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

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

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 11 74 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 52 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 56 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 49 6 10 5 0 0 78 15 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 53 0 20 9 0 0 71 29 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 48 7 15 6 0 0 72 22 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 4 46 14 25 11 0 0 50 36 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 41 9 16 8 0 0 67 25 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 35 35 0 21 9 0 0 70 30 36
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 46 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 52 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 29 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 54 36 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 31 5 8 3 0 1 84 11 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 33 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 64 28 2 3 0 0 3 95 3 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 31 9 11 5 0 1 76 16 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 57 29 2 6 6 0 0 86 12 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 244

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 38 40 7 12 4 0 0 78 15 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 49 36 0 10 0 0 6 90 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 39 10 9 2 0 0 79 12 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 32 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 41 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 49 27 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 43 5 9 4 0 0 83 12 208

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 14 48 14 17 6 0 0 62 23 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 41 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 54 15 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 41 12 12 3 0 2 71 16 199
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 35 7 28 10 0 0 56 38 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 46 13 15 5 0 1 66 20 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 6 36 22 20 16 0 0 42 36 30
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 45 14 11 5 0 1 70 17 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 14 49 8 23 5 0 0 64 28 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 44 14 11 6 1 1 69 17 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 43 50 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 37 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 49 42 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 45 7 4 0 0 1 88 5 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 52 31 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 43 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 183

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 37 35 10 4 7 4 3 78 11 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 28 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 41 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 35 9 8 3 1 2 79 12 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 32 40 13 6 9 0 0 72 14 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 35 14 8 6 1 0 71 14 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 23 29 14 24 11 0 0 51 35 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 38 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 208

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 28 49 4 7 7 0 4 81 15 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 51 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 48 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 36 33 9 22 0 0 0 69 22 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 49 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 20 49 7 5 20 0 0 68 25 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 34 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 21 55 8 10 5 0 0 77 16 36
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 43 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 244

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 19 45 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 43 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 40 15 14 15 0 0 56 30 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 39 13 11 12 0 0 64 23 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 45 11 15 7 6 0 64 24 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 44 12 13 9 0 0 67 22 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 18 25 9 27 0 0 39 36 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 40 11 17 13 0 0 59 30 208

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 40 33 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 45 6 10 2 0 1 82 12 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 46 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 48 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 201

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 52 18 15 7 8 0 0 70 14 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 39 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 41 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 43 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 44 44 6 3 0 3 0 91 3 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 44 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 28 41 7 7 12 4 0 73 20 30
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 36 12 10 7 2 0 70 18 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 36 42 14 7 0 0 0 78 7 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 33 7 5 4 2 0 83 9 245

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 26 30 24 10 10 0 0 56 20 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 38 8 8 7 0 0 77 16 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 30 10 19 15 0 0 55 35 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 40 11 9 11 0 0 69 20 201

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 47 34 10 4 0 4 0 85 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 32 6 2 1 0 0 91 2 203
2017 Provides services to public - English only 49 36 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 33 6 4 0 0 0 89 5 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 59 29 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 30 6 1 2 1 1 91 3 181
2011 Provides services to public - English only 58 25 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 28 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 208

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 22 40 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 38 11 12 7 0 0 69 19 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 40 15 15 10 6 0 57 27 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 41 10 11 8 0 1 70 20 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 45 6 23 9 0 0 63 32 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 47 13 17 7 0 1 62 24 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 18 29 17 26 9 0 0 48 35 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 39 15 11 11 1 0 62 22 208

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 29 24 24 11 7 0 4 55 19 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 36 12 7 9 0 0 73 16 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 26 20 5 25 0 0 51 30 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 39 13 7 10 0 1 70 17 199
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 37 10 21 6 3 0 62 28 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 39 18 7 9 0 0 66 16 183

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 27 36 14 23 0 0 0 63 23 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 43 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 55 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 42 15 7 7 0 1 71 14 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 52 9 18 3 0 0 70 21 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 43 17 10 9 1 0 64 19 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 45 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 39 14 14 6 1 0 65 21 208

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 33 48 10 0 4 4 0 85 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 38 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 41 10 5 0 5 0 84 6 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 40 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 42 46 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 37 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 17 60 3 13 6 0 0 77 19 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 36 11 10 2 0 1 77 13 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 36 45 2 10 6 0 0 81 17 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 41 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 245

