Government of Ontario – Ministries
Environment, Conservation and Parks salaries
1,357 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 2019 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
1,357
+10.6% vs 2024
Median salary
$120,454
+5.2% vs 2024
Highest salary
$396,874
Total disclosed
$175M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 1,357
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orna SalamonAssistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Sciences and Standards | $396,874 | $280 | +$186,450 |
| 2 | Sarah HarrisonDeputy Minister | $370,689 | $8,429 | new |
| 3 | Brandon ChaputAssistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Policy Division | $312,482 | $289 | +$98,874 |
| 4 | Lisa TrevisanAssistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division | $307,782 | $267 | +$104,586 |
| 5 | Chloe Tl StuartAssistant Deputy Minister, Land and Water Division | $304,875 | $289 | +$91,357 |
| 6 | Alexander WoodAssistant Deputy Minister, Climate Change and Resiliency Division | $287,343 | $315 | +$44,253 |
| 7 | Jing TaoAssistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management | $278,606 | $261 | +$91,594 |
| 8 | Steven CarrascoAssistant Deputy Minister, Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division | $261,649 | $263 | +$70,142 |
| 9 | Travis CoulterDirector, Species at Risk | $257,670 | $233 | +$97,715 |
| 10 | Charles O'HaraDirector, Resource Recovery Policy Branch | $244,314 | $250 | +$52,369 |
| 11 | Heather MalcolmsonDirector, Client Service and Permissions Branch | $239,264 | $243 | +$62,461 |
| 12 | Andrea RobertsDirector | $236,241 | $214 | +$86,572 |
| 13 | Robyn KurtesDirector, Environmental Policy Branch | $235,442 | $242 | +$67,630 |
| 14 | Gregory MalczewskiDirector, Ontario Parks Growth and Partnerships | $233,176 | $222 | +$74,673 |
| 15 | Kathleen O'Neill CarterDirector, Environmental Assessment | $231,608 | $250 | +$47,706 |
| 16 | Susan EcclestoneDirector, Caribou Conservation | $229,638 | $231 | +$63,494 |
| 17 | Lubna HussainDirector, West Central Region | $227,080 | $230 | +$52,727 |
| 18 | Jason TraversDirector, Ontario Parks | $225,702 | $250 | +$24,931 |
| 19 | Jacques LegrisDirector, Strategic Human Resources | $224,769 | $250 | +$24,478 |
| 20 | Annamaria CrossDirector, Environmental Assessment Modernization Project | $224,750 | $221 | +$56,052 |
| 21 | Melissa EversDirector, Divisional Compliance Branch | $223,042 | $214 | +$69,293 |
| 22 | Charlotte BeckettDirector, Ontario Parks Growth and Partnerships | $222,139 | $237 | +$42,454 |
| 23 | Peter TaylorDirector, Eastern Region | $221,364 | $221 | +$54,129 |
| 24 | Andrea ParksDirector, Laboratory Services | $220,351 | $221 | +$75,184 |
| 25 | Leo LuongDirector, Great Lakes and Inland Waters Branch | $217,320 | $219 | +$51,441 |
| 26 | Michael Jw StickingsDirector, Strategic Policy Partnerships Branch | $216,719 | $232 | |
| 27 | Maria EdwardsDirector, Business and Fiscal Planning | $216,558 | $215 | +$56,705 |
| 28 | Thomas Norman NorthDirector, Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Branch | $213,011 | $228 | +$46,416 |
| 29 | Osvalda SilvaDirector, Corporate Services Branch | $211,343 | $215 | +$55,475 |
| 30 | Julie SchroederDirector, Technical Assessment and Standards Development Branch | $211,111 | $226 | +$45,615 |
