2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Governor in Council

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the anonymity of respondents.

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 Governor in Council 54 30 0 4 0 0 12 95 5 25
2017 Governor in Council 59 28 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 59 11 4 7 2 0 17 84 11 46

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 Governor in Council 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 80 17 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 46

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 Governor in Council 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 80 17 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 46

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 Governor in Council 69 17 0 4 4 0 5 91 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 74 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 Governor in Council 50 24 7 0 2 0 17 89 3 46

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 Governor in Council 79 12 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 80 17 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 46

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 Governor in Council 47 26 4 4 9 4 7 82 14 25
2017 Governor in Council 38 41 6 4 6 0 4 82 11 17
2014 Governor in Council 46 17 11 7 0 0 20 78 8 46

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 Governor in Council 74 12 9 0 4 0 0 86 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 Governor in Council 92 4 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 70 26 0 0 0 2 2 100 0 46

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 Governor in Council 79 8 0 4 9 0 0 87 13 25
2017 Governor in Council 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17

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 Governor in Council 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 83 15 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 46

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 Governor in Council 70 9 9 0 13 0 0 79 13 25
2017 Governor in Council 75 12 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 63 20 4 9 0 0 4 86 9 46

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 Governor in Council 67 16 8 0 9 0 0 84 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 43 20 13 7 0 0 17 76 8 46

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 Governor in Council 74 17 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 57 24 4 2 0 0 13 93 3 46

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 Governor in Council 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 80 17 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 46

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 Governor in Council 26 29 16 18 4 0 8 59 24 25
2017 Governor in Council 18 17 24 13 13 4 11 42 30 17
2014 Governor in Council 30 15 20 4 9 0 22 58 17 46

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 Governor in Council 4 9 17 36 30 0 4 69 13 25
2017 Governor in Council 0 0 30 13 43 4 10 65 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 0 4 22 22 31 0 20 67 6 45

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 Governor in Council 9 8 30 20 34 0 0 54 16 25
2017 Governor in Council 0 0 19 26 34 4 16 76 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 2 4 16 16 42 2 18 72 8 45

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 Governor in Council 0 0 8 49 43 0 0 92 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 0 0 6 30 43 4 16 92 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 0 0 20 13 40 0 27 73 0 45

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 Governor in Council 0 9 4 42 45 0 0 87 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 0 0 30 6 43 4 16 62 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 0 11 16 18 33 0 22 66 14 45

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 Governor in Council 8 8 30 20 31 0 4 53 16 25
2017 Governor in Council 15 6 0 34 22 0 22 72 28 17
2014 Governor in Council 4 18 24 11 22 0 20 42 28 45

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 Governor in Council 4 9 24 28 30 4 0 60 14 25
2017 Governor in Council 0 6 11 26 41 0 16 79 8 17
2014 Governor in Council 7 7 20 18 29 0 20 58 17 45

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 Governor in Council 0 14 28 29 30 0 0 59 14 25
2017 Governor in Council 0 0 13 17 43 11 16 82 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 7 5 20 14 34 2 18 60 14 44
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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 Governor in Council 49 21 8 10 9 0 4 73 19 25
2017 Governor in Council 84 12 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 38 29 9 2 2 4 16 83 6 45

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 Governor in Council 62 15 10 4 9 0 0 77 13 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2014 Governor in Council 53 24 2 2 2 0 16 92 5 45

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 Governor in Council 37 32 0 6 13 9 4 79 21 25
2017 Governor in Council 22 57 6 0 0 4 11 92 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 27 16 9 18 7 4 20 56 32 45

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 Governor in Council 62 23 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 78 18 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 56 31 2 0 0 0 11 98 0 45

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 Governor in Council 84 8 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 25
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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 Governor in Council 28 7 18 0 9 0 39 57 14 25
2017 Governor in Council 37 18 0 6 0 0 39 89 11 17
2014 Governor in Council 30 16 2 9 5 2 36 74 22 44

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 Governor in Council 31 14 4 8 4 4 35 74 20 25
2017 Governor in Council 37 18 0 6 0 0 39 89 11 17
2014 Governor in Council 44 9 5 2 0 0 40 88 4 43

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 Governor in Council 33 7 8 8 9 0 35 62 25 25
2017 Governor in Council 37 18 0 6 0 0 39 89 11 17
2014 Governor in Council 36 16 4 7 2 2 33 79 14 45

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 Governor in Council 37 4 4 8 9 4 35 67 27 25
2017 Governor in Council 37 18 0 6 0 0 39 89 11 17

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 Governor in Council 36 14 8 8 4 0 30 71 17 25
2017 Governor in Council 43 12 0 6 0 0 39 89 11 17
2014 Governor in Council 42 9 4 9 0 0 36 79 14 45
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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 Governor in Council 56 0 8 0 0 0 36 88 0 12
2017 Governor in Council 63 19 11 0 0 0 7 88 0 10
2014 Governor in Council 29 10 0 5 0 0 57 89 11 21

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 Governor in Council 69 6 4 8 9 0 4 79 17 25
2017 Governor in Council 89 0 6 0 0 0 4 93 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 64 22 7 2 0 0 4 91 2 45

