Does Domtar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Domtar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Domtar. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Domtar?

49% of Domtar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Domtar 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Domtar?

Engineer (14) , Machine Operator (14) , Process Engineer (12) , Operator (9) , Analyst (8) , Laborer (8) , Manager (8) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Reliability Engineer (7) , Power Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Director (5) , Electrician (5) , Inside Sales Account Manager (5) , Project Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Domtar according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and hourly" ((in 84 reviews)); "benefits are good but expensive" ((in 66 reviews)); "Great people and work enviornment" ((in 57 reviews)); "Competitive salary" ((in 20 reviews)); "there was a good work/life balance, working a 4x4 schedule" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Domtar according to real employee reviews?

"Cheap Asian upper management, offer low package , ask to do everything" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and some people are not nice to new people" ((in 11 reviews)); "some mills have a lot of quality control and continuous improvement work to do ahead of them, some engineering teams really butt heads, and I didn't enjoy working with the engineers at the mill but I did enjoy working with the managers, operators and my engineers and other coworkers at corporate." ((in 8 reviews)); "Micro managing and poor communication" ((in 6 reviews)); "They are blatant about not trusting their employees which breeds poor morale and inefficiencies in the workplace." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Domtar layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Domtar layoffs and their outlook for job security at Domtar in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Domtar locations?

Fort Mill , Kingsport , Greenville , Hawesville , Delaware , Ashdown , Bennettsville , Port Huron , Nekoosa , Calhoun , Coosa Pines , Charlotte , Irving , Cerritos , Rock Hill , Addison , Owensboro , Plymouth , Menominee , Raleigh , Glenwood , Johnsonburg , Tatum , Childersburg , Mahopac , Rothschild , Wausau , Detroit , Nashville , Dallas

Domtar reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(580 total reviews)

John D. Williams

7% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

580 reviews

4.0

Sep 30, 2025

Good company to work for

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits overall. They cover about 90% of paramedical (massage, physio, chiro, osteo, etc). There is the option to work from home with a hybrid model to go into the office a couple times a week. The offices in Montreal are central and easy to get to. Base vacation is 3 weeks, but always room for negotiation. They also offer summer hours at corporate. It's the best company I've ever worked for, and the leadership is very human and they care about their people. Safety and sustainability are core to the company's values. There are may long term employees in the company (15-25+ years), which is always an excellent sign. Many educated, caring and intelligent people work for this company.

Cons

I think the company could go the extra mile and offer condensed work weeks or summer hours option all year round. Many companies are moving forward with this model and increased productivity always accompanies this type of structure. If you don't want to lose top talent, want to accommodate the diversity of people and their various situations, then offering flexible work schedules could be an option.

Domtar Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback and for your many years with Domtar. We’re thrilled to hear you value the benefits, hybrid work options, and company culture. We also appreciate your thoughtful suggestions on flexible work schedules and condensed work weeks. Feedback like yours helps us continue finding ways to support our employees and retain top talent. Thank you!

1.0

Sep 29, 2025

Extreme Right Wing Company

Hr advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great place to work until they weed you out

Cons

extremely right wing, management fires people with no investigation

Domtar Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear your time with Domtar didn’t meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and strive to ensure that every employee is treated fairly, respectfully, and in alignment with our core values. Your feedback will help as we continue working to maintain an inclusive and supportive workplace.

5.0

Sep 24, 2025

Nice place to work, too bad it's closing.

Sheeter operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, good coworkers,

Cons

Hot in summer, repetitive, always machine problems.

Domtar Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of service with Domtar. We’re glad to hear you valued your coworkers, pay, and benefits. We understand how difficult it is when a facility closes and truly appreciate the dedication and hard work you contributed over the years.

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