2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Resources Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	31	43	15	8	3	0	74	11	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	44	10	7	3	0	80	10	2627
2014	Aboriginal	25	53	10	7	5	0	78	12	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	31	44	11	9	4	0	75	14	2869
2011	Aboriginal	35	42	6	9	7	1	78	16	85
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	41	11	7	5	0	76	12	3199
2008	Aboriginal	26	52	13	6	4	0	78	10	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	37	42	10	7	4	0	79	11	3133

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued 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	Aboriginal	31	27	19	14	7	2	0	59	21	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	38	12	11	7	0	0	70	18	2624

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	Aboriginal	58	31	8	1	1	0	89	3	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	35	8	3	1	0	87	4	2620
2014	Aboriginal	64	27	9	0	0	0	91	0	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	58	30	7	3	1	0	89	4	2867
2011	Aboriginal	57	30	6	3	3	1	88	6	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	58	31	8	3	1	0	89	4	3201

Question 20. Overall, I like my 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	Aboriginal	40	29	21	6	3	2	0	70	9	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	40	9	5	3	0	0	82	8	2617
2014	Aboriginal	33	47	7	9	2	0	1	81	11	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	40	11	7	3	0	0	79	10	2867
2011	Aboriginal	35	46	10	2	5	0	1	82	7	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	40	42	9	6	3	0	0	83	8	3206
2008	Aboriginal	37	42	8	5	8	1	0	79	13	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	43	42	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	3145

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	33	25	14	16	12	0	0	58	28	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	16	8	5	1	0	71	13	2625
2014	Aboriginal	26	32	9	21	12	0	0	58	33	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	36	18	10	6	1	0	65	17	2869
2011	Aboriginal	27	31	23	5	11	0	2	59	17	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	29	36	18	9	6	1	0	66	15	3199

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	30	33	13	13	12	0	0	63	24	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	34	37	16	8	4	0	0	71	13	2625
2014	Aboriginal	24	34	16	16	10	0	0	58	26	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	37	18	11	6	0	0	65	17	2867
2011	Aboriginal	19	44	14	7	14	1	1	64	21	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	38	17	11	6	1	0	66	17	3193
2008	Aboriginal	28	36	12	11	13	0	0	64	24	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	28	41	15	10	5	0	0	70	15	3144

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	Aboriginal	31	18	26	6	13	5	2	53	20	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	27	18	11	7	5	1	62	19	2623
2014	Aboriginal	27	26	20	7	16	4	0	55	24	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	27	20	11	8	5	1	59	20	2866
2011	Aboriginal	27	30	12	15	10	3	2	60	27	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	28	18	10	8	5	1	62	19	3198
2008	Aboriginal	20	26	24	10	12	7	1	50	24	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	28	29	19	11	7	4	1	61	19	3145

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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	Aboriginal	51	19	17	4	6	3	0	72	10	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	29	12	6	4	2	1	77	11	2626
2014	Aboriginal	41	31	12	9	7	2	0	72	16	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	44	30	11	7	5	2	1	76	13	2869
2011	Aboriginal	43	24	10	8	14	0	1	68	23	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	42	31	12	7	5	2	1	75	12	3204
2008	Aboriginal	35	26	11	9	13	5	0	65	23	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	10	7	6	3	1	77	13	3146

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	49	29	12	2	8	0	0	78	10	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	32	11	8	5	1	0	76	13	2622
2014	Aboriginal	38	30	8	9	10	4	0	71	20	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	33	10	9	5	1	0	75	14	2868
2011	Aboriginal	39	27	7	12	13	0	2	67	25	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	35	11	10	6	1	0	74	15	3203
2008	Aboriginal	35	18	16	14	14	3	1	54	30	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	37	36	11	8	7	1	0	74	15	3144

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	50	17	21	3	9	0	67	12	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	49	28	10	7	5	0	78	13	2624
2014	Aboriginal	49	23	11	9	7	2	73	16	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	47	29	11	7	5	1	77	12	2869

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	Aboriginal	19	27	17	17	7	13	0	53	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	33	16	10	6	9	0	65	17	2628
2014	Aboriginal	21	31	11	20	9	9	0	56	31	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	33	17	10	6	11	0	63	17	2869
2011	Aboriginal	17	31	16	10	17	8	2	53	29	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	30	19	9	8	11	0	60	19	3197

