2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	47	7	12	4	77	16	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	50	5	13	5	77	18	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	24	62	5	8	0	86	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	50	5	13	4	78	17	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	40	4	6	2	88	8	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	45	5	9	3	82	12	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	43	45	7	5	0	88	5	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	45	3	9	5	82	14	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	38	3	4	1	92	5	1132
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	44	4	7	2	87	10	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	31	54	3	8	3	86	11	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	44	6	7	1	86	8	359

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	56	28	7	6	2	0	0	84	8	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	17	6	2	1	1	2	91	3	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	51	13	8	8	0	0	70	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	20	6	2	1	1	1	90	3	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	24	6	6	3	0	0	85	9	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	13	4	2	1	0	3	93	3	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	44	5	13	5	2	2	76	19	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	17	3	3	0	1	2	93	4	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	21	5	6	3	1	0	86	9	1128
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	13	3	2	1	1	2	94	3	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	40	33	21	5	0	0	0	73	5	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	72	17	5	4	1	0	1	90	5	359

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	48	25	7	13	7	0	1	73	19	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	16	5	3	2	0	1	90	6	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	30	25	22	5	0	0	48	27	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	19	4	5	3	0	2	89	8	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	22	8	12	8	0	0	73	20	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	11	3	2	2	0	3	92	5	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	28	20	12	9	2	0	58	21	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	16	3	3	2	1	1	92	5	383
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	21	7	12	7	0	1	74	19	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	79	12	3	2	2	0	2	92	5	1498
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	38	43	8	8	3	0	0	81	11	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	71	16	6	5	1	0	1	88	6	359

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	48	39	5	6	3	87	9	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	35	6	6	3	84	10	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	38	51	3	8	0	89	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	34	6	8	2	83	10	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	34	4	6	3	87	9	1116
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	36	6	6	2	85	9	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	57	5	7	2	87	8	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	34	8	6	2	83	9	385

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	29	40	15	11	4	0	0	70	15	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	42	12	14	6	0	0	68	20	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	43	19	14	8	0	0	59	22	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	40	12	13	7	0	0	68	20	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	40	15	15	6	0	1	63	21	1120
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	36	16	13	7	0	2	63	21	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	34	17	22	10	0	0	51	33	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	34	19	11	7	1	3	62	18	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	41	12	9	4	0	1	74	14	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	42	15	11	4	0	3	68	16	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	18	35	22	20	4	0	0	53	24	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	37	15	12	7	1	3	65	19	359

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	45	39	9	4	2	85	7	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	36	5	4	2	89	6	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	46	52	0	0	3	97	3	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	34	6	3	2	89	5	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	37	8	4	2	85	7	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	33	5	3	2	89	5	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	42	39	12	7	0	81	7	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	33	6	4	1	89	4	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	37	6	5	2	87	7	1129
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	35	5	4	2	89	5	1502
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	40	44	11	2	3	84	4	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	35	6	3	1	90	4	359

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	36	5	4	2	89	6	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	32	5	4	1	90	5	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	43	46	3	8	0	89	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	32	4	4	1	91	5	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	35	6	4	2	88	6	1119
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	31	3	3	1	94	4	1436
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	44	44	8	2	2	88	3	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	31	3	2	1	94	3	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	37	5	4	2	89	6	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	33	4	3	1	92	4	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	32	53	8	7	0	85	7	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	33	4	2	1	93	3	359

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	54	37	5	3	1	92	4	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	34	6	4	1	89	5	1000
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	38	43	13	5	0	81	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	36	6	4	1	89	5	347

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	41	32	13	9	4	1	1	74	13	924
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	33	13	7	4	1	0	76	11	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	30	46	8	14	3	0	0	76	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	34	13	6	1	1	1	80	7	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	35	12	8	5	0	1	74	13	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	37	10	7	5	1	0	78	12	1436
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	35	43	11	7	0	2	3	81	7	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	34	13	7	5	1	2	74	12	386

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	20	23	12	13	18	2	11	50	36	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	18	12	14	26	2	10	41	46	1000
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	24	27	27	3	0	0	43	30	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	21	12	12	20	2	13	48	38	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	21	11	13	24	2	11	46	42	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	20	10	13	24	2	10	46	42	1434
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	36	12	8	13	2	12	62	24	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	17	10	13	26	4	10	43	46	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	21	10	12	18	1	12	54	35	1128
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	22	11	14	20	2	9	49	39	1495
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	40	11	11	18	0	9	56	32	36
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	17	11	12	21	3	15	47	40	358

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	35	46	10	7	2	81	9	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	45	9	6	3	82	9	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	24	68	0	5	3	92	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	45	9	5	2	83	8	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	40	11	6	4	79	10	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	41	8	7	4	81	11	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	31	47	12	9	2	78	10	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	45	7	5	2	85	7	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	41	9	5	2	83	8	1127
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	42	8	5	3	84	9	1498
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	48	10	11	2	76	13	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	42	9	5	2	84	7	358

