Senior Security Designer - ONT-1059

remote
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . April 9, 2026

Description

We are looking for a Senior Security Designer that can assist with leading the expansion of our Integrated Security Business Unit into Ontario and support our growing project portfolio in the region.

Core responsibilities will be related to project management, design lead, and project delivery for security related projects.

About PBX Engineering

We are an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in BC and Alberta, and expansion occurring in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. For more than 28 years we have diligently curated steady growth to build a successful company of over 150 employees.

Our extensive, diverse, and award-winning project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public and the communities where we all live and work.

About the Role

Working closely with other engineers, the Senior Designer will be a key member of the Integrated Security team, with a focus on developing our Ontario-based presence. Responsibility for project tasks will be in the following areas:

Act as an external liaison and represent PBX in a manner befitting the engineering profession when interacting with clients, prime consultants, sub-consultants, vendors, contractors, and other parties involved in the delivery of projects
Manage multiple projects applying effective project management principles to support successful and profitable delivery
Prepare internal and external project administration documentation
Coordinate, contribute to, and/or prepare project documentation as required to deliver projects, including (but not limited to):
Capital plans and cost estimates
Site security and system assessments
Security governance documentation
Reports, requirements, technical memos, specifications
Calculations and simulations
Design drawings
Test plans, manuals, training material
Attend meetings
Perform site work at the client’s premises
Conduct site inspections
When directed, manage business unit resources and coordinate workload and technical details with resources from other business units
When directed, contribute to strategic direction of the business unit
Coordinate, contribute to, and/or prepare content for effective and competitive proposals, including the development of project fee estimates

A successful candidate will help support and maintain the company’s large and diverse project portfolio, where opportunities for efficiencies will need to be identified and implemented in order to manage demands related to time and resources as the company grows and workload increases.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for high quality work and who is interested in contributing positively to our corporate culture.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

While relevant experience is certainly an asset, we are far more interested in finding the right person and are willing to train. To succeed in this position, you will possess the following attributes:

Proven experience as a design lead and project manager on medium to large size projects
Aptitude for technical writing, including reports, memos, and professional email correspondence
Understanding of computer architecture (servers, storage, workstations, and user interfaces)
Familiarity with IP networking principles
Aptitude for understanding how sub-systems can integrate
Strong computer skills including excellent working knowledge of the MS Office suite
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail
Effective interpersonal skills and a positive, professional attitude
Strong willingness to take initiative and a self-starter attitude
Ability to deal effectively with a high level of responsibility and demanding work schedule
Ability to work independently and use initiative to ensure tasks are completed effectively and on time
Ability to work, for limited time periods, in noisy or harsh site project environments
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where demands and deadlines shift frequently
A professional demeanor
Attention to detail
A sense of humor

Desirable Qualifications

Beyond the core skills, there are particular qualifications that will set you apart. The successful candidate will likely have most or all of the following qualifications:

Experience in the design of complex, enterprise security systems
Working knowledge of leading manufacturers and product lines for video surveillance, card access, building intrusion, and perimeter intrusion detection
CPP or PSP designations
Familiarity with virtualized server environments
Working knowledge of network design principles for fibre, copper and wireless networks
Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
Working knowledge of applicable provincial, national and international standards for security systems
Working knowledge of low voltage AC/DC distribution systems.
Working knowledge of Ontario construction standards and regulations.
Good understanding of hardware and software system integration and compatibility.
Hands-on experience with configuring and troubleshooting security devices
Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long-term career

While relevant experience is certainly an asset, we are far more interested in finding the right person and are willing to train.

About PBX’s Integrated Security Business Unit

PBX’s approach to security consulting is different. Our Integrated Security Business Unit is solely dedicated to security-focused projects; our team is comprised of professionals who possess deep industry knowledge across all aspects of security, including planning, assessments, physical security design, network and system architecture, and cybersecurity, to name a few.

Since its inception in 1997, PBX Engineering has been involved in developing Canada’s security posture. As the company expanded, the Integrated Security Business Unit (ISBU) was created to focus on security plan development, security assessments, and integrated security designs. Our business unit is dedicated to security projects and has cultivated a team of individuals that covers the full spectrum of the industry including audits, physical security design, network design, system architecture design, and cyber security. Our department focuses on projects where security is the primary driver, and not just an afterthought, to a site’s construction or upgrade. We thrive on complex projects that require integration between multiple sites/facilities, and integration between sub-systems.

Building on PBX’s strong corporate culture, the Integrated Security team fosters career growth through direct mentorship and forward-looking career planning for all staff members. This culture has cultivated a tight knit team, which garnered a 0% turnover rate over a decade period. Collectively, we are an industry recognized, award-winning team.

Being a Part of the PBX Community

We believe in supporting the long-term career development of our staff through a diverse and challenging workload, industry engagement, and internal and external training. A quarter of our staff have been with us 10 years or more. We understand that only employees who feel valued, respected, and empowered are able to create the innovative solutions that set us apart and deliver the quality of work our clients have come to expect from us.

We apply the same effort in fostering a positive social environment as we do in developing innovative and successful projects. You’ll be joining a firm that believes strongly in creating the kind of community-based work culture that people want to be a part of.

For the fourth year in a row, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers – an award we were very proud to have received, but we understand it must be continuously earned to have true merit. We continuously strive to make our firm the kind of place where people want to stay: our benefits package and approach to compensation are structured to support that goal.

Visit our website to find more information about our comprehensive benefits package: https://www.pbxeng.com/careers

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. This salary range is provided specifically for compliance to provincial legislation. The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above.

Applications

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and references.

Resumes will be accepted until April 30, 2026.

Compensation

$130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

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