2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistical Survey Operations by Question 91. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 47 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 194
2019 Part-time 42 41 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 698
2017 Full-time 37 44 5 11 2 0 0 82 13 228
2017 Part-time 41 41 3 10 4 0 0 82 15 1020
2014 Full-time 30 47 7 14 2 0 0 76 16 170
2014 Part-time 39 44 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 857
2011 Full-time 39 47 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 292
2011 Part-time 48 38 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 963

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 68 17 4 2 2 0 6 91 5 194
2019 Part-time 76 11 2 2 1 1 7 95 3 699
2017 Full-time 64 16 3 3 3 0 10 90 6 228
2017 Part-time 69 11 5 2 2 0 12 91 4 1020
2014 Full-time 72 10 4 1 1 1 11 93 3 171
2014 Part-time 70 9 3 2 2 0 15 93 4 865
2011 Full-time 75 11 2 2 2 0 9 94 4 292
2011 Part-time 77 8 2 1 1 0 11 96 2 962

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 40 33 9 11 5 0 2 75 16 193
2019 Part-time 38 34 10 8 4 0 7 77 13 695
2017 Full-time 34 37 13 6 7 0 3 73 14 228
2017 Part-time 36 29 10 12 6 0 7 70 19 1022
2014 Full-time 33 38 11 7 5 0 5 75 13 172
2014 Part-time 36 31 11 10 6 0 7 71 18 861
2011 Full-time 36 32 8 13 8 0 2 70 22 291
2011 Part-time 37 28 9 10 7 0 9 72 18 959

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 30 49 8 12 2 0 0 79 13 193
2019 Part-time 40 37 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 699
2017 Full-time 29 45 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 228
2017 Part-time 39 42 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 1021
2014 Full-time 29 40 14 14 4 0 0 69 17 173
2014 Part-time 34 45 8 10 4 0 0 79 14 866
2011 Full-time 40 42 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 293
2011 Part-time 47 38 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 957

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 32 12 11 6 1 1 70 17 194
2019 Part-time 37 34 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 701
2017 Full-time 40 36 12 7 3 0 1 77 11 226
2017 Part-time 36 36 11 12 6 0 0 72 18 1023
2014 Full-time 35 33 15 10 6 0 1 68 16 173
2014 Part-time 35 35 11 12 6 1 1 71 18 866

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 32 30 15 12 9 1 1 64 21 194
2019 Part-time 31 31 14 13 9 1 1 64 22 701
2017 Full-time 25 30 20 11 9 0 4 58 21 228
2017 Part-time 30 29 16 12 11 0 1 60 24 1022
2014 Full-time 24 35 16 16 8 1 1 60 24 171
2014 Part-time 31 31 14 12 9 1 1 64 22 864
2011 Full-time 29 33 13 12 11 0 2 63 24 292
2011 Part-time 32 33 17 10 6 1 2 66 17 958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 34 33 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 194
2019 Part-time 35 36 16 7 6 0 0 71 13 701
2017 Full-time 27 39 18 10 6 0 0 67 15 228
2017 Part-time 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 1024
2014 Full-time 32 39 18 5 6 0 0 72 11 172
2014 Part-time 29 43 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 863
2011 Full-time 32 39 17 5 7 0 0 71 12 292
2011 Part-time 35 43 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 963

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 19 32 15 19 14 1 0 51 33 194
2019 Part-time 24 28 16 17 15 1 0 52 32 700
2017 Full-time 17 35 15 20 13 0 0 52 33 228
2017 Part-time 19 33 16 17 15 0 0 52 32 1023
2014 Full-time 17 39 14 17 13 0 0 56 30 173
2014 Part-time 21 35 16 14 13 0 0 56 27 864
2011 Full-time 18 32 22 17 11 0 0 50 28 292
2011 Part-time 23 36 19 12 9 0 0 60 21 961

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 36 40 13 9 2 1 0 76 10 194
2019 Part-time 40 36 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 699
2017 Full-time 28 48 9 10 3 0 1 77 14 228
2017 Part-time 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1022

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 40 11 8 3 1 0 77 11 194
2019 Part-time 49 33 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 699
2017 Full-time 36 42 13 6 2 0 1 79 8 227
2017 Part-time 48 34 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 1022
2014 Full-time 43 38 10 5 4 1 0 82 8 172
2014 Part-time 44 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 865
2011 Full-time 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 291
2011 Part-time 48 37 9 4 2 1 0 86 5 961

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 19 39 16 14 11 1 0 59 25 194
2019 Part-time 24 31 19 14 11 0 0 55 25 701
2017 Full-time 18 31 23 18 9 0 1 50 27 228
2017 Part-time 19 34 18 14 14 0 0 53 28 1024

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 48 32 15 1 3 0 1 80 4 193
2019 Part-time 52 28 13 4 3 0 0 81 7 700
2017 Full-time 43 35 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 227
2017 Part-time 53 30 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 1022
2014 Full-time 61 25 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 173
2014 Part-time 61 26 10 2 2 0 0 87 4 866
2011 Full-time 56 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 292
2011 Part-time 56 31 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 962

