2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Heritage by Question 111. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

The results of the 2020 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most 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 tools, technology 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 31 50 5 13 2 0 0 80 14 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 50 5 10 2 0 0 83 12 919

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 73 22 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 75 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 914
2017 Provides services to public 65 28 3 3 0 0 0 93 4 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 69 24 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 830
2014 Provides services to public 64 27 3 4 2 0 0 92 6 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 29 42 10 15 2 0 2 72 18 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 37 12 14 3 0 1 71 18 920
2019 Provides services to public 52 35 6 6 2 0 0 87 8 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 33 6 6 1 0 0 86 8 790
2017 Provides services to public 46 37 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 37 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 835
2014 Provides services to public 44 38 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 44 40 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 39 12 9 2 0 2 77 12 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 41 10 6 2 0 2 82 8 914
2019 Provides services to public 33 42 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 41 11 7 2 0 1 81 9 789
2018 Provides services to public 31 49 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 44 12 9 2 0 1 77 10 823
2017 Provides services to public 30 46 11 11 2 0 0 77 13 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 37 42 10 8 2 0 1 80 10 835
2014 Provides services to public 29 43 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 32 41 13 10 3 0 1 74 13 903

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 37 12 9 2 0 1 78 10 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 37 11 8 2 0 0 80 10 915
2019 Provides services to public 52 35 9 4 1 0 0 87 5 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 36 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 788
2017 Provides services to public 52 38 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 54 37 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 834
2014 Provides services to public 47 40 6 6 1 0 0 88 6 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 39 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 903

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 31 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 915
2019 Provides services to public 52 32 7 5 3 0 1 84 8 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 34 5 5 2 0 1 87 7 790
2018 Provides services to public 49 35 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 33 7 7 3 1 0 84 9 822
2017 Provides services to public 44 40 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 31 7 7 4 0 1 82 11 834
2014 Provides services to public 41 37 9 6 4 0 2 80 10 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 44 34 10 7 3 1 1 79 11 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 46 41 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 40 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 917
2019 Provides services to public 45 42 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 42 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 792
2018 Provides services to public 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 389
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 44 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 815
2017 Provides services to public 39 47 5 5 3 0 0 86 9 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 44 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 834
2014 Provides services to public 31 47 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 30 46 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 42 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 8 921
2019 Provides services to public 33 39 12 11 4 0 0 72 16 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 40 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 793
2018 Provides services to public 33 38 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 822
2017 Provides services to public 33 41 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 36 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 834
2014 Provides services to public 28 38 18 11 5 0 0 65 16 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 32 39 14 10 4 0 0 71 15 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 44 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 42 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 914
2019 Provides services to public 38 44 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 45 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 787
2018 Provides services to public 38 39 13 8 2 0 0 78 10 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 43 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 822
2017 Provides services to public 34 48 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 834

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 38 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 37 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 918
2019 Provides services to public 51 36 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 43 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 788
2018 Provides services to public 51 38 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 43 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 824
2017 Provides services to public 46 42 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 41 41 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 834
2014 Provides services to public 41 45 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 38 42 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 39 8 7 5 0 0 79 13 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 917
2019 Provides services to public 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 40 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 790
2018 Provides services to public 37 39 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 822
2017 Provides services to public 34 43 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 37 38 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 832

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 32 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 916
2019 Provides services to public 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 37 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 791
2018 Provides services to public 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 813
2017 Provides services to public 57 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 439
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 833
2014 Provides services to public 57 33 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 54 33 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 41 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 39 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 919
2019 Provides services to public 35 40 12 9 3 1 0 75 12 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 40 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 789
2018 Provides services to public 34 39 10 9 6 0 1 74 16 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 820
2017 Provides services to public 32 46 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 438
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 37 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 834
2014 Provides services to public 21 47 14 13 4 0 0 69 17 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 40 15 12 4 0 1 69 16 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 36 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 34 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 919
2019 Provides services to public 39 37 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 36 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 790
2018 Provides services to public 40 36 9 10 4 0 0 76 14 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 11 820
2017 Provides services to public 39 42 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 439
2017 Does not provide services to public 42 35 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 834
2014 Provides services to public 27 41 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 32 38 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 903

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 44 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 911
2019 Provides services to public 37 46 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 364
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 41 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 780
2018 Provides services to public 38 41 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 39 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 822
2017 Provides services to public 35 48 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 439
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 41 11 7 3 1 1 78 11 833
2014 Provides services to public 30 46 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 35 38 16 8 2 0 1 73 10 903

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 37 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 919
2019 Provides services to public 48 39 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 42 8 4 1 0 0 86 5 795
2018 Provides services to public 48 38 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 42 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 822
2017 Provides services to public 46 39 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 438
2017 Does not provide services to public 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 834
2014 Provides services to public 37 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 39 41 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 904

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 35 33 19 7 5 1 0 68 12 383
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 34 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 919
2019 Provides services to public 40 33 15 7 4 0 0 73 12 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 33 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 788
2018 Provides services to public 39 28 21 7 4 0 0 67 11 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 30 14 8 4 0 0 73 13 826
2017 Provides services to public 38 36 16 5 5 0 0 74 9 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 38 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 835
2014 Provides services to public 37 37 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 39 15 7 3 0 0 76 9 905

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 25 36 18 10 1 1 29 35 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 22 41 20 7 1 1 28 31 922
2019 Provides services to public 9 25 36 22 6 0 1 28 35 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 9 26 38 18 8 0 1 27 35 794
2018 Provides services to public 8 24 38 21 7 1 1 29 32 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 26 39 19 5 1 1 25 35 823
2017 Provides services to public 9 24 37 19 8 2 1 28 35 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 23 38 18 8 1 3 27 33 830
2014 Provides services to public 7 26 42 15 8 0 2 24 33 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 8 30 38 14 7 0 2 22 39 902

