Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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- H& \1 E7 @2 ?2 a- j, {YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" B9 W) e% p' [# {: i9 k1 }choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
; Q6 D( p, f5 G  lprogramming 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
- K6 R9 ^; d8 M/ m+ S6 ythinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
7 A' [. E( j) p' h+ [  ithis 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
0 {( M4 P: g' B8 _  }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,
7 p1 {, k, G7 O2 Einnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

. \0 `! t8 V9 r7 C: M; wReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

% j+ X5 e% ~$ b, I; p# N•  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
the Board of Directors;  
% z1 ~7 D# f! u# L•  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
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•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
; W9 @0 j- [! l3 D2 z•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
% B" f% i) ?( }7 \  Vthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
- B5 s! G, p" N" r•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
2 V4 k$ O* k. X1 V* o•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
% G; M1 t* {9 g) d•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
! Y8 O, ^  M! g•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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6 A) i1 Z3 Y  u•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
) W3 Z" ~: d: ]/ B% ]the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
4 u% Q3 H& l& Q* p•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
- T) Q, c( i, q+ iperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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6 b+ f$ X' s) m# e. Z. n0 X•  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
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
  S$ w, s: O0 A% X2 I* n& _( Q3 e•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
- [3 H& A8 I! T( m# ?2 P  waround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
' s3 L1 E. ^5 N. q" {•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
5 h' n. z; M; a) n; l. z  Wand achievable with realistic timeframes;
$ P* p0 s, {4 U, g•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
6 @/ w1 [/ ?% Rsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
2 S7 Y" V( U6 z6 [rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
- @" p7 D! s% h- k•  Superior negotiation skills.

5 x0 t7 y% Z. q Required Professional Designation / Certification
. V  E. n5 a% t•  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
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* r! Z! `& a3 T0 {" e" o•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  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
8 u( e. ^0 |* Q2 V' `3 ncentered perspective.
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* c9 {8 q; Y% i. J5 }6 ]) `  Q) @To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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