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 10 31 17 20 19 1 1 43 40 193
2019 Part-time 16 24 18 22 19 1 0 40 42 699
2017 Full-time 14 23 19 19 22 0 2 39 42 227
2017 Part-time 12 28 19 18 20 1 1 41 39 1021
2014 Full-time 10 37 21 18 14 1 0 47 32 173
2014 Part-time 12 31 18 20 17 1 1 43 38 865
2011 Full-time 13 35 20 16 15 0 0 48 32 292
2011 Part-time 13 27 23 20 14 2 1 41 35 960

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 13 26 20 18 22 1 1 39 41 194
2019 Part-time 16 22 21 19 19 1 1 39 39 700
2017 Full-time 17 24 21 19 18 1 1 41 38 226
2017 Part-time 16 25 18 19 19 0 2 42 39 1020
2014 Full-time 18 31 25 17 10 0 1 48 27 173
2014 Part-time 16 25 22 18 16 1 2 42 35 865

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 17 38 25 11 8 1 0 56 19 194
2019 Part-time 26 35 20 12 7 1 0 61 19 701
2017 Full-time 21 37 22 12 6 0 1 59 19 225
2017 Part-time 22 39 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 1017
2014 Full-time 21 39 19 15 5 1 1 61 20 173
2014 Part-time 25 36 18 13 6 1 1 62 19 863
2011 Full-time 30 38 19 7 4 2 1 70 11 292
2011 Part-time 36 41 12 6 3 1 2 79 9 960

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 32 42 16 5 4 0 0 74 9 194
2019 Part-time 41 34 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 699
2017 Full-time 36 32 17 9 4 0 0 69 14 226
2017 Part-time 38 37 14 5 6 0 0 75 11 1021
2014 Full-time 42 37 14 5 2 1 0 79 7 173
2014 Part-time 40 37 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 863
2011 Full-time 40 34 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 291
2011 Part-time 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 962

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 55 29 8 4 1 1 2 87 5 194
2019 Part-time 51 26 10 2 0 1 10 86 2 698
2017 Full-time 53 23 10 4 1 1 8 84 5 227
2017 Part-time 57 25 6 2 0 2 9 92 2 1022
2014 Full-time 42 35 13 1 1 1 8 84 2 173
2014 Part-time 56 27 7 1 1 0 8 90 2 863
2011 Full-time 48 29 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 292
2011 Part-time 51 26 9 2 2 1 9 86 4 958

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 3 13 32 22 23 3 3 48 18 192
2019 Part-time 7 11 31 28 19 1 3 50 18 700
2017 Full-time 6 14 31 22 20 3 4 45 21 227
2017 Part-time 5 10 28 25 24 2 6 54 16 1020
2014 Full-time 4 21 27 26 17 1 4 46 26 173
2014 Part-time 5 12 29 26 21 1 4 51 18 863
2011 Full-time 7 12 40 20 16 1 3 39 20 291
2011 Part-time 3 10 26 27 27 2 6 58 14 958

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 5 14 28 22 23 5 2 49 21 192
2019 Part-time 6 13 25 25 26 3 2 53 20 697
2017 Full-time 8 17 24 20 23 1 6 47 27 226
2017 Part-time 8 13 23 21 26 5 5 52 23 1017
2014 Full-time 8 21 26 23 20 1 2 44 30 172
2014 Part-time 8 14 24 21 26 2 5 51 24 862
2011 Full-time 8 18 26 22 22 2 2 46 27 291
2011 Part-time 5 12 23 21 31 4 5 57 18 957

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 8 15 18 22 19 9 8 50 29 192
2019 Part-time 6 11 22 24 22 7 8 54 20 698
2017 Full-time 6 15 25 23 17 2 12 47 24 226
2017 Part-time 7 12 21 19 23 7 12 52 22 1018
2014 Full-time 7 20 25 22 17 3 5 42 30 173
2014 Part-time 7 12 21 21 23 6 10 53 22 863
2011 Full-time 6 12 23 20 22 7 10 50 21 290
2011 Part-time 6 11 19 18 26 8 13 55 21 958

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 2 8 18 30 30 4 7 68 12 193
2019 Part-time 3 5 17 33 30 3 8 71 10 699
2017 Full-time 3 8 19 28 30 3 9 66 12 225
2017 Part-time 3 5 17 30 33 3 9 72 9 1015
2014 Full-time 3 6 25 39 21 2 4 63 10 173
2014 Part-time 3 7 20 33 29 2 7 67 10 865
2011 Full-time 4 7 25 25 28 2 8 60 13 291
2011 Part-time 3 6 18 28 34 3 8 70 10 959

