Security Systems Design Consultant - Buildings

WSP•Dartmouth, NS

12h•CA$73,100 - CA$112,800•Hybrid

About The Position

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. You will design integrated Security, IT, and AV systems that enhance safety, operability, and user confidence across public and private facilities. You will lead and contribute to Security Systems Studies, concept narratives, schematic design, detailed design, construction documents, and project closeout. You will conduct physical security and IT/AV infrastructure audits, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations. You will facilitate requirements workshops with clients and stakeholders to uncover technical, functional, and operational needs. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, advising clients and representing WSP in the broader security and technology community. You will produce polished, professional technical deliverables—including specifications, reports, and drawings—using tools such as REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Studio, and Microsoft 365 applications. You will collaborate with local and national colleagues across Building Technologies and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions. You will participate in technical and project meetings with a wide stakeholder mix: executive, end-user, consultant, and technical teams.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.