2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department for Women and Gender Equality by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 21 56 5 17 2 0 0 76 19 63
2019 EC-05 20 60 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 EC-06 17 56 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 18
2019 EC-07 23 54 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 63 16 2 16 3 0 0 79 19 63
2019 EC-05 60 20 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2019 EC-06 56 22 0 17 6 0 0 78 22 18
2019 EC-07 46 15 8 31 0 0 0 62 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 32 41 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 63
2019 EC-05 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 EC-06 33 39 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2019 EC-07 15 62 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 18 35 19 23 3 0 2 54 26 62
2019 EC-05 14 50 0 29 0 0 7 69 31 14
2019 EC-06 17 17 44 17 6 0 0 33 22 18
2019 EC-07 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 33 43 10 11 2 0 2 77 13 63
2019 EC-05 27 53 7 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2019 EC-06 33 39 6 17 6 0 0 72 22 18
2019 EC-07 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 38 40 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 63
2019 EC-05 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 EC-06 33 44 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2019 EC-07 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 40 41 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 63
2019 EC-05 40 40 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 EC-06 28 50 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
2019 EC-07 54 31 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 27 48 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 63
2019 EC-05 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 EC-06 33 22 6 28 11 0 0 56 39 18
2019 EC-07 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 17 41 8 27 6 0 0 59 33 63
2019 EC-05 13 27 7 53 0 0 0 40 53 15
2019 EC-06 11 39 17 22 11 0 0 50 33 18
2019 EC-07 31 46 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 40 42 5 11 2 0 0 82 13 62
2019 EC-05 27 53 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 EC-06 41 35 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 17
2019 EC-07 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 34 32 10 18 6 0 0 66 24 62
2019 EC-05 21 36 21 21 0 0 0 57 21 14
2019 EC-06 39 17 11 28 6 0 0 56 33 18
2019 EC-07 62 23 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 51 30 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 63
2019 EC-05 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 EC-06 50 33 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2019 EC-07 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 48 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 63
2019 EC-05 7 67 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 EC-06 39 28 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2019 EC-07 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 38 35 10 8 10 0 0 73 17 63
2019 EC-05 27 47 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 EC-06 39 11 6 22 22 0 0 50 44 18
2019 EC-07 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 43 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 63
2019 EC-05 27 40 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2019 EC-06 28 33 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2019 EC-07 23 54 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 40 40 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 63
2019 EC-05 33 33 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2019 EC-06 28 50 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2019 EC-07 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 41 16 13 2 0 0 70 14 63
2019 EC-05 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 EC-06 33 39 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2019 EC-07 8 38 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 13 27 38 17 5 0 0 22 40 63
2019 EC-05 13 33 47 7 0 0 0 7 47 15
2019 EC-06 11 33 33 22 0 0 0 22 44 18
2019 EC-07 8 23 31 31 8 0 0 38 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 37 19 21 16 6 2 0 23 56 63
2019 EC-05 27 27 40 7 0 0 0 7 53 15
2019 EC-06 39 28 17 17 0 0 0 17 67 18
2019 EC-07 38 15 15 23 8 0 0 31 54 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 16 21 41 19 3 0 0 22 37 63
2019 EC-05 13 27 47 13 0 0 0 13 40 15
2019 EC-06 22 22 33 22 0 0 0 22 44 18
2019 EC-07 23 15 38 15 8 0 0 23 38 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 17 24 35 21 3 0 0 24 41 63
2019 EC-05 13 27 47 13 0 0 0 13 40 15
2019 EC-06 28 22 28 22 0 0 0 22 50 18
2019 EC-07 23 31 38 8 0 0 0 8 54 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 17 32 17 24 10 0 0 33 49 63
2019 EC-05 0 27 33 40 0 0 0 40 27 15
2019 EC-06 28 44 11 11 6 0 0 17 72 18
