Government of Ontario – Ministries
Natural Resources salaries
1,120 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 1996 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
1,120
Median salary
$120,430
Highest salary
$349,854
Total disclosed
$142M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 1,120
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew VanderduimDeputy Minister | $349,854 | $20,234 | +$67,467 |
| 2 | Amanda HolmesAssistant Deputy Minister, Provincial Services Division | $326,596 | $295 | +$107,171 |
| 3 | Sean MaguireAssistant Deputy Minister, Forest Industry Division | $300,125 | $280 | +$92,487 |
| 4 | Craig BrownAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division | $296,700 | $304 | new |
| 5 | Jennifer BartonAssistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations Division | $296,067 | $290 | new |
| 6 | Christine CurleyAssistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Information Division/Chief Administrative Officer | $248,351 | $250 | +$82,232 |
| 7 | Chris CuthbertsonDirector, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services | $234,510 | $224 | +$72,360 |
| 8 | Wayne BarnesDirector, Business Development Branch | $229,547 | $250 | +$36,039 |
| 9 | Jennifer KeyesDirector, Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch | $225,686 | $236 | +$53,220 |
| 10 | Larissa Mathewson-BrakeDirector, Mapping and Information Resources Branch | $223,368 | $235 | +$55,670 |
| 11 | Trisha WestmanDirector, Science and Research Branch | $223,253 | $216 | +$73,527 |
| 12 | Cara ChiapponiDirector Divisional Delivery Branch | $218,566 | $228 | +$52,213 |
| 13 | David BrownDirector, Fish and Wildlife Services Branch | $217,883 | $237 | new |
| 14 | Richard WatchornDirector, Enforcement Branch | $217,793 | $220 | +$57,657 |
| 15 | Adam WakefieldDistrict Manager | $213,016 | $185 | +$72,418 |
| 16 | Sylvain LevesqueRegional Director | $211,453 | $224 | new |
| 17 | Deborah WeedonDirector, Operations Branch | $210,538 | $228 | +$42,326 |
| 18 | Donna WaltonDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business Branch | $205,401 | $224 | +$44,181 |
| 19 | Michael GluckRegional Director | $203,624 | $222 | +$43,741 |
| 20 | Bryant SullivanDirector, Communication Services Branch | $203,604 | $223 | +$43,329 |
| 21 | Justin StewartAviation Safety Officer | $203,319 | $0 | +$53,799 |
| 22 | Devin RomasAviation Safety Officer | $202,517 | $205 | +$49,428 |
| 23 | Peter HenryDirector, Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch | $202,026 | $220 | +$43,454 |
| 24 | Amanda JankowskiDirector, Corporate Finance | $201,673 | $220 | +$43,853 |
| 25 | Trevor GriffinRegional Director | $197,699 | $218 | new |
| 26 | Andrew BromleyRegional Engineering Supervisor | $187,536 | $188 | +$56,349 |
| 27 | Julie McardleNorth West Region Response and Operations Manager | $187,457 | $193 | +$37,915 |
| 28 | Mark StephenRegional Engineering Supervisor | $186,454 | $190 | +$52,578 |
| 29 | Sandra WawryszynGeneral Manager, Aviation Services | $186,309 | $190 | +$46,945 |
| 30 | Michael ShaplandAerial Fire Operations Supervisor | $186,279 | $150 | +$48,964 |
| 31 | Bruce WurteleManager, Mapping and Geomatic Services | $184,314 | $202 | +$21,296 |
| 32 | Gwendolynne YoungDirector, Strategic and Aboriginal Policy Branch | $184,078 | $204 | +$39,451 |
