2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Micro-Organizations Combined by Question 31. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the anonymity of respondents.

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 Aboriginal 43 30 6 7 10 4 0 76 17 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 9 4 3 3 1 83 7 715
2014 Aboriginal 42 33 10 6 8 1 0 76 14 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 4 2 5 1 83 6 1002

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 Aboriginal 35 37 10 7 9 1 2 74 16 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 5 6 4 0 0 84 11 716
2014 Aboriginal 39 36 7 10 7 1 0 76 17 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 1002
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 6 4 11 4 2 78 15 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 942
2008 Aboriginal 31 35 8 12 12 4 0 68 24 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 665

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 Aboriginal 30 38 8 17 6 1 0 68 24 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 9 8 5 0 0 77 14 714
2014 Aboriginal 33 39 8 14 6 0 0 72 19 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 1001

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 Aboriginal 24 26 16 19 14 1 0 50 33 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 12 9 7 0 0 71 16 713

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 Aboriginal 40 35 10 10 5 1 0 76 14 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 6 6 5 0 1 82 12 714
2014 Aboriginal 42 36 10 4 8 0 0 78 13 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 8 6 4 0 1 81 11 1001
2011 Aboriginal 35 33 13 8 6 0 6 72 14 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 9 9 4 0 2 77 14 946

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 Aboriginal 19 43 12 9 13 3 0 65 23 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 713
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 18 22 4 0 0 56 26 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1001
2011 Aboriginal 27 25 19 10 15 2 2 54 26 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 941
2008 Aboriginal 27 23 27 8 12 4 0 52 20 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 666

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 Aboriginal 36 40 17 2 5 1 0 77 6 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 714
2014 Aboriginal 46 38 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 1001
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 8 4 8 0 2 79 13 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 945
2008 Aboriginal 42 35 12 0 8 4 0 80 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 666
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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 Aboriginal 49 23 8 9 10 1 0 73 19 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 23 5 6 5 0 1 84 11 716

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 Aboriginal 49 23 8 10 9 1 0 73 19 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 6 5 5 0 1 85 10 713

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 Aboriginal 25 26 14 14 19 1 0 52 34 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 30 9 11 9 0 0 71 20 713

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 Aboriginal 31 32 15 9 9 3 0 65 19 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 15 9 6 1 0 69 15 712

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 Aboriginal 0 17 36 36 9 1 0 17 46 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 24 43 17 7 0 0 33 24 709

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 Aboriginal 15 35 33 10 6 1 0 16 51 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 12 40 24 15 0 0 39 20 703
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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 Aboriginal 40 60 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 708
2014 Aboriginal 29 71 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 1001

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 26
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 120
2014 Aboriginal 76 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 152

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 26
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 120
2014 Aboriginal 67 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 63 152

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-Aboriginal 0 120

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 26
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 120
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 152

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 120
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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 Aboriginal 26 74 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 716
2014 Aboriginal 15 85 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 999

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 57
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 53

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 57
2014 Aboriginal 82 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 87 53

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-Aboriginal 0 57
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 53

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 57