2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Governor in Council

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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
2018 Governor in Council 74 24 1 1 1 0 0 98 1 152
2017 Governor in Council 74 21 1 3 1 0 0 95 4 155
2014 Governor in Council 75 18 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 251

Question 9. 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
2018 Governor in Council 54 26 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 156
2017 Governor in Council 47 28 6 9 8 0 2 76 18 155

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

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
2018 Governor in Council 85 13 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 156
2017 Governor in Council 88 10 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 155
2014 Governor in Council 87 8 1 3 1 0 0 95 3 251

Question 14. 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
2018 Governor in Council 73 20 3 2 1 0 0 93 4 155
2017 Governor in Council 71 24 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 155
2014 Governor in Council 74 19 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 249

Question 43. 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
2018 Governor in Council 61 19 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 156
2017 Governor in Council 47 26 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 156
2014 Governor in Council 56 29 5 4 5 1 1 86 9 250

Question 44. 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
2018 Governor in Council 55 27 6 5 6 0 1 83 10 154
2017 Governor in Council 47 32 10 7 4 0 1 80 11 156
2014 Governor in Council 56 30 4 4 6 0 0 86 11 249

Question 45. 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
2018 Governor in Council 49 15 13 4 5 3 10 74 10 155
2017 Governor in Council 44 22 7 5 8 1 13 77 15 156
2014 Governor in Council 57 13 8 4 5 2 10 80 10 249
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. 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
2018 Governor in Council 41 24 6 8 3 4 15 80 14 155
2017 Governor in Council 40 22 9 3 9 2 17 76 14 156
2014 Governor in Council 51 16 8 4 5 1 17 80 10 248

Question 24. 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
2018 Governor in Council 39 23 7 6 7 2 15 75 16 155
2017 Governor in Council 39 25 5 6 9 1 16 77 18 155
2014 Governor in Council 46 23 6 4 5 0 15 81 11 249

Question 26. 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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 44 21 5 10 5 1 14 76 17 156
2017 Governor in Council 41 18 10 5 9 1 16 71 16 156
2014 Governor in Council 49 16 9 4 5 0 17 78 11 248

Senior management

Question 29. 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
2018 Governor in Council 49 24 7 5 3 9 2 83 9 155
2017 Governor in Council 53 23 9 4 5 3 3 81 9 156
2014 Governor in Council 55 23 9 2 5 4 2 82 8 250

Question 30. 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
2018 Governor in Council 47 26 7 9 6 3 2 76 16 156
2017 Governor in Council 47 18 12 12 7 1 3 68 20 156
2014 Governor in Council 51 23 9 8 8 0 1 75 16 248

Question 31. 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
2018 Governor in Council 34 29 12 11 7 6 2 67 20 155
2017 Governor in Council 34 24 12 14 8 4 3 63 24 156
2014 Governor in Council 42 28 11 10 7 1 1 71 17 250

Question 32. 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
2018 Governor in Council 35 28 13 8 9 5 2 68 19 156
2017 Governor in Council 29 35 11 12 8 3 2 67 21 155
2014 Governor in Council 39 26 12 11 9 1 2 67 20 250
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

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
2018 Governor in Council 38 32 9 8 11 1 2 71 20 156
2017 Governor in Council 35 27 16 7 11 0 4 64 19 155
2014 Governor in Council 40 30 13 7 6 0 4 73 13 249

Question 7. 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
2018 Governor in Council 65 20 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 55 30 4 7 1 0 2 87 9 155

Question 19. 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
2018 Governor in Council 20 22 21 9 8 17 2 53 21 153
2017 Governor in Council 16 34 12 9 10 14 6 61 24 155
2014 Governor in Council 21 21 14 12 10 14 8 53 29 250

Question 22. 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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 26 28 12 4 12 1 16 66 20 155
2017 Governor in Council 22 33 10 5 12 1 17 67 20 155
2014 Governor in Council 37 21 10 9 6 0 16 70 18 249

Question 28. 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
2018 Governor in Council 44 24 9 2 2 0 20 84 5 69
2017 Governor in Council 52 20 8 8 0 0 11 81 9 70
2014 Governor in Council 32 34 4 3 1 0 26 89 6 91

