2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Energy Board by Question 105. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

Top of Page

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 Male gender 44 37 6 10 2 0 0 81 13 126
2019 Female gender 41 45 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 223
2017 Male gender 50 39 3 6 3 0 0 89 8 98
2017 Female gender 43 43 2 8 4 0 0 86 11 183
2014 Male gender 43 40 5 7 6 0 0 83 12 135
2014 Female gender 36 50 4 6 4 0 0 85 10 202
2011 Male gender 45 44 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 119
2011 Female gender 49 45 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 187
2008 Male gender 46 41 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 92
2008 Female gender 50 37 4 8 1 0 0 86 10 155

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 Male gender 73 9 5 3 6 1 4 85 10 128
2019 Female gender 70 14 3 5 4 0 4 88 9 224
2017 Male gender 69 10 1 4 10 0 6 84 15 98
2017 Female gender 67 14 5 3 5 1 4 86 9 183
2014 Male gender 74 11 4 2 6 0 3 88 8 135
2014 Female gender 72 16 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 201
2011 Male gender 78 9 4 2 2 0 5 92 4 119
2011 Female gender 82 9 2 3 2 0 2 92 5 188
2008 Male gender 71 12 8 1 4 0 4 86 6 92
2008 Female gender 74 13 3 5 3 0 3 89 8 155

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 Male gender 45 26 10 13 5 0 0 72 18 128
2019 Female gender 40 35 7 13 4 0 0 75 18 223
2017 Male gender 57 21 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 98
2017 Female gender 43 30 4 18 4 0 1 73 23 183
2014 Male gender 43 22 8 14 14 0 0 64 28 134
2014 Female gender 33 32 5 19 11 0 0 65 30 202
2011 Male gender 57 34 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 119
2011 Female gender 59 31 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 188

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 Male gender 36 35 13 9 7 0 1 72 16 128
2019 Female gender 27 43 12 14 4 0 0 70 18 221
2018 Male gender 23 39 17 15 5 0 0 62 20 100
2018 Female gender 22 54 10 11 3 0 1 76 14 181
2017 Male gender 37 30 20 6 7 0 0 67 13 98
2017 Female gender 29 41 8 15 7 0 0 70 23 181
2014 Male gender 34 37 13 10 5 2 0 72 15 135
2014 Female gender 30 45 9 10 5 0 0 75 15 202
2011 Male gender 38 40 10 5 6 0 1 79 11 119
2011 Female gender 41 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 189
2008 Male gender 28 40 18 8 5 0 0 68 13 92
2008 Female gender 28 44 12 13 4 0 0 72 17 155

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 Male gender 59 29 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 126
2019 Female gender 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 222
2017 Male gender 66 22 4 6 3 0 0 88 8 97
2017 Female gender 53 35 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 182
2014 Male gender 59 30 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 134
2014 Female gender 53 36 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 202

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 Male gender 52 24 8 10 5 0 0 77 16 127
2019 Female gender 46 32 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 223
2018 Male gender 44 31 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 101
2018 Female gender 44 40 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 181
2017 Male gender 56 22 6 8 8 0 0 78 17 97
2017 Female gender 43 37 4 9 7 0 0 80 16 183
2014 Male gender 48 33 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 135
2014 Female gender 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 202
2011 Male gender 42 43 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 119
2011 Female gender 44 39 6 7 3 0 1 83 10 188

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 Male gender 32 38 9 14 7 0 0 69 21 127
2019 Female gender 31 42 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 222
2018 Male gender 23 41 16 18 3 0 0 63 21 101
2018 Female gender 28 39 13 15 6 0 0 67 20 181
2017 Male gender 30 52 6 8 5 0 0 82 13 98
2017 Female gender 34 40 10 10 5 0 0 74 16 182
2014 Male gender 40 44 5 5 6 0 0 84 11 135
2014 Female gender 39 40 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 202
2011 Male gender 35 50 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 119
2011 Female gender 38 39 13 4 5 0 0 78 9 188
2008 Male gender 37 47 8 8 1 0 0 84 9 92
2008 Female gender 41 33 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 153

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 Male gender 27 38 9 15 11 0 1 65 26 127
2019 Female gender 18 46 12 17 7 0 0 64 24 223
2018 Male gender 23 38 14 15 11 0 0 61 25 101
2018 Female gender 22 35 16 17 11 0 0 57 27 180
2017 Male gender 29 39 6 16 9 1 0 69 25 98
2017 Female gender 22 40 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 182
2014 Male gender 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 70 16 135
2014 Female gender 24 49 10 10 5 0 0 74 16 201
2011 Male gender 24 46 14 12 3 0 0 71 15 119
2011 Female gender 27 41 12 13 6 1 0 69 19 188

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 Male gender 20 42 15 16 8 0 0 62 23 128
2019 Female gender 22 43 11 18 5 0 0 65 24 223
2018 Male gender 22 34 21 14 10 0 0 55 24 101
2018 Female gender 20 46 9 14 10 1 0 67 24 181
2017 Male gender 26 41 8 18 6 0 0 67 25 98
2017 Female gender 22 46 11 15 5 1 0 68 21 182

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 Male gender 42 31 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 126
2019 Female gender 34 43 10 9 3 0 0 77 13 222
2018 Male gender 38 44 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 101
2018 Female gender 33 44 9 10 3 0 0 77 14 181
2017 Male gender 44 31 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 98
2017 Female gender 32 43 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 182
2014 Male gender 52 34 6 5 2 2 0 88 6 135
2014 Female gender 46 37 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 202
2011 Male gender 51 40 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 119
2011 Female gender 49 34 12 2 3 1 0 83 5 188
2008 Male gender 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 91
2008 Female gender 51 35 5 6 3 0 0 86 10 154

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 Male gender 31 33 13 9 14 0 0 64 23 127
2019 Female gender 24 40 13 15 8 0 0 64 23 222
2018 Male gender 23 37 14 18 9 0 0 60 26 101
2018 Female gender 23 36 17 17 8 0 0 59 24 180
2017 Male gender 35 35 12 7 9 1 0 71 17 97
2017 Female gender 27 38 10 14 10 1 0 66 24 182

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 Male gender 56 27 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 128
2019 Female gender 39 41 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 220
2018 Male gender 39 41 15 4 1 0 0 80 5 100
2018 Female gender 38 39 13 7 3 0 0 76 11 178
2017 Male gender 54 36 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 98
2017 Female gender 54 31 9 3 3 0 0 85 5 183
2014 Male gender 65 23 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 135
2014 Female gender 59 31 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 201
2011 Male gender 56 35 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 119
2011 Female gender 56 31 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 189

