2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transport 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
(%)
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 34 39 14 6 6 0 0 73 12 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 41 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 3310
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 41 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 45 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3543

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
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 31 35 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 277
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 39 14 9 7 0 0 71 15 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 36 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 38 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 3541

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
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 53 31 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 272
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 3299
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 34 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 34 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 3542

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 38 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 3322
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 40 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 39 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 3537

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 32 32 16 9 10 1 0 65 19 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 32 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 3315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 34 16 10 10 0 0 64 20 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 70 14 3542

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 32 33 14 13 9 0 0 65 21 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 3304
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 38 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 36 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 3545

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 26 14 12 9 4 2 63 22 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 27 18 11 7 3 1 63 18 3323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 32 21 8 10 1 2 60 18 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 28 18 10 8 4 1 63 18 3543
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 50 23 13 8 3 1 1 76 11 277
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 29 10 5 4 2 0 79 10 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 31 11 4 4 2 0 80 9 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 29 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 3546

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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 30 12 10 5 0 1 74 14 276
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 33 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 3313
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 32 12 5 7 1 0 76 12 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 32 9 8 5 1 1 78 13 3548

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 49 27 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 28 11 6 5 0 0 78 12 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 27 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 26 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 3540

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
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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 25 31 17 11 9 6 0 60 22 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 31 17 8 6 6 0 67 15 3326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 32 19 12 11 6 0 55 24 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 35 16 9 6 7 0 67 16 3548

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
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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 20 28 20 18 13 1 0 49 31 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 31 19 11 9 3 0 60 20 3316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 31 22 16 15 3 0 46 31 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 34 18 13 9 3 0 59 22 3546

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 27 25 15 15 4 0 42 32 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 29 21 15 9 5 0 52 26 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 28 21 19 19 4 0 39 39 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 30 21 16 10 6 0 50 27 3543

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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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 12 28 21 21 15 3 0 41 37 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 32 19 18 11 3 0 51 30 3322
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 30 20 21 15 5 0 42 38 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 32 20 17 11 4 0 50 29 3541
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 33 18 14 9 1 0 59 23 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 35 17 9 8 0 0 66 17 3322
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 42 17 11 9 0 0 63 21 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 15 11 7 0 0 66 19 3546

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 37 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 40 15 11 5 0 0 68 17 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 40 18 13 8 0 0 62 20 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3541

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 Has served in the Canadian military 11 21 22 16 15 11 4 37 37 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 21 14 11 15 3 43 31 3308
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 20 20 15 20 11 3 36 40 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 22 17 15 12 17 3 45 34 3542

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 39 30 16 11 3 0 1 69 14 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 34 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 3324
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 35 13 9 5 1 0 73 14 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 34 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 3547

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 12 43 16 8 7 7 7 64 17 70
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 35 15 8 4 4 6 70 13 811
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 31 11 12 14 4 7 59 29 78
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 38 16 9 5 5 6 67 16 841

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
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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 16 40 12 20 11 0 1 57 31 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 42 10 15 9 0 0 66 24 3327
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 33 15 17 19 0 0 49 36 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 36 12 17 13 0 0 58 30 3547

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 51 29 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 3311
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 36 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3543

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 58 30 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 3297
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 30 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 37 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 3538

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 18 30 18 18 13 3 0 50 31 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 32 17 14 11 3 0 56 25 3324
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 24 23 21 13 3 0 41 36 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 31 17 15 11 4 1 54 28 3541

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 16 29 21 15 16 2 2 46 32 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 30 17 13 15 3 2 53 29 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 26 20 17 19 2 2 42 37 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 29 16 15 16 3 3 50 33 3540

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 35 35 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 38 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 3305
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 42 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 43 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3537

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 32 33 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 34 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 3303
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 30 18 11 9 0 0 61 20 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 36 15 10 6 0 0 70 15 3535

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 31 34 13 12 9 0 1 66 21 275
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 35 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 3315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 34 16 14 9 0 0 60 23 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 38 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 3539

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 19 37 24 13 6 2 0 56 19 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 37 22 10 5 3 0 62 15 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 35 22 12 9 2 0 56 21 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 38 21 10 6 4 0 61 17 3544

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 49 30 11 3 6 0 0 80 10 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 31 8 6 6 0 1 80 12 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 33 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 3538

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 34 16 9 9 0 1 66 18 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 33 19 8 5 0 0 67 14 3330
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 36 17 8 9 1 1 65 17 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 38 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 3547

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 23 45 31 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 37 36 3331
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 45 32 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 35 3543

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 42 8 25 13 6 6 65
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 29 34 7 8 8 899
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 17 24 10 0 13 72
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 31 31 4 9 6 984
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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 38 36 14 8 4 0 1 75 11 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 43 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 3323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 38 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 3541

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 36 23 14 10 1 0 53 24 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 42 18 11 4 2 0 66 15 3326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 32 22 15 11 2 0 51 26 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 42 18 12 4 2 0 65 16 3539

