Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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' O5 f& ]( m% K* EYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
- o4 m8 |1 l* G8 S* U$ |" \' y* p# \choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
& C1 D$ B# g5 ?) Oprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- h' K" t; g& P% E8 N8 S9 Ysupport 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
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
/ b2 @. a4 u6 A  g7 c: G5 qEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

9 [. y  @4 k  ]4 h. Y0 pYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
* {/ _0 `' Z+ ~8 ]innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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6 x+ U) ^3 ]" d7 u6 n0 P# d  ISpecific responsibilities include:  
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! a" U, s# Q+ q  T, C•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
$ I+ F* q4 ~5 n4 J, u9 Nthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
3 @! b1 l8 ], [: g7 l" jthe Board of Directors;  
( q% m5 L7 H( l- @. R•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
; y& p$ R, \; F# f, ]6 t$ kincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& g+ s. }8 C; g0 H5 s2 `5 `enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
( w* @; `2 N( q& s•  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
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
+ \' U  b" G  g# O•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
; W- z! \8 S9 N& O( ]changing needs of the organization and community;
5 M) d' h9 z$ A- N. |•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
  J5 M) \) ^6 h& P/ O% B3 p•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
  k' y3 l# ]: I6 ^; w% o0 \# P•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
: S7 E' j$ f6 ]! q; L+ J+ N, H1 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;  
3 ]1 l  b0 x0 f4 H•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
- b, S$ e$ E* S5 tperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
# t, T& w( [3 g1 ~$ i7 Xthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
/ e7 x. l2 d! Q•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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" z, x& V, x& @% MRequired Skills & Abilities
•  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;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
+ M! E3 ^( q( ~! W) a( q: L/ r•  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;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

- L* p# \: Z( S9 R Required Professional Designation / Certification
$ G9 }4 V# I3 X, A; }& @•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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1 p& `  F' N6 }- aRequired Experience
7 p, C0 s9 e# u" _•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
. I1 @- E1 t2 {8 d•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
( F; ^2 x! r" {abilities;
* H" l; d' C& r9 Q' O•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
+ G& d  n- ]' l' V) V& i# \and financial statements; and
2 c- S- q# X7 G& I•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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