2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 49 2 14 7 0 0 76 22 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 47 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 5381
2014 Aboriginal 28 41 6 17 8 0 0 69 25 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 47 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 5384
2011 Aboriginal 33 47 6 10 4 0 1 80 14 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 46 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 7058
2008 Aboriginal 36 45 4 10 4 1 0 82 14 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 48 5 9 4 0 0 83 13 6160

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 17 3 3 1 0 4 92 4 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 5379
2014 Aboriginal 62 25 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 63 23 6 3 2 1 2 88 5 5384
2011 Aboriginal 69 19 5 3 2 2 1 91 4 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 20 5 3 2 1 2 90 5 7062
2008 Aboriginal 70 22 4 1 2 1 1 93 3 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 21 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 6154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 14 3 1 2 0 4 94 3 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 5 5 3 0 2 88 8 5381
2014 Aboriginal 64 19 7 4 2 1 3 87 6 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 6 5 3 0 3 86 8 5383
2011 Aboriginal 70 19 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 7053
2008 Aboriginal 78 13 3 2 1 1 1 94 4 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 5 5 2 0 3 88 7 6160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 26 7 12 14 0 4 65 27 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 5377
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 6 10 14 0 0 70 24 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 5384
2011 Aboriginal 34 43 7 8 7 0 1 77 16 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 7 10 5 0 0 77 15 7049

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 38 9 19 14 0 0 58 33 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 5382
2014 Aboriginal 19 37 10 15 19 0 0 56 34 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 13 19 12 0 1 56 31 5383
2011 Aboriginal 25 41 10 16 8 0 0 66 24 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 13 7 0 0 67 21 7054
2008 Aboriginal 23 47 10 13 7 0 1 70 20 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 14 14 7 0 1 66 21 6158

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 58 27 5 3 6 0 0 86 9 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 5374
2014 Aboriginal 42 44 6 5 4 0 0 86 8 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 5384
2011 Aboriginal 47 37 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 7052
2008 Aboriginal 51 33 7 4 3 2 0 85 7 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 6165

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 30 2 3 6 0 0 90 9 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 5369
2014 Aboriginal 48 40 4 4 5 0 0 87 8 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 5378
2011 Aboriginal 47 38 7 3 3 0 1 86 6 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 7058
2008 Aboriginal 46 41 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 6160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 33 6 8 7 0 0 79 15 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 5362
2014 Aboriginal 38 35 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 5382

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 28 8 10 13 0 0 69 23 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 12 10 8 0 1 70 18 5369
2014 Aboriginal 26 32 15 11 15 0 1 59 26 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 14 12 9 0 1 65 21 5381
2011 Aboriginal 35 31 11 11 11 0 1 67 22 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 12 10 7 0 1 71 17 7055

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 26 6 16 13 0 4 62 31 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 10 11 12 1 6 65 24 5373
2014 Aboriginal 35 24 10 12 16 0 3 61 30 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 10 12 11 1 6 65 25 5386
2011 Aboriginal 34 24 10 18 10 1 3 60 29 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 8 13 13 1 6 64 27 7053
2008 Aboriginal 42 21 6 13 12 3 3 68 26 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 28 7 12 12 1 5 67 25 6155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 38 7 6 8 0 0 79 14 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 5379
2014 Aboriginal 30 43 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 5382
2011 Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 7053
2008 Aboriginal 44 37 8 5 5 1 0 82 10 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 6121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 28 12 22 17 0 0 49 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 5377
2014 Aboriginal 16 34 18 16 16 0 0 50 32 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 18 15 11 0 0 56 26 5381
2011 Aboriginal 20 34 17 12 15 1 0 55 27 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 17 15 11 0 0 58 25 7054

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 43 9 8 9 0 0 74 17 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 43 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 5374

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 35 8 6 8 1 0 78 14 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 5369
2014 Aboriginal 31 41 13 7 6 2 0 74 13 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 5381
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 44 12 6 3 1 0 78 10 7052
2008 Aboriginal 42 40 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 6155

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 34 9 13 16 0 0 63 28 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 14 11 8 0 0 67 20 5375

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 62 25 5 2 6 0 0 87 7 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 33 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 5370
2014 Aboriginal 63 25 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 5379
2011 Aboriginal 62 28 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 7047

