Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

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
5 O; A9 l/ ~7 ?programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
' A8 b( l' l% K$ W/ k( X* qsupport for women and their families.  
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4 C; E2 x4 S* h; u" `The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
1 z4 t) H; _( U8 ~; n+ H* Jthinking 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
2 J9 `: x1 K: R0 x9 o; VEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
! w# M4 D' M* \4 hsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
# W' Z. q: H% m" {Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

& K6 T0 L2 X  }& a: V! SYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
4 S( c0 y" f* J& _. m( l# w& d7 d4 ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

$ @1 b# E- @. V3 x0 q% w% @Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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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
the Board of Directors;  
& D& q3 u/ W5 t! k•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
" V9 }( n/ i8 {, ]5 Gincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
- O8 u, r# T, b  wenable 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
3 e1 d, z8 H2 f2 \the board;  
•  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;
, Y& x6 h% G, t: Z. s2 U' {•  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
commitments;
- q( i0 ^0 A) c3 N! M•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
; _0 j  c$ Y3 ~# Y) o8 pselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) \0 G0 G; o$ J  g! [+ d) x3 }•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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# j# `* r. ^( p2 W6 c$ z$ _•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
0 ]. r/ J1 _! {8 ?( m- I5 O2 a! xthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
; \# R* t( f7 B2 y5 R•  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
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
0 e( A2 d; V7 j. k% l1 V9 SYWCA Canada; and
+ B# Y. P+ l% C4 ^•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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! Q2 }$ X, g, m# S- f* `% WRequired Skills & Abilities
0 X" P( I& h! R•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
2 g$ j+ P) ?) z3 c$ P# _, H•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
" J; P- n+ V% Laround decisions, plans and actions;
7 }) u: V) y& Z•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
4 c' x% v% C/ [•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
2 l; Z; @& D  J# k3 ]5 z/ x+ r0 u•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
/ T; m  X7 _# j  H* ~) X. Z/ @- Arapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
; O4 P. Q3 G# M  k2 I+ P7 ~•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

- v1 T4 V" B% s9 c Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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7 }* _5 r: E. y: YRequired Experience
2 V8 z: R0 f% s6 Q* S•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
3 b$ O1 X0 o( l/ h# j1 i, E) R•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
2 M0 C, d" s2 z4 T& mabilities;
  |& \) n! C$ R7 {+ [•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
% s4 m: G# u; @. \; R5 J5 U•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
& g  h9 v4 d+ M# J•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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0 C' a% w0 [" [8 f! N5 aTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
0 T! _! l/ ~2 ?3 b0 n# zYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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