2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 35 38 12 8 7 0 0 72 16 7200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 150886
2017 Aboriginal 34 40 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 7641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 165218
2014 Aboriginal 31 42 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 7869
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 44 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 171562
2011 Aboriginal 36 38 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 187717
2008 Aboriginal 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 6748
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 155786

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 Aboriginal 26 33 15 13 12 0 0 60 26 7215
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 151195
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 14 12 14 0 0 60 26 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 14 11 9 0 0 65 21 165024

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 Aboriginal 52 32 9 4 3 0 0 85 6 7177
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 150385
2017 Aboriginal 55 31 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 7616
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 164838
2014 Aboriginal 61 26 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 171453
2011 Aboriginal 62 27 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 8450
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 31 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 187929

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 Aboriginal 41 36 11 7 5 0 0 78 11 7224
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 151349
2017 Aboriginal 43 35 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 7603
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 164572
2014 Aboriginal 42 37 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 171453
2011 Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 8459
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 187940
2008 Aboriginal 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 6787
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 156606

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 Aboriginal 33 28 17 10 11 0 0 61 21 7203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 68 16 151029
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 15 11 11 1 0 62 22 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 16 9 7 1 0 67 17 164981
2014 Aboriginal 26 31 18 12 11 1 0 58 24 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 17 11 8 1 0 64 19 171591
2011 Aboriginal 29 32 18 11 10 1 0 61 21 8438
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 18 10 7 1 0 64 17 187759

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 Aboriginal 31 31 17 11 10 0 0 62 21 7167
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 150457
2017 Aboriginal 32 32 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 7623
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 165039
2014 Aboriginal 25 34 17 13 11 0 0 60 24 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 171549
2011 Aboriginal 28 35 16 12 9 1 0 63 21 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 187591
2008 Aboriginal 29 36 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 156529

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 Aboriginal 30 23 19 13 13 3 0 54 26 7218
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 21 151306
2017 Aboriginal 31 22 18 11 13 4 1 56 25 7622
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 165021
2014 Aboriginal 27 23 19 14 13 4 1 52 28 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 18 13 10 4 1 57 24 171564
2011 Aboriginal 29 24 17 12 13 4 0 56 27 8440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 17 12 10 5 1 59 23 187704
2008 Aboriginal 27 27 16 13 11 6 0 57 26 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 17 13 9 5 1 60 22 156507
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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 Aboriginal 41 27 13 9 8 2 1 70 17 7194
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 12 6 5 2 1 77 11 150721
2017 Aboriginal 43 27 12 8 7 2 1 72 15 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 11 165230
2014 Aboriginal 40 28 14 9 8 2 1 69 17 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 171574
2011 Aboriginal 38 29 13 9 8 2 1 69 17 8444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 13 7 5 2 1 74 13 187834
2008 Aboriginal 37 28 13 9 9 3 0 68 19 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 12 8 6 3 1 72 15 156604

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 Aboriginal 39 29 12 10 9 1 0 69 19 7175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 150447
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 10 9 9 1 0 72 18 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 165162
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 12 11 8 1 0 69 19 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 171571
2011 Aboriginal 37 32 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 8431
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 187719
2008 Aboriginal 36 31 10 11 10 1 0 68 22 6781
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 11 10 8 1 0 71 18 156544

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 Aboriginal 45 26 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 7202
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 150839
2017 Aboriginal 48 25 11 7 8 0 0 74 15 7622
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 164919
2014 Aboriginal 46 26 12 8 8 1 0 73 16 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 171495

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 Aboriginal 28 28 16 11 12 5 0 58 25 7252
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 17 9 8 6 0 64 18 151661
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 15 10 12 5 0 60 24 7645
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 165243
2014 Aboriginal 24 30 16 13 12 6 0 57 26 7860
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 17 10 8 8 0 62 19 171482
2011 Aboriginal 23 28 17 13 14 5 0 54 28 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 19 11 9 7 0 58 22 187745

