Over 28 years, Julie has worked in numerous recreation centers and in community services, coordinating programs for older adults, teens, preschoolers, low-income, and special needs. She partnered with many community organizations and received grant funding to provide numerous social, health and wellness programs for older adults, such as Saanich’s Older Adults Strategy and Implementation Plan. 

Julie also worked for Vancouver Parks & Recreation as a Fitness Programmer where she programmed classes and was certified in personal training, group fitness, water fit, and strength training.