2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 117. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 34 49 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 44 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 770
2014 Person with a disability 16 63 0 16 4 0 0 80 20 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 41 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 632
2011 Person with a disability 19 62 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 44 43 4 7 2 0 0 88 9 673
2008 Person with a disability 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 35 47 4 9 4 0 0 82 14 561

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 66 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 17 5 2 2 1 1 91 4 769
2014 Person with a disability 74 21 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 76 16 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 632
2011 Person with a disability 76 10 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 72 19 3 4 1 0 1 92 5 673
2008 Person with a disability 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 65 23 4 4 3 0 1 89 7 560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 66 20 6 0 3 0 6 91 3 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 69 17 4 6 4 0 1 86 9 769
2014 Person with a disability 53 26 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 69 17 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 632
2011 Person with a disability 67 19 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 68 18 4 6 3 0 1 88 8 673
2008 Person with a disability 69 15 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 64 19 5 7 4 0 1 83 12 560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 34 29 11 14 11 0 0 63 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 35 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 768
2014 Person with a disability 38 20 4 26 13 0 0 57 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 50 30 8 7 5 0 0 79 12 631
2011 Person with a disability 43 24 10 5 14 0 5 70 20 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 47 34 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 26 51 9 6 6 0 3 79 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 37 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 770
2014 Person with a disability 28 38 13 13 9 0 0 66 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 34 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 632
2011 Person with a disability 43 10 5 14 24 0 5 55 40 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 42 37 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 670
2008 Person with a disability 31 38 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 29 42 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 43 29 6 6 17 0 0 71 23 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 35 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 769
2014 Person with a disability 41 38 9 13 0 0 0 79 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 37 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 632
2011 Person with a disability 50 25 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2011 Not a person with a disability 47 34 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 673
2008 Person with a disability 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 43 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 561

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 49 29 3 3 17 0 0 77 20 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 31 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 767
2014 Person with a disability 54 25 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 55 31 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 632
2011 Person with a disability 43 33 0 14 5 0 5 80 20 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 52 34 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 671
2008 Person with a disability 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 47 41 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 559

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 54 26 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 66 28 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 768
2014 Person with a disability 50 17 9 20 4 0 0 67 25 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 70 24 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 40 29 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 29 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 769
2014 Person with a disability 38 25 4 17 16 0 0 62 33 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 29 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 632
2011 Person with a disability 24 29 5 24 19 0 0 52 43 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 50 32 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 674

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 41 18 3 15 9 3 12 69 27 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 24 8 7 5 1 9 78 14 769
2014 Person with a disability 20 26 12 13 25 0 4 48 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 40 28 8 11 7 1 6 72 19 632
2011 Person with a disability 24 24 10 10 24 0 10 53 37 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 47 27 7 8 6 0 5 78 15 673
2008 Person with a disability 46 15 8 8 15 0 8 67 25 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 48 26 5 8 8 1 4 79 16 560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 31 37 20 6 6 0 0 69 11 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 770
2014 Person with a disability 37 46 4 4 9 0 0 83 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 632
2011 Person with a disability 24 29 19 14 14 0 0 52 29 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 38 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 672
2008 Person with a disability 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 37 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 559

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 14 34 20 23 9 0 0 49 31 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 36 14 13 8 1 0 65 20 770
2014 Person with a disability 16 45 0 21 17 0 0 61 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 31 18 14 10 0 0 58 23 632
2011 Person with a disability 14 24 10 14 33 5 0 40 50 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 24 37 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 673

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 23 34 20 23 0 0 0 57 23 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 43 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 34 46 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 768
2014 Person with a disability 34 44 4 9 9 0 0 78 18 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 632
2011 Person with a disability 33 24 24 10 5 5 0 60 15 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 45 37 10 6 2 0 0 82 7 674
2008 Person with a disability 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 559

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 21 29 32 9 9 0 0 50 18 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 36 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 49 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 29 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 767
2014 Person with a disability 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 64 25 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 632
2011 Person with a disability 43 29 19 5 0 0 5 75 5 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 61 27 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 674

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 26 34 26 6 6 0 3 62 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 40 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 766
2014 Person with a disability 12 46 17 12 13 0 0 58 25 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 45 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 29 14 29 14 0 5 40 45 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 33 38 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 671

