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.
GeoStabilization International is hiring experienced Rockfall Remediation Technicians for our growing Canadian operations.
A large number of our projects involve working at heights with rockfall remediation. Rockfall technicians are critical to the success of our work. We're looking for senior tradespeople with hands-on experience across a wide variety of rockfall projects.
If you're already in geohazard, environmental, or a similar industry doing the things we do, you probably have options. Why come to work with us?
At GSI, you're not just working—you're building people, solving complex 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, learning to do things the same way: quality, safety, and team focused.
- Clear, supported advancement to more senior roles—either into crew leadership (lead hand, superintendent) or into more senior technical roles in rockfall systems or specialty mitigation techniques.
- A deep backlog of important work—you stay busy helping communities across Canada year-round.
- 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 an experienced technician in rockfall remediation, rope access, rock scaling, or other geotechnical mitigation techniques who takes pride in tackling tough challenges and delivering quality—this is where you can grow.
What You'll Lead
As an experienced geohazard mitigation technician specializing in rockfall remediation, you'll work on projects across Canada.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Applying your skills across a variety of rockfall stabilization systems including rock scaling, rock anchor installation, air bag placement, and mesh fencing installation
- Working safely at heights using rope access techniques across all elevation ranges
- Executing safety plans—protecting the people around you is priority #1
- Coaching and developing teammates to be more effective and grow their skills
- Operating specialized equipment including boulder busters, autostems, and drilling tools
- Managing quality control of installed geohazard mitigation products to jobsite specifications
- Helping with equipment maintenance and jobsite organization
- Communicating clearly with clients and internal teams
What You Bring
You'll thrive here if you're a hands-on tradesperson who stays calm, communicates clearly, and brings out the best in your crew.
Required:
- 2+ years in construction in geotechnical, environmental, civil, or similar industries with hands-on rockfall remediation experience
- Proven expertise in one or more rockfall mitigation techniques: rock scaling, rock anchor installation, air bag systems, mesh installation (draped/pinned TECCO), or similar
- Rope access capability – ability to safely work from heights using proper techniques and equipment
- Strong communication—clear, direct, solution-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping the crew aligned
- Flexibility to travel and adjust schedules as needed
- Valid driver's license; Class 5 minimum (commercial license a plus)
Highly Desired:
- SPRAT or IRATA certification for rope access work
- Prior mountaineering, rope training, or rappelling experience
- Experience with rock drilling, casing, or similar construction techniques
- Experience operating heavy equipment (skid steer, Bobcat, scissor lifts)
- CDL or ability to obtain CDL
- Equipment maintenance and repair experience
- Outdoor work in varied Canadian climates—mountains, interior, coastal regions
- Typical construction-site hazards and noise levels; hearing protection often required
- Regular heavy lifting of 75 lbs+
- Extensive travel—up to 100% across Canada; schedules vary by project location and crew needs
- Ability to travel at least 3 weeks per month
This is an hourly role with significant earning potential:
- This position has multiple compensation levels depending on experience with rockfall remediation techniques, certifications, and equipment expertise. We offer competitive hourly rates
- Premiums for rope access certifications (SPRAT/IRATA)
- Increases for heavy equipment operations and team leadership experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Equity ownership program
- 100% paid travel (flights, hotels, meals, and other travel costs)
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Accident, life, disability insurance
- RRSP matching
- Generous paid time off policy
- All positions earn overtime
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. Our Canadian operations are growing rapidly as demand for rockfall remediation expertise increases across the region.
We're a $550M organization built on craftsmanship, integrity, and taking care of our people.
GSI is an equal opportunity employer.
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