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 4 10 24 36 21 2 2 60 15 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 7 21 40 23 3 2 67 11 917
2019 Provides services to public 4 13 34 30 13 4 1 46 18 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 13 27 33 17 2 3 52 20 790
2018 Provides services to public 4 15 33 30 14 2 2 46 19 389
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 15 32 29 14 3 1 46 20 820
2017 Provides services to public 5 13 29 27 17 6 2 48 20 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 5 12 26 28 19 5 5 53 19 830
2014 Provides services to public 6 19 31 26 11 3 2 40 27 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 6 16 31 28 12 3 4 43 23 902

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 14 25 34 15 10 1 1 25 40 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 22 36 21 7 2 2 30 32 920
2019 Provides services to public 16 31 34 11 6 0 1 18 48 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 26 34 13 8 1 2 22 44 794
2018 Provides services to public 18 33 30 12 6 1 0 18 51 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 26 32 16 6 3 2 24 42 819
2017 Provides services to public 17 28 32 13 6 2 2 20 47 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 26 33 13 7 2 3 21 44 831
2014 Provides services to public 31 28 26 7 5 1 1 13 61 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 23 29 29 9 6 1 3 15 54 903

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 17 31 29 13 1 0 42 26 386
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 19 36 23 9 1 2 33 30 916
2019 Provides services to public 8 22 36 23 10 1 0 33 31 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 21 35 23 10 1 2 34 30 791
2018 Provides services to public 8 21 34 25 10 1 0 35 30 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 22 37 21 9 1 1 32 31 817
2017 Provides services to public 8 18 40 20 11 1 2 32 27 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 21 33 21 11 1 3 33 33 829
2014 Provides services to public 8 23 33 26 8 1 1 34 32 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 8 23 40 18 8 1 3 27 32 902

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 18 21 24 22 11 1 2 34 41 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 21 29 21 12 2 3 35 35 919
2019 Provides services to public 16 27 25 16 11 2 2 28 46 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 24 27 20 11 1 3 33 39 791
2018 Provides services to public 18 26 29 16 8 2 1 25 45 389
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 25 28 19 11 2 2 31 40 819
2017 Provides services to public 18 28 27 14 9 1 3 24 48 439
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 24 27 16 9 3 5 28 42 831
2014 Provides services to public 21 31 25 14 7 1 2 21 53 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 18 31 29 11 7 1 3 19 51 901

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 7 13 30 25 19 4 3 46 21 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 11 24 33 20 3 3 57 17 916
2019 Provides services to public 7 20 36 22 12 3 1 35 28 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 9 18 27 28 16 1 3 45 27 792
2018 Provides services to public 7 22 31 23 13 2 2 37 30 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 22 27 26 12 3 2 40 32 820
2017 Provides services to public 8 19 30 24 13 3 4 39 29 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 20 24 22 16 4 5 42 31 828
2014 Provides services to public 10 21 29 22 12 3 3 36 32 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 7 19 30 25 12 2 5 40 28 903

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 13 21 36 18 10 1 1 28 35 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 17 37 22 11 2 2 35 27 914
2019 Provides services to public 16 29 37 9 7 0 1 17 45 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 24 36 17 8 1 3 26 36 789
2018 Provides services to public 16 26 38 12 4 3 1 17 44 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 23 35 17 9 3 1 27 36 825
2017 Provides services to public 17 26 33 11 7 4 2 19 46 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 13 24 30 17 10 3 3 28 40 830
2014 Provides services to public 22 28 31 12 5 1 2 18 51 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 13 26 36 14 7 2 3 21 41 902

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 8 16 37 27 11 0 1 39 24 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 12 39 30 14 1 1 45 15 917
2019 Provides services to public 11 26 37 18 7 1 1 25 38 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 16 36 25 14 1 2 40 24 793
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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 32 16 7 5 5 4 69 13 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 31 12 5 3 8 6 77 9 919
2019 Provides services to public 29 32 15 7 6 5 5 68 15 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 30 12 7 4 5 4 75 12 792
2018 Provides services to public 28 40 11 8 5 5 3 74 14 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 35 13 8 5 7 4 69 16 823
2017 Provides services to public 29 35 14 6 7 6 4 71 14 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 29 12 8 6 6 6 70 16 830
2014 Provides services to public 30 34 13 10 5 4 3 70 17 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 32 31 14 8 5 5 5 70 15 904

Question 20. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 27 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 28 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 919
2019 Provides services to public 48 35 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 29 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 790
2018 Provides services to public 53 30 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 34 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 824
2017 Provides services to public 52 31 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 28 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 830
2014 Provides services to public 46 33 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 51 30 10 5 3 1 0 82 9 902

Question 21. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 33 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 386
2020 Does not provide services to public 68 25 3 3 1 0 0 94 4 915
2019 Provides services to public 53 33 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 27 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 790
2018 Provides services to public 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 33 6 4 1 0 0 90 5 820
2017 Provides services to public 53 34 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 831
2014 Provides services to public 46 38 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 50 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 905

Question 22. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 30 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 385
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 30 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 913
2019 Provides services to public 48 37 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 33 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 792
2018 Provides services to public 47 40 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 39 6 4 1 1 0 88 6 821

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 24 9 5 3 3 3 81 9 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 22 7 3 2 5 2 88 5 922
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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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 25 10 4 1 1 3 84 6 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 22 9 1 1 1 3 88 3 922
2019 Provides services to public 50 30 10 4 2 1 2 83 6 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 27 9 4 2 1 3 85 6 795

