2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 53 14 6 7 0 0 74 12 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 41 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3305
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 43 15 11 5 0 1 68 16 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 43 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 3443

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 35 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 37 12 9 7 0 0 71 17 3307
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 43 13 12 14 1 0 61 26 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 36 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 3441

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 35 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 35 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 3288
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 37 8 4 5 0 0 84 8 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3432

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 34 19 10 3 0 0 68 13 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 38 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 39 10 11 5 0 0 75 15 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 10 3435

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 32 21 10 5 0 0 65 15 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 32 16 6 5 1 0 73 11 3302
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 33 22 9 4 0 0 64 13 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 32 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 3429

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 35 22 9 5 0 0 64 14 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 35 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 3288
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 39 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 35 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 3437

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 23 20 16 8 3 1 54 25 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 25 19 11 8 3 0 61 19 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 24 23 16 5 1 0 56 21 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 26 19 10 8 4 1 61 19 3438
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 24 13 5 3 1 1 78 8 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 27 10 6 3 1 1 80 9 3291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 32 15 4 4 3 0 77 8 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 29 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 3441

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 39 9 7 3 1 0 82 9 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 31 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 3291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 40 8 7 5 2 0 79 12 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3436

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 Has served in the Canadian military 50 26 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 27 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 3298
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 25 14 6 4 1 0 77 9 108
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 26 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 3438

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 28 15 12 8 9 0 62 22 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 30 16 8 7 7 0 68 15 3323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 35 13 10 6 10 0 68 18 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 32 16 7 7 8 0 67 16 3440

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 29 14 19 13 1 0 53 33 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 32 17 11 9 2 0 62 20 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 30 20 15 12 2 0 52 27 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 32 19 10 8 3 0 61 19 3438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 10 32 22 14 18 2 1 43 34 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 30 20 14 10 5 0 54 25 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 32 21 17 13 3 0 48 31 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 30 20 14 9 7 0 53 25 3434

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 30 18 17 18 1 0 46 36 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 33 18 16 12 2 0 52 29 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 32 16 18 14 2 0 52 32 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 33 18 15 10 4 0 55 26 3434
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 16 41 18 13 12 0 0 57 25 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 33 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 3310
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 43 19 12 9 0 0 59 21 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 37 15 11 7 0 0 66 19 3440

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 49 10 12 2 0 0 75 14 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 39 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 47 10 12 6 0 1 72 18 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 41 13 10 4 0 0 74 14 3440

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 25 25 11 10 14 1 45 25 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 24 19 14 10 15 3 47 30 3301
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 25 19 13 12 16 4 46 31 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 22 19 13 9 19 4 47 29 3436

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 35 13 4 4 1 1 79 8 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 33 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 3300
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 42 13 8 4 1 0 74 12 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3443

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 35 9 9 6 0 12 73 16 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 35 18 7 4 3 6 69 11 822
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 46 10 13 3 3 3 73 17 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 35 14 8 4 3 7 71 14 838

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 45 16 8 3 0 1 73 11 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 44 10 10 4 0 1 75 14 3316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 41 9 10 6 0 2 75 15 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 38 11 11 5 0 0 72 16 3445

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 33 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 38 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 40 11 6 5 0 0 78 12 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3442

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 37 7 8 3 0 0 81 12 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3286
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 34 6 3 5 0 0 86 8 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3438

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 30 19 15 13 3 0 52 29 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 34 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 3306
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 36 14 15 11 2 1 59 27 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 34 15 11 8 3 0 65 19 3435

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 25 9 12 31 0 1 48 43 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 27 15 15 17 2 2 51 33 3315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 21 16 21 23 1 2 38 45 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 26 15 15 17 3 2 51 34 3437

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 45 8 15 9 0 0 68 24 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 38 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 3300
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 41 12 10 10 0 0 68 20 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 37 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3430

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 30 20 13 9 0 0 59 21 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 33 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3294
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 45 9 11 12 0 0 69 23 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3430

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 30 19 11 8 0 0 62 19 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 36 15 9 5 0 1 71 15 3304
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 48 15 9 5 1 0 70 15 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 14 8 5 0 1 72 14 3434

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 40 20 11 11 1 0 58 22 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 36 21 9 6 4 0 62 16 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 36 27 13 8 2 0 51 21 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 36 20 10 7 4 1 61 18 3436

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 Has served in the Canadian military 48 25 13 7 5 0 1 74 12 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 30 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3309
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 34 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 31 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 3440

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 35 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 31 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 3320
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 31 23 9 1 0 1 67 10 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 35 15 7 3 0 1 74 10 3445

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 31 42 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 36 35 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 35 34 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 34 3443

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 3 49 13 0 0 27
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 26 42 5 7 8 956
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 29 23 14 0 6 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 23 40 6 9 8 956
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 42 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 3316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 44 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 109
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3435

