GL-EIM Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Electrical Installing & Maintaining (CFIA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-01-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-EIM rates of pay for all GL-EIM (General Labour - Electrical Installing & Maintaining (CFIA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-EIM-01 | $26.63 /hr | $27.81 /hr | $28.97 /hr |
| GL-EIM-02 | $27.60 /hr | $28.78 /hr | $30.00 /hr |
| GL-EIM-03 | $28.53 /hr | $29.73 /hr | $31.02 /hr |
| GL-EIM-04 | $29.53 /hr | $30.82 /hr | $32.09 /hr |
| GL-EIM-05 | $30.52 /hr | $31.82 /hr | $33.16 /hr |
| GL-EIM-06 | $31.67 /hr | $33.05 /hr | $34.45 /hr |
| GL-EIM-07 | $32.77 /hr | $34.19 /hr | $35.60 /hr |
| GL-EIM-08 | $34.07 /hr | $35.56 /hr | $37.05 /hr |
| GL-EIM-09 | $35.44 /hr | $36.97 /hr | $38.55 /hr |
| GL-EIM-10 | $37.78 /hr | $39.44 /hr | $41.07 /hr |
| GL-EIM-11 | $39.13 /hr | $40.82 /hr | $42.53 /hr |
| GL-EIM-12 | $40.56 /hr | $42.33 /hr | $44.07 /hr |
| GL-EIM-13 | $41.93 /hr | $43.79 /hr | $45.58 /hr |
| GL-EIM-14 | $43.35 /hr | $45.20 /hr | $47.12 /hr |
Net estimates assume Ontario, no dependents, PSPP Group 2 (post-2013 hire). Use the calculator for your full situation including province, marital status, RRSP, union dues, and pension group.
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GL-EIM-01
$26.63 – $28.97/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-EIM-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | $26.63 | $27.81 | $28.97 |
| 2024-01-01 | $26.04 | $27.20 | $28.33 |
| 2023-01-01 | $25.16 | $26.27 | $27.37 |
| 2022-01-01 | $24.01 | $25.07 | $26.12 |
| 2021-01-01 | $23.66 | $24.70 | $25.73 |
About the GL-EIM Classification at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The GL-EIM (Electrical Installation and Maintenance) group at CFIA covers electrical trades staff who install, maintain, and repair electrical systems at CFIA laboratories and large field facilities. CFIA operates several specialized facilities with significant electrical infrastructure (analytical laboratories with high-power equipment, controlled-environment animal facilities, large refrigeration systems), and GL-EIM staff keep this infrastructure operational. The classification typically requires a Red Seal electrical trade qualification plus federal security clearance.
GL-EIM positions at CFIA span working-level electrician roles through senior journey-level positions. The pay scale follows the standard PSAC General Labour and Trades structure used across federal employers for licensed electrical trades. Most GL-EIM staff at CFIA are concentrated at the agency's larger laboratory facilities where electrical maintenance requirements justify dedicated trades staff.
CFIA GL-EIM falls under the CFIA-PSAC collective agreement. Compared to private-sector electrical trades (residential, commercial, industrial), federal electrical trade pay is competitive at journey-level rates and offers a structured workload and the federal pension. The trade-off is generally lower overtime opportunity than private-sector electrical work, but with predictable hours that suit tradespeople seeking work-life balance over maximum overtime earnings.
GL-EIM salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-EIM salary range?
The GL-EIM group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 14 levels.
What does GL-EIM stand for at Canadian Food Inspection Agency?
GL-EIM is the classification code for General Labour - Electrical Installing & Maintaining (CFIA) positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It covers 14 levels (GL-EIM-01, GL-EIM-02, GL-EIM-03, GL-EIM-04, GL-EIM-05, GL-EIM-06, GL-EIM-07, GL-EIM-08, GL-EIM-09, GL-EIM-10, GL-EIM-11, GL-EIM-12, GL-EIM-13, GL-EIM-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-EIM pay scale last updated?
The current GL-EIM pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-01-01, with a total of 42 pay steps across 14 levels. Data is verified against Canadian Food Inspection Agency's primary source regularly.
What is the GL-EIM take-home pay after taxes?
GL-EIM take-home pay depends on your level, step, province, and pension group. Use the FedPay.ca take-home pay calculator at fedpay.ca/take-home to see your net pay after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP, EI, and pension contributions for any GL-EIM level and step.