2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Real Property and Security Directorate

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 174344
2017 Health Canada 32 48 5 11 4 0 0 80 16 6017
2017 Corporate Services Branch 33 47 4 12 4 0 0 80 16 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 30 44 5 14 5 2 0 75 20 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Health Canada 68 21 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 69 21 4 3 2 1 1 91 4 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 59 27 4 4 1 3 2 90 6 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 174221
2017 Health Canada 66 18 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 65 20 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 54 29 7 5 3 2 0 84 8 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Health Canada 38 35 7 12 7 0 0 73 20 6013
2017 Corporate Services Branch 44 33 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 45 30 11 9 2 2 0 77 11 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Health Canada 27 39 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 6013
2017 Corporate Services Branch 32 37 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 30 28 14 15 12 2 0 59 27 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 174121
2017 Health Canada 42 37 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 6010
2017 Corporate Services Branch 41 37 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 897
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 45 39 13 0 1 2 0 86 1 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 173994
2017 Health Canada 48 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 6003
2017 Corporate Services Branch 49 35 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 54 34 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Health Canada 46 37 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 5996
2017 Corporate Services Branch 51 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 897
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 49 28 13 6 2 2 0 79 8 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Health Canada 45 31 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 6006
2017 Corporate Services Branch 49 29 8 7 5 1 0 79 13 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 49 26 9 5 9 2 0 76 15 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 23 11 10 11 2 11 63 24 173988
2017 Health Canada 27 22 12 12 13 3 11 58 29 6005
2017 Corporate Services Branch 30 18 12 11 11 4 13 59 27 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 44 17 7 6 18 2 6 66 26 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Health Canada 34 43 10 8 5 0 0 77 12 6013
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 46 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 29 52 8 5 4 2 0 83 9 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Health Canada 28 36 15 12 10 0 0 63 22 6016
2017 Corporate Services Branch 29 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 897
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 24 39 15 9 10 2 0 65 20 99

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Health Canada 33 42 10 10 5 0 0 75 14 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 34 38 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 33 35 15 8 7 2 0 69 16 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Health Canada 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 80 9 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 42 41 8 4 3 2 0 85 7 98

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Health Canada 31 37 12 11 9 0 0 68 19 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 33 39 12 9 7 0 0 71 17 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 27 45 10 5 11 3 0 73 17 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Health Canada 52 34 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 6000
2017 Corporate Services Branch 49 37 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 59 31 6 1 1 2 0 92 2 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Health Canada 31 41 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 5996
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 41 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 40 35 9 7 6 2 0 77 14 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Health Canada 35 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 6005
2017 Corporate Services Branch 37 37 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 39 36 6 8 9 2 0 77 18 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Health Canada 34 36 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5996
2017 Corporate Services Branch 37 37 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 42 33 6 10 7 2 0 76 18 97

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Health Canada 40 39 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 5989
2017 Corporate Services Branch 38 43 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 44 40 6 6 2 2 0 86 8 98

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Health Canada 34 37 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 6013
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 39 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 22 38 21 11 4 2 1 62 16 99

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Health Canada 11 24 37 17 8 1 3 26 36 5985
2017 Corporate Services Branch 12 28 35 16 6 1 2 22 42 890
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 16 30 27 14 7 2 4 23 49 98

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Health Canada 11 18 30 23 13 2 4 38 30 5972
2017 Corporate Services Branch 11 21 30 22 10 3 3 34 34 890
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 14 19 28 21 13 2 4 35 35 99

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Health Canada 21 25 28 14 7 2 3 22 48 5981
2017 Corporate Services Branch 26 26 25 11 6 2 3 18 56 888
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 36 21 25 11 3 2 2 14 59 98

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Health Canada 11 17 32 24 11 1 3 37 29 5955
2017 Corporate Services Branch 15 18 29 24 9 1 3 35 34 886
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 23 19 25 21 8 2 2 30 44 97

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Health Canada 18 23 27 17 9 2 4 28 44 5983
2017 Corporate Services Branch 22 24 24 16 8 2 4 25 49 888
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 29 25 19 16 6 2 2 24 57 98

