Robert Baarda

Ontario Power Generation/Mechanical Technician

2025 Salary

$146,457

Total compensation $155,187, including $8,729 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

#6,355

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

2007–2025

Peak Salary

$187,154

2016

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2007–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2007–2025

$143,011 in 2007 is worth about $210,605 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$146,457	$8,729	$155,187
2024	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$140,002	$7,368	$147,370
2023	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$142,549	$7,192	$149,740
2022	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$125,702	$6,454	$132,156
2021	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$125,520	$5,810	$131,330
2020	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$149,604	$5,223	$154,827
2019	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$131,567	$4,534	$136,102
2018	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$133,564	$4,540	$138,104
2017	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$171,308	$5,023	$176,331
2016	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$187,154	$1,487	$188,640
2015	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$158,113	$1,476	$159,589
2014	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$163,774	$1,469	$165,242
2013	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$186,037	$1,451	$187,488
2012	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$166,023	$1,430	$167,453
2011	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$137,825	$1,414	$139,240
2010	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$155,864	$1,325	$157,189
2009	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$145,430	$1,291	$146,721
2008	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$150,086	$1,277	$151,363
2007	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Maintainer JourneypersonOntario Power Generation	$143,011	$1,149	$144,160

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Robert Baarda was paid $146,457 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $101,864, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.7%. Among those listed as Mechanical Technician in 2025, the median was $157,561; this salary sits about 7% below it. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $140,002, that is a rise of about 5%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$101,864
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~26.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~30.4%
vs. 2025 Mechanical Technician median: −7%

Where does $146,457 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.

Also at Ontario Power Generation
2025

Also at Ontario Power Generation, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Kenneth Hartwick	Special Advisor	$1,907,409	$1,910,992
2	Nicolle Butcher	President and Chief Executive Officer	$1,596,218	$1,598,309
3	Steve Gregoris	Chief Nuclear Officer	$1,092,855	$1,096,651
4	Aida Cipolla	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer	$1,013,496	$1,016,119
5	Subo Sinnathamby	Chief Projects Officer	$981,476	$985,253
6	Mark Knutson	Chief Enterprise Engineering and Chief Nuclear Engineer	$856,947	$859,793
7	Jon Franke	Senior Vice President Nuclear	$826,655	$828,637
8	Shelley Babin	Chief Operations Officer	$748,469	$750,849
9	Brenda Macdonald	Chief Commercial Officer	$727,479	$729,740
10	David Kaposi	Executive Vice President Investment Strategy and Business Development	$701,432	$703,541