2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Correctional Service Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

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Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	39	16	10	16	58	26	3582
2017	Female gender	27	44	11	10	8	71	18	5036
2017	Gender diverse	10	35	13	20	22	45	42	29
2014	Male gender	20	40	17	11	12	60	23	4843
2014	Female gender	27	44	12	10	6	71	16	5964
2011	Male gender	28	37	14	9	11	66	20	4845
2011	Female gender	35	42	11	7	5	77	12	6135
2008	Male gender	26	39	14	11	10	65	21	3831
2008	Female gender	35	41	10	9	5	76	14	4777

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	28	18	15	27	40	42	3576
2017	Female gender	19	32	14	16	19	51	35	5027
2017	Gender diverse	12	21	7	12	47	34	60	29

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	37	12	6	6	76	12	3564
2017	Female gender	48	37	9	4	2	85	6	5027
2017	Gender diverse	28	32	17	5	17	61	22	29
2014	Male gender	48	33	12	4	4	81	8	4833
2014	Female gender	56	32	8	2	2	88	4	5958
2011	Male gender	50	34	10	4	3	83	7	4850
2011	Female gender	58	31	6	2	1	90	3	6140

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	41	16	8	8	68	16	3556
2017	Female gender	35	44	11	6	4	79	10	5013
2017	Gender diverse	21	49	20	4	5	71	9	29
2014	Male gender	31	43	14	6	5	75	11	4834
2014	Female gender	38	42	11	5	3	81	9	5957
2011	Male gender	37	43	10	6	4	80	10	4846
2011	Female gender	43	43	7	4	2	86	6	6138
2008	Male gender	36	46	8	6	3	82	10	3842
2008	Female gender	43	43	7	5	2	86	7	4812

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	26	21	17	23	1	39	40	3568
2017	Female gender	18	29	21	16	16	1	47	32	5031
2017	Gender diverse	6	19	10	17	48	0	25	65	29
2014	Male gender	15	31	22	16	15	0	47	31	4847
2014	Female gender	18	33	19	16	12	1	52	29	5969
2011	Male gender	18	34	22	13	12	0	52	26	4843
2011	Female gender	23	35	19	12	9	1	59	21	6140

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	28	21	17	19	0	41	37	3566
2017	Female gender	19	33	18	16	13	0	52	29	5030
2017	Gender diverse	6	20	9	17	48	0	26	65	29
2014	Male gender	15	32	22	16	14	0	47	31	4844
2014	Female gender	18	36	19	16	10	0	54	27	5963
2011	Male gender	18	36	20	14	12	0	54	26	4842
2011	Female gender	24	39	18	12	7	1	62	20	6139
2008	Male gender	16	39	18	16	10	0	55	27	3840
2008	Female gender	22	41	15	14	8	0	63	22	4812

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	23	22	15	20	3	1	40	37	3567
2017	Female gender	22	24	19	15	14	5	1	49	31	5027
2017	Gender diverse	9	19	19	17	32	3	0	29	51	29
2014	Male gender	17	24	23	14	17	3	1	43	33	4844
2014	Female gender	22	26	19	15	13	5	1	51	29	5971
2011	Male gender	20	27	21	14	14	3	1	49	30	4842
2011	Female gender	26	28	17	13	10	5	0	57	25	6143
2008	Male gender	18	30	20	15	12	5	0	51	28	3839
2008	Female gender	23	31	16	14	10	6	0	57	26	4805

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	33	17	11	12	2	1	60	23	3578
2017	Female gender	35	32	15	8	8	1	0	68	17	5037
2017	Gender diverse	20	17	27	18	18	0	0	38	36	29
2014	Male gender	27	34	18	10	10	2	0	62	20	4844
2014	Female gender	35	31	15	10	7	2	0	67	18	5964
2011	Male gender	26	34	17	10	10	2	0	62	21	4837
2011	Female gender	34	32	14	9	8	3	0	69	17	6138
2008	Male gender	25	34	15	12	12	1	0	60	24	3842
2008	Female gender	32	32	14	11	9	3	0	66	20	4812

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	33	16	12	13	1	60	24	3574
2017	Female gender	34	33	13	11	9	0	67	20	5033
2017	Gender diverse	17	21	26	15	21	0	39	35	29
2014	Male gender	25	35	17	12	10	1	61	22	4844
2014	Female gender	33	34	13	12	7	1	67	20	5968
2011	Male gender	25	36	15	12	10	0	62	22	4835
2011	Female gender	33	35	11	12	8	1	69	20	6139
2008	Male gender	25	36	13	13	14	0	61	26	3840
2008	Female gender	30	35	11	14	9	0	66	23	4806

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	30	17	9	13	1	61	22	3571
2017	Female gender	39	29	14	8	9	0	69	17	5025
2017	Gender diverse	20	17	17	10	30	5	39	43	29
2014	Male gender	29	33	19	9	9	1	63	18	4843
2014	Female gender	39	31	13	9	7	1	71	15	5959

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	24	19	16	24	3	1	38	42	3575
2017	Female gender	17	29	17	16	16	4	0	49	33	5039
2017	Gender diverse	4	16	9	17	52	2	0	21	70	29
2014	Male gender	14	28	20	16	19	3	0	43	36	4838
2014	Female gender	17	32	18	16	13	4	0	51	30	5966
2011	Male gender	13	28	20	16	19	3	0	43	36	4845
2011	Female gender	18	31	18	15	14	4	0	51	30	6144

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	23	18	19	28	1	34	48	3572
2017	Female gender	15	28	18	18	19	2	44	38	5034
2017	Gender diverse	4	9	12	22	52	0	13	74	29
2014	Male gender	12	25	20	18	23	1	38	42	4842
2014	Female gender	15	29	19	19	17	2	45	36	5965
2011	Male gender	14	27	19	15	22	1	42	38	4845
2011	Female gender	18	31	18	15	15	2	50	31	6141
2008	Male gender	13	29	17	16	24	1	43	40	3841
2008	Female gender	18	31	18	16	15	2	50	32	4806

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	20	20	21	29	2	29	51	3571
2017	Female gender	12	25	20	21	19	3	38	42	5025
2017	Gender diverse	2	6	13	26	50	4	8	78	29
2014	Male gender	8	23	21	22	24	2	31	47	4840
2014	Female gender	11	26	20	23	17	3	38	41	5965
2011	Male gender	8	27	21	20	20	3	36	42	4844
2011	Female gender	11	32	20	19	14	4	45	34	6139
2008	Male gender	6	27	20	23	22	2	34	46	3837
2008	Female gender	9	31	18	23	15	4	42	40	4810

