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
6 f! _6 p! f; c' M2 y2 `programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
/ D! z# }  Q' Q1 Ssupport for women and their families.  
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4 f- P& ?" t0 O  E. lThe 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
6 b' A+ s& Z9 Q0 P& `: z: hEdmonton 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
: z3 Y) g  e% P) jEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

9 e1 ~- k4 w1 `$ [- h( AYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
& I2 u8 H* F1 {, Xthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

4 y8 F9 H  j2 n) H4 |. DResponsibilities

" e! p, S+ a, D' o2 D& D9 o3 iReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
! M5 Q- w$ G6 `/ {execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific 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
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' {( i/ M. y2 ]5 b- S$ m•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
6 x3 W' ~5 k+ Z$ d& ?objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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  k" q+ [, i# R' E$ H•  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;
" j5 S7 f# D4 e& L•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
/ S- t# w# P' Q+ h•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
# _! Z0 i# Q) Y  B' j0 H•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
! p+ u& z3 Z; F/ q4 E+ wselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
' u' ~/ a% S8 i•  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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" y( _( R/ }; c. R$ A4 t$ }1 K, l•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
: x" R% Z8 H0 R9 ^) Q; d- ~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
- Y: {+ _9 X2 ^% Dpractices, 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
Forces.  
  
* Z" {4 A5 P- p; w$ w8 `" eRequired 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
- k  {2 ~* z) caround decisions, plans and actions;
: P* l7 i7 U: N) o9 X, Q! d•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
. H" p% [& e9 I( A! L6 d•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' r0 s/ \# j9 k! D; B& B+ tand achievable with realistic timeframes;
$ b9 E+ a/ u1 U2 Y2 K•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
& o% |8 v+ ]! \/ p1 m$ m* b•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
& f7 f% D5 o. O( A5 `8 z•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
' j+ R& E* r# O: J. i•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
* r) s- }7 B' N0 B( q" tabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
0 W% D! o% I" a2 T& 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:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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