2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 32. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 33 47 5 12 3 0 0 80 15 1249
2019 Non-supervisor 37 47 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 3119
2017 Supervisor 26 54 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 36 48 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 2920
2014 Supervisor 23 56 5 13 3 0 0 80 16 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 31 50 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 2305
2011 Supervisor 27 49 4 13 6 0 0 77 19 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 31 47 5 13 4 0 0 78 18 2548

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 Supervisor 70 17 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 74 15 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 3122
2017 Supervisor 68 20 4 4 2 0 1 89 7 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 73 16 4 4 1 0 2 91 5 2918
2014 Supervisor 69 22 3 4 3 0 0 90 6 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 69 17 5 4 2 0 3 89 6 2306
2011 Supervisor 71 17 4 5 3 0 1 89 7 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 67 16 4 4 2 1 5 89 7 2548

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 40 35 6 14 5 0 0 75 19 1249
2019 Non-supervisor 45 35 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 3116
2017 Supervisor 36 35 6 15 7 0 0 72 22 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 43 35 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 2918
2014 Supervisor 39 35 7 13 6 0 0 74 19 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 43 33 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 2305
2011 Supervisor 41 33 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 37 38 8 10 6 0 1 75 17 2547

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 Supervisor 25 43 11 15 5 0 0 69 20 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 33 40 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 3107
2018 Supervisor 20 46 13 15 6 0 0 66 22 1220
2018 Non-supervisor 27 44 9 14 5 0 0 71 19 3047
2017 Supervisor 20 42 12 17 8 0 0 62 26 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 29 38 11 15 6 0 0 68 21 2920
2014 Supervisor 18 40 14 21 7 0 0 58 28 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 23 40 11 18 8 0 0 64 25 2306
2011 Supervisor 25 42 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 25 38 13 16 8 0 1 63 24 2541

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 Supervisor 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1237
2019 Non-supervisor 49 34 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 3108
2017 Supervisor 45 40 6 7 3 0 0 85 10 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 49 35 6 7 2 0 0 84 9 2909
2014 Supervisor 45 41 6 7 2 0 0 86 8 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 45 39 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 2307

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 Supervisor 35 35 10 13 6 0 0 70 20 1242
2019 Non-supervisor 48 31 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 3118
2018 Supervisor 35 36 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3041
2017 Supervisor 33 37 10 12 7 0 0 70 20 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 44 31 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 2916
2014 Supervisor 33 35 12 13 7 0 0 67 21 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 40 33 12 9 4 0 2 74 13 2307
2011 Supervisor 32 38 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 1334
2011 Non-supervisor 38 36 10 9 5 1 1 75 14 2551

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 Supervisor 46 38 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 44 36 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3119
2018 Supervisor 41 43 8 6 2 0 0 84 7 1214
2018 Non-supervisor 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 3027
2017 Supervisor 42 43 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2918
2014 Supervisor 41 43 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 39 44 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2306
2011 Supervisor 43 40 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 42 38 9 8 3 0 0 80 10 2546

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 Supervisor 24 40 14 14 9 0 0 64 23 1244
2019 Non-supervisor 33 37 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3114
2018 Supervisor 23 36 17 15 8 0 0 59 24 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 28 36 15 12 9 0 0 65 21 3044
2017 Supervisor 26 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 31 36 13 12 7 0 0 67 19 2913
2014 Supervisor 21 42 12 17 8 0 0 62 25 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 28 36 14 14 8 0 0 64 22 2306
2011 Supervisor 20 38 14 17 10 0 0 58 27 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 23 37 14 15 10 1 0 61 25 2549

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 Supervisor 26 43 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 1234
2019 Non-supervisor 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 3100
2018 Supervisor 25 42 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 1218
2018 Non-supervisor 29 40 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 3047
2017 Supervisor 26 45 11 13 6 0 0 71 18 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 31 42 11 11 5 0 0 74 15 2913

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 Supervisor 45 40 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 1236
2019 Non-supervisor 49 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3103
2018 Supervisor 49 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1218
2018 Non-supervisor 43 39 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 3043
2017 Supervisor 45 40 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2910
2014 Supervisor 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 42 38 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 2301
2011 Supervisor 42 40 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 1334
2011 Non-supervisor 38 39 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 2545

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 Supervisor 32 40 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 1239
2019 Non-supervisor 37 35 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 3110
2018 Supervisor 29 40 13 11 7 0 0 70 18 1218
2018 Non-supervisor 31 39 12 10 7 0 0 70 18 3040
2017 Supervisor 30 39 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 33 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 2913

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 Supervisor 60 32 6 2 1 0 0 91 2 1235
2019 Non-supervisor 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 3102
2018 Supervisor 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 93 3 1210
2018 Non-supervisor 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 3032
2017 Supervisor 62 31 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 2911
2014 Supervisor 70 24 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 65 27 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 2303
2011 Supervisor 67 26 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 66 25 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 2548

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 Supervisor 37 42 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1237
2019 Non-supervisor 32 37 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 3111
2018 Supervisor 35 42 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 26 39 13 12 9 0 0 65 21 3035
2017 Supervisor 37 43 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 28 41 11 13 7 0 0 69 19 2910
2014 Supervisor 27 47 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 22 42 14 13 9 1 0 64 22 2305
2011 Supervisor 34 41 8 10 7 0 0 75 17 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 26 40 11 13 9 0 0 66 22 2548

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 39 36 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1241
2019 Non-supervisor 38 32 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3107
2018 Supervisor 37 37 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 32 35 14 11 7 0 0 67 18 3022
2017 Supervisor 38 39 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 37 35 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 2909
2014 Supervisor 36 39 11 9 5 0 0 75 13 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 32 37 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2305

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 Supervisor 29 44 13 10 4 0 0 73 15 1233
2019 Non-supervisor 37 38 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 3092
2018 Supervisor 30 39 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 30 39 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 3040
2017 Supervisor 33 40 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 35 39 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 2910
2014 Supervisor 30 41 13 10 6 0 0 71 15 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 31 40 14 9 4 0 1 72 13 2305
2011 Supervisor 30 41 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 1333
2011 Non-supervisor 34 40 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 2546