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	36	18	14	7	0	0	61	21	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	36	17	15	9	0	0	59	24	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	43	30	3	8	0	0	60	11	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	35	16	16	7	1	1	61	23	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	38	16	17	10	0	0	56	27	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	39	16	15	11	0	0	58	26	1444
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	32	30	12	7	0	0	51	19	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	41	17	13	9	0	0	62	22	385

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	25	46	14	11	3	71	15	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	45	14	12	4	70	16	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	62	11	8	8	73	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	46	13	9	4	74	13	346

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	33	47	11	6	2	0	81	9	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	41	11	5	4	0	79	9	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	65	11	8	5	0	76	13	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	40	13	5	2	0	81	6	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	41	13	6	4	0	76	10	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	41	9	6	4	1	81	10	1444
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	46	21	12	3	2	63	16	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	39	11	5	6	1	78	11	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	38	9	4	2	1	85	6	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	38	7	4	2	0	87	6	1502
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	54	16	5	8	3	69	14	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	37	10	7	3	1	80	10	358

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	28	43	15	9	6	0	71	14	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	42	14	9	7	0	70	16	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	67	5	3	8	0	84	11	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	38	17	9	4	1	69	13	348

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	54	36	7	2	1	90	2	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	35	6	2	1	91	3	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	46	46	0	3	5	92	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	30	8	2	1	89	3	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	31	6	2	1	92	3	1118
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	25	5	2	0	92	3	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	44	42	10	2	2	86	3	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	27	2	2	1	95	3	385

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	45	13	10	4	74	13	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	41	13	9	5	73	14	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	6	60	14	14	6	66	20	35
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	41	14	12	3	71	15	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	39	13	11	6	70	17	1119
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	39	11	11	8	70	19	1440
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	39	23	14	5	58	19	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	40	11	10	8	71	18	385

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	36	38	14	8	4	75	12	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	35	14	8	5	73	13	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	49	14	8	3	75	11	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	37	11	9	5	75	13	346

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	41	17	11	4	0	0	68	15	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	38	15	11	6	0	1	69	16	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	64	14	8	3	0	0	75	11	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	40	16	8	6	0	1	70	13	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	41	15	8	4	0	0	73	12	1120
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	40	13	8	4	1	1	75	12	1441
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	24	45	26	3	0	2	0	70	3	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	40	15	9	3	1	1	73	12	384

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
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	42	41	11	5	1	83	7	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	39	10	5	2	84	7	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	46	46	0	8	0	92	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	34	10	3	2	84	5	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	40	7	5	2	85	7	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	39	7	5	2	86	7	1437
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	42	44	7	7	0	86	7	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	43	5	4	2	89	6	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	41	6	4	1	88	5	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	35	7	4	2	88	6	1502
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	37	50	10	3	0	87	3	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	41	4	3	1	91	5	359

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	40	19	11	6	0	64	17	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	41	19	7	4	1	68	12	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	46	22	5	0	0	73	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	41	20	6	3	1	71	9	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	37	21	12	7	1	60	19	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	40	17	10	5	1	67	15	1443
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	26	38	29	7	0	0	64	7	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	41	19	7	4	1	70	11	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	33	23	15	9	1	53	24	1132
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	38	22	11	6	1	59	18	1498
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	18	38	28	8	6	2	57	15	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	34	23	14	6	1	57	20	359

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	10	31	36	14	7	0	3	21	42	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	23	40	17	7	1	2	25	34	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	24	43	14	6	0	0	19	38	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	26	35	16	8	1	3	26	38	345
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	31	33	13	5	0	2	18	48	1120
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	27	32	16	6	1	2	23	44	1433
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	36	31	8	7	0	2	15	53	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	26	36	15	7	0	3	23	40	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	27	36	19	8	0	2	27	36	1128
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	23	37	22	8	1	3	31	32	1498
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	36	23	19	3	0	0	22	55	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	26	36	18	8	0	4	28	35	357

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	10	22	30	21	11	3	4	34	34	920
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	17	29	27	14	1	3	43	26	999
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	22	40	16	8	5	3	27	29	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	17	25	25	17	2	5	45	28	341
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	27	26	15	8	2	2	24	49	1117
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	23	27	18	10	2	3	30	42	1433
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	24	36	5	10	3	5	16	45	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	25	23	15	11	2	3	27	48	383
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	15	31	28	14	2	4	45	23	1129
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	16	27	28	16	2	4	47	24	1498
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	14	18	24	30	11	3	0	42	34	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	18	25	25	16	3	6	45	27	359