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 26 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 34 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 919
2019 Provides services to public 43 32 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 33 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 792
2018 Provides services to public 44 36 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 33 11 6 5 0 1 78 11 820
2017 Provides services to public 41 40 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 35 10 7 2 1 0 80 10 833
2014 Provides services to public 42 36 12 7 2 1 0 80 9 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 40 37 12 6 3 0 1 79 10 905

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 22 10 4 2 2 1 83 7 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 22 10 3 2 1 1 85 5 917

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 28 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 26 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 921
2019 Provides services to public 49 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 32 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 794
2018 Provides services to public 43 38 8 7 2 1 1 83 9 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 33 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 818
2017 Provides services to public 45 40 7 3 4 1 0 85 8 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 834
2014 Provides services to public 45 36 10 5 2 1 0 82 8 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 33 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 905

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 50 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 54 922

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 65 19 7 2 0 3 4 91 2 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 65 17 6 2 1 4 6 90 3 917

Question 30. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 64 21 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 66 22 5 5 1 0 0 88 6 921
2019 Provides services to public 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 26 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 791
2018 Provides services to public 53 28 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 28 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 821
2017 Provides services to public 55 27 9 4 4 0 0 82 8 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 57 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 834
2014 Provides services to public 47 35 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 50 31 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 904
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Senior Management

Question 31. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 46 30 8 6 2 7 0 82 9 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 31 8 3 2 8 0 86 5 921
2019 Provides services to public 37 35 12 6 3 7 0 78 9 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 42 12 6 2 7 0 78 8 786
2018 Provides services to public 39 34 12 6 4 6 0 77 10 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 39 13 5 2 7 0 78 8 823
2017 Provides services to public 30 38 13 6 5 8 0 74 12 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 39 15 5 4 7 0 75 10 834
2014 Provides services to public 29 33 18 9 4 6 1 67 13 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 24 40 18 7 2 8 0 70 10 904

Question 32. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 33 10 9 3 2 0 77 12 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 36 10 6 2 2 0 81 8 918
2019 Provides services to public 31 42 13 9 3 2 0 75 12 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 40 18 7 3 2 0 71 10 784
2018 Provides services to public 32 38 17 6 4 2 0 72 11 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 42 16 7 3 2 0 74 10 824
2017 Provides services to public 27 37 17 9 6 4 0 66 16 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 40 17 8 5 3 0 69 13 834
2014 Provides services to public 25 34 23 10 5 3 0 61 15 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 22 40 20 10 4 4 0 64 15 904

Question 33. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 32 15 11 5 4 1 68 16 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 38 13 7 3 6 0 75 11 917
2019 Provides services to public 24 39 18 9 4 6 0 67 14 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 39 20 9 4 7 0 64 14 780
2018 Provides services to public 24 37 20 9 4 5 1 64 14 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 41 20 9 3 7 0 66 13 821
2017 Provides services to public 18 37 20 11 6 8 0 60 18 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 18 39 21 11 4 7 0 61 16 833
2014 Provides services to public 16 35 24 12 7 6 0 54 21 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 15 36 24 12 4 7 0 56 18 905

Question 34. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 32 16 12 5 3 0 66 18 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 42 12 8 3 2 0 76 12 919
2019 Provides services to public 23 40 15 14 5 3 0 65 19 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 40 19 13 5 3 0 62 18 786
2018 Provides services to public 22 40 16 13 6 3 0 64 19 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 42 16 14 5 3 0 64 19 823
2017 Provides services to public 20 44 15 11 6 3 0 66 18 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 22 40 18 12 6 3 0 64 18 832
2014 Provides services to public 19 37 21 13 7 3 0 58 21 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 20 41 18 13 5 4 0 63 19 904

Question 35. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 67 20 10 1 0 1 0 88 2 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 74 18 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 919
2019 Provides services to public 61 26 9 1 1 1 0 89 2 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 68 23 6 1 1 2 0 93 1 793
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 44 11 6 1 2 0 81 7 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 46 10 5 1 2 0 83 6 919
2019 Provides services to public 32 45 13 7 1 1 0 78 9 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 49 15 5 1 1 0 78 7 793
2018 Provides services to public 31 50 12 6 1 1 0 81 7 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 49 12 6 1 1 0 80 8 823
2017 Provides services to public 34 43 14 7 1 1 0 78 8 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 46 12 8 3 2 0 77 11 832
2014 Provides services to public 31 44 15 6 1 2 0 77 7 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 45 16 7 2 2 0 74 9 905

Question 37. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 25 43 14 11 4 3 0 70 15 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 46 15 8 3 5 1 73 11 917
2019 Provides services to public 19 40 20 11 6 4 0 61 17 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 41 20 15 4 3 0 60 20 785

Question 38. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 36 9 5 3 2 1 83 8 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 33 9 5 2 3 1 84 7 919
2019 Provides services to public 40 37 11 7 2 1 1 79 10 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 37 10 4 3 1 1 83 7 792
2018 Provides services to public 43 39 6 7 2 2 1 84 9 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 36 7 4 3 2 1 85 7 822
2017 Provides services to public 42 39 8 6 2 3 0 83 8 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 35 8 5 2 2 1 84 8 833
2014 Provides services to public 45 39 7 4 2 2 1 86 6 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 46 38 6 4 3 2 1 87 7 905

