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Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Sunshine List 2022

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

296 employees earning $100K+ · median $114,521 · average $121,985 · overview and trend →

Who makes the most at Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2022?

John Kelly, Deputy Minister, was paid $295,153 in 2022 — the highest total compensation among 296 Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $114,521.

John Kelly

All Employees · 296 in 2022 · page 1 of 2

#NameTitle as filedSalaryTotal
1John KellyDeputy Minister$291,200$295,153
2Randolph JackiwAssistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development$234,499$234,786
3David HagartyAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy$207,826$208,059
4Kelly McaslanAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment$207,360$207,592
5Gregory WoottonChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$195,654$195,900
6Thomas HagertyDirector, Environmental Management$192,722$192,889
7Tanya Weber-KinchDirector, Food Safety Inspection Delivery$191,871$192,096
8Brendan MckayDirector, Business Development$190,665$190,889
9Jennifer LiptrotDirector, Research and Innovation$185,418$185,642
10Heather CassidyDirector, Agri-Food Labour Management$183,904$184,120
11Carolyn HamiltonDirector, Rural Programs$182,688$182,916
12Douglas ReddickDirector, Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariat and Secretary to the Commission$173,582$173,798
13Scott DuffDirector, Economic Development Policy$173,582$173,798
14Lee-Ann WalkerChief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services$168,153$168,359
15Tamara FernandesDirector, Farm Finance$166,573$166,768
16Jennifer KidonDirector, Business Planning and Financial Management$162,892$163,083
17Colleen Fitzgerald-HubbleDirector, Agriculture Development$162,406$162,597
18Alaina OdaDirector, Strategic Human Resources$161,809$161,998
19Karlheinz MaiterthDirector, Strategic Policy$160,957$161,145
20Natasha BartlettDirector, Food Safety Systems Development$159,584$159,771
21Alan CrawleyDirector, Rural Programs$159,387$159,573
22Laurie AdrienDirector, COVID Policy and Program$157,103$157,287
23Gregory WorleyDirector, Animal Health and Welfare/Chief Veterinarian of Ontario$155,148$155,341
24Tara BarryChief of Staff$150,598$150,795
25Eric BroxDirector, Business Services$150,349$150,536
26Andrea MartinDirector, Food Safety and Environmental Policy$150,076$150,263
27David SpencerDirector, Communications$144,791$144,976
28Ali Ebrahim AminiFood Safety Inspector$144,187$144,187
29Basia FlorioExecutive Advisor to Deputy Minister$143,171$143,348
30Kristen GreenManager, Monitoring and Analysis$142,412$142,588
31Graham FlemingManager, Sector Value Chain Policy$142,407$142,583
32Troy JennerManager, Food Safety Science$142,398$142,574
33Jennifer BousfieldManager, Inspection Operations Support$142,325$142,501
34Christian ThomannManager, Planning and Analysis$142,209$142,384
35Richard BerthiaumeManager, Operations Support$141,473$141,647
36Fiona FosterManager, Client Services$139,269$139,447
37Adam MeyerManager, Research and Knowledge Management$139,129$139,307
38William AlveyManager and Executive Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence$139,014$139,190
39Kelli RiceManager, Research Accountability, Management and Administration$138,961$139,138
40Bradley ShawManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership$138,688$138,858
41Dan CarlowManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery West$138,344$138,840
42Kim LandersManager, Inspection Programs$138,560$138,722
43Andrea RuskovaManager, Business and Rural Investment Programs$138,357$138,533
44Anne GuthrieManager, Business Support Services$138,357$138,533
45Barry WalkerManager, Planning, Information and Coordination Services$138,357$138,533
46J HandleyManager, Horticulture Technology$138,357$138,533
47John AnaniaManager, Economic Analysis$138,352$138,528
48Christopher StackManager, Business Climate and Rural Policy$138,344$138,520
49Michael RelfManager, Beef, Sheep and Goats$138,344$138,520
50Ross KellyManager, Resource Information and Business Services$138,344$138,520
51Marija KomljanecManager, Program Coordination$138,333$138,509
52Abigail DanceyManager, Issues, Media and Editorial Services$137,634$137,808
53Peter CoughlerManager, Business Analysis and Resources$137,225$137,400
54Shawna BourneManager, Greenhouse, Agroforestry and Speciality Crops$137,223$137,399
