2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Parole Board of Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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

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

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Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 38 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 58 9 18 7 0 0 66 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 41 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 352

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 47 9 11 25 0 0 54 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 36 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 351

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 75 11 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 29 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 349

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 34 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 41 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 46 0 25 7 0 0 68 32 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 36 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 348

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 27 14 9 6 1 0 70 16 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 26 18 18 7 0 0 56 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 27 17 7 6 0 0 69 14 351

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 33 11 7 6 1 0 75 13 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 37 7 18 7 0 0 68 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 32 13 8 6 1 0 73 13 353

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 35 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 25 18 9 7 3 1 64 17 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 15 16 14 7 11 11 52 27 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 23 14 11 8 3 1 65 21 351
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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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 34 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 30 10 7 3 2 0 79 11 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 29 10 8 5 1 1 77 12 352

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 19 15 19 0 0 0 66 19 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 33 12 8 4 1 1 75 12 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 60 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 29 13 7 4 1 1 75 12 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 46 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 35 8 6 6 1 0 81 12 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 40 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 26 9 6 5 0 1 79 12 352

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 34 27 8 0 0 0 65 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 30 14 7 7 3 0 71 14 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 35 14 25 7 0 0 53 32 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 33 14 7 8 3 0 69 16 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 50 12 0 8 0 0 80 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 32 13 11 9 1 0 67 20 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 35 7 32 7 0 0 53 40 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 33 12 14 10 1 0 64 24 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 42 20 8 8 0 0 65 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 34 16 14 9 3 0 60 23 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 28 25 11 29 0 0 35 40 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 29 16 16 10 4 0 57 27 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 23 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 36 16 13 9 2 0 61 23 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 16 31 29 16 0 0 25 45 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 35 14 16 11 2 0 58 28 353
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 35 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 37 10 13 8 0 0 68 21 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 29 27 11 25 0 0 36 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 36 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 352

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 54 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 68 18 0 7 0 0 75 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 40 6 8 2 0 0 84 9 350

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12 61 0 8 12 8 15 10 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 18 18 14 13 2 42 38 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 22 20 33 25 0 0 22 58 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 22 16 18 14 14 2 43 38 352

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 42 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 77 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 37 8 8 5 0 1 79 13 353

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 33 8 3 1 3 5 86 5 58
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 33 5 11 2 4 4 81 14 66

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 53 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 45 9 10 4 1 0 77 14 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 68 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 42 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 351

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 34 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 34 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 44 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 352

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 65 20 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 18 9 18 7 0 0 66 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 25 5 6 3 0 0 87 9 352

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 34 19 0 0 0 47 19 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 28 16 12 12 5 0 58 25 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 7 7 29 18 16 11 25 65 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 15 13 7 3 1 63 21 353

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 43 19 19 8 0 12 48 30 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 23 17 15 17 4 4 47 35 319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 9 7 33 40 0 11 10 82 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 24 16 16 16 3 5 48 34 352

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 46 27 8 0 0 0 66 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 40 14 12 5 0 1 69 17 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 49 7 25 18 0 0 49 44 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 34 12 13 6 0 1 69 19 349

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 54 15 0 11 0 0 73 11 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 34 18 11 8 0 0 64 18 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 43 11 18 18 0 0 52 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 13 11 7 0 1 69 18 349

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 40 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 40 0 14 18 0 0 68 32 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 36 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 349

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 35 27 27 0 0 0 47 27 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 35 17 9 8 4 0 65 17 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 26 49 7 18 0 0 26 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 34 17 8 8 5 0 65 17 352

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 57 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 35 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 22 0 36 18 0 0 45 55 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 33 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 351

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 69 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 27 25 9 4 0 0 62 13 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 35 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 35 18 5 4 0 1 73 10 352

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 38 54 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 36 40 318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 33 27 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 38 37 351

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 13 40 5 9 7 86
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 31 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 38 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 29 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 352

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 65 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 43 14 6 2 0 0 77 8 318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 55 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 38 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 353

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 15 54 11 12 0 0 23 23 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 19 34 24 10 2 2 35 30 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 21 53 19 0 0 0 19 29 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 21 33 22 12 1 3 36 29 353

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 23 0 62 0 0 0 62 38 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 25 22 13 3 2 36 38 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 36 14 35 0 0 0 35 51 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 19 28 22 17 1 4 41 29 349

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 34 23 31 12 0 0 43 34 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 17 24 25 17 3 7 47 27 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 21 27 11 15 0 11 29 40 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 10 27 26 19 3 8 51 19 352

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 23 35 31 11 0 0 42 23 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 13 29 34 17 2 2 53 17 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 7 20 22 7 0 11 33 45 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 9 33 28 21 1 4 51 14 351

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 23 34 12 0 0 0 12 54 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 21 31 13 14 2 2 28 40 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 7 35 7 0 0 0 7 58 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 21 23 20 17 1 3 38 38 350

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 19 15 35 0 0 0 35 50 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 29 18 9 4 2 29 41 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 21 26 19 0 0 9 20 51 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 20 27 21 12 4 4 37 34 352

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 27 23 43 0 0 0 43 34 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 17 31 24 12 3 4 39 27 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 7 15 28 0 0 11 31 53 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 15 27 22 17 3 5 43 28 351

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 23 8 27 0 0 0 66 27 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 29 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 54 0 29 7 0 0 64 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 27 9 11 9 1 0 70 20 352

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 54 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 35 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 42 11 18 7 0 0 64 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 38 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 351

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 35 27 19 0 0 0 54 19 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 38 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 317

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 32 12 7 4 3 0 77 11 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 26 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 30 11 3 5 2 0 80 8 352

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 37 11 7 3 1 0 77 11 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 66 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 32 14 5 3 1 0 77 9 352

