2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Library and Archives Canada by Question 84. In which province or territory do you work?

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

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

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Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 41 42 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 599
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 22
2018 Manitoba 35 31 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 40 44 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 40 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 23
2017 Manitoba 36 37 21 5 0 0 0 73 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 31 45 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 43 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 46 10 12 3 0 0 75 15 29
2014 British Columbia 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2014 Manitoba 30 33 20 4 14 0 0 62 18 22

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 42 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 42 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 22
2018 Manitoba 38 31 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 33 36 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 22 8 9 0 0 61 18 23
2017 Manitoba 36 32 22 5 5 0 0 68 10 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2018 Manitoba 50 15 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 3 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 28 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 22
2017 Manitoba 51 27 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 57 32 8 1 1 0 0 89 3 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 26 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 25 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 29
2014 British Columbia 71 17 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2014 Manitoba 57 34 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 22

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 32 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2018 Manitoba 44 25 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 43 42 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 36 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 22
2017 Manitoba 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 41 39 12 5 2 0 0 80 8 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 39 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 29
2014 British Columbia 62 26 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2014 Manitoba 46 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 39 35 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 13 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 22
2018 Manitoba 47 10 30 13 0 0 0 57 13 12
2017 National Capital Region 34 41 14 6 5 1 0 76 10 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 9 18 5 19 5 0 57 24 22
2017 Manitoba 41 27 22 5 5 0 0 68 10 19
2014 National Capital Region 21 36 23 12 7 1 0 58 19 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 9 25 26 0 11 0 42 29 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 35 24 6 3 0 0 67 9 29
2014 British Columbia 8 42 18 0 20 12 0 57 23 10
2014 Manitoba 27 33 20 14 5 0 0 60 20 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 40 38 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 12 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 22
2018 Manitoba 44 25 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 34 41 13 7 4 1 0 75 11 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 21 18 0 22 0 0 60 22 23
2017 Manitoba 36 37 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 19
2014 National Capital Region 20 39 22 12 6 1 0 60 18 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 17 28 26 0 0 0 46 26 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 32 24 3 3 0 0 70 6 29
2014 British Columbia 17 51 0 0 20 12 0 77 23 10
2014 Manitoba 24 44 18 11 4 0 0 68 14 22

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 40 30 16 6 5 2 0 73 11 607
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 19 9 0 0 7 0 90 0 22
2018 Manitoba 50 0 25 9 0 15 0 60 11 13
2017 National Capital Region 39 31 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 12 13 18 18 0 0 52 35 23
2017 Manitoba 36 32 16 5 0 11 0 76 6 19
2014 National Capital Region 29 28 17 11 9 5 1 60 21 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 26 17 9 17 0 0 58 26 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 31 21 15 6 3 4 55 23 29
2014 British Columbia 59 9 0 12 12 8 0 74 26 10
2014 Manitoba 27 36 8 9 14 5 0 67 25 22
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 53 29 11 3 3 2 1 84 6 605
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 33 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 22
2018 Manitoba 32 43 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 47 36 8 4 2 2 0 85 7 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 27 5 10 8 0 4 76 19 22
2017 Manitoba 36 26 22 0 10 5 0 66 11 19
2014 National Capital Region 44 32 12 5 3 2 0 78 9 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 26 17 20 0 0 0 63 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 36 4 3 3 3 3 89 7 29
2014 British Columbia 71 21 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2014 Manitoba 30 41 14 4 0 11 0 80 4 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 50 31 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 24 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 22
2018 Manitoba 29 46 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 44 37 8 6 4 1 1 81 10 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 44 4 9 8 0 0 79 17 23
2017 Manitoba 41 32 5 11 5 0 5 78 17 19
2014 National Capital Region 44 31 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 46 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 33 11 0 10 0 0 79 10 29
2014 British Columbia 71 9 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Manitoba 34 41 11 9 0 5 0 79 10 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 52 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 606
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 26 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2018 Manitoba 44 31 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 52 31 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 31 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 23
2017 Manitoba 41 32 16 5 5 0 0 73 10 19
2014 National Capital Region 48 29 10 7 4 0 1 78 11 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 9 28 0 9 0 0 63 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 30 4 3 7 0 0 86 10 29
2014 British Columbia 80 12 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2014 Manitoba 40 52 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 22

