Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
/ a5 A1 d8 u) l& z6 g/ c& Lchoice 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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2 h% S. U* B/ kThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
  _- e$ D! J9 G! v5 vthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
5 |! m6 |& M/ B6 E9 e$ i# t5 n5 Z" jsurrounding 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
- T  I0 V$ }5 M/ F/ e5 S9 jcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
& P5 n% {7 p2 _! ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

) t- A. W! c  \8 J) j; MResponsibilities
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" K+ k1 {- s$ H9 A; G. B7 L/ jReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
; P# J; N# Y1 A0 dexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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" B4 G- F3 L( y/ \# g# i0 @3 CSpecific responsibilities include:  
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; [7 h7 k7 A) K( x% k•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
0 T8 |/ _( `4 F& ~* Z2 p; pthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
4 L% O9 D" t8 A' W, U. x  W# Uthe Board of Directors;  
& [' W/ ~7 d1 v9 C- F* J8 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
the board;  
•  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;
. @7 K3 L2 C) h% x6 z7 ~/ V•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
/ u4 B1 D5 {4 x. ~- u- Dselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
8 g! s. p' w2 u•  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;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
0 w; R* x8 }1 ?/ B5 j7 d•  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
the forthcoming year;  
0 e: _/ H' v: C8 u" o2 P•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
0 ?4 X" y& z2 P% n. tpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
. ^. |5 c% X4 W% vYWCA Canada; and
3 v# j" @& N, O9 e4 k•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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$ D: C# K. y3 x9 J' VRequired 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
" I$ R  f+ E. d( o- aaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
/ Y0 @* d' |3 v5 }: ?" S•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' ~8 D7 H# _+ }& z) H' L, ]and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
, T2 S: c, M% j6 t4 C6 V& ^•  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
1 ?, L4 v8 N+ m# r# j* _' x! k•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
- p9 k- J; o5 X4 ]) G; f8 l; l•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  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
8 ^4 z% e  j  F; [centered perspective.
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! D+ P6 N( e4 u2 rTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
( @) ~7 }$ _' v- TYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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