2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Indigenous and Northern Affairs 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 40 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2364
2014 Aboriginal 30 45 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 12 11 7 0 0 70 19 2416
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 2962
2008 Aboriginal 39 40 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 807
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2043

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 28 36 13 11 12 0 0 64 23 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 2363

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 34 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 2360
2014 Aboriginal 58 29 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 2415
2011 Aboriginal 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 2963

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 42 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2354
2014 Aboriginal 37 39 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 2415
2011 Aboriginal 41 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2963
2008 Aboriginal 45 38 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 43 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 2053

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 29 32 18 10 9 0 0 62 20 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 19 10 7 1 0 64 17 2361
2014 Aboriginal 19 32 20 14 13 2 0 52 27 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 19 15 11 1 0 55 26 2415
2011 Aboriginal 27 33 20 11 9 1 0 60 20 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 19 11 7 1 0 62 18 2958

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 36 14 11 8 0 0 66 19 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 2363
2014 Aboriginal 19 35 18 16 11 1 1 55 27 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 17 16 9 1 0 57 25 2414
2011 Aboriginal 27 36 18 12 8 0 0 63 20 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 15 12 7 1 0 66 19 2958
2008 Aboriginal 30 40 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 15 12 7 0 0 67 19 2053

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 35 23 17 11 11 2 1 59 23 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 19 14 10 4 1 54 25 2365
2014 Aboriginal 25 26 16 15 13 5 1 54 30 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 23 19 17 16 4 1 46 34 2415
2011 Aboriginal 32 27 15 10 12 3 0 61 23 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 18 15 12 4 0 53 28 2957
2008 Aboriginal 32 30 15 10 9 4 0 65 20 815
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 17 16 10 5 0 55 27 2052
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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 46 24 12 7 8 2 1 73 15 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 10 6 5 2 1 78 11 2362
2014 Aboriginal 38 29 14 9 8 1 1 68 18 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 11 8 6 2 1 74 15 2416
2011 Aboriginal 40 29 13 9 6 2 1 71 16 1040
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 30 11 8 5 2 1 75 13 2963
2008 Aboriginal 43 27 12 7 9 2 1 72 16 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 11 9 6 3 0 73 16 2050

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 42 30 8 9 9 1 0 73 18 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 9 9 5 1 0 76 15 2364
2014 Aboriginal 35 32 11 9 11 1 1 69 21 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 10 10 7 1 0 72 17 2416
2011 Aboriginal 38 31 9 13 8 0 1 70 21 1040
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 2962
2008 Aboriginal 40 28 9 12 10 1 0 69 22 811
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 2052

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 Aboriginal 50 23 9 6 9 1 0 75 16 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 10 6 6 1 0 77 13 2361
2014 Aboriginal 43 26 12 9 9 0 1 70 18 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 28 10 8 7 0 0 74 16 2417

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 27 30 16 12 10 5 1 60 23 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 12 7 6 1 63 20 2365
2014 Aboriginal 18 31 17 15 11 7 1 53 29 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 13 9 6 0 57 23 2413
2011 Aboriginal 22 30 16 13 13 5 0 55 28 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 18 12 9 6 0 59 22 2955

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 26 28 16 15 11 4 1 56 27 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 18 14 8 3 0 58 23 2365
2014 Aboriginal 18 27 18 17 15 4 1 48 33 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 21 16 12 3 0 50 28 2415
2011 Aboriginal 21 32 17 13 15 2 1 54 29 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 18 14 10 3 0 56 25 2958
2008 Aboriginal 24 33 17 13 12 2 0 58 25 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 37 17 14 11 3 0 57 26 2055

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 19 27 17 16 14 6 1 49 32 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 20 19 10 5 1 49 30 2360
2014 Aboriginal 13 26 19 17 18 6 1 42 38 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 29 21 21 13 6 0 42 36 2414
2011 Aboriginal 14 31 17 19 14 4 1 47 35 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 35 19 19 9 6 0 49 30 2956
2008 Aboriginal 13 34 17 20 11 5 0 50 32 814
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 34 19 22 11 5 0 46 35 2055

