2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Directorate of Safety Management

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 Organization 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 Public Service 37 45 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 188350
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 41 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 43 43 6 7 0 0 0 86 8 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 37 41 10 13 0 0 0 78 13 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 187710
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 78 13 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 74 15 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 78 10 3 6 0 3 0 91 7 32

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 38 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 188104
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 41 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 37 42 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 37 16 19 3 0 0 62 22 32

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 39 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 187496
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 38 8 8 1 0 1 83 9 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 40 38 10 9 2 0 1 79 11 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 34 38 3 19 3 0 3 74 23 32

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 186897
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 55 34 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 51 35 9 5 0 0 0 87 5 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 31 37 10 19 0 0 3 71 20 32

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 187730
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 32 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 49 33 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 47 35 12 6 0 0 0 81 6 32

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 188177
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 40 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 41 40 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 38 34 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 32

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 188210
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 34 40 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 42 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 39 28 6 20 7 0 0 68 26 31

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 187222
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 43 10 6 2 0 0 83 7 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 44 39 9 6 1 0 0 83 8 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 41 40 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 187373
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 58 34 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 50 38 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 32

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 187805
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 35 39 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 31 43 0 22 3 0 0 75 25 32

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 186823
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 30 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 719
2020 Technical Support Branch 61 29 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 187289
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 40 40 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 34 43 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 49 10 13 3 0 0 75 16 32

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 187895
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 34 12 6 3 0 0 79 8 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 38 39 12 5 5 0 0 77 11 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 31 40 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 32

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 186744
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 7 717
2020 Technical Support Branch 38 43 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 29 38 10 20 3 0 0 67 23 31

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 188122
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 35 9 5 1 0 0 86 5 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 51 33 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 38 34 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 32

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 32 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 187208
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 37 20 10 5 0 0 65 14 718
2020 Technical Support Branch 26 42 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 44 16 12 3 0 0 69 15 32

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 24 35 20 9 1 1 30 34 188088
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 6 19 41 23 10 1 1 33 25 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 4 18 38 28 9 1 1 38 23 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 0 28 29 28 16 0 0 43 28 32

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 15 26 29 19 2 2 50 23 187380
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 3 10 22 38 22 2 2 63 14 729
2020 Technical Support Branch 4 12 24 35 20 1 3 58 17 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 6 6 22 43 22 0 0 65 13 32

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 13 21 31 20 11 2 2 32 36 187586
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 13 23 35 18 8 2 1 26 38 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 14 20 36 20 8 0 1 28 35 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 10 34 34 13 10 0 0 22 44 32

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 30 29 17 1 2 48 21 187162
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 6 14 37 29 12 1 1 42 21 720
2020 Technical Support Branch 8 11 41 28 9 0 1 38 20 208
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 7 9 33 39 13 0 0 52 16 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 12 19 27 23 15 1 2 40 32 187650
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 21 31 23 10 1 1 34 34 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 15 26 27 19 10 0 2 30 43 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 10 31 25 22 12 0 0 34 41 32

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 14 24 27 19 4 3 50 24 187087
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 5 13 26 34 16 2 3 53 20 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 9 10 26 33 15 1 4 51 21 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 6 10 22 50 13 0 0 62 16 32

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 20 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 187395
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 19 36 21 10 2 1 32 31 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 13 15 36 21 11 1 2 33 30 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 22 40 13 6 0 0 19 41 32

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 17 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 187956
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 3 9 34 36 16 1 1 53 12 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 2 7 32 39 17 1 2 58 9 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 0 6 38 46 10 0 0 56 6 32
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 30 17 8 6 6 4 65 16 187998
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 29 30 17 10 6 4 3 64 17 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 27 17 13 10 3 3 57 25 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 15 6 21 32 19 6 0 23 54 32

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 187747
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 29 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 44 30 7 10 8 0 0 74 19 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 34 25 6 25 10 0 0 59 35 32

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 187251
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 29 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 46 28 8 13 5 0 0 74 17 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 28 10 35 10 0 0 46 44 32

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 186700
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 713
2020 Technical Support Branch 44 34 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 206
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 34 34 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 24 11 4 4 6 3 79 9 188004
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 22 8 5 4 5 4 82 9 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 51 19 7 6 7 5 5 78 14 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 43 15 10 16 3 3 10 67 22 32
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 25 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 187985
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 60 26 9 2 2 1 1 87 3 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 60 26 10 1 3 0 0 86 4 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 187915
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 33 8 7 4 0 0 81 10 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 45 36 7 6 5 0 0 81 11 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 41 43 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 32