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	20	29	30	12	5	1	3	18	51	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	24	29	17	8	2	4	27	42	1000
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	22	43	19	8	5	0	3	14	67	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	26	22	15	8	5	5	26	50	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	25	28	15	7	2	3	23	48	1118
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	23	28	19	9	2	4	29	42	1431
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	23	34	17	7	5	3	10	14	67	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	22	32	13	8	3	7	23	42	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	23	31	17	9	1	3	27	41	1123
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	21	30	20	11	1	4	33	35	1495
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	38	22	18	19	3	0	0	22	60	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	23	24	21	12	2	5	35	39	358

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	9	18	38	24	8	1	3	33	27	923
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	12	33	30	16	1	3	48	17	997
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	19	38	22	6	3	0	28	33	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	10	33	33	15	1	4	50	15	344
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	19	36	23	10	0	2	34	30	1119
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	12	32	33	13	1	3	48	18	1436
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	32	22	12	10	0	7	23	53	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	11	34	28	16	1	5	46	18	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	19	36	25	11	0	3	37	25	1124
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	11	33	33	14	0	4	49	16	1496
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	36	32	15	5	0	0	21	47	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	9	31	34	16	1	5	53	14	357

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	16	25	29	15	9	1	4	26	43	924
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	22	30	20	13	1	3	34	34	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	19	35	22	3	0	3	25	39	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	19	25	26	14	0	5	42	31	343
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	27	27	14	9	1	4	24	48	1121
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	22	28	20	10	1	3	31	40	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	12	29	27	13	13	2	3	28	43	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	24	26	18	11	1	4	30	42	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	26	29	17	10	1	4	28	41	1126
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	22	29	22	14	1	3	38	32	1494
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	19	29	25	10	0	0	36	35	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	20	27	22	15	1	6	39	32	357

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	5	13	23	29	20	4	6	55	19	921
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	8	20	35	25	3	6	67	11	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	3	19	35	32	3	5	73	6	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	5	14	36	27	4	10	74	10	343
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	9	23	33	22	2	7	60	15	1118
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	8	21	33	24	3	8	63	13	1433
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	14	28	22	22	3	5	48	21	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	5	9	20	30	23	4	8	60	16	383
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	11	26	31	19	2	7	54	17	1125
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	8	23	32	24	3	7	62	13	1495
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	7	16	10	43	20	0	3	65	25	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	9	18	30	26	4	10	65	15	356

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	16	28	34	12	6	2	3	18	46	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	27	30	13	7	2	4	21	47	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	35	27	19	3	0	0	22	51	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	24	26	14	8	4	6	24	48	344

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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	50	25	8	11	5	0	1	76	16	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	14	7	2	4	0	5	86	6	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	43	41	3	8	5	0	0	84	14	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	19	4	3	3	0	3	91	5	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	21	8	12	8	0	1	72	20	1121
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	11	4	2	4	0	8	89	7	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	54	28	5	3	5	0	5	86	9	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	14	7	1	2	1	6	89	4	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	19	7	11	10	1	2	71	21	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	11	7	3	4	1	10	85	8	1497
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	51	26	6	6	3	0	8	84	10	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	17	5	5	3	1	6	87	8	359

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	21	34	19	10	7	5	5	61	18	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	29	19	10	9	6	3	58	21	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	38	30	0	16	8	0	50	18	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	28	18	8	7	5	7	63	17	347

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	43	34	10	7	4	1	0	78	12	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	31	12	10	7	1	1	70	18	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	51	5	11	5	0	0	78	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	31	10	7	6	0	1	77	14	348

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	37	39	10	8	3	1	1	78	11	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	37	12	11	4	2	1	72	15	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	59	3	5	3	0	3	89	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	37	9	9	4	1	1	77	14	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	37	10	8	4	2	1	77	12	1126
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	37	11	9	5	1	1	75	14	1440
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	25	42	15	12	3	2	0	68	16	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	35	9	9	5	2	2	77	14	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	39	8	9	3	1	1	79	12	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	36	11	11	5	1	1	72	17	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	67	13	12	0	0	0	75	12	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	33	11	12	5	1	1	71	17	359

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	31	32	12	10	5	9	1	70	17	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	30	13	8	8	11	2	66	18	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	46	8	8	5	8	5	75	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	27	15	8	6	13	2	65	17	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	30	11	8	6	7	1	72	16	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	30	13	9	6	6	1	71	16	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	24	35	23	9	4	5	0	63	13	57
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	28	11	9	5	8	2	72	16	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	29	12	8	5	3	1	74	14	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	29	13	10	7	5	1	68	18	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	52	11	13	7	8	0	65	23	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	27	12	10	9	8	1	66	21	358