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 21 24 15 15 18 6 0 48 35 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 17 16 13 7 0 51 31 2363
2014 Aboriginal 14 21 18 18 20 8 1 38 42 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 28 19 17 17 7 0 44 36 2415
2011 Aboriginal 19 28 17 15 15 6 0 49 32 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 18 15 10 7 0 54 27 2956
2008 Aboriginal 16 30 15 16 14 9 0 51 33 814
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 17 17 14 8 0 49 33 2055

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 17 31 14 18 16 5 1 50 35 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 17 18 12 3 0 52 31 2359
2014 Aboriginal 13 27 17 17 22 4 1 41 41 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 20 20 14 3 0 44 36 2414
2011 Aboriginal 14 33 16 19 15 3 0 49 35 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 17 21 10 3 0 50 32 2951
2008 Aboriginal 16 37 14 18 12 3 0 54 31 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 37 15 22 12 2 0 50 34 2053
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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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 14 15 9 1 1 61 24 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 14 13 7 0 0 65 20 2361
2014 Aboriginal 19 31 19 15 16 0 0 50 31 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 16 15 12 0 0 57 26 2416
2011 Aboriginal 24 33 14 17 11 0 0 57 28 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 14 12 10 1 0 65 22 2961

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 28 37 12 14 9 0 0 65 23 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 44 12 13 6 0 0 69 18 2363

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 15 21 18 14 16 14 2 42 36 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 17 18 13 15 4 42 38 2354
2014 Aboriginal 9 21 19 18 21 10 2 34 44 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 18 20 17 12 3 35 44 2415

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 41 30 9 10 9 1 1 71 19 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 38 11 10 6 1 1 74 15 2361
2014 Aboriginal 35 32 12 10 9 1 1 69 19 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 2416
2011 Aboriginal 35 33 11 11 8 1 1 69 20 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 2962
2008 Aboriginal 37 34 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 814
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 12 12 9 1 1 67 21 2050

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 21 32 18 14 9 2 3 57 24 170
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 17 12 6 3 8 62 20 721
2014 Aboriginal 21 29 19 13 12 3 3 54 26 169
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 16 12 7 3 7 60 22 733

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 31 33 12 12 10 1 1 65 23 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 10 12 6 1 1 72 18 2363
2014 Aboriginal 23 35 13 15 11 1 1 59 27 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 12 15 6 1 1 66 21 2414
2011 Aboriginal 29 32 13 13 10 2 1 63 24 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 11 13 7 2 0 68 20 2958
2008 Aboriginal 30 36 10 13 8 2 0 68 22 815
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 10 12 7 1 1 70 20 2054

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 29 23 14 12 12 9 1 59 26 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 28 13 12 6 10 2 65 20 2355
2014 Aboriginal 24 25 15 14 14 5 2 53 31 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 15 12 9 7 2 61 23 2414
2011 Aboriginal 28 24 14 12 15 6 1 56 29 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 28 13 12 10 6 1 62 24 2957
2008 Aboriginal 28 28 13 14 11 6 0 60 27 815
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 11 12 10 6 1 64 24 2052

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 37 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 11 15 7 0 0 67 22 2363
2014 Aboriginal 24 35 9 17 14 0 1 59 31 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 12 15 8 0 0 64 24 2416
2011 Aboriginal 29 35 14 14 7 0 1 65 21 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 12 13 5 0 1 70 18 2961
2008 Aboriginal 28 40 13 11 8 0 1 68 19 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 14 13 5 0 0 68 18 2055

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 37 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 2362
2014 Aboriginal 35 39 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 2416
2011 Aboriginal 43 34 10 8 5 0 0 77 12 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 2959
2008 Aboriginal 43 36 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 11 2057

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 35 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 2363
2014 Aboriginal 42 37 8 7 5 0 0 79 12 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 2416
2011 Aboriginal 46 35 7 6 4 0 0 82 10 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 2960
2008 Aboriginal 45 40 5 6 4 0 0 86 9 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 42 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 2055

