Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

3 X6 d. k% X$ i$ Y6 M' E7 GYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
+ m5 ^4 b: }9 }& B; ~' Zchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
+ {5 F4 `, m* ^% X6 X. s% W4 Nsupport for women and their families.  
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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
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
: k, e0 p9 N; Y4 D: T7 @2 Esurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
; e- @5 T0 S( x! @Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
4 f' K' z' D1 z6 Q* ocommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
- u& r/ S2 M6 ^- p" W; q! dthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

3 W7 O4 _; \7 o( VResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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1 v: A$ U$ Q, j, P& S/ i•  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
/ P8 O$ J5 f3 Y1 Wthe 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
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2 u. F( A4 k  l  j1 ^•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
; K! t/ i9 V5 ^7 I•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
5 [5 }) }9 Z/ W2 `) I8 y( ~. h9 Nthe 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
* J: O1 U+ Q6 Y7 ?commitments;
1 R: [, R4 s8 }. U5 j! Z* _7 K•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
& X# S. g+ }4 m7 i, F$ T, q: {•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) D' [9 C9 Z4 ?3 Uselection, 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
9 P0 f5 d" ]* x: r: u1 }  P6 Aeffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
& [  l1 L8 v0 W" \& u. Wthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
+ l  ~% \4 [6 ]1 F* [. \) Y•  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
9 c6 M2 |: r! K5 w3 Npractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
4 \1 q* v$ m0 H; U5 o  a; l7 @YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
) e0 v& ^% L; M: o* D•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
0 Z, H6 O% T* g' N" F•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
4 h" @. |$ a8 V/ a# S+ Z/ D7 \0 }and achievable with realistic timeframes;
- T+ P0 i8 ]+ s! y7 K3 |  t•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
+ ~' R- i, V- |. C' t" g4 Ysimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
; F$ V" z0 b3 m4 n•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

$ d( L- T1 @! ~  j( @: i Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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6 F. C7 v& A% SRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
" E% g; H: ~; U8 s•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
8 M2 m9 k( L1 u2 s: h' I•  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:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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