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

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 53 37 1 6 2 0 0 91 8 166
2017 Governor in Council 40 41 6 12 1 0 0 81 13 155
2014 Governor in Council 49 32 2 8 6 0 2 83 15 251

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 Governor in Council 79 11 3 5 0 1 0 91 6 166
2017 Governor in Council 76 14 2 7 0 0 1 90 8 155
2014 Governor in Council 73 14 4 3 1 0 4 91 5 250

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 59 29 3 6 2 0 1 89 8 165
2017 Governor in Council 59 27 4 8 2 0 0 85 11 155
2014 Governor in Council 59 26 2 6 3 0 4 88 9 251

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 Governor in Council 62 28 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 163
2018 Governor in Council 54 32 5 4 2 0 3 90 6 156
2017 Governor in Council 45 36 11 3 3 1 1 82 7 155
2014 Governor in Council 46 32 5 8 5 0 5 82 13 251

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 Governor in Council 67 22 5 2 3 1 0 90 5 163
2017 Governor in Council 65 26 1 4 2 0 1 92 7 155
2014 Governor in Council 59 24 5 5 3 0 4 86 9 251

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 Governor in Council 46 23 14 10 6 1 0 69 16 164
2018 Governor in Council 49 24 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 154
2017 Governor in Council 38 30 13 9 9 0 2 68 18 155
2014 Governor in Council 43 24 11 7 8 0 6 72 16 251

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 Governor in Council 75 15 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 163
2018 Governor in Council 74 24 1 1 1 0 0 98 1 152
2017 Governor in Council 74 21 1 3 1 0 0 95 4 155
2014 Governor in Council 75 18 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 251

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 Governor in Council 34 37 13 6 7 2 3 73 13 166
2018 Governor in Council 38 32 9 8 11 1 2 71 20 156
2017 Governor in Council 35 27 16 7 11 0 4 64 19 155
2014 Governor in Council 40 30 13 7 6 0 4 73 13 249

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 Governor in Council 58 34 2 4 1 1 0 93 5 165
2018 Governor in Council 65 20 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 55 30 4 7 1 0 2 87 9 155

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 Governor in Council 79 16 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 165
2018 Governor in Council 78 17 2 2 1 0 0 96 3 156
2017 Governor in Council 74 20 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 154
2014 Governor in Council 71 18 5 2 3 1 0 91 5 251

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 Governor in Council 46 34 6 5 7 1 0 82 12 165
2018 Governor in Council 54 26 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 156
2017 Governor in Council 47 28 6 9 8 0 2 76 18 155

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 Governor in Council 79 18 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 162
2018 Governor in Council 85 13 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 156
2017 Governor in Council 88 10 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 155
2014 Governor in Council 87 8 1 3 1 0 0 95 3 251

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 47 28 10 7 7 1 0 76 14 166
2018 Governor in Council 51 27 7 9 5 0 1 78 15 156
2017 Governor in Council 56 22 7 8 7 0 1 78 15 155
2014 Governor in Council 52 29 5 6 7 0 1 82 13 250

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 Governor in Council 45 29 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 166
2018 Governor in Council 48 27 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 154
2017 Governor in Council 46 25 15 7 6 0 2 72 13 155
2014 Governor in Council 44 24 13 8 7 0 4 70 16 251

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 Governor in Council 49 31 6 8 4 1 0 81 12 164
2018 Governor in Council 56 27 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 156
2017 Governor in Council 50 27 9 7 6 0 1 78 13 155
2014 Governor in Council 49 27 7 7 7 0 2 78 15 251

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 Governor in Council 73 20 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 166
2018 Governor in Council 73 20 3 2 1 0 0 93 4 155
2017 Governor in Council 71 24 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 155
2014 Governor in Council 74 19 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 249

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 Governor in Council 22 28 20 15 13 1 2 51 29 165
2018 Governor in Council 23 24 22 15 11 1 3 50 27 156
2017 Governor in Council 22 23 14 22 12 0 7 48 37 156
2014 Governor in Council 20 25 24 15 10 0 6 47 27 251

