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Cenovus Energy

As with most companies that are expanding. Cenovus is having it shares of growing pains. I found management to be more interested in perception and what so and so said rather than results. Cenovus needs to concentrate more on results rather than here say. Stick with the facts. Over all I enjoyed my time there. I feel that the direction that they want to move in is probably in the right way. They need to get a better grip on junior managers and coordinators. Too many good people walking out the door and Cenovus not taking exit interviews to heart. I would recommend working for Cenovus but would wait until oil comes back. I feel the company managers and 46 Vice presidents do not realize that they are indeed top heavy.
The thing I enjoyed about working there was definitely the people. Loved my Co Workers but during the bust period of oil, people are not doing work in fear of making mistakes so the responsibility is falling on the older work force to get the day to day stuff done. Younger mentality is if I don't do it I won't get blamed if it goes wrong. I should note that I was let go due to restructuring(honestly it was due health - don't get sick at Cenovus). It honestly was a relief. I was overworked and when unable to complete tasks do to the heavy workload time management on my part was always the question.  This lead to heavy amounts of stress on my and my family in such a way that my health suffered. At the end of the day Health before wealth. I would rather work for minimum wage with friends and family by my side then making gobs of money and alone. This is a question anyone should make getting into camp life. Too many suicides in the oilfield in general because they felt trapped. Like I said after the initial shock of being let go subsided I felt a huge weight be lifted off my shoulders. I will be for ever grateful for Cenovus giving me the opportunity to work with them. But never again will I put my self in that toxic environment. I want to believe that they will get better but it is up to Snr management in Calgary to take the power from Coordinators and leads in the field. Listen to your people they are you greatest asset. And as you move up in the company those below you should be your first concern because they will through their hard work push you up higher.

Responsible for managing content management  initiatives for business clients within the organization using the OpenText and Content Server platforms (programs). This initiatives can take the form of projects, working on defining or reevaluating content management procedures and standards within the organization.

●	Working with external technical staff  to implement business focused content management solutions.
●	 Gathering and documenting business requirements; working with technical staff to ensure that the design matches acceptance criteria; managing UAT(User Acceptance Testing) and the final delivery of small projects and small enhancements.
●	Working to improve operational efficiencies delivering and reporting on content management services both within the team and to clients.
●	Quickly understand the business issues and data challenges of the organization and industry.
●	Provide time estimates to my  project manager to set budget.
●	I  lead testing efforts for the small projects and small enhancements I am involved in
●	I ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner.
●	Work with client personnel to identify required changes.
●	Communicate needed changes to development team.
●	Facilitation of team and client meetings.
●	Exhibiting confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.
●	Pushing creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and client mindsets

Cenovus Energy had an engaging work culture that fostered innovation, new ideas and solution based approaches to problem solving. Until the energy industry downturn, Cenovus was an exciting company full of promise, investing in its employees and an encouraging positive work environment. The company is changing and will become a shadow of its former self through attrition, layoffs and forced early retirements of its talented workforce. The current work environment is tense at best and will remain so through to at least spring of 2016.
I enjoyed a positive work environment while I was employed. The staff were always supportive of one another and we created a family atmosphere during my employment. My direct supervisor was one of the best (I can safely attest) I have had in my 35+ years in the industry. Co-workers were like family and we worked hard to perform to our leaderships expectations.
The most difficult aspect of the job was trying to understand senior leaderships decisions in hiring, promotions and recognition of the workforces achievements (ie: promoting or hiring leaders in the Safety realm which had no prior experience in the field).
I will miss the camaraderie, daily laughter and family atmosphere that the Central Services team  shared with each other.
Over-all a fun place to work and very rewarding to my personal development. I will miss the people the most at Cenovus.

Cenovus Energy is an excellent company to work for, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. The organization places a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and respect, creating a workplace culture where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

One of the standout aspects of Cenovus is its commitment to employee development. The company provides numerous learning opportunities, training programs, and career advancement pathways that help employees build new skills and achieve their professional goals. Leadership is approachable and supportive, fostering open communication and collaboration across teams.

Cenovus also demonstrates a strong commitment to work-life balance, recognizing the importance of employee well-being. The compensation and benefits package is competitive, and the company offers resources that support both physical and mental health.

Additionally, Cenovus is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and responsible energy development, giving employees the opportunity to be part of meaningful work that contributes to the future of the energy industry. Overall, Cenovus Energy is a rewarding place to work, with a positive culture, excellent growth opportunities, and a strong focus on employee success.

