2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Fisheries and Oceans 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	41	42	8	6	3	83	9	2806
2017	Female gender	39	43	9	6	3	82	9	2801
2017	Gender diverse	38	48	7	7	0	86	7	11
2014	Male gender	33	43	11	7	5	77	12	3182
2014	Female gender	31	45	10	10	4	76	14	2450
2011	Male gender	39	41	10	6	4	79	10	4082
2011	Female gender	37	42	10	8	4	79	12	2889
2008	Male gender	39	41	10	6	4	80	10	3730
2008	Female gender	37	44	10	6	3	81	9	2567

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
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	27	37	14	12	9	1	65	21	2807
2017	Female gender	32	37	12	11	8	0	69	19	2797
2017	Gender diverse	30	46	7	17	0	0	76	17	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	30	7	2	1	1	89	3	2800
2017	Female gender	54	36	7	2	1	0	90	3	2801
2017	Gender diverse	48	28	24	0	0	0	76	0	11
2014	Male gender	60	28	7	3	1	0	89	4	3180
2014	Female gender	58	31	8	3	1	0	89	4	2448
2011	Male gender	59	32	5	3	1	0	91	4	4075
2011	Female gender	58	33	6	2	1	0	91	3	2889

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	47	37	9	4	3	84	7	2798
2017	Female gender	47	36	9	5	2	83	8	2793
2017	Gender diverse	49	27	7	10	7	76	17	11
2014	Male gender	43	39	10	5	3	82	7	3184
2014	Female gender	41	40	10	6	3	81	9	2445
2011	Male gender	47	40	7	4	2	87	6	4084
2011	Female gender	44	42	7	5	2	86	7	2890
2008	Male gender	46	40	7	4	2	87	6	3754
2008	Female gender	45	43	6	5	1	88	7	2582

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	29	33	19	11	7	0	63	18	2806
2017	Female gender	40	33	15	7	4	1	73	12	2798
2017	Gender diverse	28	55	7	0	10	0	83	10	11
2014	Male gender	22	34	20	13	10	0	57	23	3190
2014	Female gender	24	36	18	14	6	1	61	21	2452
2011	Male gender	24	36	19	13	8	1	61	20	4080
2011	Female gender	29	38	17	11	4	1	67	15	2891

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	28	35	18	11	7	0	63	19	2805
2017	Female gender	39	34	14	9	3	0	74	13	2799
2017	Gender diverse	30	53	0	7	10	0	83	17	11
2014	Male gender	20	35	19	16	10	0	55	27	3188
2014	Female gender	23	37	18	15	6	1	61	21	2451
2011	Male gender	21	37	18	13	10	0	59	24	4075
2011	Female gender	28	40	16	11	5	0	68	16	2889
2008	Male gender	23	38	18	13	8	0	62	21	3741
2008	Female gender	32	43	12	9	4	0	75	13	2582

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	30	31	19	10	7	2	1	64	17	2808
2017	Female gender	36	27	17	11	5	4	0	66	17	2801
2017	Gender diverse	21	30	25	17	0	7	0	54	19	11
2014	Male gender	27	27	21	11	9	3	2	56	22	3189
2014	Female gender	28	27	18	13	8	5	1	59	22	2450
2011	Male gender	28	29	19	11	9	4	1	60	21	4080
2011	Female gender	32	28	16	12	6	5	1	64	19	2890
2008	Male gender	28	32	18	10	7	4	1	63	18	3738
2008	Female gender	32	29	15	11	6	5	1	65	19	2581

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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	44	31	11	7	5	1	1	76	12	2807
2017	Female gender	48	28	11	7	4	2	1	78	11	2801
2017	Gender diverse	14	53	26	7	0	0	0	67	7	11
2014	Male gender	40	32	14	7	5	1	0	73	13	3186
2014	Female gender	44	30	12	7	4	2	1	77	11	2452
2011	Male gender	37	34	13	8	5	1	0	72	14	4083
2011	Female gender	42	31	11	8	5	2	1	76	13	2887
2008	Male gender	35	34	14	8	7	2	0	70	16	3750
2008	Female gender	39	32	12	8	6	2	1	74	14	2583

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	41	33	11	8	6	0	74	15	2808
2017	Female gender	42	31	10	11	5	1	74	16	2799
2017	Gender diverse	14	35	26	25	0	0	49	25	11
2014	Male gender	34	38	12	10	6	0	73	15	3188
2014	Female gender	40	33	10	10	5	1	74	15	2452
2011	Male gender	34	37	11	11	6	1	72	17	4078
2011	Female gender	38	35	8	11	7	1	74	18	2887
2008	Male gender	33	37	11	10	9	1	70	19	3750
2008	Female gender	36	35	9	12	7	1	72	19	2583

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	29	10	7	7	0	1	75	14	2806
2017	Female gender	52	25	10	8	4	1	0	78	12	2798
2017	Gender diverse	32	35	26	7	0	0	0	67	7	11
2014	Male gender	41	33	12	6	6	0	0	75	12	3184
2014	Female gender	50	29	9	7	5	0	0	79	12	2448

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	24	34	16	11	9	5	0	62	21	2804
2017	Female gender	31	33	14	10	5	6	0	68	17	2802
2017	Gender diverse	25	19	14	35	0	7	0	47	38	11
2014	Male gender	20	29	21	13	10	7	0	53	25	3181
2014	Female gender	23	34	19	11	7	7	0	61	19	2450
2011	Male gender	16	31	21	12	14	6	0	50	28	4074
2011	Female gender	22	33	17	13	8	7	1	59	22	2887

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	21	33	15	16	13	2	54	30	2811
2017	Female gender	28	32	17	14	7	2	61	22	2799
2017	Gender diverse	14	27	32	27	0	0	41	27	11
2014	Male gender	16	27	22	17	16	2	44	34	3179
2014	Female gender	18	31	20	17	11	3	51	28	2448
2011	Male gender	15	28	20	19	17	1	43	36	4073
2011	Female gender	20	31	20	15	11	2	53	27	2882
2008	Male gender	16	31	19	16	16	2	47	33	3747
2008	Female gender	23	36	18	13	8	2	60	21	2581

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	13	28	20	20	17	3	42	37	2807
2017	Female gender	20	31	17	19	8	5	53	28	2801
2017	Gender diverse	7	24	35	34	0	0	31	34	11
2014	Male gender	9	25	22	23	18	3	34	43	3184
2014	Female gender	12	26	21	22	14	5	40	38	2448
2011	Male gender	8	26	20	23	19	3	35	44	4080
2011	Female gender	10	31	20	22	11	6	44	35	2888
2008	Male gender	8	28	21	22	18	3	37	42	3749
2008	Female gender	11	33	20	21	9	6	47	32	2580