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	20	23	21	23	8	6	0	45	33	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	34	18	13	9	4	0	58	23	2625
2014	Aboriginal	19	31	17	15	15	3	0	52	31	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	32	20	16	10	3	0	52	27	2868
2011	Aboriginal	20	23	18	16	21	1	1	44	38	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	31	20	15	12	3	0	51	29	3192
2008	Aboriginal	21	25	21	6	23	4	0	48	30	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	21	31	19	15	11	3	0	54	26	3147

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	12	30	20	18	16	4	0	44	35	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	29	20	16	11	8	0	49	29	2625
2014	Aboriginal	11	21	21	29	16	1	0	33	46	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	28	21	19	12	7	0	43	34	2868
2011	Aboriginal	13	15	24	18	24	6	1	30	45	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	28	21	19	13	8	0	42	35	3196
2008	Aboriginal	6	35	14	14	24	7	0	45	41	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	30	20	21	12	8	0	43	35	3147

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	14	27	18	14	22	5	0	43	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	28	17	14	12	8	0	53	29	2625
2014	Aboriginal	13	28	21	18	19	1	0	42	37	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	28	18	15	13	7	0	50	31	2867
2011	Aboriginal	17	23	18	12	26	3	1	42	39	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	32	17	13	12	7	0	53	28	3197
2008	Aboriginal	8	23	19	11	25	13	0	36	42	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	14	31	17	15	13	10	0	50	31	3144

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	Aboriginal	5	30	17	18	24	5	0	37	45	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	31	18	19	11	4	0	50	31	2628
2014	Aboriginal	11	24	16	23	23	3	0	36	47	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	31	19	20	13	3	0	45	35	2868
2011	Aboriginal	11	25	13	17	32	1	1	37	50	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	32	19	20	15	3	0	45	36	3191
2008	Aboriginal	10	37	9	12	28	3	0	49	41	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	13	32	17	22	12	4	0	47	35	3144

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	24	33	21	10	12	0	57	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	36	15	12	8	0	65	20	2624
2014	Aboriginal	17	37	28	8	10	0	54	18	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	36	16	14	10	0	59	25	2867
2011	Aboriginal	22	41	15	17	5	2	63	22	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	40	16	11	9	0	63	21	3204

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
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	Aboriginal	37	32	10	11	10	0	0	69	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	41	12	11	6	0	0	71	17	2624

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	Aboriginal	7	12	24	12	19	24	3	26	42	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	17	16	10	21	3	42	35	2623
2014	Aboriginal	7	20	20	21	13	17	3	34	42	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	20	19	17	12	17	4	39	37	2864

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	Aboriginal	44	28	14	7	7	0	0	71	15	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	35	11	9	5	0	0	75	14	2622
2014	Aboriginal	44	28	10	9	7	2	0	74	16	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	36	11	8	6	0	0	75	14	2869
2011	Aboriginal	41	30	9	9	9	0	2	73	19	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	36	37	11	9	6	1	0	74	15	3201
2008	Aboriginal	33	28	10	13	13	1	2	63	27	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	35	36	12	9	7	0	1	71	16	3143

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	Aboriginal	17	39	16	11	6	5	6	63	19	18
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	32	19	11	4	5	8	60	18	735
2014	Aboriginal	25	26	26	7	16	0	0	51	23	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	34	16	8	6	4	9	65	16	823

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	Aboriginal	25	42	15	9	8	1	0	68	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	11	10	5	2	1	72	16	2627
2014	Aboriginal	30	32	11	16	7	1	1	64	24	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	37	11	10	5	2	2	73	16	2869
2011	Aboriginal	29	30	9	14	10	2	4	63	27	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	33	34	12	10	6	3	3	71	16	3203
2008	Aboriginal	32	30	12	9	13	2	1	65	23	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	33	37	11	9	5	3	2	74	15	3146

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	Aboriginal	25	22	13	13	12	15	0	55	29	66
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	29	12	10	7	11	1	67	19	2626
2014	Aboriginal	24	18	23	11	9	12	3	50	23	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	31	26	14	9	7	10	3	66	18	2870
2011	Aboriginal	31	17	11	11	18	7	5	54	33	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	27	12	9	7	9	3	68	18	3198
2008	Aboriginal	32	21	12	14	13	7	0	57	30	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	36	27	12	8	6	8	2	71	16	3144

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	Aboriginal	28	29	22	10	10	0	57	21	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	41	13	10	5	1	71	15	2625
2014	Aboriginal	21	29	12	23	14	1	50	38	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	39	14	13	7	1	65	20	2866
2011	Aboriginal	26	33	15	10	13	2	61	24	86
2011	Non-Aboriginal	28	40	15	10	5	1	69	16	3202
2008	Aboriginal	32	25	22	11	9	1	58	20	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	29	40	15	9	4	2	71	13	3150

