2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 44 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 6394
2017 Aboriginal 42 38 7 6 8 0 0 79 14 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 5379
2014 Aboriginal 30 43 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 5382
2011 Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 7053
2008 Aboriginal 44 37 8 5 5 1 0 82 10 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 6121

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 32 17 12 11 0 0 60 23 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 6410
2017 Aboriginal 29 34 9 13 16 0 0 63 28 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 14 11 8 0 0 67 20 5375

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 32 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6383
2017 Aboriginal 62 25 5 2 6 0 0 87 7 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 33 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 5370
2014 Aboriginal 63 25 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 5379
2011 Aboriginal 62 28 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 7047

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 36 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 6409
2017 Aboriginal 54 28 6 4 8 0 0 82 12 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5359
2014 Aboriginal 44 38 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5380
2011 Aboriginal 48 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 7 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 7058
2008 Aboriginal 53 34 3 5 3 2 0 89 8 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 6161

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 29 19 10 9 0 0 61 19 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 6405
2017 Aboriginal 31 33 17 7 11 0 0 65 18 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 5375
2014 Aboriginal 25 28 20 13 14 0 0 53 28 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 19 13 9 1 0 58 22 5391
2011 Aboriginal 29 32 18 10 8 1 0 63 19 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 18 12 6 1 0 63 18 7056

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 32 19 11 7 1 0 62 19 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 16 10 5 0 0 70 14 6403
2017 Aboriginal 32 34 10 13 11 0 0 66 23 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 17 10 5 0 0 68 16 5376
2014 Aboriginal 22 34 12 18 14 0 0 56 32 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 19 15 8 0 0 57 24 5389
2011 Aboriginal 25 37 16 12 9 1 0 63 21 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 7049
2008 Aboriginal 30 39 12 11 6 0 0 70 18 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 16 11 6 0 0 66 18 6149

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 25 20 10 11 4 0 57 22 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 29 18 10 6 3 1 65 16 6421
2017 Aboriginal 31 34 12 6 15 2 0 66 22 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 18 10 6 3 1 64 17 5379
2014 Aboriginal 26 22 21 10 16 3 2 50 28 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 20 12 8 4 1 57 22 5389
2011 Aboriginal 27 26 20 12 12 4 0 54 25 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 28 18 11 8 4 1 61 20 7055
2008 Aboriginal 32 26 15 11 8 6 1 63 21 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 17 10 7 4 1 64 18 6145
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 22 13 12 7 2 1 67 20 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 6361
2017 Aboriginal 46 29 8 8 8 1 0 76 16 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 11 7 4 2 1 77 11 5379
2014 Aboriginal 38 26 17 9 9 0 1 64 18 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 13 7 4 2 1 75 12 5388
2011 Aboriginal 37 28 15 11 7 2 1 67 18 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 8 5 2 0 74 14 7052
2008 Aboriginal 37 31 10 11 8 2 1 70 19 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 13 8 7 2 1 72 15 6159

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 29 12 10 9 1 0 68 20 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 6353
2017 Aboriginal 38 33 8 5 15 1 0 71 21 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 5377
2014 Aboriginal 33 30 13 14 9 1 0 64 23 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 5392
2011 Aboriginal 33 34 12 11 10 0 0 67 21 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 10 11 6 1 0 73 17 7051
2008 Aboriginal 33 33 9 14 11 1 0 67 24 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 6159

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 25 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 6371
2017 Aboriginal 50 21 9 9 10 1 0 72 19 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 8 6 0 0 76 13 5375
2014 Aboriginal 42 28 11 8 10 1 0 71 18 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 5383

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 27 16 12 13 4 0 57 26 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 18 9 7 6 0 65 16 6408
2017 Aboriginal 30 21 20 8 17 3 0 53 26 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 15 11 7 5 0 65 19 5377
2014 Aboriginal 16 29 22 13 15 5 0 47 30 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 20 12 8 7 0 56 22 5383
2011 Aboriginal 16 30 23 12 13 6 0 48 27 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 20 12 11 6 1 53 26 7048

