2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Harassment
Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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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 (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	47	4	4	1	0	91	5	194
2017	Female gender	55	37	3	4	0	0	93	4	228
2014	Male gender	30	50	7	9	4	0	80	13	208
2014	Female gender	42	46	4	8	1	0	88	9	212
2011	Male gender	36	53	3	7	1	1	90	7	199
2011	Female gender	49	46	2	4	0	0	95	4	200
2008	Male gender	41	46	4	7	1	0	87	9	136
2008	Female gender	51	37	5	5	2	0	88	7	121

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 (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	66	24	5	5	0	0	0	90	5	194
2017	Female gender	72	23	2	2	0	0	0	96	3	228
2014	Male gender	58	26	5	9	2	0	1	85	11	208
2014	Female gender	63	29	3	4	0	0	1	93	4	211
2011	Male gender	66	23	6	4	1	1	1	90	4	199
2011	Female gender	76	18	3	1	1	1	0	95	2	198
2008	Male gender	56	31	4	7	3	0	0	87	10	136
2008	Female gender	74	21	2	1	2	1	0	95	3	121

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 (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	20	10	8	4	1	78	12	194
2017	Female gender	59	22	9	6	3	1	82	9	227
2014	Male gender	53	26	9	9	2	1	80	11	208
2014	Female gender	52	31	7	10	0	0	83	10	212
2011	Male gender	59	23	7	9	3	1	82	11	198
2011	Female gender	61	24	5	10	1	0	85	11	199
2008	Male gender	51	28	9	7	5	0	79	13	136
2008	Female gender	58	27	3	9	2	0	85	12	121

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	35	6	5	3	0	87	7	194
2017	Female gender	54	32	2	9	2	0	86	12	228
2014	Male gender	43	32	8	10	7	0	75	17	208
2014	Female gender	43	32	4	12	9	0	76	21	212
2011	Male gender	43	35	8	10	4	1	79	14	198
2011	Female gender	54	28	6	9	5	0	82	13	200

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
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	40	44	12	3	1	0	0	84	4	194
2017	Female gender	49	35	8	6	1	0	2	86	7	227
2014	Male gender	37	40	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	208
2014	Female gender	42	39	10	5	1	1	0	82	7	212
2011	Male gender	38	41	12	5	3	0	2	81	8	199
2011	Female gender	42	39	8	7	4	0	2	82	10	200
2008	Male gender	20	32	21	16	10	1	0	53	26	136
2008	Female gender	24	38	21	10	6	1	1	63	16	121

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
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	39	38	15	6	3	0	0	77	8	194
2017	Female gender	41	42	7	6	3	0	0	83	10	228
2014	Male gender	30	45	13	7	4	0	0	76	11	208
2014	Female gender	37	44	8	10	2	0	0	81	12	211
2011	Male gender	37	42	12	7	2	0	1	79	9	199
2011	Female gender	37	40	11	7	6	1	0	77	13	200
2008	Male gender	31	43	18	4	4	0	0	74	8	136
2008	Female gender	31	42	12	9	6	0	0	74	15	121

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
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	36	11	6	3	0	0	80	9	194
2017	Female gender	45	39	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	228
2014	Male gender	37	40	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	208
2014	Female gender	48	34	6	9	3	0	0	82	12	211
2011	Male gender	42	41	9	6	3	1	1	83	8	200
2011	Female gender	37	38	11	7	7	0	0	75	14	199
2008	Male gender	38	39	13	7	3	0	0	76	10	136
2008	Female gender	38	43	6	7	7	0	0	81	13	121

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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	51	40	7	1	1	0	0	91	2	193
2017	Female gender	53	34	6	5	1	0	0	88	6	228
2014	Male gender	45	41	10	2	1	1	1	87	3	208
2014	Female gender	48	40	6	5	0	0	0	88	6	211

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
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	36	39	12	7	5	1	0	76	12	193
2017	Female gender	52	29	10	7	2	0	1	82	8	228
2014	Male gender	34	35	17	7	3	2	1	72	10	208
2014	Female gender	34	42	8	7	5	1	3	79	12	211
2011	Male gender	34	44	13	6	3	0	2	79	8	198
2011	Female gender	43	37	10	7	3	1	0	80	10	200

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 (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	22	10	3	4	2	13	79	8	194
2017	Female gender	47	24	8	6	3	1	12	81	10	227
2014	Male gender	39	27	11	5	4	2	12	77	10	208
2014	Female gender	41	26	8	8	2	1	13	79	11	212
2011	Male gender	46	24	7	8	5	0	12	78	15	200
2011	Female gender	49	21	6	10	3	1	11	80	14	199
2008	Male gender	49	26	4	8	4	0	9	83	13	136
2008	Female gender	55	27	4	4	3	1	5	88	8	121

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	46	10	6	2	0	82	8	193
2017	Female gender	40	40	12	5	4	0	79	9	228
2014	Male gender	30	42	15	9	4	0	72	13	208
2014	Female gender	32	48	8	8	4	0	80	12	211
2011	Male gender	28	45	14	7	5	1	74	12	199
2011	Female gender	34	36	15	8	7	0	70	15	198
2008	Male gender	29	47	12	8	4	0	76	12	136
2008	Female gender	34	41	11	11	3	0	75	14	120

