Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

4 w# c+ b5 V& hYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
! _/ |! y' g8 w; U7 Uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
5 K$ G/ B4 H. U" ysupport for women and their families.  
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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
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
+ c) y* U2 D. }( UEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
5 q( U5 d& g$ w1 t- u. qsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
0 u. o" ]' _( }/ }Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

: g7 F4 s' m: }. f3 \+ ?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,
4 [- a% s! v/ T7 ]* i, T7 oinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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/ E$ Q& o0 W# Q  Z  A7 c5 BResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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! i* V  X: x; J4 {5 j•  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;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
- r$ _% i+ A) t& Mincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
5 D+ c+ l: r! N! }9 jenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
& k5 Y3 r6 h5 x9 b1 S2 Xobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
- i& Y, \; b9 m: q# s$ I/ N6 d•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
$ o  M) H# m* ^& |the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
8 n, S3 X/ x) V7 E' ]* ?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;  
/ l- U" f- b) E, h, {+ G) h0 J; P•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
8 Y9 K7 t  n6 {. Jselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
- P: x* X9 ~5 S/ f- o* ]•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
2 K2 @% }6 x; s# |effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
" w0 `4 b9 f3 c4 X9 Rthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
( G5 d1 a& O  j- C# q•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 ~/ W1 z5 P) n  _! _: Eperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
. Y0 j2 l* `" m6 {$ e/ p•  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.  
  
3 N" A) H6 N7 A3 l9 a: WRequired Skills & Abilities
" V: ~/ i8 z7 F+ Y+ |# m•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  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;
9 h4 A2 X* l4 p1 G, I5 d. I0 L•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
4 s# j& F% O- T3 {) V•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
5 M. i/ \; p9 \# {4 psimultaneously;
; T5 k9 k' e7 i•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
& V; i5 ~% ~1 K) M+ e+ trapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
5 d6 j6 X7 S1 G1 p9 F•  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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Required Experience
# c1 r/ J* q4 P8 B+ n2 }+ c•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
6 j- H* q) i) C/ X! W! ~Networking and Fundraising;
•  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
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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