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Government of Ontario – Ministries

Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs salaries, 2024

516 people paid $100,000 or more in 2024, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.

People in 2024
516
Median salary
$116,430
Highest salary
$302,927
Total disclosed
$63.1M

Everyone on the 2024 list

Top 200 of 516
#NameSalaryBenefitsChange
1John KellyDeputy Minister$302,927$5,979new
2Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development$236,038$298+$5,867 (+2.5%)
3David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$217,393$256+$25,908 (+13.5%)
4Gregory WoottonChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$207,840$263+$7,769 (+3.9%)
5Tanya Weber-KinchDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery$195,289$238+$7,045 (+3.7%)
6Scott DuffDirector, Rural Policy and Economic Development$187,610$230+$13,939 (+8.0%)
7Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Program Development and Integration$184,807$237new
8Renee BowlerAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$184,483$221+$13,141 (+7.7%)
9Douglas ReddickDirector, Research and Innovation$183,037$234+$299 (+0.2%)
10Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development$173,675$212+$10,804 (+6.6%)
11Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare/Chief Veterinarian of Ontario$171,614$210+$8,283 (+5.1%)
12Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$166,003$204new
13Alan CrawleyDirector, Rural Programs$164,526$206+$5,964 (+3.8%)
14Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Finance$164,455$209new
15Brendan MckayDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariat and Secretary to the Commission$163,349$195−$24,523 (−13.1%)
16Alaina OdaDirector, Strategic Human Resources$162,699$206new
17Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Economic Development Policy$162,467$207+$1,051 (+0.7%)
18Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management$161,670$206+$6,420 (+4.1%)
19Natasha BartlettDirector, Food Safety Systems Development$160,755$204+$715 (+0.4%)
20David MeyerDirector, Strategic Policy$160,637$196new
21Nicola JacksonRegional Veterinarian$159,237$176+$30,246 (+23.4%)
22Laurie AdrienDirector, Business Services$157,920$200+$8,186 (+5.5%)
23Basia FlorioDirector, Labour, Trade and Economic Development$157,889$200+$14,446 (+10.1%)
24Christopher StackManager, Rural Policy and Engagement$153,545$183+$15,175 (+11.0%)
25Richard BerthiaumeManager, Rural Economic Development$153,535$183+$15,166 (+11.0%)
26David SpencerDirector, Communications$152,837$196new
27Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services$152,626$181+$16,998 (+12.5%)
28Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources$151,467$183+$10,598 (+7.5%)
29J HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology$150,707$183+$9,607 (+6.8%)
30Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services$150,653$183+$12,305 (+8.9%)
31Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services$150,653$183+$12,283 (+8.9%)
32Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy$150,650$183+$12,280 (+8.9%)
33Dan CarlowManager, Approvals, Certification and Licensing$150,446$183+$12,076 (+8.7%)
34Michael RelfManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$148,031$181+$9,661 (+7.0%)
35Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian$146,310$199+$14,918 (+11.4%)
36Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$146,272$177+$14,900 (+11.3%)
37Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector$146,272$177+$14,900 (+11.3%)
38Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$146,272$177+$14,900 (+11.3%)
39Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$146,272$177+$14,900 (+11.3%)
40Lucica RoscaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$146,272$177+$14,900 (+11.3%)
41Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$146,262$177+$13,710 (+10.3%)
42Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist$146,230$177+$16,084 (+12.4%)
43Jennifer BousfieldManager, Inspection Operations Support$145,884$184+$4,785 (+3.4%)
44Adam MeyerManager, Research and Knowledge Management$144,950$188+$1,471 (+1.0%)
45Robert BlenkinsopManager, Protection and Assurance Policy$144,868$182+$7,007 (+5.1%)
46Joel LocklinManager, Intergovernmental Relations$144,840$0+$4,195 (+3.0%)
47Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian$144,828$175new
48Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration$144,786$183+$1,167 (+0.8%)
49Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis$144,695$183+$3,594 (+2.5%)
50Cale SelbyDirector, Environmental Management$144,671$184+$8,324 (+6.1%)
51Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis$144,625$183+$6,260 (+4.5%)
52Kim LandersManager, Inspection Programs$144,509$183+$3,644 (+2.6%)
53Eric BroxManager, Community Economic Development$144,493$183+$3,118 (+2.2%)
54Graham WebsterManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$144,069$182+$6,703 (+4.9%)
55Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs$143,201$183+$4,831 (+3.5%)
56Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science/Deputy Chief Veterinary of Ontario$141,935$179+$5,966 (+4.4%)
57William AlveyManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence$141,843$183+$742 (+0.5%)
58John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis$141,813$183+$712 (+0.5%)
59Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science$141,758$183+$3,419 (+2.5%)
60Sarah WilsonManager, Labour and Technology$141,543$183new
61James MitchellManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery West$141,526$183new
62Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination$141,315$182+$4,249 (+3.1%)
63Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$140,922$175new
64Gillian GraydonManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$140,656$178+$6,015 (+4.5%)
65Timothy MetzgerRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – East$140,541$181+$3,321 (+2.4%)
66Gregory De VosManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry$140,328$166+$16,087 (+12.9%)
67Jane WiddecombeManager, Business Investment and Development 2$139,784$177+$6,603 (+5.0%)
68Michele DoncasterManager, Land Use Policy and Stewardship$139,453$162+$17,035 (+13.9%)
69Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – West$139,145$189+$4,744 (+3.5%)
70Manjusri Pa WijekoonManager, Veterinary Inspection$139,076$179+$3,744 (+2.8%)
71Scott CollyerDirector of Stakeholders and Agribusiness$138,946$149new
72Jamie McburneySenior Risk and Data Analytics Advisor$138,552$140+$22,597 (+19.5%)
73Lillian WaldieManager, Strategy and Business Development$137,938$163+$16,157 (+13.3%)
74Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing$137,124$182new
75Caitlin KellyExecutive Advisor to Deputy Minister$136,983$176new
76Susan MihelchicManager, Corporate Controller$136,845$180+$2,559 (+1.9%)
77Jennifer WhalenManager, Horticulture Crops$136,417$173+$7,962 (+6.2%)
78John CordinerManager, Multi-Media and Visual Services$136,010$175+$3,186 (+2.4%)
79Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$135,493$177+$5,138 (+3.9%)
80Kevin FerraroManager, Trade Policy and Market Access$135,473$168+$7,306 (+5.7%)
81Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery – East$134,871$170+$2,371 (+1.8%)
82Susan MurrayManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops$134,530$173new
83Elizabeth MorrisManager, Farm Product Marketing Commission Secretariat$134,339$171+$4,837 (+3.7%)
84Rajib HazarikaSenior Research Advisor$134,077$161+$12,783 (+10.5%)
85Stephen DuffSenior Economist$134,012$161+$14,475 (+12.1%)
86John TurveySenior Policy Advisor$133,298$161+$9,106 (+7.3%)
87Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor$133,271$161+$13,716 (+11.5%)
88Robert Tj DoddChief of Staff$133,254$174+$13,128 (+10.9%)
89Matt DuffieldSenior Policy Advisor$133,223$160+$18,043 (+15.7%)
90Jake BeitzSenior Policy Advisor$133,176$160+$13,547 (+11.3%)
91Abdullah SaadSenior Policy Advisor$133,135$161+$13,578 (+11.4%)
92Julie JamiesonSenior Policy Advisor$133,118$161+$12,839 (+10.7%)
93Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead – Agriculture$133,094$161+$13,554 (+11.3%)
94Kim DekleinTeam Lead$133,094$161+$13,557 (+11.3%)
95Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor$133,094$161+$13,557 (+11.3%)
96Ami MartellTeam Lead, Program Support$133,094$161+$13,484 (+11.3%)
97David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor$133,094$161+$13,557 (+11.3%)
98Stephen MorrisTeam Lead$133,094$161new
99Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor$133,094$161+$13,557 (+11.3%)
100Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor$133,094$161new
101Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor$133,094$161+$13,557 (+11.3%)
102John CummingSenior Policy Advisor$133,006$161+$13,551 (+11.3%)
103Dean PostTeam Lead$133,003$161+$13,551 (+11.3%)
104Kathryn ZuccalaSenior Program Advisor$132,865$161+$9,061 (+7.3%)
105Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor$132,807$161+$13,278 (+11.1%)
106Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment 1$132,658$171+$4,731 (+3.7%)
107Alexandra LeavertonSenior Policy Advisor$132,546$161+$13,283 (+11.1%)
108Hannah GolightlyLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$132,457$163new
109Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor$131,882$161+$12,951 (+10.9%)
110Allison Holly DolanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy$131,841$170+$4,450 (+3.5%)
111David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development$131,800$167new
112Jennifer RichardsTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$131,589$161new
113Mark JonkerTeam Lead$131,295$147+$11,758 (+9.8%)
114Michael FlorioSenior Program Analyst$131,182$158+$10,199 (+8.4%)
115Darren ShockTeam Lead, Knowledge Management$131,079$160+$12,796 (+10.8%)
116Malgorzata RutherfordManager, Business Support Services$131,071$160+$12,346 (+10.4%)
117Andrea SmallwoodSenior Policy Advisor$131,015$156+$16,739 (+14.6%)
118Amber BringlesonManager, Program Coordination$130,774$140+$24,628 (+23.2%)
119Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs$130,239$168+$3,156 (+2.5%)
120Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator$130,234$169$0 (0.0%)
121Lina CimarrustiSenior Policy and Program Analyst$130,143$148+$24,999 (+23.8%)
122Alexander KarapetovSenior Policy Advisor$129,859$161new
123Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor$129,334$161new
124Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor$129,033$161new
125Doran KirkbrightVeterinary Scientist$128,842$155+$16,399 (+14.6%)
126Teri LynchManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$128,638$167+$6,821 (+5.6%)
127Amanda CulverwellTeam Lead$128,444$157+$8,907 (+7.5%)
128Fiona SomervillePolicy Advisor$128,343$150+$19,815 (+18.3%)
129Robin Di TostoTeam Lead$128,334$155+$17,434 (+15.7%)
130Heather KinnearSenior Program Advisor$128,149$159+$4,164 (+3.4%)
131Christine WengerManager, Insurance and Partnerships$127,799$165+$3,173 (+2.5%)
132Darlene HarriethaProject Analyst$127,713$151+$15,773 (+14.1%)
133Danielle VisschedykProject Manager$127,578$151+$10,236 (+8.7%)
