Our Team - Gwaii Engineering https://www.gwaiieng.com/category/our-team/ Indigenous-owned Engineering and Advisory Firm Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:26:22 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.gwaiieng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/logo-birdonly-150x150.jpg Our Team - Gwaii Engineering https://www.gwaiieng.com/category/our-team/ 32 32 Lorry Mackay https://www.gwaiieng.com/lorry-mackay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lorry-mackay Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:50:54 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=5734 PROJECT MANAGER LORRY MACKAY EIT, RPF As a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Lorry is passionate about leading projects that balance technical excellence with environmental responsibility. With a background that bridges forestry and engineering, she brings a holistic approach to planning, coordination, and client collaboration, ensuring every project contributes lasting value to both […]

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]]> Garret Warren https://www.gwaiieng.com/garret-warren/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=garret-warren Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:09:36 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=5542 CIVIL ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING GARRET WARREN EIT Garret is originally from Calgary, Alberta and studied civil engineering at the University of Alberta. He first joined the Gwaii team as a co-op student in 2024, and later signed on as a Civil Engineer-in-Training in the summer of 2025. In this permanent position, Garret will primarily deal with Storm/Water/Sewer […]

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]]> Greg Gillespie https://www.gwaiieng.com/greg-gillespie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greg-gillespie Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:47:30 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4977 Senior Development Manager Greg Gillespie BSc, PMP 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.

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]]> Mahlet Abraha https://www.gwaiieng.com/mahlet-abraha/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mahlet-abraha Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:31:51 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4940 JUNIOR ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING MAHLET ABRAHA Mahlet is an Engineer-In-Training and recently graduated from UBCO with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering.⁠Originally from Ethiopia, Mahlet has lived in Canada now for 10 years and has finally settled here in Victoria after living in Calgary and Kelowna for school. She has a strong background in project […]

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]]> Emma Rendell https://www.gwaiieng.com/emma-rendell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emma-rendell Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:45:33 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4870 DIGITAL MARKETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH EMMA RENDELL 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 […]

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]]> Sally Hodgson https://www.gwaiieng.com/sally-hodgson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sally-hodgson Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:30:50 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4854 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SALLY HODGSON 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 […]

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]]> Brandon Ducharme https://www.gwaiieng.com/brandon-ducharme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brandon-ducharme Mon, 06 May 2024 17:10:10 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4704 Senior Project manager BRANDON DUCHARME MBA, P.Eng, PE, CPEng, PMP Brandon Ducharme, MBA, PMP, P.Eng., P.E., CPEng. is an internationally and multi-qualified professional engineer and⁠ project management professional. He brings extensive client-side and local government experience with expertise in integrated water services, asset management and infrastructure investment capabilities to our team. ⁠Brandon is of Métis heritage and has […]

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]]> Gladia Joy https://www.gwaiieng.com/gladia-joy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gladia-joy Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:00:58 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4488 Office Administrator & HR Specialist Gladia Joy Gladia holds a BSc & MBA in Human Resource Management, and is a member of CPHR BC & Yukon.⁠ Alongisde her role as an Office Administrator & HR Specialist, Gladia also assists with accounting & project management.⁠Gladia worked in Human Resources and Administration for 6 years in India […]

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]]> Jared Smylie https://www.gwaiieng.com/jared-smylie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jared-smylie Tue, 23 May 2023 19:15:45 +0000 https://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=4184 CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER JARED SMYLIE EIT 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.⁠ ⁠ 

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]]> Clea Achtem https://www.gwaiieng.com/clea-achtem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clea-achtem Thu, 12 May 2022 23:08:23 +0000 http://www.gwaiieng.com/?p=2182 COMPTROLLER CLEA ACHTEm CGA CPA Clea graduated from the University of British Columbia and went on to earn her Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CGA CPA) in 2003. Since joining Gwaii Engineering at its inception, Clea has enjoyed managing the day-to-day financial accounting services for both Gwaii and its sister company, Islander Engineering. Her responsibilities include […]

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