2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Western Economic Diversification Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - AS

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 55 33 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 40
2020 AS-01 44 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 51 34 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 35
2019 AS-01 43 29 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2018 AS 21 59 17 3 0 0 0 79 3 29
2018 AS-01 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 45 36 13 2 4 0 0 81 7 43
2017 AS-01 52 30 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 19
2017 AS-02 31 52 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 AS 43 37 11 3 6 0 0 80 9 35
2014 AS-01 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2014 AS-02 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 50 40 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2020 AS-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 54 34 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2019 AS-01 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 AS 34 38 17 10 0 0 0 72 10 29
2018 AS-01 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2017 AS 54 22 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 43
2017 AS-01 62 20 0 13 5 0 0 82 18 19
2017 AS-02 57 26 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 60 33 8 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2020 AS-01 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 76 15 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2019 AS-01 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 AS 62 24 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 29
2018 AS-01 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 61 30 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 42
2017 AS-01 75 20 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2017 AS-02 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 71 17 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2014 AS-01 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 AS-02 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 63 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 60 29 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2019 AS-01 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 AS 41 34 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 29
2018 AS-01 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 AS 47 34 7 7 5 0 0 82 11 42
2017 AS-01 45 45 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 19
2017 AS-02 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 AS 51 31 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2014 AS-01 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2014 AS-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 39
2020 AS-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 AS 80 14 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2019 AS-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 68 21 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 28
2017 AS 65 18 11 0 2 4 0 86 2 43
2017 AS-01 67 20 5 0 0 8 0 95 0 19
2017 AS-02 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 49 31 17 0 3 0 0 80 3 35
2014 AS-01 64 27 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS-02 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 83 15 3 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2020 AS-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 74 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
2019 AS-01 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 AS 62 28 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2018 AS-01 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 AS 63 18 7 7 2 4 0 84 9 43
2017 AS-01 62 20 5 5 0 8 0 89 5 19
2017 AS-02 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS 49 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2014 AS-01 64 27 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 78 13 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2020 AS-01 69 13 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2020 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 77 9 3 6 3 3 0 88 9 35
2019 AS-01 79 0 0 7 7 7 0 85 15 14
2018 AS 52 24 7 14 0 3 0 79 14 29
2018 AS-01 50 0 20 20 0 10 0 56 22 10
2017 AS 46 23 13 9 4 4 0 72 14 43
2017 AS-01 35 32 10 10 5 8 0 73 16 19
2017 AS-02 65 17 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 AS 34 40 6 6 9 3 3 79 15 35
2014 AS-01 18 55 0 9 18 0 0 73 27 11
2014 AS-02 40 40 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 72 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 39
2020 AS-01 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 AS-02 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 63 29 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 68 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2020 AS-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 57 29 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2019 AS-01 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 AS 52 31 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 29
2018 AS-01 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 AS 60 23 7 4 2 4 0 86 7 43
2017 AS-01 60 32 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 57 26 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 35
2014 AS-01 64 18 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 11
2014 AS-02 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 78 20 0 3 0 0 0 98 3 40
2020 AS-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 79 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2019 AS-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 AS 71 25 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2017 AS 78 15 2 2 2 0 0 93 4 43
2017 AS-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS 66 14 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2014 AS-01 64 0 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2014 AS-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Senior management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 60 33 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 56 38 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 51 29 6 9 6 0 0 80 14 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 AS 21 59 17 3 0 0 0 79 3 29
2018 AS-01 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 AS 32 43 11 11 2 0 0 75 13 43
2017 AS-01 52 38 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 19
2017 AS-02 0 65 26 0 9 0 0 65 9 11
2014 AS 29 54 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 35
2014 AS-01 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2014 AS-02 20 60 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 55 43 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 56 38 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 49 40 6 3 3 0 0 89 6 35
2019 AS-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 31 45 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 29
2018 AS-01 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 41 45 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 43
2017 AS-01 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 AS-02 17 65 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 11
2014 AS 23 54 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 35
2014 AS-01 18 64 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 AS-02 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 50 40 3 5 0 0 3 92 5 40
2020 AS-01 50 38 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 16
2020 AS-02 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 AS 40 46 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2019 AS-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 AS 17 59 3 14 0 7 0 81 15 29
2018 AS-01 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 AS 27 40 11 13 2 6 0 71 17 43
2017 AS-01 40 37 0 15 0 8 0 84 16 19
2017 AS-02 0 65 9 9 9 9 0 72 19 11
2014 AS 17 40 14 20 3 6 0 61 24 35
2014 AS-01 0 64 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2014 AS-02 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 41 44 10 3 0 0 3 87 3 39
2020 AS-01 44 44 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 AS 37 34 11 17 0 0 0 71 17 35
2019 AS-01 43 29 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 14
2018 AS 24 52 10 7 0 7 0 81 7 29
2018 AS-01 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 AS 28 36 11 14 7 2 2 67 22 43
2017 AS-01 42 35 5 8 5 0 5 81 14 19
2017 AS-02 17 43 0 22 9 9 0 66 34 11
2014 AS 26 49 14 9 3 0 0 74 11 35
2014 AS-01 9 64 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2014 AS-02 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
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Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 50 35 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 40
2020 AS-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 43 43 6 9 0 0 0 86 9 35
2019 AS-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 25 50 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 28
2017 AS 54 22 13 9 2 0 0 76 11 43
2017 AS-01 57 15 13 15 0 0 0 72 15 19
2017 AS-02 57 26 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 AS 37 37 17 3 6 0 0 74 9 35
2014 AS-01 55 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS-02 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 54 38 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 39
2020 AS-01 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 AS-02 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 49 40 6 3 3 0 0 89 6 35
2019 AS-01 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 AS 31 55 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 29
2018 AS-01 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 AS 36 44 4 13 2 0 0 80 16 43
2017 AS-01 35 40 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 19
2017 AS-02 35 57 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 75 18 5 3 0 0 0 93 3 40
2020 AS-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 66 23 3 9 0 0 0 89 9 35
2019 AS-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 AS 62 17 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 29
2018 AS-01 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2017 AS 64 27 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 43
2017 AS-01 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS 60 26 6 0 6 0 3 88 6 35
2014 AS-01 55 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS-02 40 40 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 55 35 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2020 AS-01 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2020 AS-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 46 37 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2019 AS-01 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 AS 34 45 0 10 10 0 0 79 21 29
2018 AS-01 30 40 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10
2017 AS 42 30 4 16 8 0 0 72 24 43
2017 AS-01 40 42 5 0 13 0 0 82 13 19
2017 AS-02 48 26 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 11
2014 AS 31 54 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 35
2014 AS-01 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 70 15 8 3 0 3 3 89 3 40
2020 AS-01 69 13 13 0 0 0 6 87 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 49 44 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 39
2020 AS-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 AS 49 31 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 35
2019 AS-01 71 14 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2018 AS 31 41 21 0 7 0 0 72 7 29
2018 AS-01 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2017 AS 40 34 9 9 4 4 0 77 14 43
2017 AS-01 47 30 5 5 5 8 0 84 11 19
2017 AS-02 31 43 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 11
2014 AS 40 29 23 6 3 0 0 69 9 35
2014 AS-01 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 AS-02 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 28 28 20 13 5 5 3 59 19 40
2020 AS-01 38 19 6 25 6 6 0 60 33 16
2020 AS-02 27 36 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11
2019 AS 29 20 17 17 14 0 3 50 32 35
2019 AS-01 36 21 0 21 21 0 0 57 43 14
2018 AS 14 24 28 10 21 3 0 39 32 29
2018 AS-01 10 30 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 10
2017 AS 13 24 11 21 26 2 2 39 49 43
2017 AS-01 15 10 10 27 33 5 0 26 63 19
2017 AS-02 9 57 9 9 17 0 0 65 26 11
2014 AS 17 20 20 14 14 9 6 43 33 35
2014 AS-01 18 27 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2014 AS-02 10 30 30 0 10 10 10 50 13 10