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 40 16 15 5 1 0 63 21 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 44 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 3313
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 49 12 13 5 2 0 71 18 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 43 15 8 4 1 0 73 11 3440

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 26 31 19 10 0 2 29 39 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 23 37 21 8 1 1 29 33 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 19 45 15 11 1 2 27 27 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 22 35 19 10 1 3 31 32 3427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 10 16 37 22 13 0 2 35 27 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 15 26 30 17 2 2 49 24 3302
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 13 28 33 13 2 1 48 23 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 14 25 26 19 3 5 49 24 3422

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 24 25 18 9 0 2 28 47 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 32 18 10 2 2 29 38 3311
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 22 36 15 8 1 3 24 40 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 28 17 10 2 4 29 41 3425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 12 13 34 30 11 0 0 41 25 100
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 17 32 27 14 1 1 42 26 3300
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 16 31 28 12 0 1 41 28 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 15 30 27 16 1 3 45 24 3417

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 20 28 13 10 0 3 24 47 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 29 20 12 2 3 33 37 3315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 23 32 14 10 0 1 24 44 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 27 19 15 1 4 35 36 3426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 15 18 24 27 13 2 2 41 34 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 18 25 23 16 3 3 42 31 3302
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 14 26 29 14 1 3 45 29 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 15 24 23 18 4 5 45 28 3428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 17 25 29 15 11 1 2 27 43 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 21 33 20 10 2 2 31 34 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 26 35 19 4 1 1 24 40 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 19 33 18 12 3 4 32 33 3427

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 31 9 8 6 3 0 76 15 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 3298
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 28 7 8 10 1 0 74 18 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 30 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 3438

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 Has served in the Canadian military 56 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 33 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 3301
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 33 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 3436

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 44 9 1 4 0 0 87 5 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 3305

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 40 13 3 1 2 0 83 4 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 33 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 3296
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 34 18 1 3 3 0 77 4 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 35 14 3 3 4 1 79 6 3439

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 37 12 5 0 2 0 82 5 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 11 4 2 1 0 82 7 3308
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 44 14 3 1 3 0 82 4 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 40 11 4 3 2 0 81 7 3439

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 36 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 34 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 3307
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 41 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3436

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 37 12 6 7 7 2 72 14 100
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 31 18 9 6 7 3 63 17 3303
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 30 12 15 5 4 6 65 22 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 31 14 9 7 5 5 68 17 3443

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 39 13 8 7 1 2 70 16 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 36 15 10 6 4 1 69 16 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 45 13 11 2 3 3 73 14 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 35 13 9 5 4 1 71 15 3437

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 37 26 8 4 2 0 62 12 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 37 19 6 4 2 0 70 11 3306

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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 30 16 18 11 8 3 50 32 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 23 21 13 13 12 3 46 30 3315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 31 12 16 16 10 1 50 36 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 20 19 13 14 13 4 44 33 3438

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 Has served in the Canadian military 15 85 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 88 3321

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 66 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 405

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 405

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 406

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 406

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 406

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 406

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 392

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 392

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 392

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 392

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 392

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 17 20 7 4 29 3 56 15 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 15 20 5 6 30 7 50 17 3316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 19 15 7 7 22 11 57 20 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 16 17 5 6 32 10 52 20 3446

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 37 19 3 4 6 0 73 7 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 30 17 6 4 11 1 69 11 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 29 21 8 5 7 2 62 14 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 29 18 6 5 14 2 67 13 3442

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 Has served in the Canadian military 11 89 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 93 3317

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 225

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 225

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 14 18 2 4 34 3 62 9 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 15 20 3 3 34 7 56 10 3306
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 15 20 3 3 28 13 57 9 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 15 17 2 3 38 9 57 10 3440

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 32 18 3 5 8 0 72 8 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 30 18 3 3 12 1 72 7 3305
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 31 16 3 4 12 3 74 7 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 29 17 3 3 17 2 73 7 3434
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 55 20 14 4 5 2 0 76 9 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 23 9 3 4 1 0 84 7 3287
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 23 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 109
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 24 7 4 4 1 0 84 8 3441

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 37 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 38 12 4 3 2 0 80 7 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 44 11 10 5 4 1 73 16 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 41 15 6 4 4 0 73 11 3435

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 28 21 14 7 2 0 58 21 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 36 16 10 7 2 0 66 17 3322
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 41 19 14 6 3 0 60 21 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 39 17 11 8 2 0 63 19 3433

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 30 20 11 15 0 0 54 26 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 26 21 13 12 0 2 52 26 3307
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 26 18 18 14 0 3 49 33 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 23 21 14 16 0 2 48 31 3433

