2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs by Question 83. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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 Demographic Strongly agree
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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
2018 Provides services to public 27 42 12 12 6 0 2 69 19 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 43 12 15 5 0 0 68 20 1095

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 44 38 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1088

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 47 39 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 41 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 42 30 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 34 9 8 6 0 0 78 13 1088

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 36 42 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 42 13 9 6 0 0 73 14 1090

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

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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 28 32 17 11 12 0 0 60 23 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 35 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 1088

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 35 16 17 7 0 0 60 24 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 38 15 15 7 0 0 63 22 1092

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 45 44 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 1090

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 29 35 15 12 8 0 0 64 21 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 39 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 1090

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 54 32 9 4 1 0 0 86 4 291
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 38 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 31 37 11 12 8 0 1 69 20 294
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 40 14 11 8 0 0 66 20 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 32 36 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 292
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 36 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 1081

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
2018 Provides services to public 31 30 14 18 7 0 0 61 25 294
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 37 14 11 8 0 1 67 19 1083

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 39 39 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 43 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 1087

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 31 30 18 11 9 0 2 62 20 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 31 19 8 7 0 1 65 15 1093

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 31 34 13 6 0 0 19 47 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 29 32 16 6 0 1 22 46 1087

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
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 26 31 14 9 3 1 25 43 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 28 27 15 7 2 1 23 49 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 24 36 10 6 1 1 17 47 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 30 27 11 4 1 1 16 57 1090

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 20 34 22 8 0 2 31 35 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 24 30 20 8 1 1 29 41 1084

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
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 28 24 26 13 6 1 1 20 53 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 23 26 16 8 1 3 25 48 1088

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 19 30 20 7 3 1 27 41 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 25 28 17 8 2 2 26 45 1078

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
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 27 33 13 6 1 1 19 48 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 28 27 14 6 2 2 20 51 1088
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 31 16 12 11 3 3 58 25 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 34 16 11 8 7 4 61 21 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
2018 Provides services to public 40 26 10 14 10 1 0 67 24 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 31 9 10 7 1 0 73 17 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 12 18 19 21 19 8 2 34 45 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 21 19 16 11 18 3 42 34 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
2018 Provides services to public 41 34 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 34 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
2018 Provides services to public 41 35 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 1088
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 35 32 12 10 9 1 1 68 20 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 34 12 8 7 1 1 73 16 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 44 26 13 9 7 1 1 71 17 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 28 12 7 4 2 1 76 12 1081

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 41 26 14 10 7 1 0 68 17 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 28 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1079

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
2018 Provides services to public 55 22 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 25 8 3 5 1 0 84 8 1081

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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
2018 Provides services to public 47 24 12 10 8 0 0 71 17 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 29 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 1081
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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 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
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 30 20 13 10 2 4 54 25 90
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 32 21 11 7 5 7 56 20 354

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 29 19 14 7 5 0 57 22 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 32 18 10 7 6 1 62 18 1093

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 28 21 18 10 1 0 51 27 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 32 19 14 10 3 0 56 24 1087

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 24 26 18 13 2 0 42 32 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 29 22 19 10 5 0 45 31 1088

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 24 23 21 14 2 0 41 35 299
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 27 18 25 14 2 0 41 40 1091
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 39 21 13 6 0 0 60 19 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 43 17 15 6 1 0 61 21 1092

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 27 33 18 9 8 1 3 62 18 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 36 16 13 6 4 1 63 20 1091

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 30 23 14 7 3 0 55 22 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 36 24 11 5 2 0 59 17 1087

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 13 17 27 14 17 8 3 34 36 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 21 21 15 15 13 3 40 35 1085

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 31 20 10 12 2 0 56 23 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 35 18 14 9 3 0 58 24 1091

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 33 16 14 16 1 1 53 31 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 31 16 15 15 3 1 52 31 1087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 37 27 11 8 2 0 53 19 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 39 21 13 5 5 1 58 19 1089

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 38 37 14 5 2 3 1 78 8 294
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 41 12 7 2 4 0 78 9 1087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 41 33 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 294
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 44 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 1087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 44 32 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 40 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 1089

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 29 31 19 13 8 1 0 60 21 294
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 31 21 12 8 1 0 59 20 1087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 31 30 20 12 7 0 0 61 18 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 36 19 13 7 1 0 62 19 1087

