2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Professional Responsibility Sector

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 174344
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 43 43 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 4854
2017 National Headquarters 43 43 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 57 30 0 10 3 0 0 87 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 76 17 3 2 1 1 1 94 2 4843
2017 National Headquarters 72 20 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 68 16 12 0 0 3 0 87 0 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 174221
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 75 14 4 3 1 0 2 91 5 4853
2017 National Headquarters 68 18 5 6 2 0 1 87 8 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 45 34 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 4847
2017 National Headquarters 49 32 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 59 19 3 7 9 0 3 81 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 31 38 10 14 6 0 0 69 21 4850
2017 National Headquarters 32 38 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 1376
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 37 25 10 3 22 0 3 64 25 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 174121
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 4851
2017 National Headquarters 43 35 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 39 42 3 12 3 0 0 81 15 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 173994
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 49 34 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 4843
2017 National Headquarters 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 53 32 3 7 6 0 0 84 12 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 47 35 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 4836
2017 National Headquarters 49 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 49 39 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 49 30 8 7 4 1 1 80 12 4846
2017 National Headquarters 50 28 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 59 32 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 23 11 10 11 2 11 63 24 173988
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 22 10 9 9 2 9 69 20 4848
2017 National Headquarters 37 21 11 9 9 3 11 67 20 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 30 19 13 7 6 0 25 66 17 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 4848
2017 National Headquarters 36 42 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 40 42 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 31 34 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 4845
2017 National Headquarters 31 33 15 12 8 1 0 64 20 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 43 26 10 6 15 0 0 69 21 31

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 34 40 11 10 5 0 0 75 14 4846
2017 National Headquarters 32 39 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 37 37 3 9 9 0 3 77 19 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 48 37 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 4842
2017 National Headquarters 46 39 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 59 22 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 31

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 35 36 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 4834
2017 National Headquarters 33 37 13 10 8 0 0 70 17 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 49 26 10 6 9 0 0 75 15 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 4838
2017 National Headquarters 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 59 29 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 34 38 11 10 6 0 1 72 16 4827
2017 National Headquarters 36 38 10 11 6 0 0 74 16 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 43 22 3 19 12 0 0 65 31 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 38 34 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 4840
2017 National Headquarters 38 34 13 9 6 0 0 73 14 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 45 35 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 30

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 40 35 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 4837
2017 National Headquarters 38 34 11 9 6 1 0 73 15 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 49 19 20 6 6 0 0 68 12 31