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	17	17	17	37	4	26	56	3574
2017	Female gender	13	20	18	18	26	5	35	46	5035
2017	Gender diverse	0	4	11	17	62	5	4	84	29
2014	Male gender	9	17	19	19	32	4	27	53	4836
2014	Female gender	11	21	19	20	23	6	34	46	5965
2011	Male gender	10	22	20	17	26	5	33	46	4845
2011	Female gender	13	27	18	17	17	7	43	37	6138
2008	Male gender	9	23	20	18	26	4	34	46	3837
2008	Female gender	13	28	17	17	18	7	44	38	4808

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	21	17	20	32	2	30	53	3572
2017	Female gender	11	26	16	21	24	2	37	46	5031
2017	Gender diverse	2	11	10	18	56	2	14	76	29
2014	Male gender	8	24	19	21	26	1	32	48	4839
2014	Female gender	10	26	18	23	22	2	37	45	5965
2011	Male gender	10	28	18	20	22	1	38	43	4844
2011	Female gender	11	32	16	21	18	2	44	39	6133
2008	Male gender	8	30	15	22	23	1	39	45	3839
2008	Female gender	11	33	12	26	17	2	45	43	4807

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Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	25	19	18	27	36	45	3573
2017	Female gender	17	32	14	18	19	49	36	5036
2017	Gender diverse	10	20	18	19	33	30	52	29
2014	Male gender	11	27	20	19	22	38	42	4839
2014	Female gender	16	32	17	19	15	49	35	5964
2011	Male gender	12	32	18	17	20	44	37	4847
2011	Female gender	18	36	14	18	13	54	31	6144

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	37	18	16	12	54	27	3578
2017	Female gender	25	44	13	12	7	69	18	5030
2017	Gender diverse	10	23	23	22	23	33	45	29

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	16	18	22	33	5	1	23	59	3572
2017	Female gender	6	17	16	24	26	9	1	26	56	5027
2017	Gender diverse	0	4	13	29	45	4	5	4	81	29
2014	Male gender	6	18	20	24	27	5	1	25	54	4845
2014	Female gender	7	18	17	26	23	8	1	28	54	5966

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	34	16	14	15	1	0	55	29	3577
2017	Female gender	31	34	13	12	9	0	0	66	21	5038
2017	Gender diverse	8	24	30	18	21	0	0	32	38	29
2014	Male gender	22	35	18	13	11	1	0	57	24	4843
2014	Female gender	30	35	14	12	8	0	1	66	20	5967
2011	Male gender	22	35	16	14	12	0	0	57	26	4836
2011	Female gender	30	36	13	12	8	1	0	66	21	6139
2008	Male gender	23	36	13	14	13	0	0	60	27	3841
2008	Female gender	30	36	11	13	9	0	0	66	23	4811

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	36	17	14	12	1	2	55	27	848
2017	Female gender	20	40	16	15	6	1	3	62	22	872
2014	Male gender	15	38	20	14	11	1	1	54	26	1092
2014	Female gender	21	39	14	14	6	2	3	63	22	1066

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	26	17	22	23	0	1	38	45	3576
2017	Female gender	16	33	14	20	15	1	0	50	36	5027
2017	Gender diverse	2	19	18	5	51	0	5	22	59	29
2014	Male gender	12	32	17	22	16	1	0	44	38	4846
2014	Female gender	16	38	14	20	11	1	0	55	31	5968
2011	Male gender	14	31	15	21	18	1	0	45	40	4848
2011	Female gender	18	37	13	19	11	1	0	56	31	6144
2008	Male gender	13	32	15	21	18	1	1	46	39	3843
2008	Female gender	17	35	12	22	11	1	1	54	34	4815

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	24	18	18	26	4	1	36	45	3574
2017	Female gender	13	26	16	19	19	6	1	42	41	5032
2017	Gender diverse	2	9	18	14	51	2	5	12	69	29
2014	Male gender	12	24	19	20	21	3	1	38	43	4845
2014	Female gender	15	27	17	20	15	5	1	44	37	5963
2011	Male gender	14	25	17	18	23	3	0	40	42	4847
2011	Female gender	18	27	15	18	16	5	0	48	37	6143
2008	Male gender	15	24	18	18	22	3	1	40	41	3837
2008	Female gender	16	27	14	21	16	5	0	46	39	4812

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	35	14	21	18	0	47	39	3581
2017	Female gender	17	41	12	19	11	0	58	30	5034
2017	Gender diverse	12	21	14	29	25	0	33	53	29
2014	Male gender	13	36	15	20	16	0	49	36	4841
2014	Female gender	16	40	12	21	11	0	56	32	5962
2011	Male gender	19	42	13	15	10	1	62	25	4844
2011	Female gender	24	44	10	14	7	1	68	21	6142
2008	Male gender	16	41	13	17	12	0	58	29	3838
2008	Female gender	19	44	10	18	8	1	64	26	4813

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	42	14	5	5	76	10	3577
2017	Female gender	43	39	10	5	3	82	8	5028
2017	Gender diverse	32	34	14	5	14	67	19	29
2014	Male gender	34	42	14	5	4	77	10	4843
2014	Female gender	43	39	10	5	3	81	9	5965
2011	Male gender	42	37	12	5	4	79	9	4834
2011	Female gender	48	36	9	4	2	84	7	6133
2008	Male gender	36	43	11	6	4	79	10	3844
2008	Female gender	41	42	9	6	3	83	8	4809

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	41	9	5	4	82	9	3575
2017	Female gender	49	38	6	4	3	87	7	5025
2017	Gender diverse	38	36	14	2	10	74	12	29
2014	Male gender	41	41	8	5	4	83	9	4839
2014	Female gender	48	37	7	5	3	85	8	5964
2011	Male gender	46	40	6	4	3	86	7	4846
2011	Female gender	51	37	6	4	2	88	6	6144
2008	Male gender	42	44	8	3	3	86	6	3840
2008	Female gender	46	42	6	4	2	88	6	4813

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	24	21	19	23	2	0	36	43	3570
2017	Female gender	16	28	17	19	17	2	0	45	37	5032
2017	Gender diverse	2	19	14	13	53	0	0	21	66	29
2014	Male gender	11	25	22	18	20	2	0	37	40	4844
2014	Female gender	13	27	19	21	16	3	0	42	39	5964
2011	Male gender	14	30	20	17	17	2	0	45	35	4844
2011	Female gender	18	34	16	17	12	2	1	53	30	6141
2008	Male gender	10	32	19	20	19	1	0	42	39	3839
2008	Female gender	15	35	17	19	13	1	0	50	33	4808

