2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 102. In which province or territory do you work?

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 National Capital Region 46 35 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 23 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 16 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 33 41 14 9 3 0 0 73 12 135
2014 National Capital Region 37 40 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 184

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 National Capital Region 41 35 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 32 14 8 8 0 0 69 16 14
2018 National Capital Region 29 36 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 37 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 36 35 7 12 10 0 0 71 22 135

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 National Capital Region 58 33 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 29 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 50 37 9 2 1 0 0 87 3 133
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 48 43 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 136
2014 National Capital Region 63 28 5 2 2 0 0 92 3 185

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 National Capital Region 49 39 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 23 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 28 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 41 36 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 136
2014 National Capital Region 41 34 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 185

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 National Capital Region 44 32 13 4 6 0 0 77 10 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 31 32 17 8 12 0 0 63 20 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 35 32 13 9 9 1 0 68 18 136
2014 National Capital Region 37 33 12 7 8 2 0 71 16 185

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 National Capital Region 44 34 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 14 14 16 0 0 0 70 16 14
2018 National Capital Region 30 29 19 9 13 0 0 59 22 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 37 30 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 136
2014 National Capital Region 37 37 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 184

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 National Capital Region 40 24 20 7 7 2 0 65 14 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 28 24 14 0 6 0 59 15 14
2018 National Capital Region 30 21 18 14 17 2 0 51 31 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 33 21 18 10 14 3 3 56 25 136
2014 National Capital Region 32 27 10 14 12 3 3 63 27 185
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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 National Capital Region 56 24 11 3 2 1 3 84 5 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 33 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 14

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 National Capital Region 56 26 9 5 2 2 1 84 7 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 37 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 47 27 7 10 5 2 2 77 15 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 61 23 7 2 4 0 2 87 6 136
2014 National Capital Region 51 28 7 4 5 3 1 83 10 185

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 National Capital Region 54 26 11 6 3 0 1 81 8 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 29 0 5 8 0 0 87 13 14
2018 National Capital Region 43 31 4 11 7 1 2 77 19 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 55 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 56 23 9 5 4 1 2 81 9 136
2014 National Capital Region 47 28 9 9 4 1 1 77 14 185

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 National Capital Region 58 28 8 3 3 0 1 87 5 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 34 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 49 22 14 7 6 1 1 73 14 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 64 18 8 3 4 1 2 84 7 136
2014 National Capital Region 53 27 9 5 5 0 1 80 11 185

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 National Capital Region 34 34 14 9 5 4 0 71 15 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 41 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 27 30 18 12 12 1 0 58 24 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 61 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 29 33 20 6 9 4 0 64 15 135
2014 National Capital Region 25 30 17 14 10 4 0 58 24 183

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 National Capital Region 34 33 13 12 7 1 0 67 19 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 49 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 26 25 19 16 13 1 0 52 30 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 28 31 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 136
2014 National Capital Region 26 29 21 12 11 1 0 56 23 185

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 National Capital Region 25 33 19 12 8 3 0 60 20 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 48 8 6 8 0 0 77 14 14
2018 National Capital Region 20 29 20 18 12 1 0 49 30 133
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 61 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 25 28 20 16 10 1 0 54 26 136
2014 National Capital Region 22 34 18 12 9 5 0 59 22 185

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 National Capital Region 26 29 20 12 8 5 0 58 21 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 29 21 20 0 0 0 60 20 14
2018 National Capital Region 16 33 18 17 15 0 0 49 33 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 43 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2017 National Capital Region 26 38 13 11 11 0 0 65 23 136
2014 National Capital Region 19 31 21 15 12 2 0 51 27 185
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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 National Capital Region 39 37 9 10 5 0 0 75 16 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 47 8 14 8 0 0 69 23 14
2018 National Capital Region 31 30 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 51 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 36 35 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 135
2014 National Capital Region 31 30 18 11 9 0 0 62 21 184

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 National Capital Region 35 36 8 15 6 1 0 71 21 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 34 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2018 National Capital Region 29 37 13 11 9 0 1 67 20 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 29 42 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 135