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 27 32 12 14 11 3 1 61 26 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 16 13 7 3 0 63 21 2360
2014 Aboriginal 18 28 17 16 17 3 1 48 35 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 17 16 12 3 0 54 29 2415
2011 Aboriginal 25 33 14 15 12 2 0 59 27 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 14 13 9 3 0 63 23 2960
2008 Aboriginal 27 32 15 12 11 2 0 60 24 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 15 14 10 2 0 60 24 2052

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 22 27 13 14 19 4 2 52 35 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 14 16 15 3 3 53 32 2364
2014 Aboriginal 15 20 12 18 29 3 2 38 50 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 16 20 22 2 2 39 45 2414
2011 Aboriginal 18 28 13 15 22 2 2 48 39 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 15 17 18 2 2 48 37 2960
2008 Aboriginal 21 37 14 14 13 2 1 59 28 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 35 13 17 15 2 1 54 33 2052

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 40 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 12 11 5 0 1 71 17 2356
2014 Aboriginal 18 42 11 15 12 0 1 61 28 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 42 13 14 9 0 0 63 23 2417
2011 Aboriginal 29 40 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 11 10 5 0 0 73 16 2963

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 34 13 11 8 0 0 69 18 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 2362
2014 Aboriginal 24 35 15 14 11 0 1 60 25 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 2417

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 33 33 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 2354
2014 Aboriginal 23 35 17 14 11 0 0 58 25 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 2416
2011 Aboriginal 34 37 13 10 5 1 1 72 15 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 2956

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 21 35 18 12 10 4 1 59 23 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 41 20 11 5 5 1 62 17 2361

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 35 9 8 8 1 0 74 17 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 9 9 6 1 0 75 15 2363
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 14 12 12 0 1 63 24 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 11 11 9 0 1 69 20 2415
2011 Aboriginal 37 33 11 11 6 0 1 71 18 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 9 9 6 0 1 76 15 2961

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 29 23 12 9 13 2 11 61 26 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 11 9 9 3 11 66 22 2364
2014 Aboriginal 24 21 13 14 20 1 7 48 37 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 24 10 13 14 2 9 58 31 2417
2011 Aboriginal 32 22 11 10 16 2 7 60 28 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 9 11 12 2 9 64 26 2962
2008 Aboriginal 36 24 8 10 13 1 7 66 26 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 25 8 12 10 1 8 66 25 2053

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 33 33 18 7 7 0 1 67 15 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 2366
2014 Aboriginal 28 28 22 11 10 0 2 56 22 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 2417
2011 Aboriginal 32 30 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 20 9 6 0 1 64 16 2960
2008 Aboriginal 26 31 24 11 7 0 0 57 19 815
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 22 12 10 0 0 56 22 2052

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 46 24 9 6 8 3 4 75 15 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 26 7 6 6 4 5 79 14 2359
2014 Aboriginal 39 24 9 7 10 4 7 71 20 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 23 9 6 9 3 5 74 17 2416
2011 Aboriginal 38 29 11 8 7 3 4 72 17 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 25 10 7 8 4 4 73 16 2961

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 33 34 33 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 27 35 2365
2014 Aboriginal 30 32 38 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 25 33 2414
2011 Aboriginal 33 35 32 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 29 33 2960

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 9 25 31 11 18 6 233
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 38 5 14 6 883
2014 Aboriginal 10 27 36 11 9999 15 242
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 43 12 9999 14 1015
2011 Aboriginal 10 36 33 9 9999 12 350
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 42 8 9999 12 1138
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Workplace

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 39 38 11 7 5 1 1 77 11 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 2360
2014 Aboriginal 33 41 13 8 3 1 0 75 11 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 2417
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 2962
2008 Aboriginal 44 38 10 5 2 1 0 82 8 815
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 2052

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 25 39 16 12 6 0 0 65 19 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 45 17 12 5 1 0 67 16 2362
2014 Aboriginal 17 40 18 12 9 3 1 59 22 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 42 19 12 6 2 0 62 18 2414
2011 Aboriginal 24 42 15 12 5 2 0 68 17 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 15 11 4 2 0 70 15 2961

