Our Industry
Rewarding & Dynamic Opportunities
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.
Healthy, thriving forests are at the heart of our business. Our teams of forestry professionals are deeply committed to healthy and sustainable forests and the responsible stewardship of forest resources.
We offer forestry positions in the U.S.—where we maintain 100% certified responsible fibre sourcing—and in Canada, where our managed forest area of approximately 8.2 million hectares of public land is 100% sustainable forest management certified.
Our forestry roles span multiple disciplines, including silviculture, planning and operations, biology, environmental management, land use, survey and mapping, GIS and more.
Skilled tradespeople—including heavy-duty mechanics, millwrights, electricians, instrumentation mechanics, sawfilers, benchpeople, pipefitters and welders—are essential to West Fraser’s operations. These roles form the backbone of many of the 50+ communities where we operate.
We believe in hands-on learning and promoting from within. Alongside in-house training, we partner with educational institutions to expand access to trades education and industrial certifications for our employees.
West Fraser is also committed to growing the trades workforce of the future. We collaborate with schools and training programs to enhance education quality, build capacity, and remove barriers—creating greater access for underrepresented groups, including women and Indigenous Peoples. By fostering a more inclusive talent pipeline, we aim to build a workforce that reflects our communities.
If you’ve completed a pre-apprentice or foundation trades program, West Fraser offers exciting career-building opportunities, including paths to apprenticeships at our operations.
For those just beginning to explore trades, starting in an entry-level role can be a great first step toward securing an apprenticeship and building a lasting career with us.
As an integrated forest products company, West Fraser offers a wide range of working environments across dozens of sites in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
Safety is our top priority. We foster a strong safety culture of continuous improvement, shared at every level of our business. Our teams receive industry-leading training in safety and equipment operation, ensuring a workplace where safety is a shared responsibility and every employee is committed to their personal safety and each other.
Career opportunities in our manufacturing operations include roles in safety, trades, equipment operation and supervision.
West Fraser’s mills are highly advanced, large-scale facilities that integrate state-of-the-art processing, electrical, and mechanical systems under one roof. Our operations are dynamic and complex, offering exciting challenges for engineers.
We employ engineers across multiple disciplines, including chemical, electrical, mechanical, power, process control, and technology.
For students and early-career professionals, we offer engineering co-op opportunities year-round in Canada and the U.S., providing hands-on experience in all areas of engineering.
Our corporate and professional services teams play a vital role in supporting company-wide operations.
These careers span diverse fields including administration, export, finance and accounting, human resources, IT, sales and customer service, marketing, communications and transportation. Opportunities are available across the 50+ communities where we operate.
We invest in people, their potential and the possibilities for a better life.