| 31 | Aziz AhmedManager, Municipal Water and Wastewater Permissions | $210,982 | $206 | +$68,570 |
| 32 | John RitchieDirector, Operational Services | $208,082 | $208 | +$63,436 |
| 33 | Mohsen KeyvaniManager, Waste Approvals | $207,993 | $206 | +$61,649 |
| 34 | Steven FilipowitzSupervisor, Environmental Design | $206,910 | $202 | +$65,194 |
| 35 | Patrick FancottDirector, Climate Change Policy Branch | $206,566 | $217 | +$48,280 |
| 36 | Abbygail SalbSupervisor, Air Modelling and Emissions | $206,041 | $177 | +$84,436 |
| 37 | Kirsten ServiceDirector, Conservation and Source Protection Branch | $204,349 | $218 | +$38,034 |
| 38 | Bahar AminvaziriDirector, Environmental Permissions | $203,242 | $208 | +$49,637 |
| 39 | Carly SteinmanDirector, Climate Change Programs and Partnerships | $201,402 | $213 | +$46,443 |
| 40 | Jeffrey BurdonManager, Local Air Quality Permits | $200,341 | $186 | +$70,066 |
| 41 | Jessica WardDirector, Environmental Monitoring and Reporting | $199,716 | $203 | +$56,275 |
| 42 | Rachael FletcherDirector, Central Region | $199,536 | $212 | +$45,984 |
| 43 | Daniel Ryan McdonaldDirector, Air Policy and Programs Branch | $198,102 | $212 | +$43,491 |
| 44 | Andrea BrunettiDirector, Communications | $197,967 | $203 | +$54,106 |
| 45 | David HarthExecutive Assistant, Deputy Minister's Office | $196,600 | $209 | +$43,498 |
| 46 | Sheri BeatonDirector, Environmental Economics Branch | $196,419 | $212 | +$41,278 |
| 47 | Lori KowalskiManager, Facilities Management Unit | $196,279 | $193 | +$58,376 |
| 48 | Kaikhosrov Nademi NassariChief of Staff | $196,249 | $229 | +$56,728 |
| 49 | Sean AveryEngineer, Air Pollution Control | $196,038 | $181 | +$80,619 |
| 50 | Ferid ChabchoubEngineer, Air Pollution Control | $196,038 | $150 | +$80,619 |
| 51 | Mona CrivatEngineer, Air Pollution Control | $196,038 | $181 | +$80,619 |
| 52 | Nick FragiadakisEngineer, Air Pollution Control | $196,038 | $177 | +$80,619 |
| 53 | Header MerzaSenior Noise Review Engineer | $196,038 | $180 | +$80,619 |
| 54 | Frank LuisserEngineer, Air Pollution Control | $196,037 | $177 | +$80,619 |
| 55 | Indra PrashadDirector, Indigenous Drinking Water Projects Office | $194,797 | $218 | +$38,107 |
| 56 | Tai AnDirector, Science Complex Capital Project | $194,042 | $202 | new |
| 57 | Yuefeng ZhangLead Engineer, Priority Project | $192,131 | $169 | +$76,712 |
| 58 | Hadi SharifiEngineering Specialist | $190,705 | $180 | +$69,953 |
| 59 | Hassaan BasitChief Conservation Executive | $190,676 | $172 | new |
| 60 | Sherif HegazyManager, Noise Approvals | $190,371 | $202 | +$47,173 |
| 61 | Bijal ShahSenior Air Review Engineering Coordinator | $188,708 | $177 | +$72,996 |
| 62 | David ManolDirector, Northern Region | $188,474 | $200 | +$50,949 |
| 63 | Rosalinda AhmedEngineer, Air Pollution Control | $187,359 | $177 | +$71,940 |
| 64 | Vincent PileggiLead Engineer, Water Advisor | $181,623 | $172 | +$56,632 |
| 65 | Ellen Van SteenburghDirector, Adaptation and Resilience | $180,529 | $190 | +$45,413 |
| 66 | Panagiota Patricia PoplarManager, Fiscal and Budget Management | $180,121 | $184 | +$36,116 |
| 67 | Tracy HartDistrict Manager, Ottawa | $179,891 | $190 | +$42,116 |
| 68 | Stephen BurtDistrict Manager, Hamilton | $179,734 | $190 | +$41,438 |
