Knowledge is money: Best-paid employees at University of Regina
The U of R has 467 employees with annual salaries topping $100,000, but only 17 are paid $200,000 or more per year. Ashley Martin takes a closer look at those highest of high earners.
Vianne Timmons — $365,998: As president and vice-chancellor of the U of R since Sept. 1, 2008, Timmons oversees the entire university, including establishing strategic direction, increasing and diversifying enrolment, and maintaining a research program.
Thomas Chase — $316,053: As the provost and vice-president (academic) since 2011, Chase oversees all academic programs.
David Button — $289,673: As vice-president (administration), Button is responsible for the logistical running of the university: overseeing financial services, facilities management, human resources and ancillary services like the bookstore, parking services, food services and residences. Button has been in this position since 2006.
David Malloy — $254,569: The vice-president (research) seeks research funding and opportunities, collaborates with external partners, provides leadership to on-campus research centres and supports graduate studies, among other duties. In addition to this work, Malloy is a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and health studies.
david Gregory — $242,341: The founding dean in the faculty of nursing, Gregory (who does indeed spell his first name with a lowercase ‘d’) is also a widely published researcher and professor of nursing.
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos — $225,482: This wage includes a $27,500 research stipend, as Hadjistavropoulos is a funded research chair in aging and health, as well as a psychology professor.
Esam Hussein — $223,498: Hussein is dean of the faculty of engineering and applied science. He is also a professor.
Kelly Kummerfield — $221,410: The associate vice-president (human resources) is a top boss in the area of human resources, which oversees hiring, provides staff workshops, manages complaints and conflict resolution, among other duties.
Dale Schoffer — $218,558:
The associate vice-president (finance) manages all of the university’s day-to-day accounting functions, from student tuition payments to student loans to managing insurance. On Aug. 1, Nola Joorisity took over this position, which also involves preparing financial statements, reporting to the university’s senior executive and board of governors, as well as Canada Revenue Agency and other organizations.
Richard Kleer — $217,775: The dean of arts and a professor of economics, Kleer has been a member of the economics department since 1990.
Harvey King — $215,765: King is director of the Centre for Continuing Education, a varied centre of lifelong learning in areas including music, career development, languages and personal enrichment. King is also an associate professor in the department of economics.
Nelson Wagner — $213,057: As a top boss in facilities management, the associate vice-president (facilities management) oversees approximately 250 employees in areas such as security, planning, design, construction, parking services, maintenance and utilities.
Douglas Farenick — $211,150: Farenick is a professor in the department of mathematics and statistics, and dean in the faculty of science.
Harold Riemer — $206,748: Riemer is a professor and dean in the faculty of kinesiology and health studies.
Gordon Asmundson — $201,269: Asmundson is a psychology professor who also directs the Anxiety and Illness Behaviour Laboratory, which researches health anxiety, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. John Smith — $200,958: The associate vice-president (student affairs) oversees the registrar’s office and enrolment services, and advocates for students, among other responsibilities. Gina Grandy — $200,000: A professor in the faculty of business administration for the past five years, Grandy was named dean of the faculty on July 1.