2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - IS

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 IS 42 16 16 21 5 0 0 58 26 19
2018 IS 37 32 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2017 IS 13 48 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2014 IS 20 47 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2011 IS 28 44 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 25
2011 IS-04 29 43 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2008 IS 31 54 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26
2008 IS-04 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 IS 37 37 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 19
2018 IS 26 32 26 16 0 0 0 58 16 19
2017 IS 13 41 27 13 7 0 0 54 20 15

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 IS 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2018 IS 37 42 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2017 IS 46 34 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2014 IS 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 IS 56 36 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2011 IS-04 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 IS 42 26 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2018 IS 32 42 11 16 0 0 0 74 16 19
2017 IS 19 41 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2014 IS 27 53 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 IS 32 56 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2011 IS-04 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2008 IS 46 38 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2008 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 33 39 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2018 IS 26 42 21 0 5 5 0 72 6 19
2017 IS 13 28 40 7 13 0 0 40 20 15
2014 IS 13 53 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15
2011 IS 48 28 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 25
2011 IS-04 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

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 IS 33 44 6 6 11 0 0 78 17 18
2018 IS 26 53 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2017 IS 13 41 20 13 13 0 0 54 27 15
2014 IS 7 53 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 15
2011 IS 44 36 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 25
2011 IS-04 50 21 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2008 IS 40 36 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 25
2008 IS-04 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

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 IS 33 17 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 18
2018 IS 26 21 16 11 11 11 5 56 25 19
2017 IS 19 33 7 34 7 0 0 52 41 15
2014 IS 13 40 7 13 13 7 7 62 31 15
2011 IS 32 32 4 16 8 8 0 70 26 25
2011 IS-04 29 36 0 29 7 0 0 64 36 14
2008 IS 35 23 15 19 8 0 0 58 27 26
2008 IS-04 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
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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 IS 63 16 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19

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 IS 47 32 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 19
2018 IS 21 58 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19
2017 IS 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2014 IS 27 47 20 0 0 7 0 79 0 15
2011 IS 56 28 12 0 0 4 0 88 0 25
2011 IS-04 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2008 IS 42 38 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2008 IS-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 IS 47 32 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 19
2018 IS 21 47 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2017 IS 40 20 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2014 IS 33 47 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2011 IS 52 40 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2011 IS-04 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2008 IS 46 42 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2008 IS-04 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 IS 47 37 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 19
2018 IS 32 42 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2017 IS 40 33 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2014 IS 20 47 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15

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 IS 29 35 12 12 6 6 0 69 19 17
2018 IS 26 47 5 5 5 11 0 82 12 19
2017 IS 26 28 13 13 7 13 0 62 23 15
2014 IS 20 60 7 0 7 7 0 86 7 15
2011 IS 16 48 20 8 4 4 0 67 13 25
2011 IS-04 14 57 7 7 7 7 0 77 15 14

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 IS 35 29 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2018 IS 26 37 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19
2017 IS 13 54 0 27 7 0 0 67 33 15
2014 IS 20 40 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2011 IS 16 52 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 25
2011 IS-04 21 43 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14
2008 IS 23 42 8 15 12 0 0 65 27 26
2008 IS-04 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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 IS 18 41 0 29 6 6 0 63 38 17
2018 IS 16 26 32 16 11 0 0 42 26 19
2017 IS 19 13 20 34 7 7 0 35 44 15
2014 IS 7 47 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2011 IS 16 52 8 12 4 8 0 74 17 25
2011 IS-04 21 43 0 14 7 14 0 75 25 14
2008 IS 15 23 12 38 8 4 0 40 48 26
2008 IS-04 0 20 10 50 10 10 0 22 67 10

