Municipalities & Services
City Of Toronto – Board Of Mgmt. Of The Toronto Zoo salaries
65 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 2011 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
65
+32.7% vs 2024
Median salary
$115,702
+3.8% vs 2024
Highest salary
$335,477
Total disclosed
$8.3M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 65 of 65
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolf DejongChief Executive Officer | $335,477 | $2,193 | +$13,576 |
| 2 | Jennifer TraceyChief Operations Officer | $222,390 | $1,449 | +$14,053 |
| 3 | Gabriela MastromonacoChief Science Officer | $217,123 | $1,420 | +$8,786 |
| 4 | James AustinChief Transformation Officer | $183,990 | $1,197 | +$11,588 |
| 5 | Grant FurnissDirector, Wildlife Care | $174,937 | $1,136 | +$11,054 |
| 6 | Nicholas MastersDirector, Wildlife Health | $173,881 | $1,116 | +$9,999 |
| 7 | Valerie PeticcaChief Human Resources Operations | $172,904 | $1,114 | +$21,186 |
| 8 | Leona MitchellDirector, Capital Program And Sustainability | $170,794 | $1,116 | +$6,912 |
| 9 | Adam HustonDirector, Guest And Site Operations | $167,526 | $1,078 | +$16,052 |
| 10 | Maria FrankDirector, Applied Conservation | $159,586 | $1,044 | +$6,458 |
| 11 | Jennifer FranksDirector, Indigenous Relations | $154,377 | $1,008 | +$6,247 |
| 12 | Cecilia HoController | $150,997 | $986 | +$15,186 |
| 13 | Justin RosenbergManager, Wildlife Health Operations | $142,795 | $782 | new |
| 14 | Shawna Findlay-ThompsonManager, Human Resources | $139,999 | $915 | +$5,665 |
| 15 | Benjamin KnoopSenior Project Manager | $139,504 | $911 | +$6,706 |
| 16 | Michael SquiresManager, Technology | $138,500 | $905 | +$9,093 |
| 17 | Heather HouseManager, Learning And Engagement | $128,412 | $839 | +$5,433 |
| 18 | Robin Piccolo-ScarepettaManager, Talent Development | $126,382 | $826 | new |
| 19 | Joanne EatonManager, Health And Safety Services | $122,954 | $803 | +$4,975 |
| 20 | Katie CoppolinoManager, Strategic Communications | $122,795 | $803 | +$4,969 |
| 21 | Elizabeth OkruhlikVeterinarian | $122,610 | $797 | +$5,483 |
| 22 | Arvind CheniveerappanManager, Horticulture And Grounds | $122,286 | $800 | +$4,949 |
| 23 | Amber DignardProject Manager | $121,473 | $793 | +$4,916 |
| 24 | Sarra GourlieManager, Nutrition Science | $120,271 | $784 | new |
| 25 | Hollie RossManager, Wildlife Care | $119,996 | $783 | +$5,547 |
| 26 | Marc BrandsonManager, Wildlife Care | $119,733 | $783 | +$8,293 |
| 27 | Paula MackieManager, Science Development | $118,404 | $773 | +$9,081 |
| 28 | John FlagelloProject Manager | $116,830 | $758 | +$5,504 |
| 29 | Kyla GreenhamManager, Environmental Sustainability | $116,739 | $764 | +$4,094 |
| 30 | Kate HartzlerVeterinarian | $116,582 | $0 | new |
| 31 | Molly McguireManager, Welfare Science | $116,299 | $763 | new |
| 32 | Steven SpiteriSystems Administrator | $115,720 | $692 | new |
| 33 | Pei Chin TeohManager, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence | $115,702 | $302 | −$9,352 |
| 34 | Jimmy CheungProject Manager | $113,211 | $743 | new |
| 35 | David MugfordManager, Facilities Maintenance | $113,159 | $746 | +$11,759 |
| 36 | Andrea GuindonManager, Guest Relations | $109,645 | $713 | +$6,929 |
| 37 | Graham BirtlesSupervisor, Health And Safety Services | $109,515 | $705 | +$5,030 |
