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.
All Employees · 537 in 2025 · page 1 of 3
| # | Name | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John KellyDeputy Minister | $326,852 | $345,595 |
| 2 | David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy | $302,003 | $302,294 |
| 3 | Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development | $294,097 | $294,412 |
| 4 | Gregory WoottonChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services | $265,528 | $265,815 |
| 5 | Renee BowlerAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment | $244,279 | $244,539 |
| 6 | Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development | $243,914 | $244,152 |
| 7 | Laurie AdrienDirector, Business Services | $232,557 | $232,782 |
| 8 | Tanya Weber-KinchDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery | $229,074 | $229,323 |
| 9 | Douglas ReddickDirector, Research and Innovation | $226,712 | $226,961 |
| 10 | Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Economic Development Funding Administration | $220,390 | $220,640 |
| 11 | Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Finance | $220,290 | $220,521 |
| 12 | Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare/Chief Veterinarian of Ontario | $215,341 | $215,575 |
| 13 | Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Economic Development Policy | $213,886 | $214,113 |
| 14 | Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management | $209,507 | $209,733 |
| 15 | Basia FlorioDirector, Labour, Trade and Economic Development | $209,487 | $209,709 |
| 16 | Alan CrawleyDirector, Rural Programs | $209,132 | $209,360 |
| 17 | Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy | $208,299 | $208,525 |
| 18 | Natasha BartlettDirector, Agri-Food Protection | $205,768 | $205,992 |
| 19 | Cale SelbyDirector, Environmental Management | $205,411 | $205,620 |
| 20 | David MeyerDirector, Strategic Policy | $203,881 | $204,094 |
| 21 | David SpencerDirector, Communications | $196,551 | $196,765 |
| 22 | Andrew JamiesonManager, Service Improvement and Innovation | $183,640 | $183,824 |
| 23 | Lisa MacleanDirector, Program Development and Integration | $178,249 | $178,446 |
| 24 | Kevin FerraroManager, Trade Policy and Market Access | $177,914 | $178,099 |
| 25 | Gillian GraydonManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues | $177,229 | $177,421 |
| 26 | Timothy MetzgerRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – East | $176,191 | $176,491 |
| 27 | Elizabeth MorrisManager, Farm Product Marketing Commission Secretariat | $175,851 | $176,040 |
| 28 | David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development | $175,286 | $175,476 |
| 29 | Jane WiddecombeManager, Business Investment and Development 2 | $175,008 | $175,201 |
| 30 | Jennifer WhalenManager, Horticulture Crops | $174,850 | $175,041 |
| 31 | Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment 1 | $174,774 | $174,962 |
| 32 | Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator | $174,332 | $174,519 |
| 33 | Kim LandersManager, Inspection Programs | $174,165 | $174,357 |
| 34 | Michael GuzikManager, Corporate Controller | $174,107 | $174,300 |
| 35 | Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – West | $173,879 | $174,072 |
| 36 | John CordinerManager, Multi-Media and Visual Services | $173,507 | $173,698 |
| 37 | Sarah WilsonManager, Labour and Technology | $173,240 | $173,432 |
| 38 | Joel LocklinManager, Intergovernmental Relations | $172,919 | $172,919 |
| 39 | Christina SniderManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships | $172,576 | $172,769 |
| 40 | Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis | $171,670 | $171,863 |
| 41 | Manjusri Pa WijekoonManager, Veterinary Inspection | $171,492 | $171,685 |
| 42 | Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science/Deputy Chief Veterinary of Ontario | $171,017 | $171,210 |
| 43 | Graham WebsterManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services | $170,980 | $171,173 |
| 44 | Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination | $170,937 | $171,130 |
| 45 | Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs | $170,648 | $170,843 |
| 46 | James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licensing | $170,240 | $170,433 |
| 47 | Robert BlenkinsopManager, Protection and Assurance Policy | $170,064 | $170,257 |
| 48 | Adam MeyerManager, Research and Knowledge Management | $169,925 | $170,118 |
| 49 | Caitlin KellyExecutive Advisor to Deputy Minister | $169,924 | $170,115 |
| 50 | Eric BroxManager, Community Economic Development | $169,832 | $170,025 |
| 51 | Allison Holly DolanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy | $169,552 | $169,738 |
| 52 | Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis | $168,797 | $168,989 |
| 53 | Jennifer BousfieldManager, Inspection Operations Support | $168,750 | $168,942 |
| 54 | Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science | $168,701 | $168,894 |
| 55 | John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis | $168,701 | $168,894 |
| 56 | Ornella OsborneAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications | $168,451 | $168,631 |
| 57 | Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions | $167,911 | $168,090 |
