2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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 First official language - English 34 42 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 21241
2018 First official language - French 33 44 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 6392
2017 First official language - English 31 45 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 22319
2017 First official language - French 30 47 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 6799
2014 First official language - English 31 45 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 24537
2014 First official language - French 29 48 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 7360
2011 First official language - English 32 43 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 23862
2011 First official language - French 35 44 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 7616
2008 First official language - English 33 44 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 21932
2008 First official language - French 34 46 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 6995

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 First official language - English 29 37 14 12 8 0 0 66 19 21312
2018 First official language - French 27 41 17 9 5 0 0 68 14 6379
2017 First official language - English 27 37 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 22282
2017 First official language - French 24 41 19 10 5 0 0 66 15 6797

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 First official language - English 52 34 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 21181
2018 First official language - French 45 39 11 3 2 0 0 84 4 6360
2017 First official language - English 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 22269
2017 First official language - French 44 42 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 6786
2014 First official language - English 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 24525
2014 First official language - French 54 34 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 7355
2011 First official language - English 60 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 23894
2011 First official language - French 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 2 7640

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 First official language - English 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 21343
2018 First official language - French 38 43 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 6386
2017 First official language - English 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 22234
2017 First official language - French 35 45 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 6761
2014 First official language - English 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 24527
2014 First official language - French 38 44 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 7352
2011 First official language - English 38 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 23892
2011 First official language - French 40 44 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 7633
2008 First official language - English 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 22067
2008 First official language - French 40 46 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 7006

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 First official language - English 41 32 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 21233
2018 First official language - French 41 37 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 6388
2017 First official language - English 38 32 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 22288
2017 First official language - French 35 40 16 6 3 1 0 75 9 6782
2014 First official language - English 35 35 14 9 6 1 0 70 16 24539
2014 First official language - French 34 41 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 7359
2011 First official language - English 31 36 17 8 6 1 0 68 15 23855
2011 First official language - French 31 43 17 6 3 1 0 75 8 7620

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 First official language - English 38 35 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 21139
2018 First official language - French 37 40 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 6361
2017 First official language - English 36 35 13 10 6 0 0 71 15 22286
2017 First official language - French 32 42 17 6 3 1 0 74 9 6791
2014 First official language - English 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 24533
2014 First official language - French 31 44 15 7 3 0 0 75 9 7358
2011 First official language - English 30 39 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 23837
2011 First official language - French 29 46 17 6 2 0 0 75 8 7621
2008 First official language - English 32 41 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 22033
2008 First official language - French 30 47 15 5 2 0 0 77 7 6999

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 First official language - English 34 26 19 11 8 3 0 62 19 21279
2018 First official language - French 33 29 20 8 6 4 0 64 15 6407
2017 First official language - English 32 26 18 11 8 4 0 61 20 22286
2017 First official language - French 29 31 19 9 6 6 1 64 15 6788
2014 First official language - English 32 26 18 11 8 4 0 61 20 24535
2014 First official language - French 30 31 19 8 5 5 1 65 15 7358
2011 First official language - English 30 27 17 12 9 5 0 60 22 23850
2011 First official language - French 29 32 19 9 6 5 1 64 15 7611
2008 First official language - English 29 28 17 12 8 5 0 61 22 22039
2008 First official language - French 29 33 17 9 5 6 0 67 15 7002
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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 First official language - English 51 28 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 21192
2018 First official language - French 45 35 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 6377
2017 First official language - English 50 28 10 5 3 2 1 80 9 22329
2017 First official language - French 40 39 11 4 2 3 1 82 7 6799
2014 First official language - English 49 29 10 5 4 2 1 80 10 24534
2014 First official language - French 41 38 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 7362
2011 First official language - English 46 31 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 23868
2011 First official language - French 40 38 12 5 3 2 0 80 7 7632
2008 First official language - English 46 30 10 6 5 3 1 78 11 22058
2008 First official language - French 38 37 13 5 3 4 0 78 8 7005

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 First official language - English 49 31 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 21139
2018 First official language - French 44 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 6369
2017 First official language - English 49 31 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 22315
2017 First official language - French 40 41 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 6797
2014 First official language - English 48 33 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 24528
2014 First official language - French 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 7361
2011 First official language - English 43 35 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 23840
2011 First official language - French 39 40 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 7634
2008 First official language - English 43 35 9 8 5 1 0 79 13 22054
2008 First official language - French 38 40 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 7002

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 First official language - English 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 21223
2018 First official language - French 47 34 11 5 4 0 0 81 8 6378
2017 First official language - English 57 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 22285
2017 First official language - French 49 33 10 4 3 0 0 82 8 6787
2014 First official language - English 56 27 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 24525
2014 First official language - French 48 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 7358

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 First official language - English 34 29 16 8 6 6 0 68 15 21344
2018 First official language - French 27 37 17 6 4 7 0 70 11 6412
2017 First official language - English 33 30 14 8 7 7 0 68 17 22327
2017 First official language - French 25 38 17 7 4 9 0 69 12 6804
2014 First official language - English 32 31 15 8 6 8 0 68 16 24530
2014 First official language - French 26 38 17 7 4 8 0 69 12 7351
2011 First official language - English 25 31 19 10 8 7 0 60 20 23861
2011 First official language - French 24 37 19 8 4 7 1 66 13 7638

