People on British Columbia’s Cities' Sunshine List
14,137 people have been paid $75,000 or more by a British Columbia public employer since 2008; 5,875 were on the 2025 list. The year at a glance, then every person to find, filter and compare.
Highest paid in 2025
| # | Name | Employer | Remuneration | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G ChengDIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN | City of Vancouver | $374,684 | +$140,381 (+59.9%) |
| 2 | K R LevittDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $350,899 | +$13,209 (+3.9%) |
| 3 | F J ConnellDIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES & CITY SOLICITOR | City of Vancouver | $345,842 | +$8,513 (+2.5%) |
| 4 | S SinghDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $345,728 | +$9,129 (+2.7%) |
| 5 | A AmroliaDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $340,026 | +$32,882 (+10.7%) |
| 6 | L L LaclaireGENERAL MANAGER - ENGINEERING SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $338,777 | +$5,710 (+1.7%) |
| 7 | K L FryFIRE CHIEF - FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $325,817 | +$15,863 (+5.1%) |
| 8 | J WhiteGENERAL MANAGER PDS | City of Vancouver | $315,532 | +$128,273 (+68.5%) |
| 9 | S M JacksonGENERAL MANAGER-PARKS & RECREATION | City of Vancouver | $310,706 | +$12,338 (+4.1%) |
| 10 | A NaklickiCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $305,495 | +$15,861 (+5.5%) |
At a glance
Biggest raises, 2024 to 2025
- G ChengCity of Vancouver+$140,381 (+59.9%)
- J WhiteCity of Vancouver+$128,273 (+68.5%)
- E BarronCity of Vancouver+$81,725 (+52.1%)
- A N ChangfootCity of Vancouver+$75,030 (+93.7%)
- P JefferyCity of Vancouver+$67,855 (+52.3%)
- C MillerCity of Vancouver+$63,780 (+50.4%)
- R KENNYCity of Victoria+$57,478 (+41.8%)
- S HorneCity of Vancouver+$57,273 (+45.9%)
- P EnrightCity of Vancouver+$55,785 (+39.8%)
- R Kiani AminCity of Vancouver+$55,092 (+65.1%)
Same person and employer both years; large jumps often include one-time payments.
Highest paid newcomers, 2025
- K JONESCity of Victoria$254,130
- M D GreenCity of Vancouver$233,145
- S IacoeCity of Vancouver$220,137
- K W GemmillCity of Vancouver$206,069
- H RaiCity of Vancouver$205,312
- G A KruegerCity of Vancouver$196,342
- R SteeleCity of Vancouver$194,146
- S R DaviesCity of Vancouver$193,890
- G P WoodCity of Vancouver$187,579
- S T MillarCity of Vancouver$185,256
Not on the list the year before.
On every list since 2008
- K R LevittCity of Vancouver$350,899
- F J ConnellCity of Vancouver$345,842
- L L LaclaireCity of Vancouver$338,777
- A NaklickiCity of Vancouver$305,495
- K HOESECity of Victoria$233,979
- J M GreenbergCity of Vancouver$233,884
- T ScollardCity of Vancouver$233,019
- M IbeyCity of Vancouver$223,031
- W S AbramsCity of Vancouver$217,721
- F LetourneuxCity of Vancouver$215,821
The highest paid in 2025 of the 128 people listed every year.
Pay on the 2025 list
People by salary band.
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Filters
| # | Compare | Name | Employer | Remuneration | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G ChengDIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN | City of Vancouver | $374,684 | +$140,381 (+59.9%) | |
| 2 | K R LevittDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $350,899 | +$13,209 (+3.9%) | |
| 3 | F J ConnellDIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES & CITY SOLICITOR | City of Vancouver | $345,842 | +$8,513 (+2.5%) | |
| 4 | S SinghDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $345,728 | +$9,129 (+2.7%) | |
| 5 | A AmroliaDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $340,026 | +$32,882 (+10.7%) | |
| 6 | L L LaclaireGENERAL MANAGER - ENGINEERING SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $338,777 | +$5,710 (+1.7%) | |
| 7 | K L FryFIRE CHIEF - FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $325,817 | +$15,863 (+5.1%) | |
| 8 | J WhiteGENERAL MANAGER PDS | City of Vancouver | $315,532 | +$128,273 (+68.5%) | |
| 9 | S M JacksonGENERAL MANAGER-PARKS & RECREATION | City of Vancouver | $310,706 | +$12,338 (+4.1%) | |
| 10 | A NaklickiCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $305,495 | +$15,861 (+5.5%) | |
| 11 | M C MacDonellAUDITOR GENERAL | City of Vancouver | $305,425 | +$12,016 (+4.1%) | |
| 12 | M WittgensGENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $300,293 | +$22,085 (+7.9%) | |
| 13 | J JENKYNSCity Manager | City of Victoria | $296,639 | +$13,572 (+4.8%) | |
| 14 | C OkellGENERAL MANAGER DBL | City of Vancouver | $285,125 | +$49,335 (+20.9%) | |
| 15 | C KnightGENERAL MANAGER FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN | City of Vancouver | $282,183 | +$48,757 (+20.9%) | |
