2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 34 3 21 0 0 0 76 21 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 42 9 14 4 0 0 74 17 664
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 39 24 10 0 0 0 66 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 42 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 18 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 34 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 41 4 15 0 0 0 81 15 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 35 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 656

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 22 0 13 11 0 0 77 23 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 32 8 4 4 0 0 85 7 655
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 26 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 30 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 656

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 22 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 31 13 8 6 1 1 74 14 659
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 51 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 35 9 9 5 0 1 76 15 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 29 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 50 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 43 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 656

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 28 34 12 5 0 0 49 16 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 34 15 12 11 1 0 61 23 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 53 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 35 11 14 11 0 0 64 26 657

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 45 18 5 7 0 0 70 12 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 41 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 54 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 45 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 656

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 33 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 658
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 32 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 40 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 655

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 15 8 21 10 0 0 61 31 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 33 13 9 9 0 0 69 18 662
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 52 13 14 0 0 0 74 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 37 9 11 9 1 0 70 21 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 28 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 653
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 33 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 59 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 35 16 9 7 0 1 68 17 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 64 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 40 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 32 42 7 15 5 0 0 74 19 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 34 14 9 6 0 1 70 15 659
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 44 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 40 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 36 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 655
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 47 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 38 12 13 6 0 0 69 18 656

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 33 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 659
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 48 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 42 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 655

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 40 19 7 5 0 0 70 12 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 31 16 12 6 1 0 67 17 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 40 15 14 0 0 3 69 15 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 36 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 655

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 30 24 34 12 0 0 46 30 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 27 31 22 8 2 2 30 38 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 14 36 15 15 0 9 32 28 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 23 36 16 8 2 4 26 36 653

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 3 29 25 29 15 0 0 44 31 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 25 27 18 11 3 2 30 42 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 20 8 18 32 0 0 50 42 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 21 28 18 11 4 4 32 37 654

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 24 25 28 15 0 0 42 33 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 26 23 12 3 6 39 33 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 19 14 25 24 0 8 54 31 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 13 30 21 13 4 9 40 26 653

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 5 17 30 36 12 0 0 48 22 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 15 32 24 15 2 2 41 26 653
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 9 21 34 18 0 3 54 24 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 17 28 28 14 2 3 44 27 650

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 31 19 31 8 0 0 38 43 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 23 28 15 14 2 2 30 41 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 27 25 13 9 0 5 23 51 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 22 27 17 11 2 4 30 42 650

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 15 40 21 10 0 0 31 29 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 27 18 11 4 2 30 41 655
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 17 13 15 28 0 5 45 42 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 28 18 11 4 4 32 38 653

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 32 9 33 17 0 0 50 41 23
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 16 33 20 11 4 3 33 32 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 26 11 28 19 0 5 49 39 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 33 18 12 4 4 32 32 655
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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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 22 26 12 7 3 0 54 20 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 32 19 9 4 7 4 63 16 657
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 10 19 5 9 9 59 29 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 33 14 10 4 7 4 69 15 657

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 20 8 9 5 0 0 78 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 29 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 657
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 21 4 9 5 0 0 82 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 31 8 8 5 1 0 78 14 659

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 17 32 13 9 22 6 0 53 33 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 25 18 16 10 15 2 46 32 652
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 24 30 10 10 14 0 42 24 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 24 17 14 11 18 4 45 33 656

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 68 21 0 5 4 3 0 92 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 657
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 44 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 44 3 5 4 3 0 89 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 38 10 5 1 1 1 83 7 657
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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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 41 11 7 19 0 0 63 26 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 37 12 6 5 1 0 76 12 655
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 40 18 10 0 0 5 71 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 38 10 8 4 1 1 77 12 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 46 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 31 11 5 3 1 0 82 8 654
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 21 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 32 9 6 3 3 1 81 9 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 27 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 23
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 36 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 654
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 47 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 35 9 7 4 1 1 81 10 657

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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 51 22 10 8 8 0 0 73 16 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 25 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 652
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 34 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 24 8 5 4 2 0 83 9 659