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 37 16 8 5 8 0 69 13 605
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 22 14 15 5 3 0 65 21 22
2018 Manitoba 28 25 34 0 0 12 0 61 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 23 36 16 8 7 9 0 66 16 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 18 17 5 9 4 0 68 14 23
2017 Manitoba 31 37 22 0 5 5 0 72 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 14 34 19 13 7 12 1 56 22 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 9 28 9 17 17 0 35 31 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 47 13 0 7 6 0 78 8 29
2014 British Columbia 17 21 0 32 12 18 0 46 54 10
2014 Manitoba 27 37 9 18 5 4 0 66 24 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 39 16 10 6 3 0 67 17 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 19 13 18 9 0 0 60 27 22
2018 Manitoba 35 34 9 21 0 0 0 69 21 13
2017 National Capital Region 22 36 19 11 7 5 0 61 19 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 14 13 21 9 0 0 57 30 23
2017 Manitoba 16 42 32 0 10 0 0 58 10 19
2014 National Capital Region 14 31 22 17 11 6 0 48 29 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 9 28 9 17 9 0 41 28 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 31 21 3 10 3 0 64 14 29
2014 British Columbia 8 39 0 24 20 9 0 51 49 10
2014 Manitoba 14 31 29 16 9 0 0 46 25 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 16 37 20 13 7 7 0 57 21 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 24 24 13 9 3 0 52 23 22
2018 Manitoba 28 16 44 12 0 0 0 44 12 13
2017 National Capital Region 16 33 22 12 8 9 1 54 22 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 13 13 17 13 4 0 55 32 23
2017 Manitoba 16 42 27 0 10 5 0 61 11 19
2014 National Capital Region 10 26 24 18 12 11 0 40 33 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 0 37 9 17 9 0 31 28 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 24 32 4 10 6 0 51 15 29
2014 British Columbia 8 21 0 33 20 18 0 36 64 10
2014 Manitoba 9 31 13 34 13 0 0 40 47 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 19 36 20 13 9 3 0 57 22 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 26 11 19 9 0 0 61 28 22
2018 Manitoba 16 38 34 0 12 0 0 54 12 13
2017 National Capital Region 16 38 20 12 9 5 0 57 22 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 26 17 26 5 0 0 52 31 23
2017 Manitoba 16 52 11 11 10 0 0 68 21 19
2014 National Capital Region 11 35 20 16 12 4 0 49 30 731
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 0 28 26 9 9 0 31 38 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 50 15 3 6 4 0 74 10 29
2014 British Columbia 8 42 9 12 20 9 0 55 35 10
2014 Manitoba 15 24 18 21 22 0 0 39 43 22
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 37 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 30 19 5 10 0 0 66 15 22
2018 Manitoba 38 16 40 0 6 0 0 54 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 29 37 15 10 8 1 0 67 18 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 39 18 13 9 0 0 60 23 23
2017 Manitoba 26 31 22 11 10 0 0 57 21 19
2014 National Capital Region 25 38 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 35 17 9 11 0 0 63 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 45 6 4 10 0 0 79 14 29
2014 British Columbia 32 18 9 20 12 9 0 55 35 10
2014 Manitoba 21 21 21 30 7 0 0 41 38 22

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 43 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 29 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 22
2018 Manitoba 41 37 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 32 47 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 39 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 23
2017 Manitoba 26 63 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 13 24 22 13 6 19 3 47 25 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 17 12 28 4 15 4 45 40 22
2018 Manitoba 26 19 21 19 15 0 0 44 34 13
2017 National Capital Region 11 23 18 11 8 23 5 48 27 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 35 17 22 5 9 4 50 31 23
2017 Manitoba 25 21 11 27 5 11 0 52 36 19
2014 National Capital Region 12 22 18 16 8 19 4 45 32 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 43 17 9 9 11 11 56 22 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 36 20 11 9 6 4 56 23 29
2014 British Columbia 8 9 0 30 41 12 0 20 80 10
2014 Manitoba 9 22 15 27 16 11 0 35 48 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 43 35 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 605
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 37 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 22
2018 Manitoba 26 56 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 39 40 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 48 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23
2017 Manitoba 36 27 11 16 5 5 0 66 22 19
2014 National Capital Region 37 34 15 8 5 0 1 72 13 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 17 8 20 9 0 0 63 29 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 17 6 0 0 3 76 6 29
2014 British Columbia 59 9 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2014 Manitoba 33 40 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 25 38 20 6 3 1 8 69 9 147
2017 National Capital Region 23 41 12 6 3 6 9 76 10 159
2014 National Capital Region 24 40 16 6 2 5 6 72 10 142

