2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - AI

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 27 62 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2017 AI 14 47 10 24 0 5 0 65 25 21
2017 AI-03 8 54 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 13
2014 AI 16 61 6 5 12 0 0 77 17 18
2011 AI 31 35 7 21 7 0 0 66 27 30
2011 AI-03 31 30 20 10 10 0 0 61 20 10

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 72 11 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2017 AI 57 24 10 5 5 0 0 81 9 21
2017 AI-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 AI 55 23 11 0 5 0 6 83 6 18
2011 AI 70 14 10 3 3 0 0 84 7 30
2011 AI-03 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 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 AI 55 34 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2017 AI 19 53 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21
2017 AI-03 0 62 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2014 AI 27 21 23 23 6 0 0 48 29 18
2011 AI 25 52 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 30
2011 AI-03 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 15 40 11 11 23 0 0 55 34 18
2017 AI 9 14 19 43 10 5 0 25 55 21
2017 AI-03 0 15 23 46 8 8 0 17 58 13
2014 AI 4 51 18 21 6 0 0 55 27 18
2011 AI 21 53 17 10 0 0 0 74 10 30
2011 AI-03 21 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 AI 14 66 0 15 0 5 0 85 15 21
2017 AI-03 15 54 0 23 0 8 0 75 25 13
2014 AI 38 34 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18

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 AI 68 21 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18
2017 AI 28 53 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 21
2017 AI-03 23 62 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 AI 49 40 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2011 AI 41 39 10 4 7 0 0 80 10 30
2011 AI-03 51 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 44 45 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2017 AI 24 57 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2017 AI-03 15 54 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2014 AI 17 59 0 11 12 0 0 76 24 18
2011 AI 48 40 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2011 AI-03 51 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 27 51 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 18
2017 AI 28 29 29 9 5 0 0 57 14 21
2017 AI-03 15 23 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13
2014 AI 11 35 21 6 28 0 0 46 34 18
2011 AI 11 54 26 10 0 0 0 65 10 30
2011 AI-03 11 40 30 20 0 0 0 51 20 10

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 32 40 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2017 AI 19 28 38 10 0 5 0 50 10 21
2017 AI-03 8 23 46 15 0 8 0 33 17 13

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 38 28 23 11 0 0 0 66 11 18
2017 AI 33 43 10 10 0 5 0 80 10 21
2017 AI-03 15 46 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 13
2014 AI 16 55 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 18
2011 AI 21 60 10 7 0 3 0 83 7 30
2011 AI-03 11 60 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 38 34 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2017 AI 33 34 9 15 10 0 0 67 24 21
2017 AI-03 23 31 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 AI 47 38 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2017 AI-03 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2014 AI 62 20 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 18
2011 AI 57 33 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2011 AI-03 71 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 60 17 11 6 6 0 0 77 11 18
2017 AI 28 43 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 21
2017 AI-03 15 38 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 13
2014 AI 17 55 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2011 AI 14 67 3 16 0 0 0 81 16 30
2011 AI-03 0 80 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 38 28 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 18
2017 AI 19 38 15 24 5 0 0 56 29 21
2017 AI-03 8 31 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13
2014 AI 28 33 11 11 18 0 0 61 29 18