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	16	27	17	15	20	5	44	38	2811
2017	Female gender	24	29	17	14	10	6	56	25	2802
2017	Gender diverse	7	45	0	27	20	0	52	48	11
2014	Male gender	11	22	20	20	21	6	35	44	3184
2014	Female gender	15	26	20	17	15	6	44	34	2449
2011	Male gender	11	23	21	20	19	5	36	42	4082
2011	Female gender	14	31	18	17	12	8	49	32	2891
2008	Male gender	11	27	19	17	19	6	41	38	3747
2008	Female gender	16	36	17	15	10	6	55	26	2581

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	30	18	18	17	2	1	46	36	2803
2017	Female gender	17	30	15	22	13	3	0	49	35	2795
2017	Gender diverse	7	31	45	17	0	0	0	38	17	11
2014	Male gender	10	27	22	21	18	2	0	37	41	3183
2014	Female gender	11	28	17	24	16	3	0	41	41	2449
2011	Male gender	10	29	19	22	18	2	0	39	41	4077
2011	Female gender	11	32	17	24	14	3	0	44	38	2885
2008	Male gender	11	33	19	20	13	3	0	46	35	3741
2008	Female gender	14	37	16	21	10	3	0	52	32	2581

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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	23	35	16	13	13	58	26	2808
2017	Female gender	30	35	14	14	7	65	21	2798
2017	Gender diverse	14	52	17	10	7	66	17	11
2014	Male gender	18	35	19	15	12	53	28	3179
2014	Female gender	24	36	16	15	9	60	24	2451
2011	Male gender	19	36	18	14	12	55	26	4079
2011	Female gender	25	37	14	15	9	62	24	2891

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
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	27	45	13	10	5	1	72	15	2806
2017	Female gender	31	41	10	13	5	0	72	18	2795
2017	Gender diverse	14	43	26	17	0	0	57	17	11

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	9	23	20	19	18	9	2	36	41	2804
2017	Female gender	13	20	16	20	12	16	3	41	39	2800
2017	Gender diverse	7	32	26	0	10	25	0	52	14	11
2014	Male gender	9	23	23	20	17	6	1	35	40	3187
2014	Female gender	10	21	18	21	15	12	3	36	43	2449

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	37	36	11	9	6	0	1	73	16	2809
2017	Female gender	39	34	11	11	4	1	0	74	15	2806
2017	Gender diverse	14	43	26	17	0	0	0	57	17	11
2014	Male gender	32	38	14	9	7	0	0	70	16	3186
2014	Female gender	39	34	11	10	5	1	0	74	15	2452
2011	Male gender	30	40	13	10	6	0	0	70	17	4080
2011	Female gender	35	37	11	10	6	1	0	73	17	2889
2008	Male gender	28	36	14	10	10	1	0	65	20	3750
2008	Female gender	31	37	11	12	7	1	0	69	19	2582

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	18	34	18	14	10	3	3	56	26	1013
2017	Female gender	20	34	16	14	4	4	9	61	21	692
2014	Male gender	15	38	18	14	9	2	4	56	24	1243
2014	Female gender	25	35	13	10	5	4	8	67	17	632

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	22	32	14	20	11	1	1	55	31	2806
2017	Female gender	34	34	12	12	5	1	0	70	17	2798
2017	Gender diverse	28	35	17	19	0	0	0	63	19	11
2014	Male gender	19	35	15	20	9	1	1	55	30	3186
2014	Female gender	27	40	11	14	6	1	1	69	20	2448
2011	Male gender	19	37	15	18	10	1	0	56	28	4080
2011	Female gender	29	38	11	14	6	2	1	69	20	2889
2008	Male gender	20	36	13	19	10	1	1	58	30	3751
2008	Female gender	31	38	11	12	6	1	1	70	19	2586

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	20	29	14	16	15	5	1	52	33	2805
2017	Female gender	28	30	15	11	8	7	1	63	21	2801
2017	Gender diverse	32	37	7	25	0	0	0	69	25	11
2014	Male gender	19	29	17	17	13	4	1	50	31	3187
2014	Female gender	26	31	14	13	9	6	1	61	24	2451
2011	Male gender	21	26	16	18	16	4	0	49	35	4081
2011	Female gender	29	29	12	15	9	5	1	61	26	2888
2008	Male gender	21	28	15	16	15	4	1	52	32	3751
2008	Female gender	30	29	14	14	7	5	1	63	23	2586

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	24	38	11	15	12	0	62	27	2810
2017	Female gender	29	38	11	15	6	0	67	22	2802
2017	Gender diverse	16	67	7	10	0	0	83	10	11
2014	Male gender	17	36	13	20	13	1	54	33	3182
2014	Female gender	22	38	11	18	10	0	60	28	2449
2011	Male gender	26	38	13	14	9	0	64	23	4085
2011	Female gender	30	41	11	12	5	1	72	17	2884
2008	Male gender	22	41	14	13	8	1	64	22	3748
2008	Female gender	28	41	12	14	4	1	70	18	2583

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	53	36	6	3	2	89	5	2807
2017	Female gender	48	36	8	5	2	85	8	2797
2017	Gender diverse	59	27	7	0	7	86	7	11
2014	Male gender	46	38	9	4	3	84	7	3182
2014	Female gender	40	41	9	7	3	81	10	2449
2011	Male gender	50	36	8	3	2	86	6	4078
2011	Female gender	44	39	8	6	3	83	9	2889
2008	Male gender	47	39	8	4	2	86	6	3753
2008	Female gender	41	42	9	6	2	83	9	2588

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	58	32	4	3	2	90	6	2804
2017	Female gender	51	35	6	5	2	87	8	2795
2017	Gender diverse	51	35	7	7	0	86	7	11
2014	Male gender	51	36	6	4	2	87	7	3179
2014	Female gender	45	39	8	6	3	84	8	2449
2011	Male gender	54	36	6	3	2	90	4	4083
2011	Female gender	47	40	6	5	2	87	7	2890
2008	Male gender	48	41	6	3	2	89	5	3750
2008	Female gender	42	44	7	5	2	86	7	2584