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 First official language - English 30 31 16 11 8 3 0 63 20 21276
2018 First official language - French 24 37 20 10 6 3 0 63 16 6393
2017 First official language - English 29 31 16 12 9 3 0 62 22 22330
2017 First official language - French 21 36 22 11 6 3 0 59 18 6800
2014 First official language - English 27 32 16 13 9 3 0 61 22 24529
2014 First official language - French 22 37 22 10 6 3 0 61 16 7353
2011 First official language - English 22 33 18 13 12 3 0 56 25 23838
2011 First official language - French 20 37 24 10 6 3 0 59 17 7622
2008 First official language - English 25 34 16 12 10 3 0 60 23 22030
2008 First official language - French 22 39 21 9 6 3 0 63 15 7000

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 First official language - English 21 30 19 15 9 5 0 54 25 21264
2018 First official language - French 17 32 25 13 8 6 0 52 22 6400
2017 First official language - English 20 29 17 15 11 6 0 54 28 22317
2017 First official language - French 15 31 25 15 8 7 0 49 24 6789
2014 First official language - English 19 30 19 16 10 6 0 52 28 24514
2014 First official language - French 14 33 26 14 7 6 0 50 22 7355
2011 First official language - English 13 33 18 18 11 7 0 49 32 23878
2011 First official language - French 12 36 27 13 5 7 0 52 19 7630
2008 First official language - English 12 34 17 19 11 7 0 49 32 22039
2008 First official language - French 11 36 26 13 5 7 0 52 20 6996

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 First official language - English 22 33 17 15 10 3 0 56 26 21318
2018 First official language - French 18 35 22 15 8 3 0 55 23 6392
2017 First official language - English 21 33 15 15 11 4 0 57 28 22295
2017 First official language - French 17 37 22 13 7 4 0 57 21 6793
2014 First official language - English 20 34 15 16 11 3 0 57 28 24510
2014 First official language - French 16 38 22 13 7 3 0 56 21 7350
2011 First official language - English 16 35 16 18 11 4 0 53 31 23853
2011 First official language - French 15 42 22 13 5 3 0 59 18 7625
2008 First official language - English 18 40 13 17 8 3 0 60 26 22036
2008 First official language - French 18 45 20 11 4 3 0 65 15 6998
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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 First official language - English 24 35 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 21306
2018 First official language - French 26 37 20 10 6 0 0 63 16 6399
2017 First official language - English 23 37 16 14 10 0 0 60 23 22306
2017 First official language - French 23 39 21 11 5 0 0 62 16 6795
2014 First official language - English 21 36 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 24532
2014 First official language - French 21 39 21 12 6 0 0 61 19 7357
2011 First official language - English 19 39 16 15 11 1 0 58 26 23892
2011 First official language - French 20 40 21 13 6 0 0 60 18 7638

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 First official language - English 34 42 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 21331
2018 First official language - French 29 47 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 6413
2017 First official language - English 34 43 10 9 3 0 0 77 13 22294
2017 First official language - French 27 49 13 7 3 0 0 77 9 6798

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 First official language - English 16 24 20 14 11 14 1 47 29 21249
2018 First official language - French 14 25 21 13 9 16 2 48 26 6388
2017 First official language - English 13 22 19 15 11 17 1 44 33 22301
2017 First official language - French 11 25 21 14 8 19 3 46 28 6792
2014 First official language - English 13 22 19 17 13 15 2 42 36 24532
2014 First official language - French 12 25 21 14 9 16 2 46 28 7359

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 First official language - English 42 34 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 21232
2018 First official language - French 37 39 13 6 3 1 0 77 10 6381
2017 First official language - English 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 22332
2017 First official language - French 34 42 13 7 3 1 1 77 10 6801
2014 First official language - English 41 36 10 8 5 1 0 78 13 24541
2014 First official language - French 35 41 13 7 3 1 1 76 10 7359
2011 First official language - English 36 38 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 23877
2011 First official language - French 34 41 14 7 4 1 0 75 10 7638
2008 First official language - English 38 36 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 22059
2008 First official language - French 35 39 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 7002

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 First official language - English 37 35 11 9 5 1 2 74 15 2962
2018 First official language - French 28 43 13 6 3 2 4 76 10 1003
2017 First official language - English 37 36 9 10 5 1 2 75 16 2990
2017 First official language - French 29 45 13 7 3 1 2 76 10 1023
2014 First official language - English 38 34 9 10 5 1 3 75 15 3372
2014 First official language - French 31 40 13 8 3 3 3 75 12 1090

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 First official language - English 24 47 8 14 6 0 0 71 20 21362
2018 First official language - French 24 48 12 12 4 0 1 72 16 6425
2017 First official language - English 24 42 10 16 7 0 0 67 23 22327
2017 First official language - French 25 46 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 6800
2014 First official language - English 25 43 10 15 7 0 0 68 22 24525
2014 First official language - French 26 46 13 10 4 0 0 72 15 7357
2011 First official language - English 26 44 11 13 6 0 1 71 19 23880
2011 First official language - French 27 46 13 9 3 0 1 74 13 7619
2008 First official language - English 25 46 10 13 6 0 0 71 19 22053
2008 First official language - French 27 46 13 9 3 0 1 74 13 6998

