2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EX

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 84 10 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 63 34 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2017 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 55 39 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2011 EX-01 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2008 EX 62 28 8 0 0 0 3 92 0 39
2008 EX-01 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 EX-02 75 17 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 77 19 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2017 EX-01 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2014 EX 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 74 18 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 34
2011 EX-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 39
2008 EX-01 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2008 EX-02 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 70 27 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2014 EX-01 59 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 76 18 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
2011 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 39
2008 EX-01 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2008 EX-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 58 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2017 EX-01 57 35 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 36 58 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 35 59 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 35 47 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 34
2011 EX-01 25 50 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2018 EX-01 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 EX 68 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2017 EX-01 65 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 EX 73 24 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2014 EX-01 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 67 27 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 33
2011 EX-01 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2008 EX 74 18 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 38
2008 EX-01 69 19 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2008 EX-02 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 65 23 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 61 26 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2017 EX-01 57 35 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 48 33 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 33
2014 EX-01 41 29 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2011 EX 48 18 15 18 0 0 0 67 18 33
2011 EX-01 33 27 13 27 0 0 0 60 27 15

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 68 26 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 58 35 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2017 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 94 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 81 16 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2017 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 EX-01 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2011 EX 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2011 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX 82 15 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 39
2008 EX-01 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 EX-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 68 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 61 26 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 31
2017 EX-01 50 28 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 81 10 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2017 EX-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 76 21 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2014 EX-01 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 82 15 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2011 EX-01 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 80 13 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2018 EX-01 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 EX 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 EX-01 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2011 EX 65 26 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 34
2011 EX-01 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 73 18 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 33
2014 EX-01 65 18 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 77 19 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 67 21 6 3 0 3 0 91 3 33
2014 EX-01 59 24 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 53 41 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
2011 EX-01 25 69 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 68 29 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2017 EX-01 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 73 24 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2014 EX-01 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 68 24 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 34
2011 EX-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX 77 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 39
2008 EX-01 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 EX-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 13 43 30 13 0 0 0 57 13 30
2018 EX-01 14 50 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2017 EX 16 45 23 16 0 0 0 61 16 31
2017 EX-01 22 43 14 21 0 0 0 65 21 14
2014 EX 18 36 30 15 0 0 0 55 15 33
2014 EX-01 29 35 18 18 0 0 0 65 18 17
2011 EX 18 32 35 12 3 0 0 50 15 34
2011 EX-01 13 31 25 25 6 0 0 44 31 16
2008 EX 21 44 21 5 8 0 3 66 13 39
2008 EX-01 12 47 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2008 EX-02 25 50 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 13 50 23 7 0 0 30 20 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 62 15 8 0 0 23 15 13
2017 EX 7 13 44 27 10 0 0 37 20 30
2017 EX-01 0 14 50 21 14 0 0 35 14 14
2014 EX 0 21 33 36 9 0 0 45 21 33
2014 EX-01 0 29 29 29 12 0 0 41 29 17
2011 EX 3 18 44 26 9 0 0 35 21 34
2011 EX-01 6 25 25 44 0 0 0 44 31 16
2008 EX 3 15 41 31 10 0 0 41 18 39
2008 EX-01 0 24 47 24 6 0 0 29 24 17
2008 EX-02 0 8 42 33 17 0 0 50 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 10 30 40 13 0 0 53 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 46 23 15 0 0 38 15 13
2017 EX 7 3 26 29 35 0 0 64 10 31
2017 EX-01 8 0 28 21 43 0 0 64 8 14
2014 EX 0 6 27 48 18 0 0 67 6 33
2014 EX-01 0 12 29 47 12 0 0 59 12 17
2011 EX 0 18 18 38 26 0 0 65 18 34
2011 EX-01 0 31 13 38 19 0 0 56 31 16
2008 EX 0 5 15 49 31 0 0 79 5 39
2008 EX-01 0 12 24 29 35 0 0 65 12 17
2008 EX-02 0 0 17 50 33 0 0 83 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 10 37 27 20 0 0 47 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 8 38 31 23 0 0 54 8 13
2017 EX 3 32 32 23 10 0 0 32 36 31
2017 EX-01 0 29 28 35 7 0 0 43 29 14
2014 EX 6 9 52 24 9 0 0 33 15 33
2014 EX-01 12 12 41 29 6 0 0 35 24 17
2011 EX 6 15 48 27 3 0 0 30 21 33
2011 EX-01 13 19 50 19 0 0 0 19 31 16
2008 EX 5 13 28 41 13 0 0 54 18 39
2008 EX-01 6 18 29 41 6 0 0 47 24 17
2008 EX-02 0 17 25 33 25 0 0 58 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 10 33 43 7 0 0 50 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 8 46 46 0 0 0 46 8 13
2017 EX 3 10 27 47 13 0 0 60 13 30
2017 EX-01 0 8 39 38 15 0 0 53 8 13
2014 EX 3 6 58 27 6 0 0 33 9 33
2014 EX-01 0 12 53 29 6 0 0 35 12 17
2011 EX 3 15 56 21 6 0 0 26 18 34
2011 EX-01 6 25 44 19 6 0 0 25 31 16
2008 EX 5 10 56 23 5 0 0 28 15 39
2008 EX-01 0 24 53 24 0 0 0 24 24 17
2008 EX-02 8 0 58 33 0 0 0 33 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 33 43 7 10 0 0 17 40 30
2018 EX-01 0 38 46 0 15 0 0 15 38 13
2017 EX 3 16 39 36 6 0 0 42 19 31
2017 EX-01 0 21 43 36 0 0 0 36 21 14
2014 EX 6 39 36 15 3 0 0 18 45 33
2014 EX-01 6 35 47 12 0 0 0 12 41 17
2011 EX 9 29 44 12 6 0 0 18 38 34
2011 EX-01 13 44 38 6 0 0 0 6 56 16
2008 EX 10 15 38 26 10 0 0 36 26 39
2008 EX-01 0 18 47 24 12 0 0 35 18 17
2008 EX-02 17 17 42 17 8 0 0 25 33 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 10 30 43 10 0 0 53 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 23 46 15 0 0 62 15 13
2017 EX 3 0 33 44 20 0 0 63 3 30
2017 EX-01 0 0 28 57 14 0 0 72 0 14
2014 EX 3 12 18 42 24 0 0 67 15 33
2014 EX-01 6 24 6 35 29 0 0 65 29 17
2011 EX 0 6 26 44 24 0 0 68 6 34
2011 EX-01 0 6 19 44 31 0 0 75 6 16
2008 EX 3 8 33 28 28 0 0 56 10 39
2008 EX-01 0 12 41 24 24 0 0 47 12 17
2008 EX-02 8 8 33 33 17 0 0 50 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 7 17 33 37 7 0 0 43 23 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 46 38 0 0 0 38 15 13
2017 EX 10 13 51 20 6 0 0 26 23 31
2017 EX-01 7 14 57 22 0 0 0 22 21 14
2014 EX 9 27 39 15 9 0 0 24 36 33
2014 EX-01 18 29 35 12 6 0 0 18 47 17
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 53 43 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2018 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 67 30 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 33
