Knowledge Broker

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation organization in Toronto is seeking a Knowledge Broker to support end-user engagement and knowledge mobilization activities. This role involves gathering insights from older adults and clinicians through surveys and focus groups, transforming these into actionable knowledge products. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, with at least 3 years of experience in knowledge mobilization. The position offers competitive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in knowledge mobilization, community-based research, or patient/public engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse populations respectfully and effectively.
• Fluency in French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver surveys, focus groups, and co-design sessions.
• Translate complex findings into clear themes and narratives.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups and manage project lifecycles.

Skills

Knowledge mobilization

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Data synthesis

Project management

Education

Degree in health-related, social science, or communications discipline

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

The Centre for Aging & Brain Health Innovation has an opportunity for a

KNOWLEDGE BROKER

Position Type: Full-Time Contract – Maternity Leave Coverage

Shift Type: Days

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70hrs, 7hrs/shift

Posting Number: 9132

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: A ugust 13, 2025

Closing Date: A ugust 20, 2025

Job Summary:

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, fulfillment, and dignity, we work to drive the development and adoption of transformative aging and brain health innovations.

We’ve supported more than 400 solutions that help older adults, including those impacted by dementia, live healthier, more meaningful lives. We accelerate innovation adoption by connecting innovators with those who will benefit most from their solutions: older adults, caregivers, clinicians, and system partners. At CABHI, we’re building a future where aging is shaped by lived experience, powered by innovation, and driven by system-wide collaboration.

CABHI is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Knowledge Broker to support its end-user engagement and knowledge mobilization activities. This role focuses on gathering insights from older adults (50+), caregivers, and clinicians through surveys, focus groups, and co-design sessions, and transforming these insights into actionable knowledge products. Working closely with the Knowledge Mobilization and Marketing & Communications teams, and reporting to the Manager, Strategic Relations, the Knowledge Broker will support the creation and dissemination of knowledge products that inform innovation, enhance user relevance, and drive system impact.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver surveys, focus groups, and co-design sessions with older adults, caregivers, clinicians, and other diverse stakeholders to gather high-quality qualitative and quantitative data.
• Adapt engagement/communication approaches to ensure relevant data is collected using the most appropriate methods.
• Facilitate both online and in-person meetings, ensuring respectful, engaging, and productive dialogue

Knowledge Product Development

• Translate complex findings from multiple data sources into clear, coherent themes and compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Design and produce a variety of knowledge products by analyzing and synthesizing data into impactful formats (e.g., reports, infographics, blog posts, videos).
• Collaborate with graphic designers and the Knowledge Mobilization, Marketing, and Communications teams to ensure accessible and visually compelling products.
• Co-create knowledge products with community and system partners, as needed

Strategic Collaboration & Dissemination

• Coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups and manage project lifecycles to ensure projects are completed and disseminated on time and on target.
• Support the dissemination of knowledge products through newsletters, social media, events, conferences, and partner networks.
• Build and maintain external relationships to ensure strategic alignment, enhance engagement efforts, and promote uptake of knowledge products.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure insights are implemented across the organization’s strategy and operations

Process Improvement & Evaluation

• Identify opportunities to improve CABHI’s end-user engagement processes and approaches.
• Contribute to organizational monitoring and evaluation activities, including identifying gaps and developing measures to effectively assess outreach, engagement quality, and the impact of knowledge mobilization efforts

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Degree in a health-related, social science, or communications discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in knowledge mobilization, community-based research, market research, or patient/public engagement.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with experience conducting surveys, focus groups, interviews, or usability testing.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse populations respectfully and effectively.
• Experience synthesizing qualitative and/or quantitative data into actionable insights and audience-specific knowledge products.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, engaging content for a range of audiences.
• Ability to enhance written content with visually compelling graphics, layouts, and design elements to maximize clarity and impact.
• Strong project management skills, including coordination across teams, managing timelines, and meeting deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfortable with design tools (e.g., Canva), survey platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Experience working in or with healthcare, public health, or innovation environments preferred.
• Fluency in French is a strong asset.
• Flexible, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.

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