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	10	23	19	18	10	17	3	41	35	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	18	20	19	13	19	2	35	40	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	0	16	22	21	19	22	0	21	52	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	17	19	15	12	22	3	38	37	346

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	45	41	7	4	2	0	86	7	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	38	8	6	3	0	83	9	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	35	60	3	3	0	0	95	3	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	38	6	4	2	1	87	7	345

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	41	13	10	4	0	0	73	14	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	36	13	8	6	1	0	71	15	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	30	32	19	11	8	0	0	62	19	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	32	14	7	7	1	0	72	14	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	35	15	11	6	0	0	68	17	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	34	13	11	8	0	0	69	19	1441
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	37	27	26	4	7	0	0	64	11	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	36	11	9	6	1	0	73	16	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	35	14	12	9	0	1	64	21	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	35	12	11	9	0	0	67	20	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	30	34	8	11	0	0	46	20	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	39	10	10	7	1	0	73	17	359

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	41	35	14	6	2	2	1	78	8	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	30	11	7	5	1	1	77	12	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	30	46	16	5	3	0	0	76	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	23	14	6	6	2	1	74	12	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	33	12	7	5	1	0	75	13	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	29	13	8	6	1	0	72	15	1440
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	39	19	7	3	3	0	70	11	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	34	9	7	6	1	0	78	13	383
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	30	11	9	7	2	0	72	16	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	29	11	9	8	2	0	72	18	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	31	45	8	5	8	3	0	78	14	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	28	13	8	7	2	1	72	15	359

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	38	39	11	8	4	0	0	77	13	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	35	10	9	5	1	0	75	15	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	30	38	16	11	5	0	0	67	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	32	13	9	5	0	1	73	14	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	35	12	11	6	0	0	71	17	1121
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	31	13	11	8	0	0	68	19	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	42	14	10	5	0	0	71	16	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	36	12	7	7	1	0	74	14	383
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	34	11	12	9	0	0	68	21	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	31	12	12	9	1	0	67	21	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	42	20	11	11	0	0	57	22	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	32	11	13	8	0	1	69	21	359

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	73	17	3	3	3	0	1	91	6	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	10	6	1	3	0	5	89	5	1000
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	78	16	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	80	14	2	1	1	0	3	97	1	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	15	4	4	6	0	1	86	10	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	75	9	3	2	3	0	8	91	5	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	71	20	0	2	4	0	4	94	6	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	10	3	1	1	0	5	94	2	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	73	10	4	5	7	0	2	84	12	1129
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	7	4	2	3	1	10	90	6	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	76	13	3	3	3	0	3	91	6	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	80	10	3	0	1	1	5	95	2	359

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	44	27	10	6	5	4	4	77	12	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	22	10	6	6	6	4	76	12	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	21	38	11	14	5	5	5	66	21	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	27	7	3	3	6	6	84	7	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	29	10	6	5	3	4	77	12	1121
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	28	9	4	5	2	3	80	10	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	29	31	19	8	3	5	5	66	13	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	28	9	3	4	4	4	82	8	385

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	51	30	10	6	3	1	0	82	9	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	28	9	6	5	1	0	79	12	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	46	41	8	3	3	0	0	86	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	25	10	5	4	1	1	81	9	348

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	51	29	11	5	3	1	0	80	9	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	26	12	5	5	2	0	78	10	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	40	38	14	5	3	0	0	78	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	26	9	8	3	2	1	80	11	347

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	32	10	7	4	0	79	11	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	26	12	8	6	1	75	14	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	35	35	16	8	5	0	70	13	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	28	10	8	5	1	76	14	348

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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	27	40	15	11	3	2	4	70	14	259
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	32	22	7	7	3	5	61	15	149
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	33	17	17	6	0	6	59	24	18

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	26	36	17	8	3	9	0	69	12	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	30	18	9	6	10	0	65	16	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	46	14	11	3	22	0	65	17	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	30	20	5	5	12	1	66	11	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	29	21	11	10	8	0	54	23	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	29	20	11	11	8	1	54	24	1435
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	15	25	22	10	9	17	2	50	23	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	25	20	10	13	12	1	50	26	386

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	21	36	22	11	6	3	0	60	17	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	33	18	13	10	3	0	57	24	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	32	35	13	5	5	0	43	20	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	31	22	11	9	5	1	56	21	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	25	21	18	19	3	0	41	38	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	27	19	16	22	2	0	42	39	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	22	21	24	19	3	0	33	45	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	21	18	17	25	2	0	39	43	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	34	20	14	8	2	0	56	23	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	32	16	15	14	3	0	55	29	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	36	25	2	21	0	0	52	23	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	28	16	11	16	4	0	55	28	359