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 32 9 7 16 1 0 69 23 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 11 11 6 0 0 73 16 5362
2014 Aboriginal 16 40 17 13 14 0 0 56 27 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 5381
2011 Aboriginal 26 40 13 10 11 0 0 66 21 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 7048

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 29 11 9 10 0 0 70 19 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 5365
2014 Aboriginal 22 38 18 9 12 0 0 60 22 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 11 8 0 0 66 19 5384

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 34 11 13 10 0 0 65 24 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 16 5364
2014 Aboriginal 21 41 15 12 10 0 0 62 23 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 5382
2011 Aboriginal 29 39 17 10 5 1 0 68 15 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 8 4 1 1 73 13 7057

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 28 6 4 8 0 0 82 12 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5359
2014 Aboriginal 44 38 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5380
2011 Aboriginal 48 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 7 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 7058
2008 Aboriginal 53 34 3 5 3 2 0 89 8 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 6161

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 45 20 10 4 1 1 65 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 19 8 4 0 2 67 13 5380
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 20 10 5 0 1 65 15 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 20 9 6 0 1 65 14 5382
2011 Aboriginal 27 35 21 8 7 0 1 63 16 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 7052
2008 Aboriginal 26 37 22 7 6 1 1 64 14 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 23 11 7 0 1 59 18 6161

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 19 45 16 6 1 1 21 34 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 38 17 8 1 3 26 34 5365
2014 Aboriginal 15 34 30 13 6 0 2 19 50 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 36 16 5 1 1 22 41 5368
2011 Aboriginal 13 30 30 20 3 1 2 24 45 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 36 16 6 1 2 22 41 7022
2008 Aboriginal 11 27 31 20 7 2 1 28 40 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 29 37 16 6 1 2 22 40 6126

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 22 26 24 9 2 0 34 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 30 19 12 2 3 32 36 5348
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 32 9 10 2 0 19 48 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 27 31 15 7 2 2 23 46 5369
2011 Aboriginal 12 24 32 18 9 3 3 29 37 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 32 18 9 2 2 28 38 7013
2008 Aboriginal 13 21 27 21 12 2 3 35 36 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 23 32 20 9 2 2 31 36 6123

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 29 31 14 8 1 1 22 47 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 31 14 8 2 4 23 44 5357
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 22 7 6 1 3 14 63 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 28 24 11 5 1 2 17 58 5361
2011 Aboriginal 17 29 29 14 5 2 5 20 49 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 29 14 6 2 3 21 48 7016
2008 Aboriginal 17 21 36 13 10 2 1 23 40 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 31 16 7 2 3 23 43 6110

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 14 25 23 18 1 5 44 29 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 32 27 14 1 5 44 22 5349
2014 Aboriginal 10 18 33 24 10 0 4 36 29 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 33 26 11 1 3 38 28 5355
2011 Aboriginal 8 16 29 29 11 2 4 43 26 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 35 25 10 1 3 37 27 7008
2008 Aboriginal 9 12 34 26 15 2 2 43 22 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 35 25 11 1 3 37 27 6113

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 16 29 20 8 1 1 28 42 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 28 16 12 2 5 30 40 5358
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 22 9 9 0 3 19 58 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 24 13 7 1 2 21 55 5369
2011 Aboriginal 23 23 29 15 6 1 4 22 48 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 26 14 7 1 3 22 51 7019
2008 Aboriginal 22 22 25 18 10 1 3 29 46 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 27 16 8 1 2 25 47 6124

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 14 32 19 10 2 4 31 35 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 27 19 12 3 5 34 37 5360
2014 Aboriginal 19 18 26 22 10 1 3 33 39 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 28 21 9 2 3 32 39 5364
2011 Aboriginal 14 20 24 22 12 3 5 37 37 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 28 21 12 2 5 35 35 7015
2008 Aboriginal 13 21 23 23 12 4 4 37 37 267
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 27 20 10 2 4 32 39 6124

