2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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

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

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Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 2820
2018 First official language - French 35 40 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 1372
2017 First official language - English 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 3101
2017 First official language - French 33 48 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1522
2014 First official language - English 35 42 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3343
2014 First official language - French 31 44 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 1457
2011 First official language - English 38 38 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 2432
2011 First official language - French 38 38 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1126
2008 First official language - English 36 39 10 9 6 0 0 76 14 2019
2008 First official language - French 33 42 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 970

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 35 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 2814
2018 First official language - French 32 37 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 1375
2017 First official language - English 34 35 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 3100
2017 First official language - French 28 41 15 10 6 0 0 69 15 1524

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2801
2018 First official language - French 49 37 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 1372
2017 First official language - English 58 30 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 3094
2017 First official language - French 50 38 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 1519
2014 First official language - English 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 3343
2014 First official language - French 55 33 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 1459
2011 First official language - English 61 28 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 2436
2011 First official language - French 53 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1126

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 36 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 2823
2018 First official language - French 41 39 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 1377
2017 First official language - English 46 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 9 3086
2017 First official language - French 38 44 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 1519
2014 First official language - English 46 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3341
2014 First official language - French 38 41 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 1459
2011 First official language - English 43 38 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 2433
2011 First official language - French 41 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 1127
2008 First official language - English 41 40 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 2045
2008 First official language - French 38 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 974

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 31 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 2813
2018 First official language - French 42 34 13 5 5 1 0 77 10 1373
2017 First official language - English 44 30 14 7 5 1 0 75 11 3097
2017 First official language - French 38 34 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 1522
2014 First official language - English 40 34 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 3341
2014 First official language - French 32 39 17 7 3 1 0 72 11 1458
2011 First official language - English 37 32 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 2431
2011 First official language - French 35 34 18 7 4 1 0 70 12 1125

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 33 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 2805
2018 First official language - French 40 37 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 1360
2017 First official language - English 42 33 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 3100
2017 First official language - French 36 37 17 6 3 1 0 74 9 1515
2014 First official language - English 39 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 12 3342
2014 First official language - French 32 40 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 1455
2011 First official language - English 36 35 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 2430
2011 First official language - French 33 37 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 1125
2008 First official language - English 32 38 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 2042
2008 First official language - French 30 41 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 972

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 24 17 9 8 3 0 64 18 2820
2018 First official language - French 37 28 17 7 7 3 0 68 14 1377
2017 First official language - English 38 24 16 10 7 3 1 66 18 3100
2017 First official language - French 35 28 17 9 6 4 1 66 16 1524
2014 First official language - English 36 24 17 10 7 4 1 63 19 3342
2014 First official language - French 30 30 17 11 8 4 1 63 20 1458
2011 First official language - English 36 25 16 11 8 3 1 64 20 2429
2011 First official language - French 33 26 17 11 9 4 0 62 20 1125
2008 First official language - English 30 26 16 14 9 5 1 59 24 2043
2008 First official language - French 28 28 17 12 10 4 0 59 23 971
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 26 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 2797
2018 First official language - French 46 31 12 4 3 3 0 80 7 1364
2017 First official language - English 51 28 8 6 4 2 1 81 10 3105
2017 First official language - French 42 35 12 5 3 1 0 79 9 1525
2014 First official language - English 50 26 11 5 4 2 1 79 9 3344
2014 First official language - French 45 33 12 4 3 2 1 80 8 1458
2011 First official language - English 46 29 11 8 4 2 1 76 12 2434
2011 First official language - French 45 30 12 6 3 2 1 78 9 1125
2008 First official language - English 43 27 11 8 7 3 1 73 16 2045
2008 First official language - French 37 35 14 7 4 3 1 74 11 975

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 28 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 2794
2018 First official language - French 46 34 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 1368
2017 First official language - English 49 30 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 3102
2017 First official language - French 41 40 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 1524
2014 First official language - English 47 32 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3344
2014 First official language - French 44 36 9 6 4 1 1 80 10 1459
2011 First official language - English 44 31 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 2434
2011 First official language - French 43 37 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 1125
2008 First official language - English 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 2045
2008 First official language - French 38 36 12 9 4 1 1 75 13 976

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 26 10 7 5 0 0 77 12 2799
2018 First official language - French 48 30 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 1366
2017 First official language - English 55 26 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3099
2017 First official language - French 49 30 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 1523
2014 First official language - English 54 27 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 3344
2014 First official language - French 48 32 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 1457

