2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division

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 Statistics Canada 37 45 4 9 4 0 0 82 13 4224
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 35 47 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 33 48 4 9 5 0 0 82 14 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 35 42 5 10 8 0 0 77 18 90

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 Statistics Canada 69 22 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 4226
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 67 23 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 1184
2017 Informatics Branch 64 22 8 3 2 0 1 87 4 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 62 21 10 3 1 1 1 85 5 90

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 174221
2017 Statistics Canada 59 23 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 4224
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 60 23 5 8 3 0 0 83 11 1184
2017 Informatics Branch 57 24 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 55 24 7 10 2 0 1 81 13 90

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 Statistics Canada 42 36 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 4225
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 43 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 32 38 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 90

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Statistics Canada 31 41 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 4224
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 26 41 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 24 41 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 14 44 21 13 6 1 0 59 19 90

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 Statistics Canada 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 4224
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 42 43 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 32 47 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 44 40 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 43 40 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 46 42 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 41 46 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 90

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 Statistics Canada 53 34 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 4216
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 53 33 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 51 35 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 51 34 5 8 1 1 0 86 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 82 10 4223
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 49 30 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 50 31 9 6 3 1 1 83 9 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 45 32 8 6 6 1 2 80 12 90

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 Statistics Canada 27 22 13 10 9 3 16 61 23 4220
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 31 21 12 8 9 3 16 64 21 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 34 21 13 5 5 3 19 70 14 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 38 21 12 6 6 3 13 71 15 90

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 Statistics Canada 35 45 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 34 44 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 34 46 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 28 43 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 89

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 Statistics Canada 32 38 13 10 6 0 0 70 16 4220
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 28 41 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 25 43 13 14 5 0 0 68 18 89

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Statistics Canada 35 44 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 4218
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 45 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 30 46 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 25 52 13 7 2 0 0 77 9 89

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 Statistics Canada 46 41 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 4215
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 46 39 8 3 3 0 0 85 6 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 46 40 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 38 45 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 89

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 Statistics Canada 34 40 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 4215
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 39 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 32 43 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 23 43 19 10 3 0 0 67 14 89

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 Statistics Canada 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 51 35 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 50 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 43 44 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 36 41 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 34 41 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 35 44 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 23 53 14 5 5 0 0 76 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4213
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 38 39 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 36 43 10 6 4 1 0 79 10 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 24 48 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 89

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 Statistics Canada 39 39 12 6 3 0 1 78 10 4214
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 37 40 11 7 4 0 1 77 12 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 36 43 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 26 46 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 90

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 Statistics Canada 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 4217
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 34 41 17 7 2 0 0 74 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 45 34 11 5 3 0 1 80 8 4230
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 48 33 11 5 3 0 1 82 7 1184
2017 Informatics Branch 49 33 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 46 32 15 3 3 0 1 78 7 90

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 Statistics Canada 6 18 35 23 12 1 4 37 26 4200
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 8 21 35 20 12 1 3 33 30 1177
2017 Informatics Branch 9 22 37 18 10 1 2 29 32 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 11 25 43 13 4 1 2 18 38 90

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 Statistics Canada 4 9 24 30 23 3 6 59 15 4185
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 6 11 25 29 20 3 5 54 18 1172
2017 Informatics Branch 5 11 27 30 18 3 6 53 18 564
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 6 15 28 29 15 1 7 48 22 89

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 Statistics Canada 8 18 31 20 13 3 6 37 29 4191
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 18 32 19 13 3 5 35 30 1174
2017 Informatics Branch 11 18 33 18 13 2 5 33 31 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 12 21 34 18 8 0 6 28 36 89

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 Statistics Canada 4 11 31 30 19 1 4 52 15 4181
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 5 11 32 30 17 1 4 50 17 1168
2017 Informatics Branch 5 12 34 28 16 1 4 46 18 565
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 9 11 35 30 9 1 5 41 22 89

