2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Correctional Service Canada by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 20 56 4 13 7 0 0 76 20 44
2014 Other 15 61 3 15 6 0 0 76 21 37
2011 Other 30 48 1 15 6 0 0 78 21 67
2008 Other 29 54 5 8 3 0 0 83 12 59

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 64 31 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 44
2014 Other 49 32 6 7 3 0 3 84 11 37
2011 Other 79 16 1 1 0 1 0 97 2 67
2008 Other 78 17 0 2 2 2 0 97 3 59

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 63 29 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 44
2014 Other 63 26 5 0 3 0 3 92 3 37
2011 Other 79 10 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 67
2008 Other 74 17 2 3 3 0 0 91 7 58

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 39 35 11 6 9 0 0 74 15 44
2014 Other 32 36 7 16 8 0 2 69 24 37
2011 Other 35 36 15 3 9 0 2 72 12 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 32 31 17 11 9 0 0 63 19 44
2014 Other 21 38 11 7 23 0 0 59 30 37
2011 Other 25 27 9 18 12 0 9 57 33 67
2008 Other 24 41 12 10 7 2 5 69 18 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 53 25 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 44
2014 Other 47 19 21 3 11 0 0 66 14 37
2011 Other 58 30 4 4 3 0 0 88 7 67
2008 Other 41 41 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 56 24 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 44
2014 Other 55 27 3 5 11 0 0 82 15 37
2011 Other 60 25 4 6 4 0 0 85 10 67
2008 Other 42 49 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 34 41 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 44
2014 Other 24 40 7 11 15 2 0 65 27 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 43 33 9 2 9 0 4 80 11 44
2014 Other 30 29 21 7 13 0 0 59 20 37
2011 Other 39 33 12 3 12 0 1 73 15 67

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 30 20 20 4 13 2 11 58 20 44
2014 Other 31 18 7 16 21 0 7 53 39 37
2011 Other 24 30 4 7 16 1 16 65 29 67
2008 Other 22 17 12 14 8 3 24 53 30 59

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 36 40 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 44
2014 Other 30 47 6 12 6 0 0 77 18 37
2011 Other 42 31 18 4 4 0 0 73 9 67
2008 Other 41 36 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 27 32 22 13 5 0 2 60 18 44
2014 Other 14 26 17 18 21 2 2 41 41 37
2011 Other 30 25 15 18 10 0 1 56 29 67

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 33 35 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 44

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 27 42 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 44
2014 Other 29 39 19 2 11 0 0 68 13 37
2011 Other 49 28 9 9 3 1 0 79 12 67
2008 Other 42 46 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 59

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 24 28 30 13 5 0 0 52 18 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 52 30 10 4 5 0 0 82 9 43
2014 Other 60 26 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 36
2011 Other 69 21 7 1 0 1 0 91 2 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 27 33 17 15 5 0 2 61 21 43
2014 Other 16 45 12 17 10 0 0 60 28 37
2011 Other 25 33 16 16 6 1 1 60 23 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 26 42 19 7 5 2 0 69 12 43
2014 Other 21 47 17 12 3 0 0 68 15 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 25 31 23 16 5 0 0 56 21 43
2014 Other 18 44 17 13 9 0 0 62 21 37
2011 Other 41 26 20 5 8 2 0 68 12 66

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 35 47 5 9 5 0 0 82 13 43
2014 Other 55 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 37
2011 Other 51 31 9 4 4 0 0 82 9 67
2008 Other 47 41 8 2 2 0 0 88 3 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 34 13 6 7 2 0 73 13 44
2014 Other 31 27 22 16 2 0 2 58 19 37
2011 Other 33 28 18 10 9 1 0 62 20 67
2008 Other 24 42 20 7 3 2 2 68 11 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 11 16 38 13 12 2 7 28 30 42
2014 Other 14 17 45 10 6 3 6 17 34 37
2011 Other 9 24 35 24 3 2 3 29 35 66
2008 Other 12 19 39 20 7 3 0 28 32 59

