Security Systems Consultant - Buildings

WSP; Halifax; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Halifax is seeking a professional to design and implement integrated Security, IT, and AV systems. You will work with clients and teams to enhance safety and user experience in public and private facilities. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in security systems design and familiarity with tools like REVIT and AutoCAD. This role offers a collaborative environment and emphasizes personal growth and opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in designing integrated Security, IT, and AV systems.
• Ability to conduct security audits and provide actionable recommendations.
• Skills in producing technical deliverables like specifications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated security systems for public and private facilities.
• Lead Security Systems Studies and detailed design.
• Facilitate client workshops for requirements gathering.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Security, IT infrastructure, and AV systems

Exposure to Threat & Risk Assessments

Networking and IT infrastructure fundamentals

Proficiency in design and documentation tools

Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 clearance

Adaptability and willingness to travel

Valid driver's licence

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here — Join a team shaping the next generation of secure, resilient, and technology‑enabled buildings across Atlantic Canada. In this role, you’ll partner with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver security, IT, and audio‑visual solutions that protect communities and elevate user experience.

Your Impact

• Design integrated Security, IT, and AV systems that enhance safety, operability, and user confidence across public and private facilities.
• Lead and contribute to Security Systems Studies, concept narratives, schematic design, detailed design, construction documents, and project closeout.
• Conduct physical security and IT/AV infrastructure audits, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Facilitate requirements workshops with clients and stakeholders to uncover technical, functional, and operational needs.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, advising clients and representing WSP in the broader security and technology community.
• Produce polished, professional technical deliverables—including specifications, reports, and drawings—using tools such as REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Studio, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Collaborate with local and national colleagues across Building Technologies and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in technical and project meetings with a wide stakeholder mix: executive, end‑user, consultant, and technical teams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You bring hands‑on experience with Security, IT infrastructure, and AV systems, from assessments to design delivery.
• You’ve worked with, or have exposure to, Threat & Risk Assessments and Physical Security methodologies.
• You’re comfortable navigating networking and IT infrastructure fundamentals in a consulting or technical capacity.
• You’re proficient with design and documentation tools including REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365.
• You can obtain a Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 (Secret) clearance and thrive in secure project environments.
• You’re adaptable—willing to travel when needed and manage occasional overtime to meet project milestones.
• You hold a valid driver’s licence and can travel to client sites across Atlantic Canada.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. We tailor your role to match your ambition—your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work and real balance—we support your wellbeing at work and in life.

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 – $112,800
MB & ON: $73,100 – $102,100
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $76,900 – $102,100

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career with us.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safetysensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.