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 Aboriginal 25 28 16 14 15 2 0 54 29 7238
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 18 13 10 2 0 58 24 151281
2017 Aboriginal 26 27 15 15 14 3 0 55 30 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 165202
2014 Aboriginal 21 28 17 15 15 3 0 51 31 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 15 11 3 0 54 27 171490
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 17 14 16 2 0 51 31 8438
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 20 14 13 3 0 52 28 187608
2008 Aboriginal 23 29 16 13 15 3 0 54 29 6779
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 18 14 12 3 0 55 26 156544

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 Aboriginal 18 27 19 17 16 4 0 46 34 7221
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 49 30 151177
2017 Aboriginal 19 26 17 17 15 5 0 48 34 7631
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 30 165078
2014 Aboriginal 15 27 18 18 17 5 0 44 37 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 21 18 13 5 0 45 33 171433
2011 Aboriginal 14 29 19 19 15 4 0 45 35 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 21 19 12 6 0 45 33 187768
2008 Aboriginal 12 30 18 20 15 5 0 44 37 6778
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 20 20 13 6 0 44 35 156517

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 Aboriginal 16 27 17 18 19 3 0 45 38 7241
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 31 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 151480
2017 Aboriginal 18 28 15 17 18 4 0 48 36 7633
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 17 17 13 3 0 50 32 165022
2014 Aboriginal 15 27 17 18 20 3 0 43 39 7855
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 18 19 14 3 0 47 34 171402
2011 Aboriginal 15 30 16 19 18 3 0 46 38 8442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 18 20 13 3 0 48 34 187638
2008 Aboriginal 15 33 13 20 15 3 0 50 36 6779
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 36 16 20 12 2 0 51 32 156531
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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 Aboriginal 24 31 16 14 15 0 0 55 29 7235
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 17 12 10 0 0 60 23 151318
2017 Aboriginal 25 31 16 14 14 0 0 56 28 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 165159
2014 Aboriginal 20 32 16 16 15 0 0 53 31 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 171516
2011 Aboriginal 21 35 15 15 14 0 0 56 29 8460
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 16 14 10 0 0 59 25 187966

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 Aboriginal 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 7234
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 151482
2017 Aboriginal 29 40 12 11 7 0 0 69 19 7628
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 165112

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 Aboriginal 12 20 19 17 19 11 2 37 41 7204
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 19 16 14 13 2 41 36 150982
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 17 17 18 14 2 38 42 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 165109
2014 Aboriginal 11 20 18 19 20 10 2 35 44 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 19 18 15 13 2 38 40 171539

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 Aboriginal 35 32 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 7204
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 150957
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 12 10 9 1 0 70 18 7643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 9 6 1 0 74 15 165264
2014 Aboriginal 36 32 13 10 8 1 0 68 19 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 171597
2011 Aboriginal 33 33 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 71 17 187890
2008 Aboriginal 32 33 11 11 11 1 0 67 22 6785
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 13 11 8 1 1 67 20 156598

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 Aboriginal 25 34 14 13 9 2 3 62 23 1430
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 16 10 5 3 6 65 17 34659
2017 Aboriginal 26 34 13 13 8 3 3 64 22 1504
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 11 5 3 6 67 18 37035
2014 Aboriginal 27 33 15 12 8 2 3 63 21 1482
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 10 6 3 5 67 17 38543

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 Aboriginal 23 42 10 16 9 0 0 65 25 7247
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 151664
2017 Aboriginal 24 37 11 16 11 0 0 62 27 7640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 165240
2014 Aboriginal 23 36 12 17 12 0 0 59 29 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 171492
2011 Aboriginal 27 39 12 13 8 0 1 67 22 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 12 12 6 0 1 69 19 187815
2008 Aboriginal 25 40 11 14 9 0 1 65 23 6777
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 13 13 6 0 1 68 19 156623

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 Aboriginal 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 7215
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 151233
2017 Aboriginal 42 36 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 165137
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 171565
2011 Aboriginal 43 34 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 8440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 187765
2008 Aboriginal 38 39 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 6792
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 156630

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 Aboriginal 46 36 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 7169
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 150367
2017 Aboriginal 48 35 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 7634
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 165013
2014 Aboriginal 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 171474
2011 Aboriginal 47 36 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 187861
2008 Aboriginal 44 40 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 6785
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 156678

