Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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) \9 S: X# ^2 }5 E+ GYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
5 D. R' e# K5 M. C% n% Gchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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" c2 t" q; e' u, y2 @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 $8 million, YWCA
' h( ?2 u) ~5 \Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
1 s" W$ b* X$ e" Y( h6 iEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
2 Y- H- k. ]  Q% c* lcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
; P& }  ~, D3 M% _/ o- K% ythe 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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. |: s' N4 A3 pResponsibilities
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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:  

+ N% g3 Z' r/ e6 r0 U•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
' ^* l! s& z- b! E; t$ i/ l; Ithe 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
3 K' |. M" ?. |4 m7 q! V1 s$ y3 Hincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
" H; h8 G3 E# D. T2 Z- C2 I  l5 Menable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
$ Y) R% o( n. H  M7 Wobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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( G9 t* z0 M4 x% H8 `2 O& ], J% J•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
+ N- D3 m' _" @# a& o7 r/ Q" J•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
5 k, g# X3 ~5 A- w9 xthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 H1 g  I7 d4 d8 t4 e  V* q7 vchanging needs of the organization and community;
) M  `' x# j# w5 s0 z4 y•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
5 T4 M* V) L2 R9 U+ Q3 Icommitments;
0 @7 [1 H0 I* r& d4 O; [•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
4 p7 R+ T& {. f( Q- H•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
5 Q! j; [; ?" @3 p/ g6 A1 G% l$ t) }1 ^selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
% I! _5 |' q; ]$ {8 Q1 L•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
& C9 m# t2 N" u•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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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;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 B4 c2 K- x2 N) \6 S$ f- kperformance 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
* }; T% t3 y' d6 G  ~5 G" B1 Bpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
, Z! M- l8 j4 c+ [; }9 H# J•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
2 K) Y8 t4 d0 z+ b9 |9 p•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
! h- v6 W2 Q. @. z* o+ ~7 j$ r9 e•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
5 P5 h5 T/ ~2 T' f•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and 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; t* |# N. A8 U+ U/ w6 F$ ]0 \•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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9 P- y) I/ V- kRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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& j( G! e  M# [1 Q/ x$ m2 Q•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
+ U, C' s* i. n" `+ V& }, a) TNetworking and Fundraising;
, I* v0 P0 {7 G9 J7 }•  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
' ?2 b, A3 l- ^! H5 C& U3 Q& m8 R3 Ocentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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