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	27	18	14	24	2	2	42	40	3573
2017	Female gender	16	27	16	18	19	2	2	45	38	5028
2017	Gender diverse	4	13	12	7	62	0	2	17	70	29
2014	Male gender	13	29	19	15	21	2	1	43	37	4839
2014	Female gender	14	28	16	18	19	3	2	44	39	5965
2011	Male gender	17	33	16	14	17	1	1	52	32	4845
2011	Female gender	20	33	14	15	14	2	2	55	30	6141
2008	Male gender	15	39	13	13	18	1	1	55	32	3836
2008	Female gender	18	39	13	15	13	2	2	59	28	4806

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	32	15	17	20	47	37	3561
2017	Female gender	19	35	13	18	14	55	32	5021
2017	Gender diverse	6	28	11	16	38	35	55	29
2014	Male gender	12	33	16	20	19	45	39	4840
2014	Female gender	14	35	14	22	15	49	37	5964
2011	Male gender	19	34	15	15	16	53	31	4849
2011	Female gender	23	38	13	15	11	61	26	6139

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	27	19	17	22	43	39	3556
2017	Female gender	24	33	15	15	13	57	28	5025
2017	Gender diverse	7	28	13	5	47	34	53	28
2014	Male gender	15	30	20	17	18	45	36	4841
2014	Female gender	21	34	17	16	11	55	28	5966

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	29	21	17	19	0	0	43	36	3558
2017	Female gender	21	33	17	16	12	0	0	54	29	5021
2017	Gender diverse	6	24	17	17	35	0	0	30	52	29
2014	Male gender	14	31	23	17	15	0	0	45	32	4840
2014	Female gender	20	34	19	17	10	0	0	54	27	5965
2011	Male gender	21	38	21	11	7	1	0	60	19	4838
2011	Female gender	27	42	14	11	5	1	1	70	16	6130

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	26	23	16	21	3	1	38	38	3572
2017	Female gender	14	31	22	16	13	4	0	47	31	5034
2017	Gender diverse	0	19	14	15	50	2	0	19	66	29

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	31	17	15	17	0	1	51	31	3575
2017	Female gender	28	33	12	14	12	0	0	62	26	5025
2017	Gender diverse	13	12	25	10	40	0	0	25	50	29
2014	Male gender	19	32	19	14	14	1	0	51	29	4834
2014	Female gender	27	34	14	14	11	0	0	62	25	5963
2011	Male gender	23	36	16	12	12	0	1	60	24	4846
2011	Female gender	31	36	12	12	8	0	1	68	20	6134

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	30	11	10	13	1	4	63	25	3574
2017	Female gender	24	26	11	13	17	1	7	55	33	5026
2017	Gender diverse	28	29	12	0	31	0	0	58	31	29
2014	Male gender	31	32	10	10	13	1	3	65	24	4837
2014	Female gender	23	26	11	14	19	1	6	52	36	5966
2011	Male gender	33	28	9	10	15	1	4	64	27	4843
2011	Female gender	26	25	10	14	17	1	7	55	34	6133
2008	Male gender	35	30	7	10	14	1	4	68	24	3840
2008	Female gender	28	28	7	13	16	1	5	60	32	4808

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	37	17	7	3	3	73	10	3579
2017	Female gender	30	36	20	9	4	1	66	13	5037
2017	Gender diverse	14	32	25	11	12	5	49	25	29
2014	Male gender	29	37	21	8	4	1	67	11	4840
2014	Female gender	28	34	23	9	5	1	63	15	5963
2011	Male gender	30	35	20	8	5	2	67	13	4850
2011	Female gender	29	33	21	9	6	1	63	16	6138
2008	Male gender	24	36	22	9	6	1	62	16	3839
2008	Female gender	22	32	24	13	9	0	54	22	4808

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	25	16	7	13	3	12	58	24	3573
2017	Female gender	39	23	10	7	9	3	8	70	18	5033
2017	Gender diverse	6	21	13	10	41	5	4	30	56	29
2014	Male gender	24	26	17	7	11	4	11	58	21	4840
2014	Female gender	39	23	11	7	9	3	8	70	18	5968
2011	Male gender	21	29	17	9	15	2	7	55	27	4849
2011	Female gender	36	25	11	10	11	2	5	66	23	6145

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	49	32	3580
2017	Female gender	18	48	34	5034
2017	Gender diverse	11	51	38	29
2014	Male gender	17	51	32	4843
2014	Female gender	19	49	32	5968
2011	Male gender	21	52	27	4848
2011	Female gender	23	47	30	6146

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	28	21	15	3	5	729
2017	Female gender	20	34	24	8	6	8	965
2014	Male gender	26	26	22	17	9999	8	903
2014	Female gender	20	34	23	10	9999	14	1225
2011	Male gender	22	39	23	10	9999	6	1067
2011	Female gender	16	49	20	5	9999	9	1477

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Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	37	17	10	12	1	60	22	3570
2017	Female gender	33	40	13	8	6	0	74	13	5027
2017	Gender diverse	14	24	27	13	23	0	38	35	29
2014	Male gender	23	39	19	10	9	1	62	19	4842
2014	Female gender	31	41	14	8	5	1	72	14	5963
2011	Male gender	26	40	16	8	8	1	67	16	4846
2011	Female gender	32	42	13	7	5	1	75	12	6145
2008	Male gender	31	38	14	9	8	1	70	17	3840
2008	Female gender	39	40	11	6	4	1	79	10	4809

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	33	23	15	15	1	47	30	3569
2017	Female gender	19	40	18	12	9	1	60	21	5030
2017	Gender diverse	4	9	32	22	33	0	13	55	29
2014	Male gender	14	35	24	15	11	1	49	27	4841
2014	Female gender	19	39	20	13	8	1	59	21	5970
2011	Male gender	18	41	20	12	8	1	60	20	4844
2011	Female gender	27	43	15	9	5	1	70	14	6140

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	31	32	11	5	1	2	16	50	3560
2017	Female gender	15	29	34	13	6	1	2	19	46	5013
2017	Gender diverse	33	22	26	9	2	2	5	12	59	29
2014	Male gender	14	34	34	11	4	1	2	16	49	4838
2014	Female gender	13	33	35	12	5	1	1	18	46	5948
2011	Male gender	14	33	33	13	4	1	2	18	48	4834
2011	Female gender	12	30	32	15	7	1	2	23	43	6130
2008	Male gender	16	35	32	12	3	0	1	15	52	3833
2008	Female gender	15	33	34	13	4	1	1	17	48	4808

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	28	28	13	6	2	2	20	51	3549
2017	Female gender	18	26	29	15	8	1	2	23	46	5014
2017	Gender diverse	32	17	18	20	4	3	5	26	54	29
2014	Male gender	18	29	30	14	6	2	1	21	49	4837
2014	Female gender	17	28	31	14	7	2	1	21	47	5952
2011	Male gender	16	27	28	17	8	2	2	26	44	4826
2011	Female gender	13	23	30	18	10	2	3	30	39	6125
2008	Male gender	18	30	29	15	6	1	1	22	48	3829
2008	Female gender	16	27	31	15	7	1	2	23	44	4794

