2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 100. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 49 42 4 5 1 0 0 91 6 483
2017 Part-time 27 56 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Full-time 52 43 1 3 1 0 0 95 4 472
2014 Part-time 54 39 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 79 17 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 483
2017 Part-time 74 17 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 81 17 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 472
2014 Part-time 87 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 58 24 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 484
2017 Part-time 17 64 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 11
2014 Full-time 60 22 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 472
2014 Part-time 53 27 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 56 31 5 6 1 0 0 87 7 484
2017 Part-time 55 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 61 29 3 5 1 0 0 90 6 472
2014 Part-time 59 34 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Full-time 40 41 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 484
2017 Part-time 28 44 8 10 9 0 0 73 19 11
2014 Full-time 34 42 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 472
2014 Part-time 13 47 26 14 0 0 0 60 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 47 40 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 484
2017 Part-time 37 55 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 43 46 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 472
2014 Part-time 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 57 35 3 4 1 0 0 92 4 483
2017 Part-time 47 44 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 51 39 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 472
2014 Part-time 67 20 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 62 29 6 3 1 0 0 91 4 484
2017 Part-time 38 53 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 56 35 5 3 0 0 0 91 4 472
2014 Part-time 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Full-time 43 35 7 9 5 0 0 78 15 484
2017 Part-time 66 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 43 36 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 472
2014 Part-time 48 39 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 Full-time 45 21 6 5 6 0 16 79 13 484
2017 Part-time 37 44 0 0 9 0 10 90 10 11
2014 Full-time 35 22 7 11 7 0 17 69 22 471
2014 Part-time 28 39 7 13 7 0 7 72 21 15

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 40 44 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 483
2017 Part-time 56 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 34 48 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 472
2014 Part-time 26 67 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 31 38 16 10 3 0 0 70 14 483
2017 Part-time 56 27 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Full-time 27 37 17 14 4 1 0 65 18 472
2014 Part-time 13 41 33 13 0 0 0 54 13 15

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 35 47 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 483
2017 Part-time 38 36 17 0 9 0 0 75 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 55 35 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 483
2017 Part-time 49 43 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 53 38 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 472
2014 Part-time 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 37 39 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 481
2017 Part-time 66 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 54 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 483
2017 Part-time 46 46 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 65 27 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 472
2014 Part-time 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 41 40 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 483
2017 Part-time 56 18 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2014 Full-time 30 42 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 471
2014 Part-time 28 66 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 482
2017 Part-time 47 44 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 37 40 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 472
2014 Part-time 21 53 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15

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 Full-time 41 40 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 483
2017 Part-time 38 44 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Full-time 44 39 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 472
2014 Part-time 27 60 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 43 42 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 482
2017 Part-time 56 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Full-time 47 39 8 4 3 0 0 85 6 472
2014 Part-time 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 25 39 21 12 3 0 0 64 15 484
2017 Part-time 27 63 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Full-time 25 46 18 7 4 0 0 71 10 472
2014 Part-time 27 33 33 7 0 0 0 60 7 15

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 Full-time 7 19 38 23 11 0 3 35 26 483
2017 Part-time 0 0 28 72 0 0 0 72 0 11
2014 Full-time 4 17 33 31 12 1 2 44 22 471
2014 Part-time 0 26 54 14 7 0 0 20 26 15

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 Full-time 4 9 22 33 28 1 4 63 13 483
2017 Part-time 0 0 9 74 17 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Full-time 3 8 23 38 24 1 3 64 12 468
2014 Part-time 0 7 39 41 13 0 0 54 7 15

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 Full-time 10 21 33 22 12 0 2 35 32 483
2017 Part-time 0 0 50 40 9 0 0 50 0 10
2014 Full-time 10 17 35 24 12 0 2 37 27 471
2014 Part-time 7 33 35 20 7 0 0 26 39 15

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 Full-time 8 12 39 27 12 0 1 40 20 481
2017 Part-time 0 0 36 56 8 0 0 64 0 11
2014 Full-time 7 13 34 29 16 0 1 45 20 472
2014 Part-time 0 13 40 41 7 0 0 47 13 15

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 Full-time 17 23 30 17 9 1 3 27 41 483
2017 Part-time 0 19 72 9 0 0 0 9 19 11
2014 Full-time 11 18 33 22 13 1 2 36 30 472
2014 Part-time 7 14 54 20 7 0 0 26 20 15

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 Full-time 8 17 30 22 16 4 3 41 27 483
2017 Part-time 0 10 54 36 0 0 0 36 10 11
2014 Full-time 3 6 25 37 23 2 3 63 10 470
2014 Part-time 0 0 40 33 27 0 0 60 0 15

