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

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented 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 Provides services to public 52 31 12 3 1 0 0 83 5 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 290
2019 Provides services to public 36 39 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 38 6 8 5 0 0 82 12 253
2018 Provides services to public 37 45 6 7 5 0 0 82 11 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 209
2017 Provides services to public 31 45 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 43 9 7 6 0 0 79 12 237

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 33 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 40 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 37 37 10 11 5 0 0 75 15 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 32 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 252
2018 Provides services to public 40 34 11 7 6 1 0 76 13 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 38 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 211
2017 Provides services to public 31 35 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 29 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 34 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 34 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 290
2019 Provides services to public 51 27 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 118
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 27 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 252
2018 Provides services to public 60 28 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 30 12 2 1 0 0 84 3 208
2017 Provides services to public 50 36 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 238

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 32 12 2 1 0 0 85 4 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 34 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 293
2019 Provides services to public 43 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 33 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 253
2018 Provides services to public 54 32 6 3 6 0 0 86 9 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 37 12 4 1 0 0 82 5 211
2017 Provides services to public 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 54 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 23 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 25 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 290
2019 Provides services to public 44 35 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 24 14 4 4 3 0 78 8 253
2018 Provides services to public 40 38 12 4 4 1 0 79 8 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 31 18 7 2 0 0 72 10 209
2017 Provides services to public 34 38 14 4 9 0 0 72 13 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 20 15 6 6 1 0 73 12 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 62 24 9 5 1 0 0 86 6 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 31 8 2 2 0 1 87 5 290
2019 Provides services to public 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 25 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 252
2018 Provides services to public 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 34 14 10 3 1 0 73 12 208
2017 Provides services to public 34 34 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 22 14 5 6 0 0 76 11 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 18 17 6 7 4 2 68 14 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 23 16 3 4 3 1 77 7 289
2019 Provides services to public 38 20 22 12 7 2 0 59 19 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 21 20 6 7 5 0 65 14 252
2018 Provides services to public 43 17 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 21 26 11 6 2 1 55 18 210
2017 Provides services to public 29 26 18 12 14 1 0 56 26 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 20 13 9 9 8 1 66 20 238
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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 Provides services to public 46 24 14 5 2 1 9 77 8 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 21 8 3 1 2 4 88 4 292
2019 Provides services to public 42 28 14 4 6 0 7 74 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 24 14 2 2 1 11 79 5 253

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 30 11 2 5 0 0 83 7 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 24 6 3 2 1 1 88 6 292
2019 Provides services to public 46 32 7 9 5 0 0 78 15 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 28 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 253
2018 Provides services to public 37 40 10 6 4 2 0 79 11 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 36 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 208
2017 Provides services to public 41 30 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 23 6 4 6 1 1 84 10 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 69 15 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 18 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 293
2019 Provides services to public 54 27 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 25 10 5 4 0 1 82 9 252
2018 Provides services to public 49 26 15 5 4 0 0 75 9 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 28 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 207
2017 Provides services to public 51 25 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 67 18 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 238

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 26 8 1 3 6 1 88 4 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 26 8 3 1 7 0 86 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 44 33 12 7 3 2 0 78 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 29 12 7 3 6 0 77 11 252
2018 Provides services to public 40 32 10 8 4 6 0 77 13 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 35 14 7 2 6 0 76 10 212
2017 Provides services to public 28 33 14 10 8 8 0 66 19 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 47 26 8 7 6 6 0 77 14 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 29 8 4 3 4 1 84 7 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 30 8 5 2 2 0 84 7 289
2019 Provides services to public 40 37 10 9 3 1 0 77 13 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 30 11 9 5 5 0 73 15 252
2018 Provides services to public 34 33 14 8 8 4 0 69 17 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 33 15 12 5 3 0 68 17 211
2017 Provides services to public 27 32 12 11 14 4 0 62 26 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 23 13 7 6 4 0 73 14 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 31 10 3 2 6 1 83 6 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 32 11 6 2 6 0 79 9 292
2019 Provides services to public 35 30 16 9 5 5 0 68 15 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 34 16 9 8 5 0 66 18 252
2018 Provides services to public 26 32 16 13 8 4 0 61 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 29 23 13 6 5 0 56 20 209
2017 Provides services to public 21 25 16 14 16 8 0 51 32 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 23 17 8 7 7 0 65 16 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 26 12 8 5 4 1 73 15 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 38 10 8 3 4 0 78 11 293
2019 Provides services to public 31 29 17 15 7 1 0 61 22 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 40 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 252
2018 Provides services to public 27 37 8 20 6 2 0 66 26 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 34 16 18 8 1 0 57 27 213
2017 Provides services to public 19 33 15 15 14 4 0 54 31 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 29 12 8 10 5 0 68 20 237
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Workforce

