2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 101. In what official language(s) do you provide services to the public?

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 42 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 39 1 14 7 0 0 78 21 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 46 9 11 5 0 0 75 17 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 24 45 6 14 12 0 0 69 26 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 42 8 11 7 0 0 75 17 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 25 10 9 5 0 0 76 13 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 76 15 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 27 12 8 8 0 0 73 16 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 61 21 10 5 1 0 1 83 6 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 30 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 36 6 11 4 0 0 79 15 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 36 5 14 2 0 0 80 15 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 41 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 38 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 40 8 9 5 0 0 79 14 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 43 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 209
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 32 12 18 13 0 0 56 31 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 40 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 32 15 10 24 0 1 51 34 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 37 13 17 10 0 1 60 27 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 38 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 46 37 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 41 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 207
2014 Provides services to public - English only 31 39 14 10 7 0 0 70 17 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 40 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 32 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 45 32 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 31 17 5 5 0 1 73 10 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 31 30 19 3 17 0 0 61 20 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 35 13 8 8 0 2 71 16 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 38 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 37 44 9 5 5 0 0 82 10 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 39 14 6 3 0 1 76 10 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 36 18 7 11 0 0 63 19 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 42 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 31 20 9 2 0 0 69 11 210
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 32 22 9 11 0 0 57 21 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 33 19 13 8 0 0 61 20 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 35 14 17 18 0 0 50 35 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 31 21 12 10 0 0 57 22 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 43 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 46 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 48 16 8 5 0 0 71 12 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 41 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 48 38 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 40 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 41 14 4 7 1 0 75 11 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 37 12 6 5 1 0 76 12 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 37 19 2 5 0 0 75 7 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 38 13 10 8 3 0 68 18 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 38 18 10 6 1 0 66 15 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 33 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 209
2017 Provides services to public - English only 66 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 39 7 1 1 1 0 91 3 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 58 26 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 30 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 37 17 8 3 0 1 72 11 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 48 6 7 6 2 0 80 13 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 38 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 35 17 14 15 1 0 54 29 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 39 16 10 11 0 2 62 21 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 31 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 27 49 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 40 18 5 5 0 0 72 10 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 19 38 18 14 10 1 0 58 24 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 34 21 7 8 0 1 64 15 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 39 15 6 4 0 0 76 10 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 54 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 40 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 19 42 9 18 11 1 0 61 29 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 40 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 42 6 3 0 0 0 90 4 209
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 39 9 8 3 0 0 80 12 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 40 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 32 13 3 9 2 0 74 13 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 41 15 3 5 0 0 77 8 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 33 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 30 25 5 3 0 2 67 8 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 37 14 5 3 0 2 78 8 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 42 13 3 5 2 2 79 8 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 33 14 5 5 0 1 76 10 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 26 36 18 9 0 2 27 36 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 14 21 33 22 3 0 6 27 37 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 27 29 19 5 1 6 27 42 206
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 34 35 7 5 1 4 12 51 85
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 35 27 12 5 0 3 18 54 217

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 24 36 13 15 3 0 29 34 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 14 37 13 9 0 5 23 39 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 25 33 9 7 3 4 18 47 207
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 26 25 11 3 4 6 16 57 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 24 24 9 6 4 4 16 58 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 32 27 11 10 1 2 21 51 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 26 30 13 7 2 3 20 48 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 32 25 9 2 4 4 13 60 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 32 18 26 7 5 7 5 13 57 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 25 28 7 5 2 3 12 59 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 16 33 22 15 1 3 39 26 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 13 30 19 15 0 7 37 31 58
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 13 39 20 12 2 6 36 22 207
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 10 26 28 9 6 8 42 27 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 20 34 18 11 1 3 30 35 216

