2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 78.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 78)

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 Scientific and Professional 62 23 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 47 7 11 1 0 0 81 12 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 17 12 18 12 0 0 58 30 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 46 11 13 2 0 1 74 15 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 51 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 34 11 13 4 1 0 71 17 117

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 23 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 35 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 41 7 4 4 1 0 84 8 117

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 33 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 59 23 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 37 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 25 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 45 42 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 117

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 23 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 35 6 7 1 0 1 87 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 41 6 12 12 0 0 70 24 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 35 6 4 5 0 0 86 8 104
2014 Executive 40 50 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 55 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 30 11 11 3 1 1 75 14 117

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 Scientific and Professional 46 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 44 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 48 29 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 105
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 46 6 9 4 1 0 80 14 117

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 Scientific and Professional 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 3 7 11 0 0 79 18 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 30 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 33 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 105
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 60 15 15 9 0 0 0 75 9 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 36 16 8 9 1 0 67 17 117

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 25 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 39 10 5 7 0 0 79 11 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 48 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 41 11 3 5 0 0 80 8 105

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 31 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 42 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 24 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 55 34 6 2 4 0 0 89 6 105
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 51 37 3 5 3 2 0 90 8 117

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 Scientific and Professional 62 15 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 34 8 10 6 0 0 77 16 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 18 12 12 12 0 0 64 24 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 105

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 Scientific and Professional 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 42 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 59 17 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 39 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 105
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 78 5 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 67 21 6 3 2 1 0 90 4 117

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 54 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 43 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 17 24 6 12 0 0 58 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 41 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 105
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 60 19 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 42 11 6 9 1 0 74 15 117

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 Scientific and Professional 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 33 7 9 6 1 0 79 15 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 48 5 12 18 18 0 0 52 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 8 12 4 0 0 77 16 105
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 40 36 15 4 5 0 0 75 9 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 42 29 9 12 7 1 0 72 19 117

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 Scientific and Professional 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 36 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 48 23 0 18 12 0 0 70 30 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 38 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 45 26 19 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 42 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 117

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 Scientific and Professional 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 36 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 41 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 105
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 44 38 7 4 5 2 0 84 9 117

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 8 31 31 0 0 0 38 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 31 28 7 6 0 0 59 12 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 18 48 6 6 0 0 41 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 33 24 6 5 0 0 65 11 105
2014 Executive 20 20 30 20 0 0 10 44 22 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 28 56 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 35 31 15 9 8 2 1 68 17 117

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 15 31 46 0 0 0 46 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 17 38 20 12 0 1 33 29 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 30 35 12 0 0 0 12 53 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 18 35 22 13 2 1 36 28 105
2014 Executive 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 60 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 0 50 24 20 0 0 45 5 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 16 41 17 16 2 2 34 23 117

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 Scientific and Professional 0 8 8 38 38 0 8 83 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 4 12 33 27 20 1 2 48 17 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 12 12 35 24 0 0 58 30 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 4 6 25 33 29 2 2 64 11 105
2014 Executive 0 0 10 40 50 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 0 0 19 41 40 0 0 81 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 2 9 27 28 27 4 4 60 11 117

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 Scientific and Professional 15 15 46 23 0 0 0 23 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 14 29 31 14 1 1 47 24 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 24 6 17 12 0 0 29 65 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 5 15 29 23 24 3 0 49 21 105
2014 Scientific and Professional 30 10 26 14 20 0 0 35 40 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 8 15 23 27 24 1 2 52 24 116

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 23 31 31 8 0 0 38 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 3 12 33 33 17 0 1 51 16 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 24 48 5 0 0 0 5 48 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 3 16 28 34 17 1 1 52 19 105
2014 Executive 0 0 30 60 10 0 0 70 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 0 25 41 9 26 0 0 35 25 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 2 13 28 37 17 1 3 56 15 116

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 31 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 18 26 22 9 2 3 33 40 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 24 30 11 6 0 0 17 53 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 22 33 18 11 1 2 31 36 105
2014 Executive 10 10 40 20 10 0 10 33 22 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 5 26 45 15 0 0 60 14 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 15 29 26 17 8 3 3 26 46 117

