Public Salaries
Government of Ontario – Ministries

Municipal Affairs and Housing salaries, 2020

184 people paid $100,000 or more in 2020, as disclosed by Ontario under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.

People in 2020
184
+6.4% vs 2019
Median salary
$113,202
+2.0% vs 2019
Highest salary
$277,837
Total disclosed
$22.5M

Everyone on the 2020 list

184 people
#NameSalaryBenefitsChange
1Kate Manson-SmithDeputy Minister$277,837$11,903+$40,586 (+17.1%)
2Joanne DaviesAssistant Deputy Minister, Business Management Division$228,187$293−$355 (−0.2%)
3Joshua PaulAssistant Deputy Minister, Housing Division$198,869$241+$298 (+0.2%)
4Jonathan LebiAssistant Deputy Minister, Local Government and Planning Policy$187,491$219+$15,926 (+9.3%)
5Hannah EvansAssistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Services Division$186,794$230+$11,102 (+6.3%)
6Carol LatimerDirector, Community Housing Policy$175,903$182+$2,601 (+1.5%)
7Cordelia Clarke JulienAssistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Growth Secretariat$175,038$219−$1,541 (−0.9%)
8Linda HawkeDirector, Communications Branch$173,389$219−$9,816 (−5.4%)
9James AdamsDirector, Housing Programs$173,379$219+$77 (+0.0%)
10Lynn BuckhamRegional Director, Municipal Services Office Northeastern Region$173,379$219+$77 (+0.0%)
11Allan ScottRegional Director, Municipal Services Office – Eastern$173,379$219+$77 (+0.0%)
12Mary Anne CovelliDirector, Communications Branch$167,664$218−$21,495 (−11.4%)
13Sandra BickfordDirector, Growth Management Strategic Policy, Innovation and Partnerships$165,031$203+$7,614 (+4.8%)
14Sean FraserDirector, Provincial Planning Policy Branch$161,447$199+$4,615 (+2.9%)
15Diane Mcarthur-RodgersDirector, Intergovernmental Relations and Partnerships Branch$160,541$203+$69 (+0.0%)
16Caspar HallDirector, Municipal Finance Policy Branch$159,502$192+$6,199 (+4.0%)
17Suzana RistichDirector, Human Resources Strategies Branch$159,502$192+$435 (+0.3%)
18Ian KerrRegional Director, Municipal Services Office, Southwest Region$157,466$188+$8,888 (+6.0%)
19Tanzeel MerchantDirector, Local Government Policy Branch$157,393$199+$5,196 (+3.4%)
20Darren CooneyDirector, Market Housing Policy$156,435$188+$7,858 (+5.3%)
21Jason ArandjelovicDirector, Corporate Services Branch$151,557$191−$7,510 (−4.7%)
22Syed MahmoodDirector, Building and Development Branch$150,806$188+$14,499 (+10.6%)
23Peter KiatipisDirector, Community Housing Policy$149,799$187+$4,050 (+2.8%)
24Alexander BeduzChief of Staff$149,487$194$0 (0.0%)
25Rory BurkeDirector, Services Transformation$138,661$177+$6,186 (+4.7%)
26Bridget Schulte-HosteddeRegional Director, Municipal Services Office Northeastern Region$138,131$170+$17,138 (+14.2%)
27Douglas BrewerSenior Policy Advisor$137,106$177+$16,491 (+13.7%)
28Helen CollinsDirector, Municipal Programs and Analytics Branch$136,204$168+$7,303 (+5.7%)
29Ruchi ParkashExecutive Assistant$135,197$164+$9,494 (+7.6%)
30Laura ChavezManager, Controllership and Chief Accountant$135,183$169+$3,923 (+3.0%)
31Karen PartanenManager, Municipal Programs Unit$135,183$169+$3,923 (+3.0%)
32Greg ZimmerManager, Building Code Policy Development$135,183$169+$3,923 (+3.0%)
33Sonya RolfeManager, Market Housing Supply$135,138$169+$3,878 (+3.0%)
34Maya HarrisManager, Community Planning and Development$135,035$168+$5,605 (+4.3%)
35Amanda LuiDirector, Controllership and Financial Planning$134,502$170+$10,032 (+8.1%)
36Rhona Allison DuncanManager, Homelessness Secretariat$134,474$167+$2,310 (+1.7%)
37Ken PetersenManager, Legislation and Research$132,580$169−$2,510 (−1.9%)
38Lori TheoretAssistant Director/Manager Strategic Communications$132,580$169−$2,510 (−1.9%)
39Michael ElmsManager, Community Planning and Development$132,567$169+$1,306 (+1.0%)
40Susan Grace FraserManager, Local Government and Housing$132,567$169+$1,306 (+1.0%)
41Anna MacdonaldManager, Provincial Policies and Planning$132,567$169+$1,326 (+1.0%)