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 46 19 21 8 6 0 0 65 14 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 33 16 7 6 0 1 71 13 203
2017 Provides services to public - English only 45 35 6 5 0 0 10 89 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 37 12 5 5 0 2 77 10 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 45 35 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 33 21 5 3 0 1 72 7 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 22 43 18 8 8 0 0 65 17 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 27 19 8 7 0 5 64 16 206
2008 Provides services to public - English only 26 36 16 5 15 2 0 63 20 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 29 23 19 7 0 1 51 26 243

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 11 16 27 34 12 0 0 45 28 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 20 35 23 15 1 0 39 26 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 26 29 31 10 0 0 41 31 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 22 34 23 9 2 3 33 31 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 22 26 19 14 4 3 36 36 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 31 31 17 4 0 2 21 47 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 33 27 29 3 8 0 0 10 61 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 36 22 7 4 2 2 12 65 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 9 37 38 9 8 0 0 17 46 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 35 33 9 7 1 2 16 50 245

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 8 30 6 36 20 0 0 56 38 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 12 22 32 25 4 1 59 17 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 21 24 25 15 6 5 45 29 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 14 31 26 15 4 3 44 22 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 14 23 17 12 4 6 31 44 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 24 35 13 5 3 4 19 44 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 50 35 7 0 4 4 0 4 89 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 22 24 8 8 2 0 17 59 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 19 31 31 8 6 3 2 15 53 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 27 32 16 8 3 1 24 43 243

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 12 21 32 11 14 7 4 28 37 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 21 27 23 13 2 2 37 34 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 11 24 30 15 6 5 50 23 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 24 30 16 9 3 4 27 41 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 31 18 18 9 4 6 30 50 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 30 19 10 7 2 6 19 60 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 30 26 27 7 7 0 3 15 57 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 29 19 11 6 2 3 17 63 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 24 7 30 13 15 9 3 31 35 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 28 26 17 6 4 2 24 48 245

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 4 0 40 34 22 0 0 56 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 12 28 37 18 0 2 56 16 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 0 10 24 35 21 6 5 62 11 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 14 27 30 17 2 2 49 23 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 9 10 19 33 20 4 6 58 20 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 18 34 19 13 1 5 34 29 181
2011 Provides services to public - English only 12 14 34 27 13 0 0 40 25 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 19 35 17 11 3 4 29 34 205
2008 Provides services to public - English only 8 13 25 36 11 3 3 51 22 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 26 31 21 11 1 2 33 36 245

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 22 17 13 33 16 0 0 48 38 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 20 30 16 16 1 3 33 36 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 15 24 14 10 11 0 28 45 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 19 34 11 13 2 2 25 40 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 18 30 7 6 4 9 14 52 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 35 23 12 6 1 4 19 58 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 51 29 10 0 10 0 0 10 80 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 30 21 7 6 1 1 13 66 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 31 29 19 9 12 0 0 21 60 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 34 22 9 4 1 3 14 63 244

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 11 9 25 27 26 3 0 54 20 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 18 26 27 18 2 2 47 26 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 10 15 34 20 11 0 60 23 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 19 30 22 13 4 4 38 30 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 17 23 16 17 8 6 39 34 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 20 26 22 9 3 8 36 35 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 13 33 35 4 0 0 39 28 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 21 29 13 12 4 5 27 40 206
2008 Provides services to public - English only 13 24 41 5 13 3 0 19 38 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 24 27 15 6 4 1 22 49 244

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 19 17 36 21 7 0 0 28 37 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 19 34 21 12 2 2 35 30 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 20 45 20 6 6 0 27 26 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 26 33 16 9 2 2 27 39 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 24 29 17 16 3 8 3 22 59 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 23 31 10 6 4 5 17 49 183

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 7 22 39 25 4 3 0 31 30 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 21 40 16 10 0 0 26 33 207
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 76 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 19 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 54 35 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 27 5 7 1 0 1 87 8 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 66 25 0 3 6 0 0 91 9 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 22 4 6 2 1 0 88 8 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 25 4 5 4 0 0 88 8 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 73 19 5 0 2 0 0 92 2 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 66 18 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 22 32 16 17 3 6 4 60 22 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 29 14 9 9 8 6 63 20 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 35 19 15 15 6 0 47 32 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 35 14 11 9 6 4 62 23 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 59 14 6 3 6 0 76 9 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 30 16 7 4 5 4 70 13 183

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 45 30 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 31 6 10 6 1 0 78 16 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 50 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 37 8 7 7 2 0 77 15 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 41 13 9 9 0 0 69 18 32
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 30 6 8 4 1 0 81 13 183

