2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Finance Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

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Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 46 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 525
2014 Aboriginal 31 53 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 44 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 6 74 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 49 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 10 7 6 0 0 76 14 522

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 36 6 4 1 0 0 89 4 523
2014 Aboriginal 62 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 9 2 0 0 0 89 3 571
2011 Aboriginal 48 39 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 572

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 48 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 523
2014 Aboriginal 40 52 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 571
2011 Aboriginal 21 66 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 48 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 522
2014 Aboriginal 32 45 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 20 46 27 0 0 7 0 71 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 51 40 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 523
2014 Aboriginal 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 573
2011 Aboriginal 20 53 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 51 23 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 26 14 8 5 2 1 72 13 521
2014 Aboriginal 16 47 15 16 7 0 0 62 23 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 27 16 8 5 3 0 70 14 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 34 31 7 0 14 0 55 8 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 28 12 7 8 2 0 71 16 574
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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
2017 Aboriginal 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 524
2014 Aboriginal 24 53 7 8 0 8 0 84 9 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 11 5 2 3 1 81 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 40 34 12 13 0 0 0 74 13 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 10 6 5 2 1 79 11 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 525
2014 Aboriginal 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 46 41 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 522
2014 Aboriginal 48 37 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 571

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
2017 Aboriginal 51 32 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 8 3 2 4 0 87 5 525
2014 Aboriginal 38 39 8 8 0 8 0 83 9 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 3 2 6 0 84 5 573
2011 Aboriginal 33 48 13 0 0 0 6 86 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 31 13 6 4 9 0 75 11 572

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
2017 Aboriginal 51 32 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 525
2014 Aboriginal 30 62 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 572
2011 Aboriginal 21 48 25 0 0 6 0 73 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 12 8 5 1 0 76 13 571

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 49 0 15 9 0 0 75 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 6 3 3 0 78 9 524
2014 Aboriginal 23 54 16 0 0 8 0 82 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 6 2 4 0 75 9 572
2011 Aboriginal 7 73 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 13 9 3 4 0 74 12 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 49 0 9 15 0 0 75 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 16 14 4 2 0 66 18 524
2014 Aboriginal 8 53 16 16 0 8 0 66 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 18 14 3 2 0 64 18 572
2011 Aboriginal 0 66 13 14 0 6 0 71 15 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 43 14 16 8 2 0 61 24 574
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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
2017 Aboriginal 27 48 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 524
2014 Aboriginal 16 69 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 16 12 5 0 0 68 16 573
2011 Aboriginal 27 40 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 23 0 24 9 0 0 67 33 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 46 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 16 32 0 0 25 27 0 66 34 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 15 11 6 22 7 54 25 525
2014 Aboriginal 15 39 16 0 0 30 0 77 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 15 13 6 20 5 54 25 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 7 10 3 1 1 80 13 524
2014 Aboriginal 39 30 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 12 6 4 1 1 77 10 573
2011 Aboriginal 47 21 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 10 10 5 0 1 75 15 574

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 14 9 1 4 9 73 11 132
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 15 7 1 1 9 74 9 148

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
2017 Aboriginal 17 51 8 17 8 0 0 68 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 9 2 0 0 77 12 523
2014 Aboriginal 40 30 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 18 13 3 0 1 66 16 571
2011 Aboriginal 34 34 12 19 0 0 0 68 19 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 17 12 6 0 2 64 18 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 35 56 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 524
2014 Aboriginal 48 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 573
2011 Aboriginal 34 46 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 571

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
2017 Aboriginal 35 56 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 37 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 523
2014 Aboriginal 62 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 572
2011 Aboriginal 47 34 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 4 5 3 0 0 87 9 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 51 42 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 12 11 4 3 0 72 16 520
2014 Aboriginal 40 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 14 14 6 3 1 66 20 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 40 27 20 0 0 0 54 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 20 13 9 2 0 58 22 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 45 47 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 11 13 11 2 2 63 25 522
2014 Aboriginal 38 15 16 0 31 0 0 53 31 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 13 14 14 2 2 58 29 572
2011 Aboriginal 22 26 12 40 0 0 0 48 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 12 13 15 2 2 59 28 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 15 15 9 0 0 60 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 523
2014 Aboriginal 32 45 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 9 10 2 1 0 79 12 573
2011 Aboriginal 21 59 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 10 10 4 1 0 77 13 570

