Natural Resources and Forestry Sunshine List 2025
Also filed as Natural Resources (1996–2013, 2025) and Natural Resources & Forestry (2015).
1,120 employees earning $100K+ · median $120,430 · average $126,900 · overview and trend →
Who makes the most at Natural Resources and Forestry in 2025?
Andrew Vanderduim, Deputy Minister, was paid $370,089 in 2025 — the highest total compensation among 1,120 Natural Resources and Forestry employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $120,430.
All Employees · 1,120 in 2025 · page 1 of 5
| # | Name | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew VanderduimDeputy Minister | $349,854 | $370,089 |
| 2 | Amanda HolmesAssistant Deputy Minister, Provincial Services Division | $326,596 | $326,891 |
| 3 | Sean MaguireAssistant Deputy Minister, Forest Industry Division | $300,125 | $300,405 |
| 4 | Craig BrownAssistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division | $296,700 | $297,005 |
| 5 | Jennifer BartonAssistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations Division | $296,067 | $296,357 |
| 6 | Christine CurleyAssistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Information Division/Chief Administrative Officer | $248,351 | $248,601 |
| 7 | Chris CuthbertsonDirector, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services | $234,510 | $234,734 |
| 8 | Wayne BarnesDirector, Business Development Branch | $229,547 | $229,797 |
| 9 | Jennifer KeyesDirector, Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch | $225,686 | $225,922 |
| 10 | Larissa Mathewson-BrakeDirector, Mapping and Information Resources Branch | $223,368 | $223,602 |
| 11 | Trisha WestmanDirector, Science and Research Branch | $223,253 | $223,469 |
| 12 | Cara ChiapponiDirector Divisional Delivery Branch | $218,566 | $218,794 |
| 13 | David BrownDirector, Fish and Wildlife Services Branch | $217,883 | $218,121 |
| 14 | Richard WatchornDirector, Enforcement Branch | $217,793 | $218,013 |
| 15 | Adam WakefieldDistrict Manager | $213,016 | $213,201 |
| 16 | Sylvain LevesqueRegional Director | $211,453 | $211,677 |
| 17 | Deborah WeedonDirector, Operations Branch | $210,538 | $210,766 |
| 18 | Donna WaltonDirector, Strategic Human Resources Business Branch | $205,401 | $205,625 |
| 19 | Michael GluckRegional Director | $203,624 | $203,847 |
| 20 | Bryant SullivanDirector, Communication Services Branch | $203,604 | $203,827 |
| 21 | Justin StewartAviation Safety Officer | $203,319 | $203,319 |
| 22 | Devin RomasAviation Safety Officer | $202,517 | $202,722 |
| 23 | Peter HenryDirector, Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch | $202,026 | $202,246 |
| 24 | Amanda JankowskiDirector, Corporate Finance | $201,673 | $201,893 |
| 25 | Trevor GriffinRegional Director | $197,699 | $197,917 |
| 26 | Andrew BromleyRegional Engineering Supervisor | $187,536 | $187,723 |
| 27 | Julie McardleNorth West Region Response and Operations Manager | $187,457 | $187,650 |
| 28 | Mark StephenRegional Engineering Supervisor | $186,454 | $186,644 |
| 29 | Sandra WawryszynGeneral Manager, Aviation Services | $186,309 | $186,498 |
| 30 | Michael ShaplandAerial Fire Operations Supervisor | $186,279 | $186,429 |
| 31 | Bruce WurteleManager, Mapping and Geomatic Services | $184,314 | $184,516 |
| 32 | Gwendolynne YoungDirector, Strategic and Aboriginal Policy Branch | $184,078 | $184,282 |