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 4832
2017 National Headquarters 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 46 35 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 38 32 16 7 5 0 3 71 13 4855
2017 National Headquarters 36 31 16 8 6 0 2 69 14 1376
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9 21 32 19 13 1 4 34 32 4819
2017 National Headquarters 10 21 33 18 11 1 4 31 33 1366
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 7 12 33 30 19 0 0 49 19 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9 16 26 22 20 2 5 45 27 4804
2017 National Headquarters 10 19 25 22 17 2 5 42 31 1367
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 7 22 26 26 16 3 0 44 30 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 10 17 28 20 15 2 6 39 30 4817
2017 National Headquarters 13 21 31 18 11 2 6 31 36 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 9 29 20 20 19 0 3 40 39 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 4 9 27 30 23 1 6 58 14 4792
2017 National Headquarters 6 12 28 29 19 2 4 51 20 1366
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 0 15 20 46 19 0 0 65 15 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 16 18 25 17 17 2 5 37 37 4820
2017 National Headquarters 20 21 24 15 14 2 5 32 43 1370
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 13 25 29 10 19 0 3 30 40 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 11 16 23 20 19 3 7 44 31 4819
2017 National Headquarters 15 19 22 20 15 3 6 38 38 1368
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 14 29 12 20 22 0 3 43 44 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 10 17 30 19 15 3 6 37 30 4818
2017 National Headquarters 11 20 31 17 13 2 6 33 33 1369
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 9 26 29 10 23 0 3 34 36 31
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 16 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 174193
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 73 11 5 3 2 0 6 90 5 4852
2017 National Headquarters 68 16 6 5 2 0 3 86 7 1376
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 59 12 6 13 0 3 6 79 14 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 26 30 14 12 10 4 3 60 25 4848
2017 National Headquarters 27 29 15 13 8 4 4 61 23 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 32 20 27 9 3 6 3 57 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 29 10 11 9 1 1 69 20 4847
2017 National Headquarters 40 30 10 10 8 1 1 71 19 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 40 29 10 6 15 0 0 69 21 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 35 13 13 8 2 1 65 22 174044
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 29 33 14 14 8 2 1 64 22 4851
2017 National Headquarters 29 33 15 14 7 2 1 64 21 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 46 23 13 9 9 0 0 69 18 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 28 15 13 11 9 1 58 26 174123
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 26 27 14 12 8 10 2 61 23 4851
2017 National Headquarters 28 27 13 12 8 10 2 62 23 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 33 13 22 13 9 9 0 51 24 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 174082
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 13 22 16 18 14 15 3 42 38 4847
2017 National Headquarters 11 22 15 18 14 17 3 41 39 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 10 20 10 15 9 33 3 46 38 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 38 8 9 4 0 1 78 14 4835
2017 National Headquarters 40 38 7 9 4 1 0 80 13 1369
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 52 32 3 9 3 0 0 84 12 31
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 40 33 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 4852
2017 National Headquarters 38 32 12 10 7 1 1 71 17 1376
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 43 32 3 9 12 0 0 75 22 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 12 174211
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 45 29 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 4854
2017 National Headquarters 44 30 10 8 6 2 1 76 14 1376
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 55 20 6 6 9 3 0 78 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 43 32 10 8 6 1 1 76 15 4852
2017 National Headquarters 41 33 9 9 7 1 1 75 16 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 45 26 3 13 9 3 0 74 23 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 173995
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 80 10 3 1 1 0 4 94 2 4848
2017 National Headquarters 79 14 3 1 2 0 1 94 3 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 72 13 6 3 6 0 0 85 9 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 50 23 8 5 6 3 6 80 12 173965
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 57 20 6 5 6 2 4 82 11 4845
2017 National Headquarters 54 21 6 6 6 3 4 80 13 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 63 13 10 3 6 3 3 80 9 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 174035
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 56 25 7 6 5 0 1 82 11 4846
2017 National Headquarters 55 26 7 5 5 0 1 82 11 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 66 10 6 12 6 0 0 75 18 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 174119
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 56 24 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 4856
2017 National Headquarters 56 24 10 4 5 2 0 81 9 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 66 13 3 6 9 3 0 82 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 53 25 10 6 6 0 0 79 12 4849
2017 National Headquarters 53 24 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 69 3 7 9 12 0 0 72 21 31
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 36 14 11 6 3 5 66 18 38833
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 29 35 14 11 6 2 4 68 17 756
2017 National Headquarters 32 33 14 8 6 2 6 70 15 306

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 33 31 14 9 6 5 1 69 16 4855
2017 National Headquarters 32 30 13 11 8 5 0 66 20 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 31 26 12 3 18 9 0 63 24 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 29 32 15 11 8 3 1 64 20 4850
2017 National Headquarters 27 33 16 11 9 3 0 63 21 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 34 23 8 13 15 6 0 61 30 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 22 31 17 14 9 5 1 56 25 4841
2017 National Headquarters 19 32 17 15 10 6 1 55 27 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 26 28 18 7 15 6 0 57 23 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 27 17 14 15 6 0 50 31 174190
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 23 25 18 14 13 6 1 52 29 4850
2017 National Headquarters 21 26 18 14 14 6 0 51 30 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 26 23 12 13 15 9 0 55 31 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 20 30 17 16 11 4 1 53 29 4847
2017 National Headquarters 18 34 15 16 12 4 0 55 29 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 27 26 13 13 16 6 0 56 30 31
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 29 39 16 9 4 2 1 70 13 4843
2017 National Headquarters 29 41 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 30 42 3 13 9 3 0 74 23 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 173773
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 43 38 11 4 2 2 1 84 5 4836
2017 National Headquarters 42 39 11 3 2 3 1 84 5 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 47 40 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 37 35 11 8 5 3 1 74 14 4837
2017 National Headquarters 33 35 11 10 5 4 1 72 16 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 45 36 0 6 10 3 0 84 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 34 19 11 6 4 1 61 18 173919
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 24 32 20 11 6 5 2 60 18 4843
2017 National Headquarters 24 31 19 12 7 5 1 59 20 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 45 23 16 10 3 3 0 70 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 23 25 16 13 14 8 3 53 29 4835
2017 National Headquarters 21 24 16 13 14 9 3 51 31 1369
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 35 13 16 16 9 3 7 54 28 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 174121
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 66 14 6 2 2 2 8 89 4 4850
2017 National Headquarters 61 19 8 4 2 3 3 85 7 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 47 23 16 3 3 9 0 76 7 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 20 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 174041
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 71 14 6 2 1 2 4 90 3 4839
2017 National Headquarters 69 18 6 2 1 2 2 90 3 1370
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 62 19 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 28 32 15 12 9 3 2 63 21 4842
2017 National Headquarters 28 32 14 12 10 4 1 62 23 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 30 26 7 3 22 12 0 64 29 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 18 24 15 15 18 3 6 47 37 4844
2017 National Headquarters 21 27 13 14 17 3 4 52 34 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 27 12 7 6 25 3 20 51 40 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 26 37 17 9 6 4 1 66 16 4837
2017 National Headquarters 26 35 18 9 7 4 0 64 17 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 27 36 9 18 6 3 0 65 25 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 40 32 15 4 3 4 1 77 7 4831
2017 National Headquarters 39 33 14 4 4 5 1 77 8 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 33 39 10 6 6 6 0 77 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 41 37 12 5 2 2 0 80 8 4847
2017 National Headquarters 40 37 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 40 36 9 6 6 3 0 78 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 49 36 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 4846
2017 National Headquarters 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 56 26 3 3 13 0 0 82 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 33 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 4840
2017 National Headquarters 39 33 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 1368
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 46 17 12 13 9 0 3 64 23 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 40 35 12 9 5 0 0 74 13 4853
2017 National Headquarters 39 36 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 46 26 9 6 13 0 0 72 19 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 24 15 10 7 4 1 66 17 4840
2017 National Headquarters 40 25 16 9 7 3 1 68 16 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 46 23 3 3 13 0 13 79 18 31
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 26 38 36 4855
2017 National Headquarters 33 32 35 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 45 29 25 31

