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.
Jason Birney
Jason Birney served as the Platoon Chief at Town of Whitby in 2023, received an annual salary of $166,054.85 and a taxable benefit of $1,501.45, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Jason has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$167,556.30
Total paid in 2023
$166,054.85
Salary
$1,501.45
Taxable Benefit
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Find Jason on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | Town of Whitby |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2014 and 2023, Jason experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.78% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Town of Whitby. By 2023, Jason's total pay had risen by 25.77% compared to the pay in 2014. Notably, during Jason's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 11.10% decline in compensation over the past 1 year. 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 | $166,055 | $1,501 | ⇩ -11.10% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $187,161 | $1,325 | ⇧ 36.29% |
| 2021 | Captain | $137,304 | $992 | ⇧ 4.56% |
| 2020 | Captain | $131,420 | $842 | ⇩ -3.87% |
| 2019 | Captain | $136,740 | $842 | ⇧ 7.81% |
| 2018 | Captain | $126,829 | $784 | ⇧ 0.19% |
| 2017 | Captain | $126,529 | $843 | ⇧ 21.53% |
| 2016 | First Class Fire Fighter | $103,999 | $810 | ⇩ -0.08% |
| 2015 | First Class Fire Fighter | $104,081 | $814 | ⇩ -21.27% |
| 2014 | 1st Class Fire Fighter | $132,402 | $823 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the Town of Whitby.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Pfeiffer | $184,152 | $1,527 |
| Steve Gaylor | $179,491 | $1,464 |
| John Harrison | $173,514 | $1,527 |
| Jason Birney | $166,055 | $1,501 |
| Christopher Alldread | $155,163 | $1,501 |
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 |