Crown Agencies
Niagara Parks Commission salaries
91 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
91
+23.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$119,495
−1.2% vs 2024
Highest salary
$309,658
Total disclosed
$12.1M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 91 of 91
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David AdamesChief Executive Officer, Chef de l'exploitation | $309,658 | $10,425 | +$106,495 (+52.4%) |
| 2 | Marcelo GruossoChief Operating Officer, Chef des operations | $235,014 | $6,113 | +$53,977 (+29.8%) |
| 3 | Jason SeawardSergeant, Sergent | $216,252 | $200 | +$74,907 (+53.0%) |
| 4 | Adam KitsonSergeant, Sergent | $205,622 | $200 | +$72,407 (+54.4%) |
| 5 | Melissa AtamanykSergeant, Sergent | $201,263 | $200 | +$56,685 (+39.2%) |
| 6 | Mitchell HenryConstable, Gendarme | $199,187 | $175 | +$63,629 (+46.9%) |
| 7 | Thomas SzczygielSenior Constable, Gendarme supérieur | $192,117 | $2,086 | +$66,783 (+53.3%) |
| 8 | Lance DobbinSenior Sergeant, Sergent supérieur | $188,805 | $148 | +$51,952 (+38.0%) |
| 9 | Janice SpinoChief Human Resources Officer, Chef des ressources humaines | $181,277 | $468 | −$6,082 (−3.2%) |
| 10 | Reid MorganConstable, Gendarme | $178,042 | $175 | +$61,251 (+52.4%) |
| 11 | Drew HarrisonConstable, Gendarme | $174,806 | $2,075 | +$69,208 (+65.5%) |
| 12 | Alexis ArpConstable, Gendarme | $168,858 | $175 | new |
| 13 | Laura PingueChief Financial Officer, Chef des finances | $168,496 | $428 | +$3,761 (+2.3%) |
| 14 | Paul ForcierChief of Police, Chef de la police | $166,838 | $1,726 | +$27,613 (+19.8%) |
| 15 | Omer YazarogluDirector, Culinary Services, Directeur, Services culinaires | $162,357 | $408 | −$677 (−0.4%) |
| 16 | Curtis LabelleDirector, Golf Operations, Directeur, Opérations de Golf | $159,870 | $393 | −$659 (−0.4%) |
| 17 | Shannon HallidayConstable, Gendarme | $159,618 | $175 | +$50,157 (+45.8%) |
| 18 | Fabio MagazzeniDirector, Parks Operations, Directeur, Opérations des parcs | $158,663 | $5,713 | +$6,246 (+4.1%) |
| 19 | Charles HunterDirector, Horticulture and Education, Directeur, Horticulture et Éducation | $157,819 | $408 | −$4,523 (−2.8%) |
| 20 | Cole CheropitaConstable, Gendarme | $154,244 | $175 | |
| 21 | Ron CarpenterDirector, Capital Works, Directeur, Projets d'immobilisations | $150,602 | $7,653 | +$3,030 (+2.1%) |
| 22 | Kate PaulConstable, Gendarme | $149,061 | $175 | new |
| 23 | Cail CirilloConstable, Gendarme | $147,971 | $159 | new |
| 24 | Melissa SauerDirector, Retail and Attractions, Directrice, commerce de détail et d'attractions | $147,596 | $382 | +$577 (+0.4%) |
| 25 | Jacob CampbellConstable, Gendarme | $146,162 | $159 | new |
| 26 | Christopher GilesDirector, Sales, Communications and Marketing, Directeur, Ventes, Communications et Marketing | $142,350 | $365 | +$11,041 (+8.4%) |
| 27 | Timothy FlaggManager, Facility Maintenance, Gestionnaire, Entretien des installations | $141,432 | $7,073 | +$7,504 (+5.6%) |
| 28 | Joseph RemollinoController, Contrôleur | $139,467 | $354 | −$862 (−0.6%) |
| 29 | Lisa SeradaDirector, Sales, Directrice, Ventes | $135,789 | $351 | −$3,887 (−2.8%) |
| 30 | Thomas NewtonSenior Superintendent, Golf Courses, Surintendant principal, terrains de golf | $134,943 | $351 | −$6,174 (−4.4%) |
| 31 | Henry Paulino-RecioSenior Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Gestionnaire principal, approvisionnement stratégique et approvisionnement | $134,707 | $348 | −$746 (−0.6%) |
| 32 | Daryl CraigDirector, Corporate Information Technology, Directeur, Technologie de l'information corporatif | $131,656 | $331 | new |
| 33 | Cassandra CostantiniSenior Manager, Human Resources, Gestionnaire principal des ressources humaines | $130,732 | $337 | +$13,728 (+11.7%) |
| 34 | Hannah BakerConstable, Gendarme | $129,875 | $150 | new |
| 35 | Kristoffer KrawczykComplex Manager Table Rock Complex, Complexe Gestionnaire Table Rock Complex | $129,435 | $126 | +$5,187 (+4.2%) |
| 36 | Harry ClaassenSenior Constable, Gendarme supérieur | $127,050 | $87 | +$5,085 (+4.2%) |
| 37 | Tianna SomervileConstable, Gendarme | $126,476 | $150 | new |
