2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 20.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 20)

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 Executive 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 Other 48 37 7 3 1 3 0 88 5 266
2014 Executive 52 31 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 44 32 15 3 1 5 1 81 4 305

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 Executive 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Other 56 35 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 267
2014 Executive 78 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 Other 62 29 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 305

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 Executive 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 50 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Other 45 36 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 268
2014 Executive 48 48 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 70 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 36 42 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 305

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 Executive 28 33 22 17 0 0 0 61 17 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Other 33 41 14 7 4 1 0 74 12 266

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 Executive 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Other 51 32 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 268
2014 Executive 30 52 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 60 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other 45 30 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 304

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 Executive 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 Other 44 41 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 268
2014 Executive 69 26 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other 45 36 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 305

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 Executive 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Other 53 36 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 268
2014 Executive 78 13 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 42 40 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 305
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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 Executive 50 39 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Other 62 26 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 268

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 Executive 44 39 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Other 63 25 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 268

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 Executive 33 50 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2017 Other 42 33 12 9 4 1 0 76 12 268

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 Executive 67 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Other 35 42 14 5 2 2 0 79 7 268

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 Executive 0 17 44 39 0 0 0 17 39 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 18 18 36 18 0 0 27 55 11
2017 Other 7 22 45 21 6 0 0 29 26 266

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 Executive 6 17 50 28 0 0 0 28 22 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 42 33 17 8 0 0 25 42 12
2017 Other 6 13 40 27 14 0 0 41 19 267
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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 Other 14 86 266
2014 Other 12 88 305

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 45 36
2014 Other 41 37

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 61 36
2014 Other 65 37

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 Other 0 36
2014 Other 0 37

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 36
2014 Other 0 37
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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 Executive 0 100 18
2017 Other 6 94 268
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2014 Other 4 96 305

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 32 16

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 16

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 Other 0 16
2014 Other 0 12