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 Supervisor 48 39 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 1249
2019 Non-supervisor 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 3123
2018 Supervisor 47 40 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 49 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3042
2017 Supervisor 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 2902
2014 Supervisor 51 36 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 50 36 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 2306
2011 Supervisor 49 38 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 51 36 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 2551

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 Supervisor 17 27 28 16 11 0 0 45 27 1244
2019 Non-supervisor 46 30 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 3104
2018 Supervisor 15 31 26 16 12 0 0 45 28 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 45 30 15 5 3 0 1 76 8 3054
2017 Supervisor 15 32 25 17 10 0 1 47 27 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 44 34 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 2918
2014 Supervisor 15 31 26 17 10 0 1 47 27 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 41 32 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 2306
2011 Supervisor 15 30 25 18 12 0 0 45 30 1332
2011 Non-supervisor 37 33 19 7 3 0 1 71 10 2545

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 Supervisor 10 28 39 16 6 0 0 22 39 1249
2019 Non-supervisor 8 21 33 22 15 1 2 37 29 3101
2018 Supervisor 10 28 41 16 5 0 0 20 38 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 9 21 33 23 11 1 2 35 31 3036
2017 Supervisor 11 28 39 16 5 0 1 21 39 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 7 20 35 20 13 1 4 34 29 2899
2014 Supervisor 12 35 36 12 4 0 1 16 47 1051
2014 Non-supervisor 10 25 34 20 9 1 2 29 36 2294
2011 Supervisor 12 34 38 12 3 1 1 15 47 1333
2011 Non-supervisor 11 26 34 17 8 1 3 25 39 2532

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 Supervisor 14 23 33 19 10 1 1 29 37 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 8 17 26 25 20 3 2 47 26 3099
2018 Supervisor 14 23 31 22 8 1 1 31 37 1214
2018 Non-supervisor 11 19 26 24 17 2 2 43 30 3024
2017 Supervisor 10 23 33 22 10 1 1 33 34 1159
2017 Non-supervisor 8 16 26 21 21 4 4 45 27 2894
2014 Supervisor 13 29 34 15 7 1 1 23 42 1051
2014 Non-supervisor 12 21 28 19 15 3 2 36 34 2296
2011 Supervisor 15 28 30 18 7 1 1 26 43 1327
2011 Non-supervisor 14 20 27 19 13 3 4 34 37 2532

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 Supervisor 19 31 33 13 4 1 0 17 50 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 14 22 28 17 14 3 3 33 37 3104
2018 Supervisor 19 30 34 12 4 0 1 16 50 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 16 24 28 16 11 2 3 29 42 3032
2017 Supervisor 17 31 32 13 5 1 1 19 49 1161
2017 Non-supervisor 13 22 27 16 13 4 5 32 39 2896
2014 Supervisor 20 32 31 12 4 0 1 16 53 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 17 24 28 15 9 3 4 26 44 2293
2011 Supervisor 19 30 33 14 3 1 1 17 50 1331
2011 Non-supervisor 17 25 28 14 8 3 4 24 46 2530

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 Supervisor 5 16 38 30 10 1 0 40 21 1237
2019 Non-supervisor 3 8 23 32 29 1 4 64 11 3088
2018 Supervisor 6 16 38 31 8 0 1 39 23 1213
2018 Non-supervisor 4 10 26 33 22 1 4 58 14 3023
2017 Supervisor 6 17 37 28 10 0 1 39 23 1153
2017 Non-supervisor 4 8 23 30 26 2 7 62 13 2885
2014 Supervisor 7 19 38 28 7 0 1 35 26 1047
2014 Non-supervisor 4 10 26 31 23 2 4 57 15 2290
2011 Supervisor 9 18 40 25 6 0 1 31 28 1327
2011 Non-supervisor 6 14 30 26 16 2 6 46 21 2521

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 Supervisor 23 28 29 14 5 1 0 20 51 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 12 15 24 23 21 2 2 46 29 3101
2018 Supervisor 25 30 28 12 4 1 0 16 56 1215
2018 Non-supervisor 15 19 26 21 15 2 3 37 36 3029
2017 Supervisor 22 30 28 11 7 1 1 18 53 1161
2017 Non-supervisor 11 16 24 21 20 3 5 44 29 2896
2014 Supervisor 31 35 23 6 3 0 1 9 67 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 20 23 25 14 14 2 3 29 45 2299
2011 Supervisor 34 34 23 6 2 0 1 8 69 1330
2011 Non-supervisor 23 25 24 14 9 2 4 24 51 2533

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 Supervisor 15 27 32 17 8 1 1 25 43 1241
2019 Non-supervisor 10 15 23 21 24 4 4 49 26 3095
2018 Supervisor 17 25 32 17 7 1 1 25 43 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 11 17 23 22 19 4 4 45 30 3014
2017 Supervisor 14 21 33 21 9 1 2 31 36 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 8 14 22 21 23 5 7 51 24 2894
2014 Supervisor 14 24 32 19 8 1 2 28 39 1051
2014 Non-supervisor 9 17 24 22 18 4 6 45 29 2294
2011 Supervisor 8 21 32 26 11 0 2 38 30 1328
2011 Non-supervisor 8 15 24 24 18 3 7 47 26 2530

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 Supervisor 20 29 31 14 5 1 1 19 49 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 11 18 28 18 18 3 4 39 31 3093
2018 Supervisor 19 31 34 11 4 1 1 15 51 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 12 21 29 19 13 3 3 34 36 3033
2017 Supervisor 18 27 35 12 5 1 2 17 46 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 10 19 27 16 16 5 7 36 33 2900
2014 Supervisor 19 32 33 9 3 1 2 13 53 1051
2014 Non-supervisor 13 20 30 16 13 4 5 31 36 2296

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 Supervisor 13 25 34 20 6 0 1 27 39 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 12 18 32 21 14 1 2 37 31 3102
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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 Supervisor 73 12 6 4 3 0 2 87 7 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 73 11 6 3 2 0 5 89 5 3120
2017 Supervisor 74 13 4 2 3 0 4 90 5 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 70 12 5 3 3 0 7 88 6 2919
2014 Supervisor 77 11 4 3 2 0 3 90 6 1055
2014 Non-supervisor 71 12 5 4 2 1 5 88 6 2312
2011 Supervisor 71 14 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 70 12 6 3 4 1 5 87 7 2547

