Job Specifications
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.
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 our people 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 par
About the Company
We are one of the world's leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Our Canadian team, of 13,000 professionals, pioneers solutions and delivers innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy ...
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