Government of Ontario – Ministries
Energy and Mines salaries
315 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 2025 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
315
Median salary
$127,798
Highest salary
$403,370
Total disclosed
$43.4M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 315
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virve Susanna Laaksonen-CraigDeputy Minister | $403,370 | $9,542 | +$99,860 |
| 2 | Shawn BatiseDeputy Minister | $346,434 | $10,234 | +$23,662 |
| 3 | Karen MooreAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Network and Agency Policy | $329,135 | $287 | new |
| 4 | Steen HumeAssistant Deputy Minister, Energy Supply Policy | $318,228 | $315 | +$74,528 |
| 5 | Kelly BrownAssistant Deputy Minister, Distribution, Conservation and Innovation Policy | $314,427 | $90 | new |
| 6 | Afsana QureshiAssistant Deputy Minister, Mines and Minerals Regulation | $303,321 | $293 | +$83,761 |
| 7 | Ken NakaharaAssistant Deputy Minister, Mining Policy and Sector Development | $294,239 | $292 | +$75,250 |
| 8 | Michael SmithDirector, Broadband Expansion and Connection Branch | $249,337 | $234 | new |
| 9 | Sharmila PathmanathanAssistant Deputy Minister, Mining Policy and Sector Development | $242,982 | $249 | +$101,482 |
| 10 | Timothy ChristieDirector, Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning | $241,724 | $250 | +$51,041 |
| 11 | John WhytockDirector, Communications | $238,298 | $250 | +$46,696 |
| 12 | Adrian NalascoDirector, Nuclear | $235,802 | $250 | +$42,848 |
| 13 | Shruti TalwarDirector, Strategic Policy and Analytics | $232,794 | $250 | +$48,027 |
| 14 | Carol SmithDirector, Information and Lands Branch | $227,872 | $250 | new |
| 15 | Tasneem EssajiDirector, Distribution and Consumer Assistance Policy | $226,835 | $241 | +$49,520 |
| 16 | Teri McdonaldDirector – Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch | $222,912 | $213 | +$73,862 |
| 17 | Christopher GoodeDirector, Policy Coordination and Sector Outreach | $222,497 | $210 | new |
| 18 | Krista AdamsDirector, Distributed Energy Resources and Modernization Policy | $221,292 | $221 | +$63,823 |
| 19 | Samir AdkarDirector, Energy Networks and Indigenous Policy | $220,911 | $217 | +$70,045 |
| 20 | Usman SyedDirector, Energy Efficiency Policy and Programs | $216,737 | $232 | +$49,780 |
| 21 | Trina RawnDirector, Mineral Development | $212,847 | $209 | +$67,409 |
| 22 | Salvatore ColalilloDirector, Streamling, Standards and Innovation Policy | $212,637 | $205 | +$48,853 |
| 23 | Matthew HiraishiChief of Staff | $206,981 | $259 | +$72,520 |
| 24 | John HechlerDirector, Ontario Geological Survey | $206,108 | $203 | +$65,142 |
| 25 | Richard CayleyDirector, Integrated Energy Supply Policy and Economics | $200,710 | $209 | +$48,740 |
| 26 | Robert SchryburtManager, Engineering Services | $197,638 | $198 | +$58,962 |
| 27 | Ryan LimManager, Business and Fiscal Planning | $193,672 | $175 | new |
| 28 | Mary PerryDirector, Mineral Development Performance Improvement and Project Management | $190,069 | $122 | |
| 29 | Thanh BuiDirector, Finance and Corproate Management | $187,650 | $203 | +$43,274 |
| 30 | Michael LokenDirector, Strategic Services | $187,336 | $221 | new |
| 31 | Antonis GazeasExecutive Advisor | $183,352 | $202 | +$54,729 |
