Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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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
6 _# K7 z- f% o( zprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
0 M) M8 W; ^9 s( P% _support for women and their families.  
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6 @- n% D# h8 Q9 o- [  \+ JThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
, n7 V, r. M4 h4 g1 }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
& w; _9 W) N# K3 bEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community 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,
1 O* [4 `, ?" }. t! X9 h+ linnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

% W0 w0 N: [; ~; ^7 fResponsibilities

! j& ^% h/ E3 g- lReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
3 E# N# @1 D* N2 }: Dexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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* `6 \; F! g& n! HSpecific responsibilities include:  

+ e1 k0 O4 T+ d" y•  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
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4 \: y4 n# S% n7 G- u7 o•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& X% B/ o9 R0 A$ ]enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
, }" e6 K; b& m7 y* {+ s8 ]1 x4 J3 Mobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
3 r& y0 Z! p' h•  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;
+ D( R2 z! V, c  k' ^: X$ S•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
3 h: f, e8 Y0 Uchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
2 ~, x- K( q' j+ S) v) ~commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
" P1 U$ z! a/ p' n) `; m6 f" {! qselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
! ?  h0 u: E1 p/ o5 j5 H( g•  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;

1 A+ @) ?, Q) y( C# D4 e" @•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
: y' J$ G; m* i# ^& }- 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
" j5 Z7 x2 V  F. [2 g& [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
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! ^# F' u& e5 {( f•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
4 F% v8 C, u& C1 \$ @$ jForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
. h$ v" P9 r* t. N# ^) I" b•  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;
  q% N' I# z2 [. N•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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5 i% Z) F$ e9 H/ O( ]$ G•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
$ [8 e: Q! l5 T( ~1 h6 T•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
3 U3 V/ E" A" {1 I/ prapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
! p& _! f4 X$ V' \, |4 _* [•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
5 k0 T2 m' t- J2 S/ F•  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
abilities;
! u0 _2 W. `( a•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
7 C, T3 V, b5 i" r! Nand financial statements; and
, O6 {( g6 e/ H1 @3 y, N6 `0 ?•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
% ]! R2 O, G) T3 j' Y' _  ^centered perspective.

7 C8 Y* X- N! h  z* ZTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
* [$ @* ^# J8 EYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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