Senior Data Strategist

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$130,000 - CA$140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lightspeed is looking for a creative and technically strong Senior, Data Strategist to join our Data Strategy team. As a Senior Data Strategist, you’ll be responsible for driving innovative, high-value data initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on the end-to-end data lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on data transformation, analytics, and data science. As a Senior Data Strategist, you will work on proof-of-concept projects to quickly assess their feasibility and potential impact, which will help inform our larger data strategy. Once validated, you will collaborate with other data professionals to transition these projects into scalable, robust solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
5+ years of experience in roles involving data analytics, data science, data strategy, data engineering, or analytics engineering.
Proven business acumen to understand organizational goals and align data initiatives with strategic objectives.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
Creative mindset and strong intellectual curiosity to identify high-impact, underexplored opportunities for data-driven projects.
Expertise in statistical and predictive modelling, data mining, and advanced analytics techniques.
Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing relational databases.
Expert-level Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or Power BI).
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS).
Understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and data pipeline development.
Familiarity with modern data transformation tools such as dbt or Dataform.
Experience with version control, collaboration, and workflow management (e.g., Github).
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, mentor team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

Driving end-to-end data projects across multiple areas of the organization, with a focus on proof-of-concept projects that have high potential impact.
This is a full-stack data role from discovery and hypothesis development to data exploration, modelling, implementation, and impact measurement.
Identify and pursue data projects with high potential value for the organization by immersing yourself in specific areas of the business.
Solve complex technical problems through proof of concept and exploratory solutions.
Design and execute robust A/B tests and other experimental frameworks, performing statistical analysis and causal inference.
Measure the impact of your projects with thoughtful and creative techniques.
Ensure clear communication and alignment with key stakeholders to drive successful outcomes, engaging and informing the stakeholders through compelling data narratives and visualizations.
Lead the development and adoption of the highest analytics standards and methodologies among the Data Office and across the organization.
Develop a deep understanding of our business processes, systems, and underlying data architecture.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the Data Strategy Team, identifying areas for optimization and driving initiatives to enhance data processes, systems, and quality.
Maintain collaborative relationships with data professionals across the organization.
Demonstrate professional empathy by actively listening to stakeholders, understanding their needs, and building strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
Identify and prioritize strategic group initiatives that should be supported by the Data Office as part of its evolving roadmap, leveraging the experience you’ll gain working with the business.

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Culture that celebrates performance
Career growth opportunities
Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
Equity options
Contributions to your pension plan
Training opportunities
Health and wellness credit
Time off to volunteer
Interest groups, employee-led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
Computer purchase program
Enhanced parental leave
Lightspeed equity scheme
Unlimited paid time off policy
People Experience - work from pretty much anywhere in the world for 60 days a year
Health insurance: Immediate access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
Employer RRSP contribution of up to 4% of base salary to a maximum of $5,000
Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
Employee Technology Purchase Program: Ability to an interest-free loan to purchase certain Apple products
LinkedIn Learning access
Paid leave and assistance for new parents
Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
Volunteer day
Snacks, coffee, and teas in the office kitchen
Pancakes on Tuesdays
Lunch served on Wednesdays
Happy Hour with drinks and snacks on Thursdays