Rural Affairs had 23 employees on the 2025 Ontario Sunshine List, with an average salary of $138,485 and a total disclosed payroll of $3M. The highest-paid employee on record was Laurie Miller (Assistant Deputy Minister, Rural Affairs Division, 2025), earning $243,260.
Highest paid all-time
Assistant Deputy Minister, Rural Affairs Division
$243,260
2025
Director, Rural Policy and Economic Development
$228,311
2025
Chief of Staff
$188,625
2025
Manager, Rural Policy and Engagement
$162,952
2025
Manager, Rural Economic Development
$159,995
2025
Director of Communications and Strategy
$143,792
2025
Assistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications Unit
$142,997
2025
Director, Rural Policy and Economic Development
$142,097
2025
Team Lead
$135,845
2025
Senior Policy Advisor
$135,845
2025
| Name | Role | Year | Total Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Miller | Assistant Deputy Minister, Rural Affairs Division | 2025 | $243,260 |
| Scott Duff | Director, Rural Policy and Economic Development | 2025 | $228,311 |
| Hannah Anderson | Chief of Staff | 2025 | $188,625 |
| Christopher Stack | Manager, Rural Policy and Engagement | 2025 | $162,952 |
| Richard Berthiaume | Manager, Rural Economic Development | 2025 | $159,995 |
| George Pidgeon | Director of Communications and Strategy | 2025 | $143,792 |
| Catherine Harris | Assistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications Unit | 2025 | $142,997 |
| Mavis Fung | Director, Rural Policy and Economic Development | 2025 | $142,097 |
| Stephen Morris | Team Lead | 2025 | $135,845 |
| Karla Uliana | Senior Policy Advisor | 2025 | $135,845 |
Disclosed employees · bars = headcount, lines = salary
Employees
23
Avg Salary
$138,485
Median
$129,989
Total Payroll
$3.2M
| Year | Employees | Avg Salary | Median Salary | Total Payroll | Headcount Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | $138,485 | $129,989 | $3.2M | — |
Data sourced from the Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure. This site is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Ontario. Always verify against the official source.