2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Western Economic Diversification Canada by Question 108. What are the language requirements of your position?

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	34	0	2	0	0	98	2	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	34	1	4	0	0	95	4	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	40	5	5	0	0	90	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	43	2	4	2	0	93	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	41	2	7	2	0	88	10	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	23	0	0	8	0	92	8	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	27	1	5	2	0	92	7	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	41	3	5	1	0	91	6	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	32	0	0	6	0	94	6	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	73	20	1	3	1	1	94	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	40	4	8	4	0	84	12	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	31	6	6	0	0	88	6	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	23	2	4	2	0	0	91	7	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	91	6	0	1	0	1	2	99	1	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	21	3	2	2	2	0	93	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	12	2	0	0	2	4	98	0	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	92	0	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	14	7	3	6	0	0	85	9	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	83	13	2	1	0	0	1	97	1	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	23	6	0	0	0	5	93	0	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	26	3	0	4	1	0	93	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	12	1	0	1	1	3	97	1	283
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	94	6	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	23	2	13	6	0	0	78	20	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	87	7	1	0	1	0	3	97	1	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	90	5	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	7	9	9	5	0	2	77	14	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	79	12	3	0	1	1	5	96	1	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	92	0	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	13	4	7	7	0	0	82	14	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	84	10	3	1	1	0	1	95	2	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	77	11	6	0	0	0	5	93	0	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	17	3	11	3	0	1	83	14	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	83	10	2	0	1	0	3	96	1	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	37	6	8	2	84	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	27	6	6	4	84	10	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	30	5	16	0	79	16	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	33	3	3	0	93	3	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	69	23	3	2	3	92	5	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	31	0	0	24	76	24	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	22	4	7	3	86	10	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	34	2	5	3	90	8	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	10	12	5	5	78	10	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	31	6	14	4	0	0	76	18	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	38	9	10	3	0	0	78	13	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	26	21	5	0	0	0	74	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	43	10	3	4	0	0	83	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	47	8	13	4	0	0	75	17	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	39	8	16	8	0	0	68	24	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	40	5	7	2	0	1	86	9	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	48	9	8	3	0	2	79	12	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	50	5	11	0	0	0	83	11	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	41	4	6	1	0	6	88	8	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	43	13	6	4	1	0	76	11	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	38	13	0	6	0	0	81	6	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	40	12	6	4	79	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	38	5	4	2	89	7	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	51	5	0	5	90	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	40	12	5	2	81	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	40	8	6	4	82	10	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	30	14	0	7	78	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	31	8	1	4	87	6	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	38	10	4	4	83	8	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	28	6	11	12	72	22	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	51	7	3	1	89	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	38	10	10	4	76	13	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	44	13	6	0	81	6	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	43	2	4	2	0	92	6	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	35	4	6	1	0	89	7	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	25	10	0	5	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	31	7	5	3	0	85	9	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	40	6	4	5	0	85	9	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	22	7	8	7	0	78	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	35	4	4	2	0	90	6	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	38	8	4	3	0	85	7	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	17	5	6	5	0	83	12	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	41	6	3	1	1	90	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	35	8	8	3	0	81	11	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	38	0	6	6	0	88	13	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	37	2	2	0	96	2	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	24	2	2	2	95	3	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	26	11	5	0	84	5	19
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	22	10	2	2	86	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	37	4	3	1	92	4	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	37	0	0	0	100	0	12

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	27	9	8	4	2	0	78	13	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	28	8	7	1	1	0	85	7	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	31	21	0	5	0	0	74	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	35	16	7	0	0	2	77	7	57
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	36	6	9	4	0	0	82	13	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	37	7	7	0	0	0	85	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	37	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	34	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	11	11	6	5	0	0	77	12	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	15	10	14	6	4	17	62	25	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	26	10	13	8	3	8	65	24	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	21	9	9	16	0	0	65	26	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	23	10	17	12	2	15	52	36	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	22	10	16	13	0	7	59	31	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	43	7	0	8	0	7	84	8	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	21	7	11	8	1	14	69	23	72
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	28	11	13	16	1	9	56	32	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	22	6	0	11	11	12	77	15	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	20	6	12	12	1	14	66	28	69
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	22	12	16	20	2	6	48	39	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	31	6	6	13	6	0	73	20	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	44	8	6	4	82	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	44	6	5	3	87	8	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	55	6	5	5	84	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	41	10	3	3	83	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	46	4	9	7	80	16	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	44	7	7	7	78	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	43	5	3	3	89	5	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	45	11	8	5	76	13	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	28	10	5	12	73	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	43	7	3	3	87	6	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	36	12	12	4	72	17	282
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	31	6	6	0	88	6	16