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 35 29 15 8 6 7 0 68 16 2816
2018 First official language - French 31 33 16 7 6 7 1 69 13 1373
2017 First official language - English 34 30 14 9 6 8 0 70 16 3105
2017 First official language - French 28 37 17 8 4 6 1 69 13 1525
2014 First official language - English 35 31 13 7 4 9 0 73 13 3339
2014 First official language - French 28 37 16 6 4 9 1 71 11 1456
2011 First official language - English 30 30 16 9 8 6 0 65 19 2434
2011 First official language - French 28 33 17 9 5 7 1 67 15 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 30 16 12 8 3 0 64 20 2805
2018 First official language - French 29 34 18 9 7 4 1 65 16 1374
2017 First official language - English 32 32 15 10 7 3 0 66 18 3101
2017 First official language - French 27 35 19 10 6 3 0 64 16 1526
2014 First official language - English 32 32 16 9 6 4 0 67 16 3341
2014 First official language - French 25 34 21 11 5 4 0 62 16 1457
2011 First official language - English 27 33 15 12 10 2 0 61 23 2434
2011 First official language - French 23 34 21 10 8 4 1 59 18 1127
2008 First official language - English 23 31 18 13 13 3 0 55 26 2047
2008 First official language - French 20 34 22 12 9 3 0 56 21 975

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 22 29 19 15 8 6 0 55 25 2807
2018 First official language - French 21 33 20 11 7 7 1 59 19 1371
2017 First official language - English 24 31 17 13 8 6 0 59 23 3096
2017 First official language - French 19 35 24 10 5 6 0 58 17 1523
2014 First official language - English 23 31 17 14 7 7 0 58 23 3340
2014 First official language - French 16 33 25 13 6 7 1 52 20 1457
2011 First official language - English 16 36 18 16 9 6 0 55 26 2436
2011 First official language - French 15 36 24 12 5 7 0 55 19 1129
2008 First official language - English 11 29 18 22 12 7 0 44 36 2045
2008 First official language - French 10 34 26 16 7 7 0 48 24 972

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 30 16 17 11 3 0 53 30 2810
2018 First official language - French 21 35 19 13 8 3 0 58 22 1374
2017 First official language - English 23 31 16 16 10 4 0 56 27 3100
2017 First official language - French 19 37 21 12 7 3 0 58 20 1522
2014 First official language - English 23 33 16 15 9 4 0 58 26 3334
2014 First official language - French 17 34 23 14 8 4 0 53 23 1456
2011 First official language - English 18 35 14 18 11 3 0 55 30 2434
2011 First official language - French 18 37 20 15 7 3 0 57 23 1126
2008 First official language - English 16 34 14 22 12 2 0 51 35 2046
2008 First official language - French 15 38 24 14 7 2 0 55 21 972
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 34 15 13 9 0 0 64 21 2821
2018 First official language - French 31 35 17 10 6 0 0 66 17 1375
2017 First official language - English 30 36 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 3101
2017 First official language - French 26 41 16 11 5 0 1 67 16 1524
2014 First official language - English 27 35 15 13 9 0 0 62 22 3341
2014 First official language - French 26 37 17 13 6 0 0 63 20 1458
2011 First official language - English 25 37 14 14 9 0 0 62 24 2435
2011 First official language - French 25 36 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 1128

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 39 11 9 4 0 0 77 13 2826
2018 First official language - French 32 41 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 1377
2017 First official language - English 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3102
2017 First official language - French 31 46 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 1521

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 23 18 14 10 15 2 48 30 2814
2018 First official language - French 16 25 20 12 6 17 3 52 23 1375
2017 First official language - English 15 22 16 16 11 18 2 46 34 3103
2017 First official language - French 13 27 19 12 7 18 3 51 25 1525
2014 First official language - English 14 22 19 15 12 15 3 44 34 3343
2014 First official language - French 12 24 20 14 8 18 3 47 28 1459

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 33 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2803
2018 First official language - French 41 36 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 1368
2017 First official language - English 44 32 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 3108
2017 First official language - French 39 37 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 1524
2014 First official language - English 43 34 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 3343
2014 First official language - French 39 37 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 1459
2011 First official language - English 39 36 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 2437
2011 First official language - French 41 36 11 8 3 1 1 78 11 1125
2008 First official language - English 34 34 12 11 8 1 0 68 19 2043
2008 First official language - French 32 37 14 9 6 1 1 71 15 975

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 30 35 16 8 4 2 5 70 13 537
2018 First official language - French 29 35 17 6 3 3 7 71 10 344
2017 First official language - English 35 37 9 8 3 4 4 78 12 602
2017 First official language - French 29 40 14 9 1 2 5 74 11 370
2014 First official language - English 31 37 11 9 3 4 6 75 13 597
2014 First official language - French 26 40 11 7 4 5 7 76 12 340

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 45 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 2834
2018 First official language - French 29 44 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 1383
2017 First official language - English 29 39 10 14 7 0 0 68 22 3105
2017 First official language - French 29 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 1524
2014 First official language - English 30 38 10 16 7 0 0 68 22 3343
2014 First official language - French 31 41 12 12 5 0 0 72 16 1457
2011 First official language - English 30 40 10 13 6 0 1 71 18 2434
2011 First official language - French 33 40 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 1126
2008 First official language - English 23 42 12 15 8 0 1 66 22 2047
2008 First official language - French 27 43 15 9 5 0 1 70 14 974