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 25 20 15 15 3 0 48 31 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 18 14 9 2 0 58 24 6402
2017 Aboriginal 21 27 12 19 19 2 0 49 39 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 16 15 10 2 0 58 26 5380
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 23 19 18 1 0 40 37 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 21 17 14 2 0 46 32 5379
2011 Aboriginal 19 26 23 15 16 2 0 45 31 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 20 18 15 2 0 47 33 7041
2008 Aboriginal 25 31 12 14 15 3 0 58 30 267
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 19 15 13 2 0 52 29 6156

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 25 23 16 17 5 0 41 35 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 20 18 12 4 0 47 31 6390
2017 Aboriginal 17 19 21 18 23 3 1 37 42 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 19 19 13 4 0 47 33 5379
2014 Aboriginal 9 22 17 26 23 4 0 32 51 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 25 22 23 16 4 0 36 41 5383
2011 Aboriginal 11 30 24 18 15 3 0 43 33 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 28 20 23 16 4 0 38 41 7052
2008 Aboriginal 15 28 20 17 15 5 0 45 34 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 30 20 22 15 4 0 40 38 6155

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 21 20 18 23 3 0 37 42 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 19 21 14 2 0 45 35 6409
2017 Aboriginal 16 30 14 15 23 1 1 47 39 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 17 19 15 3 1 47 36 5368
2014 Aboriginal 8 21 24 22 23 2 0 30 46 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 27 20 22 17 2 0 39 41 5384
2011 Aboriginal 12 29 19 21 17 2 0 42 39 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 30 18 23 16 3 0 41 40 7047
2008 Aboriginal 11 35 15 17 15 6 0 49 35 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 34 18 21 12 3 0 48 34 6147
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 30 15 15 15 1 0 56 30 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 17 12 8 1 0 62 21 6394
2017 Aboriginal 21 28 12 22 17 0 0 49 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 5377
2014 Aboriginal 16 34 18 16 16 0 0 50 32 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 18 15 11 0 0 56 26 5381
2011 Aboriginal 20 34 17 12 15 1 0 55 27 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 17 15 11 0 0 58 25 7054

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 34 19 10 8 0 0 63 18 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 13 10 4 0 0 72 15 6406
2017 Aboriginal 30 43 9 8 9 0 0 74 17 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 43 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 5374

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 23 23 16 16 8 3 39 36 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 20 16 14 11 2 42 34 6392
2017 Aboriginal 12 26 15 16 20 9 1 43 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 19 19 15 12 2 38 41 5375
2014 Aboriginal 9 24 22 14 24 6 1 36 41 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 21 21 16 8 2 35 41 5388

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 30 10 12 8 0 1 69 20 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 12 8 5 1 0 74 13 6371
2017 Aboriginal 42 31 9 5 12 1 0 74 18 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 5385
2014 Aboriginal 34 34 11 9 11 0 0 69 21 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 5388
2011 Aboriginal 29 35 15 11 8 0 1 65 20 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 12 10 6 0 0 71 17 7053
2008 Aboriginal 32 33 9 12 13 1 0 66 25 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 13 11 9 1 0 67 20 6158

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 31 21 16 11 1 2 50 28 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 14 6 3 4 58 22 2022
2017 Aboriginal 14 35 19 14 14 5 0 51 29 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 17 14 8 3 5 58 24 1644
2014 Aboriginal 19 42 20 7 8 0 6 64 15 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 37 17 13 8 3 5 59 23 1809

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 41 12 18 8 1 0 63 26 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 47 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 6406
2017 Aboriginal 20 38 9 19 14 0 0 58 33 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 5382
2014 Aboriginal 19 37 10 15 19 0 0 56 34 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 13 19 12 0 1 56 31 5383
2011 Aboriginal 25 41 10 16 8 0 0 66 24 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 13 7 0 0 67 21 7054
2008 Aboriginal 23 47 10 13 7 0 1 70 20 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 14 14 7 0 1 66 21 6158

