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Natural Resources and Forestry Sunshine List 2009

Also filed as Natural Resources (1996–2013, 2025) and Natural Resources & Forestry (2015).

198 employees earning $100K+ · median $109,912 · average $115,615 · overview and trend →

Who makes the most at Natural Resources and Forestry in 2009?

Virginia West, Deputy Minister, was paid $244,517 in 2009 — the highest total compensation among 198 Natural Resources and Forestry employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $109,912.

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All Employees · 198 in 2009

All Natural Resources and Forestry employees disclosed in 2009
#NameSalaryTotal
1Virginia WestDeputy Minister$233,605$244,517
2Robert HollisAssistant Deputy Minister/Chief Information Officer$195,938$196,251
3David LynchAssistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management Division$184,743$185,028
4David De LaunayAssistant Deputy Minister, Field Services Division$182,543$182,828
5Rosalyn LawrenceAssistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resource Management Division$181,346$181,631
6Linda KamermanMining & Lands Commissioner$178,180$178,466
7Charlie LauerAssistant Deputy Minister, Field Services Division$178,180$178,466
8William ThorntonAssistant Deputy Minister, Forests Division$178,180$178,466
9Gianfranco MerlinoHead, Business Solutions Services$159,010$159,281
10Frank KennedyAssistant Deputy Minister, Science & Information Resources Division$155,465$155,719
11Douglas GreenHead, Strategy, Information & Program Management$149,342$149,587
12Uwe HelmerHead, Service Management$145,255$145,502
13Ian HagmanDistrict Manager, Guelph$111,428$143,070
14Adair Ireland-SmithManaging Director, Parks Ontario$141,425$141,648
15Carrie HaywardRegional Director$139,158$139,382
16Judy TomarinDirector, Transition for Land & Resources Cluster$138,673$138,897
17Cameron MackDirector, Fish & Wildlife$138,187$138,679
18David DavisDirector, Finance & Business Services$138,187$138,411
19Brian MaloneyDirector, Science & Information$138,187$138,411
20Raymond PichetteDirector, Policy & Planning Coordination Branch$138,187$138,411
21Igor SolesaRegional Manager, Business Solutions Services, Central-West$138,086$138,315
22William KissickDirector, Forest Sector Competitiveness Secretariat$137,302$137,525
23Richard GreenwoodDirector, Forest Management Branch$135,903$136,125
24Joan LongManager, Enterprise Architecture$135,417$135,636
25Mark SpeersDirector, Tenure Project$134,589$134,810
26Carol SmithRegional Manager, Business Solutions Services North$134,470$134,685
27Ralph WheelerDirector, Aviation & Forest Fire Management$133,256$133,476
28Frank MatejkaManager, Development, Maintenance & Centres - North, Forests$132,634$132,847
29Paul WardClimate Change Coordinator$130,863$131,075
30Raymond HuntManager, Development, Maintenance & Centres - North, Northern Development and Mines$128,881$129,092
31Scott ChristilawRegional Manager, Business Solutions Services East$128,587$128,797
32Marc RondeauDirector, Species at Risk Project$127,785$128,000
33Allan WillcocksRegional Director$127,528$127,744
34Karan AquinoDirector, Aboriginal Relations Branch$126,957$127,174
35Jason KarasKing Air Captain/Twin Otter Pilot$126,195$126,332
36Fergus McNeilManager, Development, Maintenance & Centres - East, Natural Resources Management$125,934$126,145
37Cheryl LewisDirector, Applied Research & Development Branch$125,791$126,002
38Al BarauskasManager, Information & Information Technology Program Management$125,308$125,522
