Compensation Disclosure
Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act Disclosure
The Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act requires public sector bodies to publicly disclose all remuneration paid to officers and employees earning more than $150,219 in 2023, ($141,183 – 2022; $136,805 – 2021; $135,217 – 2020; $132,924 – 2019). This disclosure is done by publishing a statement of remuneration, which sets out the required information for each officer and employee over the threshold. The statement of remuneration must be published by June 30 each year for compensation paid in the previous calendar year.
Learn more about the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act and disclosure requirements.
OCYA’s Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act Disclosure
| Name | Position | Year | Compensation (1) | Other (2) | Severance (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graff, Del | Child and Youth Advocate | 2018 | $251,724.23 | $53,600.88 | $0.00 |
| Pelton, Terri | Director, Investigations and Legal Representation | 2018 | $142,666.39 | $30,244.13 | $0.00 |
| Russell, Bonnie | Director, Strategic Support | 2018 | $139,272.70 | $6,272.20 | $0.00 |
| Stewart, Jackie | Executive Director, Child and Youth Advocacy | 2018 | $161,601.20 | $33,647.38 | $0.00 |
| Ferguson, Patti | Manager, Investigations | 2018 | $130,918.98 | $26,680.74 | $0.00 |
| Graff, Del | Child and Youth Advocate | 2019 | $264,068.61 | $53,476.81 | $0.00 |
| Russell, Bonnie | Director, Strategic Support | 2019 | $152,756.58 | $6,390.06 | $0.00 |
| Pelton, Terri | Executive Director, Child and Youth Advocacy | 2019 | $151,585.81 | $31,938.56 | $0.00 |
| Graff, Del | Child and Youth Advocate | 2020 | $262,999.39 | $67,275.01 | $0.00 |
| Pelton, Terri | Executive Director, Child and Youth Advocacy | 2020 | $154,757.17 | $26,897.72 | $0.00 |
| Russell, Bonnie | Director, Strategic Support | 2020 | $143,342.78 | $6,641.53 | $0.00 |
| Graff, Del | Child and Youth Advocate | 2021 | $262,949.23 | $28,617.84 | $0.00 |
| Pelton, Terri | Executive Director, Child and Youth Advocacy | 2021 | $164,994.79 | $29,256.92 | $0.00 |
| Graff, Del | Child and Youth Advocate | 2022 | $175,110.78 | $17,557.07 | $0.00 |
| Pelton, Terri | Child and Youth Advocate | 2022 | $231,220.78 | $43,422.99 | $0.00 |
| Crossen, Peter | Executive Director, Child and Youth Advocacy | 2022 | $162,537.93 | $29,612.35 | $0.00 |
| Crossen, Peter | Executive Director, Child and Youth Advocacy | 2023 | $192,642.32 | $31,662.19 | $0.00 |
| Pelton, Terri | Child and Youth Advocate | 2023 | $262,231.10 | $52,741.01 | $0.00 |
(1) Compensation includes salary and, where applicable, cash out of vacation and taxable benefits related to employer provided automobile, parking and life insurance.
(2) Other includes the employer’s share of non-cash benefits and contributions or payments made on behalf of the employees including Canada pension plan, employment insurance, pension, supplementary retirement plans, medical and dental, and disability plans.
(3) Severance includes payments when employment ends or retiring allowance.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Stephanie Shantz
Manager, Communications
Email: stephanie.shantz@ocya.alberta.ca
Phone: 780-643-9120
