- y& D! n# c: @0 q- LEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
) W% u* N7 ~/ K  u+ N( ysurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
8 B5 \7 x: b- SEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
* O! B* J& q+ A( q4 d% q  Z) ncommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 o5 w; o+ B0 R; z7 s; f, I2 W+ \the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
9 b5 b7 \# d' a; Vinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

' o6 `! S- U( }* m7 nResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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, r7 }$ Z: _) @Specific responsibilities include:  

•  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
8 T: r( J; G  N9 wthe Board of Directors;  
/ Z4 ]! X6 G+ K•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
$ \+ f. B! r5 ]/ s- nincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
# t/ V5 @" X4 J1 W7 h9 c) `- Wenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
4 X# Q, w! I: S4 q8 l0 L•  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;  
) p" g& D; ?5 Y5 x0 ?•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
3 T; ^1 r' s$ v5 i& h2 cthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
3 n/ O$ `2 }$ `•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
0 ~$ b; G/ f  A' ^; t) V4 [+ k: G& ?•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
* N9 v+ M0 v. c9 p: G( _% i/ i•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
5 A8 C8 m% g6 n" m& L. c; y) D•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
; M0 z- h: A, `' q; G/ \effectively and positively represent the association;

6 h6 K) v2 F9 V: R•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
% r; u8 w. e7 f; y) ~8 K- q2 G- i0 xthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
2 P/ m& F: U" P: V•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
5 x; B6 Z6 s  A! mperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
# [) ?# |/ M8 r. K$ t1 c4 |2 Ythe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
5 w" t! W0 d  |0 |% ]practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
7 F; A* Q1 J1 `- _•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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% A& |, A5 R6 g" ], s8 LRequired Skills & Abilities
•  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;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 g8 Q5 `1 z8 i: J+ @•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
1 g; E2 I" Q& X7 E" ?  D2 e•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
5 m3 A; s! @( t# y$ `; N•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
2 r0 ?1 J0 X# e4 xrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
' E+ p' b4 V2 l6 M•  Superior negotiation skills.
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) l7 F% Z! f: K2 `5 } Required Professional Designation / Certification
! O/ J! h' D7 I% ~  B•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
- z- L/ K4 T% A( Q0 R•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
8 R9 r8 |  i) F2 \abilities;
& `$ U9 D2 U6 H* L•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
8 ]- p* ]& \# [# E1 L. O+ ?0 v( z•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
; n1 _# D( p& y! ^and financial statements; and
) n' i- }" T1 @' U•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
% e6 r, I0 I) {centered perspective.
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3 d, w4 ~% S$ |: s( Z2 k  VTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
- L. l/ ~. p) N7 K& B- `& e5 tYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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