2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 107. You indicated that you are an Aboriginal person. If you wish to provide further details, please specify the group to which you belong.

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 North American Indian/First Nation 36 35 5 14 10 0 0 71 24 205
2019 Métis 39 36 6 16 3 0 0 75 19 287
2019 Inuit 41 33 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 69 19 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 206
2019 Métis 67 17 9 3 2 0 1 85 6 286
2019 Inuit 66 18 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 31 6 14 8 0 0 72 22 206
2019 Métis 42 31 9 13 5 0 0 72 18 286
2019 Inuit 49 26 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 28 33 12 14 12 0 0 62 27 206
2019 Métis 26 41 11 12 11 0 0 67 22 288
2019 Inuit 56 26 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 31 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 204
2019 Métis 46 32 6 10 6 0 0 78 17 283
2019 Inuit 56 26 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 29 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 206
2019 Métis 49 27 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 286
2019 Inuit 65 8 0 8 19 0 0 73 27 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 38 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 205
2019 Métis 38 38 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 288
2019 Inuit 41 32 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 24 30 18 13 14 0 0 55 27 206
2019 Métis 25 31 16 17 10 0 0 56 27 289
2019 Inuit 48 35 0 9 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 23 43 11 16 8 0 0 66 23 206
2019 Métis 27 41 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 287
2019 Inuit 32 50 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 39 39 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 205
2019 Métis 41 36 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 288
2019 Inuit 68 24 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 32 30 12 12 14 0 0 62 26 205
2019 Métis 30 33 16 8 12 0 0 64 20 288
2019 Inuit 48 25 0 19 8 0 0 73 27 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 60 25 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 205
2019 Métis 58 28 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 287
2019 Inuit 77 16 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 27 34 15 13 11 0 0 61 24 205
2019 Métis 34 32 13 10 11 0 0 66 22 287
2019 Inuit 24 40 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 31 13 9 12 0 0 65 22 205
2019 Métis 32 33 14 10 11 0 0 65 21 287
2019 Inuit 40 42 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 35 14 12 11 0 0 64 22 206
2019 Métis 35 35 9 13 7 1 0 70 20 280
2019 Inuit 24 58 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 37 11 4 6 0 0 80 10 205
2019 Métis 46 32 15 4 4 0 0 78 8 288
2019 Inuit 49 44 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 47 19 19 7 7 0 0 67 14 202
2019 Métis 44 32 13 5 4 0 0 77 10 287
2019 Inuit 81 9 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 14 31 31 18 6 0 1 24 45 206
2019 Métis 11 25 32 21 10 0 1 31 36 289
2019 Inuit 10 18 8 56 8 0 0 64 28 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 17 22 27 15 17 1 1 32 40 205
2019 Métis 12 23 23 22 19 1 0 41 36 287
2019 Inuit 10 9 25 40 8 0 8 52 21 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 19 32 23 13 10 2 1 24 53 206
2019 Métis 20 22 28 16 12 1 1 29 43 289
2019 Inuit 28 17 24 31 0 0 0 31 44 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 4 14 24 33 22 1 1 56 18 205
2019 Métis 8 9 27 32 22 1 2 55 17 287
2019 Inuit 9 0 27 48 16 0 0 64 9 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 19 22 29 13 16 1 0 29 41 206
2019 Métis 20 24 24 17 15 0 1 32 43 289
2019 Inuit 9 10 16 49 16 0 0 65 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 14 23 25 16 20 1 1 37 37 206
2019 Métis 16 18 21 23 18 1 2 43 35 289
2019 Inuit 0 0 25 59 16 0 0 75 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 17 22 31 13 13 3 1 27 40 206
2019 Métis 15 22 28 20 14 0 1 34 37 289
2019 Inuit 10 25 9 48 0 0 8 52 38 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 11 19 36 15 16 1 2 33 31 205
2019 Métis 12 14 33 25 14 1 1 40 27 288
2019 Inuit 9 27 0 49 8 0 8 62 38 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 70 10 12 4 1 0 3 82 5 206
2019 Métis 65 12 10 3 3 1 5 82 7 287
2019 Inuit 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 26 26 20 12 13 3 0 53 26 205
2019 Métis 23 33 16 14 12 2 0 57 27 288
2019 Inuit 40 16 26 8 10 0 0 56 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 28 11 13 14 1 0 62 26 205
2019 Métis 37 28 14 10 11 0 0 65 21 287
2019 Inuit 56 17 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 30 12 13 9 0 0 67 22 206
2019 Métis 34 38 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 286
2019 Inuit 56 17 0 9 18 0 0 73 27 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 29 14 11 8 1 0 67 19 206
2019 Métis 32 34 19 8 5 1 1 68 13 288
2019 Inuit 49 33 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 36 25 20 6 8 1 3 64 15 203
2019 Métis 35 25 21 5 6 2 7 66 12 289
2019 Inuit 32 52 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 29 14 11 8 0 0 66 19 204
2019 Métis 39 23 18 8 9 1 1 63 18 288
2019 Inuit 44 47 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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 North American Indian/First Nation 42 27 15 8 7 1 0 69 15 204
2019 Métis 48 21 14 7 7 1 1 71 15 289
2019 Inuit 49 43 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 35 30 13 9 13 0 0 65 22 203
2019 Métis 41 28 11 11 8 0 1 70 19 287
2019 Inuit 40 52 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 74 6 13 2 2 0 3 83 4 202
2019 Métis 72 9 6 1 3 0 9 89 4 288
2019 Inuit 84 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 48 16 18 8 5 1 4 67 14 205
2019 Métis 53 17 8 5 9 2 7 77 15 289
2019 Inuit 74 18 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 50 21 15 6 6 1 0 72 13 205
2019 Métis 55 19 15 3 6 1 1 75 9 289
2019 Inuit 68 24 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 26 14 8 9 0 0 69 17 206
2019 Métis 50 26 9 7 8 0 1 77 14 287
2019 Inuit 58 24 0 10 8 0 0 82 18 12

