This is Gilbert Bennett's independent consulting practice based in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador.  

Gilbert Bennett is a distinguished professional engineer and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, noted for his leadership in Canada’s renewable electricity sector. Named one of the 75 most influential people in hydropower by International Water Power and Dam Construction magazine in 2024, Gilbert brings over four decades of electrical engineering excellence, including nearly 20 years in hydroelectric development.

Through his independent consulting practice, GJ Bennett Management Consulting Ltd., based in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, he continues to advise national industry organizations and lead transformative energy projects with a focus on environmental stewardship and Indigenous collaboration.

Muskrat Falls / Lower Churchill Hydro Electric Project

• Led development and delivery of the $5.5 billion Muskrat Falls hydroelectric facility
• Spearheaded environmental assessments, Indigenous consultation, and complex commercial negotiations
• Served as Nalcor Energy's Vice President of Power Development, previously VP - Lower Churchill Project

Senior Advisor, WaterPower Canada (previously interim President)

• Advanced Canada's hydropower policy at the federal level
• provided strategic leadership across environmental and regulatory matters

Telecommunications Legacy

• 20 years of senior roles in Canada's telecom industry with Group Telecom, 360networks, Cable Atlantic, and Newfoundland Telephone
• Championed nationwide service delivery models and network development strategies

Gilbert has held governance roles with:

• WaterPower Canada / Canadian Hydropower Association (Board Member, 2010–2022)
• Memorial University Board of Regents (2008–2016)
• College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors (2008-2016)
• Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation (2015–2021)
• Professional Engineers and Geoscientists - Newfoundland and Labrador (2007-2010)

He also serves as an Alternate Warden for the Corporation of the Seven Wardens and is a longstanding Warden and Camp Secretary for Camp 20, St. John's, NL.

• Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Canadian Academy of Engineering (Fellow)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Contact Gilbert via email at gilbert[at]gjbennett.ca