Executive Director: Strategy, Equity & Indigenous Partnerships

YWCanada NWT; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA NWT is seeking an Executive Director to drive strategic implementation, safe program delivery, financial stewardship and staff leadership. You will serve as the principal public spokesperson, build Indigenous and community partnerships, and report to the Board on performance, risk and governance.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in nonprofit settings, strong advocacy skills and a commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed practice within the Northwest Territories

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent combinations of education and senior leadership experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit governance, employment law, funding agreements and financial controls.
• Experience in housing, shelters or 24-hour human services is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, program delivery oversight and financial stewardship.
• Represent the organization publicly and with partners and funders.
• Lead staff, manage operations and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Oversee risk management, governance, fundraising and communications.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Board governance knowledge

Funding and fundraising

Communication and stakeholderRelations

Crisis leadership

Executive liaison and advocacy

Education

Post-secondary degree in social services / public administration / business / nonprofit management or related discipline

Job description

YWCA NWT is seeking an Executive Director to drive strategic implementation, safe program delivery, financial stewardship and staff leadership. You will serve as the principal public spokesperson, build Indigenous and community partnerships, and report to the Board on performance, risk and governance.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in nonprofit settings, strong advocacy skills and a commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed practice within the Northwest Territories