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 Woodard
Michael Woodard served as the District Chief at City of Ottawa in 2024, received an annual salary of $170,797.94 and a taxable benefit of $914.76, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$171,712.70
Total paid in 2024
$170,797.94
Salary
$914.76
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief |
| Employer : | City of Ottawa |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2008 and 2024, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.12% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Ottawa. By 2024, Michael's total pay had risen by 53.30% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Michael's tenure as District Chief, there has been a significant 18.14% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | District Chief | $170,798 | $915 | ⇩ -1.68% |
| 2023 | District Chief | $173,702 | $947 | ⇧ 2.12% |
| 2022 | District Chief | $170,111 | $911 | ⇧ 17.67% |
| 2021 | District Chief | $144,525 | $820 | ⇩ -5.32% |
| 2020 | Captain | $152,595 | $913 | ⇧ 12.93% |
| 2019 | Captain | $135,063 | $867 | ⇧ 6.96% |
| 2018 | Captain | $126,308 | $771 | ⇩ -5.09% |
| 2017 | Captain | $133,169 | $724 | ⇧ 6.60% |
| 2016 | Captain | $124,913 | $686 | ⇩ -0.31% |
| 2015 | Captain | $125,318 | $673 | ⇧ 1.39% |
| 2014 | Captain | $123,609 | $659 | ⇧ 3.57% |
| 2013 | Lieutenant | $119,220 | $769 | ⇧ 9.12% |
| 2012 | Fire Lieutenant | $109,399 | $565 | ⇧ 0.74% |
| 2011 | Fire Lieutenant | $108,620 | $541 | ⇧ 7.26% |
| 2010 | Firefighter | $101,270 | $502 | ⇩ -9.14% |
| 2008 | Firefighter | $111,529 | $479 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 21 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief ) in the City of Ottawa.
10 out of 21 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Neal Bowles | $186,311 | $915 |
| David Burke | $174,819 | $915 |
| Daniel Cook | $177,535 | $915 |
| Peter Lamar | $174,263 | $915 |
| Alain Lavigne | $189,002 | $915 |
| Erik Leicht | $202,291 | $915 |
| David Marincak | $181,317 | $867 |
| Glen Mcneil | $192,520 | $915 |
| Ronald Phillips | $186,240 | $915 |
| Terry Rathwell | $177,889 | $915 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 217 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 217 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Boland | Chief Executive Officer (Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dundas Manor, Rural Healthcare Innovations) | Winchester District Memorial Hospital | $323,710 |
| Stewart Flemming | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $267,055 |
| Terry Stewart | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $251,122 |
| Brent Barton | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $240,315 |
| Dany Vieira | District Chief Staff Services | City of Toronto | $236,000 |
| David Quinn | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $235,563 |
| John Evans | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $229,175 |
| Pandelis Rappos | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $228,730 |
| John Brunton | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $226,176 |
| Michael Sayers | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $224,463 |