Provincial government
Executive Council salaries
171 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the compensation disclosure list every year from 2021 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
171
+33.6% vs 2024
Median salary
$114,100
−0.6% vs 2024
Highest salary
$239,000
Total disclosed
$20.7M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 171
| # | Name | Total compensation | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aubrey GoverAssociate Secretary to Cabinet | $239,000 | +$69,500 (+41.0%) |
| 2 | Andrea McKennaDeputy Clerk of Exec. Council | $189,700 | +$31,500 (+19.9%) |
| 3 | Blair WhiteChief Information Officer | $187,300 | +$17,700 (+10.4%) |
| 4 | Sharlene JonesDeputy Minister | $181,300 | +$24,400 (+15.6%) |
| 5 | Daniel MacKenziePrivate Sec To Lieutenant Gov | $179,400 | +$13,000 (+7.8%) |
| 6 | Karen StoneClerk of The Executive Council | $175,800 | new |
| 7 | Gillian SkinnerDeputy Minister | $168,900 | +$18,700 (+12.5%) |
| 8 | Elizabeth LaneSpecial Advisor | $168,800 | −$18,600 (−9.9%) |
| 9 | Kendra WrightContractual | $164,500 | +$13,700 (+9.1%) |
| 10 | Nadine DevereauxSecretary of The Treasury Brd | $161,300 | +$16,500 (+11.4%) |
| 11 | Scott BarfootAssistant Secretary to Cabinet | $159,000 | +$11,300 (+7.7%) |
| 12 | Chad BlundonAssistant Secretary to Cabinet | $159,000 | +$8,900 (+5.9%) |
| 13 | Lisa CurranAssistant Deputy Minister | $159,000 | +$8,900 (+5.9%) |
| 14 | Brendan HanlonComptroller General | $158,300 | +$12,800 (+8.8%) |
| 15 | Chelsea HellingsAssistant Secretary to Cabinet | $157,500 | +$11,400 (+7.8%) |
| 16 | Jason HigginsDeputy Minister | $156,800 | +$10,600 (+7.3%) |
| 17 | Denise TubrettChief of Staff | $156,700 | +$12,600 (+8.7%) |
| 18 | Mark HealyAssistant Deputy Minister | $156,600 | +$8,900 (+6.0%) |
| 19 | Renee WilliamsDeputy Secretary of the TB | $156,200 | +$10,000 (+6.8%) |
| 20 | Mark JanesAssistant Deputy Minister | $156,200 | +$8,400 (+5.7%) |
| 21 | Aisling GoganAssistant Deputy Minister | $154,900 | +$9,700 (+6.7%) |
| 22 | Shawn EdwardsAssistant Deputy Minister | $153,800 | +$25,900 (+20.3%) |
| 23 | Susan PuttAssistant Deputy Minister | $153,800 | +$9,800 (+6.8%) |
| 24 | Andrew RobertsAssistant Deputy Minister | $153,800 | +$8,700 (+6.0%) |
| 25 | Denis MahoneyClerk of The Executive Council | $146,900 | −$63,400 (−30.1%) |
| 26 | Darrell HaywardAssistant Deputy Clerk | $139,800 | +$16,700 (+13.6%) |
| 27 | Fiona EllisAssistant Deputy Minister | $139,000 | +$14,600 (+11.7%) |
| 28 | Jennifer BarnesAssistant Deputy Minister | $134,900 | +$13,600 (+11.2%) |
| 29 | James DoodyDir HRS Serv Center & Corp Ser | $132,500 | +$11,200 (+9.2%) |
| 30 | Melanie StokesContractual | $131,700 | new |
| 31 | Amanda GarlandDirector of Policy & Planning | $131,700 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 32 | Susan RumseyDirector Classification & Comp | $131,700 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 33 | Lisa WarrenDirector, Government Accounts | $131,700 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 34 | Dianne WinsorDirector of Comp & Benefits | $131,700 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 35 | Krista WellsDir of Treasury Board Support | $131,700 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 36 | Joanne CotterDir. Policy & Planning (L&AA) | $129,700 | +$7,600 (+6.2%) |
| 37 | Regan PowerContractual | $128,500 | +$7,200 (+5.9%) |
| 38 | John HicksDir Ex Client Consult Services | $128,500 | +$7,200 (+5.9%) |
| 39 | Angela LedwellDir Intergovt'l Policy | $128,500 | +$4,800 (+3.9%) |
| 40 | Susan HanlonDir Prof Svs & Internal Audit | $125,600 | +$7,000 (+5.9%) |
| 41 | Sonya NobleDir Fin & Information Systems | $125,600 | +$7,000 (+5.9%) |
| 42 | Laura MiddletonContractual | $124,600 | +$18,900 (+17.9%) |
| 43 | Daniel MurphyDir Security Comm Dta Centers | $124,200 | +$8,200 (+7.1%) |
| 44 | Brian ForwardContractual | $123,400 | new |
| 45 | Nicole AbbottDepartmental Controller | $122,800 | +$6,500 (+5.6%) |
| 46 | Iris PowerDirector of Information Mgmt | $122,800 | +$6,800 (+5.9%) |
| 47 | Keith BuddenDirector of Information Mgmt | $122,800 | +$6,800 (+5.9%) |