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 First official language - English 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 10 21295
2018 First official language - French 35 43 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 6407
2017 First official language - English 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 22311
2017 First official language - French 34 44 14 6 3 0 0 78 9 6798
2014 First official language - English 37 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 24537
2014 First official language - French 35 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 7360
2011 First official language - English 38 37 13 7 5 0 0 76 11 23872
2011 First official language - French 39 39 13 5 3 0 0 79 9 7629
2008 First official language - English 33 42 12 7 5 0 0 75 12 22058
2008 First official language - French 34 45 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 7003

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 First official language - English 44 39 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 21154
2018 First official language - French 38 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 6373
2017 First official language - English 44 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 22291
2017 First official language - French 37 44 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 6791
2014 First official language - English 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 24522
2014 First official language - French 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 7353
2011 First official language - English 41 41 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 23881
2011 First official language - French 36 45 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 7627
2008 First official language - English 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 22061
2008 First official language - French 36 47 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 7003

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 First official language - English 24 33 17 14 11 2 0 58 25 21268
2018 First official language - French 21 38 21 11 6 2 0 61 18 6381
2017 First official language - English 25 33 15 14 10 2 0 60 25 22286
2017 First official language - French 22 41 19 11 5 3 0 65 16 6793
2014 First official language - English 26 34 15 14 10 2 0 60 24 24533
2014 First official language - French 24 41 18 10 5 2 0 67 15 7356
2011 First official language - English 24 36 15 13 10 1 0 61 23 23883
2011 First official language - French 25 41 18 9 4 1 0 68 14 7627
2008 First official language - English 23 39 14 13 9 1 0 63 22 22051
2008 First official language - French 22 43 20 10 4 1 0 66 14 7002

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 First official language - English 24 30 15 15 14 1 1 55 30 21264
2018 First official language - French 22 32 18 13 11 2 2 56 25 6381
2017 First official language - English 24 29 13 15 15 2 1 54 32 22293
2017 First official language - French 21 33 17 14 11 2 2 56 26 6797
2014 First official language - English 23 29 13 16 16 2 1 54 33 24530
2014 First official language - French 22 33 17 14 11 2 2 57 26 7359
2011 First official language - English 18 30 13 17 19 1 1 50 37 23872
2011 First official language - French 19 33 18 15 11 1 2 54 27 7628
2008 First official language - English 19 36 12 15 15 1 1 57 31 22055
2008 First official language - French 20 37 16 13 9 1 2 60 23 7000

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 First official language - English 27 37 14 12 8 0 0 65 21 21264
2018 First official language - French 24 36 19 13 8 0 0 60 20 6378
2017 First official language - English 27 39 13 12 8 0 0 66 21 22252
2017 First official language - French 23 39 18 12 7 0 1 63 19 6777
2014 First official language - English 22 40 13 14 10 0 0 62 25 24539
2014 First official language - French 19 40 17 14 8 0 0 60 23 7361
2011 First official language - English 28 40 12 11 7 1 0 69 19 23865
2011 First official language - French 27 41 16 11 5 0 1 68 15 7630

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 First official language - English 30 34 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 21219
2018 First official language - French 27 35 20 11 7 0 1 63 18 6352
2017 First official language - English 30 34 16 12 8 0 0 65 19 22260
2017 First official language - French 26 37 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 6773
2014 First official language - English 26 35 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 24536
2014 First official language - French 24 38 18 12 7 0 1 62 19 7357

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 First official language - English 32 37 15 10 6 0 0 70 15 21260
2018 First official language - French 29 42 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 6369
2017 First official language - English 32 39 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 22255
2017 First official language - French 28 44 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 6775
2014 First official language - English 31 39 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 24533
2014 First official language - French 28 45 15 8 4 0 0 73 11 7362
2011 First official language - English 39 40 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 23850
2011 First official language - French 34 46 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 7631

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 First official language - English 22 34 22 11 7 4 0 58 19 21303
2018 First official language - French 18 36 25 11 5 5 0 56 17 6389
2017 First official language - English 22 34 20 11 8 5 1 58 20 22304
2017 First official language - French 16 36 25 11 6 7 0 56 18 6797

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 First official language - English 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 21311
2018 First official language - French 45 36 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 6402
2017 First official language - English 45 33 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 22299
2017 First official language - French 41 39 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 6795
2014 First official language - English 43 34 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 24531
2014 First official language - French 38 38 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 7358
2011 First official language - English 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 23874
2011 First official language - French 39 40 12 5 2 0 2 80 7 7629

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 First official language - English 43 32 16 6 3 0 1 76 9 21382
2018 First official language - French 45 34 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 6428
2017 First official language - English 44 33 14 5 2 1 2 79 7 22329
2017 First official language - French 45 37 11 4 1 0 1 84 5 6804
2014 First official language - English 42 33 16 5 3 0 1 75 8 24541
2014 First official language - French 45 35 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 7360
2011 First official language - English 40 33 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 23888
2011 First official language - French 41 37 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 7642
2008 First official language - English 33 35 19 7 4 0 1 70 11 22061
2008 First official language - French 34 38 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 7007

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 First official language - English 22 41 36 21420
2018 First official language - French 23 49 28 6431
2017 First official language - English 22 43 35 22323
2017 First official language - French 22 51 26 6798
2014 First official language - English 21 43 36 24541
2014 First official language - French 22 53 25 7358
2011 First official language - English 22 44 33 23909
2011 First official language - French 23 52 25 7637

