2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ)

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 46 11 19 10 0 0 60 29 7279
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 20 46 10 16 7 0 0 66 24 1152
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 10 65 7 10 7 0 0 75 17 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 161032
2018 Correctional Service Canada 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 7247
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 42 40 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 1144
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 50 28 6 16 0 0 0 78 16 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 160117
2018 Correctional Service Canada 42 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 7211
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 1140
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 50 27 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 Correctional Service Canada 25 33 15 14 13 0 0 58 26 7256
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 43 33 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 31 35 14 12 7 0 0 66 19 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 Correctional Service Canada 24 37 14 12 13 0 0 61 25 7249
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 32 42 12 8 6 0 0 75 14 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 40 20 16 22 3 0 0 59 25 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 Correctional Service Canada 15 27 16 16 24 0 0 43 41 7248
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 27 34 15 11 13 0 0 61 24 1149
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 26 29 21 11 10 0 3 56 22 33

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 Correctional Service Canada 20 40 16 13 9 0 0 61 23 7263
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 27 42 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 18 40 8 27 6 0 0 58 33 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 Correctional Service Canada 30 40 14 8 7 0 0 70 15 7258
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 44 42 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1149
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 41 43 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 33

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 31 16 16 21 0 0 47 37 7250
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 28 39 14 11 9 0 0 67 20 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 38 21 17 13 10 0 0 59 24 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 Correctional Service Canada 41 37 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 7217
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 84 6 1139
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 54 19 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 33 15 17 19 0 0 49 36 7250
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 30 37 14 11 8 0 0 68 19 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 32 20 13 23 12 0 0 52 35 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 30 17 15 19 0 0 49 34 7217
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 33 35 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 1142
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 42 21 16 17 4 0 0 62 22 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 Correctional Service Canada 17 30 18 17 18 0 0 47 35 7229
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 30 36 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 1145
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 35 30 10 18 7 0 0 65 25 33

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 Correctional Service Canada 31 40 15 8 6 0 0 72 13 7258
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 38 41 11 5 4 0 0 79 9 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 39 34 12 12 0 3 0 75 13 32

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 Correctional Service Canada 30 33 20 9 6 0 2 64 15 7276
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 31 31 19 12 7 0 0 62 18 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 29 30 23 11 7 0 0 59 18 32

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 32 34 13 4 1 1 17 49 7263
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 30 35 16 5 0 0 21 43 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 12 27 32 19 8 0 3 28 39 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 37 33 160571
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 29 27 13 6 1 1 20 52 7240
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 17 26 29 17 8 1 1 26 45 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 13 21 29 21 13 3 0 36 35 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 28 28 12 5 2 2 18 52 7235
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 22 27 30 12 7 1 1 20 50 1142
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 20 29 22 21 8 0 0 29 49 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 Correctional Service Canada 10 16 35 25 9 1 4 36 27 7212
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 21 33 24 10 0 1 34 32 1145
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 10 16 45 16 13 0 0 28 27 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 Correctional Service Canada 28 27 25 11 6 1 2 18 56 7237
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 23 28 24 15 8 1 1 23 52 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 13 38 18 20 8 0 3 28 53 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 24 26 19 8 2 2 28 45 7224
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 21 26 26 15 9 2 1 25 48 1145
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 16 22 35 14 10 0 3 25 39 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 Correctional Service Canada 21 28 28 12 6 2 2 19 52 7244
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 18 25 32 15 7 2 1 23 44 1145
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 6 13 49 20 10 3 0 31 19 33
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 28 19 18 20 2 1 41 39 7249
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 21 35 16 13 9 5 2 60 24 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 20 23 31 16 10 0 0 43 26 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 29 14 16 17 0 0 53 33 7236
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 39 28 11 12 9 1 0 68 21 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 37 18 9 25 11 0 0 55 36 32

