2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - FS

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
2014 FS 55 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2014 FS-03 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2011 FS 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 FS 55 39 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2008 FS-03 54 38 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26

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
2014 FS 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 FS-03 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 FS 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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
2014 FS 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 FS-03 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 FS 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 FS 58 32 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2008 FS-03 62 27 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26

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
2014 FS 15 60 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2014 FS-03 13 53 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2011 FS 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 20

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
2014 FS 20 50 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2014 FS-03 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 15
2011 FS 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2008 FS 26 42 10 13 10 0 0 68 23 31
2008 FS-03 19 46 8 15 12 0 0 65 27 26

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
2014 FS 30 45 10 5 0 5 5 83 6 20
2014 FS-03 27 40 13 7 0 7 7 77 8 15
2011 FS 20 35 20 20 0 5 0 58 21 20
2008 FS 43 13 20 10 10 0 3 59 21 30
2008 FS-03 44 16 20 8 8 0 4 63 17 25
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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
2014 FS 35 45 10 0 5 5 0 84 5 20
2014 FS-03 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2011 FS 37 32 26 0 0 5 0 72 0 19
2008 FS 48 13 23 10 3 3 0 63 13 31
2008 FS-03 50 12 27 8 4 0 0 62 12 26

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
2014 FS 20 35 35 5 5 0 0 55 10 20
2014 FS-03 27 33 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2011 FS 20 50 25 0 0 5 0 74 0 20
2008 FS 42 26 10 19 3 0 0 68 23 31
2008 FS-03 42 27 12 15 4 0 0 69 19 26

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 FS 35 40 10 5 5 5 0 79 10 20
2014 FS-03 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

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
2014 FS 5 60 15 10 5 5 0 68 16 20
2014 FS-03 7 53 13 13 7 7 0 64 21 15
2011 FS 25 35 10 5 0 25 0 80 7 20

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
2014 FS 5 65 5 20 5 0 0 70 25 20
2014 FS-03 7 60 0 27 7 0 0 67 33 15
2011 FS 10 45 35 10 0 0 0 55 10 20
2008 FS 19 39 13 19 10 0 0 58 29 31
2008 FS-03 19 38 12 19 12 0 0 58 31 26

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
2014 FS 0 35 25 25 15 0 0 35 40 20
2014 FS-03 0 27 27 27 20 0 0 27 47 15
2011 FS 10 35 30 20 0 5 0 47 21 20
2008 FS 16 29 19 29 6 0 0 45 35 31
2008 FS-03 12 31 23 27 8 0 0 42 35 26

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
2014 FS 0 25 30 30 15 0 0 25 45 20
2014 FS-03 0 20 33 27 20 0 0 20 47 15
2011 FS 0 45 35 20 0 0 0 45 20 20
2008 FS 6 52 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 31
2008 FS-03 4 50 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 26
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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
2014 FS 20 35 10 30 5 0 0 55 35 20
2014 FS-03 20 27 13 40 0 0 0 47 40 15
2011 FS 20 35 30 10 5 0 0 55 15 20

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
2014 FS 5 35 20 20 0 10 10 50 25 20
2014 FS-03 7 33 20 13 0 13 13 55 18 15

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
2014 FS 15 45 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 20
2014 FS-03 20 33 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2011 FS 20 55 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2008 FS 39 32 19 6 3 0 0 71 10 31
2008 FS-03 38 35 23 0 4 0 0 73 4 26

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
2014 FS 0 28 14 7 0 22 29 57 14 14
2014 FS-03 0 25 8 8 0 25 33 60 20 12

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
2014 FS 10 35 20 30 5 0 0 45 35 20
2014 FS-03 13 33 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 15
2011 FS 5 55 10 25 5 0 0 60 30 20
2008 FS 16 74 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2008 FS-03 15 77 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26

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
2014 FS 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 FS-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 FS 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2008 FS 65 19 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 31
2008 FS-03 65 23 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26

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
2014 FS 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 FS-03 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 FS 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2008 FS 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2008 FS-03 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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
2014 FS 0 20 35 25 15 0 5 21 42 20
2014 FS-03 0 13 33 34 13 0 7 14 50 15
2011 FS 0 40 25 30 5 0 0 40 35 20
2008 FS 16 52 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 31
2008 FS-03 12 50 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 26

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
2014 FS 10 50 5 20 10 0 5 63 32 20
2014 FS-03 13 47 0 20 13 0 7 64 36 15
2011 FS 10 45 20 25 0 0 0 55 25 20
2008 FS 23 42 16 13 3 0 3 67 17 31
2008 FS-03 23 38 19 12 4 0 4 64 16 26

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
2014 FS 15 60 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 20
2014 FS-03 20 67 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FS 35 40 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20

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
2014 FS 25 55 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2014 FS-03 27 60 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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
2014 FS 15 50 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 20
2014 FS-03 13 53 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2011 FS 20 60 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20

