MANAGER, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Seniority - Level 2: Management

Sunshine Members - 2025 22
-6 (-21.4%) vs 2024
Average Sunshine Salary - 2025 $150,013.56
+$11,770 (+8.5%) vs 2024

Position Economics

Salary range and market performance.

Salary Spread
$107k $186k

Lowest to Highest reported in 2025

Historical Growth
13.4% NOT BEATING INFLATION

Since 2005

Market Presence
13 Employers

Hiring this role in 2025

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Quick Insight: The highest paid individual in this role works at CITY OF TORONTO and earns 24% more than the provincial average for this title in the 2025 sunshine list.

Salary Evolution

Historical average salary for this position over time.

* Data represents annual average based on provincial disclosures.

Market Distribution

Comparative analysis of volume vs. compensation for this role.

Hiring Volume by Sector

Municipalities & Services 12 Staff
Government of Ontario – Ministries 4 Staff
Universities 4 Staff
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health 1 Staff
Other Public Sector Employers 1 Staff

Top Employers, Ranked by Average Salary

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO $169,414
TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT $168,984
CITY OF TORONTO $162,646
CITY OF OTTAWA $162,130
LABOUR, IMMIGRATION, TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT $156,166

Gender Breakdown

Comparing the first recorded year to the most recent data.

Male
Female
Unknown
Latest: 2025 Based on: 22 Sunshine Employees
50%
50%
100%
Earliest: 2005 Based on: 1 Sunshine Employees
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Trend Insight: Female representation has decreased by 50% since this position first appeared on the list, while the total workforce has increased.

Gender Salary Gap

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Historical Context: Over the last 21 years, the data shows a historical Male advantage, with an average salary gap of $9,865 per year. This reflects the cumulative trend for MANAGER, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES across all recorded reporting periods.
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