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22 19 16 14 13 2 41 36 160747
2018 Correctional Service Canada 7 17 17 21 32 5 1 25 56 7234
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 21 20 18 17 11 1 38 40 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 8 13 29 18 25 6 0 23 46 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 38 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 7232
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 38 33 20 5 4 0 0 70 10 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 Correctional Service Canada 21 40 20 9 9 1 0 62 18 7242
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 78 9 1152
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 39 30 16 11 4 0 0 68 15 33
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 Correctional Service Canada 26 33 15 12 13 0 0 60 25 7245
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 36 33 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 36 27 16 15 7 0 0 63 22 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 30 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 160474
2018 Correctional Service Canada 31 31 16 10 10 1 0 62 21 7243
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 43 28 11 8 7 2 1 73 16 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 39 24 10 15 13 0 0 63 28 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 Correctional Service Canada 29 32 15 12 11 0 0 62 23 7230
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 40 31 11 11 7 0 0 71 17 1144
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 37 15 17 20 10 0 0 53 30 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 26 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 160320
2018 Correctional Service Canada 37 28 16 8 11 1 0 66 19 7224
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 54 25 9 5 7 0 0 79 12 1141
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 53 17 10 6 13 0 0 70 20 32

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 Correctional Service Canada 32 30 16 10 11 0 0 62 21 7238
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 44 28 13 7 8 0 0 72 15 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 37 32 16 3 12 0 0 68 16 33
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 34 16 10 6 3 6 65 18 36684
2018 Correctional Service Canada 17 36 18 16 10 1 2 55 26 1559
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 28 34 14 12 6 2 5 66 19 325

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 Correctional Service Canada 15 26 17 15 23 3 0 43 40 7267
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 26 29 16 15 11 3 0 57 27 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 34 23 8 22 13 0 0 57 35 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 24 17 17 26 1 0 39 44 7258
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 23 30 17 15 13 1 0 54 28 1149
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 30 19 22 17 13 0 0 48 30 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 Correctional Service Canada 10 22 20 20 27 2 0 32 47 7245
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 16 29 20 17 14 4 0 47 32 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 23 18 26 9 24 0 0 41 33 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 22 17 20 30 1 0 32 51 7243
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 17 28 18 18 16 2 0 46 35 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 15 20 20 26 19 0 0 35 45 33
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 Correctional Service Canada 15 37 20 15 12 1 0 53 26 7247
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 28 45 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 32 55 3 0 10 0 0 87 10 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 36 16 13 13 1 0 58 26 7253
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 37 37 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 1151
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 40 32 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 Correctional Service Canada 17 33 19 15 15 0 0 51 30 7240
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 33 36 15 9 7 1 0 69 16 1149
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 40 30 14 5 10 0 0 70 16 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 Correctional Service Canada 12 23 17 18 25 3 1 37 45 7260
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 19 25 18 15 16 6 1 48 33 1152
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 30 10 19 17 19 5 0 43 37 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 25 19 20 24 1 0 37 44 7248
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 19 32 17 16 14 1 0 51 31 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 21 14 25 20 17 3 0 36 37 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 28 17 16 23 1 1 43 40 7250
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 19 29 15 17 18 1 1 49 35 1144
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 24 12 23 12 27 3 0 37 40 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 Correctional Service Canada 12 28 23 15 19 2 0 41 35 7250
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 20 36 23 10 9 2 0 58 19 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 24 26 30 4 13 3 0 51 18 33

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

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 Correctional Service Canada 26 38 20 7 7 2 0 65 14 7253
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 37 40 14 5 2 2 0 79 7 1152
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 46 32 11 10 0 0 0 78 10 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 37 19 10 9 1 0 61 19 7235
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 36 40 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 1153
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 44 30 16 3 8 0 0 74 10 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 Correctional Service Canada 25 38 15 10 12 0 0 63 22 7232
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 42 37 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 1153
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 46 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 26 21 16 21 0 0 42 37 7239
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 25 31 20 12 11 0 0 56 24 1149
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 24 33 27 3 13 0 0 57 16 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 29 21 16 17 0 0 46 34 7208
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 26 35 18 12 9 0 0 62 21 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 34 25 21 17 3 0 0 59 20 32

