2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Ontario Region

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 38 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 37 42 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 472
2018 Ontario Region 42 33 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 75

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 31 34 12 13 11 0 0 65 23 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 27 34 13 14 12 0 0 61 26 472
2018 Ontario Region 29 25 15 11 20 0 0 54 31 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 55 35 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 54 36 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 470
2018 Ontario Region 62 29 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 76

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 42 38 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 470
2018 Ontario Region 39 35 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 35 15 10 10 0 0 65 19 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 25 36 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 472
2018 Ontario Region 28 27 20 5 19 1 0 55 24 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 35 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 654
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 25 36 15 13 11 0 0 62 24 470
2018 Ontario Region 30 29 16 3 21 1 0 60 24 74

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 27 16 14 10 3 1 59 25 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 28 16 13 11 2 1 58 25 472
2018 Ontario Region 35 23 10 8 17 4 1 62 27 75
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 30 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 160474
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 46 29 12 6 5 2 0 76 12 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 43 30 12 6 6 2 0 75 13 472
2018 Ontario Region 43 26 16 1 13 0 1 70 14 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 42 28 12 11 6 1 1 71 17 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 38 30 12 11 8 1 1 68 19 472
2018 Ontario Region 33 24 18 8 14 0 2 58 23 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 48 27 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 44 29 12 7 8 0 0 73 15 471
2018 Ontario Region 45 30 10 3 13 0 0 74 16 75

Senior management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 38 27 15 7 7 4 0 69 15 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 37 26 16 8 9 4 0 66 17 472
2018 Ontario Region 36 20 13 9 18 3 0 58 28 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 32 14 12 11 1 0 63 23 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 26 30 16 12 14 1 0 57 27 469
2018 Ontario Region 23 31 13 6 23 3 0 56 31 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 22 29 17 15 14 3 0 52 30 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 18 27 18 18 16 3 0 46 35 469
2018 Ontario Region 19 25 18 13 22 3 0 45 37 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 19 29 15 18 17 2 0 48 36 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 14 27 17 20 21 1 0 42 41 472
2018 Ontario Region 12 28 13 17 29 1 0 40 46 76
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 24 34 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 22 33 15 15 15 1 0 55 30 470
2018 Ontario Region 25 23 14 13 26 0 0 48 38 74

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 32 41 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 31 41 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 470
2018 Ontario Region 33 36 10 11 11 0 0 69 22 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22 19 16 14 13 2 41 36 160747
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 19 17 19 22 11 2 33 47 654
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 7 17 17 22 25 10 1 27 53 468
2018 Ontario Region 6 17 22 15 34 5 1 25 52 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 36 32 13 12 7 0 0 68 18 660
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 32 33 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 474
2018 Ontario Region 31 35 11 12 11 0 0 65 23 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 34 16 10 6 3 6 65 18 36684
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 32 37 16 7 1 0 7 74 8 111
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 41 21 6 2 0 2 70 8 63

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 24 44 8 15 8 0 1 68 24 660
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 19 47 7 18 9 0 0 66 27 473
2018 Ontario Region 20 42 7 17 13 0 1 63 30 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 161032
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 473
2018 Ontario Region 51 28 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 160117
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 53 34 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 54 34 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 471
2018 Ontario Region 56 27 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 74

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 19 26 17 19 17 2 0 46 37 661
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 14 25 17 23 20 2 0 40 43 474
2018 Ontario Region 13 19 18 21 28 0 1 33 49 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 14 21 12 19 30 2 3 36 51 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 24 11 18 31 2 1 37 51 472
2018 Ontario Region 12 18 10 20 36 1 1 32 58 76

Empowerment

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 28 39 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 24 39 12 14 10 0 0 63 25 471
2018 Ontario Region 24 36 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 33 17 12 8 0 1 63 19 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 24 34 20 13 9 0 0 59 22 468
2018 Ontario Region 25 35 12 15 13 0 0 60 28 74

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 26 35 14 13 12 0 0 61 25 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 22 33 15 17 13 0 0 55 30 472
2018 Ontario Region 22 25 17 12 25 0 0 46 37 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 19 33 21 13 9 3 1 54 24 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 34 23 15 11 3 0 48 28 470
2018 Ontario Region 22 23 18 14 18 3 1 47 34 76

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 38 34 7 10 10 1 0 72 20 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 32 33 8 13 13 1 0 66 26 470
2018 Ontario Region 30 34 3 9 24 0 0 64 34 75

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 23 30 21 11 14 0 0 54 26 660
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 19 28 22 13 18 0 0 47 31 473
2018 Ontario Region 14 24 27 6 29 0 0 38 35 76

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 19 39 42 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 15 42 42 472
2018 Ontario Region 13 54 33 76