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 32 41 10 14 0 3 0 76 14 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 31 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 50 5 10 5 6 0 79 16 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 43 5 6 3 0 0 87 9 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 36 50 6 3 6 0 0 86 9 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 38 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 183

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 25 47 21 4 0 3 0 74 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 38 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 207
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 40 8 16 10 15 0 11 54 28 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 32 13 2 3 1 6 80 6 205

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 32 35 14 10 7 0 3 69 17 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 36 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 40 35 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 41 14 5 4 1 0 76 9 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 30 44 14 3 10 0 0 74 12 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 36 13 6 6 0 1 75 11 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 23 47 7 13 10 0 0 70 23 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 37 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 206
2008 Provides services to public - English only 29 30 12 15 14 0 0 58 29 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 36 14 10 7 1 1 68 18 244

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 38 38 17 3 0 3 0 79 3 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 31 12 5 2 1 0 81 8 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 47 27 6 10 5 5 0 78 16 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 38 10 6 3 2 0 80 9 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 37 39 14 3 7 0 0 77 10 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 35 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 33 24 26 7 10 0 0 57 17 30
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 28 13 8 3 3 1 75 11 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 35 19 16 17 12 2 0 55 29 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 33 13 7 3 2 1 77 10 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 35 26 14 18 0 3 4 66 19 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 36 5 15 9 0 0 71 24 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 39 10 5 6 1 1 79 11 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 34 40 10 3 10 3 0 77 13 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 34 11 9 4 1 0 75 14 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 34 27 15 6 18 0 0 61 24 30
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 37 7 10 6 2 0 76 16 206
2008 Provides services to public - English only 30 35 10 5 17 2 0 67 23 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 36 8 11 4 0 1 77 15 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 89 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 80 17 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 20 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 82 16 0 1 0 0 1 99 1 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 71 22 2 0 0 0 4 97 0 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 85 12 2 0 1 0 0 97 1 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 78 16 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 79 14 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 44 21 16 4 0 0 15 76 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 28 2 5 6 2 2 86 11 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 37 42 5 5 0 5 5 89 6 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 28 6 3 5 6 5 84 9 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 46 22 14 0 10 6 3 74 11 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 23 8 4 5 3 3 82 10 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 51 29 6 6 8 0 0 81 13 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 32 3 4 4 5 4 88 9 208

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 48 23 15 3 4 7 0 77 8 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 24 10 3 3 1 0 85 5 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 45 32 14 0 5 5 0 80 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 26 8 3 4 2 1 84 7 201

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 36 33 10 15 3 3 0 70 19 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 25 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 26 10 5 9 0 0 76 14 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 31 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 47 31 10 6 7 0 0 78 12 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 32 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 183
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 32 39 13 4 0 11 0 81 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 40 13 7 4 7 0 74 12 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 36 15 0 10 5 0 73 11 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 39 17 5 9 8 0 67 15 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 16 34 6 11 15 18 0 61 32 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 36 21 10 6 13 0 57 19 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 4 17 18 16 34 10 0 23 57 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 19 26 13 20 14 0 32 38 208

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 32 28 22 3 10 0 4 63 14 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 38 19 10 5 4 0 66 15 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 14 0 29 15 11 0 50 50 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 37 17 12 9 3 0 59 23 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 34 15 12 20 10 0 48 35 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 31 23 17 11 5 0 47 29 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 0 17 22 7 50 4 0 17 60 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 15 16 20 38 1 1 24 60 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 12 25 5 30 25 2 0 38 57 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 28 19 18 17 3 0 45 35 245

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 18 39 10 14 7 8 4 65 24 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 36 25 9 5 8 0 57 15 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 24 0 24 20 11 0 50 50 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 32 22 15 9 7 0 50 26 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 21 10 15 29 15 0 36 52 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 28 24 18 14 8 0 39 35 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 0 10 20 16 47 7 0 11 68 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 15 19 25 32 7 0 19 61 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 3 20 32 20 23 2 0 23 44 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 24 22 26 17 5 0 32 45 245

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 - English only 18 35 0 31 4 7 4 60 40 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 36 19 13 8 4 0 59 22 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 29 5 30 20 11 0 39 56 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 39 23 13 10 3 0 53 23 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 7 34 9 17 20 13 0 47 43 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 34 21 15 16 4 0 46 32 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 0 24 14 19 44 0 0 24 63 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 20 15 22 32 4 0 28 57 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 3 36 8 35 15 2 0 40 51 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 34 18 21 14 2 0 46 36 244