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 38 7 8 1 0 0 83 9 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 39 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 6402
2017 Aboriginal 58 27 5 3 6 0 0 86 9 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 5374
2014 Aboriginal 42 44 6 5 4 0 0 86 8 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 5384
2011 Aboriginal 47 37 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 7052
2008 Aboriginal 51 33 7 4 3 2 0 85 7 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 6165

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 6370
2017 Aboriginal 60 30 2 3 6 0 0 90 9 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 5369
2014 Aboriginal 48 40 4 4 5 0 0 87 8 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 5378
2011 Aboriginal 47 38 7 3 3 0 1 86 6 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 7058
2008 Aboriginal 46 41 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 6160

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 33 19 15 16 2 0 49 32 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 18 15 9 2 0 57 25 6411
2017 Aboriginal 21 23 15 20 19 2 1 45 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 14 10 2 0 59 24 5376
2014 Aboriginal 13 29 18 16 22 1 0 43 39 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 18 18 14 2 1 48 33 5388
2011 Aboriginal 23 29 14 15 17 2 0 53 33 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 16 16 13 2 0 53 30 7055
2008 Aboriginal 15 36 18 14 17 1 0 52 31 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 17 17 12 1 0 53 30 6156

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 27 18 17 18 1 1 46 36 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 15 14 12 2 1 59 26 6413
2017 Aboriginal 20 30 11 14 23 1 0 51 37 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 14 14 13 2 2 58 28 5371
2014 Aboriginal 14 24 18 13 30 1 1 38 43 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 15 16 18 2 3 48 36 5391
2011 Aboriginal 18 27 16 16 20 2 1 46 37 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 15 17 18 1 2 49 36 7056
2008 Aboriginal 17 34 11 14 20 1 2 53 36 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 16 14 16 2 2 53 31 6156

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 36 14 12 11 0 0 63 23 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 6394
2017 Aboriginal 37 32 9 7 16 1 0 69 23 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 11 11 6 0 0 73 16 5362
2014 Aboriginal 16 40 17 13 14 0 0 56 27 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 5381
2011 Aboriginal 26 40 13 10 11 0 0 66 21 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 7048

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 29 19 12 7 1 0 62 19 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 15 8 5 0 0 73 12 6386
2017 Aboriginal 40 29 11 9 10 0 0 70 19 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 5365
2014 Aboriginal 22 38 18 9 12 0 0 60 22 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 11 8 0 0 66 19 5384

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 33 16 13 9 1 0 61 22 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 6396
2017 Aboriginal 31 34 11 13 10 0 0 65 24 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 16 5364
2014 Aboriginal 21 41 15 12 10 0 0 62 23 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 5382
2011 Aboriginal 29 39 17 10 5 1 0 68 15 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 8 4 1 1 73 13 7057

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 30 24 15 9 3 0 51 25 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 40 23 10 5 3 0 61 15 6429
2017 Aboriginal 20 38 15 15 11 1 0 59 26 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 18 13 5 3 0 63 18 5374

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 30 14 12 8 0 0 66 21 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 9 5 0 1 72 15 6403
2017 Aboriginal 41 28 8 10 13 0 0 69 23 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 12 10 8 0 1 70 18 5369
2014 Aboriginal 26 32 15 11 15 0 1 59 26 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 14 12 9 0 1 65 21 5381
2011 Aboriginal 35 31 11 11 11 0 1 67 22 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 12 10 7 0 1 71 17 7055

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 34 19 10 6 0 2 64 16 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 6412
2017 Aboriginal 19 45 20 10 4 1 1 65 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 19 8 4 0 2 67 13 5380
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 20 10 5 0 1 65 15 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 20 9 6 0 1 65 14 5382
2011 Aboriginal 27 35 21 8 7 0 1 63 16 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 7052
2008 Aboriginal 26 37 22 7 6 1 1 64 14 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 23 11 7 0 1 59 18 6161

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 40 38 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 44 32 6396
2017 Aboriginal 19 48 33 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 44 33 5382
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 36 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 31 5388
2011 Aboriginal 22 43 35 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 50 26 7058