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 14 11 28 19 19 3 7 42 27 43
2014 Other 18 10 23 29 11 5 4 44 30 37
2011 Other 9 26 24 18 12 5 6 34 39 66
2008 Other 10 22 25 25 8 5 3 37 35 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 18 19 34 11 8 0 9 21 41 42
2014 Other 24 23 28 8 9 3 6 18 51 37
2011 Other 8 32 32 14 5 2 9 20 44 66
2008 Other 22 19 29 17 2 7 5 21 46 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 9 4 29 33 15 0 10 53 15 42
2014 Other 8 14 22 28 19 0 9 52 24 37
2011 Other 12 14 32 23 11 3 6 37 28 66
2008 Other 3 10 32 34 14 2 5 51 15 59

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 12 13 37 13 13 3 10 29 28 41
2014 Other 22 29 19 18 8 3 2 27 53 37
2011 Other 14 17 32 12 15 3 8 31 34 66
2008 Other 8 14 32 22 12 5 7 38 25 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 14 14 17 24 15 7 9 47 33 42
2014 Other 17 12 17 30 11 5 7 47 33 37
2011 Other 18 12 23 11 20 8 9 36 36 66
2008 Other 7 22 22 17 10 14 8 35 37 59

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 14 16 31 10 13 4 12 28 36 42
2014 Other 21 25 25 12 8 5 4 22 50 37
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 56 22 10 2 2 2 5 84 5 43
2014 Other 75 13 0 0 5 0 6 95 5 37
2011 Other 69 12 9 0 4 0 6 86 5 67
2008 Other 66 15 5 2 2 0 10 91 4 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 20 30 23 9 11 6 0 54 22 43
2014 Other 16 44 22 8 8 0 2 61 16 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 23 17 9 9 5 0 64 18 43
2014 Other 28 35 15 8 13 0 0 63 21 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 36 29 13 13 7 2 0 66 21 43
2014 Other 14 37 17 19 10 0 3 53 29 37
2011 Other 29 21 11 17 15 6 2 54 34 66
2008 Other 19 41 17 19 2 2 2 61 21 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 29 19 14 14 13 10 0 54 30 44
2014 Other 16 34 15 15 12 5 3 54 30 37
2011 Other 28 16 13 13 18 9 1 50 35 67
2008 Other 15 27 15 20 10 10 2 48 35 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 18 22 24 19 9 8 0 44 30 44
2014 Other 5 24 25 21 16 6 3 32 40 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 30 30 25 8 7 0 0 60 15 44
2014 Other 10 56 20 5 10 0 0 66 15 37
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 33 33 18 2 9 2 4 69 11 44
2014 Other 20 48 10 5 15 0 2 69 21 37
2011 Other 30 34 9 15 12 0 0 64 27 67
2008 Other 32 41 14 8 3 2 0 74 12 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 34 40 14 0 7 4 0 78 7 44
2014 Other 23 36 15 8 16 2 0 61 24 37
2011 Other 34 24 16 9 9 6 1 63 19 67
2008 Other 39 36 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 35 36 16 1 9 2 0 73 11 44
2014 Other 29 34 14 10 13 0 0 63 23 37
2011 Other 42 22 12 12 10 1 0 65 23 67
2008 Other 27 47 8 10 7 0 0 75 17 59

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 66 30 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 43
2014 Other 77 10 3 0 8 0 2 89 8 37
2011 Other 79 12 4 0 3 0 1 92 3 67
2008 Other 71 14 3 2 2 2 7 93 4 59

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 47 19 13 0 7 9 6 77 8 44
2014 Other 31 28 8 0 16 5 14 71 19 37
2011 Other 30 31 16 4 7 4 6 68 13 67