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 19 31 25 5 13 8 1253
2017 National Headquarters 12 35 26 2 16 9 446
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 14 30 6 7 21 21 14
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Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 82 173948
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 19 81 4840
2017 National Headquarters 18 82 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 15 85 31

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 55 926
2017 National Headquarters 47 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 63 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 62 926
2017 National Headquarters 63 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 7 926
2017 National Headquarters 11 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2 926

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 7 926
2017 National Headquarters 4 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 926
2017 National Headquarters 3 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 4 926
2017 National Headquarters 5 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 37 926
2017 National Headquarters 35 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 41 926
2017 National Headquarters 44 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 50 926
2017 National Headquarters 48 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 39 926
2017 National Headquarters 35 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 34 926
2017 National Headquarters 35 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 51 926
2017 National Headquarters 51 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 32 926
2017 National Headquarters 32 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2 926
2017 National Headquarters 2 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 13 926
2017 National Headquarters 13 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 12 926
2017 National Headquarters 11 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 47 926
2017 National Headquarters 46 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 25 926
2017 National Headquarters 20 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 17 926
2017 National Headquarters 17 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 55 925
2017 National Headquarters 57 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 30 925
2017 National Headquarters 32 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9 925
2017 National Headquarters 7 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 19 925
2017 National Headquarters 14 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 13 925
2017 National Headquarters 12 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 7 925
2017 National Headquarters 7 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 11 925
2017 National Headquarters 12 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 12 925
2017 National Headquarters 13 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 30031
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 26 925
2017 National Headquarters 27 260

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 13 864
2017 National Headquarters 14 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 16 864
2017 National Headquarters 18 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9 864
2017 National Headquarters 8 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 6 864
2017 National Headquarters 7 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 13 864
2017 National Headquarters 14 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 13 864
2017 National Headquarters 11 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 15 864
2017 National Headquarters 20 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 11 864
2017 National Headquarters 15 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 12 864
2017 National Headquarters 12 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 28 864
2017 National Headquarters 29 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9 864
2017 National Headquarters 8 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 46 864
2017 National Headquarters 45 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1 864

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 54 864
2017 National Headquarters 56 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2 864
2017 National Headquarters 2 240

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 27791
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 14 864
2017 National Headquarters 15 240

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 30021
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 90 10 926
2017 National Headquarters 90 10 260

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 20 21 19 9 9 16 6 52 23 4850
2017 National Headquarters 20 20 19 9 8 18 5 53 23 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 34 19 16 6 12 12 0 60 21 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 33 32 16 7 5 5 1 69 14 4848
2017 National Headquarters 32 31 18 8 5 6 1 67 14 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 47 6 13 16 9 9 0 58 28 31
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 48 10 6 2 2 5 81 9 174249
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 27 45 10 6 3 3 6 79 10 4853
2017 National Headquarters 29 42 9 7 2 3 9 80 9 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 39 35 3 10 0 0 13 85 11 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 21 9 7 20 8 49 22 173925
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 12 21 22 8 7 19 11 47 21 4841
2017 National Headquarters 12 20 20 6 5 24 13 51 17 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 13 20 13 3 13 13 26 53 26 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 32 11 4 2 8 5 81 7 174213
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 36 28 12 5 3 9 7 77 9 4854
2017 National Headquarters 38 28 10 3 3 9 9 80 7 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 33 33 12 3 9 0 10 73 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 31 14 6 4 11 5 72 11 173897
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 30 28 14 5 3 12 7 72 10 4836
2017 National Headquarters 31 28 12 4 3 12 9 76 9 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 37 19 9 13 9 3 10 64 25 31
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Discrimination

