Cory Olson
About Cory Olson
Cory Olson is the Director of Planning and Operations for Legal Services at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with a diverse background in strategic roles within the company.
Current Role at TELUS
Cory Olson currently serves as the Director of Planning and Operations for Legal Services at TELUS in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In this role, he oversees the development and monitoring of strategic, business, and people plans. He is also responsible for establishing and tracking balanced scorecard metrics, targets, and actions, ensuring that the legal services department operates efficiently and effectively. Additionally, Cory manages relationships with external vendors and explores, acquires, implements, and manages technology to reduce costs and enhance legal support.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Throughout his career at TELUS, Cory Olson has held numerous positions in various departments. Prior to his current role, he worked as the Strategic Programs Director from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he served as the Director - Data & Trust from 2012 to 2016. From 2006 to 2012, Cory was the Senior Strategy Manager in Montreal, and from 2005 to 2006, he worked as a Business Analyst in Calgary. His earlier roles included Operator Services Manager from 2003 to 2005 and Call Centre Agent from 2002 to 2003, both in Edmonton.
Educational Background
Cory Olson holds an Executive MBA from Concordia University, which he completed between 2010 and 2012. He also studied Management Studies at MacEwan University from 2001 to 2003. This educational background has equipped him with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various leadership positions throughout his career at TELUS.
Bilingual Capabilities
Cory Olson is fluent in both French and English. This bilingual capability enhances his ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a diverse, bilingual environment at TELUS. His language skills are particularly valuable in managing relationships and conducting business operations in the multilingual Canadian market.