Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

$ g! e( w# b9 l) q4 D# a9 cYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
- F7 |3 N9 D" E  {choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support 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
) E: J# s5 v7 d# T) o! [. tthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
. \& _+ g* [3 ?# uEdmonton 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
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
4 Q& X7 a7 x0 h8 d% h  `community the agency serves.   

3 ^: e! s3 ^5 fYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
- M; e* l+ Y1 i2 J; n- jthe 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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& z6 I; u3 z* k% o7 G, kResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
0 U4 O* G: S' t* B7 X7 X6 Sthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
5 z! \) P) G6 \, o( V•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
) w5 S7 U+ R4 i•  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
3 i5 G7 V+ T  I# I) h# R( {the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
. p# d* y4 \3 O- U% W* J•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  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;  
" U; F2 n- X+ ~) v•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
: p( @; l0 k. a/ ]) y' t& @9 @/ m) hselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
* v7 ?/ h* D* ?2 ~•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
5 I" q- `1 b, D# Z$ ]5 I1 Zeffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
  [7 [% U7 L1 n) Cthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
3 ~: ~8 I* m6 |: n3 O•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
- {: K6 V6 y: h5 H. a, |+ @3 Cperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
6 \6 T* S- v9 N+ O# Lthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 f0 u8 h& {, ?  Y$ D# f  hpractices, 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.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
+ I3 k0 M* @* daround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
9 S  {" ?' U& y& F2 ^: q* S7 Dand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  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
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
% N' n8 d0 p) `0 u3 x9 G7 ?•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
' b  x2 q) o/ Z6 x% A# `•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  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,
# y4 Q' ?/ T9 j' w" T: C0 H( D+ p0 \Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
# o; T4 N. @9 E* G5 V* y+ U9 Y' Yand financial statements; and
: p8 B. T/ r, F•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
! W( H$ Z. y/ B9 x+ [6 Ecentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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