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 National Capital Region 47 31 10 6 3 1 2 80 10 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 27 14 0 8 0 0 77 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 42 26 17 7 6 1 2 69 13 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 48 33 6 8 3 0 2 83 11 135
2014 National Capital Region 47 29 11 6 5 1 1 78 11 185

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 National Capital Region 42 31 10 13 3 0 1 74 16 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 34 16 0 14 0 0 69 14 14
2018 National Capital Region 38 37 10 10 4 0 1 75 14 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 57 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 National Capital Region 40 38 9 11 1 0 1 79 12 136
2014 National Capital Region 41 33 10 11 4 0 1 75 16 184

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 National Capital Region 31 31 19 7 8 4 1 65 15 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 33 8 14 8 0 0 69 23 14
2018 National Capital Region 24 34 13 15 12 2 0 59 28 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 18 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 33 40 8 10 5 3 0 75 16 136
2014 National Capital Region 34 35 12 7 10 2 1 70 17 185

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 National Capital Region 19 26 17 11 15 4 7 51 30 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 13 24 16 9 0 7 48 26 13
2018 National Capital Region 19 20 18 13 23 3 2 42 39 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 28 9 15 0 0 0 76 15 11
2017 National Capital Region 22 26 15 15 18 3 1 50 34 136
2014 National Capital Region 17 17 15 22 20 2 6 38 46 185

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 National Capital Region 63 19 6 4 2 1 4 87 6 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 8 14 0 8 0 6 76 9 14

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 National Capital Region 58 14 8 2 5 2 12 83 8 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 16 16 0 0 0 5 83 0 14

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 National Capital Region 57 23 10 3 1 1 5 85 4 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 14 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 14

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 National Capital Region 48 19 13 4 3 6 7 77 9 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14

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 National Capital Region 64 11 7 3 4 2 10 85 8 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 31 8 6 8 0 0 77 14 14

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 National Capital Region 74 8 6 3 2 2 7 89 5 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14

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 National Capital Region 75 7 2 1 3 4 7 92 5 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 18 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14

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 National Capital Region 79 4 0 1 1 3 12 98 2 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 34 41 10 6 7 1 1 77 13 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 6 0 16 0 0 77 16 14
2018 National Capital Region 35 39 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 24 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 39 38 9 11 3 0 1 77 14 135
2014 National Capital Region 31 40 12 9 7 0 0 71 17 184

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 National Capital Region 42 35 13 3 7 0 0 77 10 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 34 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 14
2018 National Capital Region 34 35 11 11 7 1 1 70 19 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 52 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 43 37 11 4 5 0 1 80 9 136
2014 National Capital Region 36 34 14 9 7 0 0 71 16 185

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 National Capital Region 44 36 8 5 6 0 1 81 11 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 44 0 9 9 0 0 83 17 13
2018 National Capital Region 35 34 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 28 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 43 31 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 135
2014 National Capital Region 44 30 13 7 5 0 0 74 12 185

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 National Capital Region 32 36 20 5 3 4 0 70 9 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 38 14 0 0 6 0 85 0 14
2018 National Capital Region 23 32 24 12 9 0 0 54 22 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 29 42 17 6 5 1 0 72 11 136

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 National Capital Region 61 25 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 48 32 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 National Capital Region 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 136
2014 National Capital Region 49 30 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 185

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 National Capital Region 38 37 12 9 5 0 0 75 14 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 15 0 14 0 0 70 14 14
2018 National Capital Region 30 35 12 14 8 0 1 66 22 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 39 38 10 5 7 0 1 77 12 136
2014 National Capital Region 34 37 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 184

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 National Capital Region 73 14 3 2 2 2 4 92 4 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 13 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2017 National Capital Region 63 16 10 3 3 0 5 83 7 136
2014 National Capital Region 49 19 6 5 9 6 7 78 15 185

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 National Capital Region 30 37 33 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 55 31 14
2018 National Capital Region 39 24 37 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 36 55 11
2017 National Capital Region 35 29 36 136
2014 National Capital Region 31 36 33 185

