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
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
$ q# h+ A! p1 n+ O1 Eprogramming 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
0 k, E: v% I( Z# `thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
$ ~; B4 D0 F+ N( Jthis 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
9 j, r2 ^8 w, csurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
  n* q- F8 I6 u2 D/ Z: V7 lEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

$ T* g3 r; X# U# OYWCA 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,
! c# h0 l0 w* g5 M6 c8 Dinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

3 X9 Q$ g4 K0 ]2 R& P( N0 `' kReporting 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:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
, T5 t- h8 U2 r1 x% U0 Xthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
0 B. G* q- A. _9 M1 _•  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 u& r7 }8 k* l) S; Q4 `enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
- x* @+ l0 ^$ @( v) b+ ]•  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
the board;  
; Z: R! U; U: u8 }•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
* g$ ^3 Z0 `- t% {# n" |% W, n•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
1 |/ b4 H# C; ?( V2 v* Athe 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;
8 U4 o9 E- T! t& j7 `, z+ e•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
3 l( S% G( C0 l4 ~* c•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
6 k) n' o$ ]1 U/ n6 K•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
% S8 x# A( n, w  cselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
4 P/ Z: T- A; N1 W. a3 f•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
, A: X- N6 Q0 r( x$ Xeffectively and positively represent the association;

" @! e. K9 Q8 v9 {•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
- O6 J# w7 b0 G9 G; C' L2 l6 h! Bthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
' v3 b$ I3 `7 x0 v* k+ w9 aperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
! F, P1 j- |" zthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
& B- E4 R6 v0 }' u0 v. c; K) E" Vpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
2 {$ ?+ V; c6 f: t9 _% _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;
2 d  Z- G5 O6 y. f6 w/ o% z0 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 ^1 {7 J" y4 e4 v: }•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
  r- V4 n/ [( [& a2 xand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
$ z( e- [! m7 r( srapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
2 b- e- D8 |- Z) V8 @5 h$ N/ j+ o•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
" I% D/ k& i3 e$ q6 h7 O•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
  H- Z6 l  R/ }1 m4 s•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
- g# d8 a" J' O) {; ?- L2 F# i7 c8 t( r. Q•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
; x1 @( p4 r  o  _  ]+ ^1 g•  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
) o2 Z& x# F6 R# r- W  \) T: \centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
. I2 \0 l8 ^3 M: g- D4 DYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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