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 13 17 26 26 4 8 58 23 191
2019 Part-time 4 9 21 25 30 3 8 62 14 698
2017 Full-time 6 12 24 20 26 3 9 52 20 227
2017 Part-time 5 9 18 24 32 3 10 64 15 1018
2014 Full-time 5 15 30 21 22 1 6 46 22 173
2014 Part-time 5 10 21 26 28 1 9 60 17 862
2011 Full-time 5 10 26 21 29 2 8 55 16 291
2011 Part-time 2 7 18 23 34 4 12 68 11 959

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 13 18 25 14 19 5 7 37 35 191
2019 Part-time 10 13 21 20 21 9 5 49 27 699
2017 Full-time 7 17 31 16 17 6 7 38 27 227
2017 Part-time 9 11 19 20 26 7 8 54 24 1018
2014 Full-time 9 17 24 20 18 6 6 43 30 172
2014 Part-time 9 14 18 17 26 8 9 52 27 865
2011 Full-time 11 13 25 16 25 5 4 46 26 291
2011 Part-time 7 11 21 18 25 10 8 53 22 957

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 21 25 21 19 3 5 43 30 192
2019 Part-time 6 12 28 21 23 6 5 48 20 698
2017 Full-time 11 20 23 21 18 2 6 42 33 227
2017 Part-time 8 12 25 19 25 4 8 49 22 1020
2014 Full-time 10 17 29 16 18 5 4 38 30 173
2014 Part-time 7 12 28 19 22 4 8 46 22 865

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 21 31 20 18 1 3 39 29 192
2019 Part-time 8 12 30 27 19 2 2 48 21 699
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 71 13 5 4 3 0 5 88 7 194
2019 Part-time 74 9 4 3 2 1 7 90 5 701
2017 Full-time 64 13 8 4 3 1 6 84 8 228
2017 Part-time 74 9 6 2 2 0 6 89 5 1026
2014 Full-time 74 10 5 4 2 1 4 88 6 171
2014 Part-time 75 11 4 3 2 0 5 91 5 878
2011 Full-time 71 13 4 4 3 1 4 88 8 291
2011 Part-time 80 8 3 2 1 1 4 93 4 958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 26 21 10 8 8 6 55 21 192
2019 Part-time 24 22 16 9 8 14 7 57 22 699
2017 Full-time 18 22 19 13 11 11 6 49 28 227
2017 Part-time 19 24 19 12 11 8 8 51 27 1023
2014 Full-time 17 33 17 17 6 4 7 55 25 172
2014 Part-time 22 26 18 10 7 8 8 58 21 877

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 31 33 10 12 10 1 2 67 23 194
2019 Part-time 39 26 9 10 9 5 3 70 21 698
2017 Full-time 35 29 11 15 7 2 1 66 23 228
2017 Part-time 34 26 13 12 10 3 1 64 23 1023
2014 Full-time 30 30 16 11 8 2 3 63 20 169
2014 Part-time 37 26 14 10 7 4 1 66 19 875

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 35 40 8 11 3 1 2 77 14 194
2019 Part-time 43 35 9 7 4 1 2 80 11 700
2017 Full-time 34 41 10 9 3 1 1 78 12 228
2017 Part-time 39 37 9 7 4 1 1 78 12 1024
2014 Full-time 28 43 13 11 1 1 2 74 13 170
2014 Part-time 40 36 12 7 3 1 1 78 10 874

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 27 31 20 7 7 3 4 63 16 194
2019 Part-time 28 31 20 8 4 4 4 65 13 700
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 15 21 16 6 18 5 19 48 31 197
2019 Part-time 16 16 18 8 10 3 28 47 27 699

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 34 33 11 13 9 0 0 67 22 198
2019 Part-time 37 30 13 13 6 1 0 68 19 702
2017 Full-time 37 37 11 11 3 0 0 75 15 228
2017 Part-time 41 31 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 1025
2014 Full-time 36 38 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 169
2014 Part-time 45 34 8 7 5 0 0 79 13 873
2011 Full-time 36 35 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 292
2011 Part-time 40 36 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 961

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 35 27 20 7 7 2 2 65 14 197
2019 Part-time 37 28 15 10 4 4 2 68 15 700
2017 Full-time 38 34 15 7 3 3 1 75 10 228
2017 Part-time 39 28 14 8 5 4 2 71 14 1025
2014 Full-time 32 41 14 10 1 1 1 75 11 170
2014 Part-time 42 29 14 7 5 2 1 73 13 873
2011 Full-time 36 31 15 9 7 2 0 68 16 292
2011 Part-time 41 31 11 6 4 5 1 77 11 960

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 Full-time 33 33 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 197
2019 Part-time 38 32 10 12 6 1 1 71 19 701
2017 Full-time 37 35 11 12 3 1 1 74 16 228
2017 Part-time 37 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 1024
2014 Full-time 32 42 12 10 2 1 1 75 12 172
2014 Part-time 42 36 9 8 4 0 0 78 12 874
2011 Full-time 31 40 9 13 6 0 0 71 20 290
2011 Part-time 41 34 10 10 4 1 0 76 14 961