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	47	25	11	11	6	0	72	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	39	7	6	3	0	84	8	2627
2014	Aboriginal	35	36	16	7	4	1	73	11	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	40	9	7	3	0	82	9	2870
2011	Aboriginal	37	36	14	7	5	1	74	12	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	45	37	9	6	3	0	81	9	3200
2008	Aboriginal	37	40	9	6	7	1	78	13	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	43	39	8	7	2	0	83	9	3149

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	55	21	8	12	3	0	76	16	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	37	5	5	2	0	88	7	2623
2014	Aboriginal	47	37	4	9	4	0	83	13	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	47	37	7	6	3	0	85	9	2868
2011	Aboriginal	46	35	5	6	6	1	82	13	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	50	37	6	5	2	0	87	7	3201
2008	Aboriginal	43	43	4	3	7	0	86	10	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	46	43	6	4	2	0	88	6	3149

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	Aboriginal	11	29	26	14	19	0	0	40	33	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	33	17	15	11	4	0	56	27	2623
2014	Aboriginal	12	24	24	20	15	5	0	38	37	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	31	17	18	14	3	1	50	33	2869
2011	Aboriginal	20	25	15	13	22	4	1	47	37	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	20	34	16	14	12	2	0	55	28	3202
2008	Aboriginal	22	20	15	22	18	1	1	43	41	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	21	35	17	14	10	2	1	58	25	3142

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	Aboriginal	12	15	18	19	31	3	2	29	52	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	24	14	18	21	3	3	44	41	2623
2014	Aboriginal	11	18	10	28	27	5	0	31	58	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	21	14	20	27	3	3	36	49	2865
2011	Aboriginal	3	23	15	16	38	3	2	28	56	86
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	22	14	21	25	2	2	37	48	3198
2008	Aboriginal	12	26	11	21	22	5	4	42	47	80
2008	Non-Aboriginal	16	28	13	19	20	2	2	46	41	3139

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	Aboriginal	28	42	13	7	9	0	71	16	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	40	11	10	5	0	74	15	2616
2014	Aboriginal	15	46	16	9	15	0	61	24	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	43	13	12	8	0	67	20	2867
2011	Aboriginal	30	36	11	11	11	1	67	22	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	41	12	9	6	0	72	15	3197

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	Aboriginal	36	43	14	8	0	79	8	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	35	12	8	5	76	13	2617
2014	Aboriginal	37	28	12	14	9	65	23	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	36	13	11	6	70	17	2869

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	Aboriginal	28	35	16	18	3	0	0	63	21	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	38	14	11	5	0	1	70	16	2621
2014	Aboriginal	23	36	16	16	9	0	0	59	25	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	36	16	12	7	1	1	64	19	2866
2011	Aboriginal	32	33	16	8	8	0	3	66	17	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	32	40	14	8	4	1	1	74	12	3204

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	Aboriginal	12	44	19	6	10	6	2	61	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	39	19	10	5	5	1	63	17	2623

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	38	30	12	4	12	2	2	70	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	32	10	8	5	0	1	77	13	2621
2014	Aboriginal	40	31	11	11	7	0	0	70	18	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	33	13	9	5	1	1	73	13	2868
2011	Aboriginal	40	36	8	4	10	0	1	77	14	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	40	36	11	8	4	0	1	77	12	3203

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	Aboriginal	26	14	14	14	14	4	14	48	34	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	21	13	13	13	3	13	54	31	2624
2014	Aboriginal	19	23	15	15	18	2	8	47	37	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	22	13	13	17	2	12	50	35	2870
2011	Aboriginal	24	23	11	14	16	1	10	53	34	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	24	13	13	14	3	11	54	32	3206
2008	Aboriginal	30	20	7	12	20	1	9	56	36	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	25	22	11	13	17	2	10	53	34	3146

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	29	38	15	8	8	2	0	68	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	36	17	9	5	0	1	69	14	2627
2014	Aboriginal	29	33	19	10	7	0	2	63	18	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	36	17	10	6	0	1	66	16	2870
2011	Aboriginal	37	32	12	10	8	0	1	69	19	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	36	20	11	7	0	1	62	18	3201
2008	Aboriginal	25	29	19	11	14	0	1	55	26	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	23	36	21	12	7	0	1	59	19	3149