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 23 26 12 11 1 0 50 23 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 26 20 14 11 4 1 53 27 1089
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 36 31 33 299
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 24 33 1093

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 29 30 5 5 15 108
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 28 41 5 9 9 473
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 79 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 1088

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 45 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 171

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

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 64 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 171

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 171

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 171

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 50 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 35 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 51 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 45 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 33 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 66 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 55 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 39 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 55 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 38 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 50 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 22 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 32 61
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 172

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 167

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 10 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 18 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 45 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 58 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 69 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 61 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 60
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 167

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 15 16 25 15 9 17 4 39 30 299
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 17 20 9 9 28 6 41 28 1089

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 28 22 10 8 9 1 56 19 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 31 20 10 7 11 1 58 19 1090
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 1090

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 36 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 81 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 79 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 52 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 29 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 15 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 17 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 22 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 13 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 58 41
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 76

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 13 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 29 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 43 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 46 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 72

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 18 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 72

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 15 16 29 6 7 22 5 43 18 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 16 23 4 5 34 6 46 16 1091

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 24 22 8 6 11 3 58 16 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 31 21 5 5 17 1 62 12 1086
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 23 25 15 20 0 1 39 36 299
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 25 21 17 17 0 2 44 35 1084

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 15 22 28 16 18 0 1 37 35 299
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 23 31 16 14 0 0 40 29 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 27 23 17 11 1 1 48 29 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 27 24 17 12 0 1 46 29 1082

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 18 19 21 25 0 1 34 47 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 19 25 18 18 0 2 37 37 1080

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 41 23 14 9 9 0 5 67 18 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 26 14 9 6 0 5 70 16 1081

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 30 20 25 11 14 0 1 50 25 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 26 21 12 11 0 1 55 23 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 30 27 12 9 0 2 51 21 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 33 24 11 7 1 2 57 19 1083

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 17 30 24 18 9 1 1 47 28 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 28 27 17 10 0 1 45 28 1080

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 22 26 17 10 1 1 46 27 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 26 25 16 11 0 1 48 27 1082

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 27 26 13 7 1 1 53 20 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 33 21 10 6 0 1 62 16 1079

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 46 17 15 12 7 0 2 65 20 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 24 13 9 7 0 3 71 16 1075

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 63 14 8 4 4 1 6 82 9 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 16 6 3 3 1 6 88 6 1076

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 58 14 11 5 7 1 4 76 13 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 14 6 4 5 1 4 84 10 1074

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 55 22 15 3 3 0 2 79 6 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 27 10 4 3 0 2 82 7 1087

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 50 19 11 10 8 0 1 70 19 296
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 19 12 6 7 0 2 74 14 1084

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 60 13 4 2 2 0 19 90 5 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 14 7 1 2 0 24 87 4 1084

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 57 20 11 6 1 1 5 81 7 295
2018 Does not provide services to public 65 16 7 2 1 0 8 88 4 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 65 13 7 5 5 0 5 82 10 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 15 8 5 4 0 5 83 9 1088

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 49 24 15 5 5 0 3 75 10 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 49 26 15 6 3 0 2 76 9 1088

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 25 39 16 8 0 0 37 25 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 29 35 17 6 0 0 41 23 1092

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 18 22 36 14 10 0 0 24 40 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 20 39 20 9 0 0 29 32 1081

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 27 45 15 8 3 2 0 73 12 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 44 16 8 4 2 0 71 12 1091

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 28 21 13 14 2 0 50 28 297
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 36 20 14 10 2 0 54 25 1093
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 Provides services to public 23 28 22 11 14 2 0 24 76 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 27 20 12 11 2 1 28 72 1090

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 775

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 42 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 775

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 775

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 52 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 775

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 5 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 775

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 28 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 775

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 32 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 775

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 4 34 20 14 7 21 213
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 39 20 11 7 20 747

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 31 69 224
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 67 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 9 26 20 19 22 1 3 36 43 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 23 16 18 27 2 5 35 48 772

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 6 11 18 12 48 1 4 18 63 225
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 10 12 20 49 2 4 14 73 770

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 37 10 17 15 13 1 7 52 30 298
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 15 16 13 13 1 7 54 28 1084
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