Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2009
81 people paid $100,000 or more in 2009, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2009
81
+55.8% vs 2008
Median salary
$109,087
−4.7% vs 2008
Highest salary
$206,591
Total disclosed
$9.5M
Everyone on the 2009 list
81 people
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George ZegaracDeputy Minister | $206,591 | $8,043 | +$21,974 |
| 2 | DAVID HOPEAssistant Deputy Minister, Regulated Marketing | $191,390 | $318 | +$10,537 |
| 3 | Deborah StarkAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety & Environment | $182,543 | $285 | +$104 |
| 4 | Bonnie WinchesterAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development | $178,180 | $620 | −$5,862 |
| 5 | KAREN CHANAssistant Deputy Minister, Research & Corporate Services | $166,543 | $3,802 | +$12,634 |
| 6 | Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $152,909 | $249 | +$29,437 |
| 7 | Aileen MacneilDirector, Agriculture Development | $141,110 | $224 | +$15,899 |
| 8 | PETER MEERVELDDirector, Food Safety & Environment Policy | $140,011 | $224 | +$6,365 |
| 9 | George MccawSecretary to the Commission | $138,342 | $223 | +$11,893 |
| 10 | Bruce DrewettDirector, Diversity | $138,187 | $224 | +$9,193 |
| 11 | Thomas HagertyDirector, Economic Development Policy | $138,187 | $224 | +$4,542 |
| 12 | Michael ToombsDirector, Regulatory Modernization | $138,187 | $224 | +$3,284 |
| 13 | Gwen McbrideDirector, Food Safety Programs | $138,187 | $224 | +$5,164 |
| 14 | TOM REKSTISDirector, Communications | $137,086 | $223 | +$11,446 |
| 15 | Shelley GibsonDirector, Business Services | $136,335 | $222 | +$11,550 |
| 16 | Rena HubersDirector, Food Inspection | $131,549 | $216 | +$13,779 |
| 17 | THOMAS BAKERDirector, Animal Health & Welfare & Office of the Chief Veterinarian | $130,425 | $224 | −$3,221 |
| 18 | JIM FELKERDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business | $130,425 | $224 | −$3,221 |
| 19 | George BorovilosDirector, Business Development | $126,992 | $3,594 | +$9,583 |
| 20 | James RichardsonDirector, Environmental Management | $124,779 | $206 | +$9,803 |
| 21 | Brent KennedyDirector, Client Services | $121,904 | $201 | +$19,493 |
| 22 | WILLIAM INGRATTADirector, Crop Technology | $119,362 | $187 | −$14,283 |
| 23 | CLARENCE HAVERSONDirector, Farm Finance | $117,949 | $190 | new |
| 24 | Martin BohlDirector, Rural Community Development | $116,552 | $189 | +$13,817 |
| 25 | Arva MachanManager, Regulated Marketing | $114,883 | $191 | +$8,110 |
| 26 | Nigel WoodDirector, Strategic Policy | $113,234 | $181 | +$7,687 |
| 27 | NORMAN MATSUMOTOManager, Agri-Food Innovations | $113,163 | $184 | +$7,744 |
| 28 | Shelley PotterChief of Staff | $112,912 | $195 | −$994 |
| 29 | Anna IlnyckyjManager, Business Development Policy | $112,186 | $179 | +$6,102 |
| 30 | Dennis FlamingManager, Community Economic Development | $112,185 | $179 | +$10,024 |
| 31 | Andy RankineManager, Branding & Marketing Ontario Foods | $111,449 | $179 | +$6,419 |
| 32 | MARY SULLIVANManager, Planning & Analysis | $111,428 | $181 | +$3,615 |
| 33 | Dermod MarkManager, Food Safety Client Services | $111,116 | $179 | +$6,087 |
| 34 | Finbar DesirFarm Implements Coordinator | $111,101 | $185 | −$17 |
| 35 | Sid Vander VeenDrainage Coordinator | $111,101 | $185 | +$2,164 |
| 36 | IRENE SULLIVANManager, Rural Development Policy | $110,410 | $180 | +$8,319 |
| 37 | Scott DuffManager, Program Coordination Resource & Partnerships | $109,388 | $177 | new |
| 38 | Dorothy MillerManager, Business Risk Management | $109,088 | $179 | +$5,201 |
| 39 | BARRY SINCLAIRManager, Property Tax & Farm Finance | $109,088 | $179 | +$5,609 |
| 40 | Pamela YoungManager, Foods of Plant Origin | $109,087 | $179 | −$568 |
| 41 | David AlvesManager, Veterinary Science & Policy | $109,087 | $179 | +$3,540 |
