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 45 reviews)); "Holidays and benefits are good." ((in 39 reviews)); "People were great and always kept busy" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good salary compared to other industries." ((in 14 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great!" ((in 10 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, lazy people, bad attitudes, managers do nothing" ((in 3 reviews)); "Shift work." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((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

5.0

Aug 6, 2021

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great people to work with - Work-life balance is outstanding - Strong focus on personal and professional growth - Great benefits package - Beautiful office

Cons

- Initial salary offer was not competitive - Senior leadership can be unadaptive at times - Conservative company culture - Dress code

1.0

Aug 5, 2021

Many OSHA violations,unfriendly

Utility worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None none none none none

Cons

Bad management not friendly environment

5.0

Aug 5, 2021

Happy place to be

Pulping line operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, people, benefits, safety, schedule

Cons

Smell, inside, hot, long days

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