2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistical Survey Operations by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

Survey Themes

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	42	48	0	7	3	90	10	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	41	4	11	4	81	15	1191
2014	Aboriginal	48	25	9	12	5	73	18	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	45	5	10	4	82	14	974
2011	Aboriginal	50	42	3	3	2	92	5	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	46	40	4	8	2	86	10	1203

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	91	9	0	0	0	0	100	0	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	80	15	2	2	0	0	96	2	1189
2014	Aboriginal	76	12	2	4	5	0	89	10	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	79	15	2	2	1	1	95	3	983
2011	Aboriginal	89	8	3	0	0	0	97	0	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	85	10	1	1	1	0	96	2	1201

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	70	5	10	1	5	1	8	83	7	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	68	12	4	2	2	0	12	91	4	1192
2014	Aboriginal	70	6	6	0	4	0	13	88	5	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	70	10	3	2	1	0	14	93	4	982
2011	Aboriginal	76	10	3	2	2	0	8	93	4	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	76	8	2	1	1	0	11	96	2	1202

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	38	35	3	8	13	3	75	22	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	30	11	11	6	6	70	18	1193
2014	Aboriginal	45	31	5	8	9	3	78	17	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	32	11	9	6	7	71	17	980
2011	Aboriginal	52	21	3	11	10	3	75	22	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	36	30	9	10	7	8	71	19	1198

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	45	38	6	8	2	1	84	10	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	42	8	9	4	0	79	13	1192
2014	Aboriginal	41	31	12	9	7	0	72	16	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	45	9	10	4	0	77	14	985
2011	Aboriginal	40	45	3	8	3	0	85	11	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	45	39	6	7	3	0	84	10	1198

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	29	44	16	5	6	0	73	11	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	34	33	19	7	6	1	68	13	1194
2014	Aboriginal	33	30	22	9	5	0	63	14	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	31	21	8	5	0	66	14	983
2011	Aboriginal	34	32	18	8	6	2	67	15	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	36	33	17	8	5	0	69	13	1201

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	41	7	8	2	84	9	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	31	12	7	5	76	11	1194
2014	Aboriginal	48	26	8	9	8	74	17	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	34	13	6	5	77	10	982
2011	Aboriginal	50	26	10	6	8	76	15	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	43	34	11	7	5	77	12	1198

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	31	10	11	5	0	0	74	16	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	36	11	11	5	0	0	73	17	1192
2014	Aboriginal	43	31	5	11	10	0	0	74	21	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	35	11	12	6	1	1	71	18	985

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	31	37	8	11	11	0	2	70	22	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	29	17	12	11	0	1	59	23	1193
2014	Aboriginal	31	28	10	17	12	0	2	60	29	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	32	15	13	9	1	1	63	22	982
2011	Aboriginal	40	24	13	15	5	0	3	67	20	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	33	16	10	7	1	2	65	18	1198

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	20	10	28	5	11	5	21	41	21	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	16	14	9	13	4	23	51	30	1195
2014	Aboriginal	27	8	13	6	18	3	25	48	34	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	16	14	8	15	3	23	51	31	979
2011	Aboriginal	20	17	15	5	23	2	18	46	35	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	14	14	10	13	5	23	50	31	1200

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	27	39	19	7	8	66	15	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	41	13	9	6	71	15	1195
2014	Aboriginal	23	35	24	9	9	58	18	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	43	15	7	5	73	12	981
2011	Aboriginal	40	32	13	5	10	73	15	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	33	42	14	6	4	76	10	1203

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	19	34	14	16	17	53	33	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	34	16	17	14	52	32	1194
2014	Aboriginal	21	29	13	14	23	50	37	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	36	16	15	12	56	27	983
2011	Aboriginal	27	35	15	13	10	63	23	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	35	19	13	10	57	23	1201

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	50	40	3	6	2	0	0	89	8	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	41	9	7	3	0	0	81	10	1193

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	52	29	5	8	5	2	82	13	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	36	11	4	3	0	82	7	1192
2014	Aboriginal	45	34	9	6	5	0	79	12	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	41	8	5	3	0	84	8	984
2011	Aboriginal	55	31	10	0	2	3	88	2	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	46	38	9	4	2	1	85	6	1200

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	22	32	17	14	15	0	0	54	28	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	34	19	15	13	0	0	53	28	1195