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 0 25 42 33 0 0 75 0 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 17 36 27 8 3 2 36 26 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 6 24 35 30 0 0 64 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 5 12 34 32 14 4 0 47 17 105
2014 Executive 0 0 20 50 10 0 20 75 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 0 4 15 36 40 5 0 79 4 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 3 16 23 30 17 7 4 53 21 117

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 Scientific and Professional 17 25 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 17 25 38 11 0 2 50 25 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 18 18 23 6 0 0 29 53 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 11 37 34 11 1 1 46 17 105
2014 Executive 0 0 60 30 10 0 0 40 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 30 24 26 5 10 5 0 16 57 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 14 34 22 15 4 4 41 22 117
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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 Scientific and Professional 38 15 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 30 13 9 2 8 7 71 13 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 24 0 24 12 0 12 60 40 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 31 28 15 13 4 4 5 65 18 105
2014 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 40 40 5 0 5 10 0 89 6 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 26 21 11 3 8 6 59 17 117

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 Scientific and Professional 33 25 0 17 17 8 0 64 36 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 30 8 8 6 2 0 78 14 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 18 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 25 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 105
2014 Executive 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 30 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 42 33 8 7 8 3 0 76 16 117

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 15 23 15 0 23 8 44 22 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 22 15 15 8 19 4 51 29 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 12 6 12 18 24 11 45 45 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 26 16 14 10 20 2 49 31 105
2014 Executive 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 26 15 0 9 10 10 69 12 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 27 10 17 11 20 4 50 37 117

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 Scientific and Professional 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 33 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 36 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 46 44 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 104
2014 Executive 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 70 25 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 45 41 5 6 2 1 0 87 8 117

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 34 12 5 1 0 0 83 6 87
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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 Scientific and Professional 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 30 8 8 6 0 0 79 13 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 64 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 30 9 5 6 0 1 80 11 104
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 55 30 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 34 9 4 7 1 2 79 12 117

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 Scientific and Professional 83 0 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 30 11 2 2 1 0 84 5 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 36 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 28 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 105
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 80 10 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 56 17 8 8 6 4 1 77 15 117

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 Scientific and Professional 75 8 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 33 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 64 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 46 34 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 105
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 64 20 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 7 5 6 1 1 81 12 117

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 Scientific and Professional 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 24 7 2 4 1 0 86 7 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 82 6 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 68 19 5 4 2 2 0 88 7 105

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 Scientific and Professional 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 26 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 36 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 60 25 7 3 3 1 0 86 6 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 69 15 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 51 25 9 6 7 1 0 77 13 117
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 5 0 0 5 10 94 0 21
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 17 11 4 0 3 17 81 5 28
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 13 13 10 6 7 3 68 18 31

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 31 8 3 4 4 0 84 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 42 6 18 12 0 0 64 30 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 36 13 5 2 3 0 79 7 104
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 40 46 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 34 39 9 8 4 6 0 78 13 117

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 Scientific and Professional 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 37 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 36 6 18 18 0 0 58 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 30 18 7 2 1 0 73 9 105
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 46 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 34 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 117

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 Scientific and Professional 23 31 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 43 13 7 7 2 0 73 14 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 12 23 18 24 24 0 0 35 48 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 38 18 6 1 8 0 73 7 105
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 46 10 14 0 0 0 75 14 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 32 15 9 7 5 0 67 17 117

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 Scientific and Professional 23 38 8 15 8 8 0 67 25 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 43 10 13 4 2 0 72 18 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 12 42 12 17 18 0 0 53 35 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 42 15 11 5 1 0 68 17 105
2014 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 45 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 42 13 11 7 2 0 69 18 117
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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 Scientific and Professional 77 8 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 39 10 2 0 1 0 88 2 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 48 29 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 49 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 104
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 36 5 4 0 5 0 90 4 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 44 41 8 5 1 2 0 86 6 117

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 42 25 17 8 0 0 8 73 9 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 43 7 3 3 5 0 86 7 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 18 24 6 0 5 6 67 7 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 30 10 7 2 2 1 81 9 104
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 46 5 0 5 4 5 89 6 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 47 28 8 11 5 1 1 76 16 117

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 Scientific and Professional 46 23 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 40 12 2 3 3 0 82 6 90

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 Scientific and Professional 31 8 23 0 15 8 15 50 20 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 16 13 7 13 1 58 23 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 0 19 13 31 31 6 0 70 16
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 32 15 11 10 16 3 56 26 103
2014 Executive 40 20 0 0 10 10 20 86 14 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 19 15 26 0 14 15 10 46 19 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 19 17 12 14 18 7 43 34 117

