Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

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
+ X/ t$ v' k' h& f1 x0 x6 \programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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; _6 Q& D# d, ?# d) @0 t! \  z9 \The 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
; q7 q5 C- V2 `. P( XEdmonton 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
5 }& N& s9 I, x0 Icommunity the agency serves.   

" V; c4 N& l# w  n& H8 ^# `YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
( v1 Z8 e% J) O, l. h. Bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

7 O5 T# s# _9 FResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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0 ~& D3 S, E" p$ L( ]Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
( `- q! K- B* f* j! N, o' T3 mthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
* g* C3 E- y+ r! x2 c& \the Board of Directors;  
0 }% D$ O6 _8 [. I3 D! i•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
  E4 Q$ [/ C& `: kincluding 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
5 O& s) J1 A. Nobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
. d- J+ u" r5 a' ~the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
9 x# t: c% e. H% j! @0 K9 \' P1 Lthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
' p. h* s  m" J7 j. ~. C•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
, a- B) V6 X0 g; U2 `9 H. ?•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
8 f9 H% e% f* `•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
' N4 L0 D) f/ n3 H9 \! i/ Ceffectively and positively represent the association;
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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;  
7 N3 p  i% y! ~& P% u•  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;  
& Z! J5 U. W$ p% ^( p' h•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 I4 L3 \6 I6 l2 Y) O! c4 Mpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
# @& V# X# x' P: j! g% T* D3 N•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
& ?0 Z; R; @4 N5 h& ]2 Y0 @Required Skills & Abilities
0 A/ s! `+ T' `% R# Z' a1 F•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ v5 R) `/ |, g* |around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
& J! `( T7 G; }" c•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
+ T8 N) j& @; `  u% Q/ |) j6 M•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
. q9 G* m& X! Q1 dsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
6 {3 l. Z6 D) s8 k: Drapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
2 }9 j' A: k8 i•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
  t; d& ^( F% O" T* j•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
+ D+ T3 E1 T. a- N0 o9 b# u% t•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
% _8 T6 E$ A, i  b•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
8 S% l' k5 h4 S" pabilities;
3 N6 V1 _& p' H2 V! j1 c•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
1 E9 i( U9 B9 u1 C% b  Z4 e0 O$ I$ qand financial statements; and
5 n. W. m: u' F6 ?5 q' d- p•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
9 ?" X3 G0 \0 C- ?# K, L( L" Ecentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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