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 29 50 11 8 2 0 0 79 9 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22
2018 Manitoba 19 66 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 32 43 11 10 3 0 1 76 13 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 23
2017 Manitoba 38 47 0 5 10 0 0 85 15 19
2014 National Capital Region 28 42 12 13 4 0 1 70 17 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 43 8 17 0 0 11 71 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 44 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 29
2014 British Columbia 47 12 0 41 0 0 0 59 41 10
2014 Manitoba 20 55 4 18 4 0 0 75 22 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 50 37 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 605
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 22
2018 Manitoba 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 48 38 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 32 22 5 5 0 0 69 9 23
2017 Manitoba 37 25 27 5 5 0 0 62 11 19
2014 National Capital Region 42 39 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 26 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 42 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 29
2014 British Columbia 62 26 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2014 Manitoba 44 15 23 7 11 0 0 59 18 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 51 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 597
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 21
2018 Manitoba 28 56 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 53 36 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2017 Manitoba 47 25 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 19
2014 National Capital Region 45 38 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 48 8 7 7 0 0 77 14 29
2014 British Columbia 71 9 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Manitoba 47 35 4 9 5 0 0 82 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 41 18 10 7 3 0 64 18 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 31 30 15 0 3 0 54 16 22
2018 Manitoba 47 28 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 22 38 17 12 8 3 0 62 20 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 22 17 13 8 9 0 57 24 23
2017 Manitoba 37 31 26 5 0 0 0 69 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 19 35 18 11 11 5 2 57 24 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 8 29 0 9 0 60 32 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 15 6 3 0 7 74 10 29
2014 British Columbia 29 33 20 9 0 9 0 68 10 10
2014 Manitoba 40 7 24 14 4 11 0 54 20 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 16 29 18 19 15 2 2 46 35 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 36 8 19 14 0 6 55 36 22
2018 Manitoba 6 53 35 6 0 0 0 59 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 13 26 18 20 18 3 3 41 40 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 39 17 9 18 5 4 52 30 23
2017 Manitoba 5 25 16 42 11 0 0 30 53 19
2014 National Capital Region 13 23 19 15 21 4 5 40 39 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 17 34 17 20 0 0 29 37 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 22 19 14 18 0 7 46 34 28
2014 British Columbia 20 18 21 0 41 0 0 38 41 10
2014 Manitoba 13 13 29 24 22 0 0 26 45 22

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 43 19 6 4 0 0 70 10 22
2018 Manitoba 15 75 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 31 43 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 44 9 19 5 0 0 67 24 22
2017 Manitoba 16 68 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 21 43 15 13 6 0 1 65 19 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 35 17 9 0 0 9 72 10 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 44 7 14 10 0 0 68 25 29
2014 British Columbia 41 9 12 26 0 12 0 57 30 10
2014 Manitoba 23 46 13 18 0 0 0 69 18 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 37 37 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 598
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 51 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 22
2018 Manitoba 37 44 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 34 40 13 4 7 0 1 75 11 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 36 18 10 9 0 0 63 19 22
2017 Manitoba 41 38 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 31 37 17 9 5 0 1 68 14 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 26 17 20 0 0 0 63 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 37 18 10 7 0 3 63 18 29
2014 British Columbia 50 9 12 17 12 0 0 59 29 10
2014 Manitoba 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 31 47 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 597
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 22 23 4 0 0 0 72 4 22
2018 Manitoba 47 28 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 31 44 13 7 4 1 1 76 11 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 14 19 5 0 0 63 23 22
2017 Manitoba 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 27 41 17 10 5 1 0 68 15 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 29 25 17 0 0 0 57 17 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 26 26 6 3 0 4 64 10 29
2014 British Columbia 53 26 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Manitoba 32 53 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 44 21 6 4 4 1 67 11 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 46 23 0 10 3 0 65 11 22
2018 Manitoba 28 56 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 19 45 20 7 5 4 1 67 13 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 35 13 13 13 5 4 57 29 23
2017 Manitoba 36 37 16 0 5 5 0 78 5 19

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 47 34 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 31 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 21
2018 Manitoba 53 28 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 46 33 10 6 4 1 1 81 10 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2017 Manitoba 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 37 35 15 7 4 1 1 74 11 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 29
2014 British Columbia 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2014 Manitoba 49 27 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 43 35 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 606
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21
2018 Manitoba 60 25 6 0 0 0 9 93 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 47 35 10 5 3 0 1 83 7 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 23 19 0 5 0 4 75 5 22
2017 Manitoba 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 42 35 14 5 2 0 1 78 7 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 20 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 35 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 29
2014 British Columbia 59 21 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Manitoba 42 34 8 7 0 0 9 83 8 22

