2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of Canada 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 45 36 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 16
2017 Non-visible minority 36 37 13 3 4 6 0 78 8 160
2014 Visible minority 41 29 24 0 6 0 0 70 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 37 32 17 4 3 5 3 75 7 160

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 44 25 19 6 6 0 0 68 12 16
2017 Non-visible minority 32 39 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 160
2014 Visible minority 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 49 29 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 161
2011 Visible minority 61 23 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 52 33 4 6 4 1 0 85 11 164
2008 Visible minority 35 24 12 6 24 0 0 59 29 17
2008 Non-visible minority 40 34 9 11 5 1 0 74 16 172

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 38 24 7 6 25 0 0 62 31 16
2017 Non-visible minority 29 31 14 15 10 1 1 61 25 161
2014 Visible minority 30 40 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 32 32 16 8 12 1 1 65 20 160

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 13 37 25 6 19 0 0 50 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 18 31 9 23 14 3 1 52 39 161

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 31 45 6 5 12 0 0 76 17 16
2017 Non-visible minority 40 36 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 161
2014 Visible minority 48 29 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 36 38 11 9 4 0 1 74 14 160
2011 Visible minority 45 48 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 38 39 13 5 4 1 1 78 9 164

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 37 20 18 12 13 0 0 57 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 31 37 11 13 9 0 0 67 21 160
2014 Visible minority 30 59 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 43 28 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 161
2011 Visible minority 47 22 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 13
2011 Non-visible minority 46 31 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 163
2008 Visible minority 35 24 6 24 12 0 0 59 35 17
2008 Non-visible minority 42 29 11 13 4 1 0 72 17 171

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 64 17 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 42 37 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 160
2014 Visible minority 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 49 32 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 159
2011 Visible minority 84 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 56 35 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 164
2008 Visible minority 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 52 38 5 3 2 1 0 91 5 172
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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 57 19 0 11 12 0 0 76 24 16
2017 Non-visible minority 53 19 9 7 11 1 1 73 18 161

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 51 26 0 11 12 0 0 76 24 16
2017 Non-visible minority 55 16 7 7 13 1 1 72 20 161

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 31 32 13 11 12 0 0 63 24 16
2017 Non-visible minority 23 27 16 16 17 0 0 50 34 161

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 37 26 25 0 12 0 0 63 12 16
2017 Non-visible minority 25 33 22 9 9 1 0 59 18 161

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 12 19 32 18 19 0 0 31 37 16
2017 Non-visible minority 4 20 43 21 12 0 0 24 33 156

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 6 11 45 25 13 0 0 37 17 16
2017 Non-visible minority 8 21 41 20 9 0 1 29 30 158
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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 32 68 16
2017 Non-visible minority 24 76 158
2014 Non-visible minority 24 76 161

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 39 39
2014 Non-visible minority 35 39

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 77 39
2014 Non-visible minority 70 39

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 Non-visible minority 0 39
2014 Non-visible minority 0 39
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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 Non-visible minority 11 89 161
2014 Non-visible minority 4 96 158

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

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 Non-visible minority 0 17

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 17