TI Rates of Pay – Technical Inspection (Government of Canada)

TI rates of pay for all TI (Technical Inspection) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $54,407 to $123,889 across 8 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.

TI – Technical Inspection

$54,407 – $123,889

$2,093 – $4,765 biweekly (before deductions)

8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements

Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-16 · methodology

All TI Levels

Level	Steps	Step 1	Max Step
TI-1	5	$54,407	$61,366
TI-2	5	$57,346	$64,776
TI-3	5	$64,305	$72,845
TI-4	5	$70,791	$80,379
TI-5	5	$79,037	$89,972
TI-6	5	$88,792	$101,342
TI-7	5	$97,742	$111,365
TI-8	5	$108,495	$123,889

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About the TI Classification

The TI (Technical Inspection) group covers technical inspectors who examine and test products, materials, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with federal standards and regulations. TI employees work across multiple departments including National Defence (equipment inspection), Transport Canada (technical compliance), and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (safety inspections). Their work ensures that materials and equipment used by the federal government or regulated by federal agencies meet required specifications.

TI-01 through TI-03 cover inspectors at various experience levels — from trainees to fully independent technical inspectors. TI-04 and TI-05 cover senior inspectors and supervisory positions. The specific technical knowledge required varies significantly by position — a TI inspector examining military equipment at DND needs very different expertise than one inspecting nuclear facilities for the CNSC. Many TI positions require relevant technical diplomas or trade qualifications.

The TI group is represented by PSAC under the Technical Services (TC) collective agreement. Technical inspection work is essential to federal quality assurance — TI inspectors verify that everything from military spare parts to construction materials to nuclear safety equipment meets the standards necessary for safe and effective use. The work requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and the ability to make independent judgments about whether products and facilities meet specifications. Despite the critical nature of the work, TI compensation is modest compared to inspection roles in the private sector.

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