Government of Ontario – Ministries
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth/Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science salaries, 2018
210 people paid $100,000 or more in 2018, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.
People in 2018
210
Median salary
$111,061
Highest salary
$561,872
Total disclosed
$26.1M
Everyone on the 2018 list
Top 200 of 210
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allan O'DetteChief Investment Officer | $561,872 | $0 | +$335,112 (+147.8%) |
| 2 | Giles GhersonDeputy Minister | $320,031 | $19,235 | +$23,607 (+8.0%) |
| 3 | Shirley PhillipsDeputy Minister | $229,192 | $6,665 | +$24,694 (+12.1%) |
| 4 | Robert BurnsChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services Division | $207,676 | $311 | new |
| 5 | Victor SeverinoAssistant Deputy Minister, Regulatory Modernization and Business Relief | $207,676 | $311 | +$12,595 (+6.5%) |
| 6 | Nadia IacobelliAssistant Deputy Minister, Business Partnerships and Programs | $192,290 | $288 | +$11,659 (+6.5%) |
| 7 | William MantelAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Programs Development and Delivery Office | $192,290 | $288 | new |
| 8 | Kevin PerryAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Planning | $192,290 | $288 | new |
| 9 | John MarshallAssistant Deputy Minister, Commercialization and Scale-ups | $192,290 | $288 | new |
| 10 | Trevor DauphineeAssistant Deputy Minister, Industry and Sector Strategy | $184,024 | $258 | +$23,574 (+14.7%) |
| 11 | David BrezerExecutive Lead, Compliance Modernization | $183,751 | $264 | +$35,879 (+24.3%) |
| 12 | Molly ShoichetChief Scientist | $171,087 | $0 | new |
| 13 | Dolly GoyetteDirector, Commercialization and Scale-up Networks | $169,733 | $254 | +$14,355 (+9.2%) |
| 14 | Clare BarnettDirector, Regulatory Centre of Excellence Lab | $166,939 | $251 | −$1,784 (−1.1%) |
| 15 | Richard KikutaDirector, Economic Data Analytics | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 (+6.5%) |
| 16 | Robert KaszasDirector, Red Tape Policy / Business Outreach and Relief | $164,880 | $247 | new |
| 17 | Dino RoccaProject Director | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 (+6.5%) |
| 18 | Allison BarrDirector, Office of the Chief Science Officer | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 (+6.5%) |
| 19 | Nelson JanicasDirector | $164,880 | $247 | +$3,590 (+2.2%) |
| 20 | Steve RomanyshynChief Executive Officer, Ontario Capital Growth Corporation | $164,880 | $247 | +$3,590 (+2.2%) |
| 21 | Isolina KuzminskiExecutive Lead, Transfer Payment Transformation | $164,880 | $247 | +$9,999 (+6.5%) |
| 22 | Lawrence WagnerDirector, Business Planning and Finance | $163,045 | $241 | new |
| 23 | Angela FaienzaDirector, Open for Business | $152,674 | $229 | new |
| 24 | George CadeteDirector, Scale-up Services | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 (+6.5%) |
| 25 | Shella SalazarDirector, Service Transformation and Quality Assurance / Reducing Regulatory Costs for Business Act | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 (+6.5%) |
| 26 | Katherine KellyDirector, Science and Research | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 (+6.5%) |
| 27 | Brian LoveDirector, Advanced Manufacturing Industries | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 (+6.5%) |
| 28 | Anne BermonteFellow | $152,674 | $229 | +$9,264 (+6.5%) |
| 29 | Charles FinlayChief of Staff | $151,150 | $164 | +$22,094 (+17.1%) |
| 30 | Jason EastonChief of Staff | $148,788 | $164 | new |
| 31 | Stephanie AppaveDirector, Sector Strategy | $146,103 | $200 | +$18,749 (+14.7%) |
| 32 | Akin AlagaManager, Engagement and Partnerships | $145,649 | $210 | +$12,865 (+9.7%) |