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
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	28	39	17	11	4	1	0	68	15	194
2017	Female gender	37	37	10	10	5	0	0	74	15	228
2014	Male gender	24	40	17	12	7	0	0	64	19	208
2014	Female gender	31	33	17	12	6	0	0	65	18	212
2011	Male gender	26	45	13	10	7	0	1	71	17	199
2011	Female gender	29	41	9	16	6	0	0	70	22	200

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
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	29	38	18	11	4	0	0	67	14	193
2017	Female gender	33	41	10	10	5	0	1	75	15	227

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s 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	43	40	10	5	1	0	0	83	6	194
2017	Female gender	51	36	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	228
2014	Male gender	41	42	11	3	3	0	0	83	5	208
2014	Female gender	49	38	8	3	1	1	0	87	5	212
2011	Male gender	42	45	8	2	3	1	1	87	5	200
2011	Female gender	47	34	8	6	3	1	0	82	9	201
2008	Male gender	49	33	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	135
2008	Female gender	47	33	12	4	4	0	0	80	8	121

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued 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	37	33	19	10	2	0	0	70	12	194
2017	Female gender	39	38	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	228

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	34	11	0	1	0	88	1	194
2017	Female gender	57	33	8	2	0	0	90	3	227
2014	Male gender	57	33	6	2	2	0	90	4	208
2014	Female gender	66	24	6	4	0	0	90	4	211
2011	Male gender	49	40	7	3	1	1	90	3	198
2011	Female gender	57	29	10	3	1	0	86	4	201

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	40	16	6	2	0	76	8	194
2017	Female gender	36	41	10	6	7	1	78	12	227
2014	Male gender	28	45	13	9	5	0	73	14	208
2014	Female gender	28	41	15	11	5	0	69	16	212
2011	Male gender	30	44	10	9	7	1	75	16	198
2011	Female gender	35	40	13	7	5	1	75	12	199

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	36	12	10	2	0	76	12	192
2017	Female gender	44	34	8	6	6	1	79	13	227
2014	Male gender	34	37	13	11	5	0	71	15	208
2014	Female gender	35	37	12	9	6	1	73	16	212

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of 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	36	41	17	5	1	0	0	77	7	194
2017	Female gender	42	35	14	5	3	0	0	77	8	227
2014	Male gender	30	41	17	5	5	1	0	72	11	208
2014	Female gender	31	45	10	10	4	0	0	76	14	212
2011	Male gender	37	40	14	7	2	1	1	78	8	200
2011	Female gender	40	38	13	5	2	1	0	78	8	201

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	43	11	2	3	0	83	5	194
2017	Female gender	49	34	8	5	4	0	83	8	227
2014	Male gender	36	41	16	5	1	0	77	7	208
2014	Female gender	41	41	8	6	5	0	81	11	212
2011	Male gender	39	42	9	7	3	1	82	9	199
2011	Female gender	42	39	9	7	4	0	81	11	200
2008	Male gender	29	54	10	3	4	0	83	7	136
2008	Female gender	35	49	8	3	5	0	83	8	121

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
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	43	36	13	4	3	0	0	80	7	194
2017	Female gender	48	34	10	7	1	0	0	82	8	228
2014	Male gender	38	38	15	6	3	0	0	76	9	208
2014	Female gender	37	36	16	7	3	1	0	73	10	212
2011	Male gender	38	35	17	8	3	0	0	73	11	199
2011	Female gender	48	32	14	3	3	0	0	80	6	199
2008	Male gender	24	45	20	8	3	0	0	69	11	136
2008	Female gender	36	36	13	11	2	0	1	73	13	121

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
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	5	23	40	20	8	0	5	29	29	194
2017	Female gender	6	22	42	15	11	0	3	28	28	227
2014	Male gender	11	26	38	14	7	1	2	22	39	208
2014	Female gender	7	28	39	18	7	1	1	25	36	211
2011	Male gender	11	23	40	17	6	0	4	24	35	199
2011	Female gender	9	21	42	16	8	0	3	26	31	201
2008	Male gender	14	30	38	12	4	1	1	17	45	136
2008	Female gender	12	32	28	15	9	0	3	25	46	121

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 (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	15	28	30	11	1	6	44	26	193
2017	Female gender	7	17	29	20	17	5	4	41	26	227
2014	Male gender	5	26	29	23	11	2	3	36	33	208
2014	Female gender	13	19	29	19	11	5	4	33	35	209
2011	Male gender	10	18	32	24	11	2	5	37	29	199
2011	Female gender	8	16	27	27	15	3	6	45	26	200
2008	Male gender	13	25	31	21	8	1	1	30	38	136
2008	Female gender	17	26	23	20	11	2	3	32	44	120