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 Supervisor 22 37 15 15 8 2 1 61 23 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 27 29 15 12 9 5 3 61 22 3112
2018 Supervisor 16 37 20 15 9 2 1 54 25 1214
2018 Non-supervisor 19 31 19 13 11 6 2 54 25 3048
2017 Supervisor 20 40 14 14 10 2 1 61 25 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 23 29 16 13 10 5 4 57 25 2917
2014 Supervisor 27 40 13 13 5 2 1 69 18 1055
2014 Non-supervisor 26 30 16 13 8 4 4 61 22 2313

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 Supervisor 38 35 11 10 5 0 0 73 16 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 44 28 9 11 7 1 0 73 18 3117
2018 Supervisor 33 36 10 13 6 0 0 70 20 1208
2018 Non-supervisor 35 32 10 13 9 1 0 68 22 3049
2017 Supervisor 37 37 9 11 6 0 0 74 16 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 39 31 9 12 9 0 0 70 20 2914
2014 Supervisor 40 36 8 9 5 1 0 77 15 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 38 30 10 13 8 1 0 69 21 2313

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 Supervisor 37 40 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 46 35 7 8 3 0 0 81 12 3115
2018 Supervisor 33 45 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 1210
2018 Non-supervisor 42 36 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 3042
2017 Supervisor 34 45 7 10 3 0 0 79 13 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 40 39 8 9 4 0 0 80 12 2914
2014 Supervisor 35 47 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 80 11 2312

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 Supervisor 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 43 36 11 7 3 1 0 80 9 3119
2018 Supervisor 35 46 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 35 40 14 7 4 1 0 76 11 3050
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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 Supervisor 49 31 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 42 27 15 6 3 1 5 74 10 3122

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 Supervisor 33 36 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 41 31 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 3125
2018 Supervisor 32 36 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 37 34 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 3039
2017 Supervisor 33 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 18 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 2919
2014 Supervisor 32 38 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 40 32 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 2311
2011 Supervisor 28 39 14 10 8 0 0 68 19 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 33 36 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 2547

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 Supervisor 44 31 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 52 26 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 3116
2018 Supervisor 41 34 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 47 29 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 3032
2017 Supervisor 44 34 9 7 5 1 1 79 12 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 48 29 10 6 5 1 0 78 12 2918
2014 Supervisor 42 32 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 1055
2014 Non-supervisor 49 29 9 7 4 1 0 79 12 2310
2011 Supervisor 38 34 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 41 29 12 9 7 2 0 72 16 2549

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 Supervisor 39 36 10 9 5 1 0 75 14 1243
2019 Non-supervisor 49 29 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 3119
2018 Supervisor 39 36 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 42 32 11 8 6 1 0 74 15 3033
2017 Supervisor 39 37 8 11 5 0 0 77 16 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 44 31 9 9 6 0 1 76 15 2921
2014 Supervisor 39 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 43 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 15 2308
2011 Supervisor 36 35 10 11 7 1 0 72 18 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 36 33 10 12 8 1 0 70 20 2546

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 Supervisor 81 8 4 2 2 0 3 92 3 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 81 9 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 3110
2017 Supervisor 82 9 2 1 2 0 4 95 3 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 80 10 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 2917
2014 Supervisor 80 9 3 1 3 0 4 93 4 1055
2014 Non-supervisor 80 10 3 2 2 0 3 92 5 2311
2011 Supervisor 80 8 5 2 2 0 4 92 3 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 77 9 4 2 3 0 5 91 5 2546

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 Supervisor 52 25 9 5 5 1 4 81 10 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 56 20 7 5 4 1 7 83 9 3120
2017 Supervisor 45 29 9 6 5 2 4 79 11 1168
2017 Non-supervisor 50 22 7 5 5 3 8 81 11 2909
2014 Supervisor 48 26 10 5 3 1 6 80 8 1055
2014 Non-supervisor 48 24 9 4 4 3 8 81 9 2311
2011 Supervisor 42 29 10 6 6 2 4 76 14 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 42 28 9 7 6 2 5 76 14 2548

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 Supervisor 60 24 8 4 4 1 0 84 7 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 65 21 7 3 4 1 0 87 7 3123
2018 Supervisor 56 27 8 4 3 1 0 84 8 1214
2018 Non-supervisor 59 24 9 3 5 1 0 83 8 3032
2017 Supervisor 55 26 10 3 5 1 0 82 8 1168
2017 Non-supervisor 59 24 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 2912

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 Supervisor 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 54 26 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 3126
2018 Supervisor 43 30 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1214
2018 Non-supervisor 47 28 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 3033
2017 Supervisor 47 30 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 50 26 9 7 6 0 0 77 14 2913
2014 Supervisor 43 36 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1055
2014 Non-supervisor 48 29 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 2309

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 Supervisor 17 44 17 15 6 1 1 62 21 1244
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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 Supervisor 28 37 15 11 8 2 0 66 19 1232
2019 Non-supervisor 36 30 13 9 5 6 1 71 15 3126
2018 Supervisor 30 33 16 11 8 2 0 65 19 1222
2018 Non-supervisor 32 29 16 10 7 6 0 64 19 3044
2017 Supervisor 31 34 14 12 7 3 0 66 19 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 33 31 13 9 5 7 1 70 16 2917
2014 Supervisor 30 36 14 12 6 3 0 68 18 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 27 33 14 11 8 6 1 64 20 2305
2011 Supervisor 20 33 17 14 11 3 0 56 27 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 19 28 20 15 12 7 0 50 28 2541

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 Supervisor 25 36 16 13 10 1 0 62 23 1230
2019 Non-supervisor 33 29 14 12 8 3 0 64 21 3125
2018 Supervisor 24 34 16 16 9 0 0 59 25 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 29 29 16 14 10 3 0 60 24 3038
2017 Supervisor 25 36 14 16 9 0 0 61 25 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 30 32 14 13 8 3 0 64 21 2913
2014 Supervisor 25 34 16 15 10 1 0 59 25 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 25 30 17 14 11 3 0 57 25 2304
2011 Supervisor 19 29 18 17 16 1 0 49 34 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 19 28 18 17 16 2 0 48 34 2543

