2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages 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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 24 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 48 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 36 1 6 3 0 0 89 10 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 47 1 12 12 0 0 75 24 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 35 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 16 2 4 6 0 0 89 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 77 16 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 83 9 1 3 3 0 0 92 6 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 28 0 0 2 0 1 98 2 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 15 5 6 0 0 2 89 7 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 66 16 6 4 8 0 0 82 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 22 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 32 8 17 3 0 0 72 20 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 40 9 11 1 0 0 79 12 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 40 12 6 10 0 0 73 16 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 48 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 44 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 51 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 34 15 18 6 0 0 61 24 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 26 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 42 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 34 9 2 5 2 0 84 6 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 22 14 4 6 2 0 76 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 36 10 0 2 0 6 88 2 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 43 2 6 2 0 2 91 8 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 40 9 1 8 1 1 80 10 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 30 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 55 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 51 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 34 15 7 3 0 1 74 11 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 31 19 13 6 0 0 61 19 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 39 18 10 6 2 0 66 16 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 34 6 16 4 0 0 75 20 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 41 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 42 19 10 10 0 0 60 20 64

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 47 2 6 6 0 0 86 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 43 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 51

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 36 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 39 9 7 0 0 0 83 7 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 44 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 45 12 1 1 2 0 85 3 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 31 15 11 3 0 0 71 15 62

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 44 10 16 4 0 0 70 20 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 39 13 7 9 0 0 71 16 51

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 28 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 36 11 1 1 0 0 86 3 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 40 6 18 6 0 0 70 24 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 37 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 49 8 14 3 2 0 75 17 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 45 19 1 3 0 0 76 4 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 36 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 37 12 5 5 0 0 77 11 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 46 11 13 0 2 0 76 13 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 42 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 45 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 38 14 6 2 2 1 77 8 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 55 9 1 4 0 0 85 6 64

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 41 14 2 4 0 0 80 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 45 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 46 14 5 2 0 0 80 6 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 44 9 6 1 0 1 83 8 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 40 13 8 3 2 0 75 11 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 30 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 42 15 11 7 0 2 66 19 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 39 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 24 15 15 9 0 0 61 24 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 21 24 18 16 0 2 41 34 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 20 34 20 18 0 2 38 27 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 28 36 28 5 0 4 34 29 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 23 35 22 11 2 2 34 31 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 29 46 12 5 2 3 17 35 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 35 37 8 2 0 3 10 52 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 32 33 18 11 0 0 29 38 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 25 25 16 17 4 6 37 36 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 16 28 35 12 3 3 50 20 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 27 36 8 11 6 3 20 39 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 24 19 13 5 3 2 19 61 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 30 33 6 4 2 0 10 56 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 23 22 17 5 0 4 23 54 50
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 23 27 17 12 0 0 29 44 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 28 31 17 15 0 3 33 35 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 34 24 10 3 0 5 14 61 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 14 28 35 16 0 2 51 20 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 2 22 38 24 11 0 4 37 25 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 19 38 24 9 0 2 33 28 63
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 24 33 29 8 0 3 38 28 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 18 45 19 3 0 2 23 31 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 20 22 22 18 0 2 40 37 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 15 24 27 9 0 4 37 38 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 24 33 19 12 0 5 32 33 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 33 32 11 8 2 3 19 47 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 34 26 13 3 0 5 17 56 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 30 27 8 6 2 0 14 59 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 39 18 11 7 0 4 18 64 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 22 32 16 14 2 6 33 33 63
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 27 23 17 3 0 3 21 56 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 30 20 5 3 0 2 8 72 61

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 30 28 13 9 2 0 23 49 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 16 32 17 5 0 4 23 44 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 26 32 21 9 0 1 30 38 63

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 2 12 36 29 21 0 0 50 14 51
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 90 8 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 85 11 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 86 10 0 3 2 0 0 95 5 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 88 8 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 87 10 0 2 0 0 2 98 2 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 14 10 20 10 10 6 52 36 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 26 20 5 11 4 5 60 18 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 28 13 14 3 5 3 68 19 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 20 12 6 8 0 0 74 14 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 35 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 30 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 22 10 12 2 0 0 76 14 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 37 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 44 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 42 10 2 4 0 0 84 6 51
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 30 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 51

