2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - IS

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 IS 21 48 17 10 3 0 0 69 14 29
2017 IS 20 53 14 7 7 0 0 73 14 30
2014 IS 38 43 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 21
2011 IS 24 52 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 21

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 IS 24 52 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 29
2017 IS 37 30 20 0 14 0 0 66 14 30

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 IS 41 41 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2017 IS 29 60 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 30
2014 IS 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 IS 33 43 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21

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 IS 28 38 24 7 3 0 0 66 10 29
2017 IS 30 46 3 7 13 0 0 77 20 30
2014 IS 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 IS 38 48 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21

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 IS 50 32 11 4 4 0 0 82 7 28
2017 IS 40 33 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 30
2014 IS 52 43 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2011 IS 14 57 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21

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 IS 38 38 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 29
2017 IS 30 43 13 3 10 0 0 73 14 30
2014 IS 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 IS 19 52 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21

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 IS 52 24 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 29
2017 IS 37 30 14 7 14 0 0 66 20 30
2014 IS 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 IS 33 19 14 19 14 0 0 52 33 21
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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 IS 41 31 14 10 3 0 0 72 14 29
2017 IS 37 30 16 7 7 3 0 69 14 30
2014 IS 66 19 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2011 IS 24 48 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21

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 IS 36 46 4 11 4 0 0 82 14 28
2017 IS 43 37 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2014 IS 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2011 IS 29 57 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21

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 IS 41 38 3 14 3 0 0 79 17 29
2017 IS 44 33 3 10 10 0 0 77 20 30
2014 IS 62 29 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21

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 IS 21 55 10 10 0 3 0 79 11 29
2017 IS 18 48 17 14 3 0 0 66 17 29
2014 IS 19 34 19 14 10 4 0 55 25 21
2011 IS 5 29 38 14 5 10 0 37 21 21

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 IS 21 52 17 3 7 0 0 72 10 29
2017 IS 17 40 23 17 0 3 0 59 17 30
2014 IS 24 47 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21
2011 IS 10 43 29 5 5 10 0 58 11 21

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 IS 14 38 31 0 10 7 0 56 11 29
2017 IS 10 54 16 16 0 3 0 66 17 30
2014 IS 14 53 14 5 5 9 0 74 11 21
2011 IS 10 52 33 5 0 0 0 62 5 21

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 IS 17 41 21 14 7 0 0 59 21 29
2017 IS 13 50 20 10 7 0 0 64 17 30
2014 IS 14 38 24 19 0 4 0 55 20 21
2011 IS 10 52 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 21
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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 IS 38 45 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 29
2017 IS 26 36 14 3 17 0 4 65 21 30
2014 IS 52 34 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 21
2011 IS 19 33 29 19 0 0 0 52 19 21

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 IS 34 48 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 29
2017 IS 33 44 10 3 10 0 0 77 14 30

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 IS 10 28 14 17 21 10 0 42 42 29
2017 IS 3 24 23 26 10 13 0 32 42 30
2014 IS 19 14 24 19 14 9 0 37 37 21

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 IS 38 38 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 29
2017 IS 33 53 0 3 10 0 0 86 14 30
2014 IS 48 29 19 0 0 4 0 80 0 21
2011 IS 19 52 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21

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 IS 19 61 0 0 11 10 0 88 12 10

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 48 38 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 29
2017 IS 36 40 13 3 7 0 0 77 10 30
2014 IS 38 43 10 0 5 4 0 85 5 21
2011 IS 14 62 10 0 10 0 5 80 10 21

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 IS 31 55 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 29
2017 IS 36 48 7 10 0 0 0 84 10 30
2014 IS 57 19 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2011 IS 24 57 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21

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 IS 38 52 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2017 IS 46 38 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 30
2014 IS 52 34 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2011 IS 24 67 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21

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 IS 17 45 21 3 10 3 0 64 14 29
2017 IS 17 49 20 3 7 3 0 68 11 29
2014 IS 34 34 19 10 0 4 0 70 10 21
2011 IS 14 48 14 19 5 0 0 62 24 21

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 IS 7 52 14 14 14 0 0 59 28 29
2017 IS 7 37 10 23 23 0 0 44 46 30
2014 IS 19 28 5 29 19 0 0 47 48 21
2011 IS 5 10 10 52 19 0 5 15 75 21

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 IS 17 55 17 7 3 0 0 72 10 29
2017 IS 26 40 17 7 10 0 0 66 17 30
2014 IS 28 53 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2011 IS 19 33 14 24 10 0 0 52 33 21

