2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 45 7 13 8 0 0 72 20 1054
2017 Female gender 33 44 5 13 5 0 0 78 18 1991
2017 Gender diverse 21 48 0 15 16 0 0 69 31 16
2014 Male gender 26 47 6 14 8 0 0 73 21 1117
2014 Female gender 31 45 5 13 6 0 0 77 18 2086
2011 Male gender 34 46 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 1310
2011 Female gender 42 44 3 8 3 0 0 85 11 2465
2008 Male gender 36 45 4 11 3 0 0 81 14 1034
2008 Female gender 44 44 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 1801

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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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 Male gender 66 22 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 1051
2017 Female gender 68 22 4 3 1 0 1 91 4 1986
2017 Gender diverse 74 21 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 16
2014 Male gender 62 25 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 1118
2014 Female gender 67 22 4 4 1 1 1 92 5 2087
2011 Male gender 68 19 5 4 2 1 1 88 6 1311
2011 Female gender 74 19 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 2465
2008 Male gender 69 18 6 4 2 0 1 89 5 1033
2008 Female gender 74 19 2 2 1 0 1 94 3 1800

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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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 19 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 1052
2017 Female gender 64 17 6 9 3 0 2 82 12 1987
2017 Gender diverse 69 10 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 16
2014 Male gender 59 22 6 7 4 0 2 83 11 1116
2014 Female gender 62 18 5 8 4 0 2 82 13 2084
2011 Male gender 64 16 6 7 5 0 2 82 12 1311
2011 Female gender 65 18 5 7 4 0 2 84 11 2462
2008 Male gender 64 17 5 7 5 0 2 83 11 1033
2008 Female gender 68 17 4 6 3 0 2 86 10 1797

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 34 8 13 11 0 0 68 24 1053
2017 Female gender 39 34 6 11 10 0 0 73 21 1988
2017 Gender diverse 11 53 0 16 21 0 0 64 36 16
2014 Male gender 35 31 7 13 14 0 0 67 26 1117
2014 Female gender 38 34 6 12 10 0 0 72 22 2086
2011 Male gender 40 39 7 8 5 0 0 79 14 1307
2011 Female gender 44 36 5 10 4 0 0 80 14 2463

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 40 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 1053
2017 Female gender 27 41 10 14 7 0 1 68 21 1987
2017 Gender diverse 21 37 0 26 16 0 0 58 42 16
2014 Male gender 21 38 14 16 11 0 0 60 27 1118
2014 Female gender 26 38 10 16 9 0 0 65 25 2088
2011 Male gender 26 39 13 14 6 1 1 67 20 1311
2011 Female gender 32 37 12 12 6 0 1 70 18 2465
2008 Male gender 23 39 17 13 6 0 1 63 20 1033
2008 Female gender 32 39 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 1798

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1051
2017 Female gender 42 37 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1988
2017 Gender diverse 21 31 27 16 5 0 0 52 21 16
2014 Male gender 32 41 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1118
2014 Female gender 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 2088
2011 Male gender 41 35 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 1310
2011 Female gender 42 36 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 2465
2008 Male gender 40 41 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1034
2008 Female gender 40 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1803

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

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 Male gender 44 38 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 1052
2017 Female gender 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1988
2017 Gender diverse 15 32 37 5 11 0 0 47 16 16
2014 Male gender 38 42 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 1118
2014 Female gender 42 39 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 2088
2011 Male gender 45 38 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 1311
2011 Female gender 46 37 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 2465
2008 Male gender 44 42 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 1034
2008 Female gender 46 41 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 1800

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1049
2017 Female gender 42 38 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 1986
2017 Gender diverse 5 63 0 26 0 5 0 72 28 16
2014 Male gender 36 41 11 8 3 1 0 78 12 1116
2014 Female gender 39 37 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 2086

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 37 37 10 8 8 1 0 74 16 1052
2017 Female gender 41 35 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 1988
2017 Gender diverse 16 37 21 11 16 0 0 53 26 16
2014 Male gender 33 33 13 12 9 0 1 66 21 1117
2014 Female gender 33 34 11 10 10 0 1 68 21 2088
2011 Male gender 37 36 10 9 5 1 1 75 15 1311
2011 Female gender 39 35 9 10 6 0 1 75 16 2466

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 29 26 13 9 11 2 11 63 23 1053
2017 Female gender 32 25 10 10 10 3 11 66 22 1987
2017 Gender diverse 10 10 21 21 16 5 16 26 47 16
2014 Male gender 24 24 12 13 15 1 9 54 32 1116
2014 Female gender 28 23 10 13 16 2 9 56 32 2089
2011 Male gender 32 24 10 10 13 2 9 63 26 1311
2011 Female gender 33 24 9 11 12 2 8 64 26 2465
2008 Male gender 30 25 8 13 14 2 8 61 30 1034
2008 Female gender 39 24 8 11 9 1 7 69 22 1799

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 44 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 1051
2017 Female gender 36 43 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 1987
2017 Gender diverse 10 21 27 27 16 0 0 31 42 16
2014 Male gender 23 44 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 1118
2014 Female gender 27 46 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 2088
2011 Male gender 34 38 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 1310
2011 Female gender 36 40 11 9 5 0 0 76 14 2467
2008 Male gender 34 42 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 1031
2008 Female gender 38 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 13 1783

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 38 16 13 9 1 0 62 21 1052
2017 Female gender 28 37 13 14 7 0 1 66 21 1985
2017 Gender diverse 5 37 16 21 21 0 0 42 42 16
2014 Male gender 16 37 20 14 13 0 0 53 27 1118
2014 Female gender 22 34 15 15 13 0 0 57 28 2087
2011 Male gender 20 41 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 1308
2011 Female gender 25 39 13 13 10 1 0 64 23 2469

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 43 15 12 7 0 0 67 19 1051
2017 Female gender 27 42 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 1986
2017 Gender diverse 10 26 11 37 16 0 0 36 53 16

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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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 45 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 1048
2017 Female gender 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1985
2017 Gender diverse 21 42 5 26 0 5 0 66 28 16
2014 Male gender 31 43 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 1118
2014 Female gender 37 41 12 6 3 1 0 79 10 2088
2011 Male gender 38 42 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1309
2011 Female gender 40 42 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 2469
2008 Male gender 41 39 10 6 4 1 0 81 9 1031
2008 Female gender 44 39 8 5 2 1 0 84 8 1800