Job fit and development

Question 1. 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 54 32 5 4 2 0 3 90 6 156
2017 Governor in Council 45 36 11 3 3 1 1 82 7 155
2014 Governor in Council 46 32 5 8 5 0 5 82 13 251

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

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
2018 Governor in Council 81 16 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 155
2017 Governor in Council 86 11 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 155
2014 Governor in Council 79 14 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 251

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

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
2018 Governor in Council 84 15 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 155
2017 Governor in Council 87 10 1 2 0 0 0 97 2 155
2014 Governor in Council 82 14 1 1 1 0 0 96 2 251

Question 37. 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
2018 Governor in Council 37 28 13 5 10 8 1 71 15 156
2017 Governor in Council 32 30 16 6 7 3 5 67 14 156
2014 Governor in Council 34 21 16 3 8 6 13 67 13 250

Question 38. 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
2018 Governor in Council 22 14 7 6 12 5 33 59 30 155
2017 Governor in Council 18 10 17 5 9 2 38 47 25 156
2014 Governor in Council 15 11 10 4 7 3 50 56 24 249

Empowerment

Question 11. 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
2018 Governor in Council 51 27 7 9 5 0 1 78 15 156
2017 Governor in Council 56 22 7 8 7 0 1 78 15 155
2014 Governor in Council 52 29 5 6 7 0 1 82 13 250

Question 12. 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
2018 Governor in Council 48 27 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 154
2017 Governor in Council 46 25 15 7 6 0 2 72 13 155
2014 Governor in Council 44 24 13 8 7 0 4 70 16 251

Question 13. 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
2018 Governor in Council 56 27 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 156
2017 Governor in Council 50 27 9 7 6 0 1 78 13 155
2014 Governor in Council 49 27 7 7 7 0 2 78 15 251

Question 39. 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
2018 Governor in Council 43 23 14 7 6 4 2 71 14 156
2017 Governor in Council 38 29 13 6 10 2 3 70 16 156

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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
2018 Governor in Council 49 24 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 154
2017 Governor in Council 38 30 13 9 9 0 2 68 18 155
2014 Governor in Council 43 24 11 7 8 0 6 72 16 251

Question 15. 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
2018 Governor in Council 23 24 22 15 11 1 3 50 27 156
2017 Governor in Council 22 23 14 22 12 0 7 48 37 156
2014 Governor in Council 20 25 24 15 10 0 6 47 27 251

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 27 53 20 156
2017 Governor in Council 34 45 21 156
2014 Governor in Council 23 59 18 250

Question 47. 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
2018 Governor in Council 37 1 14 6 33 8 42
2017 Governor in Council 45 4 9 21 12 9 50
2014 Governor in Council 42 6 10 20 9999 21 57
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 78 17 2 2 1 0 0 96 3 156
2017 Governor in Council 74 20 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 154
2014 Governor in Council 71 18 5 2 3 1 0 91 5 251

Question 33. 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
2018 Governor in Council 46 35 8 8 1 1 0 82 9 155
2017 Governor in Council 38 40 15 3 3 0 1 79 6 156
2014 Governor in Council 44 31 14 6 5 1 0 75 11 250

Organizational performance

Question 16a. 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
2018 Governor in Council 2 13 28 29 21 0 7 54 16 155
2017 Governor in Council 6 16 27 25 17 0 8 46 24 156
2014 Governor in Council 2 11 29 27 20 1 10 53 15 250

Question 16b. 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
2018 Governor in Council 8 12 21 27 26 2 4 56 21 155
2017 Governor in Council 10 14 17 28 23 1 8 55 26 156
2014 Governor in Council 5 16 24 21 25 0 9 50 23 249

Question 16c. 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
2018 Governor in Council 5 14 19 26 24 2 10 56 22 154
2017 Governor in Council 6 17 18 24 20 0 14 52 27 156
2014 Governor in Council 9 13 23 15 25 1 14 47 26 250

Question 16d. 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
2018 Governor in Council 8 18 23 24 22 1 3 48 28 154
2017 Governor in Council 7 12 25 29 16 0 10 51 22 156
2014 Governor in Council 4 15 23 23 27 1 8 54 20 250

