About Reservist Employer Support Services

The Reservist’s Employer Support toolkit contains resources to help the reservist talk to their employer or educator about the value of their reserve service. It includes:

• 11 Ways Reservists Use Employer-Support Resources
• 7 Tips for Reservists with Civilian Jobs: Setting the Conditions for a Successful Military-Leave Request
• How Enduring Reserve Service Benefits Your Civilian Workplace
• I Need to Ask My Boss for Military Leave!
• I Need to Ask My Academic Institution for an Accommodation Because of Military Work
• I Need to Temporarily Reduce My Military Commitment
• Templates for letters and emails
• MOSID National Occupational Code Equivalency Tool

Many employers and educators go above-and-beyond in their suppor to reservists. Some have established military-leave policies, maintain employee-reservists’ benefits during deployments, and even support families while their reservists are away. Such initiatives are both meaningful and impactful.

To recognize the efforts and support of employers and educators, reservists and command teams can nominate a civilian supervisor or educator for special recognition.

Reserve employer recognition nomination form

Award criteria

Recognition is awarded based on the level and consistency of the support provided. Each recognition ceremony is conducted by a senior military member, and can acknowledge an organization, or individual(s). We can perform these ceremonies in person or virtually. 

Most reservists are able to advocate for themselves, but if it is difficult to obtain leave for military duties, assistance is available from:

• Chain of command
• Employer Support Liaison Officer network
• Canadian Forces Liaison Council 
• Unit Employer Support Representative

Click here to fill out the form to request help in securing time off for military duties. 

Reserve employer assistance request form