2014 EX-01 65 29 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 77 19 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 31
2017 EX-01 78 14 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2014 EX 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2014 EX-01 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 32 51 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 31
2017 EX-01 14 64 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 14
2014 EX 42 39 9 3 0 0 6 87 3 33
2014 EX-01 24 41 18 6 0 0 12 73 7 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 63 33 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2018 EX-01 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 EX 64 32 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 31
2017 EX-01 64 28 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2014 EX 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 EX-01 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 68 29 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 61 29 0 3 6 0 0 90 10 31
2018 EX-01 57 29 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2017 EX 48 45 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2017 EX-01 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2014 EX 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 33
2014 EX-01 41 41 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 17
2011 EX 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 34
2011 EX-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX 51 33 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 39
2008 EX-01 41 35 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2008 EX-02 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 81 13 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 79 14 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 80 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2017 EX-01 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 76 18 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 65 24 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2011 EX-01 63 25 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2008 EX 74 21 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 39
2008 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2008 EX-02 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 71 16 0 10 3 0 0 87 13 31
2018 EX-01 71 7 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
2017 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2017 EX-01 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 68 21 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2011 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX 69 23 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 39
2008 EX-01 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 EX-02 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 87 7 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2018 EX-01 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 EX 77 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 68 23 0 6 3 0 0 90 10 31
2018 EX-01 64 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2017 EX 77 16 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 79 9 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 33
2014 EX-01 71 6 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2018 EX-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 EX 74 19 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 31
2017 EX-01 71 14 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2014 EX 55 30 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 33
2014 EX-01 41 35 12 6 0 0 6 81 6 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 65 29 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 61 29 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 31
2017 EX-01 43 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2014 EX 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 47 44 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2011 EX-01 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 68 23 0 3 6 0 0 90 10 31
2018 EX-01 57 29 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2017 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2017 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 70 18 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 33
2014 EX-01 59 18 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 17
2011 EX 70 18 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 33
2011 EX-01 47 27 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2008 EX 64 28 0 5 0 0 3 95 5 39
2008 EX-01 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2008 EX-02 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 61 32 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 61 29 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2017 EX-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2014 EX 45 48 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 24 65 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 32 59 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 34
2011 EX-01 13 69 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2008 EX 51 44 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 39
2008 EX-01 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 EX-02 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 48 39 3 0 10 0 0 87 10 31
2018 EX-01 43 36 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2017 EX 55 32 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2017 EX-01 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2014 EX 52 30 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 33
2014 EX-01 35 35 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2011 EX 35 44 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 34
2011 EX-01 25 50 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2008 EX 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 39
2008 EX-01 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2008 EX-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 52 45 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2017 EX-01 21 57 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2014 EX 55 39 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 35 53 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 34
2011 EX-01 38 56 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 84 13 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 80 10 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 31
2017 EX-01 71 14 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2014 EX 79 15 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 71 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 68 26 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
2011 EX-01 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2008 EX 72 21 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 39
2008 EX-01 59 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2008 EX-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 71 23 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 79 14 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 55 16 13 3 10 0 3 73 13 31
2018 EX-01 50 14 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2017 EX 45 6 19 7 3 0 19 64 12 31
2017 EX-01 35 7 28 8 7 0 14 50 17 14
2014 EX 52 33 6 6 0 3 0 88 6 33
2014 EX-01 29 41 12 12 0 6 0 75 13 17
2011 EX 26 35 18 9 0 3 9 70 10 34
2011 EX-01 19 38 25 13 0 6 0 60 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 81 16 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 65 26 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2017 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 58 33 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2014 EX-01 41 41 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2011 EX 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 34
2011 EX-01 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2008 EX 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 39
2008 EX-01 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2008 EX-02 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 71 13 3 0 10 0 3 87 10 31
2018 EX-01 71 21 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 68 13 10 6 0 0 3 83 7 31
2017 EX-01 72 7 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2014 EX 55 18 6 12 0 0 9 80 13 33
2014 EX-01 47 24 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2011 EX 41 24 3 21 6 0 6 69 28 34
2011 EX-01 31 31 6 25 6 0 0 63 31 16
2008 EX 33 31 8 18 10 0 0 64 28 39
2008 EX-01 41 18 12 24 6 0 0 59 29 17
2008 EX-02 33 33 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 84 13 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 EX 58 35 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2017 EX 49 48 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 EX 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 EX-01 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 EX 58 39 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2014 EX-01 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2011 EX 59 32 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 34
2011 EX-01 50 31 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16