Question 39. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 35 14 4 2 2 0 80 6 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 35 10 2 1 2 0 86 4 916
2019 Provides services to public 43 38 11 5 2 2 0 82 7 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 36 13 2 1 1 0 83 4 789
2018 Provides services to public 44 37 13 3 1 1 0 82 5 388
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 41 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 819

Question 40. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 23 25 16 12 7 13 3 57 23 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 24 18 9 6 13 4 59 19 918
2019 Provides services to public 20 25 19 16 9 8 4 50 29 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 25 20 10 8 13 4 54 22 788
2018 Provides services to public 20 26 20 12 9 10 3 53 24 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 25 19 12 8 12 2 53 24 822
2017 Provides services to public 14 21 22 12 12 14 4 44 29 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 18 21 18 13 10 14 5 49 28 831
2014 Provides services to public 16 24 19 11 10 14 5 50 27 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 15 21 21 15 11 13 4 43 31 904

Question 41. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 30 23 12 5 2 0 59 17 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 38 15 8 4 4 0 72 12 916
2019 Provides services to public 24 38 16 13 6 2 0 64 20 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 36 16 12 6 3 1 65 19 789
2018 Provides services to public 26 36 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 42 17 11 4 3 0 66 16 823
2017 Provides services to public 25 40 15 11 5 4 0 67 17 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 38 13 8 4 5 1 73 13 833
2014 Provides services to public 25 35 19 13 6 2 0 61 20 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 23 41 18 10 5 2 1 66 15 904

Question 42. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 22 32 15 15 11 2 3 57 27 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 31 14 12 8 4 3 63 22 921
2019 Provides services to public 20 33 15 14 13 3 2 56 29 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 30 17 15 11 2 2 54 28 791
2018 Provides services to public 24 26 17 16 12 3 1 52 30 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 32 17 16 9 2 2 56 26 823
2017 Provides services to public 17 28 14 19 13 4 4 50 35 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 30 16 16 9 4 3 56 27 831
2014 Provides services to public 17 26 19 20 14 3 2 45 36 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 28 17 20 13 4 3 45 36 905

Question 43a. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 18 15 7 4 2 5 73 11 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 23 13 7 3 0 3 76 11 921
2019 Provides services to public 58 21 13 2 3 1 2 81 5 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 24 12 4 3 0 4 81 7 791

Question 43b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 21 15 5 2 2 3 76 8 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 23 11 3 2 1 3 84 5 918
2019 Provides services to public 53 27 12 4 2 1 2 82 6 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 19 14 3 3 1 5 79 6 791

Question 43c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 76 8 3 2 2 3 5 91 5 386
2020 Does not provide services to public 81 7 2 1 2 3 4 94 3 918
2019 Provides services to public 75 8 5 2 2 4 4 90 4 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 78 8 3 1 2 3 5 93 4 790

Question 43d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 74 12 3 1 1 2 7 94 3 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 76 11 3 1 1 1 7 94 2 917
2019 Provides services to public 81 5 1 1 1 1 10 97 2 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 81 5 1 0 1 1 10 96 2 782

Question 44. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 46 16 5 2 2 0 76 8 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 43 15 4 2 4 1 78 6 919
2019 Provides services to public 20 51 16 8 2 4 0 73 11 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 45 17 7 2 4 0 74 9 790
2018 Provides services to public 27 40 20 5 5 4 0 69 10 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 42 18 7 2 3 0 72 9 823
2017 Provides services to public 22 43 20 6 3 5 0 69 10 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 41 19 7 3 4 0 70 10 828

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 43 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 39 7 4 1 1 0 87 6 915
2019 Provides services to public 40 39 9 7 2 2 0 81 9 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 41 9 4 1 0 0 86 4 787
2018 Provides services to public 46 39 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 39 7 4 2 2 0 87 6 820
2017 Provides services to public 40 45 8 4 1 1 0 86 6 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 41 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 833
2014 Provides services to public 42 37 14 3 1 2 0 82 5 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 42 41 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 905

Question 46. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 37 11 4 3 2 0 82 7 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 34 8 3 1 4 0 87 5 918
2019 Provides services to public 43 38 11 4 2 3 0 83 5 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 35 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 788
2018 Provides services to public 47 36 8 6 1 2 0 84 7 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 39 8 3 1 3 0 87 4 819
2017 Provides services to public 40 39 12 3 2 4 0 82 6 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 44 36 10 3 2 6 0 84 5 832
2014 Provides services to public 42 38 12 3 1 4 0 83 4 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 42 37 13 2 1 5 0 84 3 903

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 34 12 4 2 4 1 81 6 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 33 8 3 1 3 0 87 5 916

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 31 8 6 3 3 2 82 10 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 30 5 4 2 3 2 88 6 919

Question 49. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 30 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 66 26 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 921
2019 Provides services to public 51 37 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 31 5 2 1 0 0 92 2 790
2018 Provides services to public 58 30 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 35 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 820
2017 Provides services to public 50 40 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 834
2014 Provides services to public 47 40 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 49 40 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 902

Question 50. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 57 26 10 2 4 0 0 84 6 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 63 25 6 3 1 1 0 89 4 917
2019 Provides services to public 54 29 12 2 2 1 0 84 4 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 30 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 791
2018 Provides services to public 55 30 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 31 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 820
2017 Provides services to public 49 33 12 3 2 1 0 83 5 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 32 9 3 3 1 0 84 6 828
2014 Provides services to public 38 39 16 4 3 0 0 78 6 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 40 41 13 5 1 1 0 82 5 905

Question 51. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 31 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 27 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 915
2019 Provides services to public 50 33 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 364
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 785
2018 Provides services to public 49 36 9 5 1 0 0 85 7 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 820
2017 Provides services to public 45 37 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 833
2014 Provides services to public 35 43 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 40 42 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 903