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 7 29 36 22 5 0 0 27 37 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 25 37 18 7 1 1 26 37 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 27 34 15 8 1 2 24 41 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 25 37 17 8 1 3 26 36 3530

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 13 20 32 25 8 1 1 34 34 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 20 28 25 13 2 2 39 31 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 26 23 23 12 2 3 37 39 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 18 30 21 13 4 4 37 30 3517

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 15 27 31 18 7 1 1 26 43 277
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 26 32 16 7 2 2 24 43 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 25 26 18 6 2 2 25 48 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 26 31 15 8 2 3 24 43 3528

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 9 14 34 30 13 0 0 43 23 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 16 34 28 12 1 1 41 24 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 16 26 32 13 1 2 46 27 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 17 33 26 13 1 3 40 26 3508

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 21 21 32 19 6 0 1 25 43 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 22 29 19 10 2 2 31 39 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 24 24 15 9 1 3 25 50 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 28 16 10 2 4 28 42 3520

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 10 18 31 23 16 1 1 40 29 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 27 24 14 3 3 41 31 3302
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 18 28 20 16 4 4 39 30 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 25 22 14 4 5 40 32 3525

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 22 26 31 16 4 2 0 20 48 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 26 31 16 7 2 2 24 44 3324
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 23 26 12 8 3 2 21 52 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 25 32 14 8 3 4 23 43 3526

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 30 10 8 6 0 0 75 15 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 30 8 10 7 1 0 75 17 3306
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 30 9 6 6 1 0 78 13 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 30 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 3541

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 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 3313
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 40 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 3540

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 41 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 39 12 5 2 1 0 80 7 3317

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 39 28 20 4 1 6 2 72 6 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 35 15 4 2 5 0 78 6 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 38 21 2 3 6 1 72 6 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 16 4 2 6 1 76 7 3541

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 41 32 16 5 2 3 0 76 8 279
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 38 13 4 2 2 0 80 7 3324
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 43 12 5 3 2 0 79 8 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 42 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 3541

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 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 3308
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 40 6 7 4 0 0 83 10 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3542

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 26 28 22 9 8 3 3 58 19 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 31 18 9 7 6 3 62 18 3316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 32 17 11 9 2 3 62 21 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 32 15 9 8 4 4 65 18 3540

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 28 37 20 9 4 1 1 66 13 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 38 14 8 5 2 1 72 13 3325
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 39 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 38 12 8 4 3 1 75 12 3532

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 26 35 24 8 6 1 0 61 14 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 21 7 4 2 0 68 11 3315

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 22 25 21 11 12 8 1 52 25 277
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 25 21 12 11 10 2 50 26 3323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 30 19 10 12 8 1 54 25 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 25 19 13 11 11 4 50 28 3538

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 12 88 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 85 3333

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 484

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 75 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 484

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 33 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 482

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 482

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 39 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 482

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 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 482

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 42 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 482

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 43 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 482

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 482

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 482

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 482

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 60 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 482

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 26 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 482

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 482

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 38 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 483

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 483

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 483

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 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 483

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 452

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 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 452

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 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 452

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 37 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 452

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 452

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 63 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 452

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 452

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 452

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 30
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 452

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 14 24 23 7 8 21 3 50 20 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 17 23 6 6 25 6 49 18 3318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 19 21 7 9 22 4 50 22 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 19 19 6 7 26 8 51 20 3543

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 28 31 21 8 6 4 1 62 16 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 31 18 6 5 9 1 68 12 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 34 19 6 7 8 1 66 14 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 32 18 7 5 11 1 66 13 3539

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 7 93 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 93 3325

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 218

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 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 218

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 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 218

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 218

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 219

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 219

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 36 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 219

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 198

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 198

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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 198

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 198

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 Has served in the Canadian military 56 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 198

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 Has served in the Canadian military 64 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 198

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 198

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 16 18 28 3 4 26 4 49 10 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 17 24 3 3 29 6 53 10 3320
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 19 24 4 4 29 5 53 12 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 17 21 3 3 32 8 56 9 3548

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 29 28 24 5 3 9 1 64 9 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 29 20 4 3 12 1 69 8 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 31 19 4 3 13 1 71 8 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 31 19 3 2 14 2 71 7 3541
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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 56 22 11 6 3 1 1 80 9 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 25 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 3314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 21 11 3 4 1 1 81 8 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 24 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 3545

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 17 37 27 9 4 4 0 57 14 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 39 20 8 4 4 0 66 13 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 27 29 10 10 10 0 46 22 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 34 21 11 7 9 0 56 21 3545

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 20 36 20 11 10 2 0 57 22 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 37 19 11 7 2 0 62 18 3325
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 36 22 12 10 1 0 55 23 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 39 19 14 8 3 0 58 22 3538

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 18 23 28 13 18 0 1 41 31 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 25 22 14 17 0 1 47 31 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 28 19 12 9 0 1 59 22 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 26 20 12 12 0 2 56 24 3533

