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.
Jo Rucchin
Jo Rucchin served as the Platoon Chief at City of Thunder Bay in 2023, received an annual salary of $150,593.75 and a taxable benefit of $1,356.24, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Jo has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$151,949.99
Total paid in 2023
$150,593.75
Salary
$1,356.24
Taxable Benefit
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Find Jo 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, Jo experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.11% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Thunder Bay. By 2023, Jo's total pay had risen by 19.93% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Jo's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 5.28% 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 | $150,594 | $1,356 | ⇩ -5.28% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $159,169 | $1,245 | ⇧ 8.20% |
| 2021 | District Chief | $147,119 | $1,142 | ⇩ -9.96% |
| 2020 | District Chief | $163,783 | $873 | ⇧ 17.22% |
| 2019 | District Chief | $139,855 | $610 | ⇧ 7.64% |
| 2018 | District Chief | $129,929 | $560 | ⇩ -4.29% |
| 2017 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $135,563 | $773 | ⇧ 15.51% |
| 2016 | Captain - Fire Suppression | $117,357 | $676 | ⇧ 2.25% |
| 2015 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $114,761 | $676 | ⇧ 7.38% |
| 2014 | Captain (Fire Suppression) | $106,784 | $716 | ⇩ -2.48% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $109,469 | $767 | ⇩ -13.00% |
| 2011 | Firefighter | $125,884 | $818 |
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 |
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| 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 |