Position
Director, Communications
Total records: 542 (34 in 2025)Years on list: 1998–2025
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 | 34 | -15.0% | $166,109 | $5,647,702 | -4.4% | $41,148 | +18.5% |
| 2024 | 40 | +90.5% | $147,744 | $5,909,770 | +103.5% | $32,680 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 21 | -30.0% | $138,311 | $2,904,523 | -31.9% | $17,179 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 30 | +0.0% | $142,140 | $4,264,198 | +3.3% | $21,890 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 30 | +0.0% | $137,655 | $4,129,656 | -2.9% | $15,572 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 30 | -3.2% | $141,771 | $4,253,135 | -3.9% | $9,860 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 31 | +29.2% | $142,695 | $4,423,535 | +38.7% | $13,900 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 24 | +100.0% | $132,860 | $3,188,631 | +113.2% | $8,840 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 12 | -57.1% | $124,606 | $1,495,277 | -58.4% | $5,592 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 28 | +115.4% | $128,503 | $3,598,088 | +119.0% | $10,728 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 13 | +0.0% | $126,366 | $1,642,752 | -3.9% | $16,629 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 13 | -58.1% | $131,490 | $1,709,375 | -56.4% | $7,433 | -- |
| 2013 | 31 | +3.3% | $126,539 | $3,922,695 | +3.3% | $11,801 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 30 | +100.0% | $126,578 | $3,797,329 | +118.4% | $14,675 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 15 | -57.1% | $115,910 | $1,738,645 | -60.0% | $7,339 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 35 | +40.0% | $124,135 | $4,344,724 | +41.8% | $18,986 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 25 | -10.7% | $122,584 | $3,064,602 | -7.9% | $16,636 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 28 | +100.0% | $118,795 | $3,326,249 | +107.3% | $15,060 | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 14 | +0.0% | $114,622 | $1,604,709 | +2.6% | $7,061 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 14 | +55.6% | $111,680 | $1,563,526 | +55.8% | $10,839 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 9 | +80.0% | $111,480 | $1,003,324 | +69.3% | $3,569 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 5 | -54.5% | $118,522 | $592,609 | -52.5% | $4,162 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 11 | +57.1% | $113,498 | $1,248,473 | +58.2% | $4,565 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 7 | +75.0% | $112,755 | $789,282 | +58.8% | $2,861 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 4 | +33.3% | $124,291 | $497,165 | +34.5% | $2,773 | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 3 | +50.0% | $123,235 | $369,706 | +69.9% | $1,593 | -- |
| 1999 | 2 | -33.3% | $108,778 | $217,556 | -29.8% | $1,270 | -- |
| 1998 | 3 | -- | $103,306 | $309,917 | -- | $6,519 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Mississauga | 17 | $153,558 |
| 2 | Attorney General | 17 | $140,682 |
| 3 | Ontario Institute for Cancer Research | 13 | $121,587 |
| 4 | Citizenship & Immigration | 12 | $135,949 |
| 5 | Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs | 12 | $134,014 |
| 6 | Treasury Board Secretariat | 11 | $151,708 |
| 7 | Education | 11 | $125,797 |
| 8 | Municipal Affairs and Housing | 9 | $110,109 |
| 9 | Trinity College | 8 | $139,728 |
| 10 | York University | 8 | $123,334 |
Top earners in this position since 1998
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lisa Legatto | Health | $254,271 |
| 2025 | John Whytock | Energy and Mines | $238,298 |
| 2025 | Paola Gemmiti | Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development | $232,669 |
| 2025 | Peter Spadoni | Long-Term Care | $230,739 |
| 2025 | Jonathan Leigh | Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security | $215,368 |
| 2025 | Costanzo Fasciano | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $212,666 |
| 2025 | Rebecca Ganesathas | Attorney General | $208,116 |
| 2019 | Melissa Hogg | Children, Community and Social Services | $204,076 |
| 2025 | Andrea Brunetti | Environment, Conservation and Parks | $197,967 |
| 2025 | David Spencer | Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness | $196,551 |