| 48 | Kimberly PorterDirector of Information Mgmt | $122,800 | +$6,900 (+6.0%) |
| 49 | Renee PendergastContractual | $122,800 | +$10,100 (+9.0%) |
| 50 | Philip IvimeyBudget Analyst | $122,800 | +$6,800 (+5.9%) |
| 51 | Charmaine FlynnDir Regional Partnership Dev | $122,800 | +$6,900 (+6.0%) |
| 52 | Emily ThompsonContractual | $121,900 | +$9,700 (+8.6%) |
| 53 | Christopher HewlinDirector of Brand Management | $121,200 | +$10,400 (+9.4%) |
| 54 | Sonja El-GoharyDir of Access and Open Info | $120,700 | +$11,400 (+10.4%) |
| 55 | Rakesh NegiMgr Public Accts & Banking Svs | $120,600 | +$7,000 (+6.2%) |
| 56 | Mark BugdenLand Claims Negotiator | $120,400 | +$9,600 (+8.7%) |
| 57 | Madonna RocheContractual | $120,400 | +$7,100 (+6.3%) |
| 58 | Adrian BarnesDir Application Support & Dev | $120,400 | +$6,800 (+6.0%) |
| 59 | Paul FooteContractual | $120,400 | +$6,700 (+5.9%) |
| 60 | Carolyn MorganContractual | $120,400 | +$13,800 (+12.9%) |
| 61 | Cynthia SheppardDir Application Support & Dev | $120,400 | +$6,800 (+6.0%) |
| 62 | Bryan WalshDir Application Support & Dev | $120,400 | +$6,800 (+6.0%) |
| 63 | Sandra HatfieldContractual | $119,200 | +$6,300 (+5.6%) |
| 64 | Mark DroverDir Pol & Prof Development | $118,700 | new |
| 65 | Andrea KellyStaff Relations Specialist | $118,300 | +$10,600 (+9.8%) |
| 66 | Blain PenneyContractual | $118,200 | new |
| 67 | Lynn FillierDir Application Support & Dev | $118,100 | +$13,000 (+12.4%) |
| 68 | Matthew PinsentSocial Policy Program Analyst | $118,000 | +$6,600 (+5.9%) |
| 69 | Erin SulleyContractual | $118,000 | +$6,600 (+5.9%) |
| 70 | Christopher AbbottSr Human Resource Consultant | $118,000 | +$6,600 (+5.9%) |
| 71 | Jennifer BrothersSr Human Resource Consultant | $118,000 | +$6,600 (+5.9%) |
| 72 | Ellen HickeySr Human Resource Consultant | $118,000 | +$6,500 (+5.8%) |
| 73 | Tracey O'TooleSr Human Resource Consultant | $118,000 | +$15,500 (+15.1%) |
| 74 | Dean BattenMgr Pension Investments | $118,000 | +$6,600 (+5.9%) |
| 75 | George SkinnerContractual | $118,000 | +$6,500 (+5.8%) |
| 76 | Diana QuintonContractual | $118,000 | +$6,600 (+5.9%) |
| 77 | Tracey TraheyDir of Emp and Labour Relation | $117,400 | new |
| 78 | Curtis SmithDir Infrastructure & Svs Del | $117,100 | new |
| 79 | Anthony LeonardContractual | $116,100 | new |
| 80 | Amber McCarthyStaff Relations Specialist | $115,800 | +$6,600 (+6.0%) |
| 81 | Krista WalkerStaff Relations Specialist | $115,800 | +$6,400 (+5.9%) |
| 82 | Kayla BurtonMgr Prof Svs & Internal Audit | $115,800 | +$6,800 (+6.2%) |
| 83 | Marc SaundersBudget Officer | $115,800 | +$6,400 (+5.9%) |
| 84 | Suzette DoyleDir Pol Plan & Corp Operations | $115,400 | new |
| 85 | Jonathan DredgeDirector of Trade Policy | $114,500 | +$9,300 (+8.8%) |
| 86 | Jerome PenneySenior Systems Analyst | $114,100 | new |
| 87 | Stephanie PrettyContractual | $113,900 | +$10,300 (+9.9%) |
| 88 | Susan FurlongContractual | $113,900 | new |
| 89 | Farrell WestContractual | $112,500 | new |
| 90 | Leonard WhiteDir Policy and Stakeholder Rel | $111,900 | −$11,400 (−9.2%) |
| 91 | David SorensenContractual | $111,300 | +$10,800 (+10.7%) |
| 92 | Sheldon WinsorStaff Relations Specialist | $111,300 | +$9,400 (+9.2%) |
| 93 | Naeem Abu-AwadData Base Analyst | $111,000 | +$5,400 (+5.1%) |
| 94 | Brandon JenkinsSenior Systems Analyst | $110,900 | new |
| 95 | Sherry FogwillContractual | $110,200 | unchanged |
| 96 | Tony PikeBusiness Systems Manager | $110,000 | +$6,400 (+6.2%) |
| 97 | Daniel BrakeExecutive Director | $109,900 | new |
| 98 | Rachelle CutlerSenior Access Info Coordinator | $109,800 | +$6,200 (+6.0%) |
| 99 | Dawn BurkeInformation Systems Consultant | $109,800 | +$6,500 (+6.3%) |
| 100 | Angela CourageInformation Systems Consultant | $109,800 | +$6,200 (+6.0%) |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2024 | 128 |
| 2025 | 171 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Executive Council, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Newfoundland and Labrador median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractual | 31 | $116,100 | $115,800 | +0.3% |
| Manager Information Technology | 15 | $104,500 | $104,500 | +0.0% |
