Position
Canine Handler
Total records: 377 (28 in 2025)Years on list: 2002–2025
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 | 28 | -6.7% | $196,966 | $5,515,061 | +15.6% | $8,986 | +20.4% |
| 2024 | 30 | +20.0% | $158,981 | $4,769,416 | +17.6% | $5,271 | -- |
| 2022 | 25 | +0.0% | $162,177 | $4,054,437 | +10.6% | $10,946 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 25 | +4.2% | $146,683 | $3,667,063 | +1.1% | $3,954 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 24 | -4.0% | $151,126 | $3,627,028 | +1.5% | $5,401 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 25 | -3.8% | $142,992 | $3,574,803 | -3.3% | $3,798 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 26 | +0.0% | $142,156 | $3,696,047 | +4.0% | $4,270 | -- |
| 2016 | 26 | +4.0% | $136,715 | $3,554,593 | +23.3% | $3,647 | -- |
| 2013 | 25 | -13.8% | $115,331 | $2,883,272 | -14.9% | $9,249 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 29 | +31.8% | $116,792 | $3,386,976 | +31.2% | $3,586 | -- |
| 2010 | 22 | +15.8% | $117,372 | $2,582,189 | +15.3% | $6,213 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 19 | +0.0% | $117,895 | $2,240,009 | +2.6% | $4,795 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 19 | +11.8% | $114,928 | $2,183,634 | +13.6% | $6,094 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 17 | +21.4% | $113,109 | $1,922,847 | +24.6% | $4,593 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 14 | +100.0% | $110,194 | $1,542,717 | +104.0% | $6,138 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 7 | +40.0% | $108,032 | $756,226 | +42.2% | $599 | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 5 | -28.6% | $106,372 | $531,860 | -27.5% | $421 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 7 | +75.0% | $104,820 | $733,742 | +79.2% | $615 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 4 | -- | $102,369 | $409,477 | -- | $605 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Provincial Police | 147 | $164,158 |
| 2 | Community Safety and Correctional Services | 136 | $124,361 |
| 3 | Comm. Safety & Corr. Services | 59 | $115,290 |
| 4 | Community Safety & Corr. Services | 14 | $110,194 |
| 5 | Solicitor General | 10 | $107,654 |
| 6 | Comm. Safety& Corr. Services | 7 | $108,032 |
| 7 | Public Safety and Security | 4 | $102,369 |
Top earners in this position since 2002
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jacob Tl Murphy | Ontario Provincial Police | $241,617 |
| 2025 | William Halverson | Ontario Provincial Police | $238,228 |
| 2025 | Gilles Beaulne | Ontario Provincial Police | $235,086 |
| 2025 | Scott Sauve | Ontario Provincial Police | $231,580 |
| 2025 | D Mihell | Ontario Provincial Police | $230,757 |
| 2025 | Melissa Pirie | Ontario Provincial Police | $230,017 |
| 2025 | Sarah Browne | Ontario Provincial Police | $228,820 |
| 2025 | Bradley Looyen | Ontario Provincial Police | $227,075 |
| 2025 | Dale Solf | Ontario Provincial Police | $224,393 |
| 2025 | Adam Martin | Ontario Provincial Police | $220,115 |