2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 101. In what official language(s) do you provide services to the public?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 67 29 2 2 1 0 0 95 2 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 48 33 5 13 0 0 0 81 13 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 50 1 3 1 0 0 95 4 92

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
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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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 17 10 5 2 0 1 82 7 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 91 6 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 22 9 10 6 0 0 76 15 92

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 35 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 28 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 34 3 10 4 0 0 83 14 92

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 43 7 9 3 0 0 81 13 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 40 0 19 9 0 0 72 28 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 38 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 38 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 33 0 13 4 0 0 83 17 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 30 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 92

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 44 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 45 38 5 0 11 0 0 83 11 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 36 13 2 3 0 4 81 5 92

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 40 18 5 3 0 0 74 8 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 43 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 47 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 92

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 38 20 10 2 0 0 67 13 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 36 15 12 7 0 0 65 20 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 92

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 43 11 2 2 0 1 84 5 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 27 49 16 4 4 0 0 76 7 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 38 12 13 4 0 0 71 18 92

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 35 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 92

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 39 11 10 4 0 0 76 14 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 31 27 6 7 0 0 60 14 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 38 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 92

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 29 17 4 2 0 0 77 6 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 58 27 12 0 0 4 0 88 0 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 38 5 5 2 0 0 88 8 92

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
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 34 10 14 2 1 1 73 17 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 48 0 23 5 0 0 72 28 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 37 13 11 5 0 0 70 16 92

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 37 21 8 2 0 0 68 10 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 27 34 17 15 7 0 0 61 23 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 38 17 9 8 0 0 66 17 92

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 38 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 28 16 0 11 0 0 73 11 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 40 18 7 4 0 0 70 11 92

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 44 12 2 3 0 0 84 4 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 41 6 4 6 0 0 84 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 43 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 91

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 20 6 4 3 1 0 86 8 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 57 30 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 35 11 1 3 0 0 85 4 92

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 18 22 25 23 4 0 50 27 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 19 35 33 7 0 0 41 25 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 23 27 23 15 2 3 40 32 92

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
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 10 23 22 32 6 0 58 18 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 13 9 54 9 4 0 65 26 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 14 30 21 18 5 7 45 21 91

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
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 18 21 23 30 0 2 53 26 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 17 15 36 23 4 6 0 28 34 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 15 28 16 15 4 7 34 35 92

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 9 21 33 30 1 2 65 13 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 0 10 29 46 15 0 0 61 10 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 6 28 32 25 1 5 61 10 92

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
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 18 18 28 24 2 2 53 29 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 11 31 36 10 0 0 45 23 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 21 22 22 24 1 5 49 27 92

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
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
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 17 31 20 16 3 2 38 29 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 4 14 37 20 0 0 57 29 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 19 25 24 18 2 4 46 28 92

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
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 11 26 31 23 1 0 54 20 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 19 31 17 15 0 0 31 37 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 14 26 22 14 5 10 42 27 92

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 23 25 18 25 1 0 43 32 96
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 15 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 91 6 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 60 23 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 92

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
(%)
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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 28 16 7 5 11 2 68 14 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 17 28 22 9 24 0 0 45 33 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 27 14 14 6 1 4 64 21 92

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 36 6 11 4 1 0 79 15 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 33 32 16 5 14 0 0 65 19 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 28 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 92

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 37 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 29 11 17 7 0 0 65 24 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 33 9 8 1 0 0 83 9 92

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 39 13 4 1 2 0 82 5 96
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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
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 30 11 3 3 0 8 81 7 96

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 40 13 6 9 0 1 71 15 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 46 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 35 13 10 6 1 2 70 17 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 30 12 3 7 4 0 76 11 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 51 18 5 12 7 6 0 74 21 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 32 6 11 4 1 0 79 15 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 32 8 10 5 0 0 78 15 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 40 31 11 0 17 0 0 71 17 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 32 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 81 14 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 96 0 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 22 0 2 1 0 0 97 3 92

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
(%)
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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 19 3 6 13 2 0 78 19 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 62 19 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 33 4 6 2 0 6 87 8 92

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

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
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 20 10 2 7 1 0 80 10 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 20 12 0 7 11 5 77 9 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 21 13 6 3 1 0 77 10 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 24 8 9 4 1 0 80 13 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 24 6 6 7 0 0 80 14 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 27 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 92
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 37 13 4 2 3 0 80 7 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 25 23 14 7 12 0 50 25 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 36 11 9 6 7 0 71 17 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 38 11 8 3 2 0 77 12 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 24 17 16 18 6 0 47 36 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 35 10 10 12 4 0 67 23 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 30 14 9 5 6 0 70 15 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 24 11 19 24 11 0 39 48 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 26 16 13 13 7 0 54 28 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 31 18 15 6 2 0 61 21 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 26 11 20 22 11 0 39 48 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 35 15 15 11 2 0 58 27 92

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 67 20 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 96
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 41 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 24 22 13 13 0 0 52 26 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 36 17 8 1 4 0 73 9 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 37 12 11 9 2 0 67 20 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 36 18 3 7 0 2 72 10 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 25 29 36 6 4 0 0 55 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 30 15 15 2 2 2 66 18 92

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 46 15 3 4 2 0 77 7 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 19 23 7 6 17 5 53 17 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 14 36 12 17 5 5 28 32 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 16 22 9 16 13 7 41 32 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 38 11 7 6 7 0 74 14 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 17 23 21 29 10 0 0 40 39 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 26 13 14 9 5 1 61 24 91

