Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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; H# a' x5 o% f" E1 k9 S0 Q2 KYWCA 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
. d. S* ]/ U9 S2 l6 G$ N% c$ H9 Jsupport for women and their families.  

0 o( `. q3 o! |; rThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
6 h* T- l* e  h, S' v2 K; W$ s/ W6 ^this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
+ ^- `9 N' H. v: H# X; P; n( eEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
1 K% i- t5 S7 asurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: o4 g4 {+ X  \; P. Q3 sEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
* v$ [4 p  ^% z. C" wcommunity the agency serves.   

7 r0 P2 n* r& a! Y5 G8 JYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
6 j" t- @. T/ n: U: d# g- g  }the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

3 P( J8 G, d' Y' ~Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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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
4 H9 M, E& Q- L# |the Board of Directors;  
( e& f# d: Q8 g2 z/ _! V( ]•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
; t' `2 t% v" z8 ^* \( pincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
) P- b$ g3 s8 A$ _% `8 eenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
; r3 c% b) d2 B. F•  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
# K) ~7 u3 P- Q0 Q4 pthe board;  
$ ?" J$ G! N$ v0 h•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
1 I- I, K1 S; ^4 J•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
& B3 B6 f5 C! L, K0 l. y5 `$ [•  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
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- y; f% t" Z( ~5 |•  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;  
/ l9 w7 s8 B7 y$ C# U1 i6 [•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  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;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
6 z$ z& e* a0 ~- Gperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
" }, v# E, `8 _# J" ithe forthcoming year;  
% T3 a  k- L5 w( N% R•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
5 M& t5 _; f& G* o4 s1 opractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
" ^2 \  M5 N0 z6 VYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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9 G% |; U- H7 A1 h$ q0 Z) i7 }7 v& j) Q7 LRequired Skills & Abilities
: g6 c6 `8 F# [! S. V8 l•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
( I+ W8 U$ k, Xaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
; ^9 X1 G. `/ e# I, ?•  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
5 p' o) k9 I9 b* d$ }. }$ Zsimultaneously;
: `! Q4 n9 }, q7 W•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
/ [# @$ X" f' a9 s0 z7 ~7 {rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
9 s0 D  b/ X/ C/ Q& [2 \) [4 F•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
: x" f, }9 ?5 z# ?•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
3 f4 i8 i1 W, }- @& ~7 P•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
6 M" e, Z! T+ ~/ Z" B/ h•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
# @3 V  g! P3 q# wand financial statements; and
( m( g. N2 K6 c/ ]. x•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
) j# {8 M" W4 Z0 L4 fcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
; I7 D. l9 a# @; S% @YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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