Does West Fraser Timber pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, West Fraser Timber employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at West Fraser Timber. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at West Fraser Timber?

62% of West Fraser Timber employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated West Fraser Timber 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at West Fraser Timber?

Machine Operator (10) , Millwright (8) , Production Operator (7) , Forester (5) , Forklift Operator (5) , Laborer (5) , Operator (5) , Superintendent (5) , Electrician (4) , Engineer (4) , Production Worker (4) , General Laborer (3) , Maintenance Supervisor (3) , Maintenance Technician (3) , Mill Worker (3)

What are the pros of working at West Fraser Timber according to real employee reviews?

"good pay it was really nice" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good compensations and benefits." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "Competitive salary" ((in 10 reviews)); "Satisfying job with a good work/life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at West Fraser Timber according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 28 reviews)); "Long hours expected of management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Too much favoritism." ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership determines whether the mill is good to be at or not." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management doesn't listen to the employees who actually runs the equipment" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about West Fraser Timber redundancies in 2026?

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

West Fraser Timber Reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(363 total reviews)

Ray Ferris

65% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

West Fraser Timber has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 363 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The West Fraser Timber employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

363 reviews

1.0

3 Oct 2018

Management and Safety Risks

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Hourly employees are what make West Fraser Great. Capital investment from Corporate shows a drive to be the best in US as they are in Canada.

Cons

Management in local division willing to overlook safety violations when it comes to those violations made by management. Do as I say, not as I do. This approach is a culture killer and does not reflect the models and values set forth by true leadership in Canada. If you confront the leadership at West Fraser's 5-Star OSHA VPP site concerning a safety violation, most likely you will be terminated.

3.0

18 Jan 2023

Company is changing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, good hours, good atmosphere

Cons

Nothing tied to individual performance. Can be a top performing person and get the same bonus and raises as the bottom performing people

1.0

12 Jan 2023

Outdated Management

It specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pays more than others but, unable to retain anyone with skills or talent.

Cons

Management is out dated, not tech friendly, not remote work friendly, frugal is a company value so you may not get the equipment needed for a quality result. You will be micromanaged and if you're not seen at your desk they assume you're not working. Canadian counterparts won't do anything to change the culture in the US. Bias has been reported in office multiple times with no action. Wouldn't recommend unless you're not trying to grow in your career and just trying to retire in the next 3-5 years.

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