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 Full-time 82 11 2 1 1 0 3 96 3 198
2019 Part-time 80 10 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 702
2017 Full-time 83 9 2 0 2 0 3 95 3 226
2017 Part-time 81 10 3 1 2 0 3 95 2 1025
2014 Full-time 78 12 4 3 1 1 2 92 4 172
2014 Part-time 82 9 2 2 1 0 3 94 3 874
2011 Full-time 82 8 2 1 3 0 3 94 4 291
2011 Part-time 86 7 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 961

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 28 19 11 7 16 4 16 58 29 197
2019 Part-time 35 19 9 6 13 4 14 66 22 703
2017 Full-time 30 21 9 6 17 3 14 62 27 227
2017 Part-time 36 21 10 6 10 3 14 69 20 1023
2014 Full-time 34 25 14 3 10 2 12 69 15 172
2014 Part-time 43 22 9 5 7 3 12 76 14 874
2011 Full-time 25 28 13 10 14 2 8 59 27 291
2011 Part-time 36 26 12 7 7 3 9 71 15 959

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 36 27 14 10 9 3 0 66 20 198
2019 Part-time 39 27 16 7 6 3 1 69 14 703
2017 Full-time 37 30 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 226
2017 Part-time 38 28 16 7 7 3 1 68 15 1023

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 31 35 19 7 7 0 0 66 14 198
2019 Part-time 43 27 13 11 5 0 0 70 16 702
2017 Full-time 36 32 17 9 5 0 1 68 14 228
2017 Part-time 37 32 15 9 7 0 0 70 15 1025
2014 Full-time 36 37 13 8 6 0 1 73 13 172
2014 Part-time 46 29 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 873

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 4 29 20 22 18 4 2 35 43 30
2019 Part-time 13 35 10 34 9 0 0 48 42 33
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 28 24 14 12 9 12 1 60 24 194
2019 Part-time 29 26 17 11 7 11 1 61 19 700
2017 Full-time 26 29 13 13 9 7 2 61 24 228
2017 Part-time 28 29 15 9 9 10 1 63 20 1018
2014 Full-time 25 33 17 14 6 4 1 62 20 169
2014 Part-time 29 28 16 8 7 11 1 65 17 859
2011 Full-time 23 30 16 13 9 8 1 58 25 291
2011 Part-time 26 27 15 8 7 15 2 63 18 955

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 25 30 20 14 9 1 1 56 23 195
2019 Part-time 27 30 18 12 10 3 0 59 23 700
2017 Full-time 22 32 14 17 10 3 1 56 29 226
2017 Part-time 26 30 16 13 11 2 1 58 25 1018
2014 Full-time 19 38 17 17 6 2 1 59 23 168
2014 Part-time 28 30 17 12 8 3 1 61 21 863
2011 Full-time 27 30 16 16 9 2 0 59 25 292
2011 Part-time 28 33 18 10 7 4 0 64 18 956

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 15 27 23 16 12 7 1 46 29 195
2019 Part-time 19 29 18 17 10 8 0 52 29 700
2017 Full-time 16 34 18 14 12 6 0 53 28 227
2017 Part-time 18 30 18 15 9 9 1 53 27 1020
2014 Full-time 13 33 26 16 7 4 0 48 24 171
2014 Part-time 16 32 21 14 7 10 0 54 23 869
2011 Full-time 18 33 17 17 11 4 0 53 29 291
2011 Part-time 20 27 20 13 8 12 1 53 24 958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 14 30 17 19 17 4 0 45 37 195
2019 Part-time 17 28 17 18 14 6 1 48 34 700
2017 Full-time 15 26 20 18 17 5 0 43 36 227
2017 Part-time 17 30 15 17 15 5 0 50 34 1021
2014 Full-time 11 34 21 19 11 4 0 47 31 171
2014 Part-time 18 30 17 19 11 6 0 51 31 869
2011 Full-time 13 33 14 22 13 3 0 48 37 292
2011 Part-time 19 34 15 17 9 6 0 57 28 957

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 36 18 13 8 6 12 7 66 18 194
2019 Part-time 38 14 6 4 6 28 5 77 14 700
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 33 22 15 5 3 0 56 21 198
2019 Part-time 26 37 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 703
2017 Full-time 20 38 18 15 6 2 2 60 21 226
2017 Part-time 25 39 16 12 6 1 1 66 18 1022
2014 Full-time 23 46 18 8 3 1 2 70 11 171
2014 Part-time 28 40 15 9 7 2 0 69 16 880
2011 Full-time 28 39 15 10 7 1 0 68 17 291
2011 Part-time 33 35 17 9 4 2 0 69 14 961

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 10 28 22 23 12 4 0 40 37 196
2019 Part-time 15 29 22 17 9 7 0 48 28 701