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 Supervisor 15 33 21 19 11 1 0 48 31 1233
2019 Non-supervisor 23 28 18 15 10 5 1 55 27 3120
2018 Supervisor 14 32 19 21 13 1 0 46 34 1218
2018 Non-supervisor 19 28 19 17 11 5 0 50 30 3040
2017 Supervisor 15 34 18 20 12 1 0 50 32 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 21 29 18 15 9 7 1 54 27 2911
2014 Supervisor 13 36 16 22 11 1 0 49 34 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 15 32 17 18 11 6 1 50 31 2300
2011 Supervisor 6 32 19 24 18 2 0 39 42 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 10 28 19 21 16 5 0 40 40 2543

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 Supervisor 13 35 18 20 13 1 0 49 33 1234
2019 Non-supervisor 21 29 16 17 13 3 0 52 31 3125
2018 Supervisor 13 34 18 20 14 1 0 47 34 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 18 28 16 21 14 3 0 47 36 3038
2017 Supervisor 15 36 15 21 11 2 0 52 33 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 20 32 15 16 12 4 0 55 30 2916
2014 Supervisor 14 34 16 23 12 1 0 48 35 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 16 32 16 19 13 4 0 49 34 2299
2011 Supervisor 9 35 18 22 16 1 0 44 38 1333
2011 Non-supervisor 12 31 16 22 17 3 0 44 40 2542

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 Supervisor 31 22 16 10 9 8 4 60 22 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 32 15 13 10 9 16 4 60 24 3121
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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 Supervisor 25 44 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 32 40 15 8 3 1 0 73 12 3116
2018 Supervisor 27 44 15 11 4 0 0 71 15 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 28 40 15 10 5 1 0 69 15 3048
2017 Supervisor 30 43 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 33 40 14 8 4 1 0 73 12 2916
2014 Supervisor 28 46 11 10 4 1 0 74 14 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 28 40 16 10 4 2 0 69 15 2298
2011 Supervisor 34 38 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 29 40 14 10 5 1 0 70 16 2549

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 Supervisor 9 34 25 21 9 1 0 43 31 1243
2019 Non-supervisor 20 32 20 18 7 4 0 54 26 3115

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 Supervisor 33 39 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 34 33 13 10 6 3 1 70 17 3120
2018 Supervisor 36 41 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 1216
2018 Non-supervisor 31 35 14 10 7 2 1 68 18 3052
2017 Supervisor 40 34 10 9 4 2 1 77 13 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 32 34 13 10 5 5 1 70 16 2911
2014 Supervisor 40 38 8 8 4 2 0 80 12 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 31 37 12 9 6 4 1 72 16 2296
2011 Supervisor 38 35 11 8 5 3 0 75 13 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 31 35 12 10 7 4 1 69 18 2546

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 Supervisor 27 41 17 9 5 1 0 68 14 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 34 36 17 8 4 2 0 71 12 3110
2018 Supervisor 27 42 18 10 3 1 0 69 13 1206
2018 Non-supervisor 29 36 18 10 5 2 0 66 16 3040

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 Supervisor 18 28 20 16 12 4 2 49 30 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 25 26 16 14 12 7 1 55 28 3119
2018 Supervisor 19 30 19 15 12 4 1 51 28 1215
2018 Non-supervisor 22 26 17 13 14 7 1 51 30 3049
2017 Supervisor 19 26 16 18 13 5 3 49 34 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 21 25 15 15 13 9 2 52 31 2911
2014 Supervisor 18 28 16 17 13 5 2 50 32 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 17 26 17 16 14 8 1 47 34 2296
2011 Supervisor 17 27 16 16 14 6 3 49 33 1334
2011 Non-supervisor 15 24 16 17 18 8 1 43 39 2542

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 Supervisor 18 37 18 16 10 1 0 55 27 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 26 31 16 13 11 4 0 59 25 3119
2018 Supervisor 18 35 19 18 10 1 0 53 28 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 21 29 18 16 12 3 0 52 29 3048
2017 Supervisor 19 38 16 19 7 2 0 58 27 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 25 31 16 13 9 5 1 59 24 2916
2014 Supervisor 16 37 15 20 9 2 0 54 30 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 20 29 17 15 11 5 2 54 28 2297
2011 Supervisor 15 35 18 17 14 1 0 51 31 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 16 29 18 18 16 3 1 47 35 2545

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 Supervisor 20 33 15 17 13 1 1 54 31 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 21 28 16 15 15 3 3 51 31 3123
2018 Supervisor 18 33 16 17 14 1 1 52 31 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 17 27 17 17 17 3 2 46 36 3043
2017 Supervisor 22 32 13 19 11 1 2 56 31 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 20 27 15 15 14 5 4 52 32 2913
2014 Supervisor 23 32 13 15 13 2 1 57 29 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 18 27 14 16 17 4 5 49 36 2298
2011 Supervisor 16 31 14 18 18 1 2 48 37 1337
2011 Non-supervisor 11 24 16 20 24 3 2 37 46 2542

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 Supervisor 41 26 17 8 4 1 2 69 13 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 51 24 13 5 2 1 4 79 7 3105

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 Supervisor 52 14 10 6 7 2 9 75 14 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 54 13 8 4 5 2 12 79 12 3107

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 Supervisor 41 28 19 6 3 1 2 71 10 1240
2019 Non-supervisor 40 23 17 8 5 2 4 68 14 3109

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 Supervisor 37 27 18 8 5 3 2 67 14 1239
2019 Non-supervisor 39 21 16 9 6 4 5 66 16 3101

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 Supervisor 34 17 21 14 11 2 2 53 25 1244
2019 Non-supervisor 34 18 18 12 10 3 5 57 24 3106

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 Supervisor 66 17 8 3 3 2 2 86 6 1243
2019 Non-supervisor 60 18 9 4 2 2 5 84 6 3100