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	45	8	10	6	0	76	16	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	37	11	9	1	0	79	10	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	36	20	10	0	0	70	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	36	19	5	5	0	71	10	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	32	11	11	4	0	74	15	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	37	7	8	7	0	78	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	35	7	14	4	1	75	18	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	41	12	14	5	0	69	19	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	49	0	0	17	0	83	17	18

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	44	6	18	2	74	20	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	44	9	7	1	84	7	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	29	15	10	5	70	15	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	42	10	2	2	0	86	4	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	34	6	6	1	0	87	6	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	40	10	5	0	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	43	9	0	0	0	91	0	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	36	6	3	2	0	88	6	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	30	8	0	7	0	85	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	36	4	4	2	0	90	6	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	44	11	5	2	1	82	8	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	21	0	5	6	0	88	12	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	37	7	4	0	0	89	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	37	8	7	4	0	81	11	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	31	6	13	0	0	81	13	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	41	12	8	6	0	74	14	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	37	7	6	3	1	84	9	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	42	15	5	0	0	80	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	42	4	2	2	92	4	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	31	6	3	1	90	4	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	32	10	5	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	29	5	3	2	90	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	27	6	3	2	88	6	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	16	0	8	8	84	16	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	28	0	1	0	99	1	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	30	9	1	2	88	3	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	88	0	0	6	5	88	12	18

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	35	8	14	4	0	0	75	18	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	41	11	6	1	0	1	81	8	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	32	15	15	0	0	0	70	15	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	36	15	10	3	0	0	71	14	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	45	8	12	6	0	0	74	18	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	37	15	7	7	0	0	70	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	31	11	3	3	0	1	83	6	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	41	9	9	8	0	0	75	16	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	27	0	11	6	6	0	82	18	18

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	28	13	7	2	79	9	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	35	8	7	1	84	8	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	36	20	10	0	70	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	43	12	5	2	81	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	38	8	10	7	76	16	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	22	7	15	7	70	22	12

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	35	8	6	2	0	84	8	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	39	8	5	0	0	86	6	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	32	20	5	0	0	75	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	28	12	9	4	0	76	12	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	33	10	8	6	0	75	15	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	37	0	7	7	0	85	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	32	8	7	3	1	82	10	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	37	9	7	3	1	81	10	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	71	11	6	6	7	0	82	12	17

