Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

' j  p  J' r$ l2 bYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" t" F5 T- [( ?* k% G; m3 uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
* h  X* y% a( P( i* N" eprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
) a/ n" Z; E1 h( U) v: osupport for women and their families.  

" R* c: k' n7 \1 R, cThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
$ {: E4 @% V7 r& f- }" k( G* i6 athinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
% N, i# O  o! ethis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
7 h/ Y( {& Z, z% O9 C9 x( DEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
' n4 `/ E1 V- ^. n9 F0 Ysurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
. Z# u. z8 O$ o" P0 ?' z0 xcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
  y" f  ^4 Q/ tthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
9 y. O9 M; V, W$ e* Sinnovative 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:  
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•  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;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
: W* P% @# c0 T* p. Bincluding 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
9 ?2 M5 |3 B4 P$ B- o7 o# gthe board;  
/ J7 D4 b" _/ o. n/ w) o•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
# v% h2 K7 g0 Q2 E& N' I8 Y* V& X•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
0 h! S, W' i: {  i: bthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
7 ^6 N& J2 u& [- U: B3 X7 _•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
3 U4 Q8 D  |3 z+ N6 U4 r* ~changing needs of the organization and community;
3 a0 B5 G( D* z6 r1 g•  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;  
9 Y# l* H  f( X( x•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
  q5 c8 a1 n& d) b! Veffectively and positively represent the association;
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0 s+ _1 t1 x' q5 Y, X1 M$ ?# S* o•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
1 k* o  g" U/ r, N# `& [1 ~8 l3 dthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
# L" m. I! c) T0 [1 Yperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
5 F6 U- Y6 K; i: F6 _2 {6 C•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 e# w; h7 G! w8 R+ S! {" {practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
/ `4 {% u  G5 @( b) z% sYWCA Canada; and
6 c. w& y$ r# O+ m  T: m: J•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
0 r6 E" M9 X* I) [5 ?/ N& S& f•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
6 I$ X. R; V( {) T$ }•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
$ b6 Q5 z/ j4 H$ @) G•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
* @9 B* C8 `/ Z" D! f•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
/ y/ P8 i4 X# q) n2 y•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
% ^. p3 _, E5 w1 m1 I: `+ L3 ssimultaneously;
( M9 m) V' m5 K! J# J•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
. U5 Y! f* t+ z; orapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

/ F/ [5 S6 e$ c0 l! p; ^ Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

1 l% \: V0 B* E. [Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
6 E2 s" }' A- L, R! |•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
) _7 U- W7 ~$ c" ], Y' r. fabilities;
1 d9 E# Q+ W0 u/ L$ ~•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
6 l. O4 }6 S! O6 u7 p1 [Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
& n  f4 c  ~+ q  q9 L3 ~•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
/ K5 W' P  R) Z5 w: v" X1 [3 YYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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