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

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 47 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 11
2014 Other 14 38 11 20 16 0 0 52 36 17
2011 Other 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Other 46 21 16 5 12 0 0 67 17 17
2011 Other 78 9 4 0 0 4 4 95 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Other 40 28 4 23 5 0 0 68 28 17
2011 Other 65 13 9 4 0 0 9 86 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Other 28 22 10 7 33 0 0 50 40 17
2011 Other 39 52 0 4 0 0 4 95 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 32 0 7 23 0 0 70 30 11
2014 Other 5 50 0 5 39 0 0 56 44 17
2011 Other 35 43 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 71 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Other 46 18 10 22 5 0 0 63 27 17
2011 Other 43 35 4 13 0 0 4 82 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 71 7 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 11
2014 Other 46 26 5 17 5 0 0 72 23 17
2011 Other 32 50 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 62 23 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 11
2014 Other 44 20 10 11 16 0 0 64 27 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 53 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 11
2014 Other 37 29 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 17
2011 Other 48 35 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 15 29 16 24 8 0 8 48 35 11
2014 Other 18 28 5 0 38 5 6 51 42 17
2011 Other 13 17 17 17 9 4 22 41 35 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 39 38 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 11
2014 Other 32 27 10 5 27 0 0 58 32 17
2011 Other 35 39 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 47 7 0 23 0 0 70 23 11
2014 Other 26 17 11 19 27 0 0 43 46 17
2011 Other 43 22 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 23

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 43 40 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2014 Other 21 57 0 5 16 0 0 78 22 17
2011 Other 39 26 17 17 0 0 0 65 17 23

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 34 16 17 8 24 0 0 50 33 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Other 48 21 22 5 4 0 0 69 10 17
2011 Other 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 51 34 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2014 Other 4 54 4 5 27 0 5 61 34 17
2011 Other 50 27 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 55 31 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 11
2014 Other 25 28 10 5 27 0 5 56 34 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 46 32 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 11
2014 Other 8 46 10 10 27 0 0 54 36 17
2011 Other 35 35 22 0 0 0 9 76 0 23

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 59 25 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2014 Other 50 13 10 22 5 0 0 63 28 17
2011 Other 39 39 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 45 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 11
2014 Other 55 14 10 9 12 0 0 69 21 17
2011 Other 43 30 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 0 39 30 8 0 8 15 10 50 11
2014 Other 10 38 26 20 0 5 0 21 51 17
2011 Other 9 13 22 26 9 4 17 44 28 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 7 24 31 7 8 15 8 20 40 11
2014 Other 19 20 25 24 0 12 0 27 44 17
2011 Other 5 14 32 9 14 18 9 31 25 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 7 15 40 16 7 0 15 27 26 11
2014 Other 36 27 23 8 0 5 0 9 67 17
2011 Other 9 18 50 14 5 0 5 19 29 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 0 30 24 24 7 0 15 37 35 11
2014 Other 22 10 28 40 0 0 0 40 32 16
2011 Other 5 5 32 27 23 5 5 55 10 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 15 8 31 16 15 0 15 37 26 11
2014 Other 30 16 22 8 12 7 5 23 52 17
2011 Other 14 14 27 23 14 0 9 40 30 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Other 8 15 39 23 7 0 8 32 25 11
2014 Other 0 4 52 17 17 0 10 38 5 16
2011 Other 5 5 14 23 14 23 18 62 15 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 0 32 0 34 9 9 16 57 43 10
2014 Other 31 16 23 13 12 0 5 26 50 17
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 85 8 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 11
2014 Other 68 17 0 5 5 0 4 89 11 17
2011 Other 70 13 4 0 0 0 13 95 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 56 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 11
2014 Other 11 39 15 23 6 7 0 54 31 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 47 32 0 15 7 0 0 78 22 11
2014 Other 24 44 0 10 17 5 0 71 29 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 46 47 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2014 Other 25 21 23 17 8 5 0 49 27 17
2011 Other 17 43 17 4 0 13 4 74 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11
2014 Other 8 53 12 12 10 5 0 64 23 17
2011 Other 22 35 17 4 4 13 4 68 11 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 39 8 30 8 7 8 0 51 16 11
2014 Other 4 26 17 24 19 5 4 34 48 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 67 26 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2014 Other 29 22 21 11 12 5 0 54 24 17
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 78 15 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11
2014 Other 36 26 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 17
2011 Other 39 35 13 4 9 0 0 74 13 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 31 24 0 7 0 0 69 7 11
2014 Other 24 49 0 11 12 4 0 76 24 17
2011 Other 48 35 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 31 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 11
2014 Other 24 41 0 10 22 4 0 67 33 17
2011 Other 50 41 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2014 Other 80 0 11 4 5 0 0 80 10 17
2011 Other 87 4 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 31 0 7 8 8 8 82 18 11
2014 Other 30 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 17
2011 Other 57 22 0 0 4 4 13 95 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 39 46 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 47 46 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 54 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11
2014 Other 32 36 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 17
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 25 16 34 16 0 9 0 45 17 10
2014 Other 10 32 19 5 5 28 0 59 15 17
2011 Other 48 13 22 4 9 4 0 64 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 38 15 16 16 15 0 0 53 31 11
2014 Other 4 30 7 15 27 17 0 41 50 17
2011 Other 35 26 13 13 9 4 0 64 23 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 22 0 16 24 15 0 53 47 11
2014 Other 10 20 16 11 27 17 0 35 46 17
2011 Other 22 35 13 13 9 9 0 62 24 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 30 15 16 0 31 8 0 49 33 11
2014 Other 6 19 21 11 31 12 0 29 47 17
2011 Other 35 17 9 13 9 17 0 63 26 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 30 23 16 7 24 0 0 53 31 11
2014 Other 5 4 48 16 21 5 0 10 39 17
2011 Other 26 39 13 9 9 4 0 68 18 23
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 31 15 7 23 24 0 0 46 47 11
2014 Other 10 36 26 12 4 12 0 52 18 17
2011 Other 22 39 26 0 4 4 4 67 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 47 29 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 11
2014 Other 21 47 10 12 4 5 0 73 17 17
2011 Other 43 30 9 4 4 4 4 81 10 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 30 54 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 11
2014 Other 16 37 8 22 12 4 0 55 36 17
2011 Other 35 30 13 13 0 9 0 71 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 16 31 38 7 0 8 0 50 8 11
2014 Other 28 24 10 0 16 22 0 66 21 17
2011 Other 22 43 13 22 0 0 0 65 22 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Other 8 46 24 7 8 0 8 58 16 11
2014 Other 5 16 19 4 28 16 12 29 45 17
2011 Other 35 26 13 9 9 9 0 67 19 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 70 15 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 11
2014 Other 40 40 10 0 0 7 4 89 0 17