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 34 32 11 11 11 0 0 66 23 18
2017 AI 19 43 24 10 5 0 0 62 15 21
2017 AI-03 8 46 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13
2014 AI 11 60 5 6 17 0 0 71 23 18
2011 AI 21 59 13 7 0 0 0 81 7 30
2011 AI-03 20 51 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 AI 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 AI 38 43 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2017 AI-03 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2014 AI 56 20 5 12 6 0 0 76 18 18
2011 AI 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2011 AI-03 41 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 34 17 27 17 6 0 0 51 23 18
2017 AI 28 29 24 19 0 0 0 57 19 21
2017 AI-03 23 31 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 13
2014 AI 32 46 11 5 0 6 0 83 6 18
2011 AI 24 37 26 10 3 0 0 60 14 30
2011 AI-03 30 21 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 0 30 40 24 6 0 0 30 30 17
2017 AI 0 43 42 14 0 0 0 14 43 21
2017 AI-03 0 46 46 8 0 0 0 8 46 13
2014 AI 0 32 40 23 5 0 0 29 32 18
2011 AI 11 27 39 16 7 0 0 23 38 30
2011 AI-03 0 51 30 10 10 0 0 20 51 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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 24 18 30 12 16 0 0 28 42 17
2017 AI 14 28 28 19 10 0 0 29 43 21
2017 AI-03 15 31 31 15 8 0 0 23 46 13
2014 AI 11 18 43 17 5 0 6 24 31 18
2011 AI 3 16 56 20 4 0 0 24 20 30
2011 AI-03 10 30 41 20 0 0 0 20 40 10

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 17 34 28 21 0 0 0 21 51 18
2017 AI 14 43 24 14 5 0 0 19 57 21
2017 AI-03 15 46 31 0 8 0 0 8 62 13
2014 AI 12 42 18 18 11 0 0 28 54 17
2011 AI 3 34 29 13 10 4 7 26 41 30
2011 AI-03 0 40 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 6 12 22 48 12 0 0 60 18 17
2017 AI 9 24 29 23 15 0 0 38 33 21
2017 AI-03 8 23 31 15 23 0 0 38 31 13
2014 AI 10 0 34 34 22 0 0 56 10 18
2011 AI 0 10 40 30 13 0 7 47 10 30
2011 AI-03 0 0 80 10 10 0 0 20 0 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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 18 36 28 6 12 0 0 18 54 17
2017 AI 10 52 24 5 9 0 0 14 62 21
2017 AI-03 8 54 31 0 8 0 0 8 62 13
2014 AI 5 34 39 11 11 0 0 22 39 18
2011 AI 20 13 30 23 13 0 0 37 34 30
2011 AI-03 31 20 20 29 0 0 0 29 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 AI 12 18 28 30 6 0 6 38 32 17
2017 AI 5 28 19 29 15 0 4 45 34 21
2017 AI-03 8 15 23 31 23 0 0 54 23 13
2014 AI 5 12 40 21 22 0 0 43 18 18
2011 AI 11 3 19 30 27 4 7 63 15 30
2011 AI-03 11 10 30 39 10 0 0 49 21 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 AI 36 30 22 12 0 0 0 12 66 17
2017 AI 25 40 25 5 4 0 0 10 65 20
2017 AI-03 33 33 25 8 0 0 0 8 67 12
2014 AI 23 37 11 11 17 0 0 28 60 18

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 12 18 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 17
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My Work Unit

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 AI 72 17 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2017 AI 62 19 5 9 0 0 5 85 10 21
2017 AI-03 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2014 AI 49 28 6 5 0 6 6 87 6 18
2011 AI 77 7 6 3 0 3 3 90 3 30
2011 AI-03 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 AI 30 24 34 12 0 0 0 54 12 17
2017 AI 33 29 14 10 5 5 5 69 16 21
2017 AI-03 23 31 8 15 8 8 8 64 27 13
2014 AI 21 40 0 5 16 12 5 74 26 18

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 AI 77 17 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2017 AI 57 24 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 21
2017 AI-03 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 AI 44 28 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 18

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 AI 72 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 AI 47 33 5 10 5 0 0 81 15 21
2017 AI-03 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2014 AI 33 33 17 6 11 0 0 66 17 18