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	19	33	18	16	12	1	1	53	28	2803
2017	Female gender	28	35	14	12	7	3	0	66	20	2802
2017	Gender diverse	39	25	0	36	0	0	0	64	36	11
2014	Male gender	14	29	20	18	16	1	1	45	35	3188
2014	Female gender	19	34	15	18	12	2	1	54	31	2450
2011	Male gender	17	32	17	16	16	2	0	50	33	4086
2011	Female gender	24	34	15	16	10	2	0	59	26	2886
2008	Male gender	15	33	18	18	14	1	0	49	33	3750
2008	Female gender	21	38	15	16	8	1	0	60	24	2581

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	23	33	13	14	15	1	1	57	29	2804
2017	Female gender	25	30	14	13	12	3	2	59	26	2795
2017	Gender diverse	39	27	10	7	17	0	0	66	24	11
2014	Male gender	18	30	16	14	19	1	2	49	34	3191
2014	Female gender	15	26	15	19	20	2	3	44	41	2450
2011	Male gender	18	30	15	16	19	1	1	49	36	4082
2011	Female gender	18	28	15	18	17	2	2	48	37	2889
2008	Male gender	17	33	16	13	18	1	2	52	32	3748
2008	Female gender	18	34	14	16	13	2	2	55	31	2583

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	43	10	10	7	1	73	18	2797
2017	Female gender	32	41	11	11	5	0	73	16	2795
2017	Gender diverse	49	27	24	0	0	0	76	0	11
2014	Male gender	23	41	14	12	10	0	64	22	3179
2014	Female gender	22	42	13	15	8	0	64	23	2450
2011	Male gender	27	43	12	10	8	0	70	18	4076
2011	Female gender	32	41	10	10	6	0	73	16	2888

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	33	37	14	9	6	70	15	2800
2017	Female gender	39	35	12	9	3	75	13	2796
2017	Gender diverse	49	27	17	0	7	76	7	11
2014	Male gender	26	37	17	11	9	64	20	3183
2014	Female gender	30	39	14	11	6	69	17	2449

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	29	39	14	10	7	0	0	69	17	2800
2017	Female gender	35	37	12	10	4	0	1	73	15	2795
2017	Gender diverse	41	31	20	7	0	0	0	73	7	11
2014	Male gender	24	37	19	12	8	0	0	61	20	3183
2014	Female gender	28	39	14	11	7	0	0	67	18	2449
2011	Male gender	31	39	16	8	5	0	0	71	13	4080
2011	Female gender	36	40	12	9	3	1	1	76	12	2891

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	19	39	18	15	6	2	0	60	21	2807
2017	Female gender	24	40	18	10	4	4	1	67	15	2796
2017	Gender diverse	7	44	14	10	7	18	0	62	21	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	33	14	11	9	1	65	21	2804
2017	Female gender	46	31	8	8	6	0	78	14	2795
2017	Gender diverse	49	32	0	19	0	0	81	19	11
2014	Male gender	26	33	16	13	11	1	60	24	3180
2014	Female gender	39	33	11	10	6	1	73	16	2450
2011	Male gender	30	35	14	11	8	1	66	19	4082
2011	Female gender	42	35	9	9	4	0	77	14	2888

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	32	27	10	11	14	1	5	63	26	2805
2017	Female gender	35	26	10	11	8	2	8	68	21	2798
2017	Gender diverse	21	45	18	0	9	0	7	71	10	11
2014	Male gender	33	29	10	12	11	1	4	65	24	3183
2014	Female gender	30	28	10	11	12	1	8	64	26	2451
2011	Male gender	35	28	8	13	12	1	4	65	26	4080
2011	Female gender	31	25	8	14	12	1	8	63	29	2888
2008	Male gender	37	30	7	11	12	0	4	70	23	3749
2008	Female gender	32	25	8	14	12	2	7	63	28	2581

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	27	37	19	9	4	3	67	13	2805
2017	Female gender	32	35	19	8	5	1	68	13	2805
2017	Gender diverse	21	53	10	16	0	0	74	16	11
2014	Male gender	28	37	20	8	5	1	66	14	3182
2014	Female gender	30	34	20	9	6	1	64	16	2449
2011	Male gender	24	36	23	9	6	1	61	15	4082
2011	Female gender	29	33	21	10	6	1	62	17	2888
2008	Male gender	23	35	24	10	7	1	59	17	3750
2008	Female gender	25	34	21	12	7	1	60	19	2586

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	37	24	10	5	6	3	15	74	14	2800
2017	Female gender	52	21	7	4	4	4	7	82	10	2796
2017	Gender diverse	49	27	0	7	9	0	7	82	18	11
2014	Male gender	35	23	13	5	6	3	15	70	14	3182
2014	Female gender	50	22	7	5	4	3	8	82	10	2452
2011	Male gender	31	28	14	7	8	2	10	67	18	4072
2011	Female gender	46	25	8	6	6	3	5	77	13	2887

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	20	47	33	2807
2017	Female gender	24	41	34	2806
2017	Gender diverse	39	34	27	11
2014	Male gender	24	48	28	3187
2014	Female gender	26	38	36	2450
2011	Male gender	24	53	24	4081
2011	Female gender	25	44	31	2890

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	31	17	9	6	8	631
2017	Female gender	17	37	20	3	15	8	678
2014	Male gender	34	28	15	14	9999	8	769
2014	Female gender	16	33	25	9	9999	17	651
2011	Male gender	37	28	16	12	9999	7	954
2011	Female gender	16	34	30	6	9999	14	744

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	41	11	7	3	0	1	79	11	2802
2017	Female gender	42	41	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	2795
2017	Gender diverse	30	52	0	17	0	0	0	83	17	11
2014	Male gender	32	42	14	6	4	1	0	75	11	3180
2014	Female gender	37	40	12	7	4	1	0	77	11	2450
2011	Male gender	32	44	12	7	4	1	0	77	10	4079
2011	Female gender	37	44	10	5	3	1	0	81	8	2889
2008	Male gender	38	41	11	5	3	1	0	80	9	3747
2008	Female gender	42	41	10	5	2	1	0	83	7	2583

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	38	20	14	8	1	1	58	21	2808
2017	Female gender	26	41	16	11	5	1	0	68	16	2801
2017	Gender diverse	17	38	28	7	10	0	0	54	17	11
2014	Male gender	13	36	24	15	10	2	0	50	25	3192
2014	Female gender	16	41	21	13	7	2	0	58	20	2449
2011	Male gender	14	37	22	16	10	2	0	51	26	4082
2011	Female gender	20	44	17	12	5	2	0	65	17	2890