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

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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 61 0 7 0 0 24 8 89 0 11
2014 Other 53 23 15 0 0 0 8 84 0 17
2011 Other 78 13 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 24 22 0 31 23 0 0 46 54 11
2014 Other 15 10 10 10 39 16 0 30 58 17
2011 Other 22 48 22 0 4 0 4 73 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 24 23 23 7 23 0 0 47 30 11
2014 Other 5 20 16 10 33 16 0 30 51 17
2011 Other 22 22 0 26 4 4 22 59 41 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 24 38 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 34 26 15 8 0 17 0 72 10 10
2014 Other 24 33 21 12 0 4 4 63 13 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 40 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 11
2014 Other 24 39 16 17 0 4 0 65 18 17
2011 Other 43 39 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 40 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 11
2014 Other 34 29 15 17 0 4 0 66 18 17
2011 Other 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 31 0 0 23 0 0 77 23 11
2014 Other 10 54 4 5 23 4 0 66 29 17
2011 Other 30 35 22 4 4 0 4 68 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 23 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 11
2014 Other 14 44 9 11 17 4 0 61 29 17
2011 Other 35 39 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 31 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 11
2014 Other 26 26 11 5 23 9 0 57 31 17
2011 Other 35 13 22 13 0 9 9 58 16 23
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 8 39 53 11
2014 Other 15 45 40 17
2011 Other 39 35 26 23
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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 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 47 0 8 7 8 7 83 17 11
2014 Other 5 14 9 12 12 43 4 37 45 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 39 40 0 15 7 0 0 78 22 11
2014 Other 19 10 16 5 19 31 0 42 35 17
2011 Other 22 43 17 9 0 9 0 71 10 23
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 69 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 11
2014 Other 12 63 12 0 4 4 4 82 5 17
2011 Other 9 30 9 13 4 9 26 60 27 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 31 16 0 0 7 31 15 87 13 11
2014 Other 0 10 16 5 31 34 4 16 58 17
2011 Other 9 13 22 0 0 35 22 50 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 47 7 0 0 8 0 93 0 11
2014 Other 10 44 10 12 0 20 4 72 16 17
2011 Other 39 9 13 4 0 13 22 73 7 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 24 7 0 0 24 0 91 0 11
2014 Other 4 39 14 5 12 22 4 59 23 17
2011 Other 26 13 13 0 0 26 22 75 0 23
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 30 24 0 0 7 32 7 89 11 11
2014 Other 5 14 9 5 0 61 4 57 16 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 30 48 0 7 0 8 7 92 8 11
2014 Other 15 20 4 5 7 48 0 68 24 17
2011 Other 35 43 9 4 0 9 0 86 5 23
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 16 7 38 8 24 0 7 24 34 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 24 15 23 23 8 0 7 42 33 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 0 23 23 8 0 0 46 30 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 39 7 31 15 8 0 0 46 22 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 42 8 43 0 0 0 7 54 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 45 8 16 8 0 0 68 24 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 30 40 7 0 0 0 54 7 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 7 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 7 39 8 0 0 0 53 8 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 42 9 26 24 0 0 0 51 24 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 62 14 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 55 24 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 33 51 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 48 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 58 16 0 0 0 0 26 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 58 16 0 17 0 0 8 81 19 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 46 31 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 61 24 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 11

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 8 15 47 7 15 0 8 25 24 11

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 8 51 0 8 0 9 9 35 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 31 62 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 62 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 11
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 23 17 34 26 0 0 0 23 77 10
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