134Ornella OsborneAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications$127,210$161+$5,603 (+4.6%)
135Giselle Vanneste-PaineProject Analyst$127,187$150+$21,988 (+20.9%)
136Rebecca ShorttManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery West$127,094$243+$8,679 (+7.3%)
137Laurel DavisSenior Policy Advisor$126,835$164+$5,250 (+4.3%)
138Margarete BucklerRegional Veterinarian$126,748$300+$16,721 (+15.2%)
139Kelly JacksonResearch Analyst$126,730$150new
140Kamal AkhtarSenior Policy and Program Advisor$126,481$148+$17,363 (+15.9%)
141Cohen James LangerakTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$126,432$147+$19,645 (+18.4%)
142Hannah AndersonChief of Staff$126,316$162+$12,952 (+11.4%)
143Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions$126,265$163+$4,538 (+3.7%)
144Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst$126,047$151+$10,589 (+9.2%)
145Kelley KnightSenior Research Advisor$125,917$151+$14,438 (+13.0%)
146Jeffrey O'DonnellTeam Lead$125,624$153+$9,505 (+8.2%)
147Rebecca Force VinceBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$125,450$151+$12,785 (+11.3%)
148Elizabeth VosPlanning and Projects Coordinator$125,449$152+$12,814 (+11.4%)
149Jaswinder BainsSenior Program Analyst$125,445$151+$12,819 (+11.4%)
150Mark ZedoProgram Coordinator – Finance$125,432$152+$9,477 (+8.2%)
151Gregory PateSenior Program Analyst$125,422$151+$11,361 (+10.0%)
152Audrey GuillotBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
153Lisa GrbinicekPolicy Advisor$125,365$151new
154Sandra JonesPolicy Advisor$125,365$152new
155Julio MendozaEconomic Policy Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
156Vanessa TaylorSenior Program Analyst$125,365$151new
157Magda WolanowskaPolicy Advisor$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
158Tina BerryProgram Coordinator – Finance$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
159Harry BishopProject Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
160Joan BlackwoodAccounting and Reporting Lead$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
161Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor – Dairy$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
162Emily BoylanResearch Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
163Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
164Michele CoppolaAccounting and Reporting Lead$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
165Charles CushmanTeam Lead, Information Management$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
166Christopher DukeProgram Analyst$125,365$152new
167Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor – Industry$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
168Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
169Anna FormusiakResearch Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
170Karen HessControllership and Risk Lead$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
171Zahirul IslamProject Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
172Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor – Regulatory$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
173Sheri JennerBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
174Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
175Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
176Gavin LawsonCoordinator, Agriculture and Food Laboratory Program$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
177Dennis LoyolaBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
178Tanya MarissenResearch Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
179Stephen MilneProject Analyst$125,365$151+$12,771 (+11.3%)
180Daniella MolnarAgriculture Program Analyst$125,365$151+$12,771 (+11.3%)
181Nicole Alexandra RobbRegulatory and Standards Coordinator$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
182Anna ScottProject Analyst$125,365$146+$12,771 (+11.3%)
183Tania SendelAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
184Jennifer StevensonPolicy Advisor$125,365$152new
185Kristy SymonAdvisor, Veterinary Services$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
186Patrick ThorntonPolicy Advisor$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
187Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
188Shaira WahidEconomic Policy Analyst$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
189Michael Jj WeberPolicy Advisor$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
190Mark WhiteSenior Project and Program Coordinator$125,365$152new
191Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$125,365$152+$12,771 (+11.3%)
192Matthew WilsonNutrient Management Program Team Lead$125,365$152new
193Joseph CillisProject Analyst$125,360$152+$12,744 (+11.3%)
194Teresa FerreiraFood Safety Advisor – Regulatory$125,350$152+$12,764 (+11.3%)
195Martha TovellPlanning and Projects Coordinator$125,215$152+$15,032 (+13.6%)
196Karen GarrettProject Analyst$125,183$152+$14,425 (+13.0%)
197Melissa HaveroenFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$125,063$152+$12,739 (+11.3%)
198Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor$125,028$162+$4,805 (+4.0%)
199Amy Rutgers-KellySenior Policy Advisor$124,883$158+$3,066 (+2.5%)
200Emefa MonuFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$124,718$149+$17,253 (+16.1%)

Most common jobs in 2024

Economic and Business Advisor26
Policy Advisor26
Senior Policy Advisor23
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Project Analyst20
Team Lead14
Senior Program Analyst11
Research Analyst9
Lead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare8
Meat Inspection Area Coordinator8

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