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Health Canada 13 18 29 21 12 3 5 36 33 5983
2017 Corporate Services Branch 12 19 30 19 10 3 6 32 35 890
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 12 21 29 22 7 2 7 32 36 97

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Health Canada 17 23 33 14 8 3 4 23 42 5986
2017 Corporate Services Branch 20 26 30 13 7 2 3 20 48 887
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 25 26 30 12 3 2 3 16 53 98
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 16 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 174193
2017 Health Canada 70 15 6 4 3 0 3 87 7 6009
2017 Corporate Services Branch 70 15 6 5 3 0 2 87 8 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 66 17 12 2 1 2 1 85 3 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Health Canada 26 31 15 11 9 5 4 62 22 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 30 31 14 10 7 5 3 67 18 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 34 30 11 8 10 4 2 69 20 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Health Canada 43 29 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 6010
2017 Corporate Services Branch 50 28 7 8 6 1 0 78 15 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 51 30 4 6 7 2 0 82 13 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 35 13 13 8 2 1 65 22 174044
2017 Health Canada 33 35 11 11 7 2 1 70 19 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 32 37 11 11 7 2 0 71 18 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 35 37 8 9 8 2 0 74 18 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 28 15 13 11 9 1 58 26 174123
2017 Health Canada 29 27 14 11 9 10 1 62 22 6011
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 29 13 9 8 9 1 67 19 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 38 29 12 7 8 6 0 71 16 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 174082
2017 Health Canada 13 21 17 16 12 18 3 43 35 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 15 23 19 16 11 15 1 46 32 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 20 21 22 15 14 6 1 44 31 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Health Canada 45 36 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 48 35 6 7 4 0 0 84 10 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 46 32 12 4 5 2 0 79 9 99
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Health Canada 44 32 11 7 6 1 1 76 13 6014
2017 Corporate Services Branch 44 31 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 41 34 13 2 8 2 0 76 10 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 12 174211
2017 Health Canada 48 28 10 7 5 2 1 78 12 6010
2017 Corporate Services Branch 48 29 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 897
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 45 36 6 5 6 3 0 84 11 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Health Canada 45 31 9 8 5 1 1 77 14 6009
2017 Corporate Services Branch 45 32 9 8 5 1 1 78 13 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 42 35 11 3 7 3 0 78 11 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 173995
2017 Health Canada 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 6006
2017 Corporate Services Branch 78 12 4 2 2 0 1 92 5 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 73 16 7 1 1 2 1 91 2 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 50 23 8 5 6 3 6 80 12 173965
2017 Health Canada 50 24 8 5 5 3 4 80 11 5998
2017 Corporate Services Branch 53 25 6 5 4 3 4 84 10 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 37 27 10 3 8 5 9 75 13 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 174035
2017 Health Canada 55 25 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 6002
2017 Corporate Services Branch 57 27 6 4 4 1 0 85 9 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 55 26 8 2 6 2 1 83 9 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 174119
2017 Health Canada 56 23 10 4 5 2 0 81 9 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 59 23 9 2 4 2 0 84 6 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 57 23 10 2 5 2 1 82 8 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Health Canada 52 25 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 6000
2017 Corporate Services Branch 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 46 34 9 2 6 2 1 83 9 98
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 36 14 11 6 3 5 66 18 38833
2017 Health Canada 27 35 12 11 5 3 5 69 18 1415
2017 Corporate Services Branch 30 33 14 12 5 1 3 66 18 252
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 32 27 20 9 4 2 4 64 15 40