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 29 34 17 11 6 3 0 65 18 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 767
2014 Person with a disability 25 29 8 21 17 0 0 54 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 33 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 23 43 14 11 6 3 0 68 18 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 36 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 767
2014 Person with a disability 33 37 0 21 9 0 0 70 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 38 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 630
2011 Person with a disability 29 19 19 14 14 0 5 50 30 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 38 39 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 670

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 31 37 20 6 6 0 0 69 11 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 7 764
2014 Person with a disability 41 38 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 37 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 631
2011 Person with a disability 24 48 5 14 10 0 0 71 24 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 674
2008 Person with a disability 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 47 39 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 559

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 31 31 23 6 6 0 3 65 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 40 16 6 3 0 0 74 10 769
2014 Person with a disability 17 25 50 3 4 0 0 42 8 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 42 19 5 3 0 0 73 8 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 33 24 10 24 0 0 43 33 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 27 41 20 8 5 0 0 68 12 674
2008 Person with a disability 8 38 31 15 8 0 0 46 23 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 19 38 24 13 6 0 0 57 19 561

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 3 31 34 20 9 0 3 29 35 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 19 37 24 9 1 3 35 26 760
2014 Person with a disability 9 29 38 25 0 0 0 25 38 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 23 38 21 7 1 2 29 31 632
2011 Person with a disability 14 48 19 14 0 5 0 15 65 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 11 25 35 18 7 0 3 26 38 668
2008 Person with a disability 23 23 31 15 8 0 0 23 46 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 13 33 32 14 7 0 1 21 47 561

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 3 14 34 31 9 6 3 44 19 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 3 10 22 34 23 3 5 61 15 757
2014 Person with a disability 13 17 21 33 15 0 0 49 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 3 9 23 37 23 2 3 63 12 630
2011 Person with a disability 0 14 43 19 14 0 10 37 16 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 6 12 23 32 21 2 5 57 19 670
2008 Person with a disability 0 31 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 9 20 31 22 15 1 2 38 30 560

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 11 34 29 14 6 0 6 21 48 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 20 34 20 10 1 3 32 32 762
2014 Person with a disability 17 30 25 28 0 0 0 28 47 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 26 32 17 7 1 2 24 42 631
2011 Person with a disability 33 19 29 14 0 5 0 15 55 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 19 26 27 15 9 0 4 25 46 670
2008 Person with a disability 23 8 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 18 26 26 17 9 1 2 27 46 561

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 0 6 44 38 9 0 3 48 6 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 3 13 34 31 15 1 2 48 17 758
2014 Person with a disability 4 26 42 16 12 0 0 28 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 13 34 31 14 1 1 45 20 628
2011 Person with a disability 14 24 29 19 10 0 5 30 40 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 8 15 31 28 13 1 3 43 24 668
2008 Person with a disability 8 31 8 38 15 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 8 17 34 28 10 1 2 40 26 559

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 20 28 14 26 6 3 3 33 51 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 17 28 25 14 1 3 41 30 759
2014 Person with a disability 21 38 20 20 0 0 0 20 59 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 18 29 26 11 1 3 39 31 630
2011 Person with a disability 19 43 14 14 5 5 0 20 65 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 10 20 29 25 12 1 4 38 32 671
2008 Person with a disability 8 38 31 15 8 0 0 23 46 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 14 21 28 22 12 1 2 35 36 559

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 9 11 49 20 9 0 3 29 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 13 25 29 20 3 5 54 19 761
2014 Person with a disability 9 13 12 33 29 0 4 65 22 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 2 5 22 38 26 2 5 68 8 632
2011 Person with a disability 5 14 24 33 14 0 10 53 21 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 3 7 22 35 24 2 7 65 11 668
2008 Person with a disability 0 23 31 23 15 0 8 42 25 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 8 14 27 28 16 2 4 47 24 560