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 75 13 5 0 0 0 8 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 81 0 6 0 0 0 13 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2019 AS 69 23 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 73 13 5 3 0 0 8 92 3 40
2020 AS-01 75 13 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2019 AS 54 29 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 35
2019 AS-01 36 43 0 7 0 14 0 92 8 14

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 85 5 0 0 0 3 8 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 88 0 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2019 AS 83 9 3 0 0 6 0 97 0 35
2019 AS-01 64 14 7 0 0 14 0 92 0 14

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 83 3 0 0 0 5 10 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 75 0 0 0 0 6 19 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2019 AS 82 6 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 34
2019 AS-01 71 14 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 14

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 62 28 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 39
2020 AS-01 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 49 46 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2019 AS-01 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 34 48 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 29
2018 AS-01 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 AS 33 44 11 9 2 0 0 77 11 42
2017 AS-01 30 40 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 19
2017 AS-02 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS 31 40 14 11 3 0 0 71 14 35
2014 AS-01 45 36 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 AS-02 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 68 25 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 19 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 54 43 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2019 AS-01 43 50 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 AS 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 28
2017 AS 59 23 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 42
2017 AS-01 65 15 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 19
2017 AS-02 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 37 37 23 0 3 0 0 74 3 35
2014 AS-01 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 AS-02 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 59 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 39
2020 AS-01 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 AS-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 45 45 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2019 AS-01 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 AS 45 38 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 29
2018 AS-01 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 AS 46 43 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 41
2017 AS-01 53 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 18
2017 AS-02 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS 51 26 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 35
2014 AS-01 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 AS-02 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 38 55 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 44 44 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 AS-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 AS 25 57 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 28
2017 AS 27 52 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 43
2017 AS-01 25 62 0 5 8 0 0 87 13 19
2017 AS-02 35 43 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 11