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 48 22 14 4 7 4 0 73 12 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 49 21 8 10 7 4 0 74 17 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 45 17 23 2 9 2 2 65 12 44
2014 Other 37 33 10 7 13 0 0 70 20 37
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 29 19 15 5 9 0 57 22 44
2014 Other 21 21 13 14 20 10 0 47 39 37
2011 Other 34 21 18 10 12 4 0 58 23 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 24 32 24 15 5 0 0 56 20 43
2014 Other 24 19 12 15 25 4 0 45 42 37
2011 Other 34 21 18 15 10 1 0 56 26 67
2008 Other 17 46 12 15 5 3 2 66 21 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 20 25 21 18 7 7 2 49 27 43
2014 Other 18 14 21 18 21 9 0 35 42 37
2011 Other 28 19 15 16 15 6 0 51 33 67
2008 Other 14 32 20 17 12 5 0 48 30 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 17 22 24 15 13 9 0 43 31 44
2014 Other 15 13 18 18 32 4 0 29 53 37
2011 Other 31 10 15 18 18 7 0 45 39 67
2008 Other 15 31 14 15 12 14 0 53 31 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 17 26 11 12 11 0 46 26 43
2014 Other 18 22 15 14 26 5 0 42 43 37
2011 Other 30 12 16 22 12 7 0 45 37 67
2008 Other 17 37 7 25 12 2 0 55 38 59
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 27 29 11 7 2 0 51 18 44
2014 Other 23 31 9 14 13 4 5 59 30 37
2011 Other 36 28 24 9 3 0 0 64 12 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 29 31 22 11 5 2 0 62 16 44
2014 Other 21 29 26 11 2 2 8 56 14 37
2011 Other 43 30 15 4 3 1 3 77 8 67

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 21 36 28 11 0 4 0 59 12 44
2014 Other 26 29 19 9 10 7 0 59 21 37
2011 Other 37 22 16 9 12 0 3 62 22 67
2008 Other 31 31 7 20 3 7 2 67 26 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 13 45 19 12 7 4 0 61 20 44
2014 Other 15 19 24 7 20 12 3 40 32 37
2011 Other 25 27 16 18 6 4 3 56 26 67

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
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 24 21 11 9 7 5 53 23 44
2014 Other 2 31 22 10 22 9 3 37 37 37
2011 Other 16 21 15 16 22 7 1 41 43 67

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 49 24 11 5 0 4 7 82 5 44
2014 Other 66 11 6 0 5 0 12 87 6 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 61 20 10 2 0 2 4 87 2 44
2014 Other 66 12 4 0 3 2 12 92 4 37
2011 Other 63 16 6 0 1 3 10 91 2 67
2008 Other 68 19 3 0 0 5 5 96 0 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 27 22 29 10 5 7 0 53 16 44
2014 Other 17 26 14 14 26 2 0 44 41 37
2011 Other 18 27 12 18 10 9 6 53 33 67
2008 Other 14 44 14 15 8 5 0 61 25 59

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 15 17 35 8 11 13 2 38 22 44
2014 Other 20 32 5 14 24 2 3 55 40 37
2011 Other 18 21 9 13 24 6 9 46 44 67
2008 Other 24 29 15 15 10 2 5 56 27 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 25 29 29 4 5 8 0 59 10 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 29 26 31 7 2 5 0 58 9 44
2014 Other 19 44 17 8 8 0 5 65 17 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 28 36 25 4 5 2 0 65 9 43
2014 Other 20 47 10 7 8 2 5 73 17 37
2011 Other 37 30 16 7 4 3 1 70 13 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 40 31 19 2 5 2 0 73 7 43
2014 Other 26 45 13 13 3 0 0 72 16 37
2011 Other 49 16 21 10 3 0 0 66 13 67
2008 Other 37 41 8 12 2 0 0 78 14 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 15 29 6 5 5 2 57 12 43
2014 Other 26 32 19 12 11 0 0 58 23 37
2011 Other 34 27 15 10 13 0 0 61 24 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 36 19 27 6 7 5 0 57 14 43
2014 Other 26 32 22 11 8 0 0 58 20 37
2011 Other 39 22 13 15 10 0 0 61 25 67
2008 Other 25 47 14 10 2 2 0 74 12 59

