Dave Birtch

Ontario Power Generation/Mechanical Technician/Technologist

2024 Salary — last year on the list

$143,505

Total compensation $150,873, including $7,368 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2024

Employer Rank

#6,372

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

2005–2024

Peak Salary

$154,210

2023

Full 2024 roster at Ontario Power Generation →·See where $143,505 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2005–2024. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2005–2024

$104,225 in 2005 is worth about $159,942 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2024	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$143,505Benefits $7,368Total $150,873	$7,368	$150,873
2023	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$154,210Benefits $7,192Total $161,401	$7,192	$161,401
2022	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$133,366Benefits $7,393Total $140,758	$7,393	$140,758
2021	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$129,610Benefits $5,841Total $135,450	$5,841	$135,450
2020	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$134,879Benefits $5,634Total $140,513	$5,634	$140,513
2019	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$126,229Benefits $3,517Total $129,747	$3,517	$129,747
2018	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$116,101Benefits $4,439Total $120,540	$4,439	$120,540
2017	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$119,478Benefits $7,606Total $127,084	$7,606	$127,084
2016	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$111,678Benefits $4,298Total $115,976	$4,298	$115,976
2015	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$109,323Benefits $6,271Total $115,594	$6,271	$115,594
2014	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician / TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$107,565Benefits $7,394Total $114,959	$7,394	$114,959
2013	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$115,035Benefits $1,690Total $116,725	$1,690	$116,725
2012	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$114,766Benefits $1,430Total $116,196	$1,430	$116,196
2011	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$114,599Benefits $1,414Total $116,013	$1,414	$116,013
2010	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$132,294Benefits $1,971Total $134,266	$1,971	$134,266
2009	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$128,254Benefits $1,338Total $129,592	$1,338	$129,592
2008	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$114,717Benefits $1,324Total $116,041	$1,324	$116,041
2007	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$111,903Benefits $1,353Total $113,256	$1,353	$113,256
2006	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$107,793Benefits $2,305Total $110,098	$2,305	$110,098
2005	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$104,225Benefits $1,207Total $105,432	$1,207	$105,432

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

Of the $143,505 Dave Birtch earned in 2024, roughly $99,647 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 30.6%. Among those listed as Mechanical Technician in 2024, the median was $156,098; this salary sits about 8% below it. Compared with 2023, when the figure was $154,210, that is a drop of about 7%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$99,647
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~27.0%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,105
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~30.6%
vs. 2024 Mechanical Technician median: −8%

Where does $143,505 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2024 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.

Also at Ontario Power Generation
2024

Also at Ontario Power Generation, 2024
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Kenneth Hartwick	President and Chief Executive Officer	$2,010,896	$2,018,436
2	Nicolle Butcher	Chief Operations Officer	$978,380	$979,739
3	Steve Gregoris	Chief Nuclear Officer	$919,310	$922,902
4	Subo Sinnathamby	Chief Projects Officer	$848,713	$852,350
5	Aida Cipolla	Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services Officer	$835,094	$837,533
6	Jon Franke	Senior Vice President Nuclear	$818,174	$820,155
7	Mark Knutson	Chief Enterprise Engineering and Chief Nuclear Engineer	$753,595	$756,291
8	Christopher Ginther	Executive Vice President Business Strategy and Commercial Management	$740,815	$744,152
9	Brenda Macdonald	Chief Commercial Officer	$664,173	$666,267
10	Moegamat Bakardien	Senior Vice President Pickering	$650,292	$652,159