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 20 27 16 6 3 6 24 46 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 32 14 8 3 4 23 42 5367
2014 Aboriginal 28 25 27 11 6 2 2 17 55 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 28 10 6 2 3 17 54 5370
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 73 12 7 2 1 0 5 89 3 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 6 3 3 1 4 88 6 5380
2014 Aboriginal 75 9 7 2 4 0 4 88 6 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 5 2 2 0 5 89 5 5389
2011 Aboriginal 70 13 7 3 1 0 6 88 4 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 72 13 5 3 2 1 5 89 5 7058
2008 Aboriginal 70 10 3 2 2 0 12 92 5 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 69 11 5 3 3 0 9 88 6 6158

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 28 13 12 16 4 1 57 30 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 16 11 9 4 3 62 21 5382
2014 Aboriginal 22 33 12 14 16 1 2 58 30 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 10 8 3 2 66 19 5389

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 24 10 9 15 0 0 65 24 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 10 10 7 1 1 72 17 5375
2014 Aboriginal 35 22 14 16 13 1 0 57 29 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 10 10 7 0 1 73 17 5389

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 30 12 19 16 1 1 53 35 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 13 16 9 1 1 61 25 5375
2014 Aboriginal 19 38 8 17 16 1 1 58 33 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 14 18 8 1 1 60 26 5385
2011 Aboriginal 21 34 16 16 10 4 0 56 27 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 13 16 8 1 1 61 25 7054
2008 Aboriginal 23 39 8 17 10 2 1 64 28 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 12 17 9 1 1 62 26 6162

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 17 20 18 19 4 1 40 39 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 14 14 12 6 1 58 28 5377
2014 Aboriginal 16 25 20 13 21 3 2 43 36 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 16 16 11 5 1 54 28 5389
2011 Aboriginal 22 25 13 19 16 5 1 49 38 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 15 17 13 4 1 54 31 7054
2008 Aboriginal 22 26 11 16 18 5 1 52 36 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 15 15 12 4 1 56 29 6162

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 26 15 16 20 9 1 43 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 19 19 15 12 2 38 41 5375
2014 Aboriginal 9 24 22 14 24 6 1 36 41 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 21 21 16 8 2 35 41 5388

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 36 7 10 7 0 1 75 17 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 5372
2014 Aboriginal 33 35 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 5390
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 31 9 5 12 1 0 74 18 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 5385
2014 Aboriginal 34 34 11 9 11 0 0 69 21 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 5388
2011 Aboriginal 29 35 15 11 8 0 1 65 20 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 12 10 6 0 0 71 17 7053
2008 Aboriginal 32 33 9 12 13 1 0 66 25 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 13 11 9 1 0 67 20 6158

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 29 8 8 8 1 0 76 16 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 11 7 4 2 1 77 11 5379
2014 Aboriginal 38 26 17 9 9 0 1 64 18 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 13 7 4 2 1 75 12 5388
2011 Aboriginal 37 28 15 11 7 2 1 67 18 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 8 5 2 0 74 14 7052
2008 Aboriginal 37 31 10 11 8 2 1 70 19 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 13 8 7 2 1 72 15 6159

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 33 8 5 15 1 0 71 21 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 5377
2014 Aboriginal 33 30 13 14 9 1 0 64 23 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 5392
2011 Aboriginal 33 34 12 11 10 0 0 67 21 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 10 11 6 1 0 73 17 7051
2008 Aboriginal 33 33 9 14 11 1 0 67 24 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 6159

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 79 9 5 0 1 0 5 93 2 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 5371
2014 Aboriginal 74 13 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 4 2 1 0 5 93 3 5388
2011 Aboriginal 74 13 5 3 1 0 5 91 5 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 4 1 2 0 5 93 3 7057
2008 Aboriginal 83 3 2 1 1 0 9 95 2 267
2008 Non-Aboriginal 77 8 3 1 2 0 8 93 4 6152

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 19 9 2 9 2 21 74 14 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 23 9 5 5 4 11 78 12 5368
2014 Aboriginal 37 26 13 6 8 2 8 70 15 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 23 11 5 5 3 13 75 12 5384
2011 Aboriginal 36 27 14 7 9 2 6 68 17 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 27 12 7 7 2 8 71 16 7041

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 23 7 8 8 1 0 77 16 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 5379

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 22 11 4 9 2 0 75 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 5377