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 Full-time 10 16 40 21 9 2 2 31 27 482
2017 Part-time 0 0 55 37 9 0 0 45 0 11
2014 Full-time 10 17 32 22 15 2 2 39 28 472
2014 Part-time 0 20 60 7 13 0 0 20 20 15
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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 Full-time 64 22 4 6 3 0 0 86 10 483
2017 Part-time 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Full-time 66 19 4 7 3 0 1 85 11 472
2014 Part-time 67 13 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15

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 Full-time 28 37 11 11 5 4 4 71 17 483
2017 Part-time 46 19 27 8 0 0 0 64 8 11
2014 Full-time 29 34 15 11 6 3 2 67 18 472
2014 Part-time 26 41 14 20 0 0 0 67 20 15

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 Full-time 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 484
2017 Part-time 54 29 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 11
2014 Full-time 46 34 7 10 3 0 0 80 14 472
2014 Part-time 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15

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 Full-time 44 40 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 484
2017 Part-time 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Full-time 44 44 5 5 1 1 0 88 6 472
2014 Part-time 33 40 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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 Full-time 36 33 9 8 4 8 1 77 13 483
2017 Part-time 56 36 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 37 33 12 5 2 8 3 78 8 472
2014 Part-time 27 27 20 7 0 20 0 67 8 15

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 Full-time 14 26 17 18 9 14 2 47 33 483
2017 Part-time 19 37 18 18 0 0 8 61 20 11
2014 Full-time 12 31 21 14 10 10 2 49 27 472
2014 Part-time 7 34 7 20 7 20 7 55 36 15

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 54 38 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 483
2017 Part-time 74 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Full-time 54 36 5 4 1 1 0 90 5 472
2014 Part-time 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
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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 Full-time 42 40 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 483
2017 Part-time 37 46 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 Full-time 41 38 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 472
2014 Part-time 27 33 14 13 13 0 0 60 26 15

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 Full-time 50 35 7 4 2 1 1 86 6 483
2017 Part-time 56 28 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 Full-time 49 34 10 4 3 0 0 84 7 472
2014 Part-time 54 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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 Full-time 47 36 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 484
2017 Part-time 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 471
2014 Part-time 46 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 Full-time 80 13 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 484
2017 Part-time 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 77 14 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 472
2014 Part-time 74 13 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15

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 Full-time 55 28 5 5 3 1 2 86 8 483
2017 Part-time 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 46 29 5 7 7 2 3 80 15 472
2014 Part-time 60 27 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15

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 Full-time 57 28 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 484
2017 Part-time 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 Full-time 58 26 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 484
2017 Part-time 74 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 53 29 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 482
2017 Part-time 66 26 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Full-time 46 35 9 7 2 0 1 82 9 472
2014 Part-time 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
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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 Full-time 33 36 12 8 5 1 5 73 14 224
2014 Full-time 26 46 11 8 3 1 4 76 12 218

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 Full-time 42 35 9 9 3 2 0 78 13 482
2017 Part-time 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 38 42 9 8 2 1 0 81 10 472
2014 Part-time 26 61 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 Full-time 31 38 14 12 5 1 0 69 17 484
2017 Part-time 37 44 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 11
2014 Full-time 32 40 12 11 5 0 0 72 15 471
2014 Part-time 0 74 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15

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 Full-time 19 34 20 17 7 3 0 54 25 482
2017 Part-time 8 73 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 Full-time 19 37 18 17 7 2 0 57 24 471
2014 Part-time 0 48 26 20 7 0 0 48 26 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 24 38 16 10 6 4 0 66 17 484
2017 Part-time 36 54 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Full-time 23 39 17 13 5 2 0 63 19 472
2014 Part-time 7 60 20 7 0 7 0 72 7 15

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 Full-time 20 41 15 14 7 2 0 63 22 484
2017 Part-time 17 45 9 29 0 0 0 63 29 11
2014 Full-time 18 43 17 15 5 1 0 62 20 471
2014 Part-time 13 33 20 33 0 0 0 46 33 15
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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 Full-time 32 45 14 6 2 1 0 78 9 483
2017 Part-time 37 52 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Full-time 35 42 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 472
2014 Part-time 7 46 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 15

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 Full-time 57 35 6 2 0 1 0 93 2 483
2017 Part-time 54 36 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Full-time 65 30 3 1 0 1 0 96 1 471
2014 Part-time 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Full-time 51 35 7 4 1 2 0 88 5 482
2017 Part-time 56 26 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 11
2014 Full-time 53 32 6 5 2 1 1 87 7 472
2014 Part-time 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 38 36 16 5 1 3 1 77 7 482
2017 Part-time 54 19 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 Full-time 48 32 14 3 2 1 1 81 5 472
2014 Part-time 27 46 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15

