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

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 63 30 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 305
2017 Student 42 51 2 4 2 0 0 93 5 72
2014 Student 60 35 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 114
2011 Student 50 35 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 66

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 72 19 3 4 2 0 1 91 6 304
2017 Student 61 21 7 9 2 0 0 83 11 72
2014 Student 59 20 11 6 2 0 2 81 8 114
2011 Student 70 18 3 6 0 0 3 91 6 66

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 68 23 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 305
2017 Student 49 37 5 4 5 0 0 86 9 72
2014 Student 57 37 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 115
2011 Student 65 20 5 5 6 0 0 85 11 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 44 33 12 8 3 0 0 78 11 303
2018 Student 41 38 11 8 1 0 0 79 9 97
2017 Student 40 34 17 6 2 0 2 75 8 72
2014 Student 42 43 4 8 2 0 2 86 10 115
2011 Student 29 35 20 6 3 0 8 69 10 66

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 68 21 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 303
2017 Student 50 37 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 72
2014 Student 69 26 2 2 1 1 0 96 3 114

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 60 23 7 4 1 3 2 87 5 304
2018 Student 52 33 8 3 1 1 2 87 4 98
2017 Student 56 31 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 72
2014 Student 57 27 8 2 1 2 3 89 3 115
2011 Student 55 21 12 2 3 2 6 82 5 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 38 36 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 305
2018 Student 27 44 19 5 4 1 0 72 9 97
2017 Student 34 42 16 7 0 0 0 76 8 72
2014 Student 32 53 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 115
2011 Student 28 48 17 5 2 0 2 77 6 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 48 33 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 305
2018 Student 38 40 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 98
2017 Student 47 41 4 6 0 2 0 90 7 72
2014 Student 50 37 10 3 2 0 0 86 4 115
2011 Student 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 66

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 38 38 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 304
2018 Student 20 41 23 9 5 1 0 62 14 98
2017 Student 30 47 15 7 2 0 0 77 9 72

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 49 32 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 304
2018 Student 38 42 13 5 1 1 0 80 6 98
2017 Student 36 47 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 72
2014 Student 38 47 9 4 0 1 0 86 5 115
2011 Student 41 36 14 5 3 0 2 78 8 66

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 44 37 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 305
2018 Student 34 48 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 98
2017 Student 42 44 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 72

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 44 34 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 304
2018 Student 27 48 18 5 1 0 1 75 6 98
2017 Student 43 44 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 72
2014 Student 48 43 7 3 0 0 0 91 3 115
2011 Student 51 40 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 40 33 14 6 6 0 1 75 11 304
2018 Student 26 53 9 7 4 0 1 79 11 97
2017 Student 26 52 16 4 0 0 2 80 4 72
2014 Student 23 48 19 5 2 1 2 74 7 115
2011 Student 30 42 18 8 0 2 0 74 8 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 46 33 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 304
2018 Student 34 44 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 98
2017 Student 37 44 9 11 0 0 0 81 11 72
2014 Student 40 42 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 115

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 51 37 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 303
2018 Student 26 50 14 6 2 0 2 77 8 98
2017 Student 45 46 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 72
2014 Student 41 47 7 2 2 0 2 90 3 115
2011 Student 47 42 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 66

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 46 40 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 305
2018 Student 28 52 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 98
2017 Student 43 37 16 2 2 0 0 80 4 72
2014 Student 41 46 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 115
2011 Student 45 41 9 3 0 0 2 88 3 66

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 76 19 3 1 0 0 1 96 1 305
2018 Student 65 30 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 98
2017 Student 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 72
2014 Student 58 34 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 115
2011 Student 58 31 8 2 0 0 2 91 2 65

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 4 13 29 29 22 1 2 52 18 303
2018 Student 7 22 27 25 14 3 2 41 30 97
2017 Student 9 13 38 22 10 2 5 35 24 72
2014 Student 6 15 31 22 20 3 3 45 23 115
2011 Student 5 12 39 29 11 2 3 41 17 66

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 4 6 14 29 40 3 4 74 11 302
2018 Student 9 14 24 25 22 3 3 49 25 97
2017 Student 1 19 31 27 11 5 6 43 23 71
2014 Student 3 12 14 29 27 9 5 65 18 115
2011 Student 3 15 20 15 35 5 8 57 21 66

