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
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programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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+ r. J2 e4 g; c8 c$ D+ r- ^The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
. L% y0 Z3 w) P0 s2 zthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
) x# |+ b1 ~- jEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
/ g- V: H: U2 E) \! Z2 cEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
/ r) s7 q6 ~+ a$ p3 lthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
) u& l3 ^7 E/ D- g* K+ L& F4 \8 c( @innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

# }, Q- v: E# O- V+ UResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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1 l( L9 ^1 L# @2 M7 SSpecific responsibilities include:  
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$ m5 w$ {: i5 p& j+ [1 N•  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
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•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
/ e1 u# H" Y0 U  s8 k8 c( D/ dincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
1 B2 d: N  S: y* T•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
8 F4 v: t: Q' t' V7 q  }objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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. Y" J, r3 Y+ n  |- R6 T•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
2 c& _/ H! D" o' {7 i& Z7 _•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
5 _$ X, }* j9 A- e7 ]9 xthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
- h9 Z7 A" {- Z- bchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
6 }3 x: D4 w& c/ L•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
5 o4 C: @! _: f- K; D  ?•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
5 x7 J6 [6 G; _9 f  {•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
8 q% m. Z$ C: z0 d! H•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

$ }1 T! ]9 [+ w/ `( Z5 W: r1 m( d5 _•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
7 H4 d' w6 c; T2 p7 ~# y7 I( Tthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
4 b; B! K. j4 mperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
' G6 i/ ?7 W( i' P& b2 ~•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
& q- \1 \- O  J( ppractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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0 C/ Y- @" s1 b" Z8 B•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
' f$ j4 [! G7 V- q& C' |•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
* a7 D1 |8 T4 E•  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;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
# z0 j. Z: ~* e& Q: q3 X•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
0 ~9 ]; T5 T$ a6 p+ zsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
# u/ e0 O6 E5 X8 B•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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+ O7 ~: Q, c; u. q4 t* Y2 ] Required Professional Designation / Certification
6 I' n3 p+ A) c+ E; b8 s4 f" c•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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4 ^7 Y# G3 w4 |9 E  e•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
9 ~5 Q5 `, W: ]4 {! JNetworking and Fundraising;
/ d" T/ j. i. m# M$ E1 d# w•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
. Z2 a2 [7 _) H7 p/ \and financial statements; and
) n2 O3 h) D- G7 w•  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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