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	58	30	7	3	2	0	88	5	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	50	31	11	4	2	0	82	7	1192
2014	Aboriginal	55	35	8	2	0	0	91	2	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	61	25	10	2	2	0	87	4	985
2011	Aboriginal	55	32	6	3	2	2	89	5	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	56	31	9	3	2	0	87	4	1202

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	20	33	20	14	13	0	0	53	27	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	27	19	19	21	1	1	40	40	1191
2014	Aboriginal	15	41	8	17	17	0	3	57	34	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	31	20	20	17	1	1	43	37	984
2011	Aboriginal	18	30	13	11	26	2	0	48	38	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	28	23	20	14	2	1	42	34	1201

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	23	24	23	16	13	1	0	48	29	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	25	19	19	19	1	2	42	39	1189
2014	Aboriginal	14	26	21	15	17	0	7	42	35	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	26	23	18	15	0	2	43	34	985

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	22	53	11	8	6	0	0	75	14	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	38	19	12	9	1	0	60	21	1185
2014	Aboriginal	30	24	23	14	7	0	2	55	21	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	38	18	13	6	1	1	63	19	982
2011	Aboriginal	42	35	11	6	2	2	2	80	8	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	40	13	6	4	1	2	77	10	1200

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	36	34	13	11	5	70	16	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	36	15	6	5	74	11	1190
2014	Aboriginal	36	29	18	11	6	65	17	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	37	12	6	4	78	10	981
2011	Aboriginal	48	34	3	10	5	82	15	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	40	39	12	6	3	79	9	1200

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	46	42	3	3	0	2	5	94	3	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	57	23	7	2	0	1	9	90	3	1193
2014	Aboriginal	55	30	5	2	4	0	5	89	6	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	54	28	8	1	1	0	8	89	2	982
2011	Aboriginal	48	37	8	3	2	0	2	87	5	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	51	26	10	2	2	1	9	85	5	1198

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	5	11	30	26	24	2	3	52	16	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	5	11	29	25	23	2	5	52	17	1190
2014	Aboriginal	10	8	24	30	26	2	0	57	19	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	14	29	26	20	1	5	49	20	982
2011	Aboriginal	3	13	25	25	30	0	5	57	17	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	4	11	29	26	24	2	5	53	16	1198

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	5	11	25	29	27	0	3	58	16	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	13	23	20	26	5	5	50	24	1186
2014	Aboriginal	9	18	23	16	33	2	0	50	27	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	15	24	21	24	2	5	49	25	980
2011	Aboriginal	7	16	16	20	38	2	2	59	24	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	6	13	24	22	28	4	5	54	20	1197

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	7	6	27	22	24	10	5	54	15	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	12	22	19	22	6	13	50	23	1188
2014	Aboriginal	12	10	24	23	21	5	6	49	24	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	14	21	21	22	6	10	51	24	982
2011	Aboriginal	3	15	20	20	30	5	8	57	21	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	6	11	20	18	24	8	12	54	21	1197

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	1	5	15	40	33	2	5	78	6	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	6	18	29	32	3	9	70	10	1183
2014	Aboriginal	7	2	16	32	38	3	2	74	9	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	7	21	34	26	2	7	66	11	984
2011	Aboriginal	3	3	21	21	46	0	5	71	7	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	3	7	20	28	32	3	8	67	11	1199

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	2	13	18	21	43	0	3	66	15	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	5	9	20	23	30	3	10	61	16	1188
2014	Aboriginal	5	13	17	20	36	3	6	61	20	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	11	23	25	27	1	8	57	18	981
2011	Aboriginal	2	2	15	23	43	8	8	78	4	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	3	8	20	23	32	3	11	64	12	1199

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	11	7	23	15	26	14	3	50	22	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	12	21	19	25	6	8	51	24	1188
2014	Aboriginal	9	18	10	13	36	3	12	58	31	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	14	19	18	24	8	8	50	28	983
2011	Aboriginal	8	16	16	20	26	10	3	53	28	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	8	11	22	18	25	9	8	51	23	1197

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	11	9	20	29	25	0	5	57	22	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	13	25	19	24	4	8	48	24	1190
2014	Aboriginal	13	12	23	18	23	3	6	46	29	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	13	29	18	21	4	7	44	23	983

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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	70	11	7	0	5	0	7	87	5	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	10	6	2	2	0	6	88	5	1197
2014	Aboriginal	75	6	6	6	4	0	3	83	11	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	75	11	4	3	2	0	5	91	5	995
2011	Aboriginal	77	8	2	5	5	0	3	88	10	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	78	9	3	2	2	1	4	93	4	1197