| 32 | Jonathan LearManager, Broadband Program Delivery | $178,709 | $193 | +$36,212 |
| 33 | Brenda Sy LoManager, Strategic Business Planning | $174,570 | $185 | +$41,470 |
| 34 | Hilary CoxManager, Public Engagements | $171,749 | $191 | new |
| 35 | Brianne NovelliDirector, Sector and Intergovernmental Affairs | $166,788 | $198 | +$24,148 |
| 36 | Amy SmartManager, Indigenous Relations and Consultation Support (Northeast and South) | $165,188 | $180 | +$37,121 |
| 37 | Paula AllenInspection and Compliance Manager | $164,387 | $179 | +$36,842 |
| 38 | John BealsSenior Manager, GeoServices Section | $163,386 | $179 | +$35,531 |
| 39 | Michele NunesSenior Policy Advisor | $162,178 | $175 | +$28,160 |
| 40 | Daniel KelseyManager, Corporate Management | $161,986 | $186 | +$24,690 |
| 41 | Suzanne HaletDirector, Mineral Development Performance Improvement and Project Management | $161,669 | $179 | +$53,358 |
| 42 | Hillary ArmstrongManager, Policy Coordination | $161,344 | $193 | +$3,656 |
| 43 | Erika ZulawskiExecutive Advisor | $160,130 | $177 | +$32,160 |
| 44 | Abbas RazaTelecommunications Engineer | $157,711 | $167 | +$42,512 |
| 45 | Chantal LafortuneManager, Finance and Administration | $157,289 | $173 | +$34,653 |
| 46 | Amy GibsonManager, Indigenous Energy Policy | $156,892 | $193 | new |
| 47 | Emma HemmingsenManager, Innovation and Streamlining | $156,892 | $193 | +$4,945 |
| 48 | George NutterManager, Issues Management | $156,892 | $193 | +$498 |
| 49 | Senka KrsikapaManager, Standards Policy and Coordination | $156,857 | $193 | −$508 |
| 50 | Yeuk Ki WanManager, Broadband Policy | $156,353 | $177 | |
| 51 | Marc StewartMine Rehabilitation Manager | $155,250 | $152 | +$50,549 |
| 52 | Daniela DavidsonExecutive Assistant | $154,454 | $175 | +$29,123 |
| 53 | Tracey BurtonManager, Strategic Support Unit | $153,212 | $168 | new |
| 54 | Agni PapageorgiouManager, Mineral Development Performance Improvement and Project Implementation | $153,152 | $170 | +$31,424 |
| 55 | Robert MccauleyMining/Geotechnical Engineer | $152,762 | $160 | +$41,360 |
| 56 | Lise RobichaudSenior Manager, Earth Resources and Geoscience Mapping | $152,057 | $164 | +$35,664 |
| 57 | Maria OttavianiExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $151,333 | $167 | +$39,672 |
| 58 | Taiwo AkisanmiSenior Project Engineer | $151,198 | $161 | new |
| 59 | Liam McgillManager, Critical Minerals Strategy Unit | $150,948 | $173 | +$25,521 |
| 60 | Neal BennettTeam Lead, Mineral Exploration and Development | $150,841 | $167 | +$31,298 |
| 61 | Dawn-Ann TrebilcockProgram Specialists | $150,408 | $165 | new |
| 62 | Shannon MccabeManager, Strategic Indigenous Initiatives | $149,428 | $178 | +$13,129 |
| 63 | Jean GuindonSenior Manager, Mineral Exploration and Development | $149,075 | $176 | +$14,330 |
| 64 | Meixia SongSenior Manager, Controllership | $149,034 | $182 | +$4,133 |
| 65 | Thomas SulatyckyTeam Lead | $148,993 | $164 | +$36,995 |
| 66 | Juan GimonMine Project Engineer | $148,938 | $163 | +$38,456 |
| 67 | Helen KwanManager, Distributed Energy Resources Policy | $148,872 | $175 | new |
| 68 | Arla Latto-HallSenior Manager, Investment and Governance | $148,556 | $175 | +$13,418 |
| 69 | Abigail BurtQuaternary Geoscientist | $148,048 | $243 | +$26,629 |
| 70 | Andreas LinkSenior Policy Advisor | $147,652 | $167 | +$27,784 |