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 Male gender 27 44 8 13 8 0 0 71 21 128
2019 Female gender 22 40 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 223
2018 Male gender 24 42 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 101
2018 Female gender 22 37 19 15 7 0 0 59 22 180
2017 Male gender 36 41 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 98
2017 Female gender 24 46 8 15 7 0 0 70 22 183
2014 Male gender 31 44 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 135
2014 Female gender 24 48 9 13 5 0 0 72 18 202
2011 Male gender 35 49 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 119
2011 Female gender 35 40 8 11 6 0 1 75 17 189

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 Male gender 37 34 8 10 11 1 0 71 21 128
2019 Female gender 27 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 223
2018 Male gender 27 35 18 11 10 0 0 61 21 99
2018 Female gender 29 36 16 14 6 0 0 65 19 181
2017 Male gender 33 39 11 13 3 1 0 73 16 98
2017 Female gender 33 40 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 183
2014 Male gender 36 40 12 5 6 1 0 77 11 135
2014 Female gender 32 40 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 201

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 Male gender 32 37 14 11 5 1 0 69 17 127
2019 Female gender 26 45 12 14 3 0 0 71 17 220
2018 Male gender 23 33 23 12 10 0 0 56 21 101
2018 Female gender 22 40 22 10 6 0 0 62 16 179
2017 Male gender 33 40 9 6 10 2 0 75 16 98
2017 Female gender 26 43 10 15 5 0 0 69 20 183
2014 Male gender 39 37 9 8 5 1 0 77 13 135
2014 Female gender 34 46 11 5 4 0 0 79 9 202
2011 Male gender 41 45 8 6 1 0 0 86 7 119
2011 Female gender 40 42 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 188

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 Male gender 36 43 9 5 6 0 0 79 12 128
2019 Female gender 33 44 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 224
2018 Male gender 21 49 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 101
2018 Female gender 28 42 14 12 4 0 0 71 16 180
2017 Male gender 37 47 6 6 4 0 0 84 9 97
2017 Female gender 36 39 13 9 3 1 0 76 12 181
2014 Male gender 48 38 6 4 4 1 0 86 8 135
2014 Female gender 43 38 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 202
2011 Male gender 48 39 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 119
2011 Female gender 47 39 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 188
2008 Male gender 49 41 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 92
2008 Female gender 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 153

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 Male gender 28 36 20 9 4 0 2 66 14 127
2019 Female gender 22 33 30 8 6 0 0 56 14 220
2018 Male gender 27 41 22 4 6 0 0 68 10 101
2018 Female gender 27 39 18 8 8 0 0 66 17 181
2017 Male gender 37 30 13 8 10 1 1 68 19 98
2017 Female gender 25 39 24 9 3 0 0 64 12 181
2014 Male gender 16 38 27 13 5 0 0 55 18 135
2014 Female gender 16 44 25 9 6 0 0 60 15 202
2011 Male gender 22 36 27 11 4 0 0 58 15 119
2011 Female gender 18 39 28 9 6 0 0 57 15 189
2008 Male gender 10 43 28 13 5 0 0 53 18 92
2008 Female gender 23 34 26 10 5 0 1 58 16 155

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 Male gender 17 27 35 15 5 1 0 21 44 128
2019 Female gender 17 28 36 14 3 1 1 18 46 224
2018 Male gender 16 30 38 11 4 0 1 15 47 100
2018 Female gender 16 31 35 14 3 1 0 17 47 181
2017 Male gender 17 28 29 12 15 0 0 27 44 98
2017 Female gender 20 29 30 16 3 1 1 20 50 183
2014 Male gender 4 17 40 26 11 2 2 37 22 135
2014 Female gender 7 16 40 22 13 1 0 35 24 201
2011 Male gender 6 28 39 18 7 0 3 25 35 119
2011 Female gender 14 24 35 16 9 1 2 25 39 188
2008 Male gender 4 25 39 25 7 0 0 32 29 92
2008 Female gender 15 19 31 20 12 1 3 33 36 154

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 Male gender 19 27 16 25 12 2 0 37 46 128
2019 Female gender 15 23 32 21 7 1 0 28 39 222
2018 Male gender 21 25 30 19 4 0 1 23 47 99
2018 Female gender 19 25 28 17 7 2 1 25 46 180
2017 Male gender 20 21 20 17 20 0 1 37 42 97
2017 Female gender 21 28 27 15 6 2 1 22 51 183
2014 Male gender 5 10 25 38 18 2 2 58 16 135
2014 Female gender 5 15 27 31 20 1 1 52 21 201
2011 Male gender 7 23 22 26 19 1 3 46 31 118
2011 Female gender 10 19 24 24 17 2 4 43 31 188
2008 Male gender 8 13 27 26 23 1 2 51 21 92
2008 Female gender 10 14 25 26 20 1 4 49 25 154

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 Male gender 27 22 27 16 5 1 2 22 50 128
2019 Female gender 28 30 23 14 3 0 1 17 59 222
2018 Male gender 21 35 24 18 2 0 0 20 56 100
2018 Female gender 30 29 24 12 4 1 1 16 60 180
2017 Male gender 21 26 29 15 8 0 1 23 47 96
2017 Female gender 30 25 28 10 3 2 2 14 57 183
2014 Male gender 13 22 41 16 7 0 2 23 35 134
2014 Female gender 18 23 33 17 5 1 1 23 43 202
2011 Male gender 20 19 31 15 13 1 1 28 40 119
2011 Female gender 18 24 37 11 8 1 2 19 43 188
2008 Male gender 8 17 36 23 15 0 1 38 25 92
2008 Female gender 11 13 36 23 12 2 3 37 25 154

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 Male gender 9 14 33 29 13 1 1 42 24 127
2019 Female gender 7 18 44 25 4 1 1 29 26 222
2018 Male gender 7 21 32 35 5 0 0 40 28 98
2018 Female gender 12 13 42 25 6 1 1 32 26 178
2017 Male gender 7 19 33 16 23 1 1 40 26 97
2017 Female gender 11 21 39 21 5 1 1 27 33 183
2014 Male gender 2 13 35 36 13 1 2 50 14 134
2014 Female gender 6 14 40 29 9 1 0 38 21 199
2011 Male gender 6 13 38 24 17 1 3 42 19 119
2011 Female gender 10 16 39 25 9 0 2 35 26 187
2008 Male gender 4 11 42 33 10 0 0 43 15 91
2008 Female gender 10 11 34 26 16 1 3 43 21 154

