2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 71 21 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 24
2017 EC 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 56 19 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2011 EC 53 32 0 5 5 0 5 89 11 19

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 79 13 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 EC 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 EC 69 13 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2011 EC 42 16 5 11 16 0 11 65 29 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2017 EC 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 EC 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 21 17 13 0 0 0 71 13 24
2018 EC 42 25 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2017 EC 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 63 25 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2011 EC 42 32 11 11 0 0 5 78 11 19

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 13 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 24
2017 EC 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 71 17 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2018 EC 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 EC 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 56 25 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2011 EC 37 37 0 11 11 0 5 78 22 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2018 EC 64 9 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2017 EC 20 29 41 10 0 0 0 49 10 10
2014 EC 44 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2011 EC 42 37 0 11 5 0 5 83 17 19

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 33 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 42 17 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12
2017 EC 41 29 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 EC 50 19 6 25 0 0 0 69 25 16
2011 EC 26 26 11 11 21 0 5 56 33 19

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 21 4 21 0 4 0 74 22 24
2018 EC 33 33 0 8 25 0 0 67 33 12
2017 EC 10 59 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 63 17 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2018 EC 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 EC 41 39 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 EC 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2011 EC 53 32 5 0 5 0 5 89 6 19

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 50 33 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 33 42 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2017 EC 31 49 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 58 25 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2018 EC 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2017 EC 41 39 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 EC 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 EC 47 32 11 5 0 0 5 83 6 19

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 46 33 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2018 EC 50 25 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2017 EC 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 31 31 19 13 6 0 0 63 19 16
2011 EC 42 26 5 16 5 0 5 72 22 19

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 46 25 17 0 13 0 0 71 13 24
2018 EC 58 17 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2017 EC 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 44 38 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 29 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 24
2018 EC 58 8 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2017 EC 51 29 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 EC 69 13 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2011 EC 42 32 5 11 5 0 5 78 17 19

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2018 EC 58 8 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2017 EC 41 39 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 EC 63 19 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2011 EC 47 32 5 5 5 0 5 83 11 19

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 38 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2018 EC 33 25 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2017 EC 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 EC 63 13 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2011 EC 32 42 11 5 5 0 5 78 11 19

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
(%)
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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 21 29 29 17 0 0 46 25 24
2018 EC 17 17 67 0 0 0 0 0 33 12
2017 EC 20 0 61 19 0 0 0 19 20 10
2014 EC 6 13 50 19 13 0 0 31 19 16
2011 EC 11 26 21 16 16 0 11 35 41 19

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
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 21 29 13 29 4 0 43 26 24
2018 EC 25 8 33 25 8 0 0 33 33 12
2017 EC 10 10 41 19 20 0 0 39 20 10
2014 EC 0 13 25 38 19 0 6 60 13 16
2011 EC 0 16 16 32 32 0 5 67 17 19

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 13 33 29 13 8 0 45 18 24
2018 EC 17 8 25 42 8 0 0 50 25 12
2017 EC 10 10 10 10 29 10 20 56 29 10
2014 EC 19 6 44 13 13 0 6 27 27 16
2011 EC 26 21 5 11 16 5 16 33 60 19

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 4 29 42 17 0 4 61 9 24
2018 EC 17 25 8 42 8 0 0 50 42 12
2017 EC 10 0 31 19 31 10 0 55 11 10
2014 EC 0 0 44 38 19 0 0 56 0 16
2011 EC 0 11 26 21 21 5 16 53 13 19

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 13 13 13 38 17 4 4 59 27 24
2018 EC 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 17 58 12
2017 EC 20 29 20 20 0 0 10 23 55 10
2014 EC 31 13 19 19 13 0 6 33 47 16
2011 EC 16 16 21 16 21 0 11 41 35 19

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 4 13 29 33 8 8 75 10 24
2018 EC 17 25 17 8 33 0 0 42 42 12
2017 EC 10 20 19 51 0 0 0 51 31 10
2014 EC 0 0 6 56 38 0 0 94 0 16
2011 EC 5 5 16 42 21 5 5 71 12 19

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 4 21 33 25 13 0 67 10 24
2018 EC 17 8 33 33 8 0 0 42 25 12
2017 EC 10 10 19 41 0 20 0 51 26 10
2014 EC 0 19 19 31 19 0 13 57 21 16

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 4 21 25 50 0 0 75 4 24
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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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 79 13 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 24
2017 EC 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2014 EC 75 6 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16
2011 EC 42 11 11 11 16 0 11 59 29 19

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 33 17 17 4 13 4 13 60 20 24
2018 EC 50 8 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2017 EC 39 51 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 EC 63 6 13 0 0 13 6 85 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 33 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24
2018 EC 67 8 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2017 EC 61 29 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 EC 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 61 30 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2018 EC 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2017 EC 59 31 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 EC 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 58 33 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2018 EC 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 25 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24

