Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

4 [, N5 ^3 q, i3 XYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
4 L7 _8 @' m. A; h6 wprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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( _( O5 w' V, m. _, {  G8 E+ wThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
. W/ O* V& m# p. m* H- G! s# ^6 k. l# zthinking 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
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
! `1 {* o% P" S& Bsurrounding 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
9 s+ B7 r* p0 ~5 s. _4 ccommunity the agency serves.   

- u4 m6 _7 k; [0 A5 WYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
: [( V3 }# D# \3 F% Rthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
  v/ z* R( ?5 I) j2 [$ ]innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

* l+ B* p7 W  Y- B. w, b( S3 OResponsibilities
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2 I- i1 c. Y2 ^0 f6 L* e) m# KReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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6 C$ l4 _9 @) zSpecific responsibilities include:  

- p8 q, p8 m( C* N& b•  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
" f' _) p0 u2 R0 zincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
0 t8 W/ h3 c9 |4 |•  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
the board;  
3 G& V% M/ n! z/ I. n, @0 q•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
6 C, J: c$ @& T, g* g( }•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
4 D4 e/ Q9 a1 A•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
) y% B9 g! N8 O3 T' }: D4 X5 ccommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
) Y  ^) s) g! m•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
9 J& _9 H) {4 x* Qselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
8 \' f. j% J( U. Z•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
8 @1 x# x; T9 Y; |4 W* a0 \•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
- J$ b( P6 j% C+ G; weffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
! m% F4 |4 I* D6 fthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
5 {) V/ \. \4 O) S! Dperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
3 t7 f% C+ F" o•  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
7 y4 Q1 c! [/ ^7 `4 s4 V•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
  e4 o. L9 L' K: j; j1 _Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
9 N5 N+ j! C* A5 E* L  s) c: t•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
; o/ Q* _/ b& Y. b& zaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
+ N; b- v- G9 R6 m/ \9 o•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' @5 s# ~1 {5 h& I4 Cand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
! _; Y" w+ ?1 F- A2 Usimultaneously;
1 S5 @( |" x' x  I0 x5 ]2 g•  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
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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0 E8 G% V' j- G- ` Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

3 Q. C8 [3 S. k, Z" K% VRequired Experience
) k/ I9 Z' C8 Y- n) j•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
1 Z" j" H2 O/ P1 W+ x•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
: g' o# F5 i6 l) j  M! PNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
% ]" I: \* i5 e•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
9 _2 X3 I: K6 B  ~3 V0 f9 Tcentered perspective.
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1 u+ O! T2 H/ k; }6 Y8 Y8 ~To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
1 m  x5 A! M$ v7 Q/ Z  Z: AYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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/ @6 ?) [( ^: tEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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