2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council by Question 89. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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 Visible minority 25 66 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 33 53 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 127
2017 Visible minority 21 58 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 35 43 8 7 5 0 1 80 12 151
2014 Visible minority 17 44 17 6 11 0 6 65 18 18
2014 Non-visible minority 26 44 13 14 3 0 1 70 17 148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 42 47 10 1 1 0 0 89 2 126
2017 Visible minority 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 43 40 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 151
2014 Visible minority 28 44 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 39 36 13 7 4 0 0 76 12 148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 52 40 6 2 1 0 0 92 2 126
2017 Visible minority 53 26 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 51 35 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 151
2014 Visible minority 33 33 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2014 Non-visible minority 50 33 5 8 3 0 0 83 11 148

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 57 31 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 127
2017 Visible minority 32 47 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 53 29 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 151
2014 Visible minority 33 28 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18
2014 Non-visible minority 49 29 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 148

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 Visible minority 44 52 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 41 44 9 5 2 0 0 84 6 128
2017 Visible minority 32 58 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 39 42 10 5 5 0 0 81 9 151
2014 Visible minority 6 50 17 17 11 0 0 56 28 18
2014 Non-visible minority 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 148

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 Visible minority 23 55 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 22
2018 Non-visible minority 37 36 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 127
2017 Visible minority 31 53 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 38 34 9 11 9 0 0 71 19 151
2014 Visible minority 6 22 50 17 6 0 0 28 22 18
2014 Non-visible minority 33 38 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 148

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 31 56 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 33 40 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 128
2017 Visible minority 22 72 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 Non-visible minority 38 42 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 151

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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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 62 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 128
2017 Visible minority 42 47 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 53 34 5 5 3 0 0 87 7 150
2014 Visible minority 22 44 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 55 30 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 148

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 Visible minority 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 43 36 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 128
2017 Visible minority 26 53 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 40 32 11 11 7 0 0 72 17 151

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 Visible minority 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2018 Non-visible minority 55 37 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 128
2017 Visible minority 53 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 60 30 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 150
2014 Visible minority 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2014 Non-visible minority 60 30 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 148

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 25 70 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 44 35 6 12 2 0 0 79 14 127
2017 Visible minority 11 58 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 39 38 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 150
2014 Visible minority 11 28 28 17 17 0 0 39 33 18
2014 Non-visible minority 34 39 9 13 3 1 0 74 16 148

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 Visible minority 40 56 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 52 25 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 125
2017 Visible minority 21 47 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 42 36 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 150
2014 Visible minority 17 28 17 22 17 0 0 44 39 18
2014 Non-visible minority 45 32 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 148

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 Visible minority 26 60 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 45 39 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 128
2017 Visible minority 26 63 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 36 40 13 5 5 1 1 77 10 150
2014 Visible minority 6 61 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 41 39 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 147

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 Visible minority 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 51 31 13 4 1 1 0 82 5 128
2017 Visible minority 37 53 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 45 38 11 2 3 0 0 83 5 150
2014 Visible minority 28 33 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 45 34 14 3 3 0 0 80 7 148

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 34 48 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 39 31 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 128
2017 Visible minority 32 53 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 41 35 12 10 1 0 0 76 12 151
2014 Visible minority 22 56 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2014 Non-visible minority 33 37 22 4 3 0 1 71 7 148

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 14 18 36 18 14 0 0 32 32 22
2018 Non-visible minority 11 17 39 20 13 0 0 32 29 127
2017 Visible minority 5 11 58 10 5 0 11 17 18 19
2017 Non-visible minority 5 17 42 23 12 0 1 35 22 151
2014 Visible minority 11 22 39 11 6 6 6 19 38 18
2014 Non-visible minority 3 24 38 25 7 1 2 32 28 146

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 Visible minority 0 28 18 22 32 0 0 54 28 22
2018 Non-visible minority 10 18 31 25 15 0 1 40 29 127
2017 Visible minority 11 11 16 42 11 0 11 59 24 19
2017 Non-visible minority 7 15 26 26 18 5 2 48 24 151
2014 Visible minority 17 11 28 22 6 6 11 33 33 18
2014 Non-visible minority 7 16 29 27 18 1 1 46 23 146

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 Visible minority 9 23 28 27 5 5 5 34 35 22
2018 Non-visible minority 6 34 28 24 6 0 2 30 41 128
2017 Visible minority 5 21 42 16 5 0 11 24 29 19
2017 Non-visible minority 11 27 35 16 6 3 1 23 40 151
2014 Visible minority 17 22 22 22 6 6 6 31 44 18
2014 Non-visible minority 11 25 35 17 9 1 2 27 37 146

