Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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$ W7 g! Q. Z( _0 C- zYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
' j8 N  p9 v: Y: I3 ~2 _: r$ q/ Pchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
/ H1 C0 Y. a& Z/ {0 tprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

# v% L$ j  W/ p2 R, d: PThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
* t$ d1 b) y# j' k3 }thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
, G9 @7 P$ ?2 wthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
- P* l0 u* H, E9 x0 BEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: ]; p$ _7 c) @5 cEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
5 K* X" l  p4 q7 Ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
# z) P. @  w/ N' Y( minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

, Z8 q* A. a9 l; r2 T2 A# u+ xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

1 y% _1 @8 q- v( z* [( L" X. B" jSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  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
- J! T' ]/ \* f9 _2 s. N) Y/ z( cthe Board of Directors;  
( x% }3 O0 R3 P" U( u* \. g2 P% z•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
- V8 V( @8 m# G* I% W! y$ ?including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
+ l3 Z+ l' T+ F/ l* Cenable 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
8 h# _( J; m" g! wthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
  j, k( B  ^  O7 Mthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
6 p- D" h; e8 W9 x" D0 }* C•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
1 t  |3 Y6 \( a; {•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
( k8 x; d. ?9 Z4 f7 l4 B2 `) }. ^! A•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
! }* i* }* d  B' u* A" Vselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
, m, y; x* ?6 |0 K- F•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
( C9 I2 [5 U( `, s•  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
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
0 H; H, R6 X: m! i- h•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
, ]( S+ L# d; H& G; T- {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
& D5 N* r; ]6 ]9 mpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
' k4 V. M4 z- @. k) g  _6 R7 _8 p4 HForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
' F$ r+ C! h0 [2 b0 @8 T6 ]•  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;
  y  T2 g+ `/ J0 D6 v( f•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' o) m- M$ @2 G5 d+ x( ~2 {2 Sand achievable with realistic timeframes;
$ A% z/ @! m; T# V+ G" B. f) o•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
& [7 \& Q- l2 p( i% B& g) \; X, Arapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

8 N! u- T4 _5 B  m) D. `# i. n% lRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
! i* L0 I; w  u+ i•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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