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Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Sunshine List 2019

Also filed as Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (1998–2001, 2005–2012, 2015), Agriculture & Food (2003–2004) and Agriculture and Food (2002).

263 employees earning $100K+ · median $110,988 · average $119,041 · overview and trend →

Who makes the most at Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2019?

Greg Meredith, Deputy Minister, was paid $325,398 in 2019 — the highest total compensation among 263 Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $110,988.

Greg Meredith

All Employees · 263 in 2019 · page 1 of 2

#NameTitle as filedSalaryTotal
1Greg MeredithDeputy Minister$321,264$325,398
2Christine PrimeauAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$228,683$228,960
3Debra SikoraAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$228,683$228,960
4Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development$216,207$216,484
5Philip MalcolmsonAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$200,191$200,447
6Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Rural Programs$177,750$177,970
7David CooperManager, Environment and Land Use Policy$174,543$174,657
8Sharon BaileyDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$170,004$170,224
9Alan HoganDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business$170,004$170,224
10Brent KennedyDirector, Rural Programs$170,004$170,224
11Lee-Ann WalkerAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$165,997$166,202
12Brendan MckayDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariate and Secretary to the Commission$165,692$165,896
13George BorovilosDirector, Regional Economic Development$164,366$164,585
14Thomas HagertyDirector, Environmental Management$164,366$164,585
15David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$157,767$157,972
16Scott DuffDirector, Economic Development Policy$157,417$157,917
17Jennifer LiptrotDirector, Research and Innovation$157,417$157,620
18Douglas ReddickDirector, Business Development$157,417$157,620
19Kelly McaslanAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$155,013$155,206
20Heather CassidyDirector, Farm Finance$153,411$153,600
21Leslie WoodcockDirector, Animal Health and Welfare and Office of the Chief Veterinarian$153,411$153,600
22Annette AndersonDirector, Agriculture Development$151,903$152,087
23Heather HarrisonDirector, Business Services$145,244$145,432
24Rodger DunlopGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection$135,864$136,041
25Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development$134,958$135,133
26Rebecca MorierDirector, Communications$134,958$135,133
27Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare$134,814$134,993
28Jason McleanGeneral Manager, Meat Inspection$133,248$133,422
29Richard BerthiaumeManager, Economic Development Resources$132,543$132,726
30Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships$132,543$132,726
31Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$132,543$132,712
32Hugh BergesManager, Field Crops$132,526$132,696
33Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services$132,499$132,668
34Natasha BartlettManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence$132,467$132,636
35Adam MeyerManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership$132,256$132,425
36Renee BowlerDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery$131,751$131,921
37Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services$131,419$131,587
38Mary FurnessManager, Veterinary Science$131,365$131,532
39Joanne HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology$131,221$131,390
40Jennifer BousfieldManager, Business and Investment Development$131,163$131,332
41Christian ThomannManager, Financial Operations$131,138$131,305
42Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West$129,986$131,282
43Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science$131,078$131,249
44Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management$131,054$131,221
45Joel LocklinManager, Infrastructure Renewal Programs$130,779$130,948
46Graham FlemingManager, Corporate Planning and Projects$130,070$130,240
47Michael RelfManager, Client Services Branch$129,986$130,214
48Alan CrawleyManager, Trade Policy and Market Access$129,986$130,156
49Tamara FernandesManager, Sector Value Chain Policy$129,986$130,156
50Basia FlorioManager, Intergovernmental Relations$129,986$130,156
51Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services$129,986$130,156
52Monique LegaultRegional Manager, North Region$129,986$130,156
53Kevin LaidleyRegional Manager, West Region$129,986$130,156
54Terri-Lynn BulmanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy$129,982$130,152
55Marija KomljanecManager, Training, Education and Communications$129,982$130,152
56Garfield MctavishRegional Manager, East Region$129,979$130,149
57Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Services$129,972$130,142
58Hans FeldmannManager, Cabinet Liaison$129,962$130,132
59Dennis FlamingManager, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning$129,977$130,117
60Karlheinz MaiterthManager, Export Development$129,938$130,107
61Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs$129,768$129,938
62David SpencerAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications$129,743$129,912
63Tara BarryChief of Staff$129,555$129,728
64Eric BroxManager, Economic Analysis$128,739$128,913
65Alaina Lc OdaDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business$128,342$128,510
66Robert BlenkinsopManager, Inspection Programs$128,093$128,256
67Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources$127,737$127,906
68Helga McdonaldManager, Business and Investment Development$127,541$127,707
69Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services$126,967$127,133
70Joseph KozaManager, Adjudicative Agency Support Services$126,907$127,076
71James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing$126,907$127,076
72Leonard SenyshynManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing$126,907$127,076