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 First official language - English 21 45 19 5 4 5 4731
2018 First official language - French 26 45 18 3 3 5 1457
2017 First official language - English 23 41 16 6 9 6 4859
2017 First official language - French 29 39 17 4 4 7 1531
2014 First official language - English 24 46 15 8 9999 7 5281
2014 First official language - French 29 45 14 6 9999 6 1627
2011 First official language - English 23 44 18 8 9999 7 5351
2011 First official language - French 28 42 19 5 9999 6 1746
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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 First official language - English 50 38 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 21359
2018 First official language - French 39 44 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 6396
2017 First official language - English 46 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 22287
2017 First official language - French 35 46 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 6792
2014 First official language - English 43 39 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 24530
2014 First official language - French 35 46 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 7354
2011 First official language - English 40 43 9 5 3 1 0 83 7 23892
2011 First official language - French 35 46 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 7635
2008 First official language - English 46 39 8 4 3 1 0 86 6 22057
2008 First official language - French 40 45 9 3 1 1 0 86 5 7001

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 First official language - English 30 42 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 21283
2018 First official language - French 24 46 19 7 3 1 0 71 10 6371
2017 First official language - English 31 40 14 8 5 1 0 72 13 22301
2017 First official language - French 24 46 17 7 3 1 0 72 11 6786
2014 First official language - English 34 40 14 7 4 1 0 75 10 24541
2014 First official language - French 27 47 17 6 2 1 0 75 8 7361
2011 First official language - English 29 42 15 8 4 1 0 72 12 23855
2011 First official language - French 26 47 17 6 2 2 0 75 8 7626

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 First official language - English 10 23 37 19 9 1 2 28 34 21286
2018 First official language - French 9 28 35 19 7 1 2 27 38 6393
2017 First official language - English 11 22 36 17 10 1 3 28 34 22225
2017 First official language - French 9 27 35 16 8 1 4 26 37 6775
2014 First official language - English 11 25 36 16 8 1 3 25 37 24487
2014 First official language - French 9 30 35 16 6 1 2 23 40 7351
2011 First official language - English 10 24 37 17 8 1 3 26 36 23803
2011 First official language - French 8 28 35 18 7 1 3 26 37 7618
2008 First official language - English 9 24 38 18 8 1 2 27 34 22006
2008 First official language - French 8 31 35 17 6 1 2 24 41 6999

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 First official language - English 10 17 28 25 15 2 2 42 29 21222
2018 First official language - French 9 19 31 24 12 3 2 38 29 6369
2017 First official language - English 11 17 29 21 16 2 4 39 30 22142
2017 First official language - French 8 19 30 21 13 4 5 37 30 6766
2014 First official language - English 11 19 29 21 14 2 3 37 32 24455
2014 First official language - French 8 20 31 22 12 3 4 36 30 7345
2011 First official language - English 10 18 29 24 14 2 4 40 29 23794
2011 First official language - French 6 17 32 24 13 3 4 41 25 7620
2008 First official language - English 8 16 29 26 15 2 3 44 26 21969
2008 First official language - French 7 18 33 23 12 3 3 38 27 6988

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 First official language - English 11 19 31 22 12 1 3 36 32 21197
2018 First official language - French 15 26 29 17 8 2 3 26 43 6370
2017 First official language - English 11 18 30 20 13 2 5 36 32 22179
2017 First official language - French 14 25 30 15 8 3 5 25 43 6770
2014 First official language - English 13 19 31 20 11 2 4 34 34 24464
2014 First official language - French 14 26 30 16 8 2 4 26 42 7345
2011 First official language - English 11 19 31 22 12 2 4 36 31 23780
2011 First official language - French 11 25 33 16 8 2 5 26 39 7619
2008 First official language - English 9 18 32 24 12 2 3 38 28 21976
2008 First official language - French 10 23 33 19 8 3 4 29 36 6996

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 First official language - English 7 12 29 30 18 1 3 50 20 21190
2018 First official language - French 8 17 33 25 12 1 3 39 26 6359
2017 First official language - English 7 12 29 28 18 1 5 49 20 22065
2017 First official language - French 8 16 33 24 12 2 5 39 25 6764
2014 First official language - English 8 13 31 28 16 1 4 46 22 24406
2014 First official language - French 7 16 35 25 12 2 4 39 24 7332
2011 First official language - English 6 12 31 29 16 1 5 48 19 23768
2011 First official language - French 7 20 35 22 11 2 4 35 28 7594
2008 First official language - English 6 12 31 30 16 1 4 48 19 21967
2008 First official language - French 7 20 35 23 9 1 3 34 29 6994

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 First official language - English 12 20 29 22 14 1 2 37 33 21235
2018 First official language - French 12 22 28 21 12 1 3 35 35 6383
2017 First official language - English 13 18 28 20 15 2 5 37 33 22165
2017 First official language - French 11 20 28 20 13 2 6 36 34 6765
2014 First official language - English 14 20 29 19 13 1 4 34 36 24455
2014 First official language - French 12 23 29 19 12 1 4 32 37 7340
2011 First official language - English 14 21 30 18 12 1 4 32 37 23812
2011 First official language - French 11 23 29 19 11 1 5 33 36 7615
2008 First official language - English 12 20 30 20 13 1 3 35 34 21966
2008 First official language - French 10 23 28 21 12 1 4 35 35 6991