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
2018 National Capital Region 14 20 61 2 2 2 53
2017 National Capital Region 10 10 67 9 4 0 48
2014 National Capital Region 25 18 51 0 9999 6 56
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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 National Capital Region 57 28 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 36 14 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2018 National Capital Region 50 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 43 40 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 135
2014 National Capital Region 51 33 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 185

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 National Capital Region 52 34 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 44 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 14
2018 National Capital Region 32 49 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 45 38 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 136
2014 National Capital Region 49 37 12 2 1 0 0 86 3 185

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 National Capital Region 15 22 31 20 11 1 1 31 38 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 21 36 6 0 0 0 6 58 14
2018 National Capital Region 18 29 34 7 9 0 2 16 48 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 27 37 15 21 0 0 36 27 11
2017 National Capital Region 16 23 32 19 8 1 0 28 39 136
2014 National Capital Region 12 26 36 16 8 1 1 25 38 184

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 National Capital Region 7 16 30 24 20 2 2 46 24 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 0 37 35 8 7 6 50 7 14
2018 National Capital Region 15 19 33 18 12 1 1 31 35 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 18 43 30 0 0 73 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 10 16 34 19 19 1 1 38 27 134
2014 National Capital Region 10 12 26 29 21 0 3 51 22 184

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 National Capital Region 8 13 31 22 19 3 4 44 23 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 29 36 29 0 0 0 29 35 14
2018 National Capital Region 15 23 20 26 13 1 3 40 39 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 24 28 30 0 0 58 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 8 21 26 24 17 1 4 43 30 135
2014 National Capital Region 13 26 25 21 11 1 2 34 40 185

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 National Capital Region 11 12 27 22 24 1 2 48 24 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 13 28 31 22 0 0 52 20 14
2018 National Capital Region 18 21 26 16 17 1 1 33 40 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 9 24 48 0 0 73 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 14 14 33 19 18 1 1 38 28 135
2014 National Capital Region 7 18 33 25 13 0 2 40 26 184

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 National Capital Region 21 16 22 19 18 1 3 39 39 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 6 14 32 14 0 6 50 35 14
2018 National Capital Region 24 23 25 14 10 0 3 25 49 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 27 18 36 0 0 54 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 14 33 23 18 9 1 3 28 48 135
2014 National Capital Region 23 25 21 13 13 1 4 27 50 184

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 National Capital Region 9 15 24 22 22 4 3 48 26 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 5 57 16 8 7 0 26 12 14
2018 National Capital Region 14 23 35 15 8 4 2 24 39 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 37 15 30 0 0 45 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 12 18 24 24 16 1 4 42 32 135
2014 National Capital Region 4 10 28 30 24 2 3 56 15 184

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 National Capital Region 8 10 31 23 22 4 1 48 20 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 14 32 16 24 7 0 42 23 13
2018 National Capital Region 14 21 28 20 12 1 4 34 37 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 27 15 18 39 0 0 58 27 11
2017 National Capital Region 9 14 34 22 14 4 2 39 25 135
2014 National Capital Region 9 27 29 18 14 2 2 33 37 184

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 National Capital Region 3 6 27 29 34 1 2 63 9 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 0 15 49 29 0 0 78 6 14

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 National Capital Region 20 39 18 14 7 2 0 60 21 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 35 7 6 14 0 0 72 21 14

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 National Capital Region 50 32 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 29 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 50 24 8 10 7 1 0 75 17 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 60 24 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 136
2014 National Capital Region 52 24 6 9 7 0 1 77 17 185

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 National Capital Region 53 35 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 177
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 15 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 14
2018 National Capital Region 51 35 6 4 5 0 0 86 8 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 66 26 5 4 0 0 0 92 4 135
2014 National Capital Region 52 33 6 5 4 0 1 85 9 185

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 National Capital Region 47 39 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 41 40 9 3 6 1 0 82 9 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 National Capital Region 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 36 37 14 7 4 2 0 74 11 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 18 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 45 36 13 3 1 2 0 83 4 135
2014 National Capital Region 44 37 11 3 4 2 0 82 6 185

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 National Capital Region 46 39 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
2018 National Capital Region 38 32 19 5 3 4 0 73 7 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 45 31 16 2 1 5 0 80 3 136
2014 National Capital Region 47 39 10 2 0 3 0 88 2 185

