Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA 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
2 t8 ]' j7 \0 I/ ~, Q, wprogramming 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
  N% A' i+ a& l3 Q( g3 D  vthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
8 k/ r- i) R% ]$ L( h" Ithis 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
surrounding 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
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! [& t) g) N3 l+ dYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
8 B  ~+ U) s+ P0 B! B* m2 ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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' a! B/ \% k! HReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
9 i5 a2 ^& x8 V  Hexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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! d, J" M0 p9 ~, x5 s+ S•  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
# p4 u% F9 p' L7 b4 e2 D  K* U& qthe Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
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enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
, |/ t9 k* ~0 s* [# s1 E& C; i' sobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  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;
: w1 p0 L, a, E6 f•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
3 {* c3 r/ D% F, x& x1 H8 Pchanging needs of the organization and community;
6 D- s0 ]+ ~. z% x! R•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
6 x# W7 l. J. k$ `0 A: t•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
& C. O: A6 l% X1 c/ n# Q# Zselection, 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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; W8 R# M' n, E  x$ Y& }•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
- U! v+ _# O9 s5 {" H" J•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
2 H0 N- U- y9 Y9 v3 [" `1 ]8 \performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
  m- D; a5 s# i" Y, x- _! ?2 o! E•  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
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
" z9 {) u- a) ]* @3 j% }•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
1 E5 Z" u. {) ^3 a6 j: p9 n* o•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
1 d* E8 ?8 j7 u3 |8 J  u•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
; p- n- O8 D0 R/ i' v  D% sand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
. H9 L: y" J$ t6 f% U1 J* C. @•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
& g) M8 y7 z( m" Erapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
. q' e% P0 \) R0 S2 {•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
' v) \9 t0 X$ `8 v: e•  Superior negotiation skills.
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" [; |( f" ^& t$ c1 E Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
9 u/ G" ?; F% g, Z•  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,
  E7 \% B! `& Y! u% |2 XNetworking and Fundraising;
•  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
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
( _2 Z/ [! }- pYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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