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 First official language - English 10 16 26 25 17 3 3 45 27 21182
2018 First official language - French 12 21 26 22 12 4 3 36 36 6370
2017 First official language - English 9 14 25 24 17 4 6 46 26 22169
2017 First official language - French 10 22 26 19 13 4 5 35 35 6779
2014 First official language - English 9 15 26 25 16 3 6 45 26 24445
2014 First official language - French 9 20 27 23 13 4 4 39 32 7340
2011 First official language - English 8 15 27 25 16 3 5 44 26 23753
2011 First official language - French 9 19 27 24 14 3 5 40 30 7603
2008 First official language - English 10 17 28 23 14 3 5 41 29 21996
2008 First official language - French 12 23 25 20 11 3 5 34 39 6995

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 First official language - English 13 20 33 19 11 2 2 31 35 21278
2018 First official language - French 12 25 33 16 8 3 2 25 40 6390
2017 First official language - English 12 20 33 17 11 3 4 30 35 22188
2017 First official language - French 12 23 33 15 8 4 4 26 38 6769
2014 First official language - English 14 21 32 17 10 2 4 29 37 24471
2014 First official language - French 11 24 34 16 8 3 3 26 37 7342

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 First official language - English 44 30 9 9 6 1 0 75 15 21257
2018 First official language - French 46 36 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 6383
2017 First official language - English 47 29 9 8 6 1 0 77 14 22324
2017 First official language - French 45 38 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 6798
2014 First official language - English 51 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 24527
2014 First official language - French 47 36 8 5 3 1 0 83 8 7360

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 First official language - English 48 35 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 21257
2018 First official language - French 47 40 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 6387
2017 First official language - English 45 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 22288
2017 First official language - French 42 47 7 4 1 0 0 89 5 6781
2014 First official language - English 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 24525
2014 First official language - French 42 46 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 7356

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 First official language - English 37 39 14 5 3 2 1 78 8 21292
2018 First official language - French 33 43 15 4 2 1 1 78 6 6394

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 First official language - English 51 32 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 21233
2018 First official language - French 44 41 9 2 2 2 0 87 4 6392
2017 First official language - English 46 33 12 3 2 3 0 82 6 22280
2017 First official language - French 34 43 14 3 2 3 1 80 5 6789
2014 First official language - English 53 30 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 24527
2014 First official language - French 41 42 10 2 2 3 0 85 4 7355

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 First official language - English 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 21221
2018 First official language - French 43 41 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 6395
2017 First official language - English 45 36 10 5 3 2 0 82 7 22305
2017 First official language - French 36 45 11 3 2 2 0 83 5 6796
2014 First official language - English 49 33 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 24536
2014 First official language - French 39 44 10 3 1 2 0 85 5 7358
2011 First official language - English 36 38 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 23849
2011 First official language - French 32 45 15 4 2 3 0 79 6 7630

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 First official language - English 50 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 21200
2018 First official language - French 47 40 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 6379
2017 First official language - English 47 34 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 22312
2017 First official language - French 41 45 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 6793
2014 First official language - English 50 32 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 24529
2014 First official language - French 44 42 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 7355
2011 First official language - English 40 38 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 23807
2011 First official language - French 37 46 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 7600
2008 First official language - English 37 41 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 22041
2008 First official language - French 34 48 11 4 2 1 0 82 7 6999

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 First official language - English 24 34 20 9 6 5 2 62 16 21288
2018 First official language - French 23 39 17 8 4 6 3 68 13 6395
2017 First official language - English 31 32 15 8 6 5 3 68 16 22316
2017 First official language - French 24 37 17 7 5 6 5 68 13 6798
2014 First official language - English 36 32 13 8 5 4 2 72 14 24539
2014 First official language - French 27 36 17 7 5 5 3 69 13 7357

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 First official language - English 38 37 13 7 4 2 1 76 11 21269
2018 First official language - French 30 45 13 7 3 2 1 76 11 6386
2017 First official language - English 42 34 11 6 3 2 1 79 10 22274
2017 First official language - French 30 45 12 6 3 3 1 78 9 6781
2014 First official language - English 47 34 9 5 3 2 1 84 8 24533
2014 First official language - French 35 44 10 6 2 2 1 81 8 7358
2011 First official language - English 39 36 11 6 4 3 1 78 11 23827
2011 First official language - French 34 43 11 6 3 3 1 79 9 7620
2008 First official language - English 33 37 12 8 5 5 1 74 13 22031
2008 First official language - French 28 43 13 8 4 4 1 75 12 7002

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 First official language - English 38 36 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 21212
2018 First official language - French 32 45 15 4 3 1 0 78 7 6363

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 First official language - English 23 27 18 14 12 6 1 53 27 21277
2018 First official language - French 19 31 20 12 8 7 2 56 22 6384
2017 First official language - English 22 25 16 14 12 8 1 53 29 22278
2017 First official language - French 17 31 19 13 8 9 3 55 24 6778
2014 First official language - English 21 26 16 15 13 7 1 52 31 24526
2014 First official language - French 16 29 21 14 10 9 2 50 26 7357
2011 First official language - English 16 25 18 16 15 8 2 46 35 23886
2011 First official language - French 16 29 20 14 9 10 3 51 25 7638

