Employer
ventureLAB Innovation Centre
Total records: 56 (12 in 2025)Years on list: 2016–2025Category: Other Public Sector Employers
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 | 12 | +9.1% | $164,709 | $1,976,509 | +20.4% | $10,255 | +12.7% |
| 2024 | 11 | +37.5% | $149,276 | $1,642,035 | +42.3% | $8,897 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 8 | +14.3% | $144,290 | $1,154,320 | +3.0% | $5,442 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 7 | +16.7% | $160,172 | $1,121,204 | +30.4% | $4,843 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 6 | +50.0% | $143,256 | $859,537 | +42.0% | $4,319 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 4 | +33.3% | $151,308 | $605,232 | +46.5% | $3,576 | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 3 | +0.0% | $137,684 | $413,053 | +16.6% | $2,536 | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 3 | +200.0% | $118,071 | $354,212 | +97.9% | $2,530 | -- |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% | $179,000 | $179,000 | -0.0% | $1,259 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 | -- | $179,035 | $179,035 | -- | $0 | -- |
Most common positions
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | President and Chief Executive Officer | 7 | $204,477 |
| 2 | Vice President, Partnerships | 6 | $123,421 |
| 3 | Chief Operating Officer | 5 | $157,523 |
| 4 | Vice President, Hardware Catalyst Initiative | 5 | $143,359 |
| 5 | Vice President, Founder Success | 4 | $135,129 |
| 6 | Director, Hardware Catalyst Initiative | 4 | $112,024 |
| 7 | Vice President, Finance and Administration | 3 | $126,679 |
| 8 | Chief Growth Officer | 2 | $175,293 |
| 9 | Director, People and Culture | 2 | $105,736 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $491,463 |
Top earners from this employer since 2016
| Year | Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hugh Chow | Chief Executive Officer | $491,463 |
| 2024 | Hugh Chow | Chief Executive Office | $345,000 |
| 2022 | Melissa Chee | President and Chief Executive Officer | $298,672 |
| 2021 | Melissa Chee | President and Chief Executive Officer | $232,370 |
| 2020 | Melissa Chee | President and Chief Executive Officer | $210,410 |
| 2022 | Matt Skynner | Chief Operating Officer | $199,940 |
| 2019 | Melissa Chee | President and Chief Executive Officer | $189,139 |
| 2025 | Jane Gertner | Chief Growth Officer | $179,186 |
| 2016 | Jeremy Laurin | President and Chief Executive Officer | $179,035 |
| 2017 | Jeremy Laurin | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $179,000 |