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
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
/ M; x6 N; X9 X5 Y- P# l4 xsupport for women and their families.  

/ `" B' K: h" oThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
1 u) J9 Z) N, b$ f$ z" x7 athinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
3 a/ S% w" _7 ~2 Z, k( dthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
/ I3 D4 j) G  h$ O6 q* eEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
5 H* b4 S+ \. |" B- lEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
. e+ x/ s2 v% {& acommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
+ _% w+ r/ ^/ g; Ginnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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' R, G" B+ F5 h' e) \Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
+ s; m  {3 v/ [execution of the YWCA Strategy
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4 Z% [" n9 E7 z: c2 I3 m, M1 H- dSpecific responsibilities include:  
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  K. F- T" ~  n$ `9 D5 n•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
' Q! U" c) `* S+ Gthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
* a7 J. Y7 W1 r; z& R1 }•  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;
) }( P& F8 i9 M+ U$ _•  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
  B" l4 i& f* y3 [5 @  hthe board;  
) d" f( t  A0 g, I: f  W•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
; v/ O% {( N- d9 t! {6 dthe 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;
! E+ C& x5 Z% \8 A# q•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
. m- u" N- @+ Gcommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
. N: k) j0 r9 ^5 U/ |3 A! I5 \•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
  C. m6 a; X0 s. r6 ]2 Tselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
0 ~2 ~( b& `6 i/ D; W/ }5 Q•  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;

! e% v- Z& l" |5 Q) T$ [& E' X•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
4 L% O( D/ t$ e, J% X•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
+ i7 L( p$ k5 V2 `8 Uperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
! h4 k/ n9 X  [+ L' B5 Tthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
+ C# ^# L* r1 v8 l, B) i•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
3 Z- n! U6 j5 i' ^- Y•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
9 J" Y1 \& }% @•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ {2 m8 L1 {4 w( Y; ^) a2 M! Jaround decisions, plans and actions;
) t9 v& y) J+ z: l# _. k•  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;
( i1 I( X9 h5 y- D. L6 s9 z•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
% f  G0 F0 c. o- q, F: E1 Mrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

' ]  f% Z( n" j. V& x. l Required Professional Designation / Certification
7 N& C6 i9 \* G0 f•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
4 n) {9 e& C8 X0 |•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
  T* W5 J  i/ n5 Z( k6 ]•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  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
' D: l& ]2 ]: F0 F2 G/ Mcentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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