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 17 23 37 14 6 0 3 21 41 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 18 34 21 12 3 4 36 29 763
2014 Person with a disability 34 13 32 21 0 0 0 21 47 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 22 34 21 9 2 3 31 33 632
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 57 20 8 6 3 0 6 82 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 68 15 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 769
2014 Person with a disability 74 17 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 70 14 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 630
2011 Person with a disability 57 14 10 0 10 0 10 79 11 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 65 15 8 5 5 0 2 81 10 672
2008 Person with a disability 69 8 0 0 23 0 0 77 23 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 59 16 7 5 8 1 4 79 14 560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 17 11 34 17 14 0 6 30 33 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 36 13 9 7 5 3 68 18 770
2014 Person with a disability 20 16 4 33 21 0 4 38 57 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 31 16 11 9 3 2 62 21 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 26 23 14 26 11 0 0 49 37 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 31 8 9 6 1 1 77 15 770
2014 Person with a disability 37 16 4 13 30 0 0 53 43 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 30 11 12 7 0 0 69 19 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 17 29 26 20 9 0 0 46 29 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 36 13 8 5 1 1 75 12 769
2014 Person with a disability 24 46 0 21 9 0 0 70 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 39 14 12 4 1 0 71 15 631
2011 Person with a disability 33 33 5 10 14 5 0 70 25 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 34 39 11 10 4 1 0 74 15 671
2008 Person with a disability 15 38 0 15 23 8 0 58 42 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 37 34 11 10 5 3 0 73 16 559

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 26 12 26 18 9 9 0 42 29 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 29 13 9 6 10 1 69 17 766
2014 Person with a disability 24 33 4 26 9 4 0 60 36 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 29 13 10 7 7 1 67 18 631
2011 Person with a disability 38 10 24 5 14 10 0 53 21 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 37 28 13 8 5 9 1 72 14 671
2008 Person with a disability 46 8 0 31 8 8 0 58 42 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 39 26 13 6 6 9 1 72 14 557

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 3 9 15 26 29 9 9 14 68 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 21 18 16 12 15 2 45 33 766
2014 Person with a disability 9 20 4 20 39 4 4 31 65 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 20 19 20 17 11 1 37 42 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 26 50 6 3 15 0 0 76 18 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 37 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 767
2014 Person with a disability 40 26 9 17 9 0 0 66 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 631
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 26 40 14 6 9 6 0 70 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 34 9 6 4 0 1 80 11 770
2014 Person with a disability 46 16 3 26 9 0 0 62 34 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 34 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 631
2011 Person with a disability 24 19 19 24 10 5 0 45 35 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 35 34 11 11 8 0 1 70 19 673
2008 Person with a disability 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 32 32 12 14 8 1 1 66 22 559

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 Person with a disability 29 37 11 3 11 9 0 72 16 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 28 8 6 3 2 1 83 9 768
2014 Person with a disability 53 13 9 13 13 0 0 66 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 30 9 7 6 1 1 78 13 632
2011 Person with a disability 19 29 19 5 19 10 0 53 26 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 43 31 10 8 6 2 1 76 14 671
2008 Person with a disability 38 31 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 39 28 14 9 6 3 1 70 15 558

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 Person with a disability 37 29 14 6 9 6 0 70 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 31 8 6 4 1 1 82 10 768
2014 Person with a disability 33 29 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 31 9 8 5 0 1 78 13 631
2011 Person with a disability 19 33 14 14 14 0 5 55 30 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 39 32 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 671
2008 Person with a disability 23 31 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 37 30 12 12 7 0 1 68 20 557

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 Person with a disability 68 15 12 0 0 0 6 87 0 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 76 13 4 3 1 0 4 93 4 768
2014 Person with a disability 91 0 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 79 11 3 4 1 0 2 92 5 632
2011 Person with a disability 71 0 10 0 10 0 10 79 11 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 76 11 5 3 2 0 2 89 6 673
2008 Person with a disability 77 8 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 75 10 5 3 3 0 4 89 7 558

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 Person with a disability 43 26 17 0 11 3 0 71 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 26 7 8 4 2 4 80 13 769
2014 Person with a disability 49 21 9 9 13 0 0 70 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 53 19 8 7 8 2 3 75 16 632
2011 Person with a disability 48 10 5 10 19 0 10 63 32 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 48 27 9 7 6 1 2 77 13 674

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 Person with a disability 54 23 9 6 9 0 0 77 14 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 23 7 5 4 1 1 83 9 769

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 Person with a disability 49 26 11 6 6 3 0 76 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 22 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 767

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 Person with a disability 46 20 20 3 9 3 0 68 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 28 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 767
2014 Person with a disability 45 25 9 13 9 0 0 70 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 28 9 8 5 0 0 77 13 631
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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 Not a person with a disability 37 36 14 7 4 0 2 74 11 126
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 32 10 8 8 1 6 72 17 103