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 National Capital Region 56 29 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 13
2018 National Capital Region 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 51 35 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 135
2014 National Capital Region 48 33 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 185

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 National Capital Region 35 28 12 7 6 7 5 72 15 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 48 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 32 24 17 11 8 4 5 61 21 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 52 9 0 0 18 0 89 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 40 36 11 5 1 2 6 82 6 136
2014 National Capital Region 38 23 12 10 10 4 4 66 21 185

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 National Capital Region 39 34 13 7 4 2 1 75 12 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 26 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 35 28 15 11 7 2 1 65 19 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 54 23 7 7 5 4 0 80 13 136
2014 National Capital Region 44 27 12 7 7 4 1 74 14 185

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 National Capital Region 32 36 17 7 5 3 0 70 12 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2018 National Capital Region 30 34 17 7 9 2 0 66 16 133
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 42 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 National Capital Region 25 20 19 11 11 10 5 52 26 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 33 23 8 0 0 6 67 9 14
2018 National Capital Region 16 18 15 12 25 9 4 40 43 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 6 18 18 0 0 0 63 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 17 18 17 15 10 17 5 46 33 136
2014 National Capital Region 16 12 22 13 23 9 4 33 42 185

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 National Capital Region 59 31 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 49 16 8 6 0 0 69 14 14
2017 National Capital Region 40 51 2 5 2 0 0 92 7 136
2014 National Capital Region 45 42 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 185

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 National Capital Region 60 31 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 16 0 6 0 0 77 6 14
2017 National Capital Region 58 36 3 1 2 0 0 94 3 136
2014 National Capital Region 64 30 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 185

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 National Capital Region 55 28 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 21 0 14 8 6 0 76 24 14
2017 National Capital Region 64 28 6 1 2 0 0 91 2 135
2014 National Capital Region 56 30 6 5 1 1 2 88 6 185

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 National Capital Region 64 17 5 7 7 0 0 81 13 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 35 7 0 8 0 0 85 8 14
2017 National Capital Region 63 15 9 8 6 0 0 78 14 136
2014 National Capital Region 55 22 11 6 5 0 1 78 11 185

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 National Capital Region 69 19 4 4 4 0 0 87 8 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 22 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2017 National Capital Region 68 15 5 9 2 0 1 84 11 136
2014 National Capital Region 69 15 6 3 4 0 2 87 8 185

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 National Capital Region 85 8 0 4 2 0 1 94 6 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 National Capital Region 84 6 3 4 1 0 2 92 5 136
2014 National Capital Region 78 13 3 1 3 0 2 93 4 185

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 National Capital Region 46 29 13 6 3 3 0 77 9 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 19 9 9 9 8 0 71 19 13

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 National Capital Region 38 35 12 5 3 1 6 78 9 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 33 24 0 0 0 6 74 0 14

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 National Capital Region 55 21 7 0 1 9 6 90 1 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 30 0 8 0 0 6 91 9 14

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 National Capital Region 13 87 181
2018 National Capital Region 17 83 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 48 52 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 74 26 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 54 46 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 47 53 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 31 69 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 73 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 35 65 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 49 51 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 74 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 64 23

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 25 75 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 42 58 23

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 39 61 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 23 77 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 35 65 23

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 73 22

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 41 59 22

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 22

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 62 38 22

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 National Capital Region 21 79 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 58 14

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 National Capital Region 16 15 16 10 6 28 9 50 25 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 28 6 13 8 15 7 65 27 14
2018 National Capital Region 16 19 18 6 7 32 4 53 19 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 0 18 0 0 24 0 76 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 13 17 19 5 4 31 11 52 15 136
2014 National Capital Region 13 13 16 11 15 27 4 38 38 184

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 National Capital Region 34 31 17 5 3 9 1 72 9 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 14 8 0 7 0 77 9 14
2018 National Capital Region 27 28 14 9 4 15 3 66 16 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 0 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 37 24 21 3 4 9 2 69 8 133
2014 National Capital Region 24 24 19 10 13 9 0 54 25 184