42James TorrettoManager, Rental Housing Enforcement Unit$132,567$169+$1,306 (+1.0%)
43Alicia YurichukManager, Transfer Payment Accountability$132,567$169+$1,345 (+1.0%)
44Ewa DownarowiczDirector, Intergovernmental Relations and Partnerships Branch$132,327$168+$10,739 (+8.8%)
45Damian DupuyDirector, Growth Management Program Policy, Planning, Analysis and Delivery Branch$132,308$168+$5,401 (+4.3%)
46Cengiz KahramanogluManager, Code Development and Advisory Services$131,729$171+$2,299 (+1.8%)
47John WhittyManager, Regional Service Delivery$131,725$169+$475 (+0.4%)
48Katherine HorganManager, Local Government and Housing$131,580$168+$1,296 (+1.0%)
49Aly Nizar AlibhaiRegional Director, Municipal Services Office Central Region$130,482$170$0 (0.0%)
50Jonathon VitaManager, Urban Affairs$129,445$168−$1,785 (−1.4%)
51Marci PernicaManager, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics$128,365$164+$1,270 (+1.0%)
52Erich FreilerManager, Community Housing Supply$126,907$165$0 (0.0%)
53Jeffrey NealManager, Governance and Structure Implementation$126,907$165$0 (0.0%)
54Christopher TerechManager, Financial Analysis and Reporting$126,907$165$0 (0.0%)
55Christopher ThompsonManager, Building Code Operations$126,907$165$0 (0.0%)
56Avril BundyProject Lead$126,616$158+$5,403 (+4.5%)
57Alyssa CatesManager, Building Services Transformation$126,564$157new
58Richard StrombergIssues and Media Relations$126,453$165−$1,773 (−1.4%)
59Ralph DigaetanoCoordinator Code Advisory Services$126,288$164+$3,979 (+3.3%)
60Shawn ParryManager, Legislation and Research$126,093$161+$1,235 (+1.0%)
61Nadine ScottManager, Community Housing Supply$125,027$159+$2,944 (+2.4%)
62Kong Sang (Danny) HuiBuilding Code Advisor Mechanical Specialist$124,729$162+$2,420 (+2.0%)
63Brenda LewisDirector, Building and Development$124,692$36−$48,610 (−28.0%)
64Jane NgLead, Financial Management and Funding$123,364$147+$12,424 (+11.2%)
65John BallantineManager, Financing and Infrastructure$122,887$160$0 (0.0%)
66Brenda VloetManager Tax and Revenue$122,655$152+$3,183 (+2.7%)
67Charlene CressmanManager, Streamlining Development Approvals$121,068$157−$1,697 (−1.4%)
68Erick BoydManager, Community Planning and Development$119,873$148+$6,600 (+5.8%)
69Mala PersaudManager, Human Capital Analytics and Emergency Management$119,767$153+$1,207 (+1.0%)
70Vanessa OdaimiBuilding Code Advisor Fire Safety Specialist$119,300$155+$4,527 (+3.9%)
71Nancy Adderley-ColbyTeam Lead$118,646$139+$14,103 (+13.5%)
72Catherine MclennonExecutive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister$118,463$151+$7,045 (+6.3%)
73Peter MajkowskiManager, Information Management and Analytics$117,513$152+$933 (+0.8%)
74James DouglasManager, Code Development and Advisory Services$116,999$154−$14,262 (−10.9%)
75Cheryl YanManager, Corporate Coordination Unit$116,312$149+$8,441 (+7.8%)
76Terry FentonManager, Local Government and Housing$115,368$150+$4,380 (+3.9%)
77Neshalia MohindraManager, Community Housing Renewal$115,251$150+$4,263 (+3.8%)
78Cynthia CouillardTeam Lead, Regional Housing Services$115,239$147+$4,203 (+3.8%)
79Alison Fath-YorkManager, Local Government and Housing$115,198$150+$4,210 (+3.8%)
80Saifullah SumbalManager, Local Government and Housing$115,175$147+$1,139 (+1.0%)
81Heather WattManager, Community Planning and Development$115,059$150new
82Julie O’DriscollDirector of Communications$114,863$156−$4,726 (−4.0%)
83Adam NowinaManager, Growth Policy, Innovation and Partnerships$114,008$142+$3,705 (+3.4%)
84Beverly DutoffManager, Planning, Environment, Resource and Land Secretariat$113,971$145+$6,783 (+6.3%)
85Wendy ElliottTeam Lead$113,622$147+$2,634 (+2.4%)
86Christina ThomasExecutive Assistant and Special Policy Advisor$113,611$141+$7,377 (+6.9%)
87Gloria BrandaoTeam Lead$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
88Antonio BruttoTeam Lead Regional Housing Services$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
89Debbie BurkSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
