Western Recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers

Western Forest Products has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for the second consecutive year, recognizing the company and its employees for creating a safe, respectful and supportive workplace across its operations.

At Western Forest Products, supporting its team members starts with clear values and fostering an environment where they can thrive. That commitment is reflected in a focus on:

• Safety first – investing in job-specific training, regular refresher courses and ongoing safety meetings to support a strong, shared safety culture across all operations

• Competitive pay and benefits – providing competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, an Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and pension and retirement savings programs for both unionized and salaried employees
• Learning and opportunity – offering on-the-job training, support for continuing education, a strong commitment to promoting from within, and annual scholarships at VIU and UBC that extend learning opportunities to employees’ families

“Being recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a second year in a row is meaningful because it reflects how we show up every day, for one another and for our customers,” said Steven Hofer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Forest Products. “By building a culture rooted in safety, respect and continuous improvement, we enable our people to do their best work, deliver consistently for our customers, and contribute towards a strong, sustainable future over the long term.”

The annual BC’s Top Employers competition, organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., evaluates organizations across the province based on workplace culture, employee development, benefits and community involvement. Western Forest Products’ recognition highlights its continued focus on safety, competitive compensation and long-term career opportunities for its workforce.

About Western Forest Products Inc.

Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets. With operations and employees located primarily on the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Western is a premier supplier of high-value, specialty forest products to worldwide markets. Western has a lumber capacity of 700 million board feet from five sawmills, as well as operates four remanufacturing facilities and two glulam manufacturing facilities. The Company sources timber from its long-term licenses, First Nations arrangements, and market purchases. Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.

Learn more about building a career with Western at westernforest.com/careers.