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 2024, received an annual salary of $185,621.48 and a taxable benefit of $1,138.08, 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.
$186,759.56
Total paid in 2024
$185,621.48
Salary
$1,138.08
Taxable Benefit
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Find Derek on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2012 and 2024, Derek experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.63% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2024, Derek's total pay had risen by 81.48% compared to the pay in 2012. Notably, during Derek's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 1.65% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. 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 | $185,621 | $1,138 | ⇧ 11.92% |
| 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 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of St. Thomas.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Didyk | $185,621 | $1,138 |
| Steve Donker | $180,871 | $1,138 |
| Christian Moir | $165,319 | $1,138 |
| Barry Waite | $177,303 | $1,138 |
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 |