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	11	31	26	17	8	7	0	46	26	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	29	22	16	11	7	0	46	30	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	0	27	38	13	5	16	0	32	22	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	26	25	15	9	10	1	45	26	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	25	24	22	16	5	0	34	40	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	26	20	21	18	6	0	38	41	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	28	20	27	14	7	0	33	45	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	23	19	24	20	6	0	33	47	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	36	21	19	8	6	0	49	29	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	30	19	20	13	6	0	45	35	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	37	25	19	6	6	0	47	26	36
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	28	18	19	15	7	1	44	36	359

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	18	32	22	12	7	8	0	54	21	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	28	20	13	12	8	0	51	27	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	27	38	16	8	5	0	34	26	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	32	17	13	9	10	1	56	25	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	24	20	19	16	9	0	40	38	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	27	17	17	18	9	0	43	38	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	25	17	17	21	15	0	36	45	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	26	17	15	20	10	1	41	40	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	29	23	15	9	8	0	48	27	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	29	16	15	14	9	0	50	32	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	9	28	31	6	17	11	0	40	25	36
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	26	20	12	15	9	0	48	30	359

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	11	36	23	18	9	3	0	48	28	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	31	20	20	13	4	0	45	34	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	27	35	22	8	3	0	33	31	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	32	21	16	12	5	1	48	29	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	26	18	25	20	2	0	36	45	1125
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	28	17	22	21	3	0	39	44	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	24	23	28	16	5	0	29	47	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	22	20	25	20	3	0	33	47	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	35	18	22	10	2	0	48	33	1127
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	35	15	20	13	3	0	50	34	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	31	33	12	13	3	0	40	26	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	30	19	20	14	3	0	45	35	359

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	44	20	13	5	1	0	63	17	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	41	20	13	7	1	0	60	20	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	14	30	43	8	5	0	0	43	13	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	41	21	13	5	1	1	60	19	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	34	17	16	13	0	0	54	29	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	36	15	17	13	1	0	55	30	1441
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	38	24	19	12	2	0	44	32	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	34	17	15	14	1	0	53	30	387

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	44	14	3	1	5	1	81	4	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	41	12	4	2	3	1	82	6	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	46	22	5	0	11	0	70	6	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	38	14	3	1	3	3	81	4	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	36	18	4	3	5	1	74	7	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	38	13	5	3	4	1	79	8	1437
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	10	37	29	7	5	10	2	54	13	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	35	16	3	3	5	2	77	6	384

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	30	34	16	11	4	4	0	67	16	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	35	17	10	5	4	1	67	16	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	28	19	28	14	3	0	37	43	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	33	13	12	5	6	3	67	19	345
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	31	16	13	6	3	2	63	20	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	30	15	10	7	6	2	65	19	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	32	19	13	15	4	0	50	30	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	30	16	11	9	9	4	59	22	387
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	33	13	13	6	4	1	66	20	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	32	14	12	9	5	2	62	23	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	49	10	16	6	3	0	67	22	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	27	15	13	10	5	4	58	26	359

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	14	29	26	15	6	8	2	48	23	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	29	27	16	7	6	1	46	24	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	13	41	5	13	22	0	24	24	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	27	22	15	9	8	2	49	26	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	32	24	13	8	6	1	52	23	1118
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	35	22	12	10	6	1	52	24	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	25	25	16	12	15	3	35	35	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	28	26	13	8	9	3	47	24	386

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	10	20	22	15	13	16	4	38	34	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	19	22	16	14	14	1	38	35	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	16	27	19	8	24	0	28	36	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	25	19	13	13	15	3	45	32	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	19	22	16	16	13	3	35	39	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	20	20	17	17	12	3	37	40	1438
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	24	14	27	7	19	5	36	45	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	13	21	17	17	16	4	32	42	387

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	41	29	12	10	4	2	2	73	14	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	19	10	3	2	1	5	83	6	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	22	30	19	24	0	5	0	54	26	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	21	6	4	1	2	3	87	6	346

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	50	33	7	4	1	4	2	87	5	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	17	8	1	1	4	4	88	3	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	43	3	16	8	3	0	72	25	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	21	4	2	1	4	3	92	3	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	25	11	6	3	3	4	79	9	1121
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	14	9	2	1	3	10	86	4	1437
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	24	33	11	15	3	7	7	65	22	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	18	10	1	1	4	8	86	2	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	24	11	4	3	2	4	81	7	1129
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	16	9	1	1	3	8	87	3	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	37	28	13	14	3	3	3	69	17	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	18	10	1	2	4	7	85	4	359

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	18	35	19	16	8	3	0	56	24	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	31	18	16	16	2	0	48	33	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	35	33	11	13	0	0	43	24	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	35	19	15	12	2	1	53	28	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	31	20	19	14	2	0	46	34	1118
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	30	18	18	17	3	0	46	36	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	20	24	23	17	3	0	34	41	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	30	19	15	17	1	1	47	34	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	37	17	14	8	1	0	60	23	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	34	18	15	11	2	0	55	26	1499
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	10	28	26	20	13	3	0	39	34	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	32	16	14	13	2	0	56	27	358

