2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency by Question 102. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 39 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 194
2017 Term 28 60 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 41 15 9 3 1 0 72 12 179
2014 Term 24 59 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37 14 6 5 0 0 76 11 173
2011 Term 44 25 18 6 6 0 0 70 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 45 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 138
2008 Term 27 45 14 5 9 0 0 73 14 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 38 11 3 4 1 0 82 7 191
2017 Term 28 50 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 31 8 2 1 0 1 88 3 193
2017 Term 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 179
2014 Term 42 47 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 38 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 173
2011 Term 69 25 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 40 7 3 3 0 0 88 5 193
2017 Term 33 61 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 16 8 1 0 0 75 9 179
2014 Term 40 30 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 41 6 7 1 0 0 85 8 173
2011 Term 56 13 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 39 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 139
2008 Term 32 50 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 194
2017 Term 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 15 7 2 2 0 75 10 179
2014 Term 29 42 17 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 29 17 7 4 1 0 73 11 173
2011 Term 56 26 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 36 9 2 2 0 0 88 4 194
2017 Term 43 51 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 179
2014 Term 17 65 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 31 13 9 4 0 0 75 12 173
2011 Term 56 19 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 32 6 9 4 1 0 80 13 139
2008 Term 36 41 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 26 16 7 3 4 1 72 11 194
2017 Term 32 17 34 12 0 5 0 52 12 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 21 15 18 7 4 0 59 26 179
2014 Term 29 30 24 12 0 6 0 62 13 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 24 18 13 7 2 0 61 21 173
2011 Term 50 13 6 12 12 6 0 68 26 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 23 17 13 7 4 0 62 21 139
2008 Term 36 41 5 5 9 5 0 81 14 22
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 33 6 4 1 3 1 89 5 194
2017 Term 51 39 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 25 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 179
2014 Term 42 41 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 9 8 5 1 1 78 13 173
2011 Term 67 20 0 6 0 6 0 94 6 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 33 12 6 5 1 3 75 12 139
2008 Term 64 18 5 5 5 5 0 86 10 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 34 4 4 3 2 1 89 7 194
2017 Term 28 33 22 5 5 5 0 65 12 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 29 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 179
2014 Term 48 35 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 10 8 5 1 0 77 12 173
2011 Term 56 26 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 32 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 139
2008 Term 41 41 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 26 9 3 3 1 0 86 6 194
2017 Term 49 34 5 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 24 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 179
2014 Term 48 40 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 7 7 1 5 0 86 8 194
2017 Term 51 28 4 0 0 11 5 95 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 13 11 3 4 0 72 14 179
2014 Term 36 48 5 5 0 6 0 88 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 33 15 9 4 4 0 71 13 173
2011 Term 36 28 6 6 6 18 0 78 15 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 11 5 2 1 0 82 6 193
2017 Term 51 39 4 0 0 5 0 95 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 37 17 12 3 3 0 67 16 179
2014 Term 18 60 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 173
2011 Term 37 33 0 18 6 6 0 74 26 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 35 14 6 8 0 1 72 14 139
2008 Term 41 27 14 14 5 0 0 68 18 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 15 10 2 3 0 72 13 194
2017 Term 40 45 4 5 0 5 0 90 6 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 36 23 12 5 5 0 58 18 179
2014 Term 6 54 11 23 6 0 0 60 29 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 43 15 14 5 4 0 65 20 173
2011 Term 24 40 6 12 18 0 0 63 31 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 41 16 14 6 2 0 63 21 139
2008 Term 23 45 14 14 5 0 0 68 18 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 36 13 8 2 4 0 76 11 194
2017 Term 34 33 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 37 17 8 7 4 0 67 16 179
2014 Term 30 36 11 11 12 0 0 65 24 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 10 13 5 6 0 70 19 173
2011 Term 36 28 12 0 12 12 0 72 14 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 13 8 9 4 0 69 17 139
2008 Term 23 32 23 5 14 5 0 57 19 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 42 13 12 5 2 0 69 18 194
2017 Term 34 34 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 33 17 22 10 2 0 50 33 179
2014 Term 18 30 17 30 5 0 0 48 35 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 45 13 17 9 0 0 61 26 173
2011 Term 17 28 6 24 18 6 0 48 45 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 47 9 13 8 1 0 69 21 139
2008 Term 14 36 27 14 9 0 0 50 23 22
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 42 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 194
2017 Term 34 39 22 5 0 0 0 72 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 44 12 13 5 1 0 69 19 179
2014 Term 36 52 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 45 10 10 5 0 0 76 15 173
2011 Term 24 46 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 45 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 194
2017 Term 34 34 27 5 0 0 0 67 5 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 32 10 14 5 20 5 61 25 194
2017 Term 17 17 0 16 0 50 0 68 32 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 21 20 6 15 2 44 31 179
2014 Term 6 34 6 24 0 30 0 58 34 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 42 8 3 3 2 1 87 5 194
2017 Term 28 32 28 5 0 5 0 64 6 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 34 9 11 5 0 1 74 17 179
2014 Term 42 34 18 0 0 6 0 81 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 43 10 8 6 1 1 75 15 173
2011 Term 49 39 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 11 13 6 1 1 70 19 139
2008 Term 43 38 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 31 9 11 0 5 3 78 12 64
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 29 17 16 3 3 3 62 20 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 34 7 6 3 2 0 84 9 193
2017 Term 45 34 10 5 0 5 0 84 6 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 10 9 5 1 1 75 15 179
2014 Term 46 30 6 17 0 0 0 77 17 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 29 9 9 3 1 1 79 12 173
2011 Term 50 31 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 8 11 4 1 1 77 15 139
2008 Term 43 24 14 14 0 5 0 70 15 21

