The Ontario Sunshine List - Public Sector Salary Disclosure
The names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of public sector employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year.
Alexandra Lawson
Alexandra Lawson served as the Executive Director, Public Affairs at McMaster University in 2024, received an annual salary of $216,920.02 and a taxable benefit of $14,290.54, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Alexandra has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$231,210.56
Total paid in 2024
$216,920.02
Salary
$14,290.54
Taxable Benefit
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Find Alexandra on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Executive Director, Public Affairs |
| Employer : | McMaster University |
| Sector : | Universities |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2012 and 2024, Alexandra experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.38% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at McMaster University. By 2024, Alexandra's total pay had risen by 66.23% compared to the pay in 2012. Notably, during Alexandra's tenure as Executive Director, Public Affairs, there has been a significant 6.65% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Executive Director, Public Affairs | $216,920 | $14,291 | ⇧ 5.07% |
| 2023 | Executive Director, Public Affairs | $206,253 | $13,807 | ⇧ 2.35% |
| 2022 | Executive Director, Public Affairs | $201,698 | $13,312 | ⇩ -0.83% |
| 2021 | Executive Director, Public Affairs | $203,636 | $13,166 | ⇧ 3.14% |
| 2020 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $196,420 | $13,786 | ⇧ 5.74% |
| 2019 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $185,988 | $12,798 | ⇧ 2.56% |
| 2018 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $181,798 | $12,035 | ⇧ 2.76% |
| 2017 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $177,269 | $11,356 | ⇧ 3.53% |
| 2016 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $171,386 | $10,804 | ⇧ 5.59% |
| 2015 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $162,442 | $10,105 | ⇧ 3.49% |
| 2014 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $157,038 | $9,689 | ⇧ 4.70% |
| 2013 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $149,974 | $9,271 | ⇧ 14.49% |
| 2012 | Executive Advisor, Government Relations | $133,016 | $6,077 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( Executive Director, Public Affairs ) in the McMaster University.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Lawson | $216,920 | $14,291 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 11 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 11 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
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| Alexandra Lawson | Executive Director, Public Affairs | McMaster University | $231,211 |
| Amanda Pautler | Executive Director, Public Affairs, Office of the Vice-President And Principal | University of Toronto | $205,680 |
| Ariana Bradford | Executive Director, Munk School of Global Affairs And Public Policy | University of Toronto | $194,009 |
| Melissa Hill | Executive Director, Faculty Communications, Communications And Public Affairs, Arts And Science | University of Toronto | $189,586 |
| Jonathan Osborne | Executive Director of Public Works | Town of LaSalle | $185,305 |
| Jacqueline Flowers | Chief Executive Officer / Director of Public Libraries | City of Pickering | $183,833 |
| Sarah Baker | Executive Director Strategic Communications, Marketing And Public Engagement | University of Toronto | $171,626 |
| Miriam Kramer | Executive Director, Government And Community Relations And Public Policy | Ontario College of Art and Design University | $163,927 |
| John Mcclelland | Executive Director of Public Works | County of Perth | $153,327 |
| Alina Kelly | Executive Director, Marketing And Public Opinion Research | Office of the Premier | $150,157 |