Senior Security Consultant - Buildings

WSP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and advisory firm in Ottawa is seeking a Security Consultant to design and deliver integrated security solutions. The candidate will lead major projects from concept to closeout, conducting audits and engaging stakeholders to ensure effective security strategies. Candidates should have over five years of experience in security consulting and demonstrate excellence in project management and delivering compelling presentations. This position offers competitive compensation, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security consulting experience across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience managing large security projects with commercial awareness.
• Ability to develop strong proposals and bids.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated security systems including surveillance and access controls.
• Lead project lifecycles from concept through to project closeout.
• Conduct physical security audits and translate insights into recommendations.

Skills

Security consulting experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation delivery

Networking knowledge

Education

Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 (Secret) clearance

Valid driver’s licence

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

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

Shape Something Different

Ready to design and deliver cutting-edge security solutions? This is your opportunity to shape the future of secure environments. Join our Ottawa Building Technology Team and take the lead on major, multidisciplinary security projects that blend strategy, technology, and hands-on expertise to create safer, smarter spaces.

Your Impact

• Design integrated security systems including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, duress, real-time locating, and related networks.
• Lead and deliver complete project lifecycles—from studies and concept design through detailed design, construction documentation, tender review, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Conduct physical security audits and assessments, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Manage and lead stakeholder engagement sessions, uncovering technical and functional requirements.
• Facilitate workshops to develop client-focused solutions across varied technologies.
• Represent WSP as a trusted subject matter expert, advising clients across sectors.
• Prepare clear, compelling bids and proposals and support business development across service offerings.
• Develop professional technical deliverables—including specifications, reports, and visual documentation—using MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and more.
• Interpret, coordinate, and review drawings produced in REVIT, AutoCAD, and comparable platforms.
• Participate in project and technical meetings with executives, end users, consultants, and technical teams.
• Work collaboratively with local and national security and technology professionals to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You bring 5+ years of security consulting experience across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• You have demonstrable experience managing large security projects with confidence and commercial awareness.
• You understand project finance, contracts, and commercial models, and can develop strong proposals and bids.
• Experience with Threat Risk Assessments and physical security methodologies is an asset.
• Familiarity with Alliance, DBFM, Design-Build, and other alternative delivery models is an advantage.
• You bring networking and systems integration knowledge to support modern security design.
• You are accomplished in delivering presentations to clients and internal teams.
• You maintain or can obtain Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• You hold a valid driver’s licence and can travel for project assignments.
• You’re flexible—able to support occasional overtime and adapt to evolving project needs.

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 begin here; we help tailor your role to match your ambition.
• Flexible work and real balance—we support your wellbeing at work and in life.

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

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 today and take the next step in shaping the secure environments of tomorrow.

Job Info

• Job Identification 79011
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 03:59 PM

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 safety-sensitive 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.