Senior Security Systems Design Consultant - Buildings

WSP•Ottawa, ON

15h•CA$111,000 - CA$162,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to shape the future of secure environments by designing and delivering cutting-edge security solutions. The role involves leading major, multidisciplinary security projects that blend strategy, technology, and hands-on expertise to create safer, smarter spaces within the Ottawa Building Technology Team.

Requirements

5+ years of security consulting experience across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Demonstrable experience managing large security projects with confidence and commercial awareness.
Understanding of project finance, contracts, and commercial models, and ability to develop strong proposals and bids.
Networking and systems integration knowledge to support modern security design.
Accomplished in delivering presentations to clients and internal teams.
Maintain or obtain Public Works & Government Services Canada Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
Hold a valid driver’s licence and can travel for project assignments.
Flexible—able to support occasional overtime and adapt to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Threat Risk Assessments and physical security methodologies.
Familiarity with Alliance, DBFM, Design-Build, and other alternative delivery models.

Responsibilities

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.