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 9 52 19 2 7 124
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 8 11 43 30 1 6 72
2018 Ontario Region 11 17 19 42 0 11 10
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 47 35 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 44 37 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 472
2018 Ontario Region 44 36 11 3 7 0 0 79 10 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 22 40 19 10 6 1 0 64 17 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 18 38 22 13 8 1 0 57 21 472
2018 Ontario Region 23 29 21 14 13 0 0 52 28 75

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 6 17 28 31 16 1 2 48 23 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 7 16 27 32 15 1 2 48 24 470
2018 Ontario Region 11 22 20 26 18 1 1 44 35 76

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 37 33 160571
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 8 18 25 27 18 2 2 47 27 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 9 19 25 28 15 2 2 44 30 470
2018 Ontario Region 17 14 13 33 19 0 4 54 32 76

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 15 31 24 16 2 3 42 26 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 17 32 23 14 2 2 38 29 469
2018 Ontario Region 7 15 44 18 15 1 0 33 22 75

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 4 10 31 36 15 0 3 53 15 653
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 4 12 33 35 12 1 3 49 16 468
2018 Ontario Region 13 17 20 35 14 1 0 50 30 76

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 Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 24 24 27 13 9 1 2 23 49 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 27 25 11 8 1 1 19 56 469
2018 Ontario Region 38 20 27 7 8 0 0 15 58 76

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 16 18 25 22 15 1 2 39 36 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 18 19 22 22 14 2 1 38 39 469
2018 Ontario Region 18 20 13 25 20 2 1 47 39 76

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 11 19 32 20 13 2 3 35 32 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 12 22 32 18 11 3 2 30 36 470
2018 Ontario Region 12 23 33 15 12 2 3 28 37 76

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 31 31 8 15 14 1 0 63 30 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 24 30 8 18 18 1 0 55 36 470
2018 Ontario Region 30 22 7 15 25 3 0 53 40 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 38 36 9 10 6 0 0 74 16 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 32 38 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 468
2018 Ontario Region 32 34 9 13 12 0 0 66 25 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 36 40 11 8 5 1 0 77 13 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 32 42 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 469
2018 Ontario Region 37 35 12 7 6 3 0 75 13 76

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 33 34 17 6 6 5 0 70 13 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 31 33 17 7 7 5 0 67 15 471
2018 Ontario Region 33 30 11 8 16 1 0 64 25 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 34 37 13 8 6 2 0 72 14 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 31 36 15 9 8 2 0 68 17 469
2018 Ontario Region 34 30 7 8 20 0 0 65 28 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 44 36 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 40 36 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 470
2018 Ontario Region 41 27 11 8 12 0 0 68 20 74

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 17 29 18 16 13 6 2 49 31 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 29 18 18 16 5 0 44 37 470
2018 Ontario Region 19 24 21 13 19 3 0 45 33 76

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 37 35 11 9 6 2 1 73 16 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 34 35 11 11 7 1 0 71 18 472
2018 Ontario Region 44 27 8 8 12 0 0 72 20 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 31 34 20 7 6 1 0 66 14 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 26 34 22 9 7 1 0 61 17 471
2018 Ontario Region 29 33 14 8 15 0 0 62 24 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 16 21 16 18 20 8 1 41 42 653
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 20 16 19 23 7 1 36 47 468
2018 Ontario Region 20 11 11 17 37 1 3 32 56 76

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 16 84 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 19 81 472
2018 Ontario Region 23 77 76

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22721
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 63 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 64 90
2018 Ontario Region 65 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 62 22735
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 52 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 53 90
2018 Ontario Region 59 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22696
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 90

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 22696
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 22696
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 8 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 9 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22712
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 22694
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 9 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 9 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22709
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 45 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 47 90
2018 Ontario Region 59 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22697
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 36 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 35 90
2018 Ontario Region 36 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 46 22698
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 42 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 42 90
2018 Ontario Region 48 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 41 22706
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 46 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 46 90
2018 Ontario Region 59 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 22690
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 29 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 90
2018 Ontario Region 30 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 22722
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 58 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 57 90
2018 Ontario Region 71 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 22699
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 40 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 40 90
2018 Ontario Region 42 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 22678

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22693
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 7 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 8 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22689
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 10 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 48 22704
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 43 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 43 90
2018 Ontario Region 48 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22702
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 32 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 34 90
2018 Ontario Region 65 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 22687
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 16 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 90

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22718
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 50 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 47 90
2018 Ontario Region 36 17

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22701
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 25 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 24 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22688
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 7 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 8 90
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 22699
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 15 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 14 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22689
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 7 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 7 90
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 22692
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 5 104

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 14 22692
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22688
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 8 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 7 90

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22709
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 36 104
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 40 90
2018 Ontario Region 52 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21200
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 11 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 9 87
2018 Ontario Region 0 16

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 21197
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 15 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 17 87

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21191
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 13 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 87