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
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	21	39	18	10	1	4	29	30	194
2017	Female gender	8	17	38	21	13	1	3	34	26	227
2014	Male gender	12	27	30	18	10	0	3	29	40	208
2014	Female gender	13	20	34	16	9	4	4	27	36	211
2011	Male gender	14	21	28	23	9	2	5	34	37	199
2011	Female gender	9	20	33	21	11	4	5	34	31	200
2008	Male gender	13	26	33	18	8	1	1	26	40	136
2008	Female gender	13	29	29	14	9	2	4	25	45	121

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
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	5	16	31	29	15	1	4	46	22	191
2017	Female gender	4	13	29	32	19	1	3	52	17	226
2014	Male gender	5	16	35	29	12	2	1	42	21	207
2014	Female gender	5	20	32	25	14	2	1	40	26	211
2011	Male gender	2	16	33	34	10	1	4	46	19	198
2011	Female gender	2	12	31	33	16	0	4	52	16	201
2008	Male gender	7	16	41	30	4	1	1	35	23	136
2008	Female gender	11	17	32	26	10	2	3	37	29	121

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 (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	13	34	25	12	1	5	39	24	193
2017	Female gender	6	20	25	20	20	1	7	44	29	227
2014	Male gender	15	21	31	20	10	1	2	31	37	208
2014	Female gender	9	27	27	16	11	3	6	30	40	211
2011	Male gender	13	20	32	22	10	1	4	32	34	200
2011	Female gender	7	21	29	21	16	2	6	39	30	199
2008	Male gender	9	18	37	27	4	2	3	33	28	136
2008	Female gender	13	18	33	18	13	0	5	33	32	120

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
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	10	26	22	25	10	2	5	37	39	194
2017	Female gender	15	21	23	17	13	6	6	34	40	227
2014	Male gender	7	19	28	27	13	4	2	43	27	208
2014	Female gender	11	19	25	24	11	8	4	39	33	211
2011	Male gender	9	12	29	27	16	2	6	47	22	198
2011	Female gender	4	16	28	24	15	6	10	45	22	199
2008	Male gender	11	32	29	17	9	1	1	26	44	136
2008	Female gender	13	30	17	17	11	4	9	31	50	121

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 (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	24	37	20	8	1	3	29	32	194
2017	Female gender	6	16	38	21	12	4	4	35	24	227
2014	Male gender	14	19	35	15	11	4	2	27	35	207
2014	Female gender	11	19	33	17	14	2	4	34	31	211

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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 (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	25	9	7	3	0	0	82	10	194
2017	Female gender	69	17	5	5	2	0	1	88	7	227
2014	Male gender	62	21	7	8	1	0	1	84	9	208
2014	Female gender	61	24	4	8	2	0	2	86	10	212
2011	Male gender	53	28	5	10	4	1	1	81	14	199
2011	Female gender	68	21	3	7	2	0	0	89	9	200
2008	Male gender	47	25	7	13	5	0	2	74	19	136
2008	Female gender	58	26	3	8	2	0	2	86	11	121

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
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	31	29	16	5	5	7	6	69	12	194
2017	Female gender	33	32	10	10	5	5	6	73	16	228
2014	Male gender	28	34	11	9	7	6	5	70	18	207
2014	Female gender	33	26	13	14	7	3	5	64	22	212

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	35	8	5	3	84	8	193
2017	Female gender	55	27	6	8	3	82	12	228
2014	Male gender	44	32	8	8	6	77	14	208
2014	Female gender	43	31	9	9	7	74	16	211

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
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	38	14	7	6	0	1	73	13	192
2017	Female gender	41	37	9	8	3	1	1	80	12	228
2014	Male gender	24	45	14	11	5	1	0	69	16	208
2014	Female gender	35	39	9	11	5	0	1	75	16	212
2011	Male gender	31	38	10	13	6	2	2	70	19	200
2011	Female gender	36	39	9	9	5	0	1	76	15	201
2008	Male gender	27	43	13	12	5	0	0	70	17	136
2008	Female gender	36	29	9	16	10	1	0	65	26	121

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
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	35	34	12	9	7	4	1	72	16	194
2017	Female gender	34	35	10	9	5	6	1	74	15	228
2014	Male gender	25	34	14	12	8	7	1	64	21	208
2014	Female gender	35	27	15	10	8	4	1	66	18	212
2011	Male gender	39	22	14	8	10	6	2	66	19	200
2011	Female gender	38	26	8	12	7	7	1	70	21	201
2008	Male gender	29	36	15	6	13	1	0	66	19	136
2008	Female gender	36	26	12	11	12	2	1	63	24	121

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
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	26	16	12	10	14	4	53	28	194
2017	Female gender	17	22	14	15	7	21	4	52	29	227
2014	Male gender	14	22	20	19	11	12	3	42	35	208
2014	Female gender	14	23	16	16	12	16	2	46	35	212

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	38	4	3	3	90	6	193
2017	Female gender	54	33	6	7	0	87	7	228
2014	Male gender	44	38	11	4	2	83	7	208
2014	Female gender	43	37	10	7	3	80	10	211

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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 (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	40	9	10	3	1	0	77	13	194
2017	Female gender	39	41	7	7	6	0	0	80	13	228
2014	Male gender	37	37	12	9	4	0	1	74	14	208
2014	Female gender	38	34	10	10	6	1	1	74	16	212
2011	Male gender	38	40	7	9	6	0	2	79	14	200
2011	Female gender	43	33	8	8	9	0	0	76	17	200
2008	Male gender	17	41	14	15	13	0	1	59	27	136
2008	Female gender	28	37	14	11	10	0	0	65	21	121