Question 16e. 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
2018 Governor in Council 11 17 26 16 21 2 6 40 31 154
2017 Governor in Council 14 22 18 19 18 0 9 41 39 156
2014 Governor in Council 10 18 25 14 24 1 8 42 31 248

Question 16f. 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
2018 Governor in Council 8 13 30 19 20 2 7 43 24 154
2017 Governor in Council 10 12 28 22 18 2 9 44 25 156
2014 Governor in Council 9 15 21 21 20 3 11 47 28 250

Question 16g. 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
2018 Governor in Council 9 17 27 24 15 2 6 42 28 154
2017 Governor in Council 16 14 25 17 15 1 11 36 35 155
2014 Governor in Council 14 14 26 15 19 2 10 38 32 249

Respectful workplace

Question 18. 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
2018 Governor in Council 58 20 8 7 5 0 2 79 12 156
2017 Governor in Council 55 23 5 9 5 2 1 80 15 155
2014 Governor in Council 60 21 5 3 4 2 5 87 7 250

Question 20. 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
2018 Governor in Council 63 30 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 154
2017 Governor in Council 61 28 4 1 2 2 1 93 3 153
2014 Governor in Council 64 25 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 250

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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
2018 Governor in Council 62 24 7 3 3 1 0 86 6 156

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

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
2018 Governor in Council 60 24 7 4 2 3 0 86 6 155
2017 Governor in Council 51 30 8 2 4 3 2 86 6 156
2014 Governor in Council 56 20 7 1 2 12 2 88 4 249

Question 41. 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
2018 Governor in Council 56 29 7 5 2 2 0 86 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 52 35 5 3 2 2 1 89 5 155
2014 Governor in Council 58 26 5 2 4 4 1 88 6 250

Question 42. 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
2018 Governor in Council 66 22 5 3 4 0 0 87 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 57 25 7 5 3 1 1 84 9 156
2014 Governor in Council 70 20 2 2 5 0 0 91 7 250

Ethical workplace

Question 17. 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
2018 Governor in Council 32 26 15 4 6 10 5 70 13 155
2017 Governor in Council 42 17 15 9 8 4 5 65 18 155
2014 Governor in Council 41 25 10 3 5 4 11 79 9 250

Question 34. 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
2018 Governor in Council 62 26 6 2 3 1 1 88 6 156
2017 Governor in Council 61 23 4 1 8 1 1 86 10 156
2014 Governor in Council 65 17 4 2 6 2 3 87 9 250

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics 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
2018 Governor in Council 56 25 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 156

Question 36. 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
2018 Governor in Council 31 18 11 5 7 9 19 67 17 156
2017 Governor in Council 25 13 14 9 12 7 20 53 28 156
2014 Governor in Council 25 15 10 6 8 6 29 62 22 249

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 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 7 93 154

Question 49d. 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
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 47 10

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 44 10

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52k. 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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 52l. 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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 51 10

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 10

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 27 24 18 3 2 21 5 69 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 32 24 11 8 5 13 7 70 17 156
2014 Governor in Council 30 18 11 2 4 24 11 73 9 248

Question 54. 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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 52 23 15 3 1 6 1 80 4 156
2017 Governor in Council 43 31 8 6 2 5 4 82 9 154
2014 Governor in Council 46 18 7 2 5 17 4 82 9 250

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 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 3 97 152

Question 60. 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
2018 Governor in Council 32 15 18 2 1 28 4 70 4 154
2017 Governor in Council 32 21 9 3 4 21 10 77 10 156
2014 Governor in Council 31 11 11 2 2 26 16 74 7 250

Question 61. 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
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 53 25 12 2 1 8 0 84 3 155
2017 Governor in Council 50 23 8 4 2 8 6 84 7 156
2014 Governor in Council 46 15 9 1 3 18 7 82 6 249
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 47 15 10 6 6 2 15 74 14 154
2017 Governor in Council 42 18 9 4 9 1 18 73 17 156

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 47 28 13 4 5 4 0 77 9 154
2017 Governor in Council 35 33 15 5 6 5 2 73 11 156

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 41 32 9 10 7 1 0 73 18 155
2017 Governor in Council 33 34 9 10 12 2 1 68 23 156