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 74 17 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 AS 59 31 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2018 AS-01 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 55 30 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 43
2017 AS-01 45 37 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 19
2017 AS-02 65 17 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 AS 43 31 6 9 9 0 3 76 18 35
2014 AS-01 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2014 AS-02 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 50 33 15 3 0 0 0 83 3 40
2020 AS-01 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 34 46 11 3 6 0 0 80 9 35
2019 AS-01 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 AS 41 34 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 29
2018 AS-01 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 AS 29 50 18 0 0 2 0 81 0 43
2017 AS-01 20 52 23 0 0 5 0 76 0 19
2017 AS-02 43 43 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 11
2014 AS 49 29 11 9 0 0 3 79 9 35
2014 AS-01 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 40 60 40
2020 AS-01 38 63 16
2020 AS-02 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 75 10 3 0 0 0 13 97 0 40
2020 AS-01 81 6 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 0 9 0 0 0 18 89 0 11

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 20 58 23 40
2020 AS-01 13 56 31 16
2020 AS-02 27 64 9 11
2019 AS 11 60 29 35
2019 AS-01 14 50 36 14
2018 AS 21 34 45 29
2018 AS-01 40 0 60 10
2017 AS 27 36 37 43
2017 AS-01 30 30 40 19
2017 AS-02 17 43 39 11
2014 AS 20 37 43 35
2014 AS-01 18 45 36 11
2014 AS-02 10 30 60 10