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
2014 FS 25 40 15 15 0 0 5 68 16 20
2014 FS-03 33 40 7 13 0 0 7 79 14 15
2011 FS 15 45 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 20

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
2014 FS 10 25 40 15 10 0 0 35 25 20
2014 FS-03 13 20 40 20 7 0 0 33 27 15
2011 FS 0 30 30 25 10 0 5 32 37 20
2008 FS 19 23 26 23 10 0 0 42 32 31
2008 FS-03 15 27 27 23 8 0 0 42 31 26

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
2014 FS 40 60 0 20
2014 FS-03 40 60 0 15
2011 FS 25 60 15 20
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 FS 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2014 FS-03 33 53 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2011 FS 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2008 FS 58 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2008 FS-03 58 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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
2014 FS 20 55 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2014 FS-03 20 47 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2011 FS 15 45 25 5 10 0 0 60 15 20

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 FS 5 20 60 15 0 0 0 15 25 20
2014 FS-03 7 7 73 13 0 0 0 13 13 15
2011 FS 0 40 35 20 5 0 0 25 40 20
2008 FS 3 23 48 19 6 0 0 26 26 31
2008 FS-03 0 27 54 15 4 0 0 19 27 26

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
2014 FS 15 10 60 10 5 0 0 15 25 20
2014 FS-03 20 7 60 7 7 0 0 13 27 15
2011 FS 5 5 60 25 5 0 0 30 10 20
2008 FS 6 10 58 19 6 0 0 26 16 31
2008 FS-03 8 8 62 15 8 0 0 23 15 26

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
2014 FS 20 15 50 10 5 0 0 15 35 20
2014 FS-03 27 7 53 7 7 0 0 13 33 15
2011 FS 0 15 25 25 20 5 10 53 18 20
2008 FS 6 23 19 39 10 0 3 50 30 31
2008 FS-03 4 19 19 42 12 0 4 56 24 26

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
2014 FS 5 11 42 37 5 0 0 42 16 19
2014 FS-03 7 14 43 29 7 0 0 36 21 14
2011 FS 0 15 35 45 5 0 0 50 15 20
2008 FS 0 13 35 39 13 0 0 52 13 31
2008 FS-03 0 12 42 35 12 0 0 46 12 26

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
2014 FS 20 10 45 20 0 5 0 21 32 20
2014 FS-03 20 7 54 20 0 0 0 20 27 15
2011 FS 10 30 20 20 10 0 10 33 44 20
2008 FS 19 29 35 10 6 0 0 16 48 31
2008 FS-03 19 31 38 8 4 0 0 12 50 26

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
2014 FS 10 5 20 45 15 5 0 63 16 20
2014 FS-03 13 7 27 27 20 7 0 50 22 15
2011 FS 5 11 32 21 5 0 26 36 21 19
2008 FS 13 19 23 29 13 0 3 43 33 31
2008 FS-03 15 19 23 27 12 0 4 40 36 26

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
2014 FS 15 20 50 10 5 0 0 15 35 20
2014 FS-03 20 20 47 7 7 0 0 13 40 15

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
2014 FS 40 30 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2014 FS-03 40 27 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15

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
2014 FS 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2014 FS-03 47 40 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15

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
2014 FS 25 45 15 5 5 5 0 74 10 20
2014 FS-03 20 53 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15

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
2014 FS 15 60 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20
2014 FS-03 13 53 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2011 FS 10 50 25 10 0 5 0 63 11 20

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
2014 FS 30 60 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2014 FS-03 33 53 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FS 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2008 FS 42 29 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 31
2008 FS-03 35 35 12 8 12 0 0 69 19 26

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
2014 FS 35 35 10 15 0 5 0 74 16 20
2014 FS-03 40 33 0 20 0 7 0 79 21 15

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
2014 FS 25 65 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2014 FS-03 20 67 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FS 35 50 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2008 FS 29 52 10 3 3 3 0 83 7 31
2008 FS-03 31 46 12 4 4 4 0 80 8 26

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
2014 FS 5 10 30 20 20 5 10 18 47 20
2014 FS-03 7 13 27 27 13 0 13 23 46 15
2011 FS 20 20 25 20 10 0 5 42 32 20

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 FS 15 20 25 5 5 25 5 50 14 20
2014 FS-03 20 13 27 7 7 20 7 46 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2014 FS 20 30 20 10 5 10 5 59 18 20
2014 FS-03 20 20 20 13 7 13 7 50 25 15
2011 FS 15 55 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 20

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2014 FS 20 10 25 10 0 30 5 46 15 20
2014 FS-03 27 13 13 13 0 27 7 60 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 FS 20 40 5 10 0 25 0 80 13 20
2014 FS-03 20 34 0 13 0 33 0 80 20 15
2011 FS 20 55 15 0 0 10 0 83 0 20
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