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 Statistics Canada 10 19 28 19 16 2 5 38 31 4192
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 19 29 20 15 2 4 37 32 1174
2017 Informatics Branch 9 21 31 19 13 3 4 35 32 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 11 17 30 25 11 1 5 38 30 89

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 Statistics Canada 7 14 27 24 17 4 6 46 24 4189
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 14 23 25 18 4 5 47 27 1175
2017 Informatics Branch 6 11 25 29 18 5 6 53 19 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 3 18 29 29 12 2 5 45 23 89

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 Statistics Canada 9 17 33 20 13 4 5 36 28 4199
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 17 33 19 13 4 5 34 29 1177
2017 Informatics Branch 9 19 36 17 11 4 5 31 30 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 10 25 31 15 7 3 8 25 40 89
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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 Statistics Canada 64 22 5 5 2 0 1 87 8 4223
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 61 23 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 58 24 7 7 3 0 1 82 10 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 58 23 6 8 5 0 1 82 13 90

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 Statistics Canada 34 31 11 6 5 6 7 75 12 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 31 32 13 7 5 5 7 72 13 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 33 32 12 6 3 7 7 76 11 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 28 36 9 10 2 5 9 75 15 89

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 Statistics Canada 53 29 7 6 4 1 0 83 10 4224
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 50 29 8 7 4 1 0 80 11 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 52 31 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 51 29 7 9 5 0 0 80 14 90

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 Statistics Canada 37 36 11 8 4 2 1 76 13 4218
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 30 38 12 11 5 2 1 71 17 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 32 40 9 11 3 3 2 75 15 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 31 45 5 11 5 3 1 79 16 90

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 Statistics Canada 31 27 13 9 6 12 2 67 18 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 26 25 16 12 8 12 2 59 23 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 28 26 15 10 6 12 2 63 19 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 24 31 15 11 5 10 3 64 19 89

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 Statistics Canada 17 25 15 11 6 21 5 56 23 4222
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 15 24 17 13 9 19 4 51 28 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 14 24 19 11 7 21 4 51 24 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 14 26 18 7 6 23 6 57 18 90

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 Statistics Canada 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 4219
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 53 37 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 54 38 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 90
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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 Statistics Canada 46 35 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 4220
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 43 36 10 6 4 1 0 79 11 1184
2017 Informatics Branch 43 39 9 4 4 0 0 82 8 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 33 44 13 3 5 1 0 78 8 90

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 Statistics Canada 54 28 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 50 31 9 4 4 2 1 83 8 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 52 31 9 2 3 2 1 86 5 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 43 38 9 2 5 2 1 84 7 90

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 Statistics Canada 51 31 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 47 33 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 48 35 8 5 2 1 0 84 8 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 40 39 11 8 0 1 0 80 8 90

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 Statistics Canada 81 12 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4217
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 80 12 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 79 13 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 75 16 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 90

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 Statistics Canada 62 21 5 3 2 3 4 89 5 4213
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 59 22 5 4 2 3 4 87 7 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 64 24 3 3 1 2 3 92 4 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 53 29 5 4 1 6 2 89 6 90

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 Statistics Canada 61 25 6 3 3 1 0 87 6 4216
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 59 25 8 4 4 1 0 85 8 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 62 25 6 2 3 1 0 89 5 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 59 26 8 3 1 2 0 87 5 90

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 Statistics Canada 61 23 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 57 25 10 3 3 1 0 83 6 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 59 25 9 2 3 2 1 86 5 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 51 28 16 1 2 2 0 81 3 90

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 Statistics Canada 57 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4212
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 54 28 8 5 4 0 0 83 10 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 57 29 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 90
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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 Statistics Canada 31 34 11 7 3 4 10 76 11 1547
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 30 36 12 9 4 2 7 73 15 411
2017 Informatics Branch 28 34 13 9 5 2 8 69 16 181
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 27 53 6 9 0 0 6 84 9 34

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 Statistics Canada 38 33 12 6 3 8 0 77 10 4220
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 35 32 14 6 5 8 0 73 12 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 35 31 15 6 4 9 1 73 10 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 38 21 17 8 3 12 1 68 13 90