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 25 26 18 15 0 3 34 40 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 33 17 26 7 11 0 7 19 53 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 22 30 20 6 2 5 28 39 206
2014 Provides services to public - English only 30 16 22 17 7 2 6 26 50 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 23 27 14 9 0 5 24 48 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 24 23 20 15 4 0 36 40 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 16 20 16 10 8 7 30 47 59
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 22 27 17 7 3 7 27 42 205
2014 Provides services to public - English only 8 15 16 34 15 5 8 56 26 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 19 23 18 13 5 8 36 38 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 26 29 14 13 3 0 28 42 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 24 28 9 11 3 5 22 48 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 22 32 14 5 4 6 21 43 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 23 27 18 5 3 4 25 46 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 24 31 13 9 1 4 23 45 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 13 34 24 20 1 2 45 20 213
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 23 10 7 2 0 1 82 8 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 76 11 3 2 2 2 5 93 3 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 25 10 8 7 0 2 75 15 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 65 19 5 4 2 2 3 89 7 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 25 9 7 7 0 1 78 13 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 33 17 7 3 3 2 71 11 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 36 20 7 6 7 0 64 15 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 35 14 6 8 3 5 70 15 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 28 21 8 12 1 6 57 21 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 29 18 8 9 1 4 63 18 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 32 9 4 2 1 1 84 7 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 24 14 8 8 2 2 69 17 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 33 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 25 14 4 15 3 1 66 20 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 34 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 35 5 6 0 0 1 88 6 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 47 40 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 39 11 3 3 0 0 82 7 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 35 42 9 8 4 3 0 79 12 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 46 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 37 11 2 0 0 1 86 3 213
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 27 16 4 3 1 3 77 7 213

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 33 12 8 2 0 1 78 10 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 39 6 8 3 2 1 82 11 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 39 12 4 8 0 1 76 12 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 35 29 13 9 10 2 1 67 19 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 38 12 10 6 0 2 72 16 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 27 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 53 22 8 9 5 2 1 77 14 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 35 14 3 6 0 0 77 9 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 28 12 12 7 2 0 68 20 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 37 13 5 7 1 0 76 11 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 32 9 6 4 0 1 80 10 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 45 38 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 38 12 6 6 0 1 75 12 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 35 34 11 6 10 2 1 71 17 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 41 8 5 6 0 1 81 11 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 79 17 3 0 1 0 0 95 1 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 85 12 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 22 4 3 5 0 0 87 9 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 70 20 5 2 0 1 2 93 3 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 67 20 5 3 3 0 1 88 7 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 20 7 4 4 0 1 85 8 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 57 23 3 5 3 5 5 88 9 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 30 10 3 4 4 3 82 7 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 46 23 7 3 9 6 5 79 13 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 30 9 5 8 3 4 77 14 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 21 9 2 3 3 0 85 6 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 62 16 11 6 2 2 1 81 8 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 25 14 4 4 1 0 77 9 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 26 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 55 24 10 5 5 2 0 81 10 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 29 12 3 5 0 0 79 9 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 32 11 8 6 1 1 74 15 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 37 8 3 6 0 1 82 9 218
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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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 32 17 6 3 9 0 71 10 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 31 8 11 6 17 0 69 21 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 33 17 10 7 10 0 63 19 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 29 20 9 8 10 1 58 19 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 35 18 10 6 9 0 62 18 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 37 20 7 3 5 0 69 10 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 34 8 8 16 8 0 65 26 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 36 21 14 8 4 0 55 23 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 25 18 14 20 4 1 45 36 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 28 25 13 10 4 0 49 25 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 32 25 8 5 7 0 60 13 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 23 16 8 17 8 0 55 28 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 30 27 12 7 9 0 49 21 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 15 25 14 22 7 1 34 39 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 26 25 18 11 7 0 42 31 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 29 25 10 6 3 0 58 16 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 31 14 12 17 6 0 54 31 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 28 25 13 10 5 0 49 24 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 19 13 15 28 6 1 39 47 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 32 19 17 14 2 1 49 32 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 24 13 7 1 3 0 78 8 213
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 44 19 3 2 1 0 75 5 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 43 14 13 5 3 1 67 19 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 42 20 6 4 3 0 68 11 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 24 24 5 14 7 1 54 21 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 38 21 10 6 2 0 62 17 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 34 24 11 5 6 0 57 17 212

