2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 33. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) 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 Workplace

Question 1. 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 Visible minority 36 38 12 8 3 2 0 76 12 69
2017 Non-visible minority 47 33 10 7 1 2 0 81 9 446
2014 Visible minority 40 35 7 7 7 4 0 78 14 73
2014 Non-visible minority 44 32 14 3 1 6 1 81 4 554

Question 2. 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 Visible minority 48 37 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 69
2017 Non-visible minority 48 34 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 444
2014 Visible minority 57 23 7 7 4 2 0 81 11 73
2014 Non-visible minority 60 29 7 3 1 1 0 90 4 554
2011 Visible minority 47 35 7 1 9 1 0 83 11 75
2011 Non-visible minority 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 604
2008 Visible minority 51 36 7 0 5 0 0 87 5 55
2008 Non-visible minority 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 426

Question 3. 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 Visible minority 43 34 4 15 4 0 0 77 19 69
2017 Non-visible minority 45 31 8 10 6 0 0 77 16 444
2014 Visible minority 31 41 13 5 9 0 0 72 15 73
2014 Non-visible minority 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 553

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not 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 Visible minority 33 34 17 11 5 0 0 67 17 68
2017 Non-visible minority 35 34 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 441

Question 5. 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 Visible minority 28 47 4 10 9 1 0 77 19 69
2017 Non-visible minority 31 33 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 444
2014 Visible minority 26 38 13 10 11 2 0 65 22 73
2014 Non-visible minority 38 34 13 10 4 0 1 72 14 554
2011 Visible minority 31 35 13 6 11 1 2 69 17 75
2011 Non-visible minority 40 33 11 11 4 1 1 74 15 607

Question 6. 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 Visible minority 40 33 16 8 2 1 0 74 9 69
2017 Non-visible minority 43 34 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 444
2014 Visible minority 51 22 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 73
2014 Non-visible minority 49 33 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 553
2011 Visible minority 39 29 18 7 8 0 0 68 15 75
2011 Non-visible minority 47 32 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 603
2008 Visible minority 51 29 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 55
2008 Non-visible minority 40 38 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 426

Question 7. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 44 38 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 69
2017 Non-visible minority 48 34 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 445
2014 Visible minority 45 32 5 10 8 1 0 77 18 73
2014 Non-visible minority 51 36 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 553
2011 Visible minority 48 32 8 5 8 0 0 79 13 74
2011 Non-visible minority 51 36 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 607
2008 Visible minority 62 33 2 2 2 0 0 95 4 55
2008 Non-visible minority 44 43 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 427
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. 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 Visible minority 61 17 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 69
2017 Non-visible minority 59 21 6 7 6 0 0 80 14 445

Question 9. 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 Visible minority 57 19 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 69
2017 Non-visible minority 59 21 7 6 7 0 0 80 12 445

Question 10. 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 Visible minority 32 37 10 15 6 1 0 69 20 69
2017 Non-visible minority 35 31 11 13 10 0 0 66 23 444

Question 11. 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 Visible minority 43 33 9 7 2 5 0 81 10 69
2017 Non-visible minority 36 36 15 6 5 1 0 73 11 445

Question 12. 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 Visible minority 2 16 41 31 6 1 2 19 38 68
2017 Non-visible minority 3 15 38 30 14 0 0 18 44 436

Question 13. 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 Visible minority 10 27 38 17 4 0 4 22 38 65
2017 Non-visible minority 11 27 40 17 4 0 0 21 38 441
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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, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 14 86 68
2017 Non-visible minority 18 82 441
2014 Visible minority 16 84 73
2014 Non-visible minority 13 87 550

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 42 80
2014 Visible minority 66 11
2014 Non-visible minority 38 71

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 64 80
2014 Visible minority 64 11
2014 Non-visible minority 59 71

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 10
2014 Visible minority 0 11
2014 Non-visible minority 12 71

Question 15d. 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 Visible minority 0 10
2017 Non-visible minority 0 80
2014 Visible minority 0 11
2014 Non-visible minority 0 71

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 10
2017 Non-visible minority 6 80
2014 Non-visible minority 7 71

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 10
2017 Non-visible minority 7 80
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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 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 14 86 68
2017 Non-visible minority 7 93 438
2014 Visible minority 13 87 73
2014 Non-visible minority 4 96 552

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 25 28
2014 Non-visible minority 60 19

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 72 28
2014 Non-visible minority 75 19

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 10

Question 17d. 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 Visible minority 0 10
2017 Non-visible minority 0 28
2014 Non-visible minority 0 19

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 0 28
2014 Non-visible minority 0 19

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 10
2014 Non-visible minority 0 19