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
+ d# h& o5 ?5 K5 e0 v* E/ Ysupport for women and their families.  

8 x/ [! |* r+ B& |% Z6 V& z$ {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
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
3 t5 k( C$ ^+ R# H1 N- nEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
/ e: y, E% u' r! Ssurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
5 ?3 R# M/ ^" ]Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
1 P$ f9 G7 t$ h# J1 T0 Acommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
( P$ k/ F0 K) Rthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

! j" b5 v9 z+ {( f1 N) L* {2 u" ^Responsibilities

, @) }7 @& i1 C6 I. X3 J" z& UReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
+ Q7 M7 h% a; o% p; \' h: ~execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
% h, s4 y$ z1 h% p/ ythe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
* U! F- r( l- V. C  I9 O% [the Board of Directors;  
/ A5 E" O* \' r" H•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
7 n2 z; d# o& n" q7 r% f1 Q/ [enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
: B5 z, \$ ]. M7 q0 A9 r/ @5 j4 K•  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;  
( @; R# B  P3 x0 `: V, ?6 S$ V•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
$ w% _- g# g5 _9 R; ^•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
+ Y; I" C3 l& }' M8 J9 ~" _6 E" schanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
  i3 W" r& T7 b1 m) f; U•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
6 B! A6 ~. \' ~. t" T+ n' f•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
  P9 u- T9 ]7 e/ b1 D9 j2 }9 T•  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
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
+ B3 l( \# ~. \. b•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
% @& x" x. U- r/ U/ K: S' X7 D9 G# Gperformance 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
7 A7 N. z1 t" aYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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* B0 c# m4 t6 l1 ^) _! mRequired 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
$ D% I' I* A8 I2 Baround decisions, plans and actions;
+ K" p5 q( y+ {6 L$ [•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
* p+ F. @9 s" d, O•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
  z& }: r) ~6 J/ c% |2 Y. Mand achievable with realistic timeframes;
, X3 C2 C6 T9 p. C8 @4 `* _( M: Y0 \•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
8 }3 J& S% H0 }- r) \simultaneously;
3 ]4 k$ Q' Y$ k& L•  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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Required Professional Designation / Certification
- ~2 E" a) l2 ], k# U1 Q•  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
& P7 _: |( Q" U* \abilities;
+ a4 ~7 p  M8 s  X2 a4 a* ^' I•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
: k+ [6 q# J+ K2 P  L* {- L" A8 eNetworking 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
+ _4 L: U0 t& \& s9 T5 pcentered perspective.

1 s8 c; u) h2 s$ e# uTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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