55James MitchellManager, Approvals, Certification and Licencing$136,523$136,696
56Robert BlenkinsopManager, Protection and Assurance Policy$136,493$136,666
57Hans FeldmannManager, Policy Coordination$136,492$136,665
58Sarah WilsonManager, Prevention and Control$136,207$136,380
59Paul InnesManager, Veterinary Science/Deputy Chief Veterinary of Ontario$134,676$134,851
60Joel LocklinManager, Intergovernmental Relations$134,715$134,715
61Elizabeth DiamondExecutive Assistant and Manager Corporate Services$133,729$133,901
62Susan MihelchicManager, Corporate Controller$133,100$133,269
63Nicholus Van LankveldRegional Manager, Food Inspection West$133,067$133,236
64Timothy PasmaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$132,112$132,279
65Gillian GraydonManager, Strategy, Programs and Issues$131,937$132,098
66Timothy MetzgerRegional Manager, Food Inspection East$131,480$131,647
67Lucica RoscaLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$131,250$131,417
68Timothy BrookDrainage Program Coordinator$129,768$129,937
69Inayatur RahmanRegional Veterinarian$129,586$129,864
70Susan MurrayExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment Division$129,580$129,740
71Zaklina KrstevManager, Trade and Investment$129,488$129,647
72Mary FurnessManager, Veterinary Science/Deputy Chief Veterinarian of Ontario$129,329$129,491
73Allison Holly DolanManager, Environment Stewardship Policy$128,968$129,126
74Richard SmithRegional Veterinarian$127,030$129,036
75Denna BennVeterinarian, Chief Inspector$128,656$128,917
76Jane WiddecombeManager Advisory Services West$128,674$128,837
77Jennifer RichardsTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$128,671$128,818
78Kevin FerraroManager, Trade Policy and Market Access$128,428$128,586
79Alison MooreLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$128,300$128,467
80Jocelyn JansenLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$128,300$128,467
81Maureen AndersonLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$128,300$128,467
82Timothy BlackwellLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$128,300$128,467
83Marc LabergeManager, Insurance and Partnerships$127,368$127,529
84John CordinerManager, Multi-Media and Visual Services$127,288$127,450
85Andrew JamiesonManager, Innovation Engineering and Program Delivery East$126,979$127,140
86Elizabeth MorrisManager, Income Stabilization and Analysis$126,902$127,057
87Manjusri WijekoonManager, Veterinary Services$126,551$126,716
88Jennifer WhalenManager, Horticulture Crops$126,384$126,547
89Gregory De VosManager, Dairy Cattle, Swine and Poultry$125,744$125,898
90Cynthia MiltenburgLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$125,583$125,747
91Cale SelbyDirector, Environmental Management$125,549$125,708
92Andrew VinceVeterinary Scientist$124,139$124,301
93Pamela MartellManager, Human Resources Solutions$123,234$123,385
94Jamie McburneySenior Risk and Data Analytics Advisor$121,898$122,037
95Magdy EldakikyManager, Food Safety Programs$121,882$122,036
96Nicola JacksonRegional Veterinarian$121,739$121,897
97Caitlin KellyExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development Division$121,637$121,794
98Mary ReidLead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare$121,360$121,525
99David PenfoldManager, Organizational Development$120,488$120,640
100Sandy Ym NgManager, Canadian Agriculture Partnership$119,906$120,060
101Ami MartellTeam Lead, Program Support$119,154$119,306
102Christine WengerManager, Insurance and Partnerships$118,845$118,996
103Abdullah SaadSenior Policy Advisor$118,430$118,581
104Stephanie GaskoEngineering Program Coordinator$117,749$117,901
105Tammy TondevoldSenior Policy Advisor$117,617$117,769
106Shain CameronSenior Policy Advisor$117,590$117,740
107Michele DoncasterManager, Land Use Policy and Stewardship$117,316$117,465
108Jake BeitzSenior Policy Advisor$117,001$117,150
109Christine CardFood Safety Team Lead, Agriculture$116,973$117,124
110Amanda CulverwellTeam Lead, Program Support$116,741$116,893
111Carla RoystonFood Safety Program Development, Team Lead$116,741$116,893
112Christine RectorSenior Program Advisor$116,741$116,893
113David MeinenSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
114Donald MillsSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
115Jennifer TurnbullSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
116Kent WilliamsSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