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 AI 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
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My 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 AI 55 34 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 AI 55 28 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2017 AI 43 38 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 21
2017 AI-03 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 AI 37 40 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 18
2011 AI 31 53 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 30
2011 AI-03 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 AI 66 11 11 6 0 6 0 82 6 18
2017 AI 57 24 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2017 AI-03 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 AI 49 34 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 18
2011 AI 44 43 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2011 AI-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 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 AI 66 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2017 AI 48 28 14 5 0 5 0 80 5 21
2017 AI-03 46 23 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2014 AI 49 34 5 12 0 0 0 82 12 18
2011 AI 31 49 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 30
2011 AI-03 41 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 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 AI 89 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 AI 85 5 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2017 AI-03 77 8 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 13
2014 AI 82 11 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2011 AI 80 10 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 30
2011 AI-03 100 0 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 AI 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2017 AI 62 24 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 21
2017 AI-03 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2014 AI 73 18 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 18
2011 AI 47 20 10 14 7 3 0 69 21 30
2011 AI-03 70 0 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 AI 90 5 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2017 AI-03 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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 AI 60 28 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18
2017 AI 72 24 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2017 AI-03 69 23 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2014 AI 67 16 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 18
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 38 28 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 18
2017 AI 24 19 14 29 9 5 0 45 40 21
2017 AI-03 23 15 8 38 8 8 0 42 50 13
2014 AI 11 45 22 5 11 6 0 59 18 18
2011 AI 20 41 26 3 3 7 0 65 7 30
2011 AI-03 0 61 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 10

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 32 34 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 18
2017 AI 10 24 28 29 9 0 0 34 38 21
2017 AI-03 8 31 15 38 8 0 0 38 46 13
2014 AI 11 28 27 28 6 0 0 39 34 18
2011 AI 14 37 19 23 7 0 0 51 30 30
2011 AI-03 0 41 10 39 10 0 0 41 49 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 AI 27 34 17 23 0 0 0 60 23 18
2017 AI 0 10 38 39 9 5 0 10 50 21
2017 AI-03 0 0 38 46 8 8 0 0 58 13
2014 AI 11 11 37 34 6 0 0 22 40 18
2011 AI 11 27 29 10 17 6 0 41 28 30
2011 AI-03 0 21 30 10 30 10 0 23 44 10

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 15 34 23 23 6 0 0 49 28 18
2017 AI 5 24 38 19 9 5 0 30 30 21
2017 AI-03 0 23 38 23 8 8 0 25 33 13
2014 AI 5 22 27 22 17 6 0 29 42 18
2011 AI 11 27 36 16 7 3 0 39 24 30
2011 AI-03 11 30 29 20 10 0 0 41 30 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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 34 21 0 11 11 23 0 71 29 18
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 AI 15 40 23 17 6 0 0 55 23 18
2017 AI 9 39 28 19 5 0 0 47 24 21
2017 AI-03 0 38 31 23 8 0 0 38 31 13
2014 AI 10 49 18 5 18 0 0 59 24 18
2011 AI 10 54 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 30
2011 AI-03 11 40 29 0 20 0 0 51 20 10

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 AI 6 44 17 17 17 0 0 49 34 18

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 AI 49 34 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 AI 38 38 15 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2017 AI-03 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2014 AI 32 51 4 0 6 0 6 89 6 18
2011 AI 37 40 13 3 0 3 4 82 3 30
2011 AI-03 21 40 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 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 AI 22 54 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17

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 AI 11 38 23 11 6 6 6 55 19 18
2017 AI 24 53 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2017 AI-03 23 54 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 AI 22 38 17 12 11 0 0 60 23 18
2011 AI 11 40 29 0 3 10 7 61 4 30
2011 AI-03 0 50 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10

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 AI 21 34 17 17 11 0 0 55 28 18
2017 AI 15 19 43 5 10 9 0 37 16 21
2017 AI-03 15 23 38 0 15 8 0 42 17 13
2014 AI 24 25 23 17 6 0 5 52 24 18
2011 AI 24 23 29 17 7 0 0 47 24 30
2011 AI-03 31 30 20 20 0 0 0 61 20 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 AI 11 32 34 17 0 0 6 46 18 18
2017 AI 10 15 24 19 15 5 14 30 41 21
2017 AI-03 8 23 23 8 23 0 15 36 36 13
2014 AI 17 24 31 11 12 0 5 43 24 18
2011 AI 4 33 20 17 20 4 3 39 39 30
2011 AI-03 0 31 20 20 30 0 0 31 49 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 AI 49 34 0 0 6 0 11 94 6 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 AI 55 6 0 6 0 6 28 91 9 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 AI 38 23 11 6 11 0 11 68 19 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 AI 38 28 17 0 6 0 11 75 6 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 AI 44 34 6 0 0 0 17 93 0 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 AI 60 17 6 0 0 0 17 93 0 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 AI 66 6 11 0 0 0 17 86 0 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 AI 70 6 6 0 0 0 18 93 0 17