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	45	8	2	6	0	84	8	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	34	6	5	2	0	87	7	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	40	6	5	5	0	84	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	31	9	7	0	0	85	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	35	7	8	5	0	81	13	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	29	0	7	7	0	85	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	38	5	3	1	0	91	4	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	45	8	4	3	0	85	7	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	32	0	12	5	0	83	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	46	0	4	1	0	94	6	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	40	11	8	2	1	78	10	283
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	38	6	6	0	0	88	6	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	41	16	6	4	0	0	74	10	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	43	14	3	2	0	0	80	6	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	48	15	0	4	0	0	81	4	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	30	26	7	0	0	2	67	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	43	13	7	2	1	1	77	10	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	15	22	0	0	0	0	78	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	33	21	10	6	0	1	63	16	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	40	15	6	4	0	0	76	9	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	49	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	36	19	11	9	0	1	61	20	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	31	26	6	5	0	0	63	11	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	50	6	6	13	0	0	75	19	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	22	43	18	12	0	0	30	27	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	21	38	18	9	1	1	28	33	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	17	38	9	6	5	10	18	38	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	26	33	22	9	0	3	32	34	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	20	44	14	8	1	1	22	33	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	22	34	7	14	0	0	22	44	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	22	43	14	8	0	3	23	33	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	22	37	15	9	0	1	25	38	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	21	43	12	12	0	5	25	29	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	17	38	29	7	1	0	37	25	69
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	26	37	19	6	1	2	25	37	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	6	25	19	19	0	0	38	38	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	8	31	31	23	0	2	55	14	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	10	28	28	26	2	2	56	15	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	25	33	15	17	5	6	36	28	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	10	21	39	16	3	5	60	17	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	14	30	29	16	2	2	47	22	178
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	16	37	8	23	8	0	34	26	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	11	25	27	24	1	6	55	17	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	16	28	29	17	1	1	47	24	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	11	31	6	24	11	5	36	27	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	13	33	30	16	1	4	48	17	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	15	26	33	14	2	4	50	23	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	13	13	44	25	0	0	69	19	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	33	19	22	12	0	0	34	47	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	22	30	17	13	1	1	30	39	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	46	14	8	6	5	0	15	70	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	14	32	21	14	0	7	37	28	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	24	27	17	5	2	2	23	49	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	0	41	0	14	0	8	16	40	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	22	28	21	9	0	3	31	40	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	25	31	13	8	1	2	22	46	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	15	28	0	19	5	5	21	48	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	20	36	19	6	0	3	25	38	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	23	25	17	6	1	4	24	50	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	25	25	13	19	0	6	33	40	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	25	42	21	10	0	0	31	27	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	15	39	24	12	0	0	37	24	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	19	29	9	18	5	0	29	41	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	16	40	29	8	2	2	39	20	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	23	40	16	11	1	1	27	32	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	16	53	8	23	0	0	32	16	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	13	37	22	11	0	3	34	28	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	15	39	25	11	0	1	37	24	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	10	28	32	24	0	0	56	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	19	41	19	14	1	0	33	25	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	15	39	28	9	1	2	38	22	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	31	13	13	31	6	0	47	40	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	35	24	20	12	0	0	32	44	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	22	33	18	11	1	3	31	35	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	15	27	5	18	10	0	26	44	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	33	29	14	10	0	2	24	46	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	27	30	12	3	1	2	16	54	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	29	42	0	14	7	0	15	39	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	22	31	17	13	0	3	31	37	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	20	31	19	14	0	2	33	35	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	5	32	22	10	30	0	0	40	38	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	1	25	39	19	16	0	0	35	26	69
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	17	30	25	11	4	3	38	30	283
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	19	19	31	25	0	0	56	25	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	15	24	39	12	7	2	55	18	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	8	20	40	23	2	4	67	12	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	15	19	33	23	10	0	62	17	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	14	14	45	17	3	7	69	16	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	11	31	28	15	2	7	47	19	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	24	45	0	23	0	8	26	26	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	12	22	38	18	0	5	59	17	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	15	26	29	20	0	3	51	22	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	19	25	0	32	0	17	39	31	16
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	17	34	23	13	4	1	38	26	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	16	31	26	11	4	5	41	26	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	0	44	13	13	6	6	29	21	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	37	22	23	10	2	0	33	44	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	18	39	16	11	2	2	28	32	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	30	32	0	12	5	0	13	54	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	23	38	17	9	2	3	27	33	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	23	34	14	7	1	3	22	43	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	22	34	7	14	0	0	22	44	12

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	20	0	12	17	0	0	71	29	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	10	2	0	1	0	6	97	1	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	15	4	0	0	5	10	95	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	7	10	10	5	0	5	73	17	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	7	7	0	0	1	7	93	0	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	93	0	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	20	15	3	8	0	0	74	11	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	11	5	1	1	0	6	93	2	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	10	6	0	0	6	17	92	0	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	20	16	9	9	0	7	65	18	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	6	6	1	3	0	10	89	5	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	13	6	0	0	0	6	93	0	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	40	4	8	6	4	9	79	16	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	25	10	6	4	4	4	79	10	200
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	11	10	10	0	15	0	77	12	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	31	9	10	2	7	3	77	14	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	33	10	7	4	4	2	78	12	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	15	15	0	0	14	0	83	0	12

