Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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3 I) H, X' w2 d7 |' lYWCA 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
- t8 {/ u, ]9 i: u5 e. a7 Q- ?programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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7 ~0 ]: y$ @# v5 `) D, j1 FThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
2 o7 P& v- u" l/ n( X: Kthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
! a' Z/ P" z$ r4 @this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
1 F" A. V6 c2 n2 jEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
- X' A1 j1 ^! w$ X( _# a* minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

( E- `( o# k; ~; }Specific responsibilities include:  

& Y3 o. \7 [4 e! l4 u$ c3 l•  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
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
/ y) m& u- T0 n3 Qenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
2 i/ o. p5 Z) f) L•  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
/ J6 Y+ P" N7 v% W- Jthe board;  
+ s) w; w+ Q  U' v& D•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
2 }3 E+ V0 X+ _5 V1 T* E6 k•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
; Z% @: B4 y( l1 G0 sthe 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;
; r6 Z4 \4 L2 o: Q' I" g& m7 F•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
! k/ Z9 C$ R9 a: R, _4 M•  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;
5 |/ E  L9 ]+ F7 |) B6 c" U$ ~•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
$ X" V% W! O7 y! i# T1 geffectively and positively represent the association;

2 F! a' h) Y( [•  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
! X. x+ O9 H6 F4 tperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
% D' p0 V: Y& i* V/ h; b8 Gpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
2 E, g+ n- H" a; [) s- aYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
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;
9 o2 ^* {* _" \, X•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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•  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;
1 K+ T8 O: ]4 C. o- r, O, n•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
9 ?. @- |& I% S; P/ Y9 i$ \•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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5 x8 W" G; v- t, MRequired Experience
•  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,
8 J6 V) z. Q" Z$ i  o) w8 B2 \Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
" Y* l: w! h0 e: K  q•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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2 E: _* Y/ k/ k! fTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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