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 41 15 9 8 0 0 67 18 1050
2017 Female gender 30 38 14 10 8 0 0 68 19 1986
2017 Gender diverse 10 37 22 16 15 0 0 47 31 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1053
2017 Female gender 49 37 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 1981
2017 Gender diverse 15 32 37 16 0 0 0 47 16 16
2014 Male gender 49 33 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 1118
2014 Female gender 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 2086
2011 Male gender 52 35 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1310
2011 Female gender 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 2468

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 28 43 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 1051
2017 Female gender 29 41 12 12 5 0 1 71 18 1980
2017 Gender diverse 10 43 21 16 10 0 0 52 26 16
2014 Male gender 22 40 14 13 10 0 0 63 23 1118
2014 Female gender 19 43 12 15 10 0 1 63 25 2087
2011 Male gender 31 41 12 9 6 0 0 73 16 1310
2011 Female gender 30 42 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 2468

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 29 38 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 1052
2017 Female gender 34 38 12 10 5 0 1 73 15 1983
2017 Gender diverse 10 47 21 11 10 0 0 58 21 16
2014 Male gender 23 35 18 14 10 0 0 58 25 1118
2014 Female gender 27 36 14 12 9 0 0 64 21 2089

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 29 39 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 1050
2017 Female gender 33 37 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1979
2017 Gender diverse 10 48 16 21 5 0 0 58 26 16
2014 Male gender 22 36 18 15 10 0 0 58 24 1118
2014 Female gender 25 39 14 12 9 0 0 64 22 2088
2011 Male gender 32 41 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 1309
2011 Female gender 35 39 12 9 4 1 1 74 14 2462

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 1047
2017 Female gender 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1981
2017 Gender diverse 5 53 21 16 5 0 0 58 21 16
2014 Male gender 30 39 15 10 5 0 0 69 16 1116
2014 Female gender 36 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2088
2011 Male gender 39 39 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 1311
2011 Female gender 42 40 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 2467
2008 Male gender 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1032
2008 Female gender 44 40 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1801

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 37 15 8 6 0 1 70 14 1052
2017 Female gender 35 34 17 7 6 0 1 69 14 1990
2017 Gender diverse 53 20 11 0 10 0 5 78 11 16
2014 Male gender 29 35 19 10 7 0 1 64 17 1118
2014 Female gender 31 31 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 2089
2011 Male gender 26 37 21 8 7 0 1 63 15 1311
2011 Female gender 32 31 19 10 7 0 1 64 17 2463
2008 Male gender 20 34 22 13 10 0 0 55 23 1030
2008 Female gender 23 34 23 11 9 0 0 57 20 1801

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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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 26 41 14 6 1 2 20 38 1043
2017 Female gender 12 26 34 16 7 1 3 24 40 1983
2017 Gender diverse 5 16 48 10 5 0 16 19 24 16
2014 Male gender 12 31 38 13 5 0 1 19 43 1116
2014 Female gender 14 29 34 14 5 1 2 20 45 2079
2011 Male gender 12 28 36 16 5 1 2 22 41 1310
2011 Female gender 13 27 33 17 6 1 2 24 42 2463
2008 Male gender 13 30 37 14 5 0 1 19 44 1031
2008 Female gender 13 27 36 16 6 0 2 22 41 1800

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 Male gender 11 21 33 19 12 2 2 32 33 1050
2017 Female gender 10 21 29 21 12 3 4 35 34 1970
2017 Gender diverse 5 21 32 15 5 11 11 27 33 16
2014 Male gender 14 28 29 18 9 2 1 28 43 1116
2014 Female gender 15 22 32 17 9 3 3 27 39 2081
2011 Male gender 11 21 29 23 12 2 2 37 33 1307
2011 Female gender 11 21 27 22 12 3 3 37 34 2457
2008 Male gender 14 27 28 21 9 1 1 30 41 1028
2008 Female gender 13 21 31 22 9 2 2 33 35 1795

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 29 28 13 6 2 2 19 51 1046
2017 Female gender 22 27 28 11 7 2 4 18 52 1979
2017 Gender diverse 16 21 26 16 0 11 11 20 46 16
2014 Male gender 27 29 26 10 6 0 1 16 57 1117
2014 Female gender 26 28 26 11 5 1 3 17 56 2084
2011 Male gender 19 28 29 14 8 1 2 22 48 1303
2011 Female gender 18 26 30 15 7 1 3 22 46 2460
2008 Male gender 19 31 31 13 4 1 2 18 50 1029
2008 Female gender 18 27 30 14 6 2 3 21 47 1797

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 Male gender 11 20 34 22 10 1 1 33 32 1041
2017 Female gender 12 20 31 20 12 1 4 33 34 1972
2017 Gender diverse 5 16 34 22 11 6 6 38 24 15
2014 Male gender 15 22 32 21 9 1 1 30 37 1116
2014 Female gender 13 23 33 19 7 1 3 28 38 2080
2011 Male gender 10 20 35 23 10 1 2 34 30 1307
2011 Female gender 11 20 35 19 11 1 3 31 32 2454
2008 Male gender 12 23 36 20 7 0 1 28 35 1032
2008 Female gender 11 20 35 23 9 1 2 32 31 1793

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 Male gender 19 21 30 15 10 2 2 27 42 1049
2017 Female gender 19 22 26 16 10 2 5 28 44 1977
2017 Gender diverse 26 15 32 16 0 0 11 18 46 16
2014 Male gender 28 27 27 10 6 0 1 17 56 1116
2014 Female gender 29 25 24 12 5 1 3 18 57 2083
2011 Male gender 20 29 26 15 7 1 2 23 50 1305
2011 Female gender 19 25 27 16 9 2 3 26 46 2461
2008 Male gender 21 27 25 17 7 1 2 25 50 1032
2008 Female gender 21 25 27 16 7 1 2 25 47 1794

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 Male gender 14 21 28 19 13 2 2 33 37 1047
2017 Female gender 16 23 27 16 11 3 4 29 41 1977
2017 Gender diverse 16 21 37 16 0 5 5 17 42 16
2014 Male gender 15 22 29 20 10 1 2 31 39 1116
2014 Female gender 17 20 29 18 9 3 4 28 40 2082
2011 Male gender 12 22 30 20 10 2 3 32 36 1308
2011 Female gender 15 22 29 18 9 3 5 29 40 2460
2008 Male gender 19 27 28 16 7 1 2 24 47 1032
2008 Female gender 20 24 26 17 7 3 4 25 47 1797