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 IS 12 59 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 17
2018 IS 5 47 26 5 16 0 0 53 21 19
2017 IS 26 13 28 27 7 0 0 39 33 15
2014 IS 13 40 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2011 IS 24 52 4 16 0 4 0 79 17 25
2011 IS-04 29 43 0 21 0 7 0 77 23 14
2008 IS 19 35 19 15 12 0 0 54 27 26
2008 IS-04 10 40 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
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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 IS 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2018 IS 22 39 11 22 6 0 0 61 28 18
2017 IS 20 47 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2014 IS 20 40 7 20 7 0 7 64 29 15
2011 IS 40 48 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2011 IS-04 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 IS 21 58 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 19
2018 IS 26 37 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19
2017 IS 6 68 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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 IS 42 42 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 19
2018 IS 26 47 0 16 5 0 5 78 22 19
2017 IS 26 48 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2014 IS 33 40 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2011 IS 44 44 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2011 IS-04 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2008 IS 27 46 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 26
2008 IS-04 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 IS 42 37 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS 32 47 5 5 5 0 5 83 11 19
2017 IS 27 33 33 7 0 0 0 60 7 15
2014 IS 33 20 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2011 IS 44 36 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 25
2011 IS-04 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2008 IS 28 44 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 25

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 IS 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2018 IS 16 53 11 5 5 11 0 76 12 19
2017 IS 27 33 20 7 7 7 0 64 14 15
2014 IS 20 27 27 13 13 0 0 47 27 15
2011 IS 32 32 8 20 8 0 0 64 28 25
2011 IS-04 36 21 7 29 7 0 0 57 36 14
2008 IS 31 31 19 12 8 0 0 62 19 26
2008 IS-04 30 30 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10

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 IS 11 37 5 21 26 0 0 47 47 19
2018 IS 11 21 11 16 32 11 0 35 53 19
2017 IS 13 21 27 7 33 0 0 34 40 15
2014 IS 0 13 7 13 53 0 13 15 77 15
2011 IS 8 16 8 32 32 0 4 25 67 25
2011 IS-04 7 14 0 36 36 0 7 23 77 14
2008 IS 4 38 19 12 19 4 4 46 33 26
2008 IS-04 0 30 20 10 30 10 0 33 44 10

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 IS 39 28 11 6 11 0 6 71 18 18

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 IS 67 6 0 6 6 0 17 87 13 18

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 IS 72 11 6 6 0 0 6 88 6 18

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 IS 56 11 11 11 6 0 6 71 18 18

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 IS 67 11 0 6 0 11 6 93 7 18

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 IS 78 11 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18

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 IS 72 6 0 6 11 6 0 82 18 18

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 IS 89 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18

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 IS 39 39 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2018 IS 26 42 5 21 5 0 0 68 26 19
2017 IS 27 53 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2014 IS 27 27 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2011 IS 32 60 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2011 IS-04 36 57 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 IS 42 32 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 19
2018 IS 32 37 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19
2017 IS 34 46 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 15
2014 IS 20 47 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15

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 IS 47 21 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 19
2018 IS 32 32 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19
2017 IS 13 47 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2014 IS 40 33 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2011 IS 56 40 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2011 IS-04 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 IS 22 50 6 11 6 6 0 76 18 18
2018 IS 16 53 5 5 11 11 0 76 18 19
2017 IS 6 61 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15

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 IS 47 32 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 19
2018 IS 63 21 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 19
2017 IS 34 53 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2014 IS 40 13 20 20 0 0 7 57 21 15
2011 IS 48 40 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2011 IS-04 43 43 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

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 IS 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2018 IS 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 IS 46 32 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2014 IS 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 IS 64 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2011 IS-04 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2008 IS 42 46 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2008 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 74 16 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 IS 54 40 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2014 IS 40 33 7 7 7 0 7 79 14 15
2011 IS 48 16 16 16 0 4 0 67 17 25
2011 IS-04 57 14 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14

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 IS 32 32 37 19
2018 IS 26 37 37 19
2017 IS 54 20 27 15
2014 IS 27 27 47 15
2011 IS 32 16 52 25
2011 IS-04 36 14 50 14
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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 IS 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2018 IS 32 42 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2017 IS 34 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 IS 20 67 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2011 IS 48 44 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2011 IS-04 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2008 IS 38 46 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2008 IS-04 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 26 53 0 16 5 0 0 79 21 19
2018 IS 32 47 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2017 IS 32 33 28 7 0 0 0 66 7 15
2014 IS 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2011 IS 40 44 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2011 IS-04 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