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 Governor in Council 3 11 26 27 28 2 3 57 15 165
2018 Governor in Council 2 13 28 29 21 0 7 54 16 155
2017 Governor in Council 6 16 27 25 17 0 8 46 24 156
2014 Governor in Council 2 11 29 27 20 1 10 53 15 250

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 Governor in Council 6 10 29 25 26 3 1 54 16 166
2018 Governor in Council 8 12 21 27 26 2 4 56 21 155
2017 Governor in Council 10 14 17 28 23 1 8 55 26 156
2014 Governor in Council 5 16 24 21 25 0 9 50 23 249

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 Governor in Council 2 11 23 19 33 4 7 59 15 164
2018 Governor in Council 5 14 19 26 24 2 10 56 22 154
2017 Governor in Council 6 17 18 24 20 0 14 52 27 156
2014 Governor in Council 9 13 23 15 25 1 14 47 26 250

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 Governor in Council 10 7 34 22 23 3 1 47 18 166
2018 Governor in Council 8 18 23 24 22 1 3 48 28 154
2017 Governor in Council 7 12 25 29 16 0 10 51 22 156
2014 Governor in Council 4 15 23 23 27 1 8 54 20 250

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 Governor in Council 10 14 20 21 28 4 3 53 26 165
2018 Governor in Council 11 17 26 16 21 2 6 40 31 154
2017 Governor in Council 14 22 18 19 18 0 9 41 39 156
2014 Governor in Council 10 18 25 14 24 1 8 42 31 248

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 Governor in Council 6 15 32 21 21 5 1 44 22 165
2018 Governor in Council 8 13 30 19 20 2 7 43 24 154
2017 Governor in Council 10 12 28 22 18 2 9 44 25 156
2014 Governor in Council 9 15 21 21 20 3 11 47 28 250

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 Governor in Council 8 17 27 15 27 4 2 45 27 166
2018 Governor in Council 9 17 27 24 15 2 6 42 28 154
2017 Governor in Council 16 14 25 17 15 1 11 36 35 155
2014 Governor in Council 14 14 26 15 19 2 10 38 32 249

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 Governor in Council 5 16 35 24 18 2 1 43 21 165
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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 Governor in Council 75 10 6 5 1 2 2 88 6 165
2017 Governor in Council 73 14 2 3 2 0 5 92 6 156
2014 Governor in Council 75 10 3 3 2 0 6 90 6 250

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 Governor in Council 41 30 6 5 6 7 5 81 13 165
2018 Governor in Council 32 26 15 4 6 10 5 70 13 155
2017 Governor in Council 42 17 15 9 8 4 5 65 18 155
2014 Governor in Council 41 25 10 3 5 4 11 79 9 250

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 Governor in Council 61 22 4 5 4 3 0 86 10 165
2018 Governor in Council 58 20 8 7 5 0 2 79 12 156
2017 Governor in Council 55 23 5 9 5 2 1 80 15 155
2014 Governor in Council 60 21 5 3 4 2 5 87 7 250

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 Governor in Council 68 22 4 3 1 2 0 92 5 165
2018 Governor in Council 63 30 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 154
2017 Governor in Council 61 28 4 1 2 2 1 93 3 153
2014 Governor in Council 64 25 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 250

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 Governor in Council 61 23 8 3 3 2 0 86 6 165
2018 Governor in Council 62 24 7 3 3 1 0 86 6 156
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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 Governor in Council 46 19 9 2 2 2 20 83 5 165

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 Governor in Council 39 28 8 3 8 2 12 78 13 166
2018 Governor in Council 26 28 12 4 12 1 16 66 20 155
2017 Governor in Council 22 33 10 5 12 1 17 67 20 155
2014 Governor in Council 37 21 10 9 6 0 16 70 18 249