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 Statistics Canada 35 35 14 9 5 3 0 72 14 4219
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 34 15 10 6 3 0 69 16 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 30 35 16 10 5 3 1 67 16 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 28 30 17 14 5 5 1 62 20 90

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 Statistics Canada 25 35 17 11 5 7 0 64 17 4212
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 21 35 17 12 6 8 1 62 20 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 20 34 18 12 6 9 1 60 20 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 23 28 18 16 6 10 0 57 24 90

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 Statistics Canada 30 32 14 11 7 6 0 67 18 4224
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 29 30 16 11 9 6 0 62 20 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 28 29 17 11 8 6 0 61 20 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 27 27 19 15 9 4 0 56 25 90

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 Statistics Canada 24 36 15 13 7 4 0 63 21 4218
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 22 35 17 14 8 4 0 59 24 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 21 34 16 15 9 4 1 58 25 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 19 34 14 19 8 4 2 56 29 90
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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 Statistics Canada 35 44 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 4216
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 31 45 13 7 2 1 0 77 9 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 30 46 14 6 2 1 0 77 9 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 21 48 17 7 2 3 1 72 10 90

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 Statistics Canada 43 40 10 2 1 4 0 87 3 4211
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 40 42 10 2 1 4 1 86 3 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 39 44 9 2 1 4 1 88 3 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 37 47 6 2 1 5 1 89 4 90

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 Statistics Canada 37 37 11 6 3 3 2 78 10 4212
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 36 37 12 5 4 3 2 78 10 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 34 39 12 5 4 4 2 78 10 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 30 45 14 5 3 3 0 78 8 90

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 Statistics Canada 24 33 20 11 5 6 1 62 17 4209
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 23 31 21 10 6 7 2 59 18 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 22 30 23 10 5 8 2 57 18 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 17 32 20 15 6 11 0 54 23 90

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 Statistics Canada 17 23 18 13 11 13 4 49 30 4217
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 18 23 17 14 12 14 3 49 30 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 17 26 17 13 9 16 2 52 27 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 12 24 19 16 11 16 1 44 33 90

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 Statistics Canada 55 27 8 5 2 1 2 84 7 4215
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 54 27 8 5 2 2 2 84 7 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 52 29 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 47 33 9 7 2 2 0 81 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 66 23 5 3 1 2 1 92 3 4219
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 62 24 5 3 1 3 2 90 5 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 57 26 5 4 2 4 3 89 6 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 52 26 3 7 1 9 2 87 9 90

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 Statistics Canada 31 38 13 10 6 3 0 71 16 4211
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 23 36 14 13 9 3 0 62 23 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 21 39 15 15 7 3 0 62 23 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 13 33 22 20 10 2 0 47 31 90

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 Statistics Canada 27 31 13 13 12 2 2 61 26 4213
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 22 29 13 15 17 2 2 53 33 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 22 30 13 15 16 2 2 55 32 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 17 31 12 19 19 1 0 49 39 90

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 Statistics Canada 27 39 17 7 4 5 1 70 12 4215
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 23 38 19 8 6 6 1 65 15 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 21 39 20 8 4 7 1 65 13 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 14 44 23 8 5 3 2 62 13 89

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 Statistics Canada 48 34 10 2 2 4 1 86 4 4214
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 44 34 11 2 2 5 0 83 5 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 45 35 11 2 2 5 0 85 4 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 44 33 10 1 1 10 0 86 3 90

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 Statistics Canada 49 36 9 3 1 2 0 86 5 4212
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 47 36 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 46 38 10 3 1 2 0 85 4 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 47 37 12 0 1 3 0 87 1 88

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 Statistics Canada 55 33 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 4218
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 51 34 9 3 3 0 0 85 5 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 51 35 9 2 2 0 0 87 5 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 45 42 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 90

