Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness salaries, 2025
537 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2025
537
Median salary
$125,610
Highest salary
$326,852
Total disclosed
$70.2M
Everyone on the 2025 list
Top 200 of 537
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John KellyDeputy Minister | $326,852 | $18,744 | new |
| 2 | David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $302,003 | $291 | +$84,611 |
| 3 | Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development | $294,097 | $315 | +$58,059 |
| 4 | Gregory WoottonChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services | $265,528 | $287 | +$57,688 |
| 5 | Renee BowlerAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment | $244,279 | $260 | +$59,796 |
| 6 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development | $243,914 | $239 | +$70,239 |
| 7 | Laurie AdrienDirector, Business Services | $232,557 | $225 | +$74,637 |
| 8 | Tanya Weber-KinchDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery | $229,074 | $250 | +$33,785 |
| 9 | Douglas ReddickDirector, Research and Innovation | $226,712 | $250 | +$43,675 |
| 10 | Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Economic Development Funding Administration | $220,390 | $250 | new |
| 11 | Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Finance | $220,290 | $231 | +$55,835 |
| 12 | Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare/Chief Veterinarian of Ontario | $215,341 | $233 | +$43,728 |
| 13 | Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Economic Development Policy | $213,886 | $227 | +$51,418 |
| 14 | Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management | $209,507 | $225 | +$47,837 |
| 15 | Basia FlorioDirector, Labour, Trade and Economic Development | $209,487 | $222 | +$51,598 |
| 16 | Alan CrawleyDirector, Rural Programs | $209,132 | $228 | +$44,606 |
| 17 | Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy | $208,299 | $226 | new |
| 18 | Natasha BartlettDirector, Agri-Food Protection | $205,768 | $224 | +$45,013 |
| 19 | Cale SelbyDirector, Environmental Management | $205,411 | $209 | +$60,739 |
| 20 | David MeyerDirector, Strategic Policy | $203,881 | $213 | new |
| 21 | David SpencerDirector, Communications | $196,551 | $214 | new |
| 22 | Andrew JamiesonManager, Service Improvement and Innovation | $183,640 | $184 | new |
| 23 | Lisa MacleanDirector, Program Development and Integration | $178,249 | $197 | new |
| 24 | Kevin FerraroManager, Trade Policy and Market Access | $177,914 | $186 | +$42,441 |
| 25 | Gillian GraydonManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues | $177,229 | $193 | +$36,573 |
| 26 | Timothy MetzgerRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – East | $176,191 | $299 | new |
| 27 | Elizabeth MorrisManager, Farm Product Marketing Commission Secretariat | $175,851 | $189 | +$41,512 |
| 28 | David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development | $175,286 | $190 | new |
| 29 | Jane WiddecombeManager, Business Investment and Development 2 | $175,008 | $193 | +$35,224 |
| 30 | Jennifer WhalenManager, Horticulture Crops | $174,850 | $191 | +$38,432 |
| 31 | Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment 1 | $174,774 | $188 | +$42,115 |
| 32 | Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator | $174,332 | $187 | +$44,098 |
| 33 | Kim LandersManager, Inspection Programs | $174,165 | $193 | +$29,656 |
| 34 | Michael GuzikManager, Corporate Controller | $174,107 | $193 | +$36,938 |
| 35 | Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – West | $173,879 | $193 | +$34,735 |
| 36 | John CordinerManager, Multi-Media and Visual Services | $173,507 | $191 | +$37,497 |
| 37 | Sarah WilsonManager, Labour and Technology | $173,240 | $193 | new |
| 38 | Joel LocklinManager, Intergovernmental Relations | $172,919 | $0 | +$28,080 |
| 39 | Christina SniderManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships | $172,576 | $193 | new |
| 40 | Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis | $171,670 | $193 | +$27,045 |
| 41 | Manjusri Pa WijekoonManager, Veterinary Inspection | $171,492 | $193 | +$32,416 |
| 42 | Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science/Deputy Chief Veterinary of Ontario | $171,017 | $193 | +$29,082 |
| 43 | Graham WebsterManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services | $170,980 | $193 | +$26,911 |
| 44 | Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination | $170,937 | $193 | +$29,622 |