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	46	38	7	5	3	0	1	86	8	194
2017	Female gender	46	35	12	5	1	0	0	81	6	228
2014	Male gender	45	36	9	4	4	2	0	83	8	208
2014	Female gender	40	34	10	7	5	4	1	78	12	212
2011	Male gender	46	29	11	5	8	2	2	77	12	200
2011	Female gender	43	28	12	6	8	1	0	73	15	201
2008	Male gender	32	28	17	13	8	2	1	61	21	136
2008	Female gender	35	34	14	7	8	2	1	70	15	121

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	42	40	9	7	2	0	0	82	9	193
2017	Female gender	45	35	6	8	4	1	0	81	13	228
2014	Male gender	40	38	11	6	4	0	0	79	10	208
2014	Female gender	43	30	11	10	6	1	0	73	16	212
2011	Male gender	41	35	8	9	7	1	1	77	16	200
2011	Female gender	39	34	7	10	9	0	0	73	19	201
2008	Male gender	25	33	10	18	13	0	1	59	31	136
2008	Female gender	33	31	17	12	6	1	0	64	18	121

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	80	15	4	1	0	0	95	2	193
2017	Female gender	84	14	1	1	0	0	97	1	228
2014	Male gender	74	16	2	5	2	0	91	7	206
2014	Female gender	74	19	1	4	0	1	94	5	211
2011	Male gender	77	14	2	5	2	1	91	7	199
2011	Female gender	84	11	2	3	0	0	95	3	201
2008	Male gender	76	13	5	4	1	1	89	6	136
2008	Female gender	83	10	3	2	2	0	93	4	121

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	43	28	11	6	4	1	8	78	10	194
2017	Female gender	54	21	5	5	3	5	7	85	9	226
2014	Male gender	46	25	9	4	3	3	9	81	8	208
2014	Female gender	42	26	10	5	4	5	8	78	11	212
2011	Male gender	37	28	11	7	9	3	6	71	17	198
2011	Female gender	46	26	11	5	9	2	3	75	14	200

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	54	27	11	5	3	0	0	81	8	193
2017	Female gender	57	28	6	4	4	0	0	86	8	227

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	54	29	9	3	4	0	0	83	8	194
2017	Female gender	58	27	8	3	2	1	0	86	6	228

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	29	11	5	4	0	80	9	192
2017	Female gender	52	29	10	5	5	0	81	9	226
2014	Male gender	43	36	10	5	5	0	80	10	207
2014	Female gender	45	29	11	7	7	1	75	14	212

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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	22	35	17	11	4	2	9	64	17	77
2017	Female gender	20	37	14	9	3	6	11	69	14	70
2014	Male gender	33	29	20	6	3	6	4	68	9	74
2014	Female gender	17	38	13	10	8	1	12	64	21	68

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	32	36	15	8	5	3	0	71	13	194
2017	Female gender	35	35	12	10	3	5	0	73	14	228
2014	Male gender	26	37	16	10	5	6	0	67	16	208
2014	Female gender	25	38	14	13	7	2	0	65	20	210
2011	Male gender	27	36	15	9	8	6	1	66	18	199
2011	Female gender	27	34	16	13	5	3	0	64	19	201

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	25	43	16	10	5	0	0	69	15	194
2017	Female gender	31	39	16	8	4	2	0	71	13	228
2014	Male gender	22	44	17	8	6	3	0	68	15	208
2014	Female gender	24	40	17	10	7	1	0	65	17	211
2011	Male gender	28	34	17	9	10	2	1	63	19	198
2011	Female gender	30	36	15	13	4	1	0	67	18	201
2008	Male gender	29	31	14	15	9	1	1	61	25	136
2008	Female gender	33	31	15	6	10	5	0	68	17	121

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	40	21	12	10	2	1	56	22	193
2017	Female gender	19	40	16	13	5	7	0	63	19	228
2014	Male gender	14	36	23	14	7	6	0	53	23	208
2014	Female gender	18	37	19	16	8	2	0	56	25	211
2011	Male gender	15	42	15	16	9	5	1	59	25	199
2011	Female gender	17	38	23	14	4	4	0	57	19	201
2008	Male gender	12	40	18	18	9	3	0	54	28	136
2008	Female gender	23	32	16	19	6	4	1	57	26	120

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	25	29	23	10	8	4	1	56	20	194
2017	Female gender	26	32	14	9	7	10	0	65	19	228
2014	Male gender	18	31	20	12	11	6	1	53	25	208
2014	Female gender	19	30	19	17	10	5	0	52	29	211
2011	Male gender	23	37	17	10	10	3	1	62	20	200
2011	Female gender	27	41	15	9	6	3	0	70	15	200
2008	Male gender	21	29	22	15	10	4	0	51	26	136
2008	Female gender	23	31	20	7	10	9	0	59	19	121

