Government of Ontario – Ministries
Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2019
263 people paid $100,000 or more in 2019, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2019
263
+2.7% vs 2018
Median salary
$110,988
+0.9% vs 2018
Highest salary
$321,264
Total disclosed
$31.3M
Everyone on the 2019 list
Top 200 of 263
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg MeredithDeputy Minister | $321,264 | $4,134 | +$47,685 |
| 2 | Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services | $228,683 | $277 | +$21,007 |
| 3 | Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment | $228,683 | $277 | +$21,007 |
| 4 | Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development | $216,207 | $277 | +$8,531 |
| 5 | Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $200,191 | $256 | +$7,900 |
| 6 | Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Rural Programs | $177,750 | $220 | +$12,870 |
| 7 | David CooperManager, Environment and Land Use Policy | $174,543 | $114 | +$47,329 |
| 8 | Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy | $170,004 | $220 | +$5,124 |
| 9 | Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business | $170,004 | $220 | +$5,124 |
| 10 | Brent KennedyDirector, Rural Programs | $170,004 | $220 | +$5,124 |
| 11 | Lee-Ann WalkerAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services | $165,997 | $205 | +$13,323 |
| 12 | Brendan MckayDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariate and Secretary to the Commission | $165,692 | $204 | +$13,019 |
| 13 | George BorovilosDirector, Regional Economic Development | $164,366 | $219 | −$514 |
| 14 | Thomas HagertyDirector, Environmental Management | $164,366 | $219 | −$514 |
| 15 | David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $157,767 | $204 | +$4,379 |
| 16 | Scott DuffDirector, Economic Development Policy | $157,417 | $500 | +$4,743 |
| 17 | Jennifer LiptrotDirector, Research and Innovation | $157,417 | $204 | +$6,766 |
| 18 | Douglas ReddickDirector, Business Development | $157,417 | $204 | +$4,743 |
| 19 | Kelly McaslanAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment | $155,013 | $193 | +$13,656 |
| 20 | Heather CassidyDirector, Farm Finance | $153,411 | $189 | +$16,123 |
| 21 | Leslie WoodcockDirector, Animal Health and Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian | $153,411 | $189 | +$12,054 |
| 22 | Annette AndersonDirector, Agriculture Development | $151,903 | $184 | +$15,799 |
| 23 | Heather HarrisonDirector, Business Services | $145,244 | $188 | +$12,177 |
| 24 | Rodger DunlopGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection | $135,864 | $177 | +$5,164 |
| 25 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development | $134,958 | $174 | +$4,067 |
| 26 | Rebecca MorierDirector, Communications | $134,958 | $174 | +$4,067 |
| 27 | Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare | $134,814 | $178 | +$5,311 |
| 28 | Jason McleanGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection | $133,248 | $174 | +$879 |
| 29 | Richard BerthiaumeManager, Economic Development Resources | $132,543 | $184 | +$3,607 |
| 30 | Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships | $132,543 | $184 | +$6,817 |
| 31 | Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy | $132,543 | $170 | +$5,468 |
| 32 | Hugh BergesManager, Field Crops | $132,526 | $170 | +$5,222 |
| 33 | Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services | $132,499 | $170 | +$3,563 |
| 34 | Natasha BartlettManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence | $132,467 | $169 | +$7,656 |
| 35 | Adam MeyerManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership | $132,256 | $169 | +$7,903 |
| 36 | Renee BowlerDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery | $131,751 | $170 | +$802 |
| 37 | Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services | $131,419 | $168 | new |
| 38 | Mary FurnessManager, Veterinary Science | $131,365 | $167 | +$7,137 |
| 39 | Joanne HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology | $131,221 | $170 | +$7,759 |
| 40 | Jennifer BousfieldManager, Business and Investment Development | $131,163 | $169 | +$6,615 |
| 41 | Christian ThomannManager, Financial Operations | $131,138 | $166 | +$10,717 |
| 42 | Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science | $131,078 | $171 | +$2,143 |
| 43 | Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management | $131,054 | $166 | +$9,067 |
| 44 | Joel LocklinManager, Infrastructure Renewal Programs | $130,779 | $169 | +$1,844 |
