Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

; i  {) f' R6 [% q8 oYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
  F  a2 E+ y# x! F# \. i* Wchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
5 ]# N% x( m2 d/ Msupport for women and their families.  

8 u: _4 n6 l9 N4 w! q$ fThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
4 f$ h* Y" m5 Ithinking 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
8 B# S. ^# a, c& |Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
) T% `# ^  T# hsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
* m  ^4 M. @) uEdmonton 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
$ o! N, c2 }; {the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

7 W" A  C5 G7 A7 H" w+ HResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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5 u9 }! V' m0 ?! X- r+ U: F  hSpecific responsibilities include:  

( d2 N0 B6 w5 T2 z1 v+ V$ k•  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;  
1 \) I  S+ P8 t5 z; I5 Z$ \% g•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
9 i3 K) {; t* W0 R1 a! Senable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
* }- x+ }' B4 Z•  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
7 S" h8 G- ~* ^the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
6 a7 F7 T2 W$ e$ l! P$ F, ithe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
% F4 }' Y+ A5 V•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
3 G# W6 B# J8 g/ c, w; d/ t$ A•  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;  
8 s- ~) F4 K1 N* \+ y  x•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
4 p* ?; z$ _4 _* {$ ~) A•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
  N" f( K7 L1 }& l& \( F6 d7 `8 O' Ieffectively and positively represent the association;

" D2 ]+ F- O1 b5 K; G/ i•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
$ O. G8 p8 s5 D: E0 Athe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
# F' K3 v( m" Z0 q; b/ s) j8 O4 Z3 ~•  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
0 U9 u# r0 v# {- D9 L( fpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
0 `3 l& F) N, Z: L$ E# ^YWCA Canada; and
+ K8 f+ E$ p5 C6 r# X9 K•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
8 u* w4 [$ n6 h* ^+ L3 U•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
) G: h( h; j1 p•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
" @9 `$ v% Y8 T8 o) n" baround decisions, plans and actions;
. r2 m' q2 ]: j+ s+ p. J) w) k•  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;
* N& w/ U& L  |5 T7 C3 @4 l3 M•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
& T( j& m, J% P) q0 G$ k+ [  qsimultaneously;
4 y  x. D2 n1 n1 y•  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
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
9 ]* l* A4 S. y" `- T3 i•  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,
" G+ M5 @! j* U, Z/ l' c  S  i% PNetworking and Fundraising;
& h  B' T* g! }7 o, ^•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 ]! T- g: G" b& g2 }and financial statements; and
: o* \' a! @3 w( a•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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9 N4 N# C. d, F: hTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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