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Government of Ontario – Ministries

Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2014

133 people paid $100,000 or more in 2014, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.

People in 2014
133
Median salary
$109,922
Highest salary
$207,259
Total disclosed
$15.3M

Everyone on the 2014 list

133 people
#NameSalaryBenefitsChange
1Deborah StarkDeputy Minister / Sous-ministre$207,259$9,679+$10,747 (+5.5%)
2Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment / Sous-ministre adjointe, environnement et salubrité des aliments$190,554$299+$6,426 (+3.5%)
3Martin BohlDirector, Rural Programs / Directeur, Programmes pour les collectivités rurales$174,004$266+$41,063 (+30.9%)
4Rena HubersAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services / Sous-ministre adjointe, recherche et services ministériels$157,182$261+$13,515 (+9.4%)
5Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy / Sous-ministre adjoint, politiques$155,679$261+$5,623 (+3.7%)
6Bonnie WinchesterAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development / Sous-ministre adjointe, développement économique$155,395$273−$16,542 (−9.6%)
7George BorovilosAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development / Sous-ministre adjoint, développement économique$152,856$4,921+$16,495 (+12.1%)
8Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services / Sous-ministre adjointe, recherche et services ministériels$152,659$1,062+$11,176 (+7.9%)
9Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy / Directrice, politiques de l'environnement et salubrité des aliments$145,215$234+$5,038 (+3.6%)
10Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business / Directeur, activités stratégiques des ressources humaines$143,187$234+$4,103 (+3.0%)
11Michael ToombsDirector, Research and Innovation / Directeur, recherche et innovation$143,187$234+$5,038 (+3.6%)
12James RichardsonDirector, Environmental Management / Directeur, gestion environnementale$141,399$234new
13Diane GumbsDirector, Communications / Directrice des communications$141,399$234+$5,038 (+3.7%)
14Thomas HagertyDirector, Economic Development Policy / Directeur, politiques de développement économique$141,399$234−$10,580 (−7.0%)
15Aileen MacneilDirector, Agriculture Development / Directrice, développement de l'agriculture$141,399$234+$5,542 (+4.1%)
16Gwen McbrideDirector, Horse Racing / Directrice, Industrie des courses de chevaux$141,399$234+$5,038 (+3.7%)
17George MccawDirector, Food Safety and Traceability Programs / Directeur, programmes de salubrité et de traçabilité des aliments$141,399$234+$5,038 (+3.7%)
18John MitsopulosSecretary to the Commission / Secrétaire de la Commission$138,772$234+$2,015 (+1.5%)
19Brent KennedyDirector, Rural Programs / Directeur, Programmes pour les collectivités rurales$137,957$298+$5,038 (+3.8%)
20Gregory DouglasDirector, Animal Health and Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian / Directeur, santé et bien-être des animaux et Bureau du vétérinaire en chef$129,363$223+$4,791 (+3.8%)
21Lee-Ann WalkerDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management / Directrice, planification des activités et de la gestion financière$124,798$205+$4,408 (+3.7%)
22David HagartyDirector, Farm Finance / Directeur, financement agricole$123,144$205+$12,207 (+11.0%)
23Scott DuffDirector, Rural Affairs / Directeur, affaires rurales$122,955$392+$4,408 (+3.7%)
24Alan CrawleyDirector, Business Development / Directeur, développement des entreprises$122,241$201+$11,485 (+10.4%)
25Gavin DowningDirector, Food Inspection / Directeur, inspection des aliments$121,762$205+$11,066 (+10.0%)
26Michael KeeganChief of Staff / Chef de cabinet$121,611$172−$7,446 (−5.8%)
27Finbar DesirFarm Implements Coordinator / Coordonnateur, appareils agricoles$119,793$206+$4,437 (+3.8%)
28Sid Vander VeenDrainage Coordinator / Coordonnateur, drainage$119,793$206+$4,437 (+3.8%)
29Brendan MckayDirector, Strategic Policy / Directeur, politiques stratégiques$119,237$205new
30Garfield MctavishDirector, Regional Economic Development / Directeur, Développement économique régional$117,218$1,993+$8,593 (+7.9%)
31Gary BurlakoffManager, Policy Coordination and Cabinet Liaison / Chef, coordination des politiques et liaison avec le Conseil des ministres$117,096$189+$3,881 (+3.4%)
32Andrea MartinDirector, Business Services / Directrice, services internes$116,450$195new
33Arva MachanManager, Special Projects / Chef des projets spéciaux$116,343$188−$340 (−0.3%)
34Dennis FlamingManager, Human Resources Solutions / Chef des solutions de ressources humaines$115,944$187+$4,148 (+3.7%)
35Beverley AlderManager, Legislative Policy / Chef, politiques législatives$114,975$187+$2,125 (+1.9%)
36Hugh BergesManager, Horticulture Technology / Chef, techniques horticoles$114,784$187+$4,027 (+3.6%)
37Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Business Development Policy / Chef, politiques de développement des entreprises$114,784$187+$4,027 (+3.6%)
38Kelly McaslanManager, Animal Health and Welfare Program and Issues / Chef, santé et bien-être des animaux - programmes et questions d'intérêt$114,287$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
39Annette AndersonExecutive Assistant / Attachée de direction$113,435$189+$4,419 (+4.1%)
40Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleManager, Innovation Engineering Program East / Chef, innovation, génie et prestation des programmes - région de l'Est$113,400$193+$6,370 (+6.0%)
41Luisa TmejSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$113,137$195−$2,047 (−1.8%)