| Assistant Deputy Minister | 9 | $153,800 | $153,800 | +0.0% |
| Data Base Analyst | 9 | $101,400 | $101,400 | +0.0% |
| Senior Systems Analyst | 9 | $105,600 | $105,600 | +0.0% |
| Information Systems Consultant | 6 | $109,800 | $109,800 | +0.0% |
| Senior Access Info Coordinator | 5 | $104,500 | $104,500 | +0.0% |
| Dir Application Support & Dev | 4 | $120,400 | — | |
| Information Mgmt Consultant | 4 | $109,800 | — | |
| Sr Human Resource Consultant | 4 | $118,000 | — | |
| Staff Relations Specialist | 4 | $115,800 | — | |
| Assistant Secretary to Cabinet | 3 | $159,000 | — | |
| Deputy Minister | 3 | $168,900 | $181,300 | −6.8% |
| Director of Information Mgmt | 3 | $122,800 | $122,800 | +0.0% |
| Manager of Employee Relations | 3 | $104,500 | — | |
| Clerk of The Executive Council | 2 | — | — | |
| Dir Policy and Stakeholder Rel | 2 | — | — | |
| Management & Design Consultant | 2 | — | — | |
| Manager of HR Planning | 2 | — | — | |
| Mgr Finance, Budget & Gen Ops | 2 | — | $104,500 | |
| Assistant Deputy Clerk | 1 | — | — | |
| Associate Secretary to Cabinet | 1 | — | — | |
| Budget Analyst | 1 | — | $109,800 | |
| Budget Officer | 1 | — | — | |
| Business Systems Manager | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Information Officer | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief of Staff | 1 | — | — | |
| Comptroller General | 1 | — | — | |
| Departmental Controller | 1 | — | $122,800 | |
| Deputy Clerk of Exec. Council | 1 | — | — | |
| Deputy Secretary of the TB | 1 | — | — | |
| Digital Media Manager | 1 | — | $118,000 | |
| Dir Ex Client Consult Services | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir Fin & Information Systems | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir HRS Serv Center & Corp Ser | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir Infrastructure & Svs Del | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir Intergovt'l Policy | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir of Access and Open Info | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir of Emp and Labour Relation | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir of Treasury Board Support | 1 | — | — |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Newfoundland and Labrador median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
Salary bands
People by salary, 2025.
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Questions and answers
How many people at Executive Council were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
171, +33.6% on 2024 (128 people).
What is the median salary at Executive Council?
$114,100 among the people on the 2025 list, against $106,200 for provincial government as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Executive Council?
In 2025, Aubrey Gover, Associate Secretary to Cabinet at Executive Council, with a salary of $239,000.
What is the most common job at Executive Council on the list?
Contractual, with 31 people in 2025.
How much does a Contractual at Executive Council make?
The median salary of the 31 people with this title at Executive Council was $116,100 in 2025, 0.3% above the $115,800 median for the title across Newfoundland and Labrador.
How much does a Manager Information Technology at Executive Council make?
The median salary of the 15 people with this title at Executive Council was $104,500 in 2025.
How much does a Assistant Deputy Minister at Executive Council make?
The median salary of the 9 people with this title at Executive Council was $153,800 in 2025.
How long has Executive Council been on the list?
Since 2021: every year from 2021 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Executive Council on the list?
The full 2025 list has every name, job, salary; earlier years are linked from the chart above.
What is “total compensation”?
The one pay figure Newfoundland and Labrador publishes for each person for the year, shown as published. Newfoundland and Labrador does not publish taxable benefits separately, so none are shown. How the lists work
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
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