Natural Resources and Forestry Sunshine List 2024
Also filed as Natural Resources (1996–2013, 2025) and Natural Resources & Forestry (2015).
1,164 employees earning $100K+ · median $115,836 · average $119,631 · overview and trend →
Who makes the most at Natural Resources and Forestry in 2024?
Andrew Vanderduim, Deputy Minister, was paid $299,255 in 2024 — the highest total compensation among 1,164 Natural Resources and Forestry employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $115,836.
All Employees · 1,164 in 2024 · page 1 of 5
| # | Name | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew VanderduimDeputy Minister | $282,387 | $299,255 |
| 2 | Monique Rolf Von Den Baumen-ClarkDeputy Minister | $291,533 | $291,764 |
| 3 | Tracey MillAssistant Deputy Minister, Provincial Services Division | $236,171 | $236,469 |
| 4 | Craig BrownAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division | $220,035 | $220,312 |
| 5 | Amanda HolmesAssistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Information Division/Chief Administrative Officer | $219,426 | $219,681 |
| 6 | Jennifer BartonAssistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations Division | $209,757 | $210,021 |
| 7 | Sean MaguireAssistant Deputy Minister, Forest Industry Division | $207,638 | $207,883 |
| 8 | Claudio De RoseChief Information Officer | $198,740 | $198,992 |
| 9 | Martin BlakeAssistant Deputy Minister, Recovery and Renewal Secretariat | $195,924 | $195,983 |
| 10 | Wayne BarnesDirector, Business Development Branch | $193,509 | $193,746 |
| 11 | Uwe HelmerHead | $185,559 | $185,796 |
| 12 | Craig BurchCL415 Pilot | $184,775 | $184,991 |
| 13 | Muhammad KhanHead | $181,826 | $182,063 |
| 14 | Daniel JacobsSenior Advisor to the Chief of Staff Process and Customer Services Excellence | $174,267 | $174,482 |
| 15 | Jennifer KeyesDirector, Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch | $172,466 | $172,678 |
| 16 | David BrownDirector, Fish and Wildlife Services Branch | $170,287 | $170,504 |
| 17 | Joshua TindallAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $168,480 | $168,662 |
| 18 | Deborah WeedonDirector, Operations Branch | $168,212 | $168,418 |
| 19 | Lance SheppardCL415 Pilot | $167,824 | $168,059 |
| 20 | Larissa Mathewson-BrakeDirector, Mapping and Information Resources Branch | $167,698 | $167,912 |
| 21 | Cara ChiapponiDirector Divisional Delivery Branch | $166,353 | $166,557 |
| 22 | Christine CurleyDirector, Species Conservation Policy Branch | $166,119 | $166,321 |
| 23 | Priya TandonDirector, Strategic and Aboriginal Policy Branch | $164,498 | $164,691 |
| 24 | Sylvain LevesqueRegional Director | $164,070 | $164,270 |
| 25 | Bruce WurteleAssistant Director | $163,018 | $163,224 |
| 26 | Chris CuthbertsonDirector, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services | $162,151 | $162,348 |
| 27 | Donna WaltonDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business Branch | $161,220 | $161,425 |
| 28 | Bryant SullivanDirector, Communication Services Branch | $160,275 | $160,480 |
| 29 | Richard WatchornDirector, Enforcement Branch | $160,136 | $160,332 |
| 30 | Trevor GriffinRegional Director | $160,073 | $160,271 |
| 31 | Michael GluckRegional Director | $159,884 | $160,088 |
| 32 | Peter HenryDirector, Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch | $158,572 | $158,774 |
| 33 | Darren DubreuilSenior Solutions Designer | $158,256 | $158,515 |
| 34 | Leslie StickleHead | $157,831 | $158,032 |
