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.
Michael Coutu
Michael Coutu served as the First Line Manager - Operating at Ontario Power Generation in 2024, received an annual salary of $156,564.81 and a taxable benefit of $5,853.11, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2019 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$162,417.92
Total paid in 2024
$156,564.81
Salary
$5,853.11
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | First Line Manager - Operating |
| Employer : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Sector : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2013 and 2024, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.01% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ontario Power Generation. By 2024, Michael's total pay had risen by 49.72% compared to the pay in 2013. Notably, during Michael's tenure as First Line Manager - Operating, there has been a significant 22.69% rise in compensation over the past 5 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
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| 2024 | First Line Manager - Operating | $156,565 | $5,853 | ⇧ 0.82% |
| 2023 | First Line Manager - Operating | $155,449 | $5,654 | ⇧ 8.59% |
| 2022 | First Line Manager - Operating | $143,326 | $5,040 | ⇧ 2.49% |
| 2021 | First Line Manager - Operating | $140,278 | $4,479 | ⇩ -0.55% |
| 2020 | First Line Manager - Operating | $141,586 | $3,969 | ⇧ 9.95% |
| 2019 | First Line Manager - Operating | $128,414 | $3,967 | ⇧ 2.67% |
| 2018 | Planning Officer | $124,826 | $4,111 | ⇧ 2.44% |
| 2017 | Hydroelectric Operating Supervisor | $121,379 | $4,491 | ⇧ 11.54% |
| 2016 | Hydroelectric Operating Supervisor | $111,384 | $1,468 | ⇩ -13.75% |
| 2015 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $129,470 | $1,379 | ⇧ 4.18% |
| 2014 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $124,266 | $1,336 | ⇧ 15.79% |
| 2013 | Hydroelectric Operating Technician | $107,192 | $1,286 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 10 employees who held exactly same position title ( First Line Manager - Operating ) in the Ontario Power Generation.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tomi Aaltomaa | $159,258 | $5,285 |
| Michael Coutu | $156,565 | $5,853 |
| Daryl Cronkwright | $198,624 | $22,695 |
| Robert Fetter | $197,867 | $7,383 |
| Mark Kench | $159,527 | $5,549 |
| Matthew Kupka | $132,605 | $1,504 |
| Domenic Lepera | $159,351 | $7,463 |
| Micheal Lougheed | $171,620 | $1,060 |
| Richard Malier | $169,805 | $5,667 |
| Nicole Palmer | $171,953 | $18,552 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 1047 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1047 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Wilson | First Line Manager, Inspection And Maintenance | Ontario Power Generation | $347,305 |
| Michael Mirsch | First Line Manager, Inspection And Maintenance | Ontario Power Generation | $339,218 |
| Manishkumar Shah | First Line Manager, Control / Mechanical | Ontario Power Generation | $323,765 |
| Greg Hamilton | Supervising Nuclear Operator First Line Manager Assistant | Ontario Power Generation | $317,671 |
| Steve Brixhe Bercik | First Line Manager, Inspection And Maintenance | Ontario Power Generation | $317,780 |
| David Mcrae | First Line Manager, Control / Mechanical | Ontario Power Generation | $316,676 |
| Eric Norrmalm | First Line Manager, Inspection And Maintenance | Ontario Power Generation | $309,870 |
| Jason Mclachlin | First Line Manager, Inspection And Maintenance | Ontario Power Generation | $314,771 |
| Jim Crowell | Inspection And Maintenance Technician First Line Manager Assistant | Ontario Power Generation | $317,375 |
| Wayne Roberts | First Line Manager, Control / Mechanical | Ontario Power Generation | $311,327 |