The Canadian Geotechnical Society is a learned, self-governing and non-profit organization. Its mission is to initiate and pursue efforts leading to the technical competence and excellence of Canadian geotechnical and related geoscience professionals. Its primary objectives are:

- To provide opportunities for members to continue their education by upgrading their skills, and to document their efforts.

- To provide opportunities for presenting and publishing results of research, design and construction in the fields of geotechnology and related geoscience.

- To provide opportunities to meet, exchange views and experience, establish networks and socialize.

- To develop co-operation with appropriate national and international organizations.

- To represent Canadian geotechnology and related geoscience nationally and internationally.

- To address issues and needs connected with geotechnical and related geoscience research in Canada.

- To produce publications for the use of members and other professionals.

- To develop, maintain and improve communications among geoprofessionals in Canada.