Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
% o2 c( M9 l  a+ ^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
5 ?) F& L- y. z$ `% ythinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
9 I) H% J8 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
! `) Q* @; T* N, qsurrounding 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
1 e4 d; {9 ?' l) P1 h  Dcommunity the agency serves.   

3 N9 H3 l2 T" a: z) ]& V1 \YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
+ d8 v% E/ H4 h% bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
1 F# y! {1 r3 B- F" r8 m  D3 cinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

& |  `* q4 n; z8 b( r$ N6 T: L$ x6 Q$ \6 nSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 R) i5 Z% {  S2 m- K7 o7 y0 Athe 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
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
# w& W: }& I: _4 f' a  j- uenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
6 g) c/ L( O. {; M$ p•  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;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
+ Z$ F& m. B# m3 U* u•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
9 h7 w9 Y" B' qthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
: V6 l2 [! }. D% H) v$ vchanging needs of the organization and community;
+ N3 w/ C1 J6 W6 j! }% u  _/ F•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
$ d1 s  v  q# w; X•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
4 {# b! O" E( s# d0 u•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
" \! ?7 V7 m4 d0 V! U2 E! ]- Zthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
: s! `3 e" @  Y; D% }+ |8 sperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
4 n" o( m1 s; w2 u! x) o0 Bthe forthcoming year;  
2 _0 H% y, {2 o•  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
  T5 s8 w. d; ~# ]  j: QYWCA Canada; and
7 G5 }7 a* P5 x+ \1 z•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
0 V* u9 h# }2 P# K* w2 Y2 GRequired Skills & Abilities
- a9 A% I: m5 p! Z•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
9 M& v6 A. }2 N; t- Q8 c•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
+ e5 i! Y, m7 f$ _3 q) L$ [. a$ J. F6 F' D•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
6 V$ c2 t* \! `: H; W7 Z•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
7 ^- z# I; k- ~: d: `+ q. O•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
, y! b7 D' _# frapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
1 x2 F3 i. C- @9 l/ V0 D•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
! {" y" `+ k. M! p•  Superior negotiation skills.
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4 ~8 {- U& I. c6 Z. I6 } Required Professional Designation / Certification
$ `+ x! I7 P. `" q  b•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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5 a$ q% w; G0 K2 p. G5 zRequired 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,
: q( c5 E0 K7 T9 t4 vNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
& O' X0 H" p2 a: I9 _. p2 _: p3 ]•  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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