| 58 | Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs | $166,777 | $166,960 |
| 59 | Michael RelfManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats | $166,709 | $166,902 |
| 60 | Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration | $166,271 | $166,464 |
| 61 | Minoli BrandigampolaManager, Program Development | $165,658 | $165,812 |
| 62 | Jake DebruynLead Engineer | $165,617 | $165,792 |
| 63 | Sandy Ym NgManager, Agri-Food Supply Chain | $165,335 | $165,515 |
| 64 | Susan MurrayManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops | $163,467 | $163,652 |
| 65 | Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing | $163,318 | $163,510 |
| 66 | J HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology | $162,725 | $162,918 |
| 67 | Rebecca ShorttManager, Engineering and Innovation | $161,871 | $162,125 |
| 68 | Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services | $160,647 | $160,840 |
| 69 | Christine WengerManager, Insurance and Partnerships | $160,568 | $160,747 |
| 70 | Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $160,359 | $160,543 |
| 71 | Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy | $159,905 | $160,098 |
| 72 | Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services | $159,807 | $160,000 |
| 73 | Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources | $159,755 | $159,947 |
| 74 | Jessica MackinnonManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships | $159,278 | $159,445 |
| 75 | Craig FowlerEngineer Specialist, Greenhouse and Horticulture | $158,749 | $158,916 |
| 76 | Christopher ThemelisManager, Compliance Modernization | $158,725 | $158,896 |
| 77 | Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery West | $158,530 | $158,723 |
| 78 | Michele DoncasterManager, Land Use Policy and Stewardship | $158,232 | $158,413 |
| 79 | Ping WuFood Safety Advisor – Engineering | $157,945 | $158,112 |
| 80 | Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment | $157,711 | $157,878 |
| 81 | Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality | $157,711 | $157,878 |
| 82 | Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment | $157,711 | $157,878 |
| 83 | Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality | $157,711 | $157,878 |
| 84 | Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment | $157,711 | $157,878 |
| 85 | Steven BeadleEngineer Specialist, Swine and Sheep Housing and Equipment | $157,704 | $157,871 |
| 86 | Terrence SauveEngineer Specialist, Farmstead Optimization and Safety | $157,575 | $157,742 |
| 87 | Leah AlvianoExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division | $157,362 | $157,535 |
| 88 | Laurel DavisManager, Business Climate and Rural Policy | $154,466 | $154,639 |
| 89 | Kathryn BittenRegional Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Central/North | $154,300 | $154,568 |
| 90 | Anna CrollaEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems | $154,010 | $154,176 |
| 91 | Gregory De VosManager, Strategic Coordination and Initiatives | $153,664 | $153,845 |
| 92 | Lillian WaldieManager, Program Analystics and Reporting | $153,390 | $153,570 |
| 93 | Amanda BihariManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops | $150,924 | $151,092 |
| 94 | David RabahTeam Lead | $150,831 | $150,995 |
| 95 | Goce ManevskiArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Vineland | $149,110 | $150,605 |
| 96 | Janna Arntz-GrayTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst | $150,135 | $150,303 |
| 97 | Sherry PersaudManager, Farm and Food Labour Policy | $149,902 | $150,069 |
| 98 | Victoria HilbornManager, Business Support Services | $149,597 | $149,760 |
| 99 | Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector | $149,111 | $149,458 |
| 100 | Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian | $149,111 | $149,329 |
| 101 | Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $149,295 |
| 102 | Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $149,295 |
| 103 | Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $149,295 |
| 104 | Lucica RoscaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $149,111 | $149,295 |
| 105 | Laura MuirExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development Division | $148,689 | $148,853 |
| 106 | Alan YeeArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Peel | $147,264 | $148,563 |
| 107 | Carolyn SwitzerSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $148,278 | $148,445 |
| 108 | Susan MihelchicManager, Corporate Controller | $148,102 | $148,262 |
| 109 | Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian | $147,638 | $147,820 |
| 110 | Natasa JordanovskaArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – York | $142,521 | $146,122 |
| 111 | Susan EvansSenior Policy Advisor | $145,896 | $146,063 |
| 112 | Jason WallTeam Lead | $145,674 | $145,842 |
| 113 | Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare | $145,587 | $145,769 |
| 114 | Carla RoystonTeam Lead, Food Safety Program Development | $145,498 | $145,665 |
| 115 | Marianne NikolicSenior Policy Advisor | $145,464 | $145,631 |
| 116 | Patrick StevensTeam Lead | $145,278 | $145,446 |
| 117 | Ryan PuvirajChief of Staff | $144,840 | $145,016 |
| 118 | Edward Timothy FishSenior Policy Advisor | $144,233 | $144,401 |