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	8	24	39	17	7	1	3	25	34	2799
2017	Female gender	9	23	38	17	9	1	3	27	34	2795
2017	Gender diverse	7	7	62	17	7	0	0	24	14	11
2014	Male gender	11	30	36	17	5	1	1	22	42	3172
2014	Female gender	11	28	37	16	5	0	2	21	41	2442
2011	Male gender	11	30	35	16	5	1	2	22	42	4062
2011	Female gender	11	27	38	16	6	0	2	23	38	2875
2008	Male gender	10	30	36	15	5	1	2	21	42	3722
2008	Female gender	9	26	39	17	7	1	2	24	36	2578

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	12	25	29	19	10	2	3	31	39	2795
2017	Female gender	11	20	31	19	13	3	4	34	33	2782
2017	Gender diverse	7	7	37	34	14	0	0	49	14	11
2014	Male gender	18	28	30	14	8	2	1	22	47	3171
2014	Female gender	16	26	32	15	7	1	2	23	43	2443
2011	Male gender	14	24	32	17	9	2	2	26	40	4052
2011	Female gender	11	21	33	21	9	2	3	31	34	2876
2008	Male gender	13	25	31	18	8	2	2	27	40	3720
2008	Female gender	9	19	32	23	12	2	3	37	29	2576

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	16	24	31	16	7	3	4	24	43	2796
2017	Female gender	17	26	31	12	9	2	4	22	45	2789
2017	Gender diverse	0	17	59	17	7	0	0	24	17	11
2014	Male gender	29	28	24	11	5	1	2	17	59	3163
2014	Female gender	28	28	24	11	5	2	2	16	59	2443
2011	Male gender	20	27	29	14	6	2	3	21	49	4056
2011	Female gender	18	26	30	15	7	2	3	22	46	2874
2008	Male gender	16	27	31	15	6	2	3	23	45	3709
2008	Female gender	13	25	33	16	7	2	3	25	40	2575

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	7	12	32	28	15	1	6	46	20	2786
2017	Female gender	8	17	33	25	13	1	4	40	26	2790
2017	Gender diverse	0	17	31	45	7	0	0	52	17	11
2014	Male gender	8	17	32	28	11	1	3	41	26	3158
2014	Female gender	10	19	35	23	10	1	2	34	30	2442
2011	Male gender	8	16	34	26	11	1	4	39	26	4047
2011	Female gender	9	18	35	23	10	1	3	35	28	2874
2008	Male gender	7	18	34	25	11	1	4	38	26	3714
2008	Female gender	7	19	35	24	11	1	3	36	27	2573

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	16	22	29	16	11	1	5	29	40	2794
2017	Female gender	15	21	27	17	13	2	5	32	39	2793
2017	Gender diverse	7	38	7	16	14	18	0	37	55	11
2014	Male gender	26	28	23	14	7	1	2	21	55	3172
2014	Female gender	26	27	24	12	7	1	2	20	55	2444
2011	Male gender	23	28	25	13	8	1	2	22	52	4054
2011	Female gender	21	24	28	15	7	1	3	23	48	2878
2008	Male gender	19	28	26	16	8	1	2	25	48	3724
2008	Female gender	18	25	27	15	10	1	3	26	45	2573

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	21	27	19	12	3	4	33	38	2796
2017	Female gender	12	19	28	19	13	3	5	35	34	2794
2017	Gender diverse	14	10	46	16	14	0	0	30	24	11
2014	Male gender	16	22	27	20	10	2	3	32	40	3166
2014	Female gender	15	20	29	22	8	2	3	32	37	2444
2011	Male gender	13	21	27	21	12	2	5	35	36	4056
2011	Female gender	12	19	28	22	12	2	6	36	33	2873
2008	Male gender	14	23	28	20	10	1	4	32	38	3719
2008	Female gender	13	23	26	20	11	2	5	33	39	2577

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	17	24	31	13	7	3	5	22	44	2801
2017	Female gender	14	24	33	14	9	3	4	25	40	2795
2017	Gender diverse	14	20	42	17	7	0	0	24	35	11
2014	Male gender	26	25	27	11	6	2	3	18	54	3171
2014	Female gender	22	29	29	10	6	2	3	16	54	2445

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	39	32	11	9	8	1	1	72	17	2803
2017	Female gender	42	29	10	11	7	1	0	72	18	2800
2017	Gender diverse	49	38	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	11
2014	Male gender	39	33	11	10	7	0	1	73	17	3189
2014	Female gender	38	32	9	12	7	0	1	71	19	2448

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	42	10	8	3	1	79	12	2803
2017	Female gender	45	35	7	8	4	0	81	12	2797
2017	Gender diverse	39	54	7	0	0	0	93	0	11
2014	Male gender	34	44	11	7	3	0	78	10	3188
2014	Female gender	40	40	8	8	3	0	80	11	2450

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	31	37	17	4	3	5	2	73	8	2803
2017	Female gender	38	33	16	5	3	4	1	75	8	2797
2017	Gender diverse	10	30	27	7	18	7	0	44	27	11
2014	Male gender	30	36	19	5	3	6	1	71	9	3182
2014	Female gender	37	37	14	5	2	5	1	78	7	2450

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	32	41	15	5	4	3	1	75	9	2806
2017	Female gender	38	41	11	6	2	2	0	81	8	2800
2017	Gender diverse	24	41	17	0	0	18	0	80	0	11
2014	Male gender	29	39	18	7	4	3	0	70	11	3185
2014	Female gender	34	40	13	6	2	3	0	77	9	2451
2011	Male gender	23	39	19	8	7	3	0	65	16	4078
2011	Female gender	30	41	15	7	3	3	0	74	11	2891

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	37	13	7	5	0	75	12	2808
2017	Female gender	48	35	9	6	3	0	83	9	2802
2017	Gender diverse	32	45	10	13	0	0	77	13	11
2014	Male gender	34	39	13	9	5	0	72	14	3189
2014	Female gender	41	41	10	6	2	0	82	8	2451
2011	Male gender	30	39	14	9	7	1	70	16	4075
2011	Female gender	38	40	11	7	3	0	79	10	2888
2008	Male gender	27	42	15	10	7	1	69	17	3744
2008	Female gender	35	44	11	6	4	0	79	10	2580