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 Male gender 21 20 26 21 8 2 2 30 43 127
2019 Female gender 21 26 33 13 4 1 1 17 48 222
2018 Male gender 23 24 29 17 7 0 0 24 47 100
2018 Female gender 21 24 32 17 2 1 3 20 47 180
2017 Male gender 18 19 24 13 21 3 3 36 38 97
2017 Female gender 26 26 27 15 5 1 1 21 52 183
2014 Male gender 10 26 27 23 9 2 2 34 38 135
2014 Female gender 10 22 35 19 9 3 0 29 34 201
2011 Male gender 9 31 27 16 13 3 1 30 42 119
2011 Female gender 15 26 31 15 9 1 3 25 43 188
2008 Male gender 7 23 38 23 5 1 3 30 31 92
2008 Female gender 10 21 29 18 17 1 3 37 33 154

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 Male gender 7 13 20 36 21 2 1 59 21 126
2019 Female gender 5 16 29 32 13 1 3 47 22 222
2018 Male gender 5 18 25 38 13 1 0 52 23 100
2018 Female gender 8 15 37 29 7 3 2 37 24 179
2017 Male gender 8 7 21 31 31 2 0 62 16 97
2017 Female gender 9 18 36 23 10 2 2 35 28 183
2014 Male gender 8 20 35 24 6 4 3 32 31 135
2014 Female gender 10 16 32 26 10 3 2 39 27 201
2011 Male gender 8 27 26 22 13 2 2 37 37 119
2011 Female gender 14 20 34 18 8 3 3 28 36 188
2008 Male gender 14 30 27 22 2 3 1 25 47 92
2008 Female gender 16 24 32 12 11 3 3 24 42 155

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 Male gender 23 21 32 16 6 2 0 22 46 127
2019 Female gender 18 28 38 11 3 1 1 15 46 222
2018 Male gender 19 30 35 14 2 0 0 16 49 99
2018 Female gender 23 29 34 10 2 2 1 12 53 180
2017 Male gender 10 25 32 14 18 1 0 32 36 97
2017 Female gender 20 26 37 11 5 1 1 17 46 183
2014 Male gender 14 26 37 17 5 1 1 22 40 135
2014 Female gender 17 25 34 15 6 2 1 22 43 201

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 Male gender 3 16 22 33 23 2 2 57 20 128
2019 Female gender 7 11 34 29 18 0 1 48 18 222
Top of Page

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 Male gender 72 6 5 3 8 0 6 83 12 127
2019 Female gender 67 11 7 5 5 0 5 82 11 223
2017 Male gender 72 5 4 2 11 0 6 82 14 97
2017 Female gender 61 10 8 8 4 1 8 78 13 183
2014 Male gender 70 8 6 2 7 1 7 85 9 135
2014 Female gender 68 13 8 4 2 0 5 85 6 201
2011 Male gender 68 8 7 5 5 2 5 82 11 119
2011 Female gender 70 9 3 6 5 0 6 85 12 189
2008 Male gender 48 3 13 4 8 4 20 67 16 92
2008 Female gender 62 12 7 5 4 3 8 83 9 155

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 Male gender 27 28 17 13 10 4 1 57 24 128
2019 Female gender 17 28 17 21 12 4 1 48 34 222
2018 Male gender 13 33 22 15 14 2 1 48 30 100
2018 Female gender 14 30 18 17 16 4 1 46 34 179
2017 Male gender 28 31 13 11 6 9 2 66 19 96
2017 Female gender 18 35 18 18 8 2 1 55 27 183
2014 Male gender 34 40 11 5 4 3 3 79 9 135
2014 Female gender 24 32 13 14 7 6 3 62 24 201

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 Male gender 43 31 9 8 9 1 0 75 17 127
2019 Female gender 31 33 9 18 9 0 0 65 26 223
2018 Male gender 34 26 13 17 10 0 0 60 27 100
2018 Female gender 26 31 11 19 12 1 0 57 31 176
2017 Male gender 44 31 12 4 5 4 0 79 9 97
2017 Female gender 33 36 7 16 8 1 0 69 24 183
2014 Male gender 43 34 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 135
2014 Female gender 36 37 5 15 4 1 0 75 20 201

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 Male gender 46 34 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 128
2019 Female gender 35 38 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 224
2018 Male gender 36 44 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 100
2018 Female gender 35 35 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 179
2017 Male gender 55 31 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 98
2017 Female gender 34 43 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 182
2014 Male gender 56 37 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 135
2014 Female gender 42 42 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 201

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 Male gender 47 34 6 8 4 1 0 82 12 128
2019 Female gender 30 49 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 223
2018 Male gender 33 42 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 100
2018 Female gender 28 46 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 179
Top of Page

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 Male gender 52 29 8 4 4 1 2 84 8 128
2019 Female gender 51 33 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 223

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 Male gender 39 29 15 13 5 0 0 68 17 128
2019 Female gender 36 37 13 10 4 0 0 74 14 223
2018 Male gender 29 37 16 9 8 1 1 67 17 101
2018 Female gender 34 34 13 14 6 0 0 68 19 180
2017 Male gender 36 34 15 8 6 2 0 71 14 98
2017 Female gender 33 34 10 13 9 1 1 68 22 183
2014 Male gender 37 35 13 7 5 2 2 75 12 135
2014 Female gender 32 39 10 12 5 1 0 73 17 202
2011 Male gender 36 39 13 6 3 2 1 78 9 119
2011 Female gender 37 39 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 189
2008 Male gender 22 49 14 4 7 1 2 74 11 91
2008 Female gender 29 37 9 12 10 2 1 68 23 155

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 Male gender 45 35 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 128
2019 Female gender 48 29 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 223
2018 Male gender 42 32 10 6 8 1 1 76 14 101
2018 Female gender 43 32 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 180
2017 Male gender 50 29 8 6 5 3 0 81 10 98
2017 Female gender 42 30 13 7 7 2 1 73 14 183
2014 Male gender 48 30 12 3 2 2 3 82 5 135
2014 Female gender 46 26 12 10 3 1 0 74 14 202
2011 Male gender 42 34 10 5 3 3 2 81 9 119
2011 Female gender 44 26 10 11 4 4 1 74 16 189
2008 Male gender 38 30 14 5 5 5 1 73 12 92
2008 Female gender 37 27 12 10 7 7 0 69 18 154