| 33 | Abu BhalooDistrict Manager | $183,809 | $184,012 |
| 34 | John DungavellManager, Water Resources | $183,436 | $183,629 |
| 35 | Bryan RizzutoChief Pilot, Fixed Wing | $182,874 | $183,035 |
| 36 | Kathleen MullenAssistant Director, Permit Transfer | $182,511 | $182,710 |
| 37 | Stephen CasselmanDirector Fish and Wildlife Policy | $182,047 | $182,252 |
| 38 | Adam BloskieChief of Staff | $181,377 | $181,606 |
| 39 | Jamie StewartManager, Wildlife | $179,991 | $180,184 |
| 40 | Kevin MulcairChief Pilot, Rotary Wing | $179,852 | $180,019 |
| 41 | Christopher MageeDistrict Manager | $178,757 | $178,949 |
| 42 | Chris WiwcharSenior Pilot CL415 | $178,236 | $178,386 |
| 43 | Jason BorwickManager, Aquatic Research and Development Section | $177,673 | $177,865 |
| 44 | Andrea RichardsonManager, Fiscal and Budget Management | $177,463 | $177,642 |
| 45 | Tracy AdamsDistrict Manager | $177,250 | $177,443 |
| 46 | David De GeusManager, Timber Allocation and Licensing | $177,104 | $177,295 |
| 47 | Andrew OgilvieManager, Resource Development | $176,207 | $176,396 |
| 48 | Kimberley GroenendykManager, Indigenous Policy | $176,176 | $176,377 |
| 49 | Corey BurellaSenior Fixed Wing Training Pilot | $175,518 | $175,668 |
| 50 | Darcy DaymanFire Operations Supervisor | $175,226 | $175,337 |
| 51 | Robin AndrewsPetroleum Operations Engineer | $174,778 | $174,964 |
| 52 | Stephen DudaDirector, Divisional Support Branch | $174,401 | $174,592 |
| 53 | Alexis CharchukManager, Issues and Initiatives Section | $174,318 | $174,510 |
| 54 | Bradley GloverManager, Realty and Facilities Management | $174,050 | $174,243 |
| 55 | Mitch BaldwinAssistant Director | $173,728 | $173,923 |
| 56 | Alexander NottMass Timber Engineer | $173,329 | $173,514 |
| 57 | Harry WeigeltOperations Manager | $172,986 | $173,158 |
| 58 | Peter CarterManager, Wildlife Research and Monitoring | $172,805 | $172,997 |
| 59 | Tammy VerhaegheManager, Renewal Planning | $171,831 | $172,024 |
| 60 | Lisa FoucaultManager, Enforcement Services Section | $171,768 | $171,960 |
| 61 | Spooner CollinsManager, Forest Legislation and Planning | $171,257 | $171,450 |
| 62 | Michael MatthewsCrown Surveyor | $171,184 | $171,371 |
| 63 | David BurrittSupervisor, Surface Water Monitoring Centre | $171,027 | $171,198 |
| 64 | Kirk EllisDistrict Manager | $170,906 | $171,087 |
| 65 | Joanne GosselinManager, Strategic Management | $170,644 | $170,826 |
| 66 | Travis GambleFire Management Supervisor | $170,656 | $170,806 |
| 67 | David RepathManager, Forest Economics Section | $170,319 | $170,512 |
| 68 | Dale HoranFire Management Supervisor | $169,684 | $169,834 |
| 69 | Brian LockeManager, Lake Erie Management Unit | $169,468 | $169,661 |
| 70 | Jayne MartinManager, Marketing and Client Services | $168,701 | $168,894 |
| 71 | Michelle ColleyManager, Natural Resources Information | $168,701 | $168,894 |
| 72 | Gerald Bruce MightonManager, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit | $168,701 | $168,894 |
| 73 | Dan ThompsonManager, Lands and Business Services Section | $168,690 | $168,883 |
| 74 | Jason KoivistoManager, Forestry Innovation and Market Development Section | $168,690 | $168,883 |
| 75 | Amy MougenelManager, Natural Heritage | $168,468 | $168,661 |
| 76 | Jennifer MckayManager, Crown Lands | $168,083 | $168,265 |
| 77 | Jaime SeeleyFire Operations Supervisor | $167,896 | $168,022 |