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 25 35 15 7 1 4 23 40 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 38 15 6 1 3 22 39 2352
2014 Aboriginal 15 30 32 14 5 1 2 20 47 796
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 37 14 5 1 1 19 43 2408
2011 Aboriginal 13 28 32 17 7 1 3 24 43 1039
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 36 17 5 1 2 22 41 2960
2008 Aboriginal 14 27 35 16 7 1 2 23 42 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 37 15 5 0 1 20 42 2054

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 12 19 29 18 14 4 4 34 34 728
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 31 21 11 2 3 34 34 2349
2014 Aboriginal 18 22 29 16 9 3 3 27 43 796
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 32 18 9 2 2 27 39 2410
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 25 21 13 3 3 36 37 1036
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 29 24 11 2 3 37 33 2954
2008 Aboriginal 11 22 27 24 11 3 2 36 35 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 31 21 8 2 2 30 38 2048

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 20 23 29 14 7 3 4 23 46 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 28 11 6 2 3 17 53 2351
2014 Aboriginal 28 26 26 12 5 0 3 17 55 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 26 11 5 1 2 16 57 2413
2011 Aboriginal 21 25 28 14 8 1 3 23 47 1036
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 30 15 7 1 3 22 47 2952
2008 Aboriginal 18 28 30 14 6 2 2 21 48 812
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 31 14 5 1 2 19 49 2050

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 12 19 31 20 15 1 3 36 32 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 33 21 10 1 3 32 33 2339
2014 Aboriginal 16 21 30 22 8 1 4 31 38 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 34 20 8 1 2 28 38 2408
2011 Aboriginal 12 18 35 20 11 1 3 33 31 1033
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 35 21 9 1 2 31 32 2955
2008 Aboriginal 11 20 31 24 10 1 3 36 32 810
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 38 21 7 0 2 29 33 2051

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 21 21 25 16 12 2 4 29 44 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 29 15 10 2 4 26 43 2352
2014 Aboriginal 32 25 22 11 6 1 3 18 59 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 26 11 5 1 2 17 56 2410
2011 Aboriginal 20 25 24 17 9 1 4 27 48 1036
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 27 15 8 1 3 24 48 2957
2008 Aboriginal 20 26 24 17 9 1 2 27 48 809
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 27 16 7 1 2 24 48 2052

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 17 22 23 17 13 3 5 33 42 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 29 17 11 3 4 29 39 2351
2014 Aboriginal 17 21 27 18 9 2 5 29 42 796
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 30 19 9 2 3 29 39 2411
2011 Aboriginal 15 21 29 18 10 3 6 30 38 1036
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 30 19 9 2 3 30 39 2959
2008 Aboriginal 19 22 25 17 9 4 4 29 44 811
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 28 16 6 1 3 23 48 2054

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 20 23 30 11 9 3 4 22 47 728
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 30 11 6 2 3 18 50 2351
2014 Aboriginal 28 25 27 10 6 1 3 16 56 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 30 10 5 2 2 16 53 2410

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 Aboriginal 39 27 11 11 12 0 0 67 23 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 9 10 6 1 0 74 17 2364
2014 Aboriginal 36 28 8 13 12 1 1 66 26 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 29 10 12 9 1 0 69 21 2414

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 36 10 8 6 0 0 75 15 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2352
2014 Aboriginal 30 40 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 10 9 4 0 0 77 14 2415

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 Aboriginal 33 35 15 8 5 2 0 70 14 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 13 5 3 3 0 78 9 2361
2014 Aboriginal 30 34 15 9 7 5 1 68 16 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 14 5 3 5 0 77 8 2415

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 38 14 10 6 1 0 71 16 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 11 7 3 2 0 79 10 2360
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 14 10 8 4 1 66 19 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 14 6 4 3 0 75 11 2416
2011 Aboriginal 28 37 14 12 7 2 0 67 19 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 14 7 4 3 0 74 11 2955

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 39 37 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 2359
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 15 7 7 1 1 70 15 795
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 2414
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 14 7 6 1 0 73 13 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 6 4 1 0 79 9 2955
2008 Aboriginal 33 42 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 2050

