Discover Opportunity

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across approximately 60 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.

Grow With Us

We are a values-driven global enterprise with 
a culture of belonging—humble and team-spirited from the sawmill to the boardroom and everywhere in between.

We are a values-driven global enterprise with 
a culture of belonging—humble and team-spirited from the sawmill to the boardroom and everywhere in between.

West Fraser is an Employer of Choice

Are you ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, rewarding work, challenge and opportunity? Discover a future with West Fraser.

Top Employer

We strive to be an international employer of choice, and we are consistently ranked as a top employer. We offer stable employment, career growth, training and development opportunities, a commitment to safety, a culture of belonging and competitive compensation and benefits plans.

Rewarding Opportunities

As the largest global producer of renewable wood products we offer challenging, satisfying opportunities in a wide variety of career paths at approximately 60 locations in Canada, the southern U.S., the U.S. and Europe.

Culture of Belonging

Inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall. Along with our strong commitment to fair hiring practices, we provide exciting vocational training opportunities and workplaces that reflect the communities we are a part of.

Flexible Benefits

Employees enjoy a full range of benefits including medical and dental care, stock purchase plans and retirement savings plans tailored to your region. When it comes to your health and wellness we provide a variety of options to suit the specific needs of you and your family.

Competitive Salary

We know competitive pay and benefit options are essential to our employees. Our extensive benefits packages and comprehensive pension plans exceed industry averages.

Growth & Development

We promote from within and invest in our people. From apprenticeships, trades certifications and other professional designations, to on-the-job training, skills development or other professional certifications and courses—there is always opportunity to grow and thrive.

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Come Work With Us

Visit our job boards for available positions at all of our operations.

Culture of Belonging

A Commitment to Community & Values

West Fraser is a globally competitive company with community values. For nearly 70 years, our core values have defined the way we do business and how we support our employees. We share a responsibility for the people we work with and the communities where we operate that goes beyond safe, sustainable and satisfying employment. We operate with integrity, humility and respect, while fostering continuous innovation.

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Our Industry

At West Fraser, you can have a challenging, satisfying career in a wide variety of roles at a company dedicated to producing responsibly.

From the shop floor to the forest floor, operations to the office, every job is part of a challenging and rewarding career path in the forest products industry.

Early Careers

Are you interested in beginning your career in the dynamic and rewarding forest products sector?

From student and co-op placements for students and recent graduates to exciting trades and apprenticeship roles, West Fraser offers many opportunities to get practical, hands-on experience and training.

We’re Growing Sustainably

Our commitment to stewardship, expressed in our corporate environmental policy, impacts everything we do from our work in the forest to the manufacturing and delivery of our products worldwide. Learn more about our approach to sustainability.