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	19	24	22	11	11	7	6	49	26	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	23	19	12	10	9	8	51	27	1193
2014	Aboriginal	18	25	10	18	12	5	12	52	36	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	27	18	11	7	7	8	57	21	995

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	34	22	17	8	15	2	3	59	24	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	34	27	12	12	9	3	2	64	23	1194
2014	Aboriginal	34	20	11	10	17	6	2	59	29	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	27	15	11	7	3	2	66	19	990

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	18	31	14	16	15	1	5	52	33	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	32	16	15	10	3	1	57	26	1194
2014	Aboriginal	19	31	17	6	19	6	0	54	28	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	30	18	16	8	4	2	56	26	994
2011	Aboriginal	29	27	6	19	10	6	2	61	32	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	36	15	11	5	6	2	66	18	1199

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	9	19	14	14	11	26	6	42	38	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	20	15	11	12	22	3	49	31	1194
2014	Aboriginal	18	24	11	9	16	12	9	53	32	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	22	17	11	11	15	3	52	28	996
2011	Aboriginal	20	21	13	15	13	18	0	50	34	61
2011	Non-Aboriginal	24	21	15	9	10	20	2	58	23	1197

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	13	15	16	7	21	23	5	38	39	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	16	16	12	22	2	41	37	1193
2014	Aboriginal	15	16	8	15	22	20	4	41	49	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	17	20	17	12	22	2	36	38	992

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	34	38	9	11	2	1	5	77	14	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	38	10	8	4	1	1	78	12	1195
2014	Aboriginal	34	28	16	8	7	5	2	67	16	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	38	12	8	2	1	1	77	10	992

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	49	20	5	16	11	69	27	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	33	11	10	6	73	16	1196
2014	Aboriginal	40	37	6	8	9	77	16	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	44	34	9	8	5	78	12	989
2011	Aboriginal	50	31	3	13	3	81	16	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	36	11	8	6	75	15	1201

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	Aboriginal	42	28	13	5	8	5	0	74	13	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	30	14	8	5	3	2	72	13	1196
2014	Aboriginal	38	37	6	8	9	0	3	77	17	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	31	15	8	4	2	1	73	12	990
2011	Aboriginal	45	35	10	3	5	2	0	82	8	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	31	12	7	5	4	1	74	13	1200

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	Aboriginal	37	35	9	13	6	0	0	71	19	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	35	11	10	5	1	1	73	16	1195
2014	Aboriginal	46	33	3	10	9	0	0	79	18	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	38	10	9	4	0	0	78	12	996
2011	Aboriginal	47	27	10	13	3	0	0	74	16	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	36	10	10	5	1	0	75	15	1199

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	85	10	0	1	3	1	96	4	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	81	10	3	1	2	3	95	2	1194
2014	Aboriginal	75	16	5	0	4	0	91	4	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	82	9	3	2	1	3	94	3	994
2011	Aboriginal	85	10	0	0	3	2	97	3	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	85	7	2	1	1	3	95	2	1200

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	Aboriginal	36	20	17	10	6	3	8	63	18	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	21	9	6	12	3	14	68	21	1193
2014	Aboriginal	44	21	9	5	11	0	10	72	18	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	22	10	4	8	3	12	74	14	994
2011	Aboriginal	34	27	10	11	6	5	6	69	20	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	33	27	12	7	9	3	9	68	18	1198

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	Aboriginal	47	20	13	5	11	3	1	70	16	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	27	13	9	8	1	1	69	17	1195

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	Aboriginal	41	22	17	7	10	1	1	66	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	28	17	7	6	3	1	68	14	1192

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	38	23	15	13	11	62	24	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	33	15	8	6	70	14	1196
2014	Aboriginal	40	44	3	4	9	84	13	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	45	29	13	7	5	75	13	994

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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	Non-Aboriginal	13	37	11	18	14	3	4	54	34	111
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	28	25	20	10	2	1	43	31	109

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	Aboriginal	31	33	14	6	8	6	2	69	15	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	29	15	10	9	10	1	62	21	1189
2014	Aboriginal	38	20	10	11	7	12	2	67	21	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	29	16	9	7	10	1	64	17	978
2011	Aboriginal	37	15	19	12	3	12	2	61	18	59
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	28	15	9	8	13	2	62	20	1197