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 Male gender 20 29 29 12 6 2 2 18 51 1046
2017 Female gender 20 26 30 11 7 2 4 20 48 1976
2017 Gender diverse 21 15 42 0 0 16 5 0 46 16
2014 Male gender 26 29 28 9 6 1 1 15 56 1117
2014 Female gender 24 26 29 10 5 2 3 16 53 2082
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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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 65 17 6 6 3 0 3 85 9 1052
2017 Female gender 68 15 5 5 3 0 4 86 8 1988
2017 Gender diverse 69 21 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 16
2014 Male gender 64 15 6 5 4 0 5 84 9 1118
2014 Female gender 69 14 5 5 3 0 4 87 8 2089
2011 Male gender 66 13 7 6 3 1 4 83 10 1307
2011 Female gender 69 13 5 5 3 0 4 86 9 2465
2008 Male gender 62 13 6 4 5 0 8 83 10 1033
2008 Female gender 67 11 5 5 3 1 8 85 9 1801

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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Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 34 14 9 8 5 3 66 18 1054
2017 Female gender 23 33 14 12 10 5 4 61 24 1988
2017 Gender diverse 21 26 0 16 10 11 16 65 35 16
2014 Male gender 26 30 16 12 11 4 2 60 24 1118
2014 Female gender 24 29 15 13 12 4 3 58 27 2089

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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Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 31 9 8 7 0 0 75 15 1054
2017 Female gender 40 31 9 11 8 1 0 71 19 1987
2017 Gender diverse 10 48 16 21 5 0 0 58 26 16
2014 Male gender 40 30 10 10 9 0 0 70 20 1118
2014 Female gender 38 29 9 13 10 1 0 67 24 2086

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 33 36 11 10 8 1 1 71 18 1054
2017 Female gender 32 36 10 13 6 1 1 70 19 1985
2017 Gender diverse 21 59 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 16
2014 Male gender 23 39 14 14 8 1 0 63 23 1117
2014 Female gender 26 38 12 15 7 1 1 65 23 2086
2011 Male gender 28 37 12 14 7 2 0 67 21 1310
2011 Female gender 29 36 11 13 8 2 1 66 22 2464
2008 Male gender 29 38 11 13 7 1 1 69 20 1035
2008 Female gender 29 38 10 12 8 2 0 69 20 1797

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 28 14 10 8 8 1 66 19 1051
2017 Female gender 28 27 13 12 7 10 2 63 22 1979
2017 Gender diverse 16 10 16 0 10 48 0 50 20 16
2014 Male gender 28 28 16 11 10 6 1 60 23 1116
2014 Female gender 25 28 14 13 10 7 2 58 26 2087
2011 Male gender 31 27 13 12 11 5 1 62 24 1310
2011 Female gender 29 27 13 12 12 7 1 60 26 2463
2008 Male gender 31 27 14 11 10 6 1 62 23 1034
2008 Female gender 30 29 11 14 10 6 0 63 26 1796

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 24 18 15 12 14 3 45 33 1047
2017 Female gender 12 21 16 17 14 15 3 41 39 1982
2017 Gender diverse 15 5 11 21 5 43 0 36 45 16
2014 Male gender 9 22 19 19 17 11 3 36 42 1117
2014 Female gender 10 20 18 20 18 12 3 35 45 2087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 39 9 5 4 0 0 81 10 1049
2017 Female gender 41 39 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 1978
2017 Gender diverse 37 37 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 16
2014 Male gender 36 42 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1117
2014 Female gender 36 38 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 2088
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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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(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 39 10 9 7 1 0 74 16 1050
2017 Female gender 38 35 10 10 6 0 1 73 16 1988
2017 Gender diverse 26 48 5 0 10 11 0 83 11 16
2014 Male gender 33 37 13 9 7 0 0 70 17 1117
2014 Female gender 38 33 12 9 8 0 1 71 17 2087
2011 Male gender 32 36 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 1310
2011 Female gender 37 34 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 2467
2008 Male gender 27 36 14 14 8 0 1 64 23 1029
2008 Female gender 35 36 10 10 9 1 1 72 18 1798

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

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 Male gender 47 28 11 5 6 2 0 77 11 1052
2017 Female gender 46 29 10 7 5 2 1 77 13 1987
2017 Gender diverse 37 26 5 5 5 21 0 80 13 16
2014 Male gender 42 28 12 9 7 1 1 72 16 1117
2014 Female gender 41 30 11 8 7 2 1 73 15 2088
2011 Male gender 43 29 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 1310
2011 Female gender 42 30 11 8 6 2 1 74 15 2466
2008 Male gender 38 33 12 8 6 2 0 73 15 1029
2008 Female gender 42 28 11 9 7 3 1 73 16 1797

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my 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 Male gender 41 35 9 9 6 1 0 77 15 1053
2017 Female gender 42 31 9 9 6 1 0 74 16 1990
2017 Gender diverse 11 67 5 6 0 11 0 87 6 15
2014 Male gender 38 33 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 1117
2014 Female gender 38 33 10 10 8 1 1 71 18 2088
2011 Male gender 38 34 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 1311
2011 Female gender 40 33 10 11 7 1 1 73 17 2465
2008 Male gender 36 34 9 12 8 0 0 71 19 1029
2008 Female gender 39 32 9 11 9 1 0 71 20 1797

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 75 12 5 2 2 1 3 90 5 1053
2017 Female gender 79 11 2 2 1 0 4 94 4 1988
2017 Gender diverse 84 5 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 16
2014 Male gender 73 12 5 1 3 0 6 90 4 1116
2014 Female gender 77 12 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 2087
2011 Male gender 75 11 4 2 3 0 5 90 6 1311
2011 Female gender 77 11 3 2 2 0 4 92 5 2467
2008 Male gender 73 8 5 2 3 0 9 89 5 1033
2008 Female gender 78 6 3 3 2 0 7 91 5 1800

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 27 9 6 6 4 4 77 13 1049
2017 Female gender 47 24 7 6 6 4 5 78 14 1986
2017 Gender diverse 32 32 0 15 16 5 0 67 33 16
2014 Male gender 41 25 10 7 8 3 6 72 17 1118
2014 Female gender 45 23 8 6 10 3 6 74 18 2088
2011 Male gender 41 26 12 7 6 4 4 73 15 1308
2011 Female gender 42 26 9 7 8 4 4 73 17 2468