2019 EC-07 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 23 62 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 25 33 19 13 8 2 0 21 60 63
2019 EC-05 13 40 27 13 7 0 0 20 53 15
2019 EC-06 33 33 28 6 0 0 0 6 67 18
2019 EC-07 23 31 15 15 15 0 0 31 54 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 17 19 40 17 6 0 0 24 37 63
2019 EC-05 7 27 47 20 0 0 0 20 33 15
2019 EC-06 22 11 50 11 6 0 0 17 33 18
2019 EC-07 23 38 15 23 0 0 0 23 62 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 8 29 15 35 13 0 0 48 37 62
2019 EC-05 0 27 20 40 13 0 0 53 27 15
2019 EC-06 11 28 11 33 17 0 0 50 39 18
2019 EC-07 15 15 15 46 8 0 0 54 31 13
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 70 19 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 63
2019 EC-05 53 27 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2019 EC-06 72 6 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2019 EC-07 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 19 39 21 6 3 8 3 65 11 62
2019 EC-05 7 33 33 7 7 13 0 46 15 15
2019 EC-06 6 50 17 6 0 17 6 71 7 18
2019 EC-07 33 25 33 0 0 0 8 64 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 43 37 6 10 3 2 0 81 13 63
2019 EC-05 33 40 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 EC-06 44 28 6 17 0 6 0 76 18 18
2019 EC-07 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 37 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 63
2019 EC-05 47 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 EC-06 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 EC-07 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 52 29 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 63
2019 EC-05 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 EC-06 56 28 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2019 EC-07 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 57 21 11 8 2 0 2 79 10 63
2019 EC-05 40 47 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2019 EC-06 61 6 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18
2019 EC-07 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 32 41 13 6 5 3 0 75 11 63
2019 EC-05 27 53 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 EC-06 22 39 22 6 6 6 0 65 12 18
2019 EC-07 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 48 29 8 10 5 0 2 77 15 63
2019 EC-05 20 53 7 13 0 0 7 79 14 15
2019 EC-06 56 6 17 6 17 0 0 61 22 18
2019 EC-07 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 35 39 13 6 5 2 0 75 11 62
2019 EC-05 13 53 27 0 0 7 0 71 0 15
2019 EC-06 33 33 11 17 6 0 0 67 22 18
2019 EC-07 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 80 11 2 7 0 0 0 92 7 61
2019 EC-05 67 20 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 EC-06 82 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2019 EC-07 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 63 21 5 3 3 2 3 88 7 63
2019 EC-05 60 13 7 0 0 7 13 92 0 15
2019 EC-06 67 17 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2019 EC-07 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 19 8 0 5 2 0 87 5 63
2019 EC-05 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 EC-06 67 17 0 0 11 6 0 88 12 18
2019 EC-07 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 43 32 8 6 11 0 0 75 17 63
2019 EC-05 20 67 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2019 EC-06 44 17 11 11 17 0 0 61 28 18
2019 EC-07 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 7 60 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 22 49 10 11 3 5 0 75 15 63
2019 EC-05 7 80 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 EC-06 28 22 17 17 6 11 0 56 25 18
2019 EC-07 15 54 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 19 41 17 17 5 0 0 60 22 63
2019 EC-05 13 40 33 7 7 0 0 53 13 15
2019 EC-06 22 28 22 22 6 0 0 50 28 18
2019 EC-07 23 46 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 6 37 19 27 10 2 0 44 37 63
2019 EC-05 7 33 27 20 7 7 0 43 29 15
2019 EC-06 0 39 11 33 17 0 0 39 50 18
2019 EC-07 0 38 15 38 8 0 0 38 46 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 8 33 16 24 16 3 0 43 41 63
2019 EC-05 7 33 20 27 7 7 0 43 36 15
2019 EC-06 0 28 17 28 22 6 0 29 53 18
2019 EC-07 0 54 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 49 24 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 63
2019 EC-05 27 40 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 EC-06 50 17 17 6 11 0 0 67 17 18
2019 EC-07 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 21 44 11 19 5 0 0 65 24 63
2019 EC-05 13 60 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2019 EC-06 17 39 17 28 0 0 0 56 28 18
2019 EC-07 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 8 32 14 22 22 2 0 40 45 63
2019 EC-05 0 33 27 27 13 0 0 33 40 15
2019 EC-06 0 28 11 11 44 6 0 29 59 18
2019 EC-07 15 38 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 EC 24 17 13 29 14 3 0 43 44 63
2019 EC-05 13 27 13 33 7 7 0 43 43 15
2019 EC-06 28 11 6 22 28 6 0 41 53 18
2019 EC-07 38 0 23 38 0 0 0 38 38 13

