2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission by Question 84. In which province or territory do you work?

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 National Capital Region 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 58 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 33 48 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 21 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 18
2014 National Capital Region 39 40 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 45 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 12

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 National Capital Region 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 341
2017 National Capital Region 36 40 13 7 5 0 0 76 11 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 41 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 18

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 National Capital Region 54 36 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 50 39 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 9 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 18
2014 National Capital Region 57 32 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 23 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 12

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 National Capital Region 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 51 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 42 42 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 31 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 18
2014 National Capital Region 46 35 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 65 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 11

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 National Capital Region 59 26 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 18 9 9 0 11 0 80 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 49 33 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 27 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 18
2014 National Capital Region 46 35 6 7 6 0 0 81 12 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 22 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 12

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 National Capital Region 54 31 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 18 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 46 35 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 32 6 10 0 0 0 85 10 18
2014 National Capital Region 41 37 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12

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 National Capital Region 49 26 11 7 4 2 1 77 11 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 27 0 20 0 11 0 78 22 10
2017 National Capital Region 42 23 16 9 5 5 0 68 15 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 11 4 0 6 0 84 4 18
2014 National Capital Region 42 27 14 7 7 3 1 71 15 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 15 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 12
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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 National Capital Region 54 28 9 4 4 1 1 83 8 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 9 0 0 0 8 90 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 52 29 10 4 2 2 1 84 6 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 19 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 49 26 13 5 4 2 1 78 9 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 30 15 0 0 7 0 84 0 12

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 National Capital Region 48 33 8 6 3 0 1 82 10 336
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 40 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 29 15 0 0 6 0 84 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 44 31 11 9 5 0 1 75 13 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 53 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12

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 National Capital Region 54 28 8 6 4 0 1 83 10 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 9 0 0 0 8 90 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 54 29 8 5 4 0 0 83 10 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 19 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2014 National Capital Region 48 29 8 6 7 1 1 78 14 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 12

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 National Capital Region 37 38 13 8 2 2 0 77 10 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 31 9 9 0 11 0 80 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 28 37 16 9 5 5 1 68 15 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 26 16 9 6 5 0 68 15 18
2014 National Capital Region 24 46 13 6 7 5 0 73 13 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 46 7 8 7 15 0 74 18 12

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 National Capital Region 37 38 13 8 4 1 0 76 12 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 31 0 18 0 11 0 80 20 10
2017 National Capital Region 29 36 17 11 5 2 0 67 16 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 38 5 10 10 0 0 76 20 18
2014 National Capital Region 26 43 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 30 15 15 7 0 0 62 22 12

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 National Capital Region 31 38 18 8 2 3 0 71 10 341
2017 National Capital Region 25 36 18 11 3 6 1 65 15 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 31 0 20 5 17 0 70 30 18
2014 National Capital Region 18 42 20 9 4 5 0 64 14 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 7 46 7 0 0 0 47 7 12

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 National Capital Region 24 42 17 10 5 2 0 67 16 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 45 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2017 National Capital Region 23 37 18 12 7 3 0 62 20 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 31 10 15 10 12 0 59 29 18
2014 National Capital Region 18 40 19 14 8 2 0 58 22 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 15 23 0 0 0 63 23 12
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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 National Capital Region 37 39 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 33 35 9 0 0 0 56 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 35 38 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 33 35 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 45 7 15 0 0 0 77 15 12

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 National Capital Region 37 45 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 71 9 0 0 0 13 90 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 53 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 18

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 National Capital Region 16 24 17 14 9 16 4 50 29 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 31 9 18 0 19 0 67 22 10
2017 National Capital Region 15 24 16 17 9 17 2 48 32 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 32 16 9 0 44 0 56 16 18
2014 National Capital Region 12 25 16 14 11 18 2 47 32 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 30 8 15 15 23 0 51 39 12

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 National Capital Region 43 37 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 60 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 43 34 11 6 4 1 0 78 10 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 57 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 42 33 12 8 3 0 1 76 12 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 7 8 15 7 0 68 25 12

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 National Capital Region 34 33 15 7 3 2 6 73 11 116
2017 National Capital Region 32 38 8 7 5 7 4 78 13 114
2014 National Capital Region 30 35 6 9 2 4 14 80 13 102

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 National Capital Region 37 46 10 6 2 0 1 83 8 343
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 60 0 9 0 11 13 88 12 10
2017 National Capital Region 41 35 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 47 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 30 43 13 7 5 1 2 75 12 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 30 15 7 0 0 0 77 7 12

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 National Capital Region 42 43 10 4 1 0 0 85 6 342
2017 National Capital Region 40 43 8 8 2 0 0 83 10 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 44 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 17
2014 National Capital Region 43 39 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 61 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12

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 National Capital Region 51 36 7 3 2 0 0 88 6 338
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 45 41 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 43 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 18
2014 National Capital Region 49 37 6 6 2 0 0 86 7 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12

