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.
Michael Despres
Michael Despres served as the Project Site Manager at Ontario Power Generation in 2023, received an annual salary of $284,047.72 and a taxable benefit of $7,316.97, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2018 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$291,364.69
Total paid in 2023
$284,047.72
Salary
$7,316.97
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Project Site Manager |
| Employer : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Sector : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2010 and 2023, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 8.75% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ontario Power Generation. By 2023, Michael's total pay had risen by 176.81% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Project Site Manager, there has been a significant 53.73% rise in compensation over the past 5 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Project Site Manager | $284,048 | $7,317 | ⇧ 37.24% |
| 2022 | Project Site Manager | $205,795 | $6,504 | ⇧ 2.42% |
| 2021 | Project Site Manager | $201,523 | $5,767 | ⇧ 1.49% |
| 2020 | Project Site Manager | $199,149 | $5,096 | ⇧ 4.02% |
| 2019 | Project Site Manager | $191,597 | $4,756 | ⇧ 3.60% |
| 2018 | Project Site Manager | $184,596 | $4,931 | ⇧ 12.58% |
| 2017 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $161,998 | $6,355 | ⇧ 29.17% |
| 2016 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $128,474 | $1,859 | ⇩ -5.85% |
| 2015 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $136,324 | $2,113 | ⇩ -1.26% |
| 2014 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $138,118 | $2,090 | ⇧ 13.36% |
| 2013 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $121,662 | $2,019 | ⇧ 13.65% |
| 2012 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $106,833 | $1,998 | ⇧ 2.50% |
| 2011 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $104,207 | $1,970 | ⇧ 0.87% |
| 2010 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $103,417 | $1,841 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 17 employees who held exactly same position title ( Project Site Manager ) in the Ontario Power Generation.
10 out of 17 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Despres | $284,048 | $7,317 |
| Robert Hodder | $276,778 | $4,494 |
| Stephen Truant | $241,506 | $6,608 |
| Ron Grozelle | $232,127 | $1,156 |
| Luc Steep | $223,484 | $6,751 |
| Gordon Rae | $216,405 | $5,560 |
| Joseph Borys | $212,304 | $5,869 |
| David Joshua Saunders | $199,579 | $6,230 |
| Tom Gill | $188,421 | $6,314 |
| Nancy England | $184,901 | $4,241 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 20 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 20 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Despres | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $291,365 |
| Robert Hodder | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $281,272 |
| Stephen Truant | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $248,115 |
| Ron Grozelle | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $233,284 |
| Luc Steep | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $230,235 |
| Gordon Rae | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $221,965 |
| Joseph Borys | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $218,172 |
| David Joshua Saunders | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $205,809 |
| Tom Gill | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $194,735 |
| Nancy England | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $189,142 |