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	16	26	16	17	18	5	2	45	38	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	25	16	17	23	3	2	41	42	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	27	19	27	19	0	3	33	47	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	29	13	17	18	3	2	49	37	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	22	17	19	26	2	2	36	47	1120
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	21	15	19	28	2	2	35	49	1435
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	12	23	22	27	2	3	23	52	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	21	15	18	24	3	4	38	45	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	28	16	19	18	1	2	44	39	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	26	15	18	24	2	2	40	44	1497
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	27	25	21	19	0	3	34	41	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	29	13	15	21	2	3	48	38	358

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	42	21	9	4	5	0	64	14	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	39	21	12	5	2	0	61	18	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	35	38	11	5	5	3	41	18	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	37	20	12	4	3	0	62	17	347

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	37	17	4	3	7	0	75	7	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	33	19	4	3	5	1	73	8	1000
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	54	8	11	0	11	0	79	12	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	33	14	3	1	5	2	80	5	345

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	35	46	12	4	1	2	0	83	5	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	39	12	4	2	2	0	81	6	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	62	8	3	3	5	0	86	6	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	39	11	3	2	1	1	84	5	344
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	39	17	7	4	3	0	71	12	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	39	15	6	4	2	0	74	10	1437
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	21	43	24	3	2	7	0	69	6	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	39	16	6	5	5	0	71	11	386

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	44	6	3	2	0	0	88	6	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	36	9	5	3	0	0	84	8	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	32	54	3	8	3	0	0	86	11	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	34	10	5	1	0	1	84	6	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	37	13	7	6	1	0	74	13	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	36	13	6	6	0	0	75	12	1437
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	22	47	22	4	4	2	0	70	7	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	35	17	8	6	0	0	69	14	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	40	11	7	3	0	0	80	10	1130
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	37	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	1501
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	54	16	6	8	0	0	70	13	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	35	13	9	6	1	0	72	15	358

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	36	15	6	4	1	75	10	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	34	15	9	5	0	70	15	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	19	62	8	8	3	0	81	11	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	33	18	8	3	0	72	11	345
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	33	20	12	8	1	59	21	1121
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	35	17	12	9	0	62	21	1442
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	28	30	19	14	9	0	59	22	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	32	19	11	10	1	60	21	384

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	33	39	16	8	3	0	73	11	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	36	14	10	6	0	69	16	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	59	14	8	3	0	75	11	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	36	15	10	3	0	72	13	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	35	18	15	9	0	58	24	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	36	17	15	10	0	59	25	1437
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	18	32	14	29	5	2	51	35	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	33	15	17	9	1	58	27	384
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	41	13	8	3	0	76	10	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	39	13	10	5	0	71	15	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	22	52	17	2	8	0	73	10	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	37	14	11	5	0	69	17	359

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	37	29	17	8	4	5	1	69	13	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	25	17	9	7	4	1	65	17	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	32	41	5	5	5	11	0	82	12	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	30	14	9	4	4	1	71	14	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	26	17	11	10	5	0	60	22	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	28	16	10	9	4	1	63	20	1441
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	20	33	12	15	5	8	5	62	24	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	28	16	11	9	4	2	62	22	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	31	14	9	6	4	1	69	16	1129
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	29	15	11	7	5	1	66	18	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	30	34	11	14	6	3	2	67	21	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	28	17	10	7	5	1	64	19	357

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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	18	52	29	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	57	29	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	84	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	56	31	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	48	34	1124
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	52	33	1441
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	21	59	21	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	53	31	386

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 - Bilingual	30	22	22	14	4	7	173
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	12	16	19	19	4	136
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	11	7	13	33	6	42
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	17	36	15	9999	9	209
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	7	20	25	9999	22	221
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	0	25	59	9999	8	12
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	9	15	27	9999	24	61

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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	11	89	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	87	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	91	348

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	132
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	33

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 - Bilingual	57	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	132
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	33

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 - Bilingual	5	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	132
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	33

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 - Bilingual	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	132
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	132

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	132

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	33

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	33

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	33

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 - Bilingual	46	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	33

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	33

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	33

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	33

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	33

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	33

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	133

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	33

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	33

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	33

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	133

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 - Bilingual	51	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	33

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	33

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	33

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	33

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	133

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	4	133

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	133

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	133

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	33

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	126

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	126
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	32

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	126

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 - Bilingual	9	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	126

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	126
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	32

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	99

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	126

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	126

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	126

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	126
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	32

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 - Bilingual	10	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	126

