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
1 [# w6 h, n5 W2 U& F& Y9 Ychoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
+ H. ]8 ?  \) A4 E0 B1 O) |support for women and their families.  

% C5 ~8 r( K2 b# C  Q- L' |The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
$ E2 `+ x, h9 `  zthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
! |$ u6 U- k8 u' I: _! rEdmonton 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
; s8 P7 F, P+ zEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

" i2 ?- I; r: L/ xYWCA 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,
* k9 [9 m& T7 i/ minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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- }0 B9 q0 U8 C, }6 |Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

" V4 T# |( [+ A' o: X% y  g•  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;  
6 \+ @1 h  k  ~; s•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
2 G/ q+ V  y+ V5 i, @0 ^enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
" p) }* T5 ^6 r- q8 d( i•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
9 r! U; l- Q2 bobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
7 E4 L6 B- `5 k9 R* w% H$ O•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
; K) g% W4 C! A/ v/ y7 A  f( r# a  Othe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
+ Q: l( T, i/ F" D* X1 Y: ?$ ichanging needs of the organization and community;
/ T. @3 H  N+ q: ^) S•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
- u7 T, m  h5 M! _, M' d; G$ D•  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;  
7 `: G# _, r( X, L5 p7 s1 O8 u•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
2 T! I6 T  `9 w  K) m•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
! R8 q* j% G& x+ U( ^effectively and positively represent the association;
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9 W& S: ^8 [3 _; s% }•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the 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
7 B  W+ A* n7 F! _the forthcoming year;  
/ G5 e7 e/ h: S9 F' j•  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
% F- E* l/ ?; sYWCA Canada; and
4 X  |8 V8 c$ H& t- T•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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) N  Q4 o- m: B" @Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
# Z8 _% J- E" n5 I2 i•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
$ C$ d2 E5 a3 x( G$ F•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
. W4 N; W0 {7 }/ r•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
4 e/ Q; X9 H" W( u: yand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
& x" s* ^2 A; N0 ~' r1 Ysimultaneously;
+ a$ A! s( v, `$ b# f& c•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
) ]  ?# N2 d+ `' Q0 A  |rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 M; r* S  t8 h( e& D  m•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
+ J8 ^" n2 M9 T•  Superior negotiation skills.
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0 Y) d/ L" `. U7 x: T Required Professional Designation / Certification
# y6 X9 v9 @% X- F•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
: a! G! I, `# B5 f  H) |•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
" U  T: [1 O- e•  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
- g# K! c: K  x$ g3 O/ h7 F: hand financial statements; and
# |* x4 U" I+ D3 t- p•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
8 n3 S& A3 X" A4 q3 G1 D( D, }centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
7 J8 u. l2 c/ c, \3 ?% YYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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