Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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! y: _8 u0 R5 {* E% \0 CYWCA 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
; B5 }+ t! V# l4 d+ e- z" r' {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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
( s$ h0 V+ M' @5 x5 p+ A, [" LEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
* ]2 X. Y, |$ @; dthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
  J: }' k1 s4 F! Q) \$ Qinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

: V+ A( i) ?6 `9 I9 B8 @; s. y2 f' QResponsibilities

) _$ g2 c- M; G7 VReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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  }8 \* }4 l( XSpecific responsibilities include:  

( r! h5 I) v$ @: W" ], A•  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
3 I+ n" `8 y/ A: c/ U8 Pthe Board of Directors;  
# O/ E2 Z% Y% Z3 @+ f•  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;
6 `- K  Y5 O4 ^, h+ Q6 B3 H7 m6 X- G•  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
4 d3 ?1 M1 ]# t2 O/ S! rthe board;  
' D! \7 ~$ Z9 P: n, W; K" {•  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
" I4 C- v. l# u- zchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
9 h1 r2 }* E6 Q7 R6 Z: J9 p' e•  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;
. U9 y7 X) Y- D/ o* P* B•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
$ r3 W4 ^4 q/ p: T$ z* s) Teffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  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
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
' {. u9 m% j# P) [! f•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
/ d( p5 v7 y1 D+ G' W& dpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
3 o: C3 z- V4 l/ t# G4 Y- \; RRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
. s6 y2 w5 c( h' \, R& U•  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;
1 ]8 i+ h7 ~8 A" ~6 l2 r•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
+ z: H  T& ?6 i+ C9 q' J•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
9 }1 ~$ l$ X; p. |! w3 |$ j0 ?simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
) {  d( I& U' i  mrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
, W2 E2 f) n% m. q, x•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
! @6 e/ Y8 A( J* E•  Superior negotiation skills.
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7 b0 I6 m" W+ A( Y" j Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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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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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
* {5 s7 `$ A9 S( B) Oand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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2 y, @! I- i/ F7 G& @3 ]To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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