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Health Canada 27 32 16 10 7 9 1 64 18 6015
2017 Corporate Services Branch 25 33 17 11 6 8 0 64 18 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 34 20 23 9 4 11 0 60 14 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Health Canada 23 33 18 13 9 3 0 58 24 6009
2017 Corporate Services Branch 21 34 18 14 9 4 0 57 24 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 25 24 23 16 10 4 0 50 26 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Health Canada 16 29 20 17 10 7 0 49 29 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 14 30 20 18 11 6 0 48 31 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 18 23 25 15 12 5 0 44 29 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 27 17 14 15 6 0 50 31 174190
2017 Health Canada 20 28 17 14 14 7 0 52 30 6009
2017 Corporate Services Branch 19 31 17 15 12 6 0 53 29 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 22 23 16 20 14 5 0 48 36 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Health Canada 16 31 18 18 13 4 0 49 32 6013
2017 Corporate Services Branch 16 33 18 18 12 3 0 51 31 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 20 23 25 16 10 6 0 46 28 98
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Health Canada 26 42 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 6005
2017 Corporate Services Branch 29 41 17 8 4 2 0 71 11 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 30 32 24 7 5 3 0 64 12 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 173773
2017 Health Canada 40 41 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 5994
2017 Corporate Services Branch 35 43 11 4 2 4 1 83 6 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 37 42 10 1 6 3 1 83 7 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Health Canada 34 37 11 8 5 3 1 74 14 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 40 35 11 7 3 3 1 78 10 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 44 34 12 5 2 4 0 81 7 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 34 19 11 6 4 1 61 18 173919
2017 Health Canada 23 31 20 12 7 5 1 58 21 6000
2017 Corporate Services Branch 27 31 19 10 6 4 2 62 17 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 29 31 25 9 3 3 0 62 13 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Health Canada 17 22 17 15 16 11 3 44 36 6003
2017 Corporate Services Branch 20 21 19 15 14 8 4 47 32 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 24 27 17 8 18 4 2 54 28 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 174121
2017 Health Canada 60 21 8 4 2 1 3 84 7 6010
2017 Corporate Services Branch 59 23 7 5 3 1 2 85 8 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 61 22 9 2 3 2 1 86 5 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 20 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 174041
2017 Health Canada 68 19 6 2 1 2 2 91 3 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 70 20 5 1 1 1 1 92 2 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 63 23 7 1 2 4 2 90 3 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Health Canada 23 32 16 16 11 2 0 56 28 5999
2017 Corporate Services Branch 26 33 16 13 9 3 0 61 22 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 26 29 18 12 14 2 0 56 26 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Health Canada 18 24 15 17 21 3 2 45 40 5999
2017 Corporate Services Branch 19 26 13 15 20 4 3 48 38 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 18 21 16 15 24 3 4 42 41 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Health Canada 20 36 20 12 7 5 0 59 20 6003
2017 Corporate Services Branch 22 36 21 11 6 3 0 61 17 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 19 43 17 8 10 3 0 64 18 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Health Canada 41 35 14 3 3 4 1 79 6 6002
2017 Corporate Services Branch 44 35 13 2 2 4 0 83 4 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 46 26 19 3 4 3 0 73 7 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Health Canada 39 39 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 40 41 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 39 37 15 4 2 3 0 78 6 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Health Canada 45 37 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 49 35 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 44 36 8 4 6 3 0 82 10 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Health Canada 35 33 17 8 6 1 0 69 15 6001
2017 Corporate Services Branch 34 34 16 8 7 1 0 69 15 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 39 24 15 10 8 4 0 65 18 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Health Canada 34 36 15 9 6 0 0 71 14 6013
2017 Corporate Services Branch 34 37 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 897
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 37 34 12 8 7 2 0 72 16 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Health Canada 30 26 18 12 9 4 0 59 22 6002
2017 Corporate Services Branch 29 26 19 13 9 4 0 57 23 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 29 20 23 14 9 4 0 51 24 98
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Health Canada 31 35 35 6008
2017 Corporate Services Branch 32 31 36 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 33 36 31 99

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Health Canada 12 31 35 7 7 8 1863
2017 Corporate Services Branch 10 26 46 4 5 9 295
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 23 14 49 5 3 6 34
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 82 173948
2017 Health Canada 19 81 5994
2017 Corporate Services Branch 18 82 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 17 83 99

