Vibrant Workforces
Achieving Together
Through hiring practices, retention actions, policy, commitments and the investments we make into education and supports for young people, we are empowering our ~10,000 employees and the next generation to build workplaces that reflect the diverse communities where we operate.
Our People Set Us Apart
Each team member is important. Our mission is for every employee to have the opportunity to grow, achieve their potential and be valued for their contributions.
Empowering Women in Forestry
West Fraser is committed to supporting women in the forestry sector by fostering vibrant and inclusive work environments. Our approach includes fair hiring practices, equitable compensation and meaningful development opportunities for all employees.
Ensuring Equal Pay
At West Fraser, equal pay is core to our value of building a foundation of trust through transparent, respectful and fair actions.
We have achieved pay equity, and to ensure this standard is maintained, we perform annual pay review audits and review offers for new hires.
Supporting Training Opportunities
West Fraser offers training opportunities specifically for women, such as the Women’s Forestry Congress, as well as participation in leadership training and mentorship programs.
We also support employee-led initiatives like the Women in Wood program in Alberta and the Women in Forest Products regional conferences in the U.S.
Fostering Dynamic Teams
We believe diverse and high-performing teams drive success at West Fraser and across the broader forest products sector.
Our efforts include initiatives focused on expanding opportunities for women, creating pathways for success and fostering strong community partnerships through support and investment.
Indigenous Training & Employment
From removing barriers and investing in the workforce of the future, to creating programs to support our employees, West Fraser is committed to achieving equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workplace.
Removing Barriers
West Fraser works to understand and address the barriers to advancing Indigenous participation in our workforce.
We provide scholarships and workforce readiness programs. We also sponsor and participate in youth employment programs such as the Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) and First Nation Youth Training Program (FNYTP).
Recruiting & Retaining Talent
We want to attract Indigenous talent and provide career support, development and advancement opportunities specifically for Indigenous employees so they continue to grow and thrive as members of our team.
We promote the mobility of Indigenous employees throughout employment sectors and levels.
Enhancing Awareness
West Fraser recognizes our responsibility to continue to deepen our understanding and awareness of Indigenous matters across the company. We provide cross-cultural awareness and/or cultural sensitivity training to employees at all levels. We also participate in Indigenous workforce inclusion conferences such as Workforce Forward to support our ongoing and meaningful effort to support our employees.
We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities where we live and work. This approach is central to attracting and retaining engaged, talented and high-performing people.
West Fraser is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities, and taking action to ensure we build a shared future, together.
We invest in people, their potential and the possibilities for a better life.
Our Culture Stories
This includes our partnership with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow to help inspire and encourage the next generation of young women to pursue a career in STEM and close the engineering profession’s gender gap.