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 30 21 16 3 9 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 20 10 7 6 1554
2017 Aboriginal 18 22 19 9 10 22 61
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 19 6 10 8 1265
2014 Aboriginal 25 30 15 16 9999 14 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 19 12 9999 11 1353
2011 Aboriginal 28 34 20 7 9999 10 71
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 22 10 9999 10 1709
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 41 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 6412
2017 Aboriginal 43 35 8 6 8 1 0 78 14 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 5369
2014 Aboriginal 31 41 13 7 6 2 0 74 13 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 5381
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 44 12 6 3 1 0 78 10 7052
2008 Aboriginal 42 40 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 6155

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 36 19 15 9 2 0 56 25 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 44 20 11 5 1 0 64 16 6409
2017 Aboriginal 20 36 15 19 8 1 0 57 27 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 19 12 6 1 0 63 19 5381
2014 Aboriginal 11 33 27 12 14 3 1 46 26 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 38 23 14 8 2 0 53 23 5391
2011 Aboriginal 18 35 25 14 8 1 0 53 22 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 40 20 14 8 2 0 56 23 7056

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 26 33 17 9 1 3 26 40 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 25 39 18 7 1 1 26 35 6394
2017 Aboriginal 14 19 45 16 6 1 1 21 34 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 38 17 8 1 3 26 34 5365
2014 Aboriginal 15 34 30 13 6 0 2 19 50 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 36 16 5 1 1 22 41 5368
2011 Aboriginal 13 30 30 20 3 1 2 24 45 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 36 16 6 1 2 22 41 7022
2008 Aboriginal 11 27 31 20 7 2 1 28 40 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 29 37 16 6 1 2 22 40 6126

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 20 31 17 12 2 2 31 37 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 31 21 11 2 1 33 35 6371
2017 Aboriginal 17 22 26 24 9 2 0 34 40 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 30 19 12 2 3 32 36 5348
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 32 9 10 2 0 19 48 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 27 31 15 7 2 2 23 46 5369
2011 Aboriginal 12 24 32 18 9 3 3 29 37 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 32 18 9 2 2 28 38 7013
2008 Aboriginal 13 21 27 21 12 2 3 35 36 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 23 32 20 9 2 2 31 36 6123

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 27 29 14 7 1 4 23 47 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 30 15 7 2 2 23 47 6379
2017 Aboriginal 17 29 31 14 8 1 1 22 47 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 31 14 8 2 4 23 44 5357
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 22 7 6 1 3 14 63 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 28 24 11 5 1 2 17 58 5361
2011 Aboriginal 17 29 29 14 5 2 5 20 49 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 29 14 6 2 3 21 48 7016
2008 Aboriginal 17 21 36 13 10 2 1 23 40 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 31 16 7 2 3 23 43 6110

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 15 32 28 11 1 3 40 26 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 33 28 12 1 2 42 24 6359
2017 Aboriginal 13 14 25 23 18 1 5 44 29 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 32 27 14 1 5 44 22 5349
2014 Aboriginal 10 18 33 24 10 0 4 36 29 296
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 33 26 11 1 3 38 28 5355
2011 Aboriginal 8 16 29 29 11 2 4 43 26 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 35 25 10 1 3 37 27 7008
2008 Aboriginal 9 12 34 26 15 2 2 43 22 269
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 35 25 11 1 3 37 27 6113

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 25 26 17 9 0 3 27 46 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 29 19 10 2 2 30 40 6387
2017 Aboriginal 25 16 29 20 8 1 1 28 42 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 28 16 12 2 5 30 40 5358
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 22 9 9 0 3 19 58 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 24 13 7 1 2 21 55 5369
2011 Aboriginal 23 23 29 15 6 1 4 22 48 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 26 14 7 1 3 22 51 7019
2008 Aboriginal 22 22 25 18 10 1 3 29 46 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 27 16 8 1 2 25 47 6124

