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Ontario Science Centre salaries
58 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 1998 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
58
+7.4% vs 2024
Median salary
$117,677
+0.3% vs 2024
Highest salary
$283,523
Total disclosed
$7.7M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 58 of 58
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul KortenaarChief Executive Officer | $283,523 | $289 | +$66,657 |
| 2 | Lorrie Ann SmithVice President, Learning and Engagement | $228,514 | $224 | +$66,944 |
| 3 | Alicia FarrowVice President, External Relations | $220,733 | $250 | +$27,779 |
| 4 | Catherine PaisleyVice President, Strategic Initiatives | $220,424 | $250 | +$27,330 |
| 5 | David YcasianoVice President, Corporate Services | $171,607 | $192 | new |
| 6 | Kathryn SaundersDirector, Design and Interpretation | $165,178 | $0 | +$31,838 |
| 7 | Yoke ChungVice President, Corporate Services | $159,344 | $57 | −$9,752 |
| 8 | Julia LalandeDirector, Research and Evaluation | $157,785 | $191 | +$833 |
| 9 | Malcolm RoweDirector, Technical Operations | $157,719 | $191 | +$1,237 |
| 10 | Heather FarnworthDirector, Business Development | $155,407 | $193 | +$354 |
| 11 | Monica AroraDirector, Project Management Office | $155,066 | $193 | −$11,798 |
| 12 | Ying LinDirector, Human Resources | $151,997 | $183 | +$4,509 |
| 13 | Mary ConboyDirector, Science | $151,255 | $182 | +$5,425 |
| 14 | Lindsay GodboldDirector, Partnerships and Development | $150,768 | $186 | +$25,000 |
| 15 | Michael ChisholmProject Manager, International Marketing | $148,276 | $158 | +$15,880 |
| 16 | Myha HongDirector, Digital | $146,831 | $174 | +$7,874 |
| 17 | Jesus Jr. CansinoTeam Lead, User Experience | $139,608 | $0 | new |
| 18 | Christian PinedaDirector, Finance | $138,489 | $171 | new |
| 19 | Vanessa LuDirector, Marketing and Communications | $137,983 | $166 | +$8,874 |
| 20 | Timothy WalkerDirector, Learning Programs | $137,405 | $0 | new |
| 21 | Tanike LiewManager, Membership and Marketing | $133,954 | $0 | +$491 |
| 22 | Natalie DasProject Manager, International Marketing | $130,768 | $157 | +$7,156 |
| 23 | Carrie La JacksonDirector, Visitor Services and Customer Experience | $129,222 | $155 | +$548 |
| 24 | Timothy SmithController | $126,833 | $156 | +$2,197 |
| 25 | Andrew Althoff-BurrowsSpecial Advisor | $125,640 | $157 | +$1,087 |
| 26 | Rajesh RamlakhanSenior Systems Technologist | $124,043 | $242 | +$4,196 |
| 27 | Alfred DeisingerSenior Systems Technologist | $123,367 | $242 | +$4,671 |
| 28 | Anika RasheedLead, People and Culture | $119,212 | $148 | +$4,601 |
| 29 | Harry JeganathanSenior Systems Analyst | $117,970 | $242 | −$5,289 |
| 30 | Timothy HennigarProject Manager, International Sales | $117,383 | $145 | +$4,743 |
| 31 | Katrina Eb WoodhouseManager, Onsite Sales and Retail | $117,007 | $0 | +$5,286 |
| 32 | Shannon Persaud TolnayHead, Events and Donor Communications | $115,865 | $143 | +$2,184 |
| 33 | Deirdre Taylor-WrightProject Manager, Information Technology Applications | $115,865 | $143 | +$2,206 |
| 34 | Dustin NorwoodTeam Lead Marketing | $115,626 | $0 | new |
