Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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# w  p' d1 N( J% V+ EYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
' T% k3 A) {3 \: Gchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
0 P. g6 f& {& u, ^2 vprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
& F6 U) ]* e) b" athinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
' R+ h% q2 Q) ]# o! nthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
* U% R$ C( J. iEdmonton 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
$ h& d! G# U2 B+ W7 _Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

- F+ g1 Y, u- e; {8 qYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
; |7 n( {) ?/ U0 bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
4 D4 S7 d: [% o+ X( U/ h- Einnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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9 Z" U8 y2 H6 Q5 n1 @0 T" q1 F. JReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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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
' A2 x) E, r. j5 w* F5 I# athe Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
. V6 w  r9 U7 z' Wincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
4 L+ ?& e, d& T4 o6 V* l0 G/ Senable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
  e; e) X5 m0 ?* r) N1 s8 s•  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
- j& M* V3 G- k. \the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
, E) ~9 S1 I" M2 w( j: j•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
: }) C2 p0 n1 L9 Qthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
$ K4 c$ g2 H4 C1 j4 p* K•  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
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•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) a5 c+ ]9 t7 f3 sselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  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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: B( s7 g9 t9 I+ f: y" y•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
; Y" E# ]4 _$ Z  sthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
9 x! P8 H4 c* i' w/ }9 a+ V) ?: z•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
5 Y) {& z( K% I4 |4 Kperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
5 j; n' H5 s1 A•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
# S7 Z" R8 d# m" i; @practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
, H1 o* d1 A0 \5 G: {•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
8 Z" b  Q% ]2 _0 [•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
7 W* V. V$ W: A$ V5 P•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
, ^: @( ?; G6 o& V( maround decisions, plans and actions;
9 L7 a3 p! Z. D+ B5 }/ g•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
' C( N: Z7 O+ k7 @, A•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
" R! K# ?- U: Z: I- tand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
. I5 K) W$ b5 j6 usimultaneously;
. W1 W* W2 f$ M7 ^•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
, a8 X- @( r, D" B8 R9 Erapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
! T3 t( f% {5 Y! f% x9 g3 |•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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! s# q4 P% x* ~+ p7 ]: r! R/ W•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
' F0 s/ p; A) f  _# s0 h8 B& UNetworking and Fundraising;
5 H, B0 [8 x1 p6 T+ {3 m2 E: W# f3 Z: X•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
8 ]1 l9 U/ d  x4 Tand financial statements; and
$ Y# Z+ r5 `2 a. |•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
: U4 p# T" e$ e# B. kYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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