Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2016
194 people paid $100,000 or more in 2016, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2016
194
+34.7% vs 2015
Median salary
$106,382
−1.9% vs 2015
Highest salary
$239,226
Total disclosed
$21.6M
Everyone on the 2016 list
194 people
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deborah StarkDeputy Minister | $239,226 | $24,270 | +$29,544 |
| 2 | Debra SikoraDeputy Minister | $196,288 | $301 | −$5,157 |
| 3 | Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services | $179,636 | $3,893 | +$12,230 |
| 4 | Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $167,867 | $256 | +$11,860 |
| 5 | Gloria Marco BorysTribunal Coordinator | $165,540 | $143 | new |
| 6 | Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy | $154,136 | $230 | +$3,403 |
| 7 | Aileen MacneilDirector, Agriculture Development | $149,633 | $224 | +$9,410 |
| 8 | Thomas HagertyDirector, Economic Development Policy | $145,983 | $223 | +$1,816 |
| 9 | Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business | $145,098 | $226 | −$2,145 |
| 10 | Michael ToombsDirector, Research and Innovation | $145,098 | $226 | −$2,145 |
| 11 | George BorovilosDirector, Business Development | $144,591 | $4,516 | −$9,237 |
| 12 | Gwen McbrideDirector, Horse Racing | $144,591 | $223 | +$423 |
| 13 | George MccawDirector, Environmental Management | $144,591 | $223 | +$423 |
| 14 | Brent KennedyDirector, Rural Programs | $143,614 | $218 | +$5,369 |
| 15 | Diane GumbsDirector, Communications | $137,766 | $267 | −$6,401 |
| 16 | Douglas ReddickDirector, Regional Economic Development | $133,722 | $200 | +$17,075 |
| 17 | Lee-Ann WalkerDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management | $133,621 | $205 | +$6,710 |
| 18 | Brendan MckayDirector, Strategic Policy | $133,495 | $200 | +$14,745 |
| 19 | Scott DuffDirector, Rural Affairs | $133,092 | $455 | +$9,220 |
| 20 | David HagartyDirector, Farm Finance | $133,092 | $203 | +$883 |
| 21 | Gavin DowningAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment | $132,750 | $201 | +$10,930 |
| 22 | Ramneet AujlaDirector, Business Services | $132,737 | $201 | +$10,994 |
| 23 | Andrea MartinManager, Legislative Policy | $131,370 | $194 | +$16,726 |
| 24 | Leslie WoodcockDirector, Animal Health and Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian | $124,287 | $190 | +$9,641 |
| 25 | Kelly McaslanDirector, Food Safety and Traceability Programs | $123,713 | $190 | +$4,122 |
| 26 | Gary BurlakoffCorporate Controller | $117,577 | $183 | −$2,728 |
| 27 | Dennis FlamingManager, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning | $116,900 | $170 | −$982 |
| 28 | Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Business Development Policy | $116,525 | $181 | −$3,100 |
| 29 | Beverley AlderManager, Policy Development | $115,806 | $181 | −$2,457 |
| 30 | Hugh BergesManager, Field Crops | $115,805 | $181 | −$2,457 |
| 31 | Garfield MctavishRegional Manager, East Region | $115,590 | $2,054 | +$43 |
| 32 | Sid Vander VeenDrainage Program Coordinator | $115,356 | $188 | $0 |
| 33 | Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services | $114,134 | $177 | −$512 |
| 34 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleManager, Innovation Engineering Program East | $113,995 | $180 | −$913 |
| 35 | Jason McleanDirector, Food Inspection | $113,903 | $281 | −$332 |
| 36 | Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs | $113,670 | $169 | −$1,551 |
| 37 | David CooperManager, Environment and Land Use Policy | $113,616 | $177 | −$1,031 |
| 38 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West | $113,615 | $177 | −$1,031 |
| 39 | Heather HarrisonManager, Animal Health and Welfare Program and Issues | $113,615 | $177 | −$1,031 |
| 40 | Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education and Communications | $113,615 | $177 | −$1,031 |
| 41 | Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, Central Region | $113,615 | $185 | −$1,031 |
| 42 | Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing | $113,615 | $177 | −$1,031 |
| 43 | Pamela YoungManager, Foods of Plant Origin | $113,615 | $177 | −$1,031 |
| 44 | Eric BroxManager, Planning and Analysis | $113,489 | $177 | −$769 |
