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Executive Director Position Overview
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* U2 [" u) J' S$ M3 ?YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and ) F, [2 g% y' y3 U# M
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new & p/ I: p2 M& r! D# c
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
2 h! h6 s' r4 a. y' f- |support for women and their families.
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8 c( f& E1 ~( k# q8 E' S$ _# d2 f1 sThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic 9 P$ u3 B+ l5 S$ {) V, X! b: G
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead . p5 y- h% A+ a" m
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
' Z! ]! _6 P. [' B xEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
/ c3 i2 s' t5 A3 C j# |surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA 2 Y# b( Z/ U) U1 P7 a
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
1 D' J2 X' }/ kcommunity the agency serves.
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7 c% |! t# m6 `" MYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
' h+ c( T h# o1 T+ Vthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 9 q" @" r8 I8 l, M2 o \6 ~/ {, y
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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Responsibilities
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0 U9 Q7 u* Y9 w |7 IReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and * f1 c* v: Z( F; G+ R' G' w
execution of the YWCA Strategy 2 a! z$ |$ c8 V! r
- v6 j; ^5 F; h+ o& xSpecific responsibilities include: 6 \3 b; Q7 a4 v T. T# B, b) R0 f- \
. |, y+ B* O# n; o# z• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 a" }" q% |8 `4 \4 p) B3 z6 {the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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' F) { l! ?6 _- Z' Q• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
- Y% E9 x2 g; g: O+ t2 s. O( Fincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
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' F- y& [9 V- B• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
1 b/ ~& s. ], D9 A0 }5 L' R$ j4 iobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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! {9 C8 N4 q9 [+ }' i• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; , P$ p& g1 e$ W/ m* G1 O& c/ m
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion 6 ~! ?( j; v! }5 r7 w: f. }; G- R4 t/ h/ j
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
2 h) T7 K" T4 \/ l• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
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+ P, i# [* d& R8 b/ O• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue ! N, ]9 a0 P( ^
commitments; 5 O' e( y6 O1 |" s$ T
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; # l! [% T1 d; Y5 T& E! t
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective ) n6 \8 w# P- d& l
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; / t# C) f0 U! x6 @: w! Z
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
1 k" m" ?' _$ x1 x& c+ q• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 1 v& S8 Y( a) W; t
effectively and positively represent the association;
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. M& y0 f4 A& S+ V$ S" o5 {• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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% o" T. x. o0 a2 u• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
1 ~: ~3 q) d$ ]0 sperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED F% k; X" }! h; Q: \; I
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical 2 K# _, T- d' h( i. u! u
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of K. t3 q+ Z# e# g& m6 x) @
YWCA Canada; and $ }! D1 v9 e' @& C) C, u
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task 0 P7 [ t) G" @
Forces.
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: R3 O, Z8 e# {; w1 rRequired Skills & Abilities
9 v& B+ I1 H$ \• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 5 e t$ ^5 c& Q
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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8 \5 x2 L& }: R4 k9 R• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
, l$ ~% a3 L4 X6 c1 l• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
9 A- E# @2 u# e# ~5 J0 {and achievable with realistic timeframes; 9 m; S# Q' m* b
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 3 `1 r1 A P4 m; g- d
simultaneously; $ j: ?6 D" D. y# W! c# K' B0 Y6 b
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
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; Q1 E: t2 @- u" o• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and , f; Q& h$ k3 A, Y, t3 u J% ^3 e( \. a
• Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
8 N/ A4 N) Y; H E2 J7 B( T• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. ) ?1 n" f* r C0 B4 h7 c
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Required Experience
/ O2 h5 ~1 n2 I% z ~1 ?• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; * j# @ u6 ~7 F! p& K
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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1 e5 G( Z) T# Y; Z3 M2 p& B/ g• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, ( K: c4 }4 P/ t& M9 M) x. ]
Networking and Fundraising; e6 D3 c& u! ?; Y9 y
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ' S2 {+ P N, t, R2 w6 d* t: U. E
and financial statements; and
* M) I; U' {- x( K/ S' o8 |( |• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
1 K; ?5 x2 C) `, j( U9 u; J/ ]8 lcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: 3 g, b. ]; x' W; k9 W
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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