Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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# u! K! |) V' K$ p4 g% G7 r6 ^  dYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" D% `' g5 @) }2 U6 W8 ^; H, 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
# T* d; ~$ I& v* V8 \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 $8 million, YWCA
" B6 V: F5 q1 U' G( `Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
( _( E! ^/ b, s* _# SEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
, R% E5 ]& j% rcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
  g8 L  u- {) l4 p3 B6 G9 L) bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
" s: C. j* T' R! minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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- L/ W. F6 `; O: P( G- I$ {Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
# \9 _4 s' F- e1 u( L7 }) _execution of the YWCA Strategy

+ F+ G5 A' k/ O- i2 J2 h0 nSpecific responsibilities include:  

  e, S+ ]& e4 j2 Y2 v& w•  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
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
9 b. f6 R' x: j* a' K6 s) c1 uenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
3 x, k# _  M3 \4 Eobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
+ Q' L( k& J' r% L* g6 vthe board;  
" i- ?) i8 B. @& |' V3 C•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
  }3 C! O) W: @: l4 w! @•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
2 @0 k# X) I3 L$ |8 t- A; z•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
7 ^9 p& Y" B: w•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
# R4 l: `3 V( F; M' _/ ^commitments;
- i6 {! V* Y9 v7 d" s& p- ^0 _•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
5 S. F- Y& J5 P% q8 F- q. Y9 e0 h•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
, ?2 v9 x. V# w' a! ]; K/ V7 j•  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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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
8 T) n  B" C' d( e2 N2 q: }) fthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
) o* Z5 s1 Q. j•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
6 `& b, q* {) R" yperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
0 R# D5 G* t$ `. z9 mthe forthcoming year;  
$ J7 c# i# `- E$ W: 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
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
, A! U1 N8 P; v% q•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
) W1 C& B) |5 l0 I+ o; {around 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 ?, L( l1 Q+ y! G, n3 U6 I* band achievable with realistic timeframes;
9 i( F! I& t, J( O& L2 f" ^- C•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
( D% S( Z8 M" A6 ?' f4 I# ~8 gsimultaneously;
- k0 X* l6 Y! t5 ]) O) [, q•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
: h: P7 {# X, z0 P  S" M3 brapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
" P* f+ A4 Y- T; t4 B0 I•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
2 Q$ W! r1 b3 T  A5 u$ |8 {( A/ Q•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
0 A0 _2 c/ }) _2 d# A•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
  K: T* `( x# Y( Sabilities;
! N. M9 G% y6 |2 w; u& M8 ]0 O& q•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
$ _) d9 Q/ \( P$ A2 j, t1 ~1 yNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
* g9 R! K# t( \& ]and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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