Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2015
144 people paid $100,000 or more in 2015, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2015
144
+8.3% vs 2014
Median salary
$108,474
−1.3% vs 2014
Highest salary
$209,682
Total disclosed
$16.4M
Everyone on the 2015 list
144 people
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deborah StarkDeputy Minister / Sous-ministre | $209,682 | $8,887 | +$2,423 |
| 2 | Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety & Environment / Sous-ministre adjointe, environnement et salubrité des aliments | $201,445 | $298 | +$10,891 |
| 3 | Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research & Corporate Services / Sous-ministre adjointe, recherche et services ministériels | $167,407 | $4,944 | +$14,747 |
| 4 | Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy / Sous-ministre adjoint, politiques | $156,007 | $259 | +$328 |
| 5 | George BorovilosDirector, Business Development / Directeur, développement des entreprises | $153,828 | $4,111 | +$972 |
| 6 | Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety & Environmental Policy / Directrice, politiques de l'environnement et salubrité des aliments | $150,733 | $233 | +$5,518 |
| 7 | Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business / Directeur, activités stratégiques des ressources humaines | $147,243 | $232 | +$4,056 |
| 8 | Michael ToombsDirector, Research & Innovation / Directeur, recherche et innovation | $147,243 | $232 | +$4,056 |
| 9 | George MccawDirector, Environmental Management / Directeur, gestion environnementale | $144,167 | $232 | +$2,768 |
| 10 | Diane GumbsDirector, Communications / Directrice des communications | $144,167 | $330 | +$2,768 |
| 11 | Thomas HagertyDirector, Economic Development Policy / Directeur, politiques de développement économique | $144,167 | $232 | +$2,768 |
| 12 | Gwen McbrideDirector, Horse Racing / Directrice, Industrie des courses de chevaux | $144,167 | $232 | +$2,768 |
| 13 | Aileen MacneilDirector, Agriculture Development / Directrice, développement de l'agriculture | $140,224 | $232 | −$1,175 |
| 14 | Brent KennedyDirector, Rural Programs / Directeur, Programmes pour les collectivités rurales | $138,245 | $232 | +$288 |
| 15 | James RichardsonDirector, Environmental Management / Directeur, gestion environnementale | $132,882 | $213 | −$8,517 |
| 16 | David HagartyDirector, Farm Finance / Directeur, financement agricole | $132,209 | $212 | +$9,065 |
| 17 | Martin BohlDirector, Rural Programs / Directeur, Programmes pour les collectivités rurales | $131,000 | $194 | −$43,004 |
| 18 | Lee-Ann WalkerDirector, Research & Technology Transfer Review / Directrice, examen des services de recherche et de transfert de la technologie | $126,911 | $203 | +$2,113 |
| 19 | Shelley TappDirector, Business Planning & Financial Management / Directrice, planification des activités et de la gestion financière | $126,911 | $203 | +$2,113 |
| 20 | Alan CrawleyManager, Export Development / Chef du développement des exportations | $125,888 | $782 | +$3,647 |
| 21 | Scott DuffDirector, Rural Affairs / Directeur, affaires rurales | $123,872 | $405 | +$917 |
| 22 | Gavin DowningDirector, Food Inspection / Directeur, inspection des aliments | $121,820 | $203 | +$58 |
| 23 | Ramneet AujlaDirector, Business Services / Directrice, services internes | $121,743 | $203 | new |
| 24 | Gary BurlakoffCorporate Controller / Contrôleur | $120,305 | $186 | +$3,210 |
| 25 | Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Business Development Policy / Chef, politiques de développement des entreprises | $119,625 | $189 | +$4,842 |
| 26 | Kelly McaslanDirector, Animal Health & Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian / Directrice, santé et bien-être des animaux et Bureau du vétérinaire en chef | $119,590 | $193 | +$5,303 |
| 27 | Brendan MckayDirector, Strategic Policy / Directeur, politiques stratégiques | $118,750 | $202 | −$487 |
| 28 | Beverley AlderManager, Policy Development / Chef de l'élaboration des politiques | $118,263 | $186 | +$3,288 |
| 29 | Hugh BergesManager, Horticulture Technology / Chef, techniques horticoles | $118,262 | $186 | +$3,479 |
| 30 | Dennis FlamingManager, Human Resources Solutions / Chef des solutions de ressources humaines | $117,882 | $185 | +$1,938 |
| 31 | Douglas ReddickDirector, Regional Economic Development / Directeur, Développement économique régional | $116,647 | $199 | new |
| 32 | Annette AndersonExecutive Assistant / Attachée de direction | $115,956 | $188 | +$2,521 |
| 33 | Garfield MctavishRegional Manager, East Region / Chef régional, région de l'Est | $115,547 | $2,210 | −$1,671 |
| 34 | Sid Vander VeenDrainage Coordinator / Coordonnateur, drainage | $115,356 | $204 | −$4,437 |
| 35 | Andrea RuskovaSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes | $115,221 | $177 | +$9,647 |
