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.
Steven Knowles
Steven Knowles served as the Assistant Platoon Chief at Town of Oakville in 2023, received an annual salary of $148,156.25 and a taxable benefit of $543.17, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Steven has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$148,699.42
Total paid in 2023
$148,156.25
Salary
$543.17
Taxable Benefit
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Find Steven on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Assistant Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | Town of Oakville |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2012 and 2023, Steven experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.76% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Town of Oakville. By 2023, Steven's total pay had risen by 46.52% compared to the pay in 2012. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Assistant Platoon Chief | $148,156 | $543 | ⇧ 1.98% |
| 2022 | Captain Certified | $145,186 | $627 | ⇩ -5.63% |
| 2021 | Captain Certified | $153,890 | $629 | ⇧ 12.75% |
| 2020 | Captain Certified | $136,414 | $635 | ⇧ 4.11% |
| 2019 | Fire Fighter | $130,999 | $633 | ⇧ 0.10% |
| 2018 | Captain | $130,871 | $629 | ⇩ -0.04% |
| 2017 | Fire Fighter | $130,987 | $564 | ⇧ 20.74% |
| 2016 | Fire Fighter | $108,533 | $418 | ⇧ 0.75% |
| 2015 | Fire Fighter | $107,716 | $424 | ⇧ 6.32% |
| 2014 | Fire Fighter | $101,307 | $401 | ⇧ 0.47% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $100,825 | $408 | ⇩ -0.25% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $101,113 | $372 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Assistant Platoon Chief ) in the Town of Oakville.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Coyne | $174,495 | $549 |
| Joanne Blanchette | $170,982 | $549 |
| David Knill | $165,823 | $553 |
| Steven Knowles | $148,156 | $543 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 13 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 13 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean, G Stoltz | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of St Catharines | $189,788 |
| Adam, J Bigger | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of St Catharines | $185,855 |
| Patrick, J Mckinnon | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of St Catharines | $182,216 |
| Michael Coyne | Assistant Platoon Chief | Town of Oakville | $175,044 |
| Joanne Blanchette | Assistant Platoon Chief | Town of Oakville | $171,531 |
| David Knill | Assistant Platoon Chief | Town of Oakville | $166,376 |
| Patrick O'halloran | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of Kitchener | $160,749 |
| Kevin, J Beamer | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of St Catharines | $156,599 |
| Daryl Greb | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of Kitchener | $152,687 |
| Scott Jones | Assistant Platoon Chief | City of Kitchener | $149,877 |