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	20	39	20	15	5	1	1	60	20	193
2017	Female gender	20	38	13	17	7	4	1	61	25	227
2014	Male gender	14	34	22	15	11	4	0	50	27	207
2014	Female gender	19	34	14	24	8	2	0	53	32	211
2011	Male gender	13	36	22	15	12	2	1	49	28	199
2011	Female gender	18	35	15	22	8	1	0	54	31	201
2008	Male gender	8	28	20	27	16	1	0	37	43	135
2008	Female gender	20	30	14	23	11	2	0	51	35	120

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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	26	49	14	8	3	0	0	76	11	193
2017	Female gender	38	44	7	7	2	1	0	84	9	227
2014	Male gender	30	47	11	7	3	2	0	79	10	208
2014	Female gender	28	51	10	9	1	0	0	80	10	212
2011	Male gender	26	48	12	10	4	1	1	74	14	200
2011	Female gender	32	49	9	6	2	1	0	82	9	201

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	43	44	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	193
2017	Female gender	48	43	6	1	0	2	0	92	1	226
2014	Male gender	39	39	13	3	2	4	0	81	5	208
2014	Female gender	41	41	8	5	2	2	0	85	7	212
2011	Male gender	41	38	13	4	2	3	1	82	5	200
2011	Female gender	44	40	9	4	0	2	0	86	5	201

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	28	32	20	6	6	4	4	65	13	192
2017	Female gender	31	37	10	13	4	4	0	72	18	227
2014	Male gender	30	37	18	9	4	2	1	69	13	208
2014	Female gender	23	33	14	14	10	3	2	60	25	212
2011	Male gender	34	34	13	10	7	3	2	70	17	200
2011	Female gender	35	36	12	6	5	3	2	74	13	201
2008	Male gender	26	29	20	15	8	1	1	56	24	136
2008	Female gender	34	27	17	9	7	5	1	65	18	121

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	20	31	20	15	6	6	2	55	24	193
2017	Female gender	23	29	19	14	4	10	2	58	21	227
2014	Male gender	15	34	21	12	8	9	0	55	22	207
2014	Female gender	13	29	19	21	7	10	0	47	31	211
2011	Male gender	14	34	25	12	9	5	1	51	22	200
2011	Female gender	21	30	21	14	4	7	1	56	21	201

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	18	22	20	12	9	14	4	49	26	193
2017	Female gender	15	26	14	11	12	14	7	53	29	228
2014	Male gender	16	21	22	11	14	14	2	43	31	207
2014	Female gender	11	17	16	23	17	11	5	33	47	210
2011	Male gender	14	21	20	13	15	14	4	42	34	199
2011	Female gender	18	21	17	19	10	12	5	46	34	200

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	28	8	7	2	1	2	83	9	194
2017	Female gender	58	28	6	5	1	1	1	88	7	226
2014	Male gender	52	32	9	4	0	1	1	86	5	208
2014	Female gender	54	30	5	7	1	2	0	86	9	212

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	69	26	2	1	0	0	2	97	1	194
2017	Female gender	84	14	1	0	0	1	1	99	0	228
2014	Male gender	74	18	3	1	0	3	1	96	1	208
2014	Female gender	75	21	2	1	0	0	0	96	1	212
2011	Male gender	69	20	8	1	0	1	2	92	1	199
2011	Female gender	82	14	1	0	1	0	3	98	1	200
2008	Male gender	49	22	13	4	4	4	4	76	10	136
2008	Female gender	49	24	11	2	3	2	8	81	6	121

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	36	38	9	8	3	6	0	79	11	193
2017	Female gender	48	32	10	4	3	3	0	83	8	227
2014	Male gender	37	33	9	9	6	4	2	74	16	208
2014	Female gender	45	31	9	6	6	2	1	78	13	212
2011	Male gender	32	38	14	10	5	1	2	71	14	199
2011	Female gender	39	36	11	7	6	1	2	76	13	200
2008	Male gender	10	28	21	24	16	1	0	39	40	136
2008	Female gender	14	40	21	12	12	1	1	55	24	121

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	21	26	13	17	17	3	3	50	36	194
2017	Female gender	24	30	12	14	13	3	6	58	29	228
2014	Male gender	16	27	13	16	22	3	3	46	41	208
2014	Female gender	16	20	17	17	24	3	3	38	44	212
2011	Male gender	12	19	18	18	29	1	4	33	49	198
2011	Female gender	10	20	16	22	24	3	4	33	50	201
2008	Male gender	10	26	11	17	32	1	3	37	51	136
2008	Female gender	12	27	17	20	20	2	2	41	41	121

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	24	42	21	8	2	3	0	68	10	194
2017	Female gender	27	44	17	3	6	2	1	73	9	227

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	36	34	18	5	2	2	2	74	7	193
2017	Female gender	45	36	9	4	2	3	0	84	7	228
2014	Male gender	40	35	14	5	3	4	0	78	8	208
2014	Female gender	41	34	11	6	2	6	0	80	9	212

