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
3 W3 I) W5 I$ R! k1 c4 lchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
! k$ V( b4 A# Z3 e; Aprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
8 |  _0 M8 n1 ~! j8 Lsupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
( X1 Z7 [  K( |4 k- I# A; Hthinking 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
7 _; v' x! L" P) ]1 W* B- }Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
4 P2 w, W9 U+ F7 u4 l, t; Wsurrounding 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
community the agency serves.   

- k; G# A6 }* l  b$ kYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
# O1 R. B$ g4 e% I1 l+ J* @; p1 s5 Lthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
7 z5 Z" r+ D- e8 s4 binnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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3 S: N. `8 U2 p, r7 MResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
' h- a2 |/ \/ P, Sexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  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;  
$ a3 `3 _6 s9 n7 ?/ O$ U•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
8 m* F. F- w. ^including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
* r" S  s% |9 [0 Jenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  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
1 `- k3 r0 ]# W7 @# Y  |/ u$ i: cthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
  U4 l( E. w7 m# `8 Q•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
, J' b# L9 a8 @- d* A! D) i•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  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;  
, l! F, f( t  M4 `% n•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
8 t6 S5 O0 a5 F! c8 e* ?effectively and positively represent the association;

' `2 k5 u3 u( X) L: K•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
: ~% ]5 m4 `: R) }6 Ethe 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
7 T, x3 M; C$ r6 \" v  y' z" mthe 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
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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) n7 h7 _" D& Q: @' [  s! ^; j! ]Required Skills & Abilities
  h6 F6 _1 U$ C' v! `•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
5 x1 O+ g: |- D! G1 G, Baround decisions, plans and actions;
/ B& c1 g* _. q7 A: K/ k•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
1 Q: ^5 U+ k& {2 \/ Z9 G•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
* o7 ~- L+ `( M. j3 |  b- S+ \  S6 ]and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
% w* g: Q$ D+ Z7 c  u9 q- psimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
" m+ H' _, B- \•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

4 F; r% T+ R; x6 e5 k/ t% F) H9 o+ p Required Professional Designation / Certification
& i/ P' d1 y  U; E- }4 C, w•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

; O) `7 {7 m( u" `: GRequired Experience
7 ?) L6 P. _0 n1 l•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
- N6 J1 g& W- n: w•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
# C* j1 o/ q0 K! r# d; pNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
9 U5 \. Z$ b* C5 A•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
* J! \' y/ M5 P' O: X! q; s  e  iYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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