| 33 | Joe VeloceDirector, Automotive Industry | $141,357 | $212 | +$4,832 (+3.5%) |
| 34 | Richard CaineDirector, Intergovernmental Harmonization and Red Tape Challenges | $141,357 | $212 | +$9,966 (+7.6%) |
| 35 | Andrew GuyDirector, Advanced Technologies | $141,357 | $212 | +$13,661 (+10.7%) |
| 36 | R.Joanne AndersonDirector, Business Services | $141,357 | $212 | new |
| 37 | Damian DupuyManager, Strategic Coordination | $137,283 | $198 | +$15,483 (+12.7%) |
| 38 | Shuxian HeSenior Policy Advisor | $132,431 | $164 | +$30,677 (+30.1%) |
| 39 | Carla TsambourlianosDirector, Foreign Direct Investment Services | $131,042 | $186 | +$18,946 (+16.9%) |
| 40 | Joseph Van OverbergheManager | $130,949 | $189 | +$11,842 (+9.9%) |
| 41 | Claude MyreManager, Information and Communications Technology | $130,949 | $189 | +$11,842 (+9.9%) |
| 42 | Jason Sb MaurierManager, Access to Capital | $130,949 | $189 | new |
| 43 | Carolyn DoeringManager, Relationship and Contract Management | $130,949 | $189 | new |
| 44 | Derek BurgessManager, Regional Economic Strategy | $130,949 | $189 | +$11,842 (+9.9%) |
| 45 | Mirjana Lukac-VulovicManager, Research, Talent and Awards | $130,949 | $189 | +$11,842 (+9.9%) |
| 46 | Alisa MackayDirector, Marketing and Creative Services | $130,891 | $196 | new |
| 47 | David MeyerDirector, Regional Economic Development | $130,891 | $196 | new |
| 48 | Catherine MclindenManager, Strategic Policy | $130,618 | $189 | +$13,552 (+11.6%) |
| 49 | Rudy LoManager (Federal Development Interchange) | $130,239 | $196 | +$16,822 (+14.8%) |
| 50 | Sandra HaydukManager, Regulatory Reform and Coordination | $129,771 | $195 | +$9,833 (+8.2%) |
| 51 | Jennifer WismerAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development Policy | $129,423 | $230 | −$13,987 (−9.8%) |
| 52 | Annette AzzopardiManager, Special Projects | $129,289 | $194 | +$21,736 (+20.2%) |
| 53 | Michael FalconiManager, Intergovernmental Policy Coordination | $127,893 | $187 | +$10,953 (+9.4%) |
| 54 | John BullenManager, Cabinet Office Liaison | $127,304 | $191 | +$766 (+0.6%) |
| 55 | Leigh DavisonManager, Contracting and Issues | $127,170 | $190 | +$4,720 (+3.9%) |
| 56 | John MillenSenior Transaction Specialist | $126,926 | $182 | +$7,763 (+6.5%) |
| 57 | Leon WilliamsManager, Supply Chain Networks | $126,620 | $186 | +$10,732 (+9.3%) |
| 58 | Carrie ManchukManager, Site Selection | $126,327 | $189 | +$7,031 (+5.9%) |
| 59 | Brigitte Dianne MarleauExecutive Assistant | $126,321 | $186 | new |
| 60 | Melinda A GibsonDirector, Strategic and Corporate Policy | $125,088 | $184 | +$10,862 (+9.5%) |
| 61 | Asokan SadasivanController, Business Planning and Finance | $124,352 | $184 | +$10,068 (+8.8%) |
| 62 | Christopher HueyManager, Burden Reduction and Transformation | $123,936 | $186 | +$7,228 (+6.2%) |
| 63 | Andrea BruceManager, Regulatory Centre of Excellence | $123,730 | $185 | +$8,036 (+6.9%) |
| 64 | Robert CrabtreeManager, Scale-up Programs | $123,483 | $182 | +$9,998 (+8.8%) |
| 65 | Mandeep MagheraChief of Staff | $123,260 | $145 | +$13,445 (+12.2%) |
| 66 | Ireen WieditzSenior Policy Advisor | $122,635 | $174 | +$18,477 (+17.7%) |
| 67 | Wendy BryanManager, Digital Strategy | $122,155 | $180 | +$9,890 (+8.8%) |
| 68 | Alma BeardManager, Freedom of Information and Privacy and Information Management | $121,999 | $180 | +$9,838 (+8.8%) |
| 69 | Stan TsangManager, Partnerships | $121,798 | $180 | +$9,363 (+8.3%) |
| 70 | Kim BlackmoreChief Operating Officer | $121,222 | $176 | +$8,065 (+7.1%) |
| 71 | Michael CasconeManager, Scale-up Strategy and Program Development | $121,103 | $294 | new |
| 72 | Tiffany MahManager, Economic Competitiveness Policy | $120,978 | $179 | +$8,802 (+7.8%) |