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 21 27 17 18 0 0 39 34 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 27 29 16 11 0 1 44 27 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 34 24 16 13 0 0 47 29 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 27 27 15 10 0 1 47 25 3440

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 35 21 12 11 0 0 55 24 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 29 25 13 8 0 1 53 22 3310
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 30 24 16 8 0 0 52 24 109
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 30 23 12 8 0 2 56 20 3430

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 21 24 14 20 0 1 42 34 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 25 23 16 12 1 2 48 29 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 25 19 17 18 1 2 44 36 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 24 22 15 12 1 2 50 27 3440

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 Has served in the Canadian military 46 22 13 8 6 0 5 71 15 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 23 15 6 4 1 6 73 11 3297
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 22 21 5 4 0 8 67 10 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 24 14 6 4 1 9 74 11 3443

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 34 12 11 10 0 1 67 21 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 27 22 10 8 0 1 59 19 3313
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 34 20 13 3 0 2 64 16 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 29 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 3431

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 29 25 14 5 1 1 54 20 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 34 22 11 5 1 2 61 16 3300
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 33 27 12 6 0 1 55 18 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 21 10 5 1 2 62 16 3432

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 27 27 14 8 0 1 50 23 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 32 24 13 7 1 1 56 20 3299
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 33 27 13 6 0 1 55 18 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 32 22 13 7 0 2 57 20 3430

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 33 21 10 9 0 1 59 20 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 3300
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 38 14 9 7 1 2 68 17 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 30 20 11 7 0 2 62 18 3435

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 32 19 12 10 0 1 60 21 102
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 32 22 10 5 1 1 62 15 3280
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 32 19 13 5 0 2 63 18 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 33 19 9 5 1 2 66 14 3424

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 Has served in the Canadian military 54 21 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 22 12 5 4 0 3 79 9 3289
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 21 7 3 5 0 2 85 7 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 21 11 5 3 0 2 80 8 3437

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 Has served in the Canadian military 77 13 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 14 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 3290

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 Has served in the Canadian military 72 7 7 4 7 1 2 82 11 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 12 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 3295
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 67 12 6 7 5 0 3 81 12 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 11 5 4 3 1 4 87 7 3441

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 Has served in the Canadian military 62 26 8 1 1 2 0 90 2 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 25 10 4 3 0 2 83 6 3302
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 22 10 4 1 0 2 84 5 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 25 9 3 2 0 3 85 6 3436

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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 19 12 8 6 0 1 73 14 98
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 21 10 6 5 0 2 78 12 3289
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 21 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 18 9 7 4 1 2 80 11 3434

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 Has served in the Canadian military 59 12 5 2 2 0 20 89 5 100
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 14 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 3273
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 10 9 4 0 0 25 83 5 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 3431

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 Has served in the Canadian military 64 22 5 0 4 0 5 91 4 99
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 65 19 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 3287
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 26 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 18 7 2 1 0 7 90 3 3422

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 Has served in the Canadian military 78 10 6 3 0 1 2 91 3 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 14 5 2 2 0 4 89 5 3305
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 64 21 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 15 6 3 2 1 5 89 6 3439

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 19 18 2 3 0 1 77 5 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 26 15 4 3 0 3 77 7 3301
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 33 14 2 1 1 3 83 3 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 27 13 4 2 0 3 80 6 3431

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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 26 33 21 6 0 0 40 27 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 33 34 13 4 0 0 48 18 3322
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 29 36 18 6 0 0 39 25 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 33 34 14 5 0 0 46 20 3438

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 Has served in the Canadian military 11 19 36 20 13 0 0 34 30 101
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 19 37 25 12 0 0 36 27 3284
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 25 36 17 10 3 1 28 35 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 18 37 25 12 0 1 37 26 3436
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 27 16 9 10 3 1 35 65 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 26 19 11 9 2 1 34 66 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 34 23 8 8 4 0 24 76 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 23 19 12 11 4 1 32 68 3443

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 2150
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 2242

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 2150
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 2242

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 2150
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 2242

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 2150
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 2242

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 2150
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 2242

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 2150

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 2150
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 2242

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 Has served in the Canadian military 2 47 18 7 10 16 64
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 45 19 11 4 15 2067
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 53 17 9 7 9 81
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 49 20 9 4 12 2204

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 47 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 60 2139

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 17 15 12 10 0 6 61 24 103
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 17 14 9 10 1 9 63 21 3317

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 Has served in the Canadian military 7 17 25 17 27 3 5 26 47 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 23 18 16 19 3 7 41 38 2143
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 28 17 14 27 2 7 36 45 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 21 16 16 22 2 9 39 43 2248

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 14 17 13 43 2 6 21 60 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 14 15 19 39 3 6 20 64 2148
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 2 12 17 12 45 1 10 16 64 82
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 9 13 17 47 3 7 14 72 2246
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