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
2017 Aboriginal 35 31 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 524
2014 Aboriginal 47 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 14 9 3 0 1 75 11 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 40 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 9 7 2 0 1 81 10 524
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 11 7 2 1 1 79 9 572
2011 Aboriginal 22 51 6 14 7 0 0 73 21 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 5 3 1 2 79 8 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 35 31 26 0 8 0 0 66 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 16 8 3 4 0 71 12 521

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
2017 Aboriginal 52 31 0 9 8 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 10 9 6 0 0 76 14 520
2014 Aboriginal 54 22 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 573
2011 Aboriginal 54 19 0 13 14 0 0 73 27 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 10 12 7 1 1 71 19 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 33 34 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 20 9 5 0 0 65 15 524
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 20 8 7 0 0 64 15 573
2011 Aboriginal 34 27 19 21 0 0 0 61 21 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 19 9 7 0 0 65 17 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 17 43 40 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 35 524
2014 Aboriginal 38 23 39 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 30 572
2011 Aboriginal 52 14 34 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 32 574

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 47 6 1 4 164
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 31 46 11 9999 4 202
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 41 14 9999 5 213
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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
2017 Aboriginal 31 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 525
2014 Aboriginal 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 9 3 1 0 1 88 4 573
2011 Aboriginal 7 74 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 16 60 15 0 9 0 0 75 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 46 13 9 1 2 0 78 9 523
2014 Aboriginal 32 60 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 15 7 2 2 0 76 9 572
2011 Aboriginal 46 41 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 44 16 7 2 2 0 74 10 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 15 41 27 7 0 0 34 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 23 42 18 9 0 2 28 29 523
2014 Aboriginal 7 31 38 16 0 0 8 17 42 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 19 46 21 9 1 0 30 24 572
2011 Aboriginal 20 33 13 28 6 0 0 34 53 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 21 42 19 8 1 2 27 30 572

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 8 32 25 27 0 0 51 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 21 34 28 1 2 64 15 521
2014 Aboriginal 0 16 38 15 23 0 8 42 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 11 21 41 21 2 2 65 13 570
2011 Aboriginal 7 12 13 46 21 0 0 67 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 18 43 24 2 4 70 11 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 18 15 39 8 19 0 0 27 34 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 36 23 14 1 1 38 26 520
2014 Aboriginal 8 31 8 23 15 0 16 45 46 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 34 21 8 2 1 30 35 572
2011 Aboriginal 39 20 14 20 6 0 0 27 59 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 33 19 9 0 4 29 36 571

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
2017 Aboriginal 17 25 15 24 7 0 12 36 47 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 36 27 11 0 1 38 25 522
2014 Aboriginal 8 23 30 23 0 8 8 28 37 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 21 40 21 11 1 1 33 26 573
2011 Aboriginal 21 7 44 21 7 0 0 28 28 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 22 39 20 9 0 2 30 30 569

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
2017 Aboriginal 17 24 17 31 12 0 0 42 41 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 29 24 15 1 2 40 30 522
2014 Aboriginal 22 8 31 8 16 0 16 28 35 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 33 23 12 1 3 36 30 572
2011 Aboriginal 14 26 26 34 0 0 0 34 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 31 22 11 2 4 35 32 570

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 8 33 35 8 0 8 46 18 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 27 26 18 3 3 47 25 521
2014 Aboriginal 8 8 29 32 15 0 8 51 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 27 35 17 3 3 55 16 571
2011 Aboriginal 14 19 27 13 27 0 0 40 33 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 28 30 19 2 4 52 18 571

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 25 24 35 7 0 0 43 34 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 32 29 12 1 3 43 24 522
2014 Aboriginal 0 23 24 29 16 0 8 49 25 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 34 25 10 4 3 38 25 570

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 31 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 525
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 16 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 28 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 524
2014 Aboriginal 47 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 29 4 2 0 0 0 93 3 572

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
2017 Aboriginal 50 33 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 13 5 3 4 0 79 8 520
2014 Aboriginal 40 30 8 16 0 8 0 75 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 12 4 2 8 0 81 7 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 33 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 10 7 3 2 0 80 10 523
2014 Aboriginal 40 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 7 66 19 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 13 9 4 2 0 73 14 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 52 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 522
2014 Aboriginal 55 37 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 573
2011 Aboriginal 27 66 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 573

