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.
Colin Bechard
Colin Bechard served as the 1st Class Firefighter at City of St. Thomas in 2024, received an annual salary of $139,607.83 and a taxable benefit of $908.04, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Colin has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$140,515.87
Total paid in 2024
$139,607.83
Salary
$908.04
Taxable Benefit
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Find Colin on LinkedIn| Job Title : | 1st Class Firefighter |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2014 and 2024, Colin experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.21% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2024, Colin's total pay had risen by 35.37% compared to the pay in 2014. Notably, during Colin's tenure as 1st Class Firefighter, there has been a significant 29.13% rise in compensation over the past 7 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1st Class Firefighter | $139,608 | $908 | ⇧ 6.07% |
| 2023 | 1st Class Firefighter | $131,602 | $875 | ⇧ 1.74% |
| 2022 | 1st Class Firefighter | $129,400 | $806 | ⇧ 14.90% |
| 2021 | 1st Class Firefighter | $112,474 | $843 | ⇩ -3.17% |
| 2020 | 1st Class Firefighter | $116,210 | $821 | ⇩ -2.07% |
| 2019 | 1st Class Firefighter | $118,790 | $714 | ⇧ 8.06% |
| 2018 | 1st Class Firefighter | $109,911 | $683 | ⇧ 1.63% |
| 2017 | 1st Class Firefighter | $108,165 | $653 | ⇧ 0.42% |
| 2016 | Firefighter | $107,559 | $800 | ⇧ 5.78% |
| 2015 | Firefighter | $101,716 | $721 | ⇩ -1.31% |
| 2014 | Firefighter | $103,164 | $638 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 30 employees who held exactly same position title ( 1st Class Firefighter ) in the City of St. Thomas.
10 out of 30 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Bechard | $139,608 | $908 |
| Derek Bonnett | $142,050 | $908 |
| Jesse Brown | $127,087 | $860 |
| David Bulhoes | $127,444 | $882 |
| Josh Carr | $140,572 | $908 |
| (William) Kirby Dykes | $132,666 | $846 |
| Luke Fawcett | $128,607 | $872 |
| Grant Finnigan | $113,920 | $782 |
| Kent Fuller | $136,184 | $882 |
| Chris Gielen | $134,004 | $908 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 311 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 311 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A Mollison | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $174,241 |
| Amanda Elizabeth Holman | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $168,895 |
| Barry Cain | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $168,954 |
| Douglas A Benson | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $168,972 |
| Tim Brummelhuis | 1st Class Firefighter | Town of Midland | $168,135 |
| Terence Tang | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $166,737 |
| David Ivanko | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $165,775 |
| Scott Freeman | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $164,627 |
| Scott G Heasman | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $164,767 |
| Nerosan Selvamohan | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $163,519 |