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	Aboriginal	29	38	9	8	14	0	2	68	22	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	30	16	14	11	3	1	57	26	1187
2014	Aboriginal	36	28	12	13	9	3	0	66	22	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	31	18	13	8	3	1	60	21	980
2011	Aboriginal	33	30	17	10	5	5	0	67	16	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	28	33	17	11	8	3	0	63	20	1198

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	Aboriginal	26	39	11	8	10	5	2	69	20	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	31	19	15	10	9	0	52	27	1191
2014	Aboriginal	24	27	19	10	10	11	0	56	23	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	33	22	14	7	9	0	52	23	988
2011	Aboriginal	22	27	17	23	2	10	0	54	28	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	19	28	20	13	9	10	1	53	25	1199

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	Aboriginal	28	31	9	8	17	5	2	63	27	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	26	16	12	14	9	0	53	29	1193
2014	Aboriginal	30	34	8	11	14	3	0	66	26	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	29	18	15	10	8	0	54	27	988
2011	Aboriginal	27	33	12	12	12	5	0	63	25	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	30	15	12	9	12	0	60	24	1200

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	Aboriginal	17	33	14	16	15	3	2	52	33	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	29	16	17	15	6	0	49	34	1192
2014	Aboriginal	19	40	12	13	12	4	0	61	27	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	30	18	19	11	6	0	49	32	988
2011	Aboriginal	22	27	17	20	12	3	0	50	33	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	34	15	18	10	5	0	55	30	1199

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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	Aboriginal	38	42	9	6	5	0	0	79	11	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	38	17	13	6	2	1	64	19	1193
2014	Aboriginal	29	48	6	8	7	2	0	78	15	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	41	16	9	6	2	1	69	15	998
2011	Aboriginal	47	31	11	8	2	2	0	79	10	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	36	17	9	5	2	0	68	15	1200

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	Aboriginal	30	35	22	3	5	3	2	68	9	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	38	13	6	2	7	1	77	9	1192
2014	Aboriginal	32	34	10	8	3	8	5	76	12	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	15	5	2	6	1	76	7	995
2011	Aboriginal	37	29	16	10	2	6	0	71	12	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	14	5	2	8	1	77	8	1200

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	Aboriginal	34	23	16	9	10	5	3	63	20	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	34	13	11	7	4	2	67	19	1195
2014	Aboriginal	36	30	11	11	9	4	0	69	20	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	32	32	14	9	6	5	2	69	16	994
2011	Aboriginal	33	30	10	13	7	5	2	68	21	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	34	10	9	8	6	2	71	18	1199

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	Aboriginal	17	28	17	12	13	6	7	51	29	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	26	21	16	10	7	4	45	30	1193
2014	Aboriginal	15	22	24	21	17	0	0	38	38	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	24	23	17	11	8	4	43	31	996
2011	Aboriginal	20	22	18	12	17	10	2	47	32	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	25	20	14	12	11	6	44	31	1199

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	Aboriginal	17	18	13	22	18	11	2	40	45	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	21	16	15	19	13	2	43	39	1196
2014	Aboriginal	19	25	12	14	15	11	4	52	34	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	21	19	16	16	9	1	43	36	998
2011	Aboriginal	28	20	13	13	17	8	0	53	33	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	22	17	14	13	15	1	48	32	1196

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	Aboriginal	67	10	6	1	5	3	8	87	7	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	64	13	6	3	2	2	9	88	5	1195
2014	Aboriginal	62	17	5	3	9	2	3	83	12	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	68	13	6	2	2	1	8	89	5	995

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	Aboriginal	83	5	0	4	3	2	3	92	8	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	11	6	3	3	3	3	87	6	1196
2014	Aboriginal	67	18	6	3	6	0	0	85	9	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	70	13	5	4	2	3	3	88	6	994
2011	Aboriginal	79	11	0	5	3	2	0	92	8	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	80	10	2	3	2	1	2	93	4	1198

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	Aboriginal	11	16	30	10	14	15	3	33	30	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	18	22	14	19	11	4	34	39	1197
2014	Aboriginal	18	18	17	11	25	12	0	41	40	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	18	26	16	15	11	4	33	37	991
2011	Aboriginal	8	26	19	16	13	15	3	41	35	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	19	25	14	15	11	4	37	33	1198