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	26	33	16	11	9	3	2	62	21	2808
2017	Female gender	26	30	14	12	9	5	4	62	23	2803
2017	Gender diverse	23	56	7	7	0	0	7	85	7	11
2014	Male gender	27	38	15	9	7	2	1	67	17	3189
2014	Female gender	26	32	14	13	9	4	3	62	23	2449

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	37	42	13	3	3	1	0	81	6	2801
2017	Female gender	39	42	12	3	1	3	1	84	4	2796
2017	Gender diverse	36	46	0	0	0	18	0	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	34	43	13	6	2	2	0	79	8	3188
2014	Female gender	36	42	12	5	2	4	0	81	7	2448
2011	Male gender	33	42	13	6	3	2	0	77	9	4083
2011	Female gender	34	40	14	6	1	5	0	78	7	2890

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	33	37	13	8	6	2	1	72	15	2806
2017	Female gender	38	35	10	8	5	3	1	76	14	2793
2017	Gender diverse	7	48	10	25	0	10	0	61	28	11
2014	Male gender	31	39	13	8	5	3	1	73	14	3189
2014	Female gender	41	38	9	6	3	3	1	81	10	2449
2011	Male gender	31	37	13	8	6	4	1	72	14	4080
2011	Female gender	42	36	8	8	3	3	1	81	11	2890
2008	Male gender	27	37	14	10	7	4	1	68	17	3750
2008	Female gender	38	35	9	9	5	3	1	76	15	2581

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	19	39	20	11	7	3	1	60	19	2804
2017	Female gender	24	32	19	13	6	5	1	59	20	2799
2017	Gender diverse	14	41	10	17	18	0	0	54	35	11
2014	Male gender	17	35	23	13	8	3	1	55	21	3190
2014	Female gender	24	36	17	12	6	4	1	63	19	2448
2011	Male gender	13	35	24	13	9	4	1	51	23	4077
2011	Female gender	17	35	20	13	7	6	1	56	22	2885

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	18	31	16	14	13	7	1	53	30	2803
2017	Female gender	20	25	16	15	13	9	2	50	31	2790
2017	Gender diverse	14	17	0	35	27	7	0	33	67	11
2014	Male gender	17	28	18	16	15	6	1	48	33	3190
2014	Female gender	16	24	17	19	15	7	2	44	37	2449
2011	Male gender	15	28	18	16	16	7	1	46	35	4077
2011	Female gender	15	24	17	17	15	10	3	45	36	2884

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	30	48	5	12	5	78	17	2806
2017	Female gender	36	47	4	10	3	83	13	2805
2017	Gender diverse	48	44	7	0	0	93	0	11
2014	Male gender	26	47	6	14	7	73	21	3182
2014	Female gender	31	48	5	13	4	78	17	2450
2011	Male gender	30	47	5	11	6	78	17	4082
2011	Female gender	41	44	3	8	3	86	11	2890
2008	Male gender	31	49	5	10	4	80	15	3751
2008	Female gender	42	46	3	7	2	87	9	2584

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	37	8	10	6	1	75	17	2804
2017	Female gender	43	34	7	11	5	0	77	16	2803
2017	Gender diverse	31	38	0	23	7	0	69	31	11
2014	Male gender	36	37	9	11	7	0	73	17	3183
2014	Female gender	42	37	6	11	5	0	79	15	2450
2011	Male gender	37	39	8	10	5	0	77	16	4076
2011	Female gender	42	36	6	10	5	0	79	15	2887

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	43	38	8	7	4	82	11	2803
2017	Female gender	53	34	5	6	1	87	7	2789
2017	Gender diverse	45	55	0	0	0	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	39	40	9	8	4	79	11	3183
2014	Female gender	43	40	7	7	2	84	9	2448

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	64	24	5	3	1	0	3	91	4	2807
2017	Female gender	71	21	3	2	1	0	1	93	4	2802
2017	Gender diverse	54	46	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	60	24	7	4	2	1	2	87	6	3185
2014	Female gender	68	21	5	2	1	1	1	91	4	2448
2011	Male gender	65	21	6	3	2	1	2	89	5	4085
2011	Female gender	74	17	3	2	1	0	1	93	3	2890
2008	Male gender	64	24	5	3	2	1	2	90	5	3743
2008	Female gender	76	17	2	3	1	0	1	94	4	2585

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	69	17	5	4	2	3	88	7	2807
2017	Female gender	68	18	4	5	3	1	87	8	2804
2017	Gender diverse	58	25	7	0	0	10	92	0	11
2014	Male gender	64	19	6	5	3	3	86	8	3184
2014	Female gender	64	20	5	6	3	2	86	9	2448
2011	Male gender	68	17	6	4	2	3	88	6	4079
2011	Female gender	70	17	3	5	2	2	89	8	2888
2008	Male gender	68	17	5	4	2	3	88	6	3748
2008	Female gender	70	16	4	6	2	2	88	8	2587

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	68	15	7	2	2	1	5	88	5	2808
2017	Female gender	72	14	5	3	3	0	3	89	6	2802
2017	Gender diverse	58	32	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	70	14	6	2	2	1	5	89	5	3189
2014	Female gender	73	13	5	3	2	0	4	90	5	2450
2011	Male gender	70	13	5	3	2	1	5	89	5	4083
2011	Female gender	74	11	4	3	2	1	5	90	5	2890
2008	Male gender	68	11	5	3	3	0	11	88	6	3747
2008	Female gender	72	11	3	3	3	0	8	90	6	2586

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	78	11	4	1	2	4	93	3	2805
2017	Female gender	81	9	4	1	2	2	93	3	2796
2017	Gender diverse	56	34	0	0	0	10	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	75	13	4	2	1	5	92	3	3190
2014	Female gender	81	9	3	2	1	4	94	3	2448
2011	Male gender	74	12	4	2	1	6	92	3	4083
2011	Female gender	81	9	3	1	2	3	93	3	2891
2008	Male gender	75	8	4	1	2	10	92	4	3745
2008	Female gender	81	7	2	2	2	6	94	3	2581

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	58	18	8	3	2	2	8	85	6	2807
2017	Female gender	63	16	7	4	3	2	5	85	7	2799
2017	Gender diverse	67	14	0	0	0	0	19	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	56	18	10	4	2	2	8	83	6	3187
2014	Female gender	61	18	7	4	2	2	6	86	6	2450