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 AI 27 45 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2017 AI 28 24 23 19 5 0 0 52 24 21
2017 AI-03 23 23 15 31 8 0 0 46 38 13

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 AI 44 34 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 18
2017 AI 29 38 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 21
2017 AI-03 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2014 AI 23 39 27 11 0 0 0 62 11 18
2011 AI 25 43 26 0 0 3 3 72 0 30
2011 AI-03 21 30 39 0 0 0 10 56 0 10

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 AI 55 23 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 18
2017 AI 19 38 24 10 5 5 0 59 15 21
2017 AI-03 15 31 23 15 8 8 0 50 25 13
2014 AI 28 50 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18

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 AI 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 AI 43 42 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2017 AI-03 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2014 AI 38 38 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 18
2011 AI 52 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2011 AI-03 31 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 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 AI 38 40 11 11 0 0 0 77 11 18
2017 AI 24 38 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 21
2017 AI-03 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2014 AI 21 44 11 11 12 0 0 65 23 18
2011 AI 38 33 17 9 3 0 0 71 13 30
2011 AI-03 31 30 20 10 10 0 0 61 20 10

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 AI 44 23 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 18
2017 AI 15 33 33 15 5 0 0 47 19 21
2017 AI-03 15 23 31 23 8 0 0 38 31 13
2014 AI 16 49 16 6 12 0 0 65 18 18
2011 AI 30 43 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 30
2011 AI-03 21 40 20 20 0 0 0 61 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 AI 49 6 23 11 6 0 6 58 18 18
2017 AI 19 38 28 5 0 0 10 63 5 21
2017 AI-03 23 38 23 8 0 0 8 67 8 13
2014 AI 33 34 5 12 6 4 5 74 20 18
2011 AI 34 30 23 0 4 7 3 70 4 30
2011 AI-03 51 10 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 10
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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 AI 6 77 17 18
2017 AI 0 66 34 21
2017 AI-03 0 62 38 13
2014 AI 11 66 22 18
2011 AI 29 47 24 30
2011 AI-03 20 50 30 10
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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 AI 34 55 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 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 AI 60 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
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Harassment

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

Question 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 AI 17 6 23 11 0 27 17 40 20 18
2017 AI 19 10 34 0 4 14 19 43 6 21
2017 AI-03 15 15 38 0 0 0 31 44 0 13
2014 AI 0 12 27 23 0 32 5 19 37 18

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 AI 38 23 34 0 0 6 0 64 0 18
2017 AI 28 43 19 4 0 5 0 75 4 21
2017 AI-03 15 54 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 13
2014 AI 11 33 35 11 4 0 6 46 17 18
2011 AI 24 39 26 0 3 6 0 68 3 30
2011 AI-03 21 40 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 10
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 AI 0 100 18

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 AI 0 100 18

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 AI 17 6 40 0 0 21 17 36 0 18
2017 AI 19 15 14 5 0 32 15 64 9 21
2017 AI-03 15 23 15 8 0 15 23 63 13 13
2014 AI 6 6 28 11 0 38 11 23 22 18

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 AI 38 28 28 0 0 6 0 70 0 18
2017 AI 23 24 28 5 0 19 0 59 6 21
2017 AI-03 15 31 23 8 0 23 0 60 10 13
2014 AI 18 41 23 0 0 11 6 72 0 17
2011 AI 32 48 10 3 0 7 0 86 4 29
2011 AI-03 31 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
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Stress and Well-Being