73Mary SullivanManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$126,907$127,076
74Oswald ZachariahManager, Innovation and Knowledge Management$126,907$127,076
75Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis$126,871$127,037
76Barry WalkerManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$126,852$127,021
77Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$125,584$125,746
78Susan MurrayManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues$124,779$124,939
79Sarah WilsonManager, Food Safety Programs$124,698$124,861
80Denise ZaborowskiManager, Marketing$124,467$124,636
81Kelli RiceManager, Finance, Infrastructure and Administration$124,397$124,556
82Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$123,957$124,119
83Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering Program East$123,318$123,479
84Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$123,023$123,185
85Bradley ShawManager, Program Coordination$122,572$122,732
86Susan MihelchicCorporate Controller$122,417$122,579
87Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$121,978$122,419
88Timothy MetzgerManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$122,037$122,192
89Jane WiddecombeManager, Agriculture and Rural Programs$121,722$121,877
90Laurie AdrienDirector, Food Safety Systems Development$121,658$121,818
91Ellen HelpsManager, Insurance and Partnerships$121,109$121,271
92Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian$118,297$120,764
93Jocelyn JansenLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$120,179$120,340
94Lucica RoscaRegional Veterinarian$116,329$120,241
95Melanie MilczynskiExecutive Assistant$119,555$119,710
96Pierre AdrienRegional Manager, Meat Inspection Central/North$117,681$119,528
97John CordinerManager, Multi-Media Visual Services$118,817$118,972
98Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator$118,506$118,663
99Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Meat Inspection West$118,269$118,424
100Nathan StevensManager, Horticulture Crops$117,893$118,050
101Jennifer WhalenExecutive Assistant$115,760$115,908
102Shain CameronPolicy Advisor$114,969$115,116
103Gillian GraydonExecutive Assistant$114,490$114,641
104Ornella OsborneTeam Lead, Strategic and Stakeholder Relations$113,880$114,022
105Michael RichardsonExecutive Assistant$113,655$113,805
106Tracy AdamsManager, Inspection Programs$113,484$113,629
107Cale SelbyManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships$113,171$113,314
108Allison Holly DolanManager, Greenhouse, Agronomy and Speciality Crops$112,778$112,928
109Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian$112,340$112,599
110Dorienne CushmanTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$112,364$112,509
111Bruce MooreAgriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor$111,924$112,172
112Gregory De VosManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry$111,962$112,111
113Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector$111,305$111,622
114Csaba VargaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$111,297$111,440
115Jane AdairSenior Program Advisor$111,115$111,263
116Tom O’RourkeTeam Lead, Knowledge Management$111,003$111,151
117Kim DekleinTeam Lead$109,800$111,146
118Sarah ElliottSenior Program Advisor$110,988$111,142
119Barbara AlvesSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
120Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
121Jillian BrownSenior Program Advisor$110,988$111,136
122Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead, Agriculture$110,988$111,136
123Stephen DuffSenior Economist$110,988$111,136
124Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
125Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
126Lesley HaywardSenior Research Advisor$110,988$111,136
127Mark JonkerTeam Lead, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion$110,988$111,136
128Alexander KarapetovSenior Program Coordinator$110,988$111,136
129Ami MartellSenior Program Advisor$110,988$111,136
130David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
131Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
132Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
133Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor$110,988$111,136
134Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
135Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
136Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor$110,988$111,136
137Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives$110,988$111,136
138John CummingSenior Policy Advisor$110,910$111,058
139Luke GartnerSenior Research Advisor$110,671$110,819
140Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$110,429$110,580
141Christy TaglieriPolicy Advisor$110,111$110,258
142Sarah CruickshankSenior Policy Advisor$110,016$110,161
143Wendy BeaunomSenior Policy Advisor$109,825$109,971
144Michael DraperLivestock Community Sales Act Coordinator$104,542$109,681
145Sherry PersaudPolicy Advisor$109,002$109,138
146Kim LandersRegional Manager, Meat Inspection East$108,701$108,843
147Elizabeth MorrisManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis$108,648$108,785
148Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment$108,395$108,538
149Stephen ClarkeEngineer Specialist, Energy and Crop Systems$108,395$108,538
150Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration$108,395$108,538
151Brian DicksonEngineer Specialist, By-Products/Manure$108,395$108,538
152Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment$108,395$108,538
153Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality$108,395$108,538
154Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality$108,395$108,538
155John Van De VegteEngineer Specialist, Best Management Practices Technical Integration and Transfer$108,395$108,538
156Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment$108,395$108,538
157Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity$108,246$108,389
158Caitlin KellySenior Policy Advisor$108,176$108,321
159Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering$107,981$108,124
160Magdy EldakikyTeam Lead, Program Support$107,930$108,083