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 AS 25 17 58 0 0 0 12
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 48 43 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 40
2020 AS-01 50 31 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 16
2020 AS-02 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 57 31 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2019 AS-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 AS 38 45 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 29
2018 AS-01 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 AS 47 33 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 43
2017 AS-01 45 32 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 19
2017 AS-02 43 48 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS 43 46 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2014 AS-01 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS-02 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 66 26 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 38 48 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 29
2018 AS-01 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 AS 45 42 7 2 2 2 0 89 5 43
2017 AS-01 52 38 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 19
2017 AS-02 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2014 AS 43 43 6 3 6 0 0 86 9 35
2014 AS-01 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 AS-02 30 60 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 3 15 40 30 13 0 0 43 18 40
2020 AS-01 0 6 38 38 19 0 0 56 6 16
2020 AS-02 9 27 45 18 0 0 0 18 36 11
2019 AS 9 6 43 34 9 0 0 43 14 35
2019 AS-01 7 0 43 36 14 0 0 50 7 14
2018 AS 3 21 38 10 21 7 0 33 26 29
2018 AS-01 10 30 40 0 20 0 0 20 40 10
2017 AS 6 23 42 13 13 2 0 28 30 43
2017 AS-01 13 12 50 10 10 5 0 21 26 19
2017 AS-02 0 26 31 26 17 0 0 43 26 11
2014 AS 6 26 46 11 6 0 6 18 33 35
2014 AS-01 0 18 55 18 9 0 0 27 18 11
2014 AS-02 20 20 50 0 10 0 0 10 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 0 0 13 43 45 0 0 88 0 40
2020 AS-01 0 0 13 38 50 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 0 0 9 55 36 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 0 3 17 37 43 0 0 80 3 35
2019 AS-01 0 0 7 43 50 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 3 3 28 21 38 0 7 63 7 29
2018 AS-01 0 10 30 20 30 0 10 56 11 10
2017 AS 10 2 22 34 26 0 4 63 13 43
2017 AS-01 13 0 30 32 15 0 10 52 15 19
2017 AS-02 9 0 17 35 39 0 0 74 9 11
2014 AS 3 6 26 40 14 3 9 61 10 35
2014 AS-01 0 9 36 27 18 9 0 50 10 11
2014 AS-02 0 0 30 60 10 0 0 70 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 5 8 44 31 13 0 0 44 13 39
2020 AS-01 0 6 50 31 13 0 0 44 6 16
2020 AS-02 9 18 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 11
2019 AS 9 23 31 23 14 0 0 37 31 35
2019 AS-01 7 21 29 21 21 0 0 43 29 14
2018 AS 10 24 34 14 14 0 3 29 36 29
2018 AS-01 0 20 70 10 0 0 0 10 20 10
2017 AS 17 26 18 10 25 2 2 36 45 43
2017 AS-01 18 15 20 22 15 5 5 41 37 19
2017 AS-02 17 39 17 0 26 0 0 26 57 11
2014 AS 17 17 31 26 3 0 6 30 36 35
2014 AS-01 27 18 18 36 0 0 0 36 45 11
2014 AS-02 20 20 30 30 0 0 0 30 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 3 15 30 35 18 0 0 53 18 40
2020 AS-01 0 13 25 50 13 0 0 63 13 16
2020 AS-02 0 18 36 27 18 0 0 45 18 11
2019 AS 3 9 37 34 14 0 3 50 12 35
2019 AS-01 0 0 36 43 14 0 7 62 0 14
2018 AS 0 7 39 25 25 4 0 52 7 28
2017 AS 4 28 34 21 11 0 2 33 33 43
2017 AS-01 8 15 35 32 5 0 5 39 24 19
2017 AS-02 0 22 43 26 9 0 0 35 22 11
2014 AS 3 20 49 17 9 0 3 26 24 35
2014 AS-01 0 36 36 27 0 0 0 27 36 11
2014 AS-02 0 10 70 10 10 0 0 20 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 3 8 28 43 20 0 0 63 10 40
2020 AS-01 0 6 31 31 31 0 0 63 6 16
2020 AS-02 9 9 27 45 9 0 0 55 18 11
2019 AS 11 14 31 26 14 3 0 41 26 35
2019 AS-01 7 21 29 14 21 7 0 38 31 14
2018 AS 14 17 45 14 3 0 7 19 33 29
2018 AS-01 10 30 30 10 10 0 10 22 44 10
2017 AS 10 31 34 11 11 0 2 23 43 43
2017 AS-01 8 22 45 15 5 0 5 21 32 19
2017 AS-02 9 39 26 9 17 0 0 26 48 11
2014 AS 20 26 34 14 3 0 3 18 47 35
2014 AS-01 9 27 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 11
2014 AS-02 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 20 60 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 0 3 23 30 40 3 3 74 3 40
2020 AS-01 0 6 31 19 44 0 0 63 6 16
2020 AS-02 0 0 9 55 27 0 9 90 0 11
2019 AS 0 9 31 34 23 3 0 59 9 35
2019 AS-01 0 7 21 29 36 7 0 69 8 14
2018 AS 7 21 17 34 21 0 0 55 28 29
2018 AS-01 10 20 20 30 20 0 0 50 30 10
2017 AS 6 15 21 36 13 2 7 54 23 43
2017 AS-01 8 5 27 40 10 0 10 56 15 19
2017 AS-02 9 22 9 35 26 0 0 61 31 11
2014 AS 3 17 26 29 11 0 14 47 23 35
2014 AS-01 0 27 9 27 18 0 18 56 33 11
2014 AS-02 0 20 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 3 13 31 33 21 0 0 54 15 39
2020 AS-01 0 19 31 25 25 0 0 50 19 16
2019 AS 6 17 43 20 11 3 0 32 24 35
2019 AS-01 0 21 36 14 21 7 0 38 23 14
2018 AS 10 17 41 21 10 0 0 31 28 29
2018 AS-01 10 0 60 20 10 0 0 30 10 10
2017 AS 10 40 22 13 9 2 2 24 53 43
2017 AS-01 18 27 35 5 10 0 5 16 47 19
2017 AS-02 9 39 26 26 0 0 0 26 48 11
2014 AS 6 29 34 20 6 0 6 27 36 35
2014 AS-01 9 36 18 27 9 0 0 36 45 11
2014 AS-02 10 30 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 0 5 23 43 30 0 0 73 5 40
2020 AS-01 0 6 19 44 31 0 0 75 6 16
2020 AS-02 0 0 27 45 27 0 0 73 0 11
2019 AS 6 11 29 23 31 0 0 54 17 35
2019 AS-01 0 0 36 29 36 0 0 64 0 14

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 48 48 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 40
2020 AS-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 36 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2019 AS 46 49 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2019 AS-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 65 25 3 5 3 0 0 90 8 40
2020 AS-01 75 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2020 AS-02 36 45 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2019 AS 57 29 3 9 0 3 0 88 9 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 29 32 25 11 4 0 0 61 14 28
2018 AS-01 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 AS 38 37 8 12 2 0 2 77 15 43
2017 AS-01 50 25 8 12 0 0 5 79 12 19
2017 AS-02 17 57 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 11
2014 AS 54 17 6 14 3 3 3 76 18 35
2014 AS-01 64 9 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 11
2014 AS-02 40 30 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 78 18 3 0 3 0 0 95 3 40
2020 AS-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 0 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 AS 66 31 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 AS-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 AS 52 34 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 29
2018 AS-01 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 52 38 4 4 2 0 0 90 7 43
2017 AS-01 45 47 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 19
2017 AS-02 43 48 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS 43 43 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 35
2014 AS-01 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS-02 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 63 30 0 5 3 0 0 93 8 40
2020 AS-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2019 AS 66 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 41 41 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 29
2018 AS-01 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 73 23 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 40
2020 AS-01 75 13 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 69 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 66 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2018 AS-01 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 AS 58 31 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 43
2017 AS-01 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2017 AS-02 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 46 43 6 3 3 0 0 89 6 35
2014 AS-01 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 75 23 3 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2020 AS-01 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2019 AS-01 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 AS 59 28 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 29
2018 AS-01 60 20 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2017 AS 51 38 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 43
2017 AS-01 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 19
2017 AS-02 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 54 37 3 3 0 3 0 94 3 35
2014 AS-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS-02 40 40 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 71 26 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 AS 72 17 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2018 AS-01 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 67 26 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 43
2017 AS-01 72 23 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2017 AS-02 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 60 31 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2014 AS-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 65 13 10 3 3 3 5 84 5 40
2020 AS-01 75 13 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 36 9 27 0 9 9 9 56 11 11

