2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transportation Safety 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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 26 16 5 15 0 0 65 19 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 33 10 15 11 0 1 64 26 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 28 11 20 16 0 0 53 35 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 31 17 17 7 0 1 60 23 160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 65 23 8 3 0 0 0 88 3 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 35 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 159

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

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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 64 31 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 29 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 77 15 3 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 34 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 159

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 51 39 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 38 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 15 15 4 16 3 0 63 21 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 159

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 55 21 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 34 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 23 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 39 10 4 6 0 0 80 11 160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 25 30 5 5 0 0 60 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 27 14 13 13 0 0 60 26 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 22 30 0 19 3 0 50 20 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 35 10 16 10 0 1 63 27 160

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 40 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 39 13 10 7 0 0 71 17 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 29 8 19 8 0 0 65 27 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 42 11 13 5 0 1 71 18 160

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 32 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 133
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 34 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 30 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 159

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 51 19 16 0 15 0 0 69 15 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 32 14 11 13 0 0 62 23 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 45 0 15 8 0 0 78 22 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 35 14 10 10 0 0 66 20 160

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 69 16 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 31 5 4 1 0 0 90 4 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 77 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 31 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 160

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 39 47 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 31 13 11 14 0 0 62 25 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 29 11 4 8 0 0 77 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 33 13 14 8 0 1 65 22 160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 37 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 24 21 10 13 0 0 57 23 133
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 28 15 4 12 0 0 69 16 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 37 15 8 10 0 1 67 19 160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 21 12 15 5 0 0 69 20 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 31 18 12 10 0 0 60 21 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 44 11 4 8 0 0 78 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 36 12 10 10 0 1 68 19 159

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 55 21 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 23 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 32 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 159

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 28 37 16 19 0 0 0 65 19 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 29 19 12 5 0 1 63 18 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 33 30 4 15 0 0 52 18 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 37 19 3 4 3 2 73 8 160

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 5 26 40 12 18 0 0 29 31 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 21 41 20 5 1 2 26 32 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 24 39 25 4 0 0 29 32 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 24 39 17 8 1 2 26 33 160

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 5 26 19 26 24 0 0 50 31 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 20 32 22 15 2 2 38 28 133
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 24 18 42 8 4 0 52 29 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 14 31 27 18 1 3 47 21 160

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 10 27 29 10 24 0 0 33 38 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 19 26 23 10 2 3 35 37 132
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 47 16 21 4 0 0 25 58 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 19 26 18 15 1 2 35 38 159

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 21 35 20 20 0 0 39 26 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 14 31 30 9 1 2 40 29 133
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 15 36 30 4 0 0 34 31 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 14 37 27 12 0 2 40 22 160

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 15 28 33 5 20 0 0 25 43 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 27 28 12 6 1 3 19 52 133
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 30 32 11 8 3 0 20 47 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 22 36 14 7 1 3 22 41 160

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 15 30 15 28 13 0 0 41 45 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 19 29 23 10 2 3 34 35 132
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 4 29 36 16 4 4 56 13 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 8 33 33 16 3 2 51 14 158

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 22 42 11 16 0 0 27 31 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 20 28 23 6 3 2 31 40 133
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 22 38 17 11 0 0 29 34 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 20 34 15 12 2 1 28 37 160
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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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 36 15 0 17 5 7 65 19 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 21 11 15 18 2 6 53 36 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 18 14 14 26 4 0 44 41 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 25 11 10 18 5 4 57 31 160

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 24 22 0 10 5 0 67 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 23 6 14 15 0 0 64 30 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 25 7 15 8 0 0 70 23 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 30 7 8 10 1 0 75 18 159

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 16 26 15 16 10 18 0 51 31 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 20 13 13 19 12 3 47 37 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 26 14 22 19 8 0 40 45 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 22 14 11 17 16 5 47 35 160

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 24 66 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 25 6 15 9 0 0 70 23 132
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 28 7 15 8 0 0 70 23 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 35 7 11 6 1 0 76 17 160

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 54 24 12 5 0 5 0 83 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 33 12 5 4 0 1 77 10 136
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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 53 32 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 27 14 5 10 2 2 70 15 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 37 15 14 4 0 7 64 20 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 28 12 10 6 1 1 71 17 160

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 54 26 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 23 13 7 10 1 3 70 17 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 26 7 7 4 7 0 80 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 26 14 4 6 2 1 76 10 160

