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.
Benjamin Kester
Benjamin Kester served as the Director of Special Projects at Township of Uxbridge in 2024, received an annual salary of $163,948.11 and a taxable benefit of $1,310.96, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Benjamin has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$165,259.07
Total paid in 2024
$163,948.11
Salary
$1,310.96
Taxable Benefit
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Find Benjamin on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Director of Special Projects |
| Employer : | Township of Uxbridge |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2011 and 2024, Benjamin experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.42% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Township of Uxbridge. By 2024, Benjamin's total pay had risen by 59.46% compared to the pay in 2011. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Director of Special Projects | $163,948 | $1,311 | ⇧ 13.06% |
| 2023 | Director of Public Works | $145,237 | $938 | ⇧ 4.96% |
| 2022 | Director of Public Works | $137,652 | $1,617 | ⇧ 8.04% |
| 2021 | Director of Public Works | $127,041 | $1,864 | ⇧ 7.47% |
| 2020 | Director of Public Works | $116,857 | $3,091 | ⇩ -1.73% |
| 2019 | Director of Public Works | $118,558 | $3,507 | ⇧ 7.48% |
| 2016 | Director of Public Works | $110,648 | $2,921 | ⇩ -2.23% |
| 2015 | Director of Public Works | $113,773 | $2,387 | ⇧ 5.54% |
| 2014 | Director of Public Services | $108,653 | $1,414 | ⇧ 0.82% |
| 2013 | Director of Public Works | $107,169 | $1,999 | ⇧ 2.05% |
| 2012 | Director of Public Works | $105,834 | $1,139 | ⇧ 3.22% |
| 2011 | Director of Public Works | $102,720 | $920 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( Director of Special Projects ) in the Township of Uxbridge.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Benjamin Kester | $163,948 | $1,311 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 44 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 44 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignac Kolenko | Director, Innovation Special Projects | Conestoga College Institute Of Technology and Advanced Learning | $207,147 |
| F Michelle Bretherick | Director, Special Projects | City of Oshawa | $201,169 |
| Christopher Jones | Director Special Projects | Lakeridge Health | $197,409 |
| Avneet Kainth | Director Engineering And Asset Management Special Projects | Metrolinx | $183,676 |
| Mark Kartusch | Director of Development And Special Projects | Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services | $176,176 |
| Wen Ren | Director, Special Projects | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $174,559 |
| Antonia Kwan Ye Lo | Director, Ancillaries And Student Services And Special Projects, Department of Budget, Planning And Finance | University of Toronto | $169,285 |
| Gerald Marshall | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer And Director, Special Projects | Town of Wasaga Beach | $168,625 |
| Benjamin Kester | Director of Special Projects | Township of Uxbridge | $165,259 |
| Cheryl Gibbs | Assistant Director, Student Policy Initiatives And Special Projects | University of Toronto | $153,138 |