Position
Director of Economic Development
Total records: 72 (6 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 | 6 | -14.3% | $148,511 | $891,066 | -5.3% | $10,392 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 7 | +16.7% | $134,382 | $940,677 | +11.1% | $22,100 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 6 | +0.0% | $141,164 | $846,982 | +11.9% | $19,502 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 6 | -14.3% | $126,208 | $757,247 | -13.3% | $13,578 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 7 | +40.0% | $124,741 | $873,189 | +48.1% | $20,110 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 5 | +25.0% | $117,947 | $589,736 | +25.5% | $6,681 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 4 | -33.3% | $117,522 | $470,089 | -35.7% | $4,326 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 6 | +50.0% | $121,823 | $730,938 | +62.6% | $10,833 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 4 | +0.0% | $112,416 | $449,664 | +2.5% | $7,490 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 4 | +33.3% | $109,694 | $438,774 | +28.7% | $10,303 | -- |
| 2015 | 3 | +0.0% | $113,640 | $340,921 | -11.0% | $4,739 | -- |
| 2014 | 3 | +50.0% | $127,659 | $382,978 | +65.3% | $2,870 | -- |
| 2013 | 2 | -33.3% | $115,825 | $231,649 | -34.7% | $1,789 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +50.0% | $118,232 | $354,697 | +55.1% | $3,016 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 2 | +100.0% | $114,340 | $228,680 | +126.1% | $2,200 | -- |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% | $101,138 | $101,138 | -5.4% | $716 | -- |
| 2002 | 1 | +0.0% | $106,962 | $106,962 | +1.4% | $5,804 | -- |
| 2001 | 1 | +0.0% | $105,537 | $105,537 | +1.1% | $150 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 1 | -- | $104,395 | $104,395 | -- | $770 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County of Huron | 10 | $133,690 |
| 2 | County of Middlesex | 10 | $130,499 |
| 3 | City of Greater Sudbury | 5 | $153,348 |
| 4 | County of Wellington | 5 | $107,454 |
| 5 | Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek | 4 | $131,489 |
| 6 | City of Welland | 4 | $123,912 |
| 7 | City of Brockville | 4 | $116,646 |
| 8 | Town of Iroquois Falls | 3 | $110,442 |
| 9 | Township of Russell | 3 | $110,273 |
| 10 | The City of Vaughan | 2 | $135,412 |
Top earners in this position since 2000
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cara Finn | County of Middlesex | $181,240 |
| 2025 | Meredith Armstrong | City of Greater Sudbury | $173,965 |
| 2024 | Meredith Armstrong | City of Greater Sudbury | $168,056 |
| 2025 | Victoria Lass | County of Huron | $167,590 |
| 2024 | Victoria Lass | County of Huron | $161,965 |
| 2023 | Meredith Armstrong | City of Greater Sudbury | $159,748 |
| 2023 | Heather Candler | City of Belleville | $155,890 |
| 2024 | Cara Finn | County of Middlesex | $151,966 |
| 2023 | Victoria Lass | County of Huron | $151,538 |
| 2025 | Jordan Hatton | Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek | $151,231 |