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
& e2 q1 P  h$ h! N* P1 Fchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
" j: \1 r* U. Y! @$ {- c- Jprogramming 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* N# Q: ~& A: S1 mthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
( ?! Y! x& R) o6 i% u+ c+ tthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
& M1 S5 I- h  Asurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
& ~6 F8 B* `; r7 h# A3 |' o, mthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
! x- D, b, B3 R0 {7 j. C$ ^innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

5 @( i; f# B' u" C! }Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
' m2 |4 \- f" q$ l2 G# b) iexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

  l/ Z  x2 }6 g, T4 Q& e# O•  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;  
: U- I) H/ G  p8 @+ w7 g, A; ?•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
9 [) d- K, @+ E. D2 o, c! O8 Senable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
( C$ d0 i$ v6 ~+ D  {7 c& W•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
- a# s* I- X: hobjectives 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
2 x3 S1 v- }; P5 G/ ~# Y! S  Z5 sthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
1 x( m0 L7 o( r* A5 V. ~0 A( echanging 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
* B" o3 m$ q1 c+ {$ J+ D! w& o; Eselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
! t7 P. T* B% B# Y( U+ f•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
% v7 Q7 r" R: [  {/ F2 \/ p4 g•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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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;  
: }( k! u/ \! x! U•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
0 Z4 u3 o( |! S, F" u# q8 sperformance 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
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
4 B) R9 T' N4 W, J$ `) [- r$ VYWCA Canada; and
) D- \& A  Y6 ]& @•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required 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
. \+ l/ T' p, S& e( r. Maround decisions, plans and actions;
2 x# o8 @; f2 b! ~9 L•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- K- a! }3 C& a) x% j3 Z•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
* t4 `- K9 v, c4 b* V. ?and achievable with realistic timeframes;
5 g, x. _* }# o) {* W•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
$ ^- \* R8 y) |- e3 h( ?9 [simultaneously;
3 Z" `- }( b( F( J) e1 S4 d•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
4 D, [. p% F! k4 grapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
: S1 k, N  e8 P0 @! t9 f7 @- n' O•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
+ t0 [! k* W0 k* V0 W, x•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
2 k' h. ^- B1 W9 M& @! n" L( x" ?2 _•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
, P* Q& W$ c* j# D+ O•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
+ {* i# }. D; l/ e1 Yabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
" F. ~5 Q5 N6 p% A" h, ^5 n  uNetworking and Fundraising;
; u* s$ O/ u9 z/ k) E•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
+ y* U1 Z% {4 ]+ p•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

, o3 ?5 o1 Z# U% r  LTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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