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.
Mike Powers
Mike Powers served as the 1st Class Firefighter at City of St. Thomas in 2024, received an annual salary of $124,576.61 and a taxable benefit of $700.56, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Mike has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$125,277.17
Total paid in 2024
$124,576.61
Salary
$700.56
Taxable Benefit
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Find Mike on LinkedIn| Job Title : | 1st Class Firefighter |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2012 and 2024, Mike experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.04% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2024, Mike's total pay had risen by 21.85% compared to the pay in 2012. Notably, during Mike's tenure as 1st Class Firefighter, there has been a significant 2.43% 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 | 1st Class Firefighter | $124,577 | $701 | ⇩ -12.19% |
| 2023 | 1st Class Firefighter | $141,760 | $903 | ⇩ -10.52% |
| 2022 | 1st Class Firefighter | $158,585 | $852 | ⇧ 20.64% |
| 2021 | 1st Class Firefighter | $131,271 | $892 | ⇧ 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1st Class Firefighter | $129,712 | $868 | ⇩ -5.04% |
| 2019 | 1st Class Firefighter | $136,755 | $755 | ⇧ 9.57% |
| 2018 | 1st Class Firefighter | $124,773 | $722 | ⇧ 2.61% |
| 2017 | 1st Class Firefighter | $121,608 | $691 | ⇧ 9.95% |
| 2016 | Firefighter | $110,383 | $846 | ⇧ 3.01% |
| 2015 | Firefighter | $107,211 | $763 | ⇩ -4.77% |
| 2014 | Firefighter | $112,710 | $676 | ⇧ 5.67% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $106,708 | $594 | ⇧ 4.37% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $102,395 | $415 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 30 employees who held exactly same position title ( 1st Class Firefighter ) in the City of St. Thomas.
10 out of 30 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Bechard | $139,608 | $908 |
| Derek Bonnett | $142,050 | $908 |
| Jesse Brown | $127,087 | $860 |
| David Bulhoes | $127,444 | $882 |
| Josh Carr | $140,572 | $908 |
| (William) Kirby Dykes | $132,666 | $846 |
| Luke Fawcett | $128,607 | $872 |
| Kent Fuller | $136,184 | $882 |
| Chris Gielen | $134,004 | $908 |
| Scott Gilchrist | $137,116 | $882 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 311 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 311 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A Mollison | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $174,241 |
| Amanda Elizabeth Holman | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $168,895 |
| Barry Cain | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $168,954 |
| Douglas A Benson | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $168,972 |
| Tim Brummelhuis | 1st Class Firefighter | Town of Midland | $168,135 |
| Terence Tang | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $166,737 |
| David Ivanko | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $165,775 |
| Scott Freeman | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $164,627 |
| Scott G Heasman | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $164,767 |
| Nerosan Selvamohan | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $163,519 |