The Vancouver Geotechnical Society (VGS) is a local section of the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS). The CGS is an indepen ... dent, federally incorporated, non-profit learned society which exists to serve and promote the geotechnical and geoscience community in Canada. It encompasses a wide spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines within the geo field. Membership to both the national society (CGS) and its Vancouver Section (VGS) is open to individuals from all sectors including private consulting, universities, industry, contracting, and public service. read more