Public salaries in
British Columbia.
Search the names, positions, salaries, and taxable benefits of public-sector employees in British Columbia paid $75,000 or more in a calendar year.
The 2023 power list
Highest-paid public-sector employees.
| Rank | Name & Position | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Bechard President and CEO BC Hydro | $1,308,162 |
| 2 | Lori Wanamaker Deputy Minister BC Public Service Agency | $1,015,925 |
| 3 | Chris O'Riley COO BC Hydro | $629,766 |
| 4 | Brenda Leong Chair and CEO BC Securities Commission | $553,748 |
| 5 | Anne Naser CEO WorkSafe BC | $527,253 |
| 6 | Nicolas Jimenez President and CEO Insurance Corporation of BC | $524,780 |
| 7 | Geoffrey Meggs Chief of Staff BC Public Service Agency | $518,772 |
| 8 | Kevin Hall President and Vice-Chancellor University of Victoria | $497,121 |
| 9 | Joy Johnson President Simon Fraser University | $486,315 |
| 10 | Gage Averill Provost and VP Academic University of British Columbia | $450,648 |
Frequently asked questions
The disclosure, the threshold, and how to use this site.
What is the British Columbia Sunshine List?
The British Columbia Sunshine List is the annual public disclosure of public sector employees who were paid $75,000 or more in a calendar year under the Financial Information Act.
What is the Sunshine List salary threshold in British Columbia?
In British Columbia, the disclosure threshold is $75,000 per calendar year.
When is the British Columbia Sunshine List released?
British Columbia releases the Sunshine List in Summer each year, covering the previous fiscal year (April–March).
Does the Sunshine List include benefits?
Yes. The disclosure reports salary paid and taxable benefits as separate amounts. Employee profiles on this site show both figures, along with salary history across every year a person appears on the list.
Why is it called the Sunshine List?
The name comes from the idea of "letting the sunshine in" on public spending — making taxpayer-funded salaries open and transparent. The nickname stuck and is now used for public sector salary disclosures across Canada.
How do I check if a name is on the Sunshine List?
Use the search bar above or visit the People page to search by name. If that person was paid $75,000 or more by a covered British Columbia public sector employer, they will appear in the results.