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 Provides services to public 43 36 13 3 4 0 1 79 7 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 37 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 292
2019 Provides services to public 30 38 16 12 3 0 0 68 16 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 31 12 6 4 0 1 77 10 253
2018 Provides services to public 28 44 6 17 5 0 0 72 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 34 12 8 4 0 0 76 13 209
2017 Provides services to public 28 36 18 10 7 0 0 65 18 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 30 8 4 8 1 1 79 12 237

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 50 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 36 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 291
2019 Provides services to public 40 44 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 33 9 7 2 0 1 82 9 251
2018 Provides services to public 39 38 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 37 14 8 4 0 1 73 12 211
2017 Provides services to public 31 39 14 12 4 0 0 71 16 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 30 6 10 5 0 1 80 14 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 49 31 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 26 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 32 39 12 9 8 0 1 71 17 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 27 10 6 6 0 3 78 12 253
2018 Provides services to public 38 37 11 5 7 1 1 77 12 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 36 10 6 1 0 1 82 8 208
2017 Provides services to public 32 36 14 9 5 1 2 70 15 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 24 7 4 7 1 6 81 12 237

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 Provides services to public 39 42 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 38 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 291
2019 Provides services to public 38 44 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 34 7 7 2 0 4 83 10 251
2018 Provides services to public 35 39 7 12 5 0 1 75 17 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 40 6 9 2 0 2 83 12 208
2017 Provides services to public 34 38 9 12 8 0 0 72 20 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 33 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 20 16 3 1 4 2 79 4 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 65 19 9 1 1 2 2 87 3 293

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 29 14 6 3 3 0 77 9 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 35 10 4 4 3 0 81 8 292
2019 Provides services to public 32 35 10 9 9 6 0 71 18 119
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 32 14 6 5 4 0 73 12 250
2018 Provides services to public 30 31 17 11 10 1 0 61 21 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 38 11 11 6 3 1 71 18 210
2017 Provides services to public 28 26 16 16 10 4 1 56 28 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 19 8 8 8 11 1 74 17 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 25 14 8 9 5 2 66 19 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 26 12 12 8 4 5 65 22 292
2019 Provides services to public 26 28 11 16 12 6 0 57 31 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 21 13 11 15 8 5 55 30 252
2018 Provides services to public 20 30 14 17 17 3 0 51 34 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 29 14 15 13 4 5 54 31 212
2017 Provides services to public 20 20 15 15 24 4 3 43 41 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 23 10 13 15 3 10 55 33 238

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 23 13 10 2 0 2 75 12 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 19 11 4 3 1 7 81 7 293
2019 Provides services to public 54 25 7 4 3 3 3 84 8 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 18 8 5 3 1 6 83 8 252

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 27 11 2 1 2 3 86 3 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 64 18 10 1 1 1 5 86 3 292
2019 Provides services to public 56 23 8 2 3 1 6 86 5 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 12 8 5 3 3 7 82 9 251

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 78 6 6 2 1 3 4 90 3 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 79 7 4 1 2 1 6 93 3 293
2019 Provides services to public 72 8 3 5 3 2 7 88 9 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 77 3 4 1 2 4 9 92 3 249

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 78 6 3 0 2 2 8 95 2 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 6 3 0 1 2 10 96 1 293
2019 Provides services to public 79 6 1 3 1 1 9 94 4 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 81 2 1 2 0 3 11 96 3 249

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 Provides services to public 40 36 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 36 5 3 2 0 0 90 6 291
2019 Provides services to public 37 33 11 14 4 1 1 70 18 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 32 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 252
2018 Provides services to public 43 33 10 9 4 0 1 76 13 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 34 10 6 6 1 0 77 12 210
2017 Provides services to public 31 38 14 13 5 0 0 68 18 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 27 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 33 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 30 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 292
2019 Provides services to public 31 36 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 22 19 4 3 0 2 74 7 252
2018 Provides services to public 38 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 33 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 210
2017 Provides services to public 28 36 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 55 26 8 4 4 1 1 83 9 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 34 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 38 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 38 40 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 36 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 250
2018 Provides services to public 43 32 12 10 3 0 0 75 14 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 39 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 207
2017 Provides services to public 33 37 20 6 5 0 0 69 11 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 30 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 38 12 7 2 4 0 78 9 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 43 11 3 0 3 0 85 4 292
2019 Provides services to public 29 43 16 7 3 1 0 73 11 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 38 12 7 3 6 1 76 10 252
2018 Provides services to public 26 44 14 8 4 3 1 73 13 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 40 15 7 2 4 1 74 10 211
2017 Provides services to public 21 33 23 11 11 2 0 55 22 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 30 11 5 4 5 1 78 10 237