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 Scientific and Professional 31 23 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 31 18 7 10 4 0 63 18 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 30 0 12 24 0 0 64 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 33 17 7 6 2 0 69 14 104
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 40 26 5 25 0 5 0 69 26 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 37 9 8 8 3 3 74 16 117

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 Scientific and Professional 23 8 15 8 38 8 0 33 50 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 28 11 18 19 2 1 51 38 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 23 6 24 36 0 6 31 63 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 19 17 19 27 3 2 34 48 105
2014 Executive 20 20 40 0 10 0 10 44 11 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 24 26 14 20 0 0 40 35 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 21 12 18 26 4 6 37 49 117

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 Scientific and Professional 38 31 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 38 14 3 6 2 0 77 9 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 36 12 24 6 0 0 58 30 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 38 20 5 4 1 2 70 9 104

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 Scientific and Professional 23 46 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 36 9 7 1 3 0 83 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 24 12 6 6 12 0 73 13 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 39 15 4 2 4 0 78 5 105
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 35 10 10 0 10 0 77 11 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 27 15 5 2 9 0 76 8 117

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 Scientific and Professional 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 46 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 42 12 12 0 6 0 75 13 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 45 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 105
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 45 0 5 4 5 0 90 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 11 5 3 4 0 80 8 117

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 Scientific and Professional 77 0 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 33 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 36 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 43 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 55 32 4 4 3 1 0 88 8 117

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 Scientific and Professional 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 27 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 24 24 12 6 0 0 58 18 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 31 10 10 0 1 0 80 10 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 30 11 4 4 2 0 81 8 117

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 Scientific and Professional 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 29 16 4 2 0 0 78 7 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 12 18 18 6 0 0 58 24 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 15 6 3 0 0 77 9 105
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 45 34 10 5 4 1 0 80 9 117

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 Scientific and Professional 31 15 38 8 0 8 0 50 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 24 18 4 7 2 0 70 11 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 24 12 18 12 6 0 56 32 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 24 16 9 8 6 0 65 18 104
2014 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 26 14 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 23 11 11 9 5 0 67 21 117
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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 Scientific and Professional 15 15 69 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 39 32 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 24 58 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 30 36 104
2014 Executive 20 50 30 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 39 36 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 21 48 117

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 4 12 65 8 4 8 26
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 16 65 6 0 5 35
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 22 50 11 9999 5 36
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 88

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 Scientific and Professional 23 15 23 8 0 31 0 56 11 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 18 19 2 2 35 8 60 8 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 12 6 18 12 42 11 25 63 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 11 22 5 3 40 6 44 14 105
2014 Executive 60 10 0 0 0 30 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 20 14 5 5 5 31 19 69 20 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 14 11 2 9 35 14 54 24 117

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 Scientific and Professional 15 23 31 8 0 23 0 50 10 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 39 19 2 2 12 0 73 5 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 42 12 12 12 12 0 60 27 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 33 19 6 2 11 0 70 8 105
2014 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 30 10 10 0 9 5 76 12 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 27 30 13 8 3 16 3 70 14 117
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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 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 90

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 Scientific and Professional 23 8 23 0 0 46 0 57 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 17 17 1 2 40 8 62 6 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 12 12 6 6 48 17 33 33 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 14 19 3 2 45 6 52 10 104
2014 Executive 40 10 10 0 0 30 10 83 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 10 9 0 0 45 10 79 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 9 16 1 3 47 11 51 10 117

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 Scientific and Professional 15 15 38 0 0 31 0 44 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 24 37 18 3 2 16 0 72 7 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 30 24 6 6 18 0 57 14 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 35 15 3 1 8 2 80 4 105
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 15 14 0 0 29 0 80 0 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 31 13 2 3 21 1 77 7 117
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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 Scientific and Professional 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 28 23 7 10 0 0 60 17 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 24 30 0 12 0 0 58 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 26 18 9 7 0 1 65 17 104

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 Scientific and Professional 15 23 23 23 15 0 0 38 38 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 25 27 21 13 0 0 38 35 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 17 18 42 24 0 0 17 65 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 21 24 24 14 0 0 38 38 105

