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
0 b" @1 }. x% ]. I, Z% |choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

. }& m! P9 p( ^4 DThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
/ g6 i1 H% Q/ @# ethis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
6 h, f& o3 N; W0 w* [1 jEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
- Y0 g- y' Q. E, i! hcommunity the agency serves.   
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; Z7 F: U& ]6 wYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
) m0 ^, N$ ]1 Q) `8 b1 i" L8 }the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
7 [) y8 Y, ]' f! Pinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

5 Q1 X; Q  u& m( B- y% O  n; UResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
8 V. f4 G8 b9 ~8 Y  `6 E4 Nexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

0 j! P/ U) k6 ^2 D4 c6 h•  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
( \, z. ]- Q. o1 E1 s8 nthe Board of Directors;  
; p" \3 E% ?/ q9 A4 v* A8 X•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
* Y8 V1 j  ?% Pincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
: z/ Y* z5 i' J' K/ _5 Cenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
" c2 `! s( W3 L' Z( V4 L) k2 ^•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
# ~" S5 w, l# }; f& u+ |objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
' {* K) V3 G  q( _5 _9 v•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the 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;
6 a5 J) L" I+ `, ~•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
/ V' A. o- I) Y•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
! S- Q  c$ W" v" ^, Oselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
1 ]% X/ e) a) n' }# H* q) Z1 `# @, T, S•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
: U9 ~) D8 n/ x•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
# M6 H) \/ }% {/ g& u9 Oeffectively 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;  
6 |3 C' B; I' D% |6 S+ k•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
  K/ D1 V% F9 y) \2 M/ Mperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
) V0 j% D  s; 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
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
+ S0 ?( T* R) aRequired Skills & Abilities
# p* `8 o: g" s•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
5 n, _4 Q, X: H: H" _  qaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  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;
3 y, ]) P6 n5 m: w" r# k/ o•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
: K. a9 v% y+ X, M, X% a; Tsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
2 u8 h! ^/ m$ b: I$ g' n# Nrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
0 D& D' w- P' E! E  W4 j•  Superior negotiation skills.
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1 w# a+ C+ I2 q Required Professional Designation / Certification
( }; ]5 O8 c3 ~4 E# E) s; B•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
/ N+ P) l5 ?; b; G/ K. Q•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
5 y0 c2 G: @- h2 P& _Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
' Z: W! m( `1 E' T; l5 O& Zand financial statements; and
1 G1 L3 i; X8 }* M8 R•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
$ m+ L9 m: _: J: T* Wcentered perspective.

3 ]) H+ [3 H0 ]- X: F! f& KTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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5 n: ^8 G9 x, B/ l: A" v& LEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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