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 - English only 66 15 7 4 4 4 0 84 8 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 23 6 1 1 1 1 92 2 207
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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 - English only 25 54 7 7 8 0 0 79 15 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 45 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 50 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 50 10 4 4 1 0 81 8 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 19 25 14 23 9 10 0 49 35 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 47 17 10 6 0 0 66 17 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 7 22 28 7 37 0 0 29 44 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 31 13 14 29 1 0 44 43 208

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 - English only 19 34 16 10 20 0 0 53 30 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 41 19 13 7 3 0 60 21 206

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 - English only 29 34 17 3 3 10 3 73 7 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 38 16 11 6 5 1 65 18 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 30 19 15 5 11 0 56 22 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 40 13 9 9 4 0 68 19 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 32 11 6 15 14 0 63 24 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 42 14 5 5 4 0 74 11 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 33 18 23 11 0 0 47 34 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 39 13 7 8 8 1 70 16 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 20 36 14 14 11 2 3 59 26 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 32 13 12 9 4 1 64 23 245

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 - English only 32 34 26 4 3 0 0 67 7 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 44 18 9 3 2 0 69 12 205

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 - English only 33 27 20 7 3 3 7 66 12 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 26 23 9 11 14 1 50 23 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 25 9 31 15 15 0 36 53 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 25 18 12 12 11 4 50 29 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 9 15 21 9 11 30 6 36 32 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 20 23 19 12 14 2 36 36 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 8 17 3 20 41 10 0 28 69 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 16 20 21 20 13 2 28 48 208

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 - English only 28 30 11 7 11 9 3 66 21 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 37 17 11 7 4 0 64 18 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 41 15 9 20 0 0 56 29 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 41 13 11 12 2 0 63 24 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 28 12 16 23 6 3 44 42 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 33 17 14 15 4 1 51 31 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 4 18 25 21 32 0 0 22 53 30
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 35 18 15 17 2 1 49 33 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 2 40 21 19 18 0 0 42 37 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 38 17 18 10 3 0 53 29 244

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 - English only 21 14 21 11 21 4 7 40 36 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 34 16 14 11 3 5 56 27 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 19 21 21 29 6 0 26 53 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 29 16 15 23 3 2 43 40 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 6 13 29 12 33 6 3 20 49 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 26 18 17 21 3 5 40 41 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 7 7 17 17 48 4 0 14 68 30
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 24 21 19 23 2 2 35 44 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 11 8 17 32 31 0 0 19 64 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 27 17 22 18 2 3 40 42 245

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 - English only 55 22 3 7 0 0 13 89 8 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 21 10 4 2 1 5 83 7 207

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 - English only 45 14 10 6 8 0 17 71 17 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 9 7 1 2 1 11 89 4 206

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 - English only 52 14 7 7 7 3 10 76 16 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 23 14 3 3 2 3 79 6 207

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 - English only 38 24 7 3 11 7 10 74 17 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 23 12 5 3 6 2 79 8 206

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 - English only 28 22 8 7 22 3 10 58 33 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 14 10 4 5 4 6 79 10 205

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 - English only 56 14 7 8 0 3 13 83 9 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 66 10 13 4 2 1 4 81 6 207

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 - English only 77 3 4 0 0 3 13 96 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 83 4 2 2 4 2 3 93 6 206

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 - English only 71 8 0 0 4 0 17 95 5 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 79 7 1 1 2 1 8 95 3 204

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 - English only 18 44 15 18 6 0 0 61 24 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 39 19 9 5 4 0 66 15 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 39 15 15 15 6 0 53 31 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 40 21 9 7 4 1 62 17 201

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 - English only 26 47 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 37 11 7 2 3 0 79 9 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 45 10 5 5 5 0 79 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 48 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 55 13 3 3 9 0 80 6 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 42 17 4 4 3 0 74 8 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 13 24 18 20 21 3 0 38 43 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 29 19 13 14 6 1 50 30 207

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 - English only 37 32 17 0 3 7 4 78 3 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 36 13 7 1 6 0 78 8 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 45 10 5 0 15 0 83 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 38 17 3 4 6 0 75 7 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 52 11 0 3 16 0 83 4 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 41 17 4 4 4 1 75 8 183

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 - English only 42 28 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 31 8 5 3 1 0 85 7 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 45 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 41 4 5 5 0 0 85 10 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 34 40 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 44 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 181
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 24 14 16 31 0 0 40 46 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 32 16 13 15 1 1 55 28 208
2008 Provides services to public - English only 17 38 21 17 7 0 0 55 24 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 40 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 245