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2820
2018 First official language - French 39 38 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1373
2017 First official language - English 41 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3100
2017 First official language - French 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1519
2014 First official language - English 39 38 12 7 4 0 0 77 12 3343
2014 First official language - French 36 40 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 1458
2011 First official language - English 42 35 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 2432
2011 First official language - French 40 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1126
2008 First official language - English 35 39 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 2046
2008 First official language - French 34 39 14 7 4 1 0 74 11 973

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 38 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 2805
2018 First official language - French 42 37 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 1373
2017 First official language - English 47 35 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 3100
2017 First official language - French 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1519
2014 First official language - English 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 3342
2014 First official language - French 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1459
2011 First official language - English 42 39 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 2436
2011 First official language - French 41 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 11 1126
2008 First official language - English 39 41 9 7 5 0 0 80 11 2046
2008 First official language - French 38 40 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 973

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 31 17 15 11 2 0 56 26 2815
2018 First official language - French 24 37 19 10 7 3 0 63 18 1377
2017 First official language - English 26 31 17 13 10 3 1 59 24 3102
2017 First official language - French 26 36 19 11 6 3 0 64 17 1521
2014 First official language - English 21 30 17 15 12 4 1 54 28 3340
2014 First official language - French 24 34 20 12 7 3 0 60 20 1458
2011 First official language - English 22 34 16 14 11 2 1 57 27 2434
2011 First official language - French 24 36 19 11 7 2 0 61 19 1126
2008 First official language - English 18 33 16 17 14 3 0 52 32 2039
2008 First official language - French 18 35 20 15 9 3 0 55 24 974

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 27 15 15 16 2 1 53 32 2819
2018 First official language - French 25 32 16 10 11 3 2 61 22 1373
2017 First official language - English 24 27 14 16 15 3 2 53 32 3095
2017 First official language - French 22 31 17 13 11 3 1 56 26 1520
2014 First official language - English 20 24 14 16 20 4 2 46 39 3339
2014 First official language - French 20 26 17 17 15 3 2 48 34 1459
2011 First official language - English 17 27 13 19 20 2 2 46 40 2434
2011 First official language - French 18 27 18 19 15 2 2 47 35 1126
2008 First official language - English 16 31 13 18 20 2 1 48 39 2042
2008 First official language - French 17 33 18 14 13 3 2 52 29 971

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 36 13 11 8 0 0 68 18 2808
2018 First official language - French 30 35 17 11 7 0 0 66 18 1373
2017 First official language - English 34 37 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 3091
2017 First official language - French 29 39 15 10 6 0 1 68 16 1517
2014 First official language - English 27 41 12 12 7 1 1 69 19 3343
2014 First official language - French 24 41 17 11 5 0 1 66 17 1457
2011 First official language - English 31 40 11 10 7 0 0 72 16 2432
2011 First official language - French 29 38 14 11 7 1 1 68 18 1125

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 32 15 9 7 0 0 69 15 2812
2018 First official language - French 35 34 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 1369
2017 First official language - English 38 34 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3093
2017 First official language - French 34 36 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 1520
2014 First official language - English 33 36 14 9 7 0 1 69 16 3339
2014 First official language - French 31 39 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 1459

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 35 35 14 9 5 0 1 71 15 2806
2018 First official language - French 33 38 16 8 4 0 0 71 13 1367
2017 First official language - English 38 35 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 3096
2017 First official language - French 31 43 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 1517
2014 First official language - English 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3341
2014 First official language - French 29 43 15 9 3 0 0 72 12 1459
2011 First official language - English 38 39 11 8 4 1 1 78 11 2426
2011 First official language - French 37 41 11 7 3 1 1 78 10 1128

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 35 21 9 7 4 0 62 17 2821
2018 First official language - French 24 37 21 8 5 5 0 65 13 1380
2017 First official language - English 24 37 19 10 6 4 0 64 16 3102
2017 First official language - French 21 39 21 9 5 6 0 63 15 1523

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 31 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 2828
2018 First official language - French 42 33 11 8 4 0 1 76 13 1379
2017 First official language - English 45 31 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 3099
2017 First official language - French 40 34 13 8 4 0 1 74 13 1519
2014 First official language - English 41 32 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 3339
2014 First official language - French 36 37 13 7 5 1 2 74 12 1459
2011 First official language - English 41 35 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 2432
2011 First official language - French 36 35 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 31 15 7 4 0 1 73 11 2838
2018 First official language - French 43 31 15 7 3 0 1 75 11 1385
2017 First official language - English 40 35 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 3106
2017 First official language - French 39 38 13 6 2 0 1 78 8 1524
2014 First official language - English 37 33 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 3344
2014 First official language - French 38 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 1457
2011 First official language - English 33 34 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 2437
2011 First official language - French 35 36 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 1128
2008 First official language - English 29 32 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 2043
2008 First official language - French 32 33 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 972