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 IS 28 41 17 10 3 0 0 69 14 29
2017 IS 30 44 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 30
2014 IS 47 24 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21

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 IS 28 45 17 3 7 0 0 72 10 29
2017 IS 27 56 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 30
2014 IS 28 53 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2011 IS 10 65 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20

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 IS 14 55 28 3 0 0 0 69 3 29
2017 IS 23 31 36 7 3 0 0 54 10 30

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 IS 55 31 3 3 7 0 0 86 10 29
2017 IS 47 36 3 7 7 0 0 83 14 30
2014 IS 52 43 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2011 IS 33 38 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21

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 IS 59 28 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 29
2017 IS 52 31 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 30
2014 IS 53 38 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2011 IS 24 33 33 10 0 0 0 57 10 21

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 IS 45 17 38 29
2017 IS 46 34 20 30
2014 IS 18 67 14 21
2011 IS 33 24 43 21

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 IS 0 54 31 0 15 0 13
2017 IS 7 28 42 15 0 7 14
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 55 41 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2017 IS 47 30 13 4 7 0 0 77 10 30
2014 IS 34 48 9 10 0 0 0 82 10 21
2011 IS 29 33 33 5 0 0 0 62 5 21

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 IS 28 52 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 29
2017 IS 26 54 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 30
2014 IS 58 34 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 21
2011 IS 30 40 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20

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 IS 4 25 46 18 4 4 0 22 30 28
2017 IS 7 14 43 26 7 0 3 35 21 30
2014 IS 5 24 34 23 14 0 0 38 29 21
2011 IS 5 14 43 33 5 0 0 38 19 21

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 IS 7 11 46 25 7 4 0 33 19 28
2017 IS 3 21 43 16 14 0 3 31 25 30
2014 IS 5 0 24 14 53 4 0 70 5 21
2011 IS 5 0 38 38 5 0 14 50 6 21

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 IS 21 21 39 14 4 0 0 18 43 28
2017 IS 7 20 53 11 10 0 0 21 27 30
2014 IS 5 19 42 19 10 0 5 30 25 21
2011 IS 14 0 62 19 5 0 0 24 14 21

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 IS 4 11 36 46 4 0 0 50 14 28
2017 IS 10 16 40 24 7 0 3 31 28 30
2014 IS 0 14 38 18 24 0 5 45 15 21
2011 IS 10 10 33 43 5 0 0 48 19 21

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 IS 4 32 50 11 4 0 0 14 36 28
2017 IS 14 23 34 23 3 0 3 27 38 30
2014 IS 19 19 24 10 24 4 0 35 40 21
2011 IS 24 19 38 14 5 0 0 19 43 21

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 IS 18 29 14 18 11 11 0 32 52 28
2017 IS 0 37 27 23 10 3 0 34 38 30
2014 IS 0 0 19 29 43 9 0 79 0 21
2011 IS 5 14 24 33 19 0 5 55 20 21

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 IS 11 11 57 18 0 4 0 19 22 28
2017 IS 14 16 33 23 3 7 3 29 34 30
2014 IS 5 10 34 33 19 0 0 52 14 21

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 IS 45 24 7 21 3 0 0 69 24 29
2017 IS 34 40 10 3 14 0 0 73 17 30
2014 IS 57 10 19 5 10 0 0 66 14 21

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 IS 31 38 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 29
2017 IS 24 40 23 14 0 0 0 64 14 30
2014 IS 52 24 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21

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 IS 14 69 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 29

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 IS 38 41 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 29
2017 IS 27 54 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 30
2014 IS 43 47 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21

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 IS 31 52 7 7 0 3 0 86 7 29
2017 IS 27 52 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 30
2014 IS 47 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2011 IS 33 24 38 0 5 0 0 57 5 21

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 IS 52 41 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 29
2017 IS 43 40 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 30
2014 IS 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 IS 24 57 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21

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 IS 10 45 3 17 14 10 0 62 35 29
2017 IS 7 27 29 16 10 10 0 38 30 30
2014 IS 38 34 10 5 5 10 0 79 11 21

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 IS 17 48 14 10 10 0 0 66 21 29
2017 IS 17 43 13 13 10 3 0 62 24 30
2014 IS 38 24 10 5 19 4 0 65 25 21
2011 IS 15 45 10 15 5 10 0 67 22 20

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 IS 11 64 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 28

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 IS 7 21 31 21 10 7 3 31 35 29
2017 IS 7 30 23 7 20 14 0 42 31 30
2014 IS 23 19 19 10 24 5 0 45 35 21
2011 IS 5 10 33 19 10 19 5 19 38 21