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	Aboriginal	49	19	13	6	7	3	3	73	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	25	7	5	4	4	4	83	10	2619
2014	Aboriginal	50	26	7	8	3	2	4	81	12	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	52	24	8	4	4	4	4	82	9	2869
2011	Aboriginal	45	28	5	3	14	3	2	77	18	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	48	29	9	5	4	3	3	81	10	3202

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	Aboriginal	35	32	33	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	40	33	2628
2014	Aboriginal	26	34	41	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	40	33	2867
2011	Aboriginal	16	50	34	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	26	41	33	3206

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	Aboriginal	17	8	51	5	12	8	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	17	35	6	17	6	694
2014	Aboriginal	22	12	37	11	9999	18	18
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	23	35	11	9999	13	778
2011	Aboriginal	6	25	46	16	9999	6	15
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	22	34	11	9999	11	842

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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	Aboriginal	40	34	13	9	3	2	0	75	12	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	39	10	6	3	1	0	80	10	2626
2014	Aboriginal	42	38	10	7	3	0	0	80	10	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	40	12	6	3	1	0	79	10	2867
2011	Aboriginal	39	44	6	5	3	0	1	85	9	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	41	11	6	3	0	0	79	9	3205
2008	Aboriginal	41	38	13	4	4	0	0	80	7	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	41	39	10	5	3	1	0	81	9	3142

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	Aboriginal	16	38	28	10	7	1	0	55	17	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	42	20	11	4	2	0	64	16	2622
2014	Aboriginal	22	34	26	6	7	3	1	60	13	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	42	19	10	5	2	0	65	16	2869
2011	Aboriginal	18	39	15	11	14	2	1	59	26	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	20	41	18	12	7	2	0	62	20	3200

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	Aboriginal	13	28	26	21	11	0	1	32	41	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	23	37	20	8	0	3	29	33	2611
2014	Aboriginal	13	25	36	18	7	0	1	26	38	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	26	39	17	6	1	2	23	37	2861
2011	Aboriginal	16	26	33	14	7	2	2	21	44	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	28	35	17	6	1	2	23	41	3189
2008	Aboriginal	13	33	34	10	6	0	5	16	48	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	29	38	17	5	1	2	23	39	3141

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	Aboriginal	13	15	36	14	16	2	4	32	30	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	17	27	25	15	3	5	44	27	2606
2014	Aboriginal	13	18	35	26	4	2	1	31	32	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	19	32	23	11	3	3	36	31	2854
2011	Aboriginal	19	15	25	13	19	5	2	35	38	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	21	28	23	11	3	3	37	34	3189
2008	Aboriginal	15	20	30	13	10	4	8	26	40	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	21	30	24	10	3	3	36	32	3132

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	Aboriginal	31	22	30	4	4	3	5	9	58	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	26	28	12	7	2	4	21	49	2614
2014	Aboriginal	33	42	15	8	2	0	1	9	76	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	29	25	9	4	1	3	14	60	2859
2011	Aboriginal	30	25	24	7	9	2	3	17	58	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	21	27	28	13	7	2	3	20	50	3188
2008	Aboriginal	24	30	22	10	5	1	8	16	59	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	19	27	29	14	6	2	3	21	48	3132

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	Aboriginal	15	18	22	25	17	0	3	44	34	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	17	32	26	13	1	3	40	27	2598
2014	Aboriginal	16	12	35	23	11	2	1	35	29	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	19	36	25	9	1	3	35	28	2850
2011	Aboriginal	10	20	34	24	11	0	1	36	30	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	10	18	34	23	10	1	3	34	30	3188
2008	Aboriginal	14	24	26	15	11	0	10	29	42	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	7	19	36	24	10	1	2	36	27	3129

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	Aboriginal	40	16	21	13	11	0	0	23	56	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	23	28	17	10	1	3	28	43	2612
2014	Aboriginal	33	29	21	8	6	0	3	14	64	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	26	28	13	6	1	3	20	50	2861
2011	Aboriginal	32	18	19	15	9	2	5	25	54	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	21	26	28	13	8	1	3	22	49	3193
2008	Aboriginal	24	26	21	13	7	1	7	22	54	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	17	26	28	16	8	1	3	25	46	3141

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	Aboriginal	16	25	20	16	14	4	4	33	45	66
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	16	24	25	16	3	6	45	28	2616
2014	Aboriginal	13	15	34	19	12	3	4	34	30	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	15	25	29	15	2	7	48	24	2860
2011	Aboriginal	14	14	23	20	25	3	1	47	30	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	8	15	26	26	16	2	7	46	25	3186
2008	Aboriginal	18	24	17	10	13	6	11	28	51	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	18	26	24	14	3	7	43	29	3134

