Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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- E0 T- e& Y) I  f8 u  hYWCA 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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
3 h/ X. V$ m- T. Usupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
' `) R% F+ |; |3 t3 athis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
& v- f( `& i' J% P3 p  XEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
% t8 c# T0 j% @# v6 psurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
; U6 c! ]$ Q- A5 F0 fEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
: @" G# Y5 N4 g& O: h8 W+ B" d! fcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
+ n) T- ]/ a; [6 \, pthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
$ g% [7 g$ }# o, Y5 s  g0 @innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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: N' B' ~( u% x: mSpecific responsibilities include:  

8 f0 X- c( n2 i4 [# U- W5 g7 q& r- g4 v•  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
9 r# _' Z* I# m" b" q% g% W+ `3 sthe Board of Directors;  
: a# ^; _. k& M5 G4 I- ?- k# B•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& Q+ a# `! I6 L1 V0 [) menable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
. ~8 B) ?, i+ n) A+ F. ?•  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;  
2 E  w% U6 F# T. T•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
. O) s2 a9 O5 N/ W" K. }•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
0 K5 r& j9 l, X•  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
" d9 L+ d6 A& K! ecommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
* Z2 Q8 L) i7 h5 y/ v) B7 `# Tselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
' {2 C9 J/ }. ]+ p" P/ O! s•  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;  
5 t5 m/ }3 {% l5 n0 e$ G•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
% a, [& Q' R7 ]- U: ^5 N9 _performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
& K! i3 p, {. w4 O& M' D. H•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 j2 ^4 e3 B8 Y, G8 _. Y0 {7 Epractices, 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
Forces.  
  
( S  q0 m( M9 L, WRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
+ w% B% p4 }8 A8 ]0 D$ H•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
7 r  l' V3 {3 ?4 f" n•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
) ^+ K' ~6 l/ |, y5 x0 dand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
. H; ?6 r. p) R% M2 n•  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.

8 `# j7 V( m2 I- b/ b; N; j% M Required Professional Designation / Certification
% G; P3 b4 r9 X4 v•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
& g$ B5 f; A/ q& f  X; }6 [•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
6 m. q6 f% R, U- r+ TNetworking and Fundraising;
6 _( ?# M2 d& A/ N- ^/ ?•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
  F! t+ N# y; H; B0 Lcentered perspective.
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# A- W+ q0 N0 L9 A  xTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
% E6 x: y4 g+ Z  a1 rYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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