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 21 9 9 10 1 0 72 19 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 8 6 0 0 76 13 5375
2014 Aboriginal 42 28 11 8 10 1 0 71 18 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 5383
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 35 19 14 14 5 0 51 29 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 17 14 8 3 5 58 24 1644
2014 Aboriginal 19 42 20 7 8 0 6 64 15 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 37 17 13 8 3 5 59 23 1809

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 21 20 8 17 3 0 53 26 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 15 11 7 5 0 65 19 5377
2014 Aboriginal 16 29 22 13 15 5 0 47 30 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 20 12 8 7 0 56 22 5383
2011 Aboriginal 16 30 23 12 13 6 0 48 27 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 20 12 11 6 1 53 26 7048

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 27 12 19 19 2 0 49 39 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 16 15 10 2 0 58 26 5380
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 23 19 18 1 0 40 37 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 21 17 14 2 0 46 32 5379
2011 Aboriginal 19 26 23 15 16 2 0 45 31 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 20 18 15 2 0 47 33 7041
2008 Aboriginal 25 31 12 14 15 3 0 58 30 267
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 19 15 13 2 0 52 29 6156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 19 21 18 23 3 1 37 42 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 19 19 13 4 0 47 33 5379
2014 Aboriginal 9 22 17 26 23 4 0 32 51 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 25 22 23 16 4 0 36 41 5383
2011 Aboriginal 11 30 24 18 15 3 0 43 33 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 28 20 23 16 4 0 38 41 7052
2008 Aboriginal 15 28 20 17 15 5 0 45 34 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 30 20 22 15 4 0 40 38 6155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 24 13 16 26 2 1 43 44 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 17 15 16 5 0 49 32 5383
2014 Aboriginal 12 20 18 24 20 6 0 34 47 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 23 20 19 19 6 0 38 40 5385
2011 Aboriginal 14 26 17 18 21 5 0 42 41 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 20 19 16 7 0 41 38 7057
2008 Aboriginal 15 28 16 13 17 11 0 48 34 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 18 16 15 6 0 46 34 6153

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 30 14 15 23 1 1 47 39 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 17 19 15 3 1 47 36 5368
2014 Aboriginal 8 21 24 22 23 2 0 30 46 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 27 20 22 17 2 0 39 41 5384
2011 Aboriginal 12 29 19 21 17 2 0 42 39 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 30 18 23 16 3 0 41 40 7047
2008 Aboriginal 11 35 15 17 15 6 0 49 35 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 34 18 21 12 3 0 48 34 6147
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 36 15 19 8 1 0 57 27 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 19 12 6 1 0 63 19 5381
2014 Aboriginal 11 33 27 12 14 3 1 46 26 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 38 23 14 8 2 0 53 23 5391
2011 Aboriginal 18 35 25 14 8 1 0 53 22 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 40 20 14 8 2 0 56 23 7056

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 37 13 5 7 1 0 75 12 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 12 3 2 2 1 82 5 5368
2014 Aboriginal 34 38 13 8 4 3 0 74 12 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 12 5 2 3 0 80 7 5387
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 16 6 2 3 0 74 9 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 14 6 2 3 0 77 9 7057

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 11 10 12 5 0 65 23 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 5 2 1 74 14 5370
2014 Aboriginal 30 40 11 7 7 5 0 74 15 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 12 7 4 3 1 76 12 5386
2011 Aboriginal 33 37 11 8 6 4 1 74 14 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 11 8 5 4 1 75 13 7055
2008 Aboriginal 29 45 9 9 5 3 1 76 15 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 6157

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 31 19 9 15 3 1 55 25 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 20 12 6 4 1 60 19 5374
2014 Aboriginal 17 38 19 13 11 1 1 56 24 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 21 12 7 4 1 58 20 5388
2011 Aboriginal 14 34 23 13 10 5 1 51 24 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 36 23 13 8 5 1 53 23 7049

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 24 12 20 24 3 1 42 45 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 16 15 12 8 2 52 30 5364
2014 Aboriginal 16 20 19 17 23 3 1 38 42 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 18 17 14 6 1 47 34 5390
2011 Aboriginal 14 23 19 18 20 5 1 39 41 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 17 16 15 8 2 46 35 7047