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 22 21 16 19 2 0 42 36 7247
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 27 24 20 14 12 2 0 52 27 1154
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 30 21 15 16 15 3 0 53 32 33
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 46 35 7285
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 33 31 36 1154
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 28 31 41 33

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 32 24 11 5 7 1497
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 16 32 37 5 6 4 393
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 10 21 48 0 10 11 10
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 Correctional Service Canada 32 68 7267
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 19 81 1144
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 27 73 32

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22721
2018 Correctional Service Canada 57 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 46 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 62 22735
2018 Correctional Service Canada 65 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 68 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22696
2018 Correctional Service Canada 10 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 10 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 22696
2018 Correctional Service Canada 34 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 22696
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22712
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 5 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 22694
2018 Correctional Service Canada 5 1937
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 4 207

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22709
2018 Correctional Service Canada 45 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 43 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22697
2018 Correctional Service Canada 40 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 40 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 46 22698
2018 Correctional Service Canada 52 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 45 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 41 22706
2018 Correctional Service Canada 44 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 38 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 22690
2018 Correctional Service Canada 37 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 36 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 22722
2018 Correctional Service Canada 66 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 55 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 22699
2018 Correctional Service Canada 48 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 39 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 22678
2018 Correctional Service Canada 7 1939

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22693
2018 Correctional Service Canada 17 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22689
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 48 22704
2018 Correctional Service Canada 55 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 51 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22702
2018 Correctional Service Canada 37 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 24 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 22687
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 1939
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22718
2018 Correctional Service Canada 44 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 57 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22701
2018 Correctional Service Canada 30 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 31 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22688
2018 Correctional Service Canada 7 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 22699
2018 Correctional Service Canada 28 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 22 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22689
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 14 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 22692
2018 Correctional Service Canada 10 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 14 22692
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 12 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22688
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 12 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22709
2018 Correctional Service Canada 26 1936
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 23 208

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21200
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 21197
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21191
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 6 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 21189
2018 Correctional Service Canada 6 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 6 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21189
2018 Correctional Service Canada 7 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 8 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 Correctional Service Canada 7 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 14 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21188
2018 Correctional Service Canada 6 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 14 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21193
2018 Correctional Service Canada 10 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 21192
2018 Correctional Service Canada 13 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 10 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 21199
2018 Correctional Service Canada 38 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 31 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 Correctional Service Canada 12 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 12 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 21214
2018 Correctional Service Canada 52 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 52 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 21187
2018 Correctional Service Canada 3 1761

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 21220
2018 Correctional Service Canada 64 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 58 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 21191
2018 Correctional Service Canada 4 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 4 196

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 21192
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 1761
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 196

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 20 23 16 23 8 2 32 43 7262
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 22 21 13 12 16 4 43 32 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 15 18 30 8 10 15 3 40 23 33

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 29 20 15 18 2 0 46 33 7252
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 25 33 17 12 8 3 1 61 21 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 26 30 21 13 7 3 0 58 21 33
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 Correctional Service Canada 15 85 7250
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 93 1149

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 11806
2018 Correctional Service Canada 44 833
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 34 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 77 11826
2018 Correctional Service Canada 74 833
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 87 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797
2018 Correctional Service Canada 4 833

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 833

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11798
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 833
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 10 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11802
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 833
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11798
2018 Correctional Service Canada 8 833

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 11790
2018 Correctional Service Canada 36 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 37 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 11790
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 15 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11786
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 15 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11784
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 834

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 11787
2018 Correctional Service Canada 18 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 23 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11792
2018 Correctional Service Canada 34 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 25 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11783
2018 Correctional Service Canada 8 834

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11782
2018 Correctional Service Canada 3 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 0 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11785
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 834

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11787
2018 Correctional Service Canada 13 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 17 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 1 11782
2018 Correctional Service Canada 2 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 0 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11791
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 14 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 0 11783
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 0 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 11797
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 21 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11822
2018 Correctional Service Canada 27 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 21 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11810
2018 Correctional Service Canada 18 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 12 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11809
2018 Correctional Service Canada 4 834

