Military Spouse Employment Champion

Why participate? 

Using the Military Spouse Employment Champion badge is voluntary and completely free. Employers are not asked or expected to offer priority hiring or special treatment to military or Veteran spouse candidates, only to actively consider them as potential employees.

Display your Military Spouse Employment Champion printable emblem on your door or window, and use the digital badge to highlight your support of the military community on your digital platforms. We welcome you to tag us on Facebook or LinkedIn to increase visibility. 

By using the Military Spouse Employment Champion badge, you will enjoy the following benefits: 

• A ready-to-display printable emblem and a digital badge identifying your organization as a proud supporter of Canada’s military and Veteran families. 
• A symbol that clearly communicates to potential employees that you value Canadian military families and understand the challenges military spouses face in maintaining continuous employment. 
• Brand recognition within the Military and Veteran communities.
• Member spotlights in MFS Employment newsletters or social media,  that highlight your advocacy efforts and help reduce barriers to employment related to military life. 

Who can use it?  

Anyone who supports the cause! Individuals and/or organizations who are champions of military spousal employment, who agree to comply with the guidelines below are invited to apply.  

As part of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), the Military Spouse Employment Champion badge is bound by overarching policies that limit collaboration with organizations in the alcohol, gaming, tobacco, and cannabis industries. Additionally, we do not collaborate with Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. 

How to get your badge? 

Apply here

Guiding principles 

Using the Military Spouse Employment Champion badge/emblem is voluntary. Participating organizations have the flexibility to withdraw at any point. Participation is non-exclusive; other organizations with similar operations and needs may also join.

We expect participants to comply with all Provincial and Federal Freedom of Information, Human Rights, Employment, and Accessibility legislation.

CFMWS/MFS has created the print and digital badges to facilitate an easily recognizable way for organizations and individuals to show their support for the military community and boost their efforts to hire military spouses.

Displaying a badge does not imply endorsement by CFMWS/MFS. No funds from CFMWS/MFS, Department of National Defence, or Non-Public Funds are obligated by use of this badge or its guiding documents. No additional promotion or support of participants is promised. Employers looking for a more comprehensive program are encouraged to consider the Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN). 

Do not alter or amend the image in any way. Note that obtaining this badge does NOT permit you to use any other CFMWS/MFS or MSEN website trademarks, copyrighted materials, or proprietary information. 

Badge users who wish to create links to the CFMWS/MFS website or platforms are required to seek permission first. 

We ask that badge users aspire to uphold the following commitments:  

• Share your success with hiring Military Spouses with us, on your social and digital platforms, and your sphere of influence at large. 
• Display your Military Spouse Employment Champion digital badge on your social media channels, websites, and other public-facing platforms. 
• Provide options for Military Spouses to indicate their affiliation with the CAF when applying for a job. 
• Agree not to use the badge for: 
  • political, lobbying, or partisan purposes 
  • to gain monetary profits
  • in any context that could reasonably cause reputational harm to the military community.