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 25 29 15 11 12 4 3 58 26 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 14 11 8 5 4 64 21 2364
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 16 12 15 3 3 54 29 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 15 13 10 4 3 60 25 2417

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 31 40 14 9 3 2 1 72 13 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 46 13 5 2 3 0 80 7 2359
2014 Aboriginal 27 42 14 7 5 4 1 73 12 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 13 5 2 4 0 78 8 2414
2011 Aboriginal 28 40 15 9 4 4 0 71 13 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 15 6 2 5 0 76 8 2962

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 29 35 10 11 7 6 2 69 19 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 13 11 6 4 1 69 18 2359
2014 Aboriginal 28 37 11 11 8 4 1 68 20 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 11 10 5 3 1 72 16 2415
2011 Aboriginal 32 32 12 10 8 6 0 69 19 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 12 11 5 5 1 71 17 2959
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 15 12 7 5 1 65 20 814
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 11 12 8 5 1 67 21 2049

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 21 37 16 12 8 4 1 61 22 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 15 7 5 1 57 24 2359
2014 Aboriginal 16 30 21 15 10 7 2 50 27 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 21 13 9 5 1 54 24 2415
2011 Aboriginal 17 34 19 15 11 5 1 53 27 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 19 13 8 7 1 56 23 2954

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 16 22 14 15 19 9 3 44 40 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 19 16 15 12 4 40 38 2361
2014 Aboriginal 13 16 16 17 27 8 2 33 49 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 19 17 19 11 3 35 43 2416
2011 Aboriginal 14 18 19 16 22 9 2 36 43 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 19 17 16 12 4 38 40 2956

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 42 6 12 5 0 0 77 17 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 45 5 13 7 0 0 75 20 2367
2014 Aboriginal 28 46 5 13 6 0 0 75 20 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 46 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 2415
2011 Aboriginal 41 41 4 10 4 0 0 83 13 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 45 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 2959
2008 Aboriginal 44 43 2 7 3 0 0 87 10 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 45 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 2056

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 5 12 11 0 0 72 23 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 7 12 10 0 0 71 22 2365
2014 Aboriginal 35 32 6 14 12 0 1 67 26 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 6 11 11 0 0 72 23 2414
2011 Aboriginal 44 35 5 10 5 0 0 79 16 1041
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 2956

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 37 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 2362
2014 Aboriginal 34 39 13 10 4 1 0 73 14 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 2413

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 68 20 4 3 2 1 1 90 6 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 2362
2014 Aboriginal 63 25 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 4 4 1 0 1 91 5 2416
2011 Aboriginal 69 21 4 3 1 0 1 91 4 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 72 18 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 2960
2008 Aboriginal 71 19 4 3 2 0 2 92 5 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 73 19 4 3 1 0 1 93 4 2053

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 69 17 6 4 3 0 2 88 7 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 17 6 9 4 0 1 81 13 2363
2014 Aboriginal 63 20 6 5 3 1 2 86 8 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 19 5 8 5 0 2 81 13 2412
2011 Aboriginal 67 17 5 5 4 0 2 86 9 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 64 17 6 7 4 0 1 82 12 2957
2008 Aboriginal 66 18 4 6 3 0 2 86 10 814
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 17 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 2052

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 69 14 7 4 2 0 4 86 6 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 16 5 6 3 0 3 85 9 2362
2014 Aboriginal 68 15 6 3 3 1 6 88 6 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 5 6 3 0 4 85 10 2417
2011 Aboriginal 69 12 6 4 3 0 6 86 7 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 6 6 4 0 3 84 10 2957
2008 Aboriginal 64 10 7 4 4 1 10 83 9 814
2008 Non-Aboriginal 66 12 5 5 4 0 7 85 10 2056

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 79 10 4 1 2 1 4 93 3 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 12 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 2365
2014 Aboriginal 73 14 5 1 1 0 6 93 2 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 76 11 4 2 2 0 4 91 4 2414
2011 Aboriginal 74 10 5 2 3 0 6 90 5 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 3 2 2 0 3 92 5 2963
2008 Aboriginal 72 7 6 1 3 1 9 89 4 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 78 7 3 3 2 0 7 91 5 2054