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 41 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 12 8 4 6 7 72 14 525
2014 Aboriginal 16 37 16 15 0 8 8 63 18 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 29 12 6 3 6 8 76 10 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 31 60 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 522
2014 Aboriginal 53 39 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 7 6 2 3 1 84 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 35 46 6 0 0 6 6 93 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 6 2 4 1 80 8 574

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
2017 Aboriginal 15 17 27 0 33 8 0 35 36 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 15 13 14 17 5 47 34 523
2014 Aboriginal 9 30 23 0 30 8 0 42 33 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 20 15 14 13 18 4 45 35 573
2011 Aboriginal 0 14 33 12 22 6 12 18 42 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 16 15 15 20 6 39 40 572

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 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
2017 Aboriginal 8 8 0 17 8 52 7 39 61 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 15 5 4 35 10 56 16 525
2014 Aboriginal 8 29 8 8 8 39 0 61 26 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 11 15 4 2 41 10 56 13 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 23 35 9 15 9 8 0 63 27 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 14 5 3 15 3 74 10 524
2014 Aboriginal 31 45 9 8 8 0 0 76 16 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 18 5 2 17 2 70 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 0 67 27 0 0 6 0 71 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 15 3 2 16 1 76 6 573

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 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
2017 Aboriginal 12 8 8 8 0 56 9 56 22 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 15 3 1 42 10 60 8 523
2014 Aboriginal 15 23 0 8 0 54 0 82 18 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 10 16 2 2 47 8 57 8 573

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 8 32 8 0 17 0 51 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 12 4 2 18 3 77 7 524
2014 Aboriginal 38 30 8 8 0 16 0 81 10 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 18 2 2 20 2 72 5 573
2011 Aboriginal 20 40 27 0 0 13 0 69 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 13 2 2 18 0 80 4 574
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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
2017 Aboriginal 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 7 3 3 1 0 86 7 524

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
2017 Aboriginal 16 60 9 15 0 0 0 75 15 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 16 6 3 4 0 73 10 524

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
2017 Aboriginal 19 25 8 41 8 0 0 44 49 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 17 10 5 2 0 67 16 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 8 25 8 24 36 0 0 32 60 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 23 10 11 1 1 55 22 524

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 44 15 26 15 0 0 44 41 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 31 17 10 0 1 40 28 524

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
2017 Aboriginal 7 52 8 17 15 0 0 60 32 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 26 13 8 0 2 52 22 521

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
2017 Aboriginal 19 23 25 17 8 0 8 46 27 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 26 17 8 0 1 48 26 524

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 26 32 0 15 0 0 53 15 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 20 9 7 0 6 60 18 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 12 48 25 8 8 0 0 59 16 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 25 29 12 9 0 0 50 21 523

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 25 24 8 9 0 0 59 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 18 8 4 0 1 70 11 523

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
2017 Aboriginal 28 31 31 0 9 0 0 59 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 24 11 4 0 1 61 15 522

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
2017 Aboriginal 28 39 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 21 9 5 0 1 64 14 523

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 32 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 20 7 2 0 1 70 10 519

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
2017 Aboriginal 50 27 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 20 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 66 25 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 9 5 2 2 0 2 92 4 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 58 25 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 10 3 1 0 2 86 4 523

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
2017 Aboriginal 52 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 15 9 4 3 0 1 83 7 523

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 8 8 9 0 0 31 75 13 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 10 5 1 0 0 23 92 1 524

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 15 9 0 0 0 15 89 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 19 5 1 1 0 5 94 2 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 8 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 19 73 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 34 39 17 0 0 0 44 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 31 41 13 5 0 0 41 18 525

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
2017 Aboriginal 8 25 33 16 19 0 0 35 32 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 40 26 10 0 0 36 24 525
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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
2017 Aboriginal 8 8 40 16 28 0 0 8 92 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 22 21 14 10 5 1 29 71 524

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 49 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 349

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
2017 Aboriginal 73 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 349

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 349

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
2017 Aboriginal 57 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 349

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
2017 Aboriginal 21 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 349

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 349

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 35 25 28 12 0 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 49 22 9 4 7 337

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
2017 Aboriginal 8 44 8 21 18 0 0 52 39 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 16 15 12 2 8 52 31 350

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 31 8 61 0 0 0 69 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 15 19 40 2 10 16 67 350
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