| 38 | Troy HerbertSupervisor, Health And Safety Services | $109,031 | $705 | +$4,325 |
| 39 | Chris DulongSupervisor, Wildlife Care | $108,437 | $702 | +$4,559 |
| 40 | Carla VanderheydenManager, Total Compensation | $108,130 | $646 | +$6,337 |
| 41 | Paul MurphySupervisor, Health And Safety Services | $108,000 | $692 | +$4,928 |
| 42 | Shawn MurdySupervisor, Horticulture | $107,406 | $702 | new |
| 43 | Tasha LongSupervisor, Wildlife Health | $107,375 | $702 | +$3,973 |
| 44 | Brian OliveiraSupervisor, Wildlife Care | $107,325 | $698 | +$4,343 |
| 45 | Jessica ChatzisSupervisor, Health And Safety Services | $107,308 | $698 | new |
| 46 | Kelly BentleySupervisor, Volunteer And Engagement Programs | $107,106 | $698 | +$4,334 |
| 47 | Erika LewisManager, Retail Operations | $107,048 | $699 | +$4,332 |
| 48 | Lauren OgleManager, Guest Relations | $107,048 | $699 | +$4,332 |
| 49 | Kristina LabordeNursing Coordinator | $106,938 | $615 | new |
| 50 | Joshua JaikaranSupervisor, Projects And Exhibit Design | $106,729 | $698 | +$4,319 |
| 51 | Michelle LoveringSupervisor, Operational Support | $106,605 | $695 | +$4,098 |
| 52 | Dyann PowleyManager, Animal Ethics And Zoo Standards | $106,534 | $696 | +$4,311 |
| 53 | Doug MorrisonSupervisor, General Maintenance | $106,197 | $695 | +$4,297 |
| 54 | Michael HazeldenSupervisor, Health And Safety Services | $105,907 | $679 | +$5,667 |
| 55 | Steve JonesSupervisor, Learning And Engagement | $105,468 | $685 | +$4,268 |
| 56 | Tina SharmaManager, Partnership And Events | $104,982 | $686 | +$4,248 |
| 57 | Rebecca ClarkeSupervisor, Wildlife Care | $104,685 | $679 | +$4,461 |
| 58 | Nigel ParrManager, Wildlife Planning | $103,500 | $718 | new |
| 59 | Elizabeth McgregorSupervisor, Nutrition Science Operations | $103,035 | $672 | new |
| 60 | Andrew HiltzManager, Membership | $102,914 | $673 | new |
| 61 | Kyle Banton-JonesSupervisor, Behavioural Husbandry | $102,648 | $672 | new |
| 62 | Daniel VanderstarrenSupervisor, Purchasing And Supply | $101,561 | $663 | new |
| 63 | Samantha NashHuman Resources Business Partner And Analyst | $101,360 | $663 | new |
| 64 | Keith PickthornSupervisor, Wildlife Care | $100,989 | $658 | new |
| 65 | Marla WardSupervisor, Wildlife Care | $100,989 | $658 | new |
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| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 65 |
Median salary by year
City Of Toronto – Board Of Mgmt. Of The Toronto Zoo medianMunicipalities & Services median
$121K$116K
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| 2003 | $110,050 | |
| 2004 | $111,110 | |
| 2005 | $110,702 | |
| 2006 | $109,407 | |
| 2007 | $109,731 | |
| 2008 | $109,558 | |
| 2009 | $110,293 | |
| 2010 | $110,030 | |
| 2011 | $116,976 | $109,972 |
| 2012 | $119,579 | $110,599 |
| 2013 | $112,693 | $111,272 |
| 2014 | $115,398 | $112,676 |
| 2015 | $117,292 | $113,395 |
| 2016 | $113,557 | $113,174 |
| 2017 | $114,993 | $114,046 |
| 2018 | $114,915 | $115,261 |
| 2019 | $116,503 | $116,159 |
| 2020 | $118,389 | $117,452 |
| 2021 | $114,067 | $118,709 |
| 2022 | $120,899 | $121,076 |
| 2023 | $117,753 | $121,446 |
| 2024 | $111,440 | $123,347 |
| 2025 | $115,702 | $126,555 |
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