| 45 | Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs | $170,648 | $196 | +$27,447 |
| 46 | James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licensing | $170,240 | $193 | new |
| 47 | Robert BlenkinsopManager, Protection and Assurance Policy | $170,064 | $193 | +$25,197 |
| 48 | Adam MeyerManager, Research and Knowledge Management | $169,925 | $193 | +$24,975 |
| 49 | Caitlin KellyExecutive Advisor to Deputy Minister | $169,924 | $191 | new |
| 50 | Eric BroxManager, Community Economic Development | $169,832 | $193 | +$25,340 |
| 51 | Allison Holly DolanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy | $169,552 | $186 | +$37,710 |
| 52 | Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis | $168,797 | $193 | +$24,102 |
| 53 | Jennifer BousfieldManager, Inspection Operations Support | $168,750 | $193 | +$22,865 |
| 54 | Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science | $168,701 | $193 | +$26,943 |
| 55 | John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis | $168,701 | $193 | +$26,888 |
| 56 | Ornella OsborneAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications | $168,451 | $180 | +$41,241 |
| 57 | Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions | $167,911 | $179 | +$41,646 |
| 58 | Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs | $166,777 | $183 | +$36,537 |
| 59 | Michael RelfManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats | $166,709 | $193 | +$18,678 |
| 60 | Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration | $166,271 | $193 | +$21,485 |
| 61 | Minoli BrandigampolaManager, Program Development | $165,658 | $154 | +$57,787 |
| 62 | Jake DebruynLead Engineer | $165,617 | $175 | +$50,198 |
| 63 | Sandy Ym NgManager, Agri-Food Supply Chain | $165,335 | $180 | +$36,307 |
| 64 | Susan MurrayManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops | $163,467 | $185 | new |
| 65 | Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing | $163,318 | $193 | +$26,194 |
| 66 | J HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology | $162,725 | $193 | +$12,018 |
| 67 | Rebecca ShorttManager, Engineering and Innovation | $161,871 | $254 | +$34,777 |
| 68 | Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services | $160,647 | $193 | +$8,022 |
| 69 | Christine WengerManager, Insurance and Partnerships | $160,568 | $179 | +$32,769 |
| 70 | Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $160,359 | $184 | +$24,866 |
| 71 | Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy | $159,905 | $193 | +$9,255 |
| 72 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services | $159,807 | $193 | +$9,154 |
| 73 | Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources | $159,755 | $193 | +$8,288 |
| 74 | Jessica MackinnonManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships | $159,278 | $168 | +$43,579 |
| 75 | Craig FowlerEngineer Specialist, Greenhouse and Horticulture | $158,749 | $167 | new |
| 76 | Christopher ThemelisManager, Compliance Modernization | $158,725 | $171 | +$38,572 |
| 77 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery West | $158,530 | $193 | +$8,085 |
| 78 | Michele DoncasterManager, Land Use Policy and Stewardship | $158,232 | $181 | +$18,780 |
| 79 | Ping WuFood Safety Advisor – Engineering | $157,945 | $167 | new |
| 80 | Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment | $157,711 | $167 | +$42,292 |
| 81 | Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality | $157,711 | $167 | +$42,292 |
| 82 | Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment | $157,711 | $167 | +$42,292 |
| 83 | Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality | $157,711 | $167 | +$42,292 |
| 84 | Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment | $157,711 | $167 | +$42,292 |
| 85 | Steven BeadleEngineer Specialist, Swine and Sheep Housing and Equipment | $157,704 | $167 | +$42,285 |
| 86 | Terrence SauveEngineer Specialist, Farmstead Optimization and Safety | $157,575 | $167 | +$43,932 |
| 87 | Leah AlvianoExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division | $157,362 | $173 | +$33,810 |
| 88 | Laurel DavisManager, Business Climate and Rural Policy | $154,466 | $173 | new |
| 89 | Kathryn BittenRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Central/North | $154,300 | $268 | +$33,922 |
| 90 | Anna CrollaEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems | $154,010 | $166 | +$42,058 |
| 91 | Gregory De VosManager, Strategic Coordination and Initiatives | $153,664 | $181 | +$13,336 |
| 92 | Lillian WaldieManager, Program Analystics and Reporting | $153,390 | $180 | +$15,452 |