| 45 | Annette AndersonExecutive Assistant | $113,160 | $179 | −$2,797 |
| 46 | Karen AtchisonManager, Dairy Food Safety Program | $112,545 | $177 | −$2,101 |
| 47 | Richard BerthiaumeManager, Economic Development Programs and Information Services | $111,865 | $170 | new |
| 48 | Paul SmithSenior Policy Advisor | $111,756 | $172 | +$8,446 |
| 49 | Jason LagerquistChief of Staff | $111,463 | $181 | new |
| 50 | Michael RelfManager, Commission Secretariat | $111,344 | $173 | +$4,334 |
| 51 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation and Knowledge Management | $111,244 | $173 | +$1,346 |
| 52 | Mary SullivanManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services | $111,016 | $173 | −$482 |
| 53 | Janet AlsopLead Veterinarian, Regulatory Response | $110,776 | $180 | +$4,755 |
| 54 | Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Swine | $110,761 | $325 | +$3,112 |
| 55 | Allan SchieckManager, Finance, Infrastructure and Administration | $110,277 | $171 | +$2,312 |
| 56 | Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships | $110,256 | $172 | −$663 |
| 57 | David SpencerDirector, Communications | $110,148 | $174 | −$1,155 |
| 58 | Graham FlemingManager, Corporate Planning and Projects | $110,009 | $171 | +$3,728 |
| 59 | Basia FlorioManager, Strategic Intergovernmental Relations and Trade | $110,001 | $171 | +$6,914 |
| 60 | Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor | $109,539 | $173 | +$4,011 |
| 61 | Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor | $109,538 | $173 | +$3,940 |
| 62 | Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor | $109,538 | $173 | +$4,011 |
| 63 | Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor | $109,538 | $173 | +$4,343 |
| 64 | Yong ZhangMeat Hygiene Officer | $109,521 | $0 | new |
| 65 | Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination and Cabinet Liaison | $109,510 | $171 | +$3,989 |
| 66 | Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services | $109,509 | $171 | +$5,593 |
| 67 | Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science and Policy | $109,509 | $171 | +$86 |
| 68 | Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science | $109,509 | $171 | −$906 |
| 69 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services | $109,509 | $171 | −$977 |
| 70 | Monique LegaultRegional Manager, North Region | $109,509 | $171 | −$1,034 |
| 71 | Gregory WorleyManager, Veterinary Services | $109,506 | $171 | new |
| 72 | Natasha BartlettRegional Manager, Meat Inspection Central/North | $109,502 | $171 | new |
| 73 | Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing | $109,490 | $171 | +$6,712 |
| 74 | James MitchellManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis | $109,484 | $171 | +$6,874 |
| 75 | Joel LocklinManager, Infrastructure Renewal Programs | $109,464 | $171 | +$5,483 |
| 76 | Tamara FernandesManager, Northern Livestock Pilot | $109,462 | $171 | +$7,460 |
| 77 | Luke GartnerSenior Research Advisor | $109,437 | $173 | +$4,902 |
| 78 | Rodger DunlopManager, Enforcement and Compliance | $109,354 | $171 | +$8,365 |
| 79 | Adam MeyerManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs | $109,019 | $165 | new |
| 80 | Michael CassidyCoordinator, Food Safety Science | $108,849 | $173 | +$3,445 |
| 81 | Dean PostManager, Strategic Intelligence and Marketing | $108,771 | $170 | +$7,504 |
| 82 | Andrew JamiesonEngineering Program Coordinator | $108,351 | $175 | new |
| 83 | Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $108,220 | $175 | +$4,699 |
| 84 | Jennifer BousfieldManager, Agri-Food Climate Change Policy | $108,185 | $170 | new |
| 85 | Joanne HandleyExecutive Assistant | $107,886 | $169 | new |
| 86 | Alexander KarapetovSenior Program Coordinator | $107,877 | $24 | new |
| 87 | Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives | $107,836 | $173 | −$2,081 |
| 88 | Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Epidemiology | $106,971 | $174 | +$253 |
| 89 | Peter CoughlerManager, Business Management | $106,796 | $167 | new |
| 90 | Steven PalmerManager, Veterinary Inspection and Audit | $106,744 | $1,758 | +$5,292 |
| 91 | Glenn ElworthyMeat Hygiene Officer | $106,457 | $0 | +$5,717 |
| 92 | Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor | $106,433 | $173 | −$1,841 |
