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.
Risa Macdonald
Risa Macdonald served as the Senior Communications Advisor at Ontario Power Generation in 2023, received an annual salary of $158,957.12 and a taxable benefit of $4,842.23, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Risa has held the same position since 2012 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$163,799.35
Total paid in 2023
$158,957.12
Salary
$4,842.23
Taxable Benefit
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Find Risa on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Senior Communications Advisor |
| Employer : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Sector : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2011 and 2023, Risa experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.56% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ontario Power Generation. By 2023, Risa's total pay had risen by 56.38% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Risa's tenure as Senior Communications Advisor, there has been a significant 56.97% rise in compensation over the past 11 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Senior Communications Advisor | $158,957 | $4,842 | ⇧ 11.98% |
| 2022 | Senior Communications Advisor | $141,824 | $4,445 | ⇩ -11.60% |
| 2021 | Senior Communications Advisor | $161,501 | $3,956 | ⇧ 23.86% |
| 2019 | Senior Communications Advisor | $130,614 | $2,973 | ⇧ 25.97% |
| 2017 | Senior Communications Advisor | $105,340 | $706 | ⇩ -20.41% |
| 2016 | Senior Communications Advisor | $132,569 | $665 | ⇧ 18.93% |
| 2015 | Senior Communications Advisor | $111,379 | $645 | ⇧ 1.55% |
| 2014 | Senior Communications Advisor | $109,682 | $634 | ⇧ 2.80% |
| 2013 | Senior Communications Advisor | $106,694 | $613 | ⇧ 2.83% |
| 2012 | Senior Communications Advisor | $103,798 | $553 | ⇩ -0.38% |
| 2011 | Senior Planner / Community Studies | $104,266 | $478 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 19 employees who held exactly same position title ( Senior Communications Advisor ) in the Ontario Power Generation.
10 out of 19 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie-anne Atkins | $176,759 | $4,847 |
| Steven Repergel | $159,948 | $4,860 |
| Risa Macdonald | $158,957 | $4,842 |
| Chuck Lamers | $157,610 | $5,161 |
| Azhar Khan | $157,068 | $5,107 |
| Monica Zeller | $154,386 | $5,390 |
| Jennifer Gardiner | $153,197 | $4,547 |
| Matthew Mactavish | $149,467 | $4,098 |
| Kate Cantin | $148,535 | $757 |
| Paul Choi | $147,631 | $814 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 127 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 127 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Shields | Senior Advisor Communication / Conseiller principal - Communications | Independent Electricity System Operator | $185,589 |
| Carrie-anne Atkins | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $181,607 |
| Julie Einarson | Senior Advisor, Government Relations And Communications | St Lawrence College of Applied Arts And Technology | $164,384 |
| Steven Repergel | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $164,808 |
| Risa Macdonald | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $163,799 |
| Chuck Lamers | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $162,771 |
| Azhar Khan | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $162,175 |
| Monica Zeller | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $159,776 |
| Sandy Murray | Senior Advisor Policy And Communications Toronto Police Services Board | City of Toronto - Police Service | $155,202 |
| June Too | Senior Advisor Communications And Stakeholder And Community Engagement | Independent Electricity System Operator | $153,765 |