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.
Kenneth Whetham
Kenneth Whetham served as the Deputy Fire Chief at City of Oshawa in 2024, received an annual salary of $179,440.58 and a taxable benefit of $1,150.40, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Kenneth has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$180,590.98
Total paid in 2024
$179,440.58
Salary
$1,150.40
Taxable Benefit
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Find Kenneth on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Deputy Fire Chief |
| Employer : | City of Oshawa |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2012 and 2024, Kenneth experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.21% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Oshawa. By 2024, Kenneth's total pay had risen by 77.66% compared to the pay in 2012. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deputy Fire Chief | $179,441 | $1,150 | ⇧ 7.23% |
| 2023 | Assistant Deputy Fire Chief | $167,387 | $1,034 | ⇧ 1.18% |
| 2022 | Assistant Deputy Fire Chief | $165,903 | $546 | ⇧ 10.30% |
| 2021 | Assistant Deputy Fire Chief | $150,423 | $490 | ⇧ 18.97% |
| 2020 | Assistant Deputy Fire Chief | $126,447 | $404 | ⇧ 11.88% |
| 2019 | Training Officer | $113,000 | $381 | ⇩ -5.66% |
| 2018 | Firefighter | $119,779 | $408 | ⇧ 6.57% |
| 2017 | Firefighter | $112,349 | $425 | ⇩ -3.75% |
| 2016 | Firefighter | $116,760 | $407 | ⇩ -6.57% |
| 2015 | Firefighter | $125,025 | $384 | ⇧ 16.54% |
| 2014 | Firefighter | $107,239 | $371 | ⇧ 2.94% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $104,162 | $371 | ⇧ 2.84% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $101,301 | $347 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( Deputy Fire Chief ) in the City of Oshawa.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Kenneth Whetham | $179,441 | $1,150 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 167 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 167 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Higgins | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $313,087 |
| Eric Macfadden | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Barrie | $280,673 |
| Kevin Hamilton | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $268,278 |
| Paul Fitzgerald | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $260,357 |
| James Jessop | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $254,573 |
| Matthew Keay | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Markham | $221,060 |
| Laura Boyko | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $214,287 |
| Joseph Bennett | Deputy Fire Chief - Operations | City of Richmond Hill | $208,643 |
| Tom Raeburn | Deputy Fire Chief - Support Services | City of Richmond Hill | $207,743 |
| Chris Davidson | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Kitchener | $204,949 |