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Crystal Olson

Questioner · DISC type c
Community Outreach Manager at EmployNext
📍 Canada

Crystal Olson is the Community Outreach Manager at EmployNext, bringing over 20 years of experience in workforce and economic development across Northwestern Ontario. She holds degrees in Arts and Education from Lakehead University and has served as Chair for the North Superior Workforce Planning Board, focusing on strengthening regional employment services.

Beyond her professional roles, Crystal embraces a homesteading lifestyle on her small farm near Kakabeka Falls. She is an active volunteer in community and economic development initiatives, dedicating her time to fostering local growth and spending time with her family.

Unique fact: Crystal was an elected Council Member for the Township of Conmee, directly participating in municipal initiatives.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Community Outreach Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Canada
Personality Overview

How Crystal shows up

Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Crystal cares about

Workforce Development
Her entire career is focused on workforce solutions, recently attending a mining expo to connect employers with local talent pools in Northwestern Ontario.
Community Engagement
A core part of her role involves fostering regional collaboration and she has a background as a Community Engagement Coordinator.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Community Outreach Manager
EmployNext
2-2020
Owner/Operator
Boreal Heights Farm
6-2022 - 12-2023
Community Engagement Coordinator
Research Impact Canada
12-2018 - 3-2020
Council Member
Township of Conmee
1-2017 - 6-2018
Regional Coordinator
Ryerson University – Research and Innovation (OCWI)
In the press

Media appearances

Meet the NW Team – EmployNext (PDF). Featured in AETS (Association for Education and Training Services)
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Education
2000 - 2005
Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education I/S
Lakehead University
Education details unavailable
Lakehead University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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