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 35 11 10 7 10 2 69 19 43
2014 Other 21 23 15 17 16 7 2 48 35 37
2011 Other 28 21 15 15 16 4 0 52 33 67
2008 Other 19 36 17 17 5 5 2 58 24 59
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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 Other 8 57 35 43
2014 Other 19 51 30 37
2011 Other 28 40 31 67
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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 Other 17 83 43
2014 Other 33 67 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 19 21 30 6 7 7 10 48 16 44
2014 Other 10 15 19 25 14 9 7 30 47 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 32 24 16 11 7 4 6 62 20 44
2014 Other 20 33 8 14 12 8 5 61 30 37
2011 Other 32 24 15 12 9 8 0 61 23 66
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 35 15 10 0 7 10 69 12 44
2014 Other 16 41 18 6 8 6 5 65 15 37
2011 Other 19 31 12 4 9 4 19 67 18 67
2008 Other 12 32 12 7 10 7 20 60 23 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 11 22 31 10 9 9 8 39 23 44
2014 Other 12 21 30 8 15 10 5 38 27 37
2011 Other 10 15 19 7 10 18 19 40 29 67

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 27 40 14 4 5 2 8 75 9 44
2014 Other 21 22 28 8 8 11 2 50 18 37
2011 Other 25 15 9 7 9 15 19 61 25 67
2008 Other 17 32 8 5 0 19 19 78 8 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 27 30 19 6 5 5 8 65 12 44
2014 Other 15 23 23 8 16 9 7 45 28 37
2011 Other 21 15 15 4 4 22 18 60 15 67
2008 Other 14 39 8 10 2 8 19 72 16 59
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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 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 21 29 26 0 9 4 10 59 10 44
2014 Other 10 25 22 7 9 24 3 48 22 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 28 29 22 0 9 2 10 64 10 44
2014 Other 22 33 22 5 9 10 0 61 15 37
2011 Other 36 22 27 1 4 9 0 64 7 67
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Stress and Well-Being

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
(%)
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(%)
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 Other 15 12 18 26 25 2 2 28 54 43

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 21 38 15 12 5 2 7 65 18 43

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 28 37 9 6 7 4 9 75 15 44

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 24 24 21 8 15 2 7 52 25 44

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 34 24 11 6 5 0 19 72 14 44

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 33 32 11 11 2 0 11 73 14 43

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 30 27 2 5 2 9 62 8 43

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
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(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 36 19 17 9 9 2 7 60 21 43

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
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 28 21 16 17 9 0 9 54 29 43

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 33 23 27 6 5 0 7 59 12 43

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 44 21 16 0 7 4 8 74 8 44

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 59 19 5 2 7 2 6 85 10 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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 57 20 11 0 5 2 6 83 5 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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 48 30 9 2 5 0 6 83 7 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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 60 13 5 0 2 2 19 92 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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 67 13 5 0 7 2 6 87 8 43

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 39 14 11 13 19 0 4 55 34 44

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 50 37 4 0 0 2 6 95 0 44

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 Other 25 34 28 6 7 0 0 59 13 44

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 Other 7 18 28 30 15 0 2 46 25 44

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
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 21 32 24 4 9 7 2 59 15 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 17 38 19 17 7 2 0 57 24 44
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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 Other 20 80 44
2014 Other 22 78 37
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Compensation

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 21 8 16 15 33 2 4 23 77 44

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

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2017 Other 46 32

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 Other 47 32

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 Other 24 32

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
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Total responses
2017 Other 57 32

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 Other 12 32

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

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2017 Other 44 32

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 Other 0 35 18 12 3 31 31

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 6 25 25 13 24 3 5 34 39 32

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 6 12 16 12 47 0 8 19 63 32
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