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 Aboriginal 20 28 17 15 17 2 0 50 33 7233
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 54 28 151215
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 15 15 15 2 0 54 31 7627
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 26 165023
2014 Aboriginal 19 28 17 16 16 3 0 49 34 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 17 16 13 3 1 52 30 171516
2011 Aboriginal 22 32 14 15 14 2 0 55 30 8454
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 17 15 12 2 0 56 27 187834
2008 Aboriginal 21 33 15 15 14 2 0 55 30 6787
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 17 15 11 1 0 56 27 156547

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 Aboriginal 19 25 15 15 22 2 1 46 39 7226
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 16 16 18 2 2 49 35 151290
2017 Aboriginal 20 24 14 15 22 3 2 46 39 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 165053
2014 Aboriginal 15 23 14 17 26 2 2 40 45 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 15 18 22 2 2 43 41 171563
2011 Aboriginal 16 26 14 17 24 2 2 44 42 8448
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 15 18 21 2 2 44 40 187803
2008 Aboriginal 17 30 13 16 20 2 1 49 37 6780
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 14 16 17 2 2 51 35 156449

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 Aboriginal 25 35 14 13 12 0 0 61 25 7203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 150910
2017 Aboriginal 28 36 11 12 11 0 0 65 24 7612
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 164658
2014 Aboriginal 20 38 13 16 13 0 0 58 29 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 171552
2011 Aboriginal 28 37 12 12 11 0 0 65 23 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 13 12 8 0 0 68 19 187786

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 Aboriginal 30 32 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 7181
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 150579
2017 Aboriginal 33 31 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 7605
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 164732
2014 Aboriginal 27 33 15 13 11 0 0 61 24 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 171536

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 Aboriginal 29 33 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 7197
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 150918
2017 Aboriginal 32 33 14 12 9 0 0 65 22 7612
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 164720
2014 Aboriginal 26 35 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 7861
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 171497
2011 Aboriginal 33 38 13 10 5 1 1 71 15 8444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 187674

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 Aboriginal 19 33 21 12 12 3 0 53 25 7223
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 23 11 8 3 0 58 19 151448
2017 Aboriginal 21 32 18 13 12 4 1 55 25 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 21 12 8 4 0 58 20 165061

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 Aboriginal 38 32 11 10 8 0 0 70 18 7228
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 151327
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 10 10 9 0 0 70 19 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 10 8 6 0 1 75 15 165032
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 12 12 10 0 0 65 22 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 12 9 7 0 1 71 16 171465
2011 Aboriginal 36 34 11 10 8 0 1 71 18 8454
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 11 8 5 0 1 75 14 187857

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 Aboriginal 35 31 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 7246
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 151849
2017 Aboriginal 35 35 17 7 4 0 1 71 11 7643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 165282
2014 Aboriginal 34 32 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 171570
2011 Aboriginal 34 33 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 8448
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 187893
2008 Aboriginal 29 33 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 6787
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 156580

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 Aboriginal 27 36 36 7245
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 35 151863
2017 Aboriginal 27 38 35 7641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 33 165225
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 36 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 34 171564
2011 Aboriginal 28 39 33 8458
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 31 188004

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 Aboriginal 15 32 27 9 8 9 2025
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 30 6 8 6 40670
2017 Aboriginal 15 29 30 9 10 7 2089
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 29 6 10 6 43354
2014 Aboriginal 14 29 30 13 9999 13 2129
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 30 9 9999 10 45192
2011 Aboriginal 12 35 34 9 9999 11 2413
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 31 8 9999 10 50735
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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 Aboriginal 41 38 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 7234
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 151488
2017 Aboriginal 40 38 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 165034
2014 Aboriginal 37 39 12 6 5 1 0 76 11 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 4 1 0 79 10 171497
2011 Aboriginal 38 39 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 8453
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 187932
2008 Aboriginal 43 37 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 156521