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	Aboriginal	5	19	16	19	30	9	3	27	55	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	18	19	16	24	8	6	31	47	1196
2014	Aboriginal	15	16	20	12	25	8	4	35	42	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	17	21	18	21	6	6	31	45	996
2011	Aboriginal	13	18	10	21	19	15	5	38	50	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	23	19	14	19	8	6	39	38	1197

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	Aboriginal	8	22	27	11	21	10	2	34	36	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	23	22	19	19	8	2	34	42	1197

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	Aboriginal	38	31	13	0	3	6	8	81	4	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	28	16	5	5	7	3	71	12	1196
2014	Aboriginal	42	29	3	3	10	9	3	81	15	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	28	16	4	3	8	2	74	9	995

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	Aboriginal	43	32	6	7	6	5	2	80	14	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	14	7	5	3	1	73	13	1193
2014	Aboriginal	39	30	11	10	5	5	0	72	16	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	36	15	7	2	6	1	74	10	995
2011	Aboriginal	50	28	3	12	3	3	0	81	16	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	32	14	8	4	5	1	71	14	1201

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	53	19	9	13	7	0	72	19	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	35	10	7	5	0	78	12	1194
2014	Aboriginal	45	28	12	8	7	0	73	15	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	45	36	10	5	3	0	82	8	993
2011	Aboriginal	55	33	3	7	2	0	88	8	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	47	33	10	6	4	1	80	10	1202

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	Aboriginal	31	35	17	13	5	0	0	65	18	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	31	19	10	10	0	1	61	21	1196
2014	Aboriginal	29	24	23	11	13	0	0	53	25	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	32	19	11	7	1	1	63	18	996
2011	Aboriginal	37	32	17	12	3	0	0	68	15	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	33	17	11	6	1	1	66	17	1200

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	Aboriginal	33	36	14	9	8	0	0	68	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	35	16	11	8	0	1	65	19	1195
2014	Aboriginal	30	36	7	16	11	0	0	66	26	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	34	19	10	5	1	0	65	16	994
2011	Aboriginal	40	28	12	17	2	2	0	69	19	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	38	16	9	5	1	0	69	15	1199

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	Aboriginal	26	9	27	20	14	3	0	37	36	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	17	22	14	17	7	2	42	34	1194
2014	Aboriginal	15	18	25	12	17	13	0	37	34	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	20	21	13	15	8	3	46	31	994
2011	Aboriginal	25	25	15	5	20	8	2	56	28	60
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	21	18	12	13	10	2	50	29	1201

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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	Aboriginal	18	45	38	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	47	34	1190
2014	Aboriginal	28	44	28	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	46	30	984
2011	Aboriginal	29	42	29	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	47	29	1200

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	Aboriginal	8	0	44	20	18	10	11
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	7	29	16	7	15	220
2014	Aboriginal	13	0	26	33	9999	28	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	10	18	29	9999	18	216
2011	Aboriginal	12	6	6	24	9999	53	17
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	9	20	25	9999	22	275

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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	Aboriginal	27	73	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	80	1191
2014	Aboriginal	29	71	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	78	992

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	38	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	234
2014	Aboriginal	61	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	217

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	55	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	58	234
2014	Aboriginal	48	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	63	217

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	234
2014	Aboriginal	0	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	217

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	Aboriginal	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	234
2014	Aboriginal	16

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	46	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	234
2014	Aboriginal	44	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	217

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	234
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	217

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	52	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	235
2014	Aboriginal	46	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	217

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	47	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	235
2014	Aboriginal	52	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	217

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	35	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	235
2014	Aboriginal	46	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	217

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	54	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	217

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	217

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	76	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	65	235
2014	Aboriginal	67	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	63	217

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	34	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	235
2014	Aboriginal	32	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	217

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	235
2014	Aboriginal	0	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	2	217

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	217

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	217

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	58	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	235
2014	Aboriginal	52	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	217

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	235
2014	Aboriginal	37	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	217

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	37	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	217

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	Aboriginal	35	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	63	235
2014	Aboriginal	68	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	65	217

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	Non-Aboriginal	17	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	217

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	Non-Aboriginal	6	235
2014	Aboriginal	0	16
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	217

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	Non-Aboriginal	24	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	217

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	Non-Aboriginal	7	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	217

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	Non-Aboriginal	11	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	217

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	Non-Aboriginal	13	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	217

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	217

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	37	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	235
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	217