Question 52. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 24 12 5 3 4 1 79 8 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 22 11 5 2 3 0 82 7 920
2019 Provides services to public 52 25 10 6 4 3 0 80 10 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 24 12 8 2 3 1 77 10 792
2018 Provides services to public 52 26 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 49 25 15 7 4 1 0 75 10 822
2017 Provides services to public 43 25 13 8 5 5 0 72 15 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 27 15 6 4 5 0 74 11 828
2014 Provides services to public 36 30 20 6 4 4 1 69 10 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 40 28 15 9 4 4 1 71 13 904
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 26 42 33 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 40 33 922
2019 Provides services to public 32 35 33 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 32 31 794
2018 Provides services to public 31 39 30 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 37 28 826
2017 Provides services to public 31 38 32 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 35 30 833
2014 Provides services to public 32 35 33 456
2014 Does not provide services to public 34 33 33 905

Question 54. 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
2020 Provides services to public 21 39 27 3 2 8 100
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 34 31 3 3 9 243
2019 Provides services to public 15 38 26 4 12 4 115
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 33 32 3 11 6 292
2018 Provides services to public 14 40 27 2 7 10 122
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 35 28 5 11 7 285
2017 Provides services to public 9 32 27 8 13 11 136
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 28 32 4 16 9 291
2014 Provides services to public 17 34 29 9 9999 10 147
2014 Does not provide services to public 11 35 37 5 9999 13 312
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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 55. 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
2020 Provides services to public 12 88 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 921
2019 Provides services to public 15 85 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 9 91 793
2018 Provides services to public 9 91 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 90 825

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 63 37 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 65 69
2019 Provides services to public 56 44 56
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 55 72
2018 Provides services to public 39 61 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 50 85

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 44 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 38 69
2019 Provides services to public 56 44 56
2019 Does not provide services to public 63 37 72
2018 Provides services to public 61 39 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 70 30 85

Question 56d. 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 Provides services to public 0 100 56
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 72
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 85

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 90 69

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 60 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 69 69
2019 Provides services to public 35 65 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 60 71
2018 Provides services to public 42 58 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 71 85

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 52 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 58 69
2019 Provides services to public 31 69 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 57 71
2018 Provides services to public 41 59 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 61 85

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 61 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 54 69
2019 Provides services to public 35 65 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 58 71
2018 Provides services to public 46 54 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 56 85

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 41 59 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 50 69
2019 Provides services to public 43 57 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 61 71
2018 Provides services to public 37 63 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 64 85

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 29 71 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 71 69
2019 Provides services to public 31 69 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 82 71
2018 Provides services to public 33 67 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 78 85

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 48 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 43 69
2019 Provides services to public 62 38 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 48 71
2018 Provides services to public 64 36 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 36 85

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 58 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 71 69
2019 Provides services to public 40 60 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 72 71
2018 Provides services to public 22 78 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 70 85

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 71

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 61 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 44 69
2019 Provides services to public 40 60 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 57 71
2018 Provides services to public 41 59 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 62 85

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 17 83 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 80 69
2019 Provides services to public 35 65 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 78 71
2018 Provides services to public 25 75 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 85

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 20 80 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 69
2019 Provides services to public 10 90 55
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 83 71
2018 Provides services to public 24 76 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 85

Question 58a. 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
2020 Provides services to public 56 44 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 41 69
2019 Provides services to public 55 45 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 43 71
2018 Provides services to public 61 39 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 49 51 85

Question 58b. 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
2020 Provides services to public 16 84 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 76 69
2019 Provides services to public 32 68 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 74 71
2018 Provides services to public 39 61 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 71 85

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 10 90 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 71
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 92 85

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 18 82 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 75 69
2019 Provides services to public 14 86 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 83 71
2018 Provides services to public 16 84 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 85

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 13 87 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 85

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 93 69

Question 58g. 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
2020 Provides services to public 18 82 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 89 69
2019 Provides services to public 20 80 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 71

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 10 90 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 80 69
2019 Provides services to public 16 84 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 78 71
2018 Provides services to public 13 87 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 83 85

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 68 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 82 69
2019 Provides services to public 28 72 54
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 79 71
2018 Provides services to public 23 77 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 75 85

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 23 77 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 78 64
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 35
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 83 84

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 24 76 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 64

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 26 74 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 88 64

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 58 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 71 64
2018 Provides services to public 23 77 35
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 72 84

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 46 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 53 64
2018 Provides services to public 50 50 35
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 58 84

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 67 33 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 52 64
2018 Provides services to public 60 40 35
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 60 84

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 10 90 48
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 64
2018 Provides services to public 19 81 35
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 84

Question 60. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 19 14 15 6 5 35 6 57 17 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 17 16 12 4 3 40 7 64 13 920
2019 Provides services to public 17 17 19 7 5 26 9 52 18 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 17 17 6 4 31 8 57 15 791
2018 Provides services to public 18 15 20 6 4 32 7 52 16 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 16 17 6 3 37 7 54 15 821
2017 Provides services to public 16 15 17 5 6 34 8 52 18 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 12 18 16 6 4 36 10 54 17 834
2014 Provides services to public 14 17 17 5 4 35 8 54 15 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 16 17 5 5 33 10 52 17 903

