Julie Gathercole

Julie Gathercole is an accomplished communications and strategic engagement professional with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as the Director of Communications & Strategic Engagement at OCS Ontario Cannabis Store since January 2024. With a robust background in education as a Sessional Instructor and Curriculum Developer at the University of Victoria since 2016 and at Mount Royal University as an Assistant Professor and Sessional Instructor until January 2024, Julie specializes in public relations and marketing courses. Notably, Julie's previous roles include Communications and Engagement Manager at United Way of Calgary and Area, Regional Communications Manager at TD, and External Communications Lead at TransAlta, where capabilities in brand management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement were demonstrated. Julie holds an MBA in Communications from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Public Relations with Honors from Mount Saint Vincent University.