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 Governor in Council 62 8 6 8 13 0 4 72 21 25
2017 Governor in Council 89 0 0 6 0 0 4 93 7 17
2014 Governor in Council 64 23 7 2 2 0 2 88 5 44

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 Governor in Council 62 7 9 9 9 0 4 72 19 25
2017 Governor in Council 89 0 0 6 0 0 4 93 7 17
2014 Governor in Council 49 33 9 4 0 2 2 86 5 45

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 Governor in Council 56 13 6 8 9 4 4 76 18 25
2017 Governor in Council 83 6 0 6 0 0 4 93 7 17
2014 Governor in Council 42 29 9 7 4 0 9 78 12 45
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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 Governor in Council 58 24 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 25
2017 Governor in Council 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 62 31 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 45

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 Governor in Council 65 17 9 0 4 0 4 86 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 64 11 7 0 0 2 16 92 0 45

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 Governor in Council 64 14 8 6 9 0 0 78 14 25

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 Governor in Council 40 9 4 0 13 8 27 75 20 25
2017 Governor in Council 50 12 6 6 0 4 22 83 9 17
2014 Governor in Council 24 7 9 2 4 2 51 67 14 45

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 Governor in Council 74 14 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 47 24 2 2 0 16 9 94 3 45

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 Governor in Council 19 4 4 4 9 9 52 59 32 25
2017 Governor in Council 42 6 6 0 0 0 45 88 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 16 2 2 0 4 7 69 73 18 45

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 Governor in Council 65 19 4 4 9 0 0 84 13 25
2017 Governor in Council 76 13 0 0 6 0 4 93 7 17

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 Governor in Council 73 11 12 0 0 4 0 87 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 91 0 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 62 13 4 0 0 13 7 94 0 45

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 Governor in Council 69 14 4 4 9 0 0 84 13 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 56 18 4 4 0 11 7 89 5 45

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 Governor in Council 84 4 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 Governor in Council 69 27 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 45

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 Governor in Council 78 4 10 4 4 0 0 81 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 58 38 0 0 0 2 2 100 0 45

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 Governor in Council 74 14 4 4 4 0 0 87 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 58 38 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45

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 Governor in Council 65 8 0 4 9 0 13 85 15 24
2017 Governor in Council 87 0 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 17
2014 Governor in Council 60 9 2 4 0 0 24 91 6 45
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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 Governor in Council 21 71 8 25
2017 Governor in Council 26 61 13 17
2014 Governor in Council 18 67 16 45
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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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 49 22 16 0 0 12 0 81 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 78 6 6 0 0 4 4 93 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 41 9 5 0 0 27 18 92 0 44

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 64 19 9 0 4 4 0 87 4 25
2017 Governor in Council 83 13 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 60 11 4 0 0 20 4 94 0 45
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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
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No
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 0 100 25

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 55 11 13 0 0 17 4 84 0 24
2017 Governor in Council 57 6 6 0 0 4 26 91 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 36 9 2 0 0 29 24 95 0 45

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 64 15 8 0 4 9 0 86 5 24
2017 Governor in Council 76 6 6 0 0 4 6 93 0 17
2014 Governor in Council 56 7 4 0 0 24 9 93 0 45
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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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 49 28 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 25
2017 Governor in Council 50 17 6 4 11 6 4 76 17 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 27 41 11 21 0 0 0 68 21 25
2017 Governor in Council 25 6 19 32 6 11 0 35 43 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 65 16 4 9 0 0 7 86 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 40 34 22 0 0 4 0 78 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 41 28 4 12 16 0 0 69 28 25
2017 Governor in Council 33 26 4 30 6 0 0 59 37 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 48 24 8 13 4 0 4 74 18 25
2017 Governor in Council 38 9 26 13 6 4 4 51 21 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 42 33 4 17 4 0 0 75 21 25
2017 Governor in Council 63 17 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 64 13 4 9 4 0 7 82 14 25
2017 Governor in Council 78 6 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 54 29 8 4 4 0 0 84 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 70 18 4 4 4 0 0 88 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 89 4 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 17

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 56 29 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 53 30 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2017 Governor in Council 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 87 4 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 78 17 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 23
2017 Governor in Council 89 6 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 51 8 0 8 9 0 24 78 22 24
2017 Governor in Council 66 0 6 0 0 0 28 91 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 67 19 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 23
2017 Governor in Council 81 6 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 75 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2017 Governor in Council 75 21 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 16

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 57 21 8 0 4 0 10 86 5 24
2017 Governor in Council 66 24 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2017 Governor in Council 79 16 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 16

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 34 30 27 4 4 0 0 65 9 25
2017 Governor in Council 24 31 39 0 6 0 0 55 6 17

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Governor in Council 0 9 36 24 31 0 0 55 9 23
2017 Governor in Council 0 13 39 38 11 0 0 48 13 17

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 64 14 13 5 0 4 0 81 6 24
2017 Governor in Council 70 17 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 68 18 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 24
2017 Governor in Council 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 29 31 18 4 7 10 0 32 68 24
2017 Governor in Council 55 0 28 4 6 6 0 59 41 17

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
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Total responses
2018 Governor in Council 78 15 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25
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