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 30 33 37 2839
2018 First official language - French 32 36 33 1380
2017 First official language - English 29 36 35 3104
2017 First official language - French 32 38 30 1523
2014 First official language - English 28 36 36 3344
2014 First official language - French 33 35 32 1456
2011 First official language - English 28 37 34 2437
2011 First official language - French 39 32 29 1127

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 38 30 5 9 8 849
2018 First official language - French 6 47 31 5 5 6 433
2017 First official language - English 10 39 27 6 10 9 898
2017 First official language - French 8 42 35 4 6 5 474
2014 First official language - English 12 33 29 10 9999 16 918
2014 First official language - French 8 40 36 6 9999 10 477
2011 First official language - English 15 33 33 9 9999 10 690
2011 First official language - French 12 42 38 2 9999 6 443
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 36 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 2823
2018 First official language - French 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1379
2017 First official language - English 53 34 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 3100
2017 First official language - French 40 44 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 1520
2014 First official language - English 49 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 3344
2014 First official language - French 39 42 11 4 2 1 0 82 7 1457
2011 First official language - English 47 37 8 5 3 1 0 85 8 2433
2011 First official language - French 40 42 8 6 3 1 0 83 8 1128
2008 First official language - English 48 37 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 2045
2008 First official language - French 41 39 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 971

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 43 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 2816
2018 First official language - French 25 47 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 1373
2017 First official language - English 34 40 13 8 4 1 0 74 12 3095
2017 First official language - French 27 46 16 7 3 1 0 73 10 1523
2014 First official language - English 33 41 14 8 4 1 0 75 11 3340
2014 First official language - French 26 43 19 8 3 2 0 70 11 1459
2011 First official language - English 32 43 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 2432
2011 First official language - French 29 44 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 1127

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 25 35 18 10 1 1 28 35 2824
2018 First official language - French 13 29 30 18 8 1 2 27 43 1374
2017 First official language - English 12 23 35 17 10 1 3 28 36 3084
2017 First official language - French 11 28 33 15 7 1 5 23 41 1514
2014 First official language - English 11 25 36 15 9 1 3 25 37 3334
2014 First official language - French 12 30 33 14 6 1 3 22 44 1456
2011 First official language - English 12 28 35 14 8 1 2 23 41 2428
2011 First official language - French 11 28 33 17 6 1 3 25 41 1124
2008 First official language - English 13 26 36 16 6 1 2 23 40 2042
2008 First official language - French 10 31 34 16 6 1 3 23 42 973

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 17 28 26 17 2 2 44 27 2815
2018 First official language - French 10 19 28 21 14 4 3 38 32 1369
2017 First official language - English 10 15 27 22 18 2 5 44 27 3070
2017 First official language - French 9 19 28 20 13 4 6 37 32 1510
2014 First official language - English 10 17 28 23 15 3 4 40 29 3330
2014 First official language - French 12 22 31 18 9 4 5 30 37 1453
2011 First official language - English 10 17 29 25 15 2 3 41 28 2423
2011 First official language - French 10 18 28 23 13 3 5 39 30 1124
2008 First official language - English 11 20 31 22 11 2 3 35 33 2035
2008 First official language - French 9 21 31 22 11 3 4 35 32 968

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 19 30 22 13 3 4 38 30 2813
2018 First official language - French 12 22 31 16 9 4 5 27 38 1369
2017 First official language - English 11 17 29 19 15 3 7 38 31 3077
2017 First official language - French 12 23 30 16 8 4 7 27 40 1513
2014 First official language - English 11 17 28 21 13 3 7 38 31 3324
2014 First official language - French 16 24 31 13 6 3 6 21 45 1456
2011 First official language - English 13 18 30 19 12 3 6 33 34 2419
2011 First official language - French 13 22 30 16 9 3 7 28 39 1120
2008 First official language - English 14 21 31 18 9 2 5 30 37 2036
2008 First official language - French 14 24 29 16 7 4 6 25 42 970

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 14 31 26 17 1 3 44 23 2810
2018 First official language - French 9 16 33 22 13 3 4 37 28 1368
2017 First official language - English 7 15 30 23 18 1 5 44 24 3072
2017 First official language - French 9 19 31 21 12 2 6 36 30 1510
2014 First official language - English 9 14 30 24 16 1 5 43 25 3318
2014 First official language - French 10 21 31 21 9 2 5 33 33 1453
2011 First official language - English 9 18 34 21 14 1 3 36 28 2420
2011 First official language - French 12 23 30 20 8 2 5 30 38 1119
2008 First official language - English 10 19 31 25 11 1 3 37 30 2037
2008 First official language - French 11 23 35 18 7 1 4 27 35 968

