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West Fraser

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A West Fraser Company

westfraser.com
Location
Quesnel, BC
Size
10,001+ employees
Revenue
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
Industry
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Founded
1955

North America's Largest Lumber Producer

West Fraser stands as the largest lumber producer in North America, operating more than 50 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Founded in 1955 and publicly traded, this diversified wood products company generates $5-10 billion in annual revenue while maintaining a workforce of over 10,000 dedicated employees committed to excellence and safety.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio

West Fraser manufactures a diverse range of essential building and industrial products:

  • Southern yellow pine lumber and engineered wood products
  • Oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
  • Plywood, particleboard, and renewable energy solutions
  • Pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residual products

These products serve critical roles in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, and packaging materials across North America and beyond.

Award Winning Workplace Culture

West Fraser has earned recognition as one of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures and has been named among Canada's Top 100 Employers for consecutive years. The company's culture prioritizes safety first while rewarding hard work and dedication. Employees thrive in an environment that values growth, challenge, and opportunity-with many team members building entire careers within the organization through strong promotion-from-within practices.

Comprehensive Benefits and Career Development

West Fraser invests in its employees from day one with a highly competitive compensation package:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
  • 401(k) with company match and life insurance
  • Disability insurance and paid vacations/holidays
  • On-the-job training and cross-training opportunities
  • Wellness Pay Program
  • Clear pathways for career advancement and leadership development

Strategic Locations and Growth Opportunities

With extensive operations throughout the Southern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas) and Western Canada, West Fraser offers employees diverse opportunities to grow their careers. The company's commitment to modern, competitive manufacturing facilities combined with sustainable forestry practices creates a stable, forward-thinking work environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while building long-term careers.

Mission

Our investments in modern, competitive manufacturing facilities, product innovation and bioenergy are adding up to a bright future. We take pride in what we do, and our employees have grown right along with us. If you are looking for a company and colleagues that thrive on growth, challenge and opportunity - discover a future with West Fraser at www.WestFraser.com/Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

West Fraser has over 10,000 employees working across its global operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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