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 6 18 21 19 27 4 5 51 26 301
2018 Student 15 23 24 16 13 3 5 33 42 97
2017 Student 9 25 28 16 11 5 7 31 38 72
2014 Student 11 17 26 12 22 7 4 39 32 114
2011 Student 17 20 33 14 14 0 3 28 38 66

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 1 5 11 27 52 1 3 82 6 303
2018 Student 1 8 27 29 28 2 3 61 10 95
2017 Student 0 3 20 37 31 3 5 74 4 72
2014 Student 1 3 22 31 34 3 5 71 5 114
2011 Student 2 2 24 35 33 2 3 71 3 66

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 2 4 11 25 49 3 5 81 7 300
2018 Student 4 12 20 32 25 4 3 61 18 97
2017 Student 3 3 29 31 20 9 5 59 7 72
2014 Student 1 11 15 23 36 4 10 69 14 115
2011 Student 5 8 21 33 26 2 6 64 13 66

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 6 9 14 17 41 9 5 67 17 302
2018 Student 9 22 21 16 22 6 4 42 35 96
2017 Student 16 7 25 19 21 7 5 45 26 72
2014 Student 3 8 13 20 30 14 12 69 14 115
2011 Student 5 11 12 23 35 6 8 68 18 65

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 6 12 19 20 35 5 3 60 19 304
2018 Student 8 14 36 18 12 5 6 34 26 97
2017 Student 6 11 34 21 14 9 5 41 20 72
2014 Student 1 16 29 24 21 6 3 50 19 115

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 6 19 24 26 23 1 1 50 26 303
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 73 15 4 2 3 0 3 91 5 304
2017 Student 65 18 3 7 2 2 3 88 9 72
2014 Student 66 19 8 3 3 0 2 86 6 115
2011 Student 77 12 6 2 2 0 2 91 3 66

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 45 24 11 2 2 6 11 82 5 305
2018 Student 28 29 13 6 2 14 8 73 11 96
2017 Student 35 33 7 5 2 7 10 83 9 71
2014 Student 39 33 7 2 3 7 9 86 6 115

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 64 24 8 4 0 1 0 88 4 304
2018 Student 47 37 4 7 3 1 0 85 10 97
2017 Student 63 29 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 72
2014 Student 57 30 3 4 5 1 0 88 8 114

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 70 23 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 304
2018 Student 64 26 6 2 0 1 0 91 2 95
2017 Student 58 32 7 2 0 0 0 90 3 72
2014 Student 61 31 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 115

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 60 27 8 3 0 1 1 89 3 305
2018 Student 42 43 10 3 0 1 0 86 3 97
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 41 25 13 7 2 1 11 75 9 304

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 52 27 7 9 2 0 1 81 12 303
2018 Student 44 39 5 7 4 1 0 84 11 98
2017 Student 48 37 5 7 0 2 1 87 7 72
2014 Student 47 37 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 115
2011 Student 55 35 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 66

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Student 66 25 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 305
2018 Student 53 27 7 7 4 1 1 81 12 97
2017 Student 59 27 9 2 2 2 0 88 3 72
2014 Student 66 25 2 3 3 1 1 92 6 115
2011 Student 62 29 6 2 2 0 0 91 3 66

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 59 25 5 6 2 1 2 87 8 302
2018 Student 48 33 4 5 3 6 0 87 9 96
2017 Student 57 35 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 72
2014 Student 59 30 6 1 4 0 0 89 5 115
2011 Student 67 20 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 66

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 84 11 1 1 2 0 1 96 2 302
2017 Student 85 12 2 0 2 0 0 97 2 71
2014 Student 80 13 1 2 2 1 2 96 3 115
2011 Student 88 8 0 2 0 0 3 98 2 66

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 67 16 3 2 2 1 9 92 5 303
2017 Student 62 21 3 0 0 3 10 96 0 72
2014 Student 62 19 2 1 0 6 11 97 1 115
2011 Student 58 21 6 2 2 2 11 90 3 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 75 16 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 305
2018 Student 60 22 12 2 2 1 0 84 4 98
2017 Student 81 13 5 0 0 2 0 95 0 72

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 65 25 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 305
2018 Student 56 26 10 4 3 1 0 82 7 98
2017 Student 76 21 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 71
2014 Student 65 27 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 115
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 54 28 6 2 0 9 1 91 2 305
2018 Student 36 35 8 2 2 16 1 85 5 98
2017 Student 43 37 12 0 1 7 0 86 1 72
2014 Student 49 26 9 3 2 13 0 85 5 115
2011 Student 58 17 17 0 0 9 0 82 0 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 58 25 7 3 1 4 2 88 5 305
2018 Student 37 34 7 8 3 9 1 79 13 97
2017 Student 35 41 11 7 2 3 0 78 10 72
2014 Student 48 30 12 3 0 7 0 84 3 115
2011 Student 43 29 18 6 0 3 0 75 6 65

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 46 25 11 5 1 10 1 80 7 305
2018 Student 28 33 12 8 5 13 1 70 15 98
2017 Student 30 40 13 10 2 2 2 73 13 72
2014 Student 34 26 16 3 0 21 0 76 3 115
2011 Student 26 30 17 9 5 14 0 65 16 66

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 42 33 9 8 3 4 1 80 11 304
2018 Student 23 30 20 10 5 10 1 60 17 98
2017 Student 30 43 12 9 4 3 0 75 13 72
2014 Student 36 33 11 4 2 14 0 80 7 115
2011 Student 35 33 11 9 5 8 0 74 15 66

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 60 18 7 1 2 10 3 89 3 305
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 41 39 12 4 1 2 0 82 6 305
2018 Student 30 37 20 5 2 5 1 71 8 97
2017 Student 35 51 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 72
2014 Student 36 46 9 1 1 7 0 88 2 115
2011 Student 37 40 8 9 0 6 0 82 10 65

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 35 38 12 7 2 5 0 77 10 304

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 40 26 15 9 3 5 3 71 13 303
2018 Student 27 35 21 7 1 6 3 68 9 97
2017 Student 32 32 10 9 11 5 2 68 21 72
2014 Student 43 26 11 10 3 8 0 74 14 115
2011 Student 40 28 8 11 6 6 2 73 18 65

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 42 38 14 2 1 2 0 82 3 304
2018 Student 32 42 18 2 0 5 1 79 2 97

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 39 21 15 6 4 10 5 71 12 304
2018 Student 29 26 15 10 3 10 6 65 16 97
2017 Student 30 19 14 2 9 15 12 67 14 72
2014 Student 26 25 11 5 5 26 3 71 13 114
2011 Student 27 15 23 3 2 23 8 61 7 66

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 Student 52 29 10 4 2 4 0 84 5 304
2018 Student 30 44 13 2 5 4 2 79 8 96
2017 Student 40 36 12 2 0 7 3 84 2 72
2014 Student 43 34 9 2 1 11 1 87 3 115
2011 Student 26 40 8 5 9 8 5 75 16 65

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 Student 42 25 10 6 3 4 11 78 10 303
2018 Student 34 29 15 4 7 7 3 71 13 95
2017 Student 33 36 10 2 2 10 7 83 5 72
2014 Student 31 32 7 9 2 7 14 79 13 115
2011 Student 18 33 11 8 11 9 11 64 23 66

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 Student 65 21 5 1 2 1 6 92 3 303

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 Student 57 12 8 5 4 2 12 80 10 303

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 Student 60 17 11 2 2 1 7 84 5 304

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 Student 62 13 11 2 2 3 8 84 4 302

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 Student 69 11 6 3 2 2 6 88 5 301

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 Student 69 12 7 4 1 1 6 88 5 298

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 Student 85 4 1 1 1 2 6 96 2 304

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 Student 81 4 3 1 2 2 7 94 3 302

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 Student 31 43 13 6 1 5 2 79 7 301
2018 Student 27 41 15 3 4 8 1 75 8 97
2017 Student 26 45 21 5 0 2 0 73 6 72

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 Student 59 33 4 2 0 1 0 93 3 299
2018 Student 57 29 7 2 1 3 1 89 3 98
2017 Student 49 49 2 0 0 0 0 97 1 71
2014 Student 64 28 3 3 0 1 1 94 3 115
2011 Student 52 38 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 66

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 Student 59 26 8 4 1 2 1 87 5 304
2018 Student 55 29 8 2 1 4 1 88 3 97
2017 Student 50 36 12 0 0 2 0 87 0 72
2014 Student 67 19 3 3 0 6 2 94 3 115

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 Student 75 20 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 303
2018 Student 68 23 5 1 0 1 1 94 1 98
2017 Student 68 27 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 72
2014 Student 76 21 2 0 0 1 0 98 0 114
2011 Student 65 27 3 3 0 2 0 94 3 66

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 Student 60 29 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 302
2018 Student 47 33 9 3 5 2 1 82 8 98
2017 Student 42 43 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 72
2014 Student 50 35 12 3 0 1 0 85 3 115
2011 Student 47 32 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 66

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 Student 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 302
2018 Student 45 35 11 5 1 1 1 82 6 96
2017 Student 49 39 7 5 0 0 0 87 5 70
2014 Student 56 33 7 3 1 1 0 90 3 114
2011 Student 48 33 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 66

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 Student 40 19 17 7 8 7 2 65 16 304
2018 Student 29 16 23 14 8 8 1 49 25 98
2017 Student 36 32 12 10 3 7 0 73 14 72
2014 Student 32 18 24 8 4 10 4 58 14 115
2011 Student 21 18 32 14 3 12 0 45 19 66
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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 Student 47 17 36 304
2018 Student 43 15 42 98
2017 Student 41 23 36 72
2014 Student 49 23 28 115
2011 Student 52 15 33 66

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 Student 0 3 7 1 88 1 144
2017 Student 0 4 7 16 73 0 28
2014 Student 0 11 5 23 9999 61 55
2011 Student 0 15 9 26 9999 50 34
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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 Student 29 27 11 12 7 7 8 66 21 302

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 Student 47 18 8 1 1 16 9 87 3 302
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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 Student 4 96 304
2018 Student 8 92 98

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 55 45 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 11

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 Student 45 55 11

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 Student 0 100 11

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 Student 0 100 11

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 Student 6 94 304

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 Student 27 14 10 1 1 26 20 77 4 304
2018 Student 19 14 15 0 1 34 16 67 2 97
2017 Student 18 22 12 4 0 33 12 71 7 72
2014 Student 21 18 4 5 1 39 12 80 11 115

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 Student 46 24 12 1 1 13 3 84 2 303
2018 Student 34 29 16 3 0 16 1 76 4 97
2017 Student 25 42 9 4 0 19 2 84 5 72
2014 Student 36 24 5 4 1 29 2 86 7 115
2011 Student 42 34 8 2 0 14 2 89 2 65
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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 Student 4 96 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 42 58 12

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

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 Student 0 100 12

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 Student 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

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 Student 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 12

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 Student 5 95 303

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 Student 30 16 8 2 1 26 16 80 6 304
2018 Student 22 17 12 1 1 34 12 74 4 98
2017 Student 21 19 5 0 0 38 16 87 1 72
2014 Student 22 18 5 0 2 39 14 85 4 115

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 Student 52 21 9 3 0 12 2 85 4 304
2018 Student 32 29 17 4 1 16 1 73 6 98
2017 Student 31 43 5 0 0 18 2 93 0 72
2014 Student 37 23 5 0 2 26 7 90 3 115
2011 Student 49 34 5 0 0 12 0 95 0 65
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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 Student 32 25 23 11 8 0 1 58 19 304
2018 Student 21 19 29 11 17 2 0 42 29 98
2017 Student 7 28 15 19 30 0 2 35 49 72

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 Student 51 31 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 304
2018 Student 32 37 21 8 1 1 0 69 9 98
2017 Student 23 41 27 7 2 0 0 64 9 72

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 Student 66 19 9 1 2 0 2 87 4 301
2018 Student 47 27 14 7 1 1 2 77 9 97
2017 Student 46 23 16 12 0 2 2 72 12 72

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 Student 57 24 9 6 3 1 2 82 9 302
2018 Student 44 29 13 8 3 1 2 75 12 98
2017 Student 40 29 16 9 4 0 2 71 13 72

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 Student 77 13 4 3 0 0 3 93 3 304
2018 Student 65 18 8 2 1 1 4 88 3 98
2017 Student 60 18 9 2 2 0 10 86 4 72

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 Student 56 22 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 298
2018 Student 43 28 15 9 4 1 0 72 14 96
2017 Student 32 36 22 7 3 0 0 68 10 72

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 Student 57 23 13 3 2 0 2 81 6 304
2018 Student 40 28 16 8 2 2 4 72 11 98
2017 Student 46 31 13 5 2 0 2 79 7 72

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 Student 51 28 11 6 4 0 1 80 9 302
2018 Student 39 26 21 9 1 2 2 67 11 98
2017 Student 33 25 23 12 2 2 4 61 14 72

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 Student 40 28 19 7 6 0 1 68 13 304
2018 Student 26 29 28 8 6 1 3 56 15 98
2017 Student 37 32 15 11 2 0 2 71 14 72

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 Student 61 19 13 3 3 0 2 81 6 300

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 Student 49 28 15 4 3 1 0 78 7 303
2018 Student 43 30 16 6 1 1 2 76 7 97
2017 Student 40 32 16 5 3 2 2 75 9 72

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 Student 69 18 7 4 1 0 2 88 5 302
2018 Student 66 17 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 98
2017 Student 67 17 7 3 2 0 4 87 5 72

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 Student 78 11 4 1 1 1 4 93 2 302
2018 Student 74 9 5 6 1 1 3 87 7 98

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 Student 85 5 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 304
2018 Student 77 9 5 2 2 1 4 90 4 98
2017 Student 78 10 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 72

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 Student 75 14 4 4 1 0 2 92 5 302
2018 Student 64 17 5 6 1 1 5 87 8 98
2017 Student 69 18 2 2 0 2 7 95 2 72

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 Student 80 7 6 3 1 0 2 89 4 301
2018 Student 63 17 5 6 4 1 4 84 11 96
2017 Student 82 10 1 1 0 2 5 98 1 71

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 Student 76 3 2 1 0 0 18 96 2 303
2018 Student 70 4 2 3 0 2 19 93 4 96
2017 Student 73 2 1 0 0 0 24 99 1 72

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 Student 83 8 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 304
2018 Student 70 13 4 4 1 1 6 90 6 97
2017 Student 78 13 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 71

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 Student 69 13 6 3 5 0 3 85 8 304
2018 Student 55 8 20 4 8 2 3 66 13 97
2017 Student 50 13 17 9 5 0 5 67 15 72

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 Student 56 20 17 3 2 0 2 78 6 303
2018 Student 46 21 16 9 3 1 3 70 13 98
2017 Student 45 29 14 6 3 0 4 76 9 72

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 Student 38 43 14 3 1 0 0 82 4 304
2018 Student 28 45 21 3 2 1 0 73 5 98
2017 Student 17 45 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 72

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 Student 5 12 23 34 26 0 0 60 17 303
2018 Student 2 11 32 36 18 1 0 54 14 97
2017 Student 2 13 24 43 17 0 0 61 15 72

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 Student 39 38 14 5 1 3 1 80 6 303
2018 Student 36 34 14 4 2 9 1 77 7 98
2017 Student 21 49 7 16 0 7 0 75 17 72

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 Student 42 36 13 6 2 2 0 79 8 303
2018 Student 37 37 8 8 3 6 1 79 12 98
2017 Student 19 49 18 9 3 2 0 69 13 72
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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 Student 8 92 303
2017 Student 9 91 71
2014 Student 6 94 115

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 67 33 24

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 Student 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
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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 Student 36 29 13 13 6 2 1 37 63 301
2018 Student 29 24 16 16 8 5 1 30 70 98
2017 Student 12 9 34 20 22 2 0 12 88 72

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 Student 74 26 183

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 Student 58 42 180
2018 Student 41 59 64

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 Student 27 26 16 15 9 1 6 57 26 181
2018 Student 17 23 11 16 23 0 9 45 43 64
2017 Student 10 21 15 24 21 2 8 34 49 61

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 Student 14 24 11 20 13 3 16 46 41 180
2018 Student 9 17 9 25 25 2 13 31 58 64
2017 Student 6 11 6 15 54 2 6 19 75 61

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 Student 50 16 9 3 3 3 17 81 8 301
2018 Student 25 15 15 10 8 2 24 54 25 97
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