Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

0 N. ~9 Q# E% r6 @# Z3 `* S' ~, `/ c  eYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
) v( x8 Q: j5 P5 L8 C/ ?/ \4 N$ W( wchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
3 ]# b- n" M$ `# F$ x5 Jprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
7 m5 L) o, ?" I$ k1 K2 Q2 vsupport for women and their families.  
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0 g1 r( L, |% c" w; ]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
( F, ?' n  K' W4 Mthis 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
4 R7 j9 ^6 O2 @, U6 L2 [Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

. K4 q/ `& u7 VYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
  s0 L: }0 U7 Jthe 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

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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( z) ^+ E% G+ o$ s8 @, [+ P3 d4 {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
" q9 ]3 h2 z0 o1 }2 Wthe 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
4 A$ H% _' E) D, Uenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
% g. M  m  w7 t4 Z•  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
9 H. @; @& j% c& r( h( M* h  Wthe board;  
) }6 H" i4 T! e5 V•  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
changing needs of the organization and community;
7 A: c3 K: X+ P. w# j5 g/ a; X•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
- ^+ R( E$ k" M6 V& N+ V! t•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
4 P: Z" w/ i. j) I•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
2 v3 x- }" Y1 L& ^+ K•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
1 t2 J" n. [2 v  Y) S•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
, d& S& V/ ~# R7 wperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
7 v+ b9 U) h2 H, G% Z4 Qthe forthcoming year;  
1 C3 `- W- P: t/ z; k•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
" Q1 b' T. J# f9 q3 L$ Npractices, 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
9 M+ k2 }! m1 w2 _( H•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
  D# t' Q7 i4 }4 r1 q•  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
( ~+ N+ R8 R& O" `/ n* Kand achievable with realistic timeframes;
- Z/ ?/ M. T1 q$ r7 a•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
! u0 S  s% F, I+ h1 ~•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

9 t2 n5 \$ l- J, C0 P9 VRequired Experience
) l; l# W& t. y3 n' ?3 W2 V# \  w•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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8 T  r: ^: F+ b! p, ]/ i•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 B+ a( z9 W4 p3 k3 P! [9 Cand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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0 N, @* u' H% ]To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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