2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PG

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 53 39 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2017 PG-02 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PG 77 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2014 PG-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 PG 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22

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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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
2017 PG-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PG 81 16 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2014 PG-02 82 9 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 PG 73 23 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 53 19 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 26
2017 PG-02 52 23 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 13
2014 PG 48 35 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 31
2014 PG-02 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2011 PG 32 36 14 9 5 0 5 71 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 PG 42 36 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 26
2017 PG-02 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PG 58 23 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 31
2014 PG-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 36 41 0 14 5 5 0 81 19 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 34 38 8 20 0 0 0 72 20 26
2017 PG-02 45 30 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 13
2014 PG 55 29 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 31
2014 PG-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 23 59 5 0 9 5 0 86 10 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 42 38 13 8 0 0 0 80 8 26
2017 PG-02 38 37 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 13
2014 PG 52 32 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 31
2014 PG-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 PG 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 55 34 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2017 PG-02 63 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PG 52 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2014 PG-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 43 48 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 53 24 8 7 4 0 4 80 12 26
2017 PG-02 52 33 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13
2014 PG 71 16 6 3 0 0 3 90 3 31
2014 PG-02 73 9 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 11

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

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 PG 42 15 16 15 8 0 4 59 24 26
2017 PG-02 37 31 10 8 8 0 8 73 17 13
2014 PG 71 23 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2014 PG-02 64 27 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 PG 59 36 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22

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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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 PG 43 23 19 0 8 0 8 71 8 26
2017 PG-02 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2014 PG 48 16 6 13 3 3 10 74 19 31
2014 PG-02 55 18 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11
2011 PG 41 23 0 0 14 0 23 82 18 22

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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 PG 34 38 24 0 4 0 0 72 4 26
2017 PG-02 38 30 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 13
2014 PG 45 45 3 6 0 0 0 90 6 31
2014 PG-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 41 41 9 5 0 5 0 86 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 38 26 9 19 8 0 0 65 27 26
2017 PG-02 53 22 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 13
2014 PG 39 32 23 3 3 0 0 71 6 31
2014 PG-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 18 45 9 18 5 0 5 67 24 22

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 38 43 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2017 PG-02 38 47 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 46 23 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 26
2017 PG-02 45 24 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2014 PG 55 32 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 31
2014 PG-02 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 PG 41 45 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 27 38 20 7 8 0 0 65 15 26
2017 PG-02 22 45 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 46 34 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 26
2017 PG-02 38 37 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 13
2014 PG 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2014 PG-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 39 35 7 15 4 0 0 74 19 26
2017 PG-02 47 31 7 8 8 0 0 78 15 13
2014 PG 42 52 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2014 PG-02 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 PG 32 32 18 9 5 5 0 67 14 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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 47 30 12 4 8 0 0 77 12 26
2017 PG-02 55 22 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2014 PG 42 45 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2014 PG-02 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 46 27 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 26
2017 PG-02 45 47 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 45 39 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2014 PG-02 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 36 36 14 5 5 5 0 76 10 22

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 34 50 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 26
2017 PG-02 22 70 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 52 39 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 31
2014 PG-02 55 36 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2011 PG 45 45 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 PG 55 23 15 7 0 0 0 77 7 26
2017 PG-02 63 22 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 PG 32 39 19 6 3 0 0 71 10 31
2014 PG-02 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2011 PG 41 36 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22

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 PG 4 23 36 15 19 4 0 35 28 26
2017 PG-02 8 15 33 15 22 7 0 40 25 13
2014 PG 6 23 26 29 16 0 0 45 29 31
2014 PG-02 18 18 27 18 18 0 0 36 36 11
2011 PG 5 23 36 18 9 5 5 30 30 22

