GL-INM Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Instrument Maintaining (CFIA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-01-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-INM rates of pay for all GL-INM (General Labour - Instrument 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-INM-01 | $23.97 /hr | $25.01 /hr | $26.07 /hr |
| GL-INM-02 | $24.80 /hr | $25.90 /hr | $26.97 /hr |
| GL-INM-03 | $25.65 /hr | $26.83 /hr | $27.93 /hr |
| GL-INM-04 | $26.48 /hr | $27.63 /hr | $28.79 /hr |
| GL-INM-05 | $27.45 /hr | $28.65 /hr | $29.84 /hr |
| GL-INM-06 | $28.45 /hr | $29.67 /hr | $30.92 /hr |
| GL-INM-07 | $29.29 /hr | $30.61 /hr | $31.86 /hr |
| GL-INM-08 | $30.50 /hr | $31.80 /hr | $33.16 /hr |
| GL-INM-09 | $31.71 /hr | $33.08 /hr | $34.45 /hr |
| GL-INM-10 | $32.87 /hr | $34.31 /hr | $35.73 /hr |
| GL-INM-11 | $34.12 /hr | $35.57 /hr | $37.05 /hr |
| GL-INM-12 | $35.31 /hr | $36.85 /hr | $38.41 /hr |
| GL-INM-13 | $36.47 /hr | $38.07 /hr | $39.64 /hr |
| GL-INM-14 | $37.68 /hr | $39.35 /hr | $40.96 /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-INM-01
$23.97 – $26.07/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-INM-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | $23.97 | $25.01 | $26.07 |
| 2024-01-01 | $23.44 | $24.46 | $25.49 |
| 2023-01-01 | $22.64 | $23.63 | $24.62 |
| 2022-01-01 | $21.60 | $22.55 | $23.50 |
| 2021-01-01 | $21.28 | $22.22 | $23.15 |
About the GL-INM Classification at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The GL-INM (Instrument Making and Maintenance) group at CFIA covers specialist trades staff who maintain and repair scientific instruments at CFIA laboratories: precision balances, chromatographs, microscopes, animal-handling equipment, and the specialized analytical equipment that underpins CFIA's regulatory science. The classification typically requires a relevant trade qualification (instrument mechanic, precision-instrument maker) plus federal security clearance and on-the-job experience with laboratory equipment.
GL-INM positions at CFIA span working-level instrument technician roles through senior specialist instrument-maker positions. The pay scale follows the standard PSAC General Labour and Trades structure. CFIA's GL-INM population is concentrated at the agency's largest laboratory facilities (Saint-Hyacinthe for food chemistry and microbiology, Winnipeg for animal health) where the volume of specialized analytical equipment justifies dedicated instrument-trade staff.
CFIA GL-INM falls under the CFIA-PSAC collective agreement. The classification is small and highly specialized; most positions are filled through internal advancement or targeted recruitment of candidates with specific instrument-trade backgrounds. The skill set is more portable to medical-device manufacturers and university research laboratories than to general industrial trades work.
GL-INM salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-INM salary range?
The GL-INM group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 14 levels.
What does GL-INM stand for at Canadian Food Inspection Agency?
GL-INM is the classification code for General Labour - Instrument Maintaining (CFIA) positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It covers 14 levels (GL-INM-01, GL-INM-02, GL-INM-03, GL-INM-04, GL-INM-05, GL-INM-06, GL-INM-07, GL-INM-08, GL-INM-09, GL-INM-10, GL-INM-11, GL-INM-12, GL-INM-13, GL-INM-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-INM pay scale last updated?
The current GL-INM 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-INM take-home pay after taxes?
GL-INM 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-INM level and step.