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 National Capital Region 28 40 17 8 5 1 0 69 14 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 42 22 11 9 0 0 58 20 10
2017 National Capital Region 32 42 9 7 7 3 0 76 14 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 42 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 18
2014 National Capital Region 31 37 14 9 6 1 1 70 16 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 60 7 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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 National Capital Region 23 35 13 12 14 1 3 60 27 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 27 0 0 22 11 20 68 32 10
2017 National Capital Region 24 34 14 11 16 1 1 59 27 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 25 20 16 16 0 17 37 39 18
2014 National Capital Region 20 31 14 17 14 1 2 53 32 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 30 15 24 15 0 8 41 43 12

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 National Capital Region 44 38 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 338
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 31 9 20 0 0 24 62 26 10
2017 National Capital Region 45 38 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 47 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 18
2014 National Capital Region 34 41 10 9 6 0 0 75 16 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 53 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 12

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 National Capital Region 44 35 10 8 4 0 0 78 11 338
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 38 9 9 0 11 13 76 12 10
2017 National Capital Region 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2014 National Capital Region 42 33 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 41 37 14 5 2 0 0 79 8 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 51 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 39 42 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 57 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 37 41 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 38 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 12

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 National Capital Region 34 38 17 6 4 1 1 73 10 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 47 9 0 11 0 24 74 14 10
2017 National Capital Region 30 41 15 6 4 3 0 74 11 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 63 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 18

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 National Capital Region 64 24 4 4 2 0 1 89 7 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 55 29 7 3 5 0 1 84 8 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 43 31 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 30 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 45 38 12 4 1 0 0 83 6 343
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 31 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 48 36 10 4 2 0 1 85 5 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 32 40 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 30 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 12

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 National Capital Region 26 41 33 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 58 29 10
2017 National Capital Region 32 35 34 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 51 22 18
2014 National Capital Region 25 42 33 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 63 30 12

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 National Capital Region 12 22 48 6 6 7 104
2014 National Capital Region 20 27 41 6 9999 5 77
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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 National Capital Region 59 37 3 1 1 0 0 96 1 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 51 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2017 National Capital Region 50 40 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 26 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 18
2014 National Capital Region 48 37 8 5 2 1 0 85 6 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 45 8 15 0 0 0 78 15 12

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 National Capital Region 34 46 12 8 1 0 0 80 8 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 51 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 10
2017 National Capital Region 37 46 9 5 1 1 1 84 7 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 41 16 6 5 12 0 70 12 18
2014 National Capital Region 43 47 7 1 1 0 0 91 3 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 4 16 36 29 14 0 1 43 21 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 31 20 42 0 0 8 45 33 10
2017 National Capital Region 6 18 38 23 12 1 2 36 25 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 17 36 11 25 0 0 36 28 17
2014 National Capital Region 8 24 42 16 7 1 1 24 33 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 37 15 47 0 0 0 47 37 12

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 National Capital Region 4 8 27 39 21 0 1 61 11 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 36 11 20 11 13 41 12 10
2017 National Capital Region 4 13 35 27 17 1 3 46 17 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 16 9 28 17 13 6 56 33 17
2014 National Capital Region 5 8 22 36 22 3 3 62 14 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 7 15 23 40 0 8 68 16 12

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 National Capital Region 9 14 33 27 15 1 0 43 23 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 29 27 0 13 11 20 18 42 10
2017 National Capital Region 9 16 33 24 14 1 2 40 25 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 14 21 15 21 0 6 39 39 18
2014 National Capital Region 10 23 33 20 10 1 3 32 34 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 7 30 23 0 0 17 27 36 12

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 National Capital Region 2 11 36 35 16 0 0 51 13 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 18 9 33 0 31 61 13 10
2017 National Capital Region 5 10 34 31 18 0 2 50 15 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 0 20 38 30 0 6 72 6 17
2014 National Capital Region 9 20 38 23 8 1 2 32 29 299
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 15 46 22 0 17 82 0 12

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 National Capital Region 5 18 34 23 18 1 1 42 23 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 29 29 9 0 24 50 12 10
2017 National Capital Region 9 16 27 24 19 1 4 45 27 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 21 15 5 36 0 11 46 37 17
2014 National Capital Region 14 25 31 16 9 3 2 26 42 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 46 15 32 0 0 47 7 12

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 National Capital Region 5 14 32 24 21 1 2 47 20 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 0 27 33 11 8 0 47 23 10
2017 National Capital Region 9 16 26 27 18 1 4 47 26 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 16 16 11 21 19 0 40 40 17
2014 National Capital Region 4 11 25 33 18 6 3 56 16 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 0 22 23 32 15 0 65 9 12

