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 53 reviews)); "Holidays and benefits are good." ((in 40 reviews)); "People were great and always kept busy" ((in 30 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 12 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 5 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 4 reviews)); "Bullying is a very common practice at all levels." ((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

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

Mar 5, 2019

Owership

Production manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Canfor is an organization that takes ownership of its responsibilities to employees, customers , environment and the community that in which they are located. It gives every employee in every position the opportunity to succeed and excel if they take ownership of their position and responsibilities.

Cons

Canfor expects top effort for top recognition. You must come to the job every day with the intent to make it better and improve.

5.0

Mar 5, 2019

Great people, Great Culture!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great culture -Being a part of a Company that gives back wholeheartedly to the communities it operates in -Fantastic group of people at our operations and corporate locations -Support throughout the business for personal development and growth -Projects to push and challenge yourself -Good benefits -Focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives

Cons

-Work life balance can sometimes be difficult to manage -Work load can be very high -Need more growth opportunities/training for new professionals to move up and develop into future leaders -Vacation days upon starting are a bit low

4.0

Mar 5, 2019

Growth

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Canfor, it is encouraged to expand your knowledge base, continue to challenge yourself and aspire to greater things. They will utilize you where your strengths will be put to great use. There is always opportunities to move within the company, and there is a continuous feeling of appreciation from coworkers/managers.

Cons

Things are always changing, so you may just be getting very good at your job, and you may be put to use in another area, which requires a shift in thinking and time management and skills utilized.

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