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 29 11 6 3 9 0 77 10 194
2017 Term 34 27 5 0 0 27 5 92 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 27 12 10 5 5 1 71 17 179
2014 Term 40 24 0 18 0 18 0 78 22 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 23 12 9 5 4 0 72 15 173
2011 Term 63 13 12 0 0 12 0 86 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 32 14 8 4 2 0 73 13 139
2008 Term 38 24 10 10 5 14 0 72 17 21

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 48 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 194
2017 Term 40 27 22 12 0 0 0 66 12 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 10 16 4 0 1 70 20 179
2014 Term 11 71 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 47 8 5 4 0 1 83 8 172
2011 Term 57 13 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 37 10 12 4 1 1 73 16 138
2008 Term 32 36 14 5 14 0 0 68 18 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 39 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 194
2017 Term 49 34 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 10 7 3 0 1 81 10 179
2014 Term 24 59 6 5 0 0 6 88 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 39 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 172
2011 Term 43 33 0 18 6 0 0 76 24 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 38 6 5 4 0 0 84 9 139
2008 Term 27 64 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 44 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 194
2017 Term 34 55 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 38 6 7 2 0 1 85 9 179
2014 Term 35 59 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 43 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 173
2011 Term 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 38 9 1 4 0 0 87 4 138
2008 Term 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 14 10 6 2 0 70 16 193
2017 Term 32 33 23 11 0 0 0 66 11 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 38 17 16 8 2 0 59 24 179
2014 Term 23 58 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 12 10 6 2 0 70 17 173
2011 Term 37 33 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 40 9 16 5 1 0 69 21 139
2008 Term 27 32 18 5 9 9 0 65 15 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 32 10 20 13 3 1 55 35 194
2017 Term 34 15 16 23 6 5 0 52 31 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 24 14 25 25 2 1 34 51 179
2014 Term 18 24 0 17 29 12 0 47 53 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 27 20 16 20 2 1 43 37 173
2011 Term 6 33 19 30 6 5 0 41 38 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 31 16 17 18 1 1 49 35 137
2008 Term 9 32 18 5 18 14 5 50 28 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 42 9 8 2 0 0 82 9 193
2017 Term 28 43 23 5 0 0 0 72 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 47 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 179
2014 Term 18 58 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 173
2011 Term 36 34 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 193
2017 Term 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 39 11 15 7 1 1 67 22 178
2014 Term 24 35 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 40 7 9 1 1 1 83 10 193
2017 Term 45 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 36 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 179
2014 Term 17 48 17 17 0 0 0 65 17 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 39 10 7 5 1 1 77 12 172
2011 Term 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 43 16 6 2 3 0 75 8 193
2017 Term 29 38 22 5 0 5 0 70 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 33 9 8 2 1 0 80 11 194
2017 Term 67 22 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 32 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 178
2014 Term 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 2 12 5 0 1 80 18 173
2011 Term 56 30 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 31 10 11 6 3 6 71 19 194
2017 Term 45 10 22 12 0 0 11 61 13 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 10 9 7 1 13 70 18 179
2014 Term 35 42 6 17 0 0 0 76 17 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 33 10 14 14 1 6 58 31 173
2011 Term 38 26 6 6 6 7 11 78 15 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 28 14 12 7 1 8 64 21 138
2008 Term 32 18 23 9 9 5 5 55 20 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 39 23 6 3 1 0 68 9 194
2017 Term 39 44 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 42 19 8 6 0 1 68 13 179
2014 Term 36 36 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 40 19 10 8 0 0 62 18 172
2011 Term 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 39 22 12 4 0 1 62 17 139
2008 Term 18 50 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 23 4 4 1 3 3 91 5 194
2017 Term 45 27 11 0 6 11 0 80 7 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 22 9 3 3 2 2 84 7 179
2014 Term 53 30 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 28 7 7 5 4 2 80 13 173
2011 Term 57 19 0 12 6 0 5 81 19 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 37 193
2017 Term 17 23 61 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 24 39 178
2014 Term 23 11 66 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 33 34 173
2011 Term 42 25 33 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 27 45 2 0 4 51
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 19 57 14 9999 7 67
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 17 58 12 9999 9 57
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 194
2017 Term 39 51 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 179
2014 Term 59 24 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 47 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 173
2011 Term 55 33 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 39 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 139
2008 Term 27 50 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 46 9 9 1 1 0 81 10 194
2017 Term 55 34 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 40 15 13 5 2 0 66 19 179
2014 Term 48 29 17 5 0 0 0 77 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 54 8 8 3 1 0 80 12 173
2011 Term 38 32 6 12 6 6 0 74 19 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 24 42 19 6 1 3 27 30 194
2017 Term 0 16 23 50 5 0 6 59 16 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 17 42 26 5 2 1 32 25 178
2014 Term 6 17 66 5 6 0 0 11 23 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 24 44 15 10 1 1 25 30 173
2011 Term 12 12 19 39 18 0 0 57 24 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 44 16 6 3 1 23 31 139
2008 Term 14 14 50 9 9 5 0 19 29 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 18 31 27 14 3 4 44 23 194
2017 Term 5 17 22 27 17 0 12 49 26 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 35 32 14 1 1 47 17 179
2014 Term 17 18 24 29 6 6 0 37 38 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 18 26 28 19 2 2 49 25 173
2011 Term 13 13 33 13 28 0 0 41 26 15
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 20 28 28 13 3 1 43 27 137
2008 Term 5 10 29 38 10 10 0 53 16 21