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 Supervisor 78 10 4 2 2 2 2 92 4 1238
2019 Non-supervisor 77 9 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 3103

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 Supervisor 79 7 3 2 1 1 6 93 4 1242
2019 Non-supervisor 74 8 4 2 2 2 8 92 4 3099

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 Supervisor 24 48 14 9 4 1 0 73 13 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 21 41 18 11 5 3 0 64 17 3122
2018 Supervisor 24 46 16 8 4 1 0 71 13 1219
2018 Non-supervisor 20 35 21 13 8 3 0 57 21 3051
2017 Supervisor 26 44 16 9 3 2 0 71 13 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 22 37 19 11 7 4 0 62 19 2917

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 Supervisor 33 43 13 7 4 1 0 76 10 1242
2019 Non-supervisor 39 36 14 6 3 1 0 76 10 3114
2018 Supervisor 34 45 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 1209
2018 Non-supervisor 37 39 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 3028
2017 Supervisor 36 44 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 41 39 10 5 3 2 0 81 8 2913
2014 Supervisor 38 43 10 7 1 1 0 82 8 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 38 38 11 7 3 2 0 79 10 2296
2011 Supervisor 31 41 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 29 39 16 8 7 2 0 69 15 2543

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 Supervisor 34 40 16 6 2 2 0 76 8 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 41 31 16 5 3 4 0 76 8 3115
2018 Supervisor 33 41 16 5 2 1 0 76 8 1205
2018 Non-supervisor 37 35 16 6 3 4 0 75 9 3027
2017 Supervisor 38 37 13 5 2 4 0 78 8 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 38 34 15 4 3 5 1 76 8 2916
2014 Supervisor 37 41 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 39 33 14 5 3 6 1 77 8 2297

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 Supervisor 46 37 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 1244
2019 Non-supervisor 54 31 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 3118
2018 Supervisor 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1209
2018 Non-supervisor 47 36 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 3027
2017 Supervisor 43 40 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 2915
2014 Supervisor 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 47 34 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 2290
2011 Supervisor 36 38 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 1330
2011 Non-supervisor 37 35 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 2544

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 Supervisor 42 32 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 1244
2019 Non-supervisor 47 30 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3116
2018 Supervisor 38 35 14 8 4 0 0 73 13 1203
2018 Non-supervisor 42 31 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 3029
2017 Supervisor 41 33 12 9 4 0 0 75 14 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 44 32 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 2912
2014 Supervisor 37 36 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 38 35 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 2294
2011 Supervisor 36 31 16 9 7 1 0 68 16 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 34 34 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 2538

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 Supervisor 35 36 12 12 5 0 0 71 16 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 43 31 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 3107
2018 Supervisor 34 37 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 1204
2018 Non-supervisor 37 33 15 9 5 0 0 70 15 3021
2017 Supervisor 35 37 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 39 35 12 9 5 0 0 74 13 2910
2014 Supervisor 29 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 35 35 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 2297
2011 Supervisor 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 64 21 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 28 34 15 14 8 0 0 62 22 2539

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 Supervisor 43 27 14 8 5 2 0 72 14 1243
2019 Non-supervisor 40 26 16 8 5 4 1 69 15 3121
2018 Supervisor 40 28 15 10 5 2 0 69 16 1209
2018 Non-supervisor 36 25 18 10 7 3 1 64 18 3031
2017 Supervisor 43 26 13 10 5 3 0 71 15 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 38 25 17 9 6 4 1 67 16 2912
2014 Supervisor 42 26 16 9 4 4 0 70 14 1054
2014 Non-supervisor 36 26 16 11 5 5 1 66 17 2295
2011 Supervisor 40 25 16 9 6 3 1 68 16 1334
2011 Non-supervisor 36 23 16 11 8 5 1 63 20 2541
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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 Supervisor 23 40 37 1250
2019 Non-supervisor 30 35 35 3119
2018 Supervisor 24 41 35 1221
2018 Non-supervisor 28 34 38 3021
2017 Supervisor 22 42 36 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 29 36 35 2915
2014 Supervisor 21 41 38 1051
2014 Non-supervisor 25 38 36 2299
2011 Supervisor 22 49 29 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 19 48 33 2548

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 Supervisor 17 38 19 9 12 6 298
2019 Non-supervisor 8 17 11 11 46 6 968
2018 Supervisor 16 36 17 15 9 7 302
2018 Non-supervisor 11 20 12 8 43 6 883
2017 Supervisor 19 36 17 13 8 6 260
2017 Non-supervisor 9 17 11 10 48 5 834
2014 Supervisor 20 40 12 17 9999 10 221
2014 Non-supervisor 9 28 15 17 9999 30 554
2011 Supervisor 37 28 14 13 9999 7 294
2011 Non-supervisor 20 27 20 16 9999 18 494
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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 Supervisor 42 47 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 1243
2019 Non-supervisor 30 48 10 8 3 1 1 79 11 3116

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 Supervisor 55 29 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 52 28 8 3 2 6 1 86 5 3118
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 16 84 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 3112
2018 Supervisor 16 84 1220
2018 Non-supervisor 16 84 3049

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 42 58 177
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 414
2018 Supervisor 50 50 182
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 462

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 44 56 177
2019 Non-supervisor 51 49 414
2018 Supervisor 48 52 182
2018 Non-supervisor 56 44 461

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 18 82 177
2019 Non-supervisor 1 99 414
2018 Supervisor 19 81 183
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 458

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 177
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 414
2018 Supervisor 3 97 182
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 460

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 25 75 177
2019 Non-supervisor 26 74 414
2018 Supervisor 23 77 182
2018 Non-supervisor 24 76 461

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 6 94 177
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 414
2018 Supervisor 4 96 182
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 458

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 47 53 177
2019 Non-supervisor 44 56 410
2018 Supervisor 46 54 182
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 464

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 38 62 177
2019 Non-supervisor 39 61 410
2018 Supervisor 38 62 182
2018 Non-supervisor 42 58 462

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 49 51 177
2019 Non-supervisor 44 56 410
2018 Supervisor 47 53 183
2018 Non-supervisor 45 55 462

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 38 62 177
2019 Non-supervisor 43 57 410
2018 Supervisor 37 63 182
2018 Non-supervisor 43 57 462