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 13 7 2 1 1 6 88 4 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 18 8 4 3 2 7 85 7 5377
2014 Aboriginal 60 19 7 4 1 2 5 86 6 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 18 9 4 2 2 8 84 6 5385

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 14 5 2 1 2 5 92 3 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 6 2 1 3 3 90 3 5377
2014 Aboriginal 63 20 7 1 2 2 4 89 3 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 7 3 1 3 5 88 4 5387
2011 Aboriginal 66 16 9 3 1 4 3 87 4 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 18 7 2 1 2 3 89 3 7053
2008 Aboriginal 70 17 6 1 0 4 3 93 1 267
2008 Non-Aboriginal 66 18 7 2 1 2 3 88 4 6152

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 23 15 20 19 2 1 45 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 14 10 2 0 59 24 5376
2014 Aboriginal 13 29 18 16 22 1 0 43 39 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 18 18 14 2 1 48 33 5388
2011 Aboriginal 23 29 14 15 17 2 0 53 33 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 16 16 13 2 0 53 30 7055
2008 Aboriginal 15 36 18 14 17 1 0 52 31 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 17 17 12 1 0 53 30 6156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 30 11 14 23 1 0 51 37 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 14 14 13 2 2 58 28 5371
2014 Aboriginal 14 24 18 13 30 1 1 38 43 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 15 16 18 2 3 48 36 5391
2011 Aboriginal 18 27 16 16 20 2 1 46 37 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 15 17 18 1 2 49 36 7056
2008 Aboriginal 17 34 11 14 20 1 2 53 36 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 16 14 16 2 2 53 31 6156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 38 15 15 11 1 0 59 26 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 18 13 5 3 0 63 18 5374

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 19 6 5 7 5 67 12 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 5 3 5 2 74 8 5369
2014 Aboriginal 29 36 17 4 11 2 0 67 16 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 17 5 2 6 1 74 7 5381

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 35 14 7 7 2 0 71 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 6 3 2 1 78 9 5376
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 19 11 8 1 0 62 19 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 16 7 3 3 0 73 10 5385
2011 Aboriginal 26 34 18 11 7 3 0 62 19 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 17 8 5 3 0 68 13 7051

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 28 10 9 10 1 0 70 20 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 5380
2014 Aboriginal 31 34 18 9 8 0 0 66 17 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 5388
2011 Aboriginal 32 36 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 7049
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 11 11 8 1 0 69 20 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 6150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 33 17 7 11 0 0 65 18 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 5375
2014 Aboriginal 25 28 20 13 14 0 0 53 28 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 19 13 9 1 0 58 22 5391
2011 Aboriginal 29 32 18 10 8 1 0 63 19 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 18 12 6 1 0 63 18 7056

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 34 10 13 11 0 0 66 23 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 17 10 5 0 0 68 16 5376
2014 Aboriginal 22 34 12 18 14 0 0 56 32 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 19 15 8 0 0 57 24 5389
2011 Aboriginal 25 37 16 12 9 1 0 63 21 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 7049
2008 Aboriginal 30 39 12 11 6 0 0 70 18 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 16 11 6 0 0 66 18 6149

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 34 12 6 15 2 0 66 22 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 18 10 6 3 1 64 17 5379
2014 Aboriginal 26 22 21 10 16 3 2 50 28 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 20 12 8 4 1 57 22 5389
2011 Aboriginal 27 26 20 12 12 4 0 54 25 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 28 18 11 8 4 1 61 20 7055
2008 Aboriginal 32 26 15 11 8 6 1 63 21 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 17 10 7 4 1 64 18 6145
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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 Aboriginal 19 48 33 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 44 33 5382
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 36 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 31 5388
2011 Aboriginal 22 43 35 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 50 26 7058

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 22 19 9 10 22 61
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 19 6 10 8 1265
2014 Aboriginal 25 30 15 16 9999 14 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 19 12 9999 11 1353
2011 Aboriginal 28 34 20 7 9999 10 71
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 22 10 9999 10 1709
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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 Aboriginal 22 78 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 5381
2014 Aboriginal 30 70 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 5375

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 946
2014 Aboriginal 58 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 78 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 946
2014 Aboriginal 70 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 946
2014 Aboriginal 4 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 984