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 PG 4 20 25 24 16 8 4 45 27 25
2017 PG-02 0 15 25 23 15 15 7 49 19 13
2014 PG 0 13 26 42 19 0 0 61 13 31
2014 PG-02 0 0 45 36 18 0 0 55 0 11
2011 PG 9 9 36 14 18 9 5 37 21 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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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 24 21 36 0 16 4 0 17 46 25
2017 PG-02 16 19 41 0 16 8 0 18 38 12
2014 PG 16 19 39 19 6 0 0 26 35 31
2014 PG-02 18 9 36 27 9 0 0 36 27 11
2011 PG 14 23 27 14 5 5 14 22 44 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 PG 4 23 26 24 19 4 0 45 28 26
2017 PG-02 0 31 30 17 15 7 0 35 33 13
2014 PG 0 13 45 32 10 0 0 42 13 31
2014 PG-02 0 18 64 9 9 0 0 18 18 11
2011 PG 5 32 36 14 5 5 5 20 40 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 PG 19 15 15 23 15 4 9 43 39 26
2017 PG-02 8 15 8 23 22 7 17 59 30 13
2014 PG 6 35 39 16 3 0 0 19 42 31
2014 PG-02 18 27 18 27 9 0 0 36 45 11
2011 PG 23 23 23 14 5 5 9 21 53 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 PG 7 19 15 36 12 4 8 53 30 26
2017 PG-02 0 23 7 40 15 7 8 65 27 13
2014 PG 0 13 26 35 23 0 3 60 13 31
2014 PG-02 0 18 9 18 45 0 9 70 20 11
2011 PG 14 27 18 9 14 9 9 28 50 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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Total responses
2017 PG 15 27 35 8 8 7 0 17 45 26
2017 PG-02 8 23 32 8 15 15 0 27 36 13
2014 PG 3 16 29 45 3 0 3 50 20 31
2014 PG-02 9 9 27 36 9 0 9 50 20 11
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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 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 PG 66 15 4 12 4 0 0 81 15 26
2017 PG-02 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 68 13 6 3 3 0 6 86 7 31
2014 PG-02 55 18 0 9 9 0 9 80 20 11
2011 PG 41 23 5 9 14 5 5 70 25 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 30 19 28 15 8 0 0 49 23 26
2017 PG-02 44 23 17 15 0 0 0 67 15 13
2014 PG 23 43 10 13 7 0 3 69 21 30
2014 PG-02 9 45 27 9 0 0 9 60 10 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 34 27 16 8 15 0 0 61 23 26
2017 PG-02 44 15 25 8 8 0 0 60 15 13
2014 PG 30 33 13 20 3 0 0 63 23 30
2014 PG-02 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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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Total responses
2017 PG 23 35 12 15 12 4 0 60 28 26
2017 PG-02 22 47 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2014 PG 32 29 23 13 3 0 0 61 16 31
2014 PG-02 36 9 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11
2011 PG 18 41 5 18 9 5 5 65 30 22

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 34 20 12 19 8 8 0 58 29 26
2017 PG-02 44 10 15 15 8 8 0 59 25 13
2014 PG 45 13 16 16 6 3 0 60 23 31
2014 PG-02 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2011 PG 23 36 5 14 14 5 5 65 30 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 26 13 15 19 19 8 0 42 42 26
2017 PG-02 29 25 8 15 15 8 0 59 33 13
2014 PG 16 16 13 26 23 6 0 34 52 31
2014 PG-02 9 18 18 27 27 0 0 27 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 45 24 4 27 0 0 0 69 27 26
2017 PG-02 37 40 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 PG 35 32 6 16 10 0 0 68 26 31
2014 PG-02 27 45 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 53 23 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 26
2017 PG-02 60 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 13
2014 PG 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2014 PG-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 27 36 23 5 5 5 0 67 10 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 53 24 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 26
2017 PG-02 60 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PG 55 23 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 31
2014 PG-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 36 27 18 9 5 5 0 67 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 53 20 4 23 0 0 0 73 23 26
2017 PG-02 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 PG 61 19 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 31
2014 PG-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2011 PG 27 32 23 9 5 5 0 62 14 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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Strongly disagree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2017 PG-02 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PG 94 3 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2014 PG-02 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 PG 62 10 5 5 5 5 10 83 11 21

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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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PG 57 16 15 4 8 0 0 73 12 26
2017 PG-02 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 77 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2014 PG-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 PG 45 36 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 45 32 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 26
2017 PG-02 44 48 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

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Total responses
2017 PG 53 23 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 26
2017 PG-02 60 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 49 15 20 15 0 0 0 65 15 26
2017 PG-02 52 23 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 13
2014 PG 61 16 19 3 0 0 0 77 3 31
2014 PG-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 27 43 8 15 0 8 0 75 16 26
2017 PG-02 38 39 0 8 0 15 0 91 9 13
2014 PG 32 35 19 6 0 3 3 72 7 31
2014 PG-02 27 27 27 9 0 0 9 60 10 11
2011 PG 23 27 14 14 9 9 5 58 26 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PG 39 23 23 11 4 0 0 62 15 26
2017 PG-02 39 23 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2014 PG 32 39 19 3 0 3 3 76 3 31
2014 PG-02 18 36 27 9 0 0 9 60 10 11
2011 PG 5 36 23 23 5 5 5 45 30 22

