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.
Niel Watts
Niel Watts served as the Lead Operator at City of Thunder Bay in 2024, received an annual salary of $105,250.99 and a taxable benefit of $396.96, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list.
$105,647.95
Total paid in 2024
$105,250.99
Salary
$396.96
Taxable Benefit
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Find Niel on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Lead Operator |
| Employer : | City of Thunder Bay |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2022 and 2024, Niel experienced an average annual increase of approximately 1.20% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Thunder Bay. By 2024, Niel's total pay had risen by 1.20% compared to the pay in 2022. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lead Operator | $105,251 | $397 | ⇧ 1.20% |
| 2022 | Lead Operator | $104,052 | $344 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held exactly same position title ( Lead Operator ) in the City of Thunder Bay.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Blair | $112,121 | $391 |
| Robert Coggin | $134,131 | $366 |
| Lloyd Hamilton | $132,455 | $391 |
| Daniel Lavoie | $120,936 | $384 |
| Eric Sokk | $190,263 | $0 |
| Niel Watts | $105,251 | $397 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 36 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 36 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sokk | Lead Operator | City of Thunder Bay | $190,263 |
| Robert Coggin | Lead Operator | City of Thunder Bay | $134,498 |
| Lloyd Hamilton | Lead Operator | City of Thunder Bay | $132,846 |
| Matthew Wideman | Water And Wastewater Operator Team Lead | Township of King | $136,992 |
| Daniel Lavoie | Lead Operator | City of Thunder Bay | $121,321 |
| Samuel John | Lead Computer Operator | City of Toronto - Police Service | $120,975 |
| Muzaffar Yusufali | Lead Computer Operator | City of Toronto - Police Service | $120,158 |
| Jason Mckenzie | Lead Operator | District Municipality of Muskoka | $121,243 |
| Eduardo Villarroel | Lead Computer Operator | City of Toronto - Police Service | $119,310 |
| Andrew Burt | Lead Computer Operator | City of Toronto - Police Service | $118,255 |