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 National Capital Region 5 12 37 28 16 2 0 45 17 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 53 9 17 0 13 29 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 8 14 34 24 15 3 3 41 23 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 11 30 15 27 0 0 43 27 18
2014 National Capital Region 9 16 38 23 9 3 3 34 26 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 0 38 8 32 7 0 43 16 12

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 National Capital Region 49 30 8 9 4 1 0 79 13 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 44 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 50 29 7 7 6 1 0 80 13 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 20 4 0 0 6 0 96 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 43 29 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 23 0 7 0 7 0 92 8 12

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 National Capital Region 51 35 8 6 1 0 0 86 7 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 44 39 6 8 4 0 0 83 11 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 12

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 National Capital Region 46 41 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 53 27 11 0 0 0 62 11 10

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 National Capital Region 40 37 13 6 2 2 0 80 7 343
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 54 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 39 41 10 3 4 4 0 82 7 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 27 14 11 0 5 6 72 12 18
2014 National Capital Region 48 38 6 3 3 3 0 88 6 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 30 7 7 0 7 0 84 8 12

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 National Capital Region 43 40 7 6 2 1 0 84 8 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 41 42 9 5 1 1 0 84 7 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 18
2014 National Capital Region 43 39 9 4 4 2 0 83 7 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 12

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 National Capital Region 57 34 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 52 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 18
2014 National Capital Region 48 39 4 5 4 0 0 88 9 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12

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 National Capital Region 27 35 14 10 5 6 2 68 16 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 33 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10
2017 National Capital Region 30 34 13 9 6 6 3 70 16 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 22 15 5 0 0 5 79 5 18
2014 National Capital Region 26 30 16 8 9 6 6 64 19 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 30 0 8 7 15 8 80 20 12

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 National Capital Region 32 38 13 10 3 2 1 72 14 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 31 31 9 0 11 0 55 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 32 37 12 9 5 3 1 73 15 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 6 9 4 6 0 80 14 18
2014 National Capital Region 39 36 10 6 6 3 0 77 13 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 23 7 15 7 8 0 68 24 12

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 National Capital Region 28 46 16 7 2 1 0 75 9 340

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 National Capital Region 16 20 20 15 10 14 5 45 31 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 9 22 9 20 11 20 26 42 10
2017 National Capital Region 15 24 17 14 13 14 3 47 32 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 21 20 5 16 15 0 52 24 18
2014 National Capital Region 13 17 21 15 14 16 4 37 37 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 15 15 7 15 23 8 46 32 12

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 National Capital Region 12 88 340

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 National Capital Region 17 16 18 5 3 31 8 55 15 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 11 22 11 9 18 0 49 24 10
2017 National Capital Region 13 22 17 5 5 28 10 56 17 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 20 21 4 0 31 18 50 8 18
2014 National Capital Region 13 14 18 5 7 36 7 48 20 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 15 0 7 38 24 40 20 12

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 National Capital Region 29 38 17 5 2 8 0 74 8 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 45 0 11 9 18 0 76 24 10
2017 National Capital Region 26 34 16 6 6 10 1 68 14 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 47 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 18
2014 National Capital Region 22 30 18 4 6 20 1 66 12 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 46 15 0 7 8 9 73 9 12

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 National Capital Region 7 93 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 49 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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 National Capital Region 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 39 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 23 23

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 National Capital Region 0 23

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 68 23

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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 National Capital Region 0 23

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 National Capital Region 32 23

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 National Capital Region 58 23

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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 National Capital Region 67 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 24 23

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 National Capital Region 18 16 18 3 2 34 7 59 9 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 24 29 0 0 18 0 65 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 16 17 15 2 4 39 7 61 12 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 11 20 0 0 39 19 52 0 17
2014 National Capital Region 12 16 16 3 3 44 6 57 10 301
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 30 15 0 0 46 9 66 0 12

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 National Capital Region 31 33 18 3 2 11 0 73 7 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 20 0 0 18 0 76 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 30 32 15 4 3 14 2 73 8 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 44 24 0 0 6 0 75 0 18
2014 National Capital Region 27 28 14 4 3 23 1 73 9 300
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 49 25 0 0 16 10 67 0 11
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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 National Capital Region 60 24 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 9 0 0 0 8 90 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 60 23 7 3 4 2 0 85 8 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 29 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18

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 National Capital Region 40 41 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 18 8 9 11 0 0 72 20 10
2017 National Capital Region 35 47 9 5 2 2 0 83 8 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 49 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 18

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 National Capital Region 34 41 17 4 3 1 0 75 7 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 13 29 9 11 0 0 51 20 10
2017 National Capital Region 25 45 19 6 5 1 0 70 11 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 20 28 0 0 4 0 71 0 18

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 National Capital Region 26 25 22 10 16 0 1 51 27 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 22 53 18 0 0 0 29 18 10
2017 National Capital Region 21 22 22 15 20 0 1 43 35 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 21 15 33 20 0 6 28 56 18

