Energy and Mines Sunshine List 2025
315 employees earning $100K+ · median $127,798 · average $137,679 · overview and trend →
Who makes the most at Energy and Mines in 2025?
Virve Susanna Laaksonen-Craig, Deputy Minister, was paid $412,911 in 2025 — the highest total compensation among 315 Energy and Mines employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $127,798.
All Employees · 315 in 2025 · page 1 of 2
| # | Name | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virve Susanna Laaksonen-CraigDeputy Minister | $403,370 | $412,911 |
| 2 | Shawn BatiseDeputy Minister | $346,434 | $356,668 |
| 3 | Karen MooreAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Network and Agency Policy | $329,135 | $329,422 |
| 4 | Steen HumeAssistant Deputy Minister, Energy Supply Policy | $318,228 | $318,542 |
| 5 | Kelly BrownAssistant Deputy Minister, Distribution, Conservation and Innovation Policy | $314,427 | $314,517 |
| 6 | Afsana QureshiAssistant Deputy Minister, Mines and Minerals Regulation | $303,321 | $303,614 |
| 7 | Ken NakaharaAssistant Deputy Minister, Mining Policy and Sector Development | $294,239 | $294,531 |
| 8 | Michael SmithDirector, Broadband Expansion and Connection Branch | $249,337 | $249,571 |
| 9 | Sharmila PathmanathanAssistant Deputy Minister, Mining Policy and Sector Development | $242,982 | $243,231 |
| 10 | Timothy ChristieDirector, Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning | $241,724 | $241,973 |
| 11 | John WhytockDirector, Communications | $238,298 | $238,548 |
| 12 | Adrian NalascoDirector, Nuclear | $235,802 | $236,052 |
| 13 | Shruti TalwarDirector, Strategic Policy and Analytics | $232,794 | $233,043 |
| 14 | Carol SmithDirector, Information and Lands Branch | $227,872 | $228,122 |
| 15 | Tasneem EssajiDirector, Distribution and Consumer Assistance Policy | $226,835 | $227,077 |
| 16 | Teri McdonaldDirector – Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch | $222,912 | $223,124 |
| 17 | Christopher GoodeDirector, Policy Coordination and Sector Outreach | $222,497 | $222,708 |
| 18 | Krista AdamsDirector, Distributed Energy Resources and Modernization Policy | $221,292 | $221,513 |
| 19 | Samir AdkarDirector, Energy Networks and Indigenous Policy | $220,911 | $221,127 |
| 20 | Usman SyedDirector, Energy Efficiency Policy and Programs | $216,737 | $216,969 |
| 21 | Trina RawnDirector, Mineral Development | $212,847 | $213,055 |
| 22 | Salvatore ColalilloDirector, Streamling, Standards and Innovation Policy | $212,637 | $212,842 |
| 23 | Matthew HiraishiChief of Staff | $206,981 | $207,241 |
| 24 | John HechlerDirector, Ontario Geological Survey | $206,108 | $206,311 |
| 25 | Richard CayleyDirector, Integrated Energy Supply Policy and Economics | $200,710 | $200,919 |
| 26 | Robert SchryburtManager, Engineering Services | $197,638 | $197,836 |
| 27 | Ryan LimManager, Business and Fiscal Planning | $193,672 | $193,847 |
| 28 | Mary PerryDirector, Mineral Development Performance Improvement and Project Management | $190,069 | $190,191 |
| 29 | Thanh BuiDirector, Finance and Corproate Management | $187,650 | $187,854 |
| 30 | Michael LokenDirector, Strategic Services | $187,336 | $187,557 |
| 31 | Antonis GazeasExecutive Advisor | $183,352 | $183,554 |
| 32 | Jonathan LearManager, Broadband Program Delivery | $178,709 | $178,902 |
| 33 | Brenda Sy LoManager, Strategic Business Planning | $174,570 | $174,755 |