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 20 27 21 15 1 2 37 35 2818
2018 First official language - French 12 20 28 20 13 3 5 35 35 1366
2017 First official language - English 13 20 27 18 16 2 5 36 35 3075
2017 First official language - French 14 21 25 19 13 2 7 34 38 1514
2014 First official language - English 15 20 26 18 15 2 4 35 37 3329
2014 First official language - French 15 26 28 15 9 2 6 26 44 1456
2011 First official language - English 19 25 27 14 11 1 3 26 45 2428
2011 First official language - French 17 25 26 14 9 1 6 25 46 1123
2008 First official language - English 23 26 24 14 9 1 3 24 51 2035
2008 First official language - French 17 25 26 17 8 1 6 27 45 968

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 18 28 22 15 3 3 38 32 2805
2018 First official language - French 15 23 26 18 11 5 3 31 41 1367
2017 First official language - English 12 19 28 19 14 3 6 37 33 3080
2017 First official language - French 14 24 27 15 10 4 6 28 42 1517
2014 First official language - English 13 18 26 21 14 4 5 38 34 3328
2014 First official language - French 14 23 26 18 10 4 5 31 40 1457
2011 First official language - English 11 17 29 21 14 3 5 38 31 2423
2011 First official language - French 11 23 25 20 12 3 7 35 37 1122
2008 First official language - English 15 23 26 18 11 2 4 30 41 2040
2008 First official language - French 20 28 23 16 7 3 4 24 52 972

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 18 33 20 14 2 2 36 30 2824
2018 First official language - French 11 20 32 18 11 4 4 31 34 1374
2017 First official language - English 11 17 32 18 14 3 5 34 31 3081
2017 First official language - French 9 20 32 19 10 4 6 32 33 1510
2014 First official language - English 11 19 31 18 13 3 4 34 33 3326
2014 First official language - French 12 22 34 17 8 3 5 27 37 1456

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 29 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 2817
2018 First official language - French 49 32 8 5 5 1 0 82 9 1372
2017 First official language - English 49 26 8 9 7 1 0 77 16 3103
2017 First official language - French 47 34 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 1525
2014 First official language - English 51 27 7 8 6 1 0 78 14 3341
2014 First official language - French 50 33 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 1458

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 33 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 2810
2018 First official language - French 54 35 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 1374
2017 First official language - English 51 32 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 3099
2017 First official language - French 46 41 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1522
2014 First official language - English 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 3338
2014 First official language - French 48 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 1457

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 34 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 2813
2018 First official language - French 42 38 11 4 2 2 1 82 6 1376

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 32 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 2810
2018 First official language - French 46 35 11 2 2 3 1 84 4 1376
2017 First official language - English 48 30 13 3 3 3 1 81 6 3093
2017 First official language - French 38 40 13 3 2 3 1 81 5 1523
2014 First official language - English 53 28 10 3 2 4 0 84 5 3336
2014 First official language - French 47 35 10 3 1 4 1 86 4 1457

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 47 34 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 2817
2018 First official language - French 48 37 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 1376
2017 First official language - English 46 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 3103
2017 First official language - French 42 42 9 4 2 1 0 85 5 1526
2014 First official language - English 51 32 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 3344
2014 First official language - French 48 37 9 3 1 2 0 86 4 1458
2011 First official language - English 39 35 13 6 4 3 0 76 11 2438
2011 First official language - French 40 37 13 5 2 2 0 79 8 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 2812
2018 First official language - French 52 36 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1376
2017 First official language - English 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 3100
2017 First official language - French 46 41 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1518
2014 First official language - English 55 30 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 3339
2014 First official language - French 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1456
2011 First official language - English 47 32 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 2434
2011 First official language - French 43 39 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 1125
2008 First official language - English 37 37 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 2045
2008 First official language - French 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 972

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 25 32 19 9 7 6 3 62 17 2817
2018 First official language - French 26 34 18 7 5 6 4 67 13 1377
2017 First official language - English 33 29 14 8 7 5 4 68 16 3103
2017 First official language - French 25 35 17 8 5 5 5 67 14 1524
2014 First official language - English 37 30 13 8 5 4 3 72 14 3343
2014 First official language - French 30 32 15 7 4 6 5 70 13 1459

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 40 35 11 7 4 2 1 78 11 2822
2018 First official language - French 34 41 11 6 5 2 1 77 11 1377
2017 First official language - English 46 33 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 3091
2017 First official language - French 35 41 11 7 4 2 1 78 11 1520
2014 First official language - English 46 34 8 5 3 2 1 83 9 3341
2014 First official language - French 33 42 10 7 3 3 1 79 10 1457
2011 First official language - English 45 32 9 6 4 3 1 80 10 2433
2011 First official language - French 39 37 8 7 4 4 1 80 11 1126
2008 First official language - English 39 32 10 8 6 4 1 75 15 2046
2008 First official language - French 34 38 11 8 5 4 1 76 13 973