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 Statistics Canada 48 32 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 4217
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 44 32 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 47 31 12 7 2 1 0 78 9 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 47 25 15 10 2 0 0 72 13 90

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 Statistics Canada 46 36 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4217
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 42 35 13 7 4 0 0 77 10 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 45 34 13 6 2 0 0 79 9 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 42 28 16 11 2 0 0 71 14 90

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 Statistics Canada 41 26 15 9 5 4 0 70 15 4216
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 37 25 16 10 7 4 0 65 17 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 41 27 16 8 4 4 0 71 12 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 39 30 16 7 3 5 0 73 11 90
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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 Statistics Canada 24 43 33 4223
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 27 40 33 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 21 48 31 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 23 49 28 90

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 Statistics Canada 13 46 23 4 8 7 1021
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 14 43 24 3 9 7 321
2017 Informatics Branch 19 34 25 5 8 9 123
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 10 50 15 0 14 10 21
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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 Statistics Canada 11 89 4220
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 12 88 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 10 90 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 12 88 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Statistics Canada 41 475
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 49 136
2017 Informatics Branch 57 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 53 11

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 Statistics Canada 64 475
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 61 136
2017 Informatics Branch 61 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 65 11

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 Statistics Canada 9 475
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 9 136

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 Informatics Branch 0 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 4 475
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 2 475
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Statistics Canada 5 475
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 6 136
2017 Informatics Branch 10 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 33 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 36 136
2017 Informatics Branch 27 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 35 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 136
2017 Informatics Branch 29 57

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 Statistics Canada 42 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 44 136
2017 Informatics Branch 43 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 47 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 33 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 27 136
2017 Informatics Branch 24 57

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 Statistics Canada 24 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 20 136
2017 Informatics Branch 22 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 52 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 49 136
2017 Informatics Branch 42 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 25 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 29 136
2017 Informatics Branch 21 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Informatics Branch 0 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 10 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 136
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 10 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 136
2017 Informatics Branch 9 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 43 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 44 136
2017 Informatics Branch 38 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 44 11

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 Statistics Canada 21 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 21 136
2017 Informatics Branch 18 57

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Statistics Canada 11 477
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 15 136
2017 Informatics Branch 18 57

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 Statistics Canada 56 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 54 136
2017 Informatics Branch 50 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 47 11

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 Statistics Canada 27 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 29 136
2017 Informatics Branch 30 57

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 Statistics Canada 10 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 12 136
2017 Informatics Branch 0 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 14 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 12 136
2017 Informatics Branch 9 57

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 Statistics Canada 7 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 5 136
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 5 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 5 136
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 11 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 9 136
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 9 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 11 136
2017 Informatics Branch 10 57

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 Statistics Canada 25 476
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 21 136
2017 Informatics Branch 26 57

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 Statistics Canada 11 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 130
2017 Informatics Branch 14 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 25 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 26 130
2017 Informatics Branch 34 56

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 Statistics Canada 9 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 130
2017 Informatics Branch 16 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 10 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 11 130
2017 Informatics Branch 18 56

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 Statistics Canada 13 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 12 130
2017 Informatics Branch 9 56

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 Statistics Canada 10 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 130
2017 Informatics Branch 11 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Statistics Canada 17 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 130
2017 Informatics Branch 11 56

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 Statistics Canada 11 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 130
2017 Informatics Branch 12 56

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 Statistics Canada 9 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 7 130
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 27791
2017 Statistics Canada 27 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 27 130
2017 Informatics Branch 23 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 53 11

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 Statistics Canada 10 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 8 130

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 Statistics Canada 45 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 43 130
2017 Informatics Branch 37 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 72 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 27791
2017 Statistics Canada 1 452
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27791
2017 Statistics Canada 43 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 38 130
2017 Informatics Branch 35 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 44 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 27791
2017 Statistics Canada 1 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 0 130
2017 Informatics Branch 0 56
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 27791
2017 Statistics Canada 14 452
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 16 130
2017 Informatics Branch 19 56

