Does Canfor pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Canfor employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Canfor. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Canfor?

48% of Canfor employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Canfor 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Canfor?

Supply Chain Planner (9) , Machine Operator (8) , Millwright (8) , Manager (6) , Business Analyst (5) , Engineer (5) , Journeyman Millwright (5) , Operator (5) , Production Employee (5) , Account Executive (4) , Finance (4) , Production Operator (4) , Field Operator (3) , Forklift Operator (3) , General Laborer (3)

What are the pros of working at Canfor according to real employee reviews?

"Relatively easy for good pay" ((in 46 reviews)); "Holidays and benefits are good." ((in 38 reviews)); "People were great and always kept busy" ((in 34 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great!" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good salary compared to other industries." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Canfor according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management depending on department" ((in 15 reviews)); "Mill level senior leadership is untrustworthy" ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Canfor layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Canfor layoffs and their outlook for job security at Canfor in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Canfor locations?

Mobile , Darlington , Conway , Camden , Jackson , Urbana , Moultrie , Fulton , Graham , Greensboro , Hermanville , El Dorado , DeRidder , Estill , Marion , Cassatt , Myrtle Beach , Thomasville

Canfor reviews

3.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(317 total reviews)

Don Kayne

63% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

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Canfor has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 317 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Canfor employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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317 reviews

1.0

May 16, 2022

Micro-Managing manager/ Bad Training

Financial accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Work from home - Good benefits. - Work life balance

Cons

- Bad training. -Use tons of different software and they have quite a lot of issues. - Micro-Managing Manager who picks up grammar mistakes and punctuation mistakes. - People tend to follow what they have been doing instead of the correct way of doing things

4.0

Aug 10, 2021

Good Benefits and Pay, Lack of Succession Planning for HR Professionals

Talent acquisition advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Competitive pay -Training and mentorship opportunities -Good company culture -Good fundraising and volunteer initiatives -Fast-paced learning and work environment -Regular performance evaluations and discussions with managers

Cons

-Tendency to pigeon hole people in certain roles if they are performing well at their jobs -Lack of growth opportunities (in HR) after you have reached a certain point in your team -Feeling of favouritism for certain individuals to progress, and others to stay put

3.0

Oct 6, 2019

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Credit analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, global corporation, high turnover means opportunity for advancement

Cons

Poorly implemented and disruptive ERP system, constant involvement with IT distracts from job performance, employees are expendable, high turnover of staff

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