Position
Department Manager
Total records: 67 (10 in 2025)Years on list: 2004–2025
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | +66.7% | $109,814 | $1,098,141 | +69.5% | $3,199 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 6 | +0.0% | $107,970 | $647,820 | -3.6% | $6,073 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 6 | -14.3% | $111,951 | $671,704 | -14.5% | $3,506 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 7 | +75.0% | $112,239 | $785,676 | +50.1% | $3,545 | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 4 | +100.0% | $130,830 | $523,318 | +118.2% | $2,708 | +20.4% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33.3% | $119,943 | $239,886 | -28.4% | $1,064 | +27.1% |
| 2019 | 3 | +0.0% | $111,731 | $335,192 | -1.1% | $1,939 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 3 | -25.0% | $113,013 | $339,038 | -22.9% | $2,655 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 4 | +0.0% | $109,978 | $439,914 | +0.6% | $3,285 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 4 | +0.0% | $109,357 | $437,429 | +2.7% | $4,097 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 4 | +300.0% | $106,522 | $426,086 | +294.6% | $4,402 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 1 | -50.0% | $107,984 | $107,984 | -46.8% | $1,083 | -- |
| 2013 | 2 | -33.3% | $101,444 | $202,889 | -43.0% | $2,008 | -- |
| 2009 | 3 | +0.0% | $118,557 | $355,672 | -8.2% | $730 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 3 | +50.0% | $129,125 | $387,374 | +56.0% | $4,036 | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 2 | +100.0% | $124,174 | $248,348 | +109.5% | $4,017 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% | $118,570 | $118,570 | +15.5% | $288 | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 1 | +0.0% | $102,660 | $102,660 | -1.8% | $276 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 1 | -- | $104,580 | $104,580 | -- | $250 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grey Bruce Health Unit | 32 | $116,333 |
| 2 | Queen's University | 19 | $105,845 |
| 3 | McMaster University | 11 | $119,746 |
| 4 | University of Toronto | 3 | $106,506 |
| 5 | The University of Western Ontario | 1 | $101,199 |
| 6 | Four Counties Addiction Services Team Inc. | 1 | $100,645 |
Top earners in this position since 2004
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Darren Lynk | Grey Bruce Health Unit | $193,824 |
| 2009 | COLLEEN ANN FOTHERINGHAM | McMaster University | $150,082 |
| 2008 | DWAYNE MARTINS | McMaster University | $147,564 |
| 2020 | Darren Lynk | Grey Bruce Health Unit | $139,719 |
| 2023 | Kim Rutherford | Grey Bruce Health Unit | $136,965 |
| 2008 | COLLEEN ANN FOTHERINGHAM | McMaster University | $134,202 |
| 2022 | Darren Lynk | Grey Bruce Health Unit | $133,442 |
| 2007 | COLLEEN ANN FOTHERINGHAM | McMaster University | $129,954 |
| 2024 | Darren Lynk | Grey Bruce Health Unit | $126,420 |
| 2021 | Kristy Hansford | Grey Bruce Health Unit | $124,946 |