| 36 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleManager, Innovation Engineering Program East / Chef, innovation, génie et prestation des programmes - région de l'Est | $114,907 | $193 | +$1,507 |
| 37 | Maria Alles-De VosManager, Socio-Economic Analysis / Chef, analyse socioéconomique | $114,647 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 38 | David CooperManager, Environment & Land Use Policy / Chef, politiques de l'environnement et de l'utilisation des terres | $114,647 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 39 | Karen AtchisonManager, Dairy Food Safety Program / Chef, programme de salubrité des produits laitiers | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 40 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West / Chef, innovation, génie et prestation de services, région de l'Ouest | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 41 | Robert ForrestManager, Horticulture Crops / Chef, horticulture | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 42 | Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education & Communications / Chef, formation, éducation et communications | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 43 | Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services / Chef, services de soutien à l'organisme de décision | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 44 | Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, Central Region / Chef régional, région du Centre | $114,646 | $272 | +$1,964 |
| 45 | Dawn PateManager, Field Crops / Chef, grandes cultures | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 46 | Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification & Licencing / Chef, approbations, accréditation et délivrance des permis | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 47 | Leslie WoodcockDirector, Animal Health & Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian / Directrice, santé et bien-être des animaux et Bureau du vétérinaire en chef | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 48 | Pamela YoungManager, Foods of Plant Origin / Chef, aliments d'origine végétale | $114,646 | $186 | +$2,769 |
| 49 | Heather HarrisonManager, Horse Racing / Chef, Industrie des courses de chevaux | $114,646 | $187 | +$1,964 |
| 50 | Andy RankineManager, Organizational Effectiveness & Learning / Chef, efficacité organisationnelle et apprentissage | $114,646 | $186 | +$1,964 |
| 51 | Andrea MartinManager, Legislative Policy / Chef, politiques législatives | $114,644 | $192 | −$1,805 |
| 52 | Eric BroxManager, Planning & Analysis / Chef de l'analyse et de la planification | $114,258 | $193 | +$1,652 |
| 53 | Jason McleanGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection / Administrateur général, inspection des viandes | $114,235 | $363 | +$1,233 |
| 54 | Nigel WoodManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships / Chef, coordination des programmes, recherche et partenariats | $112,128 | $185 | +$909 |
| 55 | Mary SullivanManager, Strategic Business Development / Chef, développement des activités stratégiques | $111,498 | $182 | +$1,373 |
| 56 | Cecil BradleyManager, Agriculture Development Policy / Chef, politiques de développement de l'agriculture | $111,431 | $185 | +$617 |
| 57 | David SpencerAssistant Director & Manager, Strategic Communications / Directeur adjoint et chef, communications stratégiques | $111,304 | $187 | −$1,306 |
| 58 | Marc LabergeSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $110,919 | $184 | +$6,047 |
| 59 | Lesley HaywardSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $110,915 | $183 | +$6,044 |
| 60 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist / Économiste principal | $110,546 | $183 | +$5,674 |
| 61 | Monique LegaultRegional Manager, North Region / Chef régionale, région du Nord | $110,543 | $185 | −$1,181 |
| 62 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information & Business Services / Chef, information sur les ressources et services opérationnels | $110,486 | $174 | +$4,859 |
| 63 | Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science / Chef, services scientifiques de salubrité des aliments | $110,415 | $174 | +$4,304 |
| 64 | Deborah RamsayManager, Research Program Coordination / Chef, Coordination des programmes de recherche | $109,968 | $185 | +$1,226 |
| 65 | Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives / Chef d'équipe, initiatives ministérielles | $109,916 | $182 | +$5,767 |
| 66 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation & Knowledge Management / Chef, innovation et gestion des connaissances | $109,897 | $185 | −$25 |
| 67 | Stuart BuddSenior Research Advisor / Conseiller principal en recherche | $109,424 | $183 | +$4,944 |