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	34	6	8	4	0	0	81	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	26	5	7	3	0	0	86	9	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	25	10	5	0	5	0	84	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	19	8	7	5	3	2	78	13	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	19	5	9	6	1	0	79	16	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	14	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	41	13	2	0	0	0	84	2	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	31	6	6	0	2	1	87	7	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	20	15	0	10	5	0	74	11	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	33	5	7	0	2	3	87	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	32	7	6	3	0	2	85	8	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	36	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	24	4	3	4	0	0	89	7	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	31	10	7	3	1	1	80	10	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	32	0	12	5	6	16	78	22	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	27	7	7	1	0	0	84	9	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	35	7	9	5	1	0	79	14	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	19	6	13	0	6	0	80	13	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	35	14	8	4	11	0	71	13	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	26	7	5	2	9	0	84	8	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	24	10	5	5	10	0	77	11	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	28	12	5	5	5	2	76	11	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	27	9	5	4	6	3	80	10	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	36	0	0	7	7	0	92	8	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	21	10	1	6	4	0	83	7	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	22	14	6	7	4	2	72	14	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	27	12	5	17	0	10	62	25	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	21	9	7	6	3	0	78	13	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	29	11	8	8	7	1	71	18	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	38	6	0	0	25	0	92	0	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	20	22	8	7	21	8	47	21	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	29	12	12	4	17	1	66	20	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	9	16	19	5	16	5	49	30	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	24	15	7	5	16	5	65	16	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	29	13	12	6	13	5	61	22	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	22	14	0	0	37	0	77	0	12

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	43	0	4	4	0	92	8	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	25	3	4	1	0	92	5	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	16	10	5	0	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	34	7	0	2	2	91	2	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	32	3	3	3	0	92	5	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	85	15	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	37	6	12	0	0	82	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	33	4	8	2	1	86	10	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	28	10	5	0	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	36	5	2	3	2	89	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	31	7	4	2	0	87	6	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	37	7	0	7	0	85	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	30	8	4	4	0	84	8	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	33	11	6	5	0	79	11	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	38	0	12	5	0	83	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	19	17	11	4	3	66	16	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	35	11	8	9	0	72	17	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	44	6	13	0	0	81	13	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	35	6	6	0	2	0	87	6	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	27	4	6	1	0	1	88	7	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	24	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	33	12	0	4	2	0	84	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	26	5	5	3	2	1	87	8	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	44	0	7	0	7	0	92	8	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	23	12	5	4	1	0	78	10	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	31	10	6	3	2	0	82	9	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	10	5	0	12	6	0	82	12	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	29	9	4	4	0	3	82	9	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	26	11	9	5	2	0	75	14	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	38	0	19	6	0	0	75	25	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	52	6	6	0	0	0	88	6	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	25	5	6	3	2	1	86	9	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	29	5	5	0	0	0	90	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	26	10	4	5	0	0	81	9	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	32	2	5	3	0	0	90	8	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	30	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	39	1	6	4	0	0	89	10	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	35	5	10	5	1	0	80	15	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	34	5	12	5	0	0	78	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	23	7	10	3	0	3	79	13	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	30	9	11	6	1	0	73	17	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	31	0	13	6	0	0	81	19	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	19	0	7	11	0	2	82	18	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	85	6	1	0	1	0	7	97	2	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	10	4	0	0	0	10	95	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	14	3	7	12	0	2	77	19	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	7	5	1	0	1	10	94	1	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	93	0	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	10	12	1	5	0	5	81	6	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	8	4	1	1	0	6	94	2	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	5	6	0	0	0	10	93	0	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	10	6	10	6	0	10	76	17	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	4	5	0	1	1	10	93	1	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	81	6	6	0	0	0	6	93	0	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	31	7	15	4	6	0	73	20	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	22	4	6	2	1	3	88	8	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	36	4	0	5	0	0	91	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	17	7	10	5	5	12	73	19	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	24	7	4	7	2	3	81	12	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	15	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	18	8	9	4	2	9	76	15	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	30	7	4	5	1	5	83	10	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	17	11	6	0	6	0	81	7	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	30	4	4	4	0	0	88	8	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	23	3	6	1	1	1	89	8	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	20	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	35	4	2	4	2	0	90	6	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	20	6	3	2	1	1	88	6	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	15	0	5	0	5	0	95	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	28	6	8	0	0	85	8	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	23	8	3	3	1	85	7	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	6	5	15	0	0	80	15	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	28	3	14	0	0	83	14	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	23	8	3	5	0	84	8	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	22	0	7	0	0	93	7	12

