Position
Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture
Total records: 36 (1 in 2025)Years on list: 2012–2025
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 | 1 | -50.0% | $145,579 | $145,579 | -46.4% | $2,428 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 2 | +0.0% | $135,766 | $271,531 | +6.3% | $3,382 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 2 | +100.0% | $127,708 | $255,417 | +113.7% | $3,259 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 1 | -66.7% | $119,543 | $119,543 | -66.7% | $933 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 3 | +0.0% | $119,581 | $358,743 | +7.2% | $2,777 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 3 | -40.0% | $111,519 | $334,556 | -47.7% | $2,646 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 5 | +0.0% | $128,033 | $640,163 | +6.1% | $5,019 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 5 | +0.0% | $120,671 | $603,355 | +1.8% | $4,206 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 5 | +66.7% | $118,517 | $592,583 | +56.4% | $6,849 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 3 | +50.0% | $126,293 | $378,879 | +48.2% | $2,543 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 2 | +0.0% | $127,805 | $255,611 | +4.2% | $1,505 | -- |
| 2014 | 2 | +100.0% | $122,607 | $245,214 | +87.7% | $1,746 | -- |
| 2013 | 1 | +0.0% | $130,637 | $130,637 | +8.1% | $940 | -- |
| 2012 | 1 | -- | $120,852 | $120,852 | -- | $723 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Municipality of North Grenville | 9 | $116,479 |
| 2 | City of Orillia | 8 | $140,742 |
| 3 | Municipality of Port Hope | 5 | $108,980 |
| 4 | Town of Hanover | 5 | $106,761 |
| 5 | Town of South Bruce Peninsula | 3 | $135,841 |
| 6 | Town of New Tecumseth | 3 | $123,367 |
| 7 | Township of King | 2 | $147,460 |
| 8 | Town of Grimsby | 1 | $127,167 |
Top earners in this position since 2012
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Chris Fasciano | Township of King | $159,224 |
| 2019 | Ray Merkley | City of Orillia | $151,429 |
| 2018 | Raymond Merkley | City of Orillia | $149,274 |
| 2017 | Raymond Merkley | City of Orillia | $146,993 |
| 2025 | Ciaran Brennan | Town of South Bruce Peninsula | $145,579 |
| 2016 | Raymond Merkley | City of Orillia | $144,818 |
| 2015 | Ray Merkley | City of Orillia | $142,126 |
| 2014 | Raymond Merkley | City of Orillia | $139,803 |
| 2024 | Mark Guy | Municipality of North Grenville | $136,808 |
| 2018 | Chris Fasciano | Township of King | $135,696 |