| 73 | Panaghiotis KalogiannidesSenior Transaction Specialist | $120,864 | $182 | +$1,882 (+1.6%) |
| 74 | Emmanuel GunaratnamManager, Web Solutions | $120,564 | $292 | +$9,761 (+8.8%) |
| 75 | P.Robert LachanceManager, Sales Marketing | $120,017 | $181 | +$57 (+0.0%) |
| 76 | Thomas BedfordManager, Automotive | $119,979 | $177 | +$9,865 (+9.0%) |
| 77 | Harald FeldhoffManager, Production Industries | $119,733 | $176 | +$9,162 (+8.3%) |
| 78 | Kevin DilamarterManager, Research Programs | $118,137 | $179 | +$6,501 (+5.8%) |
| 79 | Isabella Di CristofaroExecutive Assistant | $117,503 | $171 | +$10,296 (+9.6%) |
| 80 | Judith BortsManager, Supply Chain Networks | $117,133 | $68 | +$16,544 (+16.4%) |
| 81 | Nancy WestawayAssistant Director, Strategic Communications | $116,840 | $173 | +$8,882 (+8.2%) |
| 82 | Andy DabideenManager, New Economy Regulation | $116,818 | $175 | +$9,876 (+9.2%) |
| 83 | Alison McconnellManager, Life Sciences | $116,457 | $172 | new |
| 84 | Lesley CunninghamManager, Research Programs | $116,293 | $175 | +$1,999 (+1.7%) |
| 85 | Cesar GuerraManager, Analytics, Tools and Business Intelligence | $116,256 | $174 | +$9,626 (+9.0%) |
| 86 | Anisha Janice Khamis-Di RenzoSenior Policy Advisor | $115,021 | $165 | new |
| 87 | Stephen HonManager, Coordination and Reporting | $114,274 | $169 | +$9,253 (+8.8%) |
| 88 | Tatiana MunteanSenior Policy Advisor | $113,697 | $166 | +$8,663 (+8.2%) |
| 89 | Matthew GordonDirector, Internal Trade Engagement | $113,440 | $164 | new |
| 90 | Jennifer LaidlawSenior Business Advisor | $112,999 | $0 | new |
| 91 | Stephen KobrynSenior Account Executive | $112,512 | $169 | +$4,040 (+3.7%) |
| 92 | Amanda LuiManager, Business Planning and Finance | $112,381 | $166 | +$2,326 (+2.1%) |
| 93 | Steven MathesonSenior Policy Advisor | $112,338 | $271 | new |
| 94 | Catherine ShepherdSenior Policy Advisor | $112,189 | $164 | +$4,534 (+4.2%) |
| 95 | Weifang DongExecutive Assistant | $112,012 | $164 | +$9,089 (+8.8%) |
| 96 | Ashley FungManager, Internal Trade Negotiations | $111,977 | $161 | new |
| 97 | Alison HughesManager, Technology Partnerships | $111,769 | $165 | +$8,698 (+8.4%) |
| 98 | Cristina AguilarSenior Policy Advisor | $111,767 | $162 | +$7,001 (+6.7%) |
| 99 | Eva PintoTeam Lead | $111,621 | $165 | +$6,994 (+6.7%) |
| 100 | Malka LewittesSenior Policy Advisor | $111,599 | $0 | +$8,478 (+8.2%) |
| 101 | Robert TmejSenior Policy Advisor | $111,598 | $165 | +$5,881 (+5.6%) |
| 102 | Rodriguez ZizzoSenior Policy Advisor | $111,379 | $168 | +$4,412 (+4.1%) |
| 103 | Jaimee LechowskiManager, Human Capital Planning | $111,366 | $191 | +$2,904 (+2.7%) |
| 104 | Adrienne SwansonManager, Business Talent | $111,202 | $164 | +$7,447 (+7.2%) |
| 105 | Joseph KurianSenior Advisor | $111,119 | $161 | +$6,625 (+6.3%) |
| 106 | Nicholas WedgwoodTeam Lead | $111,003 | $166 | +$2,741 (+2.5%) |
| 107 | Shireen MohammedManager, Operations | $110,908 | $166 | +$7,137 (+6.9%) |
| 108 | Daniel IadipaoloTeam Leader | $110,825 | $206 | new |
| 109 | Jill ShireyManager, Investment Services | $110,785 | $165 | +$8,147 (+7.9%) |
| 110 | Lynne GroulxManager, Eastern Ontario | $110,591 | $163 | +$8,583 (+8.4%) |
| 111 | Jamie PittsSenior Policy Advisor | $110,563 | $165 | +$7,777 (+7.6%) |
| 112 | Galen KennedyManager, Engagement and Partnerships | $110,242 | $164 | +$7,776 (+7.6%) |
| 113 | Robert SchockManager, Central Ontario | $110,156 | $267 | +$8,580 (+8.4%) |
| 114 | George LooChief Financial Officer | $109,987 | $164 | −$433 (−0.4%) |
| 115 | Tehani MottSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 116 | Rita ByveldsSenior Program Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 117 | Shelley AllisonSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 118 | Doug LeclercPolicy Coordinator | $109,974 | $161 | +$1,707 (+1.6%) |
