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.
Randal Cowan
Randal Cowan served as the Deputy Fire Chief at Municipality of Clarington in 2023, received an annual salary of $176,429.17 and a taxable benefit of $2,306.96, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Randal has held the same position since 2020 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$178,736.13
Total paid in 2023
$176,429.17
Salary
$2,306.96
Taxable Benefit
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Find Randal on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Deputy Fire Chief |
| Employer : | Municipality of Clarington |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2010 and 2023, Randal experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.52% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Municipality of Clarington. By 2023, Randal's total pay had risen by 59.88% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Randal's tenure as Deputy Fire Chief, there has been a significant 3.10% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
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| 2023 | Deputy Fire Chief | $176,429 | $2,307 | ⇧ 7.32% |
| 2022 | Deputy Fire Chief | $164,644 | $1,900 | ⇧ 1.17% |
| 2021 | Deputy Fire Chief | $162,568 | $2,057 | ⇩ -5.04% |
| 2020 | Deputy Fire Chief | $171,991 | $1,373 | ⇧ 21.41% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief | $141,929 | $862 | ⇧ 8.34% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief | $130,949 | $854 | ⇧ 6.37% |
| 2017 | Captain | $123,113 | $795 | ⇧ 21.13% |
| 2012 | Fire Captain | $101,630 | $666 | ⇩ -8.49% |
| 2010 | 1st Class Firefighter | $111,259 | $532 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held exactly same position title ( Deputy Fire Chief ) in the Municipality of Clarington.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Randal Cowan | $176,429 | $2,307 |
| William Hesson | $165,516 | $1,899 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 143 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 143 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Cocco | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $248,257 |
| James Jessop | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $240,324 |
| Kevin Hamilton | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $247,514 |
| Paul Fitzgerald | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $224,749 |
| Richard Hayes | Deputy Fire Chief, Operations | City of London | $217,092 |
| Kimberley-anne Kane | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Brampton | $208,696 |
| Andrew Von Holt | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Brampton | $207,648 |
| Robin Martin | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Brampton | $203,647 |
| Joseph Bennett | Deputy Fire Chief - Operations | City of Richmond Hill | $201,662 |
| Tom Raeburn | Deputy Fire Chief - Support Services | City of Richmond Hill | $203,601 |