39Christopher EcksteinMgr., Development, Maintenance & Centres, East, Geographic Info. Systems Centre$125,201$125,409
40Eric BoysenDirector, Renewable Energy$123,880$124,089
41Lois DeaconDirector, Enforcement Branch$123,872$124,081
42Daniel MarinighDirector, Lands & Waters$123,748$123,957
43Mary HorbatukManager, Service Planning & Design$123,162$123,357
44Robert ParryManager, Land & Resources Data Administration$122,174$122,366
45Dianne CorbettDirector, Far North Secretariat$121,633$121,838
46Patricia FreistatterDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business Branch$121,598$121,798
47Joseph KapronDirector, Geographic Information Branch$120,618$120,818
48Greg BayManager, Development & Maintenance$120,324$120,530
49David HayhurstDirector, Industry Relations Branch$120,142$120,332
50John WhytockDirector, Communications Services Branch$120,065$120,267
51Richard LenkiewiczManager, Development, Maintenance & Centres - Central-West, Quality Assurance Centre$119,923$120,121
52Robert McColmRegional Operations Manager$111,428$120,038
53Anne HalversonManager, Information Access$118,816$119,008
54Raymond GilchristManager, Business Analysis Program & Planning$117,794$117,987
55Edward VolpeManager, Geographic Enterprise Systems$117,205$117,405
56Les PiotrowskiManager, Cluster Arch Framework$116,815$117,007
57Ajaya MuppidiManager, Application Quality$116,446$116,627
58Thomas RickardLead Technology Architect$116,400$116,593
59Raphael SussmanManager, Land Information Ontario$115,031$115,223
60Barton FeildersManager Planning & Research$114,040$114,221
61Alexander GardnerDistrict Manager, Kemptville$114,040$114,221
62Iain MettamManager, Northwest Planning Unit$114,040$114,221
63Dan PykeManager, Forest Management Planning$114,040$114,221
64Deborah StetsonManager, Wildlife Section$114,040$114,221
65Derek LandryDivisional Business Management Unit Lead, Science & Information Resources Division$113,877$114,050
66Michael MorencieDirector, Great Lakes Branch$112,986$113,168
67Les PatakyRegional Engineer$112,831$113,012
68Thomas FarrellDistrict Planning & Information Management Supervisor$112,186$112,364
69Pearl McKeenManager, Corporate Leadership Office$112,186$112,364
70Chris DaviesManager, Wildlife Resource & Development$111,428$112,151
71Jane IrelandDistrict Manager, Peterborough$111,725$111,915
72Thomas MaloneManager, Geographic Information Ontario$111,541$111,733
73William BakerDistrict Manager$111,428$111,608
74Thomas Coape-ArnoldManager, Central Agency Liaison$111,428$111,608
75Quentin DayManager, Fish Culture Section$111,428$111,608
76Wayne FisetManager, Forest Science$111,428$111,608
77Brian HillierManager, Forest Policy Section$111,428$111,608
78Robert JohnstonDistrict Manager, Sault Ste Marie$111,428$111,608
79Rob MacgregorManager, Lake Ontario Management Unit$111,428$111,608
80Gregory MaudeManager, Marketing & Communication$111,428$111,608
81Brian MesserschmidtManager, Aggregate & Petroleum Resources$111,428$111,608
82Robert MesserveyManager, Waters Management$111,428$111,608
83Dave PayneDistrict Manager, North Bay$111,428$111,608
84Alan SippelManager, Marketing & Client Services Section$111,428$111,608
85Valerie StankiewiczManager, Land Use & Environmental Planning$111,428$111,608
86Mary Ellen StollManager, Northeast Planning Unit$111,428$111,608
87Graeme SwanwickDistrict Manager$111,428$111,608
88Edward TearDistrict Manager, Sudbury$111,428$111,608
89Bruce Van StaalduinenManager, Provincial Parks Operations$111,428$111,608
90Christopher WalshManager, Forest Evaluation & Standards$111,428$111,608
91Monique Rolf Von Den Baumen-ClarkManager, Southern Region Planning$111,321$111,501
