Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture & Food/Rural Affairs salaries, 2013
111 people paid $100,000 or more in 2013, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2013
111
Median salary
$108,655
Highest salary
$196,512
Total disclosed
$12.8M
Everyone on the 2013 list
111 people
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deborah StarkDeputy Minister | $196,512 | $6,869 | +$21,604 (+12.4%) |
| 2 | Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety & Environment | $184,128 | $264 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 3 | DAVID ANTLEAssistant Deputy Minister, Rural Affairs | $177,053 | $264 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4 | Bonnie WinchesterAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development | $171,937 | $264 | −$321 (−0.2%) |
| 5 | Thomas HagertyDirector, Economic Development Policy | $151,979 | $223 | +$20,657 (+15.7%) |
| 6 | Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $150,056 | $231 | +$5,409 (+3.7%) |
| 7 | Rena HubersAssistant Deputy Minister, Research & Corporate Services | $143,667 | $220 | +$7,306 (+5.4%) |
| 8 | Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety & Environmental Policy | $140,177 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 9 | Shelley GibsonDirector, Business Services | $139,259 | $209 | −$175 (−0.1%) |
| 10 | Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business | $139,084 | $209 | −$351 (−0.3%) |
| 11 | Michael ToombsDirector, Research & Innovation | $138,148 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 12 | John MitsopulosDirector, Food Safety & Environmental Policy | $136,757 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 13 | JAMES RICHARDSONDirector, Environmental Management | $136,361 | $207 | new |
| 14 | George BorovilosDirector, Business Development | $136,361 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 15 | Diane GumbsDirector, Communications | $136,361 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 16 | Gwen McbrideDirector, Horse Racing | $136,361 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 17 | George MccawDirector, Food Safety & Traceability Programs | $136,361 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 18 | Aileen MacneilDirector, Agriculture Development | $135,858 | $207 | −$503 (−0.4%) |
| 19 | DAVID HOPEAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety & Environment | $135,039 | $147 | new |
| 20 | Martin BohlDirector, Rural Programs | $132,941 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 21 | Brent KennedyDirector, Regional Economic Development | $132,919 | $207 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 22 | Michael KeeganChief of Staff | $129,057 | $204 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 23 | BRUCE MCNABLead Veterinarian, Preparation & Planning | $124,796 | $101 | +$19,570 (+18.6%) |
| 24 | Gregory DouglasDirector, Animal Health & Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian | $124,572 | $197 | new |
| 25 | Lee-Ann WalkerDirector, Business Planning & Financial Management | $120,390 | $181 | −$1,944 (−1.6%) |
| 26 | CLARENCE HAVERSONDirector, Food Safety & Traceability Programs | $119,711 | $187 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 27 | Scott DuffDirector, Rural Affairs | $118,547 | $181 | +$6,657 (+5.9%) |
| 28 | Arva MachanSecretary to the Commission | $116,683 | $178 | +$8,027 (+7.4%) |
| 29 | Finbar DesirFarm Implements Coordinator | $115,356 | $183 | +$131 (+0.1%) |
| 30 | Sid Vander VeenDrainage Coordinator | $115,356 | $183 | +$131 (+0.1%) |
| 31 | Helene AsselbergsProject Coordinator Livestock, Environment & Energy | $114,412 | $0 | new |
| 32 | Beverley AlderManager, Legislative Policy | $112,850 | $170 | +$2,092 (+1.9%) |
| 33 | DAVID SPENCERAssistant Director & Manager, Strategic Communications | $112,513 | $178 | new |
| 34 | Dennis FlamingManager, Human Resources Solutions | $111,796 | $166 | −$4,182 (−3.6%) |
| 35 | David HagartyDirector, Farm Finance | $110,937 | $170 | +$2,283 (+2.1%) |
| 36 | Hugh BergesManager, Horticulture Technology | $110,756 | $166 | −$2,283 (−2.0%) |
| 37 | Alan CrawleyManager, Export Development | $110,756 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 38 | Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Business Development Policy | $110,756 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 39 | Gavin DowningDirector, Food Inspection | $110,696 | $171 | +$3,234 (+3.0%) |
| 40 | Kelly McaslanManager, Traceability Programs | $110,259 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 41 | Andy RankineManager, Strategic Management Solutions | $109,263 | $168 | −$228 (−0.2%) |
| 42 | Marc LabergeSenior Policy Advisor | $109,096 | $160 | +$5,579 (+5.4%) |
| 43 | Annette AndersonManager, Business Management | $109,017 | $166 | +$362 (+0.3%) |
| 44 | Jason McleanExecutive Assistant | $108,926 | $168 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 45 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation & Knowledge Management | $108,876 | $166 | +$2,981 (+2.8%) |
| 46 | Maria Alles-De VosManager, Strategic Analysis & Planning | $108,656 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 47 | DAVID COOPERManager, Environment & Land Use Policy | $108,656 | $166 | new |
| 48 | ANDREA MARTINManager, Multi Media Services | $108,656 | $166 | new |
| 49 | David AlvesManager, Veterinary Science & Policy | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 50 | Karen AtchisonManager, Dairy Food Safety Program | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 51 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 52 | Robert ForrestManager, Horticulture Crops | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 53 | Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education & Communications | $108,655 | $166 | new |
| 54 | Joseph KozaRegional Manager, Meat Inspection East | $108,655 | $166 | −$122 (−0.1%) |
