Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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! s, {0 Q. _, K2 O5 o+ A* _) jYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
6 ?, s. K! B! c6 N3 ychoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
8 b* q3 F$ U* v2 j, x0 o5 {. usupport for women and their families.  
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The 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
: v* s9 K, E1 ~. U1 t% MEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
" u) G% o' W7 a; }' A* dsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
* X  w. v! `6 s# YEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
# D) W3 m) t& N; V2 y# F. ~community the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
7 L" u, X. W# i5 Ithe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

" s% S& N4 S! t% @: TResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  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
& B) |4 {' Z4 R! |2 fincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
1 k2 E: o5 V5 `) {- r0 Aenable 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
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•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
4 i% ]- m4 L; W8 W4 F5 H* {6 `% }•  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;
) ~% i& \! y# T0 W# i•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
2 g; M1 y6 a0 o+ M7 d8 f' h1 }•  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;
& G) p6 p. O/ u•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
/ u8 ]: B$ N5 l. t5 [effectively and positively represent the association;
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& W* _9 }( |; n2 B•  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
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
. O$ `' a5 r: k, T, F. R5 U3 ~the forthcoming year;  
! l! K( `) i/ p•  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
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
2 i9 x. i) G8 y4 G" sRequired Skills & Abilities
5 p$ G5 s6 C. p. A6 @) v+ T•  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
, h6 [0 @( }0 B4 _0 e& Z; @" E8 Yand achievable with realistic timeframes;
: Q* @" v- z$ \. i; n' S•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
3 {& t9 a' Y5 {! C/ Q•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
) }0 C1 F3 E+ k9 E  ?: Hrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
9 D4 [$ |1 A% |. r9 ]( T•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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4 H  D; ~5 _* Q( N! w Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
) G- C! f3 Y# rNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
/ K9 j- w6 r4 Uand financial statements; and
( u, j/ }3 N5 M8 H) y1 ?•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
  _, M+ q9 C8 [; w0 m9 Fcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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