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	15	19	0	7	6	0	72	7	15
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	26	10	7	1	0	7	81	9	62
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	27	5	5	0	0	15	88	6	19
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	27	4	8	2	2	8	85	11	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	37	14	12	4	6	0	68	17	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	41	6	6	1	2	0	85	8	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	35	15	5	0	0	0	80	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	41	5	7	5	0	0	83	12	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	37	11	12	4	4	1	72	17	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	30	7	0	0	7	0	92	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	26	14	3	7	1	0	76	10	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	36	11	12	6	3	0	69	19	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	16	5	5	6	12	5	80	14	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	39	12	8	4	2	0	75	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	38	7	6	3	0	0	84	8	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	25	10	20	0	0	0	70	20	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	43	12	4	5	0	0	79	9	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	36	15	14	5	1	1	66	19	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	22	0	7	7	0	0	85	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	25	16	3	7	1	0	73	10	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	37	13	16	9	0	0	62	25	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	23	11	5	12	0	0	72	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	26	10	7	1	3	0	81	9	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	35	11	14	13	2	0	61	27	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	13	13	13	6	0	0	69	19	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	30	12	18	4	11	0	61	25	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	36	12	13	6	4	0	68	19	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	40	16	10	15	0	0	59	25	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	43	7	16	2	2	0	75	18	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	36	17	16	6	4	1	59	23	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	30	0	15	7	7	0	76	24	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	45	15	8	4	1	0	72	13	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	35	17	19	10	3	0	53	30	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	17	16	17	6	5	5	57	26	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	37	10	10	1	3	0	78	12	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	39	13	19	10	4	0	56	31	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	31	13	13	0	13	0	71	14	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	26	14	15	6	4	0	63	22	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	32	9	10	2	3	0	78	13	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	39	5	10	10	0	0	75	20	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	36	16	2	5	2	0	77	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	37	13	11	7	3	1	67	19	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	8	8	8	8	8	0	74	17	11
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	31	10	4	6	0	0	80	10	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	34	14	12	9	5	0	64	21	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	17	10	12	12	0	0	66	23	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	31	9	7	3	3	0	81	10	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	33	10	11	13	6	0	63	26	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	19	19	19	0	6	0	60	20	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	34	25	15	8	2	0	52	23	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	38	12	12	6	3	0	70	18	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	55	5	5	10	0	0	80	15	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	41	9	10	7	0	0	74	17	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	42	16	12	6	2	1	65	19	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	52	7	0	7	0	0	85	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	32	13	8	7	0	0	71	15	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	41	14	17	11	1	0	58	28	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	33	10	16	6	6	0	65	24	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	44	13	4	3	0	0	80	7	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	40	12	18	11	2	0	59	30	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	50	13	13	6	0	0	69	19	16

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	43	16	8	2	0	75	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	42	7	6	0	0	87	6	200
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	45	10	25	0	0	65	25	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	38	9	5	2	0	84	7	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	38	10	4	3	1	83	7	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	30	0	7	15	0	78	22	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	37	11	3	4	0	83	7	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	44	14	8	6	0	72	14	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	33	10	11	6	0	73	17	18

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	35	8	2	0	2	90	2	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	31	2	1	0	2	97	1	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	40	10	0	5	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	35	5	0	0	2	95	0	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	30	6	3	2	2	89	5	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	37	7	0	0	0	93	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	32	7	1	0	3	92	1	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	42	6	3	2	1	89	5	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	28	6	0	7	0	88	7	17

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	34	6	8	4	2	0	82	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	36	5	3	0	4	1	91	3	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	41	20	5	6	5	0	67	12	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	31	7	2	0	0	2	91	2	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	25	6	4	2	2	1	87	6	178
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	37	7	0	0	7	0	92	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	16	9	3	3	0	0	85	6	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	32	9	7	3	1	0	80	11	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	23	6	5	6	0	5	81	12	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	30	11	3	4	3	0	81	7	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	31	8	11	12	4	1	67	25	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	33	13	20	7	7	0	57	29	15

