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
( D# P, [5 W. q2 _3 x2 Z  xchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
$ y' X2 u' r& P: l$ Nsupport for women and their families.  

5 O. q" `/ Q& ]* G( r& H5 TThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
# L) e% t+ D, Q& x3 R( o) r/ \, dthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
7 O; _! u) i! V6 R7 Lthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
3 n% R$ K* j: J# _  s0 c; Dcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
8 V9 j# c6 B) N  A- m4 S" N( u+ Y6 uthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
! _0 O% o; E9 o. b! M8 M" ginnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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# P" @& q  p4 y0 G" F, ]& ?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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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
4 h, [# x: g* u/ C, ~the 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
& i# ^/ l  A+ H+ eobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
: k" D6 w' V/ z•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
. l  r7 Z$ r6 X5 R. o2 u6 w) ithe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
! n- y8 M5 n* u0 n$ Nchanging needs of the organization and community;
3 D0 a, r) {1 G- N) C•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
% u/ W! c4 [$ x3 |) W; S1 x•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
& F  f4 [  L/ b/ r" i5 j* Y•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
4 f& R1 K2 l6 ~- @3 Y2 qeffectively 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;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
# h5 V' w  l, e/ o& Jpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
3 `+ O1 ]4 {0 H) a6 e7 sYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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3 q. E$ I; k- {, g; y  x4 gRequired Skills & Abilities
- _/ P+ ^7 D' i$ d•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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8 g6 @+ ?% F/ l1 G•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
: ?3 |* u/ k2 _. S* dand achievable with realistic timeframes;
4 F7 \% X- u9 R) i•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
. B) ~- u2 D; a5 Dsimultaneously;
/ {8 ^7 O0 _: w( N* H% }! k( W! ]•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
* |8 ]  G' ^0 j% r& k9 `9 I•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

/ O* I! F; M4 ]8 g. o3 y Required Professional Designation / Certification
$ ]( N( q+ [5 S" _+ q•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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0 n' ~# Y, H% m$ cRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
% n1 t3 A) s  d: R8 M+ i! n•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
! b( w8 W) Q" E3 kNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
2 v( y, q' P1 ?# J•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
8 {1 a, I/ T% @7 K# I  G, P' Icentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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5 r3 f) y' _9 J. X( W! i- d3 Q. S! TEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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