| 45 | Graham FlemingManager, Corporate Planning and Projects | $130,070 | $170 | +$1,135 |
| 46 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West | $129,986 | $1,296 | +$2,773 |
| 47 | Alan CrawleyManager, Trade Policy and Market Access | $129,986 | $170 | +$2,682 |
| 48 | Tamara FernandesManager, Sector Value Chain Policy | $129,986 | $170 | +$1,282 |
| 49 | Basia FlorioManager, Intergovernmental Relations | $129,986 | $170 | +$1,050 |
| 50 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services | $129,986 | $170 | +$1,051 |
| 51 | Monique LegaultRegional Manager, North Region | $129,986 | $170 | +$3,670 |
| 52 | Michael RelfManager, Client Services Branch | $129,986 | $227 | −$915 |
| 53 | Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, West Region | $129,986 | $170 | +$2,773 |
| 54 | Terri-Lynn BulmanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy | $129,982 | $170 | +$2,678 |
| 55 | Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education and Communications | $129,982 | $170 | +$2,769 |
| 56 | Garfield MctavishRegional Manager, East Region | $129,979 | $170 | +$2,775 |
| 57 | Dennis FlamingManager, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning | $129,977 | $140 | +$2,673 |
| 58 | Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Services | $129,972 | $170 | +$1,071 |
| 59 | Hans FeldmannManager, Cabinet Liaison | $129,962 | $170 | +$1,026 |
| 60 | Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Export Development | $129,938 | $170 | +$2,634 |
| 61 | Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs | $129,768 | $169 | +$4,933 |
| 62 | David SpencerAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications | $129,743 | $170 | −$3,654 |
| 63 | Tara BarryChief of Staff | $129,555 | $173 | new |
| 64 | Eric BroxManager, Economic Analysis | $128,739 | $174 | +$1,610 |
| 65 | Alaina Lc OdaDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business | $128,342 | $169 | +$20,461 |
| 66 | Robert BlenkinsopManager, Inspection Programs | $128,093 | $163 | +$9,645 |
| 67 | Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources | $127,737 | $169 | +$2,806 |
| 68 | Helga McdonaldManager, Business and Investment Development | $127,541 | $167 | +$4,841 |
| 69 | Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services | $126,967 | $166 | +$4,813 |
| 70 | Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services | $126,907 | $169 | −$306 |
| 71 | James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing | $126,907 | $169 | −$2,029 |
| 72 | Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing | $126,907 | $169 | −$1,869 |
| 73 | Mary SullivanManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services | $126,907 | $169 | −$4,312 |
| 74 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation and Knowledge Management | $126,907 | $169 | −$3,892 |
| 75 | Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis | $126,871 | $166 | +$4,811 |
| 76 | Barry WalkerManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services | $126,852 | $169 | +$1,266 |
| 77 | Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $125,584 | $163 | +$7,859 |
| 78 | Susan MurrayManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues | $124,779 | $159 | +$6,544 |
| 79 | Sarah WilsonManager, Food Safety Programs | $124,698 | $163 | +$4,740 |
| 80 | Denise ZaborowskiManager, Marketing | $124,467 | $169 | new |
| 81 | Kelli RiceManager, Finance, Infrastructure and Administration | $124,397 | $159 | +$6,131 |
| 82 | Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $123,957 | $162 | +$5,322 |
| 83 | Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering Program East | $123,318 | $161 | +$3,710 |
| 84 | Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $123,023 | $161 | +$5,837 |
| 85 | Bradley ShawManager, Program Coordination | $122,572 | $160 | +$4,660 |
| 86 | Susan MihelchicCorporate Controller | $122,417 | $162 | +$4,472 |
| 87 | Timothy MetzgerManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats | $122,037 | $155 | +$8,442 |
| 88 | Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $121,978 | $441 | −$1,062 |
| 89 | Jane WiddecombeManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs | $121,722 | $154 | +$8,397 |
| 90 | Laurie AdrienDirector, Food Safety Systems Development | $121,658 | $159 | +$4,037 |
| 91 | Ellen HelpsManager, Insurance and Partnerships | $121,109 | $161 | +$5,378 |
| 92 | Jocelyn JansenLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $120,179 | $160 | +$5,490 |
| 93 | Melanie MilczynskiExecutive Assistant | $119,555 | $156 | +$6,633 |
