Position
Manager, Recreation and Culture
Total records: 29 (6 in 2025)Years on list: 2014–2025
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 | +50.0% | $149,822 | $898,930 | +52.8% | $4,686 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 4 | -20.0% | $147,108 | $588,433 | -12.7% | $3,152 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 5 | +400.0% | $134,871 | $674,356 | +474.4% | $3,950 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 1 | +0.0% | $117,393 | $117,393 | -2.2% | $1,609 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 1 | +0.0% | $120,052 | $120,052 | -1.8% | $1,731 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1 | -50.0% | $122,301 | $122,301 | -46.7% | $1,742 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 2 | +0.0% | $114,691 | $229,383 | +2.7% | $2,431 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2 | -33.3% | $111,723 | $223,446 | -37.0% | $2,140 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 3 | +50.0% | $118,220 | $354,659 | +63.5% | $3,424 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 2 | +100.0% | $108,437 | $216,874 | +112.5% | $3,888 | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 1 | +0.0% | $102,073 | $102,073 | -17.9% | $1,337 | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 1 | -- | $124,292 | $124,292 | -- | $1,482 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Oakville | 12 | $147,363 |
| 2 | Town of Essex | 12 | $119,490 |
| 3 | Town of New Tecumseth | 2 | $112,174 |
| 4 | City of Welland | 2 | $110,490 |
| 5 | City of Cambridge | 1 | $124,627 |
Top earners in this position since 2014
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Todd Carey | Town of Oakville | $166,375 |
| 2025 | Susan Amaral | Town of Oakville | $166,324 |
| 2024 | Todd Carey | Town of Oakville | $158,638 |
| 2024 | Susan Amaral | Town of Oakville | $155,997 |
| 2025 | Rachel Fraser | Town of Oakville | $155,162 |
| 2023 | Todd Carey | Town of Oakville | $155,080 |
| 2023 | Susan Amaral | Town of Oakville | $146,957 |
| 2025 | Colleen Beswick | Town of Oakville | $144,759 |
| 2023 | Eric Beresford | Town of Oakville | $140,866 |
| 2025 | Cynthia Cakebread | Town of Essex | $137,942 |