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 Provides services to public 59 23 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 26 4 6 2 0 1 87 9 290
2019 Provides services to public 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 64 22 6 6 2 0 0 87 7 253
2018 Provides services to public 41 36 11 5 6 1 0 77 11 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 25 9 4 3 0 1 84 6 206
2017 Provides services to public 41 36 14 2 4 0 3 79 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 29 5 6 1 0 1 87 7 238

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 25 21 2 6 0 1 70 8 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 32 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 291
2019 Provides services to public 62 24 6 3 3 1 0 87 7 119
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 26 14 5 2 0 0 80 6 250
2018 Provides services to public 56 20 15 5 3 0 0 76 8 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 34 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 212
2017 Provides services to public 50 34 10 1 4 1 0 85 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 32 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 238

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 68 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 57 292

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 19 12 1 0 4 10 84 2 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 8 6 2 0 3 11 91 2 292

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 36 36 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 43 37 292
2019 Provides services to public 41 22 36 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 28 38 252
2018 Provides services to public 26 34 40 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 33 35 213
2017 Provides services to public 34 35 31 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 33 34 238

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 28 56 0 5 3 38
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 21 49 3 10 3 60
2019 Provides services to public 7 14 63 5 6 5 48
2019 Does not provide services to public 10 19 47 8 16 2 77
2018 Provides services to public 11 15 58 11 0 4 28
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 7 63 10 7 3 71
2017 Provides services to public 12 11 56 9 5 7 39
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 7 49 2 22 12 80
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Workplace

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 Provides services to public 63 31 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 33 3 1 2 0 0 95 3 290
2019 Provides services to public 58 34 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 29 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 253
2018 Provides services to public 67 23 8 0 2 0 0 91 2 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 36 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 211
2017 Provides services to public 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 29 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 27 11 4 2 3 0 82 6 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 42 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 43 41 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 39 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 253
2018 Provides services to public 41 35 15 1 5 2 1 78 6 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 14 6 1 1 0 79 7 213
2017 Provides services to public 33 33 19 8 5 3 0 68 13 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 32 11 3 4 2 0 82 7 238

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 Provides services to public 7 14 32 27 18 1 2 46 21 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 18 35 28 12 1 2 41 23 293
2019 Provides services to public 9 16 24 25 22 3 0 49 26 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 14 33 25 16 0 5 43 21 251
2018 Provides services to public 3 25 26 29 16 1 0 45 29 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 16 32 27 14 0 3 43 24 210
2017 Provides services to public 8 22 29 24 13 2 3 39 31 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 19 24 18 23 1 9 46 27 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 6 8 18 30 34 3 2 67 14 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 1 10 15 43 23 4 4 72 12 293
2019 Provides services to public 8 9 21 25 31 5 0 59 18 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 9 20 31 27 4 4 63 15 251
2018 Provides services to public 5 16 28 28 19 4 0 49 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 17 22 27 21 3 1 50 26 210
2017 Provides services to public 7 13 28 26 16 4 6 47 23 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 9 9 20 20 27 2 12 56 20 235

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 3 12 28 31 20 2 4 55 16 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 14 27 32 17 2 5 52 19 291
2019 Provides services to public 9 16 23 23 27 0 1 51 25 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 13 28 22 23 3 6 49 21 252
2018 Provides services to public 9 11 31 23 14 9 3 42 23 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 17 34 20 18 2 3 39 25 210
2017 Provides services to public 17 15 29 16 12 4 6 32 36 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 11 23 22 24 2 10 52 22 238

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 5 5 22 39 26 1 3 68 10 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 8 29 35 21 0 3 59 12 291
2019 Provides services to public 3 9 18 37 31 1 1 69 12 119
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 9 24 26 31 1 5 61 14 252
2018 Provides services to public 3 5 25 40 21 3 2 65 9 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 6 36 28 25 0 2 54 9 211
2017 Provides services to public 4 7 29 33 23 1 4 59 11 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 2 6 33 24 22 2 11 53 10 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 8 13 20 25 28 1 5 56 23 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 15 28 24 21 2 3 47 23 293
2019 Provides services to public 9 16 18 30 24 1 1 56 25 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 16 22 25 21 2 8 51 25 252
2018 Provides services to public 9 17 27 28 16 2 2 45 27 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 22 24 21 18 2 4 42 32 212
2017 Provides services to public 8 18 25 24 21 1 4 47 27 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 12 22 15 29 2 14 52 23 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 6 8 23 27 27 8 2 60 15 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 9 24 30 27 5 4 62 12 293
2019 Provides services to public 11 15 29 26 15 3 1 43 27 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 11 24 28 21 4 5 54 19 251
2018 Provides services to public 13 20 22 23 16 4 1 42 36 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 18 24 22 16 3 5 42 31 210
2017 Provides services to public 12 16 23 26 18 2 3 47 29 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 6 21 20 29 4 13 59 15 235