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 EC 11 34 15 27 10 3 0 47 38 62
2019 EC-05 7 40 27 27 0 0 0 47 27 15
2019 EC-06 11 33 6 17 22 11 0 50 44 18
2019 EC-07 8 31 23 38 0 0 0 38 38 13

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 EC 13 16 21 19 11 17 3 36 38 63
2019 EC-05 7 27 13 27 7 20 0 42 42 15
2019 EC-06 11 0 28 11 17 28 6 17 42 18
2019 EC-07 8 23 15 31 8 8 8 36 45 13

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 EC 14 29 25 16 11 5 0 45 28 63
2019 EC-05 7 47 40 0 0 7 0 57 0 15
2019 EC-06 11 11 17 33 22 6 0 24 59 18
2019 EC-07 8 31 38 15 0 8 0 42 17 13

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 EC 25 21 14 21 13 6 0 49 36 63
2019 EC-05 33 33 13 7 7 7 0 71 14 15
2019 EC-06 17 17 17 22 28 0 0 33 50 18
2019 EC-07 23 23 8 38 0 8 0 50 42 13

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 EC 52 27 14 5 0 0 2 81 5 63
2019 EC-05 60 13 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 EC-06 44 39 11 0 0 0 6 88 0 18
2019 EC-07 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13

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 EC 45 11 16 8 10 0 10 63 20 62
2019 EC-05 53 13 13 0 0 0 20 83 0 15
2019 EC-06 39 0 22 11 17 0 11 44 31 18
2019 EC-07 69 8 0 8 8 0 8 83 17 13

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 EC 37 29 25 5 3 0 2 66 8 63
2019 EC-05 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 EC-06 17 33 33 0 11 0 6 53 12 18
2019 EC-07 54 15 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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 EC 35 21 21 6 8 3 6 61 16 63
2019 EC-05 47 33 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
2019 EC-06 17 17 22 0 28 6 11 40 33 18
2019 EC-07 62 8 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13

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 EC 66 11 8 0 2 2 11 89 2 62
2019 EC-05 60 0 20 0 0 0 20 75 0 15
2019 EC-06 56 22 6 0 0 0 17 93 0 18
2019 EC-07 85 0 0 0 8 0 8 92 8 13

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 EC 87 5 3 2 0 0 3 95 2 63
2019 EC-05 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 EC-06 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2019 EC-07 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 EC 74 10 3 2 3 6 2 91 5 62
2019 EC-05 71 7 0 0 0 14 7 100 0 14
2019 EC-06 72 17 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2019 EC-07 85 0 0 8 0 8 0 92 8 13

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 EC 79 13 3 2 0 0 3 95 2 61
2019 EC-05 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 EC-06 72 17 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 18
2019 EC-07 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 EC 17 49 17 10 5 2 0 68 15 63
2019 EC-05 13 53 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2019 EC-06 11 39 17 22 11 0 0 50 33 18
2019 EC-07 31 62 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 48 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 63
2019 EC-05 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 EC-06 33 28 11 22 6 0 0 61 28 18
2019 EC-07 23 62 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 EC 43 35 6 11 2 3 0 80 13 63
2019 EC-05 40 47 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2019 EC-06 33 33 11 17 0 6 0 71 18 18
2019 EC-07 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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 EC 43 38 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 63
2019 EC-05 27 53 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 EC-06 39 33 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18
2019 EC-07 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 EC 23 26 26 10 16 0 0 48 26 62
2019 EC-05 0 40 40 7 13 0 0 40 20 15
2019 EC-06 22 11 33 11 22 0 0 33 33 18
2019 EC-07 25 33 17 25 0 0 0 58 25 12

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 EC 25 33 21 11 10 0 0 59 21 63
2019 EC-05 13 27 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 15
2019 EC-06 17 33 22 6 22 0 0 50 28 18
2019 EC-07 38 23 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13

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 EC 18 26 21 18 13 5 0 46 32 62
2019 EC-05 7 50 14 21 0 7 0 62 23 14
2019 EC-06 22 0 28 11 28 11 0 25 44 18
2019 EC-07 15 23 31 23 8 0 0 38 31 13
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 49 19 32 63
2019 EC-05 47 20 33 15
2019 EC-06 56 22 22 18
2019 EC-07 62 23 15 13