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
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 25 8 8 4 4 0 78 13 24
2018 EC 50 0 8 8 25 8 0 55 36 12
2017 EC 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 81 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2011 EC 26 32 5 16 16 0 5 61 33 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 58 25 13 0 0 0 4 87 0 24
2018 EC 42 17 17 0 17 8 0 64 18 12
2017 EC 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 75 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2011 EC 32 26 11 0 16 11 5 69 19 19

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 57 22 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2018 EC 50 8 8 8 17 8 0 64 27 12
2017 EC 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2011 EC 16 21 21 26 11 0 5 39 39 19

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 92 0 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 EC 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2011 EC 42 5 16 16 5 0 16 56 25 19

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 79 13 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24
2017 EC 41 19 31 0 10 0 0 59 10 10
2014 EC 44 13 13 0 6 13 13 75 8 16
2011 EC 26 32 5 5 16 5 11 69 25 19

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 71 17 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2018 EC 50 17 8 0 17 8 0 73 18 12
2017 EC 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24
2018 EC 50 0 17 8 17 8 0 55 27 12
2017 EC 81 8 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 EC 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 38 42 8 4 4 4 0 83 9 24
2018 EC 17 42 17 0 25 0 0 58 25 12
2017 EC 8 31 51 0 10 0 0 39 10 10
2014 EC 25 31 25 13 0 6 0 60 13 16
2011 EC 32 32 11 5 16 0 5 67 22 19

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 33 38 13 8 4 4 0 74 13 24
2018 EC 17 25 17 17 25 0 0 42 42 12
2017 EC 8 41 10 31 10 0 0 49 41 10
2014 EC 19 38 31 6 6 0 0 56 13 16
2011 EC 37 21 16 5 16 0 5 61 22 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 42 13 8 4 4 0 74 13 24
2018 EC 8 33 25 8 25 0 0 42 33 12
2017 EC 8 31 10 41 10 0 0 39 51 10
2014 EC 19 38 19 19 6 0 0 56 25 16
2011 EC 26 26 21 11 5 5 5 59 18 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 21 46 8 13 4 8 0 73 18 24
2018 EC 8 42 17 8 25 0 0 50 33 12
2017 EC 29 20 20 10 20 0 0 49 31 10
2014 EC 19 13 25 19 19 6 0 33 40 16
2011 EC 21 47 5 11 11 0 5 72 22 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 33 42 4 4 4 13 0 86 10 24
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 25 4 13 4 0 0 79 17 24
2018 EC 33 42 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2017 EC 41 10 29 10 10 0 0 51 20 10
2014 EC 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 EC 53 26 5 5 5 0 5 83 11 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 13 46 17 17 4 4 0 61 22 24

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 33 25 17 13 8 4 0 61 22 24
2018 EC 58 8 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12
2017 EC 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 EC 69 6 19 0 0 0 6 80 0 16
2011 EC 26 37 11 11 11 0 5 67 22 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 38 29 17 8 4 4 0 70 13 24
2018 EC 33 33 8 0 25 0 0 67 25 12

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 21 13 4 13 17 4 63 21 24
2018 EC 8 33 8 8 25 8 8 50 40 12
2017 EC 31 20 10 0 10 29 0 71 14 10
2014 EC 31 13 19 6 31 0 0 44 38 16
2011 EC 16 21 16 5 26 11 5 44 38 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 46 29 13 0 8 4 0 78 9 24
2018 EC 17 17 17 25 25 0 0 33 50 12
2017 EC 10 80 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 EC 25 69 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2011 EC 26 37 21 11 0 0 5 67 11 19

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 33 29 8 8 8 8 4 71 19 24
2018 EC 17 17 0 33 25 8 0 36 64 12
2017 EC 20 20 29 10 20 0 0 41 31 10
2014 EC 25 13 19 19 25 0 0 38 44 16
2011 EC 26 16 0 37 16 0 5 44 56 19

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 63 13 4 4 4 8 4 86 10 24

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EC 50 13 8 8 4 4 13 75 15 24

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 17 21 0 0 4 4 77 0 24

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 8 13 0 4 13 8 79 5 24

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
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 71 4 4 4 4 8 4 86 10 24

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 83 4 0 4 0 4 4 95 5 24

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 75 8 4 0 4 4 4 91 5 24

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
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 83 4 0 0 0 4 8 100 0 24

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 29 29 4 4 4 0 61 9 24
2018 EC 25 25 17 8 25 0 0 50 33 12
2017 EC 20 69 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 38 46 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 25 42 8 0 25 0 0 67 25 12
2017 EC 41 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 EC 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 EC 47 26 0 16 5 0 5 78 22 19

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 42 4 0 4 8 0 91 5 24
2018 EC 25 25 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12
2017 EC 61 20 10 0 0 8 0 89 0 10
2014 EC 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 50 38 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2018 EC 42 33 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2017 EC 59 31 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 EC 56 25 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2011 EC 42 37 0 16 0 0 5 83 17 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 50 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2018 EC 33 17 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12
2017 EC 10 39 20 10 10 10 0 55 23 10
2014 EC 56 25 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2011 EC 26 37 11 16 5 0 5 67 22 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 25 54 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2018 EC 33 8 25 8 25 0 0 42 33 12
2017 EC 20 29 31 10 10 0 0 49 20 10
2014 EC 56 19 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2011 EC 32 37 5 11 11 0 5 72 22 19