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 5 9 26 31 21 5 3 57 15 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 14 24 31 21 3 3 56 18 291
2019 Provides services to public 10 11 24 32 22 1 0 54 21 118
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 14 23 32 20 3 3 56 19 253
2018 Provides services to public 9 12 30 25 17 5 2 45 23 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 12 36 21 17 3 3 40 22 211
2017 Provides services to public 12 15 28 20 14 4 8 39 30 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 9 27 17 27 2 10 51 18 238

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 8 14 32 24 19 1 3 44 23 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 11 31 34 19 1 2 54 14 292
2019 Provides services to public 8 22 30 18 21 1 0 40 30 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 3 8 23 30 30 2 5 64 12 253

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 30 12 8 4 6 1 75 13 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 41 13 8 3 3 0 75 12 289
2019 Provides services to public 29 37 13 10 9 2 0 68 19 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 34 17 13 3 3 0 66 17 251

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 Provides services to public 58 25 5 9 2 1 0 84 11 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 65 23 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 291
2019 Provides services to public 41 34 9 11 4 1 0 75 15 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 22 5 9 1 2 0 84 11 252
2018 Provides services to public 46 29 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 29 7 6 3 1 1 84 9 211
2017 Provides services to public 45 28 15 5 6 1 0 74 11 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 61 21 6 6 5 0 1 83 11 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 62 29 2 4 2 0 0 91 7 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 22 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 290
2019 Provides services to public 49 38 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 67 24 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 251
2018 Provides services to public 50 39 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 62 29 3 3 1 0 1 92 4 211
2017 Provides services to public 45 32 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 24 3 6 2 0 1 89 8 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 30 6 2 2 2 1 90 4 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 29 7 1 0 1 1 92 2 290
2019 Provides services to public 42 38 12 5 1 2 0 81 6 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 28 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 251
2018 Provides services to public 46 31 18 1 1 2 1 80 2 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 34 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 211

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 33 10 4 0 1 0 86 4 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 33 8 2 1 2 1 89 3 291
2019 Provides services to public 46 40 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 35 9 3 2 3 0 86 5 252
2018 Provides services to public 43 37 11 2 3 4 0 83 5 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 40 9 4 1 2 1 86 5 209
2017 Provides services to public 34 41 12 6 4 3 0 77 10 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 57 25 9 5 1 2 0 84 7 238

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 49 31 6 6 2 4 1 84 9 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 29 12 2 2 7 1 83 4 292
2019 Provides services to public 46 32 10 9 1 1 0 79 11 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 29 12 3 1 5 2 83 5 252
2018 Provides services to public 47 28 11 4 5 5 0 79 10 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 32 13 3 1 10 2 80 5 207
2017 Provides services to public 31 30 18 6 5 6 3 67 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 20 10 3 5 8 6 79 9 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 68 24 4 2 2 0 0 93 4 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 23 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 290
2019 Provides services to public 59 30 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 64 26 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 252
2018 Provides services to public 56 31 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 33 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 209
2017 Provides services to public 43 36 13 2 6 0 0 79 8 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 63 25 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 238

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 Provides services to public 53 19 8 7 5 2 4 78 13 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 21 6 1 2 6 6 90 4 293

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 28 14 5 2 7 1 77 8 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 26 15 3 3 14 2 76 7 293

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 28 7 4 3 4 2 85 8 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 29 7 3 2 5 4 87 5 289

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 Provides services to public 32 32 13 7 3 6 7 73 11 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 27 14 6 1 8 8 75 9 292
2019 Provides services to public 32 27 17 8 5 10 2 67 15 119
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 21 12 8 2 10 6 75 11 253
2018 Provides services to public 24 33 24 8 7 3 2 59 15 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 32 12 10 3 7 5 71 15 211
2017 Provides services to public 30 27 17 13 9 1 3 59 23 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 42 23 11 6 6 7 5 74 14 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 31 9 8 3 1 2 80 11 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 38 10 5 2 5 1 83 7 290
2019 Provides services to public 37 37 15 3 6 0 1 75 9 119
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 32 14 6 4 3 3 74 11 251
2018 Provides services to public 33 39 8 7 8 5 0 76 15 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 32 11 10 3 3 1 76 13 212
2017 Provides services to public 31 30 19 13 4 2 1 63 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 26 10 6 5 3 1 78 11 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 26 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 32 13 2 1 6 0 83 3 291
2019 Provides services to public 32 44 14 5 4 1 0 77 9 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 37 16 4 2 2 0 78 6 249
2018 Provides services to public 32 38 20 4 4 2 0 71 8 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 38 20 7 2 2 0 71 9 210

