Senior IT Consultant, Smart Buildings & Security

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Information Technology Consultant in Vancouver’s Building Technology team to lead the design and delivery of secure, connected, future-ready buildings. You’ll guide IT infrastructure, structured cabling, networks and integrated systems from concept to closeout.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget while growing client relationships, mentoring teams, and advancing technical standards across multidisciplinary projects in British Columbia.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 effectively 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of secure, connected, future-ready buildings across British Columbia.
• Direct information technology infrastructure, structured cabling, network, and technology systems design from concept through closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, contracts, and commercial performance while aligning teams around quality and client outcomes.
• Strengthen client relationships through workshops, presentations, proposals, and strategic advice.
• Collaborate with WSP leaders to integrate security, audiovisual, and building systems into coordinated designs.
• Mentor colleagues and champion quality assurance, health and safety policies, and Life-Saving Rules.

Skills

RCDD designation

IT infrastructure

Security leadership

Client relationships

Tools

Structured cabling

Network design

Building systems design

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Information Technology Consultant in Vancouver’s Building Technology team to lead the design and delivery of secure, connected, future-ready buildings. You’ll guide IT infrastructure, structured cabling, networks and integrated systems from concept to closeout.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget while growing client relationships, mentoring teams, and advancing technical standards across multidisciplinary projects in British Columbia.