Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2018
256 people paid $100,000 or more in 2018, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2018
256
Median salary
$109,974
Highest salary
$273,580
Total disclosed
$29.9M
Everyone on the 2018 list
Top 200 of 256
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg MeredithDeputy Minister | $273,580 | $3,239 | new |
| 2 | Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development | $207,676 | $311 | +$39,335 |
| 3 | Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment | $207,676 | $311 | +$1,871 |
| 4 | Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services | $207,676 | $7,719 | new |
| 5 | Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $192,290 | $288 | +$11,659 |
| 6 | Aileen MacneilDirector, Agriculture Development | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 |
| 7 | Thomas HagertyDirector, Economic Development Policy | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 |
| 8 | Brent KennedyDirector, Rural Programs | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 |
| 9 | Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 |
| 10 | Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy | $164,880 | $247 | +$3,590 |
| 11 | Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Rural Programs | $164,880 | $247 | new |
| 12 | George BorovilosDirector, Regional Economic Development | $164,880 | $4,352 | +$9,999 |
| 13 | David HagartyDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariate and Secretary to the Commission | $153,388 | $229 | +$9,103 |
| 14 | Douglas ReddickDirector, Business Development | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 |
| 15 | Lee-Ann WalkerDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 |
| 16 | Brendan MckayDirector, Intergovernment and Trade Policy | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 |
| 17 | Gavin DowningDirector, Food Safety Systems Development | $152,674 | $229 | +$8,128 |
| 18 | Scott DuffDirector, Rural and Agri-Food Corporate Policy | $152,674 | $440 | +$9,264 |
| 19 | Jennifer LiptrotDirector, Research and Innovation | $150,651 | $229 | +$7,241 |
| 20 | Kelly McaslanDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery | $141,357 | $212 | +$8,573 |
| 21 | Leslie WoodcockDirector, Animal Health and Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian | $141,357 | $212 | +$8,573 |
| 22 | Heather CassidyDirector, Farm Finance | $137,288 | $196 | new |
| 23 | Annette AndersonDirector, Agriculture Development | $136,104 | $178 | +$12,582 |
| 24 | David SpencerAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications | $133,397 | $190 | new |
| 25 | Heather HarrisonDirector, Business Services | $133,067 | $199 | +$11,152 |
| 26 | Jason McleanGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection | $132,369 | $243 | +$6,426 |
| 27 | Mary SullivanManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services | $131,219 | $189 | +$11,920 |
| 28 | Michael RelfManager, Client Services Branch | $130,901 | $189 | +$11,794 |
| 29 | Rebecca MorierDirector, Communications | $130,891 | $196 | +$15,258 |
| 30 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Environmental Management | $130,891 | $196 | +$9,529 |
| 31 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation and Knowledge Management | $130,799 | $189 | +$11,799 |
| 32 | Rodger DunlopGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection | $130,700 | $193 | +$10,605 |
| 33 | Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor | $129,831 | $160 | new |
| 34 | Gregory WorleyManager, Veterinary Inspection and Audit | $129,503 | $188 | +$11,824 |
| 35 | Allan SchieckManager, Finance, Infrastructure and Administration | $129,024 | $188 | +$11,282 |
| 36 | Basia FlorioManager, Intergovernmental Relations | $128,936 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 37 | James MitchellManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis | $128,936 | $188 | new |
| 38 | Hans FeldmannManager, Cabinet Liaison | $128,936 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 39 | Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services | $128,935 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 40 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services | $128,935 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 41 | Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science | $128,935 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 42 | Graham FlemingManager, Corporate Planning and Projects | $128,935 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 43 | Joel LocklinManager, Rural Policy | $128,935 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 44 | Richard BerthiaumeManager, Economic Development Resources | $128,935 | $188 | +$11,256 |
