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.
Gary Forrest
Gary Forrest served as the Hydroelectric Operating Technician at Ontario Power Generation in 2023, received an annual salary of $178,101.27 and a taxable benefit of $7,032.87, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Gary has held the same position since 2014 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$185,134.14
Total paid in 2023
$178,101.27
Salary
$7,032.87
Taxable Benefit
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Find Gary on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Hydroelectric Operating Technician |
| Employer : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Sector : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2003 and 2023, Gary experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.27% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ontario Power Generation. By 2023, Gary's total pay had risen by 80.80% compared to the pay in 2003. Notably, during Gary's tenure as Hydroelectric Operating Technician, there has been a significant 46.60% rise in compensation over the past 9 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $178,101 | $7,033 | ⇧ 32.67% |
| 2022 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $133,237 | $6,313 | ⇩ -19.14% |
| 2021 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $166,895 | $5,685 | ⇩ -4.65% |
| 2020 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $175,878 | $5,112 | ⇧ 20.28% |
| 2019 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $146,035 | $4,442 | ⇩ -10.13% |
| 2018 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $162,988 | $4,444 | ⇧ 21.08% |
| 2017 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $133,366 | $4,915 | ⇧ 6.27% |
| 2016 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $128,649 | $1,467 | ⇧ 6.68% |
| 2015 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $120,505 | $1,458 | ⇩ -3.42% |
| 2014 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $124,836 | $1,451 | ⇩ -24.62% |
| 2013 | Thermal Operating Technician | $166,113 | $1,431 | ⇧ 9.98% |
| 2012 | Thermal Operating Technician | $150,931 | $1,413 | ⇧ 14.07% |
| 2011 | Thermal Operating Technician | $132,158 | $1,397 | ⇩ -17.37% |
| 2010 | Thermal Operating Technician | $160,312 | $1,310 | ⇧ 4.42% |
| 2009 | Fossil Operating Technician | $153,494 | $1,293 | ⇩ -7.04% |
| 2008 | Fossil Operating Technician | $165,203 | $1,309 | ⇧ 19.88% |
| 2007 | Fossil Operating Technician | $137,701 | $1,201 | ⇩ -1.41% |
| 2006 | Fossil Operating Technician | $139,299 | $1,596 | ⇧ 33.56% |
| 2005 | Fossil Operating Technician | $104,996 | $495 | ⇩ -9.62% |
| 2004 | Fossil Operating Technician | $116,267 | $456 | ⇧ 13.99% |
| 2003 | Auxiliary Plant Operator 4Th Class | $102,005 | $392 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 59 employees who held exactly same position title ( Hydroelectric Operating Technician ) in the Ontario Power Generation.
10 out of 59 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Black | $250,847 | $7,071 |
| Saood Iftikhar | $229,556 | $4,390 |
| James Sullivan | $201,302 | $7,071 |
| Kevin Lopes Pereira | $198,042 | $7,192 |
| Andrew Pennell | $190,226 | $1,375 |
| Daniel Allaire | $179,984 | $7,192 |
| Jonathan Corbett | $179,262 | $7,071 |
| Gary Forrest | $178,101 | $7,033 |
| Jason Boucher | $177,279 | $7,071 |
| Matthew Baxter | $171,660 | $1,372 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 59 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 59 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Black | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $257,918 |
| Saood Iftikhar | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $233,947 |
| James Sullivan | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $208,373 |
| Kevin Lopes Pereira | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $205,234 |
| Andrew Pennell | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $191,601 |
| Daniel Allaire | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $187,175 |
| Jonathan Corbett | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $186,333 |
| Gary Forrest | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $185,134 |
| Jason Boucher | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $184,350 |
| Matthew Baxter | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | Ontario Power Generation | $173,032 |