2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Global Affairs Canada by Question 101. In what official language(s) do you provide services to the public?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 43 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 48 38 4 5 4 0 0 86 10 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 43 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 32 35 16 13 4 0 0 67 17 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 964

Question 11. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 42 15 12 5 0 0 67 17 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 31 8 11 6 1 0 75 18 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 37 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 1002

Question 12. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 36 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 65 25 7 1 3 0 0 90 4 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 57 26 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 108
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 29 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 961

Question 16. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 42 10 5 1 0 0 84 7 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 54 34 8 2 2 1 0 88 3 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 41 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 37 37 16 9 1 0 1 74 10 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 960

Question 51. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 36 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 27 17 12 3 0 0 69 15 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 34 23 12 5 1 0 59 17 998
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 40 19 18 10 0 0 52 28 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 39 20 13 5 1 0 61 18 963

Question 52. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 40 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 29 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 40 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 38 21 18 10 0 0 51 29 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 41 20 12 6 0 0 62 18 963

Question 53. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 28 17 11 4 2 1 67 16 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 31 10 5 8 2 1 76 13 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 33 14 8 7 3 2 69 16 997
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 24 23 14 10 4 3 51 25 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 30 16 11 6 4 1 66 18 961
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 29 11 5 2 1 2 81 7 800

Question 26. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 31 11 8 4 2 1 76 13 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 48 32 8 3 8 1 1 81 11 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 35 11 7 4 2 0 77 11 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 37 31 13 8 6 4 2 72 15 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 34 14 7 4 2 0 74 12 963

Question 27. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 33 11 9 5 1 1 75 14 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 45 34 5 7 8 1 0 80 15 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 38 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 29 38 9 14 8 1 1 68 23 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 36 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 964

Question 31. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 31 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 24 7 3 7 3 0 82 11 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 31 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 997
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 26 17 8 8 1 1 67 16 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 36 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 963

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 35 17 12 6 5 0 64 18 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 23 13 12 5 14 2 64 21 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 37 16 13 7 5 0 63 20 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 24 33 15 9 7 11 0 65 19 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 38 20 10 7 5 0 61 18 961

Question 35. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 33 20 14 8 1 0 57 23 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 26 17 15 7 3 2 59 23 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 37 20 13 9 2 0 57 23 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 37 16 19 11 3 0 52 31 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 33 23 17 9 2 0 50 27 961

Question 36. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 30 22 21 10 3 0 46 31 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 19 13 29 9 4 2 45 40 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 31 24 20 10 4 0 44 31 999
2014 Provides services to public - English only 9 27 18 21 17 6 1 39 41 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 28 26 21 13 4 0 38 35 963

Question 37. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 33 22 20 10 1 0 46 31 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 30 12 22 8 5 2 56 32 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 33 24 17 12 2 0 46 30 999
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 31 13 24 13 6 1 46 40 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 30 21 24 13 2 0 40 38 961
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 38 15 17 8 0 0 60 25 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 35 12 9 9 2 0 70 18 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 38 16 15 8 0 0 61 23 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 41 7 20 13 1 0 59 33 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 39 19 15 9 0 0 57 24 963

Question 9. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 44 13 12 4 0 0 72 15 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 37 6 7 5 1 0 82 12 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 45 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 1002

Question 25. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 34 12 11 6 1 1 70 17 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 32 14 3 6 1 0 77 9 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 39 11 11 6 1 1 72 17 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 44 12 9 8 2 0 71 17 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 39 12 13 6 1 1 69 19 964

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 42 13 15 4 0 1 67 19 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 29 11 15 9 1 0 64 24 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 42 13 16 7 0 0 64 23 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 35 12 13 11 0 1 63 24 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 41 14 17 6 0 0 63 23 963

Question 44. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 24 19 23 21 1 0 37 44 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 18 10 24 20 4 0 44 46 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 26 17 22 20 1 0 41 42 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 19 17 26 23 2 0 32 50 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 30 20 20 16 1 0 42 37 964

Question 45. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 25 14 20 25 1 2 39 46 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 14 7 19 40 2 3 31 62 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 23 11 19 32 1 2 35 54 998
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 18 14 20 35 1 1 30 56 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 23 14 23 26 2 2 36 50 964

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 24 17 7 6 1 4 68 14 799

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 61 11 8 5 4 1 11 81 9 799

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 28 18 7 3 1 2 71 11 800

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 21 20 11 7 2 3 61 19 795

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 16 11 7 5 3 9 74 14 800

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 76 9 6 2 1 2 5 91 3 800

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 13 6 3 3 2 3 87 6 793

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 77 7 3 1 2 1 8 93 3 795

Empowerment

Question 13. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 42 14 11 4 0 1 71 15 794
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 41 10 9 5 0 0 75 14 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 43 9 16 9 0 1 66 25 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 46 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 963