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 20 45 35 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 46 36 22
2018 Manitoba 16 38 46 13
2017 National Capital Region 19 48 34 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 26 48 23
2017 Manitoba 5 58 37 19
2014 National Capital Region 26 42 33 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 34 28 29
2014 British Columbia 29 30 41 10
2014 Manitoba 36 42 22 22

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 28 27 32 2 2 10 118
2017 National Capital Region 24 20 30 3 20 3 128
2014 National Capital Region 19 22 37 8 9999 15 185
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 11 40 0 9999 41 10
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 51 38 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 39 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2018 Manitoba 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 43 0 0 5 4 0 95 5 23
2017 Manitoba 32 58 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 19
2014 National Capital Region 41 43 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 44 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 29
2014 British Columbia 50 9 8 12 0 9 12 74 15 10
2014 Manitoba 31 61 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 33 46 13 6 1 1 0 79 7 597
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 25 22 13 0 0 0 65 13 22
2018 Manitoba 32 37 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 13
2017 National Capital Region 29 49 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 682
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 13 9 8 4 0 68 19 23
2017 Manitoba 27 47 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 19
2014 National Capital Region 22 41 18 10 7 2 0 64 17 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 35 37 17 0 0 0 46 17 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 49 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 29
2014 British Columbia 29 21 20 9 12 9 0 55 23 10
2014 Manitoba 22 51 20 4 4 0 0 73 7 22

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 4 22 43 21 9 1 0 31 26 606
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 16 38 22 14 0 0 37 25 22
2018 Manitoba 6 9 35 31 9 0 9 44 17 13
2017 National Capital Region 7 22 38 20 9 2 2 30 30 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 13 35 22 17 0 0 39 26 23
2017 Manitoba 5 0 25 42 22 0 5 68 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 13 28 33 15 7 1 3 23 43 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 26 37 17 11 0 0 29 35 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 27 39 10 14 0 3 25 35 29
2014 British Columbia 8 12 59 0 9 12 0 10 23 10
2014 Manitoba 7 15 35 13 25 0 5 40 23 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 5 12 35 30 15 3 0 47 17 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 5 38 22 28 3 0 51 9 22
2018 Manitoba 6 6 23 47 9 0 9 62 13 13
2017 National Capital Region 7 14 32 26 15 5 2 44 22 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 14 26 26 13 5 8 45 26 23
2017 Manitoba 5 10 36 21 27 0 0 49 15 19
2014 National Capital Region 15 26 33 12 7 3 3 21 44 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 17 37 26 11 0 0 37 26 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 17 39 24 6 0 7 33 25 29
2014 British Columbia 29 24 30 8 9 0 0 17 53 10
2014 Manitoba 11 13 31 18 27 0 0 45 24 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 9 23 36 20 8 3 1 30 33 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 15 18 31 19 3 4 55 26 22
2018 Manitoba 0 6 31 34 9 9 9 53 8 13
2017 National Capital Region 12 20 34 17 11 3 4 29 35 682
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 4 13 23 22 0 21 56 28 23
2017 Manitoba 0 0 25 26 27 5 16 69 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 23 29 21 11 8 3 5 21 56 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 42 17 11 0 20 36 11 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 19 23 20 8 0 15 34 39 29
2014 British Columbia 17 21 33 0 17 12 0 20 43 10
2014 Manitoba 17 16 19 14 28 0 6 44 35 21