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Health Canada 50 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 47 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 44 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 63 30018
2017 Health Canada 64 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 67 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 71 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30018
2017 Health Canada 8 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 10 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 30018
2017 Health Canada 4 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 0 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 30018
2017 Health Canada 5 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 4 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30018
2017 Health Canada 8 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 4 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Health Canada 3 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 4 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Health Canada 44 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 44 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 70 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Health Canada 42 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 44 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 50 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 30045
2017 Health Canada 47 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 49 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 67 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Health Canada 39 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 33 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 30045
2017 Health Canada 34 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 30 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 51 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Health Canada 56 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 54 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 55 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Health Canada 34 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 50 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Health Canada 2 1104
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 30045
2017 Health Canada 7 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 11 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Health Canada 12 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Health Canada 48 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 42 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 57 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30045
2017 Health Canada 30 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 30 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 40 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Health Canada 14 1104
2017 Corporate Services Branch 14 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 30031
2017 Health Canada 55 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 55 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 60 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30031
2017 Health Canada 30 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 30 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30031
2017 Health Canada 9 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 11 160
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 26 18

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 30031
2017 Health Canada 18 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 17 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Health Canada 12 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 14 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30031
2017 Health Canada 7 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 6 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30031
2017 Health Canada 11 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Health Canada 11 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 9 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 30031
2017 Health Canada 24 1105
2017 Corporate Services Branch 22 160

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Health Canada 12 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 10 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 27791
2017 Health Canada 18 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 17 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Health Canada 8 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 9 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 27791
2017 Health Canada 7 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 5 150
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Health Canada 9 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 12 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 27791
2017 Health Canada 10 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 7 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Health Canada 15 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 14 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Health Canada 11 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 12 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Health Canada 12 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 15 150
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 27791
2017 Health Canada 26 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 26 150
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 39 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Health Canada 9 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 6 150

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 27791
2017 Health Canada 44 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 48 150
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 62 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 27791
2017 Health Canada 1 1028
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27791
2017 Health Canada 54 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 50 150
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 62 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 27791
2017 Health Canada 3 1028
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 27791
2017 Health Canada 15 1028
2017 Corporate Services Branch 13 150

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 30021
2017 Health Canada 92 8 1102
2017 Corporate Services Branch 92 8 158
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 91 9 18

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Health Canada 15 17 18 7 8 27 8 49 23 6012
2017 Corporate Services Branch 18 19 19 6 6 24 7 54 18 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 21 16 25 5 7 20 6 51 16 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Health Canada 29 31 17 7 6 10 1 67 14 6002
2017 Corporate Services Branch 33 32 15 6 5 8 1 72 12 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 38 25 20 6 5 6 1 68 11 98
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 48 10 6 2 2 5 81 9 174249
2017 Health Canada 28 50 9 6 2 2 4 82 8 6009
2017 Corporate Services Branch 32 42 9 4 1 2 10 84 6 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 29 51 9 2 0 3 6 88 2 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 21 9 7 20 8 49 22 173925
2017 Health Canada 10 21 22 7 5 26 8 48 18 6003
2017 Corporate Services Branch 10 22 21 5 5 25 13 52 15 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 10 21 22 4 7 21 16 49 16 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 32 11 4 2 8 5 81 7 174213
2017 Health Canada 40 30 11 4 2 10 4 81 6 6009
2017 Corporate Services Branch 41 29 7 2 2 9 9 86 5 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 34 38 8 4 3 7 6 83 8 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 31 14 6 4 11 5 72 11 173897
2017 Health Canada 30 30 14 5 2 14 4 74 9 5995
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 30 12 3 2 13 9 78 6 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 29 34 14 6 2 9 6 74 10 98
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 92 173800
2017 Health Canada 9 91 5992
2017 Corporate Services Branch 9 91 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 9 91 99

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Health Canada 35 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 27 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 79 13842
2017 Health Canada 79 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 79 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Health Canada 3 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 80

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Health Canada 2 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 0 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Health Canada 8 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 7 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13842
2017 Health Canada 7 557

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Health Canada 5 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 9 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Health Canada 31 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 27 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13782
2017 Health Canada 23 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 23 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Health Canada 15 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 16 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Health Canada 6 553

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Health Canada 23 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 25 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Health Canada 23 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 23 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Health Canada 3 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 0 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 13782
2017 Health Canada 3 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 0 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Health Canada 8 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 11 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Health Canada 19 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 20 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 13782

