Chris Gielen
$142,920.13as1st Class Firefighter+6.65%
Employed by City Of St. Thomas in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.
Salary Information
Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2014 to 2025.
The Ontario Sunshine List reports that Chris Gielen was paid $142,920.13 in 2025 as 1st Class Firefighter at City Of St. Thomas. This represents a 6.65% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Chris Gielen has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 12 times between 2014 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $142,920.13 in 2025. In addition to salary, $1,027.32 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. City Of St. Thomas reports under the Municipalities & Services sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.
Top earning 1st Class Firefighters in City Of St. Thomas
| Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Derek Bonnett | $192,129.45 |
| Colin Bechard | $174,710.59 |
| Jody Marshall | $173,319.31 |
| Adam Scott | $170,084.14 |
| Josh Carr | $169,467.22 |
| Luke Intven | $167,748.80 |
| Kristopher Harris | $165,245.16 |
| Steeve Lebel | $159,419.16 |
| Justin La Porte | $155,966.69 |
| Daryl Smith | $154,726.78 |
Top earning 1st Class Firefighters in Ontario
| Name | Salary | Employer |
|---|---|---|
Town Of Midland | $179,899.40 | Town Of Midland |
City of Richmond Hill | $176,606.99 | City of Richmond Hill |
City of Richmond Hill | $175,778.00 | City of Richmond Hill |
Town Of Midland | $169,553.22 | Town Of Midland |
City of Richmond Hill | $165,744.48 | City of Richmond Hill |
City of Richmond Hill | $165,053.57 | City of Richmond Hill |
City of Richmond Hill | $164,577.30 | City of Richmond Hill |
City of Richmond Hill | $160,388.40 | City of Richmond Hill |
Town Of Midland | $158,828.45 | Town Of Midland |
City of Richmond Hill | $155,471.23 | City of Richmond Hill |
Other employees at City Of St. Thomas
| Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Lamond Registered Nurse Supervisor, Valleyview Home | Registered Nurse Supervisor, Valleyview Home | $145,574.82 |
| Darcy Bell 1st Class Constable, St. Thomas Police Service | 1st Class Constable, St. Thomas Police Service | $145,422.21 |
| Paul Tunks Sergeant, St. Thomas Police Service | Sergeant, St. Thomas Police Service | $144,753.86 |
| Luke Fawcett 1st Class Firefighter | 1st Class Firefighter | $144,730.03 |
| Shayne Reitsma Manager of Development and Compliance | Manager of Development and Compliance | $143,727.54 |
| Jeff Topliffe Deputy Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator | Deputy Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator | $142,875.65 |
| Mackenzie Wiatrzyk 1st Class Firefighter | 1st Class Firefighter | $142,739.76 |
| Jody Males Sergeant, St. Thomas Police Service | Sergeant, St. Thomas Police Service | $141,523.81 |
| Jesse Brown 1st Class Firefighter | 1st Class Firefighter | $141,440.81 |
| Frank Boyes Sergeant, St. Thomas Police Service | Sergeant, St. Thomas Police Service | $140,806.50 |