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 27 32 18 10 1 2 28 38 193
2017 Term 10 34 34 11 11 0 0 23 44 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 27 35 18 4 1 1 23 41 178
2014 Term 17 36 24 23 0 0 0 23 53 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 19 36 17 8 1 2 26 36 172
2011 Term 18 0 62 6 6 7 0 13 20 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 20 39 17 6 4 2 25 34 139
2008 Term 18 14 32 14 18 5 0 33 33 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 23 45 19 4 0 2 23 31 193
2017 Term 0 17 23 38 22 0 0 60 17 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 38 20 8 1 1 29 33 178
2014 Term 0 35 36 24 6 0 0 30 35 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 12 46 25 10 0 1 35 19 173
2011 Term 6 6 31 24 32 0 0 56 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 18 35 28 11 1 1 40 24 139
2008 Term 5 18 23 45 9 0 0 55 23 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 34 20 9 2 3 31 33 193
2017 Term 0 17 16 11 28 11 17 54 24 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 31 26 9 2 3 37 31 178
2014 Term 5 36 17 24 6 12 0 34 47 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 20 34 18 10 1 0 28 37 172
2011 Term 12 6 32 18 32 0 0 50 18 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 19 32 21 16 2 3 39 28 139
2008 Term 5 9 41 23 9 5 9 37 16 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 32 22 8 1 4 32 35 194
2017 Term 0 22 29 17 17 5 10 40 26 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 18 27 29 14 2 2 45 27 178
2014 Term 12 24 29 23 6 6 0 31 39 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 17 29 23 16 2 3 41 29 173
2011 Term 24 11 19 19 19 7 0 41 39 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 17 31 25 12 2 4 40 27 139
2008 Term 5 18 32 32 14 0 0 45 23 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 18 38 21 11 2 4 33 27 192
2017 Term 4 17 28 17 23 5 5 44 24 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 40 20 8 1 1 28 31 178
2014 Term 0 23 36 24 6 12 0 34 26 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 194
2017 Term 45 40 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 29 7 10 3 1 0 80 13 179
2014 Term 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 32 4 1 2 0 0 94 2 194
2017 Term 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 32 4 7 2 0 0 86 9 177
2014 Term 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 9 4 1 7 0 85 5 194
2017 Term 44 51 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 12 2 2 4 0 84 4 179
2014 Term 35 47 6 0 0 12 0 93 0 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 40 5 4 2 3 0 89 6 194
2017 Term 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 41 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 178
2014 Term 52 42 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 40 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 173
2011 Term 57 37 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 194
2017 Term 77 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 39 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 179
2014 Term 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 38 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 173
2011 Term 55 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 139
2008 Term 45 32 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 12 10 3 8 4 72 14 194
2017 Term 29 11 23 15 5 16 0 48 25 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 30 16 10 4 4 5 67 15 179
2014 Term 29 24 6 11 11 18 0 65 28 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 34 5 1 0 3 0 94 1 193
2017 Term 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 32 8 7 1 2 0 84 8 179
2014 Term 60 29 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 35 10 2 1 1 0 88 2 172
2011 Term 81 7 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 35 12 8 3 3 0 77 12 194
2017 Term 57 32 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 36 9 11 3 1 0 77 14 179
2014 Term 42 41 0 5 12 0 0 83 17 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 38 6 6 3 1 1 85 9 173