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 Scientific and Professional 15 23 31 23 8 0 0 38 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 30 27 10 9 0 1 54 19 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 12 24 24 30 0 0 23 53 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 30 24 12 9 1 1 54 21 105

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 Scientific and Professional 8 31 15 23 23 0 0 38 46 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 19 22 20 21 0 1 36 42 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 24 12 24 36 0 0 29 59 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 24 21 19 16 0 3 42 36 105

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 Scientific and Professional 38 23 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 27 12 7 3 0 3 77 10 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 18 30 6 18 0 0 47 24 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 23 13 6 2 1 10 76 9 105

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 Scientific and Professional 23 15 23 23 15 0 0 38 38 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 32 23 11 2 0 1 63 13 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 12 30 18 18 0 0 35 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 26 27 7 5 0 0 60 13 104

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 Scientific and Professional 23 38 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 34 26 8 2 0 0 64 10 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 24 12 12 30 0 0 47 42 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 37 17 5 5 0 1 73 10 103

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 Scientific and Professional 46 15 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 33 14 16 8 0 1 62 24 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 30 18 0 36 0 0 47 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 31 22 11 8 0 0 59 19 104

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 Scientific and Professional 23 38 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 37 16 14 3 0 1 67 17 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 24 12 18 24 0 0 47 42 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 33 15 8 6 0 2 70 15 104

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 Scientific and Professional 38 23 0 23 15 0 0 62 38 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 27 20 11 2 1 2 65 14 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 24 18 6 30 0 0 47 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 28 21 7 5 1 2 66 13 104

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 Scientific and Professional 46 15 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 17 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 36 12 12 18 0 0 58 30 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 21 20 8 5 0 2 66 13 105

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 Scientific and Professional 77 8 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 80 9 2 3 0 1 5 94 4 88

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 Scientific and Professional 69 15 0 8 0 8 0 92 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 81 9 3 2 1 1 2 93 4 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 70 6 12 0 6 6 0 81 6 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 76 13 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 105

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 Scientific and Professional 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 30 10 3 0 1 2 86 4 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 82 6 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 25 15 3 3 0 2 79 6 105

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 Scientific and Professional 54 15 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 7 6 5 0 2 83 10 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 64 12 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 17 13 6 3 1 1 77 9 105

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 Scientific and Professional 85 0 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 10 5 1 0 0 32 92 2 87
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 0 0 0 0 0 35 100 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 11 2 0 1 0 27 97 1 105

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 Scientific and Professional 77 8 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 65 16 11 2 1 0 3 85 4 87
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 18 6 0 0 0 11 93 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 27 10 1 1 0 4 87 2 105

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 Scientific and Professional 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 78 6 7 2 1 1 5 89 4 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 77 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 75 15 2 1 3 0 3 94 4 105

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 Scientific and Professional 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 36 10 2 1 0 5 86 4 88
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 24 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 33 8 4 3 0 2 85 7 105

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 Scientific and Professional 8 23 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 31 32 18 7 0 0 43 24 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 17 42 24 18 0 0 17 42 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 28 37 15 7 1 0 41 22 105

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 Scientific and Professional 15 23 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 23 25 34 9 0 0 43 33 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 30 24 12 5 0 0 17 59 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 18 34 27 10 1 2 38 27 104

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 Scientific and Professional 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 61 32 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 29 8 2 0 2 0 90 2 105

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 Scientific and Professional 15 31 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 41 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 36 18 24 12 0 0 47 36 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 52 16 8 1 1 0 75 9 105
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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 Scientific and Professional 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 54 46 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 30 19 7 11 3 0 30 70 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 41 12 0 12 6 0 32 68 17
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 36 7 8 11 5 0 36 64 105

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 Administration and Foreign Services 37 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 38 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 27 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 21 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 53 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 28 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 5 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 20 60

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 7 53 15 8 0 17 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 72 9 9 0 0 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 63 10 10 1 8 63

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 47 60

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 Administration and Foreign Services 48 28 7 3 5 2 7 84 9 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 28 9 35 9 0 0 46 45 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 11 8 2 0 6 77 11 65

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 Administration and Foreign Services 7 3 10 10 27 5 38 18 65 60
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 0 0 17 9 0 55 41 59 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 11 13 3 12 7 48 38 34 65

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 Scientific and Professional 46 15 15 0 0 0 23 80 0 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 18 17 8 11 1 3 62 20 88
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