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 33 25 18 7 4 10 3 67 13 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 24 13 5 6 14 6 70 14 291
2019 Provides services to public 22 18 21 10 8 16 4 51 22 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 16 18 8 6 14 9 57 19 253
2018 Provides services to public 16 20 26 7 12 15 4 44 24 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 22 15 11 8 18 3 57 24 210
2017 Provides services to public 16 15 26 10 16 11 7 37 31 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 19 12 6 9 14 10 65 19 238

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 Provides services to public 45 41 1 7 5 0 0 86 13 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 41 2 6 1 0 0 91 7 292

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 36 10 10 2 1 1 77 13 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 35 8 6 3 1 2 83 9 291
2019 Provides services to public 60 31 3 4 1 0 1 92 5 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 24 3 7 3 0 1 87 10 253
2017 Provides services to public 49 33 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 24 4 5 1 0 1 90 6 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 31 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 36 8 3 1 1 2 88 4 291
2019 Provides services to public 53 38 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 65 22 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 249
2017 Provides services to public 51 30 11 8 1 0 0 81 8 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 66 25 5 2 1 0 1 92 4 238

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 Provides services to public 82 13 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 81 13 4 0 1 0 0 94 1 293
2017 Provides services to public 63 28 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 79 16 2 1 2 0 1 95 2 238

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 73 15 5 3 1 3 0 91 4 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 24 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 292
2019 Provides services to public 70 18 5 3 2 1 1 89 5 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 63 22 12 2 0 1 0 86 2 253

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 10 90 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 292
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 92 253
2018 Provides services to public 15 85 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 212

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 57 43 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 57 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 49 51 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 43 22

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 22
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 22
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 15

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 22
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 52 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 52 22
2019 Provides services to public 43 57 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 52 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 52 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 44 22
2019 Provides services to public 49 51 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 52 22
2018 Provides services to public 40 60 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 37 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 63 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 72 22
2018 Provides services to public 40 60 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 52 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 40 60 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 59 22
2019 Provides services to public 50 50 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 71 22
2018 Provides services to public 59 41 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 52 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 55 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 48 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 73 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 22
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 15

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 56 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 22
2018 Provides services to public 40 60 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 68 15

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 60 40 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 70 30 22
2019 Provides services to public 51 49 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 69 31 22
2018 Provides services to public 56 44 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 49 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 22

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

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

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 16 10 8 3 24 10 69 16 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 10 10 3 3 41 11 69 11 292
2019 Provides services to public 20 21 16 5 3 31 6 64 11 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 8 12 4 3 37 17 59 15 253
2018 Provides services to public 22 18 21 2 5 23 9 59 11 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 13 11 4 4 41 8 62 16 213
2017 Provides services to public 13 11 18 5 7 36 10 45 22 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 10 10 5 5 29 15 64 18 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 25 11 8 2 8 2 77 11 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 22 14 2 2 15 2 79 4 292
2019 Provides services to public 31 33 13 6 3 14 1 75 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 24 16 3 4 18 2 72 8 253
2018 Provides services to public 34 28 17 2 5 12 1 72 8 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 29 17 5 4 15 1 68 11 213
2017 Provides services to public 22 26 19 5 7 16 4 60 16 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 20 12 5 5 18 2 73 13 237

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 5 95 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 96 293
2019 Provides services to public 6 94 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 95 252

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 29 17 10 5 2 25 11 73 11 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 11 13 1 1 44 9 70 4 293
2019 Provides services to public 20 17 17 5 1 32 10 62 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 9 15 1 2 36 15 64 6 252
2018 Provides services to public 23 15 19 0 6 30 7 60 9 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 11 12 2 1 45 9 67 6 212
2017 Provides services to public 17 12 16 4 1 38 11 58 10 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 7 12 2 2 40 14 65 9 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 25 14 4 1 7 2 79 6 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 20 16 1 1 17 1 78 2 293
2019 Provides services to public 31 32 19 4 1 11 3 73 5 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 17 20 2 1 19 3 70 4 251
2018 Provides services to public 34 24 21 1 5 14 1 68 8 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 25 18 2 1 20 2 73 4 209
2017 Provides services to public 30 25 15 2 3 22 3 73 7 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 20 11 3 2 17 2 81 6 237