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

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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 30 28 15 23 4 0 0 58 27 26
2017 PG-02 29 25 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2014 PG 26 35 23 10 0 3 3 66 10 31
2014 PG-02 9 45 27 9 0 0 9 60 10 11
2011 PG 5 23 41 18 5 9 0 30 25 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 27 31 15 12 15 0 0 58 27 26
2017 PG-02 22 32 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2014 PG 39 29 6 16 3 6 0 72 21 31
2014 PG-02 18 36 9 36 0 0 0 55 36 11
2011 PG 9 23 14 18 14 23 0 41 41 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 27 47 7 8 8 0 4 76 16 26
2017 PG-02 30 55 0 0 8 0 8 92 8 13
2014 PG 29 35 23 6 3 3 0 67 10 31
2014 PG-02 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 PG 5 27 27 23 5 14 0 37 32 22
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 30 54 8 4 0 4 0 88 4 26
2017 PG-02 30 55 0 8 0 8 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 42 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2014 PG-02 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 PG 9 59 9 14 5 5 0 71 19 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 26 42 20 8 0 4 0 71 8 26
2017 PG-02 37 38 10 8 0 8 0 81 8 13
2014 PG 35 39 16 3 3 3 0 77 7 31
2014 PG-02 27 27 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2011 PG 9 55 9 14 5 5 5 70 20 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 34 27 28 7 4 0 0 61 11 26
2017 PG-02 29 23 33 8 8 0 0 52 15 13
2014 PG 35 48 6 3 6 0 0 84 10 31
2014 PG-02 27 45 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 11
2011 PG 27 41 5 18 5 5 0 71 24 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 15 28 38 4 4 11 0 48 9 26
2017 PG-02 15 33 31 0 8 14 0 55 9 13
2014 PG 10 48 23 13 3 3 0 60 17 31
2014 PG-02 9 27 18 27 9 9 0 40 40 11
2011 PG 14 27 14 27 9 5 5 45 40 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 26 13 19 15 15 12 0 44 35 26
2017 PG-02 29 17 15 8 23 8 0 50 33 13
2014 PG 13 26 26 13 10 6 6 44 26 31
2014 PG-02 0 18 36 0 27 9 9 22 33 11
2011 PG 9 14 23 18 14 18 5 29 41 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 73 4 7 12 4 0 0 77 15 26
2017 PG-02 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 74 16 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 31
2014 PG-02 64 18 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 73 19 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 26
2017 PG-02 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PG 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2014 PG-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 PG 64 23 5 5 0 5 0 90 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 28 38 19 15 0 0 0 66 15 26
2017 PG-02 32 53 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 PG 45 32 13 3 3 0 3 80 7 31
2014 PG-02 36 45 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 11
2011 PG 41 32 9 5 9 5 0 76 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 35 23 11 19 8 0 4 60 28 26
2017 PG-02 47 22 8 8 8 0 8 75 17 13
2014 PG 16 29 13 16 23 0 3 47 40 31
2014 PG-02 18 18 18 18 27 0 0 36 45 11
2011 PG 9 18 27 18 14 5 9 32 37 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 36 36 8 8 12 0 0 72 20 25
2017 PG-02 38 39 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 57 20 11 4 4 4 0 80 8 26
2017 PG-02 60 25 0 0 8 8 0 92 8 13
2014 PG 48 32 16 0 0 3 0 83 0 31
2014 PG-02 45 27 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 51 21 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 25
2017 PG-02 44 40 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 PG 45 35 16 0 0 3 0 83 0 31
2014 PG-02 36 45 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2011 PG 27 41 23 0 5 5 0 71 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 57 20 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2017 PG-02 60 25 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 PG 55 35 6 0 0 3 0 93 0 31
2014 PG-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PG 23 55 14 0 5 5 0 81 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 30 31 20 19 0 0 0 61 19 26
2017 PG-02 21 38 17 23 0 0 0 60 23 13
2014 PG 48 35 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2014 PG-02 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 PG 20 35 25 5 5 5 5 61 11 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 42 24 15 19 0 0 0 66 19 26
2017 PG-02 37 33 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2014 PG 42 42 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2014 PG-02 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 PG 14 48 14 10 5 5 5 68 16 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 23 15 20 34 8 0 0 38 42 26
2017 PG-02 30 15 24 23 8 0 0 45 31 13
2014 PG 42 26 16 13 0 3 0 70 13 31
2014 PG-02 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2011 PG 24 29 14 19 5 5 5 58 26 21
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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 PG 38 27 35 26
2017 PG-02 31 45 24 13
2014 PG 32 16 52 31
2014 PG-02 45 27 27 11
2011 PG 27 32 41 22