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 24 13 5 4 2 2 77 10 187690
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 56 23 11 4 3 2 2 81 8 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 52 23 13 4 5 2 1 78 9 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 22 16 3 3 3 0 77 7 32

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 30 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 188026
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 54 29 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 56 27 10 2 5 0 0 83 7 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 28 10 3 6 0 0 81 10 32

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 188363
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 44 56 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 45 55 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 57 43 32

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 17 9 3 3 5 12 83 7 188232
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 71 16 4 1 1 1 6 94 2 729
2020 Technical Support Branch 70 14 5 1 1 1 7 92 2 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 75 16 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 32

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 188350
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 62 24 5 5 3 0 1 87 7 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 60 24 5 5 5 0 1 85 10 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 49 22 10 13 3 0 3 74 16 32
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 29 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 188297
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 33 12 9 2 5 0 76 12 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 32 34 17 8 2 8 0 72 10 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 28 28 13 3 3 0 55 16 32

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 31 14 9 7 2 0 68 17 187817
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 34 35 16 10 4 1 0 70 14 729
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 33 20 13 4 2 0 61 18 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 16 31 22 25 6 0 0 47 32 32

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 26 31 17 12 8 5 0 60 21 187771
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 33 20 13 5 2 0 61 18 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 24 29 27 11 6 3 0 55 18 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 13 32 29 16 10 0 0 45 26 31

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 34 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 188175
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 39 15 10 3 1 0 71 14 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 29 38 18 12 2 1 0 68 14 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 21 35 28 13 3 0 0 56 16 32

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 21 12 5 5 12 4 74 12 188232
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 32 21 8 2 4 1 67 11 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 29 29 24 9 2 6 1 63 12 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 29 47 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 32
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 42 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 188081
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 39 11 4 1 0 0 84 4 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 39 40 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 28 35 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 32

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 36 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 187137
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 40 16 15 2 2 0 66 18 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 21 38 22 16 1 2 0 61 17 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 20 26 33 3 0 0 39 36 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 36 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 187863
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 40 32 13 7 4 2 1 75 12 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 35 36 13 9 3 2 1 74 12 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 24 41 10 19 3 3 0 67 23 32

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 36 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 187519
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 41 35 16 5 2 1 0 77 7 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 37 34 22 4 2 1 0 72 6 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 37 29 10 0 0 0 62 10 32

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 25 18 12 10 9 2 55 25 187781
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 23 22 20 13 9 9 3 52 25 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 20 22 22 13 11 8 4 48 28 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 13 21 15 25 13 10 3 39 44 32

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 33 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 187687
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 29 33 17 13 7 1 0 62 20 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 22 32 22 15 10 0 0 54 25 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 16 32 23 10 0 0 36 33 31

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 28 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 188227
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 18 25 21 18 15 2 2 44 34 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 14 19 21 19 22 1 3 35 43 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 13 15 16 22 32 3 0 28 55 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 51 23 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 188359
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 26 12 6 2 0 5 78 9 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 49 26 8 7 2 0 8 82 10 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 25 9 10 0 0 3 81 10 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 188093
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 54 24 13 4 1 1 3 81 6 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 49 26 15 4 1 1 4 79 5 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 31 10 0 3 0 3 87 3 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 187576
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 73 8 5 2 2 4 4 89 5 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 66 8 8 2 5 5 5 82 9 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 62 13 6 3 6 3 6 82 11 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 187772
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 76 10 3 1 1 1 9 95 2 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 72 10 3 0 2 2 11 94 3 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 71 16 0 0 3 0 10 96 4 32

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 14 187878
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 44 17 7 2 2 0 74 9 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 24 40 21 8 3 3 1 67 11 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 37 35 6 3 0 0 56 10 32

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 38 37 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 187243
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 41 39 11 6 1 1 0 81 7 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 37 42 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 49 10 13 3 0 0 75 16 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 41 34 13 5 3 4 1 78 8 187651
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 54 31 8 5 2 1 0 85 6 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 47 30 11 8 2 1 0 79 11 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 34 41 10 16 0 0 0 75 16 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 38 32 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 188080
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 57 30 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 50 33 8 4 1 3 0 86 6 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 47 38 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 44 30 11 5 4 4 2 79 10 187541
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 26 9 6 3 4 2 81 9 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 44 27 12 4 5 5 2 77 10 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 42 32 3 13 3 3 3 79 17 31

