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Ben Pierce

Emma — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:10:05 +0000

PROJECT ENGINEER BEN PIERCE EIT 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 […]

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First Nations Equity Financing Program – Government of BC

Emma — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:14:35 +0000

BC's First Nations Equity Financing Program (FNEFP) provides provincial loan guarantees to help First Nations secure equity ownership in new, revenue-generating projects within their traditional territories. The program has a cumulative cap of $1 billion — and is now accepting applications on a continuous basis.

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Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Lift Station Upgrades

Emma — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:52:49 +0000

Our team is pleased to be providing civil engineering, project management, and contract administration services for the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Sewage Lift Station Upgrades project. The project involves the relocation and upgrade of an existing sanitary lift station to improve system reliability, accommodate future growth, and address geotechnical constraints at the current site. Our scope of work […]

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ʔAGAYQSƐN (Ahkgykson) Lane Subdivision

Emma — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:43 +0000

The Gwaii team has worked extensively with Tla’amin Nation, including civil engineering, project management, and community-focused planning services for the Ahkgykson Lane Subdivision on Tla'amin Nation lands.

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Study: Retrofit Pathway for Municipal Buildings — GMF

Emma — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:27:49 +0000

The Green Municipal Fund's Retrofit Pathway Study grant funds detailed feasibility studies that assess the approaches needed to retrofit existing municipal buildings to achieve deep energy and GHG reductions.

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Cultural Infrastructure – NDIT

Emma — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:18:05 +0000

The Cultural Infrastructure program supports creation of, or the improvement of, arts, heritage, culture and creative innovation spaces.

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Declaration Act Engagement Fund – NRT

Emma — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:04:47 +0000

This program provides quick and easy multi-year (4-year) non-repayable funding contributions to First Nations to support their capacity to engage with the Province of B.C.

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Community Buildings Retrofit Grant

Emma — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:37:28 +0000

The Community Buildings Retrofit initiative helps Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities, and their partners (including non-profits) upgrade existing community and cultural buildings (like arenas, pools, libraries, recreation centres, etc.) to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating and maintenance costs, and enhance comfort and service for the community. It covers projects at any stage — from early planning / feasibility to full retrofit implementation.

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Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

Emma — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:05:20 +0000

The CEPF is a suite of funding streams administered by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and funded by the Province of BC.

Its purpose is to help First Nations and local governments increase resilience to emergencies and natural hazards, especially under the growing effects of climate change.

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Implementation Projects: Adaptation in Action

Emma — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:20:30 +0000

This grant supports on-the-ground climate adaptation projects in Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities and other municipal partners.

It aims to build long-term resilience by funding infrastructure, services, and nature-based interventions that reduce climate risk and foster equity and inclusion in communities already aware of their climate vulnerabilities.

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