Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
1 C. n3 }- e/ `& {( Cchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support 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
( v" v0 i8 ^) O! e. Jthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
  b- i& k7 t* \1 F  E, s0 YEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
5 B# L. e5 [  V/ T( R' Dsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
/ W( R2 p& Y; N7 i0 z+ UEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
9 v, w8 N$ m- Kcommunity the agency serves.   
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, Q: ~) v! ?9 ]7 B9 j4 T. F4 U- yYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
2 C' N3 w* I1 R2 i0 \: U+ cthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
- Y( b7 R5 g& e& X; N( E  x4 Binnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

) R- l' _0 v- t; j1 P9 q+ H1 ^  eReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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0 K* |. i) \( M6 `+ B( a( v$ p/ s& TSpecific 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
% B9 H  G% |0 m& X& Jthe Board of Directors;  
) H0 z7 I* d8 U- _0 {0 x•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
" Q! ^8 Q& t0 n/ j) Gincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
  ~# V' ~! p% Penable 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
% {1 ?4 ?) G4 [: l% o* i, S% n/ Nthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
  m" `8 c. e+ d3 I% `8 Vthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
1 ^4 ^. E7 A$ p# ]+ l) V•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
; M+ g% p& i9 x* I- S" f. S; xchanging needs of the organization and community;
. p. V6 K+ L/ f7 M5 L/ a•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
9 o- [6 s1 R5 u( K& ^3 u" x) i•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
' |# B% {1 I) |. B5 @+ n. G& tselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
  y! ]4 ]- j- v* {•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
) B3 D$ ?% o8 W( D* T! deffectively and positively represent the association;

$ o$ y3 w- l) @2 Z! |$ c•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
' k; Q+ [* v9 [& \the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
! }. M$ t7 x  l4 q2 k; _* S•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
2 t) }2 e1 a0 l: D/ Y0 B$ B& {7 @0 F: Eperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
# m+ {# e3 ]9 C5 Othe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
6 C& ?9 x/ i: L$ K" Q# \practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
& v( u. U! @- y7 vYWCA Canada; and
" l8 j# M4 Q2 c, Y$ Y9 E•  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
9 B2 i" [1 y9 K1 e9 paround decisions, plans and actions;
- x7 r' u* w  F5 W•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
  t2 C: d$ D7 G* E7 z* Jand achievable with realistic timeframes;
4 X7 K7 p" y" |' W3 [) |+ d•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
) S4 h3 B, p1 i+ j6 a/ I, r•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
2 L( [  _8 I+ k$ A/ h•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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0 a  R/ |1 `1 g. |( y2 U2 PRequired Experience
, T0 R, @; N( c$ l% y* w+ t•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
3 L1 l- {9 a. b# |: P•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
+ H" f1 v. }9 b/ }9 X4 ~and 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:
. I( t8 y" W- [: R6 P8 Y- c! ?YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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