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	26	10	10	4	11	0	74	15	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	35	8	5	1	4	1	86	6	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	45	6	11	0	5	0	82	12	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	21	4	3	0	5	0	93	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	32	6	1	1	0	0	92	2	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	37	15	0	0	7	0	84	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	26	7	1	3	1	0	89	4	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	34	6	3	1	1	0	90	4	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	17	11	6	0	0	5	81	7	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	24	13	20	12	10	2	49	36	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	25	17	9	11	11	1	58	22	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	30	16	10	10	5	0	62	21	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	21	19	12	4	10	5	59	19	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	24	15	15	14	7	2	52	31	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	29	7	0	7	22	0	81	9	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	19	21	8	7	13	7	56	19	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	21	17	14	16	11	2	46	34	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	5	22	5	12	0	5	59	18	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	37	2	15	10	0	0	73	25	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	15	6	1	1	1	5	92	2	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	24	4	0	0	0	5	96	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	17	10	7	4	0	5	78	11	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	14	6	1	0	1	7	93	1	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	84	8	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	11

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	21	6	13	4	2	0	76	18	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	14	5	1	0	3	4	93	1	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	20	13	0	0	0	5	86	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	29	3	0	4	2	2	93	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	11	7	1	1	1	4	91	2	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	85	0	0	0	0	15	0	100	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	12	7	4	4	1	0	85	8	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	15	7	1	0	1	3	91	1	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	11	13	0	0	0	16	85	0	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	9	9	6	4	1	1	81	10	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	10	8	2	1	1	5	89	3	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	88	6	0	0	0	6	0	100	0	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	31	11	16	4	0	0	70	19	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	37	8	9	3	3	1	78	13	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	33	21	10	0	0	0	69	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	33	23	4	2	2	0	72	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	39	14	14	7	1	0	64	22	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	22	7	7	0	0	0	85	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	30	13	5	3	3	1	78	9	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	35	11	14	7	0	0	68	21	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	27	0	5	17	0	0	78	22	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	36	6	4	4	0	0	86	9	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	34	11	12	13	2	1	62	26	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	50	6	13	6	0	0	75	19	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	24	12	23	16	6	7	41	44	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	33	9	18	14	4	2	56	34	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	41	5	8	20	5	0	65	30	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	14	19	17	15	5	3	43	36	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	26	11	23	21	1	2	43	45	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	21	7	15	7	7	0	68	24	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	27	19	16	17	0	4	47	34	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	22	14	22	26	0	3	36	50	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	28	12	0	27	0	5	59	29	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	27	19	23	19	0	4	37	43	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	26	11	16	31	2	1	40	49	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	38	13	19	19	0	0	50	38	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	49	14	9	4	2	73	13	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	42	11	5	3	2	81	8	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	43	11	10	5	0	74	15	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	38	13	2	4	6	80	6	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	32	7	2	1	3	91	2	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	41	5	0	5	0	90	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	40	5	2	0	5	93	2	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	29	12	2	2	3	84	3	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	30	0	0	0	7	100	0	12

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	42	10	6	2	0	0	82	8	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	38	6	3	0	1	1	91	3	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	45	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	39	10	4	0	2	0	86	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	39	7	4	2	2	0	86	7	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	22	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	25	7	5	1	1	0	86	7	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	39	15	7	4	1	0	74	11	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	22	5	0	17	5	0	77	18	18

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	39	2	4	0	94	4	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	29	2	1	0	98	1	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	35	10	5	0	85	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	35	9	0	2	89	2	57
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	29	7	3	1	88	4	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	7	7	7	0	85	7	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	23	7	1	1	91	3	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	37	10	4	4	82	9	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	11	11	0	12	78	12	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	30	3	4	0	93	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	37	6	9	4	81	13	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	44	6	6	0	88	6	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	29	10	4	6	0	0	80	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	28	5	3	0	2	0	92	4	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	25	10	10	5	0	0	75	15	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	36	10	0	2	2	0	88	2	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	33	13	9	4	0	0	73	13	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	7	0	0	15	0	0	85	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	27	8	1	4	0	1	86	5	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	32	14	10	6	1	0	68	17	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	11	0	5	17	0	0	78	22	18