| 119 | Karla Giraldo MorrisSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 120 | Peter MolnarSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | −$1,436 (−1.3%) |
| 121 | Margaret LemSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | −$2,503 (−2.2%) |
| 122 | Greg MichenerSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 123 | Miranda HotrumSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 124 | Dhanindarjit KaurSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 125 | Paul HaynesSenior Program Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | new |
| 126 | Sara ZippinSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$4,524 (+4.3%) |
| 127 | Dmitri ProkopievSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 128 | Yassar MuttaqiSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,197 (+1.1%) |
| 129 | Mansoor WaniSenior Program Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 130 | Irfan MandozaiSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 131 | Catherine LeeSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | new |
| 132 | David LucescuProgram Lead | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 133 | Andrew MarsdenSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 134 | Brenda HoganSenior Investment Manager | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 135 | Shahrokh Shahabi-AzadTeam Lead | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 136 | Michael MathiuSenior Account Executive | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 137 | Brian RitchieSenior Program Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | new |
| 138 | Ivan KrmpoticTeam Lead | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 139 | Preet JaswalSenior Policy Advisor | $109,974 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 140 | Aaron ChanTeam Lead | $109,974 | $166 | new |
| 141 | Tamer DouaraSenior Policy Advisor | $109,955 | $166 | +$1,713 (+1.6%) |
| 142 | Zaklina KrstevManager, Investment Outreach | $109,916 | $163 | new |
| 143 | Ruth DorenfeldSenior Policy Advisor | $109,763 | $166 | +$1,502 (+1.4%) |
| 144 | Monika MarescauxSenior Policy Advisor | $109,756 | $164 | +$2,999 (+2.8%) |
| 145 | Christopher LauManager, Advanced Technologies | $109,739 | $162 | +$8,848 (+8.8%) |
| 146 | Judith PonteSenior Policy Advisor | $109,659 | $164 | +$9,631 (+9.6%) |
| 147 | James GallingerManager, Regulator Issues | $109,464 | $162 | new |
| 148 | Yefrem BazayantsSenior Policy Advisor | $109,460 | $165 | +$2,088 (+1.9%) |
| 149 | Jim SteeleSenior Policy Advisor | $109,437 | $0 | new |
| 150 | Rajiv PrasadManager, International Marketing | $109,266 | $162 | +$8,919 (+8.9%) |
| 151 | Christine StrohscheinManager | $109,255 | $161 | +$8,693 (+8.6%) |
| 152 | Laurie-Ann HosseinTeam Lead | $109,235 | $166 | −$10,216 (−8.6%) |
| 153 | Amy BrittenManager, Southwestern Ontario | $109,189 | $265 | +$8,259 (+8.2%) |
| 154 | Charlene YeatesTeam Lead | $108,947 | $164 | new |
| 155 | Ed KungSenior Policy Advisor | $108,947 | $164 | −$1,640 (−1.5%) |
| 156 | Michael BearePolicy Coordinator | $108,474 | $164 | +$4,782 (+4.6%) |
| 157 | Karin GoeggingerTeam Leader | $108,474 | $160 | +$5,658 (+5.5%) |
| 158 | Barbara BrownleeSenior Policy Advisor | $108,396 | $163 | new |
| 159 | Matthew ReganSenior Program Advisor | $108,209 | $163 | new |
| 160 | Kelly McconnellExecutive Assistant | $107,781 | $159 | new |
| 161 | Giampiero RessiManager, Service and Emergency Management | $107,709 | $159 | new |
| 162 | Jasmit AroraSenior Program Advisor | $107,193 | $162 | +$4,902 (+4.8%) |
