TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 10/28/15 — Note to Editors: There are two photos associated with this press release.
Calian Technologies Ltd. (TSX: CTY) is pleased to announce that last evening it was awarded the Military-Friendly Employer Partner Award from Canada Company as part of the Military Employment Transition Program–s (MET) Award Ceremony.
Canada Company–S MET Program is an initiative developed to assist Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members, Reservists and Veterans looking to find jobs in the civilian workforce. The program serves as a bridge between the CAF and Canada Company–s “Military Friendly Employer Partners.”
The mandate of the program is to establish, foster, and drive the connection and relationship between CAF members and Veterans, and the leaders in the public and private sector who will offer employment opportunities.
“At Calian, we take great pride in our relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces and our involvement with the MET program,” said Kevin Ford, President and CEO. “The team at Calian continues to strengthen as a direct result of hiring military veterans and reservists.”
Since January 2014, Calian has transitioned hundreds of veterans in roles as diverse as training, engineering and health care across Canada.
About Calian
Calian employs over 2,300 people with offices and projects that span Canada, U.S. and international markets. Calian operates under two distinct divisions. The Business and Technology Services division is headquartered in Ottawa. This division–s capabilities include the provision of professional services to private and public sector organizations in health, training, engineering and IT services.
Calian–s Systems Engineering Division (SED), based in Saskatoon, plans, designs and implements complex communication systems for many of the world–s space agencies and leading satellite manufacturers and operators. SED also provides contract manufacturing services for both private sector and military customers in North America. Known for its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, Calian seeks to be the best Canadian company to work for, buy from and invest in.
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Contacts:
Kevin Ford
President and Chief Executive Officer
613-599-8600
Jacqueline Gauthier
Chief Financial Officer
613-599-8600
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