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 IS 11 26 32 21 11 0 0 32 37 19
2018 IS 11 16 42 26 5 0 0 32 26 19
2017 IS 20 21 39 0 20 0 0 20 41 15
2014 IS 0 20 33 33 0 0 13 38 23 15
2011 IS 8 4 36 24 24 4 0 50 13 25
2011 IS-04 7 7 29 29 21 7 0 54 15 14
2008 IS 12 46 19 23 0 0 0 23 58 26
2008 IS-04 10 40 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 10

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 IS 17 22 28 22 11 0 0 33 39 18
2018 IS 5 11 26 37 16 0 5 56 17 19
2017 IS 20 46 7 7 20 0 0 27 66 15
2014 IS 7 0 47 13 20 7 7 38 8 15
2011 IS 4 4 16 40 28 0 8 74 9 25
2011 IS-04 7 0 14 36 29 0 14 75 8 14
2008 IS 12 19 27 27 12 4 0 40 32 26
2008 IS-04 20 20 0 40 10 10 0 56 44 10

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 IS 32 26 26 11 5 0 0 16 58 19
2018 IS 21 32 21 11 5 5 5 18 59 19
2017 IS 40 7 34 19 0 0 0 19 46 15
2014 IS 7 7 53 20 13 0 0 33 13 15
2011 IS 12 20 20 32 8 0 8 43 35 25
2011 IS-04 14 29 14 21 7 0 14 33 50 14
2008 IS 27 19 27 27 0 0 0 27 46 26
2008 IS-04 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10

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 IS 11 16 37 32 5 0 0 37 26 19
2018 IS 5 37 32 16 11 0 0 26 42 19
2017 IS 0 40 33 20 7 0 0 27 40 15
2014 IS 0 7 33 53 0 0 7 57 7 15
2011 IS 8 16 28 40 8 0 0 48 24 25
2011 IS-04 14 7 43 21 14 0 0 36 21 14
2008 IS 23 12 38 27 0 0 0 27 35 26
2008 IS-04 30 10 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 10

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 IS 16 16 32 26 5 5 0 33 33 19
2018 IS 11 21 42 21 5 0 0 26 32 19
2017 IS 20 34 32 7 0 0 7 7 58 15
2014 IS 13 7 40 27 0 0 13 31 23 15
2011 IS 16 12 28 24 12 0 8 39 30 25
2011 IS-04 14 14 29 14 14 0 14 33 33 14
2008 IS 15 23 31 12 12 0 8 25 42 26
2008 IS-04 10 30 10 10 20 0 20 38 50 10

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 IS 11 33 33 11 6 6 0 18 47 18
2018 IS 5 0 32 26 26 5 5 59 6 19
2017 IS 27 33 14 19 7 0 0 26 60 15
2014 IS 0 20 33 27 7 0 13 38 23 15
2011 IS 0 4 20 36 24 0 16 71 5 25
2011 IS-04 0 7 7 43 21 0 21 82 9 14
2008 IS 15 23 35 15 8 4 0 24 40 26
2008 IS-04 20 20 30 20 0 10 0 22 44 10

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 IS 21 37 16 21 0 5 0 22 61 19
2018 IS 11 17 44 11 11 6 0 24 29 18
2017 IS 33 21 33 7 6 0 0 13 54 15
2014 IS 7 13 27 33 13 0 7 50 21 15

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 IS 16 16 42 16 11 0 0 26 32 19

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 IS 21 47 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19

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 IS 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 IS 39 50 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2017 IS 26 28 20 7 20 0 0 54 27 15
2014 IS 33 47 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

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 IS 47 37 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 19
2018 IS 44 39 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2017 IS 20 54 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2014 IS 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15

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 IS 47 37 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2018 IS 39 50 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 18

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 IS 33 56 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2018 IS 53 32 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 19
2017 IS 40 40 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2014 IS 47 27 0 7 0 20 0 92 8 15
2011 IS 52 28 4 8 0 8 0 87 9 25
2011 IS-04 50 21 7 7 0 14 0 83 8 14

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 IS 61 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2018 IS 50 28 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2017 IS 46 41 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2014 IS 40 40 0 0 0 20 0 100 0 15

