Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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+ d% Q# {* k6 dYWCA 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
9 r4 {, {; r) z- L  _9 Hprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
2 y9 a9 G9 j; c, `' P* psupport 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
$ l) }& C  g8 q$ ]$ S4 e( G; b# ]this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
! {  m( F% S9 B1 `; J4 N6 YEdmonton 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
community the agency serves.   
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' A4 ^9 D. c# P+ _YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
. R8 S: w/ \- h) @# m+ athe 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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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
) `# X6 h$ f$ Lexecution of the YWCA Strategy

4 T: J( g1 E4 w2 M( [( U3 vSpecific 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
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•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
% p$ |/ {5 {  x! l: Oincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
7 V: M9 ]- s# I- t•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
) F. N/ H' Y6 ~% v9 H0 Gobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
' R8 x' Y! E/ F, [the board;  
; V  E# e- W. }% T* U1 N7 x# h% V1 |•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  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
/ Y! i- E9 n# G2 c$ L, `changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
; o5 E6 [- D5 k) vcommitments;
•  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;  
6 G+ f5 c  p' l2 h/ G•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
# U, \7 |2 k% h) i: n# @the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
# \" L6 i, L' G4 M) o6 aperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
- o+ U" }9 A# f2 Jthe forthcoming year;  
- q1 |6 |( \$ j4 u/ |3 H0 {•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
! S( ^# [3 l$ W8 q/ u•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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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;
# A4 u# j& K2 u0 A5 w: G2 B4 I•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
' w4 i( d7 O0 Z- p" P+ Vsimultaneously;
•  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
# j" k- h% H5 s# u•  Superior negotiation skills.

8 a5 K- @& ]6 W5 s; L9 Z+ Z Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
+ L( d5 O' ~1 q/ ^+ c0 iabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
+ U3 {4 {# O  u2 bNetworking and Fundraising;
$ e- `8 y+ a) A9 _•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
& k" F5 f: C$ L% X- S, y# \and financial statements; and
; m/ ~/ S: y2 t7 |9 V7 Q4 F•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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