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 Person with a disability 14 29 23 11 17 6 0 46 30 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 35 17 13 7 5 0 62 21 767
2014 Person with a disability 11 30 16 21 21 0 0 41 43 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 32 19 17 7 5 0 55 25 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 24 14 24 10 14 5 41 41 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 25 30 21 10 7 7 1 59 18 674

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 Person with a disability 14 28 23 14 20 0 0 43 34 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 36 18 12 7 2 0 61 20 768
2014 Person with a disability 8 29 12 26 26 0 0 37 51 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 34 22 16 7 0 0 55 23 632
2011 Person with a disability 14 14 24 24 19 0 5 30 45 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 25 33 17 13 10 2 0 59 23 672
2008 Person with a disability 8 38 15 0 38 0 0 46 38 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 21 33 18 14 11 3 0 55 26 559

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 Person with a disability 3 31 26 26 9 6 0 36 36 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 34 19 14 8 6 0 56 23 768
2014 Person with a disability 0 25 20 34 21 0 0 25 56 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 33 23 18 8 4 0 49 27 632
2011 Person with a disability 5 19 19 24 24 10 0 26 53 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 15 36 19 17 9 4 0 54 27 672
2008 Person with a disability 8 15 15 8 38 15 0 27 55 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 10 33 18 20 13 5 0 46 35 558

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 Person with a disability 6 43 31 11 9 0 0 49 20 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 30 18 12 8 4 0 61 20 769
2014 Person with a disability 12 42 3 26 17 0 0 54 43 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 33 20 12 9 3 0 58 21 632
2011 Person with a disability 14 33 19 14 10 5 5 53 26 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 22 33 16 15 8 6 0 58 25 671
2008 Person with a disability 8 23 15 8 23 23 0 40 40 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 16 34 16 14 11 8 0 55 28 559

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 Person with a disability 14 29 14 23 20 0 0 43 43 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 35 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 766
2014 Person with a disability 0 45 13 25 17 0 0 45 42 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 33 18 20 10 1 0 52 30 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 38 5 10 29 10 0 53 42 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 14 37 17 20 11 1 0 52 31 672
2008 Person with a disability 15 38 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 13 29 16 26 15 1 0 42 41 561
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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 Person with a disability 26 43 20 9 0 3 0 71 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 38 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 769
2014 Person with a disability 42 25 25 0 9 0 0 67 9 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 37 11 6 2 1 0 80 9 632
2011 Person with a disability 38 38 5 5 10 0 5 80 15 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 39 37 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 673

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 Person with a disability 35 44 12 0 6 3 0 82 6 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 35 7 2 1 1 0 90 2 770
2014 Person with a disability 57 26 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 37 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 632
2011 Person with a disability 43 38 5 10 0 0 5 85 10 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 51 33 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 672

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 Person with a disability 26 34 20 9 6 3 3 64 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 34 9 4 2 2 1 84 7 765
2014 Person with a disability 41 29 4 9 9 9 0 77 19 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 35 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 632
2011 Person with a disability 30 35 5 15 15 0 0 65 30 20
2011 Not a person with a disability 43 32 9 6 5 3 1 79 12 668
2008 Person with a disability 23 31 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 40 32 11 7 6 1 1 75 14 560

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 Person with a disability 17 28 29 14 11 0 0 46 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 31 16 9 2 5 1 70 12 768
2014 Person with a disability 25 28 13 17 17 0 0 53 34 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 34 17 8 3 3 1 71 12 631
2011 Person with a disability 19 24 19 0 19 14 5 53 24 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 22 35 20 12 5 5 1 61 18 673

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 Person with a disability 3 26 9 20 26 11 6 34 55 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 23 19 15 12 7 2 49 29 769
2014 Person with a disability 12 21 11 17 39 0 0 33 56 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 24 17 15 13 9 1 49 32 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 24 19 5 29 10 5 39 39 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 17 21 22 13 10 14 3 46 28 670

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 Person with a disability 49 26 11 6 6 0 3 77 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 60 20 9 5 2 1 3 83 7 770
2014 Person with a disability 50 29 13 8 0 0 0 80 8 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 60 21 9 5 2 1 2 84 7 632

