Military Chaplain: Spiritual Support for CAF Members

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces chaplains provide spiritual, religious, and pastoral care to CAF members and families, regardless of faith, with no command authority and no arms. They offer guidance during ceremonies and advising on spiritual accommodation and ethics.

Chaplains must be ordained with an MDiv or equivalent and have ICCMC endorsement and Chaplain General selection. Training includes Basic Military Officer Qualification and ongoing professional development; part-time options exist via the

Qualifications

• Ordination or mandate by a nationally registered Faith Tradition and a Graduate-level degree (MDiv or equivalent) are required.
• At least two years of full-time, supervised Faith Tradition leadership experience.
• Endorsement from the ICCMC and selection by the Chaplain General are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide active, personal, and supportive spiritual presence.
• Officiate at services, ceremonies, and special functions.
• Advise the Chain of Command on spiritual accommodation, ethical dilemmas, and moral issues.
• Coordinate with civilian faith leaders and refer to other professionals as needed.
• Support CAF members and families during life events.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interfaith liaison

Public speaking

Education

MDiv or equivalent graduate-level degree in Faith Tradition formation

Two years of fulltime, supervised Faith Tradition leadership experience

Ordination or mandate by a nationally registered Faith Tradition

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces chaplains provide spiritual, religious, and pastoral care to CAF members and families, regardless of faith, with no command authority and no arms. They offer guidance during ceremonies and advising on spiritual accommodation and ethics.

Chaplains must be ordained with an MDiv or equivalent and have ICCMC endorsement and Chaplain General selection. Training includes Basic Military Officer Qualification and ongoing professional development; part-time options exist via the