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 60 18 10 4 2 1 5 83 7 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 22 8 7 4 1 5 80 11 2363
2014 Aboriginal 56 18 11 4 2 2 7 82 7 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 20 10 6 4 1 5 79 10 2415

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 18 6 2 1 3 4 89 4 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 22 6 3 1 3 4 89 5 2365
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 8 2 2 2 5 87 4 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 6 2 2 3 4 89 4 2412
2011 Aboriginal 65 18 7 2 2 3 3 89 4 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 6 2 1 2 3 90 3 2960
2008 Aboriginal 66 18 7 2 1 1 4 90 4 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 7 2 1 2 3 90 3 2055

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 28 72 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 2359
2014 Aboriginal 33 67 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 2412

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 478
2014 Aboriginal 51 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 538

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 478
2014 Aboriginal 65 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 538

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 478
2014 Aboriginal 9 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 538

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 478
2014 Aboriginal 0 257

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 478
2014 Aboriginal 3 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 538

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 12 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 478
2014 Aboriginal 13 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 538

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 478
2014 Aboriginal 4 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 538

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 478
2014 Aboriginal 42 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 538

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 478
2014 Aboriginal 42 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 538

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 478
2014 Aboriginal 52 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 538

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 478
2014 Aboriginal 48 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 538

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 478
2014 Aboriginal 38 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 538

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 55 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 478
2014 Aboriginal 58 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 538

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 478
2014 Aboriginal 41 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 538

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 478
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 538

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 478
2014 Aboriginal 7 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 538

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 478
2014 Aboriginal 15 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 538

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 478
2014 Aboriginal 55 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 538

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 478
2014 Aboriginal 34 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 538

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 478
2014 Aboriginal 20 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 538

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 53 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 478
2014 Aboriginal 52 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 538

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 30 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 478
2014 Aboriginal 26 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 538

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 Aboriginal 14 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 478
2014 Aboriginal 15 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 538

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 25 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 478
2014 Aboriginal 26 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 538

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 Aboriginal 10 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 478
2014 Aboriginal 16 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 538

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 Aboriginal 9 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 478
2014 Aboriginal 7 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 538

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 Aboriginal 13 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 478
2014 Aboriginal 11 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 538

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 478
2014 Aboriginal 11 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 538

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 217
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 478
2014 Aboriginal 26 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 538

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 Aboriginal 10 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 450
2014 Aboriginal 11 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 502

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 Aboriginal 13 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 450
2014 Aboriginal 13 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 502

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 Aboriginal 10 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 450
2014 Aboriginal 8 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 502

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 Aboriginal 7 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 450
2014 Aboriginal 8 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 502

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 Aboriginal 10 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 450
2014 Aboriginal 10 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 502

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 Aboriginal 9 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 450
2014 Aboriginal 8 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 502

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 Aboriginal 15 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 450
2014 Aboriginal 7 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 502

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 Aboriginal 8 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 450
2014 Aboriginal 9 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 502

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 Aboriginal 14 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 450
2014 Aboriginal 12 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 502

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 25 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 450
2014 Aboriginal 28 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 502

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 Aboriginal 10 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 450
2014 Aboriginal 10 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 502

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 49 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 450
2014 Aboriginal 50 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 502

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 Non-Aboriginal 2 450
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 502

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 56 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 450
2014 Aboriginal 59 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 502

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 Non-Aboriginal 1 450

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 197
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 450
2014 Aboriginal 16 238
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 502

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 96 4 216
2017 Non-Aboriginal 87 13 478

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 13 18 21 9 13 22 5 41 30 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 22 9 9 27 7 41 26 2365
2014 Aboriginal 9 17 21 12 15 21 4 35 37 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 16 21 9 9 27 7 40 28 2416

