Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

- u: b% |, |# W5 AYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
2 I" n7 H8 Z# I$ q( Gprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

6 m) J5 r0 N% t$ r$ n1 p* hThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
7 M/ l: H- Z/ o1 V4 Mthis 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
  R, _7 T! l- Csurrounding 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
7 I6 j2 v# j6 x* kcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
2 E- z. S0 l4 \5 `. M  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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: z2 H/ o9 t& i7 iResponsibilities

  I! o* v  I7 r+ d0 ?Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
; o, _3 d% ~2 Z% R; o4 Pexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  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
) c' g6 j+ U# |- f" V* _: E9 L3 Mthe 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
. [+ p" g9 y9 J* Denable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
! O2 j- t# D! L8 X# g3 w2 r: `- D* ?•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
% L# F0 j- ~5 S* o( X+ robjectives 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;
8 Z& q( K0 \8 s: I•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
% Z- d% U* H" w& t$ J  b+ ~changing needs of the organization and community;
$ p$ k2 v9 ^; E5 ]- \•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
9 R' z2 L- D2 Y7 l•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
0 Y# U7 e) u$ w% k, `•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) i0 O0 A; l  {( G' v•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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. r4 T: J" A/ k" l( f# p- [•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
! C) p$ w. [& d( i& S6 |the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  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;  
$ Q  _9 N( d5 r& X& i•  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
" Y0 f0 ^' ?) J7 P4 r( c1 v•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required 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;
. h9 M3 s8 k% |' C- H( X•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
% T+ i; V+ Z1 @5 M3 B# t. O•  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
3 R& g& ]( \9 M& e: i+ k' F: Osimultaneously;
- B1 O- U: T. u# L* y+ L•  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.
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9 b: R2 \% O( v$ Q6 a4 H- M Required Professional Designation / Certification
  E1 l. j, ]! Y) }$ ^$ H•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

% D- V$ B8 F# X! J' q. a$ [) q7 f3 mRequired Experience
5 l# z( o) G6 q5 P4 r* h•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
; A0 c) L7 F+ U  Kabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
8 _% s" F0 \% S% b# R; J3 VNetworking and Fundraising;
. V1 M1 V$ k; y; W•  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.

$ l0 r+ M/ f6 J7 ZTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
) V& i, c; g/ H# t0 p; RYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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