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 5 23 18 37 13 5 0 52 29 22
2018 Non-visible minority 5 17 36 30 12 0 0 42 22 127
2017 Visible minority 0 11 37 37 11 0 5 50 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 3 14 36 32 14 1 0 46 17 151
2014 Visible minority 6 17 33 28 17 0 0 44 22 18
2014 Non-visible minority 4 12 39 33 11 0 1 44 16 146

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 13 26 26 9 25 0 0 34 40 23
2018 Non-visible minority 12 23 35 19 11 0 0 30 35 128
2017 Visible minority 0 21 53 10 16 0 0 26 21 19
2017 Non-visible minority 14 22 32 16 13 1 1 30 37 150
2014 Visible minority 17 22 33 22 6 0 0 28 39 18
2014 Non-visible minority 20 28 26 12 8 3 3 21 51 147

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 5 31 28 14 14 9 0 30 39 22
2018 Non-visible minority 8 24 33 25 8 1 1 34 33 128
2017 Visible minority 11 21 16 42 5 5 0 50 33 19
2017 Non-visible minority 8 27 29 22 11 2 2 34 36 151
2014 Visible minority 11 17 39 11 6 11 6 20 33 18
2014 Non-visible minority 10 22 30 22 14 1 1 37 32 145

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 Visible minority 5 9 37 31 14 5 0 47 14 22
2018 Non-visible minority 8 19 43 21 9 0 1 30 27 128
2017 Visible minority 0 11 58 21 5 0 5 28 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 6 19 47 17 10 1 0 27 25 151
2014 Visible minority 17 11 33 11 11 11 6 27 33 18
2014 Non-visible minority 8 21 39 21 6 3 1 28 31 147
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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 Visible minority 22 52 18 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2018 Non-visible minority 21 39 17 6 7 7 2 66 15 128
2017 Visible minority 26 53 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 31 33 11 10 7 5 3 70 19 151
2014 Visible minority 11 44 28 0 0 11 6 67 0 18
2014 Non-visible minority 38 29 13 9 5 2 3 71 15 148

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 Visible minority 60 36 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2018 Non-visible minority 45 31 7 11 4 2 0 77 16 126
2017 Visible minority 32 42 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 42 33 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 151
2014 Visible minority 22 39 33 0 6 0 0 61 6 18
2014 Non-visible minority 47 28 8 9 7 0 0 76 16 148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 0 27 41 5 5 23 0 34 12 22
2018 Non-visible minority 14 25 18 16 8 18 1 49 29 128
2017 Visible minority 0 31 26 16 0 26 0 43 21 19
2017 Non-visible minority 17 18 18 16 11 18 3 44 34 151
2014 Visible minority 11 22 11 17 11 28 0 46 38 18
2014 Non-visible minority 11 21 18 20 16 13 1 37 41 148

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 Visible minority 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2018 Non-visible minority 49 33 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 127
2017 Visible minority 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 53 30 6 5 5 0 0 83 11 151
2014 Visible minority 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2014 Non-visible minority 57 35 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 49 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2018 Non-visible minority 47 37 7 6 2 1 0 84 9 128
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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 Visible minority 53 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 48 33 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 127
2017 Visible minority 42 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 45 36 6 7 5 0 1 82 12 151
2014 Visible minority 22 56 6 6 11 0 0 78 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 52 29 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 147

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 Visible minority 57 39 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 47 37 8 5 2 2 0 86 7 127
2017 Visible minority 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 50 33 7 3 5 1 1 84 8 151
2014 Visible minority 22 33 17 11 6 11 0 63 19 18
2014 Non-visible minority 49 26 11 5 4 3 1 79 10 148

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 Visible minority 48 30 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 23
2018 Non-visible minority 44 39 7 4 6 0 0 83 10 127
2017 Visible minority 42 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 56 29 5 4 5 1 1 86 10 151
2014 Visible minority 33 39 17 0 6 6 0 76 6 18
2014 Non-visible minority 45 34 5 9 4 2 0 81 14 148

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 Visible minority 61 25 9 0 0 4 0 91 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 57 30 7 2 2 2 0 88 5 127
2017 Visible minority 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 56 28 7 3 5 1 1 86 8 151