| 35 | Amanda JankowskiDirector, Corporate Finance | $157,820 | $158,022 |
| 36 | Stephanie MaragnaGeneral Manager, Response and Operations | $157,786 | $157,964 |
| 37 | Devin NeilRotary Wing Pilot | $156,605 | $156,827 |
| 38 | Andrew BingerRegional Coordinator, Telecommunication and Network Services | $156,304 | $156,445 |
| 39 | Jeffrey HendersonAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $156,243 | $156,435 |
| 40 | Paul BernierDistrict Manager | $156,189 | $156,374 |
| 41 | David HintzManager, Fisheries Policy | $155,001 | $155,184 |
| 42 | Matthew OrokManager, Provincial Enforcement Operations | $153,643 | $153,826 |
| 43 | Kristin FremlinManager, Industry Development Section | $153,643 | $153,826 |
| 44 | Devin RomasAviation Safety Officer | $153,089 | $153,288 |
| 45 | Hubert RoyCL415 Pilot | $152,867 | $153,078 |
| 46 | Londa MortsonRegional Manager | $152,846 | $153,024 |
| 47 | R L ColpittsDistrict Manager | $152,596 | $152,779 |
| 48 | Greg KirklandFire Management Supervisor | $152,256 | $152,393 |
| 49 | Laura MunariSenior Manager, Business Consulting | $152,109 | $152,291 |
| 50 | Rajdutta WashimkarSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $152,037 | $152,214 |
| 51 | Lyle ShabagaCL415 Pilot | $151,833 | $152,067 |
| 52 | Jessica Mm DevittSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $151,573 | $151,749 |
| 53 | Saeid VakiliSenior Manager, Business Solutions | $151,321 | $151,500 |
| 54 | Jeff McclainCL415 Captain | $150,856 | $151,091 |
| 55 | Raymond HuntManager, Solutions Delivery | $150,828 | $151,010 |
| 56 | Pauline DesrochesManager, Crown Lands | $150,714 | $150,897 |
| 57 | Julianne BiethHead | $150,699 | $150,892 |
| 58 | Stan GierekManager, Economics and Evaluations | $150,680 | $150,863 |
| 59 | Andy ToddManager, Lake Ontario Management Unit | $150,680 | $150,863 |
| 60 | Gregory ChapmanDistrict Manager | $150,602 | $150,785 |
| 61 | Elaine McfarlaneSenior Manager Business Solutions | $150,554 | $150,736 |
| 62 | Edward CappelliManager, Strategic Divisional Business and Programs Services | $150,272 | $150,447 |
| 63 | Katherine TopicSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $150,228 | $150,393 |
| 64 | Kathleen AndersonManager | $150,192 | $150,375 |
| 65 | Trisha WestmanDirector, Science and Research Branch | $149,726 | $149,917 |
| 66 | Arthur RodgersResearch Scientist, Ungulates | $149,534 | $149,808 |
| 67 | Julie McardleNorth West Region Response and Operations Manager | $149,542 | $149,724 |
| 68 | Jim KaniyaparambilDatabase Systems Consultant | $149,435 | $149,694 |
| 69 | Justin StewartAviation Safety Officer | $149,520 | $149,520 |
| 70 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research | $149,128 | $149,304 |
| 71 | Kerry-Ann LangdonManager, Strategic Planning and Business Management | $149,003 | $149,176 |
| 72 | Harry WeigeltOperations Manager | $148,894 | $149,046 |
| 73 | Mike CoyneCL415 Captain | $148,674 | $148,906 |
| 74 | Yue Feng (Joyce) LangSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $148,334 | $148,502 |
| 75 | John AlmondDistrict Manager | $147,340 | $147,511 |
| 76 | Cristian GligaSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $147,121 | $147,298 |
| 77 | Rick MartinCL415 Pilot | $146,718 | $146,951 |
| 78 | Mudassar DarSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $146,713 | $146,890 |
| 79 | Katharine JordanManager, Strategic Planning | $146,365 | $146,550 |