| 34 | Hilary CoxManager, Public Engagements | $171,749 | $171,940 |
| 35 | Brianne NovelliDirector, Sector and Intergovernmental Affairs | $166,788 | $166,986 |
| 36 | Amy SmartManager, Indigenous Relations and Consultation Support (Northeast and South) | $165,188 | $165,368 |
| 37 | Paula AllenInspection and Compliance Manager | $164,387 | $164,566 |
| 38 | John BealsSenior Manager, GeoServices Section | $163,386 | $163,565 |
| 39 | Michele NunesSenior Policy Advisor | $162,178 | $162,353 |
| 40 | Daniel KelseyManager, Corporate Management | $161,986 | $162,172 |
| 41 | Suzanne HaletDirector, Mineral Development Performance Improvement and Project Management | $161,669 | $161,848 |
| 42 | Hillary ArmstrongManager, Policy Coordination | $161,344 | $161,537 |
| 43 | Erika ZulawskiExecutive Advisor | $160,130 | $160,307 |
| 44 | Abbas RazaTelecommunications Engineer | $157,711 | $157,878 |
| 45 | Chantal LafortuneManager, Finance and Administration | $157,289 | $157,462 |
| 46 | Amy GibsonManager, Indigenous Energy Policy | $156,892 | $157,085 |
| 47 | Emma HemmingsenManager, Innovation and Streamlining | $156,892 | $157,085 |
| 48 | George NutterManager, Issues Management | $156,892 | $157,085 |
| 49 | Senka KrsikapaManager, Standards Policy and Coordination | $156,857 | $157,050 |
| 50 | Yeuk Ki WanManager, Broadband Policy | $156,353 | $156,530 |
| 51 | Marc StewartMine Rehabilitation Manager | $155,250 | $155,402 |
| 52 | Daniela DavidsonExecutive Assistant | $154,454 | $154,630 |
| 53 | Tracey BurtonManager, Strategic Support Unit | $153,212 | $153,380 |
| 54 | Agni PapageorgiouManager, Mineral Development Performance Improvement and Project Implementation | $153,152 | $153,323 |
| 55 | Robert MccauleyMining/Geotechnical Engineer | $152,762 | $152,923 |
| 56 | Lise RobichaudSenior Manager, Earth Resources and Geoscience Mapping | $152,057 | $152,221 |
| 57 | Maria OttavianiExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $151,333 | $151,500 |
| 58 | Taiwo AkisanmiSenior Project Engineer | $151,198 | $151,358 |
| 59 | Liam McgillManager, Critical Minerals Strategy Unit | $150,948 | $151,121 |
| 60 | Neal BennettTeam Lead, Mineral Exploration and Development | $150,841 | $151,008 |
| 61 | Dawn-Ann TrebilcockProgram Specialists | $150,408 | $150,572 |
| 62 | Shannon MccabeManager, Strategic Indigenous Initiatives | $149,428 | $149,605 |
| 63 | Jean GuindonSenior Manager, Mineral Exploration and Development | $149,075 | $149,251 |
| 64 | Meixia SongSenior Manager, Controllership | $149,034 | $149,215 |
| 65 | Thomas SulatyckyTeam Lead | $148,993 | $149,157 |
| 66 | Juan GimonMine Project Engineer | $148,938 | $149,101 |
| 67 | Helen KwanManager, Distributed Energy Resources Policy | $148,872 | $149,047 |
| 68 | Arla Latto-HallSenior Manager, Investment and Governance | $148,556 | $148,731 |
| 69 | Abigail BurtQuaternary Geoscientist | $148,048 | $148,290 |
| 70 | Andreas LinkSenior Policy Advisor | $147,652 | $147,820 |
| 71 | William GreenizanManager, Energy Markets | $147,396 | $147,576 |
| 72 | Margaret CorreiaTeam Lead | $147,206 | $147,374 |
| 73 | Matthew EdwardsManager, Energy Efficiency Policy | $146,119 | $146,292 |
| 74 | Kirby CalvertManager, Transmission Policy | $146,070 | $146,249 |
| 75 | Scott BurgessProgram Specialist | $146,069 | $146,233 |
| 76 | Joanna ReadingSenior Policy Advisor | $145,473 | $145,640 |
| 77 | Chantal Dm SangheraSenior Project Engineer | $144,318 | $144,476 |
