2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Directorate of Security and Safeguards

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 40 42 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 40 41 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 43 39 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 44

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 36 35 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 33 39 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 33 37 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 29 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 59 32 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 65 26 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 43

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 35 10 6 2 0 0 83 7 804
2017 Technical Support Branch 45 38 10 7 1 0 0 83 8 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 51 30 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 31 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 41 35 14 4 5 0 0 77 9 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 53 30 12 2 2 0 0 84 5 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 35 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 36 40 13 7 3 0 0 76 10 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 44

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 37 27 15 10 6 4 1 67 17 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 31 32 14 10 7 5 1 67 18 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 27 11 5 11 2 2 71 17 44
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 12 174211
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 51 29 8 6 3 2 1 82 9 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 47 32 6 7 4 2 0 82 12 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 48 27 2 9 9 2 2 78 19 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 31 8 6 4 1 1 82 10 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 46 34 7 7 5 1 1 81 12 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 36 38 0 7 11 2 5 80 20 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 52 27 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 47 32 8 7 5 0 0 80 13 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 44 30 2 9 12 2 0 76 22 43

Senior management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 34 17 13 7 5 0 61 21 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 25 34 14 14 7 6 0 62 23 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 21 38 11 18 7 5 0 62 26 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 36 19 12 8 2 0 60 21 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 22 36 20 11 8 3 0 59 20 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 18 27 30 16 9 0 0 45 25 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 18 34 19 15 8 6 0 55 24 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 17 34 19 15 9 7 0 54 25 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 14 25 16 27 14 5 0 40 43 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 27 17 14 15 6 0 50 31 174190
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 30 18 12 8 4 0 61 20 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 26 34 16 11 7 6 0 64 19 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 20 36 16 14 11 2 0 58 26 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 23 35 18 13 8 3 0 60 22 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 21 37 16 11 9 5 0 62 21 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 9 43 21 11 11 5 0 55 24 44
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 36 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 41 12 15 7 1 0 66 22 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 32 32 16 11 9 0 0 64 21 44

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 43 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 37 42 8 11 2 0 0 78 13 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 34 48 5 14 0 0 0 82 14 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 174082
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 21 17 17 12 15 2 44 35 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 14 20 17 17 12 18 2 43 36 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 16 23 14 28 12 7 0 42 43 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 34 9 6 4 1 1 80 11 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 40 41 8 5 5 1 0 82 10 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 39 41 5 5 9 2 0 81 14 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 36 14 11 6 3 5 66 18 38833
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 37 35 14 7 4 0 2 73 12 129
2017 Technical Support Branch 31 48 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 29

Staffing

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 35 13 13 8 2 1 65 22 174044
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 36 36 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 32 37 11 10 8 2 0 70 18 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 27 34 14 11 11 2 0 63 23 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 28 15 13 11 9 1 58 26 174123
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 33 28 13 10 6 10 1 68 18 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 31 25 16 10 6 10 1 63 19 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 30 21 14 19 7 9 0 56 28 43

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 38 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 44 38 4 10 3 0 1 82 13 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 52 34 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 174121
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 51 35 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 55 34 5 5 0 0 0 89 6 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 54 32 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 173994
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 57 31 5 4 2 0 0 89 7 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 61 29 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 61 25 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 33 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 36 35 12 7 7 2 0 73 15 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 43 41 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 21 26 15 16 16 2 3 50 34 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 19 26 13 18 20 3 2 47 39 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 21 29 18 18 7 5 2 54 27 44

Empowerment

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 38 40 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 36 42 8 9 4 0 0 78 13 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 42 35 9 12 2 0 0 77 14 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 38 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 35 39 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 40 32 14 9 2 2 0 74 12 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 41 37 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 35 42 12 7 2 0 0 78 10 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 42 37 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 43

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 26 40 18 9 4 3 0 68 13 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 20 44 18 9 5 4 0 67 14 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 20 48 23 2 5 2 0 70 7 44

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 54 29 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 52 33 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 50 29 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 23 11 10 11 2 11 63 24 173988
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 24 8 8 5 1 9 77 14 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 50 24 5 9 2 1 9 83 12 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 46 27 2 11 2 0 11 82 15 44

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 39 16 6 3 0 0 74 10 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 34 41 17 5 4 0 0 75 9 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 30 48 9 11 2 0 0 78 14 44

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 50 23 8 5 6 3 6 80 12 173965
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 26 8 7 5 2 4 79 13 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 51 27 8 7 3 2 2 82 10 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 20 11 14 9 0 5 64 24 44