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 35 17 6 4 1 0 73 10 2814
2018 First official language - French 33 39 18 5 3 2 0 73 8 1372

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 2816
2018 First official language - French 19 25 21 11 10 11 3 51 25 1373
2017 First official language - English 21 23 15 14 14 9 3 51 32 3098
2017 First official language - French 16 26 20 12 11 10 5 50 27 1522
2014 First official language - English 22 22 17 15 13 9 2 50 31 3338
2014 First official language - French 15 24 19 14 12 12 4 47 31 1458
2011 First official language - English 18 21 18 14 15 11 3 45 34 2432
2011 First official language - French 16 20 16 17 13 14 5 44 36 1127

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 88 2831
2018 First official language - French 9 91 1383

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 351
2018 First official language - French 47 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 60 351
2018 First official language - French 59 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 351
2018 First official language - French 9 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 351
2018 First official language - French 4 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 351
2018 First official language - French 4 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 350
2018 First official language - French 37 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 350
2018 First official language - French 39 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 46 350
2018 First official language - French 46 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 47 350
2018 First official language - French 35 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 350
2018 First official language - French 27 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 350
2018 First official language - French 57 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 33 350
2018 First official language - French 28 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 350
2018 First official language - French 11 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 350
2018 First official language - French 8 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 350
2018 First official language - French 39 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 22 350
2018 First official language - French 22 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 350
2018 First official language - French 14 126

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 350
2018 First official language - French 58 126

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 23 350
2018 First official language - French 24 126

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 350
2018 First official language - French 5 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 350
2018 First official language - French 15 126

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 350
2018 First official language - French 13 126

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 350
2018 First official language - French 5 126

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 350
2018 First official language - French 12 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 350
2018 First official language - French 8 126

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 350
2018 First official language - French 26 126

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 337
2018 First official language - French 15 120

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 18 337
2018 First official language - French 20 120

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 337
2018 First official language - French 13 120

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 337
2018 First official language - French 8 120

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 337
2018 First official language - French 11 120

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 337
2018 First official language - French 21 120

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 337
2018 First official language - French 17 120

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 337
2018 First official language - French 15 120

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 337
2018 First official language - French 18 120

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 337
2018 First official language - French 18 120

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 337
2018 First official language - French 11 120

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 54 337
2018 First official language - French 38 120

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 337
2018 First official language - French 43 120

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 337
2018 First official language - French 13 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 16 22 6 5 26 6 51 16 2825
2018 First official language - French 19 17 19 4 4 30 8 57 13 1377
2017 First official language - English 20 17 18 6 5 25 9 55 17 3099
2017 First official language - French 16 19 19 4 3 28 11 57 12 1522
2014 First official language - English 20 16 18 6 5 25 8 55 17 3342
2014 First official language - French 16 16 16 5 4 31 11 55 16 1459

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 33 28 18 6 4 10 1 69 11 2822
2018 First official language - French 29 31 17 4 3 14 1 71 9 1379
2017 First official language - English 33 27 17 5 4 12 2 69 11 3098
2017 First official language - French 27 32 19 4 3 13 2 69 8 1521
2014 First official language - English 34 25 18 5 4 13 1 69 10 3343
2014 First official language - French 24 29 18 5 3 19 2 67 10 1457
2011 First official language - English 36 33 14 6 5 6 0 73 11 2431
2011 First official language - French 34 37 13 5 2 9 1 78 8 1125

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 93 2821
2018 First official language - French 6 94 1381

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 195
2018 First official language - French 37 79

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 76 195
2018 First official language - French 83 79

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 195
2018 First official language - French 7 79

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 195
2018 First official language - French 0 79

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 195
2018 First official language - French 8 79

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 195
2018 First official language - French 10 79

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 26 194
2018 First official language - French 27 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 194
2018 First official language - French 30 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 194
2018 First official language - French 19 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 194
2018 First official language - French 18 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 23 194
2018 First official language - French 7 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 194
2018 First official language - French 6 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 194
2018 First official language - French 22 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 194
2018 First official language - French 13 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 194
2018 First official language - French 0 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 194
2018 First official language - French 24 80

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 195
2018 First official language - French 25 80

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 195
2018 First official language - French 14 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 195
2018 First official language - French 11 80

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 195
2018 First official language - French 7 80

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 195
2018 First official language - French 6 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 195
2018 First official language - French 13 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 195
2018 First official language - French 57 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 187
2018 First official language - French 7 77

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 187
2018 First official language - French 17 77

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 187
2018 First official language - French 9 77

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 187
2018 First official language - French 15 77

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 187
2018 First official language - French 16 77

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 187
2018 First official language - French 14 77

