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.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Divisional Senior Safety Manager, the Safety Technician plays a critical role in supporting field operations by providing hands-on safety leadership, technical guidance, and proactive risk management across the assigned region. This position works directly with field crews, supervisors, and operations leadership to ensure that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

In addition to providing day-to-day field support, the Safety Technician assists with incident prevention initiatives, participates in investigations when required, and contributes to the development and implementation of safety programs that strengthen operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Maintain a consistent and visible presence in the field 50-70% to actively support crews, reinforce safe work practices, and build strong working relationships that promote trust, open communication, and a proactive safety culture.
Provide practical safety guidance to field personnel by assisting with hazard identification, risk assessments, and the development of effective control measures that align with operational requirements and regulatory standards.
Adopt a challenge-embracing mindset by proactively addressing all company safety-related issues and delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions that align with organizational values.
Conduct regular site inspections, field observations, and safety audits to ensure compliance with company procedures, applicable legislation, and industry best practices while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support and coach superintendents and frontline crew members in the application of safe work procedures, safe job planning, and hazard mitigation strategies to strengthen operational ownership of safety.
Facilitate and participate in safety meetings, WIN Plan meetings, and field-level safety discussions to promote engagement, reinforce expectations, and encourage active participation in safety initiatives.
Lead investigation of incidents, near misses (Good Catches), and hazards by gathering information, identifying root causes, and supporting the development and implementation of corrective, preventive actions and capturing cost of each event.
Promote and reinforce positive safety behaviors by recognizing strong safety performance, addressing unsafe conditions constructively, and encouraging accountability at all levels of field operations.
Support the development and continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, and field-based safety initiatives that enhance operational safety performance across the assigned region.
Monitor and support compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards while ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Collaborate with operations leadership, project teams, and other safety professionals to ensure safety considerations are effectively integrated into planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities.