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