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.
James Boag
James Boag served as the Platoon Chief at City of Kingston in 2023, received an annual salary of $165,299.49 and a taxable benefit of $1,189.62, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$166,489.11
Total paid in 2023
$165,299.49
Salary
$1,189.62
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of Kingston |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2011 and 2023, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.13% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Kingston. By 2023, James's total pay had risen by 54.88% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during James's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 7.95% 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 | Platoon Chief | $165,299 | $1,190 | ⇧ 7.95% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $153,232 | $1,002 | ⇧ 4.79% |
| 2021 | Captain, Fire | $146,263 | $927 | ⇧ 2.11% |
| 2020 | Captain, Fire | $143,267 | $888 | ⇧ 3.13% |
| 2019 | Captain, Fire | $138,818 | $967 | ⇧ 5.88% |
| 2018 | Captain, Fire | $131,067 | $956 | ⇩ -1.70% |
| 2017 | Captain, Fire | $133,363 | $940 | ⇧ 2.14% |
| 2016 | Captain, Fire | $130,701 | $787 | ⇧ 19.47% |
| 2012 | Firefighter 1st Class | $109,423 | $635 | ⇧ 2.38% |
| 2011 | Firefighter 1st Class | $106,914 | $580 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of Kingston.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Keiley | $167,405 | $1,190 |
| James Boag | $165,299 | $1,190 |
| Thomas Meers | $156,800 | $1,190 |
| Michael Guiney | $150,933 | $1,190 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 182 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 182 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Bustos | Platoon Chief | City of Belleville | $244,592 |
| Mike Hives | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $245,053 |
| Robert A Hewson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $238,339 |
| Brent Shea | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $223,058 |
| Eric Macfadden | Platoon Chief B | City of Barrie | $211,019 |
| Michael Deavy | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $207,693 |
| Christopher Bertram | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $205,347 |
| John F Carson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $204,405 |
| Gary Mosburger | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $202,215 |
| Scott Grakist | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $201,392 |