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 Governor in Council 53 19 8 3 3 3 12 83 7 165
2018 Governor in Council 41 24 6 8 3 4 15 80 14 155
2017 Governor in Council 40 22 9 3 9 2 17 76 14 156
2014 Governor in Council 51 16 8 4 5 1 17 80 10 248

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 Governor in Council 50 20 10 3 3 2 12 81 7 163
2018 Governor in Council 39 23 7 6 7 2 15 75 16 155
2017 Governor in Council 39 25 5 6 9 1 16 77 18 155
2014 Governor in Council 46 23 6 4 5 0 15 81 11 249

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 Governor in Council 75 7 2 2 1 2 12 94 4 164
2017 Governor in Council 66 7 4 2 3 0 18 90 5 154
2014 Governor in Council 69 8 3 2 1 0 17 93 3 250

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 Governor in Council 58 12 6 3 3 2 15 86 7 165
2017 Governor in Council 42 18 7 2 3 1 28 85 6 156
2014 Governor in Council 41 14 7 2 4 3 31 82 8 250

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 Governor in Council 58 15 7 1 4 4 11 86 6 166
2018 Governor in Council 47 15 10 6 6 2 15 74 14 154
2017 Governor in Council 42 18 9 4 9 1 18 73 17 156

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 Governor in Council 54 23 7 3 3 1 11 86 6 166
2018 Governor in Council 44 21 5 10 5 1 14 76 17 156
2017 Governor in Council 41 18 10 5 9 1 16 71 16 156
2014 Governor in Council 49 16 9 4 5 0 17 78 11 248

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 41 38 6 9 2 2 2 83 11 67
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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
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 50 26 11 2 3 7 0 82 6 166
2018 Governor in Council 49 24 7 5 3 9 2 83 9 155
2017 Governor in Council 53 23 9 4 5 3 3 81 9 156
2014 Governor in Council 55 23 9 2 5 4 2 82 8 250

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 Governor in Council 48 30 8 7 3 4 0 82 10 166
2018 Governor in Council 47 26 7 9 6 3 2 76 16 156
2017 Governor in Council 47 18 12 12 7 1 3 68 20 156
2014 Governor in Council 51 23 9 8 8 0 1 75 16 248

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 Governor in Council 42 27 14 10 2 5 0 73 13 166
2018 Governor in Council 34 29 12 11 7 6 2 67 20 155
2017 Governor in Council 34 24 12 14 8 4 3 63 24 156
2014 Governor in Council 42 28 11 10 7 1 1 71 17 250

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 Governor in Council 32 34 11 14 6 4 0 68 20 166
2018 Governor in Council 35 28 13 8 9 5 2 68 19 156
2017 Governor in Council 29 35 11 12 8 3 2 67 21 155
2014 Governor in Council 39 26 12 11 9 1 2 67 20 250

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 Governor in Council 55 16 9 3 3 12 2 83 7 164
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 50 36 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 165
2018 Governor in Council 46 35 8 8 1 1 0 82 9 155
2017 Governor in Council 38 40 15 3 3 0 1 79 6 156
2014 Governor in Council 44 31 14 6 5 1 0 75 11 250

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 Governor in Council 30 32 16 12 7 4 0 64 19 166

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 Governor in Council 59 24 12 2 4 0 0 83 6 165
2018 Governor in Council 62 26 6 2 3 1 1 88 6 156
2017 Governor in Council 61 23 4 1 8 1 1 86 10 156
2014 Governor in Council 65 17 4 2 6 2 3 87 9 250

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 Governor in Council 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 162
2018 Governor in Council 56 25 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 156

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 Governor in Council 33 19 9 8 7 9 16 68 20 166
2018 Governor in Council 31 18 11 5 7 9 19 67 17 156
2017 Governor in Council 25 13 14 9 12 7 20 53 28 156
2014 Governor in Council 25 15 10 6 8 6 29 62 22 249