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 2 12 33 35 16 1 1 52 14 599
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 21 10 19 45 0 4 67 22 22
2018 Manitoba 0 0 6 47 37 0 9 93 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 5 14 31 30 17 1 2 48 20 677
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 18 8 9 48 0 12 65 26 23
2017 Manitoba 0 0 21 15 59 0 5 78 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 8 17 32 24 13 2 4 40 27 729
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 34 26 11 9 11 47 11 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 38 22 18 4 11 48 7 29
2014 British Columbia 0 0 41 29 30 0 0 59 0 10
2014 Manitoba 0 7 15 42 30 5 0 76 8 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 12 23 34 19 9 1 2 29 36 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 22 14 14 43 0 0 57 28 22
2018 Manitoba 7 0 19 56 9 0 9 72 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 16 19 33 16 11 2 3 29 36 683
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 13 13 21 31 0 8 57 29 23
2017 Manitoba 5 5 21 22 42 0 5 68 10 19
2014 National Capital Region 19 27 27 12 9 1 4 23 49 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 0 34 0 20 0 20 25 32 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 16 24 30 14 4 7 50 23 29
2014 British Columbia 20 12 21 18 20 0 9 42 35 10
2014 Manitoba 7 4 44 29 11 5 0 41 12 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 7 16 29 29 13 4 2 44 25 605
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 21 29 23 27 0 0 50 21 22
2018 Manitoba 6 6 25 41 12 0 9 59 13 13
2017 National Capital Region 7 16 27 28 14 4 4 46 25 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 13 17 21 13 5 17 43 35 23
2017 Manitoba 5 0 5 26 53 5 5 89 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 11 18 29 21 11 4 5 36 32 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 25 26 11 9 20 52 12 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 19 17 20 23 7 7 51 29 29
2014 British Columbia 12 0 9 38 17 12 12 73 16 10
2014 Manitoba 11 5 27 35 21 0 0 56 17 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 9 21 37 20 9 3 1 30 31 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 13 21 21 32 0 8 58 19 22
2018 Manitoba 0 0 50 21 19 0 9 44 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 11 20 37 17 8 4 3 27 33 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 26 12 23 0 13 40 30 23
2017 Manitoba 5 0 30 38 22 0 5 63 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 18 22 31 12 9 5 3 23 44 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 29 51 9 11 0 0 20 29 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 15 27 15 14 0 14 35 34 29
2014 British Columbia 29 9 21 21 8 12 0 33 43 10
2014 Manitoba 4 22 25 29 21 0 0 50 25 22

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 46 34 7 8 3 2 0 81 11 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 18 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 22
2018 Manitoba 29 15 15 34 6 0 0 44 40 13
2017 National Capital Region 47 33 9 5 4 1 0 81 10 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 17 8 9 22 0 0 61 31 23
2017 Manitoba 20 37 5 27 5 5 0 60 34 19
2014 National Capital Region 47 30 9 8 6 1 0 78 13 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 8 9 0 11 0 81 10 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 31 10 3 3 3 0 83 6 29
2014 British Columbia 35 21 0 8 36 0 0 56 44 10
2014 Manitoba 26 41 4 16 9 4 0 70 26 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 48 39 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 16 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2018 Manitoba 29 15 19 21 15 0 0 44 37 13
2017 National Capital Region 47 39 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 47 9 5 8 0 0 78 13 23
2017 Manitoba 25 21 27 21 5 0 0 47 26 19
2014 National Capital Region 46 40 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 26 17 9 11 0 0 63 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 24 10 7 6 0 0 76 13 29
2014 British Columbia 26 18 12 24 20 0 0 44 44 10
2014 Manitoba 34 43 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 39 45 10 3 1 2 0 86 4 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 51 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 22
2018 Manitoba 35 34 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 34 44 13 4 1 4 0 81 5 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 29 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 22
2018 Manitoba 47 28 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 32 42 15 4 2 4 1 78 6 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 13 4 5 18 0 74 10 23
2017 Manitoba 57 21 11 0 0 11 0 88 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 31 38 16 4 2 8 0 75 7 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 17 17 9 0 9 0 72 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 12 3 7 0 0 77 10 29
2014 British Columbia 38 50 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2014 Manitoba 52 17 23 0 4 4 0 72 4 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 38 45 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 22
2018 Manitoba 28 43 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 31 49 12 3 2 2 0 82 5 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 43 4 5 5 8 0 85 10 23
2017 Manitoba 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 32 40 16 4 3 4 0 76 7 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 17 0 0 9 0 82 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 37 15 0 4 3 0 80 4 29
2014 British Columbia 26 45 8 12 0 9 0 78 13 10
2014 Manitoba 38 44 11 4 0 4 0 85 4 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 47 41 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 19 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2018 Manitoba 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 45 41 7 4 3 0 0 86 6 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 43 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 23
2017 Manitoba 42 48 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 19
2014 National Capital Region 40 40 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 46 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 40 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 29
2014 British Columbia 26 42 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 10
2014 Manitoba 36 49 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 25 37 17 10 3 6 2 67 14 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 30 4 17 15 7 4 59 36 22
2018 Manitoba 20 25 9 31 15 0 0 44 46 13
2017 National Capital Region 25 33 16 7 6 7 6 66 15 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 22 12 14 22 4 0 50 37 23
2017 Manitoba 20 38 11 16 10 5 0 61 27 19
2014 National Capital Region 31 31 14 7 6 6 5 70 14 731
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 8 9 11 0 0 72 20 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 35 11 3 7 0 6 78 11 29
2014 British Columbia 8 35 12 0 44 0 0 44 44 10
2014 Manitoba 22 24 18 22 14 0 0 46 36 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 25 39 15 10 5 4 1 68 16 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 35 14 12 0 4 0 73 13 22
2018 Manitoba 27 36 30 0 6 0 0 63 6 12
2017 National Capital Region 26 39 12 10 5 6 1 70 17 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 22 21 17 9 4 0 50 28 23
2017 Manitoba 20 59 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 27 38 15 8 6 5 1 69 15 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 17 6 10 4 3 65 17 29
2014 British Columbia 26 24 18 0 12 20 0 63 15 10
2014 Manitoba 40 37 5 18 0 0 0 77 18 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 23 43 21 7 2 3 0 68 10 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 21 38 11 0 4 0 49 11 22
2018 Manitoba 19 37 19 15 9 0 0 56 25 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 15 27 23 11 10 13 2 49 24 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 38 23 15 0 10 0 57 17 22
2018 Manitoba 23 41 25 6 6 0 0 63 12 13
2017 National Capital Region 16 24 19 12 12 13 4 48 28 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 13 27 12 9 4 5 47 24 23
2017 Manitoba 25 27 21 5 10 10 0 59 18 19
2014 National Capital Region 10 21 20 18 14 15 2 38 38 732
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 17 17 9 20 9 9 45 35 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 22 12 15 10 9 3 58 28 29
2014 British Columbia 17 0 33 8 24 18 0 21 39 10
2014 Manitoba 13 22 13 29 7 16 0 42 43 22