2011 Term 55 21 12 0 0 6 6 86 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 13 7 8 4 0 71 16 138
2008 Term 27 23 18 9 18 5 0 52 29 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 14 7 3 6 0 74 11 194
2017 Term 23 44 22 5 0 5 0 70 6 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 13 10 3 4 0 73 13 179
2014 Term 17 64 0 6 6 6 0 87 13 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 10 7 1 3 0 82 8 172
2011 Term 42 27 19 0 6 6 0 73 6 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 18 16 11 9 16 3 55 25 194
2017 Term 11 34 11 22 0 22 0 58 28 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 18 21 15 13 12 3 42 33 179
2014 Term 18 35 11 24 6 6 0 56 32 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 27 19 17 6 11 4 50 27 173
2011 Term 37 21 6 6 6 19 6 76 16 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 56 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 194
2017 Term 32 62 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 47 4 10 1 0 0 86 11 179
2014 Term 29 60 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 40 2 9 2 0 0 87 11 172
2011 Term 37 51 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 48 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 139
2008 Term 32 45 0 14 9 0 0 77 23 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 33 5 14 4 0 0 77 18 194
2017 Term 46 43 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 178
2014 Term 17 47 11 24 0 0 0 64 24 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 37 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 173
2011 Term 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 43 6 4 0 0 0 89 5 193
2017 Term 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 32 7 4 1 1 0 88 4 178
2014 Term 36 46 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 22 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 193
2017 Term 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 19 2 2 1 1 1 95 3 178
2014 Term 78 11 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 19 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 172
2011 Term 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 21 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 139
2008 Term 64 27 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 21 5 7 4 1 0 84 11 193
2017 Term 67 17 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 22 5 6 3 1 1 85 10 179
2014 Term 71 23 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 16 3 11 3 0 1 83 14 172
2011 Term 87 7 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 21 4 6 3 1 1 86 9 139
2008 Term 41 27 9 9 9 0 5 71 19 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 15 4 4 2 0 1 91 5 194
2017 Term 61 11 11 5 11 0 0 72 16 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 15 2 7 2 0 2 88 9 179
2014 Term 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 18 5 8 1 1 4 85 10 173
2011 Term 81 7 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 16 7 5 1 1 4 86 7 139
2008 Term 59 9 0 23 5 0 5 71 29 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 8 5 1 1 0 2 94 2 194
2017 Term 89 0 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 9 3 3 2 0 2 92 5 179
2014 Term 76 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 13 6 3 1 0 5 90 4 173
2011 Term 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 12 5 2 1 0 4 91 4 139
2008 Term 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 23 5 6 2 0 2 86 8 194
2017 Term 67 11 5 11 0 5 0 83 12 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 25 3 4 4 1 2 88 8 179
2014 Term 58 30 0 0 6 0 5 94 6 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 24 1 3 0 1 1 97 3 194
2017 Term 78 5 0 0 0 16 0 100 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 21 2 2 0 1 1 96 2 179
2014 Term 65 30 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 16 5 4 0 3 4 90 4 173
2011 Term 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 21 7 2 1 1 4 90 3 138
2008 Term 59 18 9 0 5 5 5 85 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 193
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 179