| 45 | Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Services | $128,901 | $188 | +$11,222 |
| 46 | Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing | $128,776 | $188 | +$9,974 |
| 47 | Tamara FernandesManager, Sector Value Chain Policy | $128,704 | $188 | new |
| 48 | Hugh BergesManager, Field Crops | $127,304 | $191 | +$2,246 |
| 49 | Alan CrawleyManager, Trade Policy and Market Access | $127,304 | $191 | −$1,216 |
| 50 | Dennis FlamingManager, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning | $127,304 | $158 | +$718 |
| 51 | Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Export Development | $127,304 | $191 | +$2,246 |
| 52 | Terri-Lynn BulmanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy | $127,304 | $191 | −$74 |
| 53 | David CooperManager, Environment and Land Use Policy | $127,214 | $191 | new |
| 54 | Pamela YoungManager, Foods of Plant Origin | $127,213 | $191 | +$5,122 |
| 55 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West | $127,213 | $191 | +$5,122 |
| 56 | Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, West Region | $127,213 | $191 | +$5,122 |
| 57 | Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services | $127,213 | $191 | +$5,122 |
| 58 | Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education and Communications | $127,213 | $191 | +$5,122 |
| 59 | Garfield MctavishRegional Manager, East Region | $127,204 | $1,559 | +$5,144 |
| 60 | Eric BroxManager, Economic Analysis | $127,129 | $190 | +$5,173 |
| 61 | Andrea MartinManager, Protection and Assurance Policy | $127,074 | $191 | new |
| 62 | Jason LagerquistChief of Staff | $126,565 | $150 | +$11,959 |
| 63 | Monique LegaultRegional Manager, North Region | $126,317 | $188 | +$8,638 |
| 64 | Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships | $125,725 | $185 | +$10,092 |
| 65 | Peter CoughlerManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry | $124,930 | $184 | +$10,114 |
| 66 | Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs | $124,835 | $184 | +$7,698 |
| 67 | Natasha BartlettManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence | $124,811 | $184 | +$9,556 |
| 68 | Jennifer BousfieldManager, Infrastructure Renewal Programs | $124,548 | $184 | +$10,084 |
| 69 | Adam MeyerManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership | $124,353 | $184 | +$10,068 |
| 70 | Mary FurnessManager, Veterinary Science | $124,228 | $181 | +$14,457 |
| 71 | Joanne HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology | $123,462 | $185 | +$10,798 |
| 72 | Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $123,039 | $471 | +$7,006 |
| 73 | Helga McdonaldManager, Business and Investment Development | $122,700 | $181 | +$9,934 |
| 74 | Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services | $122,155 | $180 | +$9,890 |
| 75 | Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis | $122,060 | $180 | +$11,453 |
| 76 | Jennifer KidonManager, Planning and Analysis | $121,988 | $180 | +$8,017 |
| 77 | Christian ThomannManager, Financial Operations | $120,421 | $180 | +$18,274 |
| 78 | Sarah WilsonManager, Food Safety Programs | $119,958 | $177 | new |
| 79 | Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering Program East | $119,608 | $177 | +$6,747 |
| 80 | Sidney Vander VeenDrainage Program Coordinator | $118,903 | $179 | new |
| 81 | Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $118,635 | $178 | +$5,248 |
| 82 | Robert BlenkinsopManager, Inspection Programs | $118,448 | $175 | +$9,416 |
| 83 | Kelli RiceExecutive Assistant | $118,266 | $172 | +$11,059 |
| 84 | Susan MurrayManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues | $118,235 | $172 | new |
| 85 | Susan MihelchicCorporate Controller | $117,946 | $176 | +$9,718 |
| 86 | Bradley ShawManager, Program Coordination | $117,912 | $174 | +$9,547 |
| 87 | Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $117,724 | $178 | +$5,190 |
| 88 | Laurie AdrienManager, Business Climate Policy | $117,622 | $174 | +$9,523 |
| 89 | Richard KaufmanManager, Information Management | $117,293 | $173 | +$5,446 |
| 90 | Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $117,187 | $176 | new |
| 91 | Nathan StevensManager, Horticulture Crops | $116,164 | $171 | new |
| 92 | Ellen HelpsSenior Policy Advisor | $115,731 | $174 | +$1,334 |
