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.
Richard Cheslock
Richard Cheslock served as the District Chief at City of Ottawa in 2020, received an annual salary of $176,697.33 and a taxable benefit of $983.02, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Richard has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$177,680.35
Total paid in 2020
$176,697.33
Salary
$983.02
Taxable Benefit
 |
Male Very high confidence |
Find Richard on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief |
| Employer : | City of Ottawa |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2020 |
Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization | ||||
|
$178K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario | ||||
$178K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
| Bottom 90% | Below Average | Above Average | Top 10% |
Between 2008 and 2020, Richard experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.10% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Ottawa. By 2020, Richard's total pay had risen by 40.52% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Richard's tenure as District Chief, there has been a significant 14.64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | District Chief | $176,697 | $983 | ⇧ 5.00% |
| 2019 | District Chief | $168,290 | $935 | ⇧ 8.96% |
| 2018 | District Chief | $154,476 | $833 | ⇧ 0.20% |
| 2017 | District Chief | $154,222 | $772 | ⇧ 3.35% |
| 2016 | Captain | $149,285 | $686 | ⇩ -1.60% |
| 2015 | Captain | $151,726 | $678 | ⇧ 10.58% |
| 2014 | Captain | $137,107 | $713 | ⇧ 4.29% |
| 2013 | Captain | $131,313 | $836 | ⇧ 9.49% |
| 2012 | Fire Captain | $120,078 | $615 | ⇧ 7.48% |
| 2011 | Fire Captain | $111,733 | $565 | ⇧ 0.75% |
| 2010 | Fire Lieutenant | $110,904 | $562 | ⇧ 3.93% |
| 2009 | Fire Lieutenant | $106,762 | $492 | ⇩ -15.18% |
| 2008 | Fire Lieutenant | $125,952 | $489 |
The 2020 Sunshine List has 22 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief ) in the City of Ottawa.
10 out of 22 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Cheslock | $176,697 | $983 |
| Mark Clost | $171,068 | $977 |
| Michael Deavy | $180,430 | $983 |
| Darren Donaldson | $176,707 | $977 |
| Brent Donnelly | $173,922 | $966 |
| Shaun Fagan | $175,727 | $983 |
| Jeffrey Frost | $169,543 | $980 |
| Kevin Graham | $165,636 | $948 |
| Scott Grakist | $181,511 | $983 |
| Kent Hamilton | $169,183 | $948 |
The 2020 Sunshine List has 206 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 206 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholly Boland | Chief Executive Officer (Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dundas Manor And Rural Healthcare Innovations) | Winchester District Memorial Hospital | $253,544 |
| Stewart Flemming | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $248,006 |
| Stephan Powell | District Chief Staff Services | City of Toronto | $241,117 |
| David S Montgomery | District Chief - Operations | City of Toronto | $199,647 |
| David Mcdougall | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $184,685 |
| Paul D Johnstone | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $184,605 |
| Scott Grakist | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $182,494 |
| Kenneth Herron | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $182,462 |
| Glen Mcneil | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $181,866 |
| Michael Deavy | District Chief | City of Ottawa | $181,413 |