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.
Darren Donaldson
Darren Donaldson served as the District Chief at City of Ottawa in 2023, received an annual salary of $172,206.95 and a taxable benefit of $947.40, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Darren has held the same position since 2020 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$173,154.35
Total paid in 2023
$172,206.95
Salary
$947.40
Taxable Benefit
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Find Darren on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief |
| Employer : | City of Ottawa |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2008 and 2023, Darren experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.40% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Ottawa. By 2023, Darren's total pay had risen by 55.74% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Darren's tenure as District Chief, there has been a significant 2.55% decline in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District Chief | $172,207 | $947 | ⇧ 3.22% |
| 2022 | District Chief | $166,841 | $911 | ⇩ -0.12% |
| 2021 | District Chief | $167,115 | $845 | ⇩ -5.47% |
| 2020 | District Chief | $176,707 | $977 | ⇧ 23.67% |
| 2019 | Captain | $142,814 | $867 | ⇧ 14.09% |
| 2018 | Captain | $125,170 | $771 | ⇩ -10.34% |
| 2017 | Captain | $139,735 | $724 | ⇧ 18.86% |
| 2016 | Captain | $117,488 | $686 | ⇩ -6.91% |
| 2015 | Captain | $126,270 | $678 | ⇧ 4.00% |
| 2014 | Captain | $121,356 | $713 | ⇧ 0.95% |
| 2013 | Captain | $120,088 | $836 | ⇧ 7.07% |
| 2012 | Fire Captain | $112,329 | $615 | ⇧ 3.68% |
| 2011 | Fire Captain | $108,351 | $582 | ⇧ 1.42% |
| 2010 | Fire Lieutenant | $106,851 | $562 | ⇧ 3.67% |
| 2009 | Fire Lieutenant | $103,118 | $495 | ⇩ -6.81% |
| 2008 | Fire Lieutenant | $110,684 | $498 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 20 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief ) in the City of Ottawa.
10 out of 20 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Mcneil | $195,850 | $947 |
| Kent Hamilton | $195,230 | $947 |
| Erik Leicht | $191,864 | $898 |
| Victor Dillabaugh | $191,556 | $947 |
| Neal Bowles | $186,004 | $939 |
| Alain Lavigne | $183,090 | $939 |
| Ronald Phillips | $181,568 | $947 |
| Dale Cummings | $179,994 | $947 |
| David Burke | $176,226 | $947 |
| Terry Rathwell | $175,541 | $947 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 219 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 219 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Mcneil | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $196,797 |
| Kent Hamilton | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $196,177 |
| Erik Leicht | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $192,761 |
| Victor Dillabaugh | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $192,504 |
| Graham Gold | District Chief | City of Mississauga | $188,414 |
| Neal Bowles | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $186,943 |
| Alain Lavigne | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $184,029 |
| Ronald Phillips | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $182,515 |
| Craig Cunningham | District Chief | City of Mississauga | $181,552 |
| Allen Ramer | District Chief | City of Mississauga | $180,644 |