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
, t8 x1 T0 i6 Dchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
& z# x/ {, ~5 M- y& R: ?programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
. G, Y8 e" w- |6 k, `, ~9 Jsupport for women and their families.  
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% L$ F: U  n( Q3 V0 s8 SThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
4 x  n$ Q  @$ B' f6 m! kthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
) k8 q- j! d) y/ D0 z! P/ ~& lthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
7 ]" y) f2 M' [8 H9 R; U; _Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
( V1 ]4 ^+ _% u# [2 Tsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
2 N8 m5 w, ^- w, q& mEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
. [8 K; t; x, r! x1 s) m  T- scommunity 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,
, V: q* L5 @2 t( L6 Oinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

: o2 ], A0 ?7 _& C5 hReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
2 a& n- b5 D! o, {6 mexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

•  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
; K  O' J% m/ V& u8 ~6 lincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable 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;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
3 e: W" @+ ~, I7 kthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
) w. z: k- ?: \: A/ D•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 j$ B- P1 X# Q- \7 }+ p9 \changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
7 m/ \4 a& S- `2 f! y# h  Icommitments;
6 t, v. \1 F5 I: ]1 ~1 M4 F; O•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
% ]* y  ?  t& J! n4 n7 m; T•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
# \- s! r) Y& w6 c•  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;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
8 F( l& `# p9 L# @+ W  p( R$ \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
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
5 s2 h' Q3 t4 N7 N2 m•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
$ s2 r5 ?2 k2 v' l8 z, E7 y' VForces.  
  
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
around decisions, plans and actions;
7 [5 I- {5 c( ?* Y( c•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
: H  f! x: E& ~& Y( ^) Y$ w" B•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
- {7 D* }& R& K% Tand achievable with realistic timeframes;
, ]" Y$ s' a- A% D" I$ |•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
; e. ~2 R$ U4 W) E% m•  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
% m1 S) U% i+ L; G# J•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
6 T) G& a, W: ^% c# E7 `- f* @•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
5 A4 p; g( k) R, I, w•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
) Y! s3 V7 {6 ?' Q  xabilities;
( ^. [8 D; s3 m4 H# u•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
# `( |# h. d* }: bNetworking and Fundraising;
" H/ m; q) w: v! T- s, C9 d7 l* ]•  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 L! o0 z7 w# _/ P1 e0 _/ ~centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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