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 10 90 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 21
2018 Manitoba 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 61 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 41 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 11 57

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 National Capital Region 0 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 30 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 42 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 28 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 51 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 10 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 39 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 23 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 10 57

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 National Capital Region 59 56

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 National Capital Region 24 56

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 15 56

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 National Capital Region 9 56

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 National Capital Region 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 56

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 National Capital Region 9 54

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 National Capital Region 27 54

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 National Capital Region 15 54

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 National Capital Region 18 54

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 National Capital Region 33 54

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 National Capital Region 15 54

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 National Capital Region 43 54

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 National Capital Region 57 54

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 14 54

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 15 15 19 7 4 33 7 50 18 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 9 29 5 6 24 8 41 16 22
2018 Manitoba 6 22 25 15 15 16 0 34 37 13
2017 National Capital Region 13 16 18 6 6 32 10 49 20 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 21 26 5 18 17 5 38 29 23
2017 Manitoba 21 10 16 16 5 32 0 45 31 19
2014 National Capital Region 11 15 19 7 4 35 9 47 19 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 34 0 0 37 20 20 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 18 23 0 0 23 3 68 0 29
2014 British Columbia 17 0 12 9 44 18 0 21 64 10
2014 Manitoba 16 17 9 20 9 30 0 46 41 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 32 18 6 3 14 1 68 10 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 23 22 9 6 11 0 58 17 22
2018 Manitoba 38 6 34 6 9 6 0 47 16 13
2017 National Capital Region 22 33 17 5 4 17 2 68 11 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 26 17 9 13 17 0 53 27 23
2017 Manitoba 43 22 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 18
2014 National Capital Region 18 29 22 8 3 20 1 60 13 734
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 17 34 0 0 29 0 52 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 24 12 3 4 16 0 77 9 29
2014 British Columbia 17 18 12 20 24 9 0 38 49 10
2014 Manitoba 31 31 9 9 9 11 0 70 20 22

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 4 96 600
2018 Manitoba 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 14 17 22 2 1 39 5 55 6 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 4 40 5 0 21 7 39 6 22
2018 Manitoba 6 16 50 0 0 28 0 31 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 11 17 18 2 2 40 10 57 8 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 13 17 14 5 30 0 49 27 23
2017 Manitoba 31 5 22 0 0 42 0 62 0 19
2014 National Capital Region 10 16 21 2 2 42 7 51 7 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 25 0 0 58 9 26 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 18 16 0 0 29 3 76 0 29
2014 British Columbia 17 0 9 12 12 50 0 35 48 10
2014 Manitoba 33 9 13 9 5 31 0 61 21 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 33 21 3 1 15 1 70 5 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 18 33 9 0 11 0 53 10 22
2018 Manitoba 47 6 31 9 0 6 0 57 10 13
2017 National Capital Region 20 35 17 3 2 20 3 72 6 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 30 13 5 5 21 0 71 12 23
2017 Manitoba 41 33 5 5 0 16 0 88 6 19
2014 National Capital Region 18 28 21 3 2 26 2 63 7 733
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 9 34 0 0 37 0 46 0 11
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 30 13 0 0 19 0 84 0 29
2014 British Columbia 26 9 20 12 12 21 0 44 30 10
2014 Manitoba 40 22 22 11 0 5 0 66 11 22
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 57 28 8 3 2 2 0 86 5 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 22 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2018 Manitoba 50 25 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 58 26 8 4 2 2 0 85 7 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 18 5 4 8 0 71 10 23
2017 Manitoba 57 22 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 22 45 17 8 2 5 0 71 11 599
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 33 31 8 0 12 0 56 9 22
2018 Manitoba 47 24 19 0 0 0 9 79 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 13 39 23 10 6 9 0 58 17 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 21 21 9 18 13 0 44 31 23
2017 Manitoba 47 37 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 19

