Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

# k8 h4 b+ s5 T* V- U# }  \/ XYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
1 x$ A! ?; w8 |; c& r( o/ N% I. K3 \choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
- L1 v+ b- _" z2 _! Sprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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1 Z9 _4 m3 |  g$ ?- w1 b3 [The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
5 R1 @2 g' I! o" gthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
+ u% A$ X( c* _; w& Q& |; t4 uEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
4 a+ x- d- V. y4 ?2 Rcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
6 K* a- p! M5 f. G9 \innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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! ^& r$ q7 _3 ~# P0 ?) m  S& H* uResponsibilities

. ?5 W& ]' J/ d: I4 [  m. VReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

# }8 w% x# Y7 A# o1 Y" F9 J1 A1 w! f•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
; L4 H1 A3 ]$ D0 Hthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
$ r0 c1 o& J: S4 \/ Pthe Board of Directors;  
/ w7 N- t5 b# L( @& g•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
0 e) W" V) Y3 n; k5 j" m4 w" Qincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
1 }% T" O' b, \! }" H3 Jenable 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;  
( x# H! H  j7 Z  R•  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;
1 A& b4 U1 u1 M•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  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
# {) B5 Y% K5 N  b" Mselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
" c8 H& e( \+ W•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
4 d5 E# P0 J/ I/ K8 T2 Xeffectively and positively represent the association;

2 k- ^7 L, o. U•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
( `0 Y6 U" E. S% O* F•  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;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
" l; i' u' X6 }+ K2 \  fpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
* J" K9 }1 V% b- {! n•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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" S" I! c' \, Q  ~; M$ `) MRequired Skills & Abilities
* ~' @5 e. m. _) C, Q* C+ ?•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
1 [0 ^; O1 H6 j' z; D•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
6 I5 u' z3 `& @. maround decisions, plans and actions;
0 V7 B' x+ E0 z; e# j1 o$ C•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
+ n& I6 w: ]* d2 N•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
$ b6 i8 d  g! D  l•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
' C# O+ b. j9 u+ G# `- W7 [: X( t4 O•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
4 ~3 N: F1 S/ x1 Y1 j& n7 O•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
3 Z; j9 ^7 F; I% c•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
- ?2 O0 }- Q! w6 B( `# p•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
5 k) b8 z( v0 _8 k•  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 v( n7 g+ f: _5 n# J1 g/ Qcentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
- Y9 Q6 U+ I, K: \' V2 X1 O2 mYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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