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 Gowanlock
James Gowanlock served as the Platoon Chief at City of Thunder Bay in 2023, received an annual salary of $154,266.24 and a taxable benefit of $1,336.53, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$155,602.77
Total paid in 2023
$154,266.24
Salary
$1,336.53
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of Thunder Bay |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2011 and 2023, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.41% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Thunder Bay. By 2023, James's total pay had risen by 39.48% compared to the pay in 2011. 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 | $154,266 | $1,337 | ⇩ -3.42% |
| 2022 | District Chief | $159,891 | $1,221 | ⇧ 8.34% |
| 2021 | District Chief | $147,606 | $1,103 | ⇩ -4.57% |
| 2020 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $155,031 | $793 | ⇧ 23.91% |
| 2019 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $125,193 | $560 | ⇧ 0.81% |
| 2018 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $124,181 | $560 | ⇩ -3.04% |
| 2017 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $127,923 | $729 | ⇧ 13.10% |
| 2016 | Firefighter | $113,175 | $571 | ⇧ 7.02% |
| 2015 | Firefighter | $105,715 | $567 | ⇧ 2.40% |
| 2014 | Firefighter | $103,098 | $691 | ⇩ -2.22% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $105,380 | $767 | ⇩ -4.85% |
| 2011 | Firefighter | $110,769 | $792 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of Thunder Bay.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Lahaye | $156,513 | $1,352 |
| James Gowanlock | $154,266 | $1,337 |
| John Niemi | $152,057 | $1,339 |
| Jo Rucchin | $150,594 | $1,356 |
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 |