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
% F; Z: P2 G) C; n0 i8 uprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

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
. @) W$ k+ R' d$ F* i% othis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
7 Q  E8 e: D1 P. X  aEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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. x5 B( @1 O) KYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
% G1 K/ Z+ J+ z5 tinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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* x- F: s  V' r+ F$ b! t- A5 a, \: KResponsibilities
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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;  
$ Q- E8 ^4 A) J0 a  e, {•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
* U- x7 X( w0 f, A+ M' j8 O8 m3 zenable 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
the board;  
- o9 b# ]6 S2 a- p. ^•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
5 `3 N0 ]1 F$ ~( e•  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
( N  P# ^# O/ S+ u# u  c8 U$ o* }changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
+ z" o3 V! _- |5 B# Y: {( _•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
3 S+ U& {2 z- F; F: m; h9 M•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
1 s. o* V, S( C, W  C  Yeffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
$ Q& @# n" x2 ^8 sthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
/ E* s+ l. T5 I  C4 O, X) [1 V, z•  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
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& b2 ^) E$ @+ R! y- n( E, k* d) K•  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
& r6 G7 O! |1 }3 F/ zYWCA Canada; and
8 y8 |9 |$ `9 ?# ^, c•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  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;
0 z7 [% Q- }- z, q, p( w2 K•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
  [* M$ e2 `  N* P& @1 Y% x; p9 b•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
8 u2 V. x# q5 a, V- G+ u& ]  Rrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
& }# X9 _+ x( |- p( O, N# f* c•  Superior negotiation skills.
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0 N6 B% c, U* ~; d+ I2 j Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

. Y/ K5 _5 z: x) xRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
5 H7 K* l/ [  P7 Z8 V•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
6 Y$ _  w1 `' T6 I+ Q•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
; K; e; S3 G! }" T; u•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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# w# a2 f# M# FTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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