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 Aboriginal 24 38 18 12 7 1 0 63 19 7208
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 151251
2017 Aboriginal 27 37 16 11 8 1 0 65 19 7625
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 165019
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 18 11 8 2 0 62 19 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 18 10 6 2 0 66 16 171585
2011 Aboriginal 27 39 16 10 7 2 0 66 17 8446
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 187731

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 Aboriginal 14 25 34 17 8 1 1 25 40 7217
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 151358
2017 Aboriginal 13 24 35 15 9 1 3 25 39 7606
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 36 164509
2014 Aboriginal 14 29 33 15 7 1 2 22 44 7851
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 36 16 7 1 2 23 40 171223
2011 Aboriginal 14 27 32 16 7 1 2 24 43 8442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 35 16 7 1 2 24 40 187429
2008 Aboriginal 14 29 33 15 6 1 1 22 44 6768
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 156310

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 Aboriginal 15 21 27 20 12 2 2 33 38 7185
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 38 33 150832
2017 Aboriginal 14 20 27 19 14 2 4 35 36 7576
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 164101
2014 Aboriginal 16 23 29 17 10 2 2 29 40 7846
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 29 20 11 2 3 32 37 171079
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 27 20 12 3 3 34 37 8432
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 29 21 12 2 3 35 34 187246
2008 Aboriginal 15 22 27 20 11 2 2 33 38 6759
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 29 21 11 2 3 34 35 156060

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 Aboriginal 19 23 28 16 9 2 3 27 44 7186
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 150898
2017 Aboriginal 18 23 28 15 9 2 4 26 44 7597
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 29 16 9 2 4 26 43 164355
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 27 14 7 2 3 22 50 7846
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 14 7 2 3 23 48 171105
2011 Aboriginal 20 23 27 15 9 2 4 26 46 8420
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 28 15 8 2 4 25 45 187213
2008 Aboriginal 18 25 28 16 8 2 2 24 46 6755
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 30 17 8 2 3 25 43 156055

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 Aboriginal 9 15 31 26 14 2 3 42 25 7158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 150556
2017 Aboriginal 9 15 29 25 16 2 4 44 26 7562
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 163709
2014 Aboriginal 10 17 31 25 12 1 3 39 28 7821
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 33 25 12 1 3 38 27 170698
2011 Aboriginal 10 16 31 25 13 1 4 40 27 8414
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 32 25 12 1 4 38 28 186987
2008 Aboriginal 10 17 32 26 12 1 3 40 27 6750
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 33 25 11 1 3 38 28 155994

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 Aboriginal 21 23 25 17 11 2 2 29 46 7193
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 151088
2017 Aboriginal 20 21 26 16 12 2 4 30 43 7599
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 31 41 164290
2014 Aboriginal 24 25 24 14 9 1 3 24 51 7849
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 15 9 1 3 24 47 171114
2011 Aboriginal 21 23 26 16 9 2 3 26 46 8439
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 28 16 9 1 3 27 44 187374
2008 Aboriginal 19 24 27 16 10 1 2 27 45 6749
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 156033

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 Aboriginal 16 20 25 21 12 3 3 35 39 7171
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 34 150575
2017 Aboriginal 15 18 26 19 14 4 5 36 36 7591
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 164335
2014 Aboriginal 14 18 25 22 13 3 4 38 35 7843
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 27 24 13 3 5 40 31 171022
2011 Aboriginal 14 19 26 21 13 3 5 37 35 8422
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 27 23 14 3 5 40 31 187104
2008 Aboriginal 18 22 24 19 11 3 4 32 42 6764
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 27 20 11 2 4 34 38 156177

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 Aboriginal 19 23 29 16 9 2 2 26 43 7201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 151232
2017 Aboriginal 18 22 29 15 10 3 5 26 43 7597
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 164406
2014 Aboriginal 21 24 29 14 8 2 3 23 47 7840
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 31 14 8 2 3 23 44 171130

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 Aboriginal 35 29 11 12 13 1 0 64 25 7206
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 10 10 7 1 0 72 18 150990
2017 Aboriginal 37 27 10 12 12 1 0 65 25 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 10 9 7 1 0 73 17 165157
2014 Aboriginal 37 27 11 13 12 1 0 64 25 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 171544