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 20 20 60 0 0 0 10
2014 PG 0 40 60 0 9999 0 10
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 19 81 26
2014 PG 16 84 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 19 32 23 4 0 15 7 65 5 26
2017 PG-02 15 40 8 8 0 30 0 78 11 13
2014 PG 10 19 19 6 6 26 13 47 21 31
2014 PG-02 0 18 27 9 9 27 9 29 29 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 23 39 23 0 4 11 0 70 4 26
2017 PG-02 15 48 15 0 8 14 0 73 9 13
2014 PG 32 39 6 10 6 6 0 76 17 31
2014 PG-02 27 27 9 18 9 9 0 60 30 11
2011 PG 27 27 18 0 14 14 0 63 16 22
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 38 43 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2017 PG-02 30 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 PG 32 48 6 3 0 6 3 89 4 31
2014 PG-02 9 64 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2011 PG 27 45 14 0 5 5 5 80 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 19 34 20 4 0 15 8 69 5 26
2017 PG-02 15 37 25 0 0 15 8 68 0 13
2014 PG 6 26 23 10 0 23 13 50 15 31
2014 PG-02 0 27 18 27 0 9 18 38 38 11
2011 PG 14 18 18 9 5 32 5 50 21 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 42 39 15 0 0 4 0 84 0 26
2017 PG-02 38 47 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 PG 55 32 10 0 0 0 3 90 0 31
2014 PG-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2011 PG 36 27 5 5 5 9 14 82 12 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 38 43 8 0 0 11 0 91 0 26
2017 PG-02 38 55 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2014 PG 45 39 10 3 0 0 3 87 3 31
2014 PG-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2011 PG 27 27 18 5 5 14 5 67 11 22
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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 PG 23 16 23 4 0 26 8 59 6 26
2017 PG-02 22 25 8 8 0 30 8 76 12 13
2014 PG 16 19 23 0 0 26 16 61 0 31
2014 PG-02 0 27 27 0 0 27 18 50 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 30 32 15 4 0 15 4 77 5 26
2017 PG-02 22 40 8 0 0 22 8 89 0 13
2014 PG 35 32 23 0 0 6 3 75 0 31
2014 PG-02 18 27 36 0 0 9 9 56 0 11
2011 PG 23 36 14 0 5 23 0 76 6 22
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 30 20 8 23 19 0 0 50 42 26
2017 PG-02 38 24 0 31 8 0 0 62 38 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 23 30 16 15 15 0 0 53 31 26
2017 PG-02 22 37 10 23 8 0 0 60 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 15 47 15 15 7 0 0 62 23 26
2017 PG-02 15 55 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 15 19 28 8 27 0 4 35 36 26
2017 PG-02 15 37 10 15 15 0 8 56 33 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 38 43 4 12 0 0 4 84 12 26
2017 PG-02 38 32 8 15 0 0 8 75 17 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 42 12 23 16 8 0 0 53 24 26
2017 PG-02 44 15 15 10 15 0 0 60 25 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 27 35 24 8 4 0 3 63 12 26
2017 PG-02 30 15 25 15 8 0 7 49 25 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 38 32 15 8 7 0 0 69 15 26
2017 PG-02 44 33 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 38 28 19 4 8 0 4 68 12 26
2017 PG-02 37 40 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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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(%)
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 PG 23 23 32 11 8 0 4 47 20 26
2017 PG-02 22 30 33 8 8 0 0 52 15 13

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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(%)
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 PG 38 28 15 12 4 0 4 68 16 26
2017 PG-02 29 33 15 15 0 0 8 67 17 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 68 8 8 0 4 0 12 86 5 25
2017 PG-02 75 8 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 42 36 8 8 0 0 7 83 8 26
2017 PG-02 44 40 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 45 24 15 4 4 0 7 75 8 26
2017 PG-02 44 33 8 0 8 0 8 83 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 50 12 8 4 0 0 27 84 5 26
2017 PG-02 69 0 0 0 0 0 31 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 57 28 4 4 0 0 7 92 4 26
2017 PG-02 60 17 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 61 16 8 4 0 0 11 87 4 26
2017 PG-02 75 10 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 53 19 16 4 4 0 4 75 8 26
2017 PG-02 44 31 17 0 0 0 8 81 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 19 27 30 8 15 0 0 47 23 26
2017 PG-02 23 39 22 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 PG 7 31 24 26 12 0 0 38 38 26
2017 PG-02 8 23 25 29 15 0 0 44 31 13

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 PG 38 46 0 4 4 4 4 92 8 26
2017 PG-02 30 47 0 8 0 8 8 91 9 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 22 39 19 12 4 0 4 64 16 26
2017 PG-02 14 56 8 15 0 0 8 75 17 13
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 31 69 26
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 24 19 26 12 19 0 0 24 76 26
2017 PG-02 33 15 29 8 15 0 0 33 67 13

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 45 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 10 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 50 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 30 20

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 11 44 11 17 11 5 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 10 20 5 35 20 5 5 33 61 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PG 5 10 5 14 56 5 5 16 78 20
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