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 Supervisor 38 62 177
2019 Non-supervisor 32 68 410
2018 Supervisor 32 68 182
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 459

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 64 36 177
2019 Non-supervisor 62 38 410
2018 Supervisor 50 50 183
2018 Non-supervisor 61 39 467

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 40 60 177
2019 Non-supervisor 37 63 410
2018 Supervisor 34 66 182
2018 Non-supervisor 33 67 462

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 13 87 177
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 410
2018 Supervisor 7 93 182
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 460

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 17 83 177
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 410
2018 Supervisor 13 87 182
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 460

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 43 57 177
2019 Non-supervisor 46 54 410
2018 Supervisor 33 67 182
2018 Non-supervisor 46 54 462

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 34 66 177
2019 Non-supervisor 30 70 410
2018 Supervisor 32 68 182
2018 Non-supervisor 31 69 466

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 11 89 177
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 410
2018 Supervisor 16 84 183
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 460

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 Supervisor 60 40 177
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 408
2018 Supervisor 59 41 183
2018 Non-supervisor 55 45 464

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 34 66 177
2019 Non-supervisor 28 72 408
2018 Supervisor 32 68 183
2018 Non-supervisor 27 73 460

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 17 83 177
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 408
2018 Supervisor 18 82 182
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 459

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 13 87 177
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 408
2018 Supervisor 11 89 182
2018 Non-supervisor 16 84 462

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 11 89 177
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 408
2018 Supervisor 16 84 183
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 459

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 20 80 177
2019 Non-supervisor 20 80 408
2018 Supervisor 15 85 182
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 461

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 11 89 177
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 408
2018 Supervisor 13 87 182
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 461

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 Supervisor 22 78 177
2019 Non-supervisor 23 77 408
2018 Supervisor 25 75 182
2018 Non-supervisor 25 75 462

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 Supervisor 23 77 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 22 78 3111

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 Supervisor 18 24 20 10 9 15 4 52 24 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 20 17 17 9 7 21 8 53 24 3112
2018 Supervisor 18 25 23 10 6 13 3 52 20 1216
2018 Non-supervisor 17 18 20 9 8 20 7 49 25 3036
2017 Supervisor 18 26 21 9 7 15 4 54 20 1164
2017 Non-supervisor 18 17 16 9 7 23 10 52 24 2913
2014 Supervisor 19 28 20 8 4 16 4 59 16 1052
2014 Non-supervisor 18 18 18 8 7 22 8 52 22 2295

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 Supervisor 30 36 16 9 5 3 0 69 15 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 35 27 16 8 5 7 1 68 14 3110
2018 Supervisor 29 35 20 7 5 3 0 66 13 1216
2018 Non-supervisor 29 30 18 7 6 8 1 65 15 3030
2017 Supervisor 28 35 17 10 5 5 0 67 16 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 30 28 16 8 5 10 2 67 15 2912
2014 Supervisor 30 36 16 6 4 7 0 72 11 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 28 29 18 8 5 11 2 65 14 2298
2011 Supervisor 33 40 14 7 4 2 0 75 11 1336
2011 Non-supervisor 31 35 15 9 5 5 0 70 15 2545
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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 Supervisor 6 94 1242
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 3119
2018 Supervisor 7 93 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 3031

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 36 64 67
2019 Non-supervisor 46 54 203
2018 Supervisor 36 64 79
2018 Non-supervisor 46 54 211

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 69 31 67
2019 Non-supervisor 65 35 203
2018 Supervisor 67 33 79
2018 Non-supervisor 73 27 214

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 Supervisor 24 76 67
2019 Non-supervisor 25 75 203
2018 Supervisor 18 82 79
2018 Non-supervisor 22 78 213

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 10 90 67
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 203
2018 Supervisor 12 88 79
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 210

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 20 80 67
2019 Non-supervisor 21 79 199
2018 Supervisor 17 83 79
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 211

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 11 89 67
2019 Non-supervisor 15 85 199
2018 Supervisor 14 86 79
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 211

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 8 92 67
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 199
2018 Supervisor 7 93 79
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 210

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 25 75 67
2019 Non-supervisor 33 67 199
2018 Supervisor 32 68 79
2018 Non-supervisor 28 72 211

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 32 68 67
2019 Non-supervisor 35 65 199
2018 Supervisor 44 56 79
2018 Non-supervisor 37 63 212

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 0 100 67
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 199

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 10 90 67
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 199
2018 Supervisor 6 94 79
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 209

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 23 77 67
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 199
2018 Supervisor 15 85 79
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 209

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 12 88 67
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 199
2018 Supervisor 9 91 79
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 210

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 0 100 67
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 199

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 20 80 67
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 199
2018 Supervisor 16 84 79
2018 Non-supervisor 19 81 213

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 33 67 67
2019 Non-supervisor 34 66 200
2018 Supervisor 25 75 79
2018 Non-supervisor 31 69 212

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 Supervisor 6 94 67
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 200
2018 Supervisor 10 90 79
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 208

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 Supervisor 13 87 67
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 200
2018 Supervisor 17 83 79
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 209

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 56 44 67
2019 Non-supervisor 50 50 200
2018 Supervisor 55 45 78
2018 Non-supervisor 52 48 213

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 12 88 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 3111

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 Supervisor 20 21 22 5 4 23 5 57 12 1249
2019 Non-supervisor 24 15 19 4 4 26 9 59 12 3106
2018 Supervisor 20 25 26 4 3 18 4 57 10 1223
2018 Non-supervisor 20 17 23 4 4 25 7 55 12 3029
2017 Supervisor 21 23 22 4 2 22 6 62 8 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 20 17 18 4 3 29 10 60 11 2909
2014 Supervisor 21 28 20 3 2 22 4 67 6 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 21 19 18 3 3 28 9 63 9 2290