| 163 | Yana SorokaSenior Policy Advisor | $106,759 | $209 | +$4,993 (+4.9%) |
| 164 | Deborah ClarkSenior Business Development Specialist | $106,044 | $159 | new |
| 165 | Scott MckinnonSenior Sector Policy Advisor | $105,821 | $160 | new |
| 166 | Tyler MiddlebrookSpecial Advisor to the Vice President, Investment Growth | $105,408 | $156 | new |
| 167 | Susan SkovhojProject Lead | $105,083 | $88 | +$3,224 (+3.2%) |
| 168 | Cheryl Marie HartSenior Account Executive | $105,082 | $158 | −$376 (−0.4%) |
| 169 | Robert BultSenior Policy Advisor | $105,005 | $260 | new |
| 170 | Darius BasarabManager, Financial Technology and Business Services | $104,624 | $155 | new |
| 171 | Thu GuineySenior Policy Advisor | $104,553 | $157 | +$4,502 (+4.5%) |
| 172 | Arif MahmoodBusiness Development Consultant | $104,378 | $0 | +$2,708 (+2.7%) |
| 173 | Xander NaryanManager, Strategic Human Resources Business Unit | $104,299 | $153 | new |
| 174 | Andrea HarperSenior Policy Advisor | $104,215 | $0 | new |
| 175 | Laura BettencourtSenior Policy Advisor | $103,982 | $157 | new |
| 176 | Mirjana ZelenkovicFacilities Management Coordinator | $103,977 | $141 | new |
| 177 | David ChanAccounting Lead | $103,933 | $157 | new |
| 178 | Linda HolditchHuman Resources Business Advisor | $103,912 | $156 | +$868 (+0.8%) |
| 179 | Holly RaskySenior Policy Advisor | $103,747 | $120 | new |
| 180 | John CotsomitisSenior Program Coordinator | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 181 | Joel BartczakPolicy Coordinator | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 182 | Kamala SinnaduraiSenior Accountant | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 183 | Bill CowperSenior Business Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | new |
| 184 | Eunha KimSenior Communications Advisor | $103,588 | $132 | +$2,306 (+2.3%) |
| 185 | Dave S PurewalSenior Sector Policy Advisor | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 186 | Alyssa DiamondSenior Communications Advisor | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 187 | Alexei SclearSenior Financial Analyst | $103,588 | $156 | +$2,854 (+2.8%) |
| 188 | Neil TrotterSenior Communications Planner | $103,588 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 189 | Patrick LohierSenior Communications Advisor | $103,588 | $156 | −$912 (−0.9%) |
| 190 | Bruno HelfingerSenior Policy Advisor | $103,579 | $156 | +$1,613 (+1.6%) |
| 191 | Daniel PetrangeloProject Lead, Human Capital Planning | $103,575 | $155 | +$1,642 (+1.6%) |
| 192 | Vanja VeseljakHuman Resources Business Advisor | $103,471 | $155 | new |
| 193 | Matthew ChuManager, Aerospace and Manufacturing | $103,470 | $155 | new |
| 194 | Clara ChanDirector, Funding Administration | $103,350 | $212 | new |
| 195 | James McelgunnSenior Communications Advisor | $102,803 | $152 | new |
| 196 | Amie SergasSenior Policy Advisor | $102,597 | $0 | new |
| 197 | Emamezi AweSenior Policy Advisor | $102,447 | $154 | new |
| 198 | Yuen-Mei ChiuSenior Accountant | $102,043 | $153 | new |
| 199 | Muneeb ChaudharyManager, Business Planning Unit | $101,717 | $152 | new |
| 200 | Jocelyn BacchusPolicy Coordinator | $101,470 | $152 | new |
Most common jobs in 2018
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Why is someone who works at Ministry of Economic Development and Growth/Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science not on this list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2018 are listed. Everyone else at Ministry of Economic Development and Growth/Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science that year was paid less.
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