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	28	26	13	5	2	3	18	54	3555
2017	Female gender	18	25	29	15	7	2	4	23	46	5017
2017	Gender diverse	33	26	23	12	2	0	5	15	61	29
2014	Male gender	23	31	27	11	4	2	2	16	56	4833
2014	Female gender	19	27	30	13	6	2	3	20	49	5952
2011	Male gender	22	29	27	12	5	2	3	18	54	4829
2011	Female gender	16	26	31	15	7	2	4	24	44	6113
2008	Male gender	23	31	28	12	4	1	2	16	55	3828
2008	Female gender	17	27	32	14	6	2	2	21	46	4805

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	16	32	25	10	1	6	37	28	3548
2017	Female gender	9	17	34	24	10	1	4	36	28	4995
2017	Gender diverse	15	18	34	19	4	0	10	25	37	29
2014	Male gender	9	18	35	24	8	2	4	35	29	4811
2014	Female gender	10	19	35	24	9	1	2	34	30	5929
2011	Male gender	12	19	31	23	10	1	4	34	32	4814
2011	Female gender	10	19	34	22	11	1	4	34	30	6115
2008	Male gender	11	21	35	21	8	1	3	30	33	3821
2008	Female gender	10	21	36	22	8	1	2	31	32	4794

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	25	28	15	6	1	3	22	49	3565
2017	Female gender	24	25	27	12	7	1	3	21	52	5009
2017	Gender diverse	31	37	11	7	4	0	10	12	76	29
2014	Male gender	23	28	28	13	5	1	2	19	53	4833
2014	Female gender	25	28	26	12	5	1	2	18	55	5947
2011	Male gender	17	25	31	15	7	1	3	24	44	4826
2011	Female gender	19	24	29	15	9	1	3	25	45	6124
2008	Male gender	20	27	30	15	5	1	2	21	48	3828
2008	Female gender	21	27	28	14	6	1	2	21	50	4797

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	20	26	22	10	2	5	35	37	3558
2017	Female gender	17	22	27	18	9	2	4	29	41	5014
2017	Gender diverse	22	27	25	18	2	0	5	21	52	29
2014	Male gender	12	20	28	24	11	2	3	37	34	4836
2014	Female gender	15	22	29	20	9	1	3	31	39	5947
2011	Male gender	15	22	26	19	10	3	4	32	40	4838
2011	Female gender	17	23	28	16	10	2	4	28	42	6127
2008	Male gender	18	25	28	19	7	1	2	27	44	3833
2008	Female gender	21	28	26	14	6	2	3	22	51	4795

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	26	28	13	5	2	5	19	51	3551
2017	Female gender	18	24	31	13	7	3	4	21	45	5016
2017	Gender diverse	39	20	22	5	2	2	10	8	67	29
2014	Male gender	20	29	28	12	6	2	3	19	52	4818
2014	Female gender	18	26	32	13	6	2	3	20	46	5945

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	28	16	15	18	0	1	51	33	3580
2017	Female gender	26	30	12	16	15	1	0	56	32	5029
2017	Gender diverse	6	24	8	20	38	0	5	31	61	29
2014	Male gender	25	32	15	15	13	1	0	58	27	4839
2014	Female gender	29	31	12	15	12	0	0	60	28	5966

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	38	18	14	13	1	0	55	27	3564
2017	Female gender	24	38	12	15	11	0	0	62	25	5028
2017	Gender diverse	6	29	18	6	36	0	5	36	44	29
2014	Male gender	19	44	18	12	7	0	0	63	19	4841
2014	Female gender	24	41	14	14	7	0	0	66	21	5956

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	32	25	7	11	3	1	56	19	3568
2017	Female gender	29	37	17	8	6	2	0	68	14	5030
2017	Gender diverse	7	19	20	17	38	0	0	26	54	29
2014	Male gender	26	37	20	7	6	3	1	65	14	4840
2014	Female gender	33	39	15	5	4	3	1	75	9	5963

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	39	20	11	10	2	1	59	21	3569
2017	Female gender	25	41	15	10	7	1	0	67	17	5029
2017	Gender diverse	18	13	13	23	32	0	0	31	55	29
2014	Male gender	24	38	19	10	7	2	1	63	17	4846
2014	Female gender	29	39	16	9	5	2	0	70	14	5969
2011	Male gender	21	36	20	11	9	2	1	59	21	4841
2011	Female gender	26	38	17	10	7	2	0	65	18	6138

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	38	15	13	13	59	26	3569
2017	Female gender	28	40	13	10	9	68	19	5030
2017	Gender diverse	10	19	14	22	35	28	57	29
2014	Male gender	25	39	15	11	9	64	20	4839
2014	Female gender	31	40	14	10	6	71	15	5965
2011	Male gender	26	39	15	9	10	65	20	4840
2011	Female gender	31	40	13	8	6	72	15	6136
2008	Male gender	21	39	16	12	12	60	24	3837
2008	Female gender	26	42	13	11	8	68	19	4794

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	27	20	16	20	2	1	42	37	3577
2017	Female gender	15	29	17	17	18	2	2	46	37	5033
2017	Gender diverse	2	15	14	30	33	2	5	18	67	29
2014	Male gender	16	33	19	15	13	2	1	51	29	4845
2014	Female gender	20	30	17	17	12	2	2	52	30	5969

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	41	19	9	8	2	1	64	17	3560
2017	Female gender	27	43	15	7	5	2	0	72	13	5015
2017	Gender diverse	13	40	25	0	20	2	0	54	20	29
2014	Male gender	26	43	17	8	4	2	0	71	12	4844
2014	Female gender	28	44	15	7	3	3	0	74	10	5966
2011	Male gender	26	42	16	8	5	2	0	70	14	4843
2011	Female gender	31	42	15	7	3	2	0	75	10	6137

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	35	17	13	12	2	1	57	25	3568
2017	Female gender	28	39	12	10	9	2	0	68	20	5019
2017	Gender diverse	6	29	25	13	27	0	0	36	40	29
2014	Male gender	22	38	17	11	8	3	1	62	21	4839
2014	Female gender	30	39	12	10	6	2	0	71	17	5965
2011	Male gender	25	37	15	10	9	3	0	64	20	4844
2011	Female gender	32	38	11	9	7	3	1	72	16	6131
2008	Male gender	23	37	14	11	11	3	1	62	24	3839
2008	Female gender	28	36	11	12	9	3	1	66	22	4811

