Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

0 \, A  x& x  hYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
/ L. |+ f) W6 ]* X6 w7 ?# K$ tchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
, r0 X) `4 T4 s9 }6 U0 v1 k2 @! Zprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- ]' K, ~0 i5 R& d* I; vsupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
& s0 q8 D  t% _% {# Jthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
, D$ p" V% a% A+ @! S  ]& ~this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
5 O+ U) ~! |& n+ {Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: z% ]+ O; p. Z" `- E( jEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
4 j3 ?7 V) B. d: ~3 `community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
  n! ?$ J# Q% ^1 wthe 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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Responsibilities

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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- [' X/ ?" s3 I0 E. v•  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;  
•  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;
/ n: R9 g3 {- [( L# K4 _•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
4 k! X+ P( y8 A$ A; {: x0 e* eobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
, V( j9 q4 X0 e' cthe 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;
3 \- o' N# {  Q- b( t9 i•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
; |9 m  ^0 |: c( e" Ychanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
" z5 Z' V% P& F4 Dselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
; ?4 o( j; L9 X2 D+ _•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
: @1 u, `* e- ]effectively and positively represent the association;

$ O) v" f9 Z- J•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
2 u; L! Z) ?- [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;  
•  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
% g, {9 t' Z( J. W0 Q) W9 F" S* N•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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5 |  J" h3 J& P, M# \* pRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
; d! M+ r, h. p* c•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
2 h) U( y4 j! ]/ D" v- q, {•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
3 m# l6 i& l7 e•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
* w( @/ W& [! {7 z0 a$ u" M•  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
8 t% l4 y/ ?" h1 n- \. q•  Superior negotiation skills.

% a# _& }7 H/ q4 ?2 T! y Required Professional Designation / Certification
/ {# [, P5 P0 @: Q•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
/ R$ t1 L9 u, p" |  M9 k0 {0 x•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
# \, u* w& b8 K6 F# ~$ _8 `; x•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
$ l. O) r: N* {* }3 G& C. C•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
- H6 F$ e/ Y$ `# Y6 _7 Ocentered perspective.
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) V4 Q- q! a  Q$ d  eTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
! \4 Y7 M9 W3 r( M, w& `YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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