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 58 28 13 0 0 3 0 87 0 40
2020 AS-01 81 6 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 63 23 3 3 0 5 5 94 3 40
2020 AS-01 69 13 0 6 0 6 6 93 7 16
2020 AS-02 45 45 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 55 25 5 3 3 5 5 89 6 40
2020 AS-01 56 25 0 0 0 6 13 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 9 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2019 AS 46 26 17 3 6 3 0 74 9 35
2019 AS-01 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 AS 24 45 21 7 3 0 0 69 10 29
2018 AS-01 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 AS 38 33 7 7 4 6 5 80 13 43
2017 AS-01 40 25 10 0 0 13 12 87 0 19
2017 AS-02 35 39 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 11
2014 AS 34 34 14 3 6 3 6 75 9 35
2014 AS-01 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2014 AS-02 10 40 30 0 10 10 0 56 11 10

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 68 23 3 5 0 3 0 92 5 40
2020 AS-01 63 19 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 16
2020 AS-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 63 29 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 45 34 10 7 0 3 0 82 7 29
2018 AS-01 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 AS 56 22 9 2 4 6 0 83 7 43
2017 AS-01 40 27 10 5 5 13 0 77 12 19
2017 AS-02 69 13 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2014 AS 66 23 6 0 3 0 3 91 3 35
2014 AS-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS-02 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 68 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 57 37 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2019 AS-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 AS 48 34 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 29
2018 AS-01 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 43 33 5 3 3 13 3 88 6 40
2020 AS-01 44 25 0 6 6 13 6 85 15 16
2020 AS-02 27 55 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 43 26 14 9 6 3 0 71 15 35
2019 AS-01 64 14 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2018 AS 24 38 10 10 7 10 0 69 19 29
2018 AS-01 30 30 0 20 10 10 0 67 33 10
2017 AS 25 18 20 10 15 11 0 49 28 43
2017 AS-01 32 20 5 10 18 15 0 61 33 19
2017 AS-02 17 9 43 13 9 9 0 28 24 11
2014 AS 26 31 26 3 3 6 6 65 6 35
2014 AS-01 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 AS-02 30 20 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 58 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 53 40 5 3 0 0 0 93 3 40
2020 AS-01 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 AS 71 20 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2019 AS-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 AS 54 22 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 43
2017 AS-01 50 17 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 19
2017 AS-02 61 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 63 26 3 6 3 0 0 89 9 35
2014 AS-01 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 AS-02 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 48 45 8 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2020 AS-01 56 25 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2020 AS-02 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 66 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 AS 64 28 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 43
2017 AS-01 65 27 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 19
2017 AS-02 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 AS 57 31 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2014 AS-01 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 AS-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 88 8 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 AS 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 43
2017 AS-01 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 AS 83 11 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2014 AS-01 73 9 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2014 AS-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 35 20 25 5 0 5 10 65 6 40
2020 AS-01 31 19 31 0 0 0 19 62 0 16
2020 AS-02 18 36 27 0 0 9 9 67 0 11
2019 AS 26 34 26 6 3 3 3 64 9 35
2019 AS-01 14 43 29 0 7 7 0 62 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 18 25 10 3 0 33 13 77 5 40
2020 AS-01 25 25 0 0 0 38 13 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 9 18 27 0 0 27 18 50 0 11
2019 AS 20 26 34 6 3 6 6 52 10 35
2019 AS-01 29 7 43 7 0 7 7 42 8 14
2018 AS 14 17 28 10 3 28 0 43 19 29
2018 AS-01 20 0 50 10 0 20 0 25 13 10
2017 AS 20 30 16 2 7 18 7 67 12 43
2017 AS-01 25 25 5 5 5 30 5 77 15 19
2017 AS-02 9 39 26 0 9 9 9 58 10 11
2014 AS 20 20 20 6 3 31 0 58 13 35
2014 AS-01 9 27 27 9 0 27 0 50 13 11
2014 AS-02 10 20 20 10 0 40 0 50 17 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 68 15 10 0 0 5 3 89 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 19 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 69 14 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 35
2019 AS-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 34 24 21 3 3 14 0 68 8 29
2018 AS-01 30 20 40 0 0 10 0 56 0 10
2017 AS 49 29 7 7 0 8 0 85 7 43
2017 AS-01 57 20 5 5 0 13 0 88 6 19
2017 AS-02 31 43 9 9 0 9 0 81 9 11
2014 AS 34 37 17 9 0 3 0 74 9 35
2014 AS-01 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2014 AS-02 10 60 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10

Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 0 100 40
2020 AS-01 0 100 16
2020 AS-02 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 18 18 18 0 0 35 13 67 0 40
2020 AS-01 25 19 6 0 0 38 13 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 9 0 36 0 0 36 18 20 0 11
2019 AS 29 20 26 0 0 17 9 65 0 35
2019 AS-01 29 21 36 0 0 7 7 58 0 14
2018 AS 21 18 32 0 0 29 0 55 0 28
2018 AS-01 20 10 50 0 0 20 0 38 0 10
2017 AS 20 16 20 8 0 29 7 56 12 43
2017 AS-01 30 25 10 5 0 25 5 79 7 19
2017 AS-02 9 9 26 13 0 43 0 31 24 11
2014 AS 23 20 23 0 0 31 3 65 0 35
2014 AS-01 27 9 27 0 0 36 0 57 0 11
2014 AS-02 10 30 30 0 0 20 10 57 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 65 20 8 0 0 5 3 92 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 13 6 0 0 6 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 71 9 17 0 0 3 0 82 0 35
2019 AS-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 31 28 24 0 0 17 0 71 0 29
2018 AS-01 30 20 40 0 0 10 0 56 0 10
2017 AS 43 33 9 4 0 10 0 85 5 43
2017 AS-01 50 27 10 0 0 13 0 88 0 19
2017 AS-02 17 57 9 9 0 9 0 81 9 11
2014 AS 46 29 11 3 0 11 0 84 3 35
2014 AS-01 45 18 9 0 0 27 0 88 0 11
2014 AS-02 20 50 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 8 93 40
2020 AS-01 6 94 16
2020 AS-02 18 82 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 5 95 40
2020 AS-01 0 100 16
2020 AS-02 9 91 11
2019 AS 17 83 35
2019 AS-01 21 79 14
2017 AS 28 72 43

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 AS 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AS 39 43 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 73 15 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2020 AS-01 75 13 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 65 33 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 63 31 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 73 25 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 25 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 65 25 5 3 0 0 3 92 3 40
2020 AS-01 56 25 6 6 0 0 6 87 7 16
2020 AS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 60 25 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 40
2020 AS-01 50 25 0 13 0 0 13 86 14 16
2020 AS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 73 23 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 19 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 82 10 0 3 0 0 5 97 3 39
2020 AS-01 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 83 10 0 5 0 3 0 95 5 40
2020 AS-01 81 6 0 6 0 6 0 93 7 16
2020 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 70 15 8 3 0 3 3 89 3 40
2020 AS-01 75 0 6 6 0 6 6 86 7 16
2020 AS-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 80 18 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 40
2020 AS-01 81 13 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 78 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 66 26 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2019 AS-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 66 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 29
2018 AS-01 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 AS 55 32 2 7 0 4 0 91 7 43
2017 AS-01 55 37 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 48 35 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 63 23 10 3 3 0 0 85 5 40
2020 AS-01 75 6 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2020 AS-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 74 18 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 39
2020 AS-01 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 68 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 19 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 57 31 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2019 AS-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 52 21 17 7 3 0 0 72 10 29
2018 AS-01 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 AS 51 34 7 4 0 4 0 88 5 43
2017 AS-01 60 32 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 48 26 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 38 23 20 13 8 0 0 60 20 40
2020 AS-01 44 13 19 13 13 0 0 56 25 16
2020 AS-02 18 36 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 65 20 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 40
2020 AS-01 56 25 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2020 AS-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 77 9 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2019 AS-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 52 14 7 17 10 0 0 66 28 29
2018 AS-01 30 0 20 20 30 0 0 30 50 10
2017 AS 55 18 11 4 11 0 0 73 16 43
2017 AS-01 45 10 25 5 15 0 0 55 20 19
2017 AS-02 74 17 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 25 33 30 3 10 0 0 58 13 40
2020 AS-01 19 25 50 0 6 0 0 44 6 16
2020 AS-02 36 27 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2019 AS 26 31 23 17 3 0 0 57 20 35
2019 AS-01 21 29 21 29 0 0 0 50 29 14
2018 AS 14 31 41 10 3 0 0 45 14 29
2018 AS-01 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2017 AS 16 34 22 24 4 0 0 49 28 43
2017 AS-01 15 25 35 25 0 0 0 40 25 19
2017 AS-02 17 43 9 22 9 0 0 61 31 11