| 55 | Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, Central Region | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 56 | Dermod MarkManager, Strategic Planning & Client Management | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 57 | Maryellen Norry CarRegional Manager, North Region | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 58 | Dawn PateManager, Field Crops | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 59 | Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification & Licencing | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 60 | Robert VanderwoudeManager, Veterinary Services | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 61 | Leslie WoodcockManager, Veterinary Inspection & Audit | $108,655 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 62 | PAMELA YOUNGManager, Foods of Plant Origin | $108,655 | $166 | new |
| 63 | Garfield MctavishRegional Manager, East Region | $108,625 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 64 | Eric BroxManager, Planning & Analysis | $108,529 | $168 | +$2,918 (+2.8%) |
| 65 | Lee OrphanGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection | $108,082 | $168 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 66 | Lesley HaywardSenior Research Advisor | $107,390 | $155 | new |
| 67 | Heather HarrisonCorporate Controller | $107,247 | $166 | −$1,408 (−1.3%) |
| 68 | Nigel WoodManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships | $107,191 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 69 | ZAHIRUL ISLAMProject Analyst | $107,097 | $146 | new |
| 70 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleManager, Rural Development Policy | $107,030 | $167 | −$3,548 (−3.2%) |
| 71 | Cecil BradleyManager, Agriculture Development Policy | $106,787 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 72 | Ellen HelpsManager, Governance & Accountability | $106,547 | $161 | new |
| 73 | Catherine Wilson PinkneyManager, Business Support Services | $106,467 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 74 | MARY SULLIVANManager, Program Support & Coordination | $106,167 | $163 | new |
| 75 | Angela AllanManager, Program Support & Coordination | $106,134 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 76 | Jason WallProject Analyst | $105,834 | $146 | new |
| 77 | Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor | $105,558 | $158 | +$3,786 (+3.7%) |
| 78 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist | $105,226 | $157 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 79 | Alexander RosenbergSenior Policy Advisor | $105,226 | $157 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 80 | Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives | $105,226 | $157 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 81 | Allan SchieckManager, Finance, Infrastructure & Administration | $104,771 | $166 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 82 | Deborah RamsayManager, Research Program Coordination | $104,739 | $166 | −$4,600 (−4.2%) |
| 83 | RICHARD NORKOOLIManager, Beef, Sheep & Goats | $104,714 | $166 | +$3,235 (+3.2%) |
| 84 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor | $104,686 | $158 | +$977 (+0.9%) |
| 85 | Elizabeth McclungSenior Issues Management Team Leader | $103,995 | $159 | +$1,259 (+1.2%) |
| 86 | MICHAEL CASSIDYCoordinator, Food Safety Science | $103,491 | $158 | new |
| 87 | DAVID LORSCHArea Manager, Food Inspection | $103,081 | $65 | new |
| 88 | Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | −$1,542 (−1.5%) |
| 89 | NEIL ANDERSONLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Ruminant | $102,736 | $157 | new |
| 90 | Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Swine | $102,736 | $157 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 91 | Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 92 | Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | −$498 (−0.5%) |
| 93 | Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
| 94 | Paul InnesLead Veterinarian, Provincial Biosecurity | $102,736 | $157 | +$249 (+0.2%) |
| 95 | Sheri JennerSenior Program Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | new |
| 96 | Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 97 | Dorothy MillerSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
| 98 | Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | new |
| 99 | MARIANNE PHILIPPI-KARGERSenior Policy Advisor | $102,736 | $157 | new |
| 100 | Gail GimpeljSenior Policy Advisor | $102,498 | $157 | −$238 (−0.2%) |
| 101 | Alan NobleExecutive Assistant | $102,029 | $159 | new |
| 102 | Graham FlemingManager, Policy Coordination & Cabinet Liaison | $101,943 | $161 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 103 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information & Business Services | $101,848 | $156 | +$1,673 (+1.7%) |
| 104 | Troy JennerExecutive Assistant | $101,462 | $152 | −$2,301 (−2.2%) |
| 105 | TANYA MARISSENSenior Communications Advisor | $101,308 | $175 | new |
| 106 | DAVID MEINENSenior Policy Advisor | $101,171 | $148 | new |
| 107 | MICHAEL RICHARDSONSenior Policy Advisor | $100,976 | $157 | new |
| 108 | PAUL SMITHSenior Policy Advisor | $100,955 | $157 | new |
| 109 | Gregory De VosSenior Policy Advisor | $100,765 | $148 | new |
| 110 | Bobby SeeberSenior Policy Advisor | $100,589 | $157 | −$4,636 (−4.4%) |
| 111 | Lorne WidmerPolicy Advisor | $100,197 | $153 | new |
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Questions and answers
Why is someone who works at Agriculture & Food/Rural Affairs not on this list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2013 are listed. Everyone else at Agriculture & Food/Rural Affairs that year was paid less.
What are taxable benefits?
The benefits the employer reported as taxable for the year. They are listed separately and are not part of the salary figure.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work