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 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))

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 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))

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

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3.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(317 total reviews)

Don Kayne

63% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

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

Jun 21, 2022

I will be the 15th person in a row to quit, but will they ever acknowledge they have a problem?

Production employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Making money for their shareholders.

Cons

Destroying the lives of their employees.

3.0

Jun 13, 2022

High school all over again

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good wages and benefits home every night

Cons

Favouritism but kissers go far here bullying is rampant

3.0

Jun 10, 2022

not bad

Human resources coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good projects for future planning

Cons

not competitive salary not a lot of opportunities unless you're liked and favoured

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