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
: p9 `. f% _3 g" V6 hchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

& {3 F% L; W* i, s4 RThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
* r& `( t+ S6 \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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
9 P  D) M6 |# _7 O. B$ n3 T; d4 Xsurrounding 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
0 u- q/ M& [9 z( C& wthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
+ y+ c5 |/ q9 S7 b4 Winnovative 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
+ O$ K( N$ l# c$ h, S, [) Eexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

•  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
) H3 Q( z) p2 o. I+ f/ M; Uthe Board of Directors;  
3 W" P' {" O* ~" R•  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;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
' |, i' t0 B8 |objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
1 m4 ^/ i1 Y  U9 ?•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
/ {! [/ a( _8 x" X# k  q8 m0 K9 H$ Athe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 _7 I5 O4 D1 }8 i% @) Hchanging needs of the organization and community;
" P% _- e- }7 U1 T$ @3 }•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
3 \* E# ]; z* I1 Q& J2 Ncommitments;
4 U7 Z3 _9 L0 D5 b. _) d8 h1 O•  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;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
, q' }1 b4 I' N/ d7 @; M3 Leffectively and positively represent the association;

' W& s8 {  F) F' v. ~( j5 e4 P•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
5 h- _  W2 E5 _9 r- kthe 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;  
8 p' E  ~9 N8 t, m•  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
5 ~* p! E# w* e•  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;
& B; V% q9 F0 ]' a8 z•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
/ }" |( T8 E0 b1 i0 Paround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' [7 {+ p; Q  k3 E1 V) ]and achievable with realistic timeframes;
" ?. |: X' X- t' K2 [  g•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
7 E) k6 L. O) U•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
5 H0 C; {6 g  n9 grapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
+ Q3 G2 D. G7 ]3 o' I7 T) `' j•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
; R9 \# f" i+ H6 S) j- P% ]•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

+ w$ f' {/ R! j' KRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
  `( C/ O- ^, z2 v& X+ S•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
+ ?7 ]! Q5 ?3 rabilities;
. x3 i6 T+ N' G# {•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
  o; I2 C  U1 ]' w1 a•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
# @% F/ h2 H+ a3 x) E  h  |1 B5 ~and financial statements; and
8 ]* P, ~; l5 {8 V•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
1 O3 X% m8 V: Rcentered perspective.

1 u+ |. G( K% |( ?3 pTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
  U5 n* Z/ e. X. NYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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