Position
Director, Communications Branch
Total records: 81 (3 in 2025)Years on list: 2000–2025
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 | 3 | +0.0% | $224,713 | $674,140 | +38.7% | $698 | +32.6% |
| 2024 | 3 | +0.0% | $161,990 | $485,971 | -1.9% | $602 | -- |
| 2022 | 3 | -50.0% | $165,172 | $495,516 | -44.3% | $625 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 6 | +20.0% | $148,287 | $889,720 | +8.4% | $1,050 | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 5 | +25.0% | $164,145 | $820,726 | +23.5% | $1,032 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 4 | +33.3% | $166,185 | $664,740 | +34.4% | $850 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% | $164,880 | $494,640 | +21.4% | $735 | -- |
| 2013 | 3 | -40.0% | $135,844 | $407,531 | -38.2% | $612 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 5 | +25.0% | $131,910 | $659,548 | +21.3% | $822 | -- |
| 2010 | 4 | -33.3% | $135,930 | $543,718 | -33.1% | $886 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 6 | -14.3% | $135,433 | $812,595 | -9.1% | $1,304 | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 7 | +16.7% | $127,639 | $893,471 | +24.3% | $1,579 | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 6 | +200.0% | $119,779 | $718,674 | +210.6% | $1,269 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 2 | -50.0% | $115,684 | $231,368 | -44.8% | $404 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 4 | -33.3% | $104,846 | $419,384 | -44.7% | $697 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 6 | +50.0% | $126,429 | $758,576 | +70.7% | $1,090 | +28.6% |
| 2003 | 4 | +33.3% | $111,102 | $444,409 | +33.0% | $969 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 3 | +200.0% | $111,413 | $334,238 | +211.4% | $639 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 1 | -66.7% | $107,332 | $107,332 | -65.4% | $250 | -- |
| 2000 | 3 | -- | $103,272 | $309,816 | -- | $733 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | 19 | $142,305 |
| 2 | Municipal Affairs and Housing | 12 | $158,488 |
| 3 | Education | 12 | $146,429 |
| 4 | Environment | 7 | $114,591 |
| 5 | Research & Innovation | 4 | $130,134 |
| 6 | Energy | 4 | $128,469 |
| 7 | Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs | 4 | $114,337 |
| 8 | Consumer Services | 3 | $137,427 |
| 9 | Agriculture and Food | 3 | $137,252 |
| 10 | Management Board Secretariat | 3 | $113,726 |
Top earners in this position since 2000
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ian Ross | Education | $231,153 |
| 2025 | Marc Hudon | Transportation | $227,161 |
| 2025 | Michael Burke Christian | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $215,826 |
| 2004 | KIRK SMITH | Agriculture and Food | $199,784 |
| 2024 | Ian Ross | Education | $193,063 |
| 2019 | Mary Anne Covelli | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $189,159 |
| 2022 | Ian Ross | Education | $185,147 |
| 2021 | Linda Hawke | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $183,598 |
| 2019 | Linda Hawke | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $183,206 |
| 2020 | Linda Hawke | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $173,389 |