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11817
2018 Correctional Service Canada 24 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 18 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11805
2018 Correctional Service Canada 6 834

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11807
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 834

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11806
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 8 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11808
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 7 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 49 11821
2018 Correctional Service Canada 47 834
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 55 75

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11053
2018 Correctional Service Canada 6 754

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11052
2018 Correctional Service Canada 8 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 9 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11049
2018 Correctional Service Canada 3 754

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 Correctional Service Canada 2 754

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11051
2018 Correctional Service Canada 3 754

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11049
2018 Correctional Service Canada 3 754

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11051
2018 Correctional Service Canada 4 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 10 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11053
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 8 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11055
2018 Correctional Service Canada 12 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 72

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 11058
2018 Correctional Service Canada 31 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 29 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11054
2018 Correctional Service Canada 12 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 9 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 11069
2018 Correctional Service Canada 45 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 51 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 Correctional Service Canada 2 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 0 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 64 11072
2018 Correctional Service Canada 67 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 66 72

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11051
2018 Correctional Service Canada 4 754

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11050
2018 Correctional Service Canada 14 754
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 14 72

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075
2018 Correctional Service Canada 11 22 30 9 14 12 2 38 27 7243
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 16 22 24 7 5 22 4 51 17 1143
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 17 19 26 12 5 16 6 46 21 32

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 31 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 161053
2018 Correctional Service Canada 18 30 25 10 12 4 1 50 24 7238
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 28 32 21 7 4 7 1 65 12 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 29 37 16 11 4 3 0 67 16 33
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 24 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 161369
2018 Correctional Service Canada 12 17 20 17 33 0 1 29 51 7271
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 19 24 21 14 20 0 1 44 34 1142
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 8 28 27 6 23 5 3 39 31 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 161255
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 26 29 16 12 0 1 42 28 7268
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 14 25 30 18 12 0 0 39 30 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 20 14 41 19 6 0 0 34 25 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 29 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 160603
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 30 25 12 8 0 2 53 21 7211
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 19 30 28 15 8 0 0 49 23 1136
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 21 37 30 5 6 0 0 58 11 32

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 160732
2018 Correctional Service Canada 13 20 22 19 24 0 1 34 44 7240
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 13 22 26 20 18 0 1 35 39 1140
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 8 28 44 9 11 0 0 36 20 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 160698
2018 Correctional Service Canada 38 24 16 8 8 0 5 65 17 7237
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 43 24 16 6 4 0 6 71 12 1139
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 39 38 14 7 0 0 3 79 7 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 161068
2018 Correctional Service Canada 22 25 24 13 14 0 1 48 28 7245
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 29 27 22 12 9 0 1 56 22 1138
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 23 32 14 26 6 0 0 54 32 32

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 33 23 10 6 1 1 59 17 160799
2018 Correctional Service Canada 18 29 26 14 12 1 1 47 27 7252
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 23 34 25 11 6 1 1 57 18 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 29 33 14 21 3 0 0 62 24 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 160760
2018 Correctional Service Canada 15 27 26 17 14 0 1 42 31 7252
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 17 32 25 17 8 0 1 49 25 1151
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 20 20 42 15 3 0 0 40 18 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 160624
2018 Correctional Service Canada 20 29 24 14 12 0 1 50 26 7231
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 23 32 23 14 8 0 1 55 21 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 23 29 17 27 5 0 0 51 32 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 160191
2018 Correctional Service Canada 23 32 23 12 9 0 1 55 22 7218
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 27 36 20 10 6 0 1 63 16 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 34 37 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 160099
2018 Correctional Service Canada 34 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 7212
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 49 28 12 5 4 0 2 78 10 1145
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 72 19 3 0 3 0 2 94 3 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 67 16 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 160330
2018 Correctional Service Canada 53 21 11 5 6 1 3 78 11 7226
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 69 17 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 78 9 5 3 4 0 0 87 8 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 160420
2018 Correctional Service Canada 45 20 14 8 10 1 2 67 18 7239
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 62 16 9 4 5 1 3 81 10 1149
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 69 12 0 9 10 0 0 80 20 33