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 Métis 35 41 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 70
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 29 15 10 11 2 0 63 22 206
2019 Métis 30 32 14 7 14 3 0 64 21 285
2019 Inuit 49 8 9 26 9 0 0 56 35 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 29 12 15 15 2 0 57 31 204
2019 Métis 29 28 17 12 12 1 0 58 25 287
2019 Inuit 40 9 9 35 8 0 0 49 43 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 20 21 19 22 15 3 0 42 38 206
2019 Métis 19 35 12 16 16 2 0 55 32 284
2019 Inuit 32 16 16 16 19 0 0 49 35 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 18 27 14 20 21 1 0 45 41 206
2019 Métis 17 31 15 19 15 2 0 49 35 286
2019 Inuit 32 25 0 16 27 0 0 57 43 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 31 18 20 6 11 12 3 58 19 205
2019 Métis 27 19 15 8 12 16 2 56 25 288
2019 Inuit 24 24 27 16 0 0 9 53 18 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 24 33 19 14 9 1 0 57 23 206
2019 Métis 25 39 19 10 6 1 0 64 16 288
2019 Inuit 24 51 8 8 10 0 0 74 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 15 29 18 24 13 1 0 44 38 204
2019 Métis 12 35 21 18 11 2 0 49 30 285
2019 Inuit 8 41 18 16 18 0 0 49 34 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 37 17 8 8 1 1 67 16 206
2019 Métis 31 31 14 12 10 2 1 63 22 289
2019 Inuit 59 23 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 31 20 8 9 0 0 64 16 206
2019 Métis 27 34 21 10 8 1 0 61 18 288
2019 Inuit 49 24 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 26 27 18 12 13 3 0 55 26 206
2019 Métis 23 27 19 11 17 3 0 51 29 288
2019 Inuit 9 48 0 17 18 8 0 62 38 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 25 16 15 20 0 0 49 35 206
2019 Métis 23 28 15 15 17 2 0 52 33 287
2019 Inuit 8 49 8 18 17 0 0 57 35 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 17 15 18 18 29 1 2 33 48 206
2019 Métis 22 22 13 13 25 2 2 46 40 287
2019 Inuit 0 25 32 17 18 8 0 27 38 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 50 21 17 6 3 0 4 74 8 206
2019 Métis 59 20 8 5 3 2 2 83 9 289
2019 Inuit 58 8 26 0 8 0 0 66 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 54 8 7 6 10 1 14 73 18 206
2019 Métis 56 10 7 5 9 2 11 75 17 289
2019 Inuit 61 8 0 16 8 0 8 75 25 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 32 26 19 9 8 3 3 61 19 206
2019 Métis 43 22 16 6 10 1 2 67 16 288
2019 Inuit 56 9 10 17 8 0 0 65 25 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 26 19 10 9 4 4 59 20 204
2019 Métis 40 25 13 8 11 1 2 67 20 285
2019 Inuit 57 0 8 27 8 0 0 57 35 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 18 12 13 12 5 5 58 28 206
2019 Métis 39 17 11 8 20 3 2 60 29 285
2019 Inuit 51 16 8 10 8 8 0 72 20 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 54 18 12 6 1 4 5 79 8 206
2019 Métis 57 18 9 5 4 4 3 81 9 287
2019 Inuit 84 0 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 66 11 8 6 3 3 4 82 10 206
2019 Métis 67 11 7 5 6 4 1 82 11 286
2019 Inuit 74 0 8 0 18 0 0 74 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 68 10 4 3 2 3 9 90 5 203
2019 Métis 73 6 8 1 4 4 4 86 6 287
2019 Inuit 84 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 21 40 15 12 7 6 0 64 20 206
2019 Métis 21 40 17 10 9 2 0 63 20 289
2019 Inuit 17 57 0 19 8 0 0 73 27 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 32 15 9 7 3 0 68 16 205
2019 Métis 32 33 18 8 7 2 0 66 16 287
2019 Inuit 27 44 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 11

