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.
Gerard Melia
Gerard Melia served as the District Chief at City of Hamilton in 2021, received an annual salary of $182,529.78 and a taxable benefit of $604.34, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Gerard has held the same position since 2019 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$183,134.12
Total paid in 2021
$182,529.78
Salary
$604.34
Taxable Benefit
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Find Gerard on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief |
| Employer : | City of Hamilton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2021 |
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Between 2010 and 2021, Gerard experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.08% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Hamilton. By 2021, Gerard's total pay had risen by 42.99% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Gerard's tenure as District Chief, there has been a significant 10.69% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | District Chief | $182,530 | $604 | ⇧ 19.72% |
| 2020 | District Chief | $152,321 | $647 | ⇩ -7.55% |
| 2019 | District Chief | $164,774 | $680 | ⇩ -2.09% |
| 2018 | Captain | $168,383 | $604 | ⇧ 34.51% |
| 2017 | Captain | $125,074 | $561 | ⇧ 5.43% |
| 2016 | Captain | $118,483 | $682 | ⇩ -8.07% |
| 2015 | Captain | $128,940 | $683 | ⇧ 6.88% |
| 2014 | Captain | $120,595 | $689 | ⇧ 5.77% |
| 2013 | Captain | $113,865 | $804 | ⇧ 0.73% |
| 2012 | Captain | $113,122 | $715 | ⇧ 4.75% |
| 2011 | Captain | $108,088 | $585 | ⇩ -15.15% |
| 2010 | Firefighter | $127,539 | $535 |
The 2021 Sunshine List has 9 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief ) in the City of Hamilton.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| John Barry | $152,760 | $660 |
| Steve Berry | $153,045 | $660 |
| Stanley Double | $154,532 | $654 |
| William Ellingham | $153,458 | $660 |
| Ralph Kerekesch | $150,378 | $622 |
| David Majpruz | $156,673 | $660 |
| Gerard Melia | $182,530 | $604 |
| Richard Sherwood | $155,154 | $660 |
| Wayne Triemstra | $155,670 | $660 |
The 2021 Sunshine List has 208 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 208 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephan Powell | District Chief Staff Services | City of Toronto | $312,367 |
| Cholly Boland | Chief Executive Officer, Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dundas Manor, And Rural Healthcare Innovations | Winchester District Memorial Hospital | $270,783 |
| Stewart Flemming | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $262,420 |
| John F Carson | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $244,083 |
| Paul D Johnstone | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $203,514 |
| Timothy Weeks | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $196,637 |
| Matthew Emery | District Chief - Firefighting | City of Windsor | $186,318 |
| Armando Schiarizza | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $187,350 |
| Steven Toner | District Chief, Fire | City of Mississauga | $184,659 |
| Gerard Melia | District Chief | City of Hamilton | $183,134 |