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
# z+ b: I7 a6 D. R# f, p. f/ esupport for women and their families.  

8 T0 x- h" {' Q9 L7 l% A, \! xThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
) U6 [7 B6 H3 U/ Ithinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
2 M9 {2 h" ?6 j9 Jthis 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
5 U% a6 v0 B; F6 i7 e& [' JEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
' q  y8 d. p* q0 ucommunity the agency serves.   

: Y' A4 K2 M, vYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
6 m: O3 @( k, v+ c7 Wthe 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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Responsibilities

7 b4 x8 P4 @. ^( w' ZReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
5 _% y' q6 F! kexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

# [1 Q! ~' f  H4 z- j2 o•  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
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
8 K) U* M1 f, j) I) j) n8 b4 `objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
5 s- a) S5 W( B( w1 h9 e* \•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
7 A  p4 s. n9 m6 l+ n•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
, m3 v3 s6 p! @3 ~7 z•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
: B3 t& u8 c& A5 \0 [; c/ S9 ~commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
( c5 I4 M. K" W: Y4 j7 w' @selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
* @7 e, B& x0 P•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
. v4 F. x' ?. e/ v2 Y( A3 r•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
6 ^  v" _3 P0 b& Y- \% Z9 P; `4 d; neffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  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
7 O+ ^6 B5 q6 [- q; J* Jthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
, S3 p" ~+ _/ o' b1 Z$ Fpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
# o+ L; T/ B3 M- b' M' I) X•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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# t9 I' m5 c6 HRequired Skills & Abilities
- |7 R  ?# J2 Q* J•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
0 j" G' k8 k# n8 E9 r•  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;
, f/ d2 p/ C: w7 h, n% A9 X/ m•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
3 [* `9 u5 }5 e1 i5 }" yand achievable with realistic timeframes;
: G- j+ Q' `8 Y4 |•  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
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
2 r& n: ]+ q/ _•  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.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
. x1 T6 z7 S- l2 W7 tabilities;
' {' D$ a7 C' Y; D0 H; I•  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
- R: y3 L$ i; T- k  E! y4 D! D•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
  J  v  m2 @0 U7 \; h5 }0 K; Acentered perspective.

) B+ b. P/ V* P$ C. A) G" ]To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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8 V0 l% a3 B3 @1 h3 _Employment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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