GL-MDO Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Machine Driving / Operating (CFIA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-01-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-MDO rates of pay for all GL-MDO (General Labour - Machine Driving / Operating (CFIA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-MDO-01 | $23.96 /hr | $25.00 /hr | $26.02 /hr |
| GL-MDO-02 | $24.86 /hr | $25.91 /hr | $27.01 /hr |
| GL-MDO-03 | $25.65 /hr | $26.77 /hr | $27.89 /hr |
| GL-MDO-04 | $26.52 /hr | $27.65 /hr | $28.82 /hr |
| GL-MDO-05 | $28.00 /hr | $29.24 /hr | $30.46 /hr |
| GL-MDO-06 | $28.92 /hr | $30.21 /hr | $31.46 /hr |
| GL-MDO-07 | $29.96 /hr | $31.27 /hr | $32.58 /hr |
| GL-MDO-08 | $31.13 /hr | $32.51 /hr | $33.84 /hr |
| GL-MDO-09 | $32.35 /hr | $33.75 /hr | $35.16 /hr |
| GL-MDO-10 | $33.61 /hr | $35.07 /hr | $36.50 /hr |
| GL-MDO-11 | $34.81 /hr | $36.29 /hr | $37.81 /hr |
| GL-MDO-12 | $36.05 /hr | $37.63 /hr | $39.19 /hr |
| GL-MDO-13 | $37.34 /hr | $38.96 /hr | $40.57 /hr |
| GL-MDO-14 | $38.52 /hr | $40.18 /hr | $41.86 /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-MDO-01
$23.96 – $26.02/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-MDO-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | $23.96 | $25.00 | $26.02 |
| 2024-01-01 | $23.43 | $24.45 | $25.45 |
| 2023-01-01 | $22.09 | $23.05 | $23.99 |
| 2022-01-01 | $21.08 | $22.00 | $22.89 |
| 2021-01-01 | $20.77 | $21.67 | $22.55 |
About the GL-MDO Classification at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The GL-MDO (Motor Vehicle Driver and Operator) group at CFIA covers drivers and equipment operators supporting CFIA's field operations: driving inspection vehicles, operating specialized field equipment, transporting samples between CFIA facilities and processing laboratories, and operating mobile inspection units. The classification typically requires a commercial driver's licence appropriate to the vehicles operated and may require additional certifications for specialized equipment.
GL-MDO positions at CFIA span entry-level driver-operator roles through senior specialist driver positions. The pay scale follows the standard PSAC General Labour structure used across federal employers for motor vehicle and equipment operators. Most GL-MDO staff at CFIA are field-based, supporting inspection operations across Canada's provinces and territories.
CFIA GL-MDO falls under the CFIA-PSAC collective agreement. Compared to private-sector trucking and commercial driving, CFIA GL-MDO offers more predictable hours, the federal pension, and access to specialized federal-government driving work (sample transport between laboratories, mobile inspection unit operations) that has no direct private-sector parallel. The trade-off is generally lower overtime opportunity than commercial trucking.
GL-MDO salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-MDO salary range?
The GL-MDO group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 14 levels.
What does GL-MDO stand for at Canadian Food Inspection Agency?
GL-MDO is the classification code for General Labour - Machine Driving / Operating (CFIA) positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It covers 14 levels (GL-MDO-01, GL-MDO-02, GL-MDO-03, GL-MDO-04, GL-MDO-05, GL-MDO-06, GL-MDO-07, GL-MDO-08, GL-MDO-09, GL-MDO-10, GL-MDO-11, GL-MDO-12, GL-MDO-13, GL-MDO-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-MDO pay scale last updated?
The current GL-MDO 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-MDO take-home pay after taxes?
GL-MDO 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-MDO level and step.