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 First official language - English 13 87 21378
2018 First official language - French 10 90 6428

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 2782
2018 First official language - French 49 639

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 62 2782
2018 First official language - French 60 639

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 2782
2018 First official language - French 6 639

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 2782
2018 First official language - French 4 639

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 2782
2018 First official language - French 6 639

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 2782
2018 First official language - French 4 639

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 2778
2018 First official language - French 28 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 2778
2018 First official language - French 38 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 2778
2018 First official language - French 40 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 2778
2018 First official language - French 40 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 2778
2018 First official language - French 25 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 2778
2018 First official language - French 60 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 2778
2018 First official language - French 33 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 1 2778
2018 First official language - French 1 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 2778
2018 First official language - French 7 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 2778
2018 First official language - French 10 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 2778
2018 First official language - French 44 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 23 2778
2018 First official language - French 16 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 2778
2018 First official language - French 13 638

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 First official language - English 46 2777
2018 First official language - French 50 638

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 First official language - English 25 2777
2018 First official language - French 27 638

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 First official language - English 4 2777
2018 First official language - French 7 638

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 First official language - English 23 2777
2018 First official language - French 20 638

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 First official language - English 9 2777
2018 First official language - French 10 638

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 First official language - English 7 2777
2018 First official language - French 6 638

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 First official language - English 12 2777
2018 First official language - French 15 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 2777
2018 First official language - French 11 638

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 2777
2018 First official language - French 22 638

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 First official language - English 11 2587
2018 First official language - French 14 597

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 First official language - English 19 2587
2018 First official language - French 19 597

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 First official language - English 9 2587
2018 First official language - French 14 597

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 First official language - English 7 2587
2018 First official language - French 8 597

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 First official language - English 9 2587
2018 First official language - French 11 597

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 First official language - English 9 2587
2018 First official language - French 10 597

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 First official language - English 10 2587
2018 First official language - French 12 597

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 First official language - English 10 2587
2018 First official language - French 11 597

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 First official language - English 13 2587
2018 First official language - French 14 597

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 First official language - English 27 2587
2018 First official language - French 21 597

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 First official language - English 8 2587
2018 First official language - French 10 597

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 First official language - English 46 2587
2018 First official language - French 41 597

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 First official language - English 2 2587
2018 First official language - French 2 597

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 First official language - English 56 2587
2018 First official language - French 50 597

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 First official language - English 4 2587
2018 First official language - French 3 597

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 2587
2018 First official language - French 14 597

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 First official language - English 22 19 22 6 6 21 5 55 16 21306
2018 First official language - French 18 23 19 4 4 25 6 60 12 6407
2017 First official language - English 22 18 19 6 6 22 7 57 17 22323
2017 First official language - French 17 24 18 4 4 26 8 62 12 6799
2014 First official language - English 23 20 19 6 6 21 6 58 16 24532
2014 First official language - French 18 24 17 5 4 25 7 62 12 7360

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 First official language - English 37 30 16 6 4 6 1 72 11 21305
2018 First official language - French 32 38 15 4 3 7 1 77 7 6408
2017 First official language - English 37 30 15 6 4 7 1 73 11 22300
2017 First official language - French 29 41 15 3 3 8 1 77 7 6792
2014 First official language - English 38 30 15 5 4 7 1 74 10 24516
2014 First official language - French 31 41 14 4 2 7 1 78 7 7352
2011 First official language - English 42 36 11 6 3 3 0 80 9 23855
2011 First official language - French 39 44 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 7622

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 First official language - English 8 92 21354
2018 First official language - French 6 94 6414

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 1635
2018 First official language - French 33 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 76 1635
2018 First official language - French 81 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 1635
2018 First official language - French 2 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 1635
2018 First official language - French 4 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 1635
2018 First official language - French 6 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 1635
2018 First official language - French 8 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 1632
2018 First official language - French 22 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 1632
2018 First official language - French 25 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 1632
2018 First official language - French 15 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 1632
2018 First official language - French 5 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 1632
2018 First official language - French 21 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 1632
2018 First official language - French 18 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 1632
2018 First official language - French 3 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 1632
2018 First official language - French 4 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 1632
2018 First official language - French 12 396

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 First official language - English 2 1632
2018 First official language - French 2 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 1632
2018 First official language - French 16 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 1632
2018 First official language - French 25 396

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 First official language - English 25 1636
2018 First official language - French 31 396

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 First official language - English 13 1636
2018 First official language - French 13 396

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 First official language - English 3 1636
2018 First official language - French 3 396

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 First official language - English 19 1636
2018 First official language - French 17 396

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 First official language - English 4 1636
2018 First official language - French 5 396

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 First official language - English 6 1636
2018 First official language - French 6 396

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 First official language - English 9 1636
2018 First official language - French 11 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 1636
2018 First official language - French 9 396

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 1636
2018 First official language - French 43 396

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 First official language - English 5 1533
2018 First official language - French 6 369

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 First official language - English 13 1533
2018 First official language - French 11 369

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 First official language - English 3 1533
2018 First official language - French 4 369

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 First official language - English 3 1533
2018 First official language - French 4 369

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 First official language - English 4 1533
2018 First official language - French 3 369

