Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
6 R! N/ G$ ^  x( y8 Kchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
1 t: F' i  r0 o5 ^8 z, |# Ksupport for women and their families.  
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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
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
+ h: R1 y5 W9 G3 j+ Jsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
' X! @# i1 ^* e& c& h/ L  X: bEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
& r) Y7 s3 n9 C" W: [+ Rcommunity the agency serves.   

. k( m- p& C. @4 y- X$ mYWCA 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,
( Z" D$ Y' z7 a' n& o: t; jinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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1 m+ d! ?, x7 X! k: jReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
5 X  I# n7 P) h8 o+ fexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

/ @$ Z" A& w" m$ t3 P! J•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
# p) l+ j( d% S" C( l  L" Fthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
( p# u" C% J4 S7 h/ othe Board of Directors;  
6 \9 a( V2 f' [5 I•  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
' a' ~& N% O# K9 p/ m& uobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
$ s1 O- c+ T) m2 R- \! _' athe board;  
) C" ?2 ^) O$ ?" X6 O( K•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
3 n- [5 _7 v. `0 C•  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
4 m: s6 O' L9 F! ?1 B( D8 kchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
4 `  h8 r! y  P•  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;  
' O8 T! }- s. X; G: I1 S5 a•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
  G0 o* L" N9 m•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
3 P; y# t# C, b7 Cthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
/ L4 O: ?# t7 x! t2 @4 _•  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
4 _) N' k/ W! T$ |the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
6 P* r8 k9 S0 I9 Upractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
* T+ E8 }7 w0 H: L: C8 a, lYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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- h* ]% W: I9 c) [( _. \$ _  K/ C! aRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
9 J! i6 y% p# y& S9 G•  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
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
. @% w% y8 S/ fsimultaneously;
: I/ O4 }  p8 e) F6 ^•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
* H3 z, F& A4 c) E; y" Wrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
/ C3 P9 {9 z4 V" C•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
+ B0 t; c% y. }2 E5 f+ c6 f" H7 R•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

3 E2 L& i/ W( ?) zRequired Experience
9 w* c( s7 P: r! U; H# {8 q% _•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
# e- f7 m$ M1 v' e•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
- }: w& \" W3 v' \" R•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
1 \! j) _. K% k- D7 k" U) D1 ~Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 ?& u' }# k. |: w( Rand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
; X7 j3 o* z. r( ^( @centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
+ b0 [8 L: j- a  F. O( B9 K/ h" RYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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