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.
Derek Didyk
Derek Didyk served as the Platoon Chief at City of St. Thomas in 2023, received an annual salary of $165,807.45 and a taxable benefit of $1,063.84, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Derek has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$166,871.29
Total paid in 2023
$165,807.45
Salary
$1,063.84
Taxable Benefit
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Find Derek on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2012 and 2023, Derek experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.06% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2023, Derek's total pay had risen by 62.16% compared to the pay in 2012. Notably, during Derek's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 9.17% decline in compensation over the past 1 year. 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 | $165,807 | $1,064 | ⇩ -9.17% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $182,803 | $921 | ⇧ 23.36% |
| 2021 | Captain - Fire | $147,971 | $964 | ⇩ -13.72% |
| 2020 | Captain - Fire | $171,676 | $939 | ⇧ 11.38% |
| 2019 | Captain - Fire | $154,166 | $818 | ⇧ 14.06% |
| 2018 | Captain - Fire | $135,101 | $782 | ⇧ 10.48% |
| 2017 | Captain - Fire | $122,270 | $726 | ⇧ 12.06% |
| 2016 | Firefighter | $108,954 | $800 | ⇧ 1.78% |
| 2015 | Firefighter | $107,117 | $721 | ⇩ -8.07% |
| 2014 | Firefighter | $116,663 | $640 | ⇧ 7.98% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $108,065 | $571 | ⇧ 5.57% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $102,505 | $403 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Mike Hives | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $245,053 |
| Steven Denomme | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $182,173 |
| Murray Jonescu | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $172,726 |
| Jason Cockerill | Fire Platoon Chief | City of Brantford | $167,575 |