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 Governor in Council 31 28 16 8 5 9 3 67 15 165
2018 Governor in Council 37 28 13 5 10 8 1 71 15 156
2017 Governor in Council 32 30 16 6 7 3 5 67 14 156
2014 Governor in Council 34 21 16 3 8 6 13 67 13 250

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 Governor in Council 17 15 12 13 7 5 32 50 31 166
2018 Governor in Council 22 14 7 6 12 5 33 59 30 155
2017 Governor in Council 18 10 17 5 9 2 38 47 25 156
2014 Governor in Council 15 11 10 4 7 3 50 56 24 249

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 Governor in Council 55 12 14 4 2 1 12 77 7 166

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 Governor in Council 58 6 5 2 5 4 18 84 10 166

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 Governor in Council 59 15 7 1 2 4 12 88 4 165

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 Governor in Council 57 13 6 1 3 3 18 88 4 166

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 Governor in Council 56 5 9 3 4 4 19 80 9 163

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 Governor in Council 80 1 2 0 0 2 15 97 0 166

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 Governor in Council 73 4 6 1 1 4 12 91 2 165

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 Governor in Council 73 2 2 1 1 2 18 94 3 165

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 Governor in Council 39 35 10 7 5 3 1 78 12 165
2018 Governor in Council 43 23 14 7 6 4 2 71 14 156
2017 Governor in Council 38 29 13 6 10 2 3 70 16 156

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 Governor in Council 46 32 8 7 4 2 0 80 11 165
2018 Governor in Council 56 29 7 5 2 2 0 86 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 52 35 5 3 2 2 1 89 5 155
2014 Governor in Council 58 26 5 2 4 4 1 88 6 250

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 Governor in Council 56 25 11 2 3 4 0 84 5 164
2018 Governor in Council 60 24 7 4 2 3 0 86 6 155
2017 Governor in Council 51 30 8 2 4 3 2 86 6 156
2014 Governor in Council 56 20 7 1 2 12 2 88 4 249

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 Governor in Council 61 27 4 4 3 2 0 90 6 165
2018 Governor in Council 66 22 5 3 4 0 0 87 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 57 25 7 5 3 1 1 84 9 156
2014 Governor in Council 70 20 2 2 5 0 0 91 7 250

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 Governor in Council 59 21 9 5 4 1 0 81 10 166
2018 Governor in Council 61 19 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 156
2017 Governor in Council 47 26 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 156
2014 Governor in Council 56 29 5 4 5 1 1 86 9 250

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 Governor in Council 57 24 9 5 4 1 0 81 10 166
2018 Governor in Council 55 27 6 5 6 0 1 83 10 154
2017 Governor in Council 47 32 10 7 4 0 1 80 11 156
2014 Governor in Council 56 30 4 4 6 0 0 86 11 249

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 Governor in Council 47 18 15 5 6 2 7 71 13 164
2018 Governor in Council 49 15 13 4 5 3 10 74 10 155
2017 Governor in Council 44 22 7 5 8 1 13 77 15 156
2014 Governor in Council 57 13 8 4 5 2 10 80 10 249
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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 Governor in Council 22 51 26 165
2018 Governor in Council 27 53 20 156
2017 Governor in Council 34 45 21 156
2014 Governor in Council 23 59 18 250

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 25 4 11 4 39 17 37
2018 Governor in Council 37 1 14 6 33 8 42
2017 Governor in Council 45 4 9 21 12 9 50
2014 Governor in Council 42 6 10 20 9999 21 57
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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 Governor in Council 25 13 9 3 0 2 47 75 7 166

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 Governor in Council 32 7 6 2 1 5 48 81 7 165
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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 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 Governor in Council 9 91 163
2018 Governor in Council 7 93 154

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 34 66 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 54 46 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 0 100 14
2018 Governor in Council 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 41 59 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 52 48 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 64 36 14
2018 Governor in Council 47 53 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 35 65 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 63 37 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 64 36 14