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 EC 3 10 68 0 10 10 31
2019 EC-06 10 0 60 0 10 20 10
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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 EC 33 49 3 11 2 0 2 84 13 63
2019 EC-05 47 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 EC-06 39 33 0 17 6 0 6 76 24 18
2019 EC-07 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 EC 63 24 8 0 2 2 2 90 2 62
2019 EC-05 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 EC-06 67 11 11 0 0 6 6 88 0 18
2019 EC-07 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 22 78 63
2019 EC-06 33 67 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

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 EC 0 100 13

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 EC 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 46 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 46 13

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 EC 46 54 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 46 54 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 38 62 13

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 46 54 13

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 EC 54 46 13

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 46 54 13

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 54 46 13

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 0 100 13

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 EC 25 75 63
2019 EC-06 39 61 18

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 EC 8 11 16 11 16 33 5 31 44 63
2019 EC-05 13 0 20 7 7 47 7 29 29 15
2019 EC-06 0 22 0 11 33 28 6 33 67 18
2019 EC-07 8 23 23 15 8 15 8 40 30 13

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 EC 25 22 16 14 10 13 0 55 27 63
2019 EC-05 27 13 13 33 0 13 0 46 38 15
2019 EC-06 22 22 22 11 11 11 0 50 25 18
2019 EC-07 31 23 23 0 8 15 0 64 9 13
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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 EC 8 92 63
2019 EC-05 0 100 15

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 EC 16 84 63
2019 EC-07 0 100 13

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 15 6 18 5 5 44 8 43 20 62
2019 EC-05 7 0 7 0 7 57 21 33 33 14
2019 EC-06 11 6 28 6 6 44 0 30 20 18
2019 EC-07 15 15 15 0 0 38 15 67 0 13

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 37 21 16 8 3 16 0 68 13 63
2019 EC-05 27 33 7 7 0 27 0 82 9 15
2019 EC-06 33 11 28 11 6 11 0 50 19 18
2019 EC-07 46 23 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 13
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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 EC 19 33 25 14 8 0 0 52 22 63
2019 EC-05 7 40 33 20 0 0 0 47 20 15
2019 EC-06 28 33 11 6 22 0 0 61 28 18
2019 EC-07 23 38 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13

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 EC 11 37 21 25 6 0 0 48 32 63
2019 EC-05 7 47 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2019 EC-06 6 33 28 33 0 0 0 39 33 18
2019 EC-07 8 15 31 23 23 0 0 23 46 13

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 EC 15 27 21 21 16 0 0 42 37 62
2019 EC-05 7 33 33 13 13 0 0 40 27 15
2019 EC-06 6 24 29 29 12 0 0 29 41 17
2019 EC-07 8 23 15 31 23 0 0 31 54 13

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 EC 18 26 18 29 10 0 0 44 39 62
2019 EC-05 21 29 29 21 0 0 0 50 21 14
2019 EC-06 6 28 17 39 11 0 0 33 50 18
2019 EC-07 23 15 8 38 15 0 0 38 54 13

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 EC 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 63
2019 EC-05 27 60 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 EC-06 22 50 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 18
2019 EC-07 23 23 23 8 23 0 0 46 31 13

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 EC 29 35 16 15 5 0 0 65 19 62
2019 EC-05 27 40 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2019 EC-06 33 39 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2019 EC-07 17 17 17 42 8 0 0 33 50 12

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 EC 22 24 35 13 6 0 0 46 19 63
2019 EC-05 13 27 47 13 0 0 0 40 13 15
2019 EC-06 33 11 33 11 11 0 0 44 22 18
2019 EC-07 15 23 46 15 0 0 0 38 15 13

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 EC 17 37 17 17 11 0 0 54 29 63
2019 EC-05 7 47 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 15
2019 EC-06 11 44 17 17 11 0 0 56 28 18
2019 EC-07 15 38 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13

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 EC 17 27 21 16 19 0 0 44 35 63
2019 EC-05 7 33 20 33 7 0 0 40 40 15
2019 EC-06 22 6 39 6 28 0 0 28 33 18
2019 EC-07 23 38 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13