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 Person with a disability 57 31 3 0 0 3 6 97 0 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 69 19 5 3 1 2 2 92 3 769
2014 Person with a disability 70 21 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 70 18 6 2 1 2 1 91 3 631
2011 Person with a disability 62 14 10 0 0 0 14 89 0 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 69 18 6 3 1 1 2 90 4 670
2008 Person with a disability 69 8 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 65 21 7 3 2 1 1 88 5 560

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 Person with a disability 29 28 11 11 17 3 0 59 29 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 33 11 8 4 1 1 77 12 768
2014 Person with a disability 37 12 13 13 26 0 0 49 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 33 11 11 8 1 0 69 19 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 38 14 0 33 0 5 50 35 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 35 33 12 10 8 2 0 69 18 671
2008 Person with a disability 38 8 38 0 15 0 0 46 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 26 37 15 12 9 1 0 64 22 557

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 Person with a disability 9 17 20 17 31 3 3 27 52 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 26 15 16 16 2 3 51 33 768
2014 Person with a disability 9 26 19 0 47 0 0 34 47 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 22 16 18 20 2 3 43 40 632
2011 Person with a disability 5 19 14 14 43 0 5 25 60 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 16 25 16 19 19 2 4 43 40 669
2008 Person with a disability 0 38 23 0 38 0 0 38 38 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 15 33 14 15 19 2 2 50 36 561

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 Person with a disability 17 34 23 17 9 0 0 51 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 40 18 9 4 3 1 68 13 766

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 Person with a disability 31 43 14 6 3 0 3 76 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 31 12 3 2 4 0 82 5 767
2014 Person with a disability 37 30 8 17 9 0 0 67 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 32 11 3 1 3 0 85 4 631

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 Person with a disability 23 49 20 6 3 0 0 71 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 38 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 766
2014 Person with a disability 32 39 9 13 9 0 0 70 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 32 10 6 2 1 0 81 9 632
2011 Person with a disability 29 19 19 14 14 0 5 50 30 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 41 36 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 671

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 Person with a disability 23 51 14 9 3 0 0 74 11 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 770
2014 Person with a disability 40 26 9 17 9 0 0 66 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 632
2011 Person with a disability 33 29 10 19 5 5 0 65 25 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 48 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 671
2008 Person with a disability 31 31 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 39 37 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 561

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 Person with a disability 31 31 23 6 9 0 0 63 14 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 31 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 766
2014 Person with a disability 25 37 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 37 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 632
2011 Person with a disability 33 14 29 5 14 5 0 50 20 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 39 34 16 7 3 1 0 74 11 670

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 Person with a disability 29 34 17 17 3 0 0 63 20 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 35 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 768
2014 Person with a disability 28 33 26 4 9 0 0 61 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 40 35 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 631
2011 Person with a disability 24 38 14 5 14 0 5 65 20 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 40 36 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 671
2008 Person with a disability 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 37 38 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 558

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 Person with a disability 17 26 17 17 17 0 6 46 36 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 27 15 10 6 4 1 68 16 768
2014 Person with a disability 32 30 8 4 26 0 0 62 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 27 16 12 5 3 1 66 17 632
2011 Person with a disability 29 29 10 14 19 0 0 57 33 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 34 29 16 11 7 3 0 65 19 672
2008 Person with a disability 46 23 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 34 27 17 10 7 4 1 64 17 561
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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 Person with a disability 20 31 49 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 39 34 769
2014 Person with a disability 17 39 44 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 41 37 632
2011 Person with a disability 19 19 62 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 23 45 32 673

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 Not a person with a disability 18 24 28 8 17 6 203
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 28 31 14 9999 6 140
2011 Not a person with a disability 22 22 35 12 9999 8 155
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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 Person with a disability 28 72 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 85 767
2014 Person with a disability 50 50 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 83 631

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 80 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 118
2014 Person with a disability 83 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 70 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 70 118
2014 Person with a disability 68 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 64 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 0 10
2014 Person with a disability 0 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 6 106

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 0 118
2014 Person with a disability 0 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 0 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 70 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 60 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 118
2014 Person with a disability 59 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 118
2014 Person with a disability 68 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 118
2014 Person with a disability 51 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 80 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 118
2014 Person with a disability 83 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 54 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 118
2014 Person with a disability 58 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 106