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 91 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 13 87 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 289
2019 Provides services to public 27 73 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 86 253
2017 Provides services to public 22 78 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 83 237

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 26 74 17
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 50 26

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 78 22 17
2020 Does not provide services to public 67 33 26
2019 Provides services to public 77 23 29
2019 Does not provide services to public 85 15 37
2017 Provides services to public 75 25 24
2017 Does not provide services to public 90 10 33

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 31 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 5 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 18
2019 Provides services to public 65 14 7 11 0 0 4 82 11 24
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 18 22 8 0 10 0 66 9 30
2017 Provides services to public 29 52 8 6 6 0 0 81 11 19
2017 Does not provide services to public 73 17 0 7 0 0 3 93 7 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 28 8 2 1 2 4 88 3 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 26 7 2 0 3 2 91 2 290
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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 Provides services to public 49 29 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 30 10 4 2 2 1 84 6 292

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 36 9 6 0 1 0 85 6 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 33 6 4 1 2 0 90 4 293

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 35 6 8 2 1 0 83 11 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 31 7 5 1 2 0 87 6 289

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 49 31 15 3 1 1 1 81 4 127
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 28 10 3 1 2 1 86 4 293

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 57 30 10 0 2 2 0 88 2 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 63 23 5 4 1 2 1 90 5 293

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 84 14 0 0 0 1 0 100 0 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 82 14 1 0 0 3 0 99 0 292

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 64 22 6 6 1 2 0 87 6 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 64 27 5 2 1 1 1 92 2 291

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 23 7 6 5 1 0 83 10 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 26 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 292

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 62 26 10 0 2 1 0 88 2 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 68 23 5 2 1 1 0 92 2 293

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 95 5 21
2020 Does not provide services to public 96 4 73

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 15 29 30 16 10 0 0 44 26 20
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 26 17 15 4 0 0 64 19 70

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 Provides services to public 55 33 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 35 6 4 1 2 1 89 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 33 44 10 10 1 1 1 78 12 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 31 15 4 5 7 0 75 9 252
2018 Provides services to public 37 34 15 8 3 3 1 73 12 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 50 9 4 3 4 1 82 8 212
2017 Provides services to public 27 32 21 5 7 7 1 64 14 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 37 13 6 4 12 0 74 11 237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 23 6 6 9 2 1 79 15 129
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 27 9 7 4 2 1 79 12 291

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 23 9 6 3 2 1 81 10 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 63 24 7 2 1 2 1 90 3 293

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 34 8 7 5 1 0 81 11 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 31 11 4 3 1 1 82 6 293
2019 Provides services to public 35 35 16 5 4 5 1 74 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 30 14 7 4 4 0 74 11 253
2018 Provides services to public 27 38 19 8 7 2 0 66 15 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 43 10 10 2 2 1 76 13 212
2017 Provides services to public 24 29 20 15 10 2 0 54 25 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 41 11 8 7 2 0 74 15 238

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 33 43 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 41 14 9 0 0 1 77 9 73
2019 Provides services to public 20 54 11 10 0 5 0 78 11 20
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 43 13 4 0 4 2 82 5 66

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 Provides services to public 34 24 18 7 12 0 4 61 20 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 24 13 9 11 0 4 65 21 292

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 23 14 8 2 0 1 76 10 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 27 17 5 2 1 0 76 7 292
2019 Provides services to public 53 25 11 4 6 0 1 79 10 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 28 12 7 6 0 2 75 13 253
2018 Provides services to public 41 28 19 6 5 0 1 69 11 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 27 15 6 9 0 3 70 15 213
2017 Provides services to public 32 22 22 9 12 0 3 55 22 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 24 19 5 10 0 3 65 15 238

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 19 30 24 16 11 0 0 49 27 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 25 27 16 10 0 1 46 26 291
2019 Provides services to public 26 43 14 7 9 0 1 70 16 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 26 27 10 4 0 1 58 15 251
2018 Provides services to public 28 25 20 13 13 0 1 54 26 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 29 23 18 10 0 1 49 28 213
2017 Provides services to public 26 27 25 14 5 0 3 54 20 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 36 21 11 4 0 1 64 15 238