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 946
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 946
2014 Aboriginal 16 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 946
2014 Aboriginal 7 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 946
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 949
2014 Aboriginal 44 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 949
2014 Aboriginal 43 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 949
2014 Aboriginal 44 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 949
2014 Aboriginal 42 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 949
2014 Aboriginal 28 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 78 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 949
2014 Aboriginal 49 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 949
2014 Aboriginal 32 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 949
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 949
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 949
2014 Aboriginal 24 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 73 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 949
2014 Aboriginal 52 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 949
2014 Aboriginal 42 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 984

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 949
2014 Aboriginal 15 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 984

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 948
2014 Aboriginal 53 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 985

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 948
2014 Aboriginal 40 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 985

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 948
2014 Aboriginal 17 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 948
2014 Aboriginal 34 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 948
2014 Aboriginal 9 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 948
2014 Aboriginal 5 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 948
2014 Aboriginal 22 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 948
2014 Aboriginal 9 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 948
2014 Aboriginal 17 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 985

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 890
2014 Aboriginal 12 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 913

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 890
2014 Aboriginal 12 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 913

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 890
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 913

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 890
2014 Aboriginal 8 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 913

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 890
2014 Aboriginal 12 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 913

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 890
2014 Aboriginal 15 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 913

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 890
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 913

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 890
2014 Aboriginal 22 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 913

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 890
2014 Aboriginal 14 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 913

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 890
2014 Aboriginal 37 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 913

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 890
2014 Aboriginal 10 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 913

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 68 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 890
2014 Aboriginal 48 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 913

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 890
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 913

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 890
2014 Aboriginal 58 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 913

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 890

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 53
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 890
2014 Aboriginal 12 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 913

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 81 19 62
2017 Non-Aboriginal 94 6 950

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 21 21 9 16 17 4 42 32 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 20 21 9 8 19 6 49 23 5380
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 23 7 16 16 3 44 28 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 20 9 8 20 5 50 23 5387

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 19 7 14 8 1 57 23 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 19 8 5 8 1 64 15 5373
2014 Aboriginal 23 26 21 10 13 6 1 53 25 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 20 8 6 8 1 62 15 5388
2011 Aboriginal 28 35 16 11 6 3 0 65 18 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 16 7 4 5 0 72 11 7042
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 57 8 8 2 1 3 82 10 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 49 9 7 2 2 3 81 9 5383
2014 Aboriginal 25 53 8 8 3 1 2 80 12 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 51 10 6 2 1 4 81 9 5388
2011 Aboriginal 27 49 12 8 1 0 2 78 10 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 53 9 6 2 1 3 81 9 7044
2008 Aboriginal 30 47 10 6 4 1 2 79 10 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 50 10 7 3 1 3 79 10 6160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 32 17 10 18 13 2 47 34 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 22 12 10 18 4 43 28 5372
2014 Aboriginal 6 27 27 12 13 13 2 39 30 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 25 25 12 8 16 5 42 26 5382
2011 Aboriginal 10 27 27 11 10 11 4 44 25 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 27 25 13 8 16 4 43 26 7048

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 26 8 5 8 8 2 77 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 11 5 2 7 3 81 8 5382
2014 Aboriginal 30 33 16 9 6 4 1 67 16 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 4 2 6 4 79 7 5384
2011 Aboriginal 34 31 14 8 5 5 3 70 14 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 12 5 2 6 3 79 8 7047
2008 Aboriginal 32 39 12 5 3 8 2 78 9 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 12 5 3 7 3 78 8 6156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 29 14 10 13 5 2 60 25 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 14 7 5 9 3 70 14 5376
2014 Aboriginal 15 32 21 11 11 8 2 52 24 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 17 7 5 9 4 66 14 5382
2011 Aboriginal 26 30 21 8 5 7 2 61 15 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 16 9 5 9 3 67 15 7041
2008 Aboriginal 25 36 13 8 8 8 2 68 18 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 13 10 5 5 3 68 17 6156
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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 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 91 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 5376
2014 Aboriginal 18 82 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 5372

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 342
2014 Aboriginal 58 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 356

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 342
2014 Aboriginal 80 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 356

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 356

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 356

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 342
2014 Aboriginal 7 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 356