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 30 15 6 8 3 0 70 14 204
2019 Métis 35 31 21 4 8 1 0 67 11 286
2019 Inuit 41 32 9 10 8 0 0 73 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 49 26 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 206
2019 Métis 43 36 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 288
2019 Inuit 58 24 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 23 20 10 8 1 0 61 18 206
2019 Métis 38 29 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 288
2019 Inuit 24 41 9 8 18 0 0 65 26 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 26 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 204
2019 Métis 33 34 18 7 9 0 0 66 16 285
2019 Inuit 24 41 9 16 10 0 0 65 26 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 20 18 12 11 3 1 58 23 206
2019 Métis 36 21 16 10 13 3 0 59 25 289
2019 Inuit 17 58 0 18 8 0 0 74 26 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 24 45 31 206
2019 Métis 25 38 37 289
2019 Inuit 24 34 42 12

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 Métis 20 32 28 2 12 6 72
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 38 8 5 4 1 1 83 9 205
2019 Métis 46 38 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 287
2019 Inuit 41 43 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 48 29 12 3 3 3 2 81 7 205
2019 Métis 54 26 11 4 3 2 1 82 7 289
2019 Inuit 50 34 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12
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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 Métis 18 82 289

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 41 59 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 74 26 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 46 54 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 58 42 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 60 40 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 43 57 48

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 Métis 47 53 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 58 42 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 50 50 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 16 84 48

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 22 78 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 66 34 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 30 70 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 11 89 48

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 65 35 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 30 70 47

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 Métis 19 81 47

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 Métis 32 68 47

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 Métis 19 81 47

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 10 90 47

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 21 79 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 22 78 47

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 18 82 42

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 19 81 42

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 8 92 42

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 12 88 42

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 24 76 42

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 38 62 42

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 50 50 42

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 17 83 42

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 50 50 42

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 18 82 42

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 Métis 25 75 287

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 North American Indian/First Nation 22 22 17 9 13 12 4 53 26 206
2019 Métis 23 21 22 9 14 11 1 50 25 288
2019 Inuit 33 9 8 17 26 8 0 45 47 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 28 14 8 10 2 1 68 18 205
2019 Métis 34 28 17 8 10 3 0 64 18 289
2019 Inuit 33 16 9 23 10 8 0 53 37 12
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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 Métis 11 89 286

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 44 56 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 64 36 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 32 68 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 48 52 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 28 72 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 28 72 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 32 68 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 21 79 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 23 77 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 49 51 30