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 31 41 23 0 5 0 0 72 5 39
2020 AS-01 25 50 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2019 AS 37 37 14 9 3 0 0 74 11 35
2019 AS-01 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 AS 21 38 31 0 7 0 3 61 7 29
2018 AS-01 0 20 60 0 20 0 0 20 20 10
2017 AS 25 34 24 10 4 0 2 60 15 43
2017 AS-01 25 40 12 18 0 0 5 68 19 19
2017 AS-02 26 17 57 0 0 0 0 43 0 11

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 38 38 18 3 5 0 0 75 8 40
2020 AS-01 31 31 25 6 6 0 0 63 13 16
2020 AS-02 55 18 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2019 AS 34 29 14 9 14 0 0 63 23 35
2019 AS-01 21 21 21 21 14 0 0 43 36 14
2018 AS 21 17 45 3 10 0 3 39 14 29
2018 AS-01 10 10 50 10 20 0 0 20 30 10
2017 AS 18 27 13 26 13 2 0 46 40 43
2017 AS-01 10 25 15 30 15 5 0 37 47 19
2017 AS-02 26 26 9 22 17 0 0 52 39 11

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 48 25 15 5 5 0 3 74 10 40
2020 AS-01 50 19 19 0 6 0 6 73 7 16
2020 AS-02 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2019 AS 63 20 9 6 0 0 3 85 6 35
2019 AS-01 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 AS 52 14 28 0 0 0 7 70 0 29
2018 AS-01 20 20 60 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
2017 AS 44 30 16 6 0 0 4 77 6 43
2017 AS-01 35 32 15 13 0 0 5 70 14 19
2017 AS-02 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 38 35 20 3 5 0 0 73 8 40
2020 AS-01 31 25 31 6 6 0 0 56 13 16
2020 AS-02 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2019 AS 54 31 6 6 3 0 0 86 9 35
2019 AS-01 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 AS 39 32 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 28
2018 AS-01 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 AS 36 29 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 43
2017 AS-01 45 20 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 19
2017 AS-02 26 17 48 9 0 0 0 43 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 40 35 15 5 3 0 3 77 8 40
2020 AS-01 50 19 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16
2020 AS-02 27 64 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 60 25 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 40
2020 AS-01 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2020 AS-02 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 AS 51 31 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35
2019 AS-01 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 AS 28 48 10 7 0 3 3 81 7 29
2018 AS-01 20 50 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2017 AS 20 45 11 11 8 2 2 68 20 43
2017 AS-01 30 30 12 5 13 5 5 67 20 19
2017 AS-02 17 43 22 9 9 0 0 61 17 11

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 45 30 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 40
2020 AS-01 44 25 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2020 AS-02 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 26 54 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 35
2019 AS-01 21 64 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 AS 22 44 19 7 4 0 4 69 12 27
2018 AS-01 10 50 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2017 AS 20 36 21 14 8 0 0 56 22 43
2017 AS-01 20 40 15 12 13 0 0 60 25 19
2017 AS-02 35 26 31 9 0 0 0 61 9 11

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 55 25 18 3 0 0 0 80 3 40
2020 AS-01 50 19 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2020 AS-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 46 37 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2019 AS-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 AS 34 34 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 29
2018 AS-01 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 AS 27 36 18 9 10 0 0 63 19 43
2017 AS-01 30 40 17 0 13 0 0 70 13 19
2017 AS-02 35 17 22 26 0 0 0 52 26 11

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 58 28 3 13 0 0 0 85 13 40
2020 AS-01 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2020 AS-02 64 18 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2019 AS 51 26 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 35
2019 AS-01 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 33 30 20 10 8 0 0 63 18 40
2020 AS-01 25 38 13 13 13 0 0 63 25 16
2020 AS-02 45 9 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 38 35 15 13 0 0 0 73 13 40
2020 AS-01 31 38 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2020 AS-02 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2019 AS 37 31 17 11 3 0 0 69 14 35
2019 AS-01 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 AS 21 31 31 17 0 0 0 52 17 29
2018 AS-01 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2017 AS 20 36 15 12 13 2 2 59 26 43
2017 AS-01 15 50 10 7 13 0 5 68 21 19
2017 AS-02 26 9 31 26 9 0 0 35 35 11

