Research Assistant
Every Research Assistant on the Ontario Sunshine List — public-sector employees with this job title, their employers and total compensation.
How pay is distributed
Where the 12 Research Assistants on the list actually sit — not just the average. Bars show how many people fall in each pay band.
Who employs the most Research Assistants
Employers with the most people in this role, ranked by headcount.
Every Research Assistant on the list
Open any row for the full salary history of that person.
| Rank | Name & Position | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allyson Marsolais Research Assistant | $161,235 |
| 2 | Courtney Cole Research Assistant | $158,138 |
| 3 | Julia Bishop Research Assistant | $153,575 |
| 4 | Kathleen Van Benthem Research Assistant | $148,460 |
| 5 | Jason Muloongo Research Assistant | $128,823 |
| 6 | Stephanie Vasko Research Assistant | $121,632 |
| 7 | Demetria Tsoutouras Research Assistant | $118,582 |
| 8 | Oladayo Oni Research Assistant | $110,945 |
| 9 | Tara Tharani Research Assistant | $110,657 |
| 10 | Sana Saleh-Bacha Research Assistant | $109,004 |
| 11 | Ahmad Bonakdar Research Assistant | $103,870 |
| 12 | Cathy Fournier Research Assistant | $100,333 |
Common questions
About Research Assistant pay on the Ontario Sunshine List.
What is the average Research Assistant salary in Ontario?
The average total compensation for a Research Assistant on the Ontario Sunshine List is $127,137.00, based on 12 people in the role in 2025.
What is the highest Research Assistant salary in Ontario?
The highest-paid Research Assistant on the Ontario Sunshine List earned $161,620.60 in total compensation. The lowest in the disclosure earned $100,333.30.
How many Research Assistants are on the Ontario Sunshine List?
12 people with the job title Research Assistant appear on the Ontario Sunshine List for 2025.
Which employer pays Research Assistants the most?
York University employs the most Research Assistants on the list (11), with an average compensation of $125,198.00 and a top earner at $161,620.60.