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 Visible minority 61 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 47 31 8 9 5 0 0 79 14 127
2017 Visible minority 63 21 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 55 26 10 3 5 0 1 82 8 151
2014 Visible minority 33 28 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18
2014 Non-visible minority 60 26 5 5 3 1 1 87 8 148
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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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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 36 40 11 5 6 2 0 78 11 128
2017 Visible minority 22 39 22 0 6 11 0 69 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 37 33 11 9 4 5 1 75 14 151
2014 Visible minority 6 50 17 6 6 17 0 67 13 18
2014 Non-visible minority 33 35 15 8 5 3 1 70 14 147

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 Visible minority 26 66 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 33 38 15 6 6 1 0 72 12 128
2017 Visible minority 17 55 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 29 44 11 6 7 2 1 76 13 151
2014 Visible minority 11 39 28 6 6 11 0 56 13 18
2014 Non-visible minority 30 41 10 12 5 1 0 72 17 147

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 Visible minority 22 44 17 9 0 9 0 72 10 23
2018 Non-visible minority 30 34 17 10 6 2 0 66 16 128
2017 Visible minority 6 55 11 0 6 22 0 79 7 18
2017 Non-visible minority 19 42 19 8 4 6 1 67 13 151
2014 Visible minority 0 50 22 6 6 17 0 60 13 18
2014 Non-visible minority 24 34 16 15 7 5 0 61 23 147

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 Visible minority 13 52 22 13 0 0 0 65 13 23
2018 Non-visible minority 20 31 18 25 6 0 0 52 30 128
2017 Visible minority 6 67 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 13 42 16 14 9 4 1 59 24 151
2014 Visible minority 6 61 0 11 11 11 0 75 25 18
2014 Non-visible minority 18 38 17 17 8 1 0 57 26 147
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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 Visible minority 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 34 42 17 5 2 0 0 77 6 128
2017 Visible minority 37 47 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 39 40 15 6 1 0 0 79 7 151
2014 Visible minority 33 44 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2014 Non-visible minority 42 43 8 6 0 1 0 86 6 148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 52 40 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 36 38 11 6 3 5 1 79 10 128
2017 Visible minority 32 31 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 19
2017 Non-visible minority 29 45 15 5 3 2 1 76 8 151
2014 Visible minority 28 39 22 6 0 0 6 71 6 18
2014 Non-visible minority 45 35 5 8 3 3 1 83 12 148

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 Visible minority 31 52 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 31 45 18 4 2 1 0 76 6 128

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 Visible minority 18 35 21 13 4 9 0 58 19 23
2018 Non-visible minority 15 28 18 17 9 12 1 50 30 127
2017 Visible minority 5 26 32 21 0 16 0 37 25 19
2017 Non-visible minority 19 24 18 9 14 9 6 51 27 151
2014 Visible minority 11 17 17 17 28 6 6 31 50 18
2014 Non-visible minority 18 23 16 11 14 13 6 50 31 148

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 Visible minority 21 44 26 4 0 4 0 68 5 23
2018 Non-visible minority 29 37 11 13 9 1 0 67 22 128
2017 Visible minority 16 31 37 16 0 0 0 47 16 19
2017 Non-visible minority 25 37 10 15 10 3 0 65 25 151
2014 Visible minority 17 22 11 33 11 6 0 41 47 18
2014 Non-visible minority 25 27 15 19 11 2 1 54 31 148

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 Visible minority 25 13 31 26 4 0 0 39 31 23
2018 Non-visible minority 27 28 11 17 14 2 1 56 33 127
2017 Visible minority 5 31 26 26 11 0 0 37 37 19
2017 Non-visible minority 20 19 10 25 22 5 1 41 49 150
2014 Visible minority 11 22 22 6 39 0 0 33 44 18
2014 Non-visible minority 14 17 9 33 22 3 3 33 58 148

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 Visible minority 18 54 23 5 0 0 0 72 5 22
2018 Non-visible minority 27 44 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 128
2017 Visible minority 11 53 32 5 0 0 0 63 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 25 38 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 151

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 Visible minority 35 40 8 13 4 0 0 75 18 23
2018 Non-visible minority 42 38 12 6 1 1 0 81 7 128
2017 Visible minority 21 21 26 21 5 5 0 44 28 19
2017 Non-visible minority 35 37 14 9 3 1 0 73 13 151
2014 Visible minority 17 33 22 6 22 0 0 50 28 18
2014 Non-visible minority 51 25 9 5 1 7 1 82 7 148

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 Visible minority 35 44 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 46 36 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 128
2017 Visible minority 21 37 32 11 0 0 0 58 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 36 40 15 7 1 2 0 77 8 151
2014 Visible minority 17 44 33 0 0 6 0 65 0 18
2014 Non-visible minority 51 31 9 4 2 3 1 85 6 148