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 37 18 6 6 1 1 70 12 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 30 17 12 3 0 1 67 16 290
2019 Provides services to public 43 36 12 3 5 1 1 80 8 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 26 17 8 3 0 2 72 11 252
2018 Provides services to public 39 29 18 7 5 0 2 69 12 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 31 25 9 5 0 1 60 15 211
2017 Provides services to public 33 36 15 12 1 0 3 71 13 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 32 17 8 3 0 1 72 11 237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 28 17 11 14 1 1 57 26 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 28 21 13 8 0 1 57 22 290
2019 Provides services to public 37 24 23 6 9 1 1 61 15 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 27 19 13 6 0 1 61 19 253
2018 Provides services to public 25 24 17 13 19 2 0 50 32 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 24 22 21 11 0 1 46 32 212
2017 Provides services to public 28 26 18 19 5 1 3 56 25 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 29 13 9 8 1 2 70 18 237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 27 10 5 7 1 2 76 13 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 25 13 7 6 0 2 74 13 291
2019 Provides services to public 64 13 12 3 3 1 4 81 7 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 16 11 2 1 2 8 85 3 253
2018 Provides services to public 51 21 15 3 6 1 3 75 9 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 26 15 6 2 1 5 76 8 211
2017 Provides services to public 50 25 6 7 3 1 8 82 11 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 54 23 9 4 0 0 11 86 5 238

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 33 32 17 9 8 0 1 66 17 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 28 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 292
2019 Provides services to public 37 35 16 5 5 0 1 73 11 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 19 14 6 5 1 3 74 11 253
2018 Provides services to public 40 22 14 15 7 1 1 64 22 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 31 19 7 5 0 4 69 12 210
2017 Provides services to public 30 31 17 12 5 1 4 64 17 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 31 16 6 2 0 2 76 7 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 35 23 17 10 9 0 7 61 20 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 22 18 10 9 0 8 60 20 289

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 41 34 15 8 2 1 1 76 9 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 26 17 3 1 1 2 78 4 292
2019 Provides services to public 39 34 19 5 2 1 1 74 7 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 28 19 4 2 2 3 74 6 251
2018 Provides services to public 41 28 14 7 4 2 3 73 12 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 32 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 209
2017 Provides services to public 29 31 20 11 4 0 6 63 16 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 27 13 6 4 0 3 77 9 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 38 14 7 4 1 1 75 11 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 33 18 9 3 0 1 70 12 292
2019 Provides services to public 50 31 5 6 6 1 1 82 12 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 33 14 11 4 0 2 70 15 252
2018 Provides services to public 37 31 16 6 6 1 2 70 13 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 32 20 13 4 0 1 62 17 210
2017 Provides services to public 28 31 24 12 1 0 5 61 13 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 25 17 8 5 0 2 69 14 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 26 10 5 3 1 2 82 8 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 30 14 8 1 0 1 77 9 292
2019 Provides services to public 54 27 9 4 4 1 1 82 8 119
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 29 11 10 5 1 3 72 16 252
2018 Provides services to public 38 30 19 2 8 1 2 70 10 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 35 16 10 4 0 1 70 14 210
2017 Provides services to public 34 24 23 10 3 1 4 61 14 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 23 11 9 6 0 2 73 16 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 60 21 9 5 2 2 1 83 7 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 23 10 3 2 0 1 85 6 292
2019 Provides services to public 49 22 13 9 4 1 1 73 13 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 20 11 3 5 1 4 80 8 252

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 35 16 10 5 1 1 69 15 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 35 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 293

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 41 36 10 8 4 0 1 77 13 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 30 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 293
2019 Provides services to public 49 33 11 3 3 0 1 82 6 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 25 9 4 4 1 3 82 8 249
2018 Provides services to public 45 26 18 7 2 1 1 73 9 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 32 18 5 4 0 2 73 9 208
2017 Provides services to public 43 22 15 13 2 0 5 69 16 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 23 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 234

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 30 13 2 2 0 1 82 5 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 25 12 4 3 1 2 81 7 293
2019 Provides services to public 73 12 10 2 0 1 2 88 2 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 74 13 5 1 3 2 3 91 4 249
2018 Provides services to public 66 21 5 4 1 1 2 90 5 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 18 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 208
2017 Provides services to public 61 21 7 3 3 0 6 87 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 68 23 5 1 3 0 1 91 3 237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 40 18 6 5 0 1 70 11 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 38 16 7 0 0 1 76 7 291

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 72 15 4 1 1 0 6 93 2 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 74 15 4 1 1 1 4 94 2 292
2019 Provides services to public 84 8 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 82 5 2 2 2 1 5 93 5 250
2018 Provides services to public 81 9 5 1 1 1 2 93 2 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 80 9 3 0 1 2 5 95 2 209

