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Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Sunshine List 2021

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

290 employees earning $100K+ · median $112,749 · average $119,426 · overview and trend →

Who makes the most at Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2021?

John Kelly, Deputy Minister, was paid $268,936 in 2021 — the highest total compensation among 290 Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $112,749.

John Kelly

All Employees · 290 in 2021 · page 1 of 2

#NameTitle as filedSalaryTotal
1John KellyDeputy Minister$268,458$268,936
2Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development$224,893$225,175
3Cordelia Clarke JulienAssistant Deputy Minister, COVID Agri-Food Secretariat$191,214$191,439
4David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$189,648$189,872
5Kelly McaslanAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$189,223$189,446
6Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Rural Programs$183,736$183,960
7Lee-Ann WalkerAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$176,889$177,111
8Brendan MckayDirector, Business Development$176,836$177,050
9Jennifer LiptrotAssistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$175,691$175,904
10Thomas HagertyDirector, Environmental Management$173,366$173,585
11Scott DuffDirector, Economic Development Policy$172,312$172,521
12Douglas ReddickDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariat and Secretary to the Commission$166,951$167,162
13Heather CassidyDirector, Farm Finance$165,859$166,059
14Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Labour Management$152,922$153,110
15Renee BowlerDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery$152,821$153,006
16Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management$151,075$151,258
17Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development$150,625$150,807
18Alaina Lc OdaDirector, Strategic Human Resources$150,071$150,252
19Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare$149,221$149,410
20Tara BarryChief of Staff$146,899$147,088
21Laurie AdrienDirector, COVID Policy and Program$145,707$145,884
22Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Strategic Policy$144,636$144,819
23Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$144,343$144,525
24Natasha BartlettDirector, Food Safety Systems Development$142,531$142,710
25Eric BroxDirector, Business Services$141,633$141,814
26Alan CrawleyDirector, Rural Programs Branch$140,413$140,592
27William AlveyManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence$137,894$138,067
28Basia FlorioManager, Policy$137,894$138,067
29J HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology$137,894$138,067
30Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs$137,894$138,067
31Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services$137,890$138,063
32Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships$137,890$138,063
33Fiona FosterManager, Food Processing Labour$137,885$138,058
34Barry WalkerManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$137,855$138,028
35Mary FurnessManager, Veterinary Science/Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario$137,756$137,929
36Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis$137,675$137,847
37Shawna BourneManager, Agriculture Labour$136,478$136,651
38John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis$135,813$135,986
39Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration$135,604$135,774
40Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering Program West$135,208$135,651
41Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy$135,234$135,407
42Adam MeyerDirector, Research and Innovation$135,234$135,407
43Jennifer BousfieldManager Advisory Services, West Region$135,221$135,394
44Terri-Lynn BulmanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy$135,208$135,381
45Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Services$135,208$135,381
46Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science$135,208$135,381
47Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services$135,208$135,381
48Michael RelfManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$135,208$135,381
49Marija KomljanecManager, Program Coordination$135,203$135,376
50Christopher StackManager, Business Climate and Rural Policy$135,188$135,361
51Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis$134,672$134,845
52Sarah WilsonManager, Prevention and Control$134,022$134,189
53Robert BlenkinsopManager, Protection and Assurance Policy$133,881$134,049
54Richard BerthiaumeManager, Operations Support$133,386$133,557
55Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources$133,250$133,420
56Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination$132,557$132,726
57James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing$132,557$132,726
58Denise ZaborowskiManager, Domestic Marketing$132,557$132,726
59Abigail DanceyExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services$132,082$132,251
60Bradley ShawManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership$130,430$130,594
61Pierre AdrienRegional Manager, Meat Inspection Central/North$130,303$130,467
62Susan MihelchicCorporate Controller$128,936$129,101
63Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian$125,608$128,205
64Timothy MetzgerManager, COVID Analytics and Policy$127,689$127,852
65Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator$126,965$127,131
66Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$126,902$127,108
67Maureen Ec AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$126,902$127,067
68Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$126,902$127,067
69Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$126,902$127,067
70Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Meat Inspection West$126,820$126,983
71Kathrine HeringExecutive Advisor to Deputy Minister$126,692$126,857
72Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector$125,958$126,181
73Tracy AdamsManager, Inspection Operations Support$126,004$126,160
74Jennifer WhalenManager, Horticulture Crops$125,837$125,995
75Lucica RoscaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$125,409$125,573
76Susan MurrayExecutive Assistant$125,298$125,456
77Jane WiddecombeManager, Corporate Planning and Projects$124,937$125,096
78Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$124,501$124,664
79Richard KaufmanManager, Information Management$124,026$124,185
80Jocelyn JansenLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$123,999$124,164
81Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian$123,924$124,097
82Kim LandersManager, Inspection Programs$123,605$123,761
83John CordinerManager, Multi-Media Visual Services$123,590$123,748
84Gillian GraydonManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues$122,864$123,021
85Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering Program East/Central$122,804$122,964
86Cale SelbyManager, Program Coordination, Research and Partnerships$122,353$122,505
87Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment$122,216$122,368
88Allison Holly DolanManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops$121,717$121,868
89Manjusri Pa WijekoonRegional Veterinarian$121,521$121,679
90James ButtivantDirector, Communications$121,099$121,255
91Crystal LafranceRegional Manager, Meat Inspection East$120,855$121,011
92Heather KinnearSenior Program Advisor$120,023$120,168
93Elizabeth MorrisManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis$119,766$119,916
94Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$119,671$119,826
95Dean PostTeam Lead$119,257$119,407
96Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist$118,612$118,767
97Teri LynchExecutive Assistant$118,584$118,732
98David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development$118,554$118,702
99Kevin FerraroExecutive Assistant$118,321$118,469
100Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions$118,148$118,292
101Ali Ebrahim AminiFood Safety Inspector$118,194$118,194
102Nathan StevensManager, Horticulture Crops$117,893$118,046
103Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs$117,874$118,027
104Gregory De VosManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry$117,139$117,289
105Nicola JacksonRegional Veterinarian$116,539$116,691
106Ami MartellTeam Lead, Program Support$116,045$116,196
107Carla RoystonFood Safety Program Development, Team Lead$115,669$115,819
108Caitlin KellyExecutive Assistant$115,603$115,754
109Wendy BeaunomSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
110Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
111Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead, Agriculture$115,469$115,619
112Sarah CruickshankSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
113Dorienne CushmanTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$115,469$115,619
114Kim DekleinTeam Lead$115,469$115,619
115Stephen DuffSenior Economist$115,469$115,619
116Luke GartnerSenior Research Advisor$115,469$115,619
117Susan GillespieSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
118Karl GroskopfSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
119Lesley HaywardTeam Lead$115,469$115,619
120Mark JonkerTeam Lead, Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion$115,469$115,619
121Alexander KarapetovSenior Program Coordinator$115,469$115,619
122David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
123Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
124Stephen MorrisTeam Lead$115,469$115,619
125Tom O’RourkeSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
126Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor$115,469$115,619
127Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
128Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
129Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor$115,469$115,619
130Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
131Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
132Lillian Waldie-LawsonTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives$115,469$115,619
133Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor$115,469$115,619
134Ernest Opoku-BoatengSenior Policy and Program Advisor$115,469$115,619
135Michele DoncasterManager, Environment and Land Use Policy$115,434$115,578
136John CummingSenior Policy Advisor$115,388$115,538
137Susan MackenzieAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications$113,720$113,864
138Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity$113,686$113,833
139Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment$112,749$112,895
140Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration$112,749$112,895
141Brian DicksonEngineer Specialist, By-Products/Manure$112,749$112,895
142Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment$112,749$112,895
143Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality$112,749$112,895
144Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Beef and Dairy Housing and Equipment$112,749$112,895
145Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality$112,749$112,895
146John Van De VegteEngineer Specialist, Best Management Practices Technical Integration and Transfer$112,749$112,895
147John WarbickEngineer Specialist, Horticulture Crop Protection and Harvest$112,749$112,895
148Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment$112,749$112,895
149Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering$112,749$112,895
150Abdullah SaadSenior Policy Advisor$112,508$112,654
151Lynn PardoeProject Analyst (Bilingual)$111,924$112,044
152Matt DuffieldPolicy Advisor$111,414$111,554
153Gregory PateAgriculture Program Analyst$111,232$111,374
154Amanda CulverwellTeam Lead, Program Support$111,023$111,173
155Eloise JonesArea Manager, Food Inspection$110,363$111,059
156John TurveySenior Policy Advisor$110,904$111,048
