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
/ R, K& q  Q6 o1 }choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
* M; E7 C1 P* lsupport for women and their families.  
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4 f% D1 a2 E$ j+ p. I; NThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
2 x# ^' [% y  \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
$ B8 w% v& {/ S' |Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
0 X) a0 c3 k& f6 o" c$ t' u6 }$ ssurrounding 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.   
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YWCA 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,
8 v# O; l7 u" a+ p/ H0 _innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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) ~/ ^) T* t( |4 Z, Y, G# J0 @Responsibilities

Reporting 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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8 D- Q% }5 Z" \8 P! l& `$ E) M•  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
! C' ^5 c1 A! Y% J7 Fthe Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
9 I% a9 C7 k* Hincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
) d. K2 e3 Q; L9 K7 @0 c' oenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
0 D2 E9 _# E1 f+ T  u9 V% e. gobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
& M: ]9 P; a. \+ u& |•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
( ~. l# B  g6 t# W( {•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
: D' T% o+ i7 S9 bchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
9 U* G! w" Z( G+ `  a7 _, v•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
% p- b# d" N" y4 _& E" p•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
4 k* J* E# U! H' G7 z3 h% r•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 \- n) r! G# }( u  `2 h•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

1 j; E! h$ F3 g6 n•  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
/ N% n* W2 O( w: w- X! B( tperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
, y+ V6 N- G7 F. s•  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
- G  _1 q, K. J5 D•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
' ?- F8 [( H1 E& x. W$ {, S+ \; m3 y: QForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
) X9 I- K5 Y2 F7 |# P' K4 m•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
- q( K7 H& C/ Uaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- a9 s) y5 d- |% t7 ~•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
) |$ ?$ y7 B4 V: r! t! B: H) V•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
0 D) ]2 a* E* r) M6 nsimultaneously;
6 S( O, W  {/ n& f2 s•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
& u( P: w  p. j2 d, [! B9 b•  Superior negotiation skills.

% V5 i* A0 T* \ Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  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;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
# w' I" @& A0 ^* ]: [! a2 ?Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
0 c" ~6 C  V) K& uand financial statements; and
1 X% h9 u0 b) \1 o, C•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
) v* Z8 ]7 s. @0 [9 Mcentered perspective.

% V7 }3 X3 \, Z4 l! l( V/ VTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
& g4 \, q' N4 Q0 U* E# W: p+ ~YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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