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	36	46	14	3	1	1	0	83	4	194
2017	Female gender	46	38	9	2	1	3	1	87	3	226
2014	Male gender	35	42	12	4	3	3	0	80	8	208
2014	Female gender	36	38	14	6	2	4	0	77	9	212
2011	Male gender	35	42	13	5	3	2	1	79	8	199
2011	Female gender	41	37	14	5	2	3	1	79	7	200

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	47	41	8	2	2	0	0	89	4	194
2017	Female gender	56	33	7	2	2	0	0	88	4	227
2014	Male gender	43	42	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	208
2014	Female gender	44	40	8	4	3	0	0	84	8	212
2011	Male gender	38	40	12	5	4	1	1	79	9	198
2011	Female gender	50	34	10	5	2	1	0	84	7	200
2008	Male gender	28	43	17	7	4	0	1	72	11	135
2008	Female gender	43	35	10	7	5	0	0	78	12	120

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	37	41	15	5	2	0	0	78	7	194
2017	Female gender	43	37	13	4	3	0	0	80	8	226
2014	Male gender	25	44	18	9	4	1	0	70	13	208
2014	Female gender	31	39	13	10	5	1	0	71	16	211
2011	Male gender	25	37	19	12	6	1	1	63	18	199
2011	Female gender	32	37	17	10	5	1	0	69	14	197

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	36	43	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	193
2017	Female gender	44	39	8	4	5	0	0	84	9	227
2014	Male gender	28	45	13	9	4	1	0	73	14	207
2014	Female gender	32	41	10	14	3	0	0	72	17	211
2011	Male gender	27	39	14	15	4	1	1	67	19	198
2011	Female gender	34	39	16	6	4	0	0	73	11	201
2008	Male gender	23	40	21	12	4	0	0	63	16	136
2008	Female gender	30	37	14	11	8	0	0	67	19	121

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	34	24	24	12	3	3	1	60	15	194
2017	Female gender	38	22	16	10	7	6	1	65	18	227
2014	Male gender	27	24	18	14	10	6	0	55	26	208
2014	Female gender	27	26	16	11	13	5	2	57	25	211
2011	Male gender	28	26	20	14	10	2	2	55	24	200
2011	Female gender	29	21	17	16	14	5	0	52	30	200
2008	Male gender	21	27	20	18	11	3	0	50	30	136
2008	Female gender	24	27	16	20	11	2	0	53	31	121

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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	27	39	34	194
2017	Female gender	29	34	36	228
2014	Male gender	38	30	33	208
2014	Female gender	37	29	34	212
2011	Male gender	39	32	29	198
2011	Female gender	36	22	43	200

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	13	23	42	2	16	4	53
2017	Female gender	9	15	48	3	15	11	67
2014	Male gender	7	23	56	2	9999	11	77
2014	Female gender	11	16	53	5	9999	15	79
2011	Male gender	9	14	63	5	9999	9	78
2011	Female gender	10	13	61	7	9999	10	72

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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	9	91	194
2017	Female gender	20	80	227
2014	Male gender	12	88	207
2014	Female gender	20	80	211

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	51	44
2014	Male gender	44	25
2014	Female gender	65	41

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	80	16
2017	Female gender	67	44
2014	Male gender	82	25
2014	Female gender	56	41

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	Male gender	16
2017	Female gender	44
2014	Male gender	25
2014	Female gender	41

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	0	16

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	16
2017	Female gender	29	44
2014	Male gender	45	25
2014	Female gender	33	41

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	71	16
2017	Female gender	38	44
2014	Male gender	38	25
2014	Female gender	41	41

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	16
2017	Female gender	34	44
2014	Male gender	36	25
2014	Female gender	45	41

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	55	16
2017	Female gender	41	44
2014	Male gender	46	25
2014	Female gender	34	41

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	31	16
2017	Female gender	39	44
2014	Male gender	25	25
2014	Female gender	35	41

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	69	16
2017	Female gender	58	44
2014	Male gender	59	25
2014	Female gender	59	41

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	53	16
2017	Female gender	25	44
2014	Male gender	32	25
2014	Female gender	33	41

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16
2017	Female gender	44
2014	Male gender	25

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	16
2017	Female gender	23	44
2014	Female gender	15	41

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	44
2014	Male gender	24	25
2014	Female gender	17	41

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	63	16
2017	Female gender	26	44
2014	Male gender	47	25
2014	Female gender	42	41

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	16
2017	Female gender	23	44
2014	Male gender	28	25
2014	Female gender	25	41

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	20	44
2014	Female gender	23	41

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	69	16
2017	Female gender	69	44
2014	Male gender	64	25
2014	Female gender	51	41

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	33	16
2017	Female gender	34	44
2014	Male gender	28	25
2014	Female gender	24	41

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	Female gender	13	44
2014	Female gender	14	41

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	31	16
2017	Female gender	12	44
2014	Male gender	28	25
2014	Female gender	18	41

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	0	16
2014	Female gender	15	41

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	16
2014	Female gender	15	41

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	31	16
2017	Female gender	14	44
2014	Male gender	29	25
2014	Female gender	30	41

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	Female gender	11	43

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	Female gender	26	43
2014	Male gender	28	20
2014	Female gender	19	39

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	0	14
2014	Female gender	15	39