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Health Canada 15 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 16 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 0 13782
2017 Corporate Services Branch 0 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Health Canada 18 553
2017 Corporate Services Branch 17 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 13844
2017 Health Canada 29 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 39 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13844
2017 Health Canada 12 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 18 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Health Canada 5 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13844
2017 Health Canada 13 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 16 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Health Canada 6 557

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13844
2017 Health Canada 4 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 7 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13844
2017 Health Canada 8 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 7 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13844
2017 Health Canada 8 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 7 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 13844
2017 Health Canada 54 557
2017 Corporate Services Branch 51 79

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 12884
2017 Health Canada 6 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Health Canada 16 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 18 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Health Canada 4 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Health Canada 2 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Health Canada 2 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Health Canada 4 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 12884
2017 Health Canada 12 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 14 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Health Canada 11 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Health Canada 10 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 12884
2017 Health Canada 22 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 18 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Health Canada 7 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 12884
2017 Health Canada 40 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 38 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 12884
2017 Health Canada 2 534

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 12884
2017 Health Canada 63 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 56 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 12884
2017 Health Canada 2 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 0 74

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Health Canada 14 534
2017 Corporate Services Branch 8 74

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 13875
2017 Health Canada 88 12 558
2017 Corporate Services Branch 80 20 79

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 Health Canada 16 16 20 3 4 34 8 55 11 6005
2017 Corporate Services Branch 18 18 19 2 3 31 8 59 9 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 18 22 19 2 6 26 7 60 11 98

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 31 17 4 4 12 2 72 9 173835
2017 Health Canada 31 32 16 3 3 13 2 73 7 5994
2017 Corporate Services Branch 36 33 15 3 2 10 2 78 6 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 39 29 15 4 2 11 1 77 6 99
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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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 173880
2017 Health Canada 18 24 20 14 21 1 2 43 37 6000
2017 Corporate Services Branch 19 22 19 17 20 1 2 43 38 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 15 19 19 28 16 2 1 35 45 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 173933
2017 Health Canada 16 27 27 17 13 0 1 43 30 5999
2017 Corporate Services Branch 17 26 26 17 13 0 1 43 30 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 17 22 26 19 14 2 0 40 34 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 173555
2017 Health Canada 21 30 23 14 9 1 2 52 24 5990
2017 Corporate Services Branch 22 28 22 16 11 1 2 51 27 889
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 22 20 23 25 7 2 2 43 34 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 21 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 173886
2017 Health Canada 18 24 23 17 16 1 2 43 34 5999
2017 Corporate Services Branch 16 24 21 19 19 1 1 40 38 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 15 24 23 14 21 4 0 40 37 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 23 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 173618
2017 Health Canada 39 25 15 6 5 1 9 71 12 5984
2017 Corporate Services Branch 42 24 14 5 4 0 12 74 10 890
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 37 25 18 3 7 2 9 69 11 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 173457
2017 Health Canada 27 31 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 5987
2017 Corporate Services Branch 31 31 20 9 8 0 1 62 18 888
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 34 26 23 7 7 2 1 61 15 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 173337
2017 Health Canada 25 33 21 11 7 1 2 60 19 5984
2017 Corporate Services Branch 24 34 21 12 6 1 2 59 19 888
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 32 26 20 13 5 2 2 60 19 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 173363
2017 Health Canada 21 32 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 5977
2017 Corporate Services Branch 19 32 24 14 10 0 2 52 24 886
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 26 21 23 15 10 2 3 49 26 97

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 173428
2017 Health Canada 26 32 20 11 8 1 2 60 20 5981
2017 Corporate Services Branch 26 30 21 12 9 0 2 58 21 889
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 31 23 21 11 8 2 4 57 21 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 21 11 7 1 2 61 18 173041
2017 Health Canada 28 32 21 10 6 1 2 62 16 5967
2017 Corporate Services Branch 28 29 22 11 7 0 3 58 19 886
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 27 26 26 13 4 2 3 55 17 97