| 80 | Jim CheungInformation and Information Technology Lead Technology Specialist | $146,317 | $146,478 |
| 81 | Jennifer GriffinSenior Negotiator | $146,272 | $146,449 |
| 82 | Darek FiedukiewiczSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $146,262 | $146,438 |
| 83 | Kevin LesserSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $146,262 | $146,438 |
| 84 | Hamza QaziSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $146,262 | $146,438 |
| 85 | David ElliottProvincial Fire Operations and Response Coordinator | $146,151 | $146,295 |
| 86 | Yongxin NieSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $146,077 | $146,253 |
| 87 | Corey BurellaSenior Fixed Wing Training Pilot | $145,038 | $145,180 |
| 88 | Stephen CasselmanManager, Species at Risk and Biodiversity Protection | $144,749 | $144,932 |
| 89 | Lisa FoucaultManager, Enforcement Services Section | $144,749 | $144,932 |
| 90 | Jason KoivistoManager, Forestry Innovation and Market Development Section | $144,749 | $144,932 |
| 91 | Dale HoranFire Management Supervisor | $144,748 | $144,890 |
| 92 | Mitch BaldwinManager, Natural Hazard Emergency Management Modernization Project | $144,668 | $144,851 |
| 93 | Michelle ColleyManager, Natural Resources Information | $144,652 | $144,835 |
| 94 | Gwendolynne YoungDirector, Strategic and Aboriginal Policy Branch | $144,628 | $144,812 |
| 95 | Amy MougenelManager, Natural Heritage | $144,417 | $144,600 |
| 96 | Abdul AbbasiDatabase Systems Consultant | $143,966 | $144,223 |
| 97 | Maja PavlicHead | $143,932 | $144,116 |
| 98 | Michael MonzonNorth East Region Response and Operations Manager | $143,812 | $143,966 |
| 99 | Tammy VerhaegheManager, Renewal Planning | $143,722 | $143,903 |
| 100 | Matthew CorbettFire Science and Planning Specialist | $143,566 | $143,780 |
| 101 | John DungavellManager, Water Resources | $143,433 | $143,615 |
| 102 | Jamie StewartManager, Wildlife | $143,429 | $143,611 |
| 103 | Derek LandryManager, Business and Integration Services Section | $143,278 | $143,448 |
| 104 | Amir QureshiSenior Manager, Business Consulting | $143,252 | $143,435 |
| 105 | Robert BurnsRotary Wing Pilot | $143,020 | $143,243 |
| 106 | Joel LegasyFire Management Supervisor | $142,641 | $142,783 |
| 107 | Quarrat-Ul-Ann SiddiqiManager of the Strategic Petroleum Initiatives Section | $142,128 | $142,309 |
| 108 | Peter CarterManager, Wildlife Research and Monitoring | $142,037 | $142,220 |
| 109 | Randal KuyvenhovenSenior Solution Designer | $141,880 | $142,120 |
| 110 | Brian LockeManager, Lake Erie Management Unit | $141,870 | $142,053 |
| 111 | Spooner CollinsManager, Forest Legislation and Planning | $141,867 | $142,050 |
| 112 | Kim DobsonManager, Strategic Business Unit | $141,867 | $142,050 |
| 113 | Dan ThompsonManager, Lands and Business Services Section | $141,856 | $142,039 |
| 114 | Jayne MartinManager, Marketing and Client Services | $141,855 | $142,038 |
| 115 | Thomas CroswellManager, Wood Measurement Section | $141,807 | $141,990 |
| 116 | James BrittonManager, Mapping and Geomatic Services | $141,796 | $141,979 |
| 117 | Randal DouglasManager, Service Build and Delivery | $141,786 | $141,969 |
| 118 | Mark TaylorSenior Manager, Business Consulting | $141,786 | $141,969 |
| 119 | Dan LeonardFire Response Specialist | $141,759 | $141,964 |
| 120 | Bruce MightonManager, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit | $141,778 | $141,961 |
| 121 | Kenneth DurstRegional Services Manager | $141,721 | $141,904 |
