Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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; Z3 {1 `# `8 T! ?1 u5 C" qYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
* X# `- W' j+ R- E7 cchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
. A) C4 m% ]1 hprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
# C1 C8 X. e' y. {4 p5 bsupport for women and their families.  

& f. I. M1 {2 A/ h. _# hThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
1 ]* X' ~+ J0 B, ^- nthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
1 w' q# x& W3 \( y; I3 l. t5 uthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
7 A+ Z9 K# O7 w- A  Q& GEdmonton 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 w' @( f& I6 n2 C6 g2 rcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
6 W6 i% L' h) pthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
  R7 ^4 p( \' Y* r  T. c# x* p- qinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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7 e5 W; R/ E% ?. Q7 B( A7 w•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
8 G; [  F2 c8 Q) M: q, Uthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
4 n# i; U& k6 d" h$ N  @, ythe Board of Directors;  
% l( l0 d0 Y5 [# u! W: G0 H•  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;  
7 j# ^3 P& ~' [$ C, s6 w+ Q•  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;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
3 _3 W& _. [( m/ K& yselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) B( ]* u4 ^5 ?7 e•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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/ M7 h3 n4 A2 C5 w% H1 J•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
" w# B  w( {3 R* o3 ^7 u( N+ `6 Pthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 V6 b) K: l( j, ]1 r5 R0 T! `8 dperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
( E6 H& g) ~( V1 D" \! s& Jthe forthcoming year;  
8 c# M# F  Z6 _9 q•  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
YWCA Canada; and
6 \& P( h. b! }•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
9 G# n+ S1 v) D3 \- cForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
: g! ~( V+ V9 C2 n6 m•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
) E* j% S2 _* X- U6 U2 f+ x8 F•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ Y4 x/ s, Y& G5 C& Waround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
# ?* r$ ?9 I# `; ?! T  f•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
1 n& q0 e) U+ @: hand achievable with realistic timeframes;
  D+ J# y/ `; `  [- P- G5 U•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
, x1 o1 G4 a1 Q' Zsimultaneously;
•  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.

- M0 V5 O* m$ G& o6 C Required Professional Designation / Certification
% N$ Z! _/ w" t) I" [•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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) K9 x) L1 S' P# T+ nRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
. b! a% ^; m) b, J4 y•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
+ v1 _7 i0 I7 ~" P0 [2 B•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
" {* S$ l) h- `3 e& y/ ~" Zand financial statements; and
$ \' ~8 r3 n! j) S. N•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
  a0 A+ l- K! L5 Tcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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