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 EC 38 22 16 19 5 0 0 60 24 63
2019 EC-05 27 27 20 27 0 0 0 53 27 15
2019 EC-06 39 17 6 33 6 0 0 56 39 18
2019 EC-07 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 EC 32 41 19 3 5 0 0 73 8 63
2019 EC-05 20 67 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 EC-06 28 39 28 6 0 0 0 67 6 18
2019 EC-07 46 15 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13

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 EC 44 30 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 63
2019 EC-05 47 40 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 EC-06 50 22 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2019 EC-07 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 EC 71 15 5 0 5 2 3 90 5 62
2019 EC-05 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 EC-06 56 17 11 0 6 6 6 81 6 18
2019 EC-07 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 EC 59 19 8 2 6 3 3 83 8 63
2019 EC-05 53 20 7 0 0 7 13 92 0 15
2019 EC-06 50 22 6 6 17 0 0 72 22 18
2019 EC-07 69 15 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 13

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 EC 60 22 14 2 0 0 2 84 2 63
2019 EC-05 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 EC-06 56 28 11 0 0 0 6 88 0 18
2019 EC-07 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 EC 56 14 17 6 5 0 2 71 11 63
2019 EC-05 60 13 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 EC-06 44 11 17 11 11 0 6 59 24 18
2019 EC-07 69 8 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 EC 63 13 6 0 0 0 17 92 0 63
2019 EC-05 67 0 0 0 0 0 33 100 0 15
2019 EC-06 50 28 6 0 0 0 17 93 0 18
2019 EC-07 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 EC 68 21 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 63
2019 EC-05 73 13 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2019 EC-06 67 22 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 18
2019 EC-07 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13

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 EC 67 14 3 5 3 0 8 88 9 63
2019 EC-05 60 20 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
2019 EC-06 78 6 6 0 0 0 11 94 0 18
2019 EC-07 77 8 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13

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 EC 56 22 17 2 0 0 3 80 2 63
2019 EC-05 47 33 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2019 EC-06 50 28 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 18
2019 EC-07 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 8 33 37 19 3 0 0 41 22 63
2019 EC-05 0 40 53 7 0 0 0 40 7 15
2019 EC-06 6 33 33 22 6 0 0 39 28 18
2019 EC-07 8 38 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 10 25 41 14 10 0 0 24 35 63
2019 EC-05 0 27 60 13 0 0 0 13 27 15
2019 EC-06 11 28 39 11 11 0 0 22 39 18
2019 EC-07 15 15 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 13 38 16 19 11 3 0 52 31 63
2019 EC-05 7 47 20 27 0 0 0 53 27 15
2019 EC-06 17 22 17 17 22 6 0 41 41 18
2019 EC-07 15 46 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 EC 10 32 17 21 17 3 0 43 39 63
2019 EC-05 7 47 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2019 EC-06 6 17 28 28 17 6 0 24 47 18
2019 EC-07 15 46 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 19 81 62
2019 EC-05 7 93 15
2019 EC-06 22 78 18
2019 EC-07 33 67 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 67 33 12
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 14 30 25 14 11 3 2 15 85 63
2019 EC-05 7 33 27 13 20 0 0 7 93 15
2019 EC-06 17 22 28 17 11 6 0 18 82 18
2019 EC-07 8 38 15 23 15 0 0 8 92 13

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 63 37 51
2019 EC-05 57 43 14
2019 EC-06 79 21 14
2019 EC-07 58 42 12

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 37 63 51
2019 EC-05 21 79 14
2019 EC-06 21 79 14
2019 EC-07 25 75 12

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

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 12 18 20 22 16 2 12 34 43 51
2019 EC-05 7 7 36 21 7 7 14 18 36 14
2019 EC-06 7 14 7 21 43 0 7 23 69 14
2019 EC-07 0 17 25 25 8 0 25 22 44 12

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 4 12 10 33 29 2 10 18 71 51
2019 EC-05 0 14 7 43 36 0 0 14 79 14
2019 EC-06 7 0 14 29 36 0 14 8 75 14
2019 EC-07 0 0 17 25 25 8 25 0 75 12

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 EC 29 21 23 11 11 0 5 53 24 62
2019 EC-05 20 33 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2019 EC-06 18 6 24 18 29 0 6 25 50 17
2019 EC-07 23 23 23 15 15 0 0 46 31 13
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