Question 14. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 41 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 41 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 71 15 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 38 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 39 15 12 5 0 0 67 17 963

Question 15. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 43 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 36 12 5 7 1 0 75 12 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 37 16 10 4 0 0 69 15 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 32 21 10 10 0 0 59 20 108
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 40 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 963

Question 47. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 43 22 13 3 3 1 60 17 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 27 22 13 7 6 2 54 22 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 36 28 14 7 3 0 50 21 1002

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 35 13 16 9 1 1 62 25 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 46 26 11 10 5 1 0 73 16 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 33 14 16 10 0 0 60 26 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 25 15 17 7 3 1 60 25 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 35 15 14 9 0 0 61 24 963

Question 17. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 27 21 18 15 0 0 46 33 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 30 14 10 9 2 4 65 21 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 32 22 16 12 0 1 50 28 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 30 35 20 7 8 0 0 65 15 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 28 23 16 13 0 1 48 29 964

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 24 11 8 5 4 5 73 14 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 51 14 8 8 5 6 8 75 16 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 27 11 8 7 5 10 70 17 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 44 17 13 9 8 5 4 67 19 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 27 12 8 4 6 13 70 16 964

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 35 25 802
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 44 21 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 41 25 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 46 25 29 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 38 28 964

Question 55. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 58 14 6 7 4 320
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 37 20 12 7 15 40
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 50 19 9 5 6 339
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 33 15 16 9999 16 50
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 58 17 7 9999 6 333
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 43 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 33 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 44 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 963

Question 39. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 45 17 13 3 1 0 67 16 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 40 19 8 3 3 0 70 11 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 48 19 11 5 0 0 65 16 999
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 49 12 11 8 3 0 68 20 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 42 21 12 7 1 0 59 20 961

Organizational performance

Question 18a. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 26 38 20 6 1 1 27 35 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 22 33 21 9 2 6 33 32 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 26 37 17 7 1 2 24 37 996
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 20 39 15 7 1 2 23 37 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 31 34 14 5 0 1 19 46 957

Question 18b. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 20 35 23 10 2 1 34 30 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 18 23 26 16 2 9 46 28 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 31 23 8 2 4 33 34 997
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 19 30 20 8 1 4 30 38 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 29 31 17 5 2 2 22 46 961

Question 18c. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 27 32 16 4 2 1 20 47 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 25 28 13 12 3 3 26 44 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 28 28 12 5 1 2 18 53 999
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 28 24 10 7 0 3 17 59 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 33 26 11 3 1 2 14 59 961

Question 18d. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 28 33 17 6 1 1 23 43 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 19 33 23 9 3 6 35 29 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 27 36 15 6 1 2 21 42 998
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 19 37 20 8 0 2 29 33 107
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 30 34 16 4 1 2 20 45 960

Question 18e. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 27 29 14 7 1 1 22 48 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 18 25 13 6 5 6 21 50 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 30 23 9 6 1 2 15 61 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 31 21 11 7 0 3 19 60 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 32 23 9 3 0 1 12 64 961

Question 18f. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 21 30 24 7 2 1 31 37 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 16 25 21 12 4 11 38 32 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 24 31 21 7 1 3 30 39 997
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 20 27 19 16 1 5 37 34 108
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 23 31 19 7 1 3 28 40 962

Question 18g. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 30 31 12 4 1 1 17 52 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 27 25 14 7 3 7 23 49 109
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 30 31 10 5 1 2 16 52 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 35 26 16 11 6 2 4 19 64 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 31 30 9 3 1 2 12 56 959

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 22 34 21 8 1 1 30 35 800

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 29 25 24 10 1 0 40 35 794

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 31 8 9 4 1 1 78 13 793
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 22 14 8 9 2 2 68 17 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 36 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 34 32 12 11 10 1 0 67 22 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 34 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 964

Question 22. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 37 7 7 1 0 1 84 8 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 47 32 5 11 3 2 0 80 14 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 40 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 37 39 10 8 6 0 0 77 13 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 42 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 964

Question 23. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 39 10 6 2 1 1 83 8 798

Question 48. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 41 17 10 4 2 0 68 14 791
2017 Provides services to public - English only 40 35 12 9 3 1 0 75 12 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 47 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 41 12 13 3 3 0 71 17 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 43 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 964

