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/ g7 Z6 S+ S" h, @programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
6 ]* d9 S. J. @$ B- g3 K( g$ ssupport for women and their families.  

$ Q! V/ X% y4 R5 kThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
* b: i$ Q" M- _% S) |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
5 e( [  W  z) |( ]4 L4 v4 ^) aEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
( C0 T% Y9 C5 x* i; E" Wsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
- S/ i0 M2 ^9 S- @: y* NEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
+ T2 S) j; m+ Y, kcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
0 G# x+ z2 B. ?" l# @8 L4 Rthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

0 J* O, o7 S9 {- N* p! {, QResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
% u0 O8 I- E$ g' s3 W, q* Zexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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( _; `' e) `9 e) o1 R3 n: [& dSpecific responsibilities include:  
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0 J0 G6 r) W( G' i# |•  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
the Board of Directors;  
# l" k, _- ?6 U' \+ ~; j•  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;
  r0 T$ l6 m% @: @•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
# P  [- N; P( h0 s& p% H2 xobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
* P+ ]9 n# o% }5 C6 r; gthe 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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
* }5 {! g/ W! k) P5 E•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  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;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
+ ?4 A2 q- L4 \- _! h& H6 A  C/ q•  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
! g) m- B7 ~' S4 h) Pthe forthcoming year;  
8 X9 b$ @/ c/ H8 H/ k# {  V•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
5 A8 v! H/ g1 V4 q# J: {6 n' |practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
! Q/ P6 m" {* G9 \6 YYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
% j: W5 S- z2 S: Y/ r: t- J! Z: WForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
% f8 W5 K4 O: j, f5 v7 `. I•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
: f: B0 y1 n  ]" x$ r: earound decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
6 z9 p' e  W0 q% r•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
, P9 F7 i6 Z1 B1 ?7 {" d, }6 Asimultaneously;
" I$ U; [1 c, N* ]  b) P5 x; e•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
7 y  [, t* D8 K5 U•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

! L6 E9 k, @9 C' R/ WRequired Experience
) W- r$ C9 m0 y/ H- W* z•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
& O# l9 F% V7 I. ]•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
. D- q2 [7 m! Z. m% D! y7 ^Networking and Fundraising;
  }: d, \: v6 l/ a•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
  v1 p6 c& {" i5 f$ ]1 A" D8 K' a% Iand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
% G/ y  P% n' Z. m5 m3 o$ LYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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