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 Statistics Canada 95 5 478
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 96 4 136
2017 Informatics Branch 100 0 57
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 100 0 11

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 Statistics Canada 22 18 15 4 3 30 8 64 12 4214
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 24 21 15 4 4 27 6 66 11 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 21 20 16 4 2 31 7 65 9 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 17 24 15 3 3 32 6 66 11 90

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 Statistics Canada 38 33 12 3 2 10 1 81 6 4209
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 39 32 11 3 3 11 1 80 7 1177
2017 Informatics Branch 37 33 11 4 2 12 1 81 6 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 32 35 12 3 2 13 2 79 7 90
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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 Statistics Canada 25 50 11 7 2 2 3 79 9 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 27 49 11 6 2 2 2 80 9 1184
2017 Informatics Branch 27 52 11 6 1 2 1 82 7 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 26 58 9 5 0 1 0 85 5 90

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 Statistics Canada 13 25 19 5 3 28 7 59 11 4214
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 26 20 5 3 25 7 59 12 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 15 29 18 5 2 25 7 64 9 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 18 34 17 1 2 25 2 72 5 89

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 Statistics Canada 45 30 8 1 1 11 3 88 3 4219
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 43 31 10 1 1 12 2 86 3 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 45 34 7 1 1 11 2 90 2 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 45 36 4 0 1 13 0 94 1 89

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 Statistics Canada 39 31 10 2 1 14 3 84 4 4213
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 36 32 11 2 2 15 2 82 5 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 37 32 9 2 2 16 2 84 5 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 37 35 5 2 2 19 0 88 6 90
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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 Statistics Canada 6 94 4209
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 7 93 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 7 93 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 6 94 89

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Statistics Canada 34 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 35 80
2017 Informatics Branch 39 38

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 Statistics Canada 80 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 77 80
2017 Informatics Branch 68 38

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 Statistics Canada 7 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 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 Statistics Canada 0 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 0 80
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Statistics Canada 4 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 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 Statistics Canada 2 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Statistics Canada 8 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 7 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 19 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 17 80
2017 Informatics Branch 29 38

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 Statistics Canada 22 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 20 80
2017 Informatics Branch 21 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 9 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 8 80
2017 Informatics Branch 13 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 4 238

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 23 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 27 80
2017 Informatics Branch 27 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 30 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 26 80
2017 Informatics Branch 21 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 2 238
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Informatics Branch 0 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 7 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 6 80

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 16 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 11 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
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 19 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 25 80
2017 Informatics Branch 20 38

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 Statistics Canada 0 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 0 80
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Statistics Canada 18 238
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 21 80
2017 Informatics Branch 13 38

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 Statistics Canada 31 239
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 29 80
2017 Informatics Branch 29 38

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 Statistics Canada 12 239
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 80

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 Statistics Canada 5 239
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Statistics Canada 11 239
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 80

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 Statistics Canada 3 239

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 Statistics Canada 3 239
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 0 80
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Statistics Canada 7 239

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 Statistics Canada 6 239
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 6 80

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 Statistics Canada 57 239
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 57 80
2017 Informatics Branch 60 38

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 Statistics Canada 4 233

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 Statistics Canada 14 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 80
2017 Informatics Branch 19 38

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 Statistics Canada 4 233

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 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 0 80
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Statistics Canada 3 233
2017 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Statistics Canada 5 233

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 Statistics Canada 11 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 8 80

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 Statistics Canada 12 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 16 80
2017 Informatics Branch 13 38

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 Statistics Canada 7 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 10 80

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 Statistics Canada 22 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 22 80
2017 Informatics Branch 13 38

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 Statistics Canada 7 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 8 80

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 Statistics Canada 46 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 50 80
2017 Informatics Branch 48 38

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 Statistics Canada 2 233

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 Statistics Canada 57 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 55 80
2017 Informatics Branch 55 38

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 Informatics Branch 0 38

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 Statistics Canada 11 233
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 17 80

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 Statistics Canada 96 4 240
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 95 5 80
2017 Informatics Branch 97 3 38