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 34 10 4 6 0 0 80 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 35 7 11 4 0 0 78 14 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 38 6 8 3 2 1 82 11 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 39 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 31 15 24 8 2 2 52 33 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 36 8 2 4 0 0 86 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 34 5 11 4 0 0 80 14 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 36 12 3 2 2 1 82 5 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 29 9 6 3 2 0 81 9 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 29 16 16 8 5 0 58 25 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 36 4 2 6 0 0 88 8 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 25 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 41 1 6 3 2 1 89 10 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 43 10 7 0 0 0 82 7 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 31 18 21 8 0 0 53 29 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 89 7 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 87 6 2 2 0 2 1 97 2 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 89 6 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 92 5 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 22 4 5 0 0 4 91 5 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 23 5 2 5 2 4 88 7 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 22 3 8 7 1 6 81 16 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 32 2 2 6 0 0 90 8 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 24 11 5 7 2 0 76 13 51

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 36 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 20 9 9 5 0 0 76 14 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 33 8 6 5 2 1 81 11 64
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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
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 33 18 6 6 6 0 69 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 33 11 11 4 5 0 73 15 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 47 11 8 3 3 0 77 11 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 52 15 6 6 3 0 72 13 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 36 12 22 6 0 0 60 28 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 29 24 16 5 0 0 54 22 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 52 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 40 20 15 5 0 0 61 19 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 32 15 19 13 2 2 52 33 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 35 14 29 4 2 0 52 34 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 33 17 24 7 2 0 51 32 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 45 24 11 2 2 0 63 13 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 45 26 12 6 1 1 55 19 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 30 15 26 16 7 2 38 46 61

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 17 43 14 22 4 0 0 60 26 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 37 13 12 9 2 0 65 22 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 47 17 8 2 1 0 73 10 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 55 16 10 6 1 0 67 17 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 35 18 23 11 0 0 48 34 62

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 68 22 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 51
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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 45 39 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 42 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 50
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 48 5 3 0 1 0 92 3 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 45 12 9 1 0 0 78 10 64

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 23 39 26 10 2 0 0 62 12 51

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 34 24 20 14 8 0 0 58 22 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 47 5 7 4 4 2 83 12 50
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 46 10 5 5 3 0 81 10 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 47 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 27 8 24 10 6 0 55 36 62

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 29 36 20 8 6 2 0 66 14 51

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 13 16 24 14 12 17 4 37 33 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 26 9 15 7 13 15 56 31 50
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 35 11 15 10 11 4 57 29 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 34 17 7 9 15 3 60 20 64

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 19 34 18 18 8 4 0 55 27 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 33 12 9 4 2 0 74 13 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 41 10 8 3 3 1 79 11 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 38 13 9 11 5 0 66 21 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 39 10 21 8 3 2 59 31 62

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 11 25 6 26 26 4 2 39 55 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 27 14 14 16 2 2 53 32 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 24 16 19 20 2 5 42 42 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 23 16 18 24 2 6 37 45 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 23 18 24 15 5 3 39 42 62

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 63 14 11 2 6 0 4 80 8 51

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 79 2 2 2 0 4 12 96 2 51

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 62 16 12 6 2 2 0 80 8 51

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 55 16 14 6 4 4 0 75 11 50

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 47 18 18 4 12 0 2 66 16 51

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 83 4 4 4 4 0 2 88 8 51

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 76 8 2 6 4 2 2 88 10 51

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 80 6 0 0 2 0 12 98 2 51

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 15 49 20 10 6 0 0 65 16 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 30 19 15 2 2 0 64 17 50

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 27 51 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 49 10 2 0 2 0 89 2 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 51 11 4 1 0 0 84 6 64

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 37 37 16 8 0 2 0 76 8 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 32 11 4 0 2 0 86 4 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 44 8 5 0 2 1 87 5 64

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 56 32 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 34 5 4 4 0 0 88 7 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 36 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 47 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 26 11 18 8 0 0 63 26 62