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	Aboriginal	0	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	191

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	Non-Aboriginal	20	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	191

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	Aboriginal	0	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	191

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	Aboriginal	0	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	3	191

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	Aboriginal	0	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	191

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	Aboriginal	0	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	209
2014	Aboriginal	0	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	191

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	Aboriginal	0	15
2014	Aboriginal	0	13

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	Non-Aboriginal	13	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	191

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	Non-Aboriginal	10	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	191

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	Aboriginal	54	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	191

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	Aboriginal	35	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	191

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	Aboriginal	41	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	191

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	Aboriginal	81	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	53	209
2014	Aboriginal	67	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	53	191

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	15

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	23	209
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	191

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	Aboriginal	95	5	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	98	2	234

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	Aboriginal	18	16	16	5	10	29	8	53	23	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	14	17	6	8	34	8	47	25	1193
2014	Aboriginal	8	17	18	11	12	27	7	37	35	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	15	20	8	6	31	7	45	23	993

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	Aboriginal	31	29	11	5	10	13	1	70	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	28	16	7	6	15	3	64	17	1192
2014	Aboriginal	30	21	11	12	9	17	0	62	25	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	29	19	5	4	15	2	65	11	998
2011	Aboriginal	39	27	16	5	2	11	0	75	7	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	30	15	5	3	10	1	74	9	1194

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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	Aboriginal	30	39	13	18	0	0	0	69	18	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	48	13	13	4	2	1	69	18	1197
2014	Aboriginal	34	33	4	18	6	4	0	70	25	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	43	14	11	7	2	1	67	19	997
2011	Aboriginal	15	47	11	13	10	5	0	64	24	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	47	14	14	5	1	1	66	20	1202

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	Aboriginal	6	33	21	5	15	21	0	49	24	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	23	21	12	9	22	5	43	29	1195
2014	Aboriginal	15	24	15	17	6	23	0	51	30	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	23	20	14	12	18	2	43	32	1000
2011	Aboriginal	6	29	18	10	6	26	5	51	23	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	27	21	10	5	23	3	51	21	1202

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	Aboriginal	33	30	14	5	5	14	0	73	11	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	30	15	5	3	16	1	72	10	1195
2014	Aboriginal	23	35	16	2	4	20	0	72	7	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	33	16	6	2	14	1	72	10	997
2011	Aboriginal	24	26	15	10	2	24	0	66	15	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	29	30	15	5	2	19	1	73	8	1199

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	Aboriginal	24	27	15	8	5	22	0	64	16	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	23	30	17	7	6	17	1	64	16	1196
2014	Aboriginal	25	22	15	10	5	23	0	60	20	53
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	30	17	9	4	17	1	64	15	997
2011	Aboriginal	27	24	16	8	2	23	0	67	13	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	29	15	7	3	20	1	69	12	1201

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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	Aboriginal	16	84	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1188
2014	Aboriginal	23	77	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	92	992

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	74

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	82	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	80	86
2014	Aboriginal	67	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	77	74

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	13

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	Aboriginal	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	86
2014	Aboriginal	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	74

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	13

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	74

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	74

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	86
2014	Aboriginal	40	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	74

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	74

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	74

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	74

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	74

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	53	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	74

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	86

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	74

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	74

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	49	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	74

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	13

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	31	74

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	Non-Aboriginal	35	86
2014	Aboriginal	49	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	74

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	Non-Aboriginal	16	86
2014	Aboriginal	0	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	74

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	86
2014	Aboriginal	0	13

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	74

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	13

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	86

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	86
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	74

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	51	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	86
2014	Aboriginal	44	13
2014	Non-Aboriginal	47	74

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	68

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	74
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	68

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	74
2014	Aboriginal	12

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	Aboriginal	0	10
2014	Aboriginal	0	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	68

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	Non-Aboriginal	15	74
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	68

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	74
2014	Aboriginal	0	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	68

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	Aboriginal	49	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	74
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	68

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	Non-Aboriginal	7	74
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	68

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	Aboriginal	60	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	74
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	68

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	10

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	Aboriginal	80	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	63	74
2014	Aboriginal	65	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	64	68

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	Aboriginal	0	10

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	Non-Aboriginal	15	74
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	68

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	Aboriginal	78	22	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	96	4	85

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	Aboriginal	23	11	12	6	5	37	6	59	19	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	16	18	3	4	38	8	53	14	1187
2014	Aboriginal	15	9	16	11	7	37	6	42	31	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	16	20	3	3	38	6	54	10	989