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 34 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 55 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 31 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 352

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 46 27 8 0 0 0 66 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 30 17 9 10 6 2 61 21 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 26 7 33 11 0 0 49 44 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 27 14 16 12 5 3 55 30 351

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 20 27 8 8 0 0 58 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 36 9 9 5 1 1 76 15 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 15 27 25 0 0 0 47 25 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 32 8 8 5 3 0 78 14 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 31 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 33 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 317

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 31 27 8 8 15 0 50 18 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 23 16 12 11 10 3 55 27 318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15 14 15 36 11 9 18 64 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 23 16 15 14 7 2 50 32 352

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 100 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 85 316

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 47

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 42

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 42

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 42

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 23 19 0 8 31 8 57 12 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 24 9 6 20 5 48 20 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 7 15 29 25 16 0 17 65 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 16 19 8 10 19 5 51 24 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 54 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 30 18 7 6 6 1 66 15 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 39 21 18 0 0 0 60 18 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 27 18 8 8 4 1 64 17 351

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 100 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 92 313

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 24

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 24

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 25

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 25

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 25

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 22

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 11 27 0 8 23 8 50 11 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 15 28 5 3 24 7 49 11 318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 0 24 0 18 25 11 34 29 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 17 19 3 6 25 6 60 13 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 42 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 27 20 5 4 8 1 68 10 318
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 19 16 7 7 11 11 61 18 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 26 16 3 6 8 1 73 9 353
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 27 15 11 0 0 0 73 11 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 32 8 4 4 0 1 84 7 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 47 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 25 7 4 5 1 1 84 9 353

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 10 7 1 1 0 82 8 313
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 40 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 353

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 50 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 17 12 11 1 0 60 23 312
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 33 14 29 7 0 0 49 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 38 16 12 10 2 1 60 23 352

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 8 38 8 8 0 0 46 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 24 19 17 16 0 1 48 33 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 7 16 18 18 0 0 47 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 24 18 13 13 1 4 54 27 353

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11 39 34 15 0 0 11 50 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 26 25 19 16 1 0 40 35 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 24 18 26 18 0 0 38 44 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 27 26 15 16 0 2 42 32 352

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 31 38 31 0 0 0 31 31 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 30 23 13 7 1 1 56 21 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 27 7 25 18 0 0 49 44 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 21 11 6 1 4 60 17 351

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 19 23 31 15 0 0 31 46 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 22 22 15 21 1 0 41 37 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 9 26 7 58 0 0 9 65 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 24 21 17 17 1 3 44 35 351

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 8 31 8 0 0 19 52 9 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 21 14 7 5 2 6 71 13 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 7 22 7 18 0 16 43 30 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 16 15 5 5 1 14 70 12 352

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 38 12 31 0 0 0 57 31 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 24 25 13 8 1 0 54 21 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 22 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 29 23 10 6 0 2 60 17 353

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 8 35 15 19 0 0 31 34 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 33 18 10 7 2 1 65 17 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 9 37 21 18 0 0 23 40 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 32 17 8 5 2 4 68 14 352

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 19 54 8 8 0 0 31 15 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 33 19 12 6 2 0 63 18 315
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 7 26 21 14 9 0 33 39 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 35 20 10 6 1 3 63 16 353

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 15 46 8 0 0 0 46 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 31 20 6 4 1 2 70 9 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 55 14 14 7 0 9 61 24 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 32 14 8 4 0 3 73 13 350

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 19 31 38 0 0 0 30 38 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 35 23 7 6 0 1 63 13 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 42 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 30 19 11 6 1 3 63 17 353

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 23 46 0 8 0 0 46 8 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 24 10 4 3 0 3 82 7 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 14 26 0 7 0 0 67 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 22 14 6 3 0 4 76 9 351

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 62 8 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 15 4 1 1 1 6 93 2 316

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 80 8 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 67 12 8 3 5 2 4 83 9 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 82 0 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 10 8 4 4 1 3 84 8 352

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 41 13 17 0 0 0 70 17 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 28 10 4 4 0 2 81 9 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 36 18 0 11 0 0 71 11 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 28 11 5 3 1 2 80 8 352

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 29 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 19 9 6 6 0 3 78 12 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 22 18 7 7 0 0 68 14 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 19 8 7 3 1 3 82 10 350

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 0 21 0 0 0 49 58 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 9 5 2 0 0 31 90 3 314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 7 0 0 11 0 35 83 17 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 10 3 1 0 0 31 94 2 349

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 38 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 22 6 2 1 1 6 90 3 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 65 7 7 9 0 0 11 81 10 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 19 6 1 1 0 7 92 2 351

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 79 0 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 13 6 4 7 0 5 81 12 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 16 11 18 11 0 0 60 29 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 15 8 5 6 0 5 80 11 351

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 29 21 0 8 0 0 70 8 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 34 15 3 2 1 2 80 5 316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 14 15 0 0 0 11 84 0 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 28 11 2 1 0 4 85 3 351

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 50 19 23 8 0 0 50 31 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 28 37 12 7 1 1 43 20 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 7 49 36 0 0 0 15 36 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 31 40 12 6 1 1 43 17 353

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 23 31 22 0 0 0 22 46 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 27 38 18 8 0 0 26 36 311
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 48 24 15 0 0 0 15 62 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 39 21 9 1 1 31 30 352
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 31 69 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 27 20 9 11 0 1 33 67 317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 18 24 11 25 0 0 22 78 12
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 24 19 10 10 2 2 35 65 352

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 220

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 220

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 220

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 220

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 220

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 220

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 50 21 10 4 8 209

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 8 46 8 0 0 39 53 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 16 14 11 11 0 7 62 23 317

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 24 16 11 14 3 9 53 29 219

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 7 15 14 44 3 14 12 70 221
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