Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
! P7 s1 E+ |9 v# k5 ?% mchoice 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
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
# P3 d, `- @- J* \4 H: f8 k9 c, rthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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  H" ?% l) x$ v. EYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
/ z# a% ?- p! ^. \; |the 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

% k5 j9 z9 @7 R: ~8 KReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
0 c0 R0 M: Z/ F( q6 E6 _8 D- A# E2 cexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

  o7 e$ R7 H3 h# K! \1 @•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
/ b- l9 e% X, x8 W* R$ A- D2 Jthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
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' j6 ?& |2 a% m8 z: c•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
& ~  E, b+ U# Y# ^* m" f) vobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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4 Y7 j$ N' r4 S! ^•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  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;
* ]9 a; L, ^  Z- P* a5 E( o5 }•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  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;
$ ~5 u4 R  I/ |) X, w•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

•  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
# \. S8 R6 z0 W' Q* I3 f0 ]performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
, Q7 [  N4 [3 @0 k, ^; U: h( Jthe forthcoming year;  
•  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
0 O5 z8 h* v) a/ s) I4 ~& d1 B0 K; tYWCA Canada; and
$ s$ @" r* w1 g# B' M& r4 k•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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8 Q8 t. @" u( H- e9 ?! P  Q% ORequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
3 r& d0 l8 q& r2 H•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
& L' Y: h6 ?' J4 N. @* p( q•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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3 k( T% O  a- x•  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
8 g4 g" s. N( K1 h% h' n1 S$ z•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
# S; I! j0 R% A5 y. i1 u•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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: _. X, `: ~# o: \6 X& Z# }8 a$ t6 HRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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( y5 w# W1 _% W! t4 {•  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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7 U3 {' C2 D+ O# U6 y" }- U# C•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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6 N4 b, e+ t8 i/ H, y3 LTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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