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 2024, received an annual salary of $161,442.00 and a taxable benefit of $5,285.02, 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.
$166,727.02
Total paid in 2024
$161,442.00
Salary
$5,285.02
Taxable Benefit
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Find Risa on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Senior Communications Advisor |
| Employer : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Sector : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2011 and 2024, Risa experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.21% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ontario Power Generation. By 2024, Risa's total pay had risen by 59.18% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Risa's tenure as Senior Communications Advisor, there has been a significant 59.78% rise in compensation over the past 12 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Senior Communications Advisor | $161,442 | $5,285 | ⇧ 1.79% |
| 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 2024 Sunshine List has 21 employees who held exactly same position title ( Senior Communications Advisor ) in the Ontario Power Generation.
10 out of 21 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie-anne Atkins | $162,529 | $5,302 |
| Jamie Barker | $143,904 | $4,022 |
| Leah Bourgeois | $141,023 | $3,266 |
| Kate Cantin | $158,050 | $837 |
| Paul Choi | $152,467 | $886 |
| Jennifer Gardiner | $161,060 | $4,988 |
| Christopher Grills | $151,710 | $811 |
| Jennifer Grossi | $152,310 | $4,988 |
| Azhar Khan | $156,740 | $5,575 |
| Chuck Lamers | $156,768 | $5,631 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 186 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 186 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Charette | Senior Advisor Corporate Communications | Rainbow District School Board | $170,535 |
| Stéfanie Power | Senior Communications Advisor, Special Projects | Bruyère Continuing Care | $163,428 |
| Carrie-anne Atkins | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $167,831 |
| Risa Macdonald | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $166,727 |
| Jennifer Gardiner | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $166,048 |
| Brian Shields | Senior Advisor Communications / Conseiller principal - Communications | Independent Electricity System Operator | $160,484 |
| June Too | Senior Advisor Communications And Stakeholder And Community Engagement | Independent Electricity System Operator | $158,945 |
| Kate Cantin | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $158,887 |
| Steven Repergel | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $162,466 |
| Monica Zeller | Senior Communications Advisor | Ontario Power Generation | $157,824 |