Specialist, Research & Mobilization

Position: Specialist, Research & Knowledge Mobilization
The Centre for Aging & Brain Health Innovation

has an exciting opportunity for a

Specialist, Research & Knowledge Mobilization

Posting Number:  10114

Position Type:  Full Time

Shift Type:  Day

Bi-Weekly

Hours:

70 Hours

Union:  Non-Union

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Date Posted:  August 24, 2026

About Us
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.

Job Summary
CABHI is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization 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 Senior Manager, Knowledge Mobilization & Strategic Relations, the Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization will support the creation and dissemination of knowledge products that inform innovation, enhance user relevance, and drive system impact.

This is a remote position based out of a home office. To be eligible, candidates must reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia (or the surrounding area).

Key Responsibilities
End-User Engagement

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 life cycles 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

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

Support relationship-building with key ecosystem stakeholders and pursue partnership opportunities that enhance CABHI’s programs and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on Eastern Canada.

Contribute to the delivery of CABHI’s Brain Base activities and other national ecosystem-building initiatives.

Assist with executing partnership activities and joint initiatives that advance CABHI’s mission.

Process Improvement & Evaluation

Identify opportunities to improve CABHI’s end-user engagement processes and approaches.

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