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 Métis 13 87 289

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 16 25 5 10 13 3 51 19 206
2019 Métis 26 18 25 5 6 15 4 54 15 288
2019 Inuit 33 9 9 16 10 24 0 54 34 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 26 16 6 8 4 1 69 15 205
2019 Métis 36 26 21 6 6 4 2 65 13 289
2019 Inuit 41 26 0 16 10 8 0 72 28 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 18 22 23 15 22 0 1 40 37 205
2019 Métis 26 19 17 16 22 1 1 45 38 289
2019 Inuit 42 18 16 8 17 0 0 60 25 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 28 20 11 11 1 0 58 22 204
2019 Métis 28 27 22 15 8 1 0 55 23 289
2019 Inuit 33 40 17 0 10 0 0 73 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 24 15 11 6 1 0 68 17 204
2019 Métis 38 32 17 7 4 1 2 71 11 287
2019 Inuit 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 20 17 17 22 1 0 45 38 206
2019 Métis 25 20 20 18 17 1 0 45 35 287
2019 Inuit 24 24 24 10 17 0 0 48 27 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 61 19 10 3 1 0 6 86 4 206
2019 Métis 65 14 10 3 2 1 5 84 5 286
2019 Inuit 82 8 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 47 22 16 8 6 0 0 70 13 205
2019 Métis 52 23 11 8 5 1 1 75 13 288
2019 Inuit 57 8 16 9 10 0 0 65 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 30 33 21 7 7 2 1 64 15 205
2019 Métis 35 31 17 8 7 1 0 67 16 289
2019 Inuit 42 25 16 0 18 0 0 66 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 26 33 19 14 6 0 1 60 21 205
2019 Métis 29 30 23 10 7 1 0 59 17 287
2019 Inuit 41 33 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 26 23 7 10 1 1 60 17 204
2019 Métis 35 29 17 8 10 1 1 64 18 287
2019 Inuit 66 16 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 29 13 6 11 1 0 70 17 203
2019 Métis 40 23 16 9 11 1 0 64 20 288
2019 Inuit 53 18 10 11 8 0 0 70 20 11

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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 29 14 7 7 1 1 71 14 205
2019 Métis 40 29 16 10 4 1 0 69 15 289
2019 Inuit 66 26 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 27 15 5 5 1 1 75 10 204
2019 Métis 51 21 16 6 4 1 1 73 10 288
2019 Inuit 66 16 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 64 17 8 3 3 1 4 85 7 205
2019 Métis 66 16 7 2 5 1 4 86 7 284
2019 Inuit 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 70 11 6 6 5 1 2 83 10 206
2019 Métis 66 15 7 3 8 1 1 82 11 284
2019 Inuit 57 17 8 8 10 0 0 74 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 50 29 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 203
2019 Métis 50 27 12 4 5 0 1 78 10 284
2019 Inuit 33 49 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 53 21 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 205
2019 Métis 58 17 9 5 9 0 1 76 15 285
2019 Inuit 56 16 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 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 North American Indian/First Nation 59 10 7 2 2 0 20 87 5 204
2019 Métis 58 9 4 3 1 0 24 89 5 285
2019 Inuit 49 18 0 0 0 0 33 100 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 64 20 11 1 0 0 4 87 2 205
2019 Métis 68 15 7 2 1 1 6 89 3 285
2019 Inuit 66 8 16 0 10 0 0 74 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 70 16 6 2 3 1 2 89 5 206
2019 Métis 72 10 5 3 4 1 4 87 8 282
2019 Inuit 72 17 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 57 22 14 2 3 0 1 80 6 205
2019 Métis 57 22 13 3 1 1 3 83 4 285
2019 Inuit 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 21 31 29 12 6 1 0 53 18 206
2019 Métis 22 34 27 11 7 0 0 55 18 287
2019 Inuit 0 65 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 11 24 33 20 12 0 0 32 35 205
2019 Métis 16 18 25 28 13 0 0 41 34 284
2019 Inuit 10 9 40 33 8 0 0 41 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 33 19 8 9 2 0 63 17 204
2019 Métis 27 32 22 9 9 2 0 60 18 286
2019 Inuit 32 41 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 23 31 15 16 13 1 0 56 29 206
2019 Métis 21 30 20 17 9 2 0 53 26 287
2019 Inuit 24 50 0 8 18 0 0 74 26 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 22 78 203
2019 Métis 22 78 286
2019 Inuit 16 84 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 76 24 67

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 Métis 44 31 6 11 8 0 0 75 19 51
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 22 24 25 14 14 1 0 22 78 205
2019 Métis 22 25 22 16 15 1 0 22 78 287
2019 Inuit 17 50 17 8 8 0 0 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 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 66 34 151
2019 Métis 67 33 220
2019 Inuit 52 48 10

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 North American Indian/First Nation 36 64 151
2019 Métis 38 62 218
2019 Inuit 29 71 10

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 North American Indian/First Nation 9 23 19 20 23 2 5 34 46 152
2019 Métis 16 18 23 19 18 1 4 36 39 218
2019 Inuit 10 9 19 34 19 0 9 21 58 10

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 North American Indian/First Nation 3 13 20 20 40 0 4 16 63 151
2019 Métis 8 15 17 15 36 2 7 25 56 218
2019 Inuit 21 9 9 23 38 0 0 30 60 10

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 North American Indian/First Nation 35 16 15 15 15 1 3 53 31 205
2019 Métis 38 17 17 11 11 1 4 59 24 282
2019 Inuit 33 26 17 9 16 0 0 59 24 12
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