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 IS 44 39 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2018 IS 37 47 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2017 IS 27 46 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2014 IS 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2011 IS 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2011 IS-04 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2008 IS 38 50 0 4 4 4 0 92 8 26
2008 IS-04 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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 IS 21 37 21 5 11 5 0 61 17 19
2018 IS 11 39 22 17 6 0 6 53 24 18
2017 IS 14 32 13 13 20 0 7 50 36 15
2014 IS 13 40 13 20 13 0 0 53 33 15

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 IS 37 37 11 5 11 0 0 74 16 19
2018 IS 11 37 5 16 16 11 5 56 38 19
2017 IS 26 20 20 28 7 0 0 46 34 15
2014 IS 27 33 7 7 13 13 0 69 23 15
2011 IS 28 52 8 8 0 4 0 83 8 25
2011 IS-04 21 64 0 7 0 7 0 92 8 14
2008 IS 42 38 12 4 0 4 0 84 4 26
2008 IS-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 IS 37 26 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 19
2018 IS 37 37 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 19

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 IS 26 32 5 5 11 16 5 73 20 19
2018 IS 0 42 16 11 5 16 11 57 21 19
2017 IS 6 28 13 7 20 27 0 46 36 15
2014 IS 13 7 27 13 13 20 7 27 36 15
2011 IS 12 16 12 12 8 28 12 47 33 25
2011 IS-04 14 14 7 14 7 29 14 50 38 14

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 IS 37 26 5 26 5 0 0 63 32 19
2017 IS 21 66 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2014 IS 47 40 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2011 IS 64 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2011 IS-04 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2008 IS 31 62 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2008 IS-04 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 IS 39 17 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18
2017 IS 20 27 7 13 27 0 7 50 43 15
2014 IS 33 20 0 20 27 0 0 53 47 15
2011 IS 48 40 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 25
2011 IS-04 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 IS 58 37 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 IS 34 60 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2014 IS 40 47 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15

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 IS 63 21 0 11 0 0 5 89 11 19
2017 IS 54 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2014 IS 60 13 0 7 13 0 7 79 21 15
2011 IS 56 28 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 25
2011 IS-04 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2008 IS 46 27 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 26
2008 IS-04 30 40 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10

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 IS 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 IS 60 27 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2014 IS 73 20 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2011 IS 72 20 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2011 IS-04 79 7 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2008 IS 88 8 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26
2008 IS-04 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 IS 68 16 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2017 IS 67 27 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2014 IS 67 27 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2011 IS 84 12 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2011 IS-04 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2008 IS 88 4 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2008 IS-04 70 10 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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 IS 78 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18

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 IS 0 72 0 11 6 6 6 81 19 18

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 IS 33 33 11 0 0 11 11 86 0 18

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 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 IS 37 63 19

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 IS 5 11 26 16 5 32 5 25 33 19
2018 IS 0 16 21 11 11 42 0 27 36 19
2017 IS 0 13 28 7 7 33 13 24 24 15
2014 IS 13 13 27 0 0 40 7 50 0 15

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 IS 21 21 37 11 0 11 0 47 12 19
2018 IS 21 42 11 11 5 11 0 71 18 19
2017 IS 13 27 41 13 0 7 0 42 14 15
2014 IS 13 47 27 0 0 13 0 69 0 15
2011 IS 24 32 16 0 0 28 0 78 0 25
2011 IS-04 36 14 14 0 0 36 0 78 0 14

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 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 IS 21 0 37 5 0 32 5 33 8 19
2018 IS 11 21 21 0 5 42 0 55 9 19
2017 IS 0 7 21 0 0 66 6 24 0 15
2014 IS 13 20 13 0 0 53 0 71 0 15

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 IS 21 42 32 0 0 5 0 67 0 19
2018 IS 26 47 11 0 5 11 0 82 6 19
2017 IS 6 60 21 7 0 7 0 70 7 15
2014 IS 13 27 27 7 0 27 0 55 9 15
2011 IS 40 32 4 4 0 20 0 90 5 25
2011 IS-04 50 7 7 7 0 29 0 80 10 14

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 IS 11 89 19
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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 IS 63 16 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS 37 42 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2017 IS 47 27 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15

