Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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! G$ \* b/ l" ]+ m+ M, X/ bYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
( V8 d4 c( p% T' b  R5 Uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
% P9 ]( H# }- m8 T! W4 n! Uprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
/ W& q) R6 a$ }: O+ ksupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
' y" \$ x6 f. ], v6 ~  R7 s3 i. [this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
: z9 |$ K7 P2 TEdmonton 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
3 F" c4 Q6 |4 D. s; n! E) J$ lcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 C' j" n+ t8 ~3 B! Qthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
+ {  ~, v  S1 O& `3 ]; T9 sinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
0 Q& @8 A, A/ N; iexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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' J- w: l  z0 W•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
8 Q# e& O9 V% ythe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
) g8 y* j( p( Y9 Zthe Board of Directors;  
$ q& h; y, U3 R2 y  j•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
% O! B* o# Z6 s, Y5 Z7 Dincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
* s  _3 n3 d" u4 z! |3 X# Aenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
* ]  l: L% Q9 f( G! S2 v5 }: \* a2 y•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
( m+ P5 ?) F5 [0 n5 nobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
2 i* S, H1 i6 N  q•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
- m! s& {: I# V& F7 B% X$ E  mthe 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
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% G0 |. n4 L6 p) V, [. v# R- r9 C•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
$ \$ e! `9 e' ]7 N! b•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
5 S. B1 j5 x) ?* B1 ?! c3 Sselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
* Q" o1 E1 r' t% Y•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
- I6 q: x" W+ ]# b7 p, V  Oeffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
5 S6 e2 P5 q! W* S! w+ Tthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
$ Z1 n! I2 s  ^! K  U. B! n: t7 [performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
! R$ d3 Z$ N2 d" E/ p. Ethe forthcoming year;  
* `2 d) [: \; A1 w1 @/ O: ]•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
( T3 u( E$ M* W# w! N2 upractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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5 v) [' T4 u- s. SRequired Skills & Abilities
! \, {  j) l! ^/ T: y8 Y•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
, Z2 H) ?3 ~' A; z8 y( L•  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;
: X- E* ~* Q: w1 i•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
, v6 i( x9 a. l6 `; B•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
- Y8 b( y5 M1 O) |& u& C2 R' s4 R' crapport 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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7 r, v1 E2 ~  @/ D/ j7 f Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

$ \/ p8 A  v9 r5 d3 e( G$ xRequired Experience
' B2 j. d2 H$ `•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
: [: Q) k4 j( D! `- w6 v9 [  ]•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
4 T0 o, C. X' Y$ Q# C" k•  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
% S* M1 g8 ?; l" n. y2 k•  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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