Commissioned Officer Chaplain

• Must be ordained or mandated by a nationally registered Faith Tradition

• Must have a Graduate-level professional degree in Faith Tradition formation (MDiv or equivalent)

• Must be a member in good standing with a national Faith Tradition Governing Authority

• Must have at least two years of fulltime, supervised Faith Tradition leadership experience

• Must receive the recommendation of a representative of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy (ICCMC), the endorsement of the ICCMC, and be selected by the Chaplain General

​CAF chaplains are responsible for fostering the spiritual, religious, and pastoral care of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families, regardless of religious affiliation, practice, and/or belief.

CAF chaplains have privileged access to CAF members of all ranks, have no command authority, and are prohibited from bearing arms. Their responsibilities include:

• Providing an active, personal, and supportive presence

• Officiating at special functions, service, events, and ceremonies

• Advising the Chain of Command regarding spiritual/religious accommodation issues, ethical dilemmas, as well as spiritual and moral issues pertaining to the Formation/Unit/Squadron

• Applying knowledge in general military administration and RCChS policies.

• Liaising with local area civilian Faith Tradition leaders

• Referring CAF members and their families to other helping professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, or medical personnel, as required

• Providing compassionate and caring support during, and following, significant life events and incidents​

Email: WindsorChathamRec@forces.gc.ca

Or contact:

Phone: 1-800-856-8488