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 Statistics Canada 22 17 14 2 2 35 8 68 7 4215
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 23 19 16 2 3 31 6 67 7 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 21 18 16 2 2 34 7 67 6 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 19 25 16 1 2 30 6 69 5 90

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 Statistics Canada 40 31 11 2 2 12 2 83 4 4212
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 40 31 11 2 2 13 1 82 5 1176
2017 Informatics Branch 39 32 10 2 1 14 2 84 4 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 34 40 7 1 2 14 2 88 4 90
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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 Statistics Canada 40 27 16 8 6 0 2 69 15 4213
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 41 28 17 6 6 0 2 71 12 1177
2017 Informatics Branch 42 27 15 7 6 1 3 71 14 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 48 26 13 9 2 0 2 75 12 90

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 Statistics Canada 21 30 26 13 8 0 1 53 21 4218
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 23 31 24 13 8 0 1 55 21 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 23 33 22 13 7 1 1 57 21 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 25 32 20 13 10 0 1 57 23 90

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 Statistics Canada 29 31 21 11 5 0 2 62 17 4202
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 29 31 20 12 5 0 2 62 17 1175
2017 Informatics Branch 26 32 20 14 5 1 2 60 19 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 23 35 19 14 9 0 0 59 23 90

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 Statistics Canada 26 26 22 14 8 1 3 54 23 4215
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 25 28 20 14 9 1 3 55 24 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 25 28 20 15 8 1 2 55 24 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 27 28 18 16 10 0 1 55 27 90

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 Statistics Canada 48 24 10 5 3 1 10 80 9 4208
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 51 23 8 4 3 0 10 83 8 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 52 23 6 5 3 1 10 85 9 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 41 32 5 8 5 1 8 80 14 90

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 Statistics Canada 33 32 20 9 6 0 1 65 15 4204
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 35 31 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 36 31 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 33 30 21 7 7 0 2 65 14 90

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 Statistics Canada 32 34 19 8 4 1 2 67 13 4201
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 35 18 8 5 0 2 68 14 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 32 34 20 8 4 0 2 67 13 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 17 39 27 10 6 0 1 57 16 90

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 Statistics Canada 27 35 20 10 5 1 1 63 16 4205
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 25 37 19 11 6 1 1 63 17 1180
2017 Informatics Branch 21 36 22 11 8 0 2 58 19 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 14 31 24 21 8 0 2 46 30 90

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 Statistics Canada 32 33 19 9 5 0 2 66 15 4203
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 34 18 9 6 0 1 67 15 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 28 34 21 8 6 1 2 63 15 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 20 35 27 10 5 0 2 57 15 90

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 Statistics Canada 34 33 18 8 4 1 2 69 13 4192
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 35 34 18 7 4 1 2 71 11 1173
2017 Informatics Branch 35 34 18 6 4 1 2 71 10 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 31 33 23 8 2 0 2 66 10 90

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 Statistics Canada 55 23 11 5 3 0 2 80 8 4210
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 58 23 10 4 3 0 3 83 7 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 54 26 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 54 27 13 3 2 0 0 81 6 89

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 Statistics Canada 76 11 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 4204
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 74 12 4 2 3 1 3 90 6 1177
2017 Informatics Branch 73 13 4 2 4 1 4 90 6 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 72 12 7 1 6 1 1 86 7 90

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 Statistics Canada 61 23 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 4211
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 57 25 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 58 25 9 2 2 1 4 87 4 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 50 31 16 2 0 0 2 82 2 90

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 Statistics Canada 63 18 8 4 4 0 3 84 8 4214
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 62 18 9 4 4 1 2 83 8 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 64 18 6 3 4 1 4 86 8 569
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 59 18 16 4 2 0 1 78 7 90

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 Statistics Canada 56 15 5 2 1 0 21 89 4 4196
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 54 18 5 2 2 1 19 89 4 1174
2017 Informatics Branch 53 19 4 1 1 0 21 91 3 568
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 53 19 8 0 0 1 19 90 0 90

