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
! s& {* q# r3 G3 W2 G3 d# ^choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
9 o* Q* R; o; {( _% ]/ Mprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
  H* ?3 g; m( T0 _- \, dsupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
3 O: w1 }! F. z3 c& m0 Othinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
) M( [/ n% i6 r' f/ }this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
+ d2 H6 a: v7 P+ z; _Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
- y+ b) `" r! z6 T9 m. Y  bEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
- k( j$ K: q$ R8 C$ V8 dcommunity the agency serves.   

/ M0 P" z2 d) b4 L. e$ _5 o/ LYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
; h1 J  @4 X8 v1 W/ Hthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
- g7 J0 G" J1 H/ X: Dinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

3 G/ V" F# ]* P3 K$ j: f( Q( D6 RReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
3 q1 h1 F5 I$ u+ Z# Y( rexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  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
, S7 Y2 v5 R8 J9 G0 O% }  G% I( X& I+ Penable 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
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•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
& X1 ], f# g5 Uthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
! g2 z- }) G1 g& Z9 [) ]; p( N•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
% I5 S- J- [6 M) R2 T3 Pchanging needs of the organization and community;
( \9 K; i+ z( f6 O! E•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
7 ^! g" P& s$ _% U  n" bcommitments;
8 ~' w9 u! ~' a1 p•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
) h9 J- `1 N) v( L•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) X5 J+ b1 M! y  _selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
' [# w% X' o' i7 |- x•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  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;  
•  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;  
- M6 e0 f( p" Y* v•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
+ B6 k8 D3 O4 m% D/ u8 v+ Qpractices, 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
+ y' T+ ]3 P# I. kForces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
; a" ^  e3 y& G$ P: W•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
) Z! l3 N" D4 \& g! v8 B) Aaround decisions, plans and actions;
( L: h  Z0 O; K  t- t; C. X•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
$ y; n  I4 c1 r& j. N4 `9 E•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
/ Z$ ?% }" C5 B* e' ~; [and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
, ]! }# `; h& G' Vsimultaneously;
+ f" c1 Z# _5 @•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
/ ^5 }. n) d6 p, m6 a2 u•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
; M! {" R9 g& ^' F! P•  Superior negotiation skills.
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9 ]% f. ^* p$ {/ B! `0 Q Required Professional Designation / Certification
( _$ r: ]9 d. D! u' J2 c! D•  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
abilities;
4 k5 ^% L+ B+ e. i6 |, l/ B& w6 o, m•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
0 y! O3 ^. L8 zNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
( @; ?2 q* c: z: i•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
6 ~6 n$ O" {1 U6 P6 v8 ~centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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