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 52 28 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 1048
2017 Female gender 52 25 8 8 6 1 1 78 14 1987
2017 Gender diverse 27 47 11 0 10 5 0 78 11 16

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

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 Male gender 55 25 9 4 5 2 0 82 9 1049
2017 Female gender 55 23 9 6 5 2 0 80 11 1986
2017 Gender diverse 32 47 5 0 10 5 0 83 11 16

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

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 Male gender 50 29 9 5 7 1 0 79 12 1048
2017 Female gender 50 26 10 7 7 1 0 76 13 1988
2017 Gender diverse 21 53 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 16
2014 Male gender 44 29 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 1118
2014 Female gender 45 27 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 2089
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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 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 Male gender 17 41 19 10 6 3 5 63 17 356
2017 Female gender 21 33 15 14 6 2 8 60 23 518
2014 Male gender 19 35 19 11 8 4 5 58 21 377
2014 Female gender 21 32 16 13 8 3 7 59 23 520

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

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 Male gender 26 31 19 10 8 6 0 61 19 1054
2017 Female gender 25 34 15 13 7 5 1 63 21 1989
2017 Gender diverse 11 21 16 16 15 21 0 41 39 16
2014 Male gender 19 35 17 13 9 7 0 58 24 1117
2014 Female gender 20 32 18 13 10 6 0 56 25 2086
2011 Male gender 23 31 18 11 11 6 0 57 23 1307
2011 Female gender 21 33 17 13 9 6 0 58 24 2463

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of 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 Male gender 23 32 18 15 9 3 0 56 25 1051
2017 Female gender 23 34 17 14 8 3 0 59 23 1989
2017 Gender diverse 16 16 16 5 31 16 0 38 43 16
2014 Male gender 17 30 20 18 14 2 0 48 32 1118
2014 Female gender 18 31 20 16 12 3 0 51 28 2087
2011 Male gender 19 33 19 13 12 3 0 54 27 1309
2011 Female gender 19 35 17 14 11 3 0 56 26 2464
2008 Male gender 19 35 17 14 13 2 0 56 27 1034
2008 Female gender 20 36 17 13 10 3 0 58 24 1797

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

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 Male gender 15 29 21 18 12 5 0 46 31 1050
2017 Female gender 16 32 18 18 10 6 1 51 29 1986
2017 Gender diverse 5 21 0 32 20 21 0 34 66 16
2014 Male gender 11 27 21 21 15 5 0 40 38 1117
2014 Female gender 11 28 20 19 14 6 1 43 35 2086
2011 Male gender 12 32 20 20 12 5 0 46 33 1308
2011 Female gender 12 36 18 19 10 6 0 50 30 2464
2008 Male gender 9 32 20 22 12 4 0 44 36 1035
2008 Female gender 11 35 17 21 10 6 0 49 33 1797

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 Male gender 18 26 18 15 18 6 0 46 35 1051
2017 Female gender 20 29 16 16 12 7 0 52 30 1988
2017 Gender diverse 5 21 16 21 10 26 0 36 42 16
2014 Male gender 13 25 18 17 20 6 0 40 40 1118
2014 Female gender 14 27 18 17 16 8 0 44 36 2087
2011 Male gender 18 29 18 15 14 6 0 49 31 1309
2011 Female gender 17 34 17 14 10 7 0 55 26 2462
2008 Male gender 14 26 18 17 17 8 0 44 37 1033
2008 Female gender 15 33 15 16 12 8 0 53 31 1799

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 Male gender 16 32 18 19 13 3 0 49 32 1050
2017 Female gender 16 35 15 18 12 3 1 53 31 1984
2017 Gender diverse 5 37 5 15 16 21 0 54 39 16
2014 Male gender 10 30 22 19 17 2 0 41 36 1117
2014 Female gender 12 31 17 20 16 3 0 44 38 2086
2011 Male gender 14 35 18 20 12 2 0 49 33 1307
2011 Female gender 14 35 16 21 12 3 0 50 34 2460
2008 Male gender 14 37 16 19 12 2 0 52 32 1033
2008 Female gender 13 37 14 22 12 2 0 51 34 1799
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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 Male gender 19 41 21 14 5 0 0 60 19 1050
2017 Female gender 25 44 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 1989
2017 Gender diverse 10 42 21 11 10 5 0 56 22 16
2014 Male gender 15 40 19 16 8 1 0 56 25 1117
2014 Female gender 20 42 18 10 6 3 0 65 17 2086
2011 Male gender 20 41 17 15 6 1 0 61 21 1310
2011 Female gender 26 45 14 9 4 2 0 73 13 2467

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 Male gender 32 44 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 1050
2017 Female gender 31 46 13 6 2 3 0 79 8 1985
2017 Gender diverse 21 26 32 0 11 11 0 53 12 16
2014 Male gender 31 45 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 1118
2014 Female gender 29 43 14 6 3 5 0 76 9 2086
2011 Male gender 30 42 13 6 3 5 0 76 10 1311
2011 Female gender 29 42 15 7 3 5 0 74 10 2466

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 Male gender 26 39 13 11 7 4 1 68 18 1048
2017 Female gender 30 36 11 11 5 5 1 71 17 1986
2017 Gender diverse 31 15 5 37 11 0 0 46 48 16
2014 Male gender 28 41 12 11 6 2 1 71 17 1117
2014 Female gender 31 37 11 10 6 4 1 71 17 2087
2011 Male gender 31 34 14 10 6 5 1 68 17 1310
2011 Female gender 34 33 10 10 6 5 1 72 17 2465
2008 Male gender 28 34 14 11 8 4 1 65 20 1031
2008 Female gender 29 34 11 12 8 5 1 67 22 1796

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 Male gender 18 37 18 15 8 3 1 58 24 1051
2017 Female gender 22 33 18 14 7 6 1 59 22 1985
2017 Gender diverse 16 26 16 37 0 5 0 44 39 16
2014 Male gender 17 32 22 14 10 4 1 52 25 1117
2014 Female gender 17 32 21 13 9 7 1 53 24 2088
2011 Male gender 18 35 19 14 9 5 1 56 23 1307
2011 Female gender 16 35 19 13 8 7 1 56 24 2461