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 28 34 10 10 9 6 2 68 21 198
2019 Part-time 30 31 15 9 8 6 2 66 18 702
2017 Full-time 26 35 13 13 6 5 2 66 20 227
2017 Part-time 30 33 13 10 8 4 2 67 19 1024
2014 Full-time 29 35 14 12 5 3 1 67 18 172
2014 Part-time 33 32 13 8 7 5 2 70 16 876
2011 Full-time 33 35 11 10 7 4 1 71 17 292
2011 Part-time 31 34 10 8 8 7 2 71 18 957

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 Full-time 21 32 25 10 7 4 0 56 18 198
2019 Part-time 29 29 22 9 6 4 1 61 16 703

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 Full-time 14 26 20 12 16 12 1 45 32 197
2019 Part-time 19 19 14 16 17 14 2 46 38 702
2017 Full-time 14 24 18 14 18 10 2 43 36 228
2017 Part-time 16 20 15 15 19 13 2 42 41 1024
2014 Full-time 14 26 16 17 18 9 1 44 38 172
2014 Part-time 18 21 19 16 16 9 2 43 36 880
2011 Full-time 20 24 15 15 18 8 0 48 36 290
2011 Part-time 18 22 17 14 12 16 1 48 31 956

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 Full-time 12 18 26 15 19 6 3 33 38 198
2019 Part-time 12 16 23 14 18 14 3 33 39 703
2017 Full-time 11 21 16 20 18 10 3 37 44 228
2017 Part-time 11 18 24 13 19 11 4 34 38 1025
2014 Full-time 6 20 29 20 13 6 6 29 38 170
2014 Part-time 12 18 25 15 16 11 3 34 37 875
2011 Full-time 9 17 32 15 16 8 3 29 35 292
2011 Part-time 13 20 23 13 14 12 4 40 32 957

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 Full-time 14 22 14 13 25 6 6 41 43 198
2019 Part-time 11 17 20 14 24 10 5 33 44 703
2017 Full-time 12 22 14 19 23 5 4 37 47 228
2017 Part-time 8 17 20 16 24 8 6 30 47 1024
2014 Full-time 8 16 27 23 19 2 6 26 45 172
2014 Part-time 12 16 20 17 22 7 5 32 45 878
2011 Full-time 13 29 18 14 18 5 2 45 35 292
2011 Part-time 11 20 19 14 19 9 7 37 40 958

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 Full-time 40 22 12 8 5 2 11 71 15 197
2019 Part-time 39 20 15 6 5 3 11 69 13 700

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 Full-time 51 5 3 5 8 4 23 78 18 198
2019 Part-time 47 7 4 4 6 5 26 79 15 700

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 Full-time 35 13 16 11 8 8 10 57 23 198
2019 Part-time 35 15 14 8 8 7 13 63 20 703

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 Full-time 31 14 14 13 7 10 11 57 25 197
2019 Part-time 32 15 12 9 9 11 13 62 23 704

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 Full-time 26 17 13 15 14 6 9 50 34 197
2019 Part-time 29 13 13 13 14 8 11 51 33 703

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 Full-time 57 14 7 4 2 4 11 84 7 195
2019 Part-time 57 13 7 2 4 7 12 85 7 702

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 Full-time 58 9 9 4 3 7 9 80 9 198
2019 Part-time 65 8 4 3 4 6 11 87 8 703

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 Full-time 59 10 7 4 1 2 16 85 7 198
2019 Part-time 63 7 4 2 4 4 16 87 7 703

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 Full-time 7 25 25 19 19 4 1 34 39 198
2019 Part-time 9 21 20 19 17 11 3 35 42 706
2017 Full-time 8 26 20 16 22 6 2 37 42 228
2017 Part-time 8 22 23 19 18 8 2 33 41 1025

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 Full-time 26 36 19 10 6 2 1 64 17 198
2019 Part-time 30 31 15 11 7 5 1 65 20 705
2017 Full-time 33 36 16 9 3 2 1 71 12 227
2017 Part-time 36 35 13 7 5 4 0 74 13 1022
2014 Full-time 27 39 17 11 2 3 2 69 13 171
2014 Part-time 35 35 14 6 3 6 0 75 9 878
2011 Full-time 28 35 16 11 6 3 0 65 18 292
2011 Part-time 38 30 13 8 4 6 1 73 12 959

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 Full-time 37 30 14 6 6 5 3 72 13 198
2019 Part-time 37 28 13 6 5 9 2 73 13 702
2017 Full-time 36 27 16 7 6 5 3 69 14 228
2017 Part-time 37 29 15 5 5 7 3 72 11 1024
2014 Full-time 36 32 18 7 1 5 2 73 8 171
2014 Part-time 38 28 15 4 4 9 2 74 9 878

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 Full-time 40 31 13 8 7 1 0 72 15 197
2019 Part-time 48 28 10 9 4 0 0 76 14 705
2017 Full-time 38 38 12 8 4 0 1 77 12 228
2017 Part-time 44 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 1022
2014 Full-time 39 38 15 7 1 0 1 77 8 171
2014 Part-time 46 36 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 876
2011 Full-time 45 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 292
2011 Part-time 48 33 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 960