| 33 | Abu BhalooDistrict Manager | $183,809 | $203 | +$28,319 |
| 34 | John DungavellManager, Water Resources | $183,436 | $193 | +$40,003 |
| 35 | Bryan RizzutoChief Pilot, Fixed Wing | $182,874 | $161 | +$47,694 |
| 36 | Kathleen MullenAssistant Director, Permit Transfer | $182,511 | $199 | +$42,241 |
| 37 | Stephen CasselmanDirector Fish and Wildlife Policy | $182,047 | $204 | +$37,298 |
| 38 | Adam BloskieChief of Staff | $181,377 | $229 | +$41,856 |
| 39 | Jamie StewartManager, Wildlife | $179,991 | $193 | new |
| 40 | Kevin MulcairChief Pilot, Rotary Wing | $179,852 | $167 | +$41,847 |
| 41 | Christopher MageeDistrict Manager | $178,757 | $193 | +$41,735 |
| 42 | Chris WiwcharSenior Pilot CL415 | $178,236 | $150 | +$38,857 |
| 43 | Jason BorwickManager, Aquatic Research and Development Section | $177,673 | $192 | +$42,929 |
| 44 | Andrea RichardsonManager, Fiscal and Budget Management | $177,463 | $178 | new |
| 45 | Tracy AdamsDistrict Manager | $177,250 | $193 | new |
| 46 | David De GeusManager, Timber Allocation and Licensing | $177,104 | $191 | +$40,599 |
| 47 | Andrew OgilvieManager, Resource Development | $176,207 | $188 | +$42,382 |
| 48 | Kimberley GroenendykManager, Indigenous Policy | $176,176 | $201 | +$25,655 |
| 49 | Corey BurellaSenior Fixed Wing Training Pilot | $175,518 | $150 | +$30,481 |
| 50 | Darcy DaymanFire Operations Supervisor | $175,226 | $111 | new |
| 51 | Robin AndrewsPetroleum Operations Engineer | $174,778 | $187 | new |
| 52 | Stephen DudaDirector, Divisional Support Branch | $174,401 | $192 | +$41,637 |
| 53 | Alexis CharchukManager, Issues and Initiatives Section | $174,318 | $192 | +$38,000 |
| 54 | Bradley GloverManager, Realty and Facilities Management | $174,050 | $192 | +$36,435 |
| 55 | Mitch BaldwinAssistant Director | $173,728 | $195 | +$29,060 |
| 56 | Alexander NottMass Timber Engineer | $173,329 | $185 | +$60,859 |
| 57 | Harry WeigeltOperations Manager | $172,986 | $172 | +$24,092 |
| 58 | Peter CarterManager, Wildlife Research and Monitoring | $172,805 | $193 | +$30,768 |
| 59 | Tammy VerhaegheManager, Renewal Planning | $171,831 | $193 | +$28,109 |
| 60 | Lisa FoucaultManager, Enforcement Services Section | $171,768 | $193 | +$27,019 |
| 61 | Spooner CollinsManager, Forest Legislation and Planning | $171,257 | $193 | +$29,391 |
| 62 | Michael MatthewsCrown Surveyor | $171,184 | $187 | new |
| 63 | David BurrittSupervisor, Surface Water Monitoring Centre | $171,027 | $171 | new |
| 64 | Kirk EllisDistrict Manager | $170,906 | $181 | +$42,390 |
| 65 | Travis GambleFire Management Supervisor | $170,656 | $150 | +$29,670 |
| 66 | Joanne GosselinManager, Strategic Management | $170,644 | $182 | +$41,788 |
| 67 | David RepathManager, Forest Economics Section | $170,319 | $193 | +$28,759 |
| 68 | Dale HoranFire Management Supervisor | $169,684 | $150 | +$24,936 |
| 69 | Brian LockeManager, Lake Erie Management Unit | $169,468 | $193 | +$27,598 |
| 70 | Jayne MartinManager, Marketing and Client Services | $168,701 | $193 | +$26,846 |
| 71 | Michelle ColleyManager, Natural Resources Information | $168,701 | $193 | +$24,049 |
| 72 | Gerald Bruce MightonManager, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit | $168,701 | $193 | new |
| 73 | Dan ThompsonManager, Lands and Business Services Section | $168,690 | $193 | +$26,834 |