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 160968
2018 Correctional Service Canada 36 32 17 7 6 0 1 69 14 7245
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 51 28 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 1148
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 56 34 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 32

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 160500
2018 Correctional Service Canada 36 24 16 9 13 0 1 61 22 7224
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 47 25 12 8 7 0 1 73 15 1147
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 55 10 10 13 12 0 0 65 25 32

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 159765
2018 Correctional Service Canada 47 15 8 3 2 0 25 82 7 7178
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 50 15 6 3 1 0 25 87 5 1140
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 46 11 5 0 0 0 38 93 0 31

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 61 20 9 3 2 0 6 86 4 160250
2018 Correctional Service Canada 55 23 11 3 3 0 6 83 6 7203
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 67 16 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 1142
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 89 5 0 0 3 0 3 97 3 32

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 160852
2018 Correctional Service Canada 64 16 7 3 5 0 4 84 9 7234
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 67 14 6 4 6 0 4 84 10 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 52 24 3 5 11 0 5 80 17 32

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 160646
2018 Correctional Service Canada 46 30 14 4 3 0 2 78 7 7210
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 45 31 16 5 1 0 2 77 7 1142
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 55 33 3 3 3 0 3 91 6 32

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

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 31 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 161633
2018 Correctional Service Canada 8 23 38 20 11 0 0 31 31 7264
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 30 39 15 6 0 0 41 21 1152
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 11 31 48 4 6 0 0 42 10 33

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 20 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 159815
2018 Correctional Service Canada 18 26 37 14 5 0 0 19 44 7214
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 11 22 39 20 8 0 0 28 33 1146
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 11 18 41 27 3 0 0 30 29 32

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 161108
2018 Correctional Service Canada 16 41 18 13 11 1 0 58 24 7246
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 27 44 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 1150
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 32 33 9 16 4 5 0 68 22 33

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

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 35 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 161341
2018 Correctional Service Canada 10 23 15 20 31 1 0 33 51 7265
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 17 34 19 16 14 1 0 51 30 1152
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 31 19 19 17 14 0 0 50 31 33
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Compensation

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 161576
2018 Correctional Service Canada 18 23 24 14 20 1 0 18 82 7268
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 21 28 23 13 13 2 1 22 78 1153
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 20 30 22 9 15 5 0 21 79 33

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109172
2018 Correctional Service Canada 31 5830
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 26 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 36 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 109188
2018 Correctional Service Canada 44 5830
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 40 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 54 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109138
2018 Correctional Service Canada 19 5830
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 20 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 34 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 109210
2018 Correctional Service Canada 55 5830
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 49 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 40 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 109103
2018 Correctional Service Canada 9 5830
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 8 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 12 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 109160
2018 Correctional Service Canada 51 5831
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 37 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 45 25

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 109157
2018 Correctional Service Canada 31 5830
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 34 866
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 37 25

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

Survey year Organization 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 41 19 11 5 19 104045
2018 Correctional Service Canada 7 31 18 13 4 27 5486
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 6 36 19 11 5 24 822
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 4 40 14 17 8 17 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 65 108456
2018 Correctional Service Canada 24 76 5794
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 26 74 859
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 26 74 25

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22 18 18 23 2 6 36 44 108900
2018 Correctional Service Canada 5 15 17 17 37 2 6 22 59 5817
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 10 19 16 17 27 1 10 33 49 859
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 14 25 4 33 22 0 4 40 56 24

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 13 16 19 39 2 7 19 63 108928
2018 Correctional Service Canada 2 8 14 16 52 2 5 11 73 5818
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 4 10 13 19 48 2 5 14 72 861
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 11 13 4 14 59 0 0 24 73 24

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 16 13 9 11 1 8 63 22 161026
2018 Correctional Service Canada 26 14 15 13 25 1 6 43 41 7248
2018 Sectors and National Headquarters 32 17 16 13 15 1 7 53 30 1153
2018 Health Services Sector - National Headquarters (NHQ) 32 23 10 7 19 5 4 61 29 33
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