Northern Economic Development and Growth
Government of Ontario Ministries · FY2025
93 disclosed employees* in 2025
3 yrs on file (2023–2025)
61.3% estimated female
Avg. salary
$130,343
Avg. total comp
$130,539
Total disclosed salary*
$12,121,940
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Total disclosed salary & employees over time 2023–2025
Total disclosed salary
Disclosed employees
Top positions FY2025 · ranked by disclosed employees
| # | Position | Disclosed Emp. | Median salary | P90 salary | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advisor province-wide | 2 | $118,552 | $127,934 | n/a |
| 2 | Executive Assistant province-wide | 2 | $158,986 | $161,410 | n/a |
| 3 | Chief of Staff province-wide | 1 | $186,283 | $186,283 | n/a |
| 4 | Director province-wide | 1 | $215,665 | $215,665 | n/a |
| 5 | Human Resources Business Partner province-wide | 1 | $170,691 | $170,691 | n/a |
| 6 | Senior Policy Advisor province-wide | 1 | $138,856 | $138,856 | n/a |
Workforce history 2023–2025
| Year | Disclosed Emp. | Avg. salary | Avg. total comp | Total disclosed salary | Newly disclosed | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | $130,343 | $130,539 | $12,121,940 | 16.1% | 61.3% F |
| 2024 | 84 | $123,698 | $123,886 | $10,390,655 | 40.5% | 65.5% F |
| 2023 | 52 | $122,245 | $122,428 | $6,356,762 | 34.6% | 63.5% F |
"Newly disclosed" is the share of that year's disclosed employees appearing on the list for the first time anywhere — not a hire rate. Many already worked here and simply crossed the $100,000 threshold. Gender is a name-based estimate, shown only for years with 20 or more disclosed employees.
Top disclosed earners FY2025
| # | Name | Title | Total comp | YoY | Sector rank | Position rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Mantle | Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister | $274,818 | +16.0% | 920/35897 | — |
| 2 | Richard Scott | Assistant Deputy Minister Northern Development Division | $259,793 | +53.9% | 1088/35897 | — |
| 3 | Jamesene King | Director Human Resources | $229,498 | +19.0% | 1680/35897 | — |
| 4 | Melanie Muncaster | Director Regional Economic Development | $225,290 | +38.8% | 1852/35897 | — |
| 5 | Chetna Maharajh | Director Business Planning | $224,770 | +44.3% | 1875/35897 | — |
| 6 | Tracey Dawsonkinnonen | Director | $215,885 | +34.2% | 2234/35897 | 34/86 |
| 7 | Tara Barry | Chief of Staff | $186,517 | +7.1% | 3934/35897 | 7/47 |
| 8 | Bonnie McCarthy | Director Strategic Corporate Supports | $179,990 | +16.0% | 4602/35897 | — |
| 9 | Jamie Brunette | Director Strategic Initiatives | $177,689 | +41.3% | 4870/35897 | — |
| 10 | Jeangilles Lemieux | Manager Strategic Programs Unit | $173,825 | +24.4% | 5452/35897 | — |