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 22 29 20 9 10 9 1 56 21 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 21 9 7 13 1 58 18 2364
2014 Aboriginal 17 27 22 11 12 11 1 50 26 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 23 9 8 13 2 54 20 2416
2011 Aboriginal 25 35 18 9 7 6 0 64 17 1043
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 16 7 4 7 0 70 12 2959

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 84 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 2363
2014 Aboriginal 17 83 797
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 2416

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 237
2014 Aboriginal 44 125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 223

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 237
2014 Aboriginal 75 125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 81 223

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 237
2014 Aboriginal 4 125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 223

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 237
2014 Aboriginal 0 125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 223

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 237
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 223

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 14 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 237
2014 Aboriginal 13 125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 223

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 237
2014 Aboriginal 6 125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 223

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 234
2014 Aboriginal 53 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 222

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 234
2014 Aboriginal 18 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 222

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 234
2014 Aboriginal 9 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 222

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 234
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 222

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 234
2014 Aboriginal 16 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 222

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 234
2014 Aboriginal 21 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 222

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 234
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 222

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 234
2014 Aboriginal 8 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 222

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 234
2014 Aboriginal 16 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 222

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 234
2014 Aboriginal 15 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 222

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 234

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 234
2014 Aboriginal 15 124
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 222

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 Aboriginal 35 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 236
2014 Aboriginal 34 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 223

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 Aboriginal 13 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 236
2014 Aboriginal 10 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 223

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 9 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 236
2014 Aboriginal 4 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 223

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 Aboriginal 14 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 236
2014 Aboriginal 15 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 223

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 6 236
2014 Aboriginal 4 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 223

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 6 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 236
2014 Aboriginal 4 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 223

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 Aboriginal 10 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 236
2014 Aboriginal 9 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 223

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 236
2014 Aboriginal 9 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 223

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 236
2014 Aboriginal 45 123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 223

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 Aboriginal 5 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 220
2014 Aboriginal 7 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 206

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 Aboriginal 13 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 220
2014 Aboriginal 8 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 206

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 6 220
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 206

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 4 206

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 Non-Aboriginal 4 220
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 206

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 5 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 220
2014 Aboriginal 5 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 206

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 14 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 220
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 206

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 10 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 220
2014 Aboriginal 10 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 206

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 15 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 220
2014 Aboriginal 14 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 206

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 Aboriginal 28 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 220
2014 Aboriginal 26 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 206

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 Aboriginal 14 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 220
2014 Aboriginal 6 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 206

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 45 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 220
2014 Aboriginal 50 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 206

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 Aboriginal 0 117

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 Aboriginal 55 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 220
2014 Aboriginal 62 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 63 206

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 Aboriginal 15 108
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 220
2014 Aboriginal 13 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 206

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 93 7 116
2017 Non-Aboriginal 89 11 238

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 15 16 25 7 7 26 5 45 19 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 22 4 4 36 7 48 14 2360
2014 Aboriginal 10 17 26 6 9 26 6 40 22 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 23 4 4 36 7 45 14 2415

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 25 26 23 7 6 11 2 59 15 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 19 5 3 17 2 67 10 2361
2014 Aboriginal 18 25 25 7 8 15 2 52 18 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 21 6 4 20 2 61 12 2411
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 16 8 5 8 0 69 14 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 15 5 3 10 0 75 8 2957

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 21 79 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 2358
2014 Aboriginal 19 81 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 2408

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 28 151
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 25 389
2014 Aboriginal 77 23 148
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 26 356

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 Aboriginal 45 39 3 9 3 1 0 85 13 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 294
2014 Aboriginal 37 31 9 14 7 1 1 70 22 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 7 10 4 0 0 78 15 265

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 26 46 8 6 3 3 7 81 10 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 9 8 3 2 9 78 12 2365
2014 Aboriginal 27 48 10 6 3 2 5 80 9 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 49 10 5 2 2 7 82 8 2416
2011 Aboriginal 26 50 10 7 2 1 3 79 10 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 48 10 8 2 2 7 78 11 2958
2008 Aboriginal 24 47 12 9 3 2 4 75 13 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 48 9 7 4 2 6 78 13 2059

