Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

# U* i  g" y2 N0 y: AYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
! G4 d8 A  Q9 R; |- Pchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
7 v) C6 @$ a+ j9 C7 iprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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' ^# B+ M% f6 B% t" vThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
' \0 V1 c1 |* ^9 l$ P3 [surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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$ K1 F- p% B! g1 P! VYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
+ P, o; F- R3 k3 Othe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
! I" P/ X7 e6 k; Uinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

! r' b9 F* k) ~) x5 a  AReporting 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:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
$ @0 A$ n* b# m/ b; s0 n: Xthe 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
* P0 R- ?# ~8 k: K+ B' o7 jincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& a; K3 O4 a: P/ Benable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
7 U6 t1 c* s5 m6 o•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
# a8 U9 M/ r$ J3 zobjectives 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
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
7 m; g- E3 A: r9 v$ z- ~•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
9 m6 e0 T% c) v# C. kchanging needs of the organization and community;
. w. E9 Q& r$ Y# w) B3 M, [•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
; K( j/ C2 j0 B5 R' G•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
2 S+ E  J- W4 G/ W1 N. G: H•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
+ X- u6 Q0 ~8 Y7 B/ h) B1 lselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
8 _% Z1 H. f, g5 [& l1 ?•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
! a2 N& a2 _: weffectively 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;  
' _. \! v& ~; J6 Q) }•  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;  
, U; h# z; r% m  x/ m* J2 y* V, }: e•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
) U: ^+ g. S) u1 S7 Qpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
+ g8 z# Z' y/ _" X0 p" n•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
2 E( Q4 k7 e& L2 j2 i8 K" M& ^Required Skills & Abilities
  M2 `* P  Q6 Z: V•  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;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
* i+ v6 l8 ^+ K- Q& F9 ]4 uand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
( R+ y# P* ?6 k# f. ]/ k•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
# z/ B( }1 N1 k- qrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
5 j8 @( r7 O1 j6 l% L2 a•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
6 k5 k8 K1 y, A8 \% jabilities;
) B& e$ |; R9 m/ y•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
& \5 T+ Z  J' E0 a  Uand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
3 K- F. ^& N) {% A* e  Z9 C& e/ NYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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