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	0	14
2017	Female gender	11	43

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	Female gender	30	43

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	0	14
2017	Female gender	13	43

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	Female gender	16	43

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	Female gender	12	43
2014	Female gender	17	39

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	Female gender	25	43
2014	Female gender	26	39

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	Female gender	12	43
2014	Female gender	19	39

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	78	14
2017	Female gender	44	43
2014	Male gender	25	20
2014	Female gender	54	39

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	Male gender	14
2014	Male gender	20
2014	Female gender	39

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	60	14
2017	Female gender	37	43
2014	Male gender	30	20
2014	Female gender	66	39

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	Male gender	0	14
2017	Female gender	0	43

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	86	14	16
2017	Female gender	88	12	45

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	18	16	20	5	3	28	9	55	13	193
2017	Female gender	15	13	14	8	3	36	12	53	20	228
2014	Male gender	15	19	20	3	4	28	11	56	12	208
2014	Female gender	9	17	20	9	7	31	8	43	26	211

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	27	33	20	5	3	10	3	69	9	194
2017	Female gender	22	30	16	9	3	19	3	65	15	227
2014	Male gender	26	34	21	3	6	9	1	67	9	208
2014	Female gender	18	29	19	5	7	21	1	60	16	211
2011	Male gender	38	36	15	4	3	4	1	77	7	198
2011	Female gender	44	31	14	5	2	5	0	78	7	199

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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	21	42	16	9	4	1	7	69	14	194
2017	Female gender	25	46	9	8	2	2	8	78	11	227
2014	Male gender	18	48	9	8	4	3	11	76	13	208
2014	Female gender	19	48	12	6	3	2	9	76	10	211
2011	Male gender	26	47	12	5	3	1	8	80	8	200
2011	Female gender	24	48	11	9	1	1	8	78	11	200
2008	Male gender	20	46	15	7	1	3	8	74	8	136
2008	Female gender	29	45	7	8	3	1	7	80	13	121

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	10	20	32	4	6	23	6	42	14	193
2017	Female gender	10	17	17	4	1	33	18	55	10	227
2014	Male gender	8	20	23	8	3	27	12	44	18	208
2014	Female gender	4	20	21	6	3	32	14	44	17	210
2011	Male gender	8	21	23	9	3	29	9	45	18	199
2011	Female gender	6	18	18	7	2	39	11	48	16	199

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	37	30	13	2	2	8	8	80	4	194
2017	Female gender	40	28	9	2	0	12	9	86	3	228
2014	Male gender	29	31	12	3	1	13	11	78	6	208
2014	Female gender	29	31	11	5	1	14	9	78	7	211
2011	Male gender	39	36	8	2	2	5	8	86	5	200
2011	Female gender	41	25	11	6	2	7	7	77	10	201
2008	Male gender	24	41	20	1	1	5	8	75	3	136
2008	Female gender	40	24	12	6	0	12	7	79	7	121

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	32	33	15	2	0	10	7	79	3	193
2017	Female gender	36	28	11	2	1	14	9	82	4	227
2014	Male gender	25	30	15	3	2	16	9	73	8	208
2014	Female gender	24	33	14	3	0	15	9	77	5	208
2011	Male gender	32	36	14	4	2	7	7	78	6	197
2011	Female gender	37	28	13	6	1	10	7	78	7	200
2008	Male gender	28	37	13	6	4	6	7	75	11	136
2008	Female gender	36	26	14	7	3	7	7	71	13	121

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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	7	93	194
2017	Female gender	10	90	227
2014	Male gender	9	91	207
2014	Female gender	9	91	211

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	13
2017	Female gender	25	24
2014	Male gender	29	18
2014	Female gender	51	18

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	13
2017	Female gender	80	24
2014	Male gender	90	18
2014	Female gender	77	18

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Female gender	18

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	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	18
2014	Female gender	18

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	0	13

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	13
2014	Male gender	18
2014	Female gender	18

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	13

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	13
2014	Female gender	0	19

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	42	24

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Female gender	19

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	13
2017	Female gender	0	24

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	13
2014	Female gender	0	19

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	24

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	18

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	24	24
2014	Male gender	43	18
2014	Female gender	37	19

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	Female gender	21	23
2014	Male gender	35	19
2014	Female gender	30	19

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	0	13
2017	Female gender	0	23

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	0	13

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	0	13
2014	Male gender	31	19

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	0	13
2017	Female gender	0	23

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	0	13
2017	Female gender	0	23

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	0	13
2014	Female gender	0	19

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	13
2014	Male gender	0	19

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	83	13
2017	Female gender	55	23
2014	Male gender	54	19
2014	Female gender	59	19

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	Female gender	0	23
2014	Female gender	0	18

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	Female gender	30	23
2014	Male gender	0	16

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	0	13
2014	Male gender	0	16

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	23
2014	Male gender	16

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	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	23
2014	Male gender	16

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	0	13
2014	Male gender	0	16

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	Female gender	22	23
2014	Male gender	0	16

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	0	13

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	0	13

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	Female gender	25	23
2014	Female gender	27	18