157Tessa ManeraHuman Resources Business Advisor$110,823$110,964
158Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor$110,778$110,923
159Christine WengerSenior Policy Advisor$110,653$110,796
160Edward Timothy FishSenior Policy Advisor$110,601$110,745
161Goce ManevskiArea Manager, Food Inspection$110,346$110,692
162Amy Rutgers-KellySenior Policy Advisor$110,516$110,660
163Kathryn ZuccalaSenior Program Advisor$110,322$110,466
164Christy TaglieriSenior Program Advisor$110,276$110,419
165Jake BeitzSenior Policy Advisor$110,213$110,357
166Tina BerryProgram Coordinator, Finance$109,893$110,032
167Susan CollierPolicy Advisor$109,884$110,025
168Sandra JonesPolicy Advisor$109,407$109,548
169Marcus RangaiFood Safety Inspector$109,364$109,541
170Sharon FehrmannProgram Analyst$109,286$109,426
171Michael Jj WeberPolicy Advisor$109,241$109,383
172Steven BeadleEngineer Specialist, Swine and Sheep Housing and Equipment$109,211$109,353
173Jason WallTeam Lead$108,762$108,905
174Harry BishopProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
175Joan BlackwoodSenior Accountant$108,762$108,904
176Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor, Dairy$108,762$108,904
177Jeanine Boulter-BitzerMicrobial Food Safety Science Analyst$108,762$108,904
178Emily BoylanResearch Analyst$108,762$108,904
179Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst$108,762$108,904
180Ramona CamelettiPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
181Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor$108,762$108,904
182Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$108,762$108,904
183Michele CoppolaSenior Accountant$108,762$108,904
184Christopher DukeProgram Analyst$108,762$108,904
185Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor, Industry$108,762$108,904
186Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst$108,762$108,904
187John FitzgeraldPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
188Michael FlorioEconomic Policy Analyst$108,762$108,904
189Anna FormusiakResearch Analyst$108,762$108,904
190Helma GeertsPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
191Lynda GourlayProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
192Michael HayPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
193Rajib HazarikaSenior Research Advisor$108,762$108,904
194Zahirul IslamProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
195Julie JamiesonPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
196Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor, Regulatory$108,762$108,904
197Ryan JayawardeneProject Management Specialist$108,762$108,904
198Sheri JennerSenior Program Analyst$108,762$108,904
199Michele JohnstonAnalyst, Regulatory Standards$108,762$108,904
200Kevin JoynesDead Animal Disposal Advisor$108,762$108,904
201Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services$108,762$108,904
202Gavin LawsonCoordinator, Agriculture and Food Laboratory Program$108,762$108,904
203Janette LeaskPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
204Dennis LoyolaBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$108,762$108,904
205Tanya MarissenProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
206Brett MclennanProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
207Julio MendozaEconomic Policy Analyst$108,762$108,904
208Astrid MillettHuman Resources Business Advisor$108,762$108,904
209Stephen MilneProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
210Daniella MolnarAgriculture Program Analyst$108,762$108,904
211Greta NajclerPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
212Trang NguyenFood Safety Advisor, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point$108,762$108,904
213Oneicka PorterProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
214Holly SabaraTeam Lead, Program Support$108,762$108,904
215Anna ScottProject Analyst$108,762$108,904
216Tania SendelAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$108,762$108,904
217Hugh SimpsonProgram Analyst$108,762$108,904
218Andrea SmallwoodProgram Analyst$108,762$108,904
219Jennifer StevensonPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
220Kristy SymonAdvisor, Veterinary Services$108,762$108,904
221Vanessa TaylorProgram Manager$108,762$108,904
222Patrick ThorntonPolicy Advisor$108,762$108,904
223Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$108,762$108,904
224Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator$108,762$108,904
225Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$108,762$108,904
226Matthew WilsonNutrient Management Program Team Lead$108,762$108,904
227Jeff JarmainSenior Program Analyst$108,549$108,690
228Magda WolanowskaPolicy Advisor$108,503$108,645
229Terrence SauveEngineer Specialist, Farmstead Optimization and Safety$108,479$108,622
230Laurel DavisSenior Policy Advisor$108,313$108,455
231Olivia EckersleyPolicy Advisor$108,161$108,302
232Jamie BolesPolicy Advisor$108,020$108,160
233Audrey GuillotSenior Program Analyst$107,685$107,825
234Kelley KnightResearch Analyst$107,603$107,743
235Jasjit BawaManager, Agri-Food Supply Chain$107,495$107,635
236Julie QuinnExecutive Assistant$107,476$107,614
237Jeffrey O’DonnellTeam Lead, Healthy Eating$107,261$107,400
238Wj HubersGrowing Forward, Finance$107,100$107,240
239Karen HessSenior Risk and Assurance Advisor$106,936$107,147
240Melissa HaveroenFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$106,972$107,111
241Ada ChanProject Analyst$106,855$107,064
242Milica VelemirPolicy Advisor$106,753$106,892
243Rebecca Force VinceSenior Program Analyst$106,550$106,689
244Kristin Mccrimmon-JonesHuman Resources Business Advisor$106,502$106,638
245Shaira WahidEconomic Policy Analyst$106,350$106,488
246John JohnstonPolicy Advisor$106,248$106,386
247Melba Copeland-BakshFood Safety Inspector$106,347$106,347
248Alan YeeManager, Ontario Modernized Poultry Inspection Program$106,158$106,332
249Philip AndrewsMarketing Analyst General$106,174$106,300
250Avi YufestDirector of Communications$105,936$106,073