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 Watterson
James Watterson served as the Full Professor at Laurentian University of Sudbury in 2024, received an annual salary of $166,732.98 and a taxable benefit of $890.22, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$167,623.20
Total paid in 2024
$166,732.98
Salary
$890.22
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Full Professor |
| Employer : | Laurentian University of Sudbury |
| Sector : | Universities |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.14% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Laurentian University of Sudbury. By 2024, James's total pay had risen by 66.63% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during James's tenure as Full Professor, there has been a significant 18.87% rise in compensation over the past 7 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Full Professor | $166,733 | $890 | ⇧ 8.47% |
| 2023 | Full Professor | $153,870 | $670 | ⇧ 2.88% |
| 2022 | Full Professor | $149,530 | $681 | ⇩ -0.22% |
| 2021 | Full Professor | $150,051 | $498 | ⇩ -8.90% |
| 2020 | Full Professor | $164,745 | $504 | ⇧ 4.45% |
| 2019 | Full Professor | $157,787 | $427 | ⇧ 3.53% |
| 2018 | Full Professor | $152,408 | $415 | ⇧ 8.37% |
| 2017 | Full Professor | $140,539 | $478 | ⇧ 0.59% |
| 2016 | Associate Professor | $139,545 | $649 | ⇩ -15.66% |
| 2015 | Associate Professor | $165,569 | $648 | ⇧ 27.47% |
| 2014 | Associate Professor | $129,763 | $635 | ⇧ 5.39% |
| 2013 | Associate Professor | $123,064 | $667 | ⇧ 4.13% |
| 2012 | Associate Professor | $118,172 | $650 | ⇧ 6.09% |
| 2011 | Associate Professor | $111,366 | $636 | ⇧ 11.34% |
| 2010 | Associate Professor, Forensic Science | $100,003 | $591 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 82 employees who held exactly same position title ( Full Professor ) in the Laurentian University of Sudbury.
10 out of 82 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Ambrose | $169,784 | $890 |
| Vasu Appanna | $177,674 | $588 |
| Gustavo Arteca | $177,673 | $588 |
| Tov Assogbavi | $187,381 | $890 |
| Rachid Bagaoui | $172,993 | $890 |
| Hassan Bougrine | $175,923 | $725 |
| Ming Cai | $210,924 | $890 |
| M’hamed Chahma | $180,090 | $890 |
| Brahim Chebbi | $184,782 | $890 |
| Hoi Cheu | $172,824 | $890 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 586 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 586 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Jaskiewicz | Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $380,921 |
| Zenghu Chang | Canada Excellence Research Chair - Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $329,012 |
| Richard Barwell | Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $285,567 |
| Ghassan Jabbour | Canada Research Chair - Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $283,306 |
| Robert Boyd | Canada Research Chair - Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $281,192 |
| Michael Geist | Canada Research Chair - Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $265,859 |
| James Ginther | Full Professor | University of St. Michael’s College | $265,351 |
| Laurie Chan | Canada Research Chair - Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $263,859 |
| Tracy Vaillancourt | Canada Research Chair - Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $262,928 |
| Julian Little | Full Professor | University of Ottawa | $260,859 |