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 46 30 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 24 13 5 7 2 0 74 13 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 38 11 3 5 2 0 81 8 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 38 20 9 6 3 0 64 15 64

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 41 37 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 30 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 46 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 42 17 8 8 2 0 68 15 63
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 34 8 23 11 0 0 58 34 62

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 29 30 12 10 12 8 0 64 23 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 17 22 12 11 2 0 54 24 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 20 22 22 3 2 0 52 25 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 33 18 18 6 4 0 56 25 64
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 16 16 21 18 8 2 39 43 62
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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 34 31 35 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 29 33 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 22 36 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 27 33 64

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 6 0 65 11 12 6 17
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 24 58 9 5 5 21
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 19 44 11 9999 4 27
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 12 62 0 9999 4 23
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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 26 44 10 16 2 0 2 71 19 50

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 36 4 2 0 2 2 94 2 51
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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 12 88 51

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 51

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 9 12 16 6 6 41 10 43 24 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 19 21 9 4 24 15 45 21 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 14 16 9 0 32 14 54 17 64

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 23 40 14 8 2 11 2 72 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 43 17 4 4 4 4 74 8 50
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 38 17 8 0 6 3 72 9 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 42 13 6 3 6 0 76 10 64
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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 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 9 14 20 0 2 47 8 52 4 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 15 14 4 4 24 25 58 14 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 17 14 2 3 30 16 65 9 64

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 21 34 24 2 2 17 0 66 5 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 29 14 4 2 9 16 74 7 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 32 14 2 2 14 2 79 4 64
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 41 11 1 1 12 0 85 3 64
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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 45 33 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 27 27 8 13 0 4 51 21 49

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 16 32 12 18 22 0 0 48 40 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 19 26 16 21 0 2 35 38 50

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 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 33 18 13 13 0 4 54 28 50

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 18 14 30 16 22 0 0 32 38 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 25 16 20 21 2 0 42 41 51

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 65 25 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 16 11 11 4 0 12 71 17 50

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 53 22 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 44 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 50

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 25 30 26 14 4 0 0 56 18 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 30 25 15 5 0 2 54 21 50

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 34 22 33 4 6 0 0 57 10 49
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 30 17 21 5 0 2 56 27 50

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 30 42 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 25 29 11 7 0 4 51 19 50

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 40 24 14 16 4 2 0 65 20 50

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 28 26 4 2 0 0 68 6 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 26 5 17 13 0 4 63 31 50

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 78 10 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 15 9 7 7 0 2 76 15 51

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 84 10 0 0 2 0 4 98 2 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 78 9 4 4 2 0 4 90 6 51

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 84 0 6 2 6 0 2 85 8 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 26 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 51

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 60 16 16 2 6 0 0 76 8 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 16 21 9 0 0 2 70 9 51

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 66 12 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 9 8 4 0 0 30 84 5 50

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 8 4 0 0 18 85 5 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 21 7 6 0 0 2 86 6 50

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 62 24 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 67 11 10 4 4 0 5 82 8 50

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 86 0 6 2 0 2 4 92 2 50
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 32 11 4 0 0 2 85 4 50

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 48 24 14 2 6 0 6 77 8 50

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 10 30 41 12 8 0 0 39 20 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 27 40 20 4 0 2 35 24 51

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 12 25 35 16 12 0 0 28 37 49
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 21 39 22 11 0 2 34 27 51

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 23 45 6 20 2 4 0 71 23 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 51 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 51

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 31 35 14 18 2 0 0 66 20 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 44 22 5 9 0 0 64 14 51
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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 14 86 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 85 51
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 77 64
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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 37 42 11 6 2 2 0 38 62 51
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 15 18 8 10 5 2 45 55 51

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 57 43 30

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 66 34 29

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 50 11 18 14 0 4 4 65 15 28
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 40 19 0 8 0 4 72 9 25

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 17 10 14 10 14 7 28 41 37 29
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 22 12 33 23 0 11 24 63 25

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 44 18 8 6 18 0 6 65 26 50
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