Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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: `. I# h4 E  c$ ~/ JYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
% Z  t' s8 N0 I& Vchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
* |1 d6 \% D0 a7 F' }/ H+ ~- H, fsupport for women and their families.  
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- x. g4 t9 G) q1 m) ~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 $8 million, YWCA
0 K6 w; M' B: L4 C9 SEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
2 d* w9 L$ B4 R4 xEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA 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,
7 K9 S9 t  M! T; Xinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

8 H+ z6 R  {5 i8 s# v& lSpecific responsibilities include:  

; D# S* [2 ]0 X3 \# _& r•  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
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
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
% A9 J' d* w; |/ d$ U6 kthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
) \0 ~% b) k# ~' F2 A3 T9 h+ s3 V•  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
commitments;
- m/ B+ o1 a1 X! M" N& q•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
+ [6 r% o! m% {+ Z$ d# I& d: g•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
% m: p7 Q3 U7 Cselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
$ K( F( U  }5 O8 K•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
/ S# Z" M* q9 M0 F# J5 P9 p•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
: ~- N' L) ?# ]% [+ J+ R! Qeffectively and positively represent the association;

* I; V8 p' d: A) R•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
+ [8 V$ u& q# z) ~' }# K  b•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 X) w% c1 r3 S! ]! Iperformance 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
" G. X) s6 Y3 i; n/ w  Cpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
, f3 M  C& w& j2 ^" w) ERequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
! L$ _9 f: K2 F4 k% |% b: |•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
# k" }9 n  h0 \•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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4 c# A8 C, O" |# m1 A( [! u•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
% q3 d. S4 |( z# Y4 _, L$ I4 f! Crapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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0 z* S; L) d/ p# z. a, F Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
* z" g8 f. ]& _+ x•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
, P1 s; Y9 u9 t•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
( T7 e$ {. l# N/ K•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
& Y2 G6 \  v4 i0 g. fNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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3 p; a* S; G6 y•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
7 V9 b7 L* M5 V$ t2 mYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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