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 51 16 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 29 8 6 5 1 0 80 11 653
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 25 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 26 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 657
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 20 8 24 4 6 0 62 30 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 30 19 8 6 8 1 64 16 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 18 21 13 5 5 0 59 19 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 35 15 8 6 7 0 69 15 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 23 16 24 4 0 0 55 28 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 31 19 12 9 2 0 59 22 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 32 12 10 11 0 0 67 21 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 34 15 17 7 3 0 59 26 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 23 28 19 4 4 0 47 24 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 30 22 14 10 6 0 52 25 657
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 35 8 14 11 6 0 64 27 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 32 17 19 9 6 0 51 30 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 30 17 23 9 3 0 50 32 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 33 16 18 12 4 0 52 32 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 38 13 25 0 0 0 62 25 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 36 16 18 10 5 0 54 30 657
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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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 44 22 5 0 0 3 73 5 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 45 14 11 4 1 0 71 15 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 49 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 44 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 655

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 68 12 18 0 0 3 0 82 0 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 38 10 7 4 2 0 79 11 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 39 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 35 12 6 3 2 0 79 8 657

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 42 14 0 0 0 3 85 0 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 35 18 7 4 2 0 70 11 661

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 5 8 23 26 6 3 37 55 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 28 15 15 10 9 3 55 28 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 21 11 20 10 8 0 54 33 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 28 16 12 9 10 3 57 25 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 30 9 15 24 0 3 51 40 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 32 18 13 11 3 1 55 26 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 35 29 6 10 0 0 55 16 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 31 19 13 9 5 1 56 24 656

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 17 10 18 33 0 8 34 55 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 25 16 14 19 4 4 47 36 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 11 24 15 24 0 10 30 43 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 16 17 20 3 4 43 40 658

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 disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 49 16 9 5 0 0 69 14 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 39 19 10 7 3 0 63 17 661
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 48 21 4 5 0 0 69 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 36 20 11 5 5 1 62 17 657

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 27 19 0 4 3 0 77 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 36 13 4 2 4 0 80 6 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 40 19 0 0 4 0 81 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 33 14 3 3 6 0 78 7 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 35 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 38 12 6 1 1 0 80 7 655
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 42 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 40 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 659

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 22 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 33 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 29 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 37 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 26 17 5 13 0 0 65 18 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 34 14 9 7 1 0 71 16 655
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 21 25 9 0 6 0 63 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 31 17 9 5 1 0 69 13 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 36 7 18 0 0 0 75 18 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 36 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 654
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 28 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 35 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 19 27 8 9 0 0 57 16 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 26 15 12 7 5 1 64 20 659
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 23 19 13 0 4 0 67 13 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 30 18 9 6 3 1 65 16 657
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 22 57 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 36 36 668
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 20 69 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 41 36 659
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 79 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 88 662

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 13 25 9 9 22 0 44 23 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 20 20 4 4 28 5 58 12 657
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 31 5 10 5 17 0 76 18 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 18 18 5 6 27 8 56 16 659

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 26 21 9 4 0 0 66 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 31 19 5 2 11 1 71 8 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 44 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 33 16 5 4 11 1 72 10 653
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 100 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 94 661

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 74 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 43

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 43

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 43

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 42

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 42

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 39

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 39

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 39

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 39

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 18 25 0 4 27 0 61 5 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 17 21 4 2 31 5 58 10 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 27 10 6 5 33 0 68 17 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 16 18 3 2 32 7 60 10 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 42 18 0 4 0 0 79 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 29 19 4 2 12 1 71 7 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 51 0 0 5 9 0 95 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 32 14 4 3 13 2 77 7 657
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 14 18 15 11 0 4 55 27 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 22 23 17 18 1 2 41 36 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 18 21 13 25 0 0 41 38 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 24 21 14 23 1 2 41 38 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 36 19 14 8 0 0 58 22 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 30 18 15 1 1 37 33 665
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 35 23 18 12 0 0 47 30 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 23 27 17 16 1 2 39 34 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 46 15 7 8 0 0 69 15 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 26 27 13 10 1 1 49 23 662
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 29 45 0 5 0 0 50 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 31 20 11 12 0 3 55 25 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 27 20 10 19 0 0 50 29 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 22 25 19 15 1 1 40 35 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 41 20 9 21 0 0 49 30 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 19 26 18 20 1 1 35 39 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 50 29 13 0 5 0 4 82 5 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 19 14 7 8 1 9 68 17 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 38 10 10 0 0 5 79 10 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 22 14 6 7 1 10 68 15 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 19 33 0 9 0 0 57 9 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 21 23 10 12 1 2 54 23 662
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 16 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 26 22 13 7 1 2 56 22 654