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	65	19	6	2	1	3	3	90	3	2804
2017	Female gender	68	18	6	2	1	3	2	91	3	2802
2017	Gender diverse	84	0	7	0	0	0	9	93	0	11
2014	Male gender	60	19	8	3	2	4	5	86	5	3190
2014	Female gender	66	18	6	2	1	3	4	90	3	2449
2011	Male gender	64	19	7	2	1	3	3	89	4	4081
2011	Female gender	70	16	6	2	1	2	3	91	3	2887
2008	Male gender	63	18	8	2	2	3	4	87	4	3746
2008	Female gender	71	17	6	2	1	1	3	91	3	2579

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	19	81	2806
2017	Female gender	20	80	2803
2014	Male gender	19	81	3185
2014	Female gender	23	77	2440

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	474
2017	Female gender	56	517
2014	Male gender	43	539
2014	Female gender	52	513

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	70	474
2017	Female gender	61	517
2014	Male gender	73	539
2014	Female gender	54	513

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	474
2017	Female gender	9	517
2014	Male gender	10	539
2014	Female gender	9	513

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	1	474
2014	Male gender	1	539

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	474
2017	Female gender	5	517
2014	Male gender	6	539
2014	Female gender	3	513

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	8	474
2017	Female gender	8	517
2014	Male gender	12	539
2014	Female gender	5	513

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	474
2017	Female gender	2	517
2014	Male gender	4	539
2014	Female gender	5	513

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	475
2017	Female gender	39	519
2014	Male gender	47	539
2014	Female gender	42	513

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	475
2017	Female gender	35	519
2014	Male gender	48	539
2014	Female gender	38	513

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	475
2017	Female gender	47	519
2014	Male gender	40	539
2014	Female gender	42	513

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	475
2017	Female gender	41	519
2014	Male gender	41	539
2014	Female gender	39	513

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	30	475
2017	Female gender	33	519
2014	Male gender	29	539
2014	Female gender	25	513

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	61	475
2017	Female gender	63	519
2014	Male gender	56	539
2014	Female gender	56	513

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	475
2017	Female gender	36	519
2014	Male gender	36	539
2014	Female gender	33	513

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	475
2014	Male gender	2	539
2014	Female gender	1	513

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	3	475
2017	Female gender	18	519
2014	Male gender	5	539
2014	Female gender	9	513

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	475
2017	Female gender	9	519
2014	Male gender	19	539
2014	Female gender	10	513

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	475
2017	Female gender	45	519
2014	Male gender	51	539
2014	Female gender	40	513

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	475
2017	Female gender	28	519
2014	Male gender	42	539
2014	Female gender	33	513

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	475
2017	Female gender	13	519
2014	Male gender	11	539
2014	Female gender	13	513

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	41	474
2017	Female gender	62	519
2014	Male gender	46	539
2014	Female gender	54	514

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	28	474
2017	Female gender	34	519
2014	Male gender	33	539
2014	Female gender	34	514

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	12	474
2017	Female gender	10	519
2014	Male gender	10	539
2014	Female gender	10	514

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	19	474
2017	Female gender	19	519
2014	Male gender	22	539
2014	Female gender	14	514

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	11	474
2017	Female gender	17	519
2014	Male gender	13	539
2014	Female gender	12	514

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	7	474
2017	Female gender	4	519
2014	Male gender	9	539
2014	Female gender	3	514

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	10	474
2017	Female gender	13	519
2014	Male gender	25	539
2014	Female gender	15	514

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	474
2017	Female gender	14	519
2014	Male gender	11	539
2014	Female gender	14	514

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	36	474
2017	Female gender	21	519
2014	Male gender	26	539
2014	Female gender	22	514

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	13	433
2017	Female gender	13	496
2014	Male gender	15	484
2014	Female gender	12	491

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	16	433
2017	Female gender	21	496
2014	Male gender	18	484
2014	Female gender	19	491

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	9	433
2017	Female gender	11	496
2014	Male gender	12	484
2014	Female gender	10	491

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	11	433
2017	Female gender	8	496
2014	Male gender	9	484
2014	Female gender	10	491

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	10	433
2017	Female gender	15	496
2014	Male gender	10	484
2014	Female gender	12	491

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	13	433
2017	Female gender	10	496
2014	Male gender	12	484
2014	Female gender	12	491

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	7	433
2017	Female gender	17	496
2014	Male gender	9	484
2014	Female gender	13	491

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	14	433
2017	Female gender	9	496
2014	Male gender	11	484
2014	Female gender	8	491

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	6	433
2017	Female gender	12	496
2014	Male gender	11	484
2014	Female gender	8	491

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	24	433
2017	Female gender	27	496
2014	Male gender	26	484
2014	Female gender	22	491

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	8	433
2017	Female gender	10	496
2014	Male gender	8	484
2014	Female gender	5	491

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	43	433
2017	Female gender	45	496
2014	Male gender	45	484
2014	Female gender	43	491

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	1	433
2014	Male gender	3	484

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	57	433
2017	Female gender	51	496
2014	Male gender	57	484
2014	Female gender	55	491

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	10	433
2017	Female gender	13	496
2014	Male gender	10	484
2014	Female gender	16	491

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	93	7	475
2017	Female gender	93	7	520

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	17	23	23	9	9	16	4	50	22	2806
2017	Female gender	15	17	19	9	8	25	8	46	25	2804
2017	Gender diverse	7	27	31	0	0	10	25	53	0	11
2014	Male gender	15	26	21	9	9	16	4	52	22	3186
2014	Female gender	13	19	20	10	7	25	6	46	25	2449

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	26	31	21	8	6	7	1	62	16	2802
2017	Female gender	28	31	17	9	5	10	1	66	15	2799
2017	Gender diverse	25	33	24	18	0	0	0	58	18	11
2014	Male gender	25	33	20	8	7	6	1	62	16	3185
2014	Female gender	22	32	19	9	5	11	2	62	16	2451
2011	Male gender	28	40	17	7	4	4	0	71	12	4064
2011	Female gender	30	39	15	8	3	5	0	73	11	2892

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	6	94	2801
2017	Female gender	10	90	2800
2017	Gender diverse	0	100	11
2014	Male gender	7	93	3181
2014	Female gender	8	92	2440

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	156
2017	Female gender	50	214
2014	Male gender	27	210
2014	Female gender	39	190

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	73	156
2017	Female gender	75	214
2014	Male gender	82	210
2014	Female gender	81	190

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	156
2017	Female gender	8	214
2014	Male gender	3	210
2014	Female gender	4	190

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
2014	Female gender	0	190

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	6	156
2017	Female gender	5	214
2014	Male gender	10	210
2014	Female gender	4	190

