Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

5 b: S! p% ^7 [YWCA 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
( m3 X# |* G( qprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
  v, q/ E2 u! F0 C; T/ {# G. {8 Msurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
4 a  {+ p/ k3 u- ^2 Z" Qcommunity the agency serves.   
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6 o' }8 S' w, X2 yYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
% ?: e$ k9 _0 {- ]% x& Uthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
1 z7 o) `; V8 g- m3 E) Finnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

; b, _6 S! k0 x1 K! A( ^* hReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
3 }( Z! R. [. e9 F* Y" U+ D3 Z  pexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
3 I! |$ J2 X) G  }, I2 xthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
4 |/ x3 B9 o0 P6 N9 B•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
: h' Q7 ]# ]1 o' `+ q, H1 i7 o% F$ s5 dincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
% C0 l. q3 M& y5 Kobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
/ o- `/ `' y' L4 H9 I•  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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 e3 W$ s6 Z7 t6 a* N: u) d, Hchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
- T* ^  o. s1 E, j2 Fcommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
+ E1 p% I4 Z( a! [! Qselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
5 d. d( r6 v# W/ \( [+ z•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively 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;  
1 d5 D3 P8 }/ s3 j$ k; y3 }•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
/ \6 m( z" p4 v; C* h/ {3 ]! y/ ~performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
2 e3 }! v( F. A$ O( Vthe forthcoming year;  
2 j% L' A/ a% x( t+ a# H•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
! {# o) c9 V! O$ C! U! u$ T" Jpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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6 s, L) [+ z( w7 i; l9 n. u•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
/ ]# H& M2 g- s, ORequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
- H+ f6 ~6 e1 @; i" g•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
4 V( w; ^, t7 [5 @around decisions, plans and actions;
  @, z2 L1 l' v•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
; E: }8 Z( w3 l2 d* o•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
7 G. U8 l9 D1 Y( @  band 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;
% v- J. V& ~5 I& d5 d- |+ l•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
1 F9 x2 p  s3 O•  Superior negotiation skills.

7 Q7 U9 }- O7 }9 P4 n' h8 c Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

: m- `  q% {# E1 r  Z5 Q; CRequired Experience
) j  g$ j+ u1 w' c: `9 ]/ V•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
. _: d9 a0 ]5 W% c9 }) R  O$ E8 v•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
3 r4 Y% w8 Y/ _' q•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
/ V" s6 i7 d3 b4 U0 Z3 tNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
, n# j: R. V$ Q. P% a1 {and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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