| 38 | Todor DinevskiSenior Manager, Information Technology, Gestionnaire principal, technologies de l'information | $125,798 | $324 | +$12,799 (+11.3%) |
| 39 | Elliott SkoechSenior Constable, Gendarme supérieur | $125,340 | $183 | new |
| 40 | Scott GrahamManager, Information Technology, Infrastructure and Client Services, Gestionnaire, infrastructure informatique et services clients | $123,277 | $319 | −$624 (−0.5%) |
| 41 | John DupuisManager, Quick Service Operations, Gestionnaire, Opérations de service rapide | $123,262 | $309 | new |
| 42 | Rachel DobsonSenior Communicator 2, Communicateur supérieur 2 | $122,607 | $125 | new |
| 43 | Erin MuirManager, Full Service Operations, Gestionnaire, Opérations de service complet | $119,682 | $309 | −$447 (−0.4%) |
| 44 | Melanie BonelloManager, Payroll, Pension and Benefits, Gestionnaire, Paie, Pension et Avantages sociaux | $119,682 | $309 | new |
| 45 | Jessica BondSenior Manager, Botanical Gardens, Gestionnaire principal, Jardins botaniques | $119,547 | $309 | +$2,667 (+2.3%) |
| 46 | Elenitsa StrangesServer, Serveur(se) | $119,495 | $0 | −$840 (−0.7%) |
| 47 | Samantha IannacchinoServer, Serveur(se) | $119,321 | $0 | new |
| 48 | Andrew McquillanSuperintendent Golf Course Whirlpool, Surintendant du terrain de golf Whirlpool | $119,267 | $302 | −$4,414 (−3.6%) |
| 49 | Sarah WoodDirector, Cultural Services, Directrice, Services culturels | $119,244 | $307 | −$2,364 (−1.9%) |
| 50 | Chi LutonSenior Manager, Finance, Gestionnaire principal, finances | $118,900 | $304 | −$3,377 (−2.8%) |
| 51 | Hartley GibbSuperintendent Golf Course Legends, Surintendant du terrain de golf Legends | $117,670 | $302 | −$644 (−0.5%) |
| 52 | Jason LeavensSuperintendent School of Horticulture, Surintendant de l'école d'horticulture | $116,997 | $302 | −$5,084 (−4.2%) |
| 53 | Jim HillSenior Manager, Heritage Services, Gestionnaire principal, Patrimoine culturel | $116,997 | $302 | −$4,611 (−3.8%) |
| 54 | Josie MassaSenior Manager, Strategic Projects, Gestionnaire principal, projets stratégiques | $116,997 | $302 | −$4,611 (−3.8%) |
| 55 | Phillip JohnsonDirector, Cultural Services, Directeur, Services culturels | $116,386 | $270 | −$17,990 (−13.4%) |
| 56 | Angela RinesSenior Manager, Parking and Transporation, Gestionnaire principal, Stationnement et Transport | $116,090 | $300 | −$791 (−0.7%) |
| 57 | Wendy GrecoManager, Table Rock Complex, Gestionnaire, Complexe Table Rock | $113,525 | $281 | −$3,153 (−2.7%) |
| 58 | Jeannie FigueiredoSenior Communicator 2, Communicateur supérieur 2 | $113,077 | $125 | new |
| 59 | Joseph ShillingtonDirector, Corporate Information Technology, Directeur, Technologie de l'information corporatif | $112,157 | $273 | −$74,576 (−39.9%) |
| 60 | Darrell BleyCurator/Instructor, Arborist, Conservateur/Instructeur, Arboriculteur | $111,621 | $160 | −$6,319 (−5.4%) |
| 61 | Robert VanyoManager, Parks Operations, Gestionnaire, opérations des parcs | $111,461 | $5,755 | −$1,294 (−1.1%) |
| 62 | Robert WardHead Golf Professional, Whirpool, Professionnel en titre de golF, Whirlpool | $111,250 | $272 | −$2,731 (−2.4%) |
| 63 | Catharine BallSenior Manager, Health, Safety and Compliance, Gestionnaire principal, santé, sécurité et conformité | $110,997 | $286 | new |
| 64 | Pamela ThompsonManager, Niagara Takes Flight, Gestionnaire, Niagara Takes Flight | $110,964 | $270 | +$2,908 (+2.7%) |
| 65 | Nicholas TrachSupervisor, Fleet and Equipment, Superviseur, flotte et équipement | $110,615 | $5,685 | −$1,145 (−1.0%) |
| 66 | Jacqueline LynchManager, Queenston Heights and Whirlpool Restaurants, Gestionnaire, Restaurants Queenston Heights et Whirlpoo | $110,489 | $922 | new |
| 67 | Sandra ThrowerProject Manager, Information Technology, Gestionnaire de projects technologies de l'information | $110,121 | $244 | new |
| 68 | John LostraccoManager, Grand View Complex, Gestionnaire, Complexe Grand View | $109,436 | $272 | −$4,278 (−3.8%) |
| 69 | Sarah MorseManager, Queen Victoria Place, Gestionnaire, Queen Victoria Place | $109,279 | $922 | −$3,605 (−3.2%) |
| 70 | Corey BurantManager, Forestry and Environment Sustainability, Gestionnaire, Foresterie et de la durabilité environmentale | $108,302 | $279 | +$1,611 (+1.5%) |