| 122 | Clare MatthewsManager, Business Support | $141,660 | $141,842 |
| 123 | David RepathManager, Forest Economics Section | $141,560 | $141,743 |
| 124 | Corinna BeyerSenior Project Manager | $141,353 | $141,535 |
| 125 | Marney BrownFire Management Supervisor | $141,348 | $141,490 |
| 126 | Tracy AdamsDistrict Manager | $140,999 | $141,177 |
| 127 | Travis GambleFire Management Supervisor | $140,986 | $141,137 |
| 128 | Adam WakefieldDistrict Manager | $140,599 | $140,780 |
| 129 | Roch DelormeRegional Enforcement Operations Manager, Northeast Region | $140,467 | $140,633 |
| 130 | Kathleen MullenAssistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and Environment Division | $140,270 | $140,448 |
| 131 | Chris SakamotoFire Response Specialist | $140,171 | $140,375 |
| 132 | Tariq HasanSenior Manager, Business Solutions | $140,145 | $140,327 |
| 133 | Samantha ItaniExecutive Advisor | $139,891 | $140,054 |
| 134 | John CarnochanDistrict Manager | $139,687 | $139,849 |
| 135 | F AquinoCL415 Captain | $139,477 | $139,712 |
| 136 | Adam BloskieChief of Staff | $139,521 | $139,702 |
| 137 | Sandra WawryszynGeneral Manager, Aviation Services | $139,363 | $139,537 |
| 138 | Chris WiwcharSenior Pilot CL415 | $139,379 | $139,521 |
| 139 | Margaret DaleySenior Information and Information Technology Architect | $138,829 | $138,989 |
| 140 | Daniel DelaquisManager, Indigenous Policy | $138,724 | $138,888 |
| 141 | Paul SampsonSenior Science Advisor | $138,727 | $138,873 |
| 142 | Kiley AkiyamaSenior Technician Analyst Main Coordinator | $138,375 | $138,610 |
| 143 | Kevin WatsonIntegration and Information Technology Lead Technology Specialist | $138,178 | $138,339 |
| 144 | Mike JacksonFire Response Specialist | $137,971 | $138,176 |
| 145 | Kevin MulcairChief Pilot, Rotary Wing | $138,005 | $138,154 |
| 146 | Nathan ChayltRotary Wing Pilot | $137,769 | $137,992 |
| 147 | Reginald EcksteinManager, Solutions Delivery | $137,656 | $137,834 |
| 148 | Bradley GloverManager, Realty and Facilities Management | $137,615 | $137,792 |
| 149 | Michael ShaplandAerial Fire Operations Supervisor | $137,315 | $137,453 |
| 150 | Andrew BrunetRotary Wing Pilot | $137,008 | $137,230 |
| 151 | Christopher MageeDistrict Manager | $137,021 | $137,198 |
| 152 | Bryan TariniFire and Emergency Response Program Officer | $136,826 | $137,031 |
| 153 | David De GeusManager, Timber Allocation and Licensing | $136,504 | $136,677 |
| 154 | Kevin MorinSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $136,446 | $136,610 |
| 155 | Marianne KrascicSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $136,419 | $136,584 |
| 156 | Alexis CharchukManager, Issues and Initiatives Section | $136,318 | $136,494 |
| 157 | Christopher KormosConservation Officer | $135,983 | $136,195 |
| 158 | Richard PayneFire Response Specialist | $135,896 | $136,101 |
| 159 | Dave GagnonAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $135,728 | $135,919 |
| 160 | Daniel TheriaultManager, Forest Economics | $135,730 | $135,894 |
| 161 | Antonio FragosoSystems Administrator | $135,376 | $135,635 |
| 162 | Kevin RideRegional Resources Manager | $135,312 | $135,475 |
| 163 | Erin DunlopResearch Scientist, Lake Huron | $135,141 | $135,412 |
| 164 | Bryan RizzutoSenior Fixed Wing Pilot | $135,180 | $135,322 |
| 165 | Xin GuSenior Information and Information Technology Project Manager | $135,100 | $135,266 |
| 166 | Lindsay MarksSkills Development and Training Lead | $134,826 | $135,042 |