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	7	156
2017	Female gender	10	214
2014	Male gender	7	210
2014	Female gender	5	190

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	156
2017	Female gender	2	214
2014	Male gender	8	210
2014	Female gender	3	190

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	156
2017	Female gender	8	214
2014	Male gender	22	208
2014	Female gender	4	191

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	156
2017	Female gender	7	214
2014	Male gender	14	208
2014	Female gender	5	191

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	156
2017	Female gender	3	214
2014	Male gender	12	208

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	156
2017	Female gender	2	214
2014	Male gender	2	208

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	156
2017	Female gender	29	214
2014	Male gender	19	208
2014	Female gender	23	191

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	156
2017	Female gender	61	214
2014	Male gender	26	208
2014	Female gender	52	191

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	156
2014	Male gender	3	208

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	156
2017	Female gender	9	214
2014	Male gender	4	208
2014	Female gender	7	191

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	156
2017	Female gender	16	214
2014	Male gender	8	208
2014	Female gender	19	191

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	156
2017	Female gender	21	214
2014	Male gender	13	208
2014	Female gender	9	191

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	156
2017	Female gender	0	214
2014	Male gender	4	208

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	156
2017	Female gender	14	214
2014	Male gender	33	208
2014	Female gender	30	191

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	29	157
2017	Female gender	45	214
2014	Male gender	30	208
2014	Female gender	33	191

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	20	157
2017	Female gender	18	214
2014	Male gender	14	208
2014	Female gender	20	191

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	7	157
2017	Female gender	4	214
2014	Male gender	3	208
2014	Female gender	10	191

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	19	157
2017	Female gender	13	214
2014	Male gender	14	208
2014	Female gender	15	191

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	6	157
2017	Female gender	5	214
2014	Male gender	6	208
2014	Female gender	7	191

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	7	157
2014	Male gender	9	208
2014	Female gender	4	191

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	3	157
2017	Female gender	11	214
2014	Male gender	5	208
2014	Female gender	9	191

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	157
2017	Female gender	18	214
2014	Male gender	9	208
2014	Female gender	12	191

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	49	157
2017	Female gender	34	214
2014	Male gender	54	208
2014	Female gender	40	191

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	4	141
2017	Female gender	12	210
2014	Male gender	3	188
2014	Female gender	10	181

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	15	141
2017	Female gender	16	210
2014	Male gender	8	188
2014	Female gender	16	181

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	5	141
2017	Female gender	13	210

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	3	141
2014	Male gender	0	188
2014	Female gender	2	181

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	3	141
2017	Female gender	4	210
2014	Male gender	4	188
2014	Female gender	4	181

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	2	141
2017	Female gender	5	210
2014	Male gender	4	188
2014	Female gender	3	181

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	141
2017	Female gender	13	210
2014	Male gender	2	188
2014	Female gender	8	181

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	12	141
2017	Female gender	10	210
2014	Male gender	8	188
2014	Female gender	8	181

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	141
2017	Female gender	12	210
2014	Male gender	7	188
2014	Female gender	10	181

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	16	141
2017	Female gender	25	210
2014	Male gender	27	188
2014	Female gender	23	181

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	12	141
2017	Female gender	11	210
2014	Male gender	11	188
2014	Female gender	6	181

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	52	141
2017	Female gender	44	210
2014	Male gender	47	188
2014	Female gender	44	181

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
2014	Male gender	4	188
2014	Female gender	0	181

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	54	141
2017	Female gender	54	210
2014	Male gender	66	188
2014	Female gender	55	181

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	11	141
2017	Female gender	7	210
2014	Male gender	15	188
2014	Female gender	13	181

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	92	8	156
2017	Female gender	95	5	215

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	19	23	23	4	4	23	4	57	10	2805
2017	Female gender	17	16	20	4	3	32	8	54	13	2804
2017	Gender diverse	7	27	23	18	0	17	7	45	24	11
2014	Male gender	16	23	24	5	4	24	4	54	13	3182
2014	Female gender	13	18	22	4	2	34	6	52	11	2448

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	29	33	18	5	4	9	2	70	10	2796
2017	Female gender	30	30	16	5	3	14	2	72	9	2798
2017	Gender diverse	17	27	31	18	0	7	0	47	20	11
2014	Male gender	26	32	21	6	4	11	1	66	11	3178
2014	Female gender	24	31	19	5	2	17	2	68	9	2449
2011	Male gender	31	39	16	5	3	6	0	74	9	4072
2011	Female gender	34	38	15	5	2	7	0	77	7	2888

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	10	90	2804
2017	Female gender	16	84	2803
2014	Male gender	11	89	3177
2014	Female gender	15	85	2434

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	63	37	303
2017	Female gender	83	17	429
2014	Male gender	63	37	353
2014	Female gender	83	17	356

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	47	37	7	4	4	0	0	84	9	212
2017	Female gender	55	33	4	4	3	0	1	89	6	367
2014	Male gender	49	32	6	8	4	0	1	82	12	231
2014	Female gender	61	25	4	6	3	1	1	87	9	291

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	27	51	10	6	2	2	3	81	8	2810
2017	Female gender	27	48	9	8	3	2	4	80	11	2803
2017	Gender diverse	27	31	7	28	7	0	0	58	35	11
2014	Male gender	27	50	10	6	3	1	3	80	9	3191
2014	Female gender	26	52	8	6	1	1	5	83	8	2447
2011	Male gender	24	52	11	6	2	2	2	80	9	4075
2011	Female gender	26	52	7	7	2	1	4	83	9	2885
2008	Male gender	26	51	10	6	3	1	3	80	9	3751
2008	Female gender	26	47	10	8	3	1	4	77	12	2583

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	24	23	14	14	13	3	40	33	2803
2017	Female gender	12	23	21	9	5	24	6	50	20	2799
2017	Gender diverse	24	0	7	20	0	35	14	47	40	11
2014	Male gender	8	26	25	14	11	12	3	40	30	3189
2014	Female gender	9	23	25	8	4	23	8	46	18	2444
2011	Male gender	7	27	25	15	11	12	2	40	31	4076
2011	Female gender	9	26	24	9	4	23	6	49	18	2886

