Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

! |6 C. D! ~3 d' @# j' fYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
- C* L" I' Q7 n  g0 ~choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
; a0 F  F  c# ysupport 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
this 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
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
; ]; v7 I, s0 M" r5 R' @1 ecommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
" O! ?) i" k# V* E) Dthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
7 f" I) {' {. N4 Cinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

% ~9 |! d: l. i* g6 e% BResponsibilities
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6 \# K* q# ^( P$ g3 m& \2 N# w# c3 [Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

4 o: g9 ^; Q) |% }7 {" o9 O! j4 v- |' z* BSpecific 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
/ n" d5 E2 ?- P0 Mthe Board of Directors;  
9 q6 ~: L6 R& w& l( t•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
1 }- |) _. z9 L% O0 y- Tincluding 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;  
' m- N" o! ?* A. s' C% _7 p•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
4 V: |0 g+ }" f% ^; H% lthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
( q$ C0 c0 s: g7 @2 t* y( Z1 q. V$ Dchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
7 z% X. b' D: v•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) P+ S% r+ e1 W0 `& K  l2 I6 Uselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
- u' w+ }% C" s% e% P2 g•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
! `' z) v: v' ~6 W•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

# {# y" p8 L/ j( \/ V( d•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
5 g7 R) z7 L8 j& jperformance 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
9 }! h% j; G3 G/ Apractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
% e% \4 b& v$ n3 }; x. K0 W•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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4 O6 y  ~3 r! y+ i1 m& {# fRequired 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
, Q9 n3 N, a$ P+ Qaround 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;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
' J% x8 ^) T  V( v•  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
  f0 t1 L2 ~; j) M. \•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
  m* O  e# O. j5 m3 `•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
2 c! ~% o) c! i& X4 |•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
2 I9 d. _& \2 k: @) `9 Pand financial statements; and
2 _/ v( Z: n7 {8 g" ]. w$ Z•  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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