Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

# b* T- W; E8 k9 qYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
  p6 s1 v/ i6 Y5 K3 |choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
  V% l; I- [! }! {7 b0 l. t5 Q+ x5 bprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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; k/ o3 @9 e. T* ^( @: nThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
this 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
; c0 z1 M& b! O2 b5 SEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

" D! P5 ~' `) z8 A8 TYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
0 l+ D) R$ Q; @" E$ Athe 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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% _* T8 Q8 R/ Z0 L) u9 [Responsibilities
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- @3 W. T/ P3 Y4 g& @Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
! c0 o8 X8 O  f# Z0 S+ Pexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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& C1 z! h# Y% H4 A; a  K1 fSpecific responsibilities include:  

•  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;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  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;  
•  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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
* U1 V3 L  d6 w8 S! \8 T•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
' |  t. ]# d6 O, b8 G0 h•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
- a$ c7 g& l) m% f+ ?selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
& U% j, Z2 d% E/ I2 a( V/ l% M•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
. S& w5 d3 D- P& W•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% m1 C8 G' p; i0 {effectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
- [0 n/ H) c  D* U% C# m: e0 wthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
. A; T* R+ i" h! P7 eperformance 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
0 f- ]5 @7 I. U$ C1 }% Vpractices, 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
! r2 \4 u3 k3 l9 T' ~0 u& zForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
: W1 B. T( q& a5 m5 S" f* u3 y•  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;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
: j7 T- U8 g6 Fand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
/ @* v* K' ^; G" o•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
$ A* M3 i; k- {  q* y5 c  b$ z•  Superior negotiation skills.

+ b8 r! j7 Q/ W/ ~; i' P, ? Required Professional Designation / Certification
+ n" N' i' h2 X•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

# L5 v( v3 ^8 v# mRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
) Z; Z; G7 C4 P! {2 `•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
  b! |+ o) ^- l1 x2 Y7 m0 ~Networking 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
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
( t) D$ g4 v9 p3 `+ `; V: OYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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