Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

* ]: n: ]* k& Z9 V4 aYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
4 }" P$ n4 l% ]" U9 R4 Echoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
2 W; u9 a3 W+ `4 @, Y2 Vsupport for women and their families.  
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/ U5 U! L% N7 x$ uThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
$ z$ H! ^  ^; K% ]  s6 Zthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
6 m0 z) c( _) bthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
8 j  a+ x# c& D8 ?: V' x& J7 B6 XEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
8 U; {7 s/ c* f/ osurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
# n, v4 X) v4 f0 g5 n9 X" ]' `0 ?5 DEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
: _6 B: ~  J) Y& o( ^: I+ U) pcommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
$ O) ~5 u+ i4 j1 \/ I% Qthe 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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+ _4 d: n( Y  \; LResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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  x( A; N& M! b* t•  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
the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
3 o% P: r& R7 e& ]1 b- g3 [including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
9 n/ M( z4 u3 u- \, g& u! {•  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
the board;  
- r3 |, z# l3 O. u9 u+ F" t4 y•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
5 _3 [% s& e- q$ G3 ]% W4 tthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
! b! P9 M: c) U4 _•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
: ~: c( N4 r+ D& t+ {& P9 Fchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  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;  
: k2 X+ `5 ^( _" x•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
- |1 s1 `# f" ^8 l) v•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
" O* X- j+ c; j. w  ueffectively and positively represent the association;

8 p9 l! b/ S* L5 P8 E/ R•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
& e! f. ^0 h4 y8 W% w•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
9 D4 H% e6 I, X$ j& ?; {* ?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
! |- z2 u7 Q# L. V) U' Ppractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
7 o  O3 q# Q! ?/ SYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
( z& F& h6 N8 S: R! Q8 aForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
* k- K  B. Z" |8 @# \- @+ ]•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
5 @/ d6 |# c* Z; u; |/ k' U% ]  U" Xaround decisions, plans and actions;
4 s# I2 U% R+ `8 d3 T* u/ [" [& w•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
, A& B, a# n; H( t0 n  k8 j) `and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
" J. ^4 }* c, ^) Z; E+ W1 _: D* qsimultaneously;
! @6 g! g! T8 `: @•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
5 Y# L; l. x9 arapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
+ s" k7 k, q, F: d/ k& H5 @% A•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
* `2 g7 S7 p: F5 Y* A/ g- \4 _) v•  Superior negotiation skills.

7 N1 u% ]* s3 N" O) C7 w+ [ Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
- H. E, n8 ?" m- \0 y% S0 z•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
0 V; H3 U- N& S$ H•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
6 H7 M5 c5 O6 u; p+ k6 Vabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
) U/ j+ S5 C: K: `7 K6 mNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
1 g" u  o5 h1 Z4 C6 Rand financial statements; and
! r0 W6 l% Y- Q# J•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
! S* d' ?4 H8 o7 Pcentered perspective.

  h. G$ e% a1 @* l) y: sTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
. o  M' ~& V" j0 I0 SYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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