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 187707
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 30 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 55 32 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 40 34 10 16 0 0 0 75 16 32

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 187475
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 32 13 3 1 0 0 82 5 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 45 32 15 6 1 1 0 78 7 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 28 35 19 13 6 0 0 62 19 32

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 186722
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 34 12 4 1 0 0 82 5 718
2020 Technical Support Branch 41 37 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 43 9 16 7 0 0 68 23 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 39 25 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 187915
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 26 18 7 5 1 1 70 12 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 34 29 23 6 6 1 1 64 12 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 34 25 10 6 0 0 59 16 32
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 41 35 188494
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 22 43 35 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 19 43 38 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 12 35 53 32

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 17 38 28 4 6 6 45796
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 22 31 34 6 4 4 162
2020 Technical Support Branch 35 25 20 12 2 5 40
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 188242
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 90 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 13 87 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 16 84 32

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 18665
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 66 34 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 74 26 27

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 62 38 18665
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 53 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 67 33 27

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 18665
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 100 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 18665
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 100 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 18665
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 51 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 48 52 27

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 41 59 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 33 67 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 41 59 27

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 47 53 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 47 53 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 67 33 27

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 43 57 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 43 57 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 63 37 27

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 67 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 36 64 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 56 44 27

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 46 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 47 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 52 48 27

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 62 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 34 66 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 26 74 27

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 100 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18664
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18664

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 48 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 49 51 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 70 30 27

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 25 75 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 73 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 26 74 27

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 18664
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 86 70

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 51 49 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 53 47 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 44 56 27

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 25 75 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 33 67 27

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 13 87 70

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 84 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 19 81 27

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 91 70

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 7 93 70

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18666
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 27

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 91 70

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 34 66 70
2020 Technical Support Branch 37 63 27

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 12 88 65

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 22 78 65

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 17329

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 89 65

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 17329

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 86 65

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 86 65

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 32 68 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 40 60 65

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 92 65

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 51 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 50 50 65

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 65 35 65

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 17329

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 89 65

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 17 17 7 6 27 7 56 19 188041
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 19 17 14 7 5 29 7 57 20 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 18 18 17 8 9 26 5 52 24 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 15 6 25 13 16 21 3 29 38 32

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 29 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 187964
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 31 14 5 3 6 1 76 9 728
2020 Technical Support Branch 35 35 13 7 4 4 1 74 12 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 21 38 10 10 13 6 3 65 25 32
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 188014
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 92 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 12 88 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 16 84 32

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 64 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 68 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 73 26

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 77 23 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 84 16 56

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 26

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 100 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 26

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 100 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 26

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 26

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 29 71 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 38 62 26

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 25 75 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 38 62 26

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 84 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 19 81 26

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 89 56

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 26 74 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 52 48 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 50 50 26

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 68 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 73 26

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 12245

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 12245

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12245

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 9 91 56

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 1 99 12245

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 12245
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 26

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 0 100 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 100 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 100 26

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14 86 56

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 30 70 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 25 75 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 38 62 26

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 12247

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 20 80 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 31 69 26

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 12247
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 41 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 46 54 26

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 11497

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 15 85 11497

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 11497

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 54 11497

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 63 37 11497

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 22 17 18 4 4 29 6 60 12 187795
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 21 17 14 4 3 32 8 63 13 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 19 19 15 6 7 30 4 58 19 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 9 16 13 13 10 37 3 42 37 32

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 36 30 16 4 3 9 1 73 9 187913
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 43 31 10 6 2 7 1 80 9 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 39 33 9 8 3 6 2 78 12 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 24 34 10 13 10 6 3 65 25 32

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 2 6 21 17 39 12 1 10 66 3416
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 0 6 31 25 31 6 0 7 60 16
2020 Technical Support Branch 0 10 10 20 50 10 0 11 78 10
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 34 25 18 11 11 0 1 60 22 188246
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 41 31 14 9 4 0 2 73 13 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 36 35 13 8 4 0 3 74 13 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 30 29 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 32

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 187765
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 59 24 10 4 2 0 1 83 7 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 58 26 9 2 2 0 2 86 5 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 62 22 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 32

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 48 26 188096
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 16 25 28 18 12 0 0 41 30 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 17 17 30 22 13 0 0 35 35 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 6 38 19 19 0 0 24 38 32

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 31 29 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 187628
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 34 24 11 7 0 1 58 18 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 21 34 28 10 6 0 1 56 16 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 22 32 23 16 7 0 0 55 22 31