| 35 | Irene KnightManager, Strategic Communications | $113,744 | $242 | +$67 |
| 36 | Antoinette SarpongSpecial Advisor-Internal Communication and Freedom of Information | $113,234 | $141 | +$8,718 |
| 37 | Christopher MirandaManager, Security | $112,122 | $138 | +$1,893 |
| 38 | Anita LennonSenior Development Associate | $111,462 | $234 | +$3,922 |
| 39 | Hilary Rounthwaite EastwoodHead, Campaign | $111,204 | $237 | +$8,512 |
| 40 | Nicholas YarishManager, Facility Operations and Services | $110,310 | $136 | +$344 |
| 41 | Bhavleen KaurSenior Scientist | $110,029 | $234 | −$3,583 |
| 42 | Darren AdderleyExecutive Assistant | $109,978 | $132 | +$3,856 |
| 43 | Yihan HuangSenior Financial Analyst | $109,492 | $23 | new |
| 44 | Alexandra DiazSenior Procurement Advisor | $109,127 | $132 | new |
| 45 | Shawn PennyMechanical Technician, Group Leader | $107,518 | $181 | new |
| 46 | Phasela SinghDirector, Human Resources | $106,971 | $132 | +$4,872 |
| 47 | Patricia Sacchetti BolahoodBusiness Analyst | $106,371 | $130 | +$2,841 |
| 48 | Michael LeslieManager, Fabrication | $106,058 | $217 | new |
| 49 | Richer LucbanPay and Benefits Advisor | $105,849 | $128 | new |
| 50 | Agnieszka ChegaSupervisor, Protective Service | $105,537 | $130 | +$2,008 |
| 51 | Vishnu RamcharanCommunications and Visitor Engagement Coordinator | $105,537 | $130 | +$2,008 |
| 52 | Ana Rajkovic-KlasnjaSenior Multi-Media Producer | $104,403 | $222 | −$95 |
| 53 | Priyadharsan SivahurunathanSystems Administrator/Applications Developer | $104,403 | $222 | −$1,760 |
| 54 | Natalie GosselinSenior Research and Evaluation Advisor | $104,048 | $32 | new |
| 55 | Mireille MouscardyFrench Science Writer/Translator (Bilingual) | $103,015 | $225 | −$250 |
| 56 | Christopher FenwickManager, Exhibit Support | $102,721 | $215 | +$2,142 |
| 57 | Joyce LeHuman Resources Business Advisor | $100,923 | $0 | new |
| 58 | Seojoo KimProject Manager, Education | $100,124 | $124 | new |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 58 |
Median salary by year
Ontario Science Centre medianCrown Agencies median
$136K$118K
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| Year | Employer median | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $109,026 | |
| 1997 | $108,790 | |
| 1998 | $119,663 | $108,135 |
| 1999 | $123,887 | $116,052 |
| 2000 | $125,883 | $123,949 |
| 2001 | $136,122 | $131,456 |
| 2002 | $106,235 | $125,564 |
| 2003 | $111,806 | $122,682 |
| 2004 | $113,904 | $121,222 |
| 2005 | $112,078 | $121,071 |
| 2006 | $110,882 | $122,830 |
| 2007 | $104,860 | $123,261 |
| 2008 | $117,696 | $122,918 |
| 2009 | $123,245 | $119,440 |
| 2010 | $112,392 | $120,759 |
| 2011 | $119,861 | |
| 2012 | $105,070 | $119,931 |
| 2013 | $113,996 | $119,386 |
| 2014 | $112,424 | $118,137 |
| 2015 | $109,969 | $118,123 |
| 2016 | $108,612 | $117,780 |
| 2017 | $116,800 | |
| 2018 | $115,316 | $117,341 |
| 2019 | $116,677 | $117,472 |
| 2020 | $118,073 | $117,810 |
| 2021 | $114,759 | $117,827 |
| 2022 | $111,409 | $119,206 |
| 2023 | $120,884 | |
| 2024 | $117,353 | $121,242 |
| 2025 | $117,677 | $126,260 |
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