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 Mcdonald
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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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief - Fire Services |
| Employer : | City of Cornwall |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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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
| 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 |