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 51 33 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 27 6 12 8 0 2 73 20 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 21 8 7 8 0 0 77 15 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 19 15 9 7 0 1 69 16 160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 40 5 0 5 5 0 89 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 21 10 6 9 1 2 74 15 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 22 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 24 10 3 6 1 1 80 10 159

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 59 31 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 21 10 9 10 0 3 70 20 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 11 15 3 8 0 0 74 11 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 23 9 8 9 0 1 74 17 158
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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 27 31 26 5 5 0 7 62 11 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 22 14 15 13 6 0 56 29 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 30 15 19 8 4 0 56 28 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 32 12 13 12 10 0 58 28 160

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 27 26 5 26 10 0 7 57 38 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 24 16 14 19 2 0 50 33 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 29 19 11 20 0 0 50 31 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 28 14 16 18 2 0 50 35 160

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 11 31 11 19 10 12 7 51 36 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 25 15 21 13 5 1 48 37 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 28 27 12 16 3 0 44 28 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 23 16 23 16 5 0 42 41 160

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 21 21 11 24 10 7 7 48 39 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 32 14 12 19 1 0 54 31 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 32 24 3 27 0 0 46 31 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 17 15 16 2 0 51 32 160
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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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 42 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 31 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 32 0 12 4 0 0 84 16 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160

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.

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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 35 11 10 11 3 1 66 22 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 42 11 4 11 0 0 74 15 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 34 9 11 9 6 0 70 21 159

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 32 32 26 5 5 0 0 64 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 37 15 10 9 1 0 65 20 136

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 39 10 24 7 10 5 7 54 19 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 18 18 16 11 12 3 47 32 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 15 11 7 12 11 4 64 22 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 26 18 14 14 11 3 47 32 160

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 21 26 21 0 19 13 0 54 22 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 23 16 15 19 5 1 47 35 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 18 25 4 16 8 0 51 21 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 27 14 16 17 2 0 51 34 160

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 7 10 27 5 32 0 19 21 46 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 16 17 18 31 2 6 28 53 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 18 11 14 24 3 18 37 48 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 19 18 31 1 5 28 51 160

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 31 16 5 10 0 0 69 15 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 18 16 10 4 1 53 28 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 34 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 32 18 13 13 2 1 55 26 160

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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 30 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 33 16 4 3 9 2 74 8 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 25 11 4 8 4 0 76 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 32 17 3 6 11 1 71 10 160

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 34 11 0 5 5 0 83 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 37 14 5 6 2 1 74 12 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 40 4 0 12 4 0 84 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 39 15 6 6 4 0 72 13 160

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 50 26 14 0 10 0 0 76 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 34 9 5 8 0 0 79 12 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 31 4 11 8 0 0 77 19 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 34 9 5 6 0 1 79 11 159

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 48 5 36 0 10 0 0 53 10 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 23 18 7 11 1 0 64 18 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 23 8 11 16 0 0 66 26 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 25 18 11 8 1 0 63 19 160

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 50 10 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 31 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 24 7 19 8 0 0 66 26 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 32 10 11 10 1 0 68 21 160

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 14 20 11 10 0 7 57 23 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 22 17 9 8 3 2 64 18 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 20 12 14 8 0 7 64 24 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 27 11 9 8 6 1 69 19 160
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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 33 42 26 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 44 42 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 48 23 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 51 29 159
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 27 24 0 10 23 0 56 13 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 19 7 14 18 26 7 41 48 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 14 12 11 12 23 8 51 32 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 12 23 10 11 30 5 32 33 160

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 50 16 29 0 5 0 0 66 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 28 14 15 12 7 1 56 29 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 12 15 12 12 0 0 61 24 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 27 15 11 9 14 0 59 24 160
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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 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 91 136

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 43 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 11

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 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 11

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 16 7 45 0 5 28 0 31 6 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 14 21 5 5 39 4 46 18 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 18 19 0 12 30 8 50 19 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 12 18 2 4 43 6 52 12 159

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 43 16 31 0 5 5 0 62 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 28 21 4 6 15 0 63 12 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 15 19 3 12 3 0 64 16 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 27 21 2 4 18 2 67 7 160
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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 28 39 5 17 10 0 0 67 27 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 26 23 12 12 0 1 53 24 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 41 15 4 4 0 0 78 8 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 26 17 8 11 1 2 63 20 159

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 23 32 20 5 0 0 43 25 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 34 25 15 14 0 1 46 28 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 21 34 12 11 0 0 43 23 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 29 27 13 10 1 0 50 23 160