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 First official language - English 5 1533
2018 First official language - French 10 369

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 First official language - English 9 1533
2018 First official language - French 11 369

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 First official language - English 10 1533
2018 First official language - French 10 369

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 First official language - English 22 1533
2018 First official language - French 22 369

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 First official language - English 7 1533
2018 First official language - French 13 369

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 First official language - English 42 1533
2018 First official language - French 39 369

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 First official language - English 1 1533
2018 First official language - French 2 369

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 First official language - English 65 1533
2018 First official language - French 53 369

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 First official language - English 3 1533
2018 First official language - French 3 369

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 1533
2018 First official language - French 14 369

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 First official language - English 24 19 23 3 4 23 5 59 10 21329
2018 First official language - French 20 24 20 3 3 26 5 63 8 6401
2017 First official language - English 23 18 20 3 3 26 6 61 10 22312
2017 First official language - French 18 24 18 2 2 29 7 65 7 6799
2014 First official language - English 24 18 20 3 3 26 6 62 9 24530
2014 First official language - French 18 24 17 3 2 30 6 66 7 7356

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 First official language - English 39 30 17 4 3 7 1 74 8 21336
2018 First official language - French 33 37 16 3 3 8 1 77 6 6407
2017 First official language - English 39 29 15 3 3 9 1 76 7 22273
2017 First official language - French 30 41 15 2 2 9 1 79 5 6775
2014 First official language - English 40 29 15 3 2 9 1 77 6 24516
2014 First official language - French 31 40 14 2 1 10 1 80 4 7354
2011 First official language - English 45 34 11 4 2 4 0 82 7 23844
2011 First official language - French 37 44 10 2 1 4 0 86 4 7623
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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 First official language - English 55 25 10 4 4 1 0 81 8 21174
2018 First official language - French 53 31 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 6363
2017 First official language - English 57 23 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 22308
2017 First official language - French 51 31 10 3 3 1 0 83 7 6792

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 First official language - English 35 40 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 21307
2018 First official language - French 29 46 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 6400
2017 First official language - English 28 42 14 7 5 3 0 73 12 22271
2017 First official language - French 23 46 17 6 3 4 0 73 9 6784

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 First official language - English 27 36 16 12 7 2 0 64 19 21334
2018 First official language - French 23 43 18 9 5 2 0 67 14 6399
2017 First official language - English 20 38 17 13 8 2 0 60 22 22304
2017 First official language - French 16 45 19 11 6 2 0 63 17 6785

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 First official language - English 28 30 21 10 9 0 1 59 20 21337
2018 First official language - French 25 25 22 13 13 0 2 51 26 6403
2017 First official language - English 29 29 19 11 10 1 2 59 22 22288
2017 First official language - French 22 23 21 14 16 0 4 47 32 6795

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 First official language - English 20 28 28 15 9 0 1 48 24 21318
2018 First official language - French 17 26 32 16 8 0 1 44 24 6393
2017 First official language - English 21 30 25 14 9 0 1 52 23 22285
2017 First official language - French 17 26 31 16 8 0 1 44 25 6786

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 First official language - English 28 29 22 11 7 1 3 59 19 21235
2018 First official language - French 21 27 27 14 8 0 2 50 23 6373
2017 First official language - English 29 29 19 11 7 1 4 61 19 22252
2017 First official language - French 20 28 25 14 9 1 3 49 24 6785

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 First official language - English 29 24 20 13 9 2 3 56 23 21245
2018 First official language - French 24 25 23 14 9 1 3 51 24 6371
2017 First official language - English 29 24 19 13 9 2 4 56 23 22286
2017 First official language - French 23 25 22 14 10 1 4 51 26 6787

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 First official language - English 61 17 8 3 2 1 9 86 5 21237
2018 First official language - French 53 20 10 3 2 1 11 82 6 6381
2017 First official language - English 57 16 7 3 2 1 15 87 5 22232
2017 First official language - French 46 21 11 4 2 1 16 80 7 6788

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 First official language - English 36 28 20 9 7 0 1 64 16 21300
2018 First official language - French 37 27 20 8 6 0 1 65 14 6382
2017 First official language - English 32 31 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 22204
2017 First official language - French 35 30 22 8 5 0 1 65 13 6774

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 First official language - English 27 35 22 9 5 1 1 64 14 21258
2018 First official language - French 27 32 23 10 4 1 2 61 15 6379
2017 First official language - English 29 33 21 10 5 1 2 63 15 22175
2017 First official language - French 29 33 22 9 4 1 2 63 14 6772

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 First official language - English 22 31 24 13 7 1 1 55 21 21248
2018 First official language - French 22 31 26 13 6 1 2 54 19 6377
2017 First official language - English 23 31 22 14 8 1 2 56 22 22198
2017 First official language - French 22 30 25 14 6 1 2 54 21 6773

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 First official language - English 32 32 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 21243
2018 First official language - French 29 31 22 10 5 1 2 62 15 6377
2017 First official language - English 32 31 18 10 5 1 2 66 16 22197
2017 First official language - French 30 32 21 9 4 1 3 64 14 6769

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 First official language - English 25 30 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 21215
2018 First official language - French 25 29 24 13 7 0 1 55 20 6353
2017 First official language - English 25 31 22 12 7 1 2 57 20 22159
2017 First official language - French 24 30 24 13 7 1 2 56 20 6755

