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
2 ?1 S2 c' w# \; a+ k7 yprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

, Z( V; c& w% P5 V) ZThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
9 D! q8 p1 O3 A, u2 `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
( ~8 u# O. u1 LEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
4 I+ T5 ^. {9 w1 P6 Esurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
2 c3 t7 H& j! A, [( ^4 [Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

4 q7 C& ]  t% L  BYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
- r; m0 [0 i8 U8 K& f  y, a& Ythe 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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8 Z7 e' a# g" I3 |" fResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
& R" {% L$ W0 M0 @execution of the YWCA Strategy

: s5 i* \/ p' G# bSpecific responsibilities include:  
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' k, J7 M, r' ~0 B3 z•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
. N% P: _+ S$ b! x6 [3 Uthe 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
including 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
4 `2 \. W$ E- h% F- Uobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
) x; g- O& v1 Cthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
$ V! ?/ p: J* Ythe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
& R( |+ |, N9 Z* }' N•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
( n1 w  N% Q3 G# I& m) T5 P  wchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
3 _8 a+ H$ e: F) L7 q! \' ]commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, 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
! N7 R' C; ?1 P/ l: W1 u) leffectively and positively represent the association;
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* x. p, l1 p( ?1 C•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
5 k7 ~6 q, |6 V' b•  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
2 l: N: ?: U3 s4 P. R7 Vthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
7 T6 [/ h( r+ M" Fpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
7 ?5 E" s' J  T5 T' }YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
  d+ ^3 _7 N3 m7 m; I: C6 eForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
* n& \! z" y- D8 o. j- {2 S$ x•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ }* E" a' _1 r. G- o- x9 C% |3 Varound decisions, plans and actions;
6 ]" b; h0 n7 W: I* x! S4 |, d•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
/ a" |, R- o6 _! Q  B8 L% B( C•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
. L2 A, g# X3 Q) [1 G$ hand achievable with realistic timeframes;
+ Y( v/ {  j+ w•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
7 m$ c7 F# q0 I' S4 s  X! k( Esimultaneously;
+ H8 M% f* z: Z7 Q  `•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
! d$ W/ Z$ C( n( s- m9 I" _+ xrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

& m0 J* }" n" H- X) | Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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$ v1 m( ~2 N8 B% ?8 URequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
2 a/ w5 l% S0 a! T  k: a•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- e% G& c5 C5 L; E- m2 e. b) ]' }Networking and Fundraising;
7 B. }9 i' W/ l- u, [•  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
- M. V& B% t; bcentered perspective.
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7 e4 i  H5 s6 hTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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