| 71 | William GreenizanManager, Energy Markets | $147,396 | $180 | +$1,924 |
| 72 | Margaret CorreiaTeam Lead | $147,206 | $167 | +$23,903 |
| 73 | Matthew EdwardsManager, Energy Efficiency Policy | $146,119 | $172 | new |
| 74 | Kirby CalvertManager, Transmission Policy | $146,070 | $179 | +$26,038 |
| 75 | Scott BurgessProgram Specialist | $146,069 | $164 | new |
| 76 | Joanna ReadingSenior Policy Advisor | $145,473 | $167 | +$22,188 |
| 77 | Chantal Dm SangheraSenior Project Engineer | $144,318 | $158 | new |
| 78 | Beverly DutoffSenior Advisor | $144,214 | $167 | +$18,766 |
| 79 | Christine ValanciusData and Digital Strategist | $143,904 | $156 | +$34,859 |
| 80 | Jianing LowManager, Policy Analysis and Development | $143,854 | $147 | +$42,177 |
| 81 | Alanna RothbergSenior Policy and Project Lead | $143,760 | $163 | +$34,897 |
| 82 | Samuel LyonManager, Strategic Communications | $142,975 | $193 | +$13,078 |
| 83 | Trevor WhitmoreSenior Policy Advisor | $142,318 | $164 | +$24,198 |
| 84 | Zobair AnamManager, Nuclear Energy | $141,815 | $173 | +$6,179 |
| 85 | Devin NicolExecutive Director of Policy | $141,407 | $173 | +$23,736 |
| 86 | Ahmid Al-DhaherExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $140,228 | $171 | +$5,276 |
| 87 | Robert CormierManager, Mineral Sector Analysis and Promotion | $140,159 | $132 | new |
| 88 | Sonia PrefontaineManager, Geoscience Mapping | $139,678 | $273 | +$21,111 |
| 89 | Michelle MillerSenior Policy Advisor – Mineral Resources | $139,560 | $161 | new |
| 90 | Krista PenningtonManager, Creative and Digital Communications | $138,941 | $170 | +$3,657 |
| 91 | Julie ReederSenior Policy Advisor | $138,693 | $170 | +$6,374 |
| 92 | John Mac InnisIndigenous Liaison Officer | $138,383 | $170 | +$5,759 |
| 93 | Anna Nicole HodginsManager, Distribution Performance and Modernization | $138,017 | $165 | +$5,112 |
| 94 | Thomas Mc LeungSenior Advisor | $137,805 | $170 | −$4,694 |
| 95 | Patrick BarnesManager, Indigenous Relations and Consultation Support (Northwest) | $136,893 | $169 | new |
| 96 | Janet LimSenior Lead, Business and Fiscal Planning, Business Strategy and Decision Support | $136,696 | $169 | +$5,048 |
| 97 | Mark KiraguManager, Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning | $136,689 | $169 | +$13,779 |
| 98 | Steven Aw LaundrieTeam Lead, Digital Communications and Creative Service | $136,687 | $176 | +$21,528 |
| 99 | Mark Andrew ThompsonManager, Distribution Performance and Modernization | $136,513 | $169 | +$3,419 |
| 100 | Karen SlawnerTeam Lead | $136,459 | $169 | +$3,365 |
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Energy and Mines medianGovernment of Ontario – Ministries median
$128K
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| 2003 | $113,404 | |
| 2004 | $114,845 | |
| 2005 | $115,202 | |
| 2006 | $116,175 | |
| 2007 | $115,847 | |
| 2008 | $113,971 | |
| 2009 | $113,796 | |
| 2010 | $113,077 | |
| 2011 | $112,347 | |
| 2012 | $111,871 | |
| 2013 | $111,847 | |
| 2014 | $112,850 | |
| 2015 | $112,552 | |
| 2016 | $113,460 | |
| 2017 | $113,617 | |
| 2018 | $115,431 | |
| 2019 | $115,653 | |
| 2020 | $116,364 | |
| 2021 | $117,349 | |
| 2022 | $118,520 | |
| 2023 | $119,166 | |
| 2024 | $123,253 | |
| 2025 | $127,798 | $130,215 |
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