Executive Director

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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
* n$ P$ W1 N: ~8 q2 l1 A# Ichoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
$ i: |: o: F! `9 yprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
, F+ _' b/ s( l) q! V0 m0 [# p& Dsupport for women and their families.  

/ x' H$ z# ?) @/ v: z5 M; XThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking 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
1 i+ A, T( h, ^- x0 X1 W1 Wsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
$ l0 F# [1 l5 i' C) G0 g# WEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
: g9 t5 _# Q3 J' P; ~community the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
, K3 Y% w7 C* v% zthe 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
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
- S( p2 F( H, Q" D4 Y1 {execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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) a  ~$ C  j% [  T3 L•  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
the Board of Directors;  
& `# b$ a5 [' z* c; G3 ?& i•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
7 M* g4 x  W& Q3 c# z. q0 N- {enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
6 ^# A/ m& ~6 ~6 a•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
3 ^: X8 ?1 u/ n5 H; C  c$ L3 U1 hobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
" ]9 {! E2 b- s/ ^. B2 ]- f" e- D7 vthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
4 R( X! P; K7 tthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
1 U! }: X6 `- q•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
) |. S: ~; f$ Kchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
- D) N, e+ l0 _3 d6 h2 X4 w•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
9 H. q3 e4 \! s. oselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
! o' L  S. n: U& E•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
- ~% P8 r5 ?# t3 H2 y•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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2 u8 P7 |0 S+ W•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
2 W& p, P' O: H: `+ Gthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
  Q1 x( {! w3 S) {( i  ~# n•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
) }$ b* E$ ^# o+ r- Gperformance 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
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
; q" F( P+ ~* u) B  l•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
2 J# x' g' ^' ]! q$ X3 E•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
/ s* n0 N$ c$ i0 d: ?% l! X•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 F3 \& z' V, o•  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
! f; i( }; h3 H" bsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
! D' C( c4 \$ d7 drapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
0 m; f+ F; G) _5 ?- H! l; k•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
5 G" c* e" {0 D. K•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
. H* E' C$ ?& K* d3 e" v& _/ R•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
8 X, F" [( N! t+ t( c% D2 [4 H1 G•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
; N% @& ?8 T$ C1 ~# XNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
1 {- d& S5 ^. f9 y•  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:
  ^/ Y  X! h) d. \# U' J: i) bYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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