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 187
2018 First official language - French 20 77

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 187
2018 First official language - French 12 77

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 187
2018 First official language - French 45 77

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 64 187
2018 First official language - French 48 77

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 187
2018 First official language - French 14 77

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 16 23 4 3 29 6 56 10 2824
2018 First official language - French 20 20 18 3 2 31 6 64 8 1376
2017 First official language - English 21 16 18 3 3 31 8 61 9 3101
2017 First official language - French 17 20 18 2 2 31 9 62 7 1519
2014 First official language - English 22 14 19 3 2 31 8 60 9 3336
2014 First official language - French 17 16 15 2 1 37 11 64 7 1457

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 27 18 4 3 11 1 72 7 2825
2018 First official language - French 32 31 17 3 2 14 1 74 7 1379
2017 First official language - English 37 27 15 3 2 13 2 76 6 3098
2017 First official language - French 28 33 17 2 2 14 3 74 5 1514
2014 First official language - English 38 24 16 3 2 15 1 74 6 3336
2014 First official language - French 26 30 16 2 1 21 3 74 5 1458
2011 First official language - English 43 33 11 3 2 7 0 82 6 2432
2011 First official language - French 39 36 11 3 1 9 0 83 4 1128
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 58 21 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 2801
2018 First official language - French 55 27 10 3 3 2 0 83 6 1365
2017 First official language - English 59 22 9 4 4 2 0 82 8 3101
2017 First official language - French 51 29 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 1526

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 39 16 8 5 2 0 70 14 2821
2018 First official language - French 25 38 19 9 4 4 1 66 14 1380
2017 First official language - English 18 37 18 13 8 6 1 59 22 3105
2017 First official language - French 16 35 23 10 7 8 1 56 19 1522

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 33 19 11 8 2 0 61 20 2824
2018 First official language - French 23 39 18 10 7 2 0 63 18 1382
2017 First official language - English 20 37 17 14 9 3 1 59 23 3105
2017 First official language - French 17 40 20 14 7 3 1 58 21 1523

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 23 24 16 22 0 1 38 38 2829
2018 First official language - French 15 21 25 16 20 0 2 37 37 1383
2017 First official language - English 15 20 21 18 26 0 1 35 44 3101
2017 First official language - French 13 18 20 19 28 1 2 31 48 1525

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 27 27 15 10 0 0 48 26 2831
2018 First official language - French 17 25 29 18 9 0 1 43 28 1382
2017 First official language - English 21 29 25 15 9 0 1 50 24 3106
2017 First official language - French 17 22 33 16 10 0 1 40 27 1522

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 28 23 12 7 0 2 56 20 2818
2018 First official language - French 21 25 26 15 9 0 4 48 25 1375
2017 First official language - English 27 31 20 12 7 0 2 60 19 3097
2017 First official language - French 21 25 26 15 9 1 3 48 25 1516

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 26 23 23 15 11 1 1 50 27 2816
2018 First official language - French 21 23 25 16 12 2 2 45 29 1379
2017 First official language - English 25 26 22 14 11 1 2 52 25 3098
2017 First official language - French 19 24 25 17 12 1 3 44 30 1520

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 23 13 5 4 0 4 77 9 2814
2018 First official language - French 44 23 16 6 4 1 6 72 10 1376
2017 First official language - English 49 23 12 5 3 1 7 78 8 3101
2017 First official language - French 41 25 16 6 3 1 9 73 10 1519

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 30 26 21 12 10 0 1 57 22 2824
2018 First official language - French 31 26 21 11 9 1 1 57 21 1382
2017 First official language - English 29 30 21 10 8 0 1 60 18 3084
2017 First official language - French 30 28 21 11 8 0 2 59 19 1524

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 34 23 8 5 1 1 63 13 2813
2018 First official language - French 27 32 23 8 6 1 2 61 15 1376
2017 First official language - English 32 32 19 9 5 0 2 66 15 3083
2017 First official language - French 30 33 19 10 4 1 2 65 15 1522

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 30 24 13 7 1 1 55 20 2820
2018 First official language - French 23 30 25 12 7 1 2 54 19 1376
2017 First official language - English 24 31 23 14 7 0 1 56 21 3083
2017 First official language - French 25 28 24 13 6 1 2 55 19 1521

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 30 30 22 10 6 1 1 61 16 2807
2018 First official language - French 27 29 23 10 7 1 2 59 17 1370
2017 First official language - English 33 29 19 10 7 0 2 63 17 3083
2017 First official language - French 29 30 21 11 5 1 3 61 17 1524

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 29 22 10 7 0 1 61 17 2806
2018 First official language - French 25 31 23 12 7 1 2 57 19 1370
2017 First official language - English 29 33 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3076
2017 First official language - French 28 28 22 11 8 0 3 58 19 1518