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 National Capital Region 8 92 181
2018 National Capital Region 12 88 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 11

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
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 68 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 55 45 16

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 29 71 16

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 30 70 16

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 16

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 38 62 16

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 57 43 16

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 61 39 16

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 National Capital Region 6 94 178

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 National Capital Region 19 13 21 1 3 34 9 56 7 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 32 8 6 0 23 0 81 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 18 19 17 1 6 31 7 61 11 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 18 6 0 0 18 0 93 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 14 13 21 0 2 39 11 53 5 135
2014 National Capital Region 18 17 14 3 4 35 8 62 13 185

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 National Capital Region 39 26 19 2 2 10 1 74 4 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 43 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2018 National Capital Region 33 24 15 2 5 18 3 72 9 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 18 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 29 36 16 1 3 14 2 77 5 136
2014 National Capital Region 32 27 15 3 4 17 2 72 9 185

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 National Capital Region 18 82 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 79 14
2017 National Capital Region 13 87 136
2014 National Capital Region 13 87 185

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 84 16 18
2014 National Capital Region 84 16 25

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
2017 National Capital Region 67 26 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2014 National Capital Region 66 20 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
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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 National Capital Region 70 20 6 1 3 0 1 90 4 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 23 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 56 22 7 6 6 2 1 80 13 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 65 20 8 2 2 1 2 87 5 136

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 National Capital Region 43 36 15 1 2 4 0 82 3 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 23 7 14 0 0 0 78 14 14
2018 National Capital Region 40 39 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 48 35 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 136

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 National Capital Region 32 38 13 10 4 3 0 72 14 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 43 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 25 36 14 15 10 1 0 61 25 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 23 39 15 15 6 2 0 64 21 136

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 National Capital Region 55 22 13 5 4 0 2 79 8 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 23 5 0 6 0 0 88 6 14
2018 National Capital Region 42 28 14 8 5 1 3 72 13 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 43 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 41 26 16 7 8 0 3 69 15 135

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 National Capital Region 33 26 17 13 12 0 1 59 25 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 36 14 8 14 0 0 65 22 14
2018 National Capital Region 12 25 28 16 20 0 0 36 36 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 9 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 17 23 24 22 12 1 1 42 34 136

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 National Capital Region 37 26 17 9 9 1 2 65 18 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 13 28 0 14 7 0 54 16 14
2018 National Capital Region 23 17 24 17 17 1 1 41 34 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 22 31 19 13 12 0 2 55 26 135

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 National Capital Region 31 27 17 11 14 0 1 58 25 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 27 6 18 15 0 0 60 33 12
2018 National Capital Region 16 16 25 19 24 0 1 32 43 133
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 18 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 20 20 20 22 16 0 2 41 38 136

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 National Capital Region 56 21 9 4 6 0 4 80 11 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 30 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2018 National Capital Region 39 21 18 8 10 0 5 62 19 131
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 45 24 15 6 4 0 6 74 11 135

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 National Capital Region 46 28 13 5 6 0 1 75 11 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 8 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 33 25 17 12 12 0 1 58 24 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 37 36 15 6 6 0 1 73 12 135

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 National Capital Region 42 28 18 4 5 1 1 72 10 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 37 0 0 21 0 6 78 22 14
2018 National Capital Region 30 28 26 8 7 0 1 59 15 132
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 38 30 16 10 4 0 1 69 14 135

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 National Capital Region 29 33 17 11 8 0 1 63 19 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 49 0 8 21 0 6 69 31 14
2018 National Capital Region 20 22 27 14 16 0 1 42 30 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 17 35 23 13 10 0 3 53 24 135

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 National Capital Region 38 31 14 10 7 0 1 69 16 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 25 23 8 13 0 0 57 21 14
2018 National Capital Region 28 25 19 16 10 1 1 54 27 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 31 27 18 11 9 0 3 60 21 135

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 National Capital Region 54 25 9 5 5 0 1 80 10 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 28 14 16 0 0 0 70 16 14

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 National Capital Region 50 28 11 7 3 0 1 78 11 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 36 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 14
2018 National Capital Region 39 24 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 42 24 15 11 5 1 2 69 16 135