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 Male gender 42 33 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 127
2019 Female gender 41 38 10 9 2 1 0 79 11 221
2018 Male gender 38 33 10 10 6 2 1 73 17 100
2018 Female gender 40 32 10 13 4 0 0 72 18 179
2017 Male gender 47 33 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 98
2017 Female gender 39 34 8 11 6 1 1 74 18 183
2014 Male gender 42 42 4 5 4 1 2 87 9 135
2014 Female gender 39 37 8 12 3 1 0 77 15 202
2011 Male gender 42 35 9 6 4 2 2 80 10 119
2011 Female gender 43 34 8 6 6 2 0 79 13 189
2008 Male gender 29 43 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 92
2008 Female gender 34 41 6 10 8 1 0 75 19 155

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 Male gender 77 3 6 3 3 0 8 86 7 128
2019 Female gender 73 9 5 3 4 0 5 87 8 222
2017 Male gender 73 9 1 0 9 0 7 89 10 97
2017 Female gender 68 5 6 4 6 1 9 82 12 182
2014 Male gender 69 9 4 2 5 0 10 87 8 135
2014 Female gender 74 11 6 2 3 0 4 89 5 201
2011 Male gender 71 8 6 2 3 0 10 89 5 119
2011 Female gender 75 7 4 3 5 0 7 88 8 189
2008 Male gender 60 4 5 3 4 1 22 83 10 92
2008 Female gender 66 8 5 3 6 3 10 85 10 154

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 Male gender 67 20 5 3 5 1 1 87 8 128
2019 Female gender 60 23 5 5 4 2 1 85 10 224
2017 Male gender 67 17 6 5 2 3 2 87 7 98
2017 Female gender 61 20 5 6 5 2 1 84 11 183
2014 Male gender 64 25 2 2 2 1 4 94 4 135
2014 Female gender 57 25 6 4 4 2 1 85 9 202
2011 Male gender 56 29 7 5 1 1 2 87 6 119
2011 Female gender 54 32 4 5 3 0 2 89 8 189

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 Male gender 66 15 10 3 5 1 0 81 9 128
2019 Female gender 60 23 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 224
2018 Male gender 46 29 11 4 8 1 1 77 12 101
2018 Female gender 51 27 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 180
2017 Male gender 57 23 10 2 6 2 0 81 8 98
2017 Female gender 53 22 8 7 8 2 1 77 15 183

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 Male gender 51 25 9 9 5 0 1 77 15 128
2019 Female gender 46 35 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 223
2018 Male gender 38 38 7 5 10 1 1 77 15 100
2018 Female gender 44 30 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 178
2017 Male gender 52 27 8 5 7 0 1 80 12 98
2017 Female gender 48 25 13 4 10 0 1 73 14 183
2014 Male gender 51 30 7 4 6 0 2 83 10 135
2014 Female gender 47 32 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 202

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 32 36 8 20 4 0 0 68 24 25
2019 Female gender 22 63 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
Top of Page

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 Male gender 18 32 17 11 16 5 0 53 29 128
2019 Female gender 16 33 18 16 12 4 0 51 30 221
2018 Male gender 10 34 21 17 15 4 0 45 33 101
2018 Female gender 14 34 18 19 12 2 0 49 32 181
2017 Male gender 23 31 16 13 9 8 0 59 24 98
2017 Female gender 13 30 16 25 13 4 0 44 39 183
2014 Male gender 29 38 13 8 3 8 1 74 11 135
2014 Female gender 24 43 12 12 5 4 0 70 18 201
2011 Male gender 25 39 19 9 4 3 0 66 14 119
2011 Female gender 19 34 15 14 13 5 0 56 28 189

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 Male gender 20 23 12 18 26 1 0 44 44 128
2019 Female gender 14 32 13 23 16 1 0 47 40 222
2018 Male gender 5 28 14 30 20 3 0 34 51 100
2018 Female gender 11 30 18 23 18 1 0 41 41 180
2017 Male gender 19 26 18 17 18 1 0 45 36 98
2017 Female gender 13 30 15 26 16 1 0 43 43 183
2014 Male gender 24 39 14 14 6 2 1 65 21 135
2014 Female gender 19 48 13 10 7 3 0 70 17 202
2011 Male gender 24 30 20 19 4 2 0 56 24 119
2011 Female gender 20 35 16 14 15 0 0 55 29 189
2008 Male gender 28 30 17 13 11 0 0 59 24 92
2008 Female gender 25 32 15 17 12 0 0 56 29 155

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 Male gender 9 25 22 17 23 3 0 36 41 127
2019 Female gender 9 28 15 26 18 3 0 38 46 222
2018 Male gender 2 29 18 27 21 4 0 32 50 101
2018 Female gender 8 22 25 22 20 3 0 30 44 181
2017 Male gender 18 23 19 18 17 6 0 44 37 97
2017 Female gender 11 24 17 26 18 4 0 36 46 183
2014 Male gender 19 42 14 16 4 5 0 64 21 135
2014 Female gender 15 36 19 15 8 6 0 55 25 201
2011 Male gender 13 37 23 16 6 5 0 53 23 119
2011 Female gender 12 39 15 18 13 3 1 52 32 189
2008 Male gender 13 39 18 17 8 3 1 55 26 92
2008 Female gender 12 38 12 25 10 4 0 51 36 154

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 Male gender 11 28 19 24 15 2 0 40 41 128
2019 Female gender 10 29 14 22 22 2 0 40 45 222
2018 Male gender 3 31 13 28 22 3 0 35 52 100
2018 Female gender 6 30 15 24 24 1 0 36 48 181
2017 Male gender 13 30 17 26 10 5 0 45 38 98
2017 Female gender 8 31 12 25 21 3 0 40 48 182
2014 Male gender 19 37 23 13 6 2 0 58 19 135
2014 Female gender 16 33 19 21 9 2 0 50 30 202
2011 Male gender 16 41 16 18 7 3 0 59 25 119
2011 Female gender 12 39 12 23 13 1 0 51 36 189
2008 Male gender 18 41 17 13 9 1 0 60 22 92
2008 Female gender 15 41 9 17 14 3 1 58 32 154

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 Male gender 16 18 18 15 11 18 5 43 33 128
2019 Female gender 13 20 22 16 12 16 3 40 34 224
Top of Page

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 Male gender 11 50 13 14 12 0 0 62 26 127
2019 Female gender 17 42 15 18 8 1 0 59 26 224
2018 Male gender 12 42 16 19 11 1 0 54 30 101
2018 Female gender 12 41 17 24 7 0 0 52 31 180
2017 Male gender 22 33 13 20 11 1 0 56 31 98
2017 Female gender 15 34 19 21 10 1 0 50 31 183
2014 Male gender 25 47 17 6 3 2 0 74 9 135
2014 Female gender 32 46 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 202
2011 Male gender 36 45 10 6 2 2 0 82 8 118
2011 Female gender 34 40 19 5 1 1 0 74 6 189

