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 Waffle
James Waffle served as the Fire Chief at City of Windsor in 2024, received an annual salary of $216,491.25 and a taxable benefit of $3,219.62, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$219,710.87
Total paid in 2024
$216,491.25
Salary
$3,219.62
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Fire Chief |
| Employer : | City of Windsor |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.97% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Windsor. By 2024, James's total pay had risen by 107.62% compared to the pay in 2010. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fire Chief | $216,491 | $3,220 | ⇧ 27.98% |
| 2023 | Deputy Fire Chief | $169,445 | $2,234 | ⇧ 7.68% |
| 2022 | Deputy Fire Chief | $156,301 | $3,136 | ⇩ -1.60% |
| 2021 | Deputy Fire Chief | $160,905 | $1,117 | ⇧ 3.75% |
| 2020 | Deputy Fire Chief | $154,393 | $1,777 | ⇧ 8.23% |
| 2019 | Deputy Fire Chief | $143,669 | $629 | ⇩ -4.87% |
| 2018 | Deputy Fire Chief | $150,652 | $1,032 | ⇧ 25.83% |
| 2017 | Assistant Chief - Fire Rescue | $120,180 | $372 | ⇩ -0.21% |
| 2016 | Firefighter | $120,076 | $729 | ⇧ 6.63% |
| 2015 | Chief Training Officer | $112,961 | $333 | ⇩ -15.35% |
| 2014 | Firefighter | $133,498 | $340 | ⇧ 21.39% |
| 2013 | Firefighter | $109,080 | $1,176 | ⇧ 4.19% |
| 2010 | Firefighter | $105,594 | $230 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held exactly same position title ( Fire Chief ) in the City of Windsor.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Stephen Laforet | $230,076 | $5,249 |
| James Waffle | $216,491 | $3,220 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 478 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 478 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Pegg | Fire Chief General Manager | City of Toronto | $349,874 |
| Debbie Higgins | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $313,087 |
| Kevin White | Fire Chief | City of Barrie | $286,488 |
| Eric Macfadden | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Barrie | $280,673 |
| Kevin Hamilton | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $268,278 |
| Larry Cocco | Fire Chief General Manager | City of Toronto | $264,698 |
| Paul Fitzgerald | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $260,357 |
| James Jessop | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $254,573 |
| Deryn Rizzi | Fire Chief | City of Mississauga | $248,293 |
| Paul Hutt | Fire Chief | City of Ottawa | $235,392 |