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 EX 87 7 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2018 EX-01 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 EX 90 6 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2017 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2011 EX 74 21 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 34
2011 EX-01 63 31 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2008 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 39
2008 EX-01 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2008 EX-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EX 87 6 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 85 9 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 76 15 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 33
2011 EX-01 60 27 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 EX 81 16 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 81 16 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2017 EX-01 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 82 12 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2014 EX-01 65 24 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 73 18 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2011 EX-01 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 EX 82 16 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 38
2008 EX-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2008 EX-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EX 77 10 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2017 EX 68 16 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 31
2017 EX-01 57 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2014 EX 79 12 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2014 EX-01 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 76 12 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 34
2011 EX-01 69 13 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2008 EX 62 28 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 39
2008 EX-01 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2008 EX-02 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
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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 EX 16 61 23 31
2018 EX-01 14 50 36 14
2017 EX 42 39 19 31
2017 EX-01 50 28 21 14
2014 EX 21 61 18 33
2014 EX-01 29 47 24 17
2011 EX 21 47 32 34
2011 EX-01 19 44 38 16
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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 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 EX 45 29 6 3 3 6 6 85 7 31
2018 EX-01 50 21 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 14
2017 EX 58 23 7 0 0 10 3 92 0 31
2017 EX-01 50 35 8 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2014 EX 52 27 0 0 3 15 3 96 4 33
2014 EX-01 41 35 0 0 6 18 0 93 7 17

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 EX 74 19 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 64 32 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 31
2017 EX-01 50 43 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2014 EX 64 33 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 33
2014 EX-01 53 41 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2011 EX 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2011 EX-01 31 44 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16
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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 EX 0 100 31
2018 EX-01 0 100 14

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 EX 60 13 17 0 0 7 3 81 0 30
2018 EX-01 62 8 23 0 0 0 8 75 0 13
2017 EX 60 20 3 0 0 13 3 96 0 30
2017 EX-01 50 36 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 14
2014 EX 58 9 9 0 3 15 6 85 4 33
2014 EX-01 53 12 6 0 6 18 6 85 8 17