161John WarbickEngineer Specialist, Horticulture Crop Protection and Harvest$107,899$108,042
162Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor$107,895$108,039
163Manjusri Pa WijekoonRegional Veterinarian$107,587$107,731
164Willy HubersGrowing Forward, Finance$107,582$107,721
165Carla RoystonFood Safety Program Development, Team Lead$107,558$107,702
166Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor$107,528$107,672
167Daina SutherlandExecutive Assistant$107,490$107,629
168Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Beef and Dairy Housing and Equipment$106,940$107,418
169Stephen MorrisTeam Lead$106,838$107,014
170Nicholas RoseHuman Resources Business Advisor$106,850$106,986
171Sara PeckfordSenior Policy Advisor$106,818$106,961
172Jason WallSenior Research Advisor$106,661$106,803
173Holly SabaraFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$106,663$106,802
174Nicola JacksonRegional Veterinarian$105,644$106,298
175Jacqueline GerlofsmaSenior Risk and Assurance Advisor$105,997$106,138
176Michelle JansenAnalyst, Regulatory Standards$105,889$106,028
177Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor$105,870$106,018
178Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions$105,799$105,940
179Michele DoncasterManager, Environment and Land Use Policy$105,351$105,492
180Christa ArsenaultLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$105,349$105,489
181Amanda CulverwellFood Safety Team Lead, Food Industry$105,227$105,375
182Michele CoppolaSenior Accountant$105,173$105,312
183Jeanine Boulter-BitzerMicrobial Food Safety Science Analyst$105,079$105,219
184Tanya MarissenPlanning and Projects Coordinator$104,771$104,909
185Kevin JoynesDead Animal Disposal Advisor$104,542$104,787
186Jake BeitzPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
187Joan BlackwoodSenior Accountant$104,542$104,682
188Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor, Dairy$104,542$104,682
189Emily BoylanResearch Analyst$104,542$104,682
190Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst$104,542$104,682
191Paul BrineResearch Analyst$104,542$104,682
192Joseph DubonnetProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
193Christopher DukeProgram Analyst$104,542$104,682
194Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor, Industry$104,542$104,682
195Edward Timothy FishPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
196John FitzgeraldMarketing Analyst$104,542$104,682
197Michael FlorioEconomic Policy Analyst$104,542$104,682
198Helma GeertsPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
199Lynda GourlayProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
200Audrey GuillotSenior Program Analyst$104,542$104,682
201Michael HaySenior Program Analyst$104,542$104,682
202Zahirul IslamProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
203Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor, Regulatory$104,542$104,682
204Jeff JarmainSenior Program Analyst$104,542$104,682
205Ryan JayawardeneProject Management Specialist$104,542$104,682
206Sheri JennerManager, Planning and Analysis$104,542$104,682
207Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator$104,542$104,682
208Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services$104,542$104,682
209Anne-Marie KerBusiness Development Program Coordinator$104,542$104,682
210Kelley KnightResearch Analyst$104,542$104,682
211Jean KnowltonResearch Analyst$104,542$104,682
212Gavin LawsonCoordinator, Agriculture and Food Laboratory Program$104,542$104,682
213Janette LeaskPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
214Barbara MaknoniProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
215Brett MclennanProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
216Daniella MolnarProject Management Specialist$104,542$104,682
217Greta NajclerSenior Project and Program Coordinator$104,542$104,682
218Andrea NeillProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
219Dean PostSupervisor, Communications Research and Event Coordination$104,542$104,682
220Amy Rutgers-KellyPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
221Anna ScottProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
222Roger ScottProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
223Andrea SmallwoodPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
224Kristy SymonAdvisor, Veterinary Services$104,542$104,682
225John TurveyPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
226Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$104,542$104,682
227Christine WengerPolicy Advisor$104,542$104,682
228Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$104,542$104,682
229Matthew WilsonNutrient Management Program Team Lead$104,542$104,682
230Mary WygaProject Analyst$104,542$104,682
231Nega YahyaFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$104,542$104,682
232Stephen HamblinProject Analyst$104,542$104,672
233Tania SendelPlanning and Projects Coordinator$104,522$104,662
234Joseph CillisProject Analyst$104,542$104,655
235Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator$104,493$104,632
236Laurel DavisPolicy Advisor$104,381$104,521
237Astrid MillettHuman Resources Business Advisor$104,325$104,463
238Beverley RawnHuman Resources Business Advisor$104,325$104,463
239Rita ZaroPolicy and Issues Coordinator$104,325$104,463
240Julio MendozaEconomic Policy Analyst$104,242$104,380
241Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist$103,803$103,943
242Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor$103,325$103,463
243Ivana Pekaric-FalakSenior Policy Advisor$102,871$103,019
244Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst$102,637$102,777
245Charles CushmanManager, Program Coordination$102,548$102,686
246Eloise JonesArea Manager, Food Inspection$101,005$102,680
247Goce ManevskiArea Manager, Food Inspection$102,549$102,680
248Vanessa TaylorFood Safety and Traceability Advisor$102,510$102,650
249Kristy MitrovicManager, Inspection Operations Support$102,256$102,390
250Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$102,185$102,321

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