At the YMCA, they believe in the power of people and the potential that lives within each of us. As a leading charity helping tens of thousands of Albertans each year, they are committed to building healthier communities by breaking down barriers and providing opportunities for all. By joining their team, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that empowers individuals to shine—offering programs and support that foster belonging, growth, and lifelong wellness.

THE ROLE

The YMCA of Northern Alberta (“the YMCA”) is seeking a visionary and results-driven leader to provide strategic visionary focus for the organization. Reporting to a volunteer Board of 18 Directors, the President & CEO (“CEO”) oversees a team of almost 1400 professionals, 400 volunteers across four regions (Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Red Deer and Wood Buffalo) in Alberta. The YMCA operates 4 health, fitness and aquatic (HFA) centres ,3 community centres, 36 community programs and 57 childcare programs. Serving more than 3800 children, the YMCA is the largest provider of licensed childcare in the province.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate:

• Has post-secondary education in a relevant field and evidence of ongoing professional development. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Has a proven track record of organizational leadership and change management.
• Has experience reporting to a volunteer board of directors.
• Demonstrates a proven track record and a deep commitment to enhancing and improving the lives of people and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Board Governance

• Fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive relationship with the Board.
• Work closely with the Board to provide professional and technically sound advice to support effective governance, communication, and collaboration.

Operational Leadership

• Ensuring the YMCA fulfills all its responsibilities as set out in the strategic plan.
• Establishing, supporting, and retaining an effective executive leadership team such that the organization can achieve its mission and priorities, and ensures leadership contingencies are in place.
• Identifying key challenges and opportunities and providing leadership to support the development of innovation and strategic approaches that enable the achievement of strategic vision.
• Fostering a high-quality workplace that reflects the values of the organization by providing strong leadership to staff and demonstrating effective people management skills.

Relationships and Relationship Management

• Interacting with internal and external partners, on a provincial and national level to influence the direction of key YMCA initiatives on matters of significant interest.
• Serving as a role model in the development of an organizational culture that supports the vision, mission, and values of the YMCA.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Cultivating strategic partnerships with industry, all three levels of government, YMCA organizations across the country and around the world to further the mission and objectives.
• Collaborating with northern Alberta communities, industries, cause-driven organizations and community leaders to strengthen the collective voice and programming opportunities for the YMCA of Northern Alberta.

Philanthropy

• Creating , building  and nurturing  a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Providing leadership in the YMCA’s philanthropic efforts by maximizing community partnerships, engaging volunteers, and cultivating major donors and community leaders.

We understand and appreciate our clients’ ever-increasing desire for candidates to reflect the communities in which they work and live. The Vogel Group is committed to inclusivity and diversity as we search for outstanding leadership talent for our clients.

We encourage candidates of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, physical challenges, sexual orientations, and identifications to feel confident in exploring and declaring candidacy for any of our search assignments.

For a full profile or to apply, please contact:

Rick Vogel, ICD.D                       

Founding Principal                       

780.665.4965 ext. 101   

rick@thevogelgroup.ca