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 33 21 8 4 2 0 67 11 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 33 33 13 8 3 9 1 74 12 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 35 13 9 6 5 1 70 16 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 38 13 7 10 5 4 67 19 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 39 12 12 8 5 0 66 22 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 37 22 4 1 2 0 72 5 213

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 25 20 9 7 12 0 58 19 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 29 8 5 16 18 2 65 25 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 26 19 9 11 10 3 56 23 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 31 15 8 13 14 7 55 27 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 21 21 15 11 11 4 45 31 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 36 19 6 6 2 0 68 12 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 30 11 11 16 3 0 61 28 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 37 18 14 5 3 1 61 20 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 16 23 27 10 16 7 1 42 28 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 26 21 14 15 3 2 48 30 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 27 17 13 10 2 0 60 23 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 23 14 19 19 3 2 45 40 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 29 17 16 14 4 2 50 31 206
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 15 14 15 36 7 2 29 56 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 25 17 16 20 3 4 44 38 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 18 8 4 2 0 4 85 6 213

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 67 13 6 3 2 0 9 88 6 211

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 25 11 8 4 2 4 76 12 213

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 25 11 6 6 4 4 75 13 213

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 18 10 6 4 3 6 78 11 212

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 16 9 6 2 3 4 82 8 211

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 9 5 3 2 4 5 90 5 210

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 12 3 2 0 3 7 95 2 212

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 36 23 8 2 4 2 65 11 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 29 17 9 10 8 2 60 21 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 34 25 9 3 8 1 59 13 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 36 17 5 2 1 0 76 7 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 39 4 0 3 10 0 92 3 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 38 19 2 0 3 1 78 3 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 34 30 14 4 9 8 1 70 14 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 43 13 3 2 6 0 81 5 217

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 38 15 2 0 3 1 82 3 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 29 12 6 5 10 0 75 12 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 36 20 5 3 5 2 70 9 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 36 29 15 1 6 12 1 75 8 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 34 17 2 3 9 0 76 6 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 40 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 36 8 2 5 0 0 86 6 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 43 14 4 3 1 0 79 7 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 34 32 18 6 8 2 0 68 14 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 38 15 3 4 1 0 78 7 216

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 33 19 5 4 1 0 72 9 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 22 20 8 10 0 1 62 18 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 30 27 11 7 2 0 55 18 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 29 20 13 16 1 0 52 29 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 29 25 12 12 0 0 51 25 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 35 16 6 4 1 0 74 10 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 30 20 11 8 0 1 60 20 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 37 23 12 4 1 0 60 17 207
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 25 21 14 16 1 1 48 31 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 26 27 12 10 0 0 51 22 218

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 28 22 7 6 3 0 64 13 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 23 23 8 13 5 0 54 22 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 20 24 14 10 5 0 51 24 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 21 24 18 14 17 6 0 47 33 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 17 26 13 17 3 1 42 31 219
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 34 38 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 36 48 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 38 35 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 34 48 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 31 39 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 41 31 4 6 9 62
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 29 30 0 0 0 10
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 27 49 2 10 4 56
2014 Provides services to public - English only 35 42 12 11 9999 0 15
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 21 48 5 9999 9 65
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 38 14 5 3 1 2 77 9 211

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 25 11 2 0 5 2 85 3 212
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 91 212

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 210

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 21 22 3 3 21 10 61 8 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 21 12 1 9 28 6 66 16 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 18 22 3 6 24 11 53 13 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 18 17 3 8 29 9 55 18 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 17 21 3 4 27 15 52 12 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 29 20 2 2 12 1 73 4 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 21 14 6 8 16 0 66 17 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 26 22 3 3 15 4 65 7 207
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 28 12 5 7 17 5 70 15 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 28 20 3 4 23 3 64 9 218
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 94 213

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 95 211

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 18 23 2 1 23 9 63 4 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 18 14 3 3 37 3 66 10 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 20 19 3 2 29 8 63 7 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 13 23 1 5 30 10 51 10 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 20 20 2 2 31 12 58 7 219