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 26 39 35 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 42 34 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 30 32 39 44

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 19 24 28 7 16 6 211
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 24 26 4 14 7 56
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 39 23 23 0 8 8 13
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 54 32 2 9 2 0 0 86 11 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 38 11 5 1 0 0 83 7 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 40 42 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 48 2 7 0 2 0 91 7 44

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 6 19 37 24 9 1 3 35 27 800
2017 Technical Support Branch 5 18 41 24 9 1 3 34 23 236
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 7 23 44 14 12 0 0 26 30 43

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 3 11 22 34 22 3 5 61 15 797
2017 Technical Support Branch 3 11 19 38 21 3 5 64 15 235
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 2 9 35 37 16 0 0 54 12 43

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 21 34 20 10 1 3 32 33 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 13 21 35 16 10 1 3 27 36 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 16 32 26 5 16 0 5 22 51 43

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 3 13 34 32 15 1 2 48 16 795
2017 Technical Support Branch 3 13 37 29 14 2 2 45 17 235
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 9 37 35 16 0 2 52 9 43

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 Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 18 27 25 14 1 3 41 31 799
2017 Technical Support Branch 13 21 27 21 13 3 3 36 36 235
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 17 36 19 12 14 2 0 27 54 42

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 5 13 26 28 20 3 5 52 19 801
2017 Technical Support Branch 4 11 28 29 18 4 5 52 17 236
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 2 9 30 33 26 0 0 58 12 43

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 18 34 21 12 3 4 35 29 803
2017 Technical Support Branch 8 15 39 20 12 3 4 35 24 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 7 27 36 11 16 0 2 28 35 44

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 30 8 10 6 1 1 76 16 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 37 30 10 11 10 1 1 69 21 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 23 11 9 16 0 0 63 25 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 37 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 37 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 25 52 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 32 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 41 36 14 4 1 4 0 81 5 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 39 45 5 2 2 7 0 90 5 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 43 39 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 41 37 11 5 2 3 0 81 7 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 39 39 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 44 36 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 45 39 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 44

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 34 14 9 7 5 3 66 18 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 23 36 16 10 9 4 2 63 20 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 29 30 11 7 18 0 5 62 26 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 173773
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 36 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 53 36 8 2 1 0 0 89 2 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 59 32 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 44

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 34 9 4 2 2 1 83 7 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 44 34 10 4 4 2 1 81 8 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 48 41 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 34 19 11 6 4 1 61 18 173919
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 31 17 9 3 4 1 69 13 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 30 33 20 10 3 2 1 65 14 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 36 34 21 2 7 0 0 70 9 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 21 23 19 15 13 7 2 49 31 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 20 26 18 15 13 7 1 50 30 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 25 20 16 16 16 5 2 49 34 44

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 174344
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 44 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 39 47 3 7 4 0 0 85 11 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 34 45 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 35 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 40 39 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 43 29 7 14 7 0 0 73 21 44

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 65 28 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 64 28 3 3 0 0 0 93 4 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 77 20 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 44

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 71 17 5 3 2 1 1 90 4 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 70 18 5 3 2 0 2 90 5 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 68 20 2 5 0 0 5 93 5 44

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 174221
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 69 17 4 5 4 0 1 86 9 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 68 14 4 9 3 0 2 84 12 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 73 9 5 11 0 0 2 84 12 44

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 16 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 174193
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 68 15 6 5 3 0 2 85 8 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 66 14 5 7 4 0 3 83 12 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 57 18 7 9 5 0 5 79 14 44

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 173995
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 76 13 4 2 1 0 4 92 3 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 74 12 6 4 1 0 3 88 5 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 67 7 9 7 5 0 5 77 13 42

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 174121
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 20 9 5 2 1 3 83 8 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 57 18 11 7 2 1 4 79 10 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 50 20 14 9 0 2 5 76 10 44

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 20 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 174041
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 68 20 5 3 1 2 2 92 3 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 67 21 4 2 1 4 2 93 4 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 66 20 0 2 2 4 5 95 5 44

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 82 173948
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 84 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 15 85 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 28 72 43

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 51 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 32 37

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 63 30018
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 70 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 84 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 83 12

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30018
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 12

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 30018
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 12

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 30018

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30018
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 12

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 12

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 43 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 42 12

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 34 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 46 37

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 54 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 75 12

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 43 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 50 12

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 41 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 42 12

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 55 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 35 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 12

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 30 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 27 37

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 12

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 4 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 12

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 7 128

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 37 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 57 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 50 12