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 31 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 34 21 9 6 1 2 64 15 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 27 24 5 4 0 0 67 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 31 21 12 6 1 3 60 18 654

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 35 20 6 4 0 0 71 9 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 28 24 13 9 1 1 53 22 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 44 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 30 22 15 8 0 2 54 23 654

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 Has served in the Canadian military 48 23 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 29 23 9 5 1 1 62 14 663
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 46 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 30 21 9 5 1 2 63 15 655

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 42 21 3 8 0 0 68 12 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 27 22 11 5 1 1 62 16 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 22 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 31 21 10 4 1 2 64 15 649

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 Has served in the Canadian military 61 20 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 25 13 4 6 1 2 77 10 658
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 17 5 11 0 0 5 83 12 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 25 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 85 12 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 67 16 6 2 3 1 5 89 5 660

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 Has served in the Canadian military 64 24 9 0 0 4 0 90 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 12 6 3 2 1 5 89 5 660
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 69 16 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 12 6 2 3 0 4 89 6 655

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 Has served in the Canadian military 49 39 3 0 8 0 0 88 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 24 11 2 2 1 3 84 5 659
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 41 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 26 10 3 3 0 2 84 6 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 34 24 9 4 0 0 63 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 19 10 5 4 1 3 81 9 656
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 20 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 23 8 3 4 0 3 85 8 655

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 Has served in the Canadian military 62 14 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 11 4 2 0 1 26 91 3 652
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 21 4 4 0 0 19 90 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 12 6 1 2 0 24 88 4 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 68 18 7 0 4 0 3 89 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 17 10 3 3 1 7 83 6 658
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 19 9 3 2 0 7 85 5 650

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 8 21 5 5 0 3 68 10 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 15 12 7 10 1 5 70 18 659
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 66 15 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 19 10 5 9 1 4 74 15 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 55 24 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 26 12 3 2 1 4 81 6 658
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 20 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 28 12 3 3 0 5 81 6 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 30 41 15 0 0 0 43 15 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 29 34 17 6 1 0 43 23 665
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 34 23 20 6 0 0 51 26 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 27 40 14 6 0 1 39 21 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 39 37 15 9 0 0 24 39 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 36 22 11 1 1 34 30 653
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 45 24 14 17 0 0 31 45 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 20 40 22 8 0 1 31 28 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 44 11 9 4 3 0 76 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 37 20 9 5 5 0 64 15 665
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 44 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 38 17 12 8 8 0 60 21 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 37 18 23 4 0 0 56 26 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 36 16 13 10 3 0 59 24 666
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 35 20 20 5 4 0 53 26 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 38 18 16 8 3 0 57 24 656
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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
(%)
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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 28 22 8 9 5 0 30 70 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 23 21 12 14 3 1 27 73 667
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 36 22 11 5 3 0 23 77 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 22 20 12 17 5 1 23 77 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 472
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 469

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 472
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 469

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 Has served in the Canadian military 5 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 472
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 469

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 472
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 469

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 472
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 469

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 472

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 472
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 469

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 34 21 4 5 20 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 49 16 12 5 12 451
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 59 0 0 20 0 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 50 19 9 3 13 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 54 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 67 465

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 24 21 23 21 0 7 30 47 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 24 18 18 20 2 8 39 41 467
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 31 25 13 14 0 12 41 30 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 23 14 17 23 3 9 39 46 473

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 19 21 26 27 0 7 20 57 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 13 16 17 42 2 6 18 64 468
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 7 18 12 43 0 15 15 65 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 8 12 14 55 3 6 11 76 473

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 21 18 3 16 0 6 60 21 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 16 16 10 8 1 10 62 20 665
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