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 Male gender 9 35 20 17 16 2 0 45 34 128
2019 Female gender 10 31 19 24 13 2 0 42 38 222

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 Male gender 28 38 13 10 10 2 0 67 20 128
2019 Female gender 29 31 20 12 6 1 0 61 18 222
2018 Male gender 26 32 19 14 10 0 0 58 23 101
2018 Female gender 22 43 15 13 5 2 0 66 18 178
2017 Male gender 34 35 17 4 5 7 0 73 9 98
2017 Female gender 28 41 13 12 4 2 0 70 16 183
2014 Male gender 36 39 9 11 2 2 1 77 13 135
2014 Female gender 36 34 13 8 4 4 0 74 13 201
2011 Male gender 36 33 14 8 3 4 1 73 12 119
2011 Female gender 32 41 10 9 5 2 2 75 15 189
2008 Male gender 23 45 14 10 5 3 0 70 16 92
2008 Female gender 34 35 10 9 12 1 0 69 21 155

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 Male gender 27 38 15 7 12 1 0 66 19 128
2019 Female gender 17 32 22 18 9 1 0 50 28 223
2018 Male gender 20 36 20 16 8 1 0 56 24 101
2018 Female gender 15 36 21 19 9 0 0 51 28 178

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 Male gender 24 16 18 9 21 9 2 46 34 128
2019 Female gender 13 16 18 18 24 9 1 33 47 224
2018 Male gender 11 20 26 17 18 8 1 34 38 101
2018 Female gender 9 16 18 24 21 9 3 28 52 180
2017 Male gender 25 21 15 14 12 11 3 53 30 98
2017 Female gender 10 21 15 23 20 9 1 35 48 183
2014 Male gender 20 19 17 12 11 18 3 49 28 134
2014 Female gender 14 21 13 17 16 15 3 43 40 201
2011 Male gender 17 29 21 12 6 12 4 54 21 119
2011 Female gender 12 22 18 12 18 13 5 41 37 189

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 Male gender 25 28 15 12 18 2 1 54 30 128
2019 Female gender 16 30 13 24 15 2 0 47 40 223
2018 Male gender 10 42 14 16 18 0 0 52 34 101
2018 Female gender 11 30 27 20 12 1 1 41 32 181
2017 Male gender 27 37 17 9 7 2 0 65 17 98
2017 Female gender 17 37 16 19 10 1 0 55 29 183
2014 Male gender 32 39 13 8 6 2 0 73 14 135
2014 Female gender 30 35 10 15 7 2 0 67 23 202
2011 Male gender 42 29 14 9 3 2 0 73 13 119
2011 Female gender 30 40 11 13 4 1 1 72 17 189
2008 Male gender 34 41 10 11 3 1 0 76 14 91
2008 Female gender 28 39 12 14 6 1 0 68 20 155

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 Male gender 19 23 14 18 22 1 4 44 42 128
2019 Female gender 14 21 14 21 26 3 0 37 48 223
2018 Male gender 8 26 20 17 27 0 2 35 45 101
2018 Female gender 7 29 16 22 22 2 2 38 46 180
2017 Male gender 23 24 17 17 13 3 3 50 31 98
2017 Female gender 14 28 13 21 21 1 3 43 43 182
2014 Male gender 25 31 8 14 14 2 5 61 30 135
2014 Female gender 27 30 9 13 18 2 1 59 32 202
2011 Male gender 22 24 20 13 16 0 4 48 31 119
2011 Female gender 25 25 7 22 16 1 4 52 40 189
2008 Male gender 17 30 20 10 17 0 5 51 29 92
2008 Female gender 17 40 10 15 15 1 2 59 31 155

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 Male gender 51 32 6 2 3 1 5 88 6 128
2019 Female gender 47 26 12 8 3 1 3 76 12 223

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 Male gender 61 13 5 2 4 3 12 87 6 128
2019 Female gender 65 9 7 2 3 3 11 86 6 224

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 Male gender 45 23 13 7 7 2 4 71 15 128
2019 Female gender 38 27 18 6 6 2 3 69 13 224

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 Male gender 41 24 13 7 8 2 5 69 17 128
2019 Female gender 36 23 17 13 7 3 2 62 21 223

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 Male gender 44 14 13 9 10 3 8 64 21 126
2019 Female gender 34 15 14 16 12 4 4 54 31 223

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 Male gender 72 11 5 3 1 2 5 89 5 128
2019 Female gender 67 10 7 4 6 2 3 82 11 224

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 Male gender 73 6 2 6 5 2 6 85 12 124
2019 Female gender 64 11 7 4 4 6 3 83 9 224

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 Male gender 80 5 2 2 2 2 9 94 4 127
2019 Female gender 75 7 2 2 1 4 8 93 4 224

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 Male gender 23 38 13 16 8 2 0 63 24 128
2019 Female gender 16 41 22 14 3 3 0 60 18 224
2018 Male gender 12 40 28 12 5 3 0 54 17 101
2018 Female gender 13 37 24 18 6 2 1 51 24 180
2017 Male gender 29 43 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 98
2017 Female gender 16 43 19 13 5 4 0 62 19 183

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 Male gender 30 41 15 5 8 1 0 71 14 128
2019 Female gender 23 44 16 9 7 1 0 67 16 220
2018 Male gender 35 38 12 6 8 1 0 74 14 99
2018 Female gender 33 38 15 8 5 1 0 71 14 178
2017 Male gender 42 39 11 5 2 1 0 82 6 98
2017 Female gender 31 44 11 8 5 1 0 75 13 183
2014 Male gender 46 41 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 135
2014 Female gender 43 37 8 8 2 1 0 80 11 202
2011 Male gender 42 34 15 3 0 5 0 81 4 119
2011 Female gender 39 35 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 189

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 Male gender 47 32 14 1 5 2 0 80 5 128
2019 Female gender 33 40 12 8 4 2 0 75 13 222
2018 Male gender 36 42 12 3 5 3 0 80 8 101
2018 Female gender 37 35 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 179
2017 Male gender 43 42 8 2 3 2 0 87 5 96
2017 Female gender 35 39 15 4 4 3 1 76 8 183
2014 Male gender 47 36 8 5 1 2 1 86 5 134
2014 Female gender 46 34 11 3 1 4 0 83 5 202