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 Male gender 14 23 19 15 15 10 3 43 35 1052
2017 Female gender 14 20 17 16 17 12 4 40 39 1986
2017 Gender diverse 5 16 5 36 10 27 0 29 63 16
2014 Male gender 11 20 18 17 19 12 3 37 42 1118
2014 Female gender 12 17 19 17 22 10 2 33 45 2088
2011 Male gender 13 19 20 14 18 12 4 38 38 1308
2011 Female gender 12 21 17 18 18 11 3 38 42 2464

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 Male gender 52 23 10 5 4 1 3 80 10 1052
2017 Female gender 56 20 8 6 3 1 6 82 10 1988
2017 Gender diverse 58 15 5 0 0 11 10 93 0 16
2014 Male gender 50 20 12 4 5 1 7 77 10 1118
2014 Female gender 56 20 9 6 2 1 5 81 9 2087

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 Male gender 60 21 8 2 2 3 3 86 5 1053
2017 Female gender 64 21 5 3 1 3 4 90 4 1989
2017 Gender diverse 68 16 0 0 0 5 11 100 0 16
2014 Male gender 57 22 8 3 2 3 5 86 5 1116
2014 Female gender 65 20 6 2 1 2 4 90 4 2086
2011 Male gender 65 19 7 2 1 3 3 89 4 1311
2011 Female gender 72 15 6 2 1 2 3 91 3 2465
2008 Male gender 63 19 9 2 2 2 4 87 4 1032
2008 Female gender 70 17 6 2 1 1 3 91 3 1802

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 Male gender 22 36 17 13 9 3 0 59 23 1053
2017 Female gender 25 37 14 12 8 3 0 65 21 1982
2017 Gender diverse 11 52 5 16 5 11 0 71 23 16
2014 Male gender 16 33 18 18 14 2 0 50 32 1118
2014 Female gender 21 31 16 15 13 3 1 54 29 2087
2011 Male gender 23 34 14 14 11 3 0 59 26 1310
2011 Female gender 26 36 13 13 9 2 0 64 22 2465
2008 Male gender 21 35 16 15 12 2 0 56 27 1031
2008 Female gender 27 35 14 13 9 2 0 63 23 1801

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 Male gender 19 28 16 15 18 3 2 49 34 1053
2017 Female gender 21 31 12 15 14 4 3 55 31 1987
2017 Gender diverse 5 37 5 42 10 0 0 42 52 16
2014 Male gender 13 23 14 19 27 2 2 37 48 1117
2014 Female gender 15 22 15 20 22 3 3 39 45 2087
2011 Male gender 16 26 15 17 21 2 2 44 40 1311
2011 Female gender 19 29 13 16 18 3 2 50 36 2465
2008 Male gender 17 35 12 17 17 1 1 53 35 1032
2008 Female gender 19 35 14 16 13 2 1 56 29 1799

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 Male gender 17 41 21 11 8 3 0 60 19 1050
2017 Female gender 19 39 19 11 5 5 1 62 17 1986
2017 Gender diverse 0 53 5 10 16 16 0 63 31 16

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 Male gender 34 39 15 5 4 3 0 75 10 1051
2017 Female gender 34 40 13 6 3 3 0 77 9 1986
2017 Gender diverse 10 43 11 27 5 5 0 55 33 16
2014 Male gender 33 38 15 5 4 4 0 74 9 1117
2014 Female gender 35 35 14 6 4 6 1 75 10 2087

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 Male gender 32 44 11 8 3 2 0 78 11 1050
2017 Female gender 32 43 12 7 3 1 0 77 11 1986
2017 Gender diverse 5 52 11 21 10 0 0 58 32 16
2014 Male gender 31 40 14 8 5 3 0 73 13 1118
2014 Female gender 31 39 14 7 6 3 0 73 13 2086
2011 Male gender 31 39 15 8 5 3 0 71 13 1307
2011 Female gender 31 40 14 9 5 2 0 72 14 2463

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 Male gender 38 42 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 1051
2017 Female gender 41 41 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 1985
2017 Gender diverse 21 48 5 15 5 5 0 73 22 16
2014 Male gender 34 39 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 1118
2014 Female gender 37 38 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 2082
2011 Male gender 36 40 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 1308
2011 Female gender 39 39 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2463
2008 Male gender 34 40 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 1032
2008 Female gender 35 41 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 1795

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 Male gender 26 35 20 10 8 0 0 61 19 1050
2017 Female gender 30 35 18 10 6 1 0 65 17 1987
2017 Gender diverse 11 32 32 11 16 0 0 42 26 16
2014 Male gender 18 34 19 16 11 1 0 53 28 1118
2014 Female gender 21 33 19 14 11 1 0 55 25 2087
2011 Male gender 24 35 21 11 8 1 0 59 20 1308
2011 Female gender 27 35 19 10 8 1 0 63 18 2466

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 Male gender 25 40 17 12 7 0 0 65 18 1051
2017 Female gender 29 40 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 1986
2017 Gender diverse 11 16 31 27 16 0 0 27 42 16
2014 Male gender 18 36 17 18 11 0 0 54 29 1118
2014 Female gender 22 35 18 15 9 1 0 58 24 2085
2011 Male gender 23 39 17 13 7 1 0 62 21 1309
2011 Female gender 27 39 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 2466
2008 Male gender 25 40 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 1034
2008 Female gender 29 40 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 1798

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 Male gender 27 23 21 15 11 3 0 51 27 1051
2017 Female gender 29 27 18 12 9 4 1 59 23 1988
2017 Gender diverse 21 15 16 21 26 0 0 37 47 16
2014 Male gender 21 23 19 16 18 3 0 45 35 1118
2014 Female gender 23 24 18 16 14 4 1 50 32 2086
2011 Male gender 25 26 19 14 12 3 1 53 27 1307
2011 Female gender 28 26 16 13 12 4 0 57 27 2466
2008 Male gender 24 29 19 14 10 3 0 56 25 1031
2008 Female gender 28 28 15 15 9 5 0 59 25 1799
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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 Male gender 37 29 34 1054
2017 Female gender 36 29 35 1987
2017 Gender diverse 58 31 11 16
2014 Male gender 42 26 32 1118
2014 Female gender 37 27 36 2087
2011 Male gender 39 31 30 1309
2011 Female gender 35 31 34 2468