| 93 | Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Meat Inspection West | $115,510 | $169 | +$9,716 |
| 94 | Jocelyn JansenLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $114,689 | $172 | +$5,968 |
| 95 | John CordinerManager, Multi-Media Visual Services | $114,301 | $169 | +$9,254 |
| 96 | Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management | $113,676 | $166 | +$4,104 |
| 97 | Timothy MetzgerManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats | $113,595 | $168 | +$9,197 |
| 98 | Allison Holly DolanManager, Greenhouse, Agronomy and Speciality Crops | $113,340 | $170 | new |
| 99 | Jane WiddecombeManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs | $113,326 | $167 | +$9,217 |
| 100 | Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives | $113,249 | $166 | +$5,074 |
| 101 | David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor | $113,143 | $166 | +$7,432 |
| 102 | Melanie MilczynskiExecutive Assistant | $112,922 | $168 | +$5,875 |
| 103 | Pierre AdrienRegional Manager, Meat Inspection Central/North | $112,377 | $2,279 | +$8,336 |
| 104 | Csaba VargaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $112,157 | $169 | +$5,508 |
| 105 | Deborah StarkDeputy Minister | $111,956 | $166 | −$142,143 |
| 106 | Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor | $111,821 | $165 | +$4,136 |
| 107 | Carolyn MooreGrowing Forward, Performance Measures | $111,354 | $158 | new |
| 108 | Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor | $110,895 | $167 | new |
| 109 | Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor | $110,736 | $167 | +$2,474 |
| 110 | Timothy BrookEngineering Program Coordinator | $110,727 | $166 | +$6,233 |
| 111 | Gillian GraydonExecutive Assistant | $110,603 | $163 | +$6,736 |
| 112 | Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor | $110,300 | $163 | new |
| 113 | Alexander KarapetovSenior Program Coordinator | $109,974 | $166 | +$781 |
| 114 | Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$2,127 |
| 115 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 116 | Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 117 | Lesley HaywardSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 118 | Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | new |
| 119 | Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 120 | Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 121 | Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | −$1,424 |
| 122 | Paul SmithSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | new |
| 123 | Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 124 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 125 | Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 126 | Gregory De VosSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 127 | Luke GartnerSenior Research Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 128 | Christy TaglieriSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$2,184 |
| 129 | Jillian BrownSenior Program Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 |
| 130 | John CummingSenior Policy Advisor | $109,898 | $166 | +$1,712 |
| 131 | Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead, Agriculture | $109,576 | $164 | +$5,288 |
| 132 | Mark JonkerTeam Lead, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion | $109,166 | $164 | +$4,101 |
| 133 | Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor | $108,474 | $164 | +$4,198 |
| 134 | Dean PostSupervisor, Communications Research and Event Coordination | $108,436 | $160 | −$8,504 |
| 135 | Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian | $108,416 | $163 | new |
| 136 | Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian | $108,063 | $174 | +$5,047 |
| 137 | Alaina Lc OdaManager, Human Resources Solutions | $107,880 | $161 | new |
| 138 | Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor | $107,373 | $162 | +$3,804 |
| 139 | Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector | $107,242 | $162 | +$4,723 |
| 140 | Lucica RoscaRegional Veterinarian | $107,235 | $4,244 | +$4,735 |
| 141 | Jennifer WhalenExecutive Assistant | $107,122 | $162 | +$5,835 |
| 142 | Bruce MooreTeam Lead | $106,949 | $265 | +$4,710 |
| 143 | Jake BeitzPolicy Advisor | $106,875 | $159 | +$1,841 |
| 144 | Michael CassidyCoordinator, Food Safety Science | $106,754 | $166 | new |
| 145 | Patrick ThorntonPolicy Advisor | $106,680 | $156 | +$6,310 |
| 146 | Anne-Marie KerBusiness Development Program Coordinator | $106,554 | $149 | new |
| 147 | Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $106,251 | $161 | new |