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 27 21 0 1 11 2 74 2 210
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 22 16 4 2 19 0 73 7 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 29 19 2 1 17 4 72 4 209
2014 Provides services to public - English only 26 22 21 3 5 22 2 62 10 87
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 28 19 3 1 26 4 67 5 219
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 21 20 17 18 0 2 43 36 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 23 19 20 14 0 0 48 34 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 24 22 18 16 2 4 41 36 207

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 27 23 15 10 0 1 52 25 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 32 20 10 6 2 0 63 16 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 24 27 15 8 0 3 47 25 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 23 24 17 6 0 3 52 23 208
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 35 27 7 6 2 3 59 13 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 24 27 10 7 1 6 52 18 205

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 20 21 18 14 0 1 47 33 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 21 24 11 21 0 5 42 33 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 22 24 18 13 1 4 42 33 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 20 14 5 2 0 10 77 8 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 31 10 9 5 3 10 73 15 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 22 8 6 7 0 10 76 14 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 24 16 5 7 0 2 71 12 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 23 27 12 3 0 0 58 15 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 23 20 10 5 1 2 63 15 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 30 23 6 4 2 2 66 10 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 40 22 5 7 0 0 66 11 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 32 17 10 4 2 3 67 15 205

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 32 25 11 3 0 3 59 15 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 37 21 18 8 0 0 53 26 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 31 18 11 6 1 2 63 18 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 32 23 11 2 1 1 62 14 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 30 26 12 11 0 2 50 23 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 33 19 8 7 0 3 65 15 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 26 14 9 5 1 4 71 15 210

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 29 19 6 4 1 2 70 10 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 27 34 21 11 6 0 2 62 17 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 34 17 7 5 0 4 70 12 206

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 21 10 5 2 2 3 83 7 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 55 22 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 21 11 5 4 0 3 79 9 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 15 10 3 2 1 6 84 5 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 68 15 6 5 2 2 3 87 6 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 10 7 4 5 1 5 84 9 207

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 12 6 3 3 0 3 88 7 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 61 28 6 2 2 0 2 91 3 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 22 6 5 3 0 3 85 8 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 19 11 3 1 0 3 84 5 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 60 20 8 8 3 2 0 81 11 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 21 9 4 5 1 3 81 9 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 16 7 6 3 1 2 84 9 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 65 11 0 2 0 0 22 98 2 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 7 3 3 0 1 21 92 4 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 8 5 3 0 0 21 89 5 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 23 9 1 3 0 6 85 5 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 61 18 10 2 0 1 6 86 3 207

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 23 4 3 1 0 4 92 4 210
2017 Provides services to public - English only 53 22 13 8 2 0 2 77 10 60
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 14 8 6 3 0 5 82 9 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 10 5 4 4 0 3 86 9 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 63 25 3 8 0 0 2 89 8 59
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 20 13 5 2 1 4 79 7 207

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 18 14 3 4 0 2 80 6 212

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 31 31 9 3 0 0 56 12 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 33 32 16 6 0 0 45 22 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 24 40 12 5 0 0 42 18 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 16 33 26 15 0 0 42 25 210
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 26 31 17 14 2 0 32 36 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 17 35 26 15 0 1 42 23 209

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 37 19 6 1 4 1 73 7 210
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 30 20 9 8 12 0 58 19 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 29 28 7 7 15 0 50 17 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 39 19 7 2 2 1 70 10 213
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 32 16 6 15 5 1 60 23 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 41 19 10 6 5 1 63 17 209
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 85 212
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 75 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 84 208
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 80 86
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 85 219
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 21 23 14 15 1 1 25 75 211
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 20 22 10 11 3 2 34 66 61
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 25 24 13 10 1 3 25 75 208

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 31 156

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 65 154

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 14 23 16 24 1 8 30 44 154
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 31 20 16 20 4 0 42 38 38
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 16 19 15 27 1 13 30 49 149

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 16 17 22 34 0 3 25 58 154
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 22 18 10 40 4 0 29 52 38
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 12 11 19 46 1 5 19 69 150

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 15 17 16 10 0 3 54 28 209
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