Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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8 S6 n+ V( U; ?' w/ fYWCA 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
! ?. `% I" K' V4 M& l, L- }! gprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
, c/ r1 s  ^+ k* R2 zsupport for women and their families.  

/ d/ U: o; P/ [8 I" ]8 O! ]5 lThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
1 S& t/ h, i  A: w7 ^thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
2 ?* _; n+ w# }, Q3 _this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
  ]( C" p+ Z7 Q( F& p9 \Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
" J1 x, p4 ]6 K+ q  N6 {surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
; `- c# q3 o- W2 P# c& pEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
* m# U, a" f; D. L% n0 ^# Tinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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( h5 r& Y: w" H2 A$ f- nResponsibilities

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
, p( ]2 M8 q1 Pthe 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
: {" E5 n7 Q% g/ m& Aenable 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
6 Z4 \9 y# ?* e3 z, l' O# ethe 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;
. o4 R1 }4 i2 Y) Q. V9 W•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
& s& n! T" Z+ S2 @" tchanging needs of the organization and community;
2 b) f( t# L' Z2 g. x•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
) x0 n+ G6 @8 H# H0 [•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
4 Y, r& Y. l  v+ n9 r* |' B8 ^•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
+ c+ h+ O. q" e+ \3 Xselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
" I' _3 Z4 T, ~' A6 E& Q) Y* [$ |•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
$ p/ V" b/ }9 h5 j" a•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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3 D5 H6 K5 t1 o+ U& R•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
. ]" _: [) j  x. _3 Y% pthe 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
; m- I3 ~. G9 Y- {) Cthe forthcoming year;  
5 A  ^/ A5 Q( m+ Y•  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
% G  d# s3 p7 f•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
) c/ _/ c/ I/ [! @5 ]Required Skills & Abilities
7 p  e) ~8 m, P! H•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
0 ?/ G. ?) U0 p% X' z" u* m8 {( l6 w•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
* X8 ?/ V) c/ l" T" faround 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
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
1 T7 R" q0 U+ p6 d( K" Q' V•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
# I  w4 R$ u! N: J0 M. F% R3 \- K% s•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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7 H  I" k2 F- d( ]2 ^7 y. B Required Professional Designation / Certification
! A& V" j) O; t' d" C0 i/ y•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

$ H7 }8 ]$ u$ T8 Z3 w& BRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
- M. Y. [) R/ D% f- M) t" L6 r* A•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
. R1 S! k7 v  B' P, zabilities;
•  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
, P0 r# n, I3 K•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

' `" ]: @# W  J4 DTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
4 R( e9 p! ?; H; y& V. Q" aYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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