| 167 | Jason BorwickManager, Aquatic Research and Development Section | $134,744 | $134,918 |
| 168 | Nicolae BurleanuRegional Coordinator | $134,753 | $134,893 |
| 169 | John GibsonCL415 Captain | $134,448 | $134,683 |
| 170 | Jeff BowmanResearch Scientist, Small Mammals and Game Birds | $134,294 | $134,568 |
| 171 | Lenny HuntResearch Scientist, Human Dimensions Conservation Ecological Management | $134,294 | $134,568 |
| 172 | Tim JohnsonResearch Scientist, Lake Ontario | $134,294 | $134,568 |
| 173 | Dave MorrisResearch Scientist, Forest Ecosystems | $134,294 | $134,568 |
| 174 | Brent PattersonResearch Scientist, Wolves and Deer | $134,294 | $134,568 |
| 175 | Chris WilsonResearch Scientist, Aquatic Biodiversity | $134,294 | $134,568 |
| 176 | Jason RobinsonProvincial Aerial Fire Operations Coordinator | $134,119 | $134,255 |
| 177 | Jason JiangSenior Solution Designer | $133,833 | $134,092 |
| 178 | Laura AitchisonHuman Resources Business Advisor | $133,929 | $134,083 |
| 179 | Mark StephenRegional Engineering Supervisor | $133,876 | $134,047 |
| 180 | Andrew OgilvieManager, Resource Development | $133,825 | $133,994 |
| 181 | Gregory KelseyFixed Wing Pilot | $133,700 | $133,923 |
| 182 | Brent WoodCL415 Pilot | $133,587 | $133,821 |
| 183 | Jesse Van AllenDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $133,544 | $133,702 |
| 184 | Scott BertrandSenior Policy and Project Coordinator | $133,165 | $133,326 |
| 185 | Eddie JonesManager, Solutions Delivery | $133,109 | $133,277 |
| 186 | Gordon KingIndigenous Liaison Advisor | $133,094 | $133,255 |
| 187 | Radoslaw NowickiSenior Information and Information Technology Architect | $133,094 | $133,255 |
| 188 | Mark RidgwayCoordinator, Harkness | $133,094 | $133,255 |
| 189 | Marek WawrzyczekSenior Information and Information Technology Architect | $133,094 | $133,255 |
| 190 | Hong YeSenior Information and Information Technology Architect | $133,094 | $133,255 |
| 191 | Michael DemersTeam Lead, Resource Revenue Sharing | $133,094 | $133,255 |
| 192 | Bruce WinnRotary Wing Pilot | $132,961 | $133,184 |
| 193 | Ryan JayawardeneSenior Project Coordinator | $132,988 | $133,148 |
| 194 | Kevin WilsonInformation and Information Technology Lead Technology Specialist | $132,817 | $132,978 |
| 195 | Helen MillerSenior Manager, Business Consulting | $132,806 | $132,975 |
| 196 | Paul GambleTeam Lead, Resource Revenue Sharing | $132,780 | $132,940 |
| 197 | Stephen DudaManager, Information Coordination | $132,764 | $132,931 |
| 198 | Brad SteinbergManager | $132,373 | $132,525 |
| 199 | Mike GallaugherAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $132,280 | $132,471 |
| 200 | David AllickAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $132,271 | $132,449 |
| 201 | Edward McleodSystems Administrator | $132,087 | $132,346 |
| 202 | Geesoo ParkSenior Solutions Designer | $131,642 | $131,901 |
| 203 | Edwin Van Den OetelaarRegional Enforcement Operations Manager, Southern Region | $131,698 | $131,864 |
| 204 | Kathryn NovacekExecutive Assistant | $131,649 | $131,805 |
| 205 | Alissa Cs BryersStrategic Project Manager | $131,558 | $131,712 |
| 206 | Monique HenneveldManager, Information Management | $131,356 | $131,526 |
| 207 | Andrew BromleyRegional Engineering Supervisor | $131,186 | $131,356 |
| 208 | Nathan CrosbyCL415 Pilot | $130,914 | $131,112 |
| 209 | Chad AndersonDistrict Resources Management Supervisor | $130,809 | $131,039 |
