Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

2 J7 X5 ~) I4 oYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
) G% Q' `( \! _0 ]) ]$ ychoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
. P! G: o/ J" N& ~6 esupport for women and their families.  

* }; y+ c3 X' z6 g9 F+ V  GThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
# u* d) F3 S( T  q% O! Zthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
! t, o# r5 c0 d# S  [; wsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
8 N; N1 f' y# h2 Ncommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
: D) N5 k" a! }- D6 Z$ Y( othe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
9 I7 T. t& {% b" ]( e1 Xinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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8 v4 |$ X: _8 j- n% T# hResponsibilities

6 i9 U5 O  \- gReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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6 S' N; Y$ h" a/ @2 FSpecific responsibilities include:  

5 i2 b8 g: J7 L3 R•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
$ M4 [+ e. f% H( z! [the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
0 l4 _6 s$ N4 S/ U* o•  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
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
0 q) V1 ]% S+ f; L: ]9 ^3 Ithe board;  
•  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;
% u1 Y! T% b" k  I•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
. d! a9 `5 A! C; K0 ^! p: ^, Achanging needs of the organization and community;
7 P( u1 f- O: }3 s•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  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;  
, z+ f* y: o* S& ]7 q' E•  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;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
) U% E0 j! K( y5 uthe 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;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
4 J& m% O+ r2 V( q' A! D8 _practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
% g* b/ D/ _* m" vYWCA Canada; and
, Z- v! k* f7 _•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
; p: S' C+ p8 P( J- n3 @•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
6 r5 j" c- F' g( {2 _" a" n1 m•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
+ }5 Y' Q8 p" s0 Z' V4 T" Uaround decisions, plans and actions;
: }$ y" r) P9 r6 h; X•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  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
simultaneously;
  I5 f7 O+ k: c' N•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
1 b: O) k2 i4 Urapport 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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& Z" X9 e* J4 y& F) |& q, W Required Professional Designation / Certification
) ]% Z1 i! J, k; s•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

# t2 T$ V1 m" E8 oRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
& D3 G  r- ^( x3 l: H•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
, ]% m3 c& ?- D: ^) }; @+ Q: qabilities;
3 @% N8 u( s  y; o4 U  N•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
) Y& }$ b/ K3 N6 V4 C- d% x1 H! ]•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
2 J# ?% ^8 F. g' R3 Dand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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