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	35	23	12	13	2	1	50	26	3568
2017	Female gender	20	36	19	13	10	3	1	58	23	5029
2017	Gender diverse	7	21	28	9	35	0	0	28	43	29
2014	Male gender	13	34	23	14	11	4	1	49	26	4843
2014	Female gender	18	34	20	14	9	4	1	55	24	5967
2011	Male gender	13	36	24	12	10	3	1	51	24	4849
2011	Female gender	16	38	20	13	8	5	1	57	22	6140

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	26	17	16	24	3	1	40	42	3565
2017	Female gender	13	25	16	18	22	4	1	40	43	5023
2017	Gender diverse	6	18	5	15	52	2	2	25	70	29
2014	Male gender	12	29	18	17	20	3	1	43	38	4841
2014	Female gender	12	25	16	20	20	5	1	40	43	5967
2011	Male gender	13	27	18	17	19	5	1	43	38	4847
2011	Female gender	12	24	18	19	18	7	2	40	41	6141

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	49	8	17	9	65	26	3582
2017	Female gender	23	51	5	14	5	75	20	5039
2017	Gender diverse	6	41	2	33	17	48	50	29
2014	Male gender	17	50	9	16	8	67	24	4843
2014	Female gender	24	51	6	14	5	75	19	5967
2011	Male gender	22	49	8	14	7	71	21	4841
2011	Female gender	30	51	4	11	4	81	15	6139
2008	Male gender	19	48	8	15	10	67	25	3842
2008	Female gender	27	50	4	13	5	77	19	4808

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	34	11	18	16	55	34	3579
2017	Female gender	27	37	8	17	11	63	28	5036
2017	Gender diverse	11	16	22	21	30	27	51	29
2014	Male gender	22	34	13	18	13	55	31	4836
2014	Female gender	28	35	9	17	11	63	29	5961
2011	Male gender	23	35	13	16	12	58	29	4843
2011	Female gender	27	36	8	16	12	63	29	6133

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	36	14	16	13	56	29	3564
2017	Female gender	26	41	10	16	8	66	24	5013
2017	Gender diverse	6	30	9	20	35	36	55	29
2014	Male gender	20	40	14	16	9	60	26	4839
2014	Female gender	27	40	11	15	6	67	21	5959

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	29	6	3	3	1	1	87	6	3562
2017	Female gender	70	24	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	5027
2017	Gender diverse	52	16	20	12	0	0	0	68	12	29
2014	Male gender	57	30	6	3	2	1	1	88	6	4839
2014	Female gender	68	24	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	5963
2011	Male gender	65	24	6	2	1	1	1	90	4	4843
2011	Female gender	76	18	2	1	1	0	1	96	2	6139
2008	Male gender	65	24	5	2	2	1	1	90	5	3840
2008	Female gender	75	18	2	2	1	0	1	95	3	4803

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	63	23	6	3	4	1	87	7	3579
2017	Female gender	70	20	4	4	2	1	91	5	5034
2017	Gender diverse	59	21	18	0	2	0	80	2	29
2014	Male gender	62	24	6	3	3	1	87	7	4838
2014	Female gender	67	21	4	4	2	1	90	6	5964
2011	Male gender	67	21	5	3	2	1	89	6	4841
2011	Female gender	73	17	3	3	2	1	92	5	6138
2008	Male gender	72	18	4	3	2	1	91	5	3838
2008	Female gender	77	14	3	3	2	1	92	5	4801

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	64	16	8	2	3	1	6	85	6	3575
2017	Female gender	75	13	4	2	2	0	4	92	4	5031
2017	Gender diverse	50	18	20	0	2	0	10	76	2	29
2014	Male gender	63	18	7	2	3	1	6	87	6	4841
2014	Female gender	74	13	5	2	2	0	4	91	4	5966
2011	Male gender	65	16	8	3	3	1	5	86	6	4846
2011	Female gender	75	12	4	2	2	1	4	92	4	6134
2008	Male gender	65	12	6	2	4	1	10	86	7	3839
2008	Female gender	74	10	3	2	3	1	8	91	6	4808

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	69	16	7	1	3	0	3	88	5	3570
2017	Female gender	80	12	3	1	2	0	2	94	3	5030
2017	Gender diverse	59	7	29	0	0	0	5	70	0	28
2014	Male gender	70	16	6	1	3	1	4	90	4	4841
2014	Female gender	78	12	4	1	2	0	3	94	3	5965
2011	Male gender	69	15	6	1	3	1	4	89	4	4839
2011	Female gender	80	10	3	1	2	0	3	94	3	6140
2008	Male gender	73	10	4	1	3	1	8	91	4	3837
2008	Female gender	83	6	2	1	2	0	6	95	3	4812

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	53	19	11	3	4	2	8	80	7	3574
2017	Female gender	67	16	6	2	2	2	5	89	4	5037
2017	Gender diverse	48	8	25	0	7	0	12	64	8	29
2014	Male gender	53	19	10	3	3	3	8	82	7	4843
2014	Female gender	64	17	7	3	2	2	6	88	5	5966

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	60	21	9	2	3	2	3	86	5	3572
2017	Female gender	73	17	4	1	1	2	2	93	2	5030
2017	Gender diverse	50	12	19	2	5	0	12	70	8	29
2014	Male gender	59	21	8	2	3	3	4	86	5	4842
2014	Female gender	68	18	5	2	1	3	3	91	3	5968
2011	Male gender	64	20	7	2	2	2	2	88	4	4844
2011	Female gender	72	16	5	1	1	2	3	93	2	6143
2008	Male gender	66	20	6	2	2	2	2	89	4	3840
2008	Female gender	74	15	5	2	1	2	2	92	3	4808

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	66	3570
2017	Female gender	32	68	5030
2017	Gender diverse	57	43	29
2014	Male gender	30	70	4836
2014	Female gender	32	68	5960

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	56	1072
2017	Female gender	63	1446
2017	Gender diverse	69	15
2014	Male gender	54	1354
2014	Female gender	64	1797

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	68	1072
2017	Female gender	61	1446
2017	Gender diverse	88	15
2014	Male gender	65	1354
2014	Female gender	56	1797

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	1072
2017	Female gender	7	1446
2014	Male gender	10	1354
2014	Female gender	8	1797

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	1072
2017	Female gender	27	1446
2017	Gender diverse	44	15
2014	Male gender	36	1354
2014	Female gender	21	1797

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	1072
2017	Female gender	8	1446
2014	Male gender	9	1354
2014	Female gender	7	1797

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	1072
2017	Female gender	8	1446
2014	Male gender	10	1354
2014	Female gender	6	1797

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	1072
2017	Female gender	2	1446
2014	Male gender	6	1354
2014	Female gender	2	1797

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	1074
2017	Female gender	44	1446
2017	Gender diverse	57	15
2014	Male gender	45	1357
2014	Female gender	39	1800