| 68 | Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science & Policy / Chef, sciences et politiques vétérinaires | $109,423 | $181 | +$4,967 |
| 69 | Dorienne CushmanProgram Analyst / Analyste de programme | $109,249 | $168 | new |
| 70 | Donna D'AnnaProject Manager / Chef de projet | $108,990 | $176 | +$1,492 |
| 71 | Finbar DesirFarm Implements Coordinator / Coordonnateur, appareils agricoles | $108,701 | $188 | −$11,092 |
| 72 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $108,675 | $183 | +$3,804 |
| 73 | Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes | $108,274 | $183 | +$3,402 |
| 74 | Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management & Environment / Ingénieur, gestion des éléments nutritifs et environnement | $108,173 | $176 | new |
| 75 | Stephen ClarkeEngineer Specialist, Energy & Crop Systems / Ingénieur, énergie et systèmes de récolte | $108,173 | $176 | new |
| 76 | Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials & Environment / Ingénieur, matières de source non agricole et environnement | $108,173 | $260 | new |
| 77 | Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality / Ingénieur, qualité de l'eau | $108,173 | $176 | new |
| 78 | James RitterEngineer Specialist, Soil Management / Ingénieur, gestion des sols | $108,173 | $176 | new |
| 79 | Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity / Ingénieure, quantité d'eau | $108,173 | $267 | new |
| 80 | Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality / Ingénieur, qualité de l'air | $108,173 | $169 | new |
| 81 | Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry & Other Livestock Housing & Equipment / Ingénieur, équipement et structures pour volaille et autres animaux | $108,173 | $176 | new |
| 82 | Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering / Conseiller en salubrité des aliments, génie | $108,173 | $176 | new |
| 83 | Joel BaggForage Specialist / Spécialiste de la culture des fourrages | $108,039 | $206 | new |
| 84 | Allan SchieckManager, Finance, Infrastructure & Administration / Chef, finances, infrastructure et administration | $107,964 | $185 | −$834 |
| 85 | Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Swine / Vétérinaire principal, prévention des maladies des porcs | $107,649 | $318 | +$3,138 |
| 86 | Joanne MooresSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $107,556 | $179 | +$3,406 |
| 87 | Dorothy MillerSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $107,166 | $182 | +$2,655 |
| 88 | Michael RelfManager, Commission Secretariat / Chef, Secrétariat de la Commission | $107,011 | $187 | −$2,030 |
| 89 | Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration / Ingénieur en intégration des nouvelles technologies | $106,888 | $176 | new |
| 90 | Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Epidemiology / Vétérinaire principal, épidémiologie | $106,718 | $180 | +$4,480 |
| 91 | Heather CassidyDirector, Food Safety & Traceability Programs / Directrice, programmes de salubrité et de traçabilité des aliments | $106,446 | $182 | new |
| 92 | Graham FlemingManager, Corporate Planning & Projects / Chef, planification et projets internes | $106,281 | $180 | +$417 |
| 93 | Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $106,173 | $182 | +$2,072 |
| 94 | Janet AlsopLead Veterinarian, Regulatory Response / Vétérinaire principale, interventions réglementaires | $106,021 | $187 | +$259 |
| 95 | Doug AspinallLand Resource Specialist / Spécialiste des terres et des ressources | $105,820 | $192 | new |
| 96 | Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $105,598 | $182 | +$1,449 |
| 97 | Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $105,588 | $181 | +$1,565 |
| 98 | Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $105,527 | $182 | +$1,378 |
| 99 | Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $105,527 | $182 | new |
| 100 | Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination & Cabinet Liaison / Chef, coordination des politiques et liaison avec le Conseil des ministres | $105,521 | $181 | −$1,780 |
| 101 | Michael CassidyCoordinator, Food Safety Science / Coordonnateur des services scientifiques de salubrité des aliments | $105,404 | $180 | +$3,192 |
| 102 | Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor / Conseillère principale en programmes | $105,195 | $182 | +$1,046 |
| 103 | Jean KnowltonSenior Research Advisor / Conseillère principale en recherche | $105,159 | $173 | +$2,439 |
| 104 | Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $104,906 | $184 | −$706 |
| 105 | Timothy BrookEngineer Specialist, Water Management / Ingénieur, gestion de l'eau | $104,856 | $170 | new |
| 106 | Roger ScottExecutive Assistant / Attaché de direction | $104,445 | $169 | +$1,790 |
| 107 | Harold HouseEngineer Specialist, Beef & Dairy Housing & Equipment / Ingénieur, équipement et structures pour bovins | $104,013 | $101 | new |