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 37

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 37

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 37

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 37

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 37

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 37

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 37

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 28

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 37

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 37

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 37

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 37

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 37

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 37

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 37

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 37

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 37

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 37

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 28

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 28

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 27

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 27
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 27

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 27

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 27
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 36

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 27
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 27

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 27

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 27

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 89 11 28

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 17 15 5 3 36 6 60 13 193
2017 Term 27 6 5 6 0 44 11 74 13 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 15 18 6 5 37 9 47 20 179
2014 Term 5 11 11 12 6 42 11 36 39 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 31 15 6 2 13 1 73 9 193
2017 Term 40 32 23 0 0 5 0 76 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 27 19 9 4 15 1 62 16 179
2014 Term 17 18 30 0 6 18 11 50 9 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 36 12 4 3 12 0 78 8 173
2011 Term 50 13 6 6 6 12 6 78 15 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 194
2017 Term 0 100 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 179

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 11

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 91 11

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 11

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 11

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 11

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 11

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 10

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
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 10

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 12 17 1 1 47 8 59 2 194
2017 Term 33 11 5 0 0 44 5 89 0 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 8 18 1 1 46 13 51 5 179
2014 Term 11 5 17 0 6 48 11 42 15 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 32 16 1 2 15 1 78 2 194
2017 Term 44 23 11 5 0 16 0 80 7 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 24 20 3 1 21 2 70 5 179
2014 Term 29 23 17 0 6 24 0 69 8 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 12 0 1 11 0 84 2 173
2011 Term 56 19 0 6 0 19 0 93 7 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 194
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 179

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 19 31
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 93 7 29

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 37 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 33 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 27