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 43 17 10 5 3 0 67 16 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 38 12 5 4 8 0 77 10 22
2018 Manitoba 32 13 6 34 6 0 9 49 44 13
2017 National Capital Region 17 42 20 11 6 3 0 61 18 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 26 17 5 14 17 0 58 22 23
2017 Manitoba 32 47 5 10 0 5 0 83 11 19

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 31 29 21 9 9 1 1 61 18 606
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 54 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 22
2018 Manitoba 34 32 19 0 6 0 9 73 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 24 26 21 14 11 0 3 52 26 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 13 23 9 17 0 4 50 26 23
2017 Manitoba 12 45 22 17 5 0 0 56 21 18

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 17 29 30 15 8 0 1 46 24 606
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 33 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 22
2018 Manitoba 40 31 12 7 0 0 9 79 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 17 30 30 14 8 0 1 48 22 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 30 13 18 5 0 4 64 23 23
2017 Manitoba 59 27 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 28 31 24 11 4 1 2 60 15 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 22 18 13 0 0 0 69 13 22
2018 Manitoba 38 46 6 0 0 0 9 93 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 27 30 22 12 5 1 2 59 18 680
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 18 16 13 0 0 4 69 14 23
2017 Manitoba 64 21 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 18 24 27 18 12 1 2 43 30 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 25 22 12 8 0 4 56 21 22
2018 Manitoba 9 44 19 13 6 0 9 59 21 13
2017 National Capital Region 18 25 26 15 14 1 2 44 29 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 21 4 13 13 0 4 68 28 23
2017 Manitoba 55 20 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 53 20 11 3 2 0 10 82 6 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22
2018 Manitoba 79 0 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 51 19 9 4 2 1 14 82 7 683
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 20 9 0 0 0 25 88 0 23
2017 Manitoba 84 5 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 31 21 8 7 0 1 64 15 604
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 21 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 22
2018 Manitoba 19 47 18 7 0 0 9 72 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 35 29 19 8 6 0 1 66 15 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 12 22 8 0 0 4 68 9 23
2017 Manitoba 38 48 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 35 23 9 4 0 2 63 13 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 42 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 22
2018 Manitoba 28 50 6 6 0 0 9 87 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 27 35 21 11 4 1 2 63 15 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 16 17 9 5 0 8 67 15 23
2017 Manitoba 27 58 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 24 37 22 12 3 0 1 62 15 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 28 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 22
2018 Manitoba 9 59 16 0 6 0 9 76 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 24 29 27 12 6 0 2 55 18 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 17 21 0 5 0 4 73 5 23
2017 Manitoba 49 30 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 32 21 10 3 1 1 65 14 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 27 12 11 4 0 0 72 15 22
2018 Manitoba 31 47 6 0 6 0 9 87 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 30 31 21 10 5 1 2 63 16 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 21 0 5 0 4 73 5 23
2017 Manitoba 53 26 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 34 20 8 3 0 1 68 12 596
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 19 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 22
2018 Manitoba 53 18 19 0 0 0 9 79 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 35 32 19 7 3 1 3 69 11 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 13 21 0 5 0 4 73 5 23
2017 Manitoba 59 21 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 57 25 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 9 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 22
2018 Manitoba 69 12 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 60 22 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 9 4 5 0 4 82 9 23
2017 Manitoba 78 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 77 11 3 1 2 1 5 94 2 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 5 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 21
2018 Manitoba 79 12 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 74 11 5 3 2 1 4 90 5 597
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 5 11 0 4 4 0 84 5 22
2018 Manitoba 69 0 15 6 0 0 9 76 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 76 9 5 4 2 1 4 89 6 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 5 10 4 4 0 9 80 9 22
2017 Manitoba 79 10 5 0 0 5 0 94 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 50 29 12 5 3 0 1 80 7 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 22
2018 Manitoba 31 47 6 0 6 0 9 86 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 55 26 9 5 2 1 3 84 7 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 26 0 5 4 0 4 91 9 23
2017 Manitoba 37 43 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 59 21 8 5 4 0 2 82 9 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 17 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 22
