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.

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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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Job Title :   Hydroelectric Operating Technician
Employer :   Ontario Power Generation
Sector :   Ontario Power Generation
Year :   2023

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

$185K
Low: $102K Avg: $152K High: $258K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

$185K
Low: $102K Avg: $152K High: $258K
Bottom 90% Below Average Above Average Top 10%

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

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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