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 Aboriginal 38 35 10 10 6 0 0 73 17 7215
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 8 7 4 0 0 81 10 150986
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 7625
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 164943
2014 Aboriginal 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 7857
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 171499

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 Aboriginal 32 37 15 7 6 1 0 70 14 7221
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 78 9 151227

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 Aboriginal 38 33 15 7 5 2 0 72 12 7208
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 14 4 3 3 0 79 7 151093
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 16 6 6 3 1 70 13 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 15 4 3 4 1 77 8 164964
2014 Aboriginal 38 32 15 6 5 4 1 73 12 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 14 4 2 4 1 79 6 171492

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 Aboriginal 36 34 14 8 6 1 0 71 14 7215
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 13 5 3 1 0 79 9 151055
2017 Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 6 2 0 72 15 7630
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 165026
2014 Aboriginal 34 35 14 9 6 2 0 71 15 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 13 6 3 3 0 78 9 171563
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 15 10 8 2 0 66 19 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 16 7 5 3 0 72 12 187724

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 Aboriginal 41 33 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 7212
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 150919
2017 Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 7 0 0 75 15 7626
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 165120
2014 Aboriginal 39 34 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 171458
2011 Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 7 1 0 72 15 8434
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 77 11 187465
2008 Aboriginal 33 38 12 9 8 1 0 71 17 6777
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 156502

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 Aboriginal 20 29 20 12 13 4 2 52 27 7219
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 19 11 8 5 3 59 21 151272
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 16 13 13 4 3 56 28 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 16 10 9 5 4 62 21 165161
2014 Aboriginal 25 29 15 13 12 3 2 57 27 7869
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 15 10 8 4 3 65 19 171568

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 Aboriginal 31 34 13 11 8 2 1 67 20 7221
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 151289
2017 Aboriginal 35 33 11 9 7 3 1 71 17 7620
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 13 164844
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 11 9 7 3 1 73 16 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 171542
2011 Aboriginal 35 33 11 9 7 3 1 71 17 8436
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 12 8 5 4 1 74 14 187569
2008 Aboriginal 32 33 12 10 9 4 1 68 20 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 12 10 6 4 1 70 17 156532

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 Aboriginal 28 33 19 10 9 1 0 62 19 7203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 150901

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 Aboriginal 18 23 17 16 20 6 1 43 38 7228
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 19 14 13 8 2 48 30 151275
2017 Aboriginal 19 22 15 15 20 7 2 45 38 7622
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 49 32 164867
2014 Aboriginal 17 21 16 16 22 6 1 42 41 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 18 16 15 9 2 46 34 171520
2011 Aboriginal 15 21 17 17 21 8 2 40 41 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 18 16 15 11 3 44 35 187810

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 Aboriginal 25 75 7246
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 151747

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 1652
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 20526

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 1652
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 20542

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 1648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 20508

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 Aboriginal 9 1649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 20507

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 1648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 20508

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 1651
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 20521

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 1649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 20505

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 1651
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 20518

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 1651
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 20507

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 1651
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 20508

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 1652
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 20514

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 20501

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 1654
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 20527

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 20510

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 1649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 20490

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 20503

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20500

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 1656
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 20509

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 1651
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 20511

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 1649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 20499

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 20526

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 1649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 20512

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.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 1647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 20501

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 20509

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 1648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 20501

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 1648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 20504

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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 1649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 20503

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 1647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 20501

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 1650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 20518

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19196

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 1498
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 19194

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 1496
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19190

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 1496
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 19188

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19187

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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 19187

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 1496
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19187

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19191

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19190

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 19197

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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 1497
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 19187

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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 1500
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 19208

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 2 1496
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 19186

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 1501
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 19214

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 1496
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 19190

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 1496
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 19191

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment 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 Aboriginal 16 18 22 11 14 16 4 42 31 7231
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 49 21 151370
2017 Aboriginal 16 18 19 10 14 19 5 45 30 7641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 165224
2014 Aboriginal 15 18 21 10 13 18 4 43 30 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 20 7 7 25 7 50 21 171552