| 148 | Dorienne CushmanTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst | $106,062 | $160 | +$4,273 |
| 149 | Michael FlorioEconomic Policy Analyst | $105,875 | $155 | new |
| 150 | Ornella OsborneManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services | $105,859 | $160 | +$621 |
| 151 | Tracy AdamsManager, Foods of Plant Origin | $105,748 | $1,928 | new |
| 152 | Astrid MillettHuman Resources Business Advisor | $105,553 | $154 | new |
| 153 | Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator | $105,462 | $154 | new |
| 154 | Wendy BeaunomSenior Policy Advisor | $105,453 | $159 | new |
| 155 | John Van De VegteEngineer Specialist, Best Management Practices Technical Integration and Transfer | $105,376 | $159 | new |
| 156 | Brian DicksonEngineer Specialist, By-Products/Manure | $105,376 | $159 | new |
| 157 | Stephen ClarkeEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems | $105,376 | $159 | new |
| 158 | Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 159 | Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 160 | Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 161 | Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 162 | Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 163 | Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 164 | Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 165 | Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 166 | James RitterEngineer Specialist, Soil Management | $105,376 | $159 | +$1,767 |
| 167 | Cale SelbyManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships | $105,342 | $156 | new |
| 168 | Kim DekleinTeam Lead | $104,985 | $362 | +$2,006 |
| 169 | Greta NajclerSenior Project and Program Coordinator | $104,690 | $157 | +$2,396 |
| 170 | Dennis LoyolaSenior Program Analyst | $104,618 | $155 | new |
| 171 | Kim LandersRegional Manager, Meat Inspection East | $104,569 | $762 | new |
| 172 | Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst | $104,484 | $158 | +$1,793 |
| 173 | Pamela MartellHuman Resources Business Advisor | $104,342 | $156 | +$4,050 |
| 174 | Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator | $104,246 | $143 | +$2,271 |
| 175 | Lynda GourlayProject Analyst | $104,075 | $156 | +$2,101 |
| 176 | Jeffrey O'DonnellTeam Lead, Healthy Eating | $104,021 | $156 | +$3,071 |
| 177 | Beverley RawnHuman Resources Business Advisor | $103,912 | $156 | +$2,046 |
| 178 | Magdy EldakikyTeam Lead, Program Support | $103,835 | $256 | new |
| 179 | Sara PeckfordSenior Policy Advisor | $103,798 | $157 | new |
| 180 | Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor | $103,612 | $156 | +$2,554 |
| 181 | Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor | $103,609 | $156 | new |
| 182 | Joan BlackwoodSenior Accountant | $103,588 | $156 | +$125 |
| 183 | Michele CoppolaSenior Accountant | $103,588 | $156 | −$384 |
| 184 | John TurveyPolicy Advisor | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 185 | Sheri JennerSenior Program Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 186 | Zahirul IslamProject Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 187 | Lynn PardoeProject Analyst | $103,588 | $139 | +$1,316 |
| 188 | Edward TaylorProgram Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | new |
| 189 | Paul BrineResearch Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,269 |
| 190 | Kevin JoynesDead Animal Disposal Advisor | $103,588 | $253 | +$2,994 |
| 191 | Patricia BanyPolicy Advisor | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 192 | Michael HaySenior Program Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | −$1,489 |
| 193 | Jeff JarmainSenior Program Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 194 | Anna ScottProject Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 195 | Roger ScottProject Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 196 | Jean KnowltonResearch Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
| 197 | John FitzgeraldMarketing Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | new |
| 198 | Janette LeaskPolicy Advisor | $103,588 | $156 | +$884 |
| 199 | Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor, Regulatory | $103,588 | $156 | +$2,728 |
| 200 | Barbara MaknoniProject Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 |
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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 2018 are listed. Everyone else at Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs that year was paid less.
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