| 78 | Anne McmasterManager, Business Management | $167,827 | $168,020 |
| 79 | Jason RobinsonProvincial Aerial Fire Operations Coordinator | $167,464 | $167,614 |
| 80 | Crystal LafranceDistrict Manager | $166,672 | $166,854 |
| 81 | Brian KilgourDistrict Manager | $165,979 | $166,134 |
| 82 | Kerry-Ann LangdonManager, Strategic Planning and Business Management | $165,880 | $166,072 |
| 83 | John AlmondDistrict Manager | $165,682 | $165,872 |
| 84 | Dave HiscoxRegional Enforcement Operations Manager, Northwest Region | $165,653 | $165,828 |
| 85 | Prakhar ShrivastavaCrown Surveyor | $165,577 | $165,757 |
| 86 | Stephanie MaragnaManager | $165,305 | $165,497 |
| 87 | Muhammad KhanLead Project Engineer | $165,187 | $165,360 |
| 88 | Paul BernierDistrict Manager | $165,025 | $165,218 |
| 89 | David ClarkeLead Project Engineer | $164,323 | $164,496 |
| 90 | Henry HaemelLead Project Engineer | $164,323 | $164,496 |
| 91 | Amber LangmuirLead Project Engineer | $164,132 | $164,305 |
| 92 | Warren ClarkManager, Office of the Surveyor General | $163,928 | $164,094 |
| 93 | Michael MonzonNorth East Region Response and Operations Manager | $163,721 | $163,891 |
| 94 | Greg KirklandFire Management Supervisor | $163,374 | $163,523 |
| 95 | Mark EmeryManager, Carbon Storage Operations Section | $163,201 | $163,374 |
| 96 | Robert HurleyFire Management Supervisor | $163,034 | $163,174 |
| 97 | Matthew OrokManager, Provincial Enforcement Operations | $162,776 | $162,969 |
| 98 | J Tp HarveyFire Management Supervisor | $162,571 | $162,721 |
| 99 | Matthew NyhuisSenior Base Engineer, CL415 | $162,056 | $162,179 |
| 100 | Oswald ZachariahManager, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research | $161,812 | $162,004 |
| 101 | Derek LandryManager, Business and Integration Services Section | $161,629 | $161,815 |
| 102 | David Ts DuncanManager, Natural Hazard Emergency Management Modernization Project | $161,516 | $161,693 |
| 103 | Ryan PetrauskasNorth East Region Response and Operations Manager | $160,826 | $161,005 |
| 104 | Christopher McauleyManager, Technical Support Services | $160,296 | $160,470 |
| 105 | John CarnochanDistrict Manager | $160,129 | $160,310 |
| 106 | Clare MatthewsManager, Business Support | $160,118 | $160,294 |
| 107 | Darren MclartyProgram Manager – Fire Management | $159,954 | $160,122 |
| 108 | Jeff McclainCL415 Captain | $159,837 | $160,078 |
| 109 | R L ColpittsDistrict Manager | $159,807 | $160,000 |
| 110 | Kristin FremlinManager, Industry Development Section | $159,807 | $160,000 |
| 111 | Stan GierekManager, Economics and Evaluations | $159,807 | $160,000 |
| 112 | Kathleen AndersonManager | $159,807 | $160,000 |
| 113 | Paula NorlockManager | $159,820 | $159,994 |
| 114 | David HintzManager, Fisheries Policy | $159,785 | $159,977 |
| 115 | Dayna DrouinProvincial Coordinator, Information | $159,564 | $159,711 |
| 116 | Samantha ItaniExecutive Advisor | $159,180 | $159,362 |
| 117 | Mike PistilliManager, Integrated Services | $159,088 | $159,232 |
| 118 | Brian GranthamManager, Biodiversity and Monitoring | $158,611 | $158,786 |
| 119 | Kelly RussellSenior Project Engineer | $157,452 | $157,621 |
| 120 | Edwin Van Den OetelaarRegional Enforcement Operations Manager, Southern Region | $157,330 | $157,506 |
| 121 | Paul ObaraRegional Services Manager | $157,056 | $157,251 |