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 20 25 23 12 3 2 37 37 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 27 20 12 2 2 33 38 6371
2017 Aboriginal 20 14 32 19 10 2 4 31 35 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 27 19 12 3 5 34 37 5360
2014 Aboriginal 19 18 26 22 10 1 3 33 39 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 28 21 9 2 3 32 39 5364
2011 Aboriginal 14 20 24 22 12 3 5 37 37 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 28 21 12 2 5 35 35 7015
2008 Aboriginal 13 21 23 23 12 4 4 37 37 267
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 27 20 10 2 4 32 39 6124

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 19 29 14 11 1 4 26 44 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 32 14 7 2 2 23 44 6385
2017 Aboriginal 23 20 27 16 6 3 6 24 46 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 32 14 8 3 4 23 42 5367
2014 Aboriginal 28 25 27 11 6 2 2 17 55 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 28 10 6 2 3 17 54 5370

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 32 12 13 12 1 0 63 25 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 9 10 6 1 0 74 17 6393
2017 Aboriginal 41 24 10 9 15 0 0 65 24 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 10 10 7 1 1 72 17 5375
2014 Aboriginal 35 22 14 16 13 1 0 57 29 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 10 10 7 0 1 73 17 5389

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 36 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 6390
2017 Aboriginal 38 36 7 10 7 0 1 75 17 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 5372
2014 Aboriginal 33 35 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 297
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 5390

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 33 17 7 7 1 1 68 14 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 6397

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 31 20 7 5 3 1 67 12 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 38 17 4 2 3 1 76 6 6416
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 19 6 5 7 5 67 12 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 5 3 5 2 74 8 5369
2014 Aboriginal 29 36 17 4 11 2 0 67 16 298
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 17 5 2 6 1 74 7 5381

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 36 17 9 6 3 0 67 15 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 14 5 2 2 0 78 8 6412
2017 Aboriginal 35 35 14 7 7 2 0 71 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 6 3 2 1 78 9 5376
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 19 11 8 1 0 62 19 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 16 7 3 3 0 73 10 5385
2011 Aboriginal 26 34 18 11 7 3 0 62 19 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 17 8 5 3 0 68 13 7051

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 32 15 7 8 0 0 70 15 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 6407
2017 Aboriginal 42 28 10 9 10 1 0 70 20 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 5380
2014 Aboriginal 31 34 18 9 8 0 0 66 17 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 5388
2011 Aboriginal 32 36 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 320
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 7049
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 11 11 8 1 0 69 20 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 6150

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 30 19 11 14 4 2 52 27 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 18 11 8 4 2 61 20 6399
2017 Aboriginal 26 28 13 12 16 4 1 57 30 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 16 11 9 4 3 62 21 5382
2014 Aboriginal 22 33 12 14 16 1 2 58 30 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 10 8 3 2 66 19 5389

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 35 15 10 8 3 0 66 18 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 13 10 4 2 1 71 15 6415
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 11 10 12 5 0 65 23 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 5 2 1 74 14 5370
2014 Aboriginal 30 40 11 7 7 5 0 74 15 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 12 7 4 3 1 76 12 5386
2011 Aboriginal 33 37 11 8 6 4 1 74 14 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 11 8 5 4 1 75 13 7055
2008 Aboriginal 29 45 9 9 5 3 1 76 15 268
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 6157

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 27 19 16 9 0 0 56 25 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 6403

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 21 20 16 20 7 1 39 39 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 19 14 12 6 1 51 28 6408
2017 Aboriginal 16 24 12 20 24 3 1 42 45 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 16 15 12 8 2 52 30 5364
2014 Aboriginal 16 20 19 17 23 3 1 38 42 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 18 17 14 6 1 47 34 5390
2011 Aboriginal 14 23 19 18 20 5 1 39 41 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 17 16 15 8 2 46 35 7047

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 75 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 6424

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 875

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 74 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 873

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 865

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 866

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 865

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 868

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 867

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 867

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 870

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 863

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 873

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 872

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 862

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 864

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 865

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 865

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 867

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 864

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 866

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 866

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 863

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 866

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 863

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 864

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 865

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 863

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 868

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 825

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 822

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 822

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 822

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 822

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 822

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 823

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 824

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 823

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 826

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 828

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 828

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 69
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 823