92Bruce WurteleMgr., Development, Maintenance & Centres, North, Innovation & Implementation Centre$111,256$111,446
93Rudolph RybanskyChief Engineer$111,101$111,286
94Jug ManochaOperations Engineer$111,100$111,284
95Patricia GreerManager, Northwest Science & Information$110,959$111,139
96Bob CrowellOperations Manager$110,564$110,740
97John MaffeiManager, Program Services Section$110,401$110,565
98David EvansEcosystem Health & Productivity Group Lead$110,378$110,557
99Steven FilipowitzSupervisor, Environmental & Design$110,121$110,307
100Ian CameronCoordinator, Surface Water Monitoring Centre$109,704$109,885
101Fred HallBusiness Manager, Field Services Division$109,604$109,785
102Roberta MarinighCoordinator, Enterprise Information & Information Technology Planning$109,562$109,738
103Edward IwachewskiManager, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research$109,372$109,552
104Corrinne NelsonRegional Director$109,306$109,486
105Robert GrahamCL415 Captain$109,270$109,470
106Paul BewickParks Zone Manager$109,088$109,266
107Kenneth GibbonsFire Program Manager$109,088$109,266
108Burton McClellandProject Manager$109,088$109,266
109Mark ParsonsManager, Aviation Forest Fire Management Policy & Business Management$109,088$109,266
110Taras PopowichFire Program Manager$109,088$109,266
111Kevin SmithManager, Policy Standards & Training$109,088$109,266
112Tim SullivanParks Zone Manager$109,088$109,266
113John WintersParks Zone Manager$109,088$109,266
114Fareed El-RahebProject Manager, Process Improvement$109,017$109,200
115Kathleen McFaddenManager, Wood Allocation & Measurement$108,816$109,005
116Scott WatsonManager, Fish Culture Section$108,836$108,999
117David McLeishManager, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit$108,779$108,958
118Brian BakerManager, Financial Planning, Accounting & Control$108,619$108,797
119David ManolFire Management Supervisor, Thunder Bay$108,446$108,585
120Carla Jordan-CookeManager, Base Data Infrastructure$108,193$108,370
121Rick LadouceurManager, Program Services Section$108,188$108,366
122Jeff GaudryResponse Coordinator$108,100$108,240
123Anthony BuszynskiCoordinator, Land Management Section$107,797$107,975
124Joseph ChurcherSupervisor, Guides Unit$107,730$107,908
125Jim MackenzieCoordinator, Natural Heritage Information Centre$107,249$107,425
126Dale RandaFire Management Supervisor, Geraldton$106,717$106,869
127Lorne MorrowProject Director, Sustainable Forest Licenses Conversion Initiative$106,400$106,400
128Phyllis BennettManager, Issues and Media$106,177$106,354
129Andrew HeerschapDistrict Manager, Parry Sound$106,039$106,216
130Rebecca RamsarranExecutive Assistant$105,963$106,140
131Robert DavidDistrict Manager$105,851$106,028
132Dave BrownFire Management Supervisor$105,640$105,778
133Al TithecottManager, Forest Fire Management$105,565$105,741
134Michael FlynnManager, Controllership, Service & Quality Management$105,440$105,621
135Dale ScottProvincial Coordinator, Biogenetic Resources$105,440$105,621
136Michael O'BrienGeneral Manager, Aviation Services$105,422$105,597
137Albert KingCoordinator, Special Programs, Forests Branch$105,378$105,557
138Jennifer KeyesManager, Policy Program Unit$105,307$105,483
139Daniel PascoeRegistrar$105,299$105,469
140Debbie Pella KeenDistrict Manager, Aurora$104,988$105,167
141Robert RutherfordResponse Coordinator$105,013$105,162
142Randal DouglasManager, Service Build & Deliver$104,938$105,114
143Janice VervaekeManager, Supply Chain & Service Management$104,924$105,094
144David MacdonaldManager, Aboriginal Affairs Unit$104,829$105,005
