Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

, p* O2 B: X# x9 ]7 f7 t, SYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
6 O9 Y2 X0 ], d- z+ R, nprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
( t8 m4 E3 I" |( ?$ r0 o; csupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
9 n1 n* x  r( r) bthinking 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
6 M- o3 P6 g; J, J; r7 VEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
+ X7 n. t% L9 K. M+ I6 \3 e& w' a% f0 Csurrounding 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
; z# p! @4 ~' O. k9 t/ a8 i+ W0 Scommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
- d: d9 W$ ^* Y, H' y. y6 rthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
2 J7 u" ]0 z( x; p/ @innovative 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
( W: l; u$ t, X( ]execution of the YWCA Strategy
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$ `0 O. x2 b3 ?  }7 ?* Z" h# ESpecific responsibilities include:  
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3 }" S+ f: h+ Z$ O4 i5 m/ N•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
6 G* ~) s. F, t( O% s% Rthe 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: d; n& |- R/ I6 Gincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
& t' z6 x9 M5 c+ q$ R0 T  Yenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
) V  R$ G$ i9 l/ b, Z6 [•  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
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•  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;
* h2 M( n8 P5 s' x•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
) c2 G9 q6 Q/ K$ [. ^7 u•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
; U. V2 C- j! _: X; b; _•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
) R" w, x# \, O" r. v3 ~1 ?# A# [•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) q* U6 ?  V+ U& j- iselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) }+ [& z0 Q! _( F•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
6 ^% b# O/ u- E* y& J* i. peffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
( f# h! z  n- F% j9 d9 _1 G" z•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
4 W1 \  `0 A0 r7 @' ~9 S2 P; O4 Wperformance 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
. o# T3 k# t% G$ P- l# Ppractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
' b8 `  Z( Z0 ~/ PYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
# ]' c2 h5 h  s/ q- P$ cRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
2 W1 z0 W+ b" d8 Oaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
; Y$ D: K6 s) C$ Y3 k, f•  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
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•  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.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
" C0 K/ r; x# ]! g0 G+ `•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
5 B" `$ k( ]& x+ U7 i4 PNetworking and Fundraising;
. y' X+ @/ o  Q# E•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
8 Q& z7 Q5 @0 ?6 n2 U$ _•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
4 @3 c. Z; |" y! zcentered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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