| 69 | Natalia WelniakDivisional Business Manager | $179,508 | $191 | +$41,834 |
| 70 | Carroll LeithManager, Technical Support | $179,389 | $193 | +$38,273 |
| 71 | Kathleen BurnsideSenior Manager, Strategic Communications | $179,079 | $190 | +$43,695 |
| 72 | Marc PeveriniManager, Waste Diversion Initiative | $178,408 | $190 | +$42,991 |
| 73 | Paul KovarikDirector, Strategic Delivery Branch | $177,536 | $198 | +$47,141 |
| 74 | David BradleyDirector, Eastern Region | $176,110 | $193 | +$32,760 |
| 75 | Al-Noor JamalManager, Water Policy | $175,942 | $199 | +$32,921 |
| 76 | Robert DumancicSenior Engineer, Drinking Water Treatment | $175,594 | $161 | +$67,069 |
| 77 | Jason ScottDistrict Manager, Sudbury | $175,548 | $191 | +$37,983 |
| 78 | Christina LabargeRegional Project Lead | $174,830 | $193 | +$33,460 |
| 79 | Daniel DugganZone Manager | $174,638 | $193 | +$27,061 |
| 80 | Michael MagnusBusiness Manager | $174,638 | $193 | +$27,061 |
| 81 | Jennifer WinterManager, Water Monitoring | $174,638 | $193 | +$27,114 |
| 82 | Kimberley GroombridgeDistrict Manager | $174,624 | $193 | +$27,024 |
| 83 | Eric LoiSenior Engineer, Industrial Specialist | $174,332 | $169 | +$44,098 |
| 84 | Tracey ArmstrongSenior Engineering Specialist | $174,279 | $187 | +$44,158 |
| 85 | Blair RohalyManager, Special Projects | $174,153 | $192 | +$32,876 |
| 86 | Rachel MelzerManager, Human Toxicology and Air Standards | $174,043 | $189 | +$36,825 |
| 87 | Jennifer MortonManager, Species at Risk Protection Policy | $173,889 | $184 | +$43,233 |
| 88 | Nadia RamlalManager, Air Policy | $173,859 | $193 | +$28,628 |
| 89 | Sandra ThomasIssues Manager | $173,735 | $189 | +$37,947 |
| 90 | Katharine JordanCommunications Director, Chief Conservation Executive Office | $173,597 | $193 | +$27,232 |
| 91 | Pierre AdrienDistrict Manager, London | $173,247 | $193 | +$30,982 |
| 92 | Nancy OrpanaManager, Air Approvals | $173,018 | $176 | +$47,773 |
| 93 | Jason LehouillierManager, Technical Support | $172,943 | $183 | +$43,135 |
| 94 | Jeffrey MckerrallManager, Technology Standards | $172,900 | $173 | +$50,977 |
| 95 | Eugene MacchioneManager, Priority Permissions Services | $172,662 | $193 | +$25,321 |
| 96 | Deborah JuntaSenior Engineer | $172,351 | $178 | +$50,523 |
| 97 | Wendy LavenderManager, Source Protection Approvals | $171,654 | $193 | +$28,584 |
| 98 | Mark RabbiorSenior Manager, Issues and Media Relations | $171,438 | $193 | +$28,167 |
| 99 | Kelly MikiEngineering Specialist, Air Standards and Risk Management | $171,421 | $185 | +$41,591 |
| 100 | Aaron ToddDistrict Manager, Guelph | $171,317 | $183 | +$38,816 |
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| 2019 | 606 |
| 2020 | 622 |
| 2021 | 641 |
| 2022 | 664 |
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| 2024 | 1,227 |
| 2025 | 1,357 |
Median salary by year
Environment, Conservation and Parks medianGovernment of Ontario – Ministries median
$120K
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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 | $110,310 | $115,653 |
| 2020 | $110,540 | $116,364 |
| 2021 | $112,749 | $117,349 |
| 2022 | $114,615 | $118,520 |
| 2023 | $119,166 | |
| 2024 | $114,554 | $123,253 |
| 2025 | $120,454 | $130,215 |
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