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 25 13 4 4 0 2 78 8 2803
2018 First official language - French 53 21 12 5 3 1 5 79 8 1368
2017 First official language - English 54 24 13 4 3 0 2 80 8 3095
2017 First official language - French 54 22 13 5 3 0 4 79 8 1522

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 69 14 7 2 3 1 4 87 5 2807
2018 First official language - French 64 15 8 2 3 1 6 86 6 1375

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 71 11 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 2812
2018 First official language - French 70 10 6 3 4 1 5 86 7 1375
2017 First official language - English 74 11 4 4 3 1 3 89 6 3099
2017 First official language - French 70 12 6 3 4 1 5 87 6 1523

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 57 26 9 4 2 0 2 84 6 2810
2018 First official language - French 61 21 9 3 2 0 3 84 6 1368
2017 First official language - English 60 25 7 3 2 0 2 87 5 3097
2017 First official language - French 58 22 9 4 2 0 4 84 6 1523

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 56 22 10 5 6 0 2 79 11 2807
2018 First official language - French 60 18 10 5 4 1 3 80 9 1362
2017 First official language - English 62 19 8 4 4 0 2 83 8 3090
2017 First official language - French 62 16 8 6 4 0 4 82 10 1522

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 54 11 5 2 1 0 26 90 3 2785
2018 First official language - French 58 11 5 2 1 1 22 89 4 1363
2017 First official language - English 57 11 4 2 1 0 25 91 3 3096
2017 First official language - French 59 13 5 2 1 1 20 90 4 1520

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 66 17 7 2 1 0 7 90 3 2795
2018 First official language - French 70 13 7 2 0 1 7 90 2 1364
2017 First official language - English 69 15 5 2 1 0 8 92 3 3083
2017 First official language - French 69 14 6 2 1 1 7 91 3 1517

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 56 15 9 6 11 0 2 73 18 2807
2018 First official language - French 61 13 9 5 6 1 4 78 12 1369
2017 First official language - English 53 16 9 8 10 0 3 72 18 3102
2017 First official language - French 62 13 7 6 7 1 5 79 13 1523

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 28 14 6 3 0 2 77 9 2810
2018 First official language - French 48 25 15 5 3 0 3 76 8 1367
2017 First official language - English 52 27 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 3096
2017 First official language - French 50 25 14 5 2 0 3 78 8 1519

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 2842
2018 First official language - French 13 29 37 15 5 0 0 43 20 1385
2017 First official language - English 13 32 37 13 5 0 0 45 18 3106
2017 First official language - French 13 26 40 14 5 0 1 39 20 1523

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 17 40 22 10 0 0 32 28 2787
2018 First official language - French 8 20 35 24 12 0 1 36 28 1366
2017 First official language - English 8 18 41 22 10 0 0 33 26 3098
2017 First official language - French 6 19 39 23 12 0 1 35 25 1521
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 26 25 14 14 2 1 19 81 2835
2018 First official language - French 20 24 25 14 14 1 2 21 79 1383
2017 First official language - English 19 23 22 15 18 3 1 19 81 3106
2017 First official language - French 21 19 24 15 18 2 1 22 78 1526

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 2243
2018 First official language - French 24 1066
2017 First official language - English 28 2411
2017 First official language - French 24 1163

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 36 2243
2018 First official language - French 39 1066
2017 First official language - English 37 2411
2017 First official language - French 41 1163

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 2243
2018 First official language - French 27 1066
2017 First official language - English 26 2411
2017 First official language - French 24 1163

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 2243
2018 First official language - French 42 1066
2017 First official language - English 56 2411
2017 First official language - French 49 1163

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 2243
2018 First official language - French 11 1066
2017 First official language - English 6 2411
2017 First official language - French 10 1163

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 2243
2018 First official language - French 28 1066

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 35 2243
2018 First official language - French 37 1066
2017 First official language - English 39 2411
2017 First official language - French 40 1163

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 42 21 11 6 17 2153
2018 First official language - French 5 41 21 10 7 16 1032
2017 First official language - English 4 45 19 12 5 15 2366
2017 First official language - French 4 46 19 10 5 16 1137

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 71 2228
2018 First official language - French 29 71 1062

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 35 19 16 10 12 2 7 59 24 2823
2018 First official language - French 35 19 17 10 11 1 8 58 23 1377

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 21 18 20 23 2 5 34 47 2237
2018 First official language - French 11 23 22 17 18 2 7 38 38 1066
2017 First official language - English 10 20 15 20 27 2 6 33 51 2426
2017 First official language - French 8 20 17 18 24 1 12 32 49 1171

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 12 15 19 44 2 4 18 66 2235
2018 First official language - French 4 12 17 22 38 3 4 17 65 1068
2017 First official language - English 3 8 10 16 55 3 6 12 77 2426
2017 First official language - French 3 8 11 19 51 1 7 13 75 1170
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