117Kim DekleinTeam Lead$116,741$116,893
118Lillian WaldieTeam Lead, Corporate Initiatives$116,741$116,893
119Maria BissolaSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
120Mark JonkerTeam Lead$116,741$116,893
121Michael RichardsonSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
122Patrick StevensSenior Program Advisor$116,741$116,893
123Petra SteinSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
124Stephen DuffSenior Economist$116,741$116,893
125Stephen MorrisTeam Lead$116,741$116,893
126Veseljka GrahovacSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
127Wendy BeaunomSenior Policy Advisor$116,741$116,893
128John CummingSenior Policy Advisor$116,659$116,811
129Dean PostTeam Lead$116,656$116,808
130Ornella OsborneAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications$116,098$116,246
131Goce ManevskiRegional Manager, Food Inspection Central/North$115,373$116,232
132Julie QuinnExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Research and Corporate Services Division$115,521$115,663
133Heather KinnearSenior Program Advisor$115,460$115,619
134Edward Timothy FishManager, COVID Analytics and Policy$115,350$115,500
135John TurveySenior Policy Advisor$115,350$115,500
136Rebecca ShorttEngineer Specialist, Water Quantity$115,287$115,437
137Kristin Mccrimmon-JonesHuman Resources Business Advisor$115,255$115,398
138Amadou ThiamEngineer Specialist, Air Quality$115,006$115,156
139Benoit LebeauEngineer Specialist, Non-Agricultural Source Materials and Environment$115,006$115,156
140Daniel WardEngineer Specialist, Poultry and Other Livestock Housing and Equipment$115,006$115,156
141Jake DebruynEngineer Specialist, New Technology Integration$115,006$115,156
142John WarbickEngineer Specialist, Horticulture Crop Protection and Harvest$115,006$115,156
143Kevin MckagueEngineer Specialist, Water Quality$115,006$115,156
144Ping WuFood Safety Advisor, Engineering$115,006$115,156
145Rajan NiraulaEngineer Specialist, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment$115,006$115,156
146Richard BrunkeEngineer Specialist, Nutrient Management and Environment$115,006$115,156
147John JohnstonSenior Research Advisor$115,010$115,154
148Kathryn ZuccalaSenior Program Advisor$114,878$115,027
149Terrence SauveEngineer Specialist, Farmstead Optimization and Safety$114,164$114,312
150Elizabeth VosPlanning and Projects Coordinator$114,127$114,270
151Laurel DavisSenior Policy Advisor$114,030$114,178
152Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor$114,003$114,150
153Alison Wong DooPolicy Advisor$113,862$114,010
154Steven BeadleEngineer Specialist, Swine and Sheep Housing and Equipment$113,595$113,743
155Jason WallTeam Lead$113,463$113,610
156Amy Rutgers-KellySenior Policy Advisor$113,259$113,406
157Michael FlorioSenior Program Advisor$113,132$113,279
158Rebecca Force VinceBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$112,910$113,053
159Rajib HazarikaSenior Research Advisor$112,802$112,949
160Mark WhiteSenior Project and Program Coordinator$112,525$112,664
161Leah AlvianoExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division$112,426$112,571
162Julie JamiesonSenior Policy Advisor$112,244$112,390
163Carolyn SwitzerSenior Policy and Program Advisor$111,864$112,009
164Milica VelemirSenior Policy Advisor$111,785$111,931
165Audrey GuillotBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$111,649$111,791
166Kathryn BittenRegional Manager, Food Inspection West$110,937$111,722
167Daniel BabakFood Safety Inspector$111,217$111,396
168Susan EvansSenior Policy Advisor$111,180$111,324
169Andrew WattPlanning and Projects Coordinator$110,861$111,005
170Doran KirkbrightVeterinary Scientist$110,821$110,949
171Astrid MillettHuman Resources Business Advisor$110,726$110,869
172Carrie ConnellyHuman Resources Business Advisor$110,726$110,869
173Nicholas RoseHuman Resources Business Advisor$110,726$110,869
174Tessa ManeraHuman Resources Business Advisor$110,726$110,869
175Gregory PateTeam Lead$110,582$110,725
176Jasjit BawaManager, Agri-Food Supply Chain$110,561$110,702
177Douglas Calderwood-SmithSenior Project and Program Coordinator$110,541$110,565
178Jeffrey O’DonnellManager, Domestic Marketing$110,269$110,413
179Aumharan GaneshakumarSenior Project and Program Coordinator$109,961$110,162
180Andrea SmallwoodProgram Analyst$109,961$110,103
181Anna FormusiakResearch Analyst$109,961$110,103
182Anna ScottProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
183Brett MclennanProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
