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
2 P& D; {$ T+ g2 O5 x) n& Echoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
, @0 Q& O  \( `/ Vsupport for women and their families.  
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+ ?, F. V* G) N! O2 ]. u5 S; DThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
7 ^4 E) k( k* N- e3 s% _$ sthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
" |) i" v8 W5 l6 y" [( v" V' Ethis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
& @% {( a% y  x5 w! \( h" h# O( MEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
% O9 c! B8 v) ^: Y: Hsurrounding 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
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
2 t" B+ A8 t; e, H! Mthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

! S/ v' N6 a6 d7 D$ ^/ c0 N$ FResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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  |/ B  S4 q5 q' b" U$ m% b/ g* P& |  vSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
9 J2 p6 L: B& }$ }! Qthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
9 D0 |# o+ C  l  e8 f' V" ?: cthe Board of Directors;  
5 d3 I7 v4 V! z7 s6 |•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
  e7 p+ w% t4 q6 k1 Z3 N( j0 Penable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
- E: O4 K: [0 @$ p+ n# cobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
- ^9 w1 {. q7 D' v& d4 Zthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
& a5 k: P1 W6 [  o- b5 \6 S& Y4 N; v/ V•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
( z$ p' L: N- j; B; a! _- J" u" _•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
4 v$ _) u+ g$ u3 O# {$ jcommitments;
: g9 n& X! b" a+ }•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
3 U1 u" X) ]3 @' H2 n, ]- `- B•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
: c1 Q# k2 c8 f: j7 X+ c•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% }5 D% J  p2 c! _3 x' }3 j+ Deffectively and positively represent the association;
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8 X+ |2 I5 t1 g3 j6 R$ H•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
# A8 z/ J9 e* Q6 D+ rthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
" q( d' n% Q$ y# D" A' I* ]performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
# }% P/ a! ?8 t1 nthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
0 C5 C4 K3 u" }, w4 c3 N, Vpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
2 T) V% ~8 e% P) f•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
3 c5 i0 \7 U  F- V1 a% O9 s. H8 JRequired Skills & Abilities
" b4 [8 |3 o) K4 y, ^% k•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
  B" {- c" V9 {% r2 o; U2 A•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
* I4 E- t6 A! n( garound decisions, plans and actions;
7 @* ]3 t- s3 _( P8 u: Q- I% Z•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
6 O& u* V3 h/ h' y( x- d•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
  B/ O4 V6 I6 r/ t; A! k9 [2 M8 wand 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;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
- ]$ G. ]' s4 [8 e, p% {•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

6 K4 M! X, C. p- U3 f2 T% ~$ a0 TRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
  g; u. O! ~! W•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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: |! Q& h4 J; [7 S; ?•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
& c( O2 {5 g7 Q, A0 C$ @( Y1 ^1 B3 J0 fNetworking and Fundraising;
, m) R( ~# D4 q2 Q8 }, f3 T4 E•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
) E1 T1 k, [2 L) e" m•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
. l4 m0 Y. x. U+ m% Qcentered perspective.
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- r7 s# G; j7 [5 R8 ]+ C0 NTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
8 k' l0 J/ a& R& p6 TYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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