Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

( }7 \: W; p% o+ W4 f3 V2 n) d8 UYWCA 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
7 [' f* }/ }: i2 d6 T! l5 L5 I) Z8 @# Usupport for women and their families.  
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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
/ e" q) d9 q0 Q7 n9 VEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
8 J2 o1 W: e0 nsurrounding 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
' P6 `% Q7 Q! Dcommunity the agency serves.   

2 \& b0 y! u% P9 L) S- |$ f$ UYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
4 \6 h2 b7 U5 x) ^6 Ythe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
* F, A3 |" t# _1 D  y- [execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  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;  
* W% V; i  s( o•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
8 |4 _/ o! |% a& D0 aenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
: [9 [. |8 L$ ?" i; C2 {•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
; h. K  C2 j$ p( ~; x8 ~* f; _objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
* G+ E2 B# F' F  C9 _2 |1 Sthe board;  
* N! F+ Y1 k6 U  Q•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
. N9 K9 s' I/ g3 u8 lthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
: O7 d2 r9 y+ K0 J7 r, e•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
& g: q& c6 C0 \4 i1 p•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
& X2 s4 ]: p, f  j* v  T•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
: `& t. s. X' e. Teffectively and positively represent the association;
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+ j$ d+ u$ J1 h/ Z/ I•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
7 q* G4 e0 F: Y7 Q1 B•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
2 j% r% l5 [  ?6 \/ j( F+ Fperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
9 q4 q: a) j6 b, L•  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
9 k$ [7 A8 e0 q/ b1 {Forces.  
  
5 Y3 G' {8 m/ CRequired 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
around decisions, plans and actions;
$ }& D+ @# @/ V( _: W•  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;
9 Y0 |- O9 }' y" u2 A& G•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
' V  Y5 ]( L) k* O6 b7 h% |+ I7 Krapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
( d* u1 z  r$ S: l+ Y! |•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
- T% G! |, s! ~) w•  Superior negotiation skills.

1 F2 R/ ~( |# C/ q' e Required Professional Designation / Certification
1 u: m' R  Q+ ]•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

2 B  o) g. x5 w: z: E$ KRequired Experience
+ B- e" B! B( J, X  Z. U4 [•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
1 x+ ]$ a& O' b; A5 u: U* h. E, }abilities;
8 J. [5 b0 t) K9 H' ]•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking 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
) S$ e: g' @- T7 o( jcentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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