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 35 37

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 128

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 51 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 58 12

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 23 128

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 6 128

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 18 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 19 37

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 128

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 4 128

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 128

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 128

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 30031
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 26 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 27 37

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 123

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 123

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 123

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 7 123

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 123

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 7 123
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 123
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 5 123
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 35
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 7 123
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 35
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 31 123
2017 Technical Support Branch 26 35

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 123

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 123
2017 Technical Support Branch 51 35
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 64 11

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 27791
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 35
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 123
2017 Technical Support Branch 71 35
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 91 11

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 27791
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 35
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 27791
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 123
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 0 11

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 30021
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 95 5 128
2017 Technical Support Branch 95 5 37
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 100 0 12

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 17 16 18 8 7 27 8 50 23 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 18 17 16 9 7 25 7 53 23 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 16 23 9 7 12 26 7 59 28 43

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 31 16 7 3 9 1 70 12 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 30 31 16 8 4 10 1 69 13 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 24 33 19 5 5 10 5 67 11 42

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 92 173800
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 92 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 8 92 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 11 89 44

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 42 19

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 79 13842
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 87 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 84 19

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13842
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 62

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 18 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 32 19

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 62

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 26 19

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 26 19

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 13782
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 62

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 62

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 0 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 19 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 26 19

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 13844
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 29 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 37 19

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13844
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 62

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13844
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 21 62

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 62

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13844

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13844
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13844
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 19

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 13844
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 52 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 53 19

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 12884
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 59
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 59
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 59
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 59

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 59

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 59

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 59
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 59
2017 Technical Support Branch 56 18

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 12884
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 76 59
2017 Technical Support Branch 89 18

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 12884
2017 Technical Support Branch 0 18

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 59

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 13875
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 97 3 62
2017 Technical Support Branch 100 0 19

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 20 14 16 3 2 38 7 62 9 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 21 13 16 4 3 34 8 60 12 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 23 14 16 0 5 36 7 64 8 44

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 31 17 4 4 12 2 72 9 173835
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 37 29 14 3 2 14 2 78 5 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 36 28 15 3 2 14 2 75 6 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 32 30 21 2 2 11 2 71 5 44

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 83 173939
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 13 87 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 10 90 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 14 86 44

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 82 18 100
2017 Technical Support Branch 79 21 24

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 46 35 6 8 4 1 1 82 12 23169
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 56 27 5 9 2 0 0 83 12 82
2017 Technical Support Branch 43 47 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 48 10 6 2 2 5 81 9 174249
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 42 11 7 2 2 13 77 10 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 48 8 8 1 2 9 81 10 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 21 50 2 9 2 2 13 84 14 44

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 21 9 7 20 8 49 22 173925
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 20 21 11 7 21 10 45 25 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 12 24 20 12 9 17 6 48 26 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 7 25 20 14 14 11 9 40 34 44

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 32 11 4 2 8 5 81 7 174213
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 27 11 3 1 10 13 81 6 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 35 27 12 2 2 11 10 79 5 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 25 34 18 2 2 7 11 72 6 44

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 31 14 6 4 11 5 72 11 173897
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 27 14 5 5 13 12 69 13 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 25 28 12 6 5 14 9 69 15 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 16 25 18 11 7 11 11 53 24 44
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 174035
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 58 23 7 5 4 1 1 83 10 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 57 23 6 7 6 1 0 81 13 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 43 22 9 11 14 0 0 66 25 44

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 174119
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 58 22 9 5 4 1 1 82 8 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 55 21 13 5 4 1 0 77 10 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 46 25 11 9 7 2 0 72 16 44

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 40 16 9 6 4 0 67 15 173983
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 41 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 809
2017 Technical Support Branch 40 40 10 3 1 5 0 85 5 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 48 45 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 44

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 37 17 14 11 2 0 56 26 174038
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 44 13 10 5 2 0 70 16 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 21 42 15 11 6 4 0 67 18 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 16 45 11 16 7 2 2 64 24 44

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 Organization 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 Public Service 22 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 173880
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 29 16 6 3 0 4 74 9 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 46 24 16 5 3 1 4 74 8 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 36 29 18 7 2 0 7 71 10 44

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 173933
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 17 30 27 13 11 1 1 48 25 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 17 25 29 17 10 1 1 43 28 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 18 25 21 23 11 0 2 44 35 44

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 26 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 173555
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 26 37 20 11 4 1 2 64 15 804
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 35 23 11 3 1 3 61 15 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 28 32 26 7 2 0 5 63 10 43