90Thelma GeeTeam Lead$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
91Sarah HoffmannLead, Municipal Elections Act$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
92John IvesonSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
93Della KnokeSenior Economic and Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
94Liudmila KolokolnikovaTeam Lead, Regional Housing Services$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
95Shawn LowesSenior Advisor Stakeholder Relations$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
96Robert MadeiraSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
97Martin OwusuPolicy Supervisor, Tax and Revenue$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
98Madhavi PatelSenior Policy Advisor$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
99James RossCoordinator, Policy and Legislation$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
100Ian RussellTeam Lead, Regional Housing Services$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
101George SoaresTeam Lead$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
102Carolyn TudgeTeam Lead$113,202$147+$2,214 (+2.0%)
103Jeremy FredricksonSenior Policy Advisor$113,095$251+$2,107 (+1.9%)
104Julie AdamSenior Policy Advisor$112,976$147+$1,988 (+1.8%)
105Ian ColenbranderManager, Municipal Governance$112,908$130+$4,112 (+3.8%)
106Sally BizjakCoordinator Building Innovation$112,150$146+$6,498 (+6.2%)
107Alessandro BarbieriDirector of Policy$111,617$145new
108Dale DomioManager, Strategic Human Resources Client Services$110,423$141+$2,997 (+2.8%)
109Roderick PetersEmergency Management Coordinator$109,903$143+$1,135 (+1.0%)
110Kleva GrudaManager, Strategic Human Resources Client Services$109,828$140+$1,106 (+1.0%)
111Lisa HarrisSenior Policy Advisor$109,482$142new
112Christopher SkubelManager, Resource Planning and Budget Services$109,460$140+$1,085 (+1.0%)
113Timothy HaldenbyTeam Lead, Planning$109,104$147new
114Daniel LawrenceManager, Program Development and Analysis$108,840$141+$3,932 (+3.7%)
115Arti PersaudSpecial Advisor$108,651$142+$1,174 (+1.1%)
116Laura JensenEconomic and Policy Advisor$108,489$135+$6,351 (+6.2%)
117Adriana ChangManager, Regional Service Delivery$108,312$141+$4,526 (+4.4%)
118Kelly O'BrienManager, Municipal and Federal/Provincial Relations$108,264$113new
119David MacleodSenior Policy Advisor$108,162$141+$2,115 (+2.0%)
120Marianne NikolicManager, Information and Analysis$108,156$141−$876 (−0.8%)
121Victoria KosnyManager, Community Planning and Development$107,791$137+$1,062 (+1.0%)
122Nadia BrunoManager, Corporate Services Unit$107,762$140+$2,109 (+2.0%)
123Rachel FarnsworthSenior Policy Advisor$107,613$138new
124Heather NickersonSenior Municipal Financial Advisor$107,528$137+$3,180 (+3.0%)
125Nevenka OpsenicaSenior Business Solutions Consultant$106,708$139+$1,719 (+1.6%)
126Michael AvilaSenior Advisor Information and Analysis$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
127Fredrick BentleyAccount Manager$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
128Louis BitontiSenior Planner$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
129Marco BlefariPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
130Miranda BorisenkoAccount Manager$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
131Tammy Brandt – BordinSenior Financial Consultant$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
132Ari CaylakyanSenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
133Devi ChakravartyAccount Manager$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
134Stephanie De SousaSenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139−$656 (−0.6%)
135Zhengang DiaoTeam Lead, Program Financial Management$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
136Andrew DoersamSenior Planner$106,627$124+$2,085 (+2.0%)
137Jayson DollSenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
138Matthew FergusonAccount Manager$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
