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.

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James Mcdonald served as the Platoon Chief - Fire Services at City of Cornwall in 2023, received an annual salary of $176,074.59 and a taxable benefit of $2,149.73, 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.

$178,224.32

Total paid in 2023

$176,074.59

Salary

$2,149.73

Taxable Benefit

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Job Title :   Platoon Chief - Fire Services
Employer :   City of Cornwall
Sector :   Municipalities and Services
Year :   2023

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

$178K
Low: $174K Avg: $180K High: $187K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

$178K
Low: $154K Avg: $175K High: $245K
Bottom 90% Below Average Above Average Top 10%

Between 2009 and 2023, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.46% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Cornwall. By 2023, James's total pay had risen by 59.51% compared to the pay in 2009. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.

Yearly Total Paid

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Year Job Title Salary Taxable Benefit Raise
2023 Platoon Chief - Fire Services $176,075 $2,150 28.15%
2022 Captain - Fire Services $137,425 $1,653 -8.20%
2021 Captain - Fire Services $150,128 $1,365 13.48%
2020 Captain - Fire Services $132,210 $1,285 -2.24%
2019 Firefighter $135,482 $1,071 17.16%
2018 Fire Fighter $115,558 $991 8.05%
2017 Fire Fighter $106,859 $1,003 -8.10%
2016 Fire Fighter $116,319 $1,048 13.58%
2015 Fire Fighter $102,417 $914 1.99%
2012 Firefighter $100,123 $1,191 -9.32%
2009 Fireman $110,759 $972

The 2023 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief - Fire Services ) in the City of Cornwall.

Full Name Salary Taxable Benefit
Jeffrey Lauzon $184,928 $2,502
Jeffrey Trent Leadston $177,111 $2,023
James Mcdonald $176,075 $2,150
Bryan Ward $172,018 $2,428

The 2023 Sunshine List has 13 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.

10 out of 13 employees

Full Name Job Title Employer Total Paid
Mike Hives Fire Platoon Chief The Corporation of the City of North Bay $245,053
Jeffrey Lauzon Platoon Chief - Fire Services City of Cornwall $187,430
Steven Denomme Fire Platoon Chief The Corporation of the City of North Bay $182,173
Jeffrey Trent Leadston Platoon Chief - Fire Services City of Cornwall $179,134
James Mcdonald Platoon Chief - Fire Services City of Cornwall $178,224
Bryan Ward Platoon Chief - Fire Services City of Cornwall $174,446
Murray Jonescu Fire Platoon Chief The Corporation of the City of North Bay $172,726
Jason Cockerill Fire Platoon Chief City of Brantford $167,575
Michael Souter Fire Platoon Chief The Corporation of the City of North Bay $163,684
Mark Linkie Fire Platoon Chief The Corporation of the City of North Bay $158,581