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	1074
2017	Female gender	39	1446
2017	Gender diverse	57	15
2014	Male gender	39	1357
2014	Female gender	37	1800

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	1074
2017	Female gender	52	1446
2017	Gender diverse	83	15
2014	Male gender	47	1357
2014	Female gender	49	1800

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	1074
2017	Female gender	43	1446
2017	Gender diverse	74	15
2014	Male gender	44	1357
2014	Female gender	42	1800

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	1074
2017	Female gender	31	1446
2017	Gender diverse	57	15
2014	Male gender	29	1357
2014	Female gender	30	1800

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	69	1074
2017	Female gender	63	1446
2017	Gender diverse	87	15
2014	Male gender	67	1357
2014	Female gender	66	1800

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	1074
2017	Female gender	45	1446
2017	Gender diverse	61	15
2014	Male gender	48	1357
2014	Female gender	45	1800

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	1074
2017	Female gender	4	1446
2014	Male gender	10	1357
2014	Female gender	3	1800

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	1074
2017	Female gender	26	1446
2017	Gender diverse	40	15
2014	Male gender	10	1357
2014	Female gender	21	1800

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	1074
2017	Female gender	17	1446
2014	Male gender	27	1357
2014	Female gender	17	1800

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	1074
2017	Female gender	50	1446
2017	Gender diverse	79	15
2014	Male gender	56	1357
2014	Female gender	47	1800

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	1074
2017	Female gender	37	1446
2017	Gender diverse	44	15
2014	Male gender	37	1357
2014	Female gender	34	1800

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	1074
2017	Female gender	15	1446
2014	Male gender	14	1357
2014	Female gender	15	1800

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	1072
2017	Female gender	51	1446
2017	Gender diverse	57	15
2014	Male gender	38	1359
2014	Female gender	50	1797

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	1072
2017	Female gender	36	1446
2017	Gender diverse	44	15
2014	Male gender	31	1359
2014	Female gender	34	1797

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	1072
2017	Female gender	9	1446
2014	Male gender	8	1359
2014	Female gender	9	1797

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	1072
2017	Female gender	31	1446
2017	Gender diverse	62	15
2014	Male gender	27	1359
2014	Female gender	27	1797

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	1072
2017	Female gender	16	1446
2014	Male gender	15	1359
2014	Female gender	16	1797

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	1072
2017	Female gender	11	1446
2014	Male gender	9	1359
2014	Female gender	8	1797

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	1072
2017	Female gender	19	1446
2014	Male gender	24	1359
2014	Female gender	17	1797

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	1072
2017	Female gender	10	1446
2017	Gender diverse	48	15
2014	Male gender	11	1359
2014	Female gender	12	1797

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	1072
2017	Female gender	22	1446
2014	Male gender	29	1359
2014	Female gender	23	1797

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	939
2017	Female gender	12	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	15	1232
2014	Female gender	12	1648

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	939
2017	Female gender	13	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	12	1232
2014	Female gender	14	1648

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	939
2017	Female gender	10	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	12	1232
2014	Female gender	11	1648

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	939
2017	Female gender	7	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	8	1232
2014	Female gender	8	1648

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	939
2017	Female gender	8	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	6	1232
2014	Female gender	11	1648

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	939
2017	Female gender	8	1304
2014	Male gender	7	1232
2014	Female gender	9	1648

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	939
2017	Female gender	9	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	4	1232
2014	Female gender	9	1648

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	939
2017	Female gender	10	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11
2014	Male gender	8	1232
2014	Female gender	9	1648

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	939
2017	Female gender	11	1304
2014	Male gender	9	1232
2014	Female gender	12	1648

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	939
2017	Female gender	30	1304
2014	Male gender	28	1232
2014	Female gender	27	1648

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	939
2017	Female gender	12	1304
2014	Male gender	12	1232
2014	Female gender	11	1648

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	939
2017	Female gender	50	1304
2017	Gender diverse	81	11
2014	Male gender	46	1232
2014	Female gender	48	1648

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	939
2017	Female gender	2	1304
2014	Male gender	3	1232
2014	Female gender	2	1648

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	939
2017	Female gender	61	1304
2017	Gender diverse	76	11
2014	Male gender	63	1232
2014	Female gender	60	1648

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	2	939
2017	Female gender	2	1304
2017	Gender diverse	0	11

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	939
2017	Female gender	14	1304
2014	Male gender	14	1232
2014	Female gender	14	1648

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	97	3	1072
2017	Female gender	95	5	1442
2017	Gender diverse	87	13	15

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	20	22	14	21	10	3	34	40	3581
2017	Female gender	9	18	21	13	20	14	5	34	40	5038
2017	Gender diverse	4	7	12	18	48	9	2	13	74	29
2014	Male gender	11	23	24	12	16	11	3	39	33	4843
2014	Female gender	10	20	22	14	15	16	4	37	36	5961

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	28	21	14	19	4	1	44	34	3573
2017	Female gender	15	28	19	14	17	6	1	46	33	5030
2017	Gender diverse	6	18	14	10	47	5	0	25	60	29
2014	Male gender	16	30	21	13	14	5	1	48	29	4831
2014	Female gender	16	29	21	14	13	6	1	48	29	5958
2011	Male gender	20	38	19	11	10	3	0	59	22	4841
2011	Female gender	22	38	16	12	8	3	0	62	21	6138

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	82	3567
2017	Female gender	14	86	5021
2017	Gender diverse	40	60	29
2014	Male gender	16	84	4836
2014	Female gender	13	87	5956

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	537
2017	Female gender	51	594
2017	Gender diverse	56	10
2014	Male gender	41	688
2014	Female gender	49	696

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	77	537
2017	Female gender	75	594
2017	Gender diverse	94	10
2014	Male gender	77	688
2014	Female gender	74	696

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	537
2017	Female gender	5	594
2017	Gender diverse	0	10
2014	Male gender	6	688
2014	Female gender	3	696

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	537
2017	Female gender	22	594
2014	Male gender	23	688
2014	Female gender	15	696

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	537
2017	Female gender	7	594
2014	Male gender	13	688
2014	Female gender	7	696

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	537
2017	Female gender	5	594
2014	Male gender	11	688
2014	Female gender	5	696

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	537
2017	Female gender	4	594
2014	Male gender	11	688
2014	Female gender	7	696

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	533
2017	Female gender	23	591
2017	Gender diverse	50	10
2014	Male gender	37	689
2014	Female gender	18	697

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	533
2017	Female gender	12	591
2014	Male gender	23	689
2014	Female gender	11	697

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	533
2017	Female gender	11	591
2014	Male gender	24	689
2014	Female gender	7	697

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	533
2017	Female gender	3	591
2014	Male gender	11	689
2014	Female gender	5	697

