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.
Gerald Kers
Gerald Kers served as the Fire Fighter Class 1 at City of Owen Sound in 2023, received an annual salary of $110,644.05 and a taxable benefit of $744.56, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Gerald has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$111,388.61
Total paid in 2023
$110,644.05
Salary
$744.56
Taxable Benefit
 |
Male Very high confidence |
Find Gerald on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Fire Fighter Class 1 |
| Employer : | City of Owen Sound |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization | ||||
|
$111K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario | ||||
$111K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
| Bottom 90% | Below Average | Above Average | Top 10% |
Between 2020 and 2023, Gerald experienced an average annual decrease of approximately 1.43% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Owen Sound. By 2023, Gerald's total pay had fallen by 4.39% compared to the pay in 2020. Notably, during Gerald's tenure as Fire Fighter Class 1, there has been a significant 1.91% rise in compensation over the past 1 year. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fire Fighter Class 1 | $110,644 | $745 | ⇧ 1.91% |
| 2022 | Fire Fighter Class 1 | $108,542 | $760 | ⇩ -0.42% |
| 2021 | Fire Fighter | $109,036 | $729 | ⇩ -5.78% |
| 2020 | Fire Fighter | $115,827 | $676 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 15 employees who held exactly same position title ( Fire Fighter Class 1 ) in the City of Owen Sound.
10 out of 15 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Macmillan | $147,982 | $1,011 |
| Jay Gow | $119,996 | $751 |
| Mark Young | $118,140 | $758 |
| Daniel Fromager | $116,584 | $741 |
| Joshua Nicholson | $115,657 | $744 |
| Matthew Welsh | $115,606 | $743 |
| Briana Bridges | $115,007 | $846 |
| Andrew Cooper | $112,494 | $1,005 |
| Steven Wagner | $111,505 | $742 |
| Dereck Boiteau | $110,974 | $741 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 1552 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1552 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Brubacher | Firefighter First Class | City of Greater Sudbury | $199,432 |
| Joshua Pearsall | First Class Firefighter | City of Belleville | $191,292 |
| Chris Zawierzeniec | Firefighter First Class | City of Greater Sudbury | $189,040 |
| Shawn Waites | First Class Firefighter | City of Belleville | $188,777 |
| Peter Ehricht | First Class Firefighter | City of Vaughan | $187,675 |
| Kevin Smith | First Class Firefighter | City of Vaughan | $187,499 |
| Eric Bouley | First Class Firefighter | City of Vaughan | $183,138 |
| Shawn Bretschneider | Firefighter First Class | City of Greater Sudbury | $182,327 |
| Christopher E. Fry | First Class Firefighter | City of Belleville | $181,987 |
| Scott Wing | Firefighter First Class | City of Greater Sudbury | $177,185 |