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 - Bilingual	52	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	126
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	32

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 - Either English or French	0	32

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 - Bilingual	38	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	126
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	32

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 - Either English or French	0	32

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	99
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	126

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 - Bilingual	98	2	102
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	97	3	133
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	91	9	33

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	14	16	20	5	3	31	10	52	13	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	13	19	6	5	35	9	48	19	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	11	19	0	5	54	5	40	13	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	14	16	5	2	33	13	57	13	348

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	24	32	19	6	3	14	2	67	11	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	29	21	6	4	13	1	65	11	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	43	16	3	3	19	3	72	7	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	27	18	5	2	18	3	68	9	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	35	17	5	4	10	0	71	10	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	30	21	6	4	9	1	66	11	1435
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	44	10	2	6	20	2	78	9	57
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	30	19	7	3	11	1	67	11	384

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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	19	44	15	9	2	3	8	71	12	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	52	11	8	3	3	2	77	11	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	38	30	19	3	5	0	46	23	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	52	15	8	3	4	1	72	12	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	48	10	8	1	1	9	79	10	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	54	10	6	1	1	2	82	8	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	16	43	19	17	2	4	0	61	20	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	52	13	6	1	2	1	78	8	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	45	11	7	2	1	9	78	10	1132
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	53	12	6	2	2	2	80	8	1500
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	23	38	28	8	3	0	0	61	11	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	49	14	8	3	3	2	74	11	359

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	6	18	27	7	4	29	9	38	19	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	20	26	13	7	25	4	36	28	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	3	33	5	11	38	8	10	30	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	23	24	7	4	31	4	47	17	347
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	24	22	12	6	20	9	44	24	1122
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	24	27	13	7	18	4	41	25	1440
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	2	23	13	15	5	31	10	43	34	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	24	23	12	10	21	4	41	28	385

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	28	30	15	4	1	14	8	74	6	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	30	15	6	2	15	3	73	9	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	22	51	8	3	3	14	0	84	6	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	32	13	4	1	16	1	78	7	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	31	12	4	2	9	10	78	8	1125
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	31	14	5	2	10	3	76	8	1441
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	20	45	12	5	2	16	0	77	8	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	33	15	3	1	12	1	77	6	386
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	35	12	3	1	8	9	80	5	1131
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	34	15	5	2	12	3	75	8	1498
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	20	39	21	3	3	14	0	68	7	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	35	13	4	2	12	2	78	7	359

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	23	31	16	4	1	16	8	72	7	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	28	19	7	3	16	3	64	13	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	35	19	5	3	24	0	64	11	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	30	16	6	2	21	2	70	10	348
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	30	14	6	3	12	9	71	11	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	33	16	7	5	13	3	68	13	1439
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	17	47	14	2	2	19	0	79	4	59
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	30	19	6	5	17	1	64	13	385
2008	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	32	14	6	3	6	8	74	11	1129
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	29	16	8	5	9	2	68	15	1502
2008	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	51	10	3	3	5	0	83	6	37
2008	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	33	14	7	8	8	3	68	17	359

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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 - Bilingual	5	95	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	96	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	3	97	348

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	43

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	91	43
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	12

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	47

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	42

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	12

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	42

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	42

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	42

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	43

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	43

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	47

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	43

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	47

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	43
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	43
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	12

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	45
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	41

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	45
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	45
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	41

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	45

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	45
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	41

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	45

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	45
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	41
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	12

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	45
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	41
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	12

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	41
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	12

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	45

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	98	2	47
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	93	7	43
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	92	8	12

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	14	15	21	2	2	37	9	54	7	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	14	20	2	2	42	8	52	9	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	13	25	3	3	51	3	35	12	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	15	16	2	1	39	11	61	7	347

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	24	30	21	3	2	18	2	68	6	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	27	19	4	2	19	1	69	7	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	13	40	19	3	3	22	0	69	7	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	31	13	3	1	22	3	76	6	346
2011	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	38	14	3	1	10	0	79	5	1123
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	31	19	2	2	11	0	74	5	1444
2011	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	27	43	7	2	2	17	2	87	4	58
2011	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	30	18	3	1	13	0	74	5	384

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	28	12	6	3	0	2	78	10	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	31	15	8	5	1	1	71	13	998
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	46	30	16	3	5	0	0	76	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	35	14	5	4	1	3	76	9	348

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	13	23	32	18	13	0	36	31	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	31	25	16	8	1	50	25	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	33	27	21	11	0	41	32	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	34	24	15	5	1	56	20	345

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	16	30	29	15	8	1	46	24	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	35	20	11	5	2	63	17	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	30	27	30	3	0	41	32	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	33	17	11	4	2	68	15	345