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	533
2017	Female gender	19	591
2014	Male gender	17	689
2014	Female gender	19	697

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	533
2017	Female gender	44	591
2014	Male gender	21	689
2014	Female gender	37	697

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	533
2017	Female gender	7	591
2014	Male gender	4	689
2014	Female gender	5	697

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	2	533
2017	Female gender	2	591

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	533
2017	Female gender	10	591
2014	Male gender	8	689
2014	Female gender	8	697

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	533
2017	Female gender	18	591
2014	Male gender	8	689
2014	Female gender	16	697

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	3	533
2017	Gender diverse	0	10

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	533
2017	Female gender	19	591
2014	Male gender	17	689
2014	Female gender	19	697

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	1	533
2017	Gender diverse	0	10
2014	Male gender	2	689
2014	Female gender	1	697

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	533
2017	Female gender	16	591
2014	Male gender	33	689
2014	Female gender	24	697

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	538
2017	Female gender	33	593
2017	Gender diverse	57	10
2014	Male gender	25	692
2014	Female gender	30	694

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	538
2017	Female gender	22	593
2014	Male gender	18	692
2014	Female gender	20	694

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	538
2017	Female gender	8	593
2017	Gender diverse	0	10
2014	Male gender	7	692
2014	Female gender	7	694

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	538
2017	Female gender	25	593
2017	Gender diverse	43	10
2014	Male gender	20	692
2014	Female gender	24	694

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	538
2017	Female gender	8	593
2014	Male gender	8	692
2014	Female gender	8	694

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	538
2017	Female gender	10	593
2014	Male gender	8	692
2014	Female gender	10	694

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	538
2017	Female gender	10	593
2014	Male gender	13	692
2014	Female gender	12	694

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	538
2017	Female gender	7	593
2014	Male gender	11	692
2014	Female gender	10	694

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	538
2017	Female gender	43	593
2014	Male gender	49	692
2014	Female gender	43	694

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	476
2017	Female gender	8	538
2014	Male gender	10	630
2014	Female gender	6	624

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	476
2017	Female gender	10	538
2014	Male gender	5	630
2014	Female gender	11	624

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	476
2017	Female gender	6	538
2014	Male gender	4	630
2014	Female gender	6	624

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	476
2017	Female gender	2	538
2014	Male gender	3	630
2014	Female gender	3	624

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	2	476
2017	Female gender	3	538
2014	Male gender	1	630
2014	Female gender	3	624

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	476
2017	Female gender	4	538
2014	Male gender	3	630
2014	Female gender	4	624

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	3	476
2017	Female gender	5	538
2014	Male gender	3	630
2014	Female gender	6	624

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	476
2017	Female gender	9	538
2014	Male gender	9	630
2014	Female gender	7	624

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	476
2017	Female gender	12	538
2014	Male gender	9	630
2014	Female gender	9	624

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	476
2017	Female gender	27	538
2014	Male gender	23	630
2014	Female gender	24	624

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	476
2017	Female gender	9	538
2014	Male gender	11	630
2014	Female gender	10	624

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	476
2017	Female gender	49	538
2014	Male gender	43	630
2014	Female gender	44	624

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	476
2017	Female gender	2	538
2014	Male gender	3	630
2014	Female gender	2	624

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	63	476
2017	Female gender	64	538
2014	Male gender	67	630
2014	Female gender	66	624

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	1	476
2017	Female gender	2	538

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	476
2017	Female gender	12	538
2014	Male gender	14	630
2014	Female gender	14	624

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	96	4	540
2017	Female gender	95	5	596
2017	Gender diverse	76	24	10

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	23	28	9	13	13	4	40	26	3575
2017	Female gender	12	21	25	8	9	19	5	44	23	5033
2017	Gender diverse	4	4	32	7	40	12	0	10	54	29
2014	Male gender	12	24	26	9	9	15	4	45	23	4841
2014	Female gender	13	20	26	7	6	22	5	45	19	5969

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	29	25	10	12	7	1	49	24	3571
2017	Female gender	20	31	22	8	9	9	2	57	19	5022
2017	Gender diverse	4	11	25	7	45	7	0	16	56	29
2014	Male gender	18	31	24	9	9	8	1	53	20	4830
2014	Female gender	20	31	23	8	7	11	1	58	16	5964
2011	Male gender	23	39	19	8	6	4	0	65	15	4842
2011	Female gender	28	41	16	7	4	5	0	72	12	6138

Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	80	3572
2017	Female gender	25	75	5027
2017	Gender diverse	58	42	29
2014	Male gender	16	84	4838
2014	Female gender	21	79	5960

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	69	31	641
2017	Female gender	80	20	1130
2017	Gender diverse	56	44	14
2014	Male gender	69	31	743
2014	Female gender	78	22	1177

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	40	10	9	4	0	1	76	13	447
2017	Female gender	41	37	5	10	6	1	1	79	15	906
2014	Male gender	36	37	10	10	6	0	0	74	16	504
2014	Female gender	47	33	6	9	5	0	0	80	14	907

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	50	11	5	2	1	5	81	8	3582
2017	Female gender	26	52	10	6	2	1	4	82	8	5035
2017	Gender diverse	34	37	14	10	0	5	0	75	10	29
2014	Male gender	23	53	13	5	1	1	4	80	6	4843
2014	Female gender	24	52	11	6	1	1	4	81	8	5960
2011	Male gender	24	52	12	6	2	1	4	80	8	4848
2011	Female gender	25	50	10	7	2	1	4	79	10	6146
2008	Male gender	26	50	10	6	2	1	4	80	9	3848
2008	Female gender	24	50	9	8	3	2	4	79	12	4818

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	29	22	16	15	6	3	42	33	3567
2017	Female gender	9	30	22	14	9	11	5	47	27	5028
2017	Gender diverse	5	12	18	29	24	12	0	20	60	29
2014	Male gender	9	33	24	14	10	6	3	47	27	4840
2014	Female gender	10	29	23	14	8	11	6	47	26	5972
2011	Male gender	10	36	21	14	10	6	3	51	27	4848
2011	Female gender	10	32	20	13	7	12	5	51	24	6145

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	37	16	9	7	4	5	65	17	3580
2017	Female gender	31	37	13	6	3	6	4	76	10	5040
2017	Gender diverse	11	29	22	10	20	7	0	44	32	29
2014	Male gender	22	40	16	9	6	4	4	67	15	4840
2014	Female gender	30	38	13	6	2	5	4	75	10	5967
2011	Male gender	22	39	16	8	6	4	4	67	16	4848
2011	Female gender	32	35	12	6	3	6	5	75	11	6146
2008	Male gender	20	41	15	9	7	4	3	66	18	3844
2008	Female gender	26	40	12	8	3	7	4	74	12	4811

