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.
Thomas Ruggle
Thomas Ruggle served as the Chief Fire Prevention Officer at City of Kitchener in 2024, received an annual salary of $148,762.62 and a taxable benefit of $459.47, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list.
$149,222.09
Total paid in 2024
$148,762.62
Salary
$459.47
Taxable Benefit
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Find Thomas on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Chief Fire Prevention Officer |
| Employer : | City of Kitchener |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2009 and 2024, Thomas experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.79% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Kitchener. By 2024, Thomas's total pay had risen by 40.87% compared to the pay in 2009. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $148,763 | $459 | ⇧ 1.33% |
| 2023 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $146,806 | $457 | ⇩ -0.14% |
| 2022 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $147,041 | $428 | ⇧ 1.24% |
| 2021 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $145,243 | $426 | ⇧ 2.43% |
| 2020 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $141,742 | $476 | ⇧ 2.35% |
| 2019 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $138,463 | $484 | ⇧ 2.64% |
| 2018 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $134,892 | $482 | ⇧ 3.21% |
| 2017 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $130,681 | $480 | ⇧ 2.41% |
| 2016 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $127,591 | $481 | ⇩ -0.49% |
| 2015 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $128,277 | $430 | ⇧ 3.55% |
| 2014 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $123,966 | $331 | ⇧ 4.91% |
| 2013 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $118,181 | $293 | ⇧ 18.07% |
| 2012 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $100,130 | $216 | ⇩ -5.27% |
| 2009 | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | $104,902 | $1,023 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held exactly same position title ( Chief Fire Prevention Officer ) in the City of Kitchener.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| David Heuchert | $156,195 | $475 |
| Thomas Ruggle | $148,763 | $459 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 63 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 63 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Coste | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | City of Windsor | $209,619 |
| Matthew Hepditch | Deputy Fire Chief, Prevention And Public Education | City of London | $205,482 |
| Peter Deboer | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | City of Hamilton | $179,614 |
| Harry G Tchalikian | District Chief Fire Prevention | City of Toronto | $180,069 |
| Kar-wing Lai | District Chief Fire Prevention | City of Toronto | $178,888 |
| Samuel Williams | Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention And Risk Reduction | City of Mississauga | $186,191 |
| Kimberley Destun | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | City of St. Thomas | $176,351 |
| Gary Laframboise | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | Town of Oakville | $172,838 |
| Francine Levstek | Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Officer | City of Hamilton | $169,490 |
| Gaston Maurice | District Chief Fire Prevention | City of Toronto | $168,630 |