Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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+ b# J7 V' C% V3 t% q" p" G4 ?YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
! m4 [, B1 B4 Y4 t4 e5 a5 Z7 Echoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
6 v/ p) {" W9 f2 }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
) S7 r8 b5 ?! z( c8 Z6 Xthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
! ]7 q  T% V& ?this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
( |, e. m) x# U* f1 f  D$ W4 vsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
' G8 ~% h; t9 c( H" t7 qEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
2 ?# l( o, X6 ^. k8 Ecommunity the agency serves.   
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& r, I' p: o1 m1 f" }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,
- S$ n4 w' ?$ l  N% i# C- E4 ]2 Linnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

: M, h7 w1 L5 D  @) Q8 R6 bResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

4 D' Y6 w) W3 R6 Y" TSpecific responsibilities include:  
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( g( O, ~, O3 x8 x•  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 a4 i5 A2 E* ?  |  s1 p2 k- s+ ithe Board of Directors;  
; `" i. ]; u' u( [•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
7 ^  G- ?4 B- s8 b4 V4 p- Fenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
$ j2 x$ g. S+ F3 H+ a0 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
* _  ^( ?& M. W+ `  k+ x  Jthe board;  
•  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;
3 {  T0 i* R4 H. h•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
1 d! a( f, D4 Ychanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
4 n* e- }$ f2 K* rcommitments;
% ]; s# |0 A  C0 @0 k  ~. L/ E$ @( P•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
' h) S  J1 r/ S2 y: U: B•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
0 J3 T4 ~4 k* `' d! Hselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
3 p3 j, Y, S1 K) o- C6 ]& h5 m•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) a1 |& |7 i' T1 E7 W•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

, O+ x+ c0 U+ Z( H7 n•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
! D; V5 D2 A4 O. C* Uthe 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;  
•  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.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
7 F9 X# h" o& y4 I- a•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
7 F# K1 @# I/ }) S6 i# T•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
$ A" X0 D, j% h) C* e' f6 X; v( jand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
% f! E+ Z5 }* b, f3 j4 Z3 E" j•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
# U* J8 ^) |6 ~1 Yrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
  ?7 @: t' }/ j% Y& ^" |& Q•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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" E( O1 c8 k9 S2 j  m, wRequired Experience
! n9 P: Q+ D) c% j9 a•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
3 N4 b6 i4 ~% D5 g" H•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
6 ~* q; Z4 D$ V, x•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
& E7 @9 E% s. t9 C1 q$ Zand financial statements; and
) d4 G# S; V& M; g•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
: A4 A! d: m% p/ Y6 a$ Ocentered perspective.

- t  \. d7 O) {- a* {To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
" E, I' j$ {& T' r, eYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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