| 71 | Tiberiu PappCoordinator, Maintenance and Projects, Coordinnateur, Maintenance et projets | $108,237 | $3,307 | new |
| 72 | Katy WassenaarSenior Manager, Public Affairs, Gestionnaire principal, Affaires publiques | $106,661 | $274 | new |
| 73 | Rachel AdamskyManager, Realty and Legal Services, Gestionnaire, Services immobiliers et juridiques | $106,309 | $275 | −$528 (−0.5%) |
| 74 | Michael KeddieCoordinator, Maintenance and Projects, Coordinnateur, Maintenance et projets | $105,982 | $1,902 | new |
| 75 | Elise WawruszczakManager, Golf Culinary Operations Legends, Gestionnaire, Opérations culinaires de golf, Legends | $105,852 | $922 | −$3,692 (−3.4%) |
| 76 | Sean ParnellManager, Warehouse, Gestionnaire, Entrepôt | $105,202 | $272 | −$4,123 (−3.8%) |
| 77 | Tracey LonerganManager, Whirlpool Aero Car Complex, Gestionnaire, Complexe Whirlpool Aero Car | $104,388 | $254 | +$330 (+0.3%) |
| 78 | Adele FiliceManager, Journey Behind the Falls, Gestionnaire, Journey Behind the Falls | $104,365 | $270 | +$1,986 (+1.9%) |
| 79 | Erika SimonettiServer, Serveur(se) | $104,355 | $0 | −$747 (−0.7%) |
| 80 | Justine RempelServer, Serveur(se) | $103,974 | $0 | new |
| 81 | Riley HollowellServer, Serveur(se) | $103,368 | $0 | new |
| 82 | Jennifer ArsenaultManager, Retail Purchasing, Gestionnaire, Achats au détail | $103,199 | $267 | −$45 (−0.0%) |
| 83 | Michael MarshallNetwork Specialist, Spécialiste réseau | $103,181 | $267 | new |
| 84 | Jenna-Leigh GrncarovskiSenior Communicator 2, Communicateur supérieur 2 | $102,907 | $125 | new |
| 85 | Shelley SkrebiecManager, Grand View Complex, Gestionnaire, Complexe Grand View | $102,695 | $254 | −$813 (−0.8%) |
| 86 | Brunina TassoneManager, Butterfly Conservatory Retail, Gestionnaire, vente au détail du Conservatoire des papillons | $102,157 | $246 | new |
| 87 | Matthew HemmingsenChef, Queen Victoria Place Restaurant, Chef, Restaurant Queen Victoria Place | $101,842 | $904 | new |
| 88 | Jacob CascianoConstable, Gendarme | $101,460 | $124 | new |
| 89 | Sarah IggersServer, Serveur(se) | $101,008 | $0 | new |
| 90 | Kim AllenServer, Serveur(se) | $100,739 | $0 | new |
| 91 | Rob BlacklockManager, Application Services, Gestionnaire, Services des applications | $100,158 | $259 | new |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 91 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Niagara Parks Commission, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable, Gendarme | 12 | $151,652 | $151,652 | +0.0% |
| Server, Serveur(se) | 7 | $103,974 | $103,974 | +0.0% |
| Senior Constable, Gendarme supérieur | 3 | $127,050 | — | |
| Senior Communicator 2, Communicateur supérieur 2 | 3 | $113,077 | — | |
| Sergeant, Sergent | 3 | $205,622 | — | |
| Coordinator, Maintenance and Projects, Coordinnateur, Maintenance et projets | 2 | — | — | |
| Director, Corporate Information Technology, Directeur, Technologie de l'information corporatif | 2 | — | — | |
| Manager, Grand View Complex, Gestionnaire, Complexe Grand View | 2 | — | — | |
| Chef, Queen Victoria Place Restaurant, Chef, Restaurant Queen Victoria Place | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Executive Officer, Chef de l'exploitation | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Financial Officer, Chef des finances | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer/ Chef des ressources humaines | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief of Police, Chef de la police | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Operating Officer/Chef des Opérations | 1 | — | — | |
| Complex Manager Table Rock Complex, Complexe Gestionnaire Table Rock Complex | 1 | — | — | |
| Controller, Contrôleur | 1 | — | — | |
| Curator/Instructor, Arborist, Conservateur/Instructeur, Arboriculteur | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Capital Works, Directeur, Projets d'immobilisations | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Culinary Services, Directeur, Services culinaires | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Cultural Services, Directeur, Services culturels | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Cultural Services, Directrice, Services culturels | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Golf Operations, Directeur, Opérations de Golf | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Horticulture and Education, Directeur, Horticulture et Éducation | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Parks Operations, Directeur, Opérations des parcs | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Retail and Attractions, Directrice, commerce de détail et d'attractions | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Sales, Communications and Marketing, Directeur, Ventes, Communications et Marketing | 1 | — | — | |
| Director, Sales, Directrice, Ventes | 1 | — | — | |
| Head Golf Professional, Whirpool, Professionnel en titre de golF, Whirlpool | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Application Services, Gestionnaire, Services des applications | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Butterfly Conservatory Retail, Gestionnaire, vente au détail du Conservatoire des papillons | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Facility Maintenance, Gestionnaire, Entretien des installations | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Forestry and Environment Sustainability, Gestionnaire, Foresterie et de la durabilité environmentale | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Full Service Operations, Gestionnaire, Opérations de service complet | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Golf Culinary Operations Legends, Gestionnaire, Opérations culinaires de golf, Legends | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Information Technology, Infrastructure and Client Services, Gestionnaire, infrastructure informatique et services clients | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Journey Behind the Falls, Gestionnaire, Journey Behind the Falls | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Niagara Takes Flight, Gestionnaire, Niagara Takes Flight | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Parks Operations, Gestionnaire, opérations des parcs | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Payroll, Pension and Benefits, Gestionnaire, Paie, Pension et Avantages sociaux | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Queen Victoria Place, Gestionnaire, Queen Victoria Place | 1 | — | — |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Ontario median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
Salary bands
People by salary, 2025.
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Questions and answers
How many people at Niagara Parks Commission were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
91, +23.0% on 2024 (74 people).
What is the median salary at Niagara Parks Commission?
$119,495 among the people on the 2025 list, against $126,260 for crown agencies as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Niagara Parks Commission?
In 2025, David Adames, Chief Executive Officer, Chef de l'exploitation at Niagara Parks Commission, with a salary of $309,658.
What is the most common job at Niagara Parks Commission on the list?
Constable, Gendarme, with 12 people in 2025.
How much does a Constable, Gendarme at Niagara Parks Commission make?
The median salary of the 12 people with this title at Niagara Parks Commission was $151,652 in 2025.
How much does a Server, Serveur(se) at Niagara Parks Commission make?
The median salary of the 7 people with this title at Niagara Parks Commission was $103,974 in 2025.
How much does a Senior Constable, Gendarme supérieur at Niagara Parks Commission make?
The median salary of the 3 people with this title at Niagara Parks Commission was $127,050 in 2025.
How long has Niagara Parks Commission been on the list?
Since 1996: 27 of the years from 1996 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Niagara Parks Commission on the list?
The full 2025 list has every name, job, salary and taxable benefit; earlier years are linked from the chart above.
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
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
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