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 Male gender 11 25 44 5 11 5 380
2017 Female gender 10 28 33 6 16 7 706
2014 Male gender 8 22 44 14 9999 12 468
2014 Female gender 11 23 40 10 9999 16 778
2011 Male gender 13 28 41 10 9999 9 516
2011 Female gender 11 29 39 7 9999 14 881
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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 Male gender 18 82 1053
2017 Female gender 23 77 1981
2014 Male gender 20 80 1114
2014 Female gender 28 72 2086

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 196
2017 Female gender 48 480
2014 Male gender 39 220
2014 Female gender 47 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 68 196
2017 Female gender 65 480
2014 Male gender 69 220
2014 Female gender 65 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 196
2017 Female gender 7 480
2014 Male gender 9 220
2014 Female gender 10 571

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 480

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 196
2017 Female gender 7 480
2014 Male gender 3 220
2014 Female gender 2 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 19 196
2017 Female gender 10 480
2014 Male gender 8 220
2014 Female gender 10 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 5 196
2017 Female gender 3 480
2014 Male gender 3 220
2014 Female gender 3 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 196
2017 Female gender 40 480
2014 Male gender 43 220
2014 Female gender 45 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 196
2017 Female gender 43 480
2014 Male gender 48 220
2014 Female gender 42 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 196
2017 Female gender 47 480
2014 Male gender 44 220
2014 Female gender 51 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 196
2017 Female gender 40 480
2014 Male gender 43 220
2014 Female gender 46 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 196
2017 Female gender 34 480
2014 Male gender 40 220
2014 Female gender 36 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 55 196
2017 Female gender 59 480
2014 Male gender 56 220
2014 Female gender 58 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 196
2017 Female gender 37 480
2014 Male gender 39 220
2014 Female gender 40 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 5 196
2017 Female gender 7 480
2014 Male gender 3 220
2014 Female gender 8 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 196
2017 Female gender 10 480
2014 Male gender 17 220
2014 Female gender 12 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 196
2017 Female gender 46 480
2014 Male gender 56 220
2014 Female gender 51 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 196
2017 Female gender 27 480
2014 Male gender 27 220
2014 Female gender 31 571

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 196
2017 Female gender 12 480
2014 Male gender 17 220
2014 Female gender 17 571

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 196
2017 Female gender 58 480
2014 Male gender 49 220
2014 Female gender 57 570

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 196
2017 Female gender 29 480
2014 Male gender 29 220
2014 Female gender 29 570

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 196
2017 Female gender 15 480
2014 Male gender 17 220
2014 Female gender 14 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 196
2017 Female gender 21 480
2014 Male gender 20 220
2014 Female gender 21 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 196
2017 Female gender 10 480
2014 Male gender 11 220
2014 Female gender 14 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 196
2017 Female gender 7 480
2014 Male gender 7 220
2014 Female gender 6 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 196
2017 Female gender 13 480
2014 Male gender 15 220
2014 Female gender 15 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 196
2017 Female gender 13 480
2014 Male gender 11 220
2014 Female gender 12 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 22 196
2017 Female gender 23 480
2014 Male gender 27 220
2014 Female gender 22 570

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 179
2017 Female gender 11 449
2014 Male gender 10 205
2014 Female gender 10 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 179
2017 Female gender 15 449
2014 Male gender 15 205
2014 Female gender 13 531

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 179
2017 Female gender 11 449
2014 Male gender 11 205
2014 Female gender 7 531

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 179
2017 Female gender 8 449
2014 Male gender 6 205
2014 Female gender 7 531

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 5 179
2017 Female gender 12 449
2014 Male gender 8 205
2014 Female gender 11 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 179
2017 Female gender 11 449
2014 Male gender 11 205
2014 Female gender 9 531

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 16 179
2017 Female gender 22 449
2014 Male gender 8 205
2014 Female gender 13 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 179
2017 Female gender 9 449
2014 Male gender 9 205
2014 Female gender 10 531

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 179
2017 Female gender 11 449
2014 Male gender 7 205
2014 Female gender 13 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 179
2017 Female gender 23 449
2014 Male gender 25 205
2014 Female gender 30 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 179
2017 Female gender 9 449
2014 Male gender 9 205
2014 Female gender 11 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 179
2017 Female gender 44 449
2014 Male gender 47 205
2014 Female gender 47 531

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 1 449
2014 Female gender 1 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 59 179
2017 Female gender 52 449
2014 Male gender 62 205
2014 Female gender 57 531

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 1 449

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 179
2017 Female gender 15 449
2014 Male gender 11 205
2014 Female gender 16 531

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 91 9 196
2017 Female gender 89 11 479

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 Male gender 11 19 21 8 9 26 6 44 24 1052
2017 Female gender 11 16 22 10 10 25 7 39 29 1990
2017 Gender diverse 0 42 5 5 5 42 0 73 18 16
2014 Male gender 11 17 22 8 9 25 7 42 25 1118
2014 Female gender 10 16 20 11 11 26 6 37 33 2087

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 Male gender 22 30 22 8 7 11 1 59 16 1053
2017 Female gender 20 30 20 9 8 12 2 57 19 1988
2017 Gender diverse 0 36 0 16 5 43 0 63 37 16
2014 Male gender 19 31 22 8 7 12 1 57 18 1118
2014 Female gender 17 26 23 10 9 13 1 51 23 2087
2011 Male gender 27 39 17 7 4 6 0 70 12 1310
2011 Female gender 27 36 17 8 5 7 0 67 14 2467
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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 Male gender 24 46 10 7 3 1 9 78 12 1053
2017 Female gender 26 45 8 7 3 3 8 79 11 1989
2017 Gender diverse 11 36 5 5 27 0 16 56 38 16
2014 Male gender 26 46 10 6 2 2 7 80 9 1118
2014 Female gender 26 49 9 5 2 2 6 82 8 2087
2011 Male gender 22 48 11 9 2 2 6 76 12 1310
2011 Female gender 25 49 9 7 2 2 5 80 10 2465
2008 Male gender 22 46 11 9 4 2 7 74 14 1036
2008 Female gender 25 48 9 7 4 2 5 78 12 1802

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 Male gender 8 21 24 8 6 24 10 43 21 1052
2017 Female gender 9 20 20 8 5 27 11 47 20 1986
2017 Gender diverse 0 5 26 10 10 32 16 10 39 16
2014 Male gender 5 19 27 10 6 23 9 36 25 1118
2014 Female gender 8 20 24 9 5 24 11 42 21 2085
2011 Male gender 7 20 27 10 5 25 5 39 22 1309
2011 Female gender 9 21 22 8 5 26 8 46 20 2464

