Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
+ K7 q: d/ E3 z4 ~choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
7 S) C9 i+ p6 t% x4 Cprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
3 F+ C/ L' J/ [. S1 fsupport for women and their families.  
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& B& t  B: z3 C7 h& F$ S) d, A; KThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
- A# B" Y" G; zthinking 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
9 x, o3 T/ }6 t% Dcommunity the agency serves.   

+ b2 O7 m5 i$ G8 x" L, NYWCA 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,
1 t. t6 d+ C% N; N3 rinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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$ S9 H+ v8 T8 U0 l) A7 VReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
/ e6 W8 j* E* H" }$ G) c# nexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

' @0 z4 i7 q) w; y1 J•  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;  
: @' H- r/ X: C•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
7 \& {4 F, _0 N* kincluding 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
& J- s. A5 ~7 Y6 f' X- @. [# Q) zobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
+ W! b& ~3 w3 {•  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;
3 T: S, F6 S9 R7 R6 g3 c•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
5 {) G5 m& r% o9 s4 o+ n$ L# F% w: m•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
, l9 t! u" r0 M# W5 [& X( j, ]commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
( u8 N4 P+ w" Sselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
. }# O. a$ ]8 W•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
' N7 Y' j" \7 m, w( K! F•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
1 E; J/ d5 Q0 C. r3 v3 Kperformance 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
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
, C( O4 N0 c2 Y- O- t& R$ @YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
" g! y# W8 N6 p/ R$ V! |4 Q, \2 N•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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•  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;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
, c% V3 T: W# r$ ^' w/ D•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
( I, i$ D9 v* o: R% B% qrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
/ [5 O- h, F# a% c& m- w3 ~•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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) W7 v& H& {- H  u7 [$ `, q  W4 ^Required Experience
" {8 P. W6 Q0 L4 j5 {$ ]9 ?/ i•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
0 C' l5 ~1 _* Q6 a6 H5 ~•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
7 F% Y# b4 l+ @7 a; w/ E3 }, Y2 qabilities;
& Y4 N" P5 I- t! G  P•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
: ]. ~4 a3 X2 E" a4 `5 Zand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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