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

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 92 173800
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 92 4837
2017 National Headquarters 9 91 1371

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 47 374
2017 National Headquarters 45 127

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 79 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 75 374
2017 National Headquarters 80 127

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 4 374
2017 National Headquarters 7 127

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 3 374

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 374
2017 National Headquarters 8 127

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 374
2017 National Headquarters 4 127

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 7 374
2017 National Headquarters 10 127

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 19 375
2017 National Headquarters 12 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 14 375
2017 National Headquarters 15 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 6 375
2017 National Headquarters 6 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 4 375
2017 National Headquarters 4 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 29 375
2017 National Headquarters 34 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 33 375
2017 National Headquarters 33 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 4 375
2017 National Headquarters 4 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2 375
2017 National Headquarters 4 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 10 375
2017 National Headquarters 11 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 19 375
2017 National Headquarters 23 128

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

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

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 14 375
2017 National Headquarters 11 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 0 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 0 375
2017 National Headquarters 0 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 23 375
2017 National Headquarters 20 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 27 376
2017 National Headquarters 27 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 18 376
2017 National Headquarters 20 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 376
2017 National Headquarters 6 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 14 376
2017 National Headquarters 16 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 5 376
2017 National Headquarters 5 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 376
2017 National Headquarters 7 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 376
2017 National Headquarters 6 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 376
2017 National Headquarters 7 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 13844
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 49 376
2017 National Headquarters 51 128

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 5 347
2017 National Headquarters 4 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 14 347
2017 National Headquarters 15 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 4 347
2017 National Headquarters 5 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 3 347
2017 National Headquarters 4 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 3 347

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 7 347
2017 National Headquarters 8 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 11 347
2017 National Headquarters 13 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 12 347
2017 National Headquarters 15 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 10 347
2017 National Headquarters 10 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 24 347
2017 National Headquarters 22 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 7 347
2017 National Headquarters 8 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 44 347
2017 National Headquarters 41 118

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

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

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 64 347
2017 National Headquarters 62 118

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2 347

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 11 347
2017 National Headquarters 16 118

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 13875
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 90 10 375
2017 National Headquarters 92 8 127

