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 Stirling
Michael Stirling served as the Senior System Operator at Independent Electricity System Operator in 2024, received an annual salary of $251,997.36 and a taxable benefit of $378.48, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$252,375.84
Total paid in 2024
$251,997.36
Salary
$378.48
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Senior System Operator |
| Employer : | Independent Electricity System Operator |
| Sector : | Crown Agencies |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2005 and 2024, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.22% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Independent Electricity System Operator. By 2024, Michael's total pay had risen by 141.18% compared to the pay in 2005. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Senior System Operator, there has been a significant 34.45% rise in compensation over the past 7 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Senior System Operator | $251,997 | $378 | ⇩ -2.34% |
| 2023 | Senior System Operator | $258,014 | $419 | ⇧ 0.41% |
| 2022 | Senior System Operator | $256,880 | $487 | ⇧ 27.34% |
| 2021 | Senior System Operator | $201,624 | $483 | ⇧ 0.33% |
| 2020 | Senior System Operator | $200,978 | $471 | ⇧ 1.40% |
| 2019 | Senior System Operator | $198,179 | $491 | ⇧ 3.87% |
| 2018 | Senior System Operator | $190,695 | $569 | ⇧ 1.89% |
| 2017 | Senior System Operator | $187,159 | $551 | ⇩ -3.73% |
| 2016 | Senior Operations Officer | $194,389 | $591 | ⇧ 17.98% |
| 2015 | Senior Operations Officer | $164,674 | $589 | ⇧ 0.25% |
| 2014 | Senior Operations Officer | $164,116 | $727 | ⇩ -12.49% |
| 2013 | Senior Operations Officer | $187,644 | $722 | ⇧ 24.17% |
| 2012 | Senior Operations Officer | $151,054 | $649 | ⇩ -1.40% |
| 2011 | Operations Officer | $153,319 | $531 | ⇧ 1.24% |
| 2010 | Operations Officer | $151,463 | $507 | ⇧ 15.79% |
| 2009 | Operations Officer | $130,759 | $486 | ⇧ 5.36% |
| 2008 | Operations Officer | $124,024 | $549 | ⇧ 3.03% |
| 2007 | Operations Officer | $120,401 | $514 | ⇧ 18.58% |
| 2006 | Operations Officer | $101,507 | $460 | ⇩ -2.55% |
| 2005 | Assistant Engineer, Operations | $104,215 | $425 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 18 employees who held exactly same position title ( Senior System Operator ) in the Independent Electricity System Operator.
10 out of 18 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Boiteau | $171,918 | $319 |
| Steven Cavanagh | $203,270 | $0 |
| Benny Chu | $217,151 | $351 |
| Joshua Docherty-langford | $173,549 | $330 |
| Riley Flynn | $205,723 | $360 |
| John Kitching | $203,937 | $351 |
| Ian Overend | $232,584 | $378 |
| Josh Pembleton | $279,029 | $382 |
| David Pereira | $238,301 | $386 |
| Eduard Rejc | $195,432 | $375 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 18 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 18 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Vujevic | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $291,693 |
| Josh Pembleton | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $279,411 |
| Michael Stirling | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $252,376 |
| David Pereira | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $238,687 |
| Brent Sheryer | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $233,301 |
| Ian Overend | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $232,963 |
| Mohammed Shazan | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $223,228 |
| Benny Chu | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $217,503 |
| Gregory Walker | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $214,544 |
| Sarah Stainton | Senior System Operator | Independent Electricity System Operator | $209,335 |