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 Full-time 23 30 23 12 10 1 1 54 22 196
2019 Part-time 32 27 17 14 9 1 0 60 23 704
2017 Full-time 22 33 23 11 10 1 1 56 21 228
2017 Part-time 31 31 17 10 10 0 1 62 21 1024
2014 Full-time 22 35 19 15 6 1 1 59 22 171
2014 Part-time 30 31 19 10 8 1 0 63 18 879
2011 Full-time 27 35 18 10 8 1 0 63 18 292
2011 Part-time 33 33 16 10 6 1 1 67 17 958

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 Full-time 25 31 26 9 9 0 1 57 18 198
2019 Part-time 33 31 14 13 8 0 0 64 21 703
2017 Full-time 27 33 19 13 6 0 1 61 20 228
2017 Part-time 30 35 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 1023
2014 Full-time 24 42 14 14 3 1 1 67 18 171
2014 Part-time 32 32 19 10 6 1 0 65 16 878
2011 Full-time 28 37 17 13 5 0 0 65 19 292
2011 Part-time 33 38 15 8 5 1 0 71 14 957

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 Full-time 23 19 16 12 19 9 2 47 35 198
2019 Part-time 26 17 18 12 16 10 2 49 31 704
2017 Full-time 24 14 18 19 17 6 2 41 39 227
2017 Part-time 20 18 23 14 17 8 2 42 33 1023
2014 Full-time 20 21 25 13 13 6 2 45 28 171
2014 Part-time 20 20 20 13 15 9 3 45 32 877
2011 Full-time 24 20 19 12 15 9 2 49 30 292
2011 Part-time 22 22 18 11 13 10 2 51 28 958
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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 Full-time 27 44 29 197
2019 Part-time 22 47 31 697
2017 Full-time 19 51 30 228
2017 Part-time 19 46 35 1018
2014 Full-time 23 52 25 170
2014 Part-time 24 45 31 867
2011 Full-time 25 50 25 291
2011 Part-time 23 47 31 961

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 Full-time 19 22 42 11 0 4 51
2019 Part-time 23 7 32 14 5 18 151
2017 Full-time 17 12 36 17 5 12 43
2017 Part-time 27 4 28 17 8 15 187
2014 Full-time 27 10 12 37 9999 14 36
2014 Part-time 24 9 20 28 9999 19 196
2011 Full-time 15 22 29 18 9999 15 72
2011 Part-time 25 5 17 28 9999 26 216
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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 Full-time 21 57 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 195
2019 Part-time 22 46 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 704

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 Full-time 34 34 13 6 3 10 0 75 10 195
2019 Part-time 38 28 14 5 3 11 1 75 9 701
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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 Full-time 18 82 195
2019 Part-time 21 79 699

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 44 56 37
2019 Part-time 33 67 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 61 39 37
2019 Part-time 56 44 145

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 Full-time 0 100 37
2019 Part-time 0 100 145

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 Full-time 13 87 37
2019 Part-time 47 53 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 34 66 37
2019 Part-time 46 54 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 49 51 37
2019 Part-time 34 66 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 24 76 37
2019 Part-time 33 67 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 63 37
2019 Part-time 37 63 146

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 Full-time 21 79 37
2019 Part-time 24 76 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 31 69 37
2019 Part-time 65 35 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 26 74 37
2019 Part-time 33 67 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 14 86 37
2019 Part-time 12 88 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 79 37
2019 Part-time 25 75 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 48 52 37
2019 Part-time 46 54 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 23 77 37
2019 Part-time 45 55 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 26 74 37
2019 Part-time 16 84 146

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 Full-time 77 23 37
2019 Part-time 50 50 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 17 83 37
2019 Part-time 15 85 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 24 76 37
2019 Part-time 22 78 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 14 86 37
2019 Part-time 16 84 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 20 80 37
2019 Part-time 30 70 146

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 Full-time 21 79 196
2019 Part-time 15 85 687

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 Full-time 16 13 17 10 8 28 8 45 28 195
2019 Part-time 14 10 13 7 9 35 12 44 31 686
2017 Full-time 17 15 13 9 7 32 7 52 27 227
2017 Part-time 12 14 17 6 8 35 9 46 23 1023
2014 Full-time 10 17 21 11 7 23 10 41 27 174
2014 Part-time 13 15 19 7 7 33 6 45 23 872

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 Full-time 31 21 15 8 8 15 2 63 19 195
2019 Part-time 29 23 15 7 6 18 3 65 16 687
2017 Full-time 26 29 14 9 5 14 2 66 17 228
2017 Part-time 25 28 16 7 7 15 3 65 16 1021
2014 Full-time 25 31 21 7 4 9 4 64 13 174
2014 Part-time 25 28 18 6 4 17 1 65 12 878
2011 Full-time 36 33 15 5 4 6 0 73 10 292
2011 Part-time 35 29 15 5 3 12 1 74 9 954
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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 Full-time 10 90 194
2019 Part-time 10 90 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 63 20
2019 Part-time 27 73 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 20
2019 Part-time 0 100 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 31 69 20
2019 Part-time 19 81 64

