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
% t# O9 k/ k9 T+ E- @2 e0 {1 mprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
  G: V: @6 K  t2 b; ?; `7 Ksupport for women and their families.  

( H6 X  k( ^; x/ o+ R* a9 RThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
( ?: F  ~  F7 ?- Othinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
/ o) q5 P# B- ^1 J% a1 Pthis 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
" J3 J% t& A% E9 Csurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
7 }; l2 L4 z% K2 Xcommunity the agency serves.   
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4 p6 X+ a" S4 kYWCA 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,
+ }3 t6 F# s  h6 e9 {innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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8 o" q1 i4 I4 h- }Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
  ?+ V$ j6 Z# Yexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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# i' i$ I- |2 [( d•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
! ^2 [6 A) j$ j) G3 X; e/ Zthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
. W" ]9 H& X! k: d" V( othe Board of Directors;  
& s  `. T! I: W1 m$ Q, l•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
+ |& z- E% w0 P9 d; a9 c* w- P3 jenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
; q4 `) n9 W- {' }, o" H& n•  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
9 I4 q# G5 l, s7 A3 Dthe board;  
# B, c7 V1 f1 p0 D2 r  F+ Y•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
+ p$ r; L3 m& X& I•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
" n0 [& a2 Z: n/ b, u6 l•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
6 Z# ?. |$ ?+ ?! lcommitments;
) ?2 r) c( ]! N* |7 I•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
2 v7 {% G) w; E! b3 N•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 b  l' N& D) ]•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

6 J) E0 Z  u; O1 {6 H& P/ ?$ e•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
: L6 q6 Q" H( l, Sthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
/ X& A9 ^4 o8 U& a- v* Jthe forthcoming year;  
: C4 G, T. ^  [5 b2 p& N•  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
9 `: x  j- }5 ^# |YWCA Canada; and
$ q9 `' w( q7 u% i+ f( R- i•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
1 }5 x: C, R: P, R+ D- bRequired Skills & Abilities
4 K" l% H/ g9 y•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
1 r4 M" L$ V( A  |7 k: C•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
' `1 z- Z' X" Z9 l( ?7 karound decisions, plans and actions;
0 n# G  n; Y- [•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
4 b: K. K8 I2 }# s/ q! s•  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
, s( v8 c6 h* R) b, zsimultaneously;
  C' [  H+ C" {* k•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
' r) c7 K$ C' `rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
2 _# X4 q) n( ^/ M1 X3 a  a•  Superior negotiation skills.
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) P  N% e; C3 D& k2 f; g+ p Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
2 T7 V3 m4 O- Z! ?•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
" k& ?/ e  t! I' ?6 u6 {: a- s' ^•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
# A: Q" O9 }& \/ y0 u$ @. l9 MNetworking 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
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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