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 15 30 24 16 14 0 1 46 30 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 27 29 16 11 0 1 44 27 3328
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 26 23 16 15 0 1 45 31 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 28 27 17 11 0 1 45 28 3536

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 24 33 23 11 8 0 1 58 19 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 31 25 12 8 0 1 54 20 3315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 29 23 10 11 0 2 55 21 326
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 31 23 14 8 1 2 55 22 3533

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 15 23 30 16 15 0 1 39 30 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 27 23 16 12 1 1 47 29 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 20 18 21 0 1 40 40 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 24 22 18 14 1 2 45 33 3536

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 48 25 13 5 6 0 3 75 12 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 27 14 5 3 0 5 77 9 3310
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 31 12 3 5 0 6 79 9 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 27 12 5 3 1 8 77 9 3525

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 34 32 17 7 10 0 0 66 17 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 29 21 10 7 0 1 62 17 3325
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 34 16 7 6 0 1 71 12 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 31 20 11 6 0 1 62 17 3536

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 25 37 22 10 5 0 1 62 15 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 36 23 10 5 1 1 62 15 3319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33 19 12 7 0 1 61 19 325
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 34 21 10 5 1 1 63 15 3532

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 20 33 23 17 6 0 1 54 23 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 33 25 13 7 1 1 54 20 3324
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 30 22 15 12 0 1 51 27 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 32 24 14 7 1 1 55 21 3531

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 12 8 0 1 59 20 278
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 34 22 13 7 1 1 57 20 3316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 30 20 13 10 0 1 57 23 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 33 21 12 7 1 1 59 19 3536

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 23 33 21 12 10 0 1 56 23 277
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 31 24 13 7 0 1 57 20 3310
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 35 17 10 12 1 1 61 22 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 3530

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 53 25 10 6 4 0 2 80 10 277
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 25 13 4 3 0 2 79 8 3301
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 23 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 25 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 3540

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 70 14 5 3 2 0 6 90 5 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 68 16 6 3 2 1 5 89 5 3307

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 73 12 5 3 4 0 3 88 7 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 68 15 6 3 3 1 3 86 7 3311
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 77 10 6 2 4 0 2 88 6 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 13 7 4 3 1 3 86 7 3537

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 60 25 8 4 2 0 1 85 6 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 27 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 3326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 64 23 8 1 3 0 1 88 4 327
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 27 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 3534

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 58 17 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 21 11 5 5 0 1 78 10 3312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 18 11 6 4 0 1 80 9 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 20 8 5 4 0 2 82 9 3536

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 54 8 7 1 2 0 28 86 5 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 12 6 2 1 0 28 88 4 3298
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 13 6 2 2 0 23 87 5 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 12 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 3534

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 62 21 10 2 1 0 3 86 3 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 22 9 2 2 0 5 87 4 3309
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 20 8 3 1 1 4 87 5 325
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 20 7 2 1 1 6 89 3 3520

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 75 13 7 2 1 0 3 91 3 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 68 16 6 3 3 1 3 88 6 3321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 16 5 1 1 0 3 92 3 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 68 16 6 3 2 1 4 89 5 3535

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 51 29 13 2 1 1 2 83 3 280
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 31 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 3317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 30 9 2 1 0 3 87 3 328
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 29 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 3535

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 13 36 32 12 6 1 0 49 19 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 33 37 12 4 0 0 47 16 3335
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 33 38 13 5 0 0 44 18 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 33 38 12 4 0 0 45 17 3548

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 9 18 38 22 13 0 0 35 27 281
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 18 38 24 11 0 0 35 27 3306
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 18 37 20 16 0 1 36 26 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 18 40 24 11 0 0 35 25 3535
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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 29 26 22 9 10 2 1 30 70 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 3329
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 30 16 9 4 5 1 36 64 329
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 26 17 8 6 5 1 39 61 3548

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 14 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 2291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 197
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 2026

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 31 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 2291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 197
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 2026

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 18 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 2291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 197
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 2026

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 67 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 2291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 197
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 2026

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 1 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 2291
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 2 197
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 2026

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 34 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 2291

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 26 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 2292
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 197
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 2026

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 13 36 17 11 5 19 181
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 43 16 10 4 15 2156
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 53 12 9 1 7 194
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 53 16 6 2 7 1976

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 22 78 188
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 73 2275

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 45 11 14 6 12 1 10 64 20 282
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 16 14 10 10 1 7 63 22 3324

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 6 17 14 22 29 1 10 26 58 189
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 16 19 18 30 2 8 26 53 2283
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 19 22 18 15 3 17 30 42 198
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 19 19 16 22 3 13 33 45 2041

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 4 9 13 19 43 3 8 15 70 190
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 10 16 17 41 2 9 16 65 2278
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 13 19 19 25 4 16 21 55 198
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 11 16 16 34 4 15 18 62 2044
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