Question 61. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 29 12 5 3 13 1 76 10 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 34 12 3 2 11 1 80 6 920
2019 Provides services to public 36 35 15 5 3 6 0 76 8 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 34 14 4 2 7 1 79 7 793
2018 Provides services to public 35 35 15 4 1 9 0 77 6 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 35 14 4 1 11 2 78 6 821
2017 Provides services to public 29 34 15 6 3 12 1 73 10 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 34 16 4 3 13 1 73 8 834
2014 Provides services to public 28 30 19 4 2 16 2 70 7 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 27 31 19 4 2 15 1 70 8 903
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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 62. 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
2020 Provides services to public 6 94 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 94 918
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 94 791
2018 Provides services to public 6 94 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 96 820

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 48 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 58 52
2019 Provides services to public 49 51 30
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 66 45
2018 Provides services to public 27 73 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 62 39

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 76 24 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 79 21 52
2019 Provides services to public 69 31 30
2019 Does not provide services to public 75 25 45

Question 63d. 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
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 52
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 30
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 45
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 39

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 30
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 45

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 64 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 76 52
2019 Provides services to public 32 68 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 75 45
2018 Provides services to public 23 77 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 77 39

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 72 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 74 52

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 24 76 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 88 52

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 25 75 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 52
2019 Provides services to public 33 67 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 60 45
2018 Provides services to public 35 65 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 62 39

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 72 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 79 52
2018 Provides services to public 19 81 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 84 39

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 39

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 39

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 20 80 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 90 52

Question 64k. 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
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 52
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 45

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 21 79 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 45
2018 Provides services to public 19 81 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 39

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 52
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 45
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 26
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 39

Question 65a. 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
2020 Provides services to public 40 60 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 65 52
2019 Provides services to public 40 60 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 69 45
2018 Provides services to public 34 66 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 65 39

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 60 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 52
2019 Provides services to public 46 54 26
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 46 45
2018 Provides services to public 44 56 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 58 39

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 37

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 37

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 74 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 62 37

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 51 49 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 37 37

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 64 36 27
2018 Does not provide services to public 75 25 37

Question 67. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 19 15 15 4 3 39 5 61 12 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 14 14 3 2 42 6 64 9 919
2019 Provides services to public 19 14 20 3 4 31 8 55 12 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 17 18 2 2 35 8 61 8 792
2018 Provides services to public 19 16 17 5 2 34 7 59 11 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 16 16 3 2 41 7 61 9 818
2017 Provides services to public 16 18 18 2 2 38 6 61 7 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 14 17 16 2 2 40 10 61 8 834
2014 Provides services to public 14 17 21 2 1 37 8 57 5 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 12 19 2 1 43 9 55 6 904

Question 68. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 30 14 4 2 12 1 77 7 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 32 12 3 2 11 0 82 5 916
2019 Provides services to public 40 30 15 3 4 8 1 77 7 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 32 13 2 1 9 1 81 4 791
2018 Provides services to public 37 33 15 5 1 9 1 78 6 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 33 15 2 1 14 2 79 4 820
2017 Provides services to public 31 37 12 3 2 14 2 80 5 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 35 14 1 2 15 1 79 4 833
2014 Provides services to public 29 31 17 2 0 18 2 75 3 458
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 33 15 2 1 19 2 77 4 904
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 22 18 13 11 0 3 56 26 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 21 15 11 7 0 2 66 19 919

Question 70b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 30 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 30 19 11 6 0 1 64 17 913
2019 Provides services to public 16 33 23 12 14 0 2 50 26 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 29 23 10 13 0 1 54 23 793
2018 Provides services to public 18 26 25 14 15 0 2 45 29 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 25 24 15 14 0 2 46 29 824
2017 Provides services to public 18 20 22 16 22 1 2 39 39 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 22 20 21 16 19 0 2 42 36 833

Question 70c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 18 24 24 17 16 0 0 43 33 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 26 28 18 12 0 1 42 30 918
2019 Provides services to public 16 29 26 18 11 0 0 45 29 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 31 28 13 8 0 0 51 22 793
2018 Provides services to public 15 24 30 19 11 1 0 40 30 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 26 32 17 9 0 0 42 26 822
2017 Provides services to public 15 27 26 19 13 0 1 42 32 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 27 30 14 12 0 1 44 26 835

Question 70d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 22 30 27 11 9 0 0 53 20 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 28 26 16 9 0 1 48 26 918
2019 Provides services to public 21 34 23 11 10 0 0 55 22 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 24 30 26 13 7 0 1 55 19 786
2018 Provides services to public 19 32 24 18 6 0 1 51 24 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 31 26 15 9 0 1 50 24 823
2017 Provides services to public 20 29 25 15 8 0 2 51 24 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 26 24 16 11 0 1 48 28 833

Question 70e. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 23 23 25 13 15 0 1 47 28 385
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 24 25 16 11 0 1 47 28 915
2019 Provides services to public 22 24 25 16 13 1 0 46 29 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 27 26 13 11 0 1 50 24 790
2018 Provides services to public 18 26 24 18 12 1 1 45 30 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 27 24 16 11 1 1 47 28 822
2017 Provides services to public 18 22 25 19 14 1 2 41 34 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 25 25 16 12 1 2 46 28 835

Question 70f. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 25 14 8 7 0 4 70 15 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 28 16 9 6 0 3 68 16 914
2019 Provides services to public 49 23 14 6 5 1 3 75 11 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 26 11 7 3 0 4 77 11 791
2018 Provides services to public 40 28 13 9 4 1 5 72 14 390
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 26 14 7 5 0 4 72 12 819
2017 Provides services to public 37 25 15 6 5 0 11 70 13 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 41 24 16 7 5 1 7 70 13 834