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 20
2019 Part-time 0 100 64

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 20
2019 Part-time 0 100 64

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 39 61 20
2019 Part-time 18 82 64

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 41 59 20
2019 Part-time 30 70 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 23 77 20
2019 Part-time 16 84 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 54 46 20
2019 Part-time 49 51 65

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 Full-time 15 85 197
2019 Part-time 9 91 701

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 Full-time 15 10 19 6 6 37 7 45 21 195
2019 Part-time 15 10 16 5 5 40 10 49 19 689
2017 Full-time 16 19 13 4 5 34 8 61 16 228
2017 Part-time 13 15 19 3 4 39 7 52 14 1016
2014 Full-time 14 18 20 6 3 32 8 54 14 173
2014 Part-time 14 15 20 3 3 39 6 53 11 871

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 Full-time 29 24 14 6 4 21 2 68 14 195
2019 Part-time 32 20 15 4 4 22 2 70 10 689
2017 Full-time 29 30 11 4 5 17 4 75 11 228
2017 Part-time 27 30 15 4 4 18 2 72 9 1017
2014 Full-time 29 30 16 5 1 14 4 72 8 174
2014 Part-time 28 28 15 3 3 21 2 73 8 875
2011 Full-time 41 30 11 4 3 10 1 79 8 291
2011 Part-time 40 28 13 2 2 14 1 80 5 962
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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 Full-time 32 25 21 11 8 1 2 58 20 198
2019 Part-time 34 31 17 8 8 1 0 66 17 704
2017 Full-time 31 23 18 12 13 1 1 56 26 227
2017 Part-time 30 23 22 11 11 1 1 55 23 1024

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 Full-time 41 25 22 6 3 1 1 68 9 198
2019 Part-time 48 27 14 5 3 0 2 77 8 705
2017 Full-time 47 22 16 10 3 0 2 71 13 227
2017 Part-time 49 26 15 4 2 1 4 79 6 1023

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 Full-time 48 25 15 5 2 0 5 77 7 196
2019 Part-time 52 24 12 4 2 2 4 81 7 706
2017 Full-time 48 24 13 5 5 0 5 76 11 226
2017 Part-time 53 23 12 4 2 1 6 82 6 1021

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 Full-time 50 22 12 8 3 2 3 76 11 198
2019 Part-time 58 19 10 5 3 2 4 81 8 704
2017 Full-time 50 23 12 5 4 3 2 77 10 226
2017 Part-time 62 18 7 4 1 3 6 87 5 1023

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 Full-time 61 11 11 4 2 0 12 82 6 198
2019 Part-time 62 16 7 2 2 1 10 87 5 705
2017 Full-time 61 12 6 3 2 0 15 87 6 227
2017 Part-time 62 14 6 1 1 0 15 90 3 1019

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 Full-time 37 24 18 9 10 0 1 62 20 198
2019 Part-time 33 26 19 11 10 0 1 60 21 704
2017 Full-time 29 30 17 13 9 0 2 60 22 228
2017 Part-time 31 29 19 11 9 0 1 60 20 1021

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 Full-time 32 25 17 14 8 1 3 59 23 198
2019 Part-time 34 24 20 9 8 1 4 61 18 706
2017 Full-time 30 24 22 13 8 1 3 56 21 227
2017 Part-time 30 27 19 11 8 1 3 60 20 1023

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 Full-time 41 21 19 11 4 1 4 65 15 197
2019 Part-time 40 28 14 7 6 2 3 72 13 703
2017 Full-time 39 26 19 8 6 0 2 66 14 228
2017 Part-time 42 26 16 7 5 1 4 71 12 1021

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 Full-time 38 34 14 6 5 0 2 74 12 198
2019 Part-time 47 26 14 6 5 1 1 75 11 705
2017 Full-time 37 31 17 8 6 0 1 68 14 228
2017 Part-time 44 26 14 7 6 0 2 72 13 1023

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 Full-time 31 25 18 10 13 1 2 58 24 198
2019 Part-time 42 25 11 10 11 1 1 68 21 703

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 Full-time 47 28 13 5 4 0 3 77 9 198
2019 Part-time 47 29 14 5 3 1 2 78 7 705
2017 Full-time 51 25 12 5 4 1 1 78 9 228
2017 Part-time 52 27 11 4 2 1 3 82 6 1021

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 Full-time 51 22 13 7 4 0 3 76 11 198
2019 Part-time 49 23 14 7 3 0 4 75 10 705
2017 Full-time 50 24 13 4 6 0 3 76 10 228
2017 Part-time 49 22 14 7 4 0 5 74 11 1022

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 Full-time 71 10 6 4 1 1 7 88 5 198
2019 Part-time 65 13 5 4 2 1 9 87 7 706
2017 Full-time 71 12 7 3 4 0 3 86 6 228
2017 Part-time 70 14 6 4 3 1 3 87 7 1019