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 Male gender 45 32 9 6 7 0 0 77 13 128
2019 Female gender 36 42 12 5 4 0 0 78 10 223
2018 Male gender 43 34 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 101
2018 Female gender 37 38 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 179
2017 Male gender 56 25 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 97
2017 Female gender 38 39 11 8 3 1 0 77 12 183
2014 Male gender 57 30 3 4 5 0 1 88 9 135
2014 Female gender 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 202
2011 Male gender 50 38 11 1 0 1 0 88 1 119
2011 Female gender 49 30 10 9 3 0 0 79 12 189
2008 Male gender 45 39 9 3 4 0 0 84 8 92
2008 Female gender 44 38 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 155

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 Male gender 32 28 19 7 12 1 0 61 20 127
2019 Female gender 28 33 19 13 5 0 0 62 19 223
2018 Male gender 26 34 25 11 4 1 0 60 15 101
2018 Female gender 28 30 18 16 7 0 0 58 24 178
2017 Male gender 37 33 17 8 4 1 0 70 12 98
2017 Female gender 28 37 18 11 5 1 0 65 16 183
2014 Male gender 44 38 7 7 2 1 0 83 10 135
2014 Female gender 43 37 11 4 3 0 0 81 8 202
2011 Male gender 39 36 15 8 1 1 0 76 8 119
2011 Female gender 40 35 12 6 6 1 0 75 13 187

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 Male gender 29 32 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 126
2019 Female gender 25 36 18 14 5 0 0 62 19 223
2018 Male gender 19 38 22 12 8 1 0 58 20 100
2018 Female gender 24 36 19 13 7 0 0 60 21 179
2017 Male gender 35 37 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 98
2017 Female gender 26 37 18 13 5 1 0 64 19 182
2014 Male gender 41 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 135
2014 Female gender 41 41 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 202
2011 Male gender 36 41 13 7 3 1 0 78 9 119
2011 Female gender 37 37 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 187
2008 Male gender 47 35 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 92
2008 Female gender 38 41 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 155

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 Male gender 32 23 18 9 12 5 1 58 22 127
2019 Female gender 29 26 18 13 9 5 0 58 23 224
2018 Male gender 27 20 26 13 10 4 0 49 24 101
2018 Female gender 25 24 22 13 11 4 0 51 26 178
2017 Male gender 39 27 13 11 7 2 1 68 19 98
2017 Female gender 31 22 14 16 9 5 2 57 27 182
2014 Male gender 46 32 7 2 8 3 2 83 10 135
2014 Female gender 39 29 14 9 5 4 0 71 15 202
2011 Male gender 41 29 12 9 3 4 3 75 13 119
2011 Female gender 36 26 12 11 10 5 1 66 21 187
2008 Male gender 37 33 12 11 3 3 0 73 15 91
2008 Female gender 29 25 19 12 10 5 1 57 23 155
Top of Page

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 Male gender 25 38 37 128
2019 Female gender 23 35 42 222
2018 Male gender 33 29 38 101
2018 Female gender 24 38 38 179
2017 Male gender 27 38 35 98
2017 Female gender 23 40 37 182
2014 Male gender 17 41 42 135
2014 Female gender 20 48 31 202
2011 Male gender 18 44 39 119
2011 Female gender 25 46 30 189

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 Male gender 19 25 16 28 9 2 32
2019 Female gender 8 30 30 24 5 4 51
2018 Male gender 24 30 9 24 4 8 34
2018 Female gender 21 21 30 16 2 9 43
2017 Male gender 20 13 13 34 16 3 26
2017 Female gender 24 12 29 24 2 10 42
2014 Male gender 18 13 13 39 9999 17 23
2014 Female gender 12 32 17 22 9999 17 41
2011 Male gender 24 14 14 38 9999 10 21
2011 Female gender 13 21 26 17 9999 23 47
Top of Page

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 Male gender 40 46 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 128
2019 Female gender 41 51 4 3 0 0 1 93 3 223

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 Male gender 57 26 8 2 1 5 1 88 3 128
2019 Female gender 64 26 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 223
Top of Page

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 15 85 128
2019 Female gender 22 78 223
2018 Male gender 13 87 101
2018 Female gender 17 83 181

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 53 19
2019 Female gender 47 53 49
2018 Male gender 38 62 13
2018 Female gender 52 48 31

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 73 27 19
2019 Female gender 63 37 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 19
2019 Female gender 0 100 49
2018 Male gender 0 100 13
2018 Female gender 0 100 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 27 73 19
2019 Female gender 35 65 49
2018 Male gender 46 54 13
2018 Female gender 45 55 31

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 36 64 19
2019 Female gender 35 65 49
2018 Male gender 62 38 13
2018 Female gender 39 61 31

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 53 19
2019 Female gender 43 57 49
2018 Male gender 54 46 13
2018 Female gender 55 45 31

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 43 57 19
2019 Female gender 35 65 49
2018 Male gender 62 38 13
2018 Female gender 65 35 31

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 41 59 19
2019 Female gender 29 71 49
2018 Male gender 54 46 13
2018 Female gender 39 61 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 36 64 19
2019 Female gender 53 47 49
2018 Male gender 62 38 13
2018 Female gender 68 32 31

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 31 69 19
2019 Female gender 27 73 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 63 37 19
2019 Female gender 41 59 49
2018 Male gender 62 38 13
2018 Female gender 58 42 31

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 53 47 19
2019 Female gender 49 51 49
2018 Male gender 38 62 13
2018 Female gender 52 48 31

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 32 68 19
2019 Female gender 29 71 49

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 18 82 128
2019 Female gender 23 77 222

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 Male gender 17 16 19 9 10 23 5 47 27 128
2019 Female gender 9 18 20 12 12 25 4 38 34 222
2018 Male gender 13 16 25 6 11 25 4 41 24 100
2018 Female gender 9 16 21 15 12 22 6 35 36 179
2017 Male gender 29 14 17 9 4 22 5 59 18 98
2017 Female gender 11 15 23 9 10 27 5 38 28 183
2014 Male gender 19 18 18 4 4 30 8 60 12 135
2014 Female gender 12 15 15 8 8 34 7 45 29 202

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 Male gender 34 33 12 7 8 5 0 71 16 128
2019 Female gender 20 29 18 16 9 9 0 54 27 222
2018 Male gender 23 37 18 12 5 6 0 63 18 101
2018 Female gender 19 33 17 13 9 8 1 57 25 180
2017 Male gender 40 28 17 5 4 5 1 73 9 98
2017 Female gender 26 33 16 11 7 7 1 63 20 183
2014 Male gender 36 33 14 5 2 9 1 76 8 135
2014 Female gender 31 32 14 9 5 9 0 69 15 202
2011 Male gender 45 34 13 3 2 3 0 83 4 119
2011 Female gender 40 32 12 10 2 4 0 75 13 188
Top of Page