| 16 | D C SmithDeputy General Manager | City of Vancouver | $280,554 | +$35,216 (+14.4%) | |
| 17 | M PontikisCHIEF OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS | City of Vancouver | $265,922 | +$31,673 (+13.5%) | |
| 18 | T HealyCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $258,596 | +$31,042 (+13.6%) | |
| 19 | K JONESAsst Dir, Comm. Safety & Bylaw | City of Victoria | $254,130 | new | |
| 20 | S THOMPSONDeputy City Mgr / CFO | City of Victoria | $254,017 | +$6,630 (+2.7%) | |
| 21 | B PollardCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $251,604 | +$22,238 (+9.7%) | |
| 22 | M BryantSENIOR DIRECTOR INDIGENOUS RELATIONS | City of Vancouver | $248,668 | +$39,942 (+19.1%) | |
| 23 | M EnfeldtCHIEF SAFETY OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $247,800 | +$13,317 (+5.7%) | |
| 24 | P R MochrieMANAGER | City of Vancouver | $243,097 | −$144,013 (−37.2%) | |
| 25 | D ATKINSONFire Chief | City of Victoria | $238,736 | +$16,323 (+7.3%) | |
| 26 | E BarronEMERGENCY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $238,508 | +$81,725 (+52.1%) | |
| 27 | J ZammarDEPUTY GM ENGINEERING | City of Vancouver | $238,008 | +$12,323 (+5.5%) | |
| 28 | D FinleySOLICITOR TEAM LEAD | City of Vancouver | $234,138 | +$7,156 (+3.2%) | |
| 29 | J JENSENDirector, People and Culture | City of Victoria | $233,979 | +$11,724 (+5.3%) | |
| 30 | K HOESEDir, Planning & Development | City of Victoria | $233,979 | +$5,656 (+2.5%) | |
| 31 | J S TwaSOLICITOR TEAM LEAD | City of Vancouver | $233,884 | +$4,769 (+2.1%) | |
| 32 | G MurraySOLICITOR TEAM LEAD | City of Vancouver | $233,884 | +$5,824 (+2.6%) | |
| 33 | J M GreenbergSOLICITOR TEAM LEAD | City of Vancouver | $233,884 | +$4,769 (+2.1%) | |
| 34 | M D GreenFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $233,145 | new | |
| 35 | B A YoungBATTALION CHIEF | City of Vancouver | $233,064 | +$41,815 (+21.9%) | |
| 36 | I K DixonSOLICITOR TEAM LEAD | City of Vancouver | $233,036 | +$4,733 (+2.1%) | |
| 37 | T ScollardDEPUTY GM ENGINEERING | City of Vancouver | $233,019 | +$8,617 (+3.8%) | |
| 38 | J P LattaFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $232,963 | +$37,303 (+19.1%) | |
| 39 | P RANTUCCIDir, Comm. Safety, WB & Partnership | City of Victoria | $224,138 | +$14,117 (+6.7%) | |
| 40 | M IbeyDIRECTOR LIBRARY EXPERIENCE | City of Vancouver | $223,031 | +$30,065 (+15.6%) | |
| 41 | S IacoeDIRECTOR, STRATEGIC OPS | City of Vancouver | $220,137 | new | |
| 42 | S JOHNSONDirector, Comms and Engagement | City of Victoria | $219,977 | +$12,470 (+6.0%) | |
| 43 | M PALMERChief Information Officer | City of Victoria | $219,977 | +$11,312 (+5.4%) | |
| 44 | W S AbramsBATTALION CHIEF | City of Vancouver | $217,721 | +$22,108 (+11.3%) | |
| 45 | T ConnellyDEPUTY FIRE CHIEF | City of Vancouver | $217,039 | +$12,596 (+6.2%) | |
| 46 | F LetourneuxSOLICITOR III | City of Vancouver | $215,821 | −$11,702 (−5.1%) | |
| 47 | P StorerDIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION | City of Vancouver | $215,809 | +$4,457 (+2.1%) | |
| 48 | L BeatchDIRECTOR RECOVERY, WELLNESS & BENEFITS | City of Vancouver | $215,706 | +$3,838 (+1.8%) | |
| 49 | J O'CONNORDeputy Director of Finance | City of Victoria | $215,648 | −$2,802 (−1.3%) | |
| 50 | R WeeksDEPUTY FIRE CHIEF | City of Vancouver | $215,603 | +$11,686 (+5.7%) |
Questions and answers
How many people have been on the list?
14,137 people since 2008, 5,875 of them in 2025, each followed across the years they appear. 128 have been on every list since 2008.
Who was the highest paid in 2025?
G Cheng, DIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN at City of Vancouver, with a salary of $374,684.
How do I find someone?
Type a name in the search box at the top, or use the finder below: choose a year and an employer, then filter by name, job, sector, salary. A filtered view can be shared: its address keeps the filters.
Can I compare two people?
Yes. Tick two people in the finder and choose “Compare 2”, or open anyone’s page and use “Compare with someone”.
How many people were paid $200,000 or more in 2025?
120, 2.0% of the 2025 list.
What is “remuneration”?
The one pay figure each city publishes for each person, its remuneration, shown as published. Victoria also lists taxable benefits and payouts, and expenses, in separate columns, which are not shown; Vancouver's remuneration includes payouts. How the lists work
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $75,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Financial Information Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
How do I report a mistake or ask for a record to be removed?
See Privacy and corrections. Figures are shown exactly as British Columbia published them; we fix matching mistakes and handle removal requests there.