184Charles CushmanTeam Lead, Information Management$109,961$110,103
185Christina WilkenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$109,961$110,103
186Christine KayeCoordinator, Veterinary Services$109,961$110,103
187Christopher DukeProgram Analyst$109,961$110,103
188Cindy Bradley-MacmillanProgram Analyst$109,961$110,103
189Corinne JohnstonBusiness Services Coordinator$109,961$110,103
190Daniella MolnarAgriculture Program Analyst$109,961$110,103
191Dennis LoyolaBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$109,961$110,103
192Dusko JanusevFood Safety Advisor, Regulatory$109,961$110,103
193Emily BoylanResearch Analyst$109,961$110,103
194Gavin LawsonCoordinator, Agriculture and Food Laboratory Program$109,961$110,103
195Greta NajclerSenior Program Advisor$109,961$110,103
196Harry BishopProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
197Helma GeertsPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
198Jamie BolesPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
199Janette LeaskPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
200Jeanine Boulter-BitzerMicrobial Food Safety Science Analyst$109,961$110,103
201Jennifer StevensonPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
202Jennifer Van GerwenAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$109,961$110,103
203Joan BlackwoodAccounting and Reporting Lead$109,961$110,103
204John FitzgeraldPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
205Julio MendozaEconomic Policy Analyst$109,961$110,103
206Karen HessControllership and Risk Lead$109,961$110,103
207Kevin JoynesDead Animal Disposal Advisor$109,961$110,103
208Kristy SymonAdvisor, Veterinary Services$109,961$110,103
209Lynda GourlayProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
210Magda WolanowskaPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
211Martha FabriSurveillance Food Safety Science Analyst$109,961$110,103
212Matt DuffieldPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
213Matthew WilsonNutrient Management Program Team Lead$109,961$110,103
214Melissa HaveroenFood Scientist, Horticulture, Dairy, Meat and Fish$109,961$110,103
215Michael HayPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
216Michael WeberPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
217Michele CoppolaAccounting and Reporting Lead$109,961$110,103
218Molly ElliottFood Safety Advisor, Industry$109,961$110,103
219Nancy BradshawProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
220Nicole Alexandra RobbRegulatory and Standards Coordinator$109,961$110,103
221Olivia EckersleyPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
222Patrick ThorntonPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
223Ramona CamelettiPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
224Ricky BondFood Safety Advisor, Dairy$109,961$110,103
225Sandra JonesPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
226Sheri JennerBusiness Planning and Fiscal Lead$109,961$110,103
227Sherry PersaudPolicy Advisor$109,961$110,103
228Stephen MilneProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
229Suzanne ConquerAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$109,961$110,103
230Tania SendelAnimal Health and Welfare Coordinator$109,961$110,103
231Tanya MarissenResearch Analyst$109,961$110,103
232Tina BerryProgram Coordinator, Finance$109,961$110,103
233Vanessa TaylorProgram Manager$109,961$110,103
234Zahirul IslamProject Analyst$109,961$110,103
235Joseph CillisProject Analyst$109,938$110,081
236Shaira WahidEconomic Policy Analyst$109,786$109,928
237Mark ZedoProgram Coordinator - Finance$109,387$109,529
238Darren ShockTeam Lead, Knowledge Management$109,312$109,518
239Jason NiblockSenior Program Analyst$109,271$109,413
240Ivona JaroszArea Manager, Food Inspection - Greater Toronto Area$109,203$109,342
241Robin DrewArea Manager, Food Inspection - Brighton$109,203$109,342
242Danielle VisschedykProject Manager$108,896$109,033
243Shannon MccarthyExport Marketing Officer$108,781$109,019
244Kelley KnightResearch Analyst$108,872$109,014
245Susan CollierPolicy Advisor$108,872$109,014
246Tai TranSenior Program Advisor$108,389$108,508
247Jessica MackinnonManager, Program Coordination Research and Partnerships$108,170$108,304
248Laura MuirProject Manager$108,122$108,263
249Teresa FerreiraFood Safety Advisor, Regulatory$108,084$108,224
250Beth NanniTeam Lead, Senior Environment Program Analyst$107,965$108,104

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