Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

) q! W+ x1 u8 B0 i1 s1 ^+ C  s" H) qYWCA 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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
( n$ p5 e0 s# P, ^+ s$ tsupport for women and their families.  

- u# u- q) ~1 z- j9 ZThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
6 U" L/ W: ]! o& H# A: V2 r7 f# Vthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
% Z0 @; @6 D9 T/ {# d3 o4 W& O" Xthis 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
' p( K+ H4 T) T* K. A) }surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
' O" Z0 v: _" F% x( vEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

! Z4 o- x) n$ g+ e' ?/ B# eYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
( O+ {9 Y% A$ [  Gthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
( A: d% D6 C5 @6 H5 o& y4 {8 minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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' x  `9 d# d# _& m. cResponsibilities

7 Y; [4 i" Q2 _/ ^2 t) {Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

, ~! A) a$ z0 Q; o2 {+ n•  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
0 Q3 z4 V7 P2 |8 W  T' ]4 V$ F- athe Board of Directors;  
+ h& c, n8 ]2 }2 y•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
0 a/ u5 {" a( W4 k8 q; B+ {+ Lenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
7 h7 R8 e) s3 P! I' ]. hobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
% ^8 o1 V8 \3 \$ P! l* b4 othe board;  
* {( L- P8 `  |' R3 l9 R% w; V•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
# e  T% S! z5 x  T# h  c6 @: p•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
, W$ N( }! y; Y8 ^- d, Z. y! O: }the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
# Y- z* m7 |! C5 ^0 R" p1 b•  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;  
4 e! T1 ^  ^; F& G% p3 d& k•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
# V; f0 j6 e4 p" W1 S1 B•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
5 Y& t2 E. b8 Z) s" T( w0 Feffectively and positively represent the association;
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" v6 f' }  k1 l, n0 b. `& U8 V1 M•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
) ^: D4 }/ P* Z' ?, D•  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
  D: q3 @+ ~7 q& I6 |, @the forthcoming year;  
! t' a4 M, z1 Q: T% J; G1 d' \: f8 Q4 L•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
, d' d$ B) s2 J- i7 b4 fpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
7 Y# a1 j, A# ^% v•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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* `8 I, T4 x, mRequired Skills & Abilities
1 Y% U* j# M- Q9 b/ Z7 T* V2 B•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
3 Q% ?; ^2 m* saround decisions, plans and actions;
* j  r8 o6 P# A1 L•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
) ?) o- B) x. a3 C+ C•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
) z+ K$ N3 i7 V4 q% E' K•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
% b( J- W8 m* u% n. y2 E; ^7 bsimultaneously;
•  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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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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& {% L$ R2 S% c1 e- l+ [+ BRequired Experience
- ^/ `7 ]) n9 f$ w6 Q- f1 J9 _•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
3 x% N  h1 Q: ^% Q! `" o9 Y9 v. HNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
1 i+ L( @' i7 F  c" _( ]and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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' S1 J: C" u' h2 m, a; ~% xTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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