Employer
Natural Resources
Total records: 2,754 (1,120 in 2025)Years on list: 1996–2025Category: Government of Ontario – Ministries
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,120 | +282.3% | $126,900 | $142,127,985 | +330.8% | $217,111 | -- |
| 2013 | 293 | -7.3% | $112,604 | $32,992,884 | -7.5% | $57,316 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 316 | +26.9% | $112,820 | $35,651,087 | +26.8% | $86,708 | -- |
| 2010 | 249 | +25.8% | $112,888 | $28,109,019 | +22.8% | $66,135 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 198 | +38.5% | $115,615 | $22,891,865 | +38.8% | $88,413 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 143 | +68.2% | $115,329 | $16,492,024 | +68.4% | $63,401 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 85 | +16.4% | $115,237 | $9,795,150 | +15.9% | $29,739 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 73 | +28.1% | $115,811 | $8,454,225 | +32.4% | $15,477 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 57 | +46.2% | $112,050 | $6,386,845 | +44.4% | $19,947 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 39 | -25.0% | $113,439 | $4,424,111 | -24.8% | $10,463 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 52 | +6.1% | $113,184 | $5,885,554 | +1.7% | $12,002 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 49 | +122.7% | $118,081 | $5,785,956 | +113.8% | $21,484 | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 22 | +37.5% | $123,034 | $2,706,748 | +43.5% | $52,727 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 16 | -15.8% | $117,905 | $1,886,484 | -15.4% | $14,129 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 19 | +111.1% | $117,404 | $2,230,670 | +103.0% | $18,044 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 9 | -10.0% | $122,097 | $1,098,869 | -9.1% | $12,465 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 10 | +150.0% | $120,950 | $1,209,499 | +174.8% | $9,181 | +21.8% |
| 1996 | 4 | -- | $110,019 | $440,076 | -- | $5,909 | -- |
Most common positions
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Policy Advisor | 45 | $117,165 |
| 2 | Conservation Officer | 37 | $103,992 |
| 3 | District Resources Operations Supervisor | 35 | $121,420 |
| 4 | District Manager | 33 | $139,399 |
| 5 | Regional Director | 31 | $121,980 |
| 6 | Fire Operations Supervisor | 30 | $132,342 |
| 7 | Project Manager | 28 | $106,343 |
| 8 | Policy Liaison Officer | 27 | $102,653 |
| 9 | Deputy Minister | 20 | $195,894 |
| 10 | Area Enforcement Manager | 20 | $127,611 |
Top earners from this employer since 1996
| Year | Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Vanderduim | Deputy Minister | $349,854 |
| 2025 | Amanda Holmes | Assistant Deputy Minister, Provincial Services Division | $326,596 |
| 2025 | Sean Maguire | Assistant Deputy Minister, Forest Industry Division | $300,125 |
| 2025 | Craig Brown | Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division | $296,700 |
| 2025 | Jennifer Barton | Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations Division | $296,067 |
| 2025 | Christine Curley | Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Information Division/Chief Administrative Officer | $248,351 |
| 2025 | Chris Cuthbertson | Director, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services | $234,510 |
| 2009 | VIRGINIA WEST | Deputy Minister | $233,605 |
| 2008 | DAVID LINDSAY | Deputy Minister | $231,716 |
| 2025 | Wayne Barnes | Director, Business Development Branch | $229,547 |