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	30	17	14	15	4	5	49	32	3568
2017	Female gender	21	34	17	10	7	8	4	62	19	5024
2017	Gender diverse	8	28	16	23	20	5	0	37	45	29
2014	Male gender	15	32	19	13	12	4	4	51	28	4841
2014	Female gender	20	35	17	10	5	8	4	63	17	5959
2011	Male gender	16	34	16	12	12	5	4	55	27	4846
2011	Female gender	23	35	15	9	6	8	4	66	17	6145
2008	Male gender	17	36	14	14	12	3	3	56	29	3843
2008	Female gender	21	36	14	13	7	5	4	63	21	4813

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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	32	14	9	11	1	1	66	21	3573
2017	Female gender	43	29	9	8	9	1	0	73	17	5035
2017	Gender diverse	15	30	17	8	26	5	0	47	35	29

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	29	17	7	13	2	62	20	3574
2017	Female gender	42	28	13	6	9	2	72	15	5039
2017	Gender diverse	22	21	16	8	28	5	46	38	29

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	37	19	14	15	2	51	29	3573
2017	Female gender	18	42	16	12	10	2	61	23	5032
2017	Gender diverse	7	31	22	5	34	0	38	39	29

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	19	16	20	36	1	26	57	3573
2017	Female gender	9	28	15	21	26	1	37	48	5032
2017	Gender diverse	2	15	7	5	70	2	17	76	29

Work-related stress

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	16	16	17	36	1	1	30	54	3578
2017	Female gender	14	19	18	17	31	0	1	33	49	5028
2017	Gender diverse	5	7	17	19	51	0	0	12	71	28

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	28	27	14	10	1	48	25	3563
2017	Female gender	15	24	27	17	15	2	40	33	5023
2017	Gender diverse	13	22	35	15	15	0	35	30	29

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	29	21	12	8	1	3	57	21	3557
2017	Female gender	22	30	24	12	9	1	3	53	22	5020
2017	Gender diverse	30	19	29	9	13	0	0	49	21	29

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	23	24	17	18	1	1	39	36	3573
2017	Female gender	15	22	23	18	19	1	2	38	38	5021
2017	Gender diverse	13	13	7	37	29	2	0	26	67	29

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	26	16	7	5	1	5	70	13	3564
2017	Female gender	37	24	14	8	6	1	10	68	16	5016
2017	Gender diverse	34	29	7	7	18	0	3	66	26	29

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	28	24	13	11	1	52	24	3562
2017	Female gender	21	30	24	14	10	1	51	24	5013
2017	Gender diverse	13	32	31	17	8	0	45	24	29

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	27	26	16	13	1	1	45	29	3557
2017	Female gender	20	30	24	14	9	1	2	51	24	5009
2017	Gender diverse	6	25	24	25	18	2	0	32	44	29

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	26	24	19	15	1	1	42	34	3560
2017	Female gender	16	29	25	16	11	1	1	47	27	5011
2017	Gender diverse	6	14	34	19	23	4	0	21	44	29

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	27	23	16	13	1	1	47	29	3560
2017	Female gender	23	33	21	13	9	1	1	57	22	5011
2017	Gender diverse	10	27	19	22	23	0	0	37	45	29

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	29	22	12	10	1	2	55	22	3549
2017	Female gender	22	33	22	12	8	1	2	57	21	4997
2017	Gender diverse	19	25	25	18	13	0	0	44	31	29

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	26	20	11	9	0	1	59	20	3574
2017	Female gender	36	28	19	10	6	0	1	65	16	5028
2017	Gender diverse	33	13	7	18	27	2	0	47	45	29

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	23	13	9	9	1	1	69	18	3569
2017	Female gender	52	20	12	7	7	0	2	74	14	5031
2017	Gender diverse	27	7	4	43	15	4	0	35	60	29

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	35	16	8	6	0	1	70	14	3566
2017	Female gender	39	32	15	7	5	0	1	73	13	5027
2017	Gender diverse	23	29	14	20	10	2	2	54	31	29

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	27	15	10	11	1	62	22	3570
2017	Female gender	45	24	14	8	8	1	70	16	5025
2017	Gender diverse	24	14	5	28	26	2	39	55	29

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	19	9	3	3	1	20	81	8	3566
2017	Female gender	47	13	7	2	1	0	29	85	5	5016
2017	Gender diverse	40	18	2	13	0	2	25	80	17	29

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	26	11	3	3	1	6	82	7	3539
2017	Female gender	59	22	7	2	2	1	8	89	4	4996
2017	Gender diverse	34	30	10	9	7	2	8	71	18	29

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	63	19	7	3	4	1	4	85	8	3571
2017	Female gender	63	15	7	4	5	0	5	83	10	5035
2017	Gender diverse	48	27	2	9	5	0	8	82	16	29

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	31	13	4	3	1	2	79	7	3568
2017	Female gender	46	31	14	3	2	0	3	80	6	5031
2017	Gender diverse	52	36	2	0	0	2	8	98	0	29

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	19	38	20	14	27	34	3579
2017	Female gender	6	24	41	18	10	31	28	5037
2017	Gender diverse	0	18	34	38	10	18	48	29

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	27	37	14	7	21	41	3565
2017	Female gender	14	27	40	14	5	19	41	5019
2017	Gender diverse	18	37	32	11	2	12	55	29

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	22	20	13	20	3	1	23	77	3580
2017	Female gender	23	23	20	12	18	2	1	24	76	5037
2017	Gender diverse	18	23	17	12	28	0	2	18	82	29

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	2611
2017	Female gender	29	3657
2017	Gender diverse	31	24

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	2611
2017	Female gender	37	3657
2017	Gender diverse	49	24

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	2611
2017	Female gender	16	3657
2017	Gender diverse	18	24

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	65	2611
2017	Female gender	53	3657
2017	Gender diverse	61	24

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	2611
2017	Female gender	9	3657
2017	Gender diverse	12	24

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	2611
2017	Female gender	36	3657
2017	Gender diverse	35	24

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	0 hours (%)	1 to 9 hours (%)	10 to 19 hours (%)	20 to 29 hours (%)	30 to 39 hours (%)	40 hours or more (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	39	17	10	3	22	2528
2017	Female gender	6	43	18	11	4	18	3537
2017	Gender diverse	13	19	21	12	9	26	24

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	14	15	17	38	2	8	22	61	2623
2017	Female gender	7	19	16	17	31	2	8	29	54	3681
2017	Gender diverse	2	4	27	3	64	0	0	6	67	24

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	2	7	13	13	57	2	7	10	77	2623
2017	Female gender	2	7	11	16	55	2	7	9	78	3683
2017	Gender diverse	0	0	2	12	79	0	6	0	98	24

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Correctional Service Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

Table of Contents

Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.