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	37	35	12	5	3	6	2	78	9	2808
2017	Female gender	44	30	9	4	1	8	4	84	6	2804
2017	Gender diverse	7	38	0	19	0	35	0	70	30	11
2014	Male gender	34	36	14	5	3	5	3	76	9	3187
2014	Female gender	39	34	10	4	1	7	5	83	5	2448
2011	Male gender	33	38	13	6	3	5	2	77	9	4076
2011	Female gender	40	33	11	4	1	8	4	81	6	2887
2008	Male gender	29	40	13	6	3	6	3	76	10	3749
2008	Female gender	36	37	10	3	2	9	4	83	6	2581

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	25	33	15	10	7	7	2	64	19	2803
2017	Female gender	35	32	13	4	2	11	4	78	7	2800
2017	Gender diverse	14	30	0	10	10	35	0	69	31	11
2014	Male gender	21	33	19	9	7	8	3	61	18	3183
2014	Female gender	28	34	14	6	2	11	5	74	9	2449
2011	Male gender	22	35	17	10	6	8	2	62	18	4074
2011	Female gender	29	34	14	6	2	11	4	74	9	2881
2008	Male gender	25	36	13	12	7	5	2	65	21	3746
2008	Female gender	31	35	14	6	3	7	4	74	11	2583

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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	49	28	10	6	6	0	1	78	12	2809
2017	Female gender	56	24	7	6	5	1	0	82	11	2800
2017	Gender diverse	21	55	7	7	9	0	0	76	17	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	28	11	4	6	1	1	79	10	2807
2017	Female gender	59	23	9	5	3	1	0	83	8	2800
2017	Gender diverse	57	10	17	16	0	0	0	67	16	11

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	18	38	21	12	7	4	58	20	2806
2017	Female gender	25	43	14	9	5	3	71	14	2801
2017	Gender diverse	7	51	17	25	0	0	58	25	11

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	16	38	19	15	11	1	54	26	2804
2017	Female gender	21	39	16	13	9	2	61	22	2800
2017	Gender diverse	7	31	26	35	0	0	38	35	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	18	20	19	32	1	29	51	2802
2017	Female gender	13	21	22	17	26	1	35	43	2797
2017	Gender diverse	18	31	27	14	0	10	55	15	11

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	29	28	14	8	0	50	23	2804
2017	Female gender	19	26	28	16	11	1	45	27	2801
2017	Gender diverse	0	52	33	14	0	0	52	14	11

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	29	32	20	10	5	1	3	64	15	2797
2017	Female gender	26	31	22	12	6	0	2	59	18	2796
2017	Gender diverse	25	51	24	0	0	0	0	76	0	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	22	25	16	13	2	45	30	2805
2017	Female gender	21	24	22	16	13	2	47	30	2797
2017	Gender diverse	14	52	7	10	17	0	66	27	11

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	28	17	7	5	1	3	70	13	2798
2017	Female gender	42	26	14	7	4	1	6	73	12	2794
2017	Gender diverse	43	38	9	0	0	0	10	90	0	11

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	20	31	26	13	9	1	52	22	2790
2017	Female gender	27	29	22	12	10	1	56	22	2788
2017	Gender diverse	25	23	35	17	0	0	49	17	11

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	27	34	21	11	6	1	1	61	17	2788
2017	Female gender	29	33	22	10	5	1	2	63	15	2780
2017	Gender diverse	14	62	16	0	7	0	0	77	7	11

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	22	34	24	13	5	1	1	57	19	2787
2017	Female gender	24	34	22	12	6	1	1	59	18	2786
2017	Gender diverse	33	34	16	10	7	0	0	67	17	11

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	30	33	20	11	4	1	1	64	16	2789
2017	Female gender	28	32	20	12	6	1	1	61	19	2784
2017	Gender diverse	7	62	14	9	7	0	0	70	17	11

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	33	31	21	9	4	1	1	65	14	2778
2017	Female gender	30	33	21	9	4	1	2	65	14	2784
2017	Gender diverse	46	33	14	0	7	0	0	79	7	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	27	14	5	5	1	75	11	2804
2017	Female gender	55	23	13	5	2	2	79	7	2801
2017	Gender diverse	51	17	7	25	0	0	68	25	11

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	71	14	7	4	2	1	1	87	7	2802
2017	Female gender	70	14	7	4	2	0	3	87	7	2798
2017	Gender diverse	54	39	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	11

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	49	31	12	4	2	1	1	82	6	2804
2017	Female gender	52	29	10	4	3	0	1	82	7	2798
2017	Gender diverse	74	19	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	11

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	24	10	6	4	1	1	79	11	2808
2017	Female gender	59	19	12	5	3	0	1	80	8	2795
2017	Gender diverse	42	10	7	41	0	0	0	52	41	11

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	52	20	9	2	1	1	16	86	3	2803
2017	Female gender	56	12	5	2	1	0	24	90	4	2793
2017	Gender diverse	77	16	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	60	25	8	2	1	5	89	3	2782
2017	Female gender	67	18	6	2	1	6	90	3	2782
2017	Gender diverse	68	32	0	0	0	0	100	0	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	62	19	7	5	4	2	83	9	2803
2017	Female gender	61	16	10	5	5	4	80	10	2800
2017	Gender diverse	38	45	10	7	0	0	83	7	11

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	31	14	3	2	1	81	5	2803
2017	Female gender	47	32	13	4	2	2	80	6	2794
2017	Gender diverse	74	17	9	0	0	0	91	0	11

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	12	29	37	15	7	42	21	2810
2017	Female gender	13	30	37	14	6	43	20	2806
2017	Gender diverse	0	55	38	7	0	55	7	11

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	17	41	23	13	0	36	23	2802
2017	Female gender	8	20	41	21	10	1	31	28	2791
2017	Gender diverse	0	7	66	10	17	0	27	7	11

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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	14	21	24	18	21	2	0	14	86	2808
2017	Female gender	20	23	23	15	15	3	1	20	80	2803
2017	Gender diverse	46	14	23	17	0	0	0	46	54	11

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	32	2189
2017	Female gender	28	2128

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	44	2189
2017	Female gender	37	2128

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	16	2189
2017	Female gender	21	2128

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	74	2189
2017	Female gender	56	2128

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	5	2189
2017	Female gender	6	2128

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	31	2189
2017	Female gender	40	2128

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	3	32	19	13	7	27	2148
2017	Female gender	4	41	18	14	5	19	2083

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	10	22	15	21	25	2	4	34	49	2200
2017	Female gender	11	21	16	21	23	1	8	35	48	2135

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	4	10	13	19	46	3	5	15	71	2200
2017	Female gender	2	9	9	19	52	1	6	13	77	2136

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

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

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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.