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 0 118
2014 Person with a disability 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 4 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 118
2014 Person with a disability 42 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 50 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 118
2014 Person with a disability 49 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 106

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 Person with a disability 70 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 118
2014 Person with a disability 76 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 61 106

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 Not a person with a disability 24 118
2014 Person with a disability 51 12
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 106

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 Not a person with a disability 6 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 106

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 106

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 Not a person with a disability 8 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 106

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 4 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 106

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 118
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 106

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 113
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 99

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 Not a person with a disability 15 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 99

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 99

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 6 99

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 Not a person with a disability 11 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 99

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10

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 Not a person with a disability 4 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10

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 Not a person with a disability 5 113
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 99

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 Not a person with a disability 30 113
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 99

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 Person with a disability 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 13 113
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 99

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 Not a person with a disability 50 113
2014 Person with a disability 82 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 99

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 Not a person with a disability 0 113
2014 Person with a disability 0 10

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 Person with a disability 70 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 113
2014 Person with a disability 80 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 56 99

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 113
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 99

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 Person with a disability 90 10 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 95 5 118

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 Person with a disability 3 11 28 11 14 20 11 21 38 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 16 17 8 6 27 8 52 22 768
2014 Person with a disability 11 4 13 29 34 9 0 17 69 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 17 18 8 7 23 8 52 22 631

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 Person with a disability 6 35 15 18 9 12 6 50 32 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 31 16 7 3 9 1 71 11 769
2014 Person with a disability 20 13 17 25 17 9 0 35 46 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 32 15 7 4 7 1 72 12 632
2011 Person with a disability 14 33 14 19 14 5 0 50 35 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 34 34 15 6 3 7 0 74 10 671
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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 Person with a disability 29 29 11 11 3 3 14 69 17 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 42 11 6 2 2 13 78 9 770
2014 Person with a disability 56 29 3 0 0 4 8 96 0 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 47 11 4 1 2 10 82 6 632
2011 Person with a disability 38 38 5 0 0 5 14 94 0 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 22 45 9 4 3 2 15 80 9 673
2008 Person with a disability 15 46 8 0 8 0 23 80 10 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 21 39 7 5 2 1 24 81 9 561

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 Person with a disability 3 14 17 17 9 23 17 29 43 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 21 21 10 7 21 9 46 24 768
2014 Person with a disability 0 41 12 30 4 9 4 47 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 27 20 9 5 18 9 55 18 632
2011 Person with a disability 10 19 14 19 19 10 10 35 47 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 10 25 22 9 5 18 10 49 19 672

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 Person with a disability 37 17 11 6 3 11 14 73 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 28 10 3 1 10 13 81 5 770
2014 Person with a disability 26 34 12 9 4 8 8 71 15 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 27 12 3 2 10 10 78 7 632
2011 Person with a disability 38 5 10 10 10 10 19 60 27 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 32 28 12 3 2 10 13 78 7 672
2008 Person with a disability 46 23 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 26 29 9 2 1 10 23 82 4 561

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 Person with a disability 11 17 14 9 11 23 14 45 32 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 28 13 5 4 12 12 70 13 769
2014 Person with a disability 12 30 8 4 17 21 8 59 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 26 16 6 3 14 9 67 12 632
2011 Person with a disability 29 14 5 24 14 0 14 50 44 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 27 28 15 3 2 13 12 73 6 671
2008 Person with a disability 8 15 15 8 8 23 23 43 29 13
2008 Not a person with a disability 26 24 14 5 2 8 21 71 10 559
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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 Person with a disability 20 80 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 93 765
2014 Person with a disability 29 71 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 6 94 627

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 87 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 86 33

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 Not a person with a disability 0 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 0 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 0 55

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 55

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 13 55

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 Not a person with a disability 0 55

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 0 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 0 33

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 33

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 Not a person with a disability 29 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 32

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 Not a person with a disability 15 55

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 Not a person with a disability 18 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 32

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 Not a person with a disability 0 55

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 50 32

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 Not a person with a disability 11 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 28

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 0 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 0 28

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 Not a person with a disability 12 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 0 28

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 Not a person with a disability 10 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 0 28

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 Not a person with a disability 25 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 28

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 Not a person with a disability 10 52

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 Not a person with a disability 48 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 28