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 Full-time 20 25 16 12 9 14 3 55 25 483
2017 Part-time 18 27 17 19 0 8 10 56 23 11
2014 Full-time 23 28 16 11 11 8 4 57 25 472
2014 Part-time 7 27 20 7 13 27 0 47 27 15

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 Full-time 57 28 6 6 2 0 1 86 8 484
2017 Part-time 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Full-time 55 28 6 9 1 0 1 84 10 472
2014 Part-time 54 26 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 15

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 Full-time 77 18 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 483
2017 Part-time 64 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Full-time 73 21 3 2 0 0 0 94 3 471
2014 Part-time 74 20 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 Full-time 37 40 11 8 4 1 0 78 11 481
2017 Part-time 46 37 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 11
2014 Full-time 30 37 13 12 7 1 0 67 20 472
2014 Part-time 13 54 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15

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 Full-time 27 32 14 13 11 2 2 60 25 483
2017 Part-time 17 46 8 19 0 0 10 70 21 11
2014 Full-time 13 19 16 19 30 0 2 33 50 471
2014 Part-time 0 20 13 7 46 7 7 24 61 15

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 Full-time 27 43 17 9 2 2 0 71 12 483
2017 Part-time 46 37 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11

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 Full-time 45 39 10 2 1 2 0 86 4 482
2017 Part-time 54 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 Full-time 55 33 7 1 1 3 0 91 2 472
2014 Part-time 28 59 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 Full-time 40 42 9 5 1 2 0 84 6 482
2017 Part-time 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 49 38 8 3 1 1 0 87 4 471
2014 Part-time 20 53 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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 Full-time 56 34 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 481
2017 Part-time 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 58 35 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 472
2014 Part-time 48 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 43 35 13 6 4 0 0 78 9 483
2017 Part-time 56 34 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Full-time 47 39 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 472
2014 Part-time 47 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 38 41 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 484
2017 Part-time 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Full-time 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 472
2014 Part-time 40 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Full-time 39 25 18 9 5 3 1 67 14 484
2017 Part-time 56 27 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Full-time 38 29 17 9 5 3 0 69 14 472
2014 Part-time 47 39 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
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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 Full-time 17 47 35 483
2017 Part-time 19 54 27 11
2014 Full-time 15 54 31 472
2014 Part-time 7 67 27 15

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 Full-time 17 14 48 14 0 6 83
2014 Full-time 23 13 28 31 9999 5 70
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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 Full-time 9 91 482
2014 Full-time 11 89 471

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 53 41
2014 Full-time 44 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 51 41
2014 Full-time 65 54

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 Full-time 0 41
2014 Full-time 0 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 0 41

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 40 41
2014 Full-time 40 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 27 41
2014 Full-time 39 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 30 41
2014 Full-time 39 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 30 41
2014 Full-time 35 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 20 41
2014 Full-time 31 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 61 41
2014 Full-time 62 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 27 41
2014 Full-time 31 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 13 41
2014 Full-time 13 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 27 41
2014 Full-time 34 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 27 41
2014 Full-time 26 54

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 Full-time 54 41
2014 Full-time 51 54

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 Full-time 28 41
2014 Full-time 31 54

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 Full-time 13 41
2014 Full-time 33 54

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 Full-time 0 41
2014 Full-time 0 54

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 Full-time 14 41
2014 Full-time 15 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 22 41
2014 Full-time 21 54

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 Full-time 18 41

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 Full-time 19 41
2014 Full-time 21 54

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 Full-time 17 41

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 Full-time 12 41
2014 Full-time 12 54

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 Full-time 18 41
2014 Full-time 31 54

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 Full-time 36 41
2014 Full-time 51 54

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 Full-time 56 41
2014 Full-time 49 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 12 41
2014 Full-time 11 54

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 Full-time 88 12 41

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 Full-time 18 17 16 3 2 34 10 62 8 483
2017 Part-time 9 0 0 9 0 61 21 50 50 10
2014 Full-time 17 12 15 7 4 35 11 53 19 472
2014 Part-time 13 13 13 0 0 54 7 67 0 15

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 Full-time 38 36 11 3 1 10 1 83 4 483
2017 Part-time 37 26 27 0 0 10 0 70 0 11
2014 Full-time 36 31 17 4 2 10 1 74 7 472
2014 Part-time 27 27 13 7 0 27 0 73 9 15
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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 Full-time 18 30 9 3 1 1 37 78 7 484
2017 Part-time 17 29 19 0 0 0 35 71 0 11
2014 Full-time 11 26 7 4 1 2 49 77 10 472
2014 Part-time 0 13 0 7 7 0 72 47 53 15