| 119 | Nicole RabeSenior Research Advisor | $144,009 | $144,174 |
| 120 | James DyckManager, Information and Client Support | $142,397 | $142,554 |
| 121 | Kowsalya BalagurunathanManager, Corporate Planning and Projects | $141,870 | $142,032 |
| 122 | Ivona JaroszArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Greater Toronto Area | $141,197 | $141,589 |
| 123 | Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist | $141,332 | $141,516 |
| 124 | Gbemisola KesterManager Strategic Initiatives and Services | $141,356 | $141,504 |
| 125 | Heather KinnearTeam Lead | $140,806 | $140,973 |
| 126 | Amy Rutgers-KellySenior Policy Advisor | $140,480 | $140,642 |
| 127 | Deanna NemethManager, Field Crops | $140,363 | $140,514 |
| 128 | Amanda CulverwellTeam Lead | $140,328 | $140,494 |
| 129 | Kristy MitrovicManager, Financial Operations | $138,586 | $138,746 |
| 130 | Frank Jose Santana RojasSenior Project Lead Digital Modernization | $138,145 | $138,172 |
| 131 | Debra RamdathHuman Resources Business Advisor | $137,859 | $138,017 |
| 132 | Amber BringlesonManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence | $137,659 | $137,817 |
| 133 | Andrea SmallwoodSenior Policy Advisor | $137,458 | $137,626 |
| 134 | Christine O'Neill-HawthorneChief Instructor | $137,379 | $137,546 |
| 135 | Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator | $137,374 | $137,532 |
| 136 | Emily RossiniManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services | $136,943 | $137,102 |
| 137 | Darren ShockManager, Strategy and Business Development | $136,788 | $136,958 |
| 138 | Sami ZaherManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis | $136,627 | $136,779 |
| 139 | Rian OmolloSenior Program Analyst | $136,509 | $136,667 |
| 140 | Doran KirkbrightVeterinary Scientist | $136,380 | $136,548 |
| 141 | Jennifer RichardsTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst | $136,257 | $136,424 |
| 142 | Ashley LeveckHuman Resources Business Advisor | $136,106 | $136,264 |
| 143 | Alexandre LegerManager, Regulatory Compliance | $136,084 | $136,240 |
| 144 | Anna BoltonProject Manager | $136,123 | $136,123 |
| 145 | Milica VelemirSenior Policy Advisor | $135,684 | $135,852 |
| 146 | Jake BeitzSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 147 | Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 148 | Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead – Agriculture | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 149 | Kim DekleinTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 150 | Stephen DuffSenior Economist | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 151 | Matt DuffieldSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 152 | Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 153 | Julie JamiesonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 154 | Alexandra LeavertonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 155 | Ami MartellTeam Lead, Program Support | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 156 | David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 157 | Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 158 | Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 159 | Christine RectorTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 160 | Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 161 | Abdullah SaadSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 162 | Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 163 | John TurveySenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 164 | Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 165 | Jamie McburneySenior Risk and Data Analytics Advisor | $135,677 | $135,817 |
| 166 | John CummingSenior Policy Advisor | $135,586 | $135,753 |
| 167 | Dean PostTeam Lead | $135,583 | $135,750 |
| 168 | John JohnstonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,338 | $135,506 |
| 169 | Karen McpheeSenior Program Analyst | $135,275 | $135,433 |
| 170 | Kathryn ZuccalaSenior Program Advisor | $135,171 | $135,338 |
| 171 | Margarete BucklerRegional Veterinarian | $134,481 | $134,997 |
| 172 | Robin Di TostoTeam Lead | $134,677 | $134,841 |
| 173 | Kylych KubatbekovPolicy Advisor | $134,516 | $134,670 |
| 174 | Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor | $134,446 | $134,614 |
| 175 | Eric De BoerManager Inspection Foundations and Training Program | $134,379 | $134,531 |
| 176 | Rajib HazarikaSenior Research Advisor | $133,651 | $133,818 |
| 177 | Susan CollierPolicy Advisor | $133,401 | $133,542 |
| 178 | Eric FrankeEngineer Specialist, Automation and Technology | $132,995 | $133,152 |
| 179 | Alexander KarapetovSenior Policy Advisor | $132,376 | $132,543 |
| 180 | Michael HayPolicy Advisor | $132,205 | $132,362 |
| 181 | Kamal AkhtarSenior Policy and Program Advisor | $132,063 | $132,226 |
| 182 | Mark FergusonPolicy Advisor | $131,939 | $132,075 |
| 183 | Alexander BarrieEngineer Soil Management | $131,613 | $131,755 |
| 184 | Kevin BainesEngineer Specialist, Greenhouse and Horticulture | $130,698 | $130,855 |
| 185 | Gregory PateTeam Lead | $130,375 | $130,534 |
| 186 | Kelley KnightSenior Research Advisor | $130,330 | $130,491 |
| 187 | Jeffrey O'DonnellTeam Lead | $130,113 | $130,270 |
| 188 | Douglas Calderwood-SmithSenior Project and Program Coordinator | $130,044 | $130,203 |
