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

Canfor reviews

3.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(317 total reviews)

Don Kayne

63% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

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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 12, 2019

Canfor is a top employer

Anonymous employee

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Pros

-Lots of opportunities to grow and develop from within. -Canfor's work culture feels like one big family that is there to support you personally and professionally. -Huge emphasis on safety over productivity -Sustainability is a top concern - Great work/life balance

Cons

- Benefits including vacation day allotments could be more robust to attract more people

4.0

Mar 7, 2019

Great company with great values!

Maintenance program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Their #1 value at Canfor is Safety comes first. And that should be assumed in an industry-based company, but not always. They have provided me many opportunities to grow my own skill-set and even paid for some additional schooling

Cons

Off the top of my head, I would maybe say there should be a payroll increment system that automatically adjusts your salary based on years of service. And I gave it only 4 out of 5 stars, only because I believe no person or company can ever be perfect

5.0

Mar 5, 2019

Great Employer

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Good pay for the industry. *Opportunities to grow. *Good Safety Culture.

Cons

*The procedures and systems are not as mature as other industries.

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