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.
Thomas Meers
Thomas Meers served as the Platoon Chief at City of Kingston in 2024, received an annual salary of $157,225.94 and a taxable benefit of $1,195.98, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Thomas has held the same position since 2018 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$158,421.92
Total paid in 2024
$157,225.94
Salary
$1,195.98
Taxable Benefit
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Find Thomas on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of Kingston |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2011 and 2024, Thomas experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.17% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Kingston. By 2024, Thomas's total pay had risen by 56.06% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Thomas's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 9.13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Platoon Chief | $157,226 | $1,196 | ⇧ 0.27% |
| 2023 | Platoon Chief | $156,800 | $1,190 | ⇧ 6.44% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $147,390 | $1,036 | ⇩ -8.14% |
| 2021 | Platoon Chief | $160,582 | $1,004 | ⇧ 3.00% |
| 2020 | Platoon Chief | $155,911 | $965 | ⇧ 5.08% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief | $148,240 | $1,056 | ⇧ 2.84% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief | $144,122 | $1,046 | ⇧ 5.71% |
| 2017 | Captain, Fire | $136,391 | $940 | ⇩ -5.42% |
| 2016 | Captain, Fire | $144,298 | $905 | ⇧ 32.09% |
| 2015 | Captain, Fire | $109,180 | $750 | ⇧ 7.26% |
| 2014 | Captain, Fire | $101,939 | $550 | ⇧ 1.31% |
| 2012 | Firefighter 1st Class | $100,531 | $635 | ⇩ -0.35% |
| 2011 | Firefighter 1st Class | $100,936 | $580 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of Kingston.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| James Boag | $156,059 | $1,196 |
| Michael Keiley | $178,301 | $1,196 |
| Thomas Meers | $157,226 | $1,196 |
| Thomas Osawa | $149,597 | $1,149 |
| Scott Patterson | $176,518 | $1,109 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 189 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 189 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bygrave | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $290,284 |
| Timothy Algar | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $269,388 |
| Godfrey B Greaves | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $240,579 |
| Derek Kerr | Platoon Chief | Town of Ajax | $232,804 |
| Luigi Davoli | Platoon Chief | City of Mississauga | $228,168 |
| Kenneth Cutmore | Platoon Chief | Town of Oakville | $223,317 |
| Stanley Double | Platoon Chief | City of Hamilton | $217,310 |
| Mark Gobbo | Platoon Chief | City of Greater Sudbury | $213,002 |
| Anthony Wallace | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $214,225 |
| Donald Barrett | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $214,333 |