Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA 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
( T8 |% w: H: S  R4 T0 L4 Z# n: fprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
6 p/ h8 [- z7 v7 v& t  f, rthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
' f: `0 u5 g/ H) s- VEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
' J6 }% ~( P8 }$ r; ]surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
9 l- N  T7 H% j2 ~; HEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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% }. O) O3 O6 v7 mYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 I% j# I' j$ [( K5 ithe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

5 w# k" U& v, c% H+ JReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

  R6 r4 U% n7 V- }# }0 }& [9 Z6 |Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 l, a+ C7 M, ]% S. R$ Z5 i# qthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
$ b( h- {+ l- I$ o/ l) j- ^the Board of Directors;  
- f& y2 z0 A' o3 |6 \1 Z6 Z9 ]( @& ^•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
  w& R( t+ A; c! w0 V, y+ C) M! w- @9 Vincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
1 S9 u* J6 K: M9 Q, C3 ienable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
) s3 g; h. z; S4 _•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
% |0 v* D5 Y8 {6 @2 q  T% lobjectives 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
: D1 C: T! {# ^7 ?( l# ?  rthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
: G# T7 D. k/ k* A9 F5 e  a6 Y& w: y•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
4 A8 r( B+ }- `/ J$ l$ Q! I6 ]•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
  k) N! {& t; wcommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
; j$ w$ v% R: Z5 h•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
, W& w1 L6 D- w% Z* t" ^, W' Qselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
. M$ ~0 T" s: `  C" x# peffectively 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;  
( d/ Y: w1 b" k+ k0 Y•  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
+ t4 E  Y+ N9 p: rthe forthcoming year;  
5 F+ y* H1 M6 v% L9 s/ I/ x•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
- w" C. z+ O2 I! q0 ypractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
+ W' U: ]( o8 u! M: p( @& B/ AYWCA Canada; and
( O# l/ w. Q6 H: N4 @& w& V* l! d•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
4 g7 i0 t9 {. B$ h* z•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
* Z' C. J! b! u% h$ K•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
" X' T+ v* u% Q5 }; Q•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
* E# D, s, J, T8 m4 a1 v" V•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  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
  O. {8 }0 z( ^  I& {9 i•  Superior negotiation skills.
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0 a, ]8 f. C& {& S. l Required Professional Designation / Certification
+ k" G3 p& D+ N% D•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
( L% K& b* m) v# h: G( F•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
3 R. k: `; I8 P) M) [: D: x•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
" @& s+ l' w3 D. V* K•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
. H% Q9 {7 P9 V. n" q: fNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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0 F! X- ?/ h1 c•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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$ N$ D9 g- {! e) QTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
; s8 G; V. o& a/ c1 ]: kYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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