Canfor – “Only job in town”

Pros

The only job in town for foresters, close to home, some good people, salaries are competitive.

Cons

low-cost corporate culture, intense competition for positions, expected to be on-call all the time, hire a specific type of personell that obeys orders and follows procedures, not honest about career paths and possibilities, string part-time employees along with the promise of full-time positions.

Advice to Senior Management

Create a real team atmosphere instead of condescending to junior and intermediate employees.