Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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7 g" M* @& O$ ]' y% w* uYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
& z9 K" h, J: {' P) W7 v3 _' k2 echoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
3 E/ ~( u# C9 E/ }5 r" |support for women and their families.  
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: C& b; b# L2 E! f' o* yThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
& w4 |, e: `1 ~thinking 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
0 z% `6 I6 g; ]4 F- eEdmonton 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
4 L5 E1 _/ _0 M4 w, IEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
1 o0 ~0 m2 l5 m, Fcommunity the agency serves.   
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5 P& |2 E( _0 Z! IYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
4 z0 u8 @* x; Q% d0 pthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

1 N) c' s/ {6 w' e! t  b1 O/ Z•  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
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
- T! R4 m  _  U; m9 E+ P•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
2 ~  k2 K- g5 Qobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
1 @7 V' w* C# h1 {7 Athe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
9 n! w+ n" n2 G; v/ V% ~& e( bthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
# U2 V% i# h/ a•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
: ^" g! e, G: [" D5 Pchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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0 C9 I: `0 E. F4 e( ^1 G•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
% `1 ~/ O2 o: |- j/ Dselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
2 W/ v$ p$ `: O•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
$ C# D. H: E; L' ?' |•  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
5 l6 l$ H) ^: O( J' fthe 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
3 ^( J- ^( \$ r7 ~3 dYWCA Canada; and
" v4 a. t2 S0 ~& O' Y* |" F* A•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
9 E* X9 o8 c) T3 {) N/ TRequired 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
  n8 `4 U% e1 s; L( Caround 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;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
# i6 _9 Y6 ^% p+ v; V" U•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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9 F% p8 l% Q5 @Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
& C* n( d1 `7 s% A•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
6 m' `0 X) ~8 X; B" |) ]# m. Tabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- t' v/ w1 j( l' XNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
; B% `0 t$ H2 ]/ yand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

( z( |% t6 _8 X) JTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
9 X% s/ M7 D* [* |' W6 FYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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