| 42 | ARTHUR LAWSONManager, Regional Economic Development West | $109,087 | $179 | +$6,927 |
| 43 | Leslie WoodcockManager, Veterinary Inspection & Audit | $109,087 | $179 | +$3,540 |
| 44 | Alan CrawleyManager, Export Development | $108,895 | $177 | +$6,763 |
| 45 | Kevin LaidleyManager, Client Programs & Service | $108,567 | $178 | +$7,795 |
| 46 | Andrea MartinManager, Food Policy | $105,924 | $174 | new |
| 47 | W. EARL POLLOCKManager, Resource Information & Business Services | $105,844 | $175 | new |
| 48 | Dino RadocchiaManager, Rural Investments | $105,440 | $412 | −$2,373 |
| 49 | Maria Alles-De VosManager, Strategic Planning, Research & Administration | $104,767 | $175 | new |
| 50 | Annette AndersonManager, Greenhouse, Agro Forestry & Specialty Crops | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 51 | Karen AtchisonManager, Dairy Food Safety Program | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 52 | Hugh BergesManager, Horticulture Technology | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 53 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 54 | JOHN FORSYTHProject Coordinator Livestock, Environment & Energy | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 55 | Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education & Communication | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 56 | RICHARD NORKOOLIManager, Beef, Sheep & Goats | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 57 | Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification & Licencing | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 58 | Robert ForrestManager, Horticulture Crops | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 59 | David CooperManager, Environment & Land Use Policy | $104,663 | $175 | new |
| 60 | Heather HarrisonCorporate Controller | $103,688 | $172 | new |
| 61 | Dawn PateManager, Field Crops | $103,564 | $174 | new |
| 62 | Beverley AlderManager, Legislative Policy | $103,323 | $174 | new |
| 63 | LEANNE FERGUSON-MEREKManager, Multi Media Services | $103,230 | $174 | new |
| 64 | LORNE WIDMERExecutive Assistant | $102,486 | $171 | new |
| 65 | Lee-Ann WalkerGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection | $102,258 | $171 | new |
| 66 | David HagartyDirector, Business Planning & Financial Management | $101,881 | $172 | new |
| 67 | Gavin DowningManager, Food Safety Science | $101,742 | $171 | new |
| 68 | Michael RelfManager, Service Management & Delivery | $101,637 | $247 | new |
| 69 | DAVID BUSHERMeat Hygiene Officer | $101,425 | $0 | new |
| 70 | PHYLLIS TAGGARTCoordinator Quality Assurance | $101,365 | $170 | new |
| 71 | Gail GimpeljSenior Policy Advisor | $101,359 | $164 | new |
| 72 | Christine KuepferDirector, Farm Finance | $101,160 | $202 | −$4,648 |
| 73 | Bobby SeeberManager, Strategic Policy Coordination | $101,106 | $163 | new |
| 74 | Maryellen Norry CarRegional Manager, North Region | $100,913 | $400 | new |
| 75 | Angela AllanManager, Finance & Rural Investments | $100,907 | $180 | new |
| 76 | Robert VanderwoudeManager, Veterinary Services | $100,901 | $171 | new |
| 77 | Catherine Wilson PinkneyManager, Business Support Services | $100,654 | $166 | new |
| 78 | Stephen DuffSenior Policy Advisor, Ontario Farm Income Disaster Program | $100,568 | $163 | new |
| 79 | Alexander RosenbergSenior Policy Advisor | $100,555 | $163 | new |
| 80 | JOSEPH DUBONNETProject Analyst | $100,410 | $151 | new |
| 81 | Allan SchieckManager, Finance & Rural Investments | $100,146 | $174 | new |
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Questions and answers
Why is someone who works at Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs not on this list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2009 are listed. Everyone else at Agriculture, Food And 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