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.
Bruce Hecker
Bruce Hecker served as the Communication Officer at Ornge in 2023, received an annual salary of $124,395.40 and a taxable benefit of $632.88, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Bruce has held the same position since 2011 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$125,028.28
Total paid in 2023
$124,395.40
Salary
$632.88
Taxable Benefit
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Find Bruce on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Communication Officer |
| Employer : | Ornge |
| Sector : | Other Public Sector Employers |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2009 and 2023, Bruce experienced an average annual increase of approximately 1.42% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ornge. By 2023, Bruce's total pay had risen by 9.92% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Bruce's tenure as Communication Officer, there has been a significant 8.59% rise in compensation over the past 12 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 | Communication Officer | $124,395 | $633 | ⇧ 7.31% |
| 2022 | Communication Officer | $115,882 | $627 | ⇧ 6.18% |
| 2021 | Communication Officer | $109,072 | $659 | ⇩ -5.75% |
| 2020 | Communication Officer | $115,683 | $744 | ⇧ 15.60% |
| 2019 | Communication Officer | $100,034 | $684 | ⇩ -2.61% |
| 2016 | Communication Officer | $102,886 | $526 | ⇩ -10.00% |
| 2015 | Communication Officer | $114,394 | $513 | ⇩ -7.60% |
| 2014 | Communication Officer | $123,874 | $481 | ⇧ 10.75% |
| 2013 | Communication Officer | $111,870 | $413 | ⇩ -19.01% |
| 2012 | Communication Officer | $138,298 | $335 | ⇧ 20.40% |
| 2011 | Communication Officer | $114,838 | $304 | ⇧ 7.81% |
| 2010 | Communication Officer Step 6 | $106,502 | $303 | ⇩ -6.10% |
| 2009 | Communication Officer | $113,575 | $168 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 13 employees who held exactly same position title ( Communication Officer ) in the Ornge.
10 out of 13 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Schnier | $139,958 | $633 |
| Ronald Clarke | $126,853 | $622 |
| Bruce Hecker | $124,395 | $633 |
| Brandon Brydson-hall | $109,772 | $597 |
| Philip Champeau | $108,479 | $622 |
| Joel Andres | $105,517 | $622 |
| Michelle Kuciks | $104,221 | $622 |
| Mark Barrett | $102,889 | $622 |
| Muhammad Ali | $102,450 | $547 |
| Andrew Rusk | $101,892 | $622 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 214 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 214 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Althea Blackburn-evans | Chief Communications Officer | University of Western Ontario | $302,715 |
| David Jang | Chief Communications And Community Engagement Officer | Metrolinx | $294,086 |
| Donna Kline | Chief Communication And Engagement Officer | Ontario Health | $286,841 |
| Alana Russell | Chief Communications Officer | Waterloo Region District School Board | $280,591 |
| Susan Webb | Chief Communication And Marketing Officer | York University | $255,234 |
| Louise Verity | Chief, Communication And Engagement Officer | Ontario Health | $247,304 |
| Janine Hopkins | Chief Communications Officer | North York General Hospital | $244,643 |
| Janine Massey | Chief Marketing And Communications Officer | Ducks Unlimited Canada | $245,195 |
| Philippe Serruya | Chief Communication And Service Experience Officer | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario | $249,714 |
| Melanie Gruer | Chief Communications Officer | The Ottawa Hospital | $230,068 |