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.
James Mcdonald
James Mcdonald served as the Platoon Chief - Fire Services at City of Cornwall in 2024, received an annual salary of $155,331.78 and a taxable benefit of $2,036.76, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$157,368.54
Total paid in 2024
$155,331.78
Salary
$2,036.76
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief - Fire Services |
| Employer : | City of Cornwall |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2009 and 2024, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.90% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Cornwall. By 2024, James's total pay had risen by 40.85% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during James's tenure as Platoon Chief - Fire Services, there has been a significant 11.70% decline in compensation over the past 1 year. 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 - Fire Services | $155,332 | $2,037 | ⇩ -11.70% |
| 2023 | Platoon Chief - Fire Services | $176,075 | $2,150 | ⇧ 28.15% |
| 2022 | Captain - Fire Services | $137,425 | $1,653 | ⇩ -8.20% |
| 2021 | Captain - Fire Services | $150,128 | $1,365 | ⇧ 13.48% |
| 2020 | Captain - Fire Services | $132,210 | $1,285 | ⇩ -2.24% |
| 2019 | Firefighter | $135,482 | $1,071 | ⇧ 17.16% |
| 2018 | Fire Fighter | $115,558 | $991 | ⇧ 8.05% |
| 2017 | Fire Fighter | $106,859 | $1,003 | ⇩ -8.10% |
| 2016 | Fire Fighter | $116,319 | $1,048 | ⇧ 13.58% |
| 2015 | Fire Fighter | $102,417 | $914 | ⇧ 1.99% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $100,123 | $1,191 | ⇩ -9.32% |
| 2009 | Fireman | $110,759 | $972 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief - Fire Services ) in the City of Cornwall.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Lauzon | $150,271 | $2,037 |
| James Mcdonald | $155,332 | $2,037 |
| Eric Richer | $143,424 | $2,020 |
| Bryan Ward | $146,678 | $2,037 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 13 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 13 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
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| Murray Jonescu | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $189,604 |
| Thomas Heppenstall | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $189,257 |
| Mark Linkie | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $175,810 |
| Steven Denomme | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $175,657 |
| Michael Souter | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $167,781 |
| Jason Cockerill | Fire Platoon Chief | City of Brantford | $162,919 |
| Normand Lemay | Fire Platoon Chief | City of Brantford | $159,466 |
| James Mcdonald | Platoon Chief - Fire Services | City of Cornwall | $157,369 |
| Gerald Mackinnon | Fire Platoon Chief | City of Brantford | $155,022 |
| Thomas Smith | Fire Platoon Chief | City of Brantford | $154,475 |