| 94 | John CordinerManager, Multi-Media Visual Services | $118,817 | $155 | +$4,517 |
| 95 | Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator | $118,506 | $157 | +$7,779 |
| 96 | Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian | $118,297 | $2,467 | +$9,881 |
| 97 | Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Meat Inspection West | $118,269 | $154 | +$2,760 |
| 98 | Nathan StevensManager, Horticulture Crops | $117,893 | $157 | +$1,729 |
| 99 | Pierre AdrienRegional Manager, Meat Inspection Central/North | $117,681 | $1,848 | +$5,303 |
| 100 | Lucica RoscaRegional Veterinarian | $116,329 | $3,913 | +$9,093 |
| 101 | Jennifer WhalenExecutive Assistant | $115,760 | $147 | +$8,638 |
| 102 | Shain CameronPolicy Advisor | $114,969 | $147 | +$7,596 |
| 103 | Gillian GraydonExecutive Assistant | $114,490 | $151 | +$3,886 |
| 104 | Ornella OsborneTeam Lead, Strategic and Stakeholder Relations | $113,880 | $142 | +$8,021 |
| 105 | Michael RichardsonExecutive Assistant | $113,655 | $151 | +$2,760 |
| 106 | Tracy AdamsManager, Inspection Programs | $113,484 | $145 | +$7,736 |
| 107 | Cale SelbyManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships | $113,171 | $143 | +$7,829 |
| 108 | Allison Holly DolanManager, Greenhouse, Agronomy and Speciality Crops | $112,778 | $150 | −$563 |
| 109 | Dorienne CushmanTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst | $112,364 | $146 | +$6,301 |
| 110 | Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian | $112,340 | $259 | +$4,277 |
| 111 | Gregory De VosManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry | $111,962 | $149 | +$1,988 |
| 112 | Bruce MooreAgriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor | $111,924 | $248 | +$4,976 |
| 113 | Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector | $111,305 | $317 | +$4,063 |
| 114 | Csaba VargaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $111,297 | $143 | −$861 |
| 115 | Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor | $111,115 | $148 | +$379 |
| 116 | Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management | $111,003 | $148 | −$2,674 |
| 117 | Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 118 | Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 119 | Jillian BrownSenior Program Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 120 | Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead, Agriculture | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,412 |
| 121 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 122 | Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor | $110,988 | $154 | −$18,843 |
| 123 | Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 124 | Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 125 | Lesley HaywardSenior Research Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 126 | Mark JonkerTeam Lead, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,822 |
| 127 | Alexander KarapetovSenior Program Coordinator | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 128 | Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 129 | David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | −$2,155 |
| 130 | Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 131 | Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 132 | Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$2,514 |
| 133 | Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | −$833 |
| 134 | Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$688 |
| 135 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor | $110,988 | $148 | +$1,014 |
| 136 | Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives | $110,988 | $148 | −$2,261 |
| 137 | John CummingSenior Policy Advisor | $110,910 | $148 | +$1,013 |
| 138 | Luke GartnerSenior Research Advisor | $110,671 | $148 | +$697 |
| 139 | Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $110,429 | $151 | +$4,178 |
| 140 | Christy TaglieriPolicy Advisor | $110,111 | $147 | +$137 |
| 141 | Sarah CruickshankSenior Policy Advisor | $110,016 | $145 | new |
| 142 | Wendy BeaunomSenior Policy Advisor | $109,825 | $146 | +$4,372 |
| 143 | Kim DekleinTeam Lead | $109,800 | $1,346 | +$4,815 |
| 144 | Sherry PersaudPolicy Advisor | $109,002 | $136 | new |
| 145 | Kim LandersRegional Manager, Meat Inspection East | $108,701 | $142 | +$4,132 |
| 146 | Elizabeth MorrisManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis | $108,648 | $138 | +$7,745 |