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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 27 19 10 11 6 0 58 22 7234
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 18 7 6 8 1 66 14 151329
2017 Aboriginal 28 27 18 9 11 7 1 59 22 7633
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 67 14 165014
2014 Aboriginal 24 27 20 10 10 8 1 56 22 7860
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 19 7 5 11 1 65 14 171488
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 16 9 7 5 0 65 17 8435
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 16 7 4 6 0 72 11 187659

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 Aboriginal 15 85 7227
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 151486

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 10505

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 74 997
2018 Non-Aboriginal 77 10522

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 10496

Question 56d. 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
2018 Aboriginal 8 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 10496

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 10497

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 995
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 10500

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 10498

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 10494

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 10494

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 10490

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 10488

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 996
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 10488

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 996
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 10493

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 10486

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 10486

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 10489

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 10490

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 1 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 1 10486

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 10495

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 1 993
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 10487

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 996
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 10498

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 995
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 10522

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 10511

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 10510

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 996
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 10516

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 10506

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 994
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 10508

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 995
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 10506

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 995
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 10508

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 997
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 10520

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 913
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 9861

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 914
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 9859

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 9858

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 9859

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 913
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 9859

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 9858

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 9860

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 9862

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 913
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 9863

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 914
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 9865

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 913
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 9862

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 914
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 9876

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 9859

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 61 914
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 9879

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 912
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 9860

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 911
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 9860

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 Aboriginal 18 17 26 6 9 19 3 46 20 7217
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 19 23 4 4 27 5 54 12 151356
2017 Aboriginal 19 17 22 6 7 23 5 50 19 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 18 20 3 4 30 7 57 11 165102
2014 Aboriginal 17 18 23 6 7 23 5 49 18 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 18 21 4 3 31 7 56 11 171509

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 28 20 7 8 7 1 61 16 7216
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 19 4 4 10 1 69 9 151339
2017 Aboriginal 31 26 19 6 7 10 1 64 14 7627
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 17 4 3 12 2 72 8 164899
2014 Aboriginal 27 27 20 6 6 12 1 62 14 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 18 4 3 15 2 70 8 171429
2011 Aboriginal 34 32 15 7 5 6 0 71 12 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 14 4 2 8 0 78 7 187669
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 25 11 5 8 1 0 75 13 7188
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 4 5 1 0 80 9 150578
2017 Aboriginal 51 23 11 5 7 2 0 76 13 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 165142

Question 65. 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
2018 Aboriginal 26 38 16 10 7 2 0 66 18 7223
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 16 8 4 2 0 72 12 151382
2017 Aboriginal 23 37 17 10 10 3 0 62 21 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 16 9 6 4 0 68 15 165037

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 30 17 15 16 1 0 52 31 7233
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 18 13 9 2 0 59 23 151610
2017 Aboriginal 17 32 17 16 16 2 0 50 33 7639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 38 17 14 10 2 0 57 25 165080

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 20 22 21 15 22 0 1 42 37 7221
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 151622
2017 Aboriginal 20 22 18 15 23 0 2 43 38 7631
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 24 20 14 19 0 2 47 33 164922

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

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 Aboriginal 20 25 26 15 12 0 1 46 27 7220
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 151519
2017 Aboriginal 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 49 26 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 164980

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

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 Aboriginal 27 29 22 12 8 1 2 57 21 7187
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 150916
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 20 11 8 1 3 59 20 7594
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 164649

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 20 21 21 17 19 1 1 42 36 7209
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 151025
2017 Aboriginal 22 21 20 17 17 1 2 44 35 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 23 22 16 14 1 2 45 32 164927

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 50 21 13 5 5 1 6 76 11 7193
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 151013
2017 Aboriginal 47 22 12 5 4 1 9 76 10 7617
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 24 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 164691

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 29 25 22 11 12 0 1 55 23 7212
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 151355
2017 Aboriginal 29 29 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 7604
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 22 11 7 0 1 59 19 164536

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 26 31 22 11 8 1 1 58 20 7225
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 24 10 6 1 1 59 17 151082
2017 Aboriginal 28 29 21 12 8 1 2 59 20 7606
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 164416