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 21189
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 8 87
2018 Ontario Region 0 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21189
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 9 87

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 6 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 7 87

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21188
2018 Ontario Region 0 16

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21193
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 16 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 16 87

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 21192
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 11 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 10 87

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 21199
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 41 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 44 87
2018 Ontario Region 57 16

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 Ontario Region 0 16

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 21214
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 47 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 50 87
2018 Ontario Region 51 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 21187
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 0 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 0 87
2018 Ontario Region 0 16

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 21220
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 67 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 70 87

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 21191

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 21192
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 99
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 87

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 13 17 19 11 13 23 5 42 32 652
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 12 18 19 12 15 21 3 39 36 469
2018 Ontario Region 19 17 13 11 20 15 5 45 39 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 27 28 18 11 7 7 1 60 20 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 24 26 19 14 9 8 0 54 25 470
2018 Ontario Region 30 18 20 13 15 4 0 50 29 76

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 9 91 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 89 470
2018 Ontario Region 25 75 76

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 11806
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 48 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 50 50
2018 Ontario Region 37 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 77 11826
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 78 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 78 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 0 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 0 50
2018 Ontario Region 0 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11798

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11802
2018 Ontario Region 0 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11798
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 12 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 11790
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 26 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 50
2018 Ontario Region 38 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 11790
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 13 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 12 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11786
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 15 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 16 50

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11784

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 11787
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 20 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 23 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11792
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 41 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 45 50
2018 Ontario Region 74 19

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11783
2018 Ontario Region 0 19

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11782

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11785
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 58

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11787
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 24 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 23 50
2018 Ontario Region 38 19

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 1 11782
2018 Ontario Region 0 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11791
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 27 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 27 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 0 11783
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 0 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 0 50
2018 Ontario Region 0 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 11797
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 18 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 15 50

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11822
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 26 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 50
2018 Ontario Region 32 19

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11810
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 9 50

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11809

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11817
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 14 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 14 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11805
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 0 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 0 50
2018 Ontario Region 0 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11807

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11806

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11808
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 14 50

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 49 11821
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 60 58
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 60 50
2018 Ontario Region 57 19

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11053
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11052
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 9 55

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11049
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 9 55

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11051

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11049

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11051
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11053
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 13 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 48

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11055
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 12 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 12 48

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 11058
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 41 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 43 48
2018 Ontario Region 54 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11054
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 17 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 17 48

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 11069
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 49 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 51 48
2018 Ontario Region 60 17

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 0 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 0 48
2018 Ontario Region 0 17

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 64 11072
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 70 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 70 48

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11051

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11050
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 11 55
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 48

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 16 15 22 5 7 28 6 47 19 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 15 15 23 6 10 28 4 44 23 469
2018 Ontario Region 20 14 6 10 26 17 7 45 47 76

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 31 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 161053
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 28 19 5 6 10 1 66 13 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 27 28 19 7 7 11 0 63 15 471
2018 Ontario Region 32 19 11 12 21 4 0 54 35 76
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 26 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 160320
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 54 25 9 4 5 2 0 81 9 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 51 27 10 5 7 1 0 79 11 469
2018 Ontario Region 49 30 9 1 10 0 0 79 12 75

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 161108
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 25 42 16 10 6 1 0 68 16 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 21 41 17 12 7 1 0 63 20 472
2018 Ontario Region 22 42 17 8 9 1 0 65 17 76

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 35 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 161341
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 18 30 20 17 12 2 0 50 30 656
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 13 27 22 21 15 1 0 41 37 469
2018 Ontario Region 15 26 21 15 22 1 0 41 37 76

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 Organization 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 Public Service 21 24 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 161369
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 17 23 21 18 19 0 2 40 38 661
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 15 22 21 20 21 0 1 37 42 474
2018 Ontario Region 16 19 25 16 21 0 3 37 38 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 161255
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 11 18 31 18 22 0 1 29 40 661
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 8 15 30 20 27 0 0 23 47 474
2018 Ontario Region 7 16 27 17 31 0 1 23 49 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 29 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 160603
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 20 35 26 11 6 0 2 56 18 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 16 35 27 13 7 0 2 52 20 470
2018 Ontario Region 16 34 19 8 20 0 3 52 29 75

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 160732
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 13 20 21 18 26 0 1 34 45 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 17 19 21 31 0 1 28 52 472
2018 Ontario Region 9 21 15 15 35 0 4 32 53 75

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 160698
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 20 20 10 15 0 5 52 27 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 23 20 21 12 20 0 4 45 33 469
2018 Ontario Region 16 21 15 19 25 0 4 38 46 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 161068
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 20 23 25 15 16 0 1 44 31 659
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 14 21 27 17 20 0 1 36 38 473
2018 Ontario Region 11 19 20 16 34 0 1 30 51 76