| 93 | Amanda BihariManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops | $150,924 | $168 | +$31,357 |
| 94 | David RabahTeam Lead | $150,831 | $165 | +$34,405 |
| 95 | Janna Arntz-GrayTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst | $150,135 | $167 | +$26,254 |
| 96 | Sherry PersaudManager, Farm and Food Labour Policy | $149,902 | $166 | +$31,039 |
| 97 | Victoria HilbornManager, Business Support Services | $149,597 | $163 | +$37,573 |
| 98 | Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $184 | +$2,839 |
| 99 | Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector | $149,111 | $347 | +$2,839 |
| 100 | Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $184 | +$2,849 |
| 101 | Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $184 | new |
| 102 | Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian | $149,111 | $218 | +$2,801 |
| 103 | Lucica RoscaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $184 | +$2,839 |
| 104 | Goce ManevskiArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Vineland | $149,110 | $1,496 | +$27,660 |
| 105 | Laura MuirExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development Division | $148,689 | $164 | +$31,222 |
| 106 | Carolyn SwitzerSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $148,278 | $167 | +$26,973 |
| 107 | Susan MihelchicManager, Corporate Controller | $148,102 | $160 | +$11,257 |
| 108 | Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian | $147,638 | $182 | new |
| 109 | Alan YeeArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Peel | $147,264 | $1,299 | new |
| 110 | Susan EvansSenior Policy Advisor | $145,896 | $167 | new |
| 111 | Jason WallTeam Lead | $145,674 | $167 | new |
| 112 | Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $145,587 | $182 | new |
| 113 | Carla RoystonTeam Lead, Food Safety Program Development | $145,498 | $167 | +$21,937 |
| 114 | Marianne NikolicSenior Policy Advisor | $145,464 | $167 | +$18,404 |
| 115 | Patrick StevensTeam Lead | $145,278 | $167 | +$20,250 |
| 116 | Ryan PuvirajChief of Staff | $144,840 | $177 | +$25,327 |
| 117 | Edward Timothy FishSenior Policy Advisor | $144,233 | $167 | +$21,043 |
| 118 | Nicole RabeSenior Research Advisor | $144,009 | $165 | +$24,948 |
| 119 | Natasa JordanovskaArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – York | $142,521 | $3,601 | +$34,846 |
| 120 | James DyckManager, Information and Client Support | $142,397 | $157 | +$31,856 |
| 121 | Kowsalya BalagurunathanManager, Corporate Planning and Projects | $141,870 | $163 | +$17,756 |
| 122 | Gbemisola KesterManager Strategic Initiatives and Services | $141,356 | $148 | +$35,279 |
| 123 | Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist | $141,332 | $184 | −$4,898 |
| 124 | Ivona JaroszArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Greater Toronto Area | $141,197 | $392 | +$29,031 |
| 125 | Heather KinnearTeam Lead | $140,806 | $167 | +$12,656 |
| 126 | Amy Rutgers-KellySenior Policy Advisor | $140,480 | $162 | +$15,597 |
| 127 | Deanna NemethManager, Field Crops | $140,363 | $152 | +$34,296 |
| 128 | Amanda CulverwellTeam Lead | $140,328 | $166 | +$11,884 |
| 129 | Kristy MitrovicManager, Financial Operations | $138,586 | $160 | +$14,857 |
| 130 | Frank Jose Santana RojasSenior Project Lead Digital Modernization | $138,145 | $27 | new |
| 131 | Debra RamdathHuman Resources Business Advisor | $137,859 | $158 | +$24,129 |
| 132 | Amber BringlesonManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence | $137,659 | $158 | +$6,885 |
| 133 | Andrea SmallwoodSenior Policy Advisor | $137,458 | $167 | +$6,443 |
| 134 | Christine O'Neill-HawthorneChief Instructor | $137,379 | $167 | new |
| 135 | Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator | $137,374 | $158 | +$21,249 |
| 136 | Emily RossiniManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services | $136,943 | $159 | new |
| 137 | Darren ShockManager, Strategy and Business Development | $136,788 | $170 | +$5,708 |
| 138 | Sami ZaherManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis | $136,627 | $152 | +$28,293 |
| 139 | Rian OmolloSenior Program Analyst | $136,509 | $158 | +$24,478 |
| 140 | Doran KirkbrightVeterinary Scientist | $136,380 | $168 | +$7,538 |
| 141 | Jennifer RichardsTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst | $136,257 | $167 | new |
| 142 | Anna BoltonProject Manager | $136,123 | $0 | +$17,280 |
| 143 | Ashley LeveckHuman Resources Business Advisor | $136,106 | $157 | +$22,195 |
