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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
% v# G8 N/ G7 ~support for women and their families.  

1 x& K3 K9 K/ ]5 ~, J. EThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
3 i9 R) b6 o) m0 Y& _0 s' `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
Edmonton 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
$ f* |9 q, D- I7 I/ n# u9 E, f6 d0 @the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
6 K5 ~: Q2 J- @2 R# Finnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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3 W) T. u9 Y. O# G) UResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

9 @$ d) A5 G  |1 ?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
) S6 f; P# ~, y6 _' T4 Bthe Board of Directors;  
! l  a& B/ v2 g- w4 \+ Y0 Z•  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
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;  
•  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
$ D" e" d9 Z4 b- u) R! r) Gchanging needs of the organization and community;
7 I3 E: E" B4 ^' m•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
; S+ Q' [$ n; q4 i0 }2 qcommitments;
; E; k; G! X; ?' N8 I•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
4 |( D8 J  O. g$ F4 O  l. C•  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
effectively and positively represent the association;
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* I: N7 [7 `( [! S1 G+ [$ Y- a  j•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
+ ?) Q6 M# t4 athe 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
% l$ s0 d6 ~5 T6 ythe 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
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
, C4 ^' t6 n* y3 L; H8 c$ X- g•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
" {1 ~, \0 S  G. g5 k: W•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
- Y& s: V2 [# ^2 n3 q•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
. X( ^& C7 z% Q( k% ^" x: Arapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
+ A5 {+ M9 [  A( F- x•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

& P2 |# U4 c$ @' n( ERequired Experience
5 v* e. Q2 s  B$ U6 j•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
9 u. N1 [( p( K# U7 b- O+ h•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
5 s* P, d( `5 s& t) N•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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