Position
Director of Social Services
Total records: 82 (7 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 | 7 | +75.0% | $145,477 | $1,018,342 | +67.7% | $11,129 | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 4 | +0.0% | $151,780 | $607,120 | +2.4% | $7,150 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 4 | -20.0% | $148,255 | $593,019 | -10.6% | $7,288 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 5 | +0.0% | $132,692 | $663,460 | +7.3% | $7,238 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 5 | -16.7% | $123,642 | $618,212 | -14.1% | $5,675 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 6 | -14.3% | $119,942 | $719,652 | -15.2% | $6,128 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 7 | +75.0% | $121,165 | $848,156 | +57.4% | $13,782 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 4 | -20.0% | $134,743 | $538,970 | -16.5% | $10,997 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 5 | +25.0% | $129,029 | $645,146 | +23.6% | $12,604 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 4 | +0.0% | $130,520 | $522,078 | -1.8% | $11,093 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 4 | +0.0% | $132,921 | $531,685 | +4.6% | $9,728 | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 4 | -20.0% | $127,024 | $508,096 | -16.1% | $9,420 | -- |
| 2013 | 5 | +0.0% | $121,170 | $605,849 | +0.9% | $10,704 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 5 | +25.0% | $120,139 | $600,693 | +23.9% | $9,987 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 4 | +100.0% | $121,245 | $484,980 | +111.6% | $9,953 | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 2 | -50.0% | $114,587 | $229,173 | -47.2% | $8,034 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 4 | +100.0% | $108,514 | $434,055 | +94.3% | $13,271 | -- |
| 2006 | 2 | +100.0% | $111,675 | $223,351 | +120.3% | $3,499 | -- |
| 2000 | 1 | -- | $101,373 | $101,373 | -- | $385 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County of Lanark | 17 | $134,042 |
| 2 | City of Stratford | 14 | $136,938 |
| 3 | City of Greater Sudbury | 11 | $127,682 |
| 4 | South-East Ottawa Community Services | 6 | $111,363 |
| 5 | City of St. Thomas | 5 | $154,634 |
| 6 | County of Grey | 5 | $139,229 |
| 7 | County of Middlesex | 5 | $119,305 |
| 8 | COSTI Immigrant Services | 5 | $107,366 |
| 9 | Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care | 3 | $119,289 |
| 10 | District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board | 2 | $134,660 |
Top earners in this position since 2000
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kim Mcelroy | City of Stratford | $198,681 |
| 2025 | Heather Sheridan | City of St. Thomas | $195,583 |
| 2025 | Emily Hollington | County of Lanark | $172,651 |
| 2024 | Kim Mcelroy | City of Stratford | $172,028 |
| 2024 | Emily Hollington | County of Lanark | $165,140 |
| 2023 | Heather Sheridan | City of St. Thomas | $160,124 |
| 2023 | Emily Hollington | County of Lanark | $159,457 |
| 2023 | Kim Mcelroy | City of Stratford | $156,949 |
| 2022 | Heather Sheridan | City of St. Thomas | $152,957 |
| 2024 | Heather Sheridan | City of St. Thomas | $151,786 |