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 173936
2017 Health Canada 48 26 13 6 4 0 2 76 11 6006
2017 Corporate Services Branch 56 23 11 4 4 1 2 81 8 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 57 23 14 3 2 2 0 82 5 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 173910
2017 Health Canada 68 13 6 4 4 1 4 85 8 6003
2017 Corporate Services Branch 70 13 5 3 3 2 4 88 7 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 67 17 2 2 5 4 5 91 7 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 28 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 173810
2017 Health Canada 52 28 10 4 3 0 3 83 7 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 57 27 7 3 2 1 3 87 5 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 55 30 5 4 4 2 1 88 7 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 173819
2017 Health Canada 56 21 9 6 5 0 3 79 11 5999
2017 Corporate Services Branch 58 20 7 6 5 1 4 82 11 893
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 56 26 4 5 5 2 3 86 11 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 173685
2017 Health Canada 51 13 5 2 1 0 27 88 5 5997
2017 Corporate Services Branch 52 15 5 3 1 1 23 88 6 890
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 49 21 3 5 2 2 19 87 9 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 172926
2017 Health Canada 62 20 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 5969
2017 Corporate Services Branch 67 18 6 2 1 1 6 91 3 887
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 58 23 13 1 0 2 4 85 1 98

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 174018
2017 Health Canada 61 18 8 4 4 1 4 84 8 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 60 19 7 4 5 1 5 83 9 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 54 23 7 4 6 2 4 81 11 99

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 173693
2017 Health Canada 49 30 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 5993
2017 Corporate Services Branch 48 29 13 5 2 0 3 79 7 892
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 51 31 13 2 1 2 1 84 3 98

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

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 174252
2017 Health Canada 11 31 38 13 7 0 0 42 20 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 11 32 39 11 6 0 0 43 18 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 14 31 31 14 8 0 1 46 22 99

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 29 173657
2017 Health Canada 9 19 41 21 8 0 1 30 29 6004
2017 Corporate Services Branch 9 20 41 22 8 0 0 30 29 891
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 8 19 38 20 12 0 2 33 28 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 40 16 9 6 4 0 67 15 173983
2017 Health Canada 34 40 13 6 5 2 0 75 11 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 52 35 8 1 3 1 0 88 4 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 47 31 14 2 4 0 2 80 6 99

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 37 17 14 11 2 0 56 26 174038
2017 Health Canada 20 40 15 14 10 2 0 61 24 6007
2017 Corporate Services Branch 25 41 13 13 7 1 1 67 20 895
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 21 44 13 10 11 0 2 66 21 99
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 83 173939
2017 Health Canada 20 80 6001
2017 Corporate Services Branch 20 80 894
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 14 86 99

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Health Canada 82 18 1218
2017 Corporate Services Branch 81 19 180
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 79 21 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 46 35 6 8 4 1 1 82 12 23169
2017 Health Canada 50 32 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 1001
2017 Corporate Services Branch 55 30 3 9 2 1 0 86 11 147
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 49 32 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 11
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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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 174272
2017 Health Canada 25 23 20 12 15 4 1 27 73 6019
2017 Corporate Services Branch 25 25 22 12 13 2 1 26 74 896
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 21 28 25 10 12 2 3 22 78 99

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 111807
2017 Health Canada 24 4182
2017 Corporate Services Branch 23 635
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 16 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 Health Canada 40 4182
2017 Corporate Services Branch 35 635
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 31 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 Health Canada 20 4182
2017 Corporate Services Branch 20 635
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 11 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 Health Canada 42 4182
2017 Corporate Services Branch 47 635
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 61 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 Health Canada 8 4182
2017 Corporate Services Branch 6 635
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 5 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 Health Canada 42 4182
2017 Corporate Services Branch 42 635
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 38 72

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

Survey year Organization 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 Health Canada 4 44 19 11 6 16 4092
2017 Corporate Services Branch 4 45 19 10 5 16 620
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 4 51 13 8 4 20 72

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 112619
2017 Health Canada 10 21 16 18 25 3 8 35 48 4195
2017 Corporate Services Branch 13 20 17 16 23 2 10 37 44 638
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 12 13 22 18 18 2 13 30 43 72

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 Health Canada 2 8 10 18 52 3 6 12 77 4191
2017 Corporate Services Branch 3 8 11 16 53 3 6 12 76 637
2017 Real Property and Security Directorate 0 10 12 19 52 1 5 11 76 72
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