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	Aboriginal	27	20	35	8	5	2	3	14	49	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	25	30	13	7	3	4	22	46	2607
2014	Aboriginal	32	28	22	14	3	0	1	17	61	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	27	28	11	5	2	3	17	54	2864

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	20	18	7	12	0	63	19	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	31	9	9	7	1	75	16	2626
2014	Aboriginal	37	34	7	14	7	1	72	21	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	32	9	9	7	1	74	17	2870

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	30	11	7	9	73	16	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	47	35	7	7	3	83	10	2623
2014	Aboriginal	40	40	9	6	6	80	11	68
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	39	9	6	3	82	9	2870

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	35	28	21	3	6	8	68	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	37	14	3	2	6	79	6	2621
2014	Aboriginal	40	35	10	7	3	6	80	10	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	35	13	3	2	7	81	5	2868

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	Aboriginal	32	41	20	6	1	1	0	73	7	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	40	12	4	2	3	0	81	7	2626
2014	Aboriginal	41	38	9	6	3	3	0	82	9	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	38	12	4	3	3	0	80	7	2865
2011	Aboriginal	31	33	16	3	9	7	1	70	13	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	32	41	14	5	3	4	0	77	9	3192

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	40	37	8	8	5	0	1	78	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	37	10	5	3	0	0	83	8	2626
2014	Aboriginal	44	33	10	10	3	1	0	78	13	68
2014	Non-Aboriginal	44	36	11	5	3	1	0	81	8	2865
2011	Aboriginal	38	36	9	5	10	0	1	75	16	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	38	13	6	4	1	0	77	10	3196
2008	Aboriginal	28	36	17	9	11	0	0	64	19	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	35	41	12	7	4	1	0	77	11	3146

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	Aboriginal	22	24	26	5	17	3	3	49	23	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	31	14	9	8	6	4	65	19	2628
2014	Aboriginal	23	29	13	15	11	8	1	57	29	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	30	14	9	8	5	3	66	19	2870

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	Aboriginal	33	38	16	5	1	6	1	76	7	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	42	12	4	1	5	0	82	5	2615
2014	Aboriginal	36	37	9	8	3	9	0	79	11	68
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	41	11	5	2	5	0	81	7	2868
2011	Aboriginal	33	35	16	5	5	6	1	73	11	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	39	14	4	2	6	1	79	7	3194

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	Aboriginal	32	35	17	6	6	3	1	69	12	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	38	12	10	5	4	1	72	16	2617
2014	Aboriginal	34	39	9	6	5	6	0	78	12	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	38	11	8	4	4	1	76	13	2865
2011	Aboriginal	25	41	11	8	12	1	2	69	20	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	36	12	10	5	5	1	71	16	3195
2008	Aboriginal	31	28	7	12	18	1	3	61	31	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	28	34	13	11	6	6	2	67	18	3144

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	Aboriginal	19	27	23	11	10	7	3	51	23	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	36	20	12	5	5	1	60	19	2620
2014	Aboriginal	20	31	14	17	11	6	2	55	30	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	35	19	11	5	6	1	63	17	2868
2011	Aboriginal	13	41	18	12	11	3	2	57	24	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	17	35	21	11	7	8	2	57	20	3194

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	Aboriginal	17	23	17	13	20	8	1	44	37	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	23	17	14	13	14	3	47	33	2619
2014	Aboriginal	15	21	15	16	25	8	1	39	44	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	21	18	15	16	13	2	42	37	2867
2011	Aboriginal	13	18	12	15	27	13	2	37	49	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	22	18	15	13	15	3	43	35	3198

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	25	46	6	12	11	0	71	23	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	46	4	11	3	0	81	15	2628
2014	Aboriginal	31	44	6	15	4	0	75	20	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	47	6	9	4	0	82	13	2869
2011	Aboriginal	36	41	3	11	8	1	78	19	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	41	43	4	9	2	0	85	11	3205
2008	Aboriginal	38	38	7	9	7	0	76	17	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	44	42	4	7	3	0	86	10	3149

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	Aboriginal	42	35	10	9	4	0	78	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	37	6	8	4	0	82	12	2625
2014	Aboriginal	38	36	11	11	4	0	74	15	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	46	34	7	8	6	0	80	14	2867
2011	Aboriginal	40	32	10	11	6	1	73	17	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	47	35	7	8	3	0	82	11	3199