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 11 23 20 10 8 19 9 47 25 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 22 7 5 28 11 44 19 2360
2014 Aboriginal 8 22 27 10 7 19 7 41 23 798
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 25 9 5 25 11 40 22 2414
2011 Aboriginal 10 24 23 11 7 19 5 46 24 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 25 8 5 28 8 42 19 2956

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 32 30 11 4 2 13 8 78 8 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 9 3 2 11 9 83 6 2363
2014 Aboriginal 31 29 14 6 3 11 5 71 11 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 12 4 3 9 7 77 8 2414
2011 Aboriginal 35 33 13 5 3 9 3 77 9 1044
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 30 12 4 2 11 7 78 8 2957
2008 Aboriginal 34 32 14 4 2 10 4 77 7 816
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 12 3 2 10 6 79 6 2056

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 22 30 16 7 3 14 8 67 13 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 14 5 2 14 8 73 9 2354
2014 Aboriginal 21 28 18 7 6 15 5 62 16 799
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 16 6 4 11 7 68 12 2415
2011 Aboriginal 27 31 15 7 5 12 3 68 14 1042
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 14 6 3 14 6 71 10 2955
2008 Aboriginal 29 31 16 8 4 9 3 69 13 813
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 14 6 4 10 7 71 12 2056
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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 53 23 8 8 8 1 0 76 16 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 2361

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 55 21 9 5 7 2 0 78 12 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 25 9 5 4 2 0 81 10 2359

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 21 40 15 11 9 3 1 64 20 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 43 16 10 6 5 0 66 17 2361

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 15 35 19 16 14 2 1 51 30 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 38 19 16 10 3 0 54 26 2362

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 17 24 19 15 22 0 3 42 39 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 20 21 15 24 0 2 38 41 2357

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 18 26 26 14 13 0 2 45 29 735
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 26 18 12 0 1 43 30 2357

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 24 28 21 13 10 0 3 54 24 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 25 16 9 0 2 49 25 2358

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 22 21 19 17 18 1 3 45 36 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 22 17 15 1 2 44 33 2360

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 45 23 13 4 5 0 8 75 11 732
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 26 15 7 5 0 8 70 13 2358

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 24 31 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 26 12 8 0 1 53 20 2357

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 26 32 20 12 6 1 3 60 19 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 25 11 6 1 2 57 17 2353

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 22 32 22 13 8 1 2 55 22 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 25 15 8 1 2 51 23 2354

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 24 27 22 13 11 1 2 53 25 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 23 15 9 0 2 53 24 2355

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 26 34 21 9 6 1 2 63 16 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 21 11 6 1 2 61 18 2350

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 50 20 13 8 6 0 3 73 14 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 23 14 8 5 0 2 72 14 2362

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 58 19 10 5 6 0 2 79 11 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 15 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 2358

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 48 29 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 731
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 2356

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 51 21 11 8 7 0 2 74 15 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 20 10 7 5 1 2 78 11 2359

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 55 11 6 2 1 0 25 89 4 733
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 14 5 3 1 0 24 88 5 2361

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 59 23 8 2 1 0 6 88 3 729
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 8 3 1 1 6 88 4 2342

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 60 19 8 5 3 1 5 83 8 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 17 8 5 5 1 4 80 11 2362

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 44 29 16 5 3 0 3 75 9 725
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 13 3 2 1 3 81 5 2357

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 12 31 33 17 6 1 1 43 24 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 29 40 15 6 0 0 38 22 2367

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 22 38 20 10 0 1 30 32 730
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 40 20 8 0 1 29 31 2357
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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 23 26 18 14 16 2 2 24 76 734
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 21 12 16 3 1 24 76 2365

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 28 539
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 1728

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 36 539
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 1728

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 22 539
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 1728

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 47 539
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 1728

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 7 539
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 1728

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 539
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 1728

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 6 44 20 10 4 15 517
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 42 20 10 6 17 1697

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 10 22 14 17 29 2 6 35 50 538
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 16 18 26 2 8 35 48 1734

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 5 9 10 19 51 2 5 15 75 540
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 8 10 19 54 2 5 10 79 1736
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