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 AI 49 23 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2017 AI 42 24 5 5 24 0 0 66 29 21
2017 AI-03 38 31 0 8 23 0 0 69 31 13

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 AI 6 40 34 15 6 0 0 45 21 18
2017 AI 10 24 29 28 5 5 0 35 35 21
2017 AI-03 8 23 31 31 0 8 0 33 33 13

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 AI 34 34 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 18
2017 AI 19 43 10 19 4 0 5 65 25 21
2017 AI-03 23 31 15 23 0 0 8 58 25 13

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 AI 6 17 55 11 11 0 0 23 23 18
2017 AI 14 19 24 33 9 0 0 33 42 21
2017 AI-03 15 15 38 31 0 0 0 31 31 13

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 AI 49 34 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 AI 28 38 14 5 10 0 5 70 15 21
2017 AI-03 23 38 15 8 8 0 8 67 17 13

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 AI 32 56 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2017 AI 28 48 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2017 AI-03 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 AI 49 38 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 AI 24 43 14 19 0 0 0 66 19 21
2017 AI-03 23 31 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 13

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 AI 11 55 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 18
2017 AI 9 34 28 24 5 0 0 43 29 21
2017 AI-03 0 38 31 31 0 0 0 38 31 13

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 AI 34 30 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 17
2017 AI 24 29 24 19 5 0 0 52 24 21
2017 AI-03 15 23 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13

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 AI 70 18 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17

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 AI 25 49 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2017 AI 14 38 29 19 0 0 0 52 19 21
2017 AI-03 8 31 38 23 0 0 0 38 23 13

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 AI 58 30 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2017 AI 52 29 15 0 0 0 5 85 0 21
2017 AI-03 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 AI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 AI 89 0 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2017 AI 81 10 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 21
2017 AI-03 69 15 0 0 8 0 8 92 8 13

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 AI 64 24 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2017 AI 71 15 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2017 AI-03 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 AI 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 AI 60 26 9 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2017 AI-03 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 AI 52 18 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 17
2017 AI 43 10 10 5 0 0 33 78 7 21
2017 AI-03 38 8 15 0 0 0 38 75 0 13

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 AI 64 24 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2017 AI 57 29 5 0 5 0 4 90 5 21
2017 AI-03 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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 AI 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 AI 62 29 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 21
2017 AI-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 AI 60 30 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 17
2017 AI 66 24 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2017 AI-03 54 38 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13

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 AI 28 44 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2017 AI 19 10 53 19 0 0 0 28 19 21
2017 AI-03 8 15 69 8 0 0 0 23 8 13

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 AI 0 17 40 27 17 0 0 44 17 18
2017 AI 0 14 48 24 14 0 0 38 14 21
2017 AI-03 0 15 62 23 0 0 0 23 15 13

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 AI 28 30 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 17
2017 AI 10 44 23 5 14 5 0 56 20 21
2017 AI-03 8 54 8 8 15 8 0 67 25 13

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 AI 15 34 45 6 0 0 0 49 6 18
2017 AI 19 24 33 15 4 5 0 46 20 21
2017 AI-03 23 23 23 23 0 8 0 50 25 13
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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 AI 6 94 18
2017 AI 29 71 21
2014 AI 0 100 18
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Compensation

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 AI 27 34 28 0 6 6 0 28 72 18
2017 AI 38 43 0 5 5 10 0 42 58 21
2017 AI-03 38 31 0 8 8 15 0 45 55 13

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 AI 42 58 12

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 AI 17 83 12

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 AI 0 8 42 33 8 0 8 9 45 12
2017 AI 17 28 9 9 28 0 9 50 40 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 AI 8 25 17 33 8 0 8 36 45 12
2017 AI 0 28 28 9 28 0 8 30 40 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 AI 55 11 6 6 6 0 17 80 14 18
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