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Executive Director Position Overview
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2 u" c4 P5 J' i$ p: fYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
6 q. |5 j1 b0 Q Uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new $ C8 \: O+ Q! \; a4 I
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and ! j# C& j2 u/ ?& A; a2 v( |( J
support for women and their families.
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. F6 D6 o+ `! A0 z& U: j8 aThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
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this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA 9 ^1 y8 p9 G- D; _! ]* n5 [
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
# _# o2 B& `/ g' ^# [0 T# I: |1 k( [surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
u+ `' |5 f; o+ iEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring . [& A- i, W: i
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, + y6 K$ _7 ~- e9 X+ A& k
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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' S8 w# D& n; Z4 EResponsibilities
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! `% _4 e; x9 F: gReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
! b8 T, A: v4 X" i( w ?# |execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include: + b3 c& O% p% k( J
' Q# j Z& ?' \( K8 l8 v& f5 T• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 C- ?) c* E# W3 R5 r0 Zthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
# P' m/ B) r! V: Sthe Board of Directors; 6 F1 {+ |, L; c. V# [, b9 o
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations h9 x9 L2 P2 u& W
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
4 Q0 t0 @! p* ?$ O$ @6 @ Menable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
3 `) o6 D! I) E• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
2 E& ^# T8 F" r9 I6 j6 zobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 4 A3 F7 E# D- g: Y' D" M* k
the board; ( z# y7 a5 |4 Y6 Z4 @- p! @
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; / O, q4 B* a" J" ?0 D: Y& E( G7 w7 `
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
6 K! E y# N# D4 d' K" N2 Hthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
& D1 m& \/ V$ k( I9 e& k• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
( l+ l6 B6 h. B2 rchanging needs of the organization and community; 8 K/ {) |7 T) M* N8 m4 J
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; # u9 [& M. c/ y% p
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
0 T/ z5 g+ D, }' h; m' nselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
! H' u: n2 J' a! D/ ?4 M, ]• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
! v! M& t6 N0 F- A• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
4 S; |8 R" d) Q) Seffectively and positively represent the association;
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8 e$ m; p" S' ^3 ~3 P8 @• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring . H* r% D1 o' F4 T& v/ s
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; 4 q, [; s: H; q7 Z0 H1 ?; ~
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal " R! B" B2 W5 E7 A1 t; B6 ?- X
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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1 o. X' a# Z4 x- Z• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical g# n: x: L* W: n9 m* A: @1 R- t
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of + [8 U( X- g0 r$ K" ]6 t
YWCA Canada; and $ o h, I0 Y2 T* A* w8 h# \
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
) o! J8 C1 ?4 E8 Z% x! C• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 2 H8 J' y4 u* K+ `8 m% J! e$ j! H4 ? J
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
3 y; U; H4 C# A& A5 z6 z: faround decisions, plans and actions;
( k( x! ?" \$ V7 v, \• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
# O% e* ]- q2 {) s• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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: m/ o8 [" Z8 g6 D J9 u• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
1 t7 w* L& ]+ Q1 |9 msimultaneously; / P& L: t( q' |" A: B4 ^6 V3 A# H: c
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build / E9 V: C$ i7 x# P
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; 8 u6 B1 @6 B8 _0 v V, ]% @
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 7 ~5 O5 b/ [: Y1 c
• Superior negotiation skills. 2 h' C( Z) Q3 P2 ?5 p( M
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Required Professional Designation / Certification 3 B) l' z } f3 }
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
9 b# s' G e. W# @ I+ W• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
# E3 L4 t( _, ]: q% J. e" N• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ) z7 A. v* m3 v5 J% {3 e1 {& E1 h
abilities;
+ Q; L& Y+ B! ?: f• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, 7 Z# e& v8 x1 H; Z! \0 q8 W. x" v
Networking and Fundraising; 9 `1 W" n I* W
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ( I/ L, O3 w8 s9 k7 n
and financial statements; and
+ R; p1 F/ s$ T# D' o8 ~- a# W# F• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women 5 Q# d# ?5 @! j3 m9 q
centered perspective.
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, o, S! B; t4 B& WTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: # s! @; u4 D& a# G# Z
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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