Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

. K2 G8 ]1 Y) S  W" J/ |; xYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
' i" T5 Z, V( [( _$ f$ u' F4 G3 a  lchoice 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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; E6 X- N) `2 F2 {; OThe 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 $8 million, YWCA
: e& n1 G4 r. P) T& iEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
/ x% }7 n- x" L, V8 \' S2 F- qcommunity the agency serves.   
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' O$ q; R" y! [- k$ T1 BYWCA 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,
' a& c  l" w9 ?9 a% W! qinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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9 O" q% ~. Z) D. |* H( ], xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
; A$ r! O8 `( {execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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* B: j) r4 l. |. Z- E•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
4 r7 P0 `1 N# x/ Mthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
- i" \, p  n% n9 Y% m6 e- o- c•  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;
•  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
. g4 u0 Y2 ?  y; Dthe board;  
( B5 [6 J+ S4 f. ?) I•  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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
- a) u) b- r4 @. h1 jchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
6 ]8 A+ B/ g- e* K8 Ocommitments;
6 Q) Z# \6 G; z0 D' U) @$ o) C/ Z•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
7 r2 g  i! j# w2 E8 c# C1 t•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% K( [/ x/ ~5 L# Zeffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
" ~8 o% g$ P  z7 C* zthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 b3 u5 U; y; h7 B1 g( z+ Xperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
3 A3 }( B0 m. E! S" Y' {, |the forthcoming year;  
4 v5 \3 a# R; @•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
! }1 ~, s; }3 v/ y7 M* W) [8 Jpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
& O- X0 T# B5 x7 i6 rYWCA Canada; and
1 h8 D# H) s" W) y8 m6 {5 w; q6 Q•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
) E5 N# F- M* BRequired Skills & Abilities
0 v- w9 W' g5 H, ^1 v•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
9 {4 I: S' K7 Q•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
2 f. G& ?! o1 l1 A/ u( [" D" `•  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
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  ?0 N$ f! ~: ~9 w. J) ]3 c2 G" u: h•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
0 l9 N5 r; C, K" Z1 v5 d- ]' j. Z9 R•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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1 h% R1 R$ X1 L  K/ {8 l: l Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
! ^0 n7 x3 s6 Y2 f* H2 z•  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,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
, j9 O5 g5 z) s! a0 o' c1 d•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

, z) Q) e- ]8 r6 O, Q  M  A. `To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
1 m2 h! V5 P* H- B! Y& |0 ]1 z/ fYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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