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.
David Merrifield
David Merrifield served as the Captain Operation at City of Toronto in 2024, received an annual salary of $186,482.26 and a taxable benefit of $2,057.68, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. David has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$188,539.94
Total paid in 2024
$186,482.26
Salary
$2,057.68
Taxable Benefit
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Find David on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Captain Operation |
| Employer : | City of Toronto |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2013 and 2024, David experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.49% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Toronto. By 2024, David's total pay had risen by 70.88% compared to the pay in 2013. Notably, during David's tenure as Captain Operation, there has been a significant 5.92% rise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Captain Operation | $186,482 | $2,058 | ⇧ 3.47% |
| 2023 | Captain Operation | $179,973 | $2,238 | ⇩ -21.87% |
| 2022 | Captain Operation | $230,970 | $2,244 | ⇧ 31.01% |
| 2021 | Captain Operation | $176,033 | $1,975 | ⇧ 50.45% |
| 2020 | Firefighter Operation | $116,520 | $1,796 | ⇩ -3.12% |
| 2019 | Firefighter Operation | $120,374 | $1,757 | ⇧ 6.16% |
| 2018 | Firefighter Operation | $113,305 | $1,734 | ⇩ -5.26% |
| 2017 | Firefighter Operation | $119,408 | $2,024 | ⇧ 13.26% |
| 2016 | Firefighter Operation | $105,253 | $1,966 | ⇧ 2.09% |
| 2015 | Firefighter Operation | $104,114 | $910 | ⇧ 0.57% |
| 2014 | Firefighter Operation | $103,724 | $704 | ⇩ -5.35% |
| 2013 | Firefighter Operation | $109,704 | $630 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 470 employees who held exactly same position title ( Captain Operation ) in the City of Toronto.
10 out of 470 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Marco Acerbi | $201,271 | $1,871 |
| David Bandel | $192,760 | $2,058 |
| Christopher Beechey | $208,994 | $2,058 |
| Jason Boyd | $214,871 | $1,912 |
| Tony Cardinale | $200,624 | $1,961 |
| Derrick Cherun | $187,336 | $1,961 |
| Thomas Shaun Chisholm | $220,748 | $2,058 |
| Kenneth Dejong | $197,201 | $2,058 |
| Michael Domenegato | $202,787 | $2,058 |
| Richard Duncan | $192,440 | $2,058 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 470 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 470 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Stezik | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $268,882 |
| Tamara Cj Sylvan | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $244,259 |
| Todd Graves | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $242,826 |
| Brian Mcalinden | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $242,746 |
| Blair Wallhouse | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $236,094 |
| Steven Zavitz | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $233,904 |
| John Pagnotta | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $231,473 |
| Craig Lester | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $230,370 |
| Robert Elliott | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $228,831 |
| Powin Low | Captain Operation | City of Toronto | $227,350 |