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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
3 O4 v% z+ y2 r) L0 r% kchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
8 k: Y* G9 _2 S1 c- a# gprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
& z3 f6 n4 M9 l4 o, `$ J# tsupport for women and their families. 3 x* r) ~* {) z$ y8 |1 q# x
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
4 m# e5 R8 ^- C" uthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead ' V3 a1 @7 H% W; G4 M
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
* E# J+ @- ~$ \# d' Q. c% [1 E$ oEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and , o( L8 h: c) l8 ?$ w( n( x" a
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
3 z) d, Y8 f, q/ |+ lEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
) L+ @, d, S" c. gcommunity the agency serves.
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6 p2 ^5 h$ F) K4 {* r0 C3 p; fYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring . V0 M! R E4 i2 E
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, % Z* p b( ?: l
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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: } g5 R. G9 Z" U1 a3 ]7 @3 t, Q9 xResponsibilities
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3 R9 i1 R1 w/ G$ }7 WReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and ; O% J7 ]! O4 z
execution of the YWCA Strategy / f* t2 t# R8 ^, b2 Z: Q
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Specific responsibilities include: & L, X6 ]0 o0 }
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 1 t6 g7 N: [0 h+ {0 t
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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. l, i! V& V& I) X• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
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enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 6 g5 s3 U, y I. f$ |0 m
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and % g) \" u5 n. d6 J2 d
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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) q0 l, e6 p- o$ D. J% V9 z% N• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
6 F% C" _4 m. {* z• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
" M6 {" N$ A" J" `6 F" @! L! z/ Othe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
- j5 L7 D$ H6 w$ L0 T• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the % w: H4 E. {$ R$ X! j, A: p" R, z3 Y
changing needs of the organization and community; 9 T5 j! P# m1 P$ m" k
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
: E. s; S! [% S( pcommitments;
, n9 c1 V* ^+ e) M* g O* N• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
$ @; ~1 \8 D8 t- O• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
$ X. W6 o. l( R5 m0 N: R1 o( dselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 3 D1 D( h2 ~/ u1 N: R% {: u
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; " N- ^$ J. f9 g7 c+ W; u* e' d W
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
) o; A0 O- W) t2 _9 F9 Teffectively and positively represent the association;
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring ( Q9 R4 K6 F7 F+ P
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; / E/ ~( y& c6 @. D
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 4 S9 w4 d2 ~" s9 o) U
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED % z1 P5 Z: q0 S7 _: e
the forthcoming year;
7 f8 f( V2 {& @* u3 f• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical / B+ Q! ~& y. R: L% R; I
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
1 s0 ?. N4 ]" x8 QYWCA Canada; and
3 p3 B$ {2 Q, D0 l& ~: h) g, |• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
* p9 ~7 B4 Y& V' ^; B. z) A% q• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 8 F7 l4 c5 Z c, }9 e& g9 ^( I& L
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus h5 p' R( K0 f) B; ~
around decisions, plans and actions;
6 [* U+ T4 @' x( v• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
6 i2 H8 O9 U9 P• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build / M+ I3 O7 u+ _" D7 o6 ~, H0 x) _$ b
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; , e1 o) ]! C4 K( g
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and & R- y2 M8 L% H# p& W k+ P1 S9 |
• Superior negotiation skills. , V) O4 v0 B& F4 f, q
) J& N b; o) c3 @7 S& M* o Required Professional Designation / Certification 5 `0 N6 C& u& D/ ?" p4 E3 t
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. ( s& A1 O) Y" a( |, t% [7 }8 E
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Required Experience ' C# y2 _2 k5 C' g2 D
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
, o9 R7 e0 g& R1 x" M# O• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
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" x6 R4 L, ]. [* _! t• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
: j3 c1 f" Y" h4 zand financial statements; and - M& c# y# y$ U _+ F8 z
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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) I0 i$ G$ G6 LTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
. y( Z7 F# u6 z1 p& \' A. c6 y3 rYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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