| 122 | Chris PlaterGeneral Manager, Response and Operations | $156,771 | $156,920 |
| 123 | Alison PhairManager, Strategic Operations | $156,740 | $156,916 |
| 124 | Jerry Dussault LavalleeSenior Project Engineer | $156,634 | $156,801 |
| 125 | Alexander O'BeirnSenior Project Engineer | $155,671 | $155,836 |
| 126 | Walter LesenkeLogistics Supervisor | $155,655 | $155,805 |
| 127 | Amanda MccloskeyManager, Land Use Planning and Strategic Issues | $155,276 | $155,442 |
| 128 | William PayneFire Operations Supervisor | $155,158 | $155,295 |
| 129 | Marney BrownFire Management Supervisor | $155,136 | $155,286 |
| 130 | Darlene DoveManager, Water Resources | $155,079 | $155,254 |
| 131 | Clinton GlendinningFire Operations Supervisor | $154,852 | $154,954 |
| 132 | Christopher ClowaterManager, Wood Measurement Section | $154,740 | $154,914 |
| 133 | Trent MannFire Management Supervisor | $154,735 | $154,862 |
| 134 | Tom HerndenForest Industry Project Manager | $154,657 | $154,832 |
| 135 | Shaun WalshManager, Digital Services | $154,580 | $154,749 |
| 136 | Travis McmunnStaff Superintendent Manager | $154,461 | $154,631 |
| 137 | John MashFire Operations Supervisor | $154,433 | $154,566 |
| 138 | Todd BroughSenior Pilot, Rotary Wing, West | $154,176 | $154,325 |
| 139 | Russell SchultzCoordinator, Information Management Coordination | $154,040 | $154,211 |
| 140 | Zachary MorinFire Operations Supervisor | $153,062 | $153,195 |
| 141 | Christine DebruyneRegional Manager | $152,888 | $153,058 |
| 142 | Nick DryhorubRegional Wood Measurement Supervisor | $152,809 | $152,974 |
| 143 | Christopher MarrRegional Resource Advisory Supervisor | $152,800 | $152,967 |
| 144 | Jonathan DoigManager Corporate Accounting | $152,449 | $152,602 |
| 145 | Gregory RilleyFire Operations Supervisor | $152,320 | $152,447 |
| 146 | Cathy DarevicProgram Coordinator Natural Heritage | $151,942 | $152,109 |
| 147 | Sarah AllenPlanning and Information Coordinator | $151,943 | $152,095 |
| 148 | Devin TurnerManager, Hazard Preparation and Planning | $151,725 | $151,866 |
| 149 | Muhammad GhouriManager, Forest Economics | $151,365 | $151,651 |
| 150 | Mori CollinsStrategic and Business Planning Coordinator | $151,448 | $151,621 |
| 151 | David ElliottProvincial Fire Operations and Response Coordinator | $151,426 | $151,584 |
| 152 | Allison WintersRegional Resources Manager | $151,149 | $151,308 |
| 153 | Leah SmythManager, Corporate Initiatives and Programs | $151,105 | $151,282 |
| 154 | Jody JeremiahStrategic Planning and Business Coordination | $151,029 | $151,194 |
| 155 | Stephen MillsWildlife Management Coordinator | $150,945 | $151,110 |
| 156 | Erin CotnamDistrict Manager | $150,575 | $150,749 |
| 157 | Dale RyanArea Enforcement Manager | $150,303 | $150,468 |
| 158 | Ian StaleyFire Operations Supervisor | $150,245 | $150,437 |
| 159 | Edward HartnickArea Enforcement Manager | $150,167 | $150,332 |
| 160 | Michael PasseyCoordinator, Natural Hazards | $150,157 | $150,322 |
| 161 | Joshua TindallAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $150,073 | $150,267 |
| 162 | Kathleen ConsackManager,Partnership Services | $149,976 | $150,144 |
| 163 | Mark LawsonManager, Business Services | $149,913 | $150,078 |
| 164 | Nicole WoolnoughDistrict Manager | $149,861 | $150,024 |
| 165 | Kevin MiddelCoordinator, Wildlife Communities | $149,856 | $150,017 |
