Cenovus Energy to give military veterans priority when hiring

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Federal Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino speaks in Calgary on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at an announcement that Cenovus Energy will give military veterans priority when hiring employees. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland

CALGARY – One of Canada’s energy giants has joined a program that makes military veterans a priority when hiring new employees.

Federal Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino was in Calgary for the announcement by Cenovus Energy, which has a workforce of about 5,000.

Fantino said Cenovus is the first energy and utility company to participate in the program announced last fall as part of a government veterans transition plan.

He said many Canadian soldiers leaving the military have useful skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.

Cenovus senior vice-president Jacqui McGillivray said the company has been hiring veterans for years.

She said when applicants are equally qualified the nod will go to the military veteran.

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