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
( Q9 I+ @) D' d4 I  y9 H0 jchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
# N9 B8 ]  {" [: d/ R1 L) cprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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% P2 K( f7 |& ]+ M/ |' LThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
# m1 U* ?* f) F9 A2 A: c9 Jthinking 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
' h0 O2 H/ x" _9 M. x) REdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
) F( G2 m- }1 wsurrounding 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
& B. ~5 Y  C  N% v" ^9 o  ^% Z# ocommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA 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,
* U6 w4 A- R- ]3 n; m8 I5 l8 linnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

4 W# P% Z4 }* F4 w! [3 {$ B! i: G9 ]6 hResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
0 s# J( n2 v& othe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
1 R  ]9 z6 f7 H+ I# Y0 Mthe Board of Directors;  
9 B( i+ p" {# [" Q•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
8 t( ?* ]& X) S% Z: denable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
* W9 O9 B; ?8 L•  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
( X8 Y1 v$ B) ^0 ethe board;  
1 z3 X# A, b; s- O( b•  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;
2 T2 y; t% N& ?& o( r# s•  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
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* m5 p7 F1 j- P/ Z•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
8 w' ^9 {* X9 c& \; g' M•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
! L6 Z3 n7 _& O# @+ b( M5 O$ X•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 f5 W. c: O# C5 Q" i# z•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
- R; c4 Z" G) G/ H9 s2 w. [( p$ M) Heffectively and positively represent the association;

( Z3 ~, H" E" r" j1 d2 w' D•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
  i  X& W! L9 b1 c2 {•  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
2 ?2 R& y$ q* L' Rthe forthcoming year;  
' l: h9 }+ `& u9 D•  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.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
" S! O0 v4 {  G( G9 d•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
9 t; S" U& A6 v/ L, U•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
0 \- @: r. u7 B•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
2 P; a$ D% c7 U- s' T•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
! C8 _1 ~+ _9 L) |! @0 L: k•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
  M  ^, S( O' ~& ?5 B•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
( f6 o) V7 k( b- _, xrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
0 X1 |" U8 H! g. y7 Y5 o•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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+ h" j: a2 w5 n8 C% @! A5 ^Required Experience
: T2 e0 ^) h/ w" ~•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
* }3 m) a; j5 R" h2 H4 E•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
" Z; {' R3 @' _abilities;
$ n3 I* O# s, J# A; J' B•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
$ N% b& K$ r' ~% rNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
! ]1 M! F0 v: m3 aand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
  z# V, I9 O, i( N6 v0 kcentered perspective.
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9 P7 _+ M! q6 G% J1 g1 d" \/ \3 uTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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