👋 We’re saying goodbye to our two co-op students this month - Julia Jungwirth & Delwyn Marcoux. They both came to us from the University of Victoria, where they are studying Civil Engineering. Julia & Delwyn have been such great additions to our office and our team, we will miss having them around! Thank you to you both for all of your hard work and willingness to jump in. We wish you all the best in the future and look forward to seeing where your careers take you. #studentcoop #civilengineering #uvic #uvicengineering #engineeringstudent #yyjlocal #
Gwaii Engineering Ltd.
Civil Engineering
Victoria, British Columbia 1,487 followers
Indigenous Civil & Environmental Engineering firm. Building lasting relationships & projects for First Nations in BC.
About us
Gwaii Engineering is an aboriginal owned firm offering Civil and Environmental Engineering consulting services, as well as sustainable energy and housing solutions with a focus on First Nation communities located on Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia.
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http://www.gwaiieng.com
External link for Gwaii Engineering Ltd.
- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
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623 Discovery Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 5G4, CA
Employees at Gwaii Engineering Ltd.
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Joshua Bartley, P.Eng.
Principal at Gwaii Engineering & Islander Engineering
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Mike Achtem, P.Eng, PMP
Principal at Gwaii Engineering Ltd.
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Corey Brown
Principal, Managing Director at Gwaii Engineering Ltd.
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Justin Eagle
Civil Engineering Technologist at Gwaii Engineering & Islander Engineering
Updates
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📢 Currently seeking JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGISTS to join our growing team here at Gwaii Engineering! See details below & please share with anyone who may be a fit. #civilengineeringjobs #victoriabc #nowhiring #joinourteam https://lnkd.in/gsyeB2KN
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🌎️ Happy Earth Day! 🌍️ This year's theme 'Planet Vs Plastics' calls to advocate for the importance of abolishing plastics, for both human & planetary health. We encourage you to look into opportunities to help make your workspaces more green this year! Our commitment & membership to BC Green Business has been an excellent way to hold ourselves accountable and ensure we are making small but impactful changes to the way we run our day-to-day business. We'd also like to acknowledge our Indigenous communties and their rich ties to Mother Earth, their deep dedication & care for our lands since time immemorial. #earthday2024 #planetvsplastics
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Some exciting funding opportunities OPENING IN MAY 🚀 The full list of grants for Indigenous communities in BC will be coming out in our April newsletter next week - including grants with upcoming deadlines. 📩 Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/h1R0Rv Do you have projects that need help getting off the ground? 🏗️ Our team is highly skilled at identifying the requirements of each funding project and working to effectively maximize what is available 🙌 Get in touch - we would love to help. #indigenousbc #firstnations #indigenousfunding #indigenousbusiness #grantwriting #vancouverisland #yyjlocal #indigenousowned
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📢 The application deadline has been extended for the ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Education Fund Award! Are you an individual of Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, or Métis descent residing in British Columbia, Canada, aspiring to build a career in architecture or engineering? If this resonates with you and you've begun your post-secondary education in these fields in 2023 or 2024, we encourage you to apply for the $5,000 award 🎓 The ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Fund is dedicated to fostering greater representation of Indigenous perspectives in architecture and building design. By doing so, it seeks to infuse these fields with Indigenous values, insights, and approaches to knowledge and practice. Please share this great opportunity with your communities! Proudly founded by Gwaii Engineering, RJC Engineers, AME Consulting Group Ltd., Diamond Schmitt, Number TEN Architectural Group, AES Engineering Ltd, and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre - VNFC https://lnkd.in/gWzmBhj2 #indigenousbc #indigenousstudent #scholarship #indigenous
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Incredible news for Haida Gwaii! #haidagwaii #indigenousbc