139Phyllis FernandesAccount Manager$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
140Graham GerrellPolicy Advisor$106,627$139+$1,965 (+1.9%)
141Lisa GibbensTeam Lead, Strategic Communications$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
142David GrechTeam Leader$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
143Robert KikulisSenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
144Kathryn MillsSenior Planner$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
145Chetan MistrySenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
146Rizaldo PadillaSenior Housing Planning Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
147Christos PapatolisPolicy Advisor$106,627$139−$818 (−0.8%)
148Amanda Ls PowrieSenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
149Andrzej SchreyerSenior Policy Advisor$106,627$139+$4,177 (+4.1%)
150Dimitrios SimosCoordinator Financial Analysis$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
151Conrad SpezowkaTeam Lead, Issues, Media and Correspondence$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
152Evan TaylorSenior Business Solutions Consultant$106,627$139+$1,514 (+1.4%)
153John TaylorSenior Planner$106,627$139+$2,085 (+2.0%)
154Emilia TerzievaTeam Lead$106,627$139+$1,946 (+1.9%)
155Susan ChungSenior Policy Advisor$106,579$138−$429 (−0.4%)
156Ronald BrankerPolicy Advisor$106,277$137new
157Stephen MaySenior Housing Planning Advisor$106,252$138+$3,136 (+3.0%)
158Anita LoManager, Digital and Corporate Communications$106,158$135+$1,011 (+1.0%)
159Goran CiricSenior Planner$106,011$138+$4,208 (+4.1%)
160Linda TamSenior Associate$105,917$236−$2,906 (−2.7%)
161Brian VandervechtSenior Business Policy Advisor$105,186$137+$4,928 (+4.9%)
162Justin CurtoSenior Policy Advisor$104,922$147−$6,066 (−5.5%)
163Agnes GozdzikSenior Economic and Policy Advisor$104,877$136new
164Kyla SimpsonSenior Advisor, Information and Analysis$104,321$135new
165Inga BeamishSenior Financial and Economic Policy Advisor$104,087$135new
166Kirti GandhiPolicy Advisor$103,797$134new
167Benoit DemanyaSenior Policy Advisor$103,535$135new
168Carly BasuSenior Policy Advisor$103,407$135new
169Michael BarnyczSenior Planner, One Window Planning Services$103,137$139new
170Ana AlmeidaSenior Business Solutions Consultant$102,795$132new
171Geoffrey SingerManager, Growth Planning Data and Analysis$102,548$132new
172Tammy ChungSenior Planner$102,124$133new
173Megan GrantTeam Lead, Planning$102,040$131new
174Barbara AdderleyManager, Planning Innovation$101,905$131new
175Bailey AndersonAccount Manager$101,856$132new
176Darshan PatelAccount Manager$101,779$133new
177Indira DassSenior Business Solutions Consultant$101,764$132new
178Michel Laurent Molgat SereackiSenior Policy Advisor$101,415$132new
179Stewart HoughtonSenior Financial and Economic Policy Advisor$101,328$132new
180Anwar AhmedSenior Business Solutions Consultant$101,250$131new
181Vicky RajputSpecial Advisor$101,065$131new
182Susanne EdwardsSenior Associate$100,660$131new
183Mustufa GhaniSenior Municipal Financial Advisor$100,564$44new
184Sina FaizTeam Lead, Program Financial Management$100,007$111new

Most common jobs in 2020

Senior Policy Advisor22
Account Manager / Gestionnaire de compte7
Team Lead7
Senior Planner6
Manager, Community Planning and Development5
Manager, Local Government and Housing5
Policy Advisor5
Senior Business Solutions Consultant5
Team Lead, Regional Housing Services4
Director, Communications Branch2

Questions and answers

Why is someone who works at Municipal Affairs and Housing not on this list?

Only people paid $100,000 or more in 2020 are listed. Everyone else at Municipal Affairs and Housing that year was paid less.

What are taxable benefits?

The benefits the employer reported as taxable for the year. They are listed separately and are not part of the salary figure.

What does “salary paid” include?

What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work