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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 # {: J( _2 B" R- p8 Q3 E
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new ; z' G; a" O% G. i
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and / _& G2 y$ ~$ D! p6 Q. N t
support for women and their families. ' z% l j2 h6 W a2 o; c
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
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Z+ I( p7 `/ Y1 f( x+ Rthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA 5 n# c4 l/ w4 I: o9 M' [0 f
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and : z1 a: N# A5 p3 B# X
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
8 n' k2 Y! H5 M& c& Q8 Z) v! d3 Bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
$ R: Q) a8 H* H8 w/ k6 d) v& q kinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. $ K, d$ B3 m) @
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Responsibilities
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; S9 }9 r5 j& l* e M$ P( xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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2 m, V5 H3 S4 e0 W5 E% {# _9 ISpecific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of , M+ R4 g1 ~# g V: l1 Q7 X5 {1 S
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 0 f! n0 j. K" W1 m- k& o8 ?
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to " u4 A, {' |3 b5 b
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; , [" s/ X$ l( a* d- @$ N
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and * l" W9 [/ {( r, d
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by / b2 k) w m& A
the board; ( O9 j' e: `4 o0 \3 L) Z
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; # T9 S9 ~8 L. L r; w) Q' d
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
- V, H3 D% E# S6 f5 Mthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; / T" w* p7 z$ X0 R
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the * c! z$ w6 h; U1 ]! l
changing needs of the organization and community; ! e& V3 p$ W# A
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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/ S8 s2 c- h7 B! R: S5 E/ Q• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; + Z3 a6 Q' ^( H
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 1 C3 `/ {, A# ]" e9 d
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
+ B0 b' @6 t6 Z" e4 e$ T4 l• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; + S: O+ s9 z% t6 H# A3 ~
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to + V9 u( J, }2 w9 S
effectively and positively represent the association;
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, {# ~) X: Q* v$ _• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
, f$ D3 {# O$ z# s1 ythe implementation of systems to manage these risks;
+ x! C1 q* \8 H% y P• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 9 d9 p: v; K5 r# S1 V
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED $ Z7 s7 `" s1 x) H4 k$ f
the forthcoming year; ) i% ^. v# H) s4 G) C: c
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical : }. h M5 p* ?' ~% z* G
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of . K4 Z! H* d- d0 x! x
YWCA Canada; and 9 }2 y( J. p2 g& p
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities 2 {0 C& ]. e$ _% C
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
* U% w$ S9 z+ W6 V• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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X" U" o, |7 y$ [' ]- T n• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
+ G: L# k4 q$ `* z/ v• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable # b5 @# [$ A) Y" \9 l! h
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
" W) Q5 r' K0 {/ ?& ~( Z• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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- ]5 _" T ?. Z2 N: k# r• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 6 a+ k! S* j2 O! i. l& N% B
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
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• Superior negotiation skills. % y3 z1 G: R- R9 S2 @: k
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
; m1 I, }' y$ n0 a6 l• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. ; g8 n. c$ U1 {
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Required Experience
3 t* Z# R& w i0 o• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
; N, e4 e0 I5 \" k- e• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation & n h, L* r7 b* m! \- b, ]
abilities; 6 z' V1 x- V: f4 `% R( ]
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, , |! J, U( _6 M$ ]9 b9 `* t2 x+ R
Networking and Fundraising;
# v5 ]2 ]! ], K1 H' L, q- O9 i• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ( }2 t& v3 C- s! |# ^
and financial statements; and , l3 o# {- \, q8 y
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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! M/ |; s$ ?: ~2 Z8 ]To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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