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?

"Holidays and benefits are good." ((in 47 reviews)); "Relatively easy for good pay" ((in 45 reviews)); "People were great and always kept busy" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good salary compared to other industries." ((in 11 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great!" ((in 11 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 and shift work" ((in 4 reviews)); "Shift work." ((in 3 reviews)); "Can be a dangerous work environment if not treated as such, work safe to make it home unscathed." ((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

2.0

Nov 13, 2021

Not a engineering position

Engineering coop student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great location, great environment, good benefit, vacation paid out if not used

Cons

Students from science background are hired, not an engineering position

5.0

Nov 8, 2021

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Upward Mobility, Compensation, Education, Great People

Cons

Work life balance, benefits meh

5.0

Oct 27, 2021

Great Company

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is great. Training and work environment second to none.

Cons

Lots of choices to move throughout company. LOL. Too many options to choose from.

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