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 40 reviews)); "People were great and always kept busy" ((in 35 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great!" ((in 13 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management depending on department" ((in 14 reviews)); "Mill level senior leadership is untrustworthy" ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours, lazy people, bad attitudes, managers do nothing" ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor work life balance with long hours and lack of job security." ((in 3 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

4.0

Mar 21, 2016

Planer Tech 1

Planer tech i

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CEO approval

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Pros

Steady employment, good pay, union management relationship is good. People are happy with the work conditions. Safety is serious. Respect.

Cons

Honesty. Inexperienced management. Organisation of situations like mill closures. Incentives for employee advancement or education. Employee relationships beyond the work place.

5.0

Mar 5, 2016

Canfor employee

Paperwrap

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

my work area is always maintained and safe and productive. I have no problems with employer or employees my surrounding environment is safe. I enjoy providing for my family, our benefits are awesome and canfor has a great family value understanding I love working for Canfor

Cons

sometimes having a full time job is hard on a young family but the pro out weighs my cons

5.0

Jan 14, 2016

Canfor

Trade utility

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Treat employees good, pay check always on time , safety programs is good, good pension benifits and medical and dental,

Cons

Need more trades people and apprentiships!

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