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 47 15 7 10 0 0 67 17 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 29 21 12 11 1 1 55 24 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 29 26 11 12 0 3 49 24 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 34 15 12 12 1 1 60 24 159

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 27 15 27 15 15 0 0 43 31 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 26 28 14 17 1 2 39 32 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 21 41 8 12 0 0 39 20 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 28 27 13 11 2 2 46 25 160

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 58 22 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 28 9 5 4 0 4 81 9 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 38 18 0 3 4 3 77 4 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 29 7 5 1 2 6 85 7 159

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 42 28 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 30 19 8 6 0 3 66 14 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 18 17 12 16 0 0 55 27 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 33 14 9 6 1 1 70 16 160

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 50 20 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 32 17 13 11 1 1 59 23 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 26 30 4 12 0 0 55 16 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 30 18 11 12 1 1 58 24 160

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 24 32 29 15 0 0 0 56 15 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 37 17 12 8 1 2 62 21 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 32 27 8 12 0 0 54 20 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 32 26 13 8 2 0 52 21 160

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 40 26 20 15 0 0 0 66 15 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 28 14 13 7 1 1 65 21 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 22 27 8 12 0 0 54 20 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 29 22 9 8 1 2 59 18 160

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 36 35 19 5 5 0 0 71 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 35 16 10 4 0 2 70 14 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 33 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 27 21 9 5 1 1 65 14 160

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 53 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 22 10 5 4 0 3 80 10 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 22 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 27 8 6 2 1 0 85 7 160

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 69 21 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 78 11 3 1 1 0 6 95 2 136

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 74 5 12 0 5 0 5 83 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 19 8 4 9 1 4 77 14 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 7 4 7 15 0 3 73 23 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 65 13 10 3 5 1 3 81 9 160

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 43 41 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 19 12 2 5 0 4 80 8 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 34 3 4 3 0 0 89 7 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 29 11 4 3 0 2 83 7 160

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 53 15 11 10 5 0 7 73 16 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 20 12 11 9 0 3 68 20 134
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 7 27 3 8 0 0 62 11 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 22 11 6 9 0 4 74 15 157

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 54 24 0 0 5 0 17 94 6 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 11 6 3 2 0 33 83 8 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 7 3 3 7 0 26 81 14 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 11 6 1 1 0 30 88 3 160

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 65 26 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 18 6 1 1 0 5 92 2 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 69 19 4 0 4 0 4 91 4 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 19 4 1 1 1 5 94 2 158

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 17 3 2 5 0 4 89 8 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 74 11 3 4 0 0 8 92 4 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 16 6 1 3 0 3 90 4 160

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 55 24 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 28 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 30 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 32 10 2 2 1 5 86 4 159

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 31 26 19 19 5 0 0 57 24 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 38 33 10 8 0 0 48 18 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 22 38 3 19 0 0 40 22 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 32 34 10 9 0 0 46 20 160

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 14 19 19 17 31 0 0 48 33 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 19 35 29 8 1 1 38 27 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 14 34 14 18 0 0 32 33 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 17 37 27 10 0 1 37 25 158

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 60 26 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 39 12 10 4 2 0 73 14 137
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 44 19 4 8 0 0 69 12 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 38 21 9 5 3 0 64 15 159

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 44 21 11 15 10 0 0 65 24 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 28 16 15 14 2 0 53 30 136
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 36 19 11 16 0 0 55 26 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 42 13 15 13 1 0 58 28 160
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 33 10 9 15 7 5 25 75 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 34 14 9 8 3 1 32 68 135
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 23 11 7 0 10 0 53 47 27
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 22 17 8 5 12 1 41 59 159

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 22 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 10
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 81

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 15 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 10
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 81

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 30 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 10
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 81

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 46 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 10
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 81

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 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 10
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 1 81

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 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 89

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 25 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 10
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 81

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 0 44 8 14 17 17 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 48 15 15 7 12 83
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 64 9 0 9 0 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 61 23 8 1 5 80

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 32 68 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 40 88

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 29 25 8 22 7 0 10 60 32 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 30 9 11 11 3 6 65 25 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 55 0 0 9 0 8 90 10 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 34 13 9 9 1 6 67 19 81

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 8 0 15 21 22 7 27 11 66 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 23 16 17 20 6 12 36 44 89
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 19 28 0 19 18 17 28 28 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 22 13 14 15 8 21 40 42 81

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 47 12 5 5 10 0 23 75 18 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 7 7 9 9 1 12 72 20 136
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