Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
" ]4 }2 z' p# M1 N: v) ysupport for women and their families.  

2 |9 O; D/ B( Q, i% T0 }8 B, ZThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
; e, o" ~% u- u  qthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
1 f" c0 ~+ a4 e. p) ^Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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2 ?3 ~1 a1 X% }7 DYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
+ J* f/ H, U  D2 N$ H8 t% Ninnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
& B" U) ~6 z5 |7 W6 k5 ?1 h: e! C* Zexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 p. v! o# B4 f) c9 C) Uthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
# L) E( l  j8 q1 C# \•  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;
5 n  Z9 x* N7 ~2 ~  ^- k' g•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
/ ~3 n: M; A. G6 X  Aobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
' p6 U8 ]: _& uthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
1 g4 N# Z9 ]$ j7 Z•  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
changing needs of the organization and community;
! _2 A  M: _8 B( G•  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
4 g6 S" i9 Z/ {0 I; hselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
6 [: J% K( m* @2 |/ r•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
; x7 ]% i: X+ ^8 e- Q& J# W•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

, |0 s& m6 b& f( {- p7 f•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
: u% Y0 n' k1 h  m% e6 x2 }# \. Y2 ?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;  
$ E# e! S7 |6 G! v/ Q•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
2 [3 X# _) ~- d+ Fpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
4 G3 \/ U% H- t8 S/ DYWCA 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;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
8 G5 Z. o) M& [; d% h& ~around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
9 O" }( B" M5 H1 k, ~( g  O•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
, h+ L# n$ p" ?$ I9 e! j& {and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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1 i$ b1 L/ {! O: ~! ~5 q4 J•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
* M$ n% ^+ U% G9 ~9 Y: K, Mrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
$ g, t8 \0 f: x+ Q3 q•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
7 x+ y' b' j, R•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
' B/ m% e" C( ^% Z$ labilities;
. I; g! G" K: W/ ?* X3 t6 k•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
3 n& N4 K; o- f& v3 Z/ w•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
$ W: B9 a$ z; y* e•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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( |' M( Z: _0 a0 oTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
) A  d- b1 @2 D$ C2 V7 ~YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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