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.
Gavin Shantz
Gavin Shantz served as the Fire Fighter Mechanic at City of Waterloo in 2024, received an annual salary of $142,843.23 and a taxable benefit of $1,119.59, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Gavin has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$143,962.82
Total paid in 2024
$142,843.23
Salary
$1,119.59
Taxable Benefit
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Find Gavin on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Fire Fighter Mechanic |
| Employer : | City of Waterloo |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2020 and 2024, Gavin experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.16% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Waterloo. By 2024, Gavin's total pay had risen by 24.13% compared to the pay in 2020. Notably, during Gavin's tenure as Fire Fighter Mechanic, there has been a significant 13.76% 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 | Fire Fighter Mechanic | $142,843 | $1,120 | ⇩ -2.33% |
| 2023 | Fire Fighter Mechanic | $146,320 | $1,070 | ⇩ -5.83% |
| 2022 | Fire Fighter Mechanic | $155,588 | $926 | ⇧ 23.68% |
| 2021 | Fire Fighter Mechanic | $125,770 | $779 | ⇧ 9.12% |
| 2020 | Second Class Fire Fighter | $115,540 | $434 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 3 employees who held exactly same position title ( Fire Fighter Mechanic ) in the City of Waterloo.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Lorentz | $139,955 | $1,081 |
| Gavin Shantz | $142,843 | $1,120 |
| Mike Stokes | $147,325 | $1,120 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 31 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 31 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Barnard | Master Mechanic - Non Firefighter | City of Kitchener | $157,953 |
| Mike Stokes | Fire Fighter Mechanic | City of Waterloo | $148,444 |
| Peter Stefuroczki | Firefighter Mechanical | City of Toronto | $147,854 |
| Gavin Shantz | Fire Fighter Mechanic | City of Waterloo | $143,963 |
| Kiran Shivnarain | Firefighter Mechanical | City of Toronto | $142,504 |
| Scott Auger | Fire Fighter House Mechanic | City of Guelph | $140,801 |
| Ron Lorentz | Fire Fighter Mechanic | City of Waterloo | $141,036 |
| Ejaz Khan | Firefighter Mechanical | City of Toronto | $141,655 |
| Christopher A Lippers | Firefighter Mechanical | City of Toronto | $135,233 |
| Dennis P Kiefhaber | Firefighter Mechanical | City of Toronto | $132,143 |