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 19 26 11 15 14 3 37 32 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 22 8 7 21 4 50 21 6405
2017 Aboriginal 13 21 21 9 16 17 4 42 32 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 20 21 9 8 19 6 49 23 5380
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 23 7 16 16 3 44 28 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 20 9 8 20 5 50 23 5387

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 30 21 9 11 6 0 56 21 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 18 7 5 6 1 68 12 6399
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 19 7 14 8 1 57 23 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 19 8 5 8 1 64 15 5373
2014 Aboriginal 23 26 21 10 13 6 1 53 25 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 20 8 6 8 1 62 15 5388
2011 Aboriginal 28 35 16 11 6 3 0 65 18 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 16 7 4 5 0 72 11 7042

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 86 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 6413

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 362

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 73 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 71 369

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 361

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 361

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 362

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 362

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 361

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 365

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 364

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 361

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 364

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 366

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 364

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 364

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 366

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 361

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 361

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 364

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 346

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 347

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 347

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 348

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 351

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 353

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 346

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 18 30 8 8 20 4 40 20 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 25 4 3 25 4 55 10 6408
2017 Aboriginal 19 18 21 2 10 25 5 52 17 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 20 22 4 3 27 6 56 11 5378
2014 Aboriginal 17 19 29 7 8 16 4 45 19 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 23 5 3 28 5 54 11 5380

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 31 22 9 7 8 1 58 18 335
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 19 4 2 9 1 71 8 6386
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 16 3 9 14 1 67 14 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 18 5 3 11 2 71 9 5366
2014 Aboriginal 24 27 23 8 8 10 0 57 17 299
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 20 5 3 13 1 67 10 5376
2011 Aboriginal 32 33 16 9 6 4 0 68 16 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 16 5 2 6 0 75 8 7042
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 22 10 6 9 2 0 74 16 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 11 4 4 1 0 81 7 6366
2017 Aboriginal 52 22 11 4 9 2 0 75 14 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 5377

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 39 16 11 8 3 0 64 19 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 16 9 4 3 0 70 14 6410
2017 Aboriginal 13 36 20 14 13 4 1 51 27 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 18 11 6 4 0 64 17 5377

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 34 21 12 12 2 0 54 25 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 19 13 7 1 0 60 21 6417
2017 Aboriginal 19 33 17 12 18 2 0 53 30 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 38 18 14 10 1 0 57 24 5374

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 14 20 19 32 1 0 28 52 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 23 18 28 0 1 30 47 6423
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 25 24 21 0 0 29 46 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 20 17 30 0 1 31 48 5372

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 25 26 16 11 0 1 46 27 335
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 29 15 10 0 0 46 25 6414
2017 Aboriginal 21 25 27 16 10 1 1 46 26 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 28 15 9 0 0 48 24 5375

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 30 20 12 8 0 2 59 21 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 23 11 6 1 1 59 17 6393
2017 Aboriginal 32 26 20 14 6 1 2 59 20 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 21 11 5 1 3 62 16 5367

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 21 21 19 16 2 2 42 36 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 23 16 13 1 1 47 29 6403
2017 Aboriginal 24 16 21 24 14 0 1 41 38 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 24 16 13 0 2 46 29 5371

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 22 16 6 8 1 3 70 14 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 17 8 5 1 3 70 13 6403
2017 Aboriginal 40 27 17 10 4 0 2 69 14 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 15 7 5 1 5 72 12 5365

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 24 22 15 12 2 0 49 28 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 23 14 10 0 1 52 24 6413
2017 Aboriginal 25 28 24 15 8 0 0 54 22 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 24 12 10 0 1 54 22 5349

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 32 25 8 6 0 1 61 14 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 23 10 4 1 1 62 14 6400
2017 Aboriginal 27 28 21 17 7 1 0 55 24 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 22 10 5 1 1 62 16 5339