Question 70g. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 24 23 11 11 0 0 55 22 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 26 22 12 11 0 0 55 23 917
2019 Provides services to public 33 31 21 7 8 0 0 64 15 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 32 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 789
2018 Provides services to public 28 30 21 11 9 0 2 59 20 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 27 23 10 10 0 0 57 20 822
2017 Provides services to public 31 28 19 13 8 0 1 59 22 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 29 24 11 8 0 1 57 19 834

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 22 22 13 9 0 6 54 23 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 23 20 12 9 1 5 56 22 916

Question 70i. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 37 20 9 4 0 1 67 13 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 34 19 6 3 0 1 72 9 918
2019 Provides services to public 28 36 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 35 21 8 3 1 1 67 12 793
2018 Provides services to public 25 35 21 13 3 1 0 62 17 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 34 23 9 4 1 1 63 14 821
2017 Provides services to public 28 33 22 9 6 1 2 62 15 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 30 31 20 12 4 1 2 62 17 832

Question 70j. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 26 33 24 10 6 0 1 60 16 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 36 24 10 5 0 1 61 15 913
2019 Provides services to public 26 34 23 12 4 0 0 60 16 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 37 23 12 5 0 1 60 17 792
2018 Provides services to public 20 37 25 12 4 1 1 58 16 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 34 28 10 5 0 1 56 15 822
2017 Provides services to public 24 33 22 11 7 1 1 59 19 439
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 31 23 14 7 0 1 56 21 832

Question 70k. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 35 34 16 9 5 0 0 69 15 385
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 31 19 10 4 0 1 67 14 917
2019 Provides services to public 32 35 19 8 6 0 0 67 14 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 31 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 792
2018 Provides services to public 28 32 19 15 4 1 1 62 18 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 33 24 11 6 0 1 58 17 820
2017 Provides services to public 27 30 23 12 5 0 2 59 17 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 29 21 14 7 0 2 57 21 834

Question 70l. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 49 23 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 25 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 915
2019 Provides services to public 44 28 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 25 13 6 4 0 2 77 10 790

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 29 27 24 13 7 0 0 56 20 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 31 21 12 5 0 0 62 17 917

Question 70n. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 25 34 24 11 6 0 0 59 17 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 29 23 11 4 1 0 61 16 920
2019 Provides services to public 33 33 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 33 21 7 3 0 1 68 11 787
2018 Provides services to public 29 31 23 11 5 0 1 61 16 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 32 22 10 4 0 2 64 14 814
2017 Provides services to public 28 32 22 10 6 1 1 62 16 439
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 31 20 8 6 0 2 66 14 832

Question 70o. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 41 32 16 7 2 0 2 75 9 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 27 15 7 2 1 2 75 10 910
2019 Provides services to public 58 25 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 788
2018 Provides services to public 52 30 9 5 2 0 1 83 7 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 25 13 3 2 0 3 81 6 820
2017 Provides services to public 54 24 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 24 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 833

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 25 40 22 7 5 0 0 65 13 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 38 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 915

Question 70q. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 67 17 8 1 2 1 5 89 3 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 65 18 8 2 1 1 5 88 3 915
2019 Provides services to public 78 11 3 1 1 1 5 95 2 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 78 9 3 1 1 0 7 94 3 790
2018 Provides services to public 73 13 5 2 1 1 6 92 3 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 72 14 5 1 1 0 6 92 2 819

Question 70r. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 80 6 5 3 3 0 4 89 5 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 81 8 3 2 1 1 3 93 4 918
2019 Provides services to public 71 12 9 3 3 0 2 84 6 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 77 10 5 2 3 1 2 89 5 780
2018 Provides services to public 74 11 5 3 2 1 4 90 5 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 74 10 5 2 3 1 4 89 6 820
2017 Provides services to public 74 10 5 2 3 1 4 89 5 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 76 10 4 3 2 0 4 90 5 834

Question 70s. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 68 18 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 16 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 909
2019 Provides services to public 55 28 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 24 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 784
2018 Provides services to public 63 24 7 4 1 0 2 88 5 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 25 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 823
2017 Provides services to public 58 27 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 24 10 3 2 0 3 85 4 834

Question 70t. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 68 15 7 5 3 1 1 84 8 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 72 13 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 911
2019 Provides services to public 62 18 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 65 17 8 4 4 0 2 84 8 780
2018 Provides services to public 59 19 8 8 3 0 2 80 12 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 60 17 11 6 4 0 1 79 11 820
2017 Provides services to public 57 19 9 6 5 1 3 79 11 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 62 18 9 4 4 0 3 83 8 829

Question 70u. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 63 8 5 2 1 0 21 89 4 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 11 5 2 1 0 21 90 4 915
2019 Provides services to public 60 13 4 1 2 0 21 92 3 365
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 13 5 2 1 0 20 89 5 781
2018 Provides services to public 54 14 5 2 0 0 24 89 3 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 13 6 2 1 0 25 89 3 817
2017 Provides services to public 53 13 3 2 1 1 27 91 4 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 57 13 4 2 1 0 23 91 4 830

Question 70v. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 65 21 9 3 0 0 2 88 3 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 14 4 1 0 0 4 95 1 922
2019 Provides services to public 69 23 5 1 0 0 2 94 1 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 78 11 5 1 0 0 5 94 1 781
2018 Provides services to public 63 24 8 1 1 0 4 90 2 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 74 13 4 1 1 0 6 93 2 820
2017 Provides services to public 62 24 7 1 1 1 5 91 2 440
2017 Does not provide services to public 72 14 5 1 0 0 8 93 1 828

