Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

+ e% P0 X: w  A2 d! nYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" j6 ~) w! f" zchoice 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
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
: Z# a, ?4 a* U3 \* c  pEdmonton 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
- D( W8 d  ?2 G- ]1 X: U8 YEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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3 f9 O) U# s9 Z) p) k# lYWCA 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,
2 e7 _, Y& Q- d+ h9 D3 y" \innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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) t9 u) J# B; g' y+ ]Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

  v, I; H, ^6 v4 J6 z6 D: oSpecific responsibilities include:  
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2 P$ h- i5 I9 Y/ K  {& w•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
% Z6 W/ Q1 |7 [5 b& Athe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
5 O4 |$ {0 W4 L4 o" i( Rthe Board of Directors;  
  o( J4 |4 J  n$ H•  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;
3 @; r# C; k9 q1 q# d•  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
, X  a8 P5 q+ vthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
8 H5 E) y# Z% b- O+ B+ D' D& J6 {•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
4 j! c/ C# ]& Y. ^0 E  a) fthe 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;
; U$ u5 P5 T! h8 G•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
- @8 M5 }4 K" |7 {8 ccommitments;
0 g, d9 f# F( A0 n9 L9 v% [•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
0 J1 ~0 c8 t, g•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
! C7 W5 e! c, Y•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
8 A+ C8 u: |: C9 z. [9 E! Oeffectively 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;  
& ^" g* x% F0 h$ x+ R1 z& v5 a( c•  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
9 ?7 v, ~& l- W+ Bthe forthcoming year;  
: q  i6 p* F2 g3 j•  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
3 X9 t+ s' O* r: D  ZYWCA Canada; and
4 }5 n8 z! T: X6 h4 {- I8 Y% a, d' n•  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;
+ [5 Y- W& \+ z% H" l! k•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
* D: t5 l  M5 A2 [" c" }•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
0 ]- b$ w/ e3 j, x•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
) T, r0 C6 k4 Q6 ]$ {* a" Q& p0 Bsimultaneously;
% L  @) V5 P1 t) h* |+ o" r•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
! C- ]8 Z* l0 I0 l+ krapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
7 c) l. o& }8 |% p: b" s•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
/ Q: E: S! |' r/ V, Y•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
9 S& O# t3 |8 u% R" V5 f•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 |- @) V0 z6 [  Y5 W" j( Fand financial statements; and
, C1 \' l- L- T* j# O•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
+ j; q: H' k/ w/ N4 _4 O! ecentered perspective.

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

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