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.
Steve Donker
Steve Donker served as the Platoon Chief at City of St. Thomas in 2023, received an annual salary of $168,402.06 and a taxable benefit of $1,071.24, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Steve has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$169,473.30
Total paid in 2023
$168,402.06
Salary
$1,071.24
Taxable Benefit
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Find Steve on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2008 and 2023, Steve experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.87% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2023, Steve's total pay had risen by 66.92% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Steve's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 11.61% rise in compensation over the past 6 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Platoon Chief | $168,402 | $1,071 | ⇩ -15.98% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $200,698 | $1,012 | ⇧ 15.05% |
| 2021 | Platoon Chief | $174,273 | $1,057 | ⇧ 7.19% |
| 2020 | Platoon Chief | $162,540 | $1,029 | ⇩ -6.70% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief | $174,410 | $899 | ⇧ 14.69% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief | $151,997 | $860 | ⇧ 0.67% |
| 2017 | Platoon Chief | $151,026 | $816 | ⇧ 6.12% |
| 2016 | Captain | $142,148 | $941 | ⇧ 12.02% |
| 2015 | Captain | $126,890 | $848 | ⇩ -3.75% |
| 2014 | Captain | $131,962 | $751 | ⇧ 13.42% |
| 2013 | Captain | $116,341 | $668 | ⇩ -3.90% |
| 2012 | Captain | $121,286 | $471 | ⇧ 14.21% |
| 2011 | Captain | $106,178 | $434 | ⇧ 0.50% |
| 2010 | Senior Captain, Fire Department | $105,653 | $430 | ⇩ -1.14% |
| 2009 | Senior Captain, Fire Department | $106,729 | $573 | ⇧ 5.68% |
| 2008 | Senior Captain, Fire | $100,879 | $654 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of St. Thomas.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Waite | $174,836 | $1,071 |
| Steve Donker | $168,402 | $1,071 |
| Derek Didyk | $165,807 | $1,064 |
| Christian Moir | $148,686 | $1,014 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 182 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 182 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Bustos | Platoon Chief | City of Belleville | $244,592 |
| Mike Hives | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $245,053 |
| Robert A Hewson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $238,339 |
| Brent Shea | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $223,058 |
| Eric Macfadden | Platoon Chief B | City of Barrie | $211,019 |
| Michael Deavy | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $207,693 |
| Christopher Bertram | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $205,347 |
| John F Carson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $204,405 |
| Gary Mosburger | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $202,215 |
| Scott Grakist | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $201,392 |