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	50	30	7	9	3	1	81	12	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	32	6	4	1	0	88	6	2618
2014	Aboriginal	43	32	14	11	0	0	75	11	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	36	7	5	2	0	86	7	2866

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	Aboriginal	61	26	10	0	1	0	1	89	1	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	68	22	5	3	1	1	1	91	4	2614
2014	Aboriginal	73	14	7	4	1	0	0	87	6	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	67	22	5	3	1	1	1	90	4	2867
2011	Aboriginal	64	19	5	5	5	0	2	86	10	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	68	19	6	4	1	1	1	89	5	3200
2008	Aboriginal	65	18	6	5	4	1	1	85	9	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	71	19	4	4	1	0	1	91	5	3144

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	61	20	6	10	1	1	0	83	11	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	64	20	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	2626
2014	Aboriginal	56	27	3	9	4	0	1	84	13	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	62	20	6	7	3	0	1	83	11	2865
2011	Aboriginal	57	24	2	11	4	0	2	83	15	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	63	19	5	8	4	0	1	83	12	3196
2008	Aboriginal	59	21	3	10	5	0	3	81	15	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	64	17	5	8	4	0	1	83	12	3147

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	Aboriginal	64	20	11	4	1	0	0	83	5	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	66	19	6	5	2	0	2	87	8	2629
2014	Aboriginal	63	23	3	5	3	0	3	89	8	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	68	18	5	5	2	0	2	88	7	2869
2011	Aboriginal	61	19	7	5	5	0	3	83	10	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	65	18	6	5	3	0	3	86	8	3196
2008	Aboriginal	60	19	1	8	7	2	3	83	16	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	65	16	5	5	4	0	5	85	9	3151

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	Aboriginal	82	10	5	0	4	0	91	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	80	12	4	2	1	2	93	3	2623
2014	Aboriginal	74	13	3	2	6	2	89	8	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	79	12	3	2	2	2	93	3	2864
2011	Aboriginal	73	15	2	4	1	4	93	5	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	78	12	4	2	2	3	92	4	3201
2008	Aboriginal	76	14	1	1	5	3	93	6	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	79	8	4	2	2	4	91	5	3145

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	Aboriginal	56	16	16	3	6	4	0	75	9	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	24	9	6	2	1	3	83	8	2625
2014	Aboriginal	54	24	12	4	3	2	1	81	7	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	54	26	9	5	2	1	3	83	8	2869

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	Aboriginal	65	17	9	1	2	4	1	87	3	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	65	21	6	2	1	4	2	91	3	2622
2014	Aboriginal	65	15	5	4	3	5	4	87	7	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	61	23	6	2	1	4	2	90	4	2862
2011	Aboriginal	60	17	10	3	1	1	8	84	5	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	62	20	7	3	1	2	4	88	4	3193
2008	Aboriginal	59	19	13	4	3	0	3	80	6	80
2008	Non-Aboriginal	63	20	8	2	1	3	4	89	3	3144

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	Aboriginal	23	77	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	83	2625
2014	Aboriginal	30	70	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	2867

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	30	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	48	451
2014	Aboriginal	64	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	47	436

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	94	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	62	451
2014	Aboriginal	63	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	62	436

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	436

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	Aboriginal	16
2014	Aboriginal	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	436

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	4	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	436

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	451
2014	Aboriginal	0	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	436

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	4	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	436

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	44	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	451
2014	Aboriginal	55	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	437

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	53	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	451
2014	Aboriginal	60	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	437

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	62	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	451
2014	Aboriginal	44	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	48	437

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	56	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	451
2014	Aboriginal	35	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	437

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	41	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	451
2014	Aboriginal	54	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	437

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	37	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	451
2014	Aboriginal	59	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	52	437

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	437

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	16
2014	Aboriginal	0	22

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	437

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	437

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	52	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	451
2014	Aboriginal	62	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	44	437

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	36	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	451
2014	Aboriginal	27	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	437

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	437

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	Aboriginal	54	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	451
2014	Aboriginal	45	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	58	438

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	Aboriginal	36	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	451
2014	Aboriginal	32	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	438

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	Non-Aboriginal	10	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	438

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	Aboriginal	43	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	438

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	Non-Aboriginal	9	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	438

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	Non-Aboriginal	5	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	438

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	Non-Aboriginal	10	451
2014	Aboriginal	22	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	438

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	451
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	438

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	451
2014	Aboriginal	32	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	438

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	Non-Aboriginal	11	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	23	430
2014	Aboriginal	23	21
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	11	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	10	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	11	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	13	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	11	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	9	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	13	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	421