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 45 13 5 2 2 0 79 8 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 29 17 7 3 4 2 72 10 109
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 41 15 5 3 3 1 75 9 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 33 15 4 3 5 0 78 7 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 40 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 962

Question 50. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 41 13 8 4 0 0 75 11 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 34 8 10 3 1 0 79 13 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 42 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 42 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 962

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 33 13 12 7 4 3 65 20 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 29 14 11 9 5 6 61 23 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 35 15 10 8 4 4 64 19 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 28 19 7 13 2 5 58 22 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 33 16 8 6 3 2 69 15 964

Question 41. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 40 12 7 4 2 1 76 12 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 29 6 10 5 4 3 77 17 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 38 10 7 4 2 1 78 11 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 34 9 9 5 3 2 76 15 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 35 10 7 3 2 1 79 11 964

Question 42. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 41 17 8 4 1 0 69 13 794

Question 43. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 23 17 17 17 9 3 41 39 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 17 12 12 20 14 2 48 38 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 21 17 17 19 8 5 40 41 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 24 15 17 22 6 6 38 45 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 22 19 18 18 8 2 39 40 963

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 50 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 802
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 43 4 15 5 0 0 75 20 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 51 7 13 6 0 0 75 19 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 40 8 12 6 0 0 74 18 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 53 5 10 2 0 0 83 12 964

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 38 7 12 6 0 0 75 18 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 29 3 14 9 0 1 74 23 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 37 6 14 8 0 0 72 22 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 38 5 16 3 0 0 76 19 108
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 37 8 10 6 0 0 77 16 963

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 41 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 33 11 11 3 0 0 74 15 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 42 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 36 11 9 3 1 0 77 12 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 40 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 963

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 27 7 12 4 0 1 77 17 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 75 13 2 6 3 0 0 89 9 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 26 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 65 19 6 4 3 0 3 87 7 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 25 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 963

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 23 5 7 3 0 1 84 11 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 68 16 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 23 5 8 4 0 1 83 12 1001
2014 Provides services to public - English only 71 14 4 5 2 0 5 89 7 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 22 6 9 4 0 1 81 13 964

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 77 15 3 2 2 1 1 93 4 794
2017 Provides services to public - English only 82 13 3 1 0 0 1 96 1 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 71 20 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 80 7 5 5 0 0 4 90 5 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 18 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 964

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 30 18 7 2 4 0 73 9 802

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 48 9 6 3 0 5 81 10 798

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 31 10 5 1 5 5 82 6 801

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 58. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 85 800

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 64 120

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 71 29 120

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 89 120

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 120

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 56 120

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 53 120

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 55 120

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 47 120

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 69 120

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 43 120

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 66 120

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 49 120

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 120

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 50 120

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 120

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 73 120

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 81 800

Question 64. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 21 19 12 9 23 6 44 29 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 16 15 12 13 22 9 43 36 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 19 20 8 9 23 9 45 25 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 17 24 6 9 27 6 42 22 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 20 20 8 9 24 7 46 25 963

Question 65. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 34 18 10 7 11 1 61 19 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 22 17 9 10 15 2 57 22 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 32 22 9 7 11 2 57 19 1003
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 23 24 10 7 17 2 49 21 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 31 20 8 7 15 2 58 18 963

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 66. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 800

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 68 92

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 71 29 92

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 95 92

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 92

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 86 92

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 92

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 82 91

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 87 91

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 91

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 76 91

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 52 91

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 86 91

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 78 91

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 91 91

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 91

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 81 91

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 74 90

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 83 90

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 91 90

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 91 90

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 92 90

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 46 90

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 87 801

Question 72. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 21 21 9 4 28 6 49 20 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 11 22 3 3 33 9 51 12 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 21 21 6 4 29 8 52 15 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 11 31 5 4 31 5 37 15 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 21 20 4 4 32 6 54 13 964

Question 73. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 32 19 8 4 15 2 63 14 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 31 14 5 4 16 4 71 11 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 35 19 6 4 13 2 66 11 1002
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 25 26 6 3 17 1 58 10 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 32 19 4 3 17 2 67 9 962

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), 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. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 85 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 78 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 86 1000
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 83 109
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 89 962

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 32 118
2017 Provides services to public - English only 80 20 22
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 36 136
2014 Provides services to public - English only 80 20 19
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 70 30 103

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 35 8 11 5 0 2 76 16 81
2017 Provides services to public - English only 52 27 5 5 10 0 0 79 16 17
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 43 5 9 5 1 0 80 15 86
2014 Provides services to public - English only 47 28 18 0 0 7 0 80 0 15
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 39 3 9 3 0 1 85 12 73
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 27 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 803
2017 Provides services to public - English only 59 19 8 3 5 6 0 83 9 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 10 4 6 1 0 79 11 1001