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 Male gender 4 96 128
2019 Female gender 12 88 220
2018 Male gender 6 94 101
2018 Female gender 10 90 180

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 128
2019 Female gender 15 85 222

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 Male gender 20 13 20 2 5 31 8 55 12 128
2019 Female gender 11 19 25 5 6 30 4 46 17 222
2018 Male gender 19 22 20 2 5 29 4 61 10 101
2018 Female gender 11 20 23 7 6 28 5 46 18 179
2017 Male gender 29 13 17 3 2 30 6 67 7 98
2017 Female gender 13 14 24 4 5 36 5 45 15 183
2014 Male gender 24 12 20 2 0 36 6 61 4 135
2014 Female gender 16 15 15 2 3 42 6 60 10 201

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 Male gender 44 22 16 3 5 9 0 73 9 128
2019 Female gender 25 28 22 8 5 11 0 60 15 223
2018 Male gender 27 37 25 0 4 8 0 69 4 101
2018 Female gender 25 33 19 10 5 10 0 64 16 177
2017 Male gender 42 30 16 1 2 6 3 80 3 98
2017 Female gender 28 33 18 4 4 11 1 70 9 183
2014 Male gender 41 28 15 1 0 15 1 82 1 135
2014 Female gender 32 33 15 2 2 16 0 77 5 201
2011 Male gender 50 36 7 1 0 6 0 92 1 119
2011 Female gender 46 29 12 4 1 8 0 82 6 188
Top of Page

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 Male gender 38 33 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 128
2019 Female gender 29 34 16 10 8 1 2 66 18 224
2018 Male gender 32 31 20 11 6 0 0 63 17 99
2018 Female gender 24 34 22 9 11 0 1 58 20 181
2017 Male gender 49 24 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 97
2017 Female gender 27 25 22 12 12 1 1 54 24 182

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 Male gender 15 30 30 17 8 0 1 45 25 128
2019 Female gender 13 27 26 20 13 0 1 40 34 222
2018 Male gender 13 26 39 16 5 0 0 40 21 100
2018 Female gender 13 27 29 20 11 0 0 40 31 179
2017 Male gender 14 37 21 12 16 0 0 51 28 98
2017 Female gender 7 31 29 17 14 1 1 39 32 183

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 Male gender 24 32 26 10 6 0 1 57 17 127
2019 Female gender 20 35 20 16 7 0 1 56 24 223
2018 Male gender 17 34 27 12 10 0 0 51 22 101
2018 Female gender 14 36 27 13 9 0 1 51 22 181
2017 Male gender 27 26 22 10 14 1 0 54 24 98
2017 Female gender 13 40 25 13 9 1 1 53 22 182

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 Male gender 16 26 31 17 10 0 0 42 27 124
2019 Female gender 11 22 26 20 18 0 2 34 39 222
2018 Male gender 13 25 28 18 17 0 0 37 35 101
2018 Female gender 14 28 22 22 15 0 0 42 36 181
2017 Male gender 24 19 26 12 18 1 0 44 30 97
2017 Female gender 9 24 23 22 20 1 1 34 43 183

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 Male gender 38 34 20 5 4 0 1 72 9 128
2019 Female gender 36 29 21 7 4 1 3 67 12 222
2018 Male gender 38 34 20 4 3 0 1 72 7 100
2018 Female gender 36 30 20 9 4 0 1 66 13 181
2017 Male gender 43 28 12 6 9 1 0 72 16 98
2017 Female gender 28 35 21 7 5 2 3 65 13 181

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 Male gender 28 35 20 9 6 0 1 64 16 128
2019 Female gender 23 32 24 11 8 0 2 56 19 222
2018 Male gender 26 36 22 7 9 0 0 62 16 100
2018 Female gender 25 27 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 181
2017 Male gender 29 36 13 10 11 1 0 66 21 98
2017 Female gender 20 30 25 16 8 0 1 50 24 182

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 Male gender 20 37 17 15 11 1 0 57 26 128
2019 Female gender 20 32 25 13 9 0 1 53 22 223
2018 Male gender 10 40 22 17 12 0 0 50 29 101
2018 Female gender 15 30 28 18 7 1 2 46 25 177
2017 Male gender 22 37 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 98
2017 Female gender 16 30 25 20 8 1 1 46 28 183

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 Male gender 15 24 26 24 11 0 0 39 35 128
2019 Female gender 14 26 28 17 13 1 1 41 31 220
2018 Male gender 5 33 33 14 16 0 0 38 30 101
2018 Female gender 8 30 29 18 13 1 1 39 31 178
2017 Male gender 19 22 26 14 17 2 0 42 32 98
2017 Female gender 9 27 23 25 15 1 1 37 40 183

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 Male gender 19 34 19 17 12 0 0 52 29 128
2019 Female gender 18 26 21 18 15 1 1 44 34 222
2018 Male gender 10 31 28 14 18 0 0 41 32 101
2018 Female gender 15 25 29 17 15 0 0 40 31 178
2017 Male gender 13 36 18 13 19 1 0 50 33 97
2017 Female gender 14 24 22 22 15 1 1 39 38 183

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 Male gender 41 24 13 6 16 0 0 65 22 127
2019 Female gender 31 25 22 13 7 1 0 57 20 223

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 Male gender 27 34 25 7 7 0 0 61 14 127
2019 Female gender 28 28 23 13 7 1 1 56 20 220
2018 Male gender 24 33 22 13 7 1 0 57 20 100
2018 Female gender 21 30 28 12 7 1 1 53 19 178
2017 Male gender 27 28 24 8 11 1 0 56 19 98
2017 Female gender 24 31 21 15 5 1 2 57 21 182

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 Male gender 58 21 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 126
2019 Female gender 50 25 13 5 5 0 2 77 9 222
2018 Male gender 63 25 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 101
2018 Female gender 51 20 16 6 5 0 3 73 11 176
2017 Male gender 67 19 6 5 3 0 1 87 7 98
2017 Female gender 53 25 14 3 4 0 1 78 7 181

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 Male gender 78 12 2 1 2 1 4 94 3 128
2019 Female gender 69 16 4 2 0 0 8 93 2 223
2018 Male gender 79 9 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 101
2018 Female gender 68 14 8 3 1 0 5 86 5 177

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 Male gender 71 13 5 4 6 0 1 84 10 128
2019 Female gender 56 20 8 5 6 2 2 79 12 223
2018 Male gender 67 16 4 4 7 2 0 85 11 101
2018 Female gender 57 19 10 3 8 1 2 78 12 178
2017 Male gender 75 13 5 0 6 2 0 90 6 98
2017 Female gender 71 14 6 4 4 0 1 86 8 182