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 Supervisor 34 34 17 5 3 6 1 73 9 1249
2019 Non-supervisor 39 26 16 4 3 10 2 73 8 3109
2018 Supervisor 31 36 19 6 2 5 0 71 8 1221
2018 Non-supervisor 31 29 19 5 4 11 2 69 10 3025
2017 Supervisor 33 34 16 5 2 9 1 74 8 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 34 28 16 4 3 13 3 73 8 2914
2014 Supervisor 35 34 16 3 2 10 1 77 5 1053
2014 Non-supervisor 32 28 17 4 2 15 3 72 8 2296
2011 Supervisor 40 39 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 1335
2011 Non-supervisor 36 35 15 5 3 6 1 76 9 2543
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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 Supervisor 12 25 22 17 24 0 0 37 41 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 18 25 22 14 20 0 0 43 35 3120
2018 Supervisor 9 20 22 19 30 0 0 29 49 1220
2018 Non-supervisor 14 22 24 17 23 0 1 37 40 3040
2017 Supervisor 9 18 19 22 30 0 1 28 53 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 15 22 21 17 24 0 1 37 41 2917

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 Supervisor 9 24 30 23 15 0 0 32 38 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 31 30 21 11 6 0 0 62 16 3119
2018 Supervisor 8 19 32 24 17 0 0 27 41 1222
2018 Non-supervisor 27 30 26 11 6 0 1 57 17 3037
2017 Supervisor 9 24 26 24 17 0 1 32 42 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 31 29 23 9 6 0 1 61 15 2916

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 Supervisor 22 34 26 12 6 0 0 56 18 1241
2019 Non-supervisor 49 27 12 6 3 0 2 78 9 3100
2018 Supervisor 17 35 29 11 6 0 1 52 18 1213
2018 Non-supervisor 40 29 18 7 3 0 3 71 10 3026
2017 Supervisor 19 33 27 12 8 0 1 52 20 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 44 26 15 7 3 0 4 74 10 2905

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 Supervisor 8 22 24 24 22 0 0 30 46 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 27 26 19 13 13 0 1 54 27 3101
2018 Supervisor 7 20 25 23 24 0 0 28 47 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 23 25 23 15 14 0 1 48 29 3031
2017 Supervisor 9 19 26 22 23 0 1 28 45 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 29 24 21 13 10 0 1 54 24 2918

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 Supervisor 30 31 19 11 8 0 1 61 19 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 58 22 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 3116
2018 Supervisor 27 31 19 13 8 0 1 59 21 1210
2018 Non-supervisor 52 24 12 4 3 0 4 79 8 3024
2017 Supervisor 28 28 22 10 9 0 3 58 20 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 51 25 12 4 3 0 5 80 7 2909

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 Supervisor 21 27 25 14 13 0 0 48 27 1248
2019 Non-supervisor 36 30 19 8 7 0 0 66 15 3120
2018 Supervisor 16 27 27 16 13 0 0 43 30 1216
2018 Non-supervisor 33 29 21 8 8 0 1 62 16 3037
2017 Supervisor 20 31 22 17 9 0 0 51 27 1159
2017 Non-supervisor 33 31 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 2905

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 Supervisor 26 37 21 10 5 0 0 64 15 1243
2019 Non-supervisor 35 31 18 9 6 1 1 67 15 3117
2018 Supervisor 20 35 25 13 6 0 0 55 19 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 27 32 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 3027
2017 Supervisor 25 35 21 11 7 1 1 61 18 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 32 31 20 11 5 1 1 64 16 2905

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 Supervisor 19 33 27 13 7 0 0 52 21 1242
2019 Non-supervisor 36 31 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 3119
2018 Supervisor 15 35 28 16 7 0 0 50 22 1213
2018 Non-supervisor 29 30 21 12 6 0 1 61 18 3025
2017 Supervisor 18 34 25 14 8 1 1 52 22 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 32 31 19 11 5 0 1 64 16 2900

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 Supervisor 28 33 21 11 7 0 0 61 18 1238
2019 Non-supervisor 39 28 17 9 6 0 1 67 15 3113
2018 Supervisor 24 36 21 12 7 0 0 60 19 1216
2018 Non-supervisor 30 30 20 12 7 0 1 61 18 3022
2017 Supervisor 25 35 19 13 6 1 1 62 19 1163
2017 Non-supervisor 33 30 19 10 6 0 1 64 16 2907

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 Supervisor 40 28 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 1239
2019 Non-supervisor 47 25 14 7 6 0 1 73 13 3114

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 Supervisor 28 33 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 1240
2019 Non-supervisor 47 29 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 3105
2018 Supervisor 24 34 24 13 5 0 0 58 18 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 41 31 16 7 3 1 1 73 10 3022
2017 Supervisor 27 34 22 10 6 0 1 62 16 1161
2017 Non-supervisor 43 31 15 7 3 0 1 75 10 2895

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 Supervisor 50 28 13 5 4 0 0 78 8 1236
2019 Non-supervisor 53 26 12 5 3 0 1 79 8 3110
2018 Supervisor 50 30 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 53 26 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 3024
2017 Supervisor 55 25 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 57 24 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 2907

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 Supervisor 76 11 4 3 2 0 5 91 4 1239
2019 Non-supervisor 75 12 4 2 2 1 5 92 4 3102
2018 Supervisor 73 15 5 2 1 1 3 92 3 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 69 15 6 2 2 2 4 89 5 3020

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 Supervisor 69 14 8 3 4 0 1 85 7 1238
2019 Non-supervisor 71 13 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 3110
2018 Supervisor 68 15 8 3 3 0 1 85 7 1209
2018 Non-supervisor 67 15 7 4 4 1 2 85 8 3021
2017 Supervisor 73 14 6 3 2 1 1 89 5 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 73 12 5 4 3 0 2 88 6 2912

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 Supervisor 42 33 16 5 3 0 0 75 8 1238
2019 Non-supervisor 52 29 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 3099
2018 Supervisor 41 36 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 47 30 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 3032
2017 Supervisor 43 37 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 51 29 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 2911

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 Supervisor 53 24 12 5 6 0 0 77 11 1232
2019 Non-supervisor 61 19 9 6 5 0 1 81 10 3092
2018 Supervisor 49 26 13 7 6 0 0 75 13 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 51 24 12 6 7 0 1 76 12 3026
2017 Supervisor 56 24 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 59 21 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 2909