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 43 15 20 6 3 1 58 27 448

Question 77. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 43 19 14 4 2 1 61 19 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 31 18 7 12 10 2 57 22 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 38 19 13 10 6 1 55 25 999

Question 78. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 34 21 19 11 2 1 48 31 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 31 14 20 11 4 1 53 32 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 34 20 21 12 1 0 46 34 1002

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 25 26 14 16 0 1 44 30 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 23 8 18 18 1 3 55 37 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 21 25 16 19 0 2 38 36 998

Question 74b. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 27 21 20 0 1 31 41 801
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 24 24 16 11 1 0 48 28 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 18 32 21 18 0 1 28 40 999

Question 74c. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 28 26 17 14 0 1 42 31 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 27 27 20 15 5 1 4 58 21 108
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 26 28 20 13 0 2 38 34 1000

Question 74d. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 22 25 22 18 1 1 34 41 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 25 15 15 17 2 3 52 32 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 27 22 18 0 1 31 41 999

Question 74e. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 27 21 16 12 0 1 50 28 800
2017 Provides services to public - English only 37 22 18 10 7 1 5 63 18 107
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 26 23 15 11 0 5 49 27 999

Question 74f. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 23 24 17 17 0 1 41 35 799
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 30 18 11 7 0 2 64 18 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 24 27 19 14 0 1 40 33 998

Question 74g. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 36 24 11 5 1 1 59 16 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 27 18 12 3 1 4 65 16 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 33 25 13 7 1 1 55 20 997

Question 74h. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 34 27 12 7 1 1 53 19 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 34 22 10 4 1 3 63 14 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 31 27 15 7 0 1 50 22 998

Question 74i. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 32 26 11 7 1 0 56 19 796
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 32 21 7 7 1 3 65 14 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 33 23 14 7 0 1 55 21 998

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 28 19 11 10 1 1 60 21 796

Question 74k. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 31 24 15 7 0 0 54 22 789
2017 Provides services to public - English only 33 27 16 12 7 1 4 63 20 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 28 29 14 8 0 2 48 23 995

Question 74l. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 27 16 8 3 1 1 73 11 794
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 18 15 7 2 1 3 76 9 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 25 15 8 4 0 2 72 12 999

Question 74m. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 14 6 2 2 1 7 89 4 794
2017 Provides services to public - English only 64 14 9 4 5 2 3 81 10 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 13 7 4 3 1 4 85 8 1000

Question 74n. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 13 9 6 4 1 3 81 10 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 52 24 13 4 4 1 2 78 8 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 28 11 5 2 0 2 81 8 1001

Question 74o. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 32 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 797
2017 Provides services to public - English only 62 13 7 8 8 1 2 77 16 110
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 22 12 6 5 0 2 76 12 999

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 23 11 9 7 0 1 72 17 794
2017 Provides services to public - English only 52 13 4 2 2 1 27 90 5 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 20 9 4 1 1 16 83 6 996

Question 74q. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 23 10 5 2 1 15 79 9 791
2017 Provides services to public - English only 62 19 8 4 2 2 3 85 7 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 23 9 3 1 0 4 86 4 992

Question 74r. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 26 10 3 1 0 2 86 3 794
2017 Provides services to public - English only 64 9 10 7 4 1 4 77 12 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 72 13 4 3 3 0 6 89 6 1001

Question 74s. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 76 10 4 3 3 0 4 90 6 792
2017 Provides services to public - English only 59 20 9 4 0 1 7 86 4 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 25 11 4 2 0 3 82 6 1000

Question 74t. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 27 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 796

Question 75. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 27 40 19 6 0 0 35 25 802
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 22 33 15 5 2 0 45 21 109
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 22 43 19 8 1 0 29 28 1003

Question 76. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 22 40 21 5 0 0 26 34 798
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 17 39 20 13 1 1 33 27 109
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 43 20 6 0 1 26 31 998
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 29 23 14 13 2 1 18 82 802
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 20 15 11 12 12 2 33 67 111
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 22 23 14 16 4 1 21 79 1002

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 37 640

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 63 635

Question 87. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 14 16 9 8 1 9 63 19 795

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 17 20 22 26 1 6 26 52 635
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 15 15 26 26 1 10 25 59 66
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 15 18 17 36 2 8 22 59 752

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 16 16 21 36 1 6 21 62 635
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 9 10 13 55 3 6 15 74 66
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 2 7 12 16 54 2 6 11 76 751
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