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Cenovus joins program that makes hiring military vets a priority

File Photo: Cenovus' Christina Lake project.

Cenovus is the firstĀ  energy and utility company to join a program that makes military vets a priority when hiring new employees.

Cenovus has a workforce of about 5,000 and its senior VP says it’s been hiring vetrans for years.

Jacqui McGillvray says when applicants are equally qualified the nod goes to the military vet.

Federal Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino says many Canadian soldiers leaving the military have useful skills, including being able to work as a team.

The program started last fall as part of a government vetrans transition plan.

September 12th, 2013