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.
Arlene Merkley
Arlene Merkley served as the Chairperson - Guidance at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board in 2023, received an annual salary of $111,425.93 and a taxable benefit of $92.89, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Arlene has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$111,518.82
Total paid in 2023
$111,425.93
Salary
$92.89
Taxable Benefit
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Find Arlene on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Chairperson - Guidance |
| Employer : | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2012 and 2023, Arlene experienced an average annual increase of approximately 0.98% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. By 2023, Arlene's total pay had risen by 9.63% compared to the pay in 2012. Notably, during Arlene's tenure as Chairperson - Guidance, there has been a significant 1.77% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
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| 2023 | Chairperson - Guidance | $111,426 | $93 | ⇩ -5.76% |
| 2022 | Chairperson - Guidance | $118,242 | $87 | ⇧ 7.99% |
| 2021 | Chairperson - Guidance | $109,576 | $0 | ⇧ 1.61% |
| 2020 | Secondary School Teacher | $107,837 | $0 | ⇩ -0.03% |
| 2019 | Secondary School Teacher | $107,718 | $155 | ⇧ 1.84% |
| 2018 | Chairperson - Guidance | $105,923 | $0 | ⇧ 2.49% |
| 2017 | Chairperson - Guidance | $103,174 | $172 | ⇧ 0.67% |
| 2016 | Chairperson - Guidance | $102,547 | $114 | ⇧ 0.85% |
| 2014 | Chairperson - Guidance | $101,687 | $106 | ⇩ -2.75% |
| 2013 | Chairperson - Guidance | $104,576 | $98 | ⇧ 2.90% |
| 2012 | Secondary School Teacher | $101,624 | $99 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 7 employees who held exactly same position title ( Chairperson - Guidance ) in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Merkley | $111,426 | $93 |
| Trina Janveau | $109,178 | $93 |
| Maureen Reesor | $108,626 | $93 |
| Jennifer Starratt | $108,552 | $93 |
| Bradley Macneil | $108,406 | $93 |
| Richard Koson | $107,937 | $93 |
| Donna Williams | $107,815 | $93 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 8 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Coccimiglio | Chairperson - Guidance / Co-Operative Education | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $126,909 |
| Arlene Merkley | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $111,519 |
| Trina Janveau | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $109,270 |
| Maureen Reesor | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $108,718 |
| Jennifer Starratt | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $108,645 |
| Bradley Macneil | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $108,499 |
| Richard Koson | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $108,030 |
| Donna Williams | Chairperson - Guidance | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $107,908 |