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 24 21 14 12 1 1 52 26 187371
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 21 27 23 15 12 1 1 49 28 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 19 23 23 17 14 1 1 44 33 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 18 29 28 10 16 0 0 47 25 32

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 187251
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 29 16 7 6 0 2 70 13 720
2020 Technical Support Branch 38 29 17 6 6 0 3 70 12 206
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 34 35 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 32

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 27 21 12 10 0 1 58 21 187793
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 24 30 23 13 9 0 0 54 23 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 23 32 22 14 8 0 0 55 22 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 25 33 13 19 10 0 0 59 29 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 23 18 10 9 0 6 60 21 187713
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 30 30 16 9 8 0 7 65 18 720
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 30 20 8 7 0 9 63 16 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 19 42 23 7 7 0 3 63 13 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 33 19 8 5 1 1 68 13 187500
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 35 35 18 7 2 1 1 72 10 720
2020 Technical Support Branch 30 37 18 9 3 0 2 69 12 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 22 39 16 16 3 0 3 63 20 31

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 26 32 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 187397
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 39 20 9 5 0 1 66 13 715
2020 Technical Support Branch 30 34 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 208
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 35 29 7 16 13 0 0 65 29 31

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 187439
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 32 34 20 10 3 0 1 67 13 718
2020 Technical Support Branch 34 31 21 9 2 1 1 67 11 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 32 29 22 16 0 0 0 61 16 31

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 26 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 187021
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 27 16 7 5 0 1 71 12 714
2020 Technical Support Branch 35 28 17 9 9 0 1 64 18 208
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 47 20 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 30

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 30 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 187621
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 22 30 25 16 6 0 1 52 22 714
2020 Technical Support Branch 18 30 26 17 7 0 1 49 25 207
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 3 30 47 13 7 0 0 33 20 30

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 31 22 12 8 0 1 59 19 187551
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 27 33 24 10 5 1 1 61 15 719
2020 Technical Support Branch 27 35 20 8 8 1 1 64 16 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 26 29 16 26 3 0 0 55 29 31

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 28 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 186877
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 31 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 713
2020 Technical Support Branch 47 34 11 4 1 0 2 82 6 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 40 25 15 16 3 0 0 66 19 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 35 20 8 4 0 0 68 13 187065
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 39 38 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 717
2020 Technical Support Branch 31 44 14 6 3 0 2 76 9 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 15 47 16 22 0 0 0 62 22 32

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 68 17 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 186977
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 74 14 5 1 0 0 5 93 2 713
2020 Technical Support Branch 69 16 4 1 1 0 9 93 2 207
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 65 19 3 3 3 0 6 90 7 32

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 76 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 186882
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 77 10 4 2 2 1 4 92 4 714
2020 Technical Support Branch 72 11 3 3 4 0 7 89 8 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 68 10 6 6 3 0 6 83 10 32

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 20 7 3 2 0 2 89 4 186557
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 60 26 9 2 1 1 2 88 3 714
2020 Technical Support Branch 52 28 11 2 2 0 4 84 5 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 40 32 13 10 3 0 3 74 13 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 66 16 8 4 4 0 1 84 9 186974
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 67 17 7 4 3 1 2 86 7 712
2020 Technical Support Branch 61 16 6 5 5 1 4 82 11 207
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 51 19 3 10 10 3 3 75 21 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 61 11 4 2 1 0 21 91 3 187272
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 61 10 3 1 1 0 25 94 2 713
2020 Technical Support Branch 58 9 3 1 0 0 28 94 2 207
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 3 3 3 0 0 38 91 4 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 68 18 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 187971
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 71 17 5 1 0 0 5 93 2 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 63 20 6 1 1 0 8 91 3 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 68 22 0 3 0 0 6 97 3 32

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 68 16 7 4 4 0 2 86 8 188032
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 74 16 3 2 2 1 2 93 4 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 77 14 1 3 1 0 3 94 5 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 78 19 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 32

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 30 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 188018
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 45 32 15 4 2 0 1 78 6 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 46 31 14 5 1 0 2 79 6 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 47 38 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 27 40 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 188168
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 28 45 19 4 2 1 0 74 7 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 28 47 19 2 3 0 1 75 6 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 31 43 16 3 6 0 0 75 10 32

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 188144
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 11 35 36 14 3 0 0 47 17 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 13 32 38 13 3 0 1 45 16 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 12 32 24 25 6 0 0 44 32 32

