West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
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We are a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.
Full company description
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
LinkedIn followers
55,708
People associated on LinkedIn
3,494
Reported office locations
1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5, CA
57 Germantown Ct., Suite 300, 300, Germantown, TN 38138, US
885 W Georgia St, Suite 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E8, CA
Business categories
Renewable Energy
Paper Manufacturing
Wholesale
Wood Processing
Forestry
Product Design
Furniture
Manufacturing
Other recorded names
West Fraser
Specialties
Lumber
Plywood
LVL
MDF
OSB
and particleboard
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
4,768,758
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Quesnel, BC
Organization type
Public Company
Year founded
1955
Specialties
LumberPlywoodLVLMDFOSBand particleboard
West Fraser has 77 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Quesnel, Manning and Williams Lake. Median advertised hourly rate: $42.45.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a firm commitment to safety. Industrial experience and post-secondary education are considered an asset.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a CPA designation or enrolment in an accounting program, strong computer systems skills, and organizational and multitasking ability. Good verbal and written communication and a proactive, motivated approach are also required.
Financial statements, Reporting, General ledger, Account reconciliation, Forecasting, CPA
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need good physical fitness, the ability to work repetitive tasks in an industrial setting and availability for day and night shifts. No prior experience is required, but a strong safety commitment, reliability and a positive team attitude are expected.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright Certification and strong mechanical and problem-solving skills. Experience in a sawmill, planer maintenance knowledge and a commitment to safe work are assets.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright or Welding certification and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. Strong problem-solving, safety commitment, and independent work skills are required, and sawmill or planer maintenance knowledge is an asset.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
10+ YOE3+ MgmtB.A.C. en génie mécanique ou électrique; D.E.C. en entretien ou maintenance industrielle ou électromécanique; Minimum de dix ans d'expérience pertinente
Manage a team, Communication skills, Mechanical engineering, Electromechanics
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid Journeyperson Millwright certification, blueprint reading skills, mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability. Strong communication, independent work and willingness to work shifts are required, with mill experience preferred.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright certification, or be an apprentice ready to enter fourth year. Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, teamwork and a commitment to safety are required, and sawmill experience is an asset.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson mechanic certification and working knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems. They must be able to read manuals and schematics, work safely and independently, and have fleet shop and Cummins or Cat engine experience.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
3+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3+ years of master data management experience, including data governance and data quality. Strong analytical skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency, and BI report building experience are required.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, JD Edwards ERP
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
3+ YOECandidates need an RPF or RPFT designation for Alberta, or eligibility to earn it, plus strong GIS skills. West Fraser also asks for a strong safety commitment, excellent communication, and 3-5 years of forestry experience as an asset.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid fourth-class power engineering designation with firing time. West Fraser also wants people who can multitask, troubleshoot, communicate well and keep learning.
thermal fluid heater, water treatment system, mechanical refiner, computer-controlled remote systems
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need to work in an industrial manufacturing setting, handle repetitive tasks and stand for long periods, and be available for day and night shifts. No prior experience is required, but they must be in good physical condition, reliable, and committed to safety and PPE use.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need several years of electrician experience and Alberta electrical trade qualifications or a Red Seal certificate. Instrumentation experience, PLC knowledge and strong troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills are also required.
PLC, Schneider controllers, Mitsubishi VFD, GE iFIX
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a university degree in accounting, business or an equivalent field. They also need familiarity with full-cycle and cost accounting, SOX and IFRS, and computerized accounting systems, with advanced Excel skills. A CPA designation is preferred but not required.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
3+ YOECandidates need a valid Journeyperson Welding Certification and at least 3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience. They must work independently and plan their daily and weekly tasks.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need several years of electrician experience, a Red Seal certificate and a valid Journeyperson certification. They also need PLC programming skills, process control knowledge and strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
5+ YOECandidates need a mechanical engineering bachelor's degree, a Professional Engineer designation or EGBC registration eligibility, and 5+ years of increasing responsibility. Supervision experience, heavy-industry or pulp mill background, and a valid driver's licence are also needed.
Coaching, Strategic planning, Inspection, Mechanical engineering, P.Eng., Communication skills
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
5+ YOECandidates need a valid journeyman trade certificate or a Bachelor's in Applied Science or Engineering, with 5 years of mill or heavy industrial experience preferred. Strong planning, leadership and computer skills are needed, with Dynastar and Microsoft Office preferred.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need experience leading a team and benching round and band saws, plus knowledge of sawmill machinery such as canters, band mills and edgers. A valid inter-provincial or provincial journeyperson sawfiler certification is preferred, and wood or sawmill experience is given higher consideration.
round saw, band saw, canter, band mill, trim saw, gang saw
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
15+ YOECandidates need a related degree, the CHRP designation, and at least 15 years of progressive HR experience, including leading geographically diverse teams. They need strong compensation, Canadian benefits and employment law knowledge, plus executive-level communication skills.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
Candidates need a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright certification, or be an apprentice about to enroll in fourth year. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, teamwork with other trades, and a commitment to safety are required.
West Fraser: West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K.
5+ YOECandidates need a Red Seal Millwright certification and ideally five or more years of industrial millwright experience, with forest product experience preferred. Light fabrication and welding are an asset, along with a strong commitment to safe work, good planning, teamwork and computer skills.
hoisting equipment, rigging, slings and shackles, welding equipment, computer