| Sector | % of list | |--------|------------| | Health (NL Health Services, Eastern Health, Labrador-Grenfell) | ~54% | | Education (Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic) | ~18% | | Government (departments, Crown corporations) | ~15% | | Municipalities & police (RNC, St. John’s) | ~8% | | Other (NL Hydro, Nalcor, workplaceNL) | ~5% |
This sector remains the largest contributor to the list. In 2022, many medical professionals, including oncologists and internists, reported total compensation far exceeding the base threshold, sometimes reaching over $600,000 due to overtime and specialized premiums. sunshineliststats newfoundland labrador 2022
Under Section 7 of the Act, some employees may be exempted from name disclosure if publishing their identity could reasonably be expected to threaten their safety or mental/physical health. | Sector | % of list | |--------|------------|
Senior executives at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and other Crown agencies frequently appear due to the technical and managerial nature of their roles. Exemptions and Transparency Under Section 7 of the Act, some employees
The 2022 Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Compensation Disclosure, or "Sunshine List," reveals that hundreds of employees earned over $100,000, driven largely by healthcare professionals, energy sector employees at Nalcor/NL Hydro, and senior staff at Memorial University. While fostering accountability, the list highlights tension over the $100,000 threshold failing to reflect inflation, alongside challenges in recruiting for high-demand, competitive fields. You can explore the raw data on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.
