Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

) c2 S: o6 R4 GYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
8 v! I8 C0 w" f3 K) v% l, ^choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- x. e# y' _0 \' i5 i* Psupport for women and their families.  

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
$ j' \5 l/ t+ Z, gthis 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
community the agency serves.   

. l4 a/ `8 K$ G! _! UYWCA 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,
0 O8 c+ V" s, m- b, jinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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3 B0 V. p7 \+ t% AResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
5 k% S( f$ h! k) y% d$ {execution of the YWCA Strategy

, C$ B. {8 H: K/ [' M1 Z- MSpecific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
/ W- l" Q- I+ s8 e. Fthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& |$ l5 R+ u' O/ D% J5 [7 qenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
( R3 ^! k1 B/ 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
# }5 _. g+ g' othe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
+ w2 O! p* }( h) R: N•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
2 n* O- X: U) @+ |•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
$ e2 t% T: `9 Zchanging needs of the organization and community;
: D0 `/ K* j) W0 G3 j8 n# d# I•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
: ~# N  H- V+ `4 H- p' n4 x0 Qcommitments;
+ j% G2 d" Z1 G% L4 y5 G•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
, r* Y9 x+ I  N) H" k! \•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) d& @% G0 t0 J  B- mselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
% Q: K/ J. X1 L4 x) h7 _6 ~. h•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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1 y1 m. e' c+ Y' t9 {! c" ?•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
! N, @" s& C$ q; D9 p! B7 g7 Lthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
, u. j) y4 k& o8 T0 Vperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
; o) d6 z5 @+ }7 h" n) ]$ s, A•  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
( G' P' X+ f4 _6 k% T2 }Forces.  
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( u3 ~- M- s8 K6 F% R' hRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
1 \) b0 v2 Y7 O9 D- j•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
; D- E6 L/ B0 r6 p1 laround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
1 ?/ x1 A9 ?/ x% h* sand achievable with realistic timeframes;
: T  v% M0 D4 ^; a8 @2 ~; {# W! q•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
/ E1 O* W. ^  P0 n. c. qsimultaneously;
" R" m3 s9 O$ W% O6 m•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
' P6 k( x2 O* y- Z( o. |rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
9 ^, X" c8 a; Z•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
) W$ W' c1 k# U•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

2 p) I; C* E; p- S4 ]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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3 [8 e3 X& B* {5 o  L7 j0 V, Y4 B•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
, v9 j1 _' s: M1 `Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
* L- b2 d# Q# y* I( V) uand financial statements; and
9 q9 U) j/ Q, ^7 A•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

9 z: H# V4 t* ?' MTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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