Our Team

Ben is a graduate of the University of Victoria, holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Drawing on his experience in surveying, Ben is drawn to the intersection of field data collection, engineering design, and planning — bringing systems thinking and an integrated, holistic approach to his work. As an Engineer-In-Training, he is excited to build his career with Gwaii, helping lead meaningful projects alongside First Nations and communities across BC.

Born and raised in Victoria, Ben is happiest outdoors. He’s a dedicated bike commuter, an avid canoeist, and a well-traveled backpacker.

Greg Gillespie is an accredited Project Management Professional and land use consultant with over 16 years of extensive leadership and real estate experience. He delivers end-to-end land management results with success across a broad spectrum of portfolios, including residential housing, telecommunication networks, waste-to-energy facilities and large multifamily/mixed-use developments.

Emma joined the Gwaii team in 2021 as a social media manager, and has since expanded her role into community outreach, digital marketing, and supporting the grant writing team. Originally from a performing arts background, she brings a passion for storytelling & communication to her work, and enjoys getting to share the incredible work Gwaii is doing for First Nations in BC.

Sally made her way to Vancouver Island to attend university, quickly falling in love with the island’s breathtaking landscapes and welcoming community. She carried on to pursue a master’s degree while gaining experience in project management in the healthcare sector. Now, as part of the Gwaii Engineering team since February 2024, Sally supports the smooth running of billing and operations, and assists with grant writing, utilizing her organizational skills and attention to detail. Beyond the office, you’ll often find her exploring new destinations, enjoying quality time with friends, and embracing the island’s outdoor adventures.

Brandon leads our project delivery and capital advisory service lines providing strategic asset planning, asset management and infrastructure funding and finance expertise, as well as leading project delivery across our business. Brandon is an internationally multi-qualified professional engineer and project management professional with over 15 years of experience skilled in
integrated water services, strategic planning, commercial negotiations, and the funding and finance of infrastructure.

Brandon is of Métis heritage and a proud citizen of Métis Nation BC (MNBC) and has recently returned from Aotearoa New Zealand where he was responsible for the long-range planning of integrated water services for a local government. Brandon was born and raised in Calgary Alberta, trained, and educated in Vancouver, British Columbia working on significant Metro Vancouver water and wastewater capital projects with a long service history in maintenance and operations and has worked extensively in local government integrated water services while overseas in Aotearoa.

Jared is a registered Engineer-In-Training with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Victoria. As a member the Civil Engineering team, he prepares design drawings for a variety of projects. ⁠ ⁠ Originally from Toronto, Jared enjoys outdoor activities such as canoeing, soccer, and hiking.⁠ ⁠