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
" K, z: `7 E. F' V! c4 Echoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
+ a" R; Q/ b' p$ ]& `6 }% Ssupport for women and their families.  

) b: K. y$ F% U7 H4 b7 W0 }$ y& AThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
! b3 N- ~* z5 U$ @+ Uthinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
9 d1 _( y3 j& a1 Q' I, N7 \Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
! e$ E0 d' ?2 Y: ]' k) G+ n. @% pcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
7 C/ r$ l9 ^7 |% \/ ^( `the 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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7 d. ]! B: D- w$ sResponsibilities

! i8 t# S8 G9 j9 f4 d( x# L1 @: |; RReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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; Q# H. J6 Y9 _' R4 H5 H, F6 d- v8 vSpecific responsibilities include:  
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+ n% }8 P+ d% S  ^9 ?•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
+ Z4 s  ^3 P" }; |2 j( wthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
6 n0 |" u9 r; \7 s•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
, v/ i4 E: C$ R3 [objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
" B8 A" s; r2 bthe board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
. {# Q! F9 h: @' L8 jthe 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;
/ W2 D6 ~9 W) I8 N: y& p+ ~- a•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
( L/ T9 O7 i+ {- C•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
4 e  p, v$ ]( Q# _) Iselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  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;
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1 J8 D2 L! F2 Q1 P$ ?•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
. v- O& R  }4 _- ^the 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
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
YWCA Canada; and
" B+ k4 v  ]  X/ w6 {7 M•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
1 t; p) D6 K- k9 ~Required Skills & Abilities
+ W/ M! ^/ |6 G* m% T& b) f•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ @  u; [+ a( `5 Aaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
! ]2 B) }! C9 i7 n; |•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
7 q- Z( d, X; i. v•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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9 Q: |; ?9 H' Y: V•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
7 w$ z: q, y8 U. a3 [, N) Y•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

( L( X5 X0 G) M& i; W7 B; ?4 ~ Required Professional Designation / Certification
% p; I: B* e7 M; N0 ~5 N" h•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
, l6 t; d. O4 F# e6 f•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
4 q$ y- F! N% ]  Z$ R; CNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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) W9 K2 M6 x6 H# l0 p! o( P: V* ^To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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