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	31	8	6	6	0	80	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	33	6	3	1	1	90	4	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	40	5	5	5	0	85	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	34	10	4	2	2	84	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	32	13	8	4	0	75	12	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	15	0	0	15	0	85	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	32	6	3	4	0	88	7	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	37	12	11	6	0	71	17	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	72	5	5	0	17	0	78	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	37	7	0	1	0	91	1	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	33	12	12	7	1	69	19	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	56	6	6	0	0	88	6	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	40	12	4	8	3	0	76	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	24	15	9	3	2	0	73	12	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	38	11	5	5	0	0	79	10	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	29	12	12	7	9	0	66	21	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	22	15	14	11	3	2	59	26	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	22	0	7	7	0	0	85	15	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	25	16	9	4	3	1	69	14	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	29	13	15	8	4	1	61	25	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	10	17	6	11	0	0	66	17	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	23	14	6	1	4	0	78	7	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	28	12	17	11	5	1	57	30	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	31	13	13	13	0	0	63	25	16

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	39	47	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	38	33	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	40	18	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	28	32	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	36	35	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	56	22	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	32	32	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	31	34	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	34	30	17

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	10	35	13	19	5	59
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	13	48	4	9999	13	23
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	11	31	20	9999	21	52
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	11	37	0	9999	4	27
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	12	38	25	9999	11	94

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	202
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	12

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	17

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	82	17

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	17

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	17

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	17

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	17

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	17

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	17

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	17

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	17

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	18

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	17

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	17

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	17

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	14

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	14

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	14

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	18
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	79	14

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	18

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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	89	11	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	22	12	4	6	34	4	64	16	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	18	15	2	1	24	8	73	5	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	21	16	5	0	30	5	67	8	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	12	28	2	2	24	5	56	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	16	11	6	4	34	6	64	17	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	7	15	0	0	36	8	74	0	12

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	31	12	4	2	11	0	80	7	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	25	7	4	1	12	0	86	6	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	36	10	5	0	10	5	82	6	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	26	21	3	2	5	0	73	5	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	29	13	7	3	8	0	76	10	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	7	15	0	0	29	0	79	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	21	9	0	4	4	0	86	5	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	36	16	5	2	4	0	76	7	268
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	40	5	0	12	5	0	82	12	18

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	52	9	7	2	4	13	79	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	43	5	3	3	1	9	87	7	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	64	11	5	0	6	4	82	6	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	43	12	3	0	0	10	83	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	42	6	5	2	1	6	87	7	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	52	8	0	0	7	0	92	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	49	4	3	1	0	9	91	4	72
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	50	3	7	2	1	6	86	10	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	27	18	12	5	0	11	60	20	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	41	3	3	1	0	13	92	5	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	44	7	7	5	1	8	79	13	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	44	31	0	0	6	0	67	0	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	18	19	10	0	28	7	55	16	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	20	20	3	2	27	10	61	7	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	29	20	0	0	32	10	65	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	14	14	7	5	26	7	61	18	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	20	17	9	3	29	6	54	20	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	22	7	0	0	37	14	85	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	19	14	0	8	22	5	69	11	73
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	23	26	5	2	28	4	51	11	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	10	33	6	6	17	16	32	18	18

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	33	4	0	4	8	15	89	6	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	21	6	4	1	7	10	87	6	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	19	11	0	0	22	0	86	0	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	32	12	2	0	5	10	83	2	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	31	11	3	4	5	6	79	8	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	15	22	0	0	22	0	71	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	21	11	1	3	3	8	83	5	72
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	35	12	3	2	8	5	81	5	270
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	10	6	6	5	23	17	70	19	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	24	6	3	0	7	13	89	4	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	28	11	7	2	12	6	75	11	284
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	56	6	0	0	6	0	93	0	16

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	26	8	2	4	13	15	81	8	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	26	8	3	1	12	11	85	5	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	43	11	0	5	22	0	79	6	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	28	16	4	0	7	9	77	4	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	34	11	6	4	8	6	76	12	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	15	7	0	0	37	0	88	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	27	14	1	3	4	8	79	5	72
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	33	18	7	1	9	5	69	10	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	16	6	0	12	23	17	70	19	18
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	21	11	7	1	7	14	75	11	70
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	26	13	13	7	11	6	61	24	285
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	38	6	6	0	13	0	86	7	16