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 31 21 10 10 1 2 59 20 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 25 12 6 1 1 57 18 6401
2017 Aboriginal 26 26 27 14 6 1 0 53 21 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 23 13 5 1 1 58 18 5344

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 29 21 11 7 1 1 61 18 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 21 10 5 0 1 63 16 6398
2017 Aboriginal 34 26 20 12 7 1 0 61 19 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 20 11 5 1 1 63 17 5344

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 26 27 9 7 1 1 57 16 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 22 10 5 1 1 63 15 6383
2017 Aboriginal 36 25 20 13 5 0 0 62 18 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 21 9 4 1 2 65 14 5333

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 28 12 6 6 1 1 76 12 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 14 6 3 0 1 76 9 6391
2017 Aboriginal 42 24 13 8 12 0 1 67 20 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 5375

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 16 7 4 3 3 2 85 8 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 6 2 1 1 4 90 4 6385

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 17 10 6 6 1 1 78 11 338
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 16 7 3 3 1 2 86 6 6392
2017 Aboriginal 69 9 6 10 4 0 1 79 15 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 5371

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 28 15 4 4 0 1 76 9 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 13 4 2 0 1 80 7 6423
2017 Aboriginal 56 29 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 5372

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 22 12 8 8 1 1 71 16 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 25 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 6407
2017 Aboriginal 56 16 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 22 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 5373

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 12 7 1 2 1 21 87 4 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 17 7 2 1 0 20 86 4 6388
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 4 3 1 0 20 91 4 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 16 7 2 1 0 19 87 4 5369

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 24 9 2 2 1 4 86 5 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 24 9 2 1 0 4 88 3 6402
2017 Aboriginal 57 29 6 2 0 0 7 92 2 288
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 5335

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 63 13 7 7 7 0 3 79 14 341
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 16 7 5 5 1 2 82 10 6417
2017 Aboriginal 59 22 6 3 6 0 5 85 9 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 5 4 0 3 82 9 5375

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 34 11 5 4 1 2 79 9 340
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 14 4 2 0 1 79 6 6403
2017 Aboriginal 47 32 10 9 1 0 1 79 10 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 14 3 2 0 1 81 5 5369

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 28 36 16 6 0 0 41 22 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 34 36 14 5 0 0 46 18 6434
2017 Aboriginal 15 25 36 11 13 0 0 40 24 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 37 14 6 0 0 42 21 5386

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 15 40 19 10 1 0 30 30 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 38 24 11 0 0 36 26 6386
2017 Aboriginal 12 21 41 19 7 0 0 27 33 287
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 41 22 12 0 1 34 24 5365
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 22 24 19 18 2 1 14 86 337
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 25 17 16 2 0 16 84 6421
2017 Aboriginal 15 28 22 13 19 3 1 16 84 289
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 23 17 19 2 0 17 83 5381

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 273
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 5142
2017 Aboriginal 27 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 4136

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 274
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 5154
2017 Aboriginal 42 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 4136

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 274
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 5129
2017 Aboriginal 16 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 4136

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 275
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 5172
2017 Aboriginal 74 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 4136

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 273
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 5111
2017 Aboriginal 3 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 4136

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 275
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 5135

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 275
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 5131
2017 Aboriginal 31 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 4136

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 1 28 18 17 5 31 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 29 19 13 6 30 4973
2017 Aboriginal 3 28 21 16 5 27 221
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 36 18 13 6 23 4057

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 78 277
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 76 5165

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 19 18 8 17 1 5 54 27 339
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 18 16 12 12 2 7 57 25 6422

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 20 18 22 26 0 3 31 50 277
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 19 20 22 1 3 35 45 5176
2017 Aboriginal 18 19 15 16 28 1 4 39 46 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 15 21 24 2 6 34 49 4153

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 14 14 22 42 1 2 21 65 278
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 13 15 21 42 2 3 17 67 5180
2017 Aboriginal 3 14 14 15 48 2 4 18 67 228
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 11 20 48 2 6 14 74 4154
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