Employer
Ontario Science Centre
Total records: 430 (58 in 2025)Years on list: 1998–2025Category: Crown Agencies
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 | 58 | +1.8% | $132,152 | $7,664,843 | +6.8% | $8,916 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 57 | +67.6% | $125,921 | $7,177,498 | +73.8% | $8,855 | -- |
| 2022 | 34 | +21.4% | $121,442 | $4,129,013 | +20.3% | $5,295 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 28 | -9.7% | $122,541 | $3,431,154 | -13.0% | $4,478 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 31 | +19.2% | $127,216 | $3,943,687 | +20.3% | $4,809 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 26 | +30.0% | $126,062 | $3,277,611 | +28.5% | $4,556 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 20 | +17.6% | $127,549 | $2,550,978 | +27.6% | $3,597 | -- |
| 2016 | 17 | +0.0% | $117,602 | $1,999,230 | -2.7% | $3,103 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 17 | +0.0% | $120,859 | $2,054,604 | -1.7% | $3,211 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 17 | +30.8% | $122,978 | $2,090,619 | +33.9% | $3,180 | -- |
| 2013 | 13 | -23.5% | $120,058 | $1,560,755 | -20.7% | $2,207 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 17 | +6.3% | $115,833 | $1,969,162 | +3.0% | $2,593 | -- |
| 2010 | 16 | +14.3% | $119,542 | $1,912,677 | +11.9% | $2,743 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 14 | +27.3% | $122,113 | $1,709,578 | +29.4% | $2,666 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 11 | +0.0% | $120,092 | $1,321,017 | +5.6% | $2,279 | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 11 | +10.0% | $113,704 | $1,250,743 | +8.3% | $1,975 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 10 | +66.7% | $115,462 | $1,154,617 | +64.7% | $1,926 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 6 | +0.0% | $116,825 | $700,953 | +0.0% | $1,117 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 6 | -25.0% | $116,785 | $700,707 | -22.3% | $1,157 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 8 | +33.3% | $112,725 | $901,797 | +34.7% | $1,617 | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 6 | +500.0% | $111,559 | $669,351 | +391.7% | $1,253 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 1 | -50.0% | $136,122 | $136,122 | -45.9% | $324 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 2 | +0.0% | $125,883 | $251,766 | +1.6% | $723 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 2 | +0.0% | $123,887 | $247,775 | +3.5% | $674 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 2 | -- | $119,663 | $239,325 | -- | $641 | -- |
Most common positions
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Manager, International Marketing | 16 | $112,459 |
| 2 | Chief Executive Officer | 15 | $191,928 |
| 3 | Director, Business Development | 12 | $123,841 |
| 4 | Director, Finance | 12 | $116,054 |
| 5 | Director, Human Resources | 11 | $127,869 |
| 6 | Senior Systems Technologist | 11 | $113,758 |
| 7 | Project Manager, International Sales | 10 | $108,114 |
| 8 | Director, Technical Operations | 9 | $123,203 |
| 9 | Director, Visitor Experience | 9 | $112,872 |
| 10 | Vice President, Science Experience/Chief Science Officer | 7 | $157,853 |
Top earners from this employer since 1998
| Year | Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paul Kortenaar | Chief Executive Officer | $283,523 |
| 2025 | Lorrie Ann Smith | Vice President, Learning and Engagement | $228,514 |
| 2025 | Alicia Farrow | Vice President, External Relations | $220,733 |
| 2025 | Catherine Paisley | Vice President, Strategic Initiatives | $220,424 |
| 2024 | Paul Kortenaar | Chief Executive Officer | $216,866 |
| 2019 | Maurice Bitran | Chief Executive Officer | $216,207 |
| 2020 | Maurice Bitran | Chief Executive Officer | $211,170 |
| 2018 | Maurice Bitran | Chief Executive Officer | $207,676 |
| 2024 | Catherine Paisley | Vice President, Strategic Initiatives | $193,094 |
| 2024 | Alicia Farrow | Vice President, External Relations | $192,954 |