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Executive Director Position Overview / o$ ~! T7 ~9 @: p# Z, L% d/ L3 `% G
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and , N% A( t) A8 l. H+ J5 k; M* D
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
* x N; b+ p1 f) P% Tprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
) P# } y5 x- V* O; zsupport for women and their families. 3 I5 |" @( N) @8 w2 a: }3 o
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic # ?1 g0 Z# N1 g
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
0 ]' ^7 }0 R2 nthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA ! [3 y! t; O2 O7 Q
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and % y$ r6 a) r! P0 d* v
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA + q# }7 Z; X- v/ M' H$ y
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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! N" q! ^+ Z! j+ g1 DYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring 9 C+ T9 a4 M J3 z
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, ( b0 s3 X$ K, W/ W) c
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 9 t% @8 D: q9 l x6 L7 p1 p
) h; J( K# b7 T4 V- s* ?Responsibilities 9 y2 Q5 k8 l. j& e
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 9 k' j j& e9 [* w
execution of the YWCA Strategy * _5 H7 L9 O6 V6 {
' T" C, o. D- P) W4 t/ ]# h7 f# }Specific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of # ~, [* n# }; z; g- K
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
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: N# _& J" v1 ]% t# S5 O% Benable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 1 F2 {7 e! O. V8 ~# i% i3 f5 r; K
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and , b) z! j0 v/ A' _6 ]5 E
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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; J1 Y+ Z1 @( O8 Q; ^6 U, k c• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; 8 ~& p# M8 n' ~/ u' R0 v/ Y
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion " m: F* L! i* G$ `3 M5 Z6 {9 ^
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; ! g0 ] j s& I D" f
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
$ X0 Y/ X- u. z* Hchanging needs of the organization and community;
/ C. f* i2 A/ @! K9 O2 c• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue ' Q; E( F: S" l% h$ a
commitments; 3 [; Q7 w J: S+ ]+ S
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; $ H/ \3 Y u+ X& b
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
- _6 T! p6 _( p- S+ yselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
" X7 t m7 I: m6 M0 s5 F& S& J• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; 6 `1 D0 g# J2 Y
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
5 s) s$ V3 v2 Ceffectively and positively represent the association;
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- N; y2 i: s2 h+ F1 i8 k, u• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
6 T. r' }' X. t3 y3 C4 Z0 ?* Cthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;
( }8 [3 U3 [5 `9 Y• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 4 J0 s0 x$ T. D3 G4 T' p. T- u4 T% ~5 ~
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
! _$ L3 ^/ g8 k2 npractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of / G9 J1 K7 l2 U4 w, v0 `" S
YWCA Canada; and ! G, ]9 I2 y; F. I% D/ e& z; J* T
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities 0 Z+ y4 f; ]$ X" T/ V
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
+ I! d) [8 P( b+ M• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus 7 O) [, l- q- P$ e3 ^0 L! _0 ]
around decisions, plans and actions;
0 ^+ ? T8 F1 P* J$ j( h+ K# H6 ^• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 g5 G+ J8 s* T, w• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
4 U' {' ]6 t6 O/ Kand achievable with realistic timeframes;
7 w! u' @, o. a1 H* P; {, P• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
2 ^# s" ^( Q" f8 j6 W+ B1 ?! Rsimultaneously; : c" \/ u) R% [8 d
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
* ^, [& z1 z5 R' @+ M. S8 krapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; 7 Q; ^* g" ]& @" _+ f
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
. @+ @% D: T/ {# y* T" p* B& h• Superior negotiation skills. & K' l' J+ h: |* a' M8 ~
5 o s8 t) z2 h' x# a2 @9 Q+ [ Required Professional Designation / Certification 0 q# d! { \( {9 c. O( ~/ T
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience 1 x3 ~8 |8 _0 H1 x. O5 [, T
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
4 i7 c$ O1 k4 b3 `• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ! @% b% {. r2 O1 L
abilities; 4 d9 B( d- l2 e! N" u2 k
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, * L n: [4 R" G# a3 r" J# c" q
Networking and Fundraising; ]9 p: e3 U4 W% N
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
8 V% |# x0 P" t- rand financial statements; and
3 b9 v+ s: U; B7 W4 L* q9 {• 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:
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