42Jason McleanGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection / Administrateur général, inspection des viandes$113,003$190+$4,076 (+3.7%)
43Maria Alles-De VosManager, Socio-Economic Analysis / Chef, analyse socioéconomique$112,683$187+$4,028 (+3.7%)
44David CooperManager, Environment and Land Use Policy / Chef, politiques de l'environnement et de l'utilisation des terres$112,683$187new
45David AlvesManager, Veterinary Science and Policy / Chef, sciences et politiques vétérinaires$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
46Karen AtchisonManager, Dairy Food Safety Program / Chef, programme de salubrité des produits laitiers$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
47Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West / Chef, innovation, génie et prestation de services, région de l'Ouest$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
48Robert ForrestManager, Horticulture Crops / Chef, horticulture$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
49Heather HarrisonCorporate Controller / Contrôleure$112,682$187+$5,435 (+5.1%)
50Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education and Communications / Chef, formation, éducation et communications$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
51Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services / Chef, services de soutien à l'organisme de décision$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
52Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, Central Region / Chef régional, région du Centre$112,682$258+$4,027 (+3.7%)
53Dermod MarkManager, Strategic Planning and Client Management / Chef, planification stratégique et gestion de la clientèle$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
54Dawn PateManager, Field Crops / Chef, grandes cultures$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
55Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing / Chef, approbations, accréditation et délivrance des permis$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
56Leslie WoodcockExecutive Assistant / Attachée de direction$112,682$187+$4,027 (+3.7%)
57Andy RankineManager, Strategic Management Solutions / Chef, solutions de gestion stratégique$112,682$187+$3,419 (+3.1%)
58David SpencerAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications / Directeur adjoint et chef, communications stratégiques$112,610$190new
59Eric BroxManager, Planning and Analysis / Chef de l'analyse et de la planification$112,606$190+$4,076 (+3.8%)
60Susan EcclestoneManager, Socio-Economic Analysis / Chef, analyse socioéconomique$112,301$193+$2,299 (+2.1%)
61Bobby SeeberChief of Staff / Chef de cabinet$112,244$184+$11,655 (+11.6%)
62Pamela YoungManager, Foods of Plant Origin / Chef, aliments d'origine végétale$111,877$187new
63Monique LegaultRegional Manager, North Region / Chef régionale, région du Nord$111,724$191−$18,558 (−14.2%)
64Nigel WoodManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships / Chef, coordination des programmes, recherche et partenariats$111,219$187+$4,028 (+3.8%)
65Cecil BradleyManager, Agriculture Development Policy / Chef, politiques de développement de l'agriculture$110,814$187+$4,028 (+3.8%)
66Mary SullivanManager, Strategic Business Development / Chef, développement des activités stratégiques$110,125$184new
67Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation and Knowledge Management / Chef, innovation et gestion des connaissances$109,922$187+$1,046 (+1.0%)
68Sheri JennerSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes$109,388$180+$6,652 (+6.5%)
69Michael RelfManager, Commission Secretariat / Chef, Secrétariat de la Commission$109,040$188new
70Allan SchieckManager, Finance, Infrastructure and Administration / Chef, finances, infrastructure et administration$108,799$187+$4,027 (+3.8%)
71Deborah RamsayManager, Research Program Coordination / Chef, Coordination des programmes de recherche$108,742$187+$4,003 (+3.8%)
72Hans FeldmannSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$107,301$179new
73Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science / Chef, services scientifiques de salubrité des aliments$106,111$173+$4,649 (+4.6%)
74Dino RadocchiaManager, Infrastructure Programs / Chef, programmes d'infrastructure$106,007$183new
75Graham FlemingManager, Corporate Planning and Projects / Chef, planification et projets internes$105,864$182+$3,921 (+3.8%)
76Ziyaad VahedSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$105,863$183new
77Janet AlsopLead Veterinarian, Regulatory Response / Vétérinaire principale, interventions réglementaires$105,762$182new
78Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services / Chef, information sur les ressources et services opérationnels$105,628$176+$3,779 (+3.7%)
79Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$105,613$182+$361 (+0.3%)
80Andrea RuskovaSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes$105,573$182new
81Yong ZhangMeat Hygiene Officer / Agent de l'hygiène des viandes$105,079$0new
82Marc LabergeSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$104,871$180−$4,224 (−3.9%)
83Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes$104,871$181−$686 (−0.7%)
84Lesley HaywardSenior Research Advisor / Conseillère principale en recherche$104,871$180−$2,518 (−2.3%)
85Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,871$179+$185 (+0.2%)
86Stephen DuffSenior Economist / Économiste principal$104,871$180−$354 (−0.3%)
87Robert VanderwoudeManager, Veterinary Services / Chef, services vétérinaires$104,641$187−$4,014 (−3.7%)
88Dorothy MillerSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,511$180+$1,775 (+1.7%)
89Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Swine / Vétérinaire principal, prévention des maladies des porcs$104,511$364+$1,775 (+1.7%)
90Stuart BuddSenior Research Advisor / Conseiller principal en recherche$104,480$180new
91Paul InnesLead Veterinarian, Provincial Biosecurity / Vétérinaire principal, mesures provinciales de biosécurité$104,455$180+$1,719 (+1.7%)
92Gail GimpeljSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,150$179+$1,652 (+1.6%)
93Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,150$179+$1,414 (+1.4%)
94Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$104,150$179+$1,414 (+1.4%)
95Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes$104,150$180+$1,414 (+1.4%)
96Alexander RosenbergSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$104,150$179−$1,076 (−1.0%)
97Paul SmithSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$104,150$179new
98Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives / Chef d'équipe, initiatives ministérielles$104,150$180−$1,076 (−1.0%)
99Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,150$179+$1,414 (+1.4%)
100Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,150$179+$1,414 (+1.4%)
101Joanne MooresSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,150$166new
102Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$104,101$179+$1,851 (+1.8%)
103Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$104,023$179new
104Anne GuthrieManager, Policy Development / Chef de l'élaboration des politiques$104,019$179new
105Christy TaglieriSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques$103,581$178new
106Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing / Chef, Commercialisation intraprovinciale$103,006$177new
107Jean KnowltonExecutive Assistant / Attachée de direction$102,720$171new
108Roger ScottExecutive Assistant / Attaché de direction$102,655$171new
109Lorne WidmerPolicy Advisor / Conseiller en politiques$102,515$176+$2,318 (+2.3%)
110Gloria Marco BorysTribunal Coordinator / Coordonnatrice du Tribunal$102,500$170new
111Elizabeth McclungIssues Strategist / Stratège des questions d'intérêt$102,311$178−$1,685 (−1.6%)
112Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Epidemiology / Vétérinaire principal, épidémiologie$102,238$176new
113Tamara FernandesManager, Finance / Chef des finances$102,229$176new
114Michael CassidyCoordinator, Food Safety Science / Coordonnateur des services scientifiques de salubrité des aliments$102,212$179new
115Gregory De VosSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques$101,864$172+$1,099 (+1.1%)
116Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services / Chef, questions d'intérêt, services de rédaction et des relations avec les médias$101,680$175new
117James MitchellManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis / Chef, analyse et stabilisation des revenus agricoles$101,619$175new
118Jason WallProject Analyst / Analyste de projet$101,385$168−$4,449 (−4.2%)
119Rodger DunlopManager, Enforcement and Compliance / Chef, exécution et conformité$101,214$174new
120Richard BerthiaumeManager, Economic Development Programs and Information Services / Chef, programmes de développement économique et services d'information$101,084$174new
121John CummingPolicy Advisor / Conseiller en politiques$101,063$174new
122Adam MeyerFood Industry Traceability Coordinator / Coordonnateur de la traçabilité, industrie alimentaire$100,996$174new
123Carolyn MooreSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes$100,905$174new
124Basia FlorioManager, Strategic Intergovernmental Relations and Trade / Chef, relations intergouvernementales stratégiques et commerce$100,857$174new
125Dean PostManager, Strategic Intelligence and Marketing / Chef, renseignements stratégiques et marketing$100,682$174new
126Jeff JarmainSenior Program Analyst / Analyste principal des programmes$100,617$173−$1,057 (−1.0%)
127Mary FurnessLead Veterinarian, Preparation and Planning / Vétérinaire principale, préparation aux situations urgentes et planification$100,529$173new
128Matthew WilsonNutrient Management Program Team Lead / Chef d'équipe, programme de gestion des éléments nutritifs$100,520$173new
129Glenn ElworthyMeat Hygiene Officer / Agent de l'hygiène des viandes$100,453$0new
130Binod BaralMeat Hygiene Officer / Agent de l'hygiène des viandes$100,314$0new
131Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management / Chef d'équipe, gestion des connaissances$100,305$173new
132Marie OuimetGrowing Forward, Finance / Cultivons l'avenir, Finances$100,261$173new
133Richard KaufmanFood Inspection Information Management / Gestion de l'information sur l'inspection des aliments$100,066$172new

Most common jobs in 2014

Senior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques19
Senior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes5
Executive Assistant / Attachée de direction4
Meat Hygiene Officer / Agent de l'hygiène des viandes3
Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development / Sous-ministre adjointe, développement économique2
Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services / Sous-ministre adjointe, recherche et services ministériels2
Chief of Staff / Chef de cabinet2
Director, Rural Programs / Directeur, Programmes pour les collectivités rurales2
Manager, Socio-Economic Analysis / Chef, analyse socioéconomique2
Policy Advisor / Conseiller en politiques2

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Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2014 are listed. Everyone else at Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs that year was paid less.

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