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Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Sunshine List 2025

537 employees earning $100K+ · median $125,610 · average $130,670 · overview and trend →

Who makes the most at Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness in 2025?

John Kelly, Deputy Minister, was paid $345,595 in 2025 — the highest total compensation among 537 Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $125,610.

John Kelly

All Employees · 537 in 2025 · page 1 of 3

#NameTitle as filedSalaryTotal
1John KellyDeputy Minister$326,852$345,595
2David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$302,003$302,294
3Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development$294,097$294,412
4Gregory WoottonChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$265,528$265,815
5Renee BowlerAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$244,279$244,539
6Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development$243,914$244,152
7Laurie AdrienDirector, Business Services$232,557$232,782
8Tanya Weber-KinchDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery$229,074$229,323
9Douglas ReddickDirector, Research and Innovation$226,712$226,961
10Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Economic Development Funding Administration$220,390$220,640
11Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Finance$220,290$220,521
12Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare/Chief Veterinarian of Ontario$215,341$215,575
13Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Economic Development Policy$213,886$214,113
14Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management$209,507$209,733
15Basia FlorioDirector, Labour, Trade and Economic Development$209,487$209,709
16Alan CrawleyDirector, Rural Programs$209,132$209,360
17Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$208,299$208,525
18Natasha BartlettDirector, Agri-Food Protection$205,768$205,992
19Cale SelbyDirector, Environmental Management$205,411$205,620
20David MeyerDirector, Strategic Policy$203,881$204,094
21David SpencerDirector, Communications$196,551$196,765
22Andrew JamiesonManager, Service Improvement and Innovation$183,640$183,824
23Lisa MacleanDirector, Program Development and Integration$178,249$178,446
24Kevin FerraroManager, Trade Policy and Market Access$177,914$178,099
25Gillian GraydonManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues$177,229$177,421
26Timothy MetzgerRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – East$176,191$176,491
27Elizabeth MorrisManager, Farm Product Marketing Commission Secretariat$175,851$176,040
28David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development$175,286$175,476
29Jane WiddecombeManager, Business Investment and Development 2$175,008$175,201
30Jennifer WhalenManager, Horticulture Crops$174,850$175,041
31Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment 1$174,774$174,962
32Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator$174,332$174,519
33Kim LandersManager, Inspection Programs$174,165$174,357
34Michael GuzikManager, Corporate Controller$174,107$174,300
35Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – West$173,879$174,072
36John CordinerManager, Multi-Media and Visual Services$173,507$173,698
37Sarah WilsonManager, Labour and Technology$173,240$173,432
38Joel LocklinManager, Intergovernmental Relations$172,919$172,919
39Christina SniderManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships$172,576$172,769
40Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis$171,670$171,863
41Manjusri Pa WijekoonManager, Veterinary Inspection$171,492$171,685
42Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science/Deputy Chief Veterinary of Ontario$171,017$171,210
43Graham WebsterManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$170,980$171,173
44Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination$170,937$171,130
45Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs$170,648$170,843
46James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licensing$170,240$170,433
47Robert BlenkinsopManager, Protection and Assurance Policy$170,064$170,257
48Adam MeyerManager, Research and Knowledge Management$169,925$170,118
49Caitlin KellyExecutive Advisor to Deputy Minister$169,924$170,115
50Eric BroxManager, Community Economic Development$169,832$170,025
51Allison Holly DolanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy$169,552$169,738
52Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis$168,797$168,989
53Jennifer BousfieldManager, Inspection Operations Support$168,750$168,942
54Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science$168,701$168,894
55John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis$168,701$168,894
56Ornella OsborneAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications$168,451$168,631
57Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions$167,911$168,090
58Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs$166,777$166,960
59Michael RelfManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$166,709$166,902
60Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration$166,271$166,464
61Minoli BrandigampolaManager, Program Development$165,658$165,812
62Jake DebruynLead Engineer$165,617$165,792
63Sandy Ym NgManager, Agri-Food Supply Chain$165,335$165,515
64Susan MurrayManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops$163,467$163,652
65Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing$163,318$163,510
66J HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology$162,725$162,918
67Rebecca ShorttManager, Engineering and Innovation$161,871$162,125
68Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services$160,647$160,840
69Christine WengerManager, Insurance and Partnerships$160,568$160,747
70Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$160,359$160,543
71Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy$159,905$160,098
72Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services$159,807$160,000
73Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources$159,755$159,947
74Jessica MackinnonManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships$159,278$159,445
75Craig FowlerEngineer Specialist, Greenhouse and Horticulture$158,749$158,916
76Christopher ThemelisManager, Compliance Modernization$158,725$158,896
77Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery West$158,530$158,723
78Michele DoncasterManager, Land Use Policy and Stewardship$158,232$158,413
79Ping WuFood Safety Advisor – Engineering$157,945$158,112
80Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment$157,711$157,878
81Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality$157,711$157,878
82Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment$157,711$157,878
83Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality$157,711$157,878
84Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment$157,711$157,878
85Steven BeadleEngineer Specialist, Swine and Sheep Housing and Equipment$157,704$157,871
86Terrence SauveEngineer Specialist, Farmstead Optimization and Safety$157,575$157,742
87Leah AlvianoExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division$157,362$157,535
88Laurel DavisManager, Business Climate and Rural Policy$154,466$154,639
89Kathryn BittenRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Central/North$154,300$154,568
90Anna CrollaEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems$154,010$154,176
91Gregory De VosManager, Strategic Coordination and Initiatives$153,664$153,845
92Lillian WaldieManager, Program Analystics and Reporting$153,390$153,570
93Amanda BihariManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops$150,924$151,092
94David RabahTeam Lead$150,831$150,995
95Goce ManevskiArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Vineland$149,110$150,605
96Janna Arntz-GrayTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$150,135$150,303
97Sherry PersaudManager, Farm and Food Labour Policy$149,902$150,069
98Victoria HilbornManager, Business Support Services$149,597$149,760
99Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector$149,111$149,458
100Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian$149,111$149,329
101Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$149,111$149,295
102Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$149,111$149,295
103Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$149,111$149,295
104Lucica RoscaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$149,111$149,295
105Laura MuirExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development Division$148,689$148,853
106Alan YeeArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Peel$147,264$148,563
107Carolyn SwitzerSenior Policy and Program Advisor$148,278$148,445
108Susan MihelchicManager, Corporate Controller$148,102$148,262
109Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian$147,638$147,820
110Natasa JordanovskaArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – York$142,521$146,122
111Susan EvansSenior Policy Advisor$145,896$146,063
112Jason WallTeam Lead$145,674$145,842
113Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$145,587$145,769
114Carla RoystonTeam Lead, Food Safety Program Development$145,498$145,665
115Marianne NikolicSenior Policy Advisor$145,464$145,631
116Patrick StevensTeam Lead$145,278$145,446
117Ryan PuvirajChief of Staff$144,840$145,016
118Edward Timothy FishSenior Policy Advisor$144,233$144,401
119Nicole RabeSenior Research Advisor$144,009$144,174
120James DyckManager, Information and Client Support$142,397$142,554
121Kowsalya BalagurunathanManager, Corporate Planning and Projects$141,870$142,032
122Ivona JaroszArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Greater Toronto Area$141,197$141,589
123Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist$141,332$141,516
124Gbemisola KesterManager Strategic Initiatives and Services$141,356$141,504
125Heather KinnearTeam Lead$140,806$140,973
126Amy Rutgers-KellySenior Policy Advisor$140,480$140,642
127Deanna NemethManager, Field Crops$140,363$140,514
128Amanda CulverwellTeam Lead$140,328$140,494
129Kristy MitrovicManager, Financial Operations$138,586$138,746
130Frank Jose Santana RojasSenior Project Lead Digital Modernization$138,145$138,172
131Debra RamdathHuman Resources Business Advisor$137,859$138,017
132Amber BringlesonManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence$137,659$137,817
133Andrea SmallwoodSenior Policy Advisor$137,458$137,626
134Christine O'Neill-HawthorneChief Instructor$137,379$137,546
135Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator$137,374$137,532
136Emily RossiniManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services$136,943$137,102
137Darren ShockManager, Strategy and Business Development$136,788$136,958
138Sami ZaherManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis$136,627$136,779
139Rian OmolloSenior Program Analyst$136,509$136,667
140Doran KirkbrightVeterinary Scientist$136,380$136,548
141Jennifer RichardsTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$136,257$136,424
142Ashley LeveckHuman Resources Business Advisor$136,106$136,264
143Alexandre LegerManager, Regulatory Compliance$136,084$136,240
144Anna BoltonProject Manager$136,123$136,123
145Milica VelemirSenior Policy Advisor$135,684$135,852
146Jake BeitzSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
147Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
148Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead – Agriculture$135,677$135,845
149Kim DekleinTeam Lead$135,677$135,845
150Stephen DuffSenior Economist$135,677$135,845
151Matt DuffieldSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
152Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
153Julie JamiesonSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
154Alexandra LeavertonSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
155Ami MartellTeam Lead, Program Support$135,677$135,845
156David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
157Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
158Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
159Christine RectorTeam Lead$135,677$135,845
160Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
161Abdullah SaadSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
162Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
163John TurveySenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
164Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor$135,677$135,845
165Jamie McburneySenior Risk and Data Analytics Advisor$135,677$135,817
166John CummingSenior Policy Advisor$135,586$135,753
167Dean PostTeam Lead$135,583$135,750
168John JohnstonSenior Policy Advisor$135,338$135,506
169Karen McpheeSenior Program Analyst$135,275$135,433
170Kathryn ZuccalaSenior Program Advisor$135,171$135,338
171Margarete BucklerRegional Veterinarian$134,481$134,997
172Robin Di TostoTeam Lead$134,677$134,841
173Kylych KubatbekovPolicy Advisor$134,516$134,670
174Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor$134,446$134,614
175Eric De BoerManager Inspection Foundations and Training Program$134,379$134,531
176Rajib HazarikaSenior Research Advisor$133,651$133,818
177Susan CollierPolicy Advisor$133,401$133,542
178Eric FrankeEngineer Specialist, Automation and Technology$132,995$133,152
179Alexander KarapetovSenior Policy Advisor$132,376$132,543
180Michael HayPolicy Advisor$132,205$132,362
181Kamal AkhtarSenior Policy and Program Advisor$132,063$132,226
182Mark FergusonPolicy Advisor$131,939$132,075
183Alexander BarrieEngineer Soil Management$131,613$131,755
184Kevin BainesEngineer Specialist, Greenhouse and Horticulture$130,698$130,855
185Gregory PateTeam Lead$130,375$130,534
186Kelley KnightSenior Research Advisor$130,330$130,491
187Jeffrey O'DonnellTeam Lead$130,113$130,270
188Douglas Calderwood-SmithSenior Project and Program Coordinator$130,044$130,203
189Bryan VaughanArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Stratford$126,606$130,143
190Sara FisherManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs$129,930$130,076
191Theresa MccartIssues Strategist$129,746$129,903
192Courtney AndersonTeam Lead, Strategic and Stakeholder Relations$129,718$129,896
193Robin La Keith HoffmanSenior Program Analyst$129,583$129,740
194Kendal DonahueSenior Program Analyst$129,566$129,715
195Nicholas RoseHuman Resources Business Advisor$129,401$129,558
196Dino AlicDirector of Communications and Issues$129,463$129,546
197Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor$129,282$129,439
198Lina CimarrustiSenior Project and Program Coordinator$128,851$129,009
199Sonya HardmanAgriculture Program Analyst$128,739$128,898
200Jennifer KucharczykFood Safety Team Lead – Food Industry$128,178$128,330
201Danielle VisschedykTeam Lead, Program Support$128,031$128,192
202Cora LoucksDigital and Information Management Lead$128,003$128,154
203Gregory PedwellSenior Program Analyst$127,914$128,060
204Jaswinder BainsSenior Program Analyst$127,798$127,956
205Tina BerrySenior Financial Analyst$127,798$127,956
206Joan BlackwoodAccounting and Reporting Lead$127,798$127,956
207Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor – Dairy$127,798$127,956
208Emily BoylanResearch Analyst$127,798$127,956
209Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst$127,798$127,956
210Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$127,798$127,956
211Michele CoppolaAccounting and Reporting Lead$127,798$127,956
212Charles CushmanTeam Lead, Information Management$127,798$127,956
213Christopher DukeProgram Analyst$127,798$127,956
214Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor – Industry$127,798$127,956
215Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst$127,798$127,956
216Teresa FerreiraFood Safety Advisor, Dairy$127,798$127,956
217Rebecca Force VinceBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$127,798$127,956
218Anna FormusiakResearch Analyst$127,798$127,956
219Karen GarrettProject Analyst$127,798$127,956
220Lisa GrbinicekPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
221Audrey GuillotBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$127,798$127,956
222Karen HessControllership and Risk Lead$127,798$127,956
223Zahirul IslamSenior Program Analyst$127,798$127,956
224Kelly JacksonResearch Analyst$127,798$127,956
225Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor – Regulatory$127,798$127,956
226Sheri JennerBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$127,798$127,956
227Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator$127,798$127,956
228Sandra JonesPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
229Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services$127,798$127,956
230Gavin LawsonCoordinator, Agriculture and Food Laboratory Program$127,798$127,956
231Dennis LoyolaBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$127,798$127,956
232Sarah Ee LuehofPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
233Tanya MarissenResearch Analyst$127,798$127,956
234Julio MendozaEconomic Policy Analyst$127,798$127,956
235Stephen MilneSenior Program Analyst$127,798$127,956
236Daniella MolnarPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
237Emefa MonuFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$127,798$127,956
238Nicole Alexandra RobbRegulatory and Standards Coordinator$127,798$127,956
239Tania SendelAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$127,798$127,956
240Jennifer StevensonPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
241Kristy SymonAdvisor, Veterinary Services$127,798$127,956
242Bozena SzymanskiPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
243Vanessa TaylorSenior Program Analyst$127,798$127,956
244Patrick ThorntonPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
245Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$127,798$127,956
246Giselle Vanneste-PaineSenior Program Analyst$127,798$127,956
247Shaira WahidEconomic Policy Analyst$127,798$127,956
248Michael Jj WeberPolicy Advisor$127,798$127,956
249Mark WhiteSenior Project and Program Coordinator$127,798$127,956
250Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$127,798$127,956