Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

' ]6 v1 s& U# R% O' f9 ^/ lYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
1 I& @( u+ \8 H) O; `% `choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
3 e. d, d7 v  r/ Fprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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7 j' W7 n1 V$ p3 s( DThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
# I- x9 j  K4 [1 V: Cthinking 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
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
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
  z) q2 E0 y- L% B- Z5 \the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

9 M, G! m# x( X- ]  EReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

1 B; x% A3 E: v$ iSpecific 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
the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
/ Q6 L- i* {+ Y6 s! b! Pincluding 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
, B2 J! m# l4 U/ Gobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
% P( d. M# q% sthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 O+ ]! h% X5 y* ^$ Pchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
1 t( }+ d& q( W" ^# w) s5 tcommitments;
•  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;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% V  F. ?1 U9 s9 peffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
3 N! b5 ?: D& D, Y+ z  Pthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
: B/ B5 E8 q" [% u9 A' _' Uperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
8 Z& _7 r8 K5 U0 t4 P" S% S9 B•  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
YWCA Canada; and
- t$ s) I& Y! c4 J•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
+ N8 _1 n" h4 i  k( a& l1 e•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
3 A1 C7 A, H( I, S0 X& p•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
6 ?/ Z: C( I# a+ T  faround decisions, plans and actions;
! p5 c& C: G7 Y9 C8 Z•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
; I1 q, d" h' hand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
9 O$ B3 k0 L1 U/ c, A# Wsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
& g, H2 g' v9 ]5 D$ Hrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
. f; \- V2 M" y; A•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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( A7 b2 a6 c' N* `. K( i Required Professional Designation / Certification
& Y) C: D! O* J5 j2 C: r2 \: H•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
/ z" R6 c6 O: F: U2 G+ z5 }•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
; V+ r% ?# S/ S0 ^' Iabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
4 u- ?* q* D$ i7 A8 b( uNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
; m$ x" S* l6 [•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
( o! m2 [7 I: w3 D, s, ~4 Xcentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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