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 - English only 31 26 14 22 7 0 0 57 29 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 35 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 35 24 10 15 0 0 50 25 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 40 13 6 7 1 0 73 14 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 25 20 17 15 4 0 45 34 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 35 26 13 7 1 0 54 20 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 0 15 31 14 41 0 0 15 54 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 23 22 17 22 2 0 38 40 207

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 - English only 34 28 10 21 7 0 0 62 28 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 36 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 45 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 41 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 33 9 21 18 4 0 50 41 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 38 26 10 8 0 0 56 18 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 0 24 14 22 40 0 0 24 62 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 27 14 19 25 2 0 41 45 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 17 31 28 16 7 0 0 48 24 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 40 12 17 8 1 0 63 25 245

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 - English only 22 22 16 21 11 0 8 48 35 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 28 10 6 6 3 1 78 12 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 30 15 25 10 0 0 50 35 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 30 10 9 5 3 1 74 15 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 32 14 17 14 3 0 54 32 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 27 17 7 15 4 1 58 24 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 0 23 25 23 19 10 0 25 47 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 24 18 14 13 10 2 48 31 207
2008 Provides services to public - English only 9 37 22 12 16 5 0 48 29 37
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 35 17 10 8 6 1 62 20 245
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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 - English only 45 38 17 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 48 34 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 70 25 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 50 35 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 47 31 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 40 31 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 38 17 45 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 39 35 208

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 - English only 0 29 16 9 46 0 13
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 34 21 3 13 9 37
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 22 26 7 22 3 31
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 25 30 11 9999 10 51
2011 Provides services to public - English only 7 10 23 50 9999 10 12
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 14 38 19 9999 5 55
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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 - English only 38 42 14 3 3 0 0 80 7 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 50 13 8 2 0 1 76 11 207

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 - English only 61 25 3 0 0 10 0 96 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 28 11 1 2 6 1 85 3 207
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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 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 - English only 8 29 7 7 3 22 23 67 20 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 14 17 5 8 35 7 49 22 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 21 25 10 20 19 0 32 37 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 14 19 7 9 29 10 43 27 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 4 15 18 17 3 33 10 33 35 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 16 19 6 3 33 9 53 15 183

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 - English only 36 39 17 0 0 3 4 81 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 35 11 6 7 11 0 73 14 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 31 10 15 10 14 0 59 29 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 36 16 4 7 14 1 68 13 201
2014 Provides services to public - English only 3 24 32 15 3 23 0 35 24 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 29 18 5 4 22 1 65 11 183
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 22 28 16 9 3 0 45 27 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 35 22 7 5 13 0 61 14 207
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 0 100 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 95 206

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 10

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 - English only 15 15 20 0 0 24 26 60 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 13 18 2 3 39 9 56 9 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 14 10 40 6 0 25 5 35 8 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 18 18 3 2 38 9 58 9 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 0 9 40 3 3 42 4 16 11 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 20 19 3 1 39 8 55 8 183

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 - English only 29 38 14 0 0 7 12 83 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 33 16 5 2 11 1 74 8 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 36 26 0 0 14 0 70 0 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 35 17 4 1 19 2 71 7 200
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 29 19 3 3 33 4 61 9 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 32 20 3 3 24 2 65 8 182
2011 Provides services to public - English only 16 27 29 17 5 6 0 46 23 31
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 37 17 4 2 18 0 72 8 206
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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 - English only 40 19 16 14 3 3 4 64 19 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 29 20 10 7 0 0 63 17 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 17 15 11 21 0 0 53 32 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 20 24 19 9 0 3 46 29 200

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 - English only 35 18 16 13 18 0 0 53 30 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 34 23 16 13 0 0 48 29 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 24 36 24 0 6 0 37 26 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 23 33 17 12 0 0 37 29 201

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 - English only 35 26 31 3 4 0 0 61 8 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 29 25 9 4 0 2 61 13 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 24 29 5 0 6 0 63 6 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 35 22 11 7 0 2 60 19 200

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 - English only 25 11 20 9 32 3 0 37 42 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 19 28 17 19 0 1 36 36 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 14 25 15 25 6 0 31 42 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 25 28 14 19 0 0 39 33 201

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 - English only 67 11 0 0 3 3 15 96 4 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 22 7 4 3 0 10 85 7 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 40 35 0 0 5 6 15 94 6 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 17 13 2 3 1 16 79 6 200