| 108 | Joel LocklinManager, Program Operations / Chef, gestion des programmes | $103,981 | $174 | new |
| 109 | Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services / Chef, services de soutien opérationnel | $103,916 | $177 | −$102 |
| 110 | Hugh FraserEngineer Specialist, Horticulture Crop Protection & Harvest / Ingénieur, protection des cultures horticoles et récolte | $103,809 | $88 | new |
| 111 | Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health & Welfare / Vétérinaire principale, santé et bien-être des animaux | $103,521 | $183 | new |
| 112 | Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $103,326 | $179 | −$824 |
| 113 | Alexander RosenbergSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $103,310 | $178 | −$840 |
| 114 | Paul SmithSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $103,310 | $178 | −$840 |
| 115 | Carolyn MooreGrowing Forward, Performance Measures / Cultivons l'avenir, mesure de la performance | $103,252 | $172 | +$2,348 |
| 116 | Basia FlorioManager, Strategic Intergovernmental Relations & Trade / Chef, relations intergouvernementales stratégiques et commerce | $103,087 | $176 | +$2,231 |
| 117 | Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services / Coordonnatrice des services vétérinaires | $103,055 | $172 | new |
| 118 | Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing / Chef, Commercialisation intraprovinciale | $102,778 | $175 | −$229 |
| 119 | James MitchellManager, Income Stabilization & Analysis / Chef, analyse et stabilisation des revenus agricoles | $102,610 | $175 | +$992 |
| 120 | Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media & Editorial Services / Chef, questions d'intérêt, services de rédaction et des relations avec les médias | $102,270 | $173 | +$591 |
| 121 | Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $102,221 | $176 | +$1,960 |
| 122 | Tamara FernandesManager, Finance / Chef des finances | $102,002 | $180 | −$227 |
| 123 | Sheri JennerSenior Program Analyst / Analyste principale des programmes | $101,931 | $176 | −$7,457 |
| 124 | Jason WallResearch Analyst, Partnership Liaison / Analyste recherchiste, liaison dans le cadre du partenariat | $101,716 | $171 | +$331 |
| 125 | Jacquelynn MoodySenior Business Advisor / Conseillère principale en développement des entreprises | $101,588 | $170 | new |
| 126 | Steven PalmerManager, Veterinary Inspection & Audit / Chef, inspections vétérinaires et vérification | $101,452 | $1,137 | new |
| 127 | Donald MillsPolicy Advisor / Conseiller en politiques | $101,404 | $0 | new |
| 128 | Emily BoylanSenior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiques | $101,399 | $171 | new |
| 129 | Dean PostManager, Strategic Intelligence & Marketing / Chef, renseignements stratégiques et marketing | $101,267 | $173 | +$584 |
| 130 | John CummingSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $101,263 | $179 | +$200 |
| 131 | Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management / Chef d'équipe, gestion des connaissances | $101,258 | $179 | +$953 |
| 132 | David DoyleProducer/Designer / Producteur / concepteur | $101,237 | $140 | new |
| 133 | Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health Coordinator, Preparedness / Coordonnatrice, santé des animaux, préparation | $101,127 | $163 | new |
| 134 | Robert GambleSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $101,088 | $173 | new |
| 135 | Rodger DunlopManager, Enforcement & Compliance / Chef, exécution et conformité | $100,989 | $172 | −$225 |
| 136 | Glenn ElworthyMeat Hygiene Officer / Agent de l'hygiène des viandes | $100,740 | $0 | +$287 |
| 137 | Mary FurnessLead Veterinarian, Preparation & Planning / Vétérinaire principale, préparation aux situations urgentes et planification | $100,405 | $177 | −$123 |
| 138 | Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator / Coordonnatrice des services opérationnels | $100,347 | $173 | new |
| 139 | Maureen AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health & Welfare / Vétérinaire principale, santé et bien-être des animaux | $100,308 | $177 | new |
| 140 | Victoria FulfordExecutive Assistant & Manager Corporate Services / Attachée de direction et chef des services ministériels | $100,242 | $170 | new |
| 141 | Laurel DavisPolicy Advisor / Conseillère en politiques | $100,213 | $167 | new |
| 142 | Gregory De VosSenior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiques | $100,153 | $176 | −$1,710 |
| 143 | John FitzgeraldMarketing Analyst / Analyste de marché | $100,031 | $171 | new |
| 144 | Ann GodkinVeterinarian, Disease Prevention Dairy & Beef / Vétérinaire, prévention des maladies des bovins laitiers et de boucherie | $100,028 | $173 | new |
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