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	Aboriginal	38	13
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	430
2014	Aboriginal	56	21
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	421

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	Non-Aboriginal	9	430
2014	Aboriginal	0	21
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	421

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	Aboriginal	52	13
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	430
2014	Aboriginal	52	21
2014	Non-Aboriginal	46	421

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	Aboriginal	67	13
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	430
2014	Aboriginal	55	21
2014	Non-Aboriginal	55	421

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	13
2017	Non-Aboriginal	2	430

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	430
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	421

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	Aboriginal	89	11	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	93	7	450

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	Aboriginal	14	11	20	7	15	25	8	38	32	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	17	18	6	7	31	7	50	20	2624
2014	Aboriginal	11	13	26	5	12	31	3	35	26	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	17	17	7	6	30	8	53	20	2869

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	Aboriginal	29	22	15	9	9	12	4	61	21	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	33	16	6	5	10	1	70	13	2623
2014	Aboriginal	23	24	24	4	10	16	0	55	16	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	30	18	6	4	13	1	67	12	2865
2011	Aboriginal	32	31	12	5	8	10	1	71	15	86
2011	Non-Aboriginal	32	37	14	5	3	9	0	76	8	3196

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	Aboriginal	16	84	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	2619
2014	Aboriginal	11	89	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	92	2864

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	186
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	219

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	81	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	83	186
2014	Non-Aboriginal	84	219

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	186
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	219

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	186
2014	Non-Aboriginal	219

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	186
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	219

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	186

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	186
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	219

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	220

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	220

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	220

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	220

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	220

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	220

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	187

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	4	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	220

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	220

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

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	220

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Non-Aboriginal	0	220

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	220

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	Non-Aboriginal	28	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	220

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	Non-Aboriginal	12	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	220

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	220

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	Non-Aboriginal	21	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	220

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	Non-Aboriginal	6	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	220

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	220

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	Non-Aboriginal	5	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	220

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	220

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	187
2014	Non-Aboriginal	55	220

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	Non-Aboriginal	5	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	213

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	Non-Aboriginal	16	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	213

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	Non-Aboriginal	5	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	213

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
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	213

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
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	213

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	213

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	213

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	213

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	213

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	Non-Aboriginal	25	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	213

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	Non-Aboriginal	9	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	213

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	Aboriginal	60	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	44	213

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	176

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	Non-Aboriginal	61	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	64	213

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10

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	Non-Aboriginal	13	176
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	213

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	Aboriginal	100	0	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	88	12	188

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	Aboriginal	16	12	21	5	6	32	8	47	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	16	19	3	3	38	7	56	10	2624
2014	Aboriginal	13	14	21	3	5	38	6	47	14	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	14	18	3	2	39	7	55	11	2869

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	Aboriginal	23	24	21	4	7	18	3	59	14	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	31	17	3	2	14	2	74	6	2620
2014	Aboriginal	24	26	18	1	5	23	3	67	9	68
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	31	18	3	2	18	1	72	6	2868
2011	Aboriginal	42	28	15	1	6	7	1	76	7	88
2011	Non-Aboriginal	36	35	13	3	2	11	0	80	5	3198

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	Aboriginal	27	73	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	2627
2014	Aboriginal	26	74	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	2862

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	86	14	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	77	23	358
2014	Aboriginal	79	21	19
2014	Non-Aboriginal	79	21	324

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	Aboriginal	58	31	6	0	5	0	0	89	5	16
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	29	6	5	2	1	1	86	7	276
2014	Aboriginal	68	19	0	12	0	0	0	88	12	15
2014	Non-Aboriginal	54	33	4	6	3	1	0	87	9	256

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	Aboriginal	27	53	5	5	3	5	4	87	8	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	50	9	6	2	2	5	81	9	2627
2014	Aboriginal	28	54	11	1	4	0	1	83	6	68
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	52	11	5	1	2	6	82	7	2869
2011	Aboriginal	26	53	8	6	6	0	2	80	12	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	52	11	6	2	1	4	80	9	3202
2008	Aboriginal	36	41	9	7	1	4	1	81	9	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	24	50	10	7	3	2	4	79	11	3150

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	Aboriginal	8	30	20	9	6	24	4	52	20	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	22	20	7	4	28	8	51	18	2624
2014	Aboriginal	6	20	26	11	5	28	4	39	24	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	20	23	8	4	28	9	45	18	2868
2011	Aboriginal	5	26	21	11	12	19	6	41	30	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	9	23	25	7	4	25	7	47	16	3199