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 National Capital Region 18 34 31 12 5 0 0 52 16 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 44 18 9 0 0 9 70 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 17 30 32 14 7 0 2 47 20 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 43 11 17 0 0 6 70 18 17

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 National Capital Region 23 38 27 8 3 0 0 62 11 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 22 0 18 0 0 20 78 22 10
2017 National Capital Region 21 36 24 9 8 0 2 58 18 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 48 13 10 0 0 6 75 11 17

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 National Capital Region 18 29 28 16 8 0 1 48 24 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 9 20 22 22 0 0 37 43 10
2017 National Capital Region 19 28 23 16 9 0 3 49 27 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 33 16 10 6 0 6 66 17 17

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 National Capital Region 51 31 12 2 1 0 3 84 3 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 20 9 0 0 11 22 87 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 43 28 16 2 1 0 9 79 4 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 16 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 17

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 National Capital Region 39 31 16 9 4 0 0 70 14 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 60 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 10
2017 National Capital Region 30 34 20 9 6 0 1 64 15 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 41 0 4 0 0 6 95 5 17

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 National Capital Region 34 37 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 51 9 0 0 11 0 90 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 31 33 22 7 5 1 1 66 12 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 32 30 10 6 0 6 51 17 17

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 National Capital Region 32 38 19 7 2 1 1 72 9 340
2017 National Capital Region 26 36 24 9 3 0 2 64 12 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 50 17 15 0 0 6 66 16 17

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 National Capital Region 37 35 18 6 4 0 1 72 10 341
2017 National Capital Region 32 34 19 9 5 0 1 66 14 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 26 17 4 0 0 18 74 5 17

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 National Capital Region 36 34 22 4 2 0 1 72 6 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 51 9 0 0 11 0 90 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 30 38 21 7 3 1 1 69 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 27 6 4 0 0 12 88 5 17

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 National Capital Region 56 20 15 4 2 1 2 78 6 341
2017 National Capital Region 58 22 10 6 2 0 2 82 8 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 6 0 4 6 0 12 88 12 17

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 National Capital Region 77 13 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 341
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 13 9 0 0 0 11 90 0 10

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 National Capital Region 69 14 7 2 4 0 3 86 6 340
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 11 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 70 15 4 5 3 1 2 88 8 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 0 0 0 4 0 24 94 6 17

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 National Capital Region 49 27 16 3 3 0 1 77 7 337
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 18 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 52 28 13 2 3 0 1 81 5 326
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 4 5 0 0 0 18 94 0 17

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 National Capital Region 54 21 12 5 5 0 2 77 10 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 9 38 9 0 0 0 53 9 10
2017 National Capital Region 60 20 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 21 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 17

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 National Capital Region 51 18 5 2 1 0 24 90 4 335
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 0 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 51 15 8 2 1 0 22 85 4 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 6 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 17

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 National Capital Region 68 18 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 337
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 70 18 5 1 0 0 7 94 1 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 12 0 5 0 0 12 95 5 16

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 National Capital Region 76 11 3 2 3 0 5 91 6 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 22 0 11 11 0 9 76 24 10
2017 National Capital Region 76 12 3 3 1 0 5 92 5 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 5 0 0 6 0 18 93 7 17

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 National Capital Region 48 28 16 4 3 0 1 77 7 338
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 58 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2017 National Capital Region 49 30 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 39 19 0 6 0 13 71 7 16

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 National Capital Region 16 31 42 8 2 0 0 47 11 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 40 17 20 11 0 0 52 31 10
2017 National Capital Region 11 32 43 11 3 0 0 43 15 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 63 22 0 4 0 0 74 4 18

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 National Capital Region 4 14 42 25 15 0 0 40 18 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 9 49 18 13 0 0 31 20 10
2017 National Capital Region 4 15 41 30 10 0 0 40 19 327
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 6 27 31 33 0 0 64 10 18
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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 National Capital Region 33 24 23 10 9 1 1 33 67 343
2017 National Capital Region 28 20 20 15 13 4 0 29 71 328
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 11 23 15 15 5 0 33 67 18

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 National Capital Region 27 222
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 11

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 National Capital Region 39 222
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 11

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 National Capital Region 20 222
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 11

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 National Capital Region 39 222
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 11

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 National Capital Region 13 222
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 35 222
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 11

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 National Capital Region 5 47 23 8 4 12 214
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 53 14 0 0 24 11

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 National Capital Region 37 14 14 12 12 2 9 57 27 342
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 0 22 18 9 0 13 44 31 10

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 National Capital Region 23 25 13 12 20 1 6 52 34 224
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 16 32 35 0 9 8 74 11

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 National Capital Region 4 8 9 18 51 2 8 13 77 223
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 9 27 56 9 0 0 90 11
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