| 147 | Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 148 | Stephen ClarkeEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 149 | Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 150 | Brian DicksonEngineer Specialist, By-Products/Manure | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 151 | Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 152 | Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 153 | Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 154 | John Van De VegteEngineer Specialist, Best Management Practices Technical Integration and Transfer | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 155 | Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment | $108,395 | $144 | +$3,019 |
| 156 | Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity | $108,246 | $144 | +$2,870 |
| 157 | Caitlin KellySenior Policy Advisor | $108,176 | $145 | new |
| 158 | Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering | $107,981 | $144 | +$2,605 |
| 159 | Magdy EldakikyTeam Lead, Program Support | $107,930 | $153 | +$4,096 |
| 160 | John WarbickEngineer Specialist, Horticulture Crop Protection and Harvest | $107,899 | $143 | +$4,594 |
| 161 | Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor | $107,895 | $144 | +$4,287 |
| 162 | Manjusri Pa WijekoonRegional Veterinarian | $107,587 | $144 | new |
| 163 | Willy HubersGrowing Forward, Finance | $107,582 | $139 | +$6,202 |
| 164 | Carla RoystonFood Safety Program Development, Team Lead | $107,558 | $144 | +$5,879 |
| 165 | Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor | $107,528 | $144 | +$4,621 |
| 166 | Daina SutherlandExecutive Assistant | $107,490 | $139 | new |
| 167 | Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Beef and Dairy Housing and Equipment | $106,940 | $478 | +$6,879 |
| 168 | Nicholas RoseHuman Resources Business Advisor | $106,850 | $136 | +$6,692 |
| 169 | Stephen MorrisTeam Lead | $106,838 | $177 | +$4,053 |
| 170 | Sara PeckfordSenior Policy Advisor | $106,818 | $143 | +$3,021 |
| 171 | Holly SabaraFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish | $106,663 | $139 | +$6,345 |
| 172 | Jason WallSenior Research Advisor | $106,661 | $142 | +$3,073 |
| 173 | Jacqueline GerlofsmaSenior Risk and Assurance Advisor | $105,997 | $141 | +$1,751 |
| 174 | Michelle JansenAnalyst, Regulatory Standards | $105,889 | $139 | +$4,513 |
| 175 | Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor | $105,870 | $148 | new |
| 176 | Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions | $105,799 | $141 | +$1,457 |
| 177 | Nicola JacksonRegional Veterinarian | $105,644 | $654 | +$4,021 |
| 178 | Michele DoncasterManager, Environment and Land Use Policy | $105,351 | $140 | +$1,763 |
| 179 | Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $105,349 | $141 | new |
| 180 | Amanda CulverwellFood Safety Team Lead, Food Industry | $105,227 | $148 | new |
| 181 | Michele CoppolaSenior Accountant | $105,173 | $139 | +$1,585 |
| 182 | Jeanine Boulter-BitzerMicrobial Food Safety Science Analyst | $105,079 | $140 | +$1,491 |
| 183 | Tanya MarissenPlanning and Projects Coordinator | $104,771 | $138 | +$4,153 |
| 184 | Jake BeitzPolicy Advisor | $104,542 | $139 | −$2,333 |
| 185 | Joan BlackwoodSenior Accountant | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 186 | Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor, Dairy | $104,542 | $139 | +$1,724 |
| 187 | Emily BoylanResearch Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 188 | Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$58 |
| 189 | Paul BrineResearch Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 190 | Joseph CillisProject Analyst | $104,542 | $112 | +$2,367 |
| 191 | Michael DraperLivestock Community Sales Act Coordinator | $104,542 | $5,138 | +$1,724 |
| 192 | Joseph DubonnetProject Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 193 | Christopher DukeProgram Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 194 | Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor, Industry | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 195 | Edward Timothy FishPolicy Advisor | $104,542 | $139 | new |
| 196 | John FitzgeraldMarketing Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 197 | Michael FlorioEconomic Policy Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | −$1,333 |
| 198 | Helma GeertsPolicy Advisor | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
| 199 | Lynda GourlayProject Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$467 |
| 200 | Audrey GuillotSenior Program Analyst | $104,542 | $139 | +$954 |
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Why is someone who works at Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs not on this list?
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