2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Health Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - SI

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	27	39	16	16	2	66	18	56
2008	SI-01	30	30	20	20	0	60	20	10
2008	SI-02	27	38	8	27	0	65	27	26
2008	SI-04	20	40	40	0	0	60	0	10

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	32	46	14	5	2	79	7	56
2008	SI-01	30	50	20	0	0	80	0	10
2008	SI-02	35	42	15	8	0	77	8	26
2008	SI-04	30	50	20	0	0	80	0	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	25	32	20	18	4	2	58	22	56
2008	SI-01	20	50	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2008	SI-02	35	27	23	8	4	4	64	12	26
2008	SI-04	30	30	10	30	0	0	60	30	10

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
2008	SI	29	20	11	20	14	5	2	52	37	56
2008	SI-01	30	30	10	10	10	0	10	67	22	10
2008	SI-02	31	15	19	19	8	8	0	50	29	26
2008	SI-04	30	20	0	20	20	10	0	56	44	10

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	39	27	9	11	9	5	70	21	56
2008	SI-01	60	20	10	0	0	10	89	0	10
2008	SI-02	46	27	12	12	4	0	73	15	26
2008	SI-04	20	30	10	10	20	10	56	33	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	30	30	11	11	16	2	62	27	56
2008	SI-01	40	20	10	10	10	10	67	22	10
2008	SI-02	27	35	8	12	19	0	62	31	26
2008	SI-04	40	10	10	20	20	0	50	40	10

Senior management

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
2008	SI	21	30	13	14	14	5	2	56	31	56
2008	SI-01	30	10	30	10	10	10	0	44	22	10
2008	SI-02	27	27	12	15	15	0	4	56	32	26
2008	SI-04	10	50	10	10	10	10	0	67	22	10

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
2008	SI	20	25	7	13	21	13	2	52	40	56
2008	SI-01	20	20	10	0	20	30	0	57	29	10
2008	SI-02	27	27	4	12	19	8	4	61	35	26
2008	SI-04	20	30	10	20	10	10	0	56	33	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	16	30	9	23	18	4	48	43	56
2008	SI-01	20	30	10	20	20	0	50	40	10
2008	SI-02	19	35	12	15	19	0	54	35	26
2008	SI-04	20	30	10	20	10	10	56	33	10

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Workforce

Performance management

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	38	23	16	5	16	2	62	22	56
2008	SI-01	40	20	20	10	0	10	67	11	10
2008	SI-02	42	15	19	4	19	0	58	23	26
2008	SI-04	40	20	10	10	20	0	60	30	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	16	45	16	18	4	2	62	22	56
2008	SI-01	30	50	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2008	SI-02	15	50	12	19	4	0	65	23	26
2008	SI-04	20	30	20	20	0	10	56	22	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	34	46	7	9	4	80	13	56
2008	SI-01	30	50	10	0	10	80	10	10
2008	SI-02	35	42	8	15	0	77	15	26
2008	SI-04	20	70	10	0	0	90	0	10

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	38	48	7	7	86	7	56
2008	SI-01	40	40	20	0	80	0	10
2008	SI-02	31	54	8	8	85	8	26
2008	SI-04	60	40	0	0	100	0	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	20	32	21	14	9	4	54	24	56
2008	SI-01	20	50	10	0	10	10	78	11	10
2008	SI-02	19	38	15	27	0	0	58	27	26
2008	SI-04	30	20	10	0	30	10	56	33	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	13	23	14	27	18	5	38	47	56
2008	SI-01	10	10	10	50	10	10	22	67	10
2008	SI-02	12	27	19	27	12	4	40	40	26
2008	SI-04	20	20	20	0	30	10	44	33	10

Work-life balance and workload

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	39	30	14	11	5	70	16	56
2008	SI-01	30	20	40	10	0	50	10	10
2008	SI-02	50	27	12	8	4	77	12	26
2008	SI-04	30	40	0	20	10	70	30	10

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	35	40	9	13	2	2	76	15	55
2008	SI-01	50	20	20	0	10	0	70	10	10
2008	SI-02	27	62	4	8	0	0	88	8	26
2008	SI-04	50	10	10	20	0	10	67	22	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	13	25	43	13	4	4	17	39	56
2008	SI-01	0	0	80	10	0	10	11	0	10
2008	SI-02	12	23	38	19	4	4	24	36	26
2008	SI-04	0	60	20	10	10	0	20	60	10

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
2008	SI	9	13	41	21	13	2	2	35	22	56
2008	SI-01	10	10	40	30	10	0	0	40	20	10
2008	SI-02	12	8	38	19	19	0	4	40	20	26
2008	SI-04	0	10	40	40	0	10	0	44	11	10

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
2008	SI	13	21	29	21	5	2	9	30	38	56
2008	SI-01	0	20	30	20	0	0	30	29	29	10
2008	SI-02	8	23	23	31	4	4	8	39	35	26
2008	SI-04	20	10	40	20	10	0	0	30	30	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	7	13	41	32	4	4	37	20	56
2008	SI-01	0	20	40	40	0	0	40	20	10
2008	SI-02	8	4	38	38	8	4	48	12	26
2008	SI-04	0	20	50	20	0	10	22	22	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	16	14	36	16	7	11	26	34	56
2008	SI-01	10	0	50	10	0	30	14	14	10
2008	SI-02	12	12	35	23	12	8	38	25	26
2008	SI-04	10	10	50	20	0	10	22	22	10

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
2008	SI	9	14	45	16	4	2	11	22	27	56
2008	SI-01	0	0	40	40	0	0	20	50	0	10
2008	SI-02	12	8	54	4	8	4	12	14	23	26
2008	SI-04	0	30	30	30	0	0	10	33	33	10

Respectful workplace

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	38	32	11	9	11	70	20	56
2008	SI-01	40	30	20	0	10	70	10	10
2008	SI-02	42	31	8	15	4	73	19	26
2008	SI-04	50	20	0	10	20	70	30	10

Ethical workplace

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2008	SI	29	21	9	18	20	4	52	39	56
2008	SI-01	30	20	10	30	0	10	56	33	10
2008	SI-02	27	27	8	19	19	0	54	38	26
2008	SI-04	40	30	10	10	10	0	70	20	10

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Date modified:: 2017-08-24

2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Health Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - SI

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Senior management

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Workforce

Performance management

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

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

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

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

Work-life balance and workload

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Respectful workplace

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Ethical workplace

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.