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 Male gender 33 33 10 4 2 9 9 81 7 1051
2017 Female gender 35 31 10 3 1 12 8 82 6 1990
2017 Gender diverse 16 21 0 5 5 37 16 78 22 16
2014 Male gender 29 33 13 5 3 9 8 74 10 1117
2014 Female gender 33 31 12 4 3 9 6 77 8 2087
2011 Male gender 31 32 14 5 2 10 6 75 8 1310
2011 Female gender 37 30 11 4 2 10 5 79 8 2463
2008 Male gender 29 33 15 4 2 9 7 75 7 1033
2008 Female gender 35 33 12 3 2 10 5 80 6 1802

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 Male gender 23 33 15 6 3 11 9 70 11 1050
2017 Female gender 25 31 14 6 2 15 8 73 9 1981
2017 Gender diverse 10 16 5 5 5 48 11 63 24 16
2014 Male gender 19 31 18 8 5 11 8 62 16 1117
2014 Female gender 24 32 15 6 4 13 6 69 12 2088
2011 Male gender 22 33 16 7 4 13 5 68 13 1309
2011 Female gender 27 31 14 6 3 14 5 72 11 2461
2008 Male gender 26 32 15 8 4 9 7 68 14 1033
2008 Female gender 28 32 15 6 4 10 5 71 12 1799
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 89 1053
2017 Female gender 11 89 1988
2017 Gender diverse 34 66 15
2014 Male gender 10 90 1118
2014 Female gender 12 88 2085

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 120
2017 Female gender 41 222
2014 Male gender 29 100
2014 Female gender 36 246

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 78 120
2017 Female gender 77 222
2014 Male gender 79 100
2014 Female gender 77 246

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 120
2017 Female gender 3 222
2014 Male gender 8 100
2014 Female gender 5 246

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 222
2014 Male gender 0 100
2014 Female gender 0 246

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 120
2017 Female gender 6 222
2014 Male gender 10 100
2014 Female gender 3 246

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 120
2017 Female gender 8 222
2014 Male gender 12 100
2014 Female gender 15 246

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 120
2017 Female gender 4 222
2014 Male gender 10 100
2014 Female gender 3 246

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 120
2017 Female gender 33 219
2014 Male gender 39 100
2014 Female gender 32 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 29 120
2017 Female gender 16 219
2014 Male gender 24 100
2014 Female gender 14 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 120
2017 Female gender 9 219
2014 Male gender 15 100
2014 Female gender 9 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 120
2017 Female gender 3 219
2014 Male gender 6 100
2014 Female gender 4 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 120
2017 Female gender 26 219
2014 Male gender 22 100
2014 Female gender 20 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 19 120
2017 Female gender 34 219
2014 Male gender 17 100
2014 Female gender 27 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 120
2014 Female gender 2 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 6 219
2014 Male gender 13 100
2014 Female gender 6 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 120
2017 Female gender 18 219
2014 Male gender 14 100
2014 Female gender 22 244

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 219

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 120
2017 Female gender 16 219
2014 Male gender 17 100
2014 Female gender 18 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 219
2014 Female gender 0 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 120
2017 Female gender 18 219
2014 Male gender 17 100
2014 Female gender 19 244

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 28 120
2017 Female gender 37 221
2014 Male gender 32 100
2014 Female gender 32 245

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 120
2017 Female gender 15 221
2014 Male gender 15 100
2014 Female gender 18 245

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 120
2017 Female gender 11 221
2014 Male gender 9 100
2014 Female gender 8 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 120
2017 Female gender 17 221
2014 Male gender 14 100
2014 Female gender 17 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 120
2017 Female gender 5 221
2014 Female gender 6 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 120
2017 Female gender 7 221
2014 Male gender 6 100
2014 Female gender 6 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 120
2017 Female gender 8 221
2014 Male gender 12 100
2014 Female gender 12 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 120
2017 Female gender 9 221
2014 Male gender 6 100
2014 Female gender 10 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 120
2017 Female gender 47 221
2014 Male gender 41 100
2014 Female gender 44 245

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 7 113
2017 Female gender 6 204
2014 Male gender 7 94
2014 Female gender 8 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 113
2017 Female gender 15 204
2014 Male gender 11 94
2014 Female gender 10 228

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 113
2017 Female gender 4 204
2014 Male gender 5 94
2014 Female gender 5 228

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 4 204
2014 Female gender 3 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 113
2017 Female gender 5 204
2014 Female gender 6 228

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 5 113
2017 Female gender 19 204
2014 Male gender 6 94
2014 Female gender 7 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 113
2017 Female gender 11 204
2014 Male gender 5 94
2014 Female gender 10 228

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 113
2017 Female gender 11 204
2014 Male gender 6 94
2014 Female gender 13 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 113
2017 Female gender 27 204
2014 Male gender 29 94
2014 Female gender 23 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 113
2017 Female gender 12 204
2014 Male gender 9 94
2014 Female gender 7 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 113
2017 Female gender 40 204
2014 Male gender 52 94
2014 Female gender 44 228

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 61 113
2017 Female gender 60 204
2014 Male gender 76 94
2014 Female gender 56 228

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 113
2017 Female gender 12 204
2014 Male gender 6 94
2014 Female gender 14 228

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 92 8 121
2017 Female gender 90 10 222

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 Male gender 12 19 23 4 4 32 6 51 13 1049
2017 Female gender 12 16 22 5 5 34 7 46 16 1986
2017 Gender diverse 0 5 21 16 5 48 5 12 44 16
2014 Male gender 11 17 23 5 5 32 8 47 16 1118
2014 Female gender 10 15 24 4 6 34 6 42 17 2086

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 Male gender 23 33 18 5 4 14 1 67 11 1050
2017 Female gender 23 30 21 5 4 16 2 64 11 1988
2017 Gender diverse 11 21 11 5 10 43 0 55 26 16
2014 Male gender 20 30 23 6 4 16 2 60 13 1117
2014 Female gender 19 27 22 6 5 20 2 58 14 2083
2011 Male gender 31 37 16 5 3 8 0 74 9 1309
2011 Female gender 31 35 15 6 4 9 0 73 10 2464
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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 Male gender 18 23 22 13 22 0 2 42 36 1044
2017 Female gender 17 20 20 16 25 0 2 38 42 1989
2017 Gender diverse 11 21 21 11 36 0 0 32 47 16