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 0 100 14

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 0 100 14
2018 Governor in Council 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 51 49 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 0 100 14
2018 Governor in Council 0 100 10

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 0 100 14

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 0 100 14
2018 Governor in Council 0 100 10

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 32 68 14

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 Governor in Council 9 91 163

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 Governor in Council 29 16 13 5 4 25 8 67 13 166
2018 Governor in Council 27 24 18 3 2 21 5 69 7 156
2017 Governor in Council 32 24 11 8 5 13 7 70 17 156
2014 Governor in Council 30 18 11 2 4 24 11 73 9 248

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 Governor in Council 52 22 11 4 4 7 1 80 8 165
2018 Governor in Council 52 23 15 3 1 6 1 80 4 156
2017 Governor in Council 43 31 8 6 2 5 4 82 9 154
2014 Governor in Council 46 18 7 2 5 17 4 82 9 250
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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 Governor in Council 5 95 166
2018 Governor in Council 3 97 152

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 Governor in Council 5 95 165

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 Governor in Council 32 15 14 1 4 27 7 71 8 166
2018 Governor in Council 32 15 18 2 1 28 4 70 4 154
2017 Governor in Council 32 21 9 3 4 21 10 77 10 156
2014 Governor in Council 31 11 11 2 2 26 16 74 7 250

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 Governor in Council 53 22 12 1 3 7 2 82 4 165
2018 Governor in Council 53 25 12 2 1 8 0 84 3 155
2017 Governor in Council 50 23 8 4 2 8 6 84 7 156
2014 Governor in Council 46 15 9 1 3 18 7 82 6 249
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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 Governor in Council 33 29 16 9 12 1 1 63 21 165
2018 Governor in Council 44 22 16 8 8 0 2 68 16 156
2017 Governor in Council 46 20 8 6 12 1 5 71 20 156

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 Governor in Council 17 27 27 13 16 1 0 44 29 165
2018 Governor in Council 18 22 27 18 14 0 1 41 32 156
2017 Governor in Council 20 13 27 20 18 1 2 34 39 156

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 Governor in Council 30 29 21 8 10 1 1 60 19 165
2018 Governor in Council 28 26 21 13 9 0 2 55 23 154
2017 Governor in Council 28 28 19 12 10 1 2 58 22 155

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 Governor in Council 26 29 20 10 9 3 3 58 21 165
2018 Governor in Council 26 22 19 14 17 0 3 49 32 154
2017 Governor in Council 26 19 20 10 23 1 3 46 34 156

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 Governor in Council 32 29 18 7 12 2 1 62 19 166
2018 Governor in Council 26 25 18 13 12 0 5 54 27 155
2017 Governor in Council 25 17 24 11 13 0 9 47 27 156

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 Governor in Council 30 26 22 11 9 1 1 57 20 165
2018 Governor in Council 27 26 19 15 13 0 0 54 28 156
2017 Governor in Council 25 30 21 14 5 0 5 58 20 155

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 Governor in Council 44 30 12 5 6 1 2 76 11 166
2018 Governor in Council 48 24 8 8 7 0 5 76 15 154
2017 Governor in Council 38 27 15 6 6 1 8 71 13 155

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 Governor in Council 47 29 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 166
2018 Governor in Council 45 29 16 4 3 0 3 76 8 154
2017 Governor in Council 39 29 16 7 3 0 6 72 11 155

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 Governor in Council 59 24 8 4 2 1 1 85 6 166
2018 Governor in Council 59 22 7 6 2 0 4 84 9 154
2017 Governor in Council 53 21 9 8 1 1 7 80 10 154

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 Governor in Council 54 25 11 2 6 1 1 81 8 164

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 Governor in Council 43 35 16 2 2 1 1 79 5 164
2018 Governor in Council 39 29 18 6 5 0 4 70 11 154
2017 Governor in Council 42 27 14 6 6 0 5 73 12 155

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 Governor in Council 65 19 9 0 3 2 2 87 3 165
2018 Governor in Council 60 23 9 2 3 0 2 86 5 154
2017 Governor in Council 67 17 6 4 1 0 5 89 5 156

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 Governor in Council 81 5 2 1 2 2 7 95 3 165
2018 Governor in Council 81 8 3 2 1 1 4 95 3 153

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 Governor in Council 84 6 4 1 4 2 0 92 5 165
2018 Governor in Council 82 8 1 3 1 1 3 94 5 154
2017 Governor in Council 80 11 1 1 3 1 3 94 5 155

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 Governor in Council 70 20 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 165
2018 Governor in Council 65 26 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 152
2017 Governor in Council 68 17 5 2 3 1 4 90 5 156

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 Governor in Council 67 15 4 2 4 1 8 89 6 163
2018 Governor in Council 64 11 8 3 3 0 10 84 7 152
2017 Governor in Council 62 15 5 4 1 1 12 89 6 155

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 Governor in Council 53 22 6 2 0 1 16 90 3 162
2018 Governor in Council 56 20 5 0 2 0 16 92 2 151
2017 Governor in Council 57 16 6 3 1 1 16 88 5 153

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 Governor in Council 66 20 4 2 3 1 4 90 5 164
2018 Governor in Council 65 23 7 0 2 0 2 90 2 152
2017 Governor in Council 65 19 5 2 1 0 8 91 3 155

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 Governor in Council 54 17 9 8 9 1 3 73 17 163
2018 Governor in Council 52 14 11 7 11 0 6 69 20 152
2017 Governor in Council 52 15 8 7 12 0 7 72 20 156

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 Governor in Council 68 23 6 0 1 1 1 94 1 163
2018 Governor in Council 71 18 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 153
2017 Governor in Council 71 19 3 0 0 0 7 97 0 154

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 Governor in Council 21 31 33 10 4 1 0 52 15 166
2018 Governor in Council 18 28 37 12 5 0 1 46 17 152
2017 Governor in Council 16 24 30 21 8 1 0 40 29 156

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 Governor in Council 9 13 45 18 14 1 0 32 22 164
2018 Governor in Council 8 15 41 19 17 0 0 36 23 153
2017 Governor in Council 6 26 37 20 12 0 0 32 31 154

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 Governor in Council 48 28 8 10 4 2 0 78 14 164
2018 Governor in Council 47 28 13 4 5 4 0 77 9 154
2017 Governor in Council 35 33 15 5 6 5 2 73 11 156

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 Governor in Council 36 36 11 9 6 2 0 73 16 164
2018 Governor in Council 41 32 9 10 7 1 0 73 18 155
2017 Governor in Council 33 34 9 10 12 2 1 68 23 156
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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 Governor in Council 12 88 165
2017 Governor in Council 11 89 156
2014 Governor in Council 13 87 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 81 19 19
2017 Governor in Council 87 13 14
2014 Governor in Council 64 36 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Governor in Council 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Governor in Council 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Governor in Council 74 17 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 21
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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 Governor in Council 19 38 23 10 8 2 0 20 80 166
2018 Governor in Council 43 26 19 5 6 1 0 43 57 154
2017 Governor in Council 46 20 17 6 9 2 1 48 52 156

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 Governor in Council 76 24 129

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 Governor in Council 34 66 126
2018 Governor in Council 37 63 85

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 Governor in Council 24 25 13 19 13 1 4 51 35 126
2018 Governor in Council 27 25 14 15 9 0 10 58 26 85
2017 Governor in Council 36 23 10 13 7 1 10 66 23 79

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 Governor in Council 10 17 20 13 24 6 10 32 45 126
2018 Governor in Council 5 15 11 20 27 7 14 26 60 85
2017 Governor in Council 13 15 13 10 29 4 16 35 49 79

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 Governor in Council 62 10 5 3 2 2 16 87 6 160
2018 Governor in Council 71 6 5 2 2 1 12 89 5 156
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