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 23 28 24 13 10 1 1 52 24 7211
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 151052
2017 Aboriginal 24 29 22 14 10 1 2 54 24 7596
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 164454

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 29 21 13 9 0 1 57 22 7218
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 150908
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 19 12 9 1 1 58 22 7607
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 164502

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

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 Aboriginal 28 29 21 12 8 1 1 58 21 7194
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 150512
2017 Aboriginal 29 31 19 11 8 1 1 61 19 7592
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 21 11 6 1 2 61 18 164146

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 Aboriginal 49 24 13 6 6 0 1 75 12 7177
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 150444
2017 Aboriginal 50 23 13 6 5 0 2 75 12 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 24 13 6 3 0 2 78 9 164988

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 Aboriginal 63 17 8 4 4 1 3 83 8 7173
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 16 7 3 2 1 5 87 5 150687

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 Aboriginal 58 16 10 6 7 1 2 77 13 7202
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 8 150742
2017 Aboriginal 61 16 9 6 5 1 2 79 12 7624
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 6 4 3 1 3 86 8 164980

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 Aboriginal 47 29 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 7223
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 151266
2017 Aboriginal 49 29 11 5 4 0 2 79 9 7613
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 10 4 2 0 2 83 7 164889

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 Aboriginal 49 21 13 8 9 0 1 70 17 7208
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 150826
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 11 7 7 1 1 75 15 7621
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 80 11 164882

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 Aboriginal 54 12 5 2 1 0 26 89 5 7167
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 150146
2017 Aboriginal 54 13 5 2 1 0 24 89 5 7614
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 164761

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 Aboriginal 59 22 9 3 2 1 5 85 6 7180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 20 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 150606
2017 Aboriginal 61 21 8 3 2 0 6 87 5 7567
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 164067

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 63 15 8 4 6 0 3 82 10 7225
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 151148
2017 Aboriginal 61 16 7 5 6 1 4 82 11 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 165074

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 Aboriginal 46 29 14 5 4 0 2 77 9 7202
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 150974
2017 Aboriginal 46 30 14 5 3 0 2 78 8 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 164777

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 Aboriginal 13 28 35 15 8 0 0 42 23 7249
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 151868
2017 Aboriginal 13 27 35 15 9 1 0 40 24 7645
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 165279

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 Aboriginal 15 22 36 18 9 0 0 28 37 7177
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 150155
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 37 19 9 0 1 28 35 7614
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 28 164724
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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 Aboriginal 25 25 19 13 14 2 1 25 75 7250
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 151844
2017 Aboriginal 27 23 19 12 15 4 1 28 72 7642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 32 68 165292

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 Aboriginal 27 5174
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 102297
2017 Aboriginal 26 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 105813

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 Aboriginal 37 5173
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 102314
2017 Aboriginal 35 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 105813

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 Aboriginal 25 5172
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 102267
2017 Aboriginal 19 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 105813

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 Aboriginal 45 5171
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 102339
2017 Aboriginal 49 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 105813

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 Aboriginal 7 5168
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 102235
2017 Aboriginal 6 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 105813

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 Aboriginal 36 5173
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 102288

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 5172
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 102284
2017 Aboriginal 39 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 105813

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 Aboriginal 6 37 17 11 5 24 4915
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 42 19 11 5 18 97688
2017 Aboriginal 7 43 18 11 4 17 5003
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 48 18 10 4 13 103791

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 67 5138
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 101647

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
(%)
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 Aboriginal 37 14 15 10 16 1 6 56 28 7232
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 16 13 9 10 1 8 64 21 151354

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 Aboriginal 11 21 17 16 27 2 6 34 47 5159
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 18 18 23 2 6 36 44 102054
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 16 16 27 2 7 35 47 5151
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 106600

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 Aboriginal 5 13 15 17 43 2 5 19 65 5167
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 16 19 39 2 7 19 63 102067
2017 Aboriginal 4 10 12 17 48 3 7 16 71 5153
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 13 17 44 3 9 16 70 106549
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