Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
! j+ x* Z$ j) p6 ?support for women and their families.  
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. e5 ^% T- |1 z5 T. j# E, f+ b- WThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
8 g0 P3 m. ?4 gthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
' |7 n- w) P5 K) qthis 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
0 X% S6 ~2 A: c/ }+ WEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

% w+ W2 b) a% m# ZYWCA 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,
, D( A9 E0 `6 i- ?0 |innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

$ r9 {9 i# \: ~9 r, n" T8 d- EReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
2 E( Z1 W* ]  Ithe 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
; A7 S. \$ ]9 C: r6 eincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
5 H, v7 L4 F, V" N•  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
the board;  
•  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;
5 z  ?2 k5 G) B3 x" B& P6 x•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
3 \. e' `$ v" B  p4 h; J8 ^changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
: {! b; h1 j* i7 e7 K9 m! L•  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;
) i7 X) q, P1 \: D: T% Y$ o•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
/ w7 v# u! g1 C& S8 p& Seffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
3 [3 Q  C3 w4 }, I8 Wthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  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;  
) Z- }9 A- t7 ~& u•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 _1 X% p9 u1 g7 _' A0 m+ Z6 rpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
+ S$ M/ n2 c5 l. V9 m1 g" D+ }•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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  O, B; v5 p8 O. i) g$ `. |Required 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
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
# R% o  G4 v) `•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
2 L% J" I* w& n% X•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
0 [/ i6 Z( h9 ^- |8 Ksimultaneously;
) H" ?) r- ^- E( J+ Y•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
7 H' Y- s4 G4 T$ d- X' ~rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

8 E7 X9 B8 w3 p. g: c Required Professional Designation / Certification
& k& d7 T- f8 {+ p( B•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
5 U  x. E+ h! }2 ]! k6 Y/ W) ~•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
/ L2 p) x% \6 U3 t* Q- m! u•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
6 P5 ^+ ?- N6 {Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
8 T# P0 V) Q# N! @2 t$ w( aand financial statements; and
" w! ]) r) `9 _+ G•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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- I, t: y' o6 ~& k- B9 \% ^% p' xTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
& S' U) H6 L6 C9 C4 {) O- EYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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