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 Despres
Michael Despres served as the Project Site Manager at Ontario Power Generation in 2024, received an annual salary of $251,839.81 and a taxable benefit of $7,152.75, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2018 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$258,992.56
Total paid in 2024
$251,839.81
Salary
$7,152.75
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Project Site Manager |
| Employer : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Sector : | Ontario Power Generation |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 7.33% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Ontario Power Generation. By 2024, Michael's total pay had risen by 146.06% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Project Site Manager, there has been a significant 36.65% rise in compensation over the past 6 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Project Site Manager | $251,840 | $7,153 | ⇩ -11.11% |
| 2023 | Project Site Manager | $284,048 | $7,317 | ⇧ 37.24% |
| 2022 | Project Site Manager | $205,795 | $6,504 | ⇧ 2.42% |
| 2021 | Project Site Manager | $201,523 | $5,767 | ⇧ 1.49% |
| 2020 | Project Site Manager | $199,149 | $5,096 | ⇧ 4.02% |
| 2019 | Project Site Manager | $191,597 | $4,756 | ⇧ 3.60% |
| 2018 | Project Site Manager | $184,596 | $4,931 | ⇧ 12.58% |
| 2017 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $161,998 | $6,355 | ⇧ 29.17% |
| 2016 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $128,474 | $1,859 | ⇩ -5.85% |
| 2015 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $136,324 | $2,113 | ⇩ -1.26% |
| 2014 | Electrical And Control Supervisor | $138,118 | $2,090 | ⇧ 13.36% |
| 2013 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $121,662 | $2,019 | ⇧ 13.65% |
| 2012 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $106,833 | $1,998 | ⇧ 2.50% |
| 2011 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $104,207 | $1,970 | ⇧ 0.87% |
| 2010 | Electrical And Control Technician / Technologist | $103,417 | $1,841 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 13 employees who held exactly same position title ( Project Site Manager ) in the Ontario Power Generation.
10 out of 13 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Joseph Borys | $223,836 | $6,036 |
| Michael Despres | $251,840 | $7,153 |
| Nancy England | $188,163 | $4,637 |
| Ryan Granger | $165,269 | $4,758 |
| Ron Grozelle | $219,759 | $932 |
| Robert Hodder | $242,804 | $4,905 |
| Eric Millen | $167,507 | $6,657 |
| Gordon Rae | $223,160 | $6,063 |
| David Joshua Saunders | $231,156 | $6,449 |
| Richard Squires | $162,159 | $4,019 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 22 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 22 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Steep | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $264,458 |
| Michael Despres | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $258,993 |
| Robert Hodder | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $247,709 |
| Stephen Truant | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $249,054 |
| David Joshua Saunders | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $237,606 |
| Joseph Borys | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $229,872 |
| Gordon Rae | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $229,223 |
| Ron Grozelle | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $220,691 |
| Nancy England | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $192,801 |
| Eric Millen | Project Site Manager | Ontario Power Generation | $174,165 |