Senior Security Consultant, Buildings

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada (2026)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Security Consultant in Canada to lead complex security projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape innovative physical security solutions from concept through implementation.

You will combine technical expertise, client leadership, and business development to deliver outcomes across a diverse portfolio, while upholding health, safety, and security policies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in security consulting or related field.
• Current BC Security Consultant Licence is required.
• Experience managing large and complex security consulting projects.
• Experience supporting business development, including proposals and bids.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, contracts, and project delivery practices.
• Willingness to travel and possess a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor security consulting teams, guiding design and delivery of integrated security systems.
• Drive projects from planning through closeout with studies, concept designs, detailed designs, tender support, and construction administration.
• Conduct physical security audits and risk assessments to improve security resilience.
• Develop high-quality reports, specifications, proposals, and client deliverables.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and pursuing bids.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to support project success.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative security solutions and promote health, safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

7+ years exp

BC Security Licence

Project management

Business development

Financial management

Public Works Level 2 Clearance

Threat Risk Assessments

ASIS CPP/PSP

Travel accepted

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Build the Future with Us

Join a team that helps clients create safer, smarter, and more resilient environments. As a Senior Security Consultant, you'll lead complex security projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help shape innovative physical security solutions from concept through implementation. You'll combine technical expertise, client leadership, and business development skills to deliver impactful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Your Impact

• Lead and mentor security consulting teams, guiding the design and delivery of integrated security systems including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, duress, real-time locating, and networked security technologies.
• Drive security projects from initial planning through closeout, delivering studies, concept designs, detailed designs, tender support, construction administration, and project management services.
• Conduct physical security audits, assessments, and evaluations to help clients identify risks and improve security resilience.
• Develop high-quality technical reports, specifications, proposals, presentations, and client deliverables that support successful project outcomes.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits, and preparing winning proposals.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagements, and presentations that support project success and strengthen client partnerships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical security solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.
• Champion a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing by ensuring all work is performed in accordance with WSP policies and procedures.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 7+ years of experience in security consulting or a related field with transferable expertise.
• Current BC Security Consultant Licence is required.
• Demonstrated success managing large and complex security consulting projects.
• Proven experience supporting business development initiatives, including proposal and bid preparation.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, contracts, commercial requirements, and project delivery practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Works and Government Services Canada Level 2 Security Clearance and work within secure environments.
• Experience conducting Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs), physical security assessments, or security risk evaluations is considered an asset.
• Professional credentials such as ASIS CPP or PSP, and familiarity with alternative delivery models (Alliance, DBFM, Design-Build, etc.) are considered strong assets.
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments and possession of a valid driver's licence.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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 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 to $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 to $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 to $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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 91705
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 06:34 PM

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 .