Company with high standards across the board. Safety focused, and mindful of an individual’s personal beliefs, to a point. Be prepared to sacrifice aspects of your life to meet company demands, and fit an image deemed ‘acceptable,’ by the company.  Know your rights as a worker, and familiarize yourself with the codes, and practices. Those in positions of power will often push blame on those under them to save face, and or sweep incidents under the rug to maintain their position. Safety is a great matter of concern with for them, and they heavily reinforce their ‘10 life saving rules.’ In my experience these rules amount to a false sense of security, and are used by management to enforce compliance. These rules are often disregarded, or waived to meet production demands and or when it is inconvenient to a Cenovus representative. In my opinion, if you have worked for similar companies or similar fields of work. You will find a very ‘meh,’ experience from what they tell you, compared to what actually happens at work. Not to say they are completely heartless; expect  a pizza lunch from time-to-time. Just know. Thats all they think you’re worth. 

I worked alongside the Change, Request, Incident, Managers on Continual Service Improvement strategies for training both in process and technical tools.  
Co-authored Process Documentation for all implemented ITIL Processes
Worked with The Request Fulfillment Manager to define the process 
Consulted with the creation of the end user service catalogue
Consulted with the creation of the end user IT to IT service catalog
Created the Templates for all Role based Policies, Processes and Procedures as well as Service Desk Scripts
Consulted with project managers, process owners and project teams to identify and define business processes
Training Coordinator for all in house and third party vendors in  ITIL process training creating, facilitating, reporting and overseeing all training materials, presentations, documentation
Created role based scenario training materials and demonstrations
Facilitated training for all of the active Processes as well as ServiceNow ITSM application training for in house and third party vendors 
Participated in weekly training working group

A typical day at work started at 6:00 am. The enviroment was warm, friendly and inviting. I greeted clients as they came in the door. Helped them to get through Orientation and back to work as fast as we could. Part of my job was making sure everyone left with a smile. I facilitated the Orientation and Safety classes and entered clients on spreadsheet.
I learned what certifications were required by the Company for all incoming contractors, what departments to enter clients under, and it was important to know Department Leads and where to find them.
Management was open, helpful, and caring. My co-workers were warm, friendly, patient, and knowledgeable.
The hardest part of this job was getting up in the morning. I grew accustom to the hours and it was a little easier.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the fulfillment it gave me to be part of a working team. My self-esteem and self-worth grew as I worked hard to do my part.
It was a great learning experience for me.

I worked at the Foster Creek facility on the construction of phase F and G dealing with engineering and construction issues as they came up, great way to tie my design engineering experience with real world construction at a major facility across all disciplines. 

An average day is chaotic, lots of interacting with the other engineering disciplines and departments, the engineering team (located in another city) and the contractors doing the work.

It was a young management team, I don't know if I learned alot, but it was invigorating. My co-workers were awesome, definately some bright minds.

The most difficult part of the job was meeting/preparing for the changes in schedule, time lines changed daily, almost hourly. I am must more organized and so it was a challenge.

The most enjoyable part of this job was working with the young engineers and techs, all of them were smart and had positive attitudes. I enjoyed putting together the scorecards and progressing reports for the work that was completed.

A typical day started out with cross shift meeting followed by safety meeting and listing critical jobs thtat were going on that day. I entered the plant and gathered my first set of samples that needed testing. I did my tests and relayed information to various parties. I then had some time for extra curricular duties before I did my noon tests. After lunch I had a little time for more extra curricular duties before my last round of tests. The day ended with a cross shift meeting recapping our day and passing on anything of interest.
     The management was ever present and engaged. They were highly competent and flexible. They listened to the layman and took grievances seriously.
     My co-workers were a mix of supportive and unsupportive individuals. There was always a measure of respect given to one another though.
     The days were getting harder and harder as the water plant grew and more vessels and tests were introduced.
     Overall it was a excellent learning expierience.

- Terrible New Grad Program compare to peers. TAKE ANOTHER OFFER and WALK AWAY! Do not waste your first 5 years of career development with this company!
- The positive cultures are changing. CVE hired a ton of bad leads/managers in the last 2-3 years.
- Zero career development, no development support from your leads/managers. They just DO NOT CARE.
- New grad committee controls your life. Your career goal means nothing to them. They randomly rotates new grads into different roles without considering people's preferences or wants. Majority of the members on the committee don't even talk to you or know your face. Good luck trying to get into the group you want.
- CVE over hired and now they do not know what to do with their new grads.
- NO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Engineering New Grads> Geologist > Finance > HR > Summer Students > Accounting. So if you are an accounting new grad, PICK ANOTHER COMPANY OR FIRM!

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