Work-related stress

Question 62a. 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
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 44 22 16 8 8 0 2 68 16 156
2017 Governor in Council 46 20 8 6 12 1 5 71 20 156

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a very large extent
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 18 22 27 18 14 0 1 41 32 156
2017 Governor in Council 20 13 27 20 18 1 2 34 39 156

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 28 26 21 13 9 0 2 55 23 154
2017 Governor in Council 28 28 19 12 10 1 2 58 22 155

Question 62d. 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
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 26 22 19 14 17 0 3 49 32 154
2017 Governor in Council 26 19 20 10 23 1 3 46 34 156

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 26 25 18 13 12 0 5 54 27 155
2017 Governor in Council 25 17 24 11 13 0 9 47 27 156

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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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
2018 Governor in Council 27 26 19 15 13 0 0 54 28 156
2017 Governor in Council 25 30 21 14 5 0 5 58 20 155

Question 62g. 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
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 48 24 8 8 7 0 5 76 15 154
2017 Governor in Council 38 27 15 6 6 1 8 71 13 155

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 45 29 16 4 3 0 3 76 8 154
2017 Governor in Council 39 29 16 7 3 0 6 72 11 155

Question 62i. 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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 59 22 7 6 2 0 4 84 9 154
2017 Governor in Council 53 21 9 8 1 1 7 80 10 154

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 39 29 18 6 5 0 4 70 11 154
2017 Governor in Council 42 27 14 6 6 0 5 73 12 155

Question 62k. 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
2018 Governor in Council 60 23 9 2 3 0 2 86 5 154
2017 Governor in Council 67 17 6 4 1 0 5 89 5 156

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation 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
2018 Governor in Council 81 8 3 2 1 1 4 95 3 153

Question 62m. 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
2018 Governor in Council 82 8 1 3 1 1 3 94 5 154
2017 Governor in Council 80 11 1 1 3 1 3 94 5 155

Question 62n. 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
2018 Governor in Council 65 26 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 152
2017 Governor in Council 68 17 5 2 3 1 4 90 5 156

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals 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
2018 Governor in Council 64 11 8 3 3 0 10 84 7 152
2017 Governor in Council 62 15 5 4 1 1 12 89 6 155

Question 62p. 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
2018 Governor in Council 56 20 5 0 2 0 16 92 2 151
2017 Governor in Council 57 16 6 3 1 1 16 88 5 153

Question 62q. 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
2018 Governor in Council 65 23 7 0 2 0 2 90 2 152
2017 Governor in Council 65 19 5 2 1 0 8 91 3 155

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 52 14 11 7 11 0 6 69 20 152
2017 Governor in Council 52 15 8 7 12 0 7 72 20 156

Question 62s. 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
2018 Governor in Council 71 18 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 153
2017 Governor in Council 71 19 3 0 0 0 7 97 0 154

Question 63. 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
2018 Governor in Council 18 28 37 12 5 0 1 46 17 152
2017 Governor in Council 16 24 30 21 8 1 0 40 29 156

Question 64. 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
2018 Governor in Council 8 15 41 19 17 0 0 36 23 153
2017 Governor in Council 6 26 37 20 12 0 0 32 31 154
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. 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
2018 Governor in Council 43 26 19 5 6 1 0 43 57 154
2017 Governor in Council 46 20 17 6 9 2 1 48 52 156

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 23 85
2017 Governor in Council 32 78

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 34 85
2017 Governor in Council 31 78

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 10 85
2017 Governor in Council 14 78

Question 68d. 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
2018 Governor in Council 10 85
2017 Governor in Council 17 78

Question 68e. 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
2018 Governor in Council 1 85
2017 Governor in Council 3 78

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 31 85

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 45 85
2017 Governor in Council 49 78

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

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
2018 Governor in Council 6 54 20 11 2 6 81
2017 Governor in Council 6 58 20 11 0 5 76

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 37 63 85

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 71 6 5 2 2 1 12 89 5 156

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. 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
2018 Governor in Council 27 25 14 15 9 0 10 58 26 85
2017 Governor in Council 36 23 10 13 7 1 10 66 23 79

Question 72. 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
2018 Governor in Council 5 15 11 20 27 7 14 26 60 85
2017 Governor in Council 13 15 13 10 29 4 16 35 49 79
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