| 166 | David EtheridgeCoordinator, Northeast Biodiversity and Monitoring Unit | $149,708 | $149,873 |
| 167 | James ZacherFire Management Supervisor | $149,497 | $149,632 |
| 168 | Kevin RideRegional Resources Manager | $149,347 | $149,524 |
| 169 | James FitzpatrickProgram Supervisor | $149,291 | $149,456 |
| 170 | Jennifer GriffinSenior Negotiator | $149,111 | $149,295 |
| 171 | Jolinda SeegmillerManager, Divisional Business Coordination | $149,070 | $149,236 |
| 172 | Trevor DavisRegional Services Manager | $149,019 | $149,179 |
| 173 | Emily HawkinsRegional Land Use Planning Supervisor | $148,930 | $149,095 |
| 174 | Natalie GormanExecutive Assistant | $148,868 | $149,030 |
| 175 | Jeffrey WalkerForest Industry Unit Supervisor | $148,679 | $148,844 |
| 176 | Karla KrupicaProvincial Coordinator, Prevention and Prescribed Burning | $148,527 | $148,691 |
| 177 | Mahnaz RahmanAggregate Resources Manager | $148,449 | $148,613 |
| 178 | Julie SimardRegional Land Use Planning Supervisor | $148,312 | $148,477 |
| 179 | Deanna CotterDistrict Supervisor | $148,264 | $148,422 |
| 180 | Amberley AndersonRegional Resources Planning Supervisor | $148,231 | $148,394 |
| 181 | Daniel JohnstonStrategic Planning and Risk Advisor | $148,135 | $148,300 |
| 182 | Alain BelangerDistrict Manager | $148,103 | $148,265 |
| 183 | Peter AddisonManager, Fish Culture | $148,036 | $148,205 |
| 184 | Melissa MarshEmergency Management and Telecommunication Coordinator | $147,908 | $148,061 |
| 185 | Joshua Rc MountenayManager, Budget and Expenditure Management Strategy Section | $147,759 | $147,929 |
| 186 | David GonderResource Management Supervisor | $147,577 | $147,742 |
| 187 | Stephen AcornDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $147,596 | $147,739 |
| 188 | Kathryn LyzunSenior Policy Advisor | $147,552 | $147,719 |
| 189 | Danielle TarrantTransformation Project Manager | $147,491 | $147,646 |
| 190 | Randall TippinArea Enforcement Manager | $147,437 | $147,602 |
| 191 | Catherine BickramSenior Business Consultant | $147,277 | $147,445 |
| 192 | Jason LangisCoordinator, Southern Biodiversity and Monitoring Unit | $146,736 | $146,901 |
| 193 | Troy AnthonyDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $146,736 | $146,901 |
| 194 | Tracey McintoshManager Biodiversity and Invasives | $146,569 | $146,741 |
| 195 | Harold LeadlayCoordinator, Resource Development | $146,459 | $146,625 |
| 196 | Scott GallowaySteep Rock Rehabilitation Lead | $146,440 | $146,590 |
| 197 | Andrew MacleanDistrict Resources Management Supervisor | $145,997 | $146,162 |
| 198 | Julie LambertCoordinator, Inland and Great Lakes Unit | $145,875 | $146,041 |
| 199 | Aaron StaceyFire Science Planning Specialist | $145,766 | $145,987 |
| 200 | Michael ZastreTechnology Services Coordinator | $145,490 | $145,653 |
| 201 | Melissa MillerSenior Project Management Consultant | $145,458 | $145,616 |
| 202 | Rick MartinCL415 Pilot | $145,373 | $145,614 |
| 203 | George Robere-McguganCoordinator, Forest Resources Inventory Unit | $145,452 | $145,611 |
| 204 | Michael CassidyFire Operations Supervisor | $145,379 | $145,483 |
| 205 | Kevin HoareArea Enforcement Manager | $145,272 | $145,421 |
| 206 | Cory WisemanDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $145,205 | $145,370 |
| 207 | Kathryn NovacekExecutive Assistant | $145,116 | $145,286 |
