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Security Agent

@ American Iron and Metal

Montréal, Quebec

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

American Iron and Metal is hiring a full-time Security Agent to protect its metal recycling premises in Montréal and Laval. The work covers access control, patrols on foot or by vehicle, emergency response and report writing, on rotating shifts including nights and weekends. The posting states bilingual French and English, a security guard licence, and a Class 5 driver's licence.

Responsibilities:

  • Contrôler les entrées et sorties de visiteurs, employés et clients
  • Patrouiller les bâtiments et la cour à pied ou en véhicule
  • Intervenir en cas d'incendie, urgence médicale ou matières dangereuses
  • Rédiger des rapports et des journaux

Requirements summary:

  • Permis d'agent de sécurité valide délivré par le Bureau de la Sécurité Privée
  • Diplôme d'études secondaires
  • Certifications valides de premiers soins et RCR
  • Permis de conduire classe 5 valide
  • Bilinguisme français et anglais, à l'oral et à l'écrit
  • Casier judiciaire vierge

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistanceTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleweekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesFrench, English
Licences & certificationsFirst aid certification, CPR card
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training

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American Iron and Metal

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Full company description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125 sites worldwide. The primary reason? An effective and thorough development strategy. Today, AIM’s operations are headed by its founder’s successors: Herbert, Ronald, and Ricky Black, who have vowed to uphold the company’s long-established standards for quality. From its humble Canadian origins, we have grown to become a sophisticated leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling (AIM Recycling), decommissioning & demolition (Delsan AIM), auto-parts sales & recycling (AIM Kenny U-Pull), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Global Solder Solutions), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), and production of customized industrial & mining products (AIM Minesource).

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 9100 Boul Henri-Bourassa E, Montréal, QC H1E 2S4, CA
  • 75 Steel City Crt, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y2, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Mining
  • Waste Management
  • Logistics
  • Recycling
  • Precious Metals
  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • American Iron and Metal
  • American Iron & Metal (AIM)
Specialties
  • Ferrous Scrap Recycling
  • Aluminum Recycling
  • Copper Recycling
  • and Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125…

FieldValue
IndustryUtilities
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersMontréal, QC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1936
SpecialtiesFerrous Scrap RecyclingAluminum RecyclingCopper Recyclingand Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling
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Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1936, AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned Canadian company that has become one of the world's leading metal recyclers. Fueled by a commitment to delivering exceptional service, AIM Recycling specializes in the recovery and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With the dedication of over 4,000 valued employees, the company has grown into a multifaceted success story, with a global presence and over 135 clean, safe, reliable, and publicly accessible recycling facilities worldwide.

We are proud to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming materials and giving them a second life. Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.

What we offer :

  • Permanent full-time position;
  • Schedule: Rotating shifts with a variable schedule, provided one month in advance.
  • Competitive salary, group insurance, and RRSP with employer contribution;
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 telemedicine;
  • New steel-toe safety boots provided upon hire;
  • Training provided on equipment and recycling operations;
  • Tools, support, and opportunities for professional development;
  • AIM tuition assistance program (eligible after 5 years of continuous service);
  • Dynamic, stimulating, and pleasant work environment.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Security Officers Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for performing security duties on the work premises.

What you will be responsible for :

  • Controlling entries and exits (visitors, employees, clients)
  • Patrolling, on foot or by vehicle, the buildings as well as the yard (AIM Montréal and Laval)
  • Assuring excellent Customer service
  • Ensuring the protection of evidence in the event of an offense
  • Protecting the premises in case of an incident
  • Intervening in case of fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, floods, water leaks, or the presence of hazardous materials
  • Writing reports and logs
  • Crime prevention
  • Locking and unlocking doors
  • Conducting searches in case of suspicion
  • Performing any other related tasks

Qualifications

To join our team :

  • You are able to work shifts: nights, weekends
  • You have a high school diploma
  • You have a valid security guard license issued by the Bureau de la Sécurité Privée
  • You have valid first aid certification
  • You have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
  • You are bilingual, French and English (written and spoken)
  • You have a clean criminal record
  • You have the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and rationally
  • You have excellent judgment, observation, and communication skills
  • You have completed a first aid course and hold your CPR card
  • You have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Additional Information

American Iron and Metal (AIM)and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.

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