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	Aboriginal	33	27	9	8	2	20	1	76	12	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	30	15	3	4	18	2	72	10	1188
2014	Aboriginal	29	23	11	11	7	18	2	64	22	54
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	29	16	3	2	20	2	73	7	994
2011	Aboriginal	44	26	10	0	0	21	0	88	0	62
2011	Non-Aboriginal	40	29	13	3	2	12	1	79	6	1201

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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	Aboriginal	39	14	27	11	10	0	0	53	21	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	24	21	12	11	1	1	55	24	1194

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	Aboriginal	52	22	17	3	3	0	3	76	6	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	49	26	15	5	2	1	3	77	8	1193

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	Aboriginal	54	19	13	5	1	0	8	78	7	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	24	12	4	3	1	5	81	7	1190

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	Aboriginal	65	19	6	3	1	3	3	89	5	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	59	19	8	4	2	3	5	85	6	1192

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	Aboriginal	61	16	8	0	3	0	13	88	3	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	62	13	6	2	1	0	15	89	4	1189

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	Aboriginal	28	31	14	17	9	0	0	59	27	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	29	19	11	9	0	1	61	20	1192

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	Aboriginal	36	28	20	3	10	1	2	66	13	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	26	20	12	8	1	3	59	21	1192

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	Aboriginal	46	22	12	8	8	2	2	71	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	26	16	7	5	1	4	70	12	1192

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	Aboriginal	44	25	14	9	8	0	0	69	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	27	14	8	5	0	2	72	13	1194

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	Aboriginal	47	36	3	11	3	0	0	83	14	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	27	11	4	3	1	3	82	7	1192

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	Aboriginal	52	15	14	9	8	0	1	68	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	49	23	13	6	4	0	5	75	11	1193

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	Aboriginal	71	11	11	7	1	0	0	81	8	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	69	14	6	3	3	1	4	87	7	1190

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	Aboriginal	77	15	3	5	0	0	0	92	5	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	70	18	5	2	1	0	3	92	3	1194

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	Aboriginal	57	19	11	3	8	0	2	78	11	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	57	19	11	5	5	0	2	78	11	1190

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	Aboriginal	52	3	1	0	0	0	44	97	0	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	6	2	1	0	0	45	95	3	1185

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	Aboriginal	55	15	14	5	6	0	5	74	11	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	20	11	5	3	1	10	79	10	1192

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	Aboriginal	25	16	27	16	16	0	0	42	32	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	20	17	14	20	0	1	47	35	1195

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	Aboriginal	36	31	16	13	5	0	0	67	17	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	50	28	11	4	3	0	3	81	8	1194

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	Aboriginal	9	33	35	16	7	0	0	42	23	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	35	31	11	6	0	0	52	16	1193

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	Aboriginal	12	23	36	20	8	0	0	28	35	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	15	34	26	15	0	0	41	25	1191

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	Aboriginal	12	28	22	12	16	9	0	44	32	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	29	23	13	13	6	1	46	29	1195

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	Aboriginal	14	28	17	19	16	6	0	45	37	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	29	20	16	15	3	2	46	33	1196

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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	Aboriginal	33	67	63
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	80	1193
2014	Aboriginal	22	78	52
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	83	989

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	71	29	21
2017	Non-Aboriginal	74	26	230
2014	Aboriginal	80	20	11
2014	Non-Aboriginal	82	18	167

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	65	35	0	0	0	0	100	0	14
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	31	4	13	9	2	73	22	171
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	34	6	11	7	2	77	18	134

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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	Aboriginal	50	4	16	8	2	21	0	63	37	64
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	23	9	4	3	15	2	53	47	1190

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	Aboriginal	32	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	457

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	Aboriginal	21	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	457

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	Aboriginal	0	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	457

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	Aboriginal	37	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	457

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	Aboriginal	0	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	2	457

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	52	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	457

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	Aboriginal	7	82	12	0	0	0	17
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	66	10	4	2	4	432

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	Aboriginal	27	35	16	5	6	6	6	70	12	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	30	15	15	12	2	12	51	32	466

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	Aboriginal	22	36	11	0	6	11	15	78	8	19
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	21	15	14	13	5	19	43	37	466

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistical Survey Operations by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Work Unit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

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

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Mobility and Retention

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

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

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

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

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