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 Full-time 72 9 5 5 3 1 4 86 9 198
2019 Part-time 68 11 7 3 4 1 5 84 8 704
2017 Full-time 61 23 9 2 3 0 3 86 5 228
2017 Part-time 73 17 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 1023

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 Full-time 63 17 8 4 1 1 5 86 6 198
2019 Part-time 73 15 4 2 1 1 4 92 4 706
2017 Full-time 58 22 8 6 5 0 1 80 11 225
2017 Part-time 56 19 12 5 6 0 2 77 11 1022

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 Full-time 53 21 11 4 7 2 2 77 11 198
2019 Part-time 58 19 10 5 6 1 3 79 11 703
2017 Full-time 45 10 3 1 1 0 39 92 3 227
2017 Part-time 47 5 1 1 0 0 46 95 2 1015

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 Full-time 47 6 5 1 0 1 39 90 2 194
2019 Part-time 54 4 1 0 0 1 41 98 0 701
2017 Full-time 58 16 9 9 1 0 7 79 12 226
2017 Part-time 49 20 11 5 4 1 10 78 9 1024

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 Full-time 54 10 13 6 4 1 13 74 11 195
2019 Part-time 51 19 12 5 4 0 9 78 9 705
2017 Full-time 34 17 15 13 18 0 2 53 32 228
2017 Part-time 25 20 18 15 21 0 1 46 36 1023

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 Full-time 37 18 19 9 14 1 3 57 24 198
2019 Part-time 33 23 17 10 15 0 2 57 26 706
2017 Full-time 48 30 11 3 5 0 2 80 9 228
2017 Part-time 50 27 11 5 3 0 4 80 8 1023

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 Full-time 53 28 8 5 1 1 4 85 6 198
2019 Part-time 52 23 14 4 4 1 3 78 8 705

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 Full-time 14 39 29 10 6 1 1 54 16 198
2019 Part-time 17 34 35 11 4 0 0 51 15 706
2017 Full-time 16 28 41 9 6 0 0 43 15 228
2017 Part-time 17 36 30 11 6 0 0 53 17 1023

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 Full-time 12 20 29 24 15 0 1 39 32 198
2019 Part-time 10 17 38 21 13 0 0 35 27 706
2017 Full-time 10 18 34 23 16 0 0 38 28 227
2017 Part-time 9 15 35 26 14 0 0 41 24 1021

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 Full-time 15 33 21 14 11 6 1 51 27 198
2019 Part-time 19 32 20 13 9 6 0 55 24 706
2017 Full-time 13 26 24 18 12 6 0 42 32 228
2017 Part-time 15 29 22 12 14 7 1 48 28 1024

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 Full-time 16 22 21 16 14 8 2 43 33 197
2019 Part-time 18 26 21 15 12 6 2 47 30 702
2017 Full-time 12 29 19 19 17 2 1 43 38 228
2017 Part-time 15 29 20 16 15 4 2 47 32 1025
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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 Full-time 18 82 198
2019 Part-time 19 81 697
2017 Full-time 23 77 228
2017 Part-time 20 80 1021
2014 Full-time 16 84 172
2014 Part-time 17 83 867

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 72 28 35
2019 Part-time 80 20 130
2017 Full-time 72 28 54
2017 Part-time 75 25 196
2014 Full-time 88 12 25
2014 Part-time 82 18 146

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 68 9 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 26
2019 Part-time 36 32 8 12 12 0 0 68 23 100
2017 Full-time 41 27 5 10 14 2 0 70 25 38
2017 Part-time 43 32 4 12 7 1 0 77 20 146
2014 Full-time 18 29 10 21 22 0 0 47 43 21
2014 Part-time 43 36 6 10 3 2 1 81 13 119
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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 Full-time 47 24 9 3 1 13 3 56 44 197
2019 Part-time 46 25 8 2 2 15 2 56 44 702
2017 Full-time 45 25 9 4 3 13 1 52 48 227
2017 Part-time 44 21 10 4 3 16 2 53 47 1021

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 Full-time 54 46 74
2019 Part-time 46 54 248

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 Full-time 71 29 69
2019 Part-time 71 29 235

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 Full-time 16 17 21 10 14 6 16 42 30 74
2019 Part-time 17 23 18 10 9 4 19 52 25 248
2017 Full-time 15 28 16 16 8 2 15 52 29 93
2017 Part-time 15 31 14 14 13 2 11 52 31 391

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 Full-time 11 11 22 6 14 7 28 35 32 74
2019 Part-time 12 19 14 11 11 7 26 46 33 247
2017 Full-time 13 22 11 12 10 8 25 52 32 93
2017 Part-time 12 22 16 14 14 5 18 44 36 391

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 Full-time 49 6 2 3 4 7 29 85 12 196
2019 Part-time 48 8 4 1 3 6 29 87 6 693
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