Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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4 z! D5 Z/ D$ O) }; JYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" m; a0 P- B: D+ u" G" xchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
- f. }: O2 f( B( Nprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
" P  Z7 r7 N( E* E- hsupport for women and their families.  
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1 n: e. o) r4 hThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
/ ~1 Q8 V$ m/ I4 D/ d9 H; I" P( Wthinking 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
8 M( F4 \+ y, k9 y2 WEdmonton 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
2 O7 i0 a) g9 P0 `6 ecommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
" I. N( p. p2 O: S* J5 _the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
' j# c  f  t5 l* hinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

2 S' r8 @2 N3 r# rResponsibilities
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2 T2 ]" \6 ~. D$ \" NReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
, e1 d7 e% L$ n* zthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
0 R/ ]1 _+ _1 K! sthe Board of Directors;  
! n! Z7 S2 k6 `8 d' E•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
! N+ i( o3 p9 gincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
/ q! p) }$ @* j3 G+ Ienable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
& n4 S, Z  B# O! x1 bobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
1 S& w  Z6 ]  ]% ^2 R' U& i$ K•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
6 }3 K" H8 W0 M" ^•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
  N- x) [9 I7 k1 L. ethe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
+ \4 I3 T& v5 F6 q, U( ^" S•  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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4 s% v! q1 h% h8 E•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
( H6 s9 H1 T- n1 w( r4 ]4 p  D$ y0 fselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
1 z* d7 B! C* W0 h) \8 Ceffectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
/ I  u, Y& O! {' r+ P) a6 r/ {6 }9 u6 athe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
& C- b$ n; m# ]6 \+ D4 X•  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
' a# u2 J1 D. |5 o& I' c, ithe forthcoming year;  
1 v& S1 G5 j( j& [( w4 [; q•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
' R" o' y; K' E; I' l5 ?practices, 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
Forces.  
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/ z  f! X/ _# c- DRequired Skills & Abilities
* ^, m5 u% P6 C7 w: g, R' N2 G•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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* ^2 _2 }$ G4 t- T•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
7 v' X) n. l1 E- z' C•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
2 G$ Z# o. N, kand achievable with realistic timeframes;
7 g; ]( l9 W: n, u; L( n•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
2 h/ O! E$ G% V9 O7 R% J. p0 X- j8 |simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

$ f0 D  x- }% J: P9 O$ T% L Required Professional Designation / Certification
. |8 Y# w; ~; g" d2 |•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
9 ~8 m0 N3 ^6 ]+ R4 O•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
( i; {6 u9 Y% c9 O- ^$ y2 ~5 H, A) _abilities;
3 m3 e/ Y9 M# A1 i& n•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- ^+ r' x, i' U( u4 P8 LNetworking and Fundraising;
% ?4 H  K2 b4 [, |; x, d$ Q•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 U8 \1 K% Y$ ?3 F' u  yand financial statements; and
. _5 c& |" J6 r6 s7 ^+ q•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
5 }8 J5 X1 V; `5 \centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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