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
7 q5 g* d2 ]* c0 echoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
. }$ a( x3 l: |% Y' K' k% uprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

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: F- y1 V$ rthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
0 a# \5 |1 w. xsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: N1 r- R6 m/ q1 PEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
. ^6 |8 t4 L% j- S! Ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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7 U+ @0 h$ g2 z0 u, IResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
: \: G; @% Y( G3 \8 Rexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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% I' z% G8 {! k4 S4 V0 K5 sSpecific 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
3 Z& i: Y+ y2 K- k6 b2 T" T$ Tthe Board of Directors;  
3 S, J1 M! H7 _0 L3 h8 Z•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including 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
5 K6 r+ n, t: X* g2 Jobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
3 ?: X9 K! X% O/ U( r! }7 [the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
5 M& _  J" k2 M0 t0 j' \•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
) f* A3 g2 `' o7 \% Nchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
/ B' N( f/ a# X% g6 u; i  Z, K; S, D6 T•  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;  
1 {+ ]7 q# @  J/ A6 t•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
8 u+ T. _+ O* W5 W, B) F9 v•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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2 J) N8 F8 K5 g4 I. G•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
: h9 \2 Q# K; O0 P: nthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
. ^  F+ f. G, n4 L8 ^% V6 U9 L•  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
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+ T' k" z( I7 j8 L2 D1 @•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
: {6 l. y* W8 w1 j  Npractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
4 w3 p" ?3 k6 n3 h( r; n8 ?YWCA Canada; and
4 c. @  {( _) ]9 V•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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. t  b! \3 H5 XRequired Skills & Abilities
( }- y( M" c  c•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
: Y- C" p: S$ ^( {3 R! N•  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;
  ^, }& ]$ p3 l: r•  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
: {! k$ L1 e" i; s  B5 e5 usimultaneously;
6 z/ D% I) j; o* F0 j& r/ E; l4 _•  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.
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! h9 p, R, \0 j4 @8 ], M: Q( X, L Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
: o1 |7 j: J9 {) G& {9 G6 s5 S5 g7 V•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
$ h" d! z# c1 r' ]1 _•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
3 g6 m& K& d  T8 XNetworking and Fundraising;
- b3 U( K/ _: E•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
, W- _# d' s  ?3 W# w9 Band financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
8 B* m: r% |5 F2 a. ecentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
  s* t% W- D& J* |8 u1 qYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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