Graphic Designer & Content Coordinator

Job Description

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care has an opportunity for a

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & CONTENT COORDINATOR

Marketing and Communications

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type: Day (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Hours of Work: 7 hrs/shift

Posting Number: 7491

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: February 12, 2024

Job Summary:

The Marketing and Communications Department is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies for a wide range of internal and external audiences that support Baycrest’s strategic objectives. The team manages Baycrest’s reputation, and works with senior executives to manage issues and enhance the public perception of Baycrest as a leader in geriatric care, research, innovation and education. This includes working in support of the fundraising efforts of the Baycrest Foundation. It also oversees all aspects of the organization’s brand, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifies, develops, fulfills marketing material opportunities and projects that support the objectives of all departments and/or programs/services and ensures materials adhere to Baycrest’s graphics standards
• Produces a diverse range of deliverables – reports, presentations, pitches, collateral, digital and offline graphic assets
• Develops engaging content for a variety of communications vehicles, including Baycrest social media channels
• Stewardship of the brand portfolio and development of new brand standards as required
• Translates complex information into easy to digest graphic communications (e.g. images, infographics, charts, diagrams, animations)
• Manages design-forward projects from concept to execution
• Meets, discusses and identifies the requirements for each design item then works independently and/or with colleagues to bring to fruition
• Supports Creative Services Coordinator with print shop deliverables, including operation of high-speed digital printers, and provides coverage for print shop administration as needed (print production experience is an asset but not required, training provided)
• Prepares, coordinates and ensures schedules, timelines, budget and outside vendor (e.g. printers, web designers) requirements are maintained for each project
• Oversees projects through from start to finish (coordination at all stages and creation/ completion/approval of design).
  
  

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Relevant post secondary education in graphic design or a combination of education and experience
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, breadth of projects, familiarity with multi media and execution of design
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a graphic design role (agency experience preferred)
• Photography, video creation/editing, illustration, printing process knowledge considered assets
• Experience in the healthcare and/or innovation sectors an asset
• Intermediate-level knowledge and use of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (i.e. Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and social media platforms
• Experience working with marketing and communications plans and executing on design deliverables
• Experience producing designs that are engaging, leading edge, raise awareness and compel action
• Experience designing to visually tell compelling and impactful human stories
• Experienced with emerging creative technologies and other platforms
• An energetic doer who can leverage information and produce exceptional design as part of a fast-paced team
• Proactive, highly collaborative and supportive team player
• Highly organized, with ability to develop and manage projects and apply top-level, leading edge design principles and practices quickly
  
  

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Vacation
• Opportunity to enroll in the Dental and Extended Health Benefit Plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  
  

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application

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Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.