Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

2 j- ]9 j0 u! v: e: r" BYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
6 _2 {! E4 B/ H: f$ nchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

! b- G: g+ G; L0 `The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
0 N9 l3 `( M: A) y5 lthinking 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
$ ?0 A6 ^% P4 {; M: a: N+ ^surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

; f( U7 ?& ~; c3 w2 f( s6 v  tYWCA 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,
" R; [3 p4 [9 F2 winnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

0 Y$ N+ r2 {( w) m! PResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

# ]7 ]9 L$ h5 |% E- x. W; e5 }•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
/ w* \5 ^4 c& a: f5 F$ ^the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
7 v. c8 u, X; I6 n•  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;
9 D/ F( Q! Y; y+ d( _: [•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
8 [1 Y% h+ k* [+ i; ]objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
6 }2 J4 y+ S) @# ], xchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
# r! t5 H, ]5 e1 qcommitments;
3 @9 [7 N3 C( O- t& A•  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;  
9 u/ Q6 d" G) D) s•  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
8 V) y/ ]6 b  i9 v4 j7 lperformance 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
" L/ Z: Q0 R- Q9 r" e$ Y; Upractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
' y  f" C- S3 lYWCA Canada; and
+ Q" ]1 W, F* }•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
; N, O9 k& X0 K# o3 uForces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
2 R" |" \# {9 A•  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;
) b( Y+ ]1 l- X2 V4 S4 {& D•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
9 u) F4 E4 l" l; [and achievable with realistic timeframes;
. r7 ?9 Y, B9 x% `& F•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
! {: O/ K' |$ {3 X$ S3 fsimultaneously;
( ]; p. x/ G  ~$ i* G$ k. ^5 r•  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.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
. m' V0 K. o2 N0 ~$ f0 A•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
7 ?# T* _* q. b$ c/ ~+ Z•  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
. V, D' Z  Q2 l4 g  z  |centered perspective.
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1 ?; x% S* S8 x4 n( Q6 pTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
- Y5 a. ]7 |1 q) @! p2 ]1 t( PYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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