Senior Information Technology Consultant, Buildings

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Senior Information Technology Consultant to lead the design and delivery of secure, connected, future-ready buildings from the Vancouver office. You will oversee large security and technology assignments, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen client relationships while growing WSP's IT infrastructure expertise across the region.

Based in Vancouver, you will report to the Manager, Technology, and drive high-impact outcomes through leadership in security,

Qualifications

• RCDD designation is mandatory
• Advanced expertise in IT infrastructure and structured cabling
• Experience leading large security and technology projects
• Strong technical judgment in reviews and designs
• Commercial and project leadership across bids and budgets
• Ability to advise senior clients and build relationships
• Knowledge of security, data centre, and integrated building systems; DCDC is a plus
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and offices
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret security clearance and hold a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead complex security and technology projects across BC
• Direct IT infrastructure, cabling, network, and systems design from concept to closeout
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, contracts, and financials
• Strengthen client relationships through workshops, proposals, and solutions
• Collaborate with leaders to integrate systems into future-ready designs
• Mentor colleagues and champion quality assurance and safety practices

Skills

RCDD designation

IT infrastructure

Project leadership

Technical judgement

Commercial leadership

Client relationships

DCDC asset

Team leadership

Security clearance

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

Innovate and Lead

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Information Technology Consultant with our British Columbia Building Technology team, you'll lead the design and delivery of secure, connected, future-ready buildings. Based in our Vancouver office and reporting to the Manager, Technology, you'll provide senior technical and project leadership for large security and technology assignments across the region, guide multidisciplinary coordination, strengthen client relationships, and help grow WSP's expertise in information technology infrastructure, structured cabling, networks, and integrated building systems.

Your Impact

• Lead complex security and technology projects, setting the technical direction that creates reliable, connected environments for clients and communities across British Columbia.
• Direct information technology infrastructure, structured cabling, network, and technology systems design from concept narratives through construction documents and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, contracts, and commercial performance while keeping project teams aligned around quality and client outcomes.
• Strengthen trusted client relationships through workshops, presentations, strategic advice, proposals, and solutions that respond to evolving operational needs.
• Collaborate with WSP leaders and multidisciplinary specialists to integrate security, audiovisual, and other building systems into coordinated, future-ready designs.
• Mentor colleagues, advance technical standards, and champion WSP's quality assurance practices, health and safety policies, and Life-Saving Rules.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) designation is mandatory
• Advanced expertise in information technology infrastructure, structured cabling, network, and technology systems design.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex security and technology projects through concept design, schematic design, detailed design, tender, construction administration, and closeout.
• Strong technical judgment in reviewing and approving reports, diagrams, drawings, specifications, design narratives, and construction deliverables in accordance with company and government standards.
• Commercial and project leadership capability across proposals, bids, scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, risk, change management, and financial performance.
• Ability to advise senior clients, facilitate workshops, present recommendations, resolve complex issues, and build relationships that support repeat business and market growth.
• Broad knowledge of security, audiovisual, data centre , and integrated building systems; a Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) designation is an asset.
• Experience guiding technical teams, mentoring colleagues, strengthening quality practices, and coordinating effective across disciplines and offices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret security clearance, plus a valid driver's licence , access to a vehicle, and availability for periodic project travel.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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.

Lead the Systems Behind Tomorrow

Guide the technology and security solutions that make buildings safer, smarter, and ready for what comes next—while helping clients and colleagues turn complexity into lasting value.

Set the direction. Shape what follows.

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.

Join us.

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 .