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 Visible minority 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 58 28 5 8 1 0 0 86 9 127
2017 Visible minority 53 31 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 151
2014 Visible minority 39 39 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2014 Non-visible minority 59 30 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 148

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 Visible minority 40 56 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 49 33 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 128
2017 Visible minority 47 37 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 43 37 11 3 6 0 0 80 9 151
2014 Visible minority 28 28 28 11 6 0 0 56 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 43 35 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 148

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 Visible minority 26 69 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 51 31 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 126
2017 Visible minority 37 47 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 41 39 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 151
2014 Visible minority 22 28 33 11 6 0 0 50 17 18
2014 Non-visible minority 41 36 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 148

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 Visible minority 26 39 22 9 0 4 0 68 9 23
2018 Non-visible minority 40 28 14 10 6 2 1 69 16 128
2017 Visible minority 42 31 11 16 0 0 0 74 16 19
2017 Non-visible minority 34 19 26 12 7 3 0 54 19 151
2014 Visible minority 17 33 28 6 11 6 0 53 18 18
2014 Non-visible minority 30 28 18 10 8 5 1 62 19 148
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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 Visible minority 26 26 47 23
2018 Non-visible minority 22 37 41 127
2017 Visible minority 37 31 32 19
2017 Non-visible minority 27 31 43 151
2014 Visible minority 56 0 44 18
2014 Non-visible minority 34 31 36 148
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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 Visible minority 13 30 18 0 0 40 0 71 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 9 25 17 11 10 24 4 47 29 127
2017 Visible minority 5 10 37 0 0 42 5 30 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 10 20 16 11 7 28 8 46 29 151
2014 Visible minority 6 11 22 0 11 39 11 33 22 18
2014 Non-visible minority 15 14 15 8 6 34 8 50 24 148

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 Visible minority 35 43 13 0 0 9 0 86 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 29 32 17 10 3 7 1 66 15 127
2017 Visible minority 16 37 26 5 0 11 5 62 6 19
2017 Non-visible minority 31 29 15 13 4 7 1 65 18 151
2014 Visible minority 11 33 22 0 11 17 6 57 14 18
2014 Non-visible minority 35 21 14 7 5 17 1 69 15 148
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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 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 Visible minority 18 13 17 9 0 40 4 55 16 23
2018 Non-visible minority 15 21 21 4 5 30 5 54 13 127
2017 Visible minority 5 16 26 5 5 37 5 36 18 19
2017 Non-visible minority 12 18 20 5 3 33 9 52 15 151
2014 Visible minority 0 6 33 0 6 50 6 13 13 18
2014 Non-visible minority 18 13 16 2 3 41 6 59 10 147

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 Visible minority 31 40 8 4 4 13 0 81 10 23
2018 Non-visible minority 33 31 20 5 3 9 0 70 9 128
2017 Visible minority 5 31 32 5 5 16 5 47 13 19
2017 Non-visible minority 28 34 15 7 2 13 1 73 10 151
2014 Visible minority 0 28 33 6 6 28 0 38 15 18
2014 Non-visible minority 41 22 9 3 3 21 1 81 7 147
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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 Visible minority 47 31 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2018 Non-visible minority 41 37 16 2 2 0 1 79 4 128
2017 Visible minority 11 47 16 10 11 0 5 61 22 19
2017 Non-visible minority 35 38 17 5 3 1 2 75 8 151

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 Visible minority 4 43 31 18 4 0 0 47 22 23
2018 Non-visible minority 12 23 32 20 13 0 0 35 33 128
2017 Visible minority 5 32 47 16 0 0 0 37 16 19
2017 Non-visible minority 12 27 25 26 10 0 0 39 36 151

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 Visible minority 9 49 18 18 5 0 0 59 23 22
2018 Non-visible minority 21 27 27 18 8 0 0 47 26 127
2017 Visible minority 11 53 11 21 0 0 5 67 22 19
2017 Non-visible minority 19 36 24 14 6 0 1 55 20 151

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 Visible minority 22 26 13 30 9 0 0 48 39 23
2018 Non-visible minority 14 25 26 19 15 0 0 39 35 126
2017 Visible minority 11 37 32 21 0 0 0 47 21 19
2017 Non-visible minority 17 24 27 16 16 1 0 41 32 151

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 Visible minority 31 43 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 23
2018 Non-visible minority 47 22 17 6 4 1 3 72 10 127
2017 Visible minority 16 47 16 10 0 0 11 71 12 19
2017 Non-visible minority 46 23 16 4 3 1 7 75 7 151

