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Executive Director Position Overview
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
4 G/ G! F9 ]6 F1 w; a. Zchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
6 f. Q& h1 a6 o5 D! sprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
8 R- _# {8 r) k/ usupport for women and their families.
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic % x, H0 G9 a/ j% p
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
4 I2 q+ C7 N7 @# s! P, v9 R8 lthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
7 F1 ]# @& z( J" y' o! I8 [2 O5 z# jEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and 8 e0 L; ^8 g- U$ X& k r0 M& E
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
" n. W5 e; h# r/ L$ `Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring . v3 W( i/ N+ K, G- u% y. B
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 1 K- I+ B. @- U0 c$ h5 t) w7 f+ D
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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3 x8 F& Y7 l+ m: n+ t6 ]0 KResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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3 u% a% L% ^5 l' p$ @Specific responsibilities include:
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/ W; o5 s5 ^! E: k9 U• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 5 }# `/ M5 Y/ ~8 i! V! l
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by + k$ Q% N9 L5 n; m# l" f* ?
the Board of Directors;
' h3 G9 v/ d M+ I3 z% Z• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
. t. C6 u% T8 ^& T0 U8 h: ^including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to 5 r* J: ? U* ^6 `/ m
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
" }6 A- z# X! E# q6 |6 q q• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
; W- `3 G" a4 u, a+ _% xobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; ! W. |5 v' i7 v
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion - @4 v3 ^8 c% h. j: j' ?
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
( p% f# ~" r2 U& c/ T; l/ b% [/ c• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the 2 S; q; R, H5 B/ z
changing needs of the organization and community; # T/ D* C, p$ O) ~1 f% J% v1 Z; Y
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue 6 ^( ?" H& O1 i# D+ a" p4 I
commitments;
9 A) \; _1 {6 N( g- G& e( O: r• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; 4 o/ |/ t% X$ e1 e
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective , R4 d0 H+ K2 m. L C# S
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 7 K2 c) _9 `! H- F) F2 j1 x) J
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; . c( E0 e: d( Y4 G- Q9 @2 p5 U( ^4 G4 \, e
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to # e1 Z+ R& i8 a$ H) ^' D" h
effectively and positively represent the association; & [9 @7 J2 ? H. `9 i0 q
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal + ^8 U! N5 x- o! o( G" R' j- i
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED & s$ c6 q# w X9 I* ~5 M# x
the forthcoming year; 7 Y% t1 y* k; ?' K2 B" ?
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
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YWCA Canada; and O- t2 E1 h* v( r
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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' ?' v$ B8 I9 I7 `$ F. }& sRequired Skills & Abilities
3 n, u' x4 J; g$ s A- v• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; " b4 j4 v, `! h3 v
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
; }2 z( ^% I. Y2 v0 s4 baround decisions, plans and actions; 1 |- n U* W9 E+ h8 M: C
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; + v, E$ x6 q; }# M* k
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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5 _6 j1 A. M: i9 Y8 S) o1 i4 E• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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2 `% i! t" d9 X* L' |' t$ S) {' m• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build \5 i) n' z( h
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; + T& O. @6 \3 ]3 M9 B/ G. ^0 D3 N* D
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and ' `, z! m1 \/ |7 D5 B" N
• Superior negotiation skills. ' q& v+ h3 K6 H" f, Y! R" d
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Required Professional Designation / Certification ) Q4 e) O) B* z+ F/ [/ _& n
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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U2 F* B" L4 P8 W8 n- ?% A/ fRequired Experience 9 r/ a" ?6 w! R* d" i o6 J
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; / x- a8 I+ r4 E8 A* Q U% B
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ) r8 L+ B# R* v5 m* V5 l; G; o/ k
abilities;
n: D `7 X/ f( N! n: h• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, ! T% `/ I3 t- b- h/ e0 k7 g
Networking and Fundraising;
3 S O4 P! i# {' m* N5 q% L• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting : q5 C6 ? B. h$ a
and financial statements; and 7 W6 t3 d( ]' R6 \, E
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women 2 g( ?5 Z9 u- z/ l5 w @" a
centered perspective. ' }% f1 D( ^4 p* r# p
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: + s) j" L& S- Z" `% ]2 X# `6 w+ u
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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