Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

: G1 K4 l! w7 O. \% 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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- z$ @  J, I2 W+ O( fsupport for women and their families.  

3 c3 q- \! x! c9 \  TThe 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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/ E& I" {, L7 u1 y2 y9 M1 YYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 A  Q3 n9 d7 M  G5 S8 z+ Sthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
5 l4 o3 a$ d% \" Jinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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( P- H  q6 O! K  H. B, |. I% N7 P' EResponsibilities

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

Specific responsibilities include:  

& |8 b( j' U6 H, W9 x$ g' }•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
0 T0 s/ c1 [3 @5 z" Vthe 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
# w! a6 W/ K$ ^, L+ v8 ]5 a  Senable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
: h% K+ }, N* H8 H- {•  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;  
0 ]7 w/ N& c7 u& M) |9 _1 g•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
, R$ e( F& g$ `3 X0 W5 ythe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
. W4 I1 Q5 h; g8 wchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
+ M$ }; t# m3 o# q% X7 Rcommitments;
•  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;
* ~* N9 O" ~8 [" C' _4 t•  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
+ C" I: J/ F: R( Y9 x; i2 N1 xthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
' j' N( B( U& P$ }$ B/ Xperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
) m3 |) f6 z" Y. D, S•  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
; t* p0 X: b2 t  D+ u6 C+ PYWCA Canada; and
5 g) x, Z1 f+ }, [5 J! Y! n•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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& z% |) t5 C: g/ g# ^2 ?% ^! cRequired Skills & Abilities
- A* o, ]# o; p- x  E7 N•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
- A, p, O7 W. o# K% L5 O- s4 Paround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
7 B# |% H5 n, X4 _: r: t& z•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
: p% J* }! \+ S1 }! N2 N% o. f3 Cand achievable with realistic timeframes;
) S' f, e" I  S1 j•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
' z- p% E# H4 Esimultaneously;
$ m2 G( ]' {7 V* @* i; L5 ~•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
) Y3 @( r" O2 h( l. f2 z4 ^1 c•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
( e& N( |( ?4 S$ H6 m3 ?5 ]•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
5 ^. Y/ E- j/ A2 ?9 {8 a, S- Q•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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7 j$ L# j. G- ?1 N, i# ARequired Experience
: z5 W( d3 _7 \/ m0 O7 K; D; Z•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
9 i4 ^* n  j; o5 i0 r" A4 M% b•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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  c7 z- l2 \2 a6 Q: r5 t! N4 i! z•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
3 n  H. i( k3 ^Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
1 Y' N% m$ P, F2 J% H•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
* m& T1 a( a3 v! M% P! }centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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