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 - English only 50 22 15 3 10 0 0 72 13 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 31 19 7 7 0 0 66 14 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 21 30 15 0 0 0 55 15 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 27 22 8 5 0 2 64 14 201

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 - English only 37 25 10 11 15 0 3 64 26 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 30 23 10 4 0 1 62 15 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 40 25 5 15 0 0 55 20 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 30 26 15 3 0 2 54 19 201

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 - English only 38 20 21 13 4 0 3 60 18 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 37 22 8 5 0 0 65 13 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 26 29 5 11 0 0 56 16 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 29 26 13 5 0 1 56 18 201

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 - English only 41 13 10 18 14 4 0 57 33 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 29 20 5 4 0 2 71 9 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 45 9 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 37 16 8 5 0 3 69 14 201

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 - English only 41 18 10 16 7 4 3 64 25 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 28 10 8 5 0 2 77 13 206

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 - English only 30 32 14 17 8 0 0 62 24 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 34 22 7 4 0 2 67 11 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 40 34 20 0 5 0 0 74 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 28 19 9 5 1 3 65 15 201

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 - English only 53 18 21 4 0 0 3 74 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 28 11 1 3 0 2 85 4 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 34 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 12 6 3 1 1 79 9 201

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 - English only 78 11 0 4 0 0 8 96 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 13 2 0 2 1 7 95 2 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 80 10 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 10 6 4 3 1 3 87 7 201

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 - English only 87 0 10 0 0 0 3 90 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 11 4 3 6 0 2 86 9 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 37 44 10 5 5 0 0 80 9 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 26 9 6 2 1 3 82 9 201

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 - English only 40 42 15 0 0 0 3 85 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 23 14 6 5 0 2 75 11 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 65 9 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 16 7 4 6 1 3 82 10 201

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 - English only 43 30 14 0 7 3 3 78 7 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 18 7 4 6 0 1 83 10 202
2017 Provides services to public - English only 81 5 0 0 5 0 9 95 5 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 61 9 3 2 0 1 24 92 3 200

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 - English only 61 8 6 0 0 0 25 92 0 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 10 3 1 1 0 29 93 3 204
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 25 20 6 5 0 0 69 11 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 27 9 5 0 1 4 86 5 200

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 - English only 51 13 25 0 4 0 8 69 5 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 24 14 4 2 0 3 79 6 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 69 11 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 12 6 4 4 1 9 84 9 201

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 - English only 58 22 9 0 3 0 8 86 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 15 6 2 4 1 3 87 6 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 45 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 28 10 0 3 1 6 86 3 201

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 - English only 51 19 18 4 4 0 3 73 8 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 30 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 205

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 - English only 19 33 31 14 3 0 0 52 17 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 34 36 12 4 0 0 48 16 206
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 30 55 9 0 0 0 35 9 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 34 35 15 5 1 0 46 20 201

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 - English only 3 29 24 33 8 3 0 42 33 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 17 38 26 11 0 0 37 25 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 0 19 50 20 10 0 0 31 19 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 18 39 26 11 0 2 38 22 201

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 - English only 28 28 32 8 0 3 0 59 8 27
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 43 17 12 4 4 1 65 17 207
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 30 25 5 10 10 0 56 17 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 39 21 12 6 9 0 56 20 200

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 - English only 35 21 20 15 6 3 0 57 22 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 39 18 11 7 2 0 63 19 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 40 15 10 6 14 0 64 18 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 43 19 9 8 3 0 62 18 201
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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 - English only 15 85 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 86 207
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 80 199
2014 Provides services to public - English only 21 79 33
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 183
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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 - English only 39 25 10 14 4 7 0 42 58 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 32 15 9 4 1 2 37 63 205
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 20 9 11 14 6 0 42 58 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 16 17 12 6 5 1 45 55 201

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 - English only 52 48 15
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 44 125

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 - English only 75 25 15
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 35 124

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 - English only 0 54 0 24 6 0 15 64 36 15
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 28 15 15 12 1 10 53 30 124
2017 Provides services to public - English only 0 9 18 27 36 0 10 10 71 11
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 31 12 13 14 5 12 54 32 104

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 - English only 0 40 0 18 22 0 20 50 50 15
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 19 9 15 16 3 31 40 47 122
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 9 0 10 19 8 45 38 62 11
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 19 9 9 22 7 29 36 49 104

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 - English only 58 3 17 0 3 7 11 75 4 28
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 19 15 8 5 0 11 69 14 205
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