Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA 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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
1 d+ m9 ^# q, k; esupport for women and their families.  

, C7 g1 Y# r- F5 N9 p0 U) f$ p6 q' ^% zThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
7 D6 I0 I3 M$ l# ]2 R  t/ S1 kthis 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
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
, ]3 c% s! }) |, N; ^Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
1 k, V/ v( ]! E) @7 Qcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
- ^5 \' Y! d( l. ]5 f& Kinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

7 _1 k! }9 q' h+ f/ G# GResponsibilities

9 ~+ q% L& U3 ~9 @" e" N! o- JReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
& a: p, f7 {: F( q0 l) Zthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
9 n# `) L4 r4 @9 Kthe Board of Directors;  
+ @! N3 S1 Z! t, `3 f! l7 d•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
9 j# j2 [/ {: y! ]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
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
# i% k+ C  n) q# y( J6 C•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
* _5 `3 p* h% a6 i1 Lthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
" p9 u1 S5 x& Y( L/ m•  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
  I1 z' P% I% v- \commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
/ \. n! X* S3 T•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
0 [; s/ V( \( {+ fselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
4 n6 R. Z! H" }$ [+ T1 J•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
8 E# ?1 R, c) yeffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
2 z2 w6 t7 i: w5 athe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
" h4 O) k- I' Z( `performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
•  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
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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* D3 A' f  F+ y6 ~% kRequired 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;
•  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;
7 J) l( A$ \- q- [2 I& ~9 h•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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.

( S. e) u# L: B$ G+ C( ^6 U1 ^4 [ Required Professional Designation / Certification
) @* W( X9 `( |' K2 t, D4 @/ X5 o•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

( Z( K" J( D8 P& zRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
' F  n( x% O$ W& ?2 |( w•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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