2018 Manitoba 53 26 6 0 6 0 9 87 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 66 14 8 5 4 1 3 83 9 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 17 5 14 9 0 8 70 25 23
2017 Manitoba 57 33 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 53 12 5 2 2 0 25 88 5 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 0 5 0 0 0 15 94 0 22
2018 Manitoba 44 23 6 6 6 0 15 79 14 13
2017 National Capital Region 58 10 3 2 1 1 25 91 5 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 4 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 23
2017 Manitoba 64 15 0 5 0 0 16 94 6 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 65 17 8 2 1 0 6 88 4 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 12 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2018 Manitoba 62 16 12 0 0 0 9 86 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 64 18 6 2 1 1 7 90 3 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 0 4 5 0 0 8 90 5 23
2017 Manitoba 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 67 15 6 3 4 1 4 86 8 600
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 4 5 5 11 4 0 78 16 22
2018 Manitoba 47 22 0 22 0 0 9 76 24 13
2017 National Capital Region 63 13 7 4 6 1 6 82 11 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 13 5 4 12 0 4 78 18 23
2017 Manitoba 36 42 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 46 31 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 601
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 24 4 5 3 0 4 88 8 22
2018 Manitoba 44 34 0 13 0 0 9 86 14 13
2017 National Capital Region 48 30 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 684
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 8 0 13 0 0 4 86 14 23
2017 Manitoba 26 63 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 12 37 39 8 4 0 0 49 12 602
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 24 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 22
2018 Manitoba 19 53 13 0 6 0 9 79 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 13 36 34 12 4 1 0 50 16 687
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 27 38 9 5 0 5 46 14 23
2017 Manitoba 27 42 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 6 15 40 27 13 0 0 39 21 599
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 10 28 21 33 0 0 54 18 21
2018 Manitoba 0 6 31 34 19 0 9 59 7 13
2017 National Capital Region 5 16 39 26 13 0 1 40 21 685
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 12 25 26 23 0 5 51 22 23
2017 Manitoba 0 10 21 53 16 0 0 69 10 19
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 40 28 16 8 5 2 0 41 59 603
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 4 12 5 6 0 46 54 22
2018 Manitoba 35 38 12 6 0 0 9 39 61 13
2017 National Capital Region 39 23 18 10 6 4 1 40 60 686
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 13 18 8 4 0 0 57 43 23
2017 Manitoba 16 47 16 16 5 0 0 16 84 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 20 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 11
2017 National Capital Region 23 392
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 10
2017 Manitoba 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 11
2017 National Capital Region 27 392
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 10
2017 Manitoba 25 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 11
2017 National Capital Region 15 392
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 10
2017 Manitoba 13 16

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 54 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 11
2017 National Capital Region 53 392
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 10
2017 Manitoba 49 16

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 6 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 11
2017 National Capital Region 7 392
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2017 Manitoba 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 20 351
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 11
2017 National Capital Region 35 392
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 10
2017 Manitoba 45 16

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 10 56 13 8 4 9 339
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 67 19 0 0 14 10
2017 National Capital Region 9 54 17 9 2 9 376
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 70 11 0 0 9 10
2017 Manitoba 0 89 6 6 0 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 64 36 346
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 41 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 45 16 13 8 8 1 9 68 17 599
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 6 11 8 5 6 8 72 15 22
2018 Manitoba 72 13 0 6 0 0 9 93 7 13

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 22 33 16 13 9 1 7 60 23 350
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 22 20 9 9 0 0 63 17 11
2017 National Capital Region 16 27 12 18 15 2 10 49 38 394
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 30 19 0 30 10 11 38 38 10
2017 Manitoba 12 32 37 7 12 0 0 44 19 16

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 7 13 15 7 15 4 39 34 38 347
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 7 22 8 16 7 16 40 31 11
2017 National Capital Region 5 11 13 12 19 6 34 27 51 394
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 19 10 10 30 10 11 38 50 10
2017 Manitoba 0 25 25 26 0 0 23 33 34 16
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