| 78 | Beverly DutoffSenior Advisor | $144,214 | $144,381 |
| 79 | Christine ValanciusData and Digital Strategist | $143,904 | $144,060 |
| 80 | Jianing LowManager, Policy Analysis and Development | $143,854 | $144,001 |
| 81 | Alanna RothbergSenior Policy and Project Lead | $143,760 | $143,923 |
| 82 | Samuel LyonManager, Strategic Communications | $142,975 | $143,167 |
| 83 | Trevor WhitmoreSenior Policy Advisor | $142,318 | $142,481 |
| 84 | Zobair AnamManager, Nuclear Energy | $141,815 | $141,988 |
| 85 | Devin NicolExecutive Director of Policy | $141,407 | $141,580 |
| 86 | Ahmid Al-DhaherExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $140,228 | $140,399 |
| 87 | Robert CormierManager, Mineral Sector Analysis and Promotion | $140,159 | $140,290 |
| 88 | Sonia PrefontaineManager, Geoscience Mapping | $139,678 | $139,951 |
| 89 | Michelle MillerSenior Policy Advisor – Mineral Resources | $139,560 | $139,721 |
| 90 | Krista PenningtonManager, Creative and Digital Communications | $138,941 | $139,111 |
| 91 | Julie ReederSenior Policy Advisor | $138,693 | $138,864 |
| 92 | John Mac InnisIndigenous Liaison Officer | $138,383 | $138,552 |
| 93 | Anna Nicole HodginsManager, Distribution Performance and Modernization | $138,017 | $138,182 |
| 94 | Thomas Mc LeungSenior Advisor | $137,805 | $137,975 |
| 95 | Patrick BarnesManager, Indigenous Relations and Consultation Support (Northwest) | $136,893 | $137,062 |
| 96 | Janet LimSenior Lead, Business and Fiscal Planning, Business Strategy and Decision Support | $136,696 | $136,864 |
| 97 | Steven Aw LaundrieTeam Lead, Digital Communications and Creative Service | $136,687 | $136,863 |
| 98 | Mark KiraguManager, Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning | $136,689 | $136,859 |
| 99 | Mark Andrew ThompsonManager, Distribution Performance and Modernization | $136,513 | $136,682 |
| 100 | Karen SlawnerTeam Lead | $136,459 | $136,628 |
| 101 | Julia BieleckaManager, Local and Market Solutions Policy | $136,389 | $136,555 |
| 102 | Fraser AllanManager, Consumer Assistance and Protection Policy | $136,356 | $136,523 |
| 103 | Hilary FergusonSenior Advisor, First Nation and Metis | $136,250 | $136,418 |
| 104 | Joerg WittenbrinckManager, Strategic Policy and Research | $136,161 | $136,346 |
| 105 | Melanie MathiesonLand Claims Specialist and Team Lead | $136,106 | $136,274 |
| 106 | Jp WilkinsonConsultation and Aboriginal Treaty Rights Advisor | $135,960 | $136,127 |
| 107 | Sameer WissanjiSenior Policy Advisor | $135,813 | $135,981 |
| 108 | Jay ThatcherTeam Lead | $135,694 | $135,861 |
| 109 | Inga BeamishTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 110 | Mark BergmanTeam Lead and Senior Advisor Pricing, Energy | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 111 | Clarence ChengSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 112 | Jelena CrnokrakSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 113 | Iwona Di TullioSenior Advisor, Conservation | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 114 | Constantine DmitrievSenior Advisor, Nuclear Energy Strategy | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 115 | Tania DonovskaSenior Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 116 | Rocco FasanoTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 117 | Alexandra FeltonSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 118 | Kevork HacatogluSenior Advisor, Conservation | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 119 | Michael KimTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 120 | Stephen MotlukSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 121 | Julian NicaleSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 122 | Colleen NobleSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 123 | Karen YuenTeam Lead, Program Financial Oversight | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 124 | Michael YoungRegional Manager, Mineral Exploration and Development | $135,101 | $135,256 |
| 125 | Kimberleigh SchultzSenior Policy Advisor | $134,975 | $135,141 |
| 126 | Christopher LoboSenior Policy Advisor | $134,420 | $134,585 |
| 127 | Anne SmithAdvisor, Issues Management | $133,819 | $133,971 |
| 128 | William CouttsSenior Policy Advisor | $133,386 | $133,553 |
| 129 | Heather BurchHuman Resources Business Advisor | $133,193 | $133,350 |
| 130 | Stefano CerilliMining/Geotechnical Engineer | $132,719 | $132,856 |
| 131 | Kevin NugentSenior Policy Advisor | $132,413 | $132,413 |
| 132 | Eric CobbMine Rehabilitation Project Manager | $132,219 | $132,366 |
| 133 | Scott CousineauSenior Manager, Mining Lands | $132,196 | $132,350 |
| 134 | Bianca SayanTeam Lead | $132,152 | $132,315 |
| 135 | Carrie HutchisonMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $132,111 | $132,269 |
| 136 | Robert CundariSenior Manager, Resident Geologist Program | $131,399 | $131,541 |
| 137 | Caitlin Em CassieTeam Lead | $131,118 | $131,285 |
| 138 | Andre MartinSenior Project Advisor | $131,123 | $131,282 |
| 139 | Margaret LamSenior Policy Advisor | $130,667 | $130,830 |
| 140 | Patrick BrownManager, Data Management | $130,483 | $130,625 |
| 141 | David WoodardSenior Advisor, First Nation and Metis | $130,447 | $130,608 |
| 142 | Donna AndrousenkovDeputy Chief of Staff | $130,398 | $130,560 |
| 143 | Caroline GordonManager – Geoscience Mapping | $130,298 | $130,446 |
| 144 | Samer Yordi SoukiManager, Policy and Issues Management | $129,975 | $130,132 |
| 145 | Tyler ManningMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $129,656 | $129,812 |
| 146 | Kanwal AfaqSenior Policy Advisor | $129,497 | $129,730 |
| 147 | Crystal Aj MasonChief of Staff | $129,363 | $129,525 |
| 148 | Jason PostmaSenior Advisor | $129,230 | $129,389 |
| 149 | Andrew HowseSenior Advisor | $128,206 | $128,364 |
| 150 | Anthony ScarrRegional Manager, Mineral Exploration and Development | $127,946 | $128,097 |
| 151 | Deborah WolgelerenterSenior Communications Coordinator | $127,870 | $128,028 |
| 152 | David BellMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 153 | Michael BishopSenior Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 154 | James BoydInformation Management Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 155 | Christopher CarboneTeam Lead, Strategic Communications | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 156 | Jennifer ChikoskiSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 157 | Richard FordSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 158 | Maryanna LewyckyjSenior Policy Advisor | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 159 | Sean MacleanStrategic Promotions Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 160 | Kimberly MahonMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 161 | Jodie McconnellSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 162 | Victoria MusgraveSenior Communications Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 163 | Andrew PersadMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 164 | Lorna SilveiraSenior Communications Coordinator | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 165 | Jennifer WilsonSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $127,798 | $127,956 |