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 25 21 17 4 4 0 57 22 24
2018 EC 42 0 25 17 8 8 0 45 27 12
2017 EC 20 10 31 8 20 10 0 34 32 10
2014 EC 38 31 0 13 6 13 0 79 21 16
2011 EC 21 32 5 16 11 11 5 63 31 19
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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 EC 17 26 57 23
2018 EC 25 25 50 12
2017 EC 29 20 51 10
2014 EC 19 31 50 16
2011 EC 32 37 32 19
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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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 43 35 4 13 4 0 0 78 17 23

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 61 13 4 0 4 17 0 89 5 23
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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 EC 21 79 24

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 8 8 17 13 13 29 13 29 43 24
2018 EC 17 8 8 8 25 33 0 38 50 12
2017 EC 0 20 10 0 10 49 10 50 25 10
2014 EC 13 13 6 19 13 25 13 40 50 16

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 25 33 8 4 13 17 0 70 20 24
2018 EC 42 8 8 8 25 8 0 55 36 12
2017 EC 51 10 10 0 10 8 10 75 13 10
2014 EC 25 19 31 6 13 6 0 47 20 16
2011 EC 37 37 11 0 11 0 5 78 11 19
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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 EC 13 17 17 0 4 38 13 58 8 24
2018 EC 8 17 8 0 25 33 8 43 43 12
2017 EC 0 10 10 0 10 59 10 33 33 10
2014 EC 25 19 0 6 6 31 13 78 22 16

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 EC 42 29 13 0 4 13 0 81 5 24
2018 EC 42 8 8 0 25 8 8 60 30 12
2017 EC 20 39 10 0 10 10 10 74 13 10
2014 EC 38 38 13 0 6 0 6 80 7 16
2011 EC 37 42 16 0 0 0 5 83 0 19
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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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 29 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 24
2018 EC 42 25 8 8 8 0 8 73 18 12
2017 EC 41 20 0 0 29 0 10 68 32 10

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 38 33 21 4 4 0 0 71 8 24
2018 EC 0 58 0 17 25 0 0 58 42 12
2017 EC 31 31 19 0 20 0 0 61 20 10

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 33 17 4 0 4 0 78 4 24
2018 EC 33 25 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 EC 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2018 EC 0 17 25 33 25 0 0 17 58 12
2017 EC 31 41 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 10

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 EC 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2017 EC 51 19 0 0 20 0 10 77 23 10

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 24
2018 EC 42 17 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2017 EC 31 39 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 EC 42 33 17 0 4 0 4 78 4 24
2018 EC 25 25 33 0 17 0 0 50 17 12
2017 EC 41 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 46 8 8 4 0 4 78 13 24
2018 EC 8 25 33 17 17 0 0 33 33 12
2017 EC 20 51 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 10

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 39 30 9 17 4 0 0 70 22 23
2018 EC 17 33 8 17 25 0 0 50 42 12
2017 EC 51 31 10 8 0 0 0 81 8 10

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 58 21 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 78 9 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 EC 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2017 EC 61 0 20 8 0 10 0 68 9 10

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 88 8 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2018 EC 75 8 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 EC 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 EC 83 4 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 24
2018 EC 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 0 8 4 8 4 8 76 14 24
2018 EC 67 8 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2017 EC 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 58 8 13 0 8 0 13 76 10 24
2018 EC 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12
2017 EC 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 13 4 4 4 0 8 86 9 24
2018 EC 75 8 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2017 EC 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 23
2018 EC 67 17 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 12
2017 EC 69 10 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 83 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 23
2018 EC 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2017 EC 69 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 91 4 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 23
2018 EC 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 EC 80 10 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 57 17 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23
2018 EC 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 EC 69 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 21 42 38 0 0 0 0 63 0 24
2018 EC 8 33 42 8 8 0 0 42 17 12
2017 EC 31 19 31 0 20 0 0 49 20 10

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 9 61 13 13 0 0 26 13 23
2018 EC 8 25 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 12
2017 EC 20 10 20 39 10 0 0 49 31 10

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 33 8 0 4 13 0 86 5 24
2018 EC 50 25 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2017 EC 41 39 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 42 25 21 4 4 4 0 70 9 24
2018 EC 25 33 17 0 25 0 0 58 25 12
2017 EC 10 39 20 20 10 0 0 49 31 10
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 17 83 24
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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 EC 38 33 17 0 8 4 0 39 61 24
2018 EC 33 33 25 8 0 0 0 33 67 12
2017 EC 51 10 10 8 10 10 0 57 43 10

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 79 21 14

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 EC 43 57 14

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 EC 23 23 23 8 8 0 15 55 18 13

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 EC 0 8 8 15 15 0 54 17 67 13

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 EC 52 4 9 17 4 0 13 65 25 23
2018 EC 67 8 0 0 8 0 17 90 10 12
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