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Executive Director Position Overview
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, | p/ `, y, k$ B8 b, XYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and % y# k4 m! A" u1 Y, a! ~/ X
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
/ p* d! T# ]. ], m/ \5 A+ D$ hprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and . p# A6 v1 k1 Z
support for women and their families. 0 c3 r8 c8 }1 O e9 |
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
9 b- E. g6 ~6 T3 Y% { vthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
( r* o6 ]) d Q+ c) tthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
! ?4 D; ^3 e; r: \$ DEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and / J; T b$ V0 L
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
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community the agency serves.
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring 7 E( i2 F. t; ]3 Z* r& z
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 5 H$ ?" n5 l7 b; N
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. $ r& U. {0 ^# Q% `* U
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Responsibilities
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$ J# w' w5 `$ W% t) l5 H# x$ tReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and N* q+ S/ Z$ P4 @
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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$ @* P" W- r0 L* P4 zSpecific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
4 c$ K, W' ]# c$ y. G1 B0 q) Z6 @the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by [, i, @! ?2 T9 I6 v4 s
the Board of Directors; ' e/ \" S/ Q. g7 _2 |
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations : k" T/ \/ m0 p7 l, n- o$ X) V. u/ y: Z
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to 1 A8 y }8 [, J# w S/ Y0 C
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 9 u9 k8 N' x9 t2 Z
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
' {$ r0 z, d) b5 tobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by , g6 I! `; |' L+ N' {. k% c G
the board; / L. c" S# t% a. g7 |
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
; n; [' o5 ~# z: N$ e! a• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
. }, @2 X( q8 v, B6 M5 {the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
7 E0 x8 X" q& q: I8 f+ R* N0 g( j• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the + m- ]# H7 R4 L6 H2 V
changing needs of the organization and community;
4 k! c- S' T4 w) v G( S4 s( n• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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5 T. [! ^0 \6 Z( |1 Y# U' _# Q• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
; r# ~0 l9 q1 r& c# l% X: ~; G% B+ U/ j• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
, X$ L) ~3 x) U) [5 G- zselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 2 W9 l8 u, u9 Q/ q; Z5 R1 L9 l
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
/ y* G9 k, ]* T! Z• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring 2 Q! M( X+ u" `
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; r. g' |% R" F
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
: J; y: a% `0 v) r U& V3 ~( d0 ?9 gperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED N3 _ z% v5 U4 B
the forthcoming year; 6 P) k" E1 p; {: v7 ]; ?
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
3 F' ~) `5 z' e3 B% n- Wpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of , z7 b6 G8 ]9 _ b& ^) u
YWCA Canada; and j& {& A8 e0 k* J6 }9 h' S7 W
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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. ^( \3 K$ c" GRequired Skills & Abilities 9 n. T. n0 o0 v% [& w' k/ z& J+ H
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 3 W1 H8 z3 @% x3 |5 a
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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; _3 B$ {; G2 @4 F( e# u• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; # Y5 o4 F5 Y' B6 r, l! V
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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/ B$ R5 ]" n, A5 X( D; W• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 5 o4 K" [. `4 J" {
simultaneously; ( z$ p# O0 E0 V1 _- y2 N z
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
8 A C# Z9 ]. Q' r+ crapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
3 F! r- b1 X$ Y% {9 l- Q• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
' H# q' d3 N; U3 g4 ?5 u• Superior negotiation skills. ! d9 Z* q3 N, p3 D( Z# Y! a4 A
0 w$ s/ a' A. l* H: d; H Required Professional Designation / Certification
! d) ~2 P* ^ B) |/ A• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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; \" F6 i( d; ?; j. QRequired Experience
' C0 k/ y; B6 W( W2 U6 M• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
3 H' Z7 i* A! K, F• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
8 g* A' x7 P% c Y. HNetworking and Fundraising;
5 P8 `. Q. G; G• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
1 Y5 m+ M5 V. V4 [ z0 a2 Zcentered perspective. 9 ~$ y2 N8 E$ F( ?& Y
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: : z8 r" }/ a/ d: K9 h( j- D/ v
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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