A new draft agreement with the province lays out the groundwork to transition governance and jurisdiction over more than 10,000 square km of territory In a decision that has been more than 50 years in the making, “B.C.” has announced the completion of a draft agreement that formally recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout its entire territory of Haida Gwaii. Spread out over more than 200 islands strung along the province’s Northwest Coast, their homelands comprise more than 10,000 square kilometres in total. The agreement — announced March 15 — lays out a framework for negotiation around how the nation and the province will work together on a transition to Haida governance and jurisdiction. Though it still needs to be finalized, this marks a milestone in “Canadian” history as the first time the province has recognized Aboriginal title via negotiation rather than being forced to acknowledge it through a court process. “To come to terms of an agreement is a big deal. To have this opportunity for both governments to move to the next step of figuring out how title will be implemented, in a good way, is important,” says Gaagwiis (Jason Alsop), president of the Haida Nation. Containing elements of both ownership and governance, the legal concept of Aboriginal title goes beyond the conventional understanding of private property. As defined in a 2014 Supreme Court of Canada decision that recognized the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s title, a nation that holds title has “an exclusive right to decide how the land is used and the right to benefit from those uses,” but also that “those uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and the enjoyment of the land by future generations.” “In 1913, when the Royal Commission came here to Haida Gwaii, our people were very clear that they didn’t want to discuss reserves and accept what the government was trying to lay down,” Gaagwiis says. “It’s all Haida land, the whole territory — the land and the sea. It’s been a consistent position, and a consistent effort for the Haida nation now for well over 100 years, and 50 years since we formed our own government to deal with it.” The transition is anticipated to take place over an approximately two-year period, according to Gaagwiis, and will involve extensive engagement with involved parties, like residents and local governments. Any land and resource decisions “will continue to be made through existing processes,” according to a statement issued by the province on March 15. https://lnkd.in/gU8hBT8k Story by Julie Chadwick
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In our final feature for National Engineering Month, we are shining a spotlight on Julia Barron, EIT! Julia is our lead grant writer, heads the company’s capacity building and mentorship programs, and acts as a project engineer on Indigenous projects. 🦺 She is a registered Engineer-in-Training with a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Victoria. Julia has 2.5 years of experience in engineering, leaving about 1.5 years left until she can apply to be a P.Eng. “My favourite part about being an engineer is that it connects me to the people and environment I work and live in.” So lucky to have you on our team, Julia! ⭐️ Engineers Canada #womeninstem #womeninengineering #nem2024 #engineerspotlight #yyjbusiness #victoriabc #vancouverisland #indigenousbusiness
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Calling all CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGISTS! 📢 Thank you ASTTBC Technology Professionals for sharing. #hiring #civilengineers #hiringnow
🔹 Gwaii Engineering Ltd. is looking for Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineering Design Technologists. The role includes civil engineering design & drafting, with direct supervision from an engineer, construction inspection, & project support. Learn more about this job opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gN9JJJKw For more tech jobs, visit: https://lnkd.in/gi3CkK_Z #ASTTBCtechjobs #GwaiiEngineeringOpportunity #CivilEngineering #DesignTechnologists #EngineeringDrafting #ConstructionInspection #ProjectSupport
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Julia Barron was a presenter and panellist last night at the INSPIRE Women in Engineering and Computer Science mixer at the University of Victoria! The theme of the night was ‘Empathy in Engineering’. Julia spoke about our work with Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government and Tla’amin Nation, and the critical role empathy plays. Thanks to the other presenter, panelists and guests for joining in the conversation, and to Michelle. Mahovlich P.Eng., P.Geo.FCSSE for inviting us to be a sponsor. (and thank you to Julia Jungwirth & Mike Achtem, P.Eng, PMP for capturing the photos!) #womeninstem #womeninengineering #empathy #engineering
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On Wednesday we welcomed Luke, a high school student from School District 61, to Gwaii Engineering for the day! Luke joined us as part of a job shadow program organized by SD61 Careers & Pathways 🚀 Throughout the day, he got exposed to a bunch of different facets of engineering consulting - both in the office and on site 🦺 Thanks Luke for joining us - we hope you had a great time as an engineer for the day! And thank you to SD61 , to Julia Barron, and to the entire Gwaii team for helping facilitate the day! Joshua Bartley, P.Eng. Jared Smylie Julia Jungwirth #saanich #victoriabc #yyjbusiness #yyjlocal #jobshadowing #indigenousbusiness #indigenousowned
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