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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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	96	203
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	96	180

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	6	16	9	0	40	10	50	18	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	14	16	1	1	36	5	70	3	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	17	10	5	0	40	5	73	9	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	14	16	0	0	34	2	76	0	57
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	12	15	1	2	39	6	68	6	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	7	15	0	0	29	8	77	0	12

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	32	14	2	0	15	0	81	2	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	25	5	2	1	14	1	90	3	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	36	15	5	0	5	0	79	5	20
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	31	12	0	0	5	0	87	0	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	27	13	2	2	11	1	81	4	180
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	15	7	0	0	29	0	90	0	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	21	10	0	1	4	0	89	1	74
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	35	13	3	0	5	0	82	4	269
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	27	5	5	6	5	0	82	12	18

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	20	6	4	5	85	9	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	31	13	2	3	82	5	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	19	20	10	5	65	15	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	30	22	34	0	0	44	34	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	32	24	15	8	0	54	22	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	14	20	25	10	5	44	36	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	32	25	16	4	0	54	21	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	33	24	14	8	0	55	22	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	14	33	15	10	5	39	26	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	26	22	23	9	2	0	45	32	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	32	19	15	8	1	0	57	24	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	31	15	15	15	0	5	53	31	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	28	16	6	4	6	72	11	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	29	12	7	2	3	78	9	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	5	10	10	9	9	68	21	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	27	34	8	2	56	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	33	19	11	7	64	18	201
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	35	16	20	20	43	41	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	46	22	14	2	62	17	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	30	20	9	7	64	16	200
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	15	45	10	5	40	15	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	34	27	17	6	0	50	23	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	32	21	15	10	1	54	25	199
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	24	25	19	10	0	45	30	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	36	26	14	4	56	18	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	37	20	11	7	63	18	200
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	15	30	15	15	40	30	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	43	22	8	8	2	0	61	17	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	39	18	13	5	0	0	65	17	200
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	27	29	10	10	0	5	48	21	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	23	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	21	11	4	3	0	0	82	7	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	15	0	0	0	5	5	100	0	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	73	9	10	2	4	0	2	84	6	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	84	7	3	4	1	1	1	93	4	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	80	10	5	0	0	5	0	95	0	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	22	6	2	4	0	2	88	6	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	26	8	2	0	1	1	90	2	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	25	0	5	0	0	5	95	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	20	10	6	6	2	78	12	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	18	9	8	2	0	81	10	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	25	5	0	0	5	95	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	15	6	0	0	30	91	0	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	13	3	1	1	25	93	3	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	9	0	0	0	25	100	0	20

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	22	2	0	0	11	98	0	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	17	2	3	1	5	94	3	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	20	4	0	0	10	95	0	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	17	6	4	5	0	2	85	9	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	19	11	3	1	1	1	84	4	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	20	10	5	0	0	0	85	5	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	27	16	4	0	0	2	79	4	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	35	13	4	2	1	0	81	6	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	24	15	5	5	0	0	75	10	20

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	30	35	17	2	46	19	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	37	39	9	2	50	11	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	44	30	4	10	55	14	20

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	19	45	24	10	0	34	21	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	13	43	25	8	1	33	23	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	6	48	31	4	0	36	16	19

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	30	7	8	0	0	85	8	48
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	41	7	6	1	2	86	7	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	36	5	10	0	6	84	11	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	31	15	8	2	2	75	10	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	38	8	8	2	1	82	10	203
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	28	11	10	15	0	64	25	20

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	85	202
2014	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	58
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	179
2014	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	12

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	85	15	31
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	24	21

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	32	11	4	0	4	0	85	4	26
2014	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	25	0	6	6	0	0	88	12	16

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	25	10	9	2	2	0	53	47	49
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	26	9	1	4	7	1	57	43	202
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	31	10	0	5	6	0	51	49	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	75

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	75

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	75

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	75

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	75

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	75

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	65	4	5	0	10	21
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	68	13	3	3	2	75

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	17	11	6	0	0	4	83	6	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	19	2	0	0	1	11	98	0	80

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	18	22	8	18	9	24	27	39	22
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	3	16	6	8	7	51	28	35	80

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Western Economic Diversification Canada by Question 108. What are the language requirements of your position?

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