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	Female gender	0	23

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	47	13
2017	Female gender	55	23
2014	Male gender	51	16
2014	Female gender	45	18

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13
2017	Female gender	23
2014	Female gender	18

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	45	13
2017	Female gender	47	23
2014	Male gender	63	16
2014	Female gender	66	18

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	13
2017	Female gender	0	23

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	82	18	13
2017	Female gender	96	4	23

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	16	17	20	4	1	33	9	58	8	193
2017	Female gender	16	12	13	3	3	40	14	60	12	228
2014	Male gender	17	15	21	2	3	34	9	55	9	208
2014	Female gender	10	16	19	4	2	42	6	50	13	211

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	31	30	16	5	3	13	3	72	9	194
2017	Female gender	25	30	12	3	3	22	4	75	9	226
2014	Male gender	27	33	16	3	3	16	2	73	8	208
2014	Female gender	19	27	21	3	3	24	3	63	8	210
2011	Male gender	42	39	11	2	1	6	1	86	3	200
2011	Female gender	40	33	14	4	1	9	1	80	5	199

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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	23	28	19	15	13	1	1	52	29	194
2017	Female gender	31	26	17	13	11	0	3	58	24	227

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	21	32	26	14	7	0	0	52	21	193
2017	Female gender	26	23	25	13	11	0	2	50	24	228

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	25	31	24	11	9	0	1	56	20	193
2017	Female gender	31	29	21	9	7	1	2	62	17	228

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	20	31	21	17	10	0	1	51	27	193
2017	Female gender	27	26	21	12	11	1	2	55	24	227

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	42	33	13	6	3	0	4	78	9	192
2017	Female gender	50	23	12	5	4	0	6	78	9	227

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	32	34	20	8	6	0	1	66	14	194
2017	Female gender	37	28	18	12	3	0	1	66	16	228

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	28	33	24	8	5	0	1	62	13	193
2017	Female gender	30	30	22	9	5	0	3	62	15	228

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	28	26	14	6	0	0	54	20	193
2017	Female gender	25	28	28	12	5	0	1	54	17	228

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	29	22	12	6	0	0	60	18	193
2017	Female gender	29	31	19	12	7	0	1	61	20	226

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
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	38	29	20	10	2	1	1	68	12	192
2017	Female gender	38	30	20	5	5	1	1	70	10	228

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	64	21	7	4	2	0	1	86	7	194
2017	Female gender	63	21	10	2	2	0	3	86	4	228

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	76	12	2	3	3	1	3	91	7	191
2017	Female gender	68	13	7	4	3	1	3	85	7	228

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	46	38	8	3	5	0	1	84	8	192
2017	Female gender	55	24	10	3	3	0	3	83	7	228

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	58	22	12	3	5	0	1	81	7	193
2017	Female gender	60	19	8	4	5	0	4	83	9	228

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	60	15	9	2	2	1	12	85	5	192
2017	Female gender	53	14	5	3	1	1	23	89	5	227

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	69	17	6	1	1	0	6	91	2	192
2017	Female gender	72	12	7	0	1	1	7	91	1	226

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	48	20	12	6	10	0	5	71	16	193
2017	Female gender	51	20	10	7	9	0	3	74	16	228

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal 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	55	28	10	4	0	1	2	86	4	192
2017	Female gender	54	26	10	4	3	0	3	83	7	227

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	14	33	36	11	6	0	0	47	17	194
2017	Female gender	11	38	35	11	4	0	0	49	16	228

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	3	16	37	27	17	0	1	44	19	192
2017	Female gender	6	18	35	28	12	0	0	40	24	226

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	17	30	29	9	6	8	1	51	17	194
2017	Female gender	20	38	17	11	5	8	1	64	17	228

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	42	24	9	5	3	0	61	14	193
2017	Female gender	19	44	16	11	6	3	0	65	18	226

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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	10	90	194
2017	Female gender	13	87	227
2014	Male gender	7	93	206
2014	Female gender	18	82	209

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	71	29	20
2017	Female gender	80	20	30
2014	Male gender	80	20	15
2014	Female gender	76	24	37

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	48	7	0	0	0	93	0	14
2017	Female gender	48	34	0	13	0	5	86	14	24
2014	Male gender	46	21	16	9	8	0	68	16	12
2014	Female gender	45	44	3	7	0	0	89	7	28

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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	23	23	10	5	7	1	34	66	194
2017	Female gender	35	23	23	7	7	2	3	37	63	228

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	20	117
2017	Female gender	30	134

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	31	117
2017	Female gender	26	134

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	19	117
2017	Female gender	22	134

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	52	117
2017	Female gender	45	134

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	4	117
2017	Female gender	2	134

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	36	117
2017	Female gender	40	134

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	4	58	16	11	2	8	116
2017	Female gender	5	53	20	12	4	6	133

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	16	37	11	12	13	2	8	59	28	117
2017	Female gender	23	34	10	15	5	2	11	65	23	136

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	7	18	16	15	22	3	18	32	48	118
2017	Female gender	6	16	11	8	21	2	35	35	47	136

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 114. What is your gender?

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

My Work Unit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mobility and Retention

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

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

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?

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

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

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)