I help companies and their
people grow together

  • Simple line graphic of a growing bar chart with an upward arrow and dollar sign, representing HR strategies that drive small business growth.

    If you want your company to go from good to great

  • Minimal line illustration of five diverse professionals standing together on a gold background, symbolizing engaged employees aligned with a company’s vision.

    You need vision-aligned, engaged employees

  • Minimal white tree illustration on a black background, symbolizing growth, strength, and the deep roots of strategic people programs.

    Strategic, customized people programs will get you there

Fractional HR Services:
Director-Level Expertise at a Fraction of the Cost

  • Two taxis, with their roof taxi lights on, driving down the street at night with lit up buildings in the background.

    Like Consulting, But

    The taxi meter isn’t running. I operate on a retainer basis. You don’t need to stress about an hourly rate or how much time I’m spending on something.

    I don’t simply consult from a distance - I integrate with your teams on-site, helping to understand and enhance company culture.

  • A person holding a clear jar filled with coins that has a label on it that says savings.

    Like a Part-Time Employee, But

    Cost-effective. No 6-figure annual salary + bonus + benefits + vacation pay + statutory holiday pay + sick pay + WCB/CPP/EI premiums + severance liability.

    Flexible. HR needs fluctuate. I can adapt my involvement to match organizational needs, providing more support during high-demand periods and scaling back when needs stabilize or decrease.

How Others Describe My Work

  • Poonam Jassi, a woman posing for a headshot.

    Crystal's exceptional HR expertise helped CBI Health Group’s corporate and franchise locations navigate complex legal issues and created standardized solutions that delivered clear value in improving quality of hire and ultimately service delivery and brand consistency. During acquisitions, her meticulous due diligence and integration plans preserved cultural elements essential for success. Crystal is an extremely well-rounded HR expert (the best I have worked with).

    Poonam Jassi
    VP of Operations, FunctionAbililty

  • Philipp, a man in a chef's uniform, posing for a headshot.

    The work with Crystal on developing my leadership skills has been terrific. With her methods and knowledge about difficult conversations, emotional intelligence and vulnerability, Crystal was able to help me change my individual behaviors and improve my leadership style in no time. The improvements were evidenced in my team member survey, and in a change of team dynamic. She has been an amazing coach and leader.

    Philipp Werner
    Executive Chef, Table Nineteen at Nicklaus North Golf Course

  • Saleh Tousi, the CEO of Smartt posing for a headshot.

    Whenever I think about Crystal, I remember the best version of accountability, boundless energy, and a meticulous nature that made others improve.

    Saleh Tousi
    CEO, Smartt

  • Coree, a woman smiling for a selfie at a lake.

    I cannot emphasize enough how much Crystal has helped me grow and develop. Her expertise and compassionate approach make for a truly transformative experience. With Crystal's help, you'll not only achieve your objectives but also enjoy the journey and gain valuable insights that will serve you well for years to come.

    Coree McIntosh
    Former F&B Manager, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club

  • T-Jay Creamer, a man in a suit posing for a headshot.

    Crystal, Thank you for all the work that you put into the Purpose, Mission, & Core Values. I know it was a ton of work to push that through and bring it to us. It is such a valuable tool and my favourite stop in orientation is the big sign board in the lunchroom where I get to walk through the values with new hires.

    T-Jay Creamer
    Superintendent, Olympic View Golf Club

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    Working with Crystal has honestly been such a great experience! Crystal makes everything feel clear, supportive, and easy to navigate, and I’ve learned so much from her along the way. Her professional development sessions are always super approachable, and I walk out with something useful every time. What I love most is how consistent Crystal is — you always know where you stand and what you’re going to get. She has this natural confidence that makes working together feel effortless. I’d recommend Crystal in a heartbeat! Working with her is truly a great experience!

    Samantha Keenan-Naf
    Senior HR Manager, Crystal Lodge

  • Colin Pitt, a man in a blue collar uniform posing in front of a picture of trees.

    Crystal's expertise in people strategy has been a critical piece to our business success. She’s helped me become a better leader, and provided both strategic advice and tactical implementation that allowed us to create a company culture that people love to be a part of. Her insights on writing great job postings more than doubled impressions, clicks, applies and resulted in 3 hires when a prior posting resulted in 0 hires. She is very strong with employment law and her due diligence saved my company over $10,000 in potential tribunal penalties. I’d highly recommend her services to anyone looking to improve their HR programs to achieve business goals.

    Colin Pitt
    Owner, Werner Smith Mechanical