| 93 | Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor | $106,433 | $173 | +$260 |
| 94 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist | $106,433 | $173 | −$4,112 |
| 95 | Lesley HaywardSenior Policy Advisor | $106,433 | $173 | −$4,482 |
| 96 | Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor | $106,433 | $173 | +$1,527 |
| 97 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor | $106,433 | $173 | −$2,242 |
| 98 | Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor | $106,331 | $173 | +$743 |
| 99 | Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management | $106,093 | $172 | +$4,835 |
| 100 | Sara MooreManager, Horticulture Technology | $105,879 | $169 | new |
| 101 | Joseph IacobellisManager, Program Operations | $105,806 | $165 | new |
| 102 | Jillian BrownSenior Program Advisor | $105,804 | $166 | new |
| 103 | Alexander RosenbergSenior Policy Advisor | $105,747 | $159 | +$2,437 |
| 104 | Emily BoylanSenior Policy Advisor | $105,452 | $171 | +$4,053 |
| 105 | Gregory De VosSenior Policy Advisor | $105,452 | $171 | +$5,298 |
| 106 | Katherine RichardsonDirector, Research and Technology Transfer Review | $105,434 | $164 | new |
| 107 | Joanne MooresManager, Agriculture Development Policy | $105,364 | $171 | −$2,191 |
| 108 | Robert BlenkinsopManager, Dairy Food Safety Program | $105,347 | $165 | new |
| 109 | John CummingSenior Policy Advisor | $105,235 | $171 | +$3,971 |
| 110 | Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor | $105,070 | $37 | +$3,666 |
| 111 | Maureen AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $104,891 | $170 | +$4,583 |
| 112 | Helga McdonaldManager, Business and Investment Development | $104,889 | $164 | new |
| 113 | Mary FurnessLead Veterinarian, Preparation and Planning | $104,741 | $170 | +$4,335 |
| 114 | Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services | $104,470 | $163 | +$2,200 |
| 115 | Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor | $104,457 | $169 | +$2,236 |
| 116 | Kelli RiceExecutive Assistant | $104,414 | $156 | new |
| 117 | Sarah WilsonManager, Food Safety Programs | $104,027 | $159 | new |
| 118 | John FitzgeraldMarketing Analyst | $103,771 | $162 | +$3,740 |
| 119 | Michele DoncasterPolicy Advisor | $103,451 | $161 | new |
| 120 | Helma GeertsPolicy Advisor | $103,451 | $161 | new |
| 121 | John TurveyPolicy Advisor | $103,451 | $161 | new |
| 122 | Kathy HaehnelRegional Manager, West Region | $103,183 | $177 | new |
| 123 | Laurel DavisPolicy Advisor | $103,163 | $163 | +$2,950 |
| 124 | Kristen GreenManager, Program Operations | $103,045 | $157 | new |
| 125 | Ann GodkinLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Dairy and Beef Cattle | $102,919 | $167 | +$2,891 |
| 126 | Kelley KnightResearch Analyst | $102,900 | $165 | new |
| 127 | Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator | $102,737 | $163 | new |
| 128 | Lynn PardoeProject Analyst | $102,593 | $150 | new |
| 129 | Sophia DinnissenMarketing Analyst | $102,386 | $162 | new |
| 130 | Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 131 | Stephen ClarkeEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 132 | Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration | $102,233 | $166 | −$4,654 |
| 133 | Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 134 | Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 135 | James RitterEngineer Specialist, Soil Management | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 136 | Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity | $102,233 | $370 | −$5,940 |
| 137 | Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 138 | Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 139 | Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering | $102,233 | $166 | −$5,940 |
| 140 | John Van De VegteEngineer Specialist, Best Management Practices Technical Integration and Transfer | $102,093 | $12 | new |
| 141 | Christopher DukeProgram Analyst | $102,025 | $162 | new |
| 142 | Edward TaylorProgram Analyst | $102,025 | $162 | new |
| 143 | Susan MihelchicManager, Financial Operations | $101,971 | $160 | new |
| 144 | Nathan StevensManager, Horticulture Crops | $101,960 | $162 | new |
