Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

% D0 M% D7 m2 k$ f  ~. @7 PYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
) R3 r9 ]4 S4 tchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
2 E+ Q" [. \8 ^: M6 E' K# fprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
# U/ _+ s& K$ X* |% W0 B3 E/ ^+ }support for women and their families.  

  c8 m  j. H/ n# R* E# B" {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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
- B4 Q* ~( r4 P" d% z9 p8 Bsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
3 [6 o5 r' }- W7 r5 T, b. PEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
2 m& \! |% N3 V9 u! e" B4 ocommunity the agency serves.   
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! r2 O! J$ J: e* w6 |* aYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
: ?! y4 ]. y- _/ k  R3 \the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

7 u1 @, T0 J9 NResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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  K! C- l% @# }* [Specific responsibilities include:  
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+ r7 B# x$ ?* j, H4 V6 E•  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;  
# P6 @6 v, j+ Y( G  I- d•  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;
$ O! Q9 h8 a& b6 K•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
# G& u8 a7 a( o' zobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
/ B- X3 e8 r3 [, W7 B3 O, D$ pthe board;  
7 z/ H/ f' |1 h) n. C4 m•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
( i4 \7 {1 p5 k# _0 h3 `the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
* y( \2 m- N! _1 y% E4 M•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
5 E1 a5 N9 y7 O! }# }; q: C3 t•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
4 B  s: ?& ?; ^" L" D•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
* h+ y6 w5 `  Oselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
# a6 |  ^! G" w* B* p+ m6 M•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
) Q% L0 |! U  Y+ V+ w9 meffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
% T! @8 d/ F% Q  O  W7 kthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
& k& D( s' I$ U% W; S2 ?•  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;  
3 ^/ F" L4 r+ |0 C0 i# \3 h•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
! x9 @# Z. g+ b- ~) m- x- f# |practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
1 k+ _7 h; s( \: ?$ X  K. \YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
# r3 h9 t$ _1 H7 L$ gForces.  
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% V; U1 a" }1 `5 ?* D' y) U) ^Required Skills & Abilities
4 c# R9 l6 H: ^# B* B$ M. S' G8 ^•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
2 I' j7 V+ U9 r5 k•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
+ U6 \$ j3 O- e  y' C•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
5 V2 P; n/ b1 t•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
, s: x6 J" J- k  A) @0 Drapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
: O" J4 o0 W0 f•  Superior negotiation skills.

3 ?8 y% _) J6 a/ L& O Required Professional Designation / Certification
8 Y8 q+ u& Q. }7 L) |0 L' I, @•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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( C, ^! @2 X5 W# t% vRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
* D8 z3 |6 c7 T5 I2 M. a+ \abilities;
5 r2 B: N0 c6 O+ N5 q5 Q0 s•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
  S$ `& Z$ s9 R- b3 }& nNetworking and Fundraising;
1 X1 Y# k, R4 P+ Z% j$ r$ G•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
/ v9 g: t& Y8 n- Sand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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0 [0 O% K9 M, k# \; H& y' yTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
; c( u0 I0 k7 z  x& B/ w6 R5 `YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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