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 IS 32 37 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2018 IS 26 47 5 11 5 5 0 78 17 19
2017 IS 6 68 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

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 IS 32 26 5 21 16 0 0 58 37 19
2018 IS 21 32 21 16 5 5 0 56 22 19
2017 IS 13 20 20 41 7 0 0 32 48 15

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 IS 22 22 22 17 17 0 0 44 33 18
2018 IS 53 11 21 11 0 0 5 67 11 19
2017 IS 14 43 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14

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 IS 16 32 47 0 5 0 0 47 5 19
2018 IS 16 37 21 11 16 0 0 53 26 19
2017 IS 13 13 47 20 7 0 0 27 27 15

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 IS 21 42 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19
2018 IS 16 37 11 21 16 0 0 53 37 19
2017 IS 7 13 48 20 13 0 0 19 33 15

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 IS 26 26 26 16 5 0 0 53 21 19
2018 IS 17 28 22 17 17 0 0 44 33 18
2017 IS 7 0 47 33 13 0 0 7 46 15

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 IS 58 26 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 19
2018 IS 58 21 5 11 0 0 5 83 11 19
2017 IS 40 13 14 0 13 0 19 66 16 15

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 IS 58 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2018 IS 47 26 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 19
2017 IS 28 7 44 14 7 0 0 35 21 14

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 IS 37 21 32 0 11 0 0 58 11 19
2018 IS 37 26 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2017 IS 13 7 33 34 13 0 0 19 48 15

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 IS 26 26 37 5 5 0 0 53 11 19
2018 IS 21 26 32 16 5 0 0 47 21 19
2017 IS 6 20 46 21 7 0 0 26 28 15

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 IS 32 11 47 0 11 0 0 42 11 19
2018 IS 26 32 16 21 5 0 0 58 26 19
2017 IS 13 7 27 34 13 0 7 21 51 15

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 IS 42 21 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 19

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 IS 37 16 32 11 5 0 0 53 16 19
2018 IS 47 21 5 26 0 0 0 68 26 19
2017 IS 26 20 21 27 7 0 0 46 33 15

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 IS 47 21 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19
2018 IS 58 16 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2017 IS 34 7 27 20 13 0 0 40 33 15

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 IS 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2018 IS 67 11 0 6 6 6 6 88 13 18

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 IS 68 16 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2018 IS 68 16 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 19
2017 IS 54 33 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15

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 IS 63 26 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 IS 37 58 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2017 IS 27 48 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15

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 IS 74 5 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2018 IS 47 26 16 0 11 0 0 74 11 19
2017 IS 46 13 34 0 7 0 0 59 7 15

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 IS 58 5 0 5 5 0 26 86 14 19
2018 IS 37 11 16 0 0 0 37 75 0 19
2017 IS 47 7 7 0 0 0 40 89 0 15

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 IS 89 0 0 5 0 0 5 94 6 19
2018 IS 53 26 5 0 5 0 11 88 6 19
2017 IS 67 7 13 0 0 0 13 85 0 15

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 IS 79 11 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 19
2018 IS 79 16 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 19
2017 IS 73 13 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15

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 IS 32 26 32 5 5 0 0 58 11 19
2018 IS 39 33 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2017 IS 32 34 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15

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 IS 16 26 53 5 0 0 0 42 5 19
2018 IS 22 22 50 6 0 0 0 44 6 18
2017 IS 0 7 73 20 0 0 0 7 20 15

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 IS 5 16 58 11 11 0 0 21 21 19
2018 IS 11 11 39 28 11 0 0 39 22 18
2017 IS 0 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 46 15
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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 IS 32 16 21 26 0 5 0 33 67 19
2018 IS 47 16 26 0 5 5 0 50 50 19
2017 IS 20 48 19 0 7 7 0 21 79 15

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 IS 73 27 11

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 IS 27 73 11

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 IS 41 12 12 29 6 0 0 53 35 17
2018 IS 53 11 11 16 5 0 5 67 22 19

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 IS 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2017 IS 26 29 9 9 18 0 9 60 30 11

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 IS 10 20 10 40 20 0 0 30 60 10
2017 IS 0 20 8 9 36 9 18 27 62 11
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