Graphic Design & Events Specialist

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation

has an exciting opportunity for a

Graphic Design & Events Specialist

Posting Number: 9475

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type: Days

Bi-Weekly

Hours:

70hrs, 7hrs/shift

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: 12th January 2026

Internal Posting Closing Date: January 20, 2026

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, is at the forefront of driving innovation in aging and brain health. Guided by our vision of a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment, and dignity, we work to drive the development and adoption of transformative aging and brain health innovations.

We accelerate innovation adoption by connecting innovators with those who will benefit most from their solutions: older persons, caregivers, clinicians, and system partners. To date, we have supported over 500 solutions that help older persons, including those impacted by dementia, live healthier, more meaningful lives. At CABHI, we are building a future where aging is shaped by lived experience, powered by innovation, and driven by system-wide collaboration.

The CABHI Marketing and Communications (Mar Comm) team is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communication strategies for a wide range of internal and external audiences to support CABHI’s operational plan, business goals, strategic objectives, and brand awareness. The team manages and strengthens CABHI’s reputation, including its social and digital media presence, public events, strategic storytelling, media relations, marketing initiatives, and audience engagement.

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Events, the Graphic Design & Events Specialist works closely with the Mar Comm team to support the logistics, graphic design production, and seamless execution of CABHI’s flagship events, conference sponsor ships, Defy Dementia, and knowledge mobilization initiatives and products. The position will ensure that all digital materials and campaigns are designed and aligned with CABHI’s mission and vision.

• Lead the design creation of high-quality marketing and communications materials, including reports, program packages, infographics, one-pagers, and brochures for both CABHI and Defy Dementia
• Ensure materials are designed to effectively reach diverse stakeholders (e.g. older adults, innovators, and partners) while showcasing CABHI’s and Defy Dementia’s activities and the aging and brain health sector.
• Maintain and regularly update an organized library of creative assets for easy access and consistency across teams.
• Monitor the performance of creative deliverables (e.g., infographics, carousels, videos), gather feedback, and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

• Oversee the planning and execution of CABHI’s flagship and conference sponsorship events
• Execute the event calendar, managing logistics, timelines, deliverables, and all post-event follow-up activities.
• Support internal stakeholders participating in events by collecting required content, setting timelines, and ensuring all event needs are met.
• Provide on-site support for CABHI events or on-site visits, including travel as required, to ensure smooth execution and participant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in graphic design, marketing, or advertising.
• Strong skills in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead design initiatives and to plan and execute corporate events
• Experience in event logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site event support, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High-quality standards and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and additional project management and event tools (e.g. Luma, Eventbrite, Asana)
• Strong…