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
2018 IS 7 14 31 7 0 28 14 35 12 29
2017 IS 10 13 16 10 10 30 10 39 34 30
2014 IS 10 10 19 10 10 33 10 33 33 21

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 IS 10 45 24 3 3 14 0 64 8 29
2017 IS 21 33 13 17 3 10 3 62 23 30
2014 IS 29 10 29 0 10 18 5 50 13 21
2011 IS 19 29 38 5 5 5 0 50 10 21

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
2018 IS 14 24 14 0 0 38 10 73 0 29
2017 IS 10 13 16 0 7 43 10 50 15 30
2014 IS 14 10 14 0 5 47 10 56 11 21

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 IS 14 38 21 7 0 21 0 65 9 29
2017 IS 14 43 16 7 3 10 7 68 12 30
2014 IS 34 14 14 0 5 28 5 71 7 21
2011 IS 19 43 14 5 0 19 0 76 6 21
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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 IS 52 31 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 29
2017 IS 54 20 10 7 10 0 0 73 17 30

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 IS 24 59 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 29
2017 IS 23 53 10 7 4 4 0 79 11 30

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 IS 17 41 21 14 7 0 0 59 21 29
2017 IS 10 57 13 10 7 3 0 69 17 30

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 IS 21 17 41 3 14 0 3 39 18 29
2017 IS 16 16 17 17 30 0 3 34 49 30

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 IS 14 24 34 24 3 0 0 38 28 29
2017 IS 7 23 39 24 7 0 0 29 31 30

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 IS 7 59 21 14 0 0 0 66 14 29
2017 IS 7 33 24 20 17 0 0 39 36 30

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 IS 7 34 28 14 17 0 0 41 31 29
2017 IS 7 26 31 30 7 0 0 33 37 30

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 IS 48 38 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 29
2017 IS 53 24 10 7 3 0 3 79 11 30

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 IS 41 21 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 29
2017 IS 26 27 20 17 10 0 0 53 27 30

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 IS 10 59 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 29
2017 IS 20 33 27 17 3 0 0 53 20 30

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 IS 14 45 21 17 3 0 0 59 21 29
2017 IS 16 44 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 30

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 IS 32 36 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 28
2017 IS 29 31 13 16 10 0 0 60 27 30

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 IS 28 45 17 7 3 0 0 72 10 29
2017 IS 23 38 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 30

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 IS 28 28 24 14 7 0 0 55 21 29
2017 IS 26 37 13 18 7 0 0 63 24 30

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 IS 76 10 3 3 0 0 7 93 4 29

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 IS 59 17 14 0 3 0 7 81 4 29
2017 IS 50 30 0 14 7 0 0 80 20 30

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 IS 33 26 26 11 4 0 0 59 15 27
2017 IS 33 40 16 0 10 0 0 73 10 30

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 IS 46 11 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 28
2017 IS 48 22 7 15 7 0 0 70 22 27

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 IS 43 14 7 14 0 0 21 73 18 28
2017 IS 50 17 10 3 0 0 20 84 4 30

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 IS 70 22 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 27
2017 IS 69 7 14 3 0 0 7 81 4 29

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 IS 75 7 0 4 11 0 4 85 15 28
2017 IS 73 14 4 0 7 0 3 89 7 30

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 IS 36 18 36 4 7 0 0 54 11 28
2017 IS 41 43 10 3 3 0 0 84 7 30

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 IS 3 28 48 17 3 0 0 31 21 29
2017 IS 7 26 44 16 7 0 0 33 23 30

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 IS 3 21 62 7 7 0 0 14 24 29
2017 IS 14 13 50 20 3 0 0 23 27 30
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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 IS 24 28 21 10 14 0 3 25 75 29
2017 IS 26 23 7 27 13 3 0 27 73 30

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 IS 29 21
2017 IS 19 21

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 IS 33 21
2017 IS 33 21

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 IS 19 21
2017 IS 9 21

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 IS 38 21
2017 IS 43 21

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 IS 14 21
2017 IS 9 21

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 IS 38 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 29 21
2017 IS 58 21

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 IS 5 45 25 5 5 15 20
2017 IS 5 31 32 5 5 22 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 48 52 21

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 IS 41 14 7 28 3 0 7 59 33 29

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 IS 5 24 10 33 19 0 10 32 58 21
2017 IS 9 19 10 16 37 5 5 31 58 21

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 IS 0 5 19 14 52 0 10 5 74 21
2017 IS 0 10 10 10 56 5 10 11 76 20
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