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 Full-time 10 18 13 4 1 12 42 60 12 484
2017 Part-time 0 36 19 0 0 10 35 66 0 11
2014 Full-time 6 15 9 5 1 13 51 58 18 472
2014 Part-time 7 0 0 0 0 20 73 100 0 15

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 Full-time 25 22 8 1 1 6 38 83 3 484
2017 Part-time 18 46 0 0 0 0 35 100 0 11
2014 Full-time 15 18 8 2 1 6 49 75 6 472
2014 Part-time 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 100 0 15

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 Full-time 22 22 9 2 1 7 37 79 5 483
2017 Part-time 8 48 9 0 0 0 35 87 0 11
2014 Full-time 14 19 8 3 1 7 48 73 9 472
2014 Part-time 0 13 7 0 0 0 80 64 0 15
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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 Full-time 3 97 484
2017 Part-time 0 100 11
2014 Full-time 3 97 472
2014 Part-time 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 87 14
2014 Full-time 66 15

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 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 36 14
2014 Full-time 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 35 14

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 Full-time 0 14

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 Full-time 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 50 14
2014 Full-time 47 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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 Full-time 52 14
2014 Full-time 54 15

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 Full-time 0 14
2014 Full-time 0 15

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 Full-time 51 14
2014 Full-time 40 15

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 Full-time 93 7 14

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 Full-time 20 14 14 1 1 40 11 68 3 484
2017 Part-time 8 0 9 0 0 46 37 49 0 11
2014 Full-time 18 15 14 2 1 39 11 66 6 472
2014 Part-time 7 13 7 0 0 74 0 75 0 15

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 Full-time 37 35 11 1 0 13 2 85 2 483
2017 Part-time 37 35 8 0 0 20 0 90 0 11
2014 Full-time 38 32 12 2 1 13 2 83 3 472
2014 Part-time 33 14 20 0 0 33 0 71 0 15
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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 Full-time 48 29 14 3 3 1 1 79 7 481
2017 Part-time 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 10 21 33 18 17 0 0 31 36 483
2017 Part-time 18 44 27 10 0 0 0 63 10 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 15 29 32 16 8 0 0 44 24 481
2017 Part-time 19 52 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11

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 Full-time 13 25 27 20 15 0 1 39 35 484
2017 Part-time 17 36 29 18 0 0 0 53 18 11

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 Full-time 27 29 21 12 10 0 1 57 22 483
2017 Part-time 44 36 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 26 28 22 15 9 0 0 54 24 482
2017 Part-time 20 43 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 11

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 Full-time 32 36 20 8 4 0 0 68 12 482
2017 Part-time 46 29 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 22 39 24 10 5 0 0 61 15 482
2017 Part-time 37 46 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 30 38 19 9 3 0 0 68 12 481
2017 Part-time 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11

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 Full-time 30 35 21 11 3 1 0 65 14 482
2017 Part-time 29 53 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 66 21 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 484
2017 Part-time 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 Full-time 83 10 3 2 0 0 2 94 2 483
2017 Part-time 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 Full-time 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 484
2017 Part-time 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 57 27 9 5 2 0 1 85 6 484
2017 Part-time 83 9 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 54 21 9 2 0 0 14 87 2 483
2017 Part-time 72 18 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 11

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 Full-time 60 26 8 3 1 0 2 88 4 479
2017 Part-time 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 Full-time 79 11 4 2 1 1 2 92 3 484
2017 Part-time 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 Full-time 52 31 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 483
2017 Part-time 47 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 6 32 42 13 6 0 0 38 20 484
2017 Part-time 27 27 36 10 0 0 0 54 10 11

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 6 20 40 25 8 0 0 34 26 482
2017 Part-time 0 10 36 37 17 0 0 54 10 11

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 Full-time 13 40 21 15 5 5 0 56 22 481
2017 Part-time 11 50 11 19 9 0 0 61 28 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 14 43 18 15 7 2 0 59 23 484
2017 Part-time 8 49 34 8 0 0 0 57 8 11
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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 Full-time 12 88 484
2014 Full-time 11 89 471
2014 Part-time 33 67 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 82 18 60
2014 Full-time 75 25 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 41 39 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 49
2014 Full-time 61 25 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 40
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 55 30 6 2 2 5 0 58 42 484
2017 Part-time 37 55 8 0 0 0 0 37 63 11

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 Full-time 10 189

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 Full-time 19 189

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 Full-time 12 189

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 Full-time 18 189

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 Full-time 4 189

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 58 189

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 Full-time 19 65 7 3 1 6 187

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 Full-time 39 26 14 5 3 1 12 75 9 194

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 8 11 9 4 10 6 52 45 33 194
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