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 47 8 10 0 1 7 80 11 193
2017 Term 11 27 34 22 5 0 0 38 28 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 53 8 5 1 1 8 85 6 179
2014 Term 17 47 6 24 6 0 0 64 30 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 53 7 6 0 0 8 86 7 173
2011 Term 25 50 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 50 14 8 2 1 7 74 11 139
2008 Term 9 36 9 27 5 14 0 53 37 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 16 15 9 4 41 9 44 26 194
2017 Term 11 0 11 17 0 60 0 29 42 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 20 6 3 41 13 37 20 179
2014 Term 0 11 18 17 0 48 6 24 37 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 27 5 4 33 8 40 15 173
2011 Term 5 12 27 0 6 44 6 35 12 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 27 10 2 1 9 7 85 3 194
2017 Term 27 39 6 5 0 22 0 85 7 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 26 12 4 3 9 9 76 9 179
2014 Term 35 11 17 6 0 30 0 66 9 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 34 15 2 2 11 7 76 5 173
2011 Term 56 12 6 0 0 26 0 92 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 35 11 1 1 10 8 83 4 138
2008 Term 23 32 14 9 0 23 0 71 12 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 11 4 2 11 7 80 6 194
2017 Term 27 28 11 5 0 28 0 77 8 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 26 16 5 2 8 9 73 8 179
2014 Term 36 29 11 6 6 12 0 73 14 17
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 33 13 2 4 15 6 77 7 173
2011 Term 43 13 18 0 0 26 0 76 0 16
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 29 18 3 1 10 6 74 4 139
2008 Term 41 5 27 9 0 18 0 56 11 22
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 21 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 194
2017 Term 55 39 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 22 4 2 2 2 0 92 4 194
2017 Term 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 48 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 194
2017 Term 38 39 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 42 16 12 5 1 0 67 17 194
2017 Term 23 55 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 23 24 18 22 0 2 35 41 194
2017 Term 11 22 17 33 16 0 0 34 49 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 31 23 11 1 0 34 35 194
2017 Term 27 11 28 22 12 0 0 38 34 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 31 30 23 7 1 0 40 30 194
2017 Term 46 18 17 18 0 0 0 64 18 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 26 27 17 15 1 0 40 32 193
2017 Term 38 11 22 17 12 0 0 49 29 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 37 17 10 4 1 3 69 14 194
2017 Term 44 22 23 6 0 0 5 70 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 35 22 10 9 1 0 58 19 192
2017 Term 22 34 28 16 0 0 0 56 16 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 192
2017 Term 34 32 22 6 6 0 0 66 12 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 36 27 14 4 1 0 55 18 192
2017 Term 32 34 16 6 12 0 0 66 18 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 23 8 5 0 1 63 13 192
2017 Term 40 21 28 5 6 0 0 61 12 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 39 20 14 3 0 0 63 17 192
2017 Term 27 27 29 17 0 0 0 54 17 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 24 13 5 2 0 0 81 7 194
2017 Term 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 10 5 3 1 1 3 91 4 194
2017 Term 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 23 12 5 1 0 2 83 5 194
2017 Term 78 12 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 18 9 3 3 0 1 85 5 193
2017 Term 67 17 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 15 6 1 1 0 21 90 2 194
2017 Term 78 0 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 22 13 2 1 1 2 83 3 193
2017 Term 60 12 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 9 4 1 2 0 5 93 3 194
2017 Term 17 21 28 23 11 0 0 38 34 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 14 6 1 1 2 80 6 194
2017 Term 51 38 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 43 18 5 0 0 34 23 194
2017 Term 11 27 56 6 0 0 0 38 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 26 42 20 7 0 0 28 30 194
2017 Term 0 17 15 56 12 0 0 67 17 18
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 23 20 16 18 5 1 19 81 194
2017 Term 5 23 28 28 16 0 0 5 95 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 149
2017 Term 47 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 149
2017 Term 46 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 149
2017 Term 23 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 149
2017 Term 47 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 149
2017 Term 0 17

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 149
2017 Term 40 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 46 18 13 7 14 148
2017 Term 6 48 23 12 6 5 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 27 15 20 18 3 6 42 41 150
2017 Term 36 12 11 24 18 0 0 47 42 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 10 14 19 47 2 5 14 71 149
2017 Term 6 6 12 23 41 6 6 14 73 17
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