145George ArrasManager, Corporate Planning & Agenda Management$104,716$104,892
146Carol PaukerSenior Policy Officer$104,692$104,868
147Kevin FirthMgr., Development, Maintenance & Centres - East, Geographic Info. Systems Data Srvcs.$104,453$104,629
148Joyce MiniellyHuman Resources Business Advisor$104,283$104,453
149Ken WiddifieldRegional Coordinator, Northwest Region$104,302$104,440
150David MaraldoManager, Strategic Initiatives & Business Management$104,092$104,268
151Martha HeidenheimDistrict Manager, Hearst$104,041$104,214
152Mitch WilsonDistrict Manager, Aylmer$103,985$104,160
153Eva KennedyManager, Southern Science & Information Section$103,982$104,158
154William TaylorPolicy/Liaison Officer$103,648$103,811
155Leo ChristlEnvironmental Engineer$103,613$103,782
156Barry SigmannResponse Coordinator$103,531$103,680
157Roy SiddersRegional Far North Manager$103,364$103,538
158Jorg PetersenManager, Assets, Accommodation & Capital Management$103,287$103,462
159Allan ChowEngineering Services Supervisor$103,017$103,191
160Mike BallaghFire Response Specialist$102,970$103,141
161Daniel PuddisterManager, Forest Policy Section$102,908$103,079
162Glenn WetherallManager, Business and Finance$102,912$103,076
163Michael PaquetteSafety and Personnel Systems Coordinator$102,906$103,055
164Aurora MendozaProject Manager$102,836$103,007
165Margaret KrmpoticHuman Resources Business Advisor$102,411$102,574
166Jim PallotDatabase Systems Consultant$102,351$102,572
167Martin BlakeDistrict Manager, Cochrane$102,370$102,542
168Peter HenrySupervisor, Forest Analysis$102,202$102,365
169Robert McAlpineProgram Leader, Fire Science & Technology$102,202$102,365
170Tim MoodyRegional Enforcement Operations Manager, Southern Region$102,202$102,365
171Murray RadfordCoordinator, Forest Resources Inventory Program$102,202$102,365
172Andy ToddManager, Lake Ontario Management Unit$101,999$102,171
173Susan MacgregorCoordinator, Crown Land Surveys$101,973$102,141
174Mark BettLead, Niagara Escarpment Program$101,694$101,860
175Julie McArdleSenior Policy Advisor$101,392$101,566
176Ala BoydManager, Biodiversity Section$101,195$101,360
177Michael KlemCoordinator, Capital Assets$101,193$101,333
178Michael CartanRegional Far North Manager$100,972$101,143
179Catherine GibsonProgram Liaison Officer$100,826$100,988
180Martin WestInformation Management Coordinator, Parks & Protected Areas$100,703$100,867
181Don FilliterChief Pilot, Rotary Wing$100,680$100,840
182Grahame GordonFire Operations & Emergency Response Program Leader$100,680$100,840
183Peter HulsmanManager, Waters Management$100,645$100,810
184Albert BisschopSenior Advisor, Forest Environmental Assessment$100,555$100,718
185Paul GlassfordSenior Advisor, Forest Environmental Assessment$100,555$100,718
186John JohnsonLake Erie/Commercial Fish Program Coordinator$100,555$100,718
187Richard LaprairieProgram Liaison Officer$100,555$100,718
188Gregory PulhamMunicipal Planning Team Lead/Senior Policy Advisor$100,555$100,718
189John SillsManager, Northwest Planning Unit$100,505$100,674
190Betty PapaProject Manager$100,264$100,485
191Mary GordonSenior Policy Advisor$100,318$100,481
192Barry MyersBusiness Manager$100,299$100,466
193Terry RuuskaFire Management Supervisor, Kenora$100,315$100,455
194Helen AmbroseManager, Multimedia Communications Services$100,248$100,416
195Steven RoseManager, Information & Information Technology Planning$100,141$100,341
196Karen BellamyManager, Species at Risk$100,080$100,249
197Eva CookeDatabase Systems Consultant$100,020$100,241
198Andrew HewittManager, Petroleum Resources Centre$100,003$100,173

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