| 208 | Brooke MahoneyMarketing and Client Services Coordinator | $144,938 | $145,103 |
| 209 | Christine BaljkoDistrict Resources Management Supervisor | $144,509 | $144,674 |
| 210 | Matthew CorbettFire Science and Planning Specialist | $144,442 | $144,662 |
| 211 | Brad SteinbergManager | $144,404 | $144,573 |
| 212 | Jeff ColumbusArea Enforcement Manager | $144,238 | $144,395 |
| 213 | Myles PerchukDistrict Manager | $144,176 | $144,338 |
| 214 | Anthony YanniFire Management Supervisor | $144,116 | $144,248 |
| 215 | Elizabeth DorffExecutive Assistant | $144,069 | $144,226 |
| 216 | Tore BuchananCoordinator, Wildlife Ecosystem Unit | $144,014 | $144,168 |
| 217 | Melissa HamiltonStrategic Business Initiatives Lead | $143,874 | $144,041 |
| 218 | Leala Pomfret-SchillerSenior Fisheries Policy Advisor | $143,855 | $144,021 |
| 219 | Mark LockhartDistrict Manager | $143,737 | $143,905 |
| 220 | Roger LemieuxProvincial Logistics Coordinator | $143,753 | $143,893 |
| 221 | Simon DodsworthCoordinator, Natural Heritage Information Centre | $143,721 | $143,879 |
| 222 | Steve McnevinOperations Supervisor, Lake Ontario Management Unit | $143,408 | $143,563 |
| 223 | Edwina GuyattStrategic Business Coordinator | $143,255 | $143,426 |
| 224 | Joseph HalloranRegional Resources Planning Supervisor | $143,227 | $143,384 |
| 225 | Sam BabyRegional Engineer, East | $143,145 | $143,282 |
| 226 | Dan LeonardFire Response Specialist | $143,069 | $143,279 |
| 227 | Blair MckenzieFire Response Coordinator | $142,988 | $143,119 |
| 228 | Megan SmithSustainable Growth Team Lead | $142,845 | $143,011 |
| 229 | Tracy NobleHuman Resources Business Advisor | $142,582 | $142,746 |
| 230 | Kelly DanbyDigital, Data and Information Strategic Advisor | $142,289 | $142,447 |
| 231 | Kelly RossRegional Land Use Planning Supervisor | $142,264 | $142,425 |
| 232 | Ian ClarkFire Operations Supervisor | $142,094 | $142,200 |
| 233 | Jocelyn MerriamManager, Supply Chain and Service Management | $141,931 | $142,094 |
| 234 | Trevor GibbRegional Resource Advisory Supervisor | $141,844 | $141,999 |
| 235 | Roy TurcotteCL415 Pilot | $140,865 | $141,104 |
| 236 | Bradley FrechetteEmergency Management and Telecommunication Coordinator | $140,792 | $140,927 |
| 237 | Jennifer DacostaManager, Forest Science | $140,719 | $140,874 |
| 238 | Justin Gb SluteManager, Budget and Expenditure Management Strategy Section | $140,613 | $140,759 |
| 239 | Larry FergusonRegional Services Manager | $140,562 | $140,716 |
| 240 | Dorothy BrunnerDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $140,511 | $140,644 |
| 241 | David MaySenior Policy Advisor Climate Change | $140,148 | $140,307 |
| 242 | Kelly LauderProject Coordinator | $140,127 | $140,284 |
| 243 | John NewportFire Operations Supervisor | $140,264 | $140,264 |
| 244 | Craig BurchCL415 Pilot | $139,682 | $139,923 |
| 245 | Jamie GauntFire Operations Supervisor | $139,794 | $139,896 |
| 246 | Randy MclarenDistrict Manager | $139,628 | $139,792 |
| 247 | Indrajit MajumdarSupervisor, Economics and Trade Unit | $139,429 | $139,616 |
| 248 | Jason LawtonAircraft Maintenance Engineer | $139,412 | $139,603 |
| 249 | Christine KentManager, Program Development Unit | $139,368 | $139,497 |
| 250 | Chad AndersonDistrict Resources Operations Supervisor | $139,218 | $139,383 |
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