GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Why Choose GSI

If you're starting your career in geohazard, environmental, or a similar construction-focused industry, you probably want to learn from the best. Why grow with us?

Skills

At GSI, you're not just working—you're building core skills, solving real-world problems, and taking pride in work that keeps communities safe. Here, you'll get:

Great teams filled with hardworking people from every walk of life, committed to quality, safety, and teamwork. Clear, supported advancement into senior technician and crew leadership roles as you develop expertise. A deep backlog of important work—you stay busy helping communities year round across Canada. Company ownership—yes, you become an owner here. Commitment to doing things the right way and putting the best tools in your hands.

If you're motivated, safety-minded, and ready to develop hands-on skills across multiple geotechnical disciplines—this is where you launch your career.

Responsibilities

What You'll Execute

As a junior geotechnical field technician, you'll work on slope stabilization and emergency response projects across Canada. Your specific tasks vary by project—on any given week you might be drilling, applying shotcrete, installing soil nails, pumping grout, or setting anchors.

Your Core Responsibilities Include

Executing geohazard mitigation techniques under experienced supervision: shotcrete application, drilling, soil nail wall installation, anchoring, grouting, and slope stabilization systems Operating equipment safely and maintaining tools and machinery Following safety plans rigorously—protecting yourself and the team is priority #1 Learning multiple disciplines and building technical depth across all techniques we use Supporting jobsite organization, equipment care, and quality standards Communicating clearly with team members and supervisors

Qualifications

What You Bring

You'll thrive here if you're safety-first, eager to learn, reliable, and committed to developing technical excellence across multiple disciplines.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent 0–2 years of construction experience (geotechnical, environmental, civil, or related fields a plus, but willingness to learn is key) Enthusiasm for hands-on technical work and equipment operation Strong commitment to safety and following procedures Clear communication skills—able to take direction and ask clarifying questions Flexibility to travel and adapt to varying schedules across Canada Valid driver's license (Class 5 or equivalent; Class 1 Commercial an asset)

Preferred

Experience with construction equipment, power tools, or machinery Basic knowledge of geotechnical terminology Previous safety training or certifications

Work & Travel Expectations

Outdoor work in varied Canadian climates (mountains, plains, coastal regions, variable seasons) Typical construction-site hazards, noise levels, and weather exposure Regular lifting of 50–75 lbs+ Regional travel across Canada as needed (typically 30–50% depending on project schedule)

Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly technician role with clear earning potential:

Competitive compensation with clear advancement in earning potential as you develop expertise Performance-based increases as you advance through training milestones and technical depth Annual performance bonus Equity ownership program 100% paid travel (flights, hotels, meals, ground transportation) Medical, dental, vision coverage Accident, life, and disability insurance RRSP matching program Generous paid time off policy Paid safety and technical training across all disciplines

About Us

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is North America's leading geohazard mitigation firm, specializing in emergency response for landslides, rockfall, and slope failures. With the largest portfolio of its kind worldwide, we deliver innovative design/build solutions in the most challenging environments.

We're a growing $550M organization built on craftsmanship, integrity, and taking care of our people.

GSI is an equal opportunity employer.

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.