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 Male gender 43 35 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 127
2019 Female gender 42 35 14 4 3 0 1 78 7 222
2018 Male gender 41 34 14 3 7 0 1 76 10 100
2018 Female gender 41 38 10 6 4 0 1 79 10 181
2017 Male gender 56 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 96
2017 Female gender 49 36 7 5 3 0 1 86 8 183

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 Male gender 52 20 11 7 9 0 1 72 17 126
2019 Female gender 48 19 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 222
2018 Male gender 38 24 14 7 15 0 2 63 23 100
2018 Female gender 39 28 13 12 8 1 0 67 20 181
2017 Male gender 51 23 10 7 8 0 0 74 16 98
2017 Female gender 47 24 9 10 8 0 1 72 19 182

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 Male gender 49 16 5 2 2 0 28 89 4 127
2019 Female gender 48 13 5 1 1 0 32 90 3 222
2018 Male gender 53 12 6 1 2 0 25 88 4 98
2018 Female gender 47 13 3 3 1 0 34 90 5 180
2017 Male gender 56 15 5 1 3 1 19 90 5 97
2017 Female gender 52 13 5 3 1 0 26 88 4 183

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 Male gender 56 20 12 5 2 0 4 80 7 128
2019 Female gender 57 25 8 2 1 1 6 88 3 221
2018 Male gender 50 26 10 7 5 0 2 77 12 100
2018 Female gender 54 24 8 6 1 1 6 84 7 180
2017 Male gender 60 27 7 4 1 0 2 88 5 97
2017 Female gender 59 25 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 180

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 Male gender 65 21 2 2 6 0 3 89 9 128
2019 Female gender 64 15 8 5 5 1 2 82 10 221
2018 Male gender 65 19 6 3 5 1 1 86 8 100
2018 Female gender 60 19 4 6 7 1 3 82 14 181
2017 Male gender 65 20 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 98
2017 Female gender 57 22 12 3 4 1 1 80 7 182

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 Male gender 48 31 13 4 1 2 2 82 5 128
2019 Female gender 50 27 13 5 2 0 2 79 8 223
2018 Male gender 49 28 16 1 5 1 0 78 6 100
2018 Female gender 42 32 20 4 1 1 1 75 5 180
2017 Male gender 58 25 11 1 3 0 2 85 4 97
2017 Female gender 55 29 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 181

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 Male gender 14 33 36 9 8 0 0 47 17 128
2019 Female gender 10 30 39 17 5 0 0 39 22 223
2018 Male gender 10 39 32 12 7 0 1 49 19 101
2018 Female gender 8 37 34 15 7 0 0 45 22 179
2017 Male gender 18 34 30 11 7 0 0 52 19 97
2017 Female gender 5 26 47 16 5 1 0 31 22 182

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 Male gender 14 13 43 21 9 1 0 30 27 127
2019 Female gender 13 25 45 15 3 0 0 18 37 222
2018 Male gender 10 18 41 24 6 1 0 30 28 101
2018 Female gender 11 28 39 20 3 0 0 22 39 174
2017 Male gender 9 16 40 27 8 0 0 35 25 98
2017 Female gender 7 33 38 19 3 0 0 22 40 183

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 Male gender 31 41 18 3 6 2 0 72 9 128
2019 Female gender 28 46 14 7 4 2 0 76 11 222
2018 Male gender 24 41 19 7 6 3 0 67 13 101
2018 Female gender 23 45 18 8 6 1 0 68 13 180
2017 Male gender 24 45 18 6 3 5 0 73 9 97
2017 Female gender 23 49 15 7 5 2 0 73 12 183

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 Male gender 20 40 15 17 7 1 0 61 24 128
2019 Female gender 15 35 21 18 11 0 0 50 29 223
2018 Male gender 11 37 21 16 14 2 0 49 30 101
2018 Female gender 13 34 25 16 12 1 0 47 28 181
2017 Male gender 24 34 20 11 9 2 0 59 21 98
2017 Female gender 10 32 23 24 10 2 0 42 35 182
Top of Page

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 Male gender 14 86 128
2019 Female gender 16 84 223
2017 Male gender 18 82 98
2017 Female gender 21 79 183
2014 Male gender 11 89 135
2014 Female gender 17 83 201

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 89 11 18
2019 Female gender 91 9 35
2017 Male gender 80 20 20
2017 Female gender 85 15 39
2014 Male gender 86 14 14
2014 Female gender 91 9 34

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 51 30 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2019 Female gender 52 19 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 31
2017 Male gender 75 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 Female gender 42 30 6 12 6 0 3 75 19 33
2014 Male gender 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Female gender 45 32 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 31
Top of Page

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 Male gender 30 40 14 5 3 6 1 33 67 128
2019 Female gender 21 51 14 4 3 5 1 23 77 221
2018 Male gender 34 35 18 7 3 3 0 35 65 100
2018 Female gender 23 42 17 8 6 4 0 24 76 180
2017 Male gender 36 33 26 2 1 3 0 37 63 98
2017 Female gender 23 32 29 5 5 5 1 24 76 182

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 Male gender 59 41 80
2019 Female gender 56 44 160

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 Male gender 72 28 79
2019 Female gender 68 32 155
2018 Male gender 54 46 62
2018 Female gender 54 46 124

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 Male gender 27 43 6 11 5 3 5 75 18 79
2019 Female gender 30 27 9 16 6 1 10 64 25 158
2018 Male gender 30 35 13 6 12 0 3 68 19 63
2018 Female gender 26 25 12 18 12 1 7 55 32 129
2017 Male gender 31 26 12 9 3 2 18 70 15 63
2017 Female gender 31 27 12 14 8 2 6 64 24 129

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 Male gender 8 22 10 5 10 10 35 53 28 79
2019 Female gender 10 9 18 4 7 5 47 39 24 158
2018 Male gender 6 16 21 2 14 2 40 38 26 63
2018 Female gender 9 10 10 9 12 2 49 38 41 129
2017 Male gender 10 9 12 3 3 12 51 51 16 63
2017 Female gender 9 7 12 5 9 7 50 38 35 129

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 Male gender 71 11 5 2 2 2 7 90 4 127
2019 Female gender 57 15 9 3 2 2 12 84 6 221
2018 Male gender 71 11 4 2 1 1 10 92 3 101
2018 Female gender 55 10 7 5 4 5 14 80 12 178
Date modified: