Security Systems Design Consultant - Buildings

WSP in Canada; Halifax; Sur place; CAD 76 900 - 102 100; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work and real work-life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive work environment

Résumé du poste

WSP in Canada is seeking a professional to design integrated Security, IT, and AV systems that enhance safety in public and private facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver solutions that protect communities.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with security infrastructure, be proficient with design tools like REVIT and AutoCAD, and be adaptable to travel for client engagements across Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

• You bring hands-on experience with Security, IT infrastructure, and AV systems.
• You're comfortable navigating networking and IT infrastructure fundamentals.
• You can obtain a Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 clearance.

Responsabilités

• Design integrated Security, IT, and AV systems that enhance safety.
• Lead Security Systems Studies and produce technical deliverables.
• Conduct audits and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops to uncover technical and functional needs.

Connaissances

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

Exposure to Threat & Risk Assessments and Physical Security methodologies

Networking and IT infrastructure fundamentals

Proficient with REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365

Ability to obtain Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 clearance

Valid driver’s licence

Outils

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Description du poste

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.

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 help 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

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day – applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.