Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

# [0 ?/ J9 o8 y  \# S' e9 nYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
7 }& v8 u$ P8 I% K9 ^choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
+ z1 Z, q4 y* lthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
" g8 E7 C: w4 G4 ~1 ]- Bthis 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
6 h- v5 T- p: q* z8 nsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: O* @* Y; a2 I2 r; S0 ^Edmonton 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
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
. g, c- R! N, @, Linnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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: w! `$ {: p1 jReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
0 Z5 [: F1 \$ R  N4 ]: wexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific 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
1 j3 y' i$ r. ?the Board of Directors;  
4 L& t$ w2 z4 s4 X2 J0 i•  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
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
! q8 I4 A" V; z# l7 X! |/ t9 Pthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
" C1 g1 x4 F! A& V) |•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
' E0 G+ ]9 E- v1 |+ L. D& ]" R) p•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
* Y% q. S) s; y+ M5 Ccommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
; e5 E; f- B- p* h: }$ f4 k( g2 a+ Q5 Jselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
' e. x' @& o6 \; h•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 j7 p, Z( ~# u) L•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
; K7 a- f! e9 @effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
. {9 u: W8 p( r+ A7 L: wthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  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
' o* i% g4 L# z: a' r$ T( Bthe forthcoming year;  
+ a% ~3 A& y) Z0 }4 R: t•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
4 ]6 K! v; }$ m7 Hpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
+ k. e, ?5 Z0 h% ~/ s9 Y& fYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
- ]2 `1 ^( X1 x9 t% ?; ]6 d  q' A•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
. \2 f% O+ i6 Varound decisions, plans and actions;
2 J1 d# P, p! h% q# ], H' o; Z% J•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- n- u! n+ d0 e* d' G•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
3 A- E6 x. m) U•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
- M2 e2 s% ?1 p% t5 w# t- Psimultaneously;
5 r( _7 L$ U" ?( e•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
+ U1 C; T" r# Q" I  ]. irapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
1 L/ Y) a2 L5 @3 Z•  Superior negotiation skills.

/ o; _3 w5 V( Q0 v) ]$ C. ?) @8 z Required Professional Designation / Certification
  Y" l9 W" {/ a8 v5 s5 [•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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; ]+ b. _$ `* N( Y' r- W9 xRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
- A# e& z% n: `2 y- r2 t; }•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
6 {' _! b9 n4 C% _- tNetworking and Fundraising;
: \1 n0 R  F+ ]# p: v0 }•  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.

1 ?7 ?# I( }8 S! fTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
9 K9 }' \) u6 {6 @7 ^8 aYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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