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	15	23	24	21	15	1	1	39	37	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	28	22	17	12	1	1	48	30	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	8	27	24	30	11	0	0	35	40	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	29	21	15	9	1	1	55	24	347

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	27	19	10	5	1	6	63	16	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	33	13	6	4	1	5	76	10	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	32	30	19	8	3	0	8	68	12	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	27	13	6	4	0	5	76	10	347

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	29	22	12	6	0	59	18	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	35	21	10	5	1	64	15	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	28	31	28	8	6	0	58	14	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	33	16	9	4	1	71	13	347

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	33	26	11	4	1	1	57	16	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	35	21	13	6	0	1	60	19	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	44	28	17	0	0	0	55	17	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	30	19	12	8	1	2	59	21	348

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	29	29	18	8	0	1	44	26	923
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	32	25	16	9	0	1	49	25	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	33	28	25	3	0	0	45	28	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	30	21	16	7	1	1	54	24	348

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	34	24	12	7	0	1	57	19	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	33	22	12	8	1	1	57	21	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	28	28	31	8	6	0	0	56	14	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	31	21	11	8	0	2	60	19	348

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	26	31	24	12	5	1	1	58	18	922
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	33	19	10	4	1	1	66	15	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	33	42	17	6	0	3	0	77	6	36
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	28	20	6	4	1	1	69	10	346

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	21	8	3	1	2	88	4	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	26	9	2	1	2	87	3	1005
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	51	27	13	5	3	0	78	8	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	23	10	2	1	2	87	3	348

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	79	8	4	2	2	0	4	91	5	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	11	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	76	16	5	0	3	0	0	92	3	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	9	4	1	2	1	2	92	4	348

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	55	29	10	3	2	0	2	85	5	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	30	9	3	1	0	1	86	4	1003
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	49	27	19	5	0	0	0	76	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	26	7	2	2	1	2	89	4	346

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	24	8	4	3	0	2	85	7	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	20	10	6	4	1	1	80	10	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	67	14	14	3	3	0	0	81	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	17	12	5	3	0	2	79	8	348

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	52	13	6	2	0	27	88	3	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	13	5	1	0	25	92	2	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	51	0	5	0	0	43	90	0	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	8	1	0	1	25	97	1	346

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	17	6	2	1	0	6	92	2	924
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	18	5	2	0	1	6	93	2	1002
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	78	5	3	0	3	0	11	94	3	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	71	12	6	1	1	1	8	91	2	346

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	61	21	8	4	4	0	3	84	8	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	28	12	5	5	1	2	78	10	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	51	27	5	11	5	0	0	78	16	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	24	11	6	7	1	2	75	14	348

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	28	11	2	1	3	85	4	927
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	28	10	2	1	3	86	4	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	41	35	19	0	5	0	76	5	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	26	7	2	1	3	90	3	348

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	9	28	41	16	6	37	22	929
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	34	37	14	5	43	19	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	5	22	59	11	3	27	13	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	38	32	10	4	54	14	348

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	19	41	24	9	0	33	26	925
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	17	42	25	9	0	35	23	1000
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	3	19	35	33	11	0	43	22	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	3	16	36	26	17	1	44	20	346

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	32	23	18	9	9	0	45	29	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	27	26	17	12	9	0	40	31	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	22	35	16	5	11	0	36	24	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	21	26	14	9	13	2	42	28	347

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	15	40	22	14	6	4	57	21	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	35	19	15	8	4	56	24	1001
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	11	49	27	8	5	0	59	13	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	36	20	13	6	3	59	20	346

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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	10	90	926
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	90	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	14	86	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	348

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	78	22	95
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	28	101
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	21	29

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	38	7	1	2	1	90	3	75
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	41	3	5	3	0	89	8	72
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	34	13	0	0	0	87	0	23

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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	67	16	6	2	1	6	2	73	27	928
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	16	5	1	1	10	1	75	25	1004
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	65	16	3	5	3	5	3	71	29	37
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	14	5	1	0	12	3	76	24	348

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	13	225
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	213
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	67

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	17	225
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	213
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	67

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	11	225
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	213
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	67

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	31	225
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	213
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	67

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	4	225
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	213
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	67

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	50	225
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	213
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	67

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	19	62	10	5	2	2	232
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	58	9	6	0	4	217
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	56	11	6	1	3	68

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	18	28	15	12	6	2	19	58	23	236
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	29	20	8	6	5	21	53	20	223
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	0	10	40	20	10	20	0	12	38	10
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	26	18	7	6	4	16	62	16	69

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	9	17	17	10	8	6	34	42	30	236
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	18	20	8	6	9	30	44	24	224
2017	Language requirement of position - Unilingual French	0	20	20	10	31	20	0	25	50	10
2017	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	28	21	10	3	5	20	56	17	69

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council 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