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 National Capital Region 74 17 5 2 2 0 1 92 3 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 16 8 0 13 0 0 79 13 14
2018 National Capital Region 65 16 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 37 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 74 18 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 136

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 National Capital Region 83 6 2 1 1 1 7 96 2 176
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 0 0 0 6 0 7 93 7 14
2018 National Capital Region 80 8 2 3 1 1 4 93 5 132
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 National Capital Region 74 9 7 2 5 1 3 86 7 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 8 0 6 0 7 84 7 14
2018 National Capital Region 69 11 6 2 7 0 4 84 10 134
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 80 9 3 2 3 1 3 92 5 135

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 National Capital Region 65 20 8 2 2 0 3 87 5 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 13 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 National Capital Region 54 27 10 4 2 1 2 84 6 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 28 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 66 20 6 3 2 0 3 89 5 136

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 National Capital Region 62 18 6 4 6 0 3 83 11 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 5 6 0 8 0 7 84 9 14
2018 National Capital Region 52 20 11 6 8 0 2 74 15 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 18 9 0 0 0 18 89 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 67 14 8 5 2 0 4 85 7 136

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 National Capital Region 66 7 3 1 1 1 20 93 3 178
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 20 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 14
2018 National Capital Region 61 14 4 1 1 1 19 94 2 133
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 0 0 0 0 0 46 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 56 12 5 1 0 0 26 92 2 135

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 National Capital Region 79 9 5 1 0 0 6 94 1 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 5 8 6 0 0 7 84 7 14
2018 National Capital Region 68 13 8 2 2 0 8 87 4 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 0 10 0 10 10 19 72 14 10
2017 National Capital Region 71 17 6 1 2 0 3 91 3 135

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 National Capital Region 72 7 7 3 6 0 4 82 10 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 14 8 6 21 0 7 62 29 14
2018 National Capital Region 69 12 3 5 7 0 4 85 12 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 20 0 20 17 0 10 59 41 10
2017 National Capital Region 65 12 10 3 5 1 5 82 8 136

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 National Capital Region 69 15 9 3 1 0 2 86 5 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 7 15 8 0 0 0 76 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 61 21 9 1 3 0 5 86 4 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 9 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2017 National Capital Region 60 24 12 1 1 0 2 86 1 136

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 National Capital Region 23 37 27 11 2 0 0 60 13 181
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 40 44 8 0 0 0 48 8 14
2018 National Capital Region 13 29 33 14 10 0 0 43 24 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 43 27 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2017 National Capital Region 13 29 38 10 10 0 0 42 20 136

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 National Capital Region 8 16 38 21 17 0 0 38 24 179
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 46 24 15 0 0 39 15 13
2018 National Capital Region 16 16 36 18 13 0 0 31 32 135
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 9 37 33 11 0 0 45 18 11
2017 National Capital Region 9 18 33 29 11 0 0 40 27 136
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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 National Capital Region 40 33 17 3 3 2 2 42 58 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 31 6 0 12 0 0 52 48 14
2018 National Capital Region 41 34 15 6 2 2 1 42 58 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 9 0 9 0 9 0 80 20 11
2017 National Capital Region 39 30 15 8 2 5 1 42 58 136

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 National Capital Region 55 45 101

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 National Capital Region 57 43 101
2018 National Capital Region 52 48 76

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 National Capital Region 52 13 12 9 6 0 8 71 16 180
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 20 0 6 6 0 7 86 14 14
2018 National Capital Region 57 11 8 5 6 2 11 78 13 136
2018 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 0 0 9 9 9 9 77 23 11

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 National Capital Region 37 24 17 6 7 0 9 67 14 100
2018 National Capital Region 25 29 11 16 9 0 10 60 28 75
2017 National Capital Region 33 25 10 12 9 0 10 65 24 75

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 National Capital Region 6 14 18 7 15 1 39 34 36 100
2018 National Capital Region 5 11 9 15 16 3 42 29 55 76
2017 National Capital Region 7 5 8 4 15 3 58 31 48 74
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