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.
Edward Blackbeard
Edward Blackbeard served as the Manager, Legal Services at Legal Aid Ontario in 2023, received an annual salary of $141,103.72 and a taxable benefit of $1,257.14, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Edward has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$142,360.86
Total paid in 2023
$141,103.72
Salary
$1,257.14
Taxable Benefit
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Find Edward on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Manager, Legal Services |
| Employer : | Legal Aid Ontario |
| Sector : | Crown Agencies |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2009 and 2023, Edward experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.95% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Legal Aid Ontario. By 2023, Edward's total pay had risen by 40.70% compared to the pay in 2009. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Manager, Legal Services | $141,104 | $1,257 | ⇧ 4.73% |
| 2022 | Manager, Criminal Duty Counsel Services | $135,676 | $253 | ⇧ 0.83% |
| 2021 | Manager, Duty Counsel | $132,787 | $2,021 | ⇩ -2.01% |
| 2020 | Manager, Duty Counsel | $137,314 | $258 | ⇧ 0.73% |
| 2019 | Manager, Duty Counsel | $136,290 | $285 | ⇧ 6.77% |
| 2018 | Manager, Duty Counsel | $127,644 | $266 | ⇩ -1.87% |
| 2016 | Manager, Duty Counsel Services | $130,099 | $244 | ⇧ 2.57% |
| 2015 | Duty Counsel, Criminal | $126,854 | $228 | ⇧ 0.68% |
| 2014 | Staff Lawyer | $125,978 | $246 | ⇧ 8.58% |
| 2013 | Manager, Duty Counsel | $116,041 | $213 | ⇧ 8.77% |
| 2012 | Duty Counsel, Criminal | $106,688 | $193 | ⇧ 1.18% |
| 2010 | Duty Counsel, Criminal | $105,639 | $0 | ⇧ 4.41% |
| 2009 | Duty Counsel, Criminal | $101,181 | $0 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 23 employees who held exactly same position title ( Manager, Legal Services ) in the Legal Aid Ontario.
10 out of 23 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Susanne Hunter | $178,438 | $1,034 |
| Ching Yuen Kitchen | $155,237 | $284 |
| Diane Meikle | $155,237 | $809 |
| Elisabeth Cassavoy | $155,237 | $1,050 |
| Calvin Ferrier | $155,237 | $284 |
| Carl Garland | $154,952 | $1,074 |
| Steven Starbuck | $154,952 | $946 |
| Yolande Edwards | $152,644 | $586 |
| Chantal Finn Losier | $148,029 | $1,313 |
| Michael Devries | $148,029 | $270 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 53 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 53 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Law | Deputy City Manager, Legal And Administrative Services / City Solicitor | City of Vaughan | $252,985 |
| Marcia Taggart | Manager Legal Services | Attorney General | $233,709 |
| Barry Card | Deputy City Manager, Legal Services | City of London | $228,165 |
| Samantha Olexson | Legal Manager, Review Services | Pay Equity Commission | $204,168 |
| Susanne Hunter | Manager, Legal Services | Legal Aid Ontario | $179,471 |
| Tara Pollitt | Deputy City Manager, Legal Services | City of London | $173,028 |
| Ching Yuen Kitchen | Manager, Legal Services | Legal Aid Ontario | $155,521 |
| Diane Meikle | Manager, Legal Services | Legal Aid Ontario | $156,046 |
| Elisabeth Cassavoy | Manager, Legal Services | Legal Aid Ontario | $156,287 |
| Calvin Ferrier | Manager, Legal Services | Legal Aid Ontario | $155,521 |