Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

, w7 d( h! c. O; M. a, N) h+ bYWCA 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
; m! T6 b- N# h/ H6 Z3 ]. u7 [$ zprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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, c. G/ S8 p! S' Q& RThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
" X. x' Q" w8 r2 _0 \; {. d, f* Ithinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
# x- s9 O9 |* xthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
& t5 F* S. b- g- b( F/ wEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
+ n1 X6 D* Q) @; f2 P+ osurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
, q# T9 P1 ]0 \& S" [, r7 D' NEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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' F4 O: D/ Y" oYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
7 D' n( u1 Z; S2 ?" n4 G. q$ Ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
1 r1 M! U3 X0 M. x% C! R3 Ainnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

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
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
( s1 C8 Z& C+ T2 N7 A2 [& Ythe Board of Directors;  
* p* Q1 G* H4 E( o8 @0 D•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
3 d# @+ G  W( a' C3 _. X3 Cenable 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
the board;  
- i1 o5 B0 |+ ]9 V! ^  X( Y, R•  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
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
5 @% c( }( U: }/ K0 X5 z: O( u•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
. E) C9 h) S+ I+ e: [+ {% dselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  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
the 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
5 j1 c& N; {3 @# Q( K/ ythe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
$ I" _! D+ c. q+ b4 Wpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
9 r8 ~' \# D$ @' HYWCA Canada; and
+ r1 x9 C8 Q' @! X$ h8 J•  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
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
6 Y. z0 N2 m6 R) z9 e& c8 J) x1 T•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
7 e; O8 \7 a' E+ [; Cand 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
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
6 L+ e0 K! g% J7 q; B; U5 k3 k•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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+ X' h% H! w1 w# j" k Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

: s; g+ |6 l! v0 C6 ^+ `/ VRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
( _7 {. Y2 ]6 a! `' D& W7 [8 n3 Vabilities;
•  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
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
; I6 R9 h6 r, l) C! o" h$ w  O1 w- xcentered perspective.
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: e4 K/ h# O; H# [* vTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
6 L- u! e, T7 }8 `' T, B0 z8 \9 ]5 KYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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