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	Aboriginal	34	30	4	9	6	13	4	77	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	30	11	3	2	11	6	80	6	2627
2014	Aboriginal	35	25	19	6	4	9	1	67	12	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	33	12	3	2	9	6	79	6	2868
2011	Aboriginal	34	20	13	7	12	13	2	63	21	87
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	32	12	3	2	10	5	79	6	3201
2008	Aboriginal	35	26	10	5	4	19	1	76	11	82
2008	Non-Aboriginal	35	34	11	3	2	11	4	81	6	3149

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	Aboriginal	25	32	13	10	3	13	4	69	16	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	31	14	4	3	15	5	73	9	2626
2014	Aboriginal	27	28	18	8	6	12	1	63	16	69
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	31	15	5	3	14	5	72	10	2869
2011	Aboriginal	25	26	14	6	11	17	1	63	20	86
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	33	15	5	3	13	4	72	10	3198
2008	Aboriginal	33	28	14	9	10	6	1	65	20	81
2008	Non-Aboriginal	31	31	14	6	3	10	4	73	10	3148

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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	Aboriginal	45	28	12	6	9	0	0	73	14	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	26	8	6	4	1	0	82	10	2620

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	Aboriginal	49	21	14	5	7	4	0	73	12	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	24	10	4	4	1	0	82	8	2626

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	18	37	19	14	6	6	0	59	21	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	23	43	16	9	5	4	0	69	14	2625

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	17	31	23	14	15	0	0	49	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	40	15	14	8	3	0	61	23	2625

Work-related stress

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	23	18	22	9	26	0	1	42	36	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	26	21	12	13	0	2	54	25	2619

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	16	23	21	17	24	0	0	38	41	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	27	26	17	11	0	1	46	28	2621

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	Aboriginal	22	26	20	12	20	0	0	48	32	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	30	22	13	7	1	2	56	21	2616

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	18	20	14	18	29	1	0	38	48	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	22	25	18	15	1	2	41	33	2622

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	Aboriginal	40	22	17	6	8	0	7	67	15	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	25	14	8	5	1	8	71	13	2617

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	33	24	24	11	8	0	0	57	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	29	22	12	7	0	1	59	19	2618

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	Aboriginal	23	31	19	17	7	2	1	56	25	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	31	22	12	5	1	1	60	18	2613

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	Aboriginal	25	26	25	13	11	0	0	51	24	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	31	23	13	7	1	1	56	21	2615

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	Aboriginal	27	25	23	15	9	1	0	52	24	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	30	22	12	6	1	1	59	19	2618

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	Aboriginal	34	33	15	5	13	0	0	67	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	33	19	10	5	1	2	64	16	2613

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	54	30	10	4	1	0	1	85	5	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	58	22	12	4	2	0	2	82	6	2625

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	Aboriginal	59	11	17	5	6	0	1	71	11	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	12	5	3	3	1	2	87	7	2623

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	Aboriginal	57	31	8	1	3	0	0	88	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	28	9	4	2	0	2	85	6	2626

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	Aboriginal	55	19	6	6	13	0	1	75	20	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	59	19	10	6	4	0	2	79	11	2625

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	Aboriginal	62	12	4	2	0	0	20	92	3	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	15	4	2	1	0	22	91	4	2619

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	71	13	8	1	0	0	7	90	1	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	14	4	2	1	0	7	93	3	2613

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	66	11	6	8	4	0	4	81	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	66	15	7	3	4	0	4	85	8	2628

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	57	20	21	1	0	0	1	78	1	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	30	12	3	2	1	3	83	5	2624

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	7	22	40	18	11	2	0	29	30	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	31	37	13	5	0	0	44	19	2631

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	10	23	39	23	5	0	0	28	33	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	19	38	25	11	0	0	36	26	2622

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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	Aboriginal	25	21	15	12	22	6	0	26	74	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	25	20	9	8	5	1	35	65	2631

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	Aboriginal	19	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	1600

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	Aboriginal	37	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	1600

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	Aboriginal	12	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	1600

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	Aboriginal	36	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	1600

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	Aboriginal	14	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	1600

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	40	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	1600

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	Aboriginal	2	45	20	6	4	23	46
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	51	19	8	4	12	1577

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	Aboriginal	17	14	30	10	20	2	6	34	33	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	23	16	18	19	3	9	41	42	1607

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	Aboriginal	2	11	12	18	53	0	4	14	73	47
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	12	12	21	42	2	7	17	70	1604

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2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Resources Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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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.