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 173886
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 22 27 23 13 12 2 2 51 25 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 20 25 24 15 11 3 2 47 27 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 23 16 25 20 14 0 2 40 35 44

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 44 23 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 173618
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 28 14 6 3 1 4 76 10 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 39 28 21 4 2 2 4 71 7 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 47 25 14 2 5 0 7 78 7 43

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 173457
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 31 34 20 9 5 1 1 66 14 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 31 31 21 10 5 1 1 63 15 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 27 29 20 9 9 0 5 60 19 44

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 Organization 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 Public Service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 173337
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 35 21 9 5 1 1 65 14 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 33 22 10 4 3 3 61 15 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 16 34 18 25 0 0 7 54 27 44

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 173363
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 25 35 24 10 5 1 1 61 15 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 25 37 24 6 5 1 3 63 12 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 20 27 30 7 9 0 7 51 17 44

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 173428
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 35 20 9 7 1 1 63 16 801
2017 Technical Support Branch 24 37 20 8 6 2 3 63 15 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 18 36 23 5 11 0 7 58 17 44

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 31 21 11 7 1 2 61 18 173041
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 35 19 9 3 1 1 69 12 801
2017 Technical Support Branch 32 30 23 7 3 2 3 66 10 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 30 27 18 7 7 0 11 64 15 44

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 173936
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 60 23 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 803
2017 Technical Support Branch 57 24 11 2 3 1 2 84 4 235
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 49 23 12 5 2 0 9 79 8 43

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 173910
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 71 14 6 2 3 0 3 88 5 806
2017 Technical Support Branch 68 13 8 3 3 1 4 85 7 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 55 18 9 7 5 0 7 78 12 44

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 28 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 173810
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 32 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 804
2017 Technical Support Branch 46 33 12 3 3 0 3 82 6 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 39 14 2 0 0 5 83 2 44

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 Organization 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 Public Service 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 173819
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 58 20 10 5 5 0 2 80 10 805
2017 Technical Support Branch 56 20 10 6 5 0 3 79 11 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 41 29 0 14 9 0 7 76 24 44

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 Organization 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 Public Service 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 173685
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 54 13 5 1 0 0 26 91 2 803
2017 Technical Support Branch 56 10 7 2 1 0 24 88 3 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 55 7 9 2 0 0 27 85 3 44

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 Organization 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 Public Service 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 172926
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 67 17 6 1 1 0 8 91 2 802
2017 Technical Support Branch 61 18 8 2 1 1 9 88 3 237
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 60 14 7 5 2 2 9 84 8 43

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 174018
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 70 12 7 3 3 0 4 86 6 804
2017 Technical Support Branch 71 11 8 2 3 0 5 87 5 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 86 2 0 2 2 0 7 95 5 44

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 173693
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 29 13 3 3 0 3 81 6 803
2017 Technical Support Branch 50 28 13 3 2 0 3 81 5 238
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 50 34 9 0 2 0 5 88 2 44

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 174252
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 13 33 39 9 5 0 0 46 15 810
2017 Technical Support Branch 14 32 36 11 6 0 0 46 17 241
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 14 27 41 7 9 0 2 42 16 44

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 29 173657
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 6 17 42 24 9 0 1 34 23 807
2017 Technical Support Branch 5 16 37 27 12 2 2 40 22 239
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 11 9 41 25 7 5 2 34 22 44
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 174272
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 51 27 9 4 2 4 1 55 45 808
2017 Technical Support Branch 51 28 8 3 2 5 2 55 45 240
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 50 18 16 2 2 7 5 56 44 44

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 111807
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 15 342
2017 Technical Support Branch 11 99
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 24 17

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 342
2017 Technical Support Branch 10 99
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 18 17

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 342
2017 Technical Support Branch 9 99
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 6 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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 37 342
2017 Technical Support Branch 37 99
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 30 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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 5 342
2017 Technical Support Branch 2 99
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 6 17

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 342
2017 Technical Support Branch 49 99
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 59 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 Organization 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 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 19 65 10 2 2 2 337
2017 Technical Support Branch 21 67 9 3 0 0 96
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 13 62 25 0 0 0 16

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 112619
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 27 9 8 3 3 11 77 13 349
2017 Technical Support Branch 39 21 11 9 2 3 16 73 13 101
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 47 6 18 18 0 6 6 60 20 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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 15 12 6 7 5 41 54 24 349
2017 Technical Support Branch 13 17 14 4 2 8 43 60 12 101
2017 Directorate of Security and Safeguards 6 23 12 12 12 6 30 45 37 17
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