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 11 20 38 21 9 0 0 31 31 187534
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 20 42 20 6 0 0 27 30 718
2020 Technical Support Branch 10 19 42 19 8 1 0 28 29 209
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 6 22 47 15 10 0 0 25 28 32

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 187949
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 57 35 5 2 0 1 0 92 2 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 53 38 6 2 0 1 0 91 2 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 50 31 13 3 0 3 0 84 3 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 32 14 10 6 3 0 70 16 187564
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 52 31 8 6 2 1 0 85 8 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 48 31 11 7 1 2 0 81 8 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 43 22 16 19 0 0 0 65 19 32

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 28 12 11 8 1 1 69 20 187730
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 48 23 10 11 7 2 1 72 18 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 41 22 11 13 8 1 2 66 22 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 43 19 10 19 3 3 3 66 24 32

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 27 13 4 4 3 1 79 8 187225
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 57 23 10 4 2 3 1 84 6 720
2020 Technical Support Branch 52 20 12 4 3 4 4 78 8 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 51 13 20 7 0 3 7 71 7 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 34 33 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 188058
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 41 34 13 6 3 2 0 77 10 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 37 33 14 8 4 2 0 73 13 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 37 25 13 13 6 6 0 66 20 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 188293
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 61 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 61 31 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 50 37 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 38 37 12 9 4 1 0 76 13 187495
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 61 29 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 58 34 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 41 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 37 17 6 3 1 1 74 9 186885
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 55 30 11 3 0 0 1 86 3 722
2020 Technical Support Branch 54 30 12 3 0 0 1 84 3 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 47 34 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 45 34 12 4 2 1 1 81 7 187583
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 64 26 6 2 1 1 1 92 3 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 61 28 7 1 2 1 0 90 3 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 65 18 6 1 1 7 3 92 2 187791
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 72 16 4 1 0 6 1 95 1 719
2020 Technical Support Branch 68 19 4 1 0 6 1 94 1 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 64 16 13 0 0 3 3 86 0 31

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 Organization 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 Public Service 50 33 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 187455
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 68 25 4 2 0 1 0 94 2 727
2020 Technical Support Branch 63 30 5 1 0 1 0 94 1 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 32

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 29 9 7 5 1 0 80 12 187389
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 58 24 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 53 22 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 53 19 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 32

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 Organization 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 Public Service 52 28 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 187701
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 71 22 6 1 1 0 0 93 1 726
2020 Technical Support Branch 70 23 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 62 19 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 32

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 23 47 13 12 3 1 1 71 15 44705
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 33 43 8 12 4 1 0 77 16 121
2020 Technical Support Branch 25 52 4 16 4 0 0 76 20 25

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 89 11 44722
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 99 1 121
2020 Technical Support Branch 96 4 25

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 Organization 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 Public Service 20 35 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 41680
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 22 41 11 17 9 0 0 63 26 120
2020 Technical Support Branch 21 41 5 25 8 0 0 62 33 24
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 187153
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 90 723
2020 Technical Support Branch 10 90 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 6 94 32

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 187417
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 10 90 724
2020 Technical Support Branch 9 91 212
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 10 90 32

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 50 50 24105
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 46 54 71
2020 Technical Support Branch 33 67 18

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 79 21 24104
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 73 27 71
2020 Technical Support Branch 67 33 18

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 19149
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 65 25 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 52
2020 Technical Support Branch 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 30 9 5 3 2 3 82 8 187986
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 54 26 8 3 2 4 3 87 5 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 45 28 10 3 4 6 4 81 7 210
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 38 26 13 10 0 3 10 74 11 31
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 29 50 20 1 63 37 188516
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 8 76 15 2 91 9 729
2020 Technical Support Branch 7 73 18 2 92 8 213
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 6 68 22 3 92 8 32

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 63 53712
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 68 32 57
2020 Technical Support Branch 85 15 14

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 Organization 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 Public Service 11 20 17 20 26 1 4 34 49 53684
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 42 27 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 56
2020 Technical Support Branch 53 16 24 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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 Organization 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 Public Service 7 16 15 21 36 1 3 24 60 53711
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 23 19 5 14 17 0 21 53 40 57
2020 Technical Support Branch 43 15 0 7 15 0 21 72 28 14

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 Organization 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 Public Service 45 18 12 7 6 2 10 71 15 188101
2020 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 58 12 7 4 2 3 14 85 7 725
2020 Technical Support Branch 65 11 4 2 1 4 13 91 3 211
2020 Directorate of Safety Management 71 3 3 6 3 0 13 85 11 32
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