Analyst, Data Strategy

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is driven by its people and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. The company’s culture is built around delivering exceptional experiences with warmth, respect, and a strong employee experience. Across its hotels, resorts, and residences, the organization aims to create lasting impressions through genuine human connection.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating more than 130 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences across 47 countries. The company also places strong emphasis on cancer research support and on advancing diversity, inclusion, equality, and belonging across its corporate offices and properties worldwide.

Role Overview

As an Analyst, Data Strategy, you will report to the Director, Data Strategy and Product Assurance and work closely with the Manager of Data Strategy. You will help drive the organization’s data strategy and governance efforts by partnering with cross-functional teams, collecting data requirements, supporting data roadmap activities, and making sure data usage aligns with business objectives.

In this role, you will use your analytics background to help maintain roadmaps, map process data flows, support project tracking tools, assist with product certification against governance standards, and contribute to the execution of the wider data strategy. You will also work alongside delivery teams and product managers to help ensure the analytics program supports the organization’s broader data goals.

This position is based initially at the temporary location at 20 York Mills Rd and later at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Toronto Corporate Office. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders at different levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Help implement data governance policies and partner with product owners so data products can be certified for approved use.
• Support upkeep of the data roadmap and keep it aligned with changing business priorities, new technologies, and new data sources.
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with data stewards, product owners, and other stakeholders to encourage collaboration and stewardship.
• Support the ongoing management and facilitation of the data strategy and roadmap.
• Assist with the intake of new data products by coordinating stakeholder communications, updating templates, and arranging governance and oversight meetings.
• Work with project managers and delivery teams to help design and deliver data products that add business value.
• Contribute to strengthening the organization’s data foundation by supporting policies, standards, and KPIs.
• Help develop and update training content, playbooks, and reference materials to encourage consistent adoption of governance practices.
• Provide ongoing support and training related to product certification requirements.
• Support execution of the data strategy.
• Track and report budget usage across data and analytics initiatives, including major variances and possible risks.
• Prepare program-level budget and spending summaries to support planning and prioritization.
• Work with data and analytics teams to prepare early cost and resource estimates for new project requests.
• Monitor program budget and performance.
• Look for opportunities to improve data management processes through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and help build a culture that values the use of data.
• Research and advocate for ways data can support Four Seasons strategy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area such as Data Management, Information Technology, Business Analytics, or Informatics.
• Solid understanding of data governance frameworks and core principles.
• Experience working with the data lifecycle.
• Proven ability to connect data strategy with business objectives.
• Background in developing and implementing data strategies.
• Ability to adjust data strategy as business needs and market conditions change.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to spot trends, identify anomalies, and turn complex data into practical insights and actions.
• Experience using data governance tools and technologies such as Informatica.
• Strong understanding of data protection rules and compliance requirements.
• Practical exposure to data governance and/or data management.
• Knowledge of leading data governance practices in the industry.
• Familiarity with the implementation and use of multiple data governance tools and software.
• Working knowledge of DAMA DMBOK principles.
• Understanding of the full data lifecycle and its governance needs.
• Knowledge of GDPR and related laws.
• Ability to manipulate, analyze, and transform large datasets to identify patterns and trends.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, with Microsoft Azure preferred, including Microsoft Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL or another programming language.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation using tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as Monday.com and Jira.

About You

You are someone who can quickly understand business needs and translate data into clear action plans. You work well through ambiguity, manage multiple priorities under pressure, and keep processes organized and efficient. You are comfortable in agile environments, communicate clearly, and pay close attention to detail while collaborating effectively with others.

Work Style and Interpersonal Strengths

• You are comfortable turning business questions into practical data work that supports decision-making.
• You can bring clarity to complex or uncertain situations.
• You manage competing priorities well and stay effective under time pressure.
• You know how to build and improve processes and procedures.
• You are comfortable working in agile settings.
• You listen carefully, ask the right questions, and make sure requirements are clearly understood.
• You prepare clear, structured reports and presentations with strong visual storytelling.
• You work well with others and contribute positively as a team player.
• You can handle large volumes of information and keep priorities organized.
• You maintain high standards for accuracy and detail.
• You follow through on commitments and manage time and budget responsibly.
• You value relationships, teamwork, and collaboration in a matrix environment.

Additional Information

This role follows a hybrid work model and requires on-site work for 3 days per week at the temporary location at 20 York Mills Road, Toronto, Ontario, with travel as needed to the Four Seasons Corporate Office at 1165 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Four Seasons provides employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates who need accommodation during the hiring process are asked to inform Human Resources if contacted for an employment opportunity.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is CAD 70,000 to CAD 85,000 per year.