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
8 I) U, B8 O; ^: Q( Y- ichoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
* L) b( I- V; x0 gprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
0 B* w$ T/ ~9 S- {support for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
3 G3 z6 E4 ^& B: Q; Y5 G9 \* hthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
; q6 ~3 C2 k$ j' o2 N# `& Y! A; psurrounding 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
" E( q$ \/ W$ D4 w. ]community the agency serves.   

- n# S, ^" J) I  M% U6 x+ `YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
! m; w6 k7 W% w: bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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5 S& q* P* v4 tResponsibilities

" N3 B  t9 M4 P5 |+ V! xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
3 ^# X3 _$ @7 E+ eexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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+ n% G& I* G9 c4 mSpecific responsibilities include:  

) W1 q. V0 P5 s1 Q•  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
9 w! n+ h+ E9 A  n5 i& [4 Q6 B4 athe Board of Directors;  
. H7 p1 O7 b6 c0 d2 [+ M•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
; p$ _/ `# T! y! q$ p) xincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
9 s$ b& I: E) w. o* @+ yenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
  q( l* L% Z2 tobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
2 m4 o& e2 W6 }, M0 m' Ethe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
/ d8 r0 @& |! P$ b; A: Kthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
8 Q% V  v7 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
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
" \! s, Y8 j/ N' F1 q( y•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
' z  q2 u* R' a& {; t0 `5 Oselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) ?3 ~# j5 N* m& Q8 E3 v•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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& o% d" {* G7 u- V$ Y" o/ j•  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
the forthcoming year;  
! ~& a2 l* a- a: r" g•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 E+ r4 |; D( r% S: g; P, }% H& R; Opractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
4 p6 B8 E4 }4 J9 }6 U4 G•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
& l0 S% h# f; T2 M' M•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
# h* V. u# q' R3 S. {•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
1 \$ H" G: Z, _, v8 e•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
" y7 z3 {$ O. p( {and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
& w. r" |" L& V. ?# vsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
/ Z! G9 l# J4 _2 v, A% trapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
- ?& n7 k% p! ?8 Y•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
+ e* R' y$ h- T5 p+ V•  Superior negotiation skills.

0 p/ q" _! \4 [1 T Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
; N+ h& s9 M$ J4 V( t  d•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
6 I, J8 z* N$ j•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
- i) g* T# {8 y2 \•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
: G5 i; k0 O# R* f•  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
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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5 v/ t8 m: f% O7 W3 ]& ~Employment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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