5 Strategic Planning jobs in Canada

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Data and analytics are at the heart of Lyft's products and decision-making. As a member of the Central Market Management team, you will work in a dynamic environment, where we embrace moving quickly to build the world's best transportation. Analyst leads take on a variety of problems ranging from shaping critical business decisions to deep dive analysis and identifying investment opportunities. We're looking for a passionate, driven Analytics Lead to take on some of the most interesting and impactful problems in ridesharing.
We are looking for a junior analyst to join the Strategic Planning and P&L management team within the Rideshare Central Management organization.This individual will work on key initiatives for Lyft's Rideshare business and work closely with Data Scientist and Analysts in the team to shape Lyft's future investment strategies.
The P&L management team sits within the Central Market Management organization and reports through the Head of Rideshare. Our team is heavily cross-functional as we are at the intersection between Product, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, and Operations. You'll own workstreams, analyses, modeling, strategy, and business metrics. We are looking for analytical talent to provide insights and actionable recommendations that will drive impact.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Leveraging analytics and data science to analyze business problems
+ Working closely with investment lever teams to recommended strategies in quarter investments
+ Data manipulation and business metrics reporting
+ Partner with Data Scientist and Engineers to improve models and processes
+ Present findings, recommendations, and results to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
**Experience:**
+ Experience in leading high visibility projects and influencing others in a cross-functional team environment
+ Experience in communicating with and presenting to senior leaders and data storytelling
+ 3+ years experience in management consulting, investment firms, strategic data science/analytics roles in a technology company, or an equivalent analytical role in a high growth startup
+ Experience in strategic investment, prioritizing against different projects, and leading teams in deep dive analysis, business metrics, and implementation
**Skills:**
+ Ability to independently break down large datasets and synthesize inputs from multiple sources
+ Ability to craft a compelling story and concisely present recommendations across teams and levels including both technical and non-technical audiences
+ Ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a fast-moving environment
+ Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detail
+ Ability to use data visualization tools to provide actionable insights and reusable frameworks
+ Strong financial knowledge and understanding of profit and loss
+ Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
+ Proficiency in Spreadsheet and SQL; Python a plus
**Benefits:**
+ Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
+ Mental health benefits
+ Family building benefits
+ Child care and pet benefits
+ Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
+ RRSP plan to help save for your future
+ In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
+ Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
+ Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $102,000 - CAD $127,500. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
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The Senior Director of Strategic Mountain Planning is responsible for leading long-range, multi-disciplinary planning efforts to optimize the use, development, and sustainability of mountain resort assets. This role develops and oversees strategic plans related to terrain expansion, lift infrastructure, skier circulation, capacity management, and guest experience. Working cross-functionally with operations, finance, environmental, and capital development teams, the Senior Director ensures that all mountain planning aligns with company goals, regulatory frameworks, and community priorities. The role requires a deep understanding of ski area operations, land use permitting, and capital project planning.
**Job Specifications:**
+ Outlet: Corporate
+ The budgeted range starts at $150,676.10 - $92,747.19 + annual bonus + equity. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
+ Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round
+ Other Specifics: Hybrid / Remote
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Direct the overall strategic planning, development and updating of resort master development plans to enhance the guest experience
+ Develop, maintain, and guide project permitting jurisdictions, timelines, budget proposals and risk profile for resorts locations around the globe
+ Develop strategic plans for resort infrastructure upgrades in alignment with resort MDP
+ Develop and track complex project approvals with a high level of process controls - including but not limited to contract compliance, change order processes, construction implementation plans, safety and environmental compliance
+ Oversee studies that help analyses resort growth and needs
+ Coordinate evaluations, studies and present information regarding development projects
+ Assess parking, traffic and transportation needs to help develop solutions for improving the departure and arrival guest experience
+ Lead a team of professionals through all phases of project development, planning and permitting
+ Lead feasibility studies, physical assessments, and market assessments for strategic resort planning and project prioritization
+ Prepare executive level presentations and reports illustrating background, conclusions, recommendations, and risks/benefits
+ Demonstrate proactive resolutions through root cause analysis, solution development, evaluation of options and alternatives and recommendation of the best course of action for projects, processes and overall program operations
+ Ability to direct the development of planning proposals, site assessments for efficiencies, utilization metrics and supply & demand studies
+ Collaborate with resorts, mountain leadership, project implementation team and operational insights leadership for alignment and day to day operations. Recommends adjustments to processes to maintain alignment
+ Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance across the globe through regional leaders
**Job Qualifications:**
**Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree in planning, construction management, engineering or related field
+ 10+ Years of ski resort planning
+ Experience with development on USFS lands
+ Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a complex, multi-functional business environment supporting a variety of initiatives
+ Ability to manage large programs and processes in an expedited manner utilizing technology and corporate reporting tools
+ Excellent leadership and motivational skills, team building and coaching
+ Review and guide engineering, specs, and scope of projects
**Preferred:**
+ Strong organization, administrative & communication skills
+ Ability to lead a large multi-faceted organization
+ A passion for the outdoor industry
+ Certification through the American Institute of Certified planners
+ Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The expected Total Compensation for this role is 150,676.10 - 192,747.19 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
**Job Benefits**
+ Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
+ MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
+ 401(k) Retirement Plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
+ Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
+ Free ski passes for dependents
+ Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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_Reference Date: 06/03/2025_
_Job Code Function: Mountain Planning_