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 EX 90 3 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29
2017 EX-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 EX 76 15 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 33
2014 EX-01 71 18 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2011 EX 65 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2011 EX-01 44 38 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
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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 EX 68 16 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 31
2018 EX-01 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2017 EX 74 13 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2017 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 0 45 35 16 3 0 0 45 19 31
2018 EX-01 0 29 50 21 0 0 0 29 21 14
2017 EX 13 32 32 16 6 0 0 45 23 31
2017 EX-01 29 14 28 14 14 0 0 43 28 14

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 EX 10 55 26 6 3 0 0 65 10 31
2018 EX-01 7 43 36 14 0 0 0 50 14 14
2017 EX 26 29 29 16 0 0 0 55 16 31
2017 EX-01 28 22 28 21 0 0 0 50 21 14

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 EX 20 23 30 17 10 0 0 43 27 30
2018 EX-01 31 8 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13
2017 EX 32 29 26 13 0 0 0 61 13 31
2017 EX-01 29 28 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 14

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 EX 20 43 23 10 3 0 0 63 13 30
2018 EX-01 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2017 EX 32 26 32 3 0 0 6 62 3 31
2017 EX-01 43 14 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 14

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 EX 37 33 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 30
2018 EX-01 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 EX 19 42 29 6 3 0 0 61 10 31
2017 EX-01 14 36 35 7 7 0 0 50 14 14

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 EX 48 42 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 31
2018 EX-01 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 45 32 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 31
2017 EX-01 28 43 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14

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 EX 23 32 35 6 3 0 0 55 10 31
2018 EX-01 7 36 57 0 0 0 0 43 0 14
2017 EX 29 49 6 16 0 0 0 77 16 31
2017 EX-01 14 72 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

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 EX 45 29 19 3 3 0 0 74 6 31
2018 EX-01 21 43 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14
2017 EX 45 26 23 7 0 0 0 71 7 31
2017 EX-01 21 43 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 14

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 EX 19 26 32 10 13 0 0 45 23 31
2018 EX-01 7 21 50 7 14 0 0 29 21 14
2017 EX 23 23 32 20 3 0 0 45 23 31
2017 EX-01 28 21 28 15 7 0 0 50 22 14

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 EX 97 0 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 94 0 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 63 17 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 30
2018 EX-01 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2017 EX 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2017 EX-01 50 35 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14

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 EX 71 23 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2017 EX-01 72 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 EX 29 29 35 3 0 0 3 60 3 31
2018 EX-01 21 36 36 0 0 0 7 62 0 14
2017 EX 35 42 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 31
2017 EX-01 28 35 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 14

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 EX 61 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2018 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 EX 65 29 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 31
2017 EX-01 65 28 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 EX 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2017 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 52 32 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 31
2018 EX-01 36 43 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2017 EX 58 29 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2017 EX-01 43 35 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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 EX 6 45 39 10 0 0 0 52 10 31
2018 EX-01 7 43 43 7 0 0 0 50 7 14
2017 EX 3 42 45 10 0 0 0 45 10 31
2017 EX-01 7 36 35 21 0 0 0 43 21 14

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 EX 0 26 55 13 6 0 0 19 26 31
2018 EX-01 0 36 50 7 7 0 0 14 36 14
2017 EX 3 13 61 16 6 0 0 23 16 31
2017 EX-01 7 14 57 14 7 0 0 21 21 14

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 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2017 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 EX 65 29 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2017 EX 55 42 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 31
2017 EX-01 35 57 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
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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 EX 61 29 3 3 0 3 0 63 37 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 64 36 14
2017 EX 55 23 10 0 10 4 0 57 43 31
2017 EX-01 43 28 7 0 14 8 0 46 54 14

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 EX 9 11
2017 EX 8 13

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 EX 9 11
2017 EX 0 13

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 EX 9 11
2017 EX 8 13

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 EX 45 11
2017 EX 23 13

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 EX 0 11
2017 EX 0 13

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 EX 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 45 11
2017 EX 85 13

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 EX 27 45 27 0 0 0 11
2017 EX 50 50 0 0 0 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 45 55 11

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 EX 73 9 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11
2017 EX 38 23 8 8 8 8 8 73 18 13

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 EX 9 0 9 0 9 9 64 33 33 11
2017 EX 8 15 8 0 8 0 62 60 20 13

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 EX 81 13 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
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