Domtar reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(580 total reviews)
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John D. Williams

7% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Domtar has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 580 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Domtar 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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580 reviews
4.0
Sep 5, 2025

Long hours decent pay

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits and stable employment

Cons

Long hours, chaotic work environment, slim opportunities for advancement, when you consider how all the hours worked, you make about as much as the hourly employees but as an engineer

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Domtar Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you appreciate the benefits and stability Domtar offers. We understand that workload balance and career growth are important, and we’re continuing to look for ways to improve both. Your perspective is valuable and helps us create a better experience for our teams.
2.0
Aug 7, 2025

Poor leadership

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fair wages and benefits. Generally coworkers are good people to work with.

Cons

Leadership is out of touch with reality. Since buying Resolute Paper the last 3 years the bonus levels are at 60% payout with little chance of getting better. Upper management gets several bonuses beyond general employees so no sweat for them.

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Domtar Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your many years of service with Domtar. We’re glad to hear you value your coworkers and the compensation and benefits we provide. We appreciate you for sharing your concerns about leadership communication and employee engagement. Feedback like yours is important and helps us identify areas where we can improve.
5.0
Aug 4, 2025

Great company Great People

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company to work for and the people knowledgeable and very team oriented.

Cons

Not many. Standardization between the mills could be better.

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Domtar Response
8mo
Thank you for your many years of service to Domtar. We’re glad to hear you value the team-oriented culture, as it’s something we take great pride in. We also appreciate your insight on opportunities to improve standardization and centralized control. Your feedback is helpful as we continue to grow and evolve. Thank you!
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