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 356

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 342
2014 Aboriginal 42 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 342
2014 Aboriginal 17 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 342
2014 Aboriginal 14 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 342
2014 Aboriginal 31 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 342

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 342
2014 Aboriginal 9 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 37

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 342
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 37
2014 Aboriginal 0 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 342
2014 Aboriginal 20 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 355

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 343
2014 Aboriginal 31 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 355

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 343
2014 Aboriginal 14 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 355

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 343
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 343
2014 Aboriginal 22 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 343
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 343
2014 Aboriginal 9 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 343
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 343
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 343
2014 Aboriginal 43 49
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 355

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 322
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 331

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 322
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 322
2014 Aboriginal 0 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 322
2014 Aboriginal 0 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 322
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 331

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 322
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 322
2014 Aboriginal 0 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 331

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 322
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 322
2014 Aboriginal 12 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 331

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 322
2014 Aboriginal 35 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 331

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 322
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 331

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 322
2014 Aboriginal 41 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 322

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 322
2014 Aboriginal 57 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 322
2014 Aboriginal 29 43
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 331

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 100 0 37
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 343

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 18 21 2 10 25 5 52 17 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 20 22 4 3 27 6 56 11 5378
2014 Aboriginal 17 19 29 7 8 16 4 45 19 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 23 5 3 28 5 54 11 5380

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 16 3 9 14 1 67 14 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 18 5 3 11 2 71 9 5366
2014 Aboriginal 24 27 23 8 8 10 0 57 17 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 20 5 3 13 1 67 10 5376
2011 Aboriginal 32 33 16 9 6 4 0 68 16 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 16 5 2 6 0 75 8 7042
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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
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 25 24 21 0 0 29 46 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 20 17 30 0 1 31 48 5372

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 25 27 16 10 1 1 46 26 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 28 15 9 0 0 48 24 5375

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 26 20 14 6 1 2 59 20 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 21 11 5 1 3 62 16 5367

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 16 21 24 14 0 1 41 38 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 24 16 13 0 2 46 29 5371

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 27 17 10 4 0 2 69 14 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 15 7 5 1 5 72 12 5365

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 28 24 15 8 0 0 54 22 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 24 12 10 0 1 54 22 5349

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 28 21 17 7 1 0 55 24 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 22 10 5 1 1 62 16 5339

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 26 27 14 6 1 0 53 21 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 23 13 5 1 1 58 18 5344

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 26 20 12 7 1 0 61 19 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 20 11 5 1 1 63 17 5344

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 25 20 13 5 0 0 62 18 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 21 9 4 1 2 65 14 5333

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 24 13 8 12 0 1 67 20 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 5375

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 9 6 10 4 0 1 79 15 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 5371

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 29 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 5372

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 16 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 22 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 5373

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 4 3 1 0 20 91 4 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 16 7 2 1 0 19 87 4 5369

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 29 6 2 0 0 7 92 2 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 5335

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 59 22 6 3 6 0 5 85 9 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 5 4 0 3 82 9 5375

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 32 10 9 1 0 1 79 10 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 14 3 2 0 1 81 5 5369

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 25 36 11 13 0 0 40 24 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 37 14 6 0 0 42 21 5386

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 21 41 19 7 0 0 27 33 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 41 22 12 0 1 34 24 5365

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 36 20 14 13 4 1 51 27 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 18 11 6 4 0 64 17 5377

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 33 17 12 18 2 0 53 30 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 38 18 14 10 1 0 57 24 5374
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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 Aboriginal 14 86 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 5378
2014 Aboriginal 18 82 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 5363

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 35 57
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 26 679
2014 Aboriginal 61 39 57
2014 Non-Aboriginal 72 28 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 35 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 5 4 4 0 1 88 8 545
2014 Aboriginal 54 23 0 18 3 0 3 79 21 38
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 29 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 486
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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
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 28 22 13 19 3 1 16 84 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 23 17 19 2 0 17 83 5381

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 4136

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 4136

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 4136

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 74 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 4136

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 4136

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 4136

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 28 21 16 5 27 221
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 36 18 13 6 23 4057

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 19 15 16 28 1 4 39 46 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 15 21 24 2 6 34 49 4153

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 14 14 15 48 2 4 18 67 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 11 20 48 2 6 14 74 4154
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