| 166 | Debbie HoangSenior Financial Analyst | $127,790 | $127,948 |
| 167 | Christine Ms PitsonSenior Policy Advisor | $127,679 | $127,836 |
| 168 | Inderbir DeolTelecommunications Engineer | $127,662 | $127,801 |
| 169 | Nancy BeynonSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $127,355 | $127,511 |
| 170 | Alexander Sm HowardMine Rehabilitation Project Manager | $127,138 | $127,291 |
| 171 | Emily KlassenInternal Communications Advisor | $126,634 | $126,880 |
| 172 | Emilee O'LearySenior Divisional Project Manager | $126,251 | $126,424 |
| 173 | Manuel DuguetSenior Geoscience Leader | $125,797 | $126,065 |
| 174 | Kathryn PotterSpecial Advisor | $125,331 | $125,331 |
| 175 | Jacqueline VeloiraInitiatives Coordinator | $125,116 | $125,257 |
| 176 | Christopher ThomasTeam Lead | $124,815 | $124,968 |
| 177 | Robert FrechetteIndigenous Liaison Officer | $124,443 | $124,596 |
| 178 | Jacob Mohun HimmelweitSenior Economist | $124,417 | $124,571 |
| 179 | Hanna AliAdvisor, Issues Management | $124,299 | $124,532 |
| 180 | Chelsea Ea McgeeDirector of Communications | $124,189 | $124,344 |
| 181 | Tamar HeislerSenior Advisor, First Nation and Metis | $124,169 | $124,328 |
| 182 | Dervla MurphyTeam Lead | $124,067 | $124,220 |
| 183 | Jennifer SzetoSenior Policy Advisor | $123,945 | $124,097 |
| 184 | Luk TsangControllership, Accounting and Reporting Lead | $123,658 | $123,810 |
| 185 | Graeme Ross LabergeSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $123,402 | $123,631 |
| 186 | James SchweyerManager, Technical Services | $123,279 | $123,423 |
| 187 | Riku MetsarantaPrecambrian Geoscientist | $122,949 | $123,192 |
| 188 | Bryce VocaRegional Manager, Mineral Exploration and Development | $122,879 | $123,019 |
| 189 | Denise FigueiredoSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $122,641 | $122,786 |
| 190 | Peter CavellFreedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator | $122,567 | $122,718 |
| 191 | Roberto Kuy BotacioTeam Lead | $122,545 | $122,697 |
| 192 | Christopher SalernoEmergency Management and Security Coordinator | $122,534 | $122,662 |
| 193 | Cunhai GaoQuaternary Geoscientist | $122,367 | $122,610 |
| 194 | Saif QureshiSenior Advisor | $122,155 | $122,305 |
| 195 | Gillian BrownTeam Lead | $121,543 | $121,710 |
| 196 | Alice YangTeam Lead | $121,282 | $121,431 |
| 197 | Lara WelchSenior Advisor | $120,967 | $121,117 |
| 198 | Haibo ChenProject Engineer | $120,697 | $120,829 |
| 199 | Andrea MarichQuaternary Geoscientist | $120,260 | $120,503 |
| 200 | Stephanie SalehManager, Broadband Relationships | $120,345 | $120,483 |
| 201 | Lianne KentishMineral Exploration and Development Consultant (Designated) | $119,849 | $119,997 |
| 202 | Joshua ChoSenior Policy Analyst | $119,762 | $119,762 |
| 203 | Letitia BiagiManager, Analytics and Finance | $119,484 | $119,619 |
| 204 | Palmer LockridgeChief Advisor to the Minister | $119,221 | $119,338 |
| 205 | Christy MacdonaldLand Claims Specialist and Team Lead | $118,336 | $118,482 |
| 206 | Carlo CastrechinoManager, Public Engagements | $118,366 | $118,479 |
