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Douglas Backwell

Ontario Power Generation/First Line Manager, Control/Mechanical

2025 Salary

$204,413

Total compensation $212,045, including $7,631 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#1,608

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

16

2010–2025

Peak Salary

$204,413

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 16 yearly values of total compensation, from $144,796 in 2010 to $212,045 in 2025.$100K$125K$150K$175K$200K$225K201020132016201920222025
Total compensation, 2010–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2010–2025

$143,593 in 2010 is worth about $202,386 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$204,413Benefits $7,631Total $212,045
2024First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$201,165Benefits $6,387Total $207,552
2023First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$185,909Benefits $6,167Total $192,076
2022First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$174,966Benefits $5,462Total $180,428
2021First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$189,076Benefits $4,825Total $193,901
2020First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$147,283Benefits $4,993Total $152,275
2019First Line Manager, Control/MechanicalOntario Power Generation$153,440Benefits $4,318Total $157,759
2018Electrical and Control Technician First Line Manager AssistantOntario Power Generation$136,500Benefits $4,306Total $140,806
2017Electrical and Control Technician First Line Manager AssistantOntario Power Generation$145,209Benefits $4,759Total $149,968
2016Electrical and Control Technician First Line Manager AssistantOntario Power Generation$131,581Benefits $1,402Total $132,983
2015Project Technician - Electrical & ControlOntario Power Generation$124,109Benefits $1,334Total $125,443
2014Project Technician - Electrical and ControlOntario Power Generation$118,313Benefits $1,327Total $119,640
2013Project Technician - Electrical & ControlOntario Power Generation$129,909Benefits $1,311Total $131,220
2012Project Technician, Electrical & ControlOntario Power Generation$116,769Benefits $1,295Total $118,064
2011Project Technician, Electrical & ControlOntario Power Generation$123,206Benefits $1,282Total $124,488
2010Project Technician, Electrical & ControlOntario Power Generation$143,593Benefits $1,203Total $144,796

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Douglas Backwell's $204,413 salary works out to roughly $132,838 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 35.0%. Among those listed as First Line Manager, Control/Mechanical in 2025, the median was $223,616; this salary sits about 9% below it. That is about 2% more than the $201,165 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$132,838
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~32.3%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~35.0%
vs. 2025 First Line Manager, Control/Mechanical median
−9%

Where does $204,413 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2025 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.

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