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 Visible minority 31 39 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 23
2018 Non-visible minority 32 34 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 128
2017 Visible minority 11 53 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 19
2017 Non-visible minority 27 32 21 13 7 0 1 59 20 151

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 Visible minority 33 38 19 5 0 5 0 75 5 21
2018 Non-visible minority 30 32 29 6 3 0 0 61 10 127
2017 Visible minority 5 47 21 21 0 0 5 56 22 19
2017 Non-visible minority 32 34 25 6 3 1 0 66 9 151

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 Visible minority 23 29 34 10 5 0 0 52 14 21
2018 Non-visible minority 19 37 28 11 6 0 0 56 16 128
2017 Visible minority 16 37 32 11 0 0 5 55 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 24 34 28 10 3 0 1 59 13 151

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 Visible minority 33 24 29 10 5 0 0 57 14 21
2018 Non-visible minority 27 30 24 12 6 0 1 58 17 128
2017 Visible minority 16 47 21 11 0 0 5 67 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 35 34 19 9 3 0 0 69 12 151

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 Visible minority 14 47 29 5 5 0 0 62 10 21
2018 Non-visible minority 25 40 24 8 2 0 0 65 11 128
2017 Visible minority 16 42 21 16 0 0 5 61 17 19
2017 Non-visible minority 27 40 17 14 1 0 0 67 15 150

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 Visible minority 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 63 23 9 2 2 1 1 87 3 127
2017 Visible minority 58 31 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 64 26 7 3 1 0 1 90 3 151

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 Visible minority 71 19 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 80 12 4 1 0 2 2 95 1 127

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 Visible minority 58 28 10 0 0 5 0 90 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 65 17 9 4 3 0 2 84 7 127
2017 Visible minority 61 22 6 6 0 0 6 88 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 70 13 11 3 2 1 1 84 5 150

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 Visible minority 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 42 32 16 6 2 0 2 75 9 127
2017 Visible minority 42 42 5 0 0 0 11 94 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 49 31 13 3 2 0 1 81 5 150

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 Visible minority 65 13 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 126
2017 Visible minority 68 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 64 20 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 151

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 Visible minority 56 13 4 0 0 0 26 94 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 50 11 6 1 0 1 31 89 2 127
2017 Visible minority 47 21 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 51 17 9 3 1 0 20 84 5 151

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 Visible minority 60 22 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 55 30 7 3 1 0 4 89 4 127
2017 Visible minority 42 26 5 0 5 0 21 87 7 19
2017 Non-visible minority 58 24 10 3 0 1 4 86 3 150

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 Visible minority 56 26 4 0 9 0 4 86 9 23
2018 Non-visible minority 64 16 7 5 3 0 5 84 8 127
2017 Visible minority 47 31 0 5 11 0 5 83 17 19
2017 Non-visible minority 61 16 10 5 5 1 2 79 10 151

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 Visible minority 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 52 29 12 6 0 0 1 82 6 127
2017 Visible minority 42 47 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Non-visible minority 52 27 15 4 1 0 1 79 5 151

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 Visible minority 8 40 44 9 0 0 0 47 9 23
2018 Non-visible minority 13 37 36 10 3 0 1 50 14 127
2017 Visible minority 11 26 47 16 0 0 0 37 16 19
2017 Non-visible minority 12 29 41 14 4 0 0 41 18 151

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 Visible minority 0 18 48 30 4 0 0 34 18 23
2018 Non-visible minority 5 20 40 26 8 0 1 34 25 128
2017 Visible minority 0 11 58 21 11 0 0 32 11 19
2017 Non-visible minority 4 19 41 26 11 0 0 36 23 151

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 Visible minority 31 47 13 4 0 4 0 82 5 23
2018 Non-visible minority 46 41 11 2 1 0 0 87 2 127
2017 Visible minority 16 47 16 11 0 11 0 71 12 19
2017 Non-visible minority 35 43 14 5 2 1 0 79 7 151

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 Visible minority 31 43 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 23
2018 Non-visible minority 35 37 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 128
2017 Visible minority 21 53 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2017 Non-visible minority 25 49 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 151
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 60 22 9 4 0 4 0 63 37 23
2018 Non-visible minority 54 35 5 1 2 1 1 55 45 128
2017 Visible minority 53 21 11 5 0 11 0 59 41 19
2017 Non-visible minority 53 29 12 3 3 1 0 53 47 151

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 Visible minority 47 13 18 9 0 0 13 70 10 23
2018 Non-visible minority 47 16 13 7 5 1 12 72 14 128
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