| 207 | Pauline LeungSenior Policy Advisor | $117,236 | $117,369 |
| 208 | Chloe M. LazakisSenior Advisor | $117,095 | $117,238 |
| 209 | Kathryn FarmerSenior Policy Advisor | $117,222 | $117,234 |
| 210 | Devin CranstonSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $116,809 | $116,953 |
| 211 | Kirsten AnnisSenior Policy Advisor | $116,785 | $116,929 |
| 212 | Anna DunscombeSenior Policy Advisor | $116,526 | $116,671 |
| 213 | Garima SodhiSenior Advisor, Nuclear Energy Economics | $116,444 | $116,552 |
| 214 | Paul MalegusRegional Resident Geologist – Red Lake | $116,261 | $116,403 |
| 215 | Laura ColgroveHydrogeologist, Aquifer Mapping | $115,824 | $116,066 |
| 216 | Joshua StauderDirector of Stakeholder Relations (Mines) | $115,910 | $116,055 |
| 217 | Riley Pm MulliganQuaternary Geoscientist | $115,761 | $116,004 |
| 218 | Lisette PrudhommeMining Lands Dispositions Technical Specialist | $115,765 | $115,908 |
| 219 | Rebecca Van KempenProgram Specialists | $115,532 | $115,665 |
| 220 | Inayat SinghSenior Program Analyst | $115,416 | $115,558 |
| 221 | Meredith RenwickSenior Media Relations Coordinator/Team Lead | $115,096 | $115,239 |
| 222 | Eilyn Medina GonzalezSenior Program Analyst | $115,053 | $115,186 |
| 223 | Amanda FishmanExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister/Senior Policy Advisor | $114,988 | $115,128 |
| 224 | Malissa FarnhamBusiness and Financial Planning Analyst | $114,716 | $114,857 |
| 225 | Dean TouchetteInspection Officer | $114,620 | $114,844 |
| 226 | James PasiekaSenior Policy Advisor | $114,682 | $114,833 |
| 227 | Callee RobinsonSenior Policy Advisor | $114,270 | $114,515 |
| 228 | Thomas GemmellPrecambrian Geoscientist | $114,190 | $114,433 |
| 229 | Katherine HahnPaleozoic Geologist | $113,928 | $114,171 |
| 230 | Evan Cg HastiePrecambrian Geoscientist | $113,928 | $114,171 |
| 231 | Peter MacdonaldPrecambrian Geoscientist | $113,928 | $114,171 |
| 232 | Anna KwasnyBusiness and Fiscal Planning Lead | $113,984 | $114,120 |
| 233 | Marc DonatoCompliance Officer | $113,825 | $114,065 |
| 234 | Jason InnisSenior Strategic Initiatives Lead | $113,894 | $114,030 |
| 235 | Anthony CostaProgram Analyst, Freedom of Information | $113,798 | $113,928 |
| 236 | Shovini DasguptaSenior Policy Advisor | $113,484 | $113,623 |
| 237 | Robert HuntRehabilitation, Inspection and Compliance Officer | $113,234 | $113,474 |
| 238 | John EvangelatosGeophysicist | $113,223 | $113,464 |
| 239 | Catherine DanielsLand Use Planning and Policy Coordinator | $113,164 | $113,306 |
| 240 | Si Yang ZhengBusiness and Fiscal Planning Lead | $113,158 | $113,297 |
| 241 | Lianna Ed VicePrecambrian Geoscientist | $112,858 | $113,097 |
| 242 | Jamelia AlleyneManager, Conservation Programs and Partnerships | $112,813 | $112,951 |
| 243 | Rebecca TanSenior Policy Advisor | $112,670 | $112,809 |
| 244 | Merilla ClementProcurement Coordinator | $112,061 | $112,199 |
| 245 | Dana WoodsMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $112,016 | $112,154 |
| 246 | Allison PalmerSenior Policy Advisor | $111,965 | $111,965 |
| 247 | Vanessa VisheauSenior Communications Coordinator | $111,625 | $111,763 |
| 248 | Saurav BiswasGeophysicist | $111,419 | $111,661 |
| 249 | Stephanie GreenMine Rehabilitation Program Coordinator | $111,291 | $111,428 |
| 250 | Katrina LauzonMineral Exploration and Development Consultant | $111,222 | $111,354 |
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