Systems Integration Architect

Convergint Technologies Ltd • Calgary • 3w ago

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Systems Integration Specialist to join our amazing culture. As a Systems Integration Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering complex integration projects within a Public-Private Partnership (P3) environment. This role participates in technical coordination, design validation, and integration of multi-system solutions, collaborating closely with end users, contractors, consultants, and trades to ensure system designs meet output specifications and operational needs.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You value a positive culture and embrace inclusion. You strive to be the best version of yourself at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Business Development Manager.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Support and Your Experience”

Design Development and Stakeholder Collaboration

Engage with end users, general contractors, consultants, and trades to translate operational needs into integrated technical design requirements.
Participate in design development and review sessions, ensuring systems and devices align with project output specifications and stakeholder expectations.
Support interdisciplinary coordination efforts to ensure seamless integration of security, communication, clinical, and building automation systems.

Construction Document Development

Contribute to the creation and refinement of construction documentation, including device layouts, integration diagrams, technical schedules, and installation details.
Collaborate with design consultants and internal teams to ensure constructability, coordination, and compliance with integration strategies.
Maintain version control and traceability of changes in design documentation throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Specification and Compliance Review

Evaluate shop drawings, submittals, and integration plans for compliance with project output specifications, industry standards, and end-user requirements.
Identify deviations or gaps and coordinate clarifications, alternate proposals, or design modifications to uphold technical and contractual compliance.
Track approval status and ensure timely review cycles in alignment with project milestones.

Third-Party Provider Coordination

Develop scopes of work, review deliverables, and coordinate technical input to ensure that outsourced services are integrated into the project effectively.
Liaise between third-party providers, the design team, and the construction team to align outputs with broader integration objectives.

Integration Planning and Interface Definition

Define and document integration points across multiple building systems to ensure interoperability and coordinated deployment.
Identify and document interface dependencies, including sequencing, cabling, configuration, and commissioning between systems.

Test Environment Setup and Evaluation

Establish and configure lab or test environments to conduct bench testing of devices, firmware, and system functions.
Simulate operational conditions to evaluate integrations and pre-validate performance ahead of site deployment.
Maintain detailed logs of testing conditions, configurations, and outcomes for internal QA and stakeholder review.

Acceptance Testing and Functional Demonstration

Develop test scripts, acceptance criteria, and evaluation frameworks for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and integrated cross-system commissioning.
Participate in functional testing to confirm compliance with design intent and output specifications.
Present test results and system demonstrations to client representatives, commissioning agents, and third-party reviewers.

Technical Documentation and Reporting

Produce detailed records of configuration parameters, integration maps, interface schedules, and test documentation.
Generate reports for internal QA, stakeholder decision-making, and compliance audits.
Maintain documentation libraries in coordination with document control protocols.

Quality Assurance and Construction Support

Participate in site reviews, inspections, and mock-ups to validate proper installation and adherence to integration standards.
Collaborate with field teams and trades during installation to resolve integration challenges and verify system readiness.
Support punch list development and closeout processes with a focus on system functionality and integration fidelity.

Operational Readiness and Handover Support

Assist in the development of transition-to-operations plans, including training documentation, SOPs, and maintenance handbooks.
Ensure integrated systems are fully documented, tested, and handed over in a state that supports long-term operation and maintainability.
Executes all work in accordance with Provincial, local regulations, general best practices as well as company health and safety policies and procedures.
Always acts as “our customer’s best service provider” thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
Communicates with and works with the other team members consistently to improve overall operations of the Convergint Technology Center, and company.
Keeps up to date and informed on all company policies.
Always presents a professional image of Convergint in appearance and behaviour.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

Strong knowledge of integrated building systems including security, IT infrastructure, RTLS, nurse call and building automation.
Ability to interpret and develop technical drawings, system schematics, and construction documentation.
Skilled in stakeholder communication, technical facilitation, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Familiarity with project output specifications, performance-based design, and compliance tracking.
Competence in coordinating third-party vendors for specialized services (e.g., wireless surveys, penetration testing).
Strong documentation and reporting skills using standard tools (e.g., Excel, Word, Bluebeam, Wrike, Outlook)
Detail-oriented approach to quality assurance, interface management, and system commissioning.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems integration, technical project delivery, or design coordination within large-scale infrastructure or institutional projects.
Direct experience supporting design development and construction documentation for complex technical systems is preferred.
Hands-on involvement in testing and commissioning of integrated systems in lab and live environments.
Experience working within a P3 or highly regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, transportation, education, government) is preferred.
Previous coordination with general contractors, consultants, engineers, and trades during design and construction phases.
Experience managing or liaising with external technical service providers for specialized system deliverables.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues: