2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change Canada 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 35 39 3 18 5 0 0 74 23 53
2019 Métis 41 42 10 6 1 0 0 83 8 75
2019 Inuit 20 57 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 69 12 6 10 2 0 2 82 12 53
2019 Métis 68 20 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 73
2019 Inuit 80 9 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 46 33 3 8 9 0 0 79 18 53
2019 Métis 47 32 6 11 4 0 0 78 15 75
2019 Inuit 23 48 0 11 17 0 0 72 28 10

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 40 45 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 53
2019 Métis 40 37 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 75
2019 Inuit 0 49 20 31 0 0 0 49 31 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
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 61 27 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 53
2019 Métis 56 32 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 75
2019 Inuit 31 17 20 20 11 0 0 48 32 10

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 48 25 9 12 6 0 0 73 18 53
2019 Métis 53 22 9 14 0 0 2 77 14 75
2019 Inuit 39 29 11 9 12 0 0 68 20 10

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 36 48 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 53
2019 Métis 40 36 15 6 3 0 0 77 9 75
2019 Inuit 48 9 20 0 24 0 0 56 24 10

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 25 39 14 15 7 0 0 64 22 53
2019 Métis 41 28 11 11 9 1 0 70 20 75
2019 Inuit 28 17 12 24 20 0 0 45 44 10

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 32 44 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 53
2019 Métis 42 32 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 75
2019 Inuit 20 28 20 23 9 0 0 48 32 10

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 47 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 53
2019 Métis 52 32 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 75
2019 Inuit 40 17 32 0 12 0 0 56 12 10

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 36 34 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 53
2019 Métis 44 31 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 75
2019 Inuit 28 17 0 32 23 0 0 45 55 10

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 48 44 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 51
2019 Métis 55 27 15 3 1 0 0 81 4 75
2019 Inuit 48 9 20 24 0 0 0 56 24 10

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 29 46 7 7 12 0 0 75 18 53
2019 Métis 33 45 12 8 1 0 0 79 10 75
2019 Inuit 20 36 32 0 11 0 0 56 11 10

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 38 34 10 8 10 0 0 72 17 53
2019 Métis 43 32 16 6 2 0 0 75 9 75
2019 Inuit 28 26 23 12 11 0 0 54 23 10

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 23 54 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 51
2019 Métis 50 32 6 8 5 0 0 82 13 75
2019 Inuit 20 36 20 23 0 0 0 56 23 10

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 43 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 53
2019 Métis 52 29 17 0 2 0 0 81 2 75
2019 Inuit 39 40 9 12 0 0 0 80 12 10

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 28 43 10 13 7 0 0 71 19 52
2019 Métis 42 37 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 75
2019 Inuit 20 48 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10

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 9 22 41 21 3 2 2 25 32 53
2019 Métis 9 23 31 22 12 1 1 35 33 75
2019 Inuit 9 68 0 23 0 0 0 23 77 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 15 15 22 34 9 2 3 45 32 52
2019 Métis 10 12 26 27 22 1 1 50 23 75
2019 Inuit 9 32 28 31 0 0 0 31 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 24 18 33 13 7 2 2 21 44 53
2019 Métis 20 20 25 19 10 3 4 31 42 75
2019 Inuit 32 17 39 12 0 0 0 12 49 10

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 5 15 35 24 14 2 5 41 22 51
2019 Métis 4 30 23 24 18 0 1 42 34 75
2019 Inuit 0 11 57 20 12 0 0 32 11 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 15 24 35 11 11 2 2 23 40 53
2019 Métis 16 19 27 23 12 0 3 36 36 74
2019 Inuit 20 20 28 20 0 11 0 23 45 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 11 21 16 24 18 2 8 46 36 53
2019 Métis 12 18 23 23 20 1 3 45 32 75
2019 Inuit 32 20 9 20 12 8 0 35 56 10

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 24 22 27 11 10 2 4 22 49 52
2019 Métis 19 15 27 23 10 1 4 35 36 75
2019 Inuit 44 9 28 20 0 0 0 20 52 10

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 16 28 27 12 11 2 4 25 46 53
2019 Métis 13 17 37 28 4 1 1 32 30 73
2019 Inuit 16 20 44 20 0 0 0 20 36 10
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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 53 18 12 6 3 2 5 77 11 52
2019 Métis 77 11 5 2 0 1 3 92 2 75
2019 Inuit 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 22 21 27 4 14 10 3 49 21 52
2019 Métis 47 21 18 4 3 5 3 73 7 75
2019 Inuit 20 28 20 0 32 0 0 48 32 10

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 45 24 10 14 5 2 0 70 20 53
2019 Métis 55 29 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 75
2019 Inuit 36 24 9 20 12 0 0 60 32 10

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 43 40 6 4 4 2 0 85 8 53
2019 Métis 67 20 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 73
2019 Inuit 48 29 0 11 12 0 0 77 23 10

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 Métis 55 30 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 75
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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 34 34 16 7 4 0 6 72 11 53
2019 Métis 57 21 11 6 0 1 3 82 6 75
2019 Inuit 39 37 0 12 11 0 0 77 23 10

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 35 38 11 8 7 0 0 73 16 53
2019 Métis 55 19 16 7 2 1 0 74 10 75
2019 Inuit 28 40 9 0 23 0 0 68 23 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 29 18 0 6 5 0 76 6 53
2019 Métis 61 21 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 75
2019 Inuit 23 37 32 8 0 0 0 60 8 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 30 17 6 5 0 2 70 12 53
2019 Métis 49 31 9 5 4 0 2 81 9 75
2019 Inuit 28 29 0 20 11 11 0 64 36 10

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 72 9 8 0 4 0 7 87 4 53
2019 Métis 88 4 3 4 0 0 2 93 4 74
2019 Inuit 80 9 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 50 20 15 6 3 6 0 75 10 53
2019 Métis 61 17 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 75
2019 Inuit 68 0 11 9 12 0 0 68 20 10

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 31 14 0 4 2 0 82 4 53
2019 Métis 68 21 8 2 0 0 0 89 2 75
2019 Inuit 60 17 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 10

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 46 36 6 7 6 0 0 81 12 53
2019 Métis 61 23 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 75
2019 Inuit 40 28 0 32 0 0 0 68 32 10

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 14 38 18 21 4 4 0 54 27 20
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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 24 36 22 4 9 6 0 63 14 53
2019 Métis 41 27 21 8 1 2 0 69 10 75
2019 Inuit 60 0 9 12 20 0 0 60 32 10

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 18 34 21 12 10 6 0 54 23 52
2019 Métis 41 30 16 7 5 2 0 71 13 75
2019 Inuit 52 8 9 23 9 0 0 60 32 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 14 23 20 20 19 4 0 39 40 53
2019 Métis 27 30 19 12 7 4 0 60 20 75
2019 Inuit 40 19 0 32 9 0 0 60 40 10

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 10 36 16 21 13 4 0 48 35 53
2019 Métis 24 27 22 18 6 3 0 52 25 75
2019 Inuit 20 11 40 9 20 0 0 31 29 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 40 23 9 6 5 12 6 77 13 53
2019 Métis 46 27 11 3 4 7 2 80 7 75
2019 Inuit 48 9 11 0 12 20 0 71 15 10
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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 12 46 25 12 4 1 0 59 15 53
2019 Métis 30 42 14 11 4 0 0 72 14 75
2019 Inuit 16 12 20 43 9 0 0 28 52 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 19 37 19 17 4 3 2 59 22 74

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 33 39 12 6 5 5 0 76 11 53
2019 Métis 42 34 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 75
2019 Inuit 43 8 9 9 32 0 0 51 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 26 34 32 6 2 0 0 60 8 52
2019 Métis 43 36 8 10 1 1 0 81 11 75
2019 Inuit 51 9 11 9 20 0 0 60 29 10

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 12 31 19 16 10 10 2 49 29 53
2019 Métis 26 20 20 14 14 3 3 48 31 75
2019 Inuit 32 19 9 9 32 0 0 51 40 10

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 12 34 18 26 7 2 0 47 34 53
2019 Métis 36 30 19 8 6 1 0 67 14 75
2019 Inuit 20 19 29 11 20 0 0 39 32 10

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 15 22 13 21 21 5 2 41 46 53
2019 Métis 34 26 12 14 14 1 0 61 28 75
2019 Inuit 12 19 23 25 20 0 0 31 46 10

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 40 35 14 6 0 0 5 79 6 53
2019 Métis 54 26 11 4 1 0 3 83 6 75
2019 Inuit 20 28 44 0 0 0 9 52 0 10

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 41 6 7 3 18 3 23 62 28 53
2019 Métis 60 17 7 3 6 0 8 83 9 75
2019 Inuit 60 12 12 0 0 0 17 86 0 10

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 34 31 18 9 4 2 3 68 13 52
2019 Métis 46 29 9 7 5 0 3 78 12 75
2019 Inuit 23 25 43 0 0 0 9 53 0 10

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 37 20 20 12 4 2 6 61 17 53
2019 Métis 43 24 4 9 13 0 7 72 24 74
2019 Inuit 12 25 55 0 0 0 9 40 0 10

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 20 12 11 16 2 5 58 29 53
2019 Métis 48 20 7 6 12 1 5 73 20 75
2019 Inuit 12 9 43 9 11 0 17 24 24 10

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 57 23 10 2 0 0 9 87 2 53
2019 Métis 61 18 9 3 3 1 6 85 6 73
2019 Inuit 44 9 39 0 0 0 9 57 0 10

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 68 9 9 2 4 6 2 84 7 53
2019 Métis 76 10 3 5 3 0 2 88 8 75
2019 Inuit 48 8 24 0 11 0 9 62 12 10

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 74 8 8 2 1 2 4 87 4 53
2019 Métis 73 6 7 2 3 0 9 87 5 75
2019 Inuit 52 8 23 0 0 9 9 72 0 10

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 15 41 19 8 10 7 0 60 20 52
2019 Métis 26 39 20 12 0 2 0 67 12 75
2019 Inuit 20 17 32 23 9 0 0 36 32 10

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 34 10 8 10 4 0 71 18 53
2019 Métis 47 32 14 4 2 0 0 79 7 75
2019 Inuit 39 26 12 11 12 0 0 65 23 10

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 29 19 6 4 4 0 70 10 53
2019 Métis 52 31 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 75
2019 Inuit 39 17 12 0 23 9 0 62 25 10

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 46 30 16 4 4 0 0 77 7 53
2019 Métis 59 25 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 75
2019 Inuit 28 29 20 23 0 0 0 56 23 10

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 38 7 14 4 0 0 75 18 53
2019 Métis 47 31 18 1 2 0 0 79 3 75
2019 Inuit 39 17 23 0 20 0 0 56 20 10

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 32 40 11 16 1 0 0 72 18 52
2019 Métis 49 24 21 3 2 0 0 74 5 74
2019 Inuit 31 17 32 0 20 0 0 48 20 10

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 26 24 24 13 7 3 2 53 22 53
2019 Métis 42 20 26 8 3 0 0 62 12 75
2019 Inuit 19 20 52 0 9 0 0 39 9 10
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 30 34 37 53
2019 Métis 43 30 27 75
2019 Inuit 28 60 11 10

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 11 32 25 3 26 3 31
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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 38 50 5 4 0 1 1 90 4 53
2019 Métis 43 41 7 4 0 2 4 89 4 74
2019 Inuit 8 31 20 32 9 0 0 39 40 10

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 55 23 11 2 4 3 1 82 7 53
2019 Métis 53 25 10 1 1 5 4 86 3 75
2019 Inuit 16 23 41 12 0 9 0 43 13 10
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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 16 84 75

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

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

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

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

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 54 46 12

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 53 47 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 51 49 12

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 61 39 12

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 0 100 12

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 0 100 12

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

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

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 0 100 12

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 61 39 12

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

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

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 14 86 75

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 10 28 18 3 7 27 6 57 16 53
2019 Métis 21 18 16 6 5 29 5 59 17 75
2019 Inuit 12 20 29 20 12 8 0 34 35 10

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 25 36 15 10 6 8 0 66 18 53
2019 Métis 43 28 14 7 2 5 0 75 10 75
2019 Inuit 28 20 20 11 12 9 0 52 25 10
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Discrimination

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

Question 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 9 91 75

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 12 88 75

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 12 23 20 6 5 28 6 54 16 53
2019 Métis 23 15 16 5 4 32 4 59 15 74
2019 Inuit 8 12 44 0 0 36 0 31 0 10

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 35 27 15 12 0 11 0 70 14 53
2019 Métis 45 26 12 8 3 5 0 75 12 75
2019 Inuit 16 23 44 0 0 17 0 47 0 10
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 7 26 21 16 24 0 6 35 43 53
2019 Métis 29 20 18 21 13 0 0 48 33 75
2019 Inuit 12 9 23 32 25 0 0 20 56 10

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 11 33 28 13 11 0 4 46 24 53
2019 Métis 20 29 34 8 9 0 0 48 18 74
2019 Inuit 12 40 48 0 0 0 0 52 0 10

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 20 37 22 6 6 0 8 63 13 53
2019 Métis 28 36 17 11 8 0 1 64 19 71
2019 Inuit 20 49 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 10

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 Métis 24 26 30 11 8 0 0 51 20 74

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 40 28 18 2 3 0 10 75 5 53
2019 Métis 47 32 14 2 0 0 4 83 3 74
2019 Inuit 60 20 12 9 0 0 0 80 9 10

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 27 24 29 8 7 0 4 53 16 53
2019 Métis 35 26 21 8 7 0 2 63 16 73
2019 Inuit 20 20 52 0 9 0 0 40 9 10

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 29 28 21 7 12 0 3 59 20 52
2019 Métis 32 40 12 6 10 0 1 72 16 73
2019 Inuit 25 32 20 11 0 11 0 64 13 10

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 24 38 14 15 7 0 2 63 23 52
2019 Métis 31 28 22 8 10 1 0 60 18 73
2019 Inuit 28 39 24 0 9 0 0 68 9 10

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 34 34 8 16 5 0 2 70 21 52
2019 Métis 26 33 19 13 8 0 0 59 21 73
2019 Inuit 8 37 23 12 20 0 0 45 32 10

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 28 22 30 12 6 0 2 52 18 50
2019 Métis 36 30 14 9 9 0 1 67 19 74
2019 Inuit 36 20 24 0 20 0 0 56 20 10

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 29 21 27 14 7 0 2 51 21 48
2019 Métis 36 37 14 7 6 0 1 74 12 72
2019 Inuit 9 20 63 9 0 0 0 28 9 10

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 33 35 9 15 5 0 2 70 21 52
2019 Métis 51 28 13 3 4 0 1 80 7 72
2019 Inuit 48 20 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 10

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 67 14 8 4 0 2 6 88 4 52
2019 Métis 71 12 4 4 2 0 7 89 7 73
2019 Inuit 57 20 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10

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 58 23 2 2 8 0 7 87 11 53
2019 Métis 75 6 9 2 5 0 1 83 8 74
2019 Inuit 49 11 29 0 11 0 0 60 11 10

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 Métis 64 18 13 1 3 0 1 83 4 73

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 44 31 7 7 6 0 4 79 13 50
2019 Métis 61 15 9 10 4 0 1 77 14 73
2019 Inuit 52 40 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10

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 52 13 0 1 0 0 33 98 2 53
2019 Métis 65 14 5 0 2 0 14 92 2 74
2019 Inuit 80 8 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10

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 73 15 2 2 0 0 8 96 2 53
2019 Métis 72 16 7 2 0 0 2 90 3 73
2019 Inuit 49 28 12 0 11 0 0 77 11 10

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 73 16 2 4 2 0 2 91 6 53
2019 Métis 80 7 4 1 7 0 1 88 8 74
2019 Inuit 69 9 11 11 0 0 0 77 11 10

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 40 32 21 2 2 0 4 75 3 52
2019 Métis 55 26 16 1 0 0 2 82 1 74
2019 Inuit 29 17 20 35 0 0 0 46 35 10

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 13 38 36 12 1 0 0 51 13 53
2019 Métis 21 35 29 9 6 0 0 56 15 74
2019 Inuit 12 20 45 23 0 0 0 32 23 10

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 6 20 42 27 5 0 0 32 27 53
2019 Métis 8 16 40 21 16 0 0 36 24 75
2019 Inuit 23 9 48 20 0 0 0 20 32 10

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 Métis 41 34 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 75

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 17 42 18 12 8 4 0 61 20 53
2019 Métis 34 37 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 74
2019 Inuit 20 20 28 20 12 0 0 40 32 10
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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 21 79 52
2019 Métis 21 79 74
2019 Inuit 23 77 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 80 20 16

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 40 24 17 7 13 0 0 63 20 13
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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 18 34 16 19 13 0 0 18 82 53
2019 Métis 17 30 24 16 10 3 0 18 82 75
2019 Inuit 12 20 44 0 25 0 0 12 88 10

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 Métis 72 28 61

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 Métis 44 56 59

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 Métis 9 31 15 17 15 0 13 46 36 60

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 Métis 5 18 10 32 28 0 7 25 65 60

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 41 15 16 14 6 0 8 61 22 53
2019 Métis 32 17 15 14 12 0 10 54 29 74
2019 Inuit 32 17 11 31 9 0 0 49 40 10
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