| 144 | Alexandre LegerManager, Regulatory Compliance | $136,084 | $156 | +$22,543 |
| 145 | Milica VelemirSenior Policy Advisor | $135,684 | $167 | new |
| 146 | Jake BeitzSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,501 |
| 147 | Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,407 |
| 148 | Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead – Agriculture | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 149 | Kim DekleinTeam Lead | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 150 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist | $135,677 | $167 | +$1,665 |
| 151 | Matt DuffieldSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,455 |
| 152 | Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 153 | Julie JamiesonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,560 |
| 154 | Alexandra LeavertonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$3,131 |
| 155 | Ami MartellTeam Lead, Program Support | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 156 | Jamie McburneySenior Risk and Data Analytics Advisor | $135,677 | $140 | −$2,875 |
| 157 | David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 158 | Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 159 | Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$3,796 |
| 160 | Christine RectorTeam Lead | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,583 |
| 161 | Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | new |
| 162 | Abdullah SaadSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,542 |
| 163 | Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | new |
| 164 | John TurveySenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,380 |
| 165 | Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$22,304 |
| 166 | John CummingSenior Policy Advisor | $135,586 | $167 | +$2,580 |
| 167 | Dean PostTeam Lead | $135,583 | $167 | +$2,580 |
| 168 | John JohnstonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,338 | $167 | new |
| 169 | Karen McpheeSenior Program Analyst | $135,275 | $158 | +$21,939 |
| 170 | Kathryn ZuccalaSenior Program Advisor | $135,171 | $167 | +$2,305 |
| 171 | Robin Di TostoTeam Lead | $134,677 | $165 | +$6,343 |
| 172 | Kylych KubatbekovPolicy Advisor | $134,516 | $154 | +$26,771 |
| 173 | Margarete BucklerRegional Veterinarian | $134,481 | $516 | +$7,733 |
| 174 | Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor | $134,446 | $167 | new |
| 175 | Eric De BoerManager Inspection Foundations and Training Program | $134,379 | $152 | +$26,662 |
| 176 | Rajib HazarikaSenior Research Advisor | $133,651 | $167 | −$427 |
| 177 | Susan CollierPolicy Advisor | $133,401 | $141 | +$9,277 |
| 178 | Eric FrankeEngineer Specialist, Automation and Technology | $132,995 | $156 | +$29,183 |
| 179 | Alexander KarapetovSenior Policy Advisor | $132,376 | $167 | +$2,518 |
| 180 | Michael HayPolicy Advisor | $132,205 | $157 | new |
| 181 | Kamal AkhtarSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $132,063 | $163 | +$5,582 |
| 182 | Mark FergusonPolicy Advisor | $131,939 | $136 | new |
| 183 | Alexander BarrieEngineer Soil Management | $131,613 | $142 | new |
| 184 | Kevin BainesEngineer Specialist, Greenhouse and Horticulture | $130,698 | $158 | +$26,290 |
| 185 | Gregory PateTeam Lead | $130,375 | $159 | +$4,953 |
| 186 | Kelley KnightSenior Research Advisor | $130,330 | $161 | +$4,412 |
| 187 | Jeffrey O'DonnellTeam Lead | $130,113 | $158 | +$4,489 |
| 188 | Douglas Calderwood-SmithSenior Project and Program Coordinator | $130,044 | $159 | +$17,363 |
| 189 | Sara FisherManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs | $129,930 | $146 | +$22,974 |
| 190 | Theresa MccartIssues Strategist | $129,746 | $158 | +$5,461 |
| 191 | Courtney AndersonTeam Lead, Strategic and Stakeholder Relations | $129,718 | $178 | new |
| 192 | Robin La Keith HoffmanSenior Program Analyst | $129,583 | $158 | +$7,610 |
| 193 | Kendal DonahueSenior Program Analyst | $129,566 | $148 | +$24,124 |
| 194 | Dino AlicDirector of Communications and Issues | $129,463 | $83 | +$23,799 |
| 195 | Nicholas RoseHuman Resources Business Advisor | $129,401 | $157 | new |
| 196 | Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor | $129,282 | $157 | +$9,031 |
| 197 | Lina CimarrustiSenior Project and Program Coordinator | $128,851 | $158 | −$1,292 |
| 198 | Sonya HardmanAgriculture Program Analyst | $128,739 | $159 | +$62 |
| 199 | Jennifer KucharczykFood Safety Team Lead – Food Industry | $128,178 | $151 | +$6,877 |
| 200 | Danielle VisschedykTeam Lead, Program Support | $128,031 | $161 | +$453 |