Question 1

Does Canfor pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Canfor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Canfor?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"Relatively easy for good pay" ((in 49 reviews)); "Holidays and benefits are good." ((in 45 reviews)); "People were great and always kept busy" ((in 33 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Work life balance good" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Poor management depending on department" ((in 14 reviews)); "Mill level senior leadership is untrustworthy" ((in 5 reviews)); "Can be a dangerous work environment if not treated as such, work safe to make it home unscathed." ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor work life balance with long hours and lack of job security." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Canfor layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Canfor locations?

Accepted Answer

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

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