| 145 | Zahirul IslamProject Analyst | $101,939 | $162 | new |
| 146 | Allison Holl DolanSenior Policy Advisor | $101,933 | $164 | new |
| 147 | Janette LeaskPolicy Advisor | $101,930 | $165 | new |
| 148 | Paul ChallenPolicy Advisor | $101,858 | $161 | new |
| 149 | Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst | $101,728 | $163 | new |
| 150 | Dorienne CushmanProgram Analyst | $101,646 | $165 | −$7,603 |
| 151 | Csaba VargaLead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention, Poultry | $101,584 | $165 | new |
| 152 | Deborah BrookerProgram Analyst | $101,553 | $162 | new |
| 153 | Dorothy MillerSenior Policy Advisor | $101,502 | $160 | −$5,664 |
| 154 | Jean KnowltonResearch Analyst | $101,486 | $164 | −$3,673 |
| 155 | Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor | $101,447 | $153 | new |
| 156 | Laurinda LangMarketing Analyst | $101,392 | $162 | new |
| 157 | Elin GwynResearch Analyst | $101,390 | $162 | new |
| 158 | Carol KennyPolicy Advisor | $101,390 | $162 | new |
| 159 | Brett MclennanProject Analyst | $101,390 | $162 | new |
| 160 | Joseph DubonnetProject Analyst | $101,390 | $162 | new |
| 161 | Barbara MaknoniProject Analyst | $101,390 | $162 | new |
| 162 | Ana MatuChemical Food Safety Science Analyst | $101,390 | $162 | new |
| 163 | Lynda GourlayProject Analyst | $101,381 | $162 | new |
| 164 | Timothy BrookEngineer Specialist, Water Management | $101,346 | $163 | −$3,510 |
| 165 | Matthew WilsonManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry | $101,338 | $163 | new |
| 166 | Nega YahyaFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish | $101,334 | $162 | new |
| 167 | Bruce KeownFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish | $101,296 | $162 | new |
| 168 | Audrey GuillotSenior Program Analyst | $101,257 | $163 | new |
| 169 | Robert CunningtonSenior Accountant | $101,250 | $161 | new |
| 170 | Lisa MorettiProject Analyst | $101,222 | $161 | new |
| 171 | Roger ScottProject Analyst | $101,208 | $162 | −$3,237 |
| 172 | Anna ScottProject Analyst | $101,128 | $163 | new |
| 173 | Christy TaglieriSenior Policy Advisor | $101,019 | $165 | new |
| 174 | Joan BlackwoodSenior Accountant | $101,001 | $161 | new |
| 175 | Mark JonkerTeam Lead, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion | $100,947 | $164 | new |
| 176 | Abdullahi MahdiData Scientist | $100,873 | $158 | new |
| 177 | Bradley ShawManager, Program Coordination | $100,796 | $158 | new |
| 178 | Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor | $100,570 | $171 | −$2,756 |
| 179 | Laurie AdrienManager, Greenhouse, Agronomy and Speciality Crops | $100,548 | $157 | new |
| 180 | Andrea SmallwoodPolicy Advisor | $100,380 | $161 | new |
| 181 | Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator | $100,332 | $163 | −$15 |
| 182 | Jeff JarmainSenior Program Analyst | $100,253 | $163 | new |
| 183 | Ryan JayawardeneProject Management Specialist | $100,253 | $163 | new |
| 184 | Sheri JennerSenior Program Analyst | $100,253 | $163 | −$1,678 |
| 185 | Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services | $100,253 | $163 | −$2,802 |
| 186 | Carolyn MooreGrowing Forward, Performance Measures | $100,253 | $163 | −$2,999 |
| 187 | Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health Coordinator, Preparedness | $100,253 | $150 | −$874 |
| 188 | Jason WallResearch Analyst | $100,253 | $163 | −$1,463 |
| 189 | Lorne WidmerProject Management Specialist | $100,253 | $163 | new |
| 190 | Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst | $100,228 | $162 | new |
| 191 | David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor | $100,131 | $163 | new |
| 192 | Stephen HamblinProject Analyst | $100,126 | $158 | new |
| 193 | Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor | $100,082 | $159 | new |
| 194 | Beverley RawnHuman Resources Business Advisor | $100,053 | $156 | new |
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Why is someone who works at Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs not on this list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2016 are listed. Everyone else at Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs that year was paid less.
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