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.
Douglas Cowan
Douglas Cowan served as the Professor, Renison University College at University of Waterloo in 2024, received an annual salary of $137,275.94 and a taxable benefit of $376.24, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Douglas has held the same position since 2016 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$137,652.18
Total paid in 2024
$137,275.94
Salary
$376.24
Taxable Benefit
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Find Douglas on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Professor, Renison University College |
| Employer : | University of Waterloo |
| Sector : | Universities |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, Douglas experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.16% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at University of Waterloo. By 2024, Douglas's total pay had risen by 32.68% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Douglas's tenure as Professor, Renison University College, there has been a significant 14.75% decline in compensation over the past 8 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Professor, Renison University College | $137,276 | $376 | ⇩ -23.59% |
| 2023 | Professor, Renison University College | $179,816 | $339 | ⇩ -10.31% |
| 2022 | Professor, Renison University College | $200,579 | $287 | ⇧ 4.59% |
| 2021 | Professor, Renison University College | $191,822 | $222 | ⇧ 5.08% |
| 2020 | Professor, Renison University College | $182,553 | $209 | ⇧ 9.33% |
| 2019 | Professor, Renison University College | $166,941 | $219 | ⇩ -6.95% |
| 2018 | Professor, Renison University College | $179,433 | $221 | ⇧ 7.02% |
| 2017 | Professor, Renison University College | $167,637 | $234 | ⇧ 3.97% |
| 2016 | Professor, Renison University College | $161,222 | $246 | ⇩ -2.14% |
| 2015 | Academic Dean, Renison University College | $164,748 | $257 | ⇧ 27.31% |
| 2014 | Academic Dean, Renison University College | $129,400 | $206 | ⇧ 13.67% |
| 2013 | Professor, Renison University College | $113,873 | $148 | ⇧ 9.90% |
| 2010 | Professor, Renison University College | $103,357 | $389 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 7 employees who held exactly same position title ( Professor, Renison University College ) in the University of Waterloo.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Cadell | $117,583 | $357 |
| Kevin G. Cai | $228,194 | $403 |
| Douglas Cowan | $137,276 | $376 |
| Andrea Daley | $211,279 | $388 |
| Kimie Hara | $223,624 | $412 |
| Christine Logel | $164,151 | $302 |
| Jeff Wilson | $186,791 | $337 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 25 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 25 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy L. Fletcher | Past President, Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $271,000 |
| Hsiao D’ailly | Associate Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $243,699 |
| Kevin G. Cai | Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $228,597 |
| Kimie Hara | Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $224,036 |
| Andrea Daley | Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $211,667 |
| Jeff Wilson | Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $187,128 |
| Sharon Roberts | Associate Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $183,590 |
| Patricia Van Katwyk | Associate Professor, Director, School of Social Work, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $177,485 |
| Denise C. Marigold | Associate Professor, Chair, Social Development Studies, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $175,460 |
| Alice J. Schmidt Hanbidge | Associate Professor, Renison University College | University of Waterloo | $170,091 |