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 Bursey
James Bursey served as the District Chief at City of Hamilton in 2024, received an annual salary of $174,662.45 and a taxable benefit of $761.04, 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.
$175,423.49
Total paid in 2024
$174,662.45
Salary
$761.04
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief |
| Employer : | City of Hamilton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.12% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Hamilton. By 2024, James's total pay had risen by 59.10% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during James's tenure as District Chief, there has been a significant 16.44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | District Chief | $174,662 | $761 | ⇧ 11.03% |
| 2023 | District Chief | $157,287 | $706 | ⇧ 4.87% |
| 2022 | District Chief | $149,980 | $680 | ⇧ 6.71% |
| 2021 | Captain | $140,578 | $613 | ⇧ 2.15% |
| 2020 | Captain | $137,624 | $600 | ⇩ -12.08% |
| 2019 | Captain | $156,567 | $654 | ⇩ -1.66% |
| 2018 | Captain | $159,267 | $604 | ⇧ 44.17% |
| 2017 | Captain | $110,337 | $556 | ⇧ 1.57% |
| 2016 | Captain | $108,513 | $667 | ⇩ -11.38% |
| 2015 | Captain | $122,522 | $676 | ⇧ 8.23% |
| 2014 | Captain | $113,155 | $676 | ⇧ 0.12% |
| 2013 | Captain | $113,008 | $682 | ⇧ 0.71% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $112,277 | $608 | ⇧ 11.36% |
| 2011 | Firefighter | $100,783 | $583 | ⇩ -8.06% |
| 2010 | Firefighter | $109,745 | $511 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 12 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief ) in the City of Hamilton.
10 out of 12 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Barlow | $166,905 | $699 |
| James Bursey | $174,662 | $761 |
| Michael Cascioli | $190,430 | $761 |
| David Cramm | $198,257 | $777 |
| Mark Hodge | $158,684 | $699 |
| Ralph Kerekesch | $189,204 | $761 |
| Steven Mckee | $182,426 | $761 |
| Lorenzo Morcone | $177,757 | $735 |
| Stephen Reid | $182,418 | $735 |
| Matthew Shaw | $179,260 | $763 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 217 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 217 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Boland | Chief Executive Officer (Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dundas Manor, Rural Healthcare Innovations) | Winchester District Memorial Hospital | $323,710 |
| Stewart Flemming | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $267,055 |
| Terry Stewart | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $251,122 |
| Brent Barton | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $240,315 |
| Dany Vieira | District Chief Staff Services | City of Toronto | $236,000 |
| David Quinn | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $235,563 |
| John Evans | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $229,175 |
| Pandelis Rappos | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $228,730 |
| John Brunton | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $226,176 |
| Michael Sayers | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $224,463 |