| 74 | Jason KoivistoManager, Forestry Innovation and Market Development Section | $168,690 | $193 | +$23,941 |
| 75 | Amy MougenelManager, Natural Heritage | $168,468 | $193 | +$24,051 |
| 76 | Jennifer MckayManager, Crown Lands | $168,083 | $183 | new |
| 77 | Jaime SeeleyFire Operations Supervisor | $167,896 | $126 | +$47,418 |
| 78 | Anne McmasterManager, Business Management | $167,827 | $193 | |
| 79 | Jason RobinsonProvincial Aerial Fire Operations Coordinator | $167,464 | $150 | new |
| 80 | Crystal LafranceDistrict Manager | $166,672 | $182 | +$37,941 |
| 81 | Brian KilgourDistrict Manager | $165,979 | $155 | +$59,019 |
| 82 | Kerry-Ann LangdonManager, Strategic Planning and Business Management | $165,880 | $191 | +$16,877 |
| 83 | John AlmondDistrict Manager | $165,682 | $190 | +$18,342 |
| 84 | Dave HiscoxRegional Enforcement Operations Manager, Northwest Region | $165,653 | $175 | +$41,306 |
| 85 | Prakhar ShrivastavaCrown Surveyor | $165,577 | $180 | +$52,359 |
| 86 | Stephanie MaragnaManager | $165,305 | $193 | +$7,519 |
| 87 | Muhammad KhanLead Project Engineer | $165,187 | $172 | new |
| 88 | Paul BernierDistrict Manager | $165,025 | $193 | +$8,837 |
| 89 | David ClarkeLead Project Engineer | $164,323 | $173 | new |
| 90 | Henry HaemelLead Project Engineer | $164,323 | $173 | +$48,904 |
| 91 | Amber LangmuirLead Project Engineer | $164,132 | $173 | +$48,738 |
| 92 | Warren ClarkManager, Office of the Surveyor General | $163,928 | $166 | +$46,944 |
| 93 | Michael MonzonNorth East Region Response and Operations Manager | $163,721 | $170 | +$19,909 |
| 94 | Greg KirklandFire Management Supervisor | $163,374 | $149 | +$11,118 |
| 95 | Mark EmeryManager, Carbon Storage Operations Section | $163,201 | $173 | new |
| 96 | Robert HurleyFire Management Supervisor | $163,034 | $140 | +$33,381 |
| 97 | Matthew OrokManager, Provincial Enforcement Operations | $162,776 | $193 | +$9,133 |
| 98 | J Tp HarveyFire Management Supervisor | $162,571 | $150 | +$34,049 |
| 99 | Matthew NyhuisSenior Base Engineer, CL415 | $162,056 | $123 | +$41,586 |
| 100 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research | $161,812 | $192 | +$12,684 |
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| Year | Value |
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| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 85 |
| 2008 | 143 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 249 |
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| 2012 | 316 |
| 2013 | 293 |
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| 2025 | 1,120 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Employer median | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $109,987 | |
| 1997 | $117,682 | |
| 1998 | $125,212 | |
| 1999 | $108,519 | |
| 2000 | $110,172 | |
| 2001 | $111,176 | |
| 2002 | $112,290 | |
| 2003 | $106,192 | $113,404 |
| 2004 | $107,251 | $114,845 |
| 2005 | $106,013 | $115,202 |
| 2006 | $109,132 | $116,175 |
| 2007 | $109,205 | $115,847 |
| 2008 | $107,813 | $113,971 |
| 2009 | $109,912 | $113,796 |
| 2010 | $109,181 | $113,077 |
| 2011 | $112,347 | |
| 2012 | $106,612 | $111,871 |
| 2013 | $106,013 | $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 | $120,430 | $130,215 |
Jobs at Natural Resources in 2025
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