Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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, Z/ m% `7 J% L% J! HYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
$ ^' f6 ]* U9 y3 h9 L6 U2 d9 u8 q4 Bchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
* ?8 c" [, X- ~6 w7 bprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- d5 F7 x3 y( o# k7 Y2 {6 \support for women and their families.  
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" \* j" q' X6 a* m- @! B! [The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
) m- Z( L& l! o! @) _" ~. rthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
5 _# c8 c6 z! g! O/ h4 G! z7 m+ \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
4 _# X' u/ A" b5 C  A/ i9 Ysurrounding 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
; `# _! a1 ^8 q/ \1 v4 U: s) Wcommunity the agency serves.   
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1 [# n' v: z9 w) ~" ~, Y. ]YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
0 r' T4 i& y% t* Mthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
! t9 w1 x/ e- F8 ~innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

2 {6 G" c7 U/ }, ~Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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9 Z# }- E0 G. T* i$ @& j  ]) ySpecific responsibilities include:  
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: z+ H& V! A3 L; Q! I! _•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
" D8 h2 y3 w1 D2 G; M: Mthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
& f& {, n' u, C) O/ [% z•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
. \6 }- s$ y# x( B) h  a8 {9 Mincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
' V/ F# {) C' }6 `, W# P/ E1 zenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  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;  
  E. y% s8 f! P1 T•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
0 Z  g; h" p2 g2 k1 ~& f& o3 c: [•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
, ^' f1 V9 r5 t: bchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
. n, T# ^* F* w•  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
effectively and positively represent the association;

" l% I# S  E& P' Z* Z# R•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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  j% v$ o( w; y# s( e; b•  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
9 r# f; B7 b( z+ d# D! Wthe forthcoming year;  
, X. }$ i# K. w; f% t2 f, g•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
1 e5 V! v, Y5 X9 }* a( _, gpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
7 `  f+ P2 x, I. ]( z, E! aRequired Skills & Abilities
# ]  R5 w5 `6 K3 y' V. d% m•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
* U7 C% E$ S. L/ Y# A. Z/ z•  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;
4 ^6 G1 |! F, j2 L3 n0 s3 K•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
( V. w5 c% Z9 W- `9 O+ m6 m' aand achievable with realistic timeframes;
  |8 y6 A( L6 r* w•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
- O$ D: [. f1 T& r% j0 @: H, srapport 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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( Z0 d/ h3 N. k Required Professional Designation / Certification
5 r: F( g1 U) Y5 d8 |& ]•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
: M, X9 r- k% M1 T% ~! t•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
$ Y" l/ l: T- [+ V: |•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
' ^% b  F/ T; M  {! O7 N' D3 Pcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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