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
! I+ [. k& p! U/ l) S, O; echoice 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.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
1 R. M5 F) M7 s; H! p  z$ Othinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
" e/ j0 |6 ~1 x4 J: N- Wthis 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
: l  V) S" i3 d) w" asurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
9 i% M* z6 K' p% b5 h% {6 fEdmonton 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
" ]6 J9 o4 p8 _' |5 o' c& M' Z. \the 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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. C! A# d$ d% O2 Q3 G9 P# cSpecific responsibilities include:  
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: C1 b4 x2 U- }•  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
: t9 i5 k! f  \+ X, Lthe 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
' I: U- Y0 M* b: H" h/ ^enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
" v" n# I7 w' d9 R7 I+ F•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
: l" m  |# M2 M, robjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
$ }' ]' }1 m+ ]7 e, h/ C% J$ e! Othe 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;
$ N! i) ~  ]/ X* G, L: |% ]•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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2 l2 P# q+ Y6 k, I3 H$ c•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
' g9 d4 Y4 D, c3 g•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
* f/ I% q! ?) a+ Q+ A•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
0 ^, F: O$ Z9 }+ a& [# P% F•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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& \- T4 Y! D7 A) Q0 i•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
2 G7 x: S( k6 x/ V% {- 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
- K' g* a. U( _; ^6 ?the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
" E8 Z  k1 a9 a+ S4 v8 \practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
! C- }& A! }! w- d•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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5 d* \! ]; t+ }: F: PRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
+ ^& D& Z3 [' L% y% B3 b•  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;
' c2 Z; Q- b8 b( {2 h- c•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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•  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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5 }# g6 A. n0 F& ~  ]. U Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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' N0 f- }  p/ u) }Required Experience
- m; j, i: b" L9 O& w4 E6 t•  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,
Networking and Fundraising;
6 K6 W/ U8 W% N! s9 a+ q•  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
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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