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 Male gender 16 28 26 17 12 0 1 44 30 1047
2017 Female gender 18 25 26 17 12 0 2 44 30 1987
2017 Gender diverse 16 48 15 5 10 0 5 68 16 16

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 Male gender 19 30 24 16 10 0 1 50 26 1050
2017 Female gender 22 27 24 15 9 0 3 50 25 1983
2017 Gender diverse 5 37 32 5 10 0 11 48 17 16

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 Male gender 17 25 22 19 16 0 1 43 35 1049
2017 Female gender 20 24 21 17 15 1 3 45 33 1987
2017 Gender diverse 22 10 26 27 5 0 11 36 35 16

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 Male gender 39 28 15 7 6 0 5 71 13 1048
2017 Female gender 41 24 14 6 5 0 9 72 12 1984
2017 Gender diverse 26 21 21 0 5 0 26 65 7 16

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 Male gender 25 32 25 10 8 0 0 57 18 1051
2017 Female gender 25 28 25 13 8 0 1 53 21 1982
2017 Gender diverse 21 16 27 10 26 0 0 37 36 16

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 Male gender 23 32 24 13 7 1 1 56 19 1053
2017 Female gender 26 32 23 10 5 1 3 59 17 1976
2017 Gender diverse 16 31 32 16 5 0 0 47 21 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 32 26 16 9 1 1 49 25 1052
2017 Female gender 21 31 24 14 7 1 2 54 22 1978
2017 Gender diverse 27 32 10 11 15 5 0 62 27 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 Male gender 22 29 23 16 9 0 1 52 25 1052
2017 Female gender 22 30 22 14 9 1 2 54 23 1980
2017 Gender diverse 15 16 32 11 21 5 0 33 34 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 33 22 11 7 1 1 59 18 1048
2017 Female gender 29 32 20 11 5 1 2 63 16 1978
2017 Gender diverse 47 26 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 16

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

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 Male gender 47 24 13 8 6 0 1 72 15 1051
2017 Female gender 50 21 14 8 5 0 2 73 13 1987
2017 Gender diverse 16 31 21 5 26 0 0 47 32 16

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 Male gender 69 15 7 4 3 1 2 86 7 1050
2017 Female gender 63 16 7 5 4 1 4 83 9 1986
2017 Gender diverse 56 16 17 6 0 0 6 76 6 15

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 Male gender 54 27 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 1049
2017 Female gender 51 29 10 5 3 0 3 82 8 1982
2017 Gender diverse 56 17 22 0 5 0 0 72 5 15

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 Male gender 55 21 10 7 5 1 1 78 12 1053
2017 Female gender 54 20 11 7 5 0 3 77 13 1983
2017 Gender diverse 50 34 11 0 5 0 0 83 5 15

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 Male gender 56 14 7 3 1 1 18 86 5 1051
2017 Female gender 52 13 5 2 1 0 27 89 4 1986
2017 Gender diverse 45 6 5 0 5 0 39 83 9 15

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 Male gender 58 23 9 4 2 1 4 85 5 1045
2017 Female gender 64 19 7 2 1 1 7 90 3 1970
2017 Gender diverse 73 11 11 0 0 0 6 89 0 15

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 Male gender 60 19 8 5 5 1 3 82 10 1051
2017 Female gender 60 16 8 5 4 1 5 81 10 1988
2017 Gender diverse 26 16 26 21 11 0 0 42 32 16

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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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 28 13 3 2 1 2 81 5 1049
2017 Female gender 47 29 14 4 2 0 4 79 7 1976
2017 Gender diverse 32 26 21 10 11 0 0 58 21 16

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 Male gender 10 29 37 17 6 0 0 39 23 1054
2017 Female gender 10 29 39 15 6 0 1 40 21 1990
2017 Gender diverse 0 16 47 31 0 5 0 17 33 16

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 Male gender 8 20 39 22 10 0 1 32 29 1049
2017 Female gender 9 22 40 19 8 0 1 28 32 1981
2017 Gender diverse 11 26 47 16 0 0 0 16 36 16

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 Male gender 19 43 17 10 8 4 0 64 18 1054
2017 Female gender 21 43 15 10 6 4 0 67 17 1983
2017 Gender diverse 16 43 10 21 0 11 0 65 23 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 36 22 16 10 2 0 51 27 1052
2017 Female gender 16 38 17 15 11 3 0 55 27 1987
2017 Gender diverse 0 31 21 21 21 5 0 33 45 16
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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 Male gender 14 86 1050
2017 Female gender 19 81 1982
2014 Male gender 11 89 1115
2014 Female gender 18 82 2084

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 68 32 151
2017 Female gender 77 23 373
2014 Male gender 69 31 126
2014 Female gender 76 24 375

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 40 7 4 8 0 1 81 12 103
2017 Female gender 53 35 4 7 1 0 0 89 8 290
2014 Male gender 51 23 7 16 1 0 2 76 17 87
2014 Female gender 46 30 7 10 6 0 0 76 17 288
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 24 20 12 15 4 1 25 75 1053
2017 Female gender 22 24 21 13 17 2 1 23 77 1989
2017 Gender diverse 21 11 10 15 26 16 0 25 75 16

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 Male gender 22 739
2017 Female gender 28 1487
2017 Gender diverse 50 11

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 Male gender 39 739
2017 Female gender 36 1487
2017 Gender diverse 42 11

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 Male gender 18 739
2017 Female gender 23 1487
2017 Gender diverse 50 11

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 Male gender 51 739
2017 Female gender 49 1487
2017 Gender diverse 49 11

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 Male gender 5 739
2017 Female gender 7 1487
2017 Gender diverse 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 739
2017 Female gender 40 1487
2017 Gender diverse 25 11

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 Male gender 6 42 19 10 6 17 728
2017 Female gender 5 42 21 11 5 16 1448
2017 Gender diverse 0 34 25 0 25 16 11

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 Male gender 10 20 19 16 26 2 7 33 46 740
2017 Female gender 10 22 14 18 27 2 7 36 49 1491
2017 Gender diverse 17 34 8 25 8 0 8 55 36 11

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 Male gender 2 8 13 19 50 2 6 12 75 743
2017 Female gender 2 8 9 18 54 3 5 11 79 1492
2017 Gender diverse 0 17 0 26 49 9 0 19 81 11
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