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 21 20 22 4 3 23 8 59 10 4847
2017 National Headquarters 20 21 19 4 4 26 6 59 12 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 37 13 19 9 3 19 0 61 15 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 31 17 4 4 12 2 72 9 173835
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 35 30 17 4 3 9 2 73 8 4848
2017 National Headquarters 32 32 17 4 4 9 2 72 9 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 43 9 13 9 9 15 0 62 22 31
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 173880
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 20 22 19 16 22 0 2 42 38 4838
2017 National Headquarters 21 22 20 15 20 0 2 45 35 1367
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 22 10 17 27 20 0 3 34 49 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 173933
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 26 27 23 13 10 0 1 54 23 4841
2017 National Headquarters 24 27 24 14 10 0 1 52 24 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 30 28 17 12 13 0 0 58 25 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 173555
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 37 29 17 8 4 0 4 69 12 4816
2017 National Headquarters 33 28 20 10 5 0 4 63 16 1367
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 39 23 23 12 3 0 0 62 15 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 21 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 173886
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 27 22 19 15 15 1 3 50 31 4833
2017 National Headquarters 21 23 19 17 16 1 3 45 35 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 19 26 19 9 27 0 0 45 36 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 23 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 173618
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 53 20 10 4 3 1 9 81 7 4831
2017 National Headquarters 48 24 11 5 3 0 9 79 9 1369
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 49 16 13 9 3 0 10 72 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 173457
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 37 30 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 4832
2017 National Headquarters 33 30 20 9 7 0 1 63 16 1367
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 36 32 16 7 6 0 3 71 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 173337
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 36 30 18 8 4 1 3 68 13 4829
2017 National Headquarters 31 31 20 10 4 1 2 65 15 1365
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 28 27 10 32 3 0 0 55 35 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 173363
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 32 30 20 10 5 1 2 64 15 4829
2017 National Headquarters 27 31 22 12 6 1 2 59 18 1368
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 39 23 16 18 3 0 0 62 22 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 173428
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 36 29 17 10 5 1 2 67 15 4825
2017 National Headquarters 31 30 18 13 6 1 2 62 20 1364
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 39 26 10 19 6 0 0 65 25 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 21 11 7 1 2 61 18 173041
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 35 31 18 9 4 1 2 68 13 4819
2017 National Headquarters 36 30 18 9 3 1 2 68 13 1366
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 42 23 22 13 0 0 0 65 13 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 173936
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 58 23 10 4 2 0 3 83 7 4833
2017 National Headquarters 59 22 10 3 2 0 4 84 6 1369
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 68 9 9 3 6 0 3 81 10 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 173910
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 70 13 7 3 3 1 3 86 7 4850
2017 National Headquarters 70 12 7 3 3 1 3 86 7 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 69 13 0 9 6 0 3 84 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 28 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 173810
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 50 29 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 4834
2017 National Headquarters 53 28 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 41 34 16 3 3 0 3 78 6 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 173819
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 60 20 9 5 4 0 2 82 9 4838
2017 National Headquarters 59 20 9 4 5 0 3 81 9 1368
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 49 23 6 6 9 0 6 77 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 173685
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 54 11 4 2 1 0 29 90 4 4835
2017 National Headquarters 52 12 5 2 1 0 28 89 4 1371
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 46 7 0 3 0 0 45 95 5 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 172926
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 63 19 7 2 1 0 7 89 3 4801
2017 National Headquarters 67 15 5 2 1 0 9 91 3 1368
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 58 20 3 3 0 0 16 92 4 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 174018
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 69 14 6 3 3 1 5 88 6 4844
2017 National Headquarters 71 12 5 3 3 1 6 89 6 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 72 9 9 0 6 0 3 85 7 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 173693
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 51 30 10 3 2 0 3 84 5 4829
2017 National Headquarters 48 30 12 4 2 1 3 81 6 1369
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 58 32 6 0 3 0 0 90 3 31

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

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 174252
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 19 32 32 11 5 0 1 51 16 4852
2017 National Headquarters 18 32 33 12 5 1 1 50 17 1376
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 12 39 36 7 3 3 0 53 10 31

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 29 173657
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9 18 36 22 14 0 1 36 27 4826
2017 National Headquarters 8 19 35 23 15 0 1 38 27 1367
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 9 19 20 33 16 3 0 50 30 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 40 16 9 6 4 0 67 15 173983
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 34 40 12 6 3 3 1 77 10 4845
2017 National Headquarters 34 41 12 7 3 4 0 78 10 1374
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 40 29 10 0 16 6 0 73 16 31

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 37 17 14 11 2 0 56 26 174038
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 24 38 15 12 8 2 1 63 21 4843
2017 National Headquarters 22 39 17 12 7 3 0 63 20 1372
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 33 20 12 13 19 3 0 54 33 31
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 83 173939
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 16 84 4835
2017 National Headquarters 17 83 1373
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 15 85 31

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 79 21 780
2017 National Headquarters 82 18 244

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 46 35 6 8 4 1 1 82 12 23169
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 54 30 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 620
2017 National Headquarters 53 35 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 199
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Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 174272
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 25 22 18 13 17 3 1 27 73 4853
2017 National Headquarters 25 24 20 13 14 3 2 26 74 1375
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 16 16 15 31 19 3 0 17 83 31

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 111807
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 34 3395
2017 National Headquarters 31 966
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 44 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 29 3395
2017 National Headquarters 34 966
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 42 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 18 3395
2017 National Headquarters 21 966
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 27 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 44 3395
2017 National Headquarters 48 966
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 31 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 6 3395
2017 National Headquarters 7 966
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 8 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 41 3395
2017 National Headquarters 41 966
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 42 25

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

Survey year Organization 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 5 47 17 11 5 15 3328
2017 National Headquarters 4 45 19 13 6 14 945
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 0 42 20 12 8 19 25

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 112619
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 14 23 16 14 23 2 9 41 41 3426
2017 National Headquarters 16 24 15 15 21 1 9 44 39 973
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 8 21 13 19 32 0 7 32 55 25

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 3 10 10 17 54 2 4 13 75 3421
2017 National Headquarters 3 8 12 18 52 2 5 12 75 971
2017 Professional Responsibility Sector 4 7 13 12 60 4 0 12 75 25
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