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 Platoon Chief at City of Ottawa in 2024, received an annual salary of $172,444.86 and a taxable benefit of $946.62, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Darren has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$173,391.48
Total paid in 2024
$172,444.86
Salary
$946.62
Taxable Benefit
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Find Darren on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of Ottawa |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2008 and 2024, Darren experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.19% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Ottawa. By 2024, Darren's total pay had risen by 55.95% compared to the pay in 2008. 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 | $172,445 | $947 | ⇧ 0.14% |
| 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 2024 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of Ottawa.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Amos | $120,965 | $571 |
| John Davis | $137,592 | $571 |
| Michael Deavy | $198,402 | $978 |
| Darren Donaldson | $172,445 | $947 |
| Scott Grakist | $194,476 | $978 |
| Kent Hamilton | $198,587 | $947 |
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 |