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.
Bruce Hecker
Bruce Hecker served as the Communication Officer at Ornge in 2024, received an annual salary of $156,718.83 and a taxable benefit of $765.40, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Bruce has held the same position since 2011 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$157,484.23
Total paid in 2024
$156,718.83
Salary
$765.40
Taxable Benefit
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Find Bruce on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Communication Officer |
| Employer : | Ornge |
| Sector : | Other Public Sector Employers |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2009 and 2024, Bruce experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.30% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ornge. By 2024, Bruce's total pay had risen by 38.46% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Bruce's tenure as Communication Officer, there has been a significant 36.77% rise in compensation over the past 13 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
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| 2024 | Communication Officer | $156,719 | $765 | ⇧ 25.96% |
| 2023 | Communication Officer | $124,395 | $633 | ⇧ 7.31% |
| 2022 | Communication Officer | $115,882 | $627 | ⇧ 6.18% |
| 2021 | Communication Officer | $109,072 | $659 | ⇩ -5.75% |
| 2020 | Communication Officer | $115,683 | $744 | ⇧ 15.60% |
| 2019 | Communication Officer | $100,034 | $684 | ⇩ -2.61% |
| 2016 | Communication Officer | $102,886 | $526 | ⇩ -10.00% |
| 2015 | Communication Officer | $114,394 | $513 | ⇩ -7.60% |
| 2014 | Communication Officer | $123,874 | $481 | ⇧ 10.75% |
| 2013 | Communication Officer | $111,870 | $413 | ⇩ -19.01% |
| 2012 | Communication Officer | $138,298 | $335 | ⇧ 20.40% |
| 2011 | Communication Officer | $114,838 | $304 | ⇧ 7.81% |
| 2010 | Communication Officer Step 6 | $106,502 | $303 | ⇩ -6.10% |
| 2009 | Communication Officer | $113,575 | $168 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 28 employees who held exactly same position title ( Communication Officer ) in the Ornge.
10 out of 28 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Ali | $121,228 | $689 |
| Joel Andres | $126,267 | $754 |
| Shyla Aubé | $120,169 | $751 |
| Mark Barrett | $140,138 | $754 |
| Owen Berringer | $126,314 | $736 |
| Stacy Boehlau | $118,843 | $765 |
| Brandon Brydson-hall | $134,314 | $742 |
| Jocelyn Bulgin | $118,684 | $754 |
| Philip Champeau | $135,482 | $754 |
| Ronald Clarke | $177,477 | $754 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 578 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 578 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Althea Blackburn-evans | Chief Communications Officer | University of Western Ontario | $311,795 |
| David Jang | Chief Communications And Community Engagement Officer | Metrolinx | $303,086 |
| Louise Verity | Chief Communication And Engagement Officer | Ontario Health | $289,538 |
| Susan Webb | Chief Communication And Marketing Officer | York University | $280,349 |
| Lindsay Broadhead | Chief Communications Officer | City of Toronto | $261,436 |
| Adrienne Spafford | Chief Communications Officer And Vice President | Halton Healthcare Services Corporation | $256,985 |
| Janine Massey | Chief Marketing And Communications Officer | Ducks Unlimited Canada | $255,364 |
| Sabrina Divell | Vice President Stakeholder Relations And Chief Communications Officer | Unity Health Toronto | $254,917 |
| Philippe Serruya | Chief Communication And Service Experience Officer | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario | $257,899 |
| Melanie Gruer | Chief Communications Officer | The Ottawa Hospital | $235,390 |