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 Statistics Canada 71 14 4 1 1 0 9 93 2 4188
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 70 13 4 1 1 1 10 93 3 1171
2017 Informatics Branch 69 13 3 1 1 1 12 94 3 567
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 69 12 5 2 0 0 12 92 3 90

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 Statistics Canada 69 15 5 3 4 1 4 88 7 4211
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 63 17 6 4 7 1 3 83 11 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 65 18 5 3 4 1 4 87 7 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 69 17 7 1 1 0 5 90 2 90

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 Statistics Canada 51 29 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 4207
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 51 28 11 4 3 0 2 81 8 1178
2017 Informatics Branch 49 29 10 5 3 0 3 81 9 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 47 30 10 8 5 0 1 77 12 90

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 Statistics Canada 15 34 35 11 4 0 1 49 15 4223
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 15 33 36 10 5 0 1 48 16 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 14 32 38 11 4 0 1 46 15 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 6 30 46 8 10 0 0 35 18 90

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 Statistics Canada 6 16 38 26 13 0 1 40 22 4218
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 7 15 38 27 12 0 1 40 22 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 5 16 38 29 12 0 0 41 21 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 7 15 39 28 10 1 0 38 22 90

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 Statistics Canada 25 43 16 7 4 6 0 72 11 4219
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 25 40 17 7 5 7 0 69 12 1182
2017 Informatics Branch 25 41 16 6 4 8 0 72 11 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 20 40 20 11 3 5 0 64 15 90

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 Statistics Canada 25 42 16 9 5 3 0 69 14 4221
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 23 41 18 8 7 3 0 66 15 1181
2017 Informatics Branch 25 39 19 7 5 4 0 67 13 570
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 19 39 23 10 5 3 0 61 16 88
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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 Statistics Canada 13 87 4211
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 12 88 1179
2017 Informatics Branch 9 91 571
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 7 93 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Statistics Canada 81 19 538
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 83 17 143
2017 Informatics Branch 85 15 53

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 Statistics Canada 50 36 4 5 5 0 0 86 9 437
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 48 37 5 5 4 1 0 85 10 118
2017 Informatics Branch 53 31 4 4 7 0 0 84 11 45
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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 Statistics Canada 52 22 11 4 4 6 1 56 44 4227
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 57 19 9 4 3 6 2 62 38 1183
2017 Informatics Branch 60 18 7 3 3 8 1 67 33 572
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 70 12 7 0 0 11 0 79 21 90

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 Statistics Canada 18 1698
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 19 403
2017 Informatics Branch 17 168
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 11 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 Statistics Canada 33 1698
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 32 403
2017 Informatics Branch 26 168
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 30 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 Statistics Canada 16 1698
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 16 403
2017 Informatics Branch 15 168
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 0 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 Statistics Canada 30 1698
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 35 403
2017 Informatics Branch 31 168
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 36 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 Statistics Canada 6 1698
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 7 403
2017 Informatics Branch 9 168
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 24 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 Statistics Canada 44 1698
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 40 403
2017 Informatics Branch 42 168
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 41 17

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

Survey year Organization 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 Statistics Canada 13 63 12 6 2 4 1654
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 13 62 11 7 3 4 397
2017 Informatics Branch 15 62 10 6 4 3 164
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 18 70 6 6 0 0 17

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 Statistics Canada 17 26 15 16 11 3 12 51 32 1725
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 18 27 16 12 12 5 11 52 28 410
2017 Informatics Branch 20 25 14 13 12 4 12 53 31 171
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 23 18 24 0 6 0 30 58 8 17

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 Statistics Canada 8 15 15 15 17 5 25 33 46 1722
2017 Census, Operations and Informatics Field 8 17 19 11 18 5 22 34 40 409
2017 Informatics Branch 8 13 19 10 17 6 26 32 40 170
2017 Administrative and Dissemination Systems Division 6 6 24 0 6 6 52 29 14 17
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