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 Not a person with a disability 77 52
2014 Not a person with a disability 69 28

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 Not a person with a disability 0 52

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 Not a person with a disability 10 52

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 Not a person with a disability 96 4 55

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 Person with a disability 9 11 23 6 6 43 3 37 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 14 15 3 2 38 8 64 9 768
2014 Person with a disability 4 16 25 13 13 29 0 29 36 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 15 18 3 2 33 9 62 7 632

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 Person with a disability 14 26 20 6 3 28 3 58 13 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 29 13 3 2 14 2 79 5 765
2014 Person with a disability 28 26 4 16 9 17 0 65 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 30 15 2 1 12 2 78 4 631
2011 Person with a disability 33 33 10 5 10 10 0 74 16 21
2011 Not a person with a disability 41 34 11 3 1 9 0 83 5 672
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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 Person with a disability 34 20 20 17 3 0 6 58 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 29 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 762

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 Person with a disability 14 34 17 11 20 0 3 50 32 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 30 27 13 11 1 1 48 24 767

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 Person with a disability 26 37 20 11 3 0 3 65 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 37 20 11 4 1 2 64 15 764

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 Person with a disability 23 9 34 9 20 0 6 33 30 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 28 22 13 11 2 2 52 25 765

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 Person with a disability 40 29 6 9 8 0 9 75 19 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 28 14 6 3 1 4 76 9 762

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 Person with a disability 29 26 20 6 17 0 3 56 23 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 34 20 9 4 1 1 66 14 762

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 Person with a disability 20 31 29 0 17 0 3 53 18 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 35 21 9 4 1 1 65 14 762

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 Person with a disability 11 37 17 11 14 3 6 53 28 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 35 24 9 4 1 1 62 14 762

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 Person with a disability 11 29 26 11 17 0 6 42 30 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 35 20 9 6 1 1 64 15 761

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 Person with a disability 20 37 20 11 9 0 3 59 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 35 19 9 3 1 1 70 11 761

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 Person with a disability 40 29 17 0 11 0 3 71 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 61 22 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 763

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 Person with a disability 47 21 18 3 9 0 3 70 12 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 72 14 6 2 2 1 3 89 5 767

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 Person with a disability 38 29 9 15 6 0 3 70 21 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 32 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 765

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 Person with a disability 43 20 20 6 9 0 3 65 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 20 10 5 5 0 2 80 10 765

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 Person with a disability 41 12 9 3 0 0 35 82 5 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 13 5 1 0 0 26 92 2 764

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 Person with a disability 50 21 12 0 0 3 15 86 0 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 67 16 6 1 1 0 8 91 2 763

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 Person with a disability 53 29 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 12 7 3 3 0 4 86 6 765

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 23 43 20 3 8 0 3 68 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 29 12 3 2 1 3 82 5 763

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 Person with a disability 9 23 40 11 14 0 3 32 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 13 34 39 9 5 0 0 47 14 770

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 Person with a disability 23 23 37 9 3 3 3 12 48 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 17 42 25 10 0 1 35 22 767

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 Person with a disability 20 49 17 3 6 3 3 73 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 41 8 2 1 2 0 88 4 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 6 38 15 15 21 3 3 47 37 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 44 13 10 4 2 0 71 15 768
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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 Person with a disability 37 63 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 89 765
2014 Person with a disability 59 41 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 91 631

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 77 23 13
2017 Not a person with a disability 83 17 86
2014 Person with a disability 71 29 14
2014 Not a person with a disability 86 14 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 57 27 4 10 3 0 0 84 12 71
2014 Person with a disability 69 10 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 72 19 2 6 0 0 0 91 6 47
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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 Person with a disability 46 23 11 3 11 3 3 49 51 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 28 9 4 2 5 1 55 45 768

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 Person with a disability 29 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 322

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 Person with a disability 29 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 322

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 Person with a disability 6 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 322

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 Person with a disability 29 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 322

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 Person with a disability 0 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 322

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 41 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 322

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 Person with a disability 23 29 29 0 6 12 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 66 9 3 2 2 317

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 Person with a disability 47 12 6 12 12 6 6 67 27 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 28 9 8 2 2 11 78 12 329

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 Person with a disability 6 6 6 6 29 0 47 22 67 17
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 16 12 6 5 5 41 55 22 329
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