| 210 | Cong LiuSenior Systems Designer | $130,635 | $130,895 |
| 211 | Robert FletcherRotary Wing Pilot | $130,426 | $130,649 |
| 212 | Wayne BellResearch Scientist, Ecology | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 213 | Glen BrownResearch Scientist, Waterfowl and Wetlands | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 214 | Thomas JohnstonResearch Scientist, Freshwater | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 215 | Nicholas JonesResearch Scientist, Natural Resources | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 216 | Pengxin LuResearch Scientist | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 217 | Rongzhou ManResearch Scientist, Boreal Mixedwood | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 218 | Scott ReidResearch Scientist, Endangered Species | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 219 | Mahadev SharmaResearch Scientist, Growth and Productivity | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 220 | Michael Ter-MikaelianResearch Scientist, Forest Modelling | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 221 | Yingming ZhaoResearch Scientist, Lake Erie | $130,055 | $130,320 |
| 222 | Ian ThorntonDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $130,096 | $130,254 |
| 223 | Kevin DenstonFixed Wing Pilot | $130,010 | $130,233 |
| 224 | Peter AddisonManager, Fish Culture | $130,046 | $130,198 |
| 225 | David ButtimorOracle Database Administrator | $129,655 | $129,891 |
| 226 | Abiodun OlopadeSenior Business Intelligence Tools Administrator | $129,592 | $129,852 |
| 227 | Ryan PetrauskasManager, Information and Information Technology Program Management | $129,674 | $129,840 |
| 228 | Jason LawtonAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $129,641 | $129,821 |
| 229 | Robert HurleyFire Management Supervisor | $129,653 | $129,779 |
| 230 | Justin StandevenSenior Program Advisor | $129,503 | $129,652 |
| 231 | Leah SmythManager, Corporate Initiatives and Programs | $129,370 | $129,537 |
| 232 | Anthony Van DrunenInformation and Information Technology Lead Technology Specialist | $129,354 | $129,511 |
| 233 | Shawna Davis-BibeauLogistics Systems Specialist | $129,255 | $129,459 |
| 234 | Craig CrossonSenior Advisor | $129,301 | $129,455 |
| 235 | Tracey McintoshCoordinator, Biodiversity and Stewardship | $129,144 | $129,301 |
| 236 | Tom HerndenForest Industry Project Manager | $129,121 | $129,287 |
| 237 | Michael EllisRotary Wing Pilot | $129,016 | $129,239 |
| 238 | Marcel RizzoSupervisor, Tenure Implementation Unit | $129,015 | $129,172 |
| 239 | Stephen LeneyCoordinator, Biodiversity and Watershed | $128,967 | $129,123 |
| 240 | William PayneFire Operations Supervisor | $128,910 | $129,035 |
| 241 | Joanne GosselinManager, Strategic Management | $128,856 | $129,019 |
| 242 | Fabio CinelliManager, Development and Maintenance | $128,733 | $128,899 |
| 243 | Crystal LafranceDistrict Manager | $128,731 | $128,897 |
| 244 | David HoughSenior Product Manager | $128,681 | $128,830 |
| 245 | Sonya HardmanSenior Policy Advisor | $128,677 | $128,822 |
| 246 | Kirk EllisDistrict Manager | $128,516 | $128,679 |
| 247 | J Tp HarveyFire Management Supervisor | $128,522 | $128,664 |
| 248 | Blair MckenzieFire Response Coordinator | $128,425 | $128,544 |
| 249 | Daryl KowalskyArea Enforcement Manager | $128,385 | $128,535 |
| 250 | Michael PasseyCoordinator, Natural Hazards | $128,326 | $128,487 |
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