HR & Leave
PRI
Personal Record Identifier
In plain English
Your permanent employee number in the federal government. It follows you between departments.
Where you’ll see it
Pay, benefits, staffing applications and anything touching your file. Asked for constantly; memorise it.
Related acronyms
Was this explanation helpful?
Important
GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.