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 First official language - English 54 23 12 5 4 0 3 79 9 21164
2018 First official language - French 52 22 12 6 4 0 4 77 10 6354
2017 First official language - English 53 24 12 5 3 0 2 79 8 22297
2017 First official language - French 51 23 13 6 3 0 3 77 9 6798

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 First official language - English 68 14 6 3 2 1 5 88 5 21203
2018 First official language - French 65 16 7 2 2 1 7 88 5 6372

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 First official language - English 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 21213
2018 First official language - French 68 13 6 3 4 1 5 86 8 6377
2017 First official language - English 70 13 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 22287
2017 First official language - French 68 13 6 4 3 1 5 86 7 6793

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 First official language - English 56 28 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 21299
2018 First official language - French 55 23 11 4 3 0 3 81 7 6401
2017 First official language - English 58 27 8 3 2 0 2 87 4 22270
2017 First official language - French 55 24 10 4 2 0 4 83 6 6791

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 First official language - English 55 22 11 6 5 0 1 78 11 21224
2018 First official language - French 58 19 10 6 5 0 3 80 11 6374
2017 First official language - English 59 21 9 5 4 1 2 82 9 22271
2017 First official language - French 60 18 9 5 4 0 4 81 10 6795

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 First official language - English 51 11 5 2 1 0 30 90 4 21104
2018 First official language - French 53 11 6 2 1 0 27 88 5 6356
2017 First official language - English 53 11 4 1 1 0 30 91 3 22263
2017 First official language - French 53 10 4 2 1 1 28 90 4 6784

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 First official language - English 55 23 10 4 2 0 6 83 6 21194
2018 First official language - French 63 16 8 3 1 0 8 86 5 6369
2017 First official language - English 58 21 9 3 2 1 7 85 5 22142
2017 First official language - French 63 15 8 3 1 1 10 87 4 6764

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 First official language - English 56 17 9 6 9 1 3 76 15 21286
2018 First official language - French 59 14 8 6 7 0 5 77 14 6402
2017 First official language - English 52 19 9 7 9 1 4 74 16 22301
2017 First official language - French 55 15 9 7 8 0 6 75 16 6801

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 First official language - English 44 31 15 5 3 0 2 77 8 21256
2018 First official language - French 46 27 16 6 3 0 3 75 9 6387
2017 First official language - English 45 32 13 5 2 0 3 79 8 22268
2017 First official language - French 45 29 15 5 2 0 3 77 8 6785

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 First official language - English 15 33 35 12 5 0 0 48 17 21379
2018 First official language - French 14 32 37 13 4 0 0 46 17 6421
2017 First official language - English 13 31 37 13 6 0 0 44 18 22330
2017 First official language - French 12 29 40 13 5 0 0 41 18 6801

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 First official language - English 11 19 41 21 8 0 0 30 30 21086
2018 First official language - French 7 18 37 25 12 0 0 37 25 6361
2017 First official language - English 9 19 42 21 8 0 0 29 29 22228
2017 First official language - French 6 17 39 25 13 0 1 38 23 6774
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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 First official language - English 39 31 15 6 5 3 1 40 60 21415
2018 First official language - French 36 29 19 8 6 1 1 37 63 6429
2017 First official language - English 39 28 15 7 5 5 1 41 59 22327
2017 First official language - French 34 27 19 9 7 3 1 36 64 6803

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 First official language - English 18 12271
2018 First official language - French 16 3934
2017 First official language - English 20 12233
2017 First official language - French 18 4182

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 First official language - English 31 12271
2018 First official language - French 37 3934
2017 First official language - English 34 12233
2017 First official language - French 39 4182

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 First official language - English 25 12271
2018 First official language - French 25 3934
2017 First official language - English 16 12233
2017 First official language - French 16 4182

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 First official language - English 33 12271
2018 First official language - French 30 3934
2017 First official language - English 38 12233
2017 First official language - French 35 4182

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 First official language - English 4 12271
2018 First official language - French 9 3934
2017 First official language - English 3 12233
2017 First official language - French 7 4182

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 First official language - English 33 12271
2018 First official language - French 28 3934

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 12271
2018 First official language - French 38 3934
2017 First official language - English 43 12233
2017 First official language - French 46 4182

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 First official language - English 7 54 17 9 4 9 11550
2018 First official language - French 6 53 18 9 4 10 3751
2017 First official language - English 7 62 15 7 2 6 12053
2017 First official language - French 7 60 16 7 3 7 4125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 57 43 12140
2018 First official language - French 45 55 3892

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 First official language - English 56 16 9 5 4 2 7 80 10 21312
2018 First official language - French 48 16 12 7 6 1 10 72 15 6410

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 First official language - English 13 26 21 15 15 2 9 43 34 12205
2018 First official language - French 9 24 21 17 16 1 11 38 38 3922
2017 First official language - English 12 23 18 16 19 2 10 40 40 12365
2017 First official language - French 7 19 18 18 21 2 15 32 47 4225

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 First official language - English 8 21 19 19 23 2 8 32 47 12210
2018 First official language - French 6 17 20 22 26 2 8 25 53 3916
2017 First official language - English 6 17 15 19 32 3 9 26 57 12360
2017 First official language - French 3 13 15 21 34 2 11 19 63 4220
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