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 67 18 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 39
2020 AS-01 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 AS-02 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 AS 71 14 6 9 0 0 0 86 9 35
2019 AS-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 AS 52 14 31 0 3 0 0 66 3 29
2018 AS-01 30 20 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10
2017 AS 53 28 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 43
2017 AS-01 55 27 5 5 8 0 0 82 13 19
2017 AS-02 57 9 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 53 30 15 3 0 0 0 83 3 40
2020 AS-01 44 25 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 78 15 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 69 19 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 91 3 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 34
2019 AS-01 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 AS 69 17 10 0 0 0 3 89 0 29
2018 AS-01 40 20 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 93 0 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 40
2020 AS-01 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 85 9 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 34
2019 AS-01 86 0 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 14
2018 AS 66 24 3 3 0 0 3 93 4 29
2018 AS-01 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 AS 72 11 7 5 2 0 2 85 7 41
2017 AS-01 84 5 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 18
2017 AS-02 69 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 69 14 6 9 0 0 3 85 9 35
2019 AS-01 71 14 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 14
2018 AS 38 38 10 7 0 0 7 81 7 29
2018 AS-01 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 AS 54 27 10 2 2 0 4 84 5 43
2017 AS-01 52 30 13 0 0 0 5 86 0 19
2017 AS-02 57 26 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 78 15 3 0 3 0 3 95 3 40
2020 AS-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2020 AS-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 82 15 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34
2019 AS-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 AS 48 34 7 0 3 0 7 89 4 29
2018 AS-01 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 AS 60 18 7 10 2 0 2 80 13 43
2017 AS-01 67 15 5 8 0 0 5 86 9 19
2017 AS-02 65 17 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 73 5 3 0 0 0 20 97 0 40
2020 AS-01 63 0 0 0 0 0 38 100 0 16
2020 AS-02 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2019 AS 66 6 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 35
2019 AS-01 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 14
2018 AS 41 14 0 0 0 0 45 100 0 29
2018 AS-01 40 10 0 0 0 0 50 100 0 10
2017 AS 41 7 7 0 0 0 45 88 0 43
2017 AS-01 37 10 0 0 0 0 53 100 0 19
2017 AS-02 35 9 0 0 0 0 57 100 0 11

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 80 10 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 40
2020 AS-01 88 0 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AS 80 11 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2019 AS-01 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 AS 76 10 3 0 0 0 10 96 0 29
2018 AS-01 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2017 AS 61 16 7 4 0 0 12 88 4 43
2017 AS-01 67 5 5 8 0 0 15 84 10 19
2017 AS-02 43 35 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 11

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 85 5 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 40
2020 AS-01 81 6 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2020 AS-02 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 AS 83 3 11 0 0 0 3 88 0 35
2019 AS-01 64 7 21 0 0 0 7 77 0 14
2018 AS 59 10 7 7 7 0 10 77 15 29
2018 AS-01 50 0 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2017 AS 67 16 4 4 6 0 2 86 10 43
2017 AS-01 60 17 10 8 0 0 5 81 9 19
2017 AS-02 61 26 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 11

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 63 30 3 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2020 AS-01 63 25 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2020 AS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 AS 71 18 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 34
2019 AS-01 77 15 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2018 AS 38 34 10 7 0 0 10 81 8 29
2018 AS-01 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 AS 44 25 16 10 4 0 0 69 15 43
2017 AS-01 50 17 15 13 5 0 0 67 18 19
2017 AS-02 31 52 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 40 45 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 40
2020 AS-01 25 63 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 28 43 23 3 5 0 0 70 8 40
2020 AS-01 13 63 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
2020 AS-02 45 9 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2019 AS 34 34 23 6 3 0 0 69 9 35
2019 AS-01 21 36 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 14
2018 AS 14 38 48 0 0 0 0 52 0 29
2018 AS-01 10 40 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10
2017 AS 20 27 35 16 2 0 0 47 18 43
2017 AS-01 25 35 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 19
2017 AS-02 26 17 39 17 0 0 0 43 17 11

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 5 8 43 28 18 0 0 45 13 40
2020 AS-01 0 0 56 25 19 0 0 44 0 16
2020 AS-02 9 9 36 27 18 0 0 45 18 11
2019 AS 11 6 37 34 11 0 0 46 17 35
2019 AS-01 14 7 36 36 7 0 0 43 21 14
2018 AS 0 7 66 14 14 0 0 28 7 29
2018 AS-01 0 0 60 20 20 0 0 40 0 10
2017 AS 8 10 51 27 4 0 0 31 18 43
2017 AS-01 8 12 50 25 5 0 0 30 20 19
2017 AS-02 0 0 65 35 0 0 0 35 0 11
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Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 10 70 13 8 88 13 40
2020 AS-01 19 63 6 13 77 23 16
2020 AS-02 0 64 27 9 100 0 11

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AS 53 13 5 3 10 3 15 79 15 40
2020 AS-01 44 13 13 6 0 0 25 75 8 16
2020 AS-02 36 9 0 0 27 9 18 63 38 11
2019 AS 60 11 6 11 9 0 3 74 21 35
2019 AS-01 57 7 7 14 7 0 7 69 23 14
2018 AS 59 10 14 0 10 0 7 74 11 29
2018 AS-01 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
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