Position
Business Lead
Total records: 61 (12 in 2025)Years on list: 2008–2025
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 | 12 | +33.3% | $123,708 | $1,484,497 | +33.3% | $3,188 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 9 | +350.0% | $123,780 | $1,114,020 | +354.1% | $5,700 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 2 | -75.0% | $122,666 | $245,332 | -72.5% | $4,124 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 8 | +100.0% | $111,389 | $891,111 | +108.8% | $5,856 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 4 | -42.9% | $106,692 | $426,770 | -42.0% | $653 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 7 | +133.3% | $105,182 | $736,276 | +137.3% | $1,043 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 3 | +0.0% | $103,406 | $310,219 | -1.2% | $414 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% | $104,671 | $314,012 | +1.5% | $468 | -- |
| 2016 | 3 | +50.0% | $103,074 | $309,223 | +49.3% | $977 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 2 | +0.0% | $103,571 | $207,142 | -3.4% | $772 | -- |
| 2013 | 2 | -33.3% | $107,241 | $214,483 | -31.9% | $318 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 3 | +200.0% | $104,968 | $314,904 | +173.0% | $287 | -- |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% | $115,345 | $115,345 | +1.2% | $179 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 1 | +0.0% | $113,969 | $113,969 | +11.8% | $180 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 1 | -- | $101,948 | $101,948 | -- | $180 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | 16 | $110,099 |
| 2 | Town of Whitby | 9 | $126,900 |
| 3 | Colleges and Universities | 7 | $110,413 |
| 4 | Training, Colleges & Universities | 6 | $110,083 |
| 5 | Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres | 4 | $104,028 |
| 6 | Cabinet Office | 3 | $111,911 |
| 7 | Health & Long-Term Care | 3 | $102,794 |
| 8 | City of Burlington | 2 | $138,859 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security | 2 | $130,251 |
| 10 | Health | 2 | $118,140 |
Top earners in this position since 2008
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | James Cawlishaw | Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security | $153,293 |
| 2025 | Melissa Fitches | Town of Whitby | $145,099 |
| 2025 | Donna Woods | City of Burlington | $139,629 |
| 2024 | Donna Woods | City of Burlington | $138,089 |
| 2024 | James Cawlishaw | Colleges and Universities | $135,923 |
| 2024 | Justin Christie | Town of Whitby | $131,144 |
| 2024 | Graham Mason | Town of Whitby | $131,144 |
| 2024 | Melissa Fitches | Town of Whitby | $130,901 |
| 2022 | Melanie Derdaele | Town of Whitby | $129,891 |
| 2025 | Olivia Iemma | Finance | $129,362 |