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 Organization 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 Public Service 25 33 23 10 6 1 1 59 17 160799
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 28 30 21 13 6 1 1 58 20 657
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 23 29 24 14 7 1 1 53 22 470
2018 Ontario Region 23 24 23 16 13 0 1 47 30 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 160760
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 32 34 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 654
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 31 31 22 9 5 0 2 63 15 468
2018 Ontario Region 27 30 14 16 9 0 4 59 26 75

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 160624
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 38 31 18 8 4 0 1 69 12 654
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 36 30 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 467
2018 Ontario Region 31 24 19 8 14 0 3 57 23 75

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 160191
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 33 29 23 9 5 1 2 63 14 652
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 29 28 25 10 5 1 2 59 16 466
2018 Ontario Region 27 32 15 13 10 0 3 61 24 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 160099
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 50 23 15 5 5 1 1 75 10 653
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 45 24 17 5 6 1 2 71 12 468
2018 Ontario Region 35 22 22 9 9 0 3 59 18 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 16 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 160330
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 68 14 7 2 2 1 5 87 5 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 65 15 9 2 3 1 5 85 5 469
2018 Ontario Region 52 13 12 1 12 0 10 72 14 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 160420
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 66 13 7 7 4 0 3 82 11 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 62 14 8 8 5 0 3 79 13 469
2018 Ontario Region 45 15 12 12 9 0 7 64 22 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 160968
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 41 35 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 34 39 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 472
2018 Ontario Region 31 41 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 76

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 Organization 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 Public Service 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 160500
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 51 21 14 6 7 0 1 73 13 654
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 47 22 16 7 7 0 1 70 15 469
2018 Ontario Region 45 18 16 8 10 0 3 64 19 75

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 Organization 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 Public Service 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 159765
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 49 15 8 4 1 0 24 84 6 651
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 48 15 8 4 1 0 24 83 7 467
2018 Ontario Region 41 17 16 7 1 0 18 71 10 76

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 Organization 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 Public Service 61 20 9 3 2 0 6 86 4 160250
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 54 24 13 5 0 0 5 81 5 652
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 49 26 15 6 1 0 4 78 7 468
2018 Ontario Region 45 29 11 9 0 0 6 79 10 76

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 160852
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 69 15 4 3 3 0 4 89 7 655
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 70 16 4 3 3 0 4 89 7 470
2018 Ontario Region 69 13 5 3 6 0 5 86 9 75

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 160646
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 50 28 15 3 3 0 1 80 6 654
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 49 30 15 2 3 0 2 80 5 468
2018 Ontario Region 52 29 14 3 0 0 3 83 3 75

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

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 31 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 161633
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 7 25 39 19 10 0 0 32 30 660
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 4 21 39 22 13 0 0 25 35 473
2018 Ontario Region 1 28 33 17 21 0 0 29 38 76

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 20 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 159815
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 14 25 37 17 6 0 0 23 39 648
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 18 28 37 14 4 0 0 18 45 465
2018 Ontario Region 20 23 37 17 3 0 0 20 43 74
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 161576
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 30 22 21 12 13 2 0 31 69 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 28 23 19 13 14 3 0 29 71 473
2018 Ontario Region 37 17 17 10 13 7 0 40 60 76

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109172
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 23 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 24 325
2018 Ontario Region 24 43

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 109188
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 40 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 39 325
2018 Ontario Region 42 43

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109138
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 20 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 19 325
2018 Ontario Region 19 43

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 109210
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 24 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 20 325
2018 Ontario Region 14 43

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 109103
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 9 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 11 325
2018 Ontario Region 7 43

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 109160
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 35 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 35 325
2018 Ontario Region 34 43

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 109157
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 42 445
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 40 325
2018 Ontario Region 37 43

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 Organization 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 41 19 11 5 19 104045
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 2 43 20 13 6 16 415
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 2 43 19 14 5 16 306
2018 Ontario Region 0 37 16 13 10 25 40

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 65 108456
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 34 66 442
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 37 63 323
2018 Ontario Region 35 65 43

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 16 13 9 11 1 8 63 22 161026
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 47 13 14 7 9 1 10 66 18 658
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 45 13 13 8 9 1 12 66 19 473
2018 Ontario Region 49 13 8 4 10 3 13 74 17 76

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22 18 18 23 2 6 36 44 108900
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 10 21 18 17 24 1 9 34 45 443
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 8 22 18 17 26 1 9 32 47 324
2018 Ontario Region 2 30 7 25 28 2 5 35 58 43

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 13 16 19 39 2 7 19 63 108928
2018 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 2 7 14 16 53 1 6 10 74 443
2018 Prosecution Services - Regional Offices 2 7 14 16 54 2 5 9 75 324
2018 Ontario Region 0 9 7 23 55 0 5 10 83 43
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