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 79 9 4 2 2 0 3 91 5 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 85 5 3 1 2 1 4 95 3 290
2019 Provides services to public 74 9 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 78 7 4 1 1 2 7 93 2 252
2018 Provides services to public 73 8 10 1 3 1 4 85 4 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 77 9 4 2 1 1 6 93 3 208
2017 Provides services to public 71 12 5 2 2 2 6 90 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 84 5 3 3 2 1 2 92 5 237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 74 16 6 1 1 0 2 92 2 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 17 6 1 1 0 2 91 2 293
2019 Provides services to public 52 30 11 3 2 0 2 83 5 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 65 22 4 2 2 0 4 91 4 252
2018 Provides services to public 59 27 8 0 4 0 1 87 4 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 22 7 3 0 0 3 89 4 212
2017 Provides services to public 51 22 17 4 1 0 5 76 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 70 17 6 2 3 0 3 89 5 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 74 14 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 13 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 292
2019 Provides services to public 63 16 13 3 3 0 2 81 6 120
2019 Does not provide services to public 66 10 11 4 4 0 5 80 9 249
2018 Provides services to public 66 18 7 3 4 0 2 85 7 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 22 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 211
2017 Provides services to public 52 18 12 7 6 0 5 74 13 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 73 13 5 3 4 0 1 87 8 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 70 4 6 1 1 0 17 90 3 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 66 9 5 1 1 0 19 92 3 292
2019 Provides services to public 66 6 6 0 1 0 21 92 1 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 8 6 1 0 0 23 91 1 248
2018 Provides services to public 57 11 5 2 2 0 24 89 5 101
2018 Does not provide services to public 55 11 5 1 0 1 27 92 1 210
2017 Provides services to public 50 8 10 4 2 0 26 79 7 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 8 4 1 0 0 22 93 2 238

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 65 19 11 2 2 0 2 85 4 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 77 12 3 1 0 0 6 95 2 293
2019 Provides services to public 71 15 5 2 2 0 5 90 5 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 77 9 7 0 0 2 5 92 1 252
2018 Provides services to public 59 23 10 1 2 0 4 86 3 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 75 11 5 2 0 0 7 93 2 211
2017 Provides services to public 61 22 4 3 2 2 7 90 6 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 79 11 4 1 1 0 4 94 2 235

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 79 11 3 3 2 0 2 91 6 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 74 13 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 293
2019 Provides services to public 84 9 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 71 12 9 0 3 0 4 87 4 251
2018 Provides services to public 84 6 2 2 2 0 3 93 5 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 78 6 5 3 3 1 5 89 6 212
2017 Provides services to public 76 8 5 3 2 0 6 90 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 70 18 3 3 3 0 3 91 6 237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 29 21 2 3 0 1 74 5 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 27 15 4 2 0 1 78 6 293
2019 Provides services to public 57 31 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 20 13 4 1 0 3 81 5 250
2018 Provides services to public 57 24 16 2 1 0 0 81 3 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 30 13 2 1 0 4 84 3 211
2017 Provides services to public 56 25 10 6 1 0 3 83 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 62 22 10 3 1 0 2 86 4 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 34 40 18 6 2 1 0 74 8 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 43 19 5 2 0 0 73 7 293

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 16 33 34 11 5 1 0 49 16 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 32 35 10 3 0 1 52 13 293
2019 Provides services to public 25 42 20 8 4 0 1 67 12 121
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 34 24 9 1 2 0 65 10 253
2018 Provides services to public 22 32 33 11 1 0 0 55 12 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 34 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 213
2017 Provides services to public 11 41 28 13 5 1 1 54 18 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 32 37 7 3 0 1 53 10 238

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 12 13 44 19 11 0 0 30 26 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 15 39 24 14 0 0 39 22 292
2019 Provides services to public 11 12 37 25 14 1 1 39 23 118
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 8 33 26 23 2 1 51 15 250
2018 Provides services to public 6 19 35 23 17 0 0 40 25 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 14 39 26 14 1 0 40 20 208
2017 Provides services to public 8 17 37 26 10 0 2 36 26 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 9 27 39 18 0 1 58 15 235
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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 Provides services to public 17 62 18 2 78 22 131
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 62 19 1 77 23 292

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 44 22
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 41 52

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 18 10 6 3 5 11 77 11 130
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 19 12 7 6 1 13 71 15 292
2019 Provides services to public 54 15 10 3 5 2 10 80 8 118
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 12 16 10 8 1 14 61 21 252
2018 Provides services to public 53 10 14 9 5 0 9 69 16 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 13 15 9 8 1 6 65 19 211

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 25 8 26 4 0 4 60 32 22
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 21 19 7 13 0 6 59 21 52

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 10 30 23 11 22 0 4 42 35 22
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 14 20 9 25 0 20 34 42 51
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