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 Supervisor 39 34 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 1234
2019 Non-supervisor 68 6 2 1 0 0 22 96 1 3080
2018 Supervisor 36 36 17 6 4 0 0 72 10 1212
2018 Non-supervisor 60 8 3 1 0 0 28 95 2 3008
2017 Supervisor 42 34 15 6 3 0 1 76 8 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 62 7 2 1 1 0 27 95 2 2908

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 Supervisor 52 28 13 5 2 0 0 80 6 1236
2019 Non-supervisor 60 21 11 3 2 0 2 83 6 3099
2018 Supervisor 46 33 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 53 26 12 4 2 0 4 82 6 3022
2017 Supervisor 53 29 12 4 2 0 1 83 5 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 59 24 9 3 2 1 4 86 4 2892

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 Supervisor 58 20 10 6 6 0 0 79 12 1240
2019 Non-supervisor 53 16 11 7 10 0 2 71 17 3109
2018 Supervisor 58 19 10 5 7 0 1 77 12 1214
2018 Non-supervisor 46 19 13 9 11 0 2 67 20 3033
2017 Supervisor 55 22 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 47 19 12 9 10 0 3 69 19 2917

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 Supervisor 50 31 14 3 1 0 0 82 4 1235
2019 Non-supervisor 53 27 12 3 2 0 1 82 6 3104
2018 Supervisor 50 34 12 4 1 0 1 84 5 1215
2018 Non-supervisor 47 31 14 3 2 0 2 80 6 3033
2017 Supervisor 53 30 11 3 1 0 1 84 4 1165
2017 Non-supervisor 52 29 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 2908

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 Supervisor 8 29 37 20 6 0 0 37 26 1250
2019 Non-supervisor 20 37 29 9 4 0 0 58 13 3127
2018 Supervisor 6 24 40 24 6 0 0 30 30 1217
2018 Non-supervisor 18 35 32 11 4 0 0 53 15 3049
2017 Supervisor 7 22 41 22 9 0 0 29 30 1168
2017 Non-supervisor 16 35 34 9 4 0 0 52 14 2918

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 Supervisor 13 24 40 16 6 0 0 22 38 1237
2019 Non-supervisor 9 18 36 24 14 0 0 38 26 3100
2018 Supervisor 13 27 40 16 4 0 0 20 39 1211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 16 37 25 13 0 1 38 25 3026
2017 Supervisor 10 25 41 18 6 0 0 23 35 1161
2017 Non-supervisor 7 16 37 26 14 0 1 40 23 2907

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 Supervisor 25 48 14 9 4 1 0 73 13 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 26 38 17 11 6 3 0 65 17 3117
2018 Supervisor 23 47 15 11 4 1 0 70 15 1218
2018 Non-supervisor 20 37 19 13 8 3 0 59 21 3044
2017 Supervisor 19 41 18 12 8 2 0 61 20 1166
2017 Non-supervisor 16 35 21 13 9 6 1 54 24 2914

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 Supervisor 20 37 18 14 9 1 0 58 24 1246
2019 Non-supervisor 26 34 18 13 8 1 0 61 21 3114
2018 Supervisor 17 40 17 15 10 1 0 58 24 1218
2018 Non-supervisor 21 35 19 14 8 2 0 57 23 3047
2017 Supervisor 14 41 16 17 10 1 0 57 27 1167
2017 Non-supervisor 21 37 16 14 8 3 0 60 23 2915
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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 Supervisor 11 89 1247
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 3115
2017 Supervisor 12 88 1162
2017 Non-supervisor 13 87 2913
2014 Supervisor 9 91 1051
2014 Non-supervisor 13 87 2287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 76 24 141
2019 Non-supervisor 76 24 355
2017 Supervisor 74 26 123
2017 Non-supervisor 72 28 387
2014 Supervisor 70 30 92
2014 Non-supervisor 79 21 294

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 Supervisor 57 26 6 8 3 0 1 84 11 107
2019 Non-supervisor 41 41 7 5 2 1 2 85 8 269
2017 Supervisor 53 33 10 3 0 0 1 87 3 93
2017 Non-supervisor 43 38 5 7 4 1 2 83 12 279
2014 Supervisor 51 37 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 65
2014 Non-supervisor 50 38 4 6 1 1 0 88 7 233
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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 Supervisor 14 27 26 16 17 1 0 14 86 1245
2019 Non-supervisor 18 26 24 14 15 2 0 18 82 3121
2018 Supervisor 16 25 23 15 19 2 0 16 84 1215
2018 Non-supervisor 18 25 24 15 15 2 0 19 81 3041
2017 Supervisor 16 23 24 16 20 2 0 17 83 1168
2017 Non-supervisor 18 23 23 15 18 3 0 18 82 2918

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 Supervisor 67 33 1050
2019 Non-supervisor 68 32 2444

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 Supervisor 28 72 1022
2019 Non-supervisor 40 60 2408
2018 Supervisor 24 76 979
2018 Non-supervisor 34 66 2355

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 Supervisor 7 22 17 22 26 1 5 31 51 1033
2019 Non-supervisor 14 25 17 19 21 1 4 40 42 2408
2018 Supervisor 10 23 16 22 25 1 4 34 49 992
2018 Non-supervisor 14 26 17 19 20 2 3 41 41 2370
2017 Supervisor 9 22 14 19 27 1 6 35 50 938
2017 Non-supervisor 14 25 14 19 21 1 5 42 43 2282

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 Supervisor 3 11 17 24 37 2 6 15 66 1029
2019 Non-supervisor 6 17 19 19 31 2 6 25 54 2404
2018 Supervisor 2 10 16 23 43 2 5 13 71 991
2018 Non-supervisor 5 14 17 20 35 3 6 21 60 2371
2017 Supervisor 2 8 11 17 52 2 7 11 77 936
2017 Non-supervisor 5 12 13 18 40 4 9 19 67 2278

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 Supervisor 37 20 16 9 11 1 5 61 22 1227
2019 Non-supervisor 39 19 15 8 9 2 8 64 19 3088
2018 Supervisor 36 21 15 11 10 1 6 61 23 1216
2018 Non-supervisor 37 18 17 8 10 2 8 61 20 3035
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