Public Salaries
Government of Ontario – Ministries

Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2020

269 people paid $100,000 or more in 2020, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.

People in 2020
269
+2.3% vs 2019
Median salary
$113,202
+2.0% vs 2019
Highest salary
$224,534
Total disclosed
$32.2M

Everyone on the 2020 list

Top 200 of 269
#NameSalaryBenefitsChange
1Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development$224,534$276+$8,326
2Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$211,185$275−$17,498
3Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$201,747$200+$31,743
4Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$195,525$254−$4,665
5Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Rural Programs$186,859$219+$9,109
6David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$181,723$215+$23,956
7Kelly McaslanAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$180,599$215+$25,586
8Lee-Ann WalkerAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$176,030$217+$10,034
9Jennifer LiptrotDirector, Research and Innovation$175,188$203+$17,772
10Douglas ReddickDirector, Business Development$175,188$203+$17,772
11Thomas HagertyDirector, Environmental Management$173,277$214+$8,911
12Brendan MckayDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariat and Secretary to the Commission$170,771$207+$5,079
13Heather CassidyDirector, Farm Finance$165,385$192+$11,974
14George BorovilosDirector, Regional Economic Development$164,366$214$0
15Scott DuffDirector, Economic Development Policy$163,657$203+$6,240
16Ellen HelpsManager, Insurance and Partnerships$159,459$14+$38,350
17Heather HarrisonDirector, Business Services$151,442$187+$6,198
18Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development$150,194$174+$15,236
19Alaina Lc OdaDirector, Strategic Human Resources$149,642$174+$21,300
20Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare$149,153$184+$14,339
21Annette AndersonDirector, Agriculture Development$146,492$191−$5,411
22Renee BowlerDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery$143,301$178+$11,549
23Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Strategic Policy$143,285$178+$13,347
24Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$143,091$178+$10,548
25Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Labour Management$142,575$173+$12,589
26Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management$142,272$177+$11,218
27Rodger DunlopGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection$139,918$177+$4,054
28Natasha BartlettManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence$137,785$169+$5,318
29Richard BerthiaumeManager, Operations Support$137,785$169+$5,242
30Joanne HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology$137,785$169+$6,564
31Adam MeyerManager, Research and Knowledge Management$137,785$169+$5,529
32John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis$137,781$169+$6,521
33Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy$137,781$169+$7,711
34Basia FlorioManager, Intergovernmental Relations$137,781$169+$7,795
35Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs$137,706$169+$7,938
36Laurie AdrienDirector, Food Safety Systems Development$137,170$170+$15,511
37Tara BarryChief of Staff$136,742$176+$7,187
38Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis$136,239$165+$9,368
39David SpencerDirector, Communications$134,869$172+$5,126
40Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$134,833$23−$93,850
41Joel LocklinManager, Business Climate and Rural Policy$134,609$166+$3,830
42Jennifer BousfieldManager Advisory Services, West Region$133,879$169+$2,716
43Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services$133,879$169+$1,380
44Terri-Lynn BulmanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy$133,866$169+$3,883
45Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West$133,866$444+$3,879
46Alan CrawleyManager, Trade Policy and Market Access$133,866$169+$3,879
47Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Services$133,866$169+$3,893
48Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science$133,866$169+$2,788
49Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services$133,866$169+$3,879
50Marija KomljanecManager, Program Coordination$133,866$169+$3,883
51Michael RelfManager, Client Services$133,866$169+$3,879
52Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships$133,829$169+$1,286
53Barry WalkerManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$133,741$169+$6,889
54Mary FurnessManager, Veterinary Science/Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario$133,468$168+$2,103
55Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis$133,336$168+$2,197
56Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration$132,630$161+$8,233
57Eric BroxExecutive Advisor to the Deputy Minister$132,585$167+$3,846
58Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources$131,907$166+$4,171
59James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing$131,241$166+$4,334
60Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing$131,212$166+$6,745
61Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services$130,771$165−$648
62Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services$130,732$165+$3,765
63Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination$129,445$168−$517
64Dennis FlamingManager, Organizational Development$129,445$136−$532
65Robert BlenkinsopManager, Inspection Programs$129,409$163+$1,316
66Timothy MetzgerManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$129,287$157+$7,250
67Jocelyn JansenLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$128,666$162+$8,486
68Sarah WilsonManager, Prevention and Control$128,381$162+$3,682
69Susan MihelchicCorporate Controller$127,904$161+$5,487
70Helga McdonaldManager Advisory Services, West Region$127,017$165−$524
71Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation and Knowledge Management$126,907$165$0
72Susan MurrayExecutive Assistant$126,404$156+$1,625
73Bradley ShawManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership$126,197$159+$3,625
74Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Meat Inspection West$125,366$154+$7,096
75Pierre AdrienRegional Manager, Meat Inspection Central/North$125,094$153+$7,413
76Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, West Region$124,965$154−$5,022
77Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$124,410$162+$1,387
78Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$124,410$412+$2,433
79Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$124,410$162+$453
80Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$124,410$162−$1,173
81Jane WiddecombeManager, Corporate Planning and Projects$123,697$156+$1,974
82Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator$123,180$160+$4,674
83Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering Program East/Central$122,804$160−$514
84John CordinerManager, Multi-Media Visual Services$122,364$154+$3,546
85Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian$122,179$159+$3,882
86Tracy AdamsManager, Inspection Operations Support$121,326$150+$7,842
87Jennifer WhalenManager, Agriculture Labour$120,899$153+$5,139
88Richard KaufmanManager, Information Management$120,864$156+$1,779
89Gillian GraydonManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues$120,515$151+$6,026
90Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources$119,937$145−$50,067
91Cale SelbyManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships$119,895$146+$6,724
92Lucica RoscaRegional Veterinarian$119,367$1,388+$3,038
93Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector$118,510$181+$7,205
94Stephen MilneProject Analyst$118,267$139+$13,770
95Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian$117,991$176+$5,651
96Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$117,971$157+$7,543
97Nathan StevensManager, Horticulture Crops$117,893$153$0
98Kim LandersRegional Manager, Meat Inspection East$116,727$142+$8,026
99Allison Holly DolanManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops$116,628$147+$3,850
100Rajib HazarikaResearch Analyst$116,626$135+$16,565
101Elizabeth MorrisManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis$116,315$143+$7,668
102Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor$116,167$148+$2,512
103Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment$115,982$148+$2,257
104Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives$115,817$147+$4,829
105Wendy BeaunomSenior Policy Advisor$115,456$147+$5,631
106Caitlin KellySenior Policy Advisor$115,451$147+$7,275
107Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor$115,357$150+$9,487
108Ornella OsborneAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications$115,334$140+$1,455
109Teri LynchExecutive Assistant$115,274$141+$11,025
110Manjusri Pa WijekoonRegional Veterinarian$114,761$150+$7,174
111Monique LegaultManager, Advisory Services, East and North$114,509$140−$15,477
112Gregory De VosManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry$114,407$149+$2,445
113Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services$113,817$124−$13,091
114Stephen DuffSenior Economist$113,791$148+$2,803
115Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor$113,788$146+$6,260
116Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor$113,785$148+$2,797
117David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development$113,592$143+$5,564
118Sara PeckfordSenior Policy Advisor$113,504$147+$6,686
119Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
120Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
121Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead, Agriculture$113,202$147+$2,214
122Sarah CruickshankSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$3,186
123Dorienne CushmanTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$113,202$147+$839
124Kim DekleinTeam Lead$113,202$348+$3,402
125Luke GartnerSenior Research Advisor$113,202$147+$2,531
126Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
127Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
128Lesley HaywardTeam Lead$113,202$147+$2,214
129Mark JonkerTeam Lead, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion$113,202$147+$2,214
130Alexander KarapetovSenior Program Coordinator$113,202$147+$2,214
131Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
132David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
133Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
134Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management$113,202$147+$2,200
135Carla RoystonFood Safety Program Development, Team Lead$113,202$147+$5,644
136Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
137Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
138Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
139Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214
140John CummingSenior Policy Advisor$113,123$147+$2,212
141Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor$113,095$147+$10,224
142Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$112,801$147+$7,452
143Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor$112,709$147+$4,813
144Stephen MorrisTeam Lead$112,693$145+$5,855
145Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs$112,651$147+$4,721
146Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$111,822$146+$11,047
147Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist$111,724$146+$7,921
148Rebecca ShorttEngineering Program Coordinator$111,692$145+$3,446
149Nicola JacksonRegional Veterinarian$110,959$145+$5,315
150Jason WallProject Analyst$110,783$145+$4,122
151Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment$110,540$144+$2,145
152Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration$110,540$144+$2,145
153Brian DicksonEngineer Specialist, By-Products/Manure$110,540$144+$2,145
154Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment$110,540$144+$2,145
155Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality$110,540$144+$2,145
156Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Beef and Dairy Housing and Equipment$110,540$195+$3,600
157Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality$110,540$144+$2,145
158John Van De VegteEngineer Specialist, Best Management Practices Technical Integration and Transfer$110,540$144+$2,145
159John WarbickEngineer Specialist, Horticulture Crop Protection and Harvest$110,540$144+$2,641
160Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment$110,540$144+$2,145
161Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering$110,540$144+$2,559
162Joanne MooresSenior Policy Advisor$110,532$144new
163Daina SutherlandManager, Food Processing Labour$110,501$141+$3,011
164Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions$110,338$139+$4,539
165Michele DoncasterManager, Environment and Land Use Policy$110,038$140+$4,687
166Ramona CamelettiPolicy Advisor$109,630$137new
167Kevin FerraroExecutive Assistant$109,069$142new
168Rita ZaroSenior Program Advisor$108,587$140+$4,263
169Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$108,357$138+$6,173
170Wj HubersGrowing Forward, Finance$108,163$141new
171Susan HealeyResearch Analyst$107,898$138+$7,171
172Dean PostTeam Lead$107,397$140+$2,855
173Julie JamiesonPolicy Advisor$107,393$138+$6,905
174Leslie WoodcockDirector, Animal Health and Welfare$107,378$111−$46,032
175Sheri JennerSenior Program Analyst$107,115$140+$2,573
176Goce ManevskiArea Manager, Food Inspection$106,968$1,019+$4,418
177Astrid MillettHuman Resources Business Advisor$106,845$139+$2,520
178Audrey GuillotSenior Program Analyst$106,735$139+$2,193
179Jake BeitzPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085
180Joan BlackwoodSenior Accountant$106,627$139+$2,085
181Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor, Dairy$106,627$139+$2,085
182Jeanine Boulter-BitzerMicrobial Food Safety Science Analyst$106,627$139+$1,548
183Emily BoylanResearch Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
184Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
185Shain CameronPolicy Advisor$106,627$139−$8,342
186Michele CoppolaSenior Accountant$106,627$139+$1,454
187Christopher DukeProgram Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
188Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor, Industry$106,627$139+$2,085
189Edward Timothy FishPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085
190John FitzgeraldPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085
191Michael FlorioEconomic Policy Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
192Helma GeertsPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085
193Jacqueline GerlofsmaSenior Risk and Assurance Advisor$106,627$139+$631
194Lynda GourlayProject Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
195Michael HayPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085
196Zahirul IslamProject Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
197Michelle JansenAnalyst, Regulatory Standards$106,627$139+$738
198Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor, Regulatory$106,627$139+$2,085
199Jeff JarmainSenior Program Analyst$106,627$139+$2,085
200Ryan JayawardeneProject Management Specialist$106,627$139+$2,085

Most common jobs in 2020

Policy Advisor24
Senior Policy Advisor21
Project Analyst12
Lead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare8
Animal Health and Welfare Coordinator5
Area Manager, Food Inspection5
Regional Veterinarian5
Research Analyst5
Economic Policy Analyst4
Executive Assistant4

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