Question 70w. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 71 16 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 76 13 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 921
2019 Provides services to public 73 12 6 3 2 0 3 88 6 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 75 10 5 3 4 0 3 88 7 787
2018 Provides services to public 70 13 6 3 4 1 4 86 8 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 72 13 5 3 4 0 4 88 7 825
2017 Provides services to public 62 17 7 5 5 0 5 83 10 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 67 12 6 5 4 0 5 84 9 834

Question 70x. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 31 19 7 2 0 2 72 9 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 30 15 6 3 0 1 75 9 922
2019 Provides services to public 56 28 11 2 2 0 1 84 5 368
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 28 16 3 2 0 1 78 6 787
2018 Provides services to public 44 24 17 8 3 0 4 71 12 391
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 29 17 5 3 0 2 75 8 820
2017 Provides services to public 51 25 14 5 2 0 2 78 8 441
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 27 15 4 2 0 3 79 6 829

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 23 44 21 10 3 0 0 67 12 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 39 23 7 2 0 0 68 9 919

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 12 33 35 14 6 0 0 46 19 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 33 36 14 4 0 0 47 17 922
2019 Provides services to public 16 35 35 11 3 0 0 51 14 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 34 36 8 3 0 0 53 11 792
2018 Provides services to public 14 35 34 14 3 0 0 48 18 395
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 33 38 13 4 0 0 46 16 825
2017 Provides services to public 8 34 39 12 6 0 1 43 18 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 32 39 13 5 0 0 42 18 834

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 10 21 39 20 9 0 0 30 31 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 21 37 23 11 0 0 34 29 919
2019 Provides services to public 5 19 38 28 11 0 0 39 24 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 17 37 26 12 0 1 39 24 782
2018 Provides services to public 6 19 40 24 12 0 0 36 24 389
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 18 39 24 11 0 0 35 26 816
2017 Provides services to public 8 18 39 23 12 0 1 35 26 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 19 40 23 11 0 0 34 26 832

Question 74. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 43 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 41 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 919
2019 Provides services to public 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 366
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 42 7 2 1 1 0 89 3 787
2018 Provides services to public 46 40 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 392
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 42 7 3 1 1 0 90 3 818
2017 Provides services to public 33 48 10 4 2 3 0 83 6 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 42 42 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 830

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 31 17 10 4 2 0 69 13 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 37 10 7 3 3 0 79 11 916

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 27 8 9 5 1 0 77 14 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 29 8 7 3 1 0 81 11 919

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 25 7 7 2 3 0 83 9 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 25 9 3 2 2 1 86 5 915

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 35 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 37 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 918
2019 Provides services to public 32 43 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 367
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 41 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 793
2018 Provides services to public 35 38 16 8 2 1 0 74 10 393
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 41 11 8 3 1 0 77 11 825
2017 Provides services to public 23 48 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 442
2017 Does not provide services to public 24 47 14 9 4 2 0 73 13 834

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 34 47 9 9 1 0 0 81 10 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 44 9 5 0 0 0 85 6 920

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 35 44 8 10 2 1 0 80 12 387
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 41 10 8 1 1 0 80 10 914

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 34 40 16 7 2 1 1 75 9 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 40 16 5 1 1 2 77 6 913

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 37 11 3 2 1 1 84 5 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 52 35 7 2 1 1 1 89 3 919

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 76 17 3 1 0 3 0 96 1 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 84 14 1 0 0 1 0 98 1 919

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 36 8 2 0 0 0 90 3 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 32 6 2 0 2 0 91 2 919

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 31 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 389
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 27 6 5 2 1 0 88 6 919

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 31 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 388
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 28 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 919

Question 84. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 13 53 15 16 2 1 0 66 18 98
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 52 13 9 3 1 1 75 12 317
2019 Provides services to public 14 59 13 13 1 0 0 73 14 89
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 50 10 9 0 1 2 80 9 270

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 100 0 98
2020 Does not provide services to public 99 1 316

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 32 25 18 14 1 0 42 32 98
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 32 23 18 9 0 1 48 28 313
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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 91 390
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 917

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 14 86 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 90 919
2019 Provides services to public 16 84 369
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 86 791
2017 Provides services to public 14 86 443
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 85 834
2014 Provides services to public 13 87 457
2014 Does not provide services to public 12 88 904

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 55 54
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 43 95

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 69 31 54
2020 Does not provide services to public 82 18 95
2019 Provides services to public 82 18 62
2019 Does not provide services to public 87 13 107
2017 Provides services to public 85 15 66
2017 Does not provide services to public 87 13 130
2014 Provides services to public 85 15 58
2014 Does not provide services to public 81 19 114

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 36 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 36 5 8 5 0 0 81 13 78
2019 Provides services to public 66 26 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 49
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 90
2017 Provides services to public 39 43 7 8 4 0 0 82 11 55
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 29 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 113
2014 Provides services to public 42 38 7 6 0 2 5 86 6 49
2014 Does not provide services to public 64 29 0 6 1 0 0 93 7 93

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 31 6 6 2 2 4 86 8 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 28 6 3 2 1 3 89 5 922
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 46 22 2 61 39 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 53 17 1 64 36 922

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 61 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 63 270

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 19 32 18 15 14 1 2 52 29 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 31 15 15 11 2 6 56 28 269

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 8 20 18 22 30 1 1 28 53 119
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 19 15 20 33 2 3 28 56 269

Question 97. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 17 16 8 7 2 11 63 18 391
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 17 15 9 8 1 10 65 19 922
2019 Provides services to public 37 23 15 9 10 1 6 63 20 360
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 19 15 13 13 0 7 56 28 777
2018 Provides services to public 40 13 17 10 10 1 9 59 23 394
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 18 17 12 12 1 8 55 26 819
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