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 29 12 16 9 8 0 60 27 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 19 5 15 38 6 5 35 59 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 22 16 15 20 3 2 46 37 91

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 21 8 4 3 4 3 83 8 96

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 70 13 3 2 1 2 9 94 3 96

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 19 5 2 3 2 8 90 5 96

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 22 6 5 3 2 7 85 8 96

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 8 12 2 3 4 6 80 6 96

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 22 10 0 1 2 7 88 1 96

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 72 7 2 6 3 2 9 88 10 96

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 79 3 1 4 1 2 11 94 5 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 48 16 6 2 2 0 75 8 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 31 26 25 4 6 0 42 30 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 33 21 9 11 1 0 59 20 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 39 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 48 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 40 12 6 3 3 0 79 9 92

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 30 11 11 1 2 0 76 12 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 31 21 9 0 6 4 66 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 31 17 5 5 6 3 70 11 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 30 9 1 2 0 0 88 2 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 44 14 4 4 0 0 79 7 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 35 12 2 5 0 0 82 7 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 37 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 49 10 15 7 0 0 67 23 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 37 14 2 8 0 0 76 10 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 40 13 6 2 0 0 80 7 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 44 0 23 10 0 0 67 33 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 33 18 5 7 0 0 70 12 92

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 22 22 10 7 2 0 60 17 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 35 22 19 15 0 0 44 34 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 25 17 11 12 1 0 60 23 92
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 23 35 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 24 42 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 39 29 92
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 32 20 2 5 2 8 71 7 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 26 14 2 1 5 5 81 4 96
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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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 94 96

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 87 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 18 16 6 2 31 7 62 12 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 5 9 22 9 7 41 6 27 31 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 11 16 5 5 36 12 51 19 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 32 12 7 2 16 2 74 11 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 14 36 28 13 4 5 0 53 17 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 25 17 4 6 19 5 64 14 92
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 93 96

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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 13 17 6 0 32 10 60 11 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 0 27 4 7 47 6 19 24 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 14 12 4 0 38 12 66 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 28 20 5 0 11 3 71 5 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 43 17 4 4 12 6 70 9 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 23 13 2 1 25 2 77 4 92
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 27 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 28 24 11 4 0 0 61 15 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 22 22 7 15 0 3 55 23 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 45 14 8 10 0 0 68 18 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 43 29 9 4 0 0 59 13 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 24 25 16 5 0 4 53 21 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 36 12 3 5 1 0 80 8 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 28 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 38 17 13 1 0 4 69 14 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 22 22 7 10 1 0 61 17 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 31 11 14 13 0 0 63 26 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 26 21 19 4 1 4 54 24 92

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 13 14 4 2 1 2 78 7 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 54 24 0 0 11 6 5 87 13 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 26 8 8 1 0 9 82 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 33 16 6 5 0 1 72 12 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 21 34 10 8 0 0 48 18 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 34 15 11 4 1 5 68 17 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 33 21 5 2 1 1 72 7 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 17 21 22 8 0 6 46 32 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 34 19 10 3 0 6 66 13 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 31 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 25 25 18 4 0 0 53 22 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 33 23 11 1 0 6 63 12 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 26 9 4 4 1 1 82 8 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 47 23 21 6 4 0 0 70 10 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 25 23 12 3 1 5 59 16 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 20 14 8 4 1 1 73 13 95

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 34 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 46 24 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 19
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 23 14 14 2 0 6 69 17 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 14 7 2 0 2 2 91 2 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 18 14 6 5 0 6 73 12 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 21 4 2 2 0 7 91 5 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 84 8 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 72 14 0 4 4 0 6 92 8 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 72 12 5 2 2 2 6 90 4 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 9 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 29 26 0 4 0 6 69 4 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 21 16 3 1 0 5 78 5 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 28 11 2 2 0 2 85 3 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 61 9 11 9 4 0 6 74 14 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 19 13 6 6 0 6 74 12 91

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 61 16 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 63 9 10 0 4 0 15 84 4 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 8 10 5 0 0 29 79 6 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 66 6 6 0 1 0 21 91 1 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 48 27 13 6 0 0 6 80 7 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 21 2 3 1 2 7 93 4 91

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 71 12 7 2 3 0 5 87 6 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 74 15 0 5 0 0 6 94 6 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 77 7 6 1 2 0 7 90 4 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 83 10 3 2 2 0 1 94 3 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 52 22 18 4 4 0 0 74 7 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 26 9 5 0 0 4 86 5 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 33 6 3 1 0 1 91 3 96

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 40 23 9 4 0 0 64 13 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 42 34 4 7 0 0 55 11 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 43 28 15 3 0 1 54 18 92

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 14 32 25 16 1 1 41 26 94
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 11 37 24 5 0 0 29 34 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 18 38 28 10 0 2 39 22 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 42 11 10 2 1 1 77 12 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 26 18 6 4 6 0 71 10 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 32 22 5 7 8 1 63 13 92

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 32 18 5 4 6 0 72 9 96
2017 Provides services to public - English only 27 46 11 0 17 0 0 73 17 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 27 23 18 7 2 0 51 25 92
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 72 96
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 78 92
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 26 7 3 6 7 0 55 45 95
2017 Provides services to public - English only 47 20 15 5 6 7 0 51 49 20
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 25 14 4 12 4 1 41 59 92

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 49 46

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 27 45

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 20 22 8 0 0 12 66 9 44
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 30 18 16 12 0 14 47 32 51

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 30 6 12 4 0 22 72 21 44
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 13 14 20 27 2 24 18 63 51

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 13 12 2 4 3 11 78 8 93
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