| 189 | Bryan VaughanArea Manager, Food Safety Inspection – Stratford | $126,606 | $130,143 |
| 190 | Sara FisherManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs | $129,930 | $130,076 |
| 191 | Theresa MccartIssues Strategist | $129,746 | $129,903 |
| 192 | Courtney AndersonTeam Lead, Strategic and Stakeholder Relations | $129,718 | $129,896 |
| 193 | Robin La Keith HoffmanSenior Program Analyst | $129,583 | $129,740 |
| 194 | Kendal DonahueSenior Program Analyst | $129,566 | $129,715 |
| 195 | Nicholas RoseHuman Resources Business Advisor | $129,401 | $129,558 |
| 196 | Dino AlicDirector of Communications and Issues | $129,463 | $129,546 |
| 197 | Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor | $129,282 | $129,439 |
| 198 | Lina CimarrustiSenior Project and Program Coordinator | $128,851 | $129,009 |
| 199 | Sonya HardmanAgriculture Program Analyst | $128,739 | $128,898 |
| 200 | Jennifer KucharczykFood Safety Team Lead – Food Industry | $128,178 | $128,330 |
| 201 | Danielle VisschedykTeam Lead, Program Support | $128,031 | $128,192 |
| 202 | Cora LoucksDigital and Information Management Lead | $128,003 | $128,154 |
| 203 | Gregory PedwellSenior Program Analyst | $127,914 | $128,060 |
| 204 | Jaswinder BainsSenior Program Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 205 | Tina BerrySenior Financial Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 206 | Joan BlackwoodAccounting and Reporting Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 207 | Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor – Dairy | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 208 | Emily BoylanResearch Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 209 | Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 210 | Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 211 | Michele CoppolaAccounting and Reporting Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 212 | Charles CushmanTeam Lead, Information Management | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 213 | Christopher DukeProgram Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 214 | Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor – Industry | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 215 | Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 216 | Teresa FerreiraFood Safety Advisor, Dairy | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 217 | Rebecca Force VinceBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 218 | Anna FormusiakResearch Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 219 | Karen GarrettProject Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 220 | Lisa GrbinicekPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 221 | Audrey GuillotBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 222 | Karen HessControllership and Risk Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 223 | Zahirul IslamSenior Program Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 224 | Kelly JacksonResearch Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 225 | Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor – Regulatory | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 226 | Sheri JennerBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 227 | Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 228 | Sandra JonesPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 229 | Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 230 | Gavin LawsonCoordinator, Agriculture and Food Laboratory Program | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 231 | Dennis LoyolaBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 232 | Sarah Ee LuehofPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 233 | Tanya MarissenResearch Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 234 | Julio MendozaEconomic Policy Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 235 | Stephen MilneSenior Program Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 236 | Daniella MolnarPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 237 | Emefa MonuFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 238 | Nicole Alexandra RobbRegulatory and Standards Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 239 | Tania SendelAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 240 | Jennifer StevensonPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 241 | Kristy SymonAdvisor, Veterinary Services | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 242 | Bozena SzymanskiPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 243 | Vanessa TaylorSenior Program Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 244 | Patrick ThorntonPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 245 | Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 246 | Giselle Vanneste-PaineSenior Program Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 247 | Shaira WahidEconomic Policy Analyst | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 248 | Michael Jj WeberPolicy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 249 | Mark WhiteSenior Project and Program Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 250 | Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
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