2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Micro-organizations combined by Question 117. You indicated that you are an Indigenous person. If you wish to provide further details, please specify the group to which you belong.

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the confidentiality of respondents.

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 40 33 14 6 7 0 0 73 14 28
2020 Métis 45 34 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 42 39 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 26
2019 Métis 53 18 10 14 6 0 0 71 19 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 32 0 4 9 0 0 87 13 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 18 17 14 18 0 0 50 32 28
2020 Métis 47 27 9 10 8 0 0 73 18 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 47 37 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 21 16 18 11 0 0 55 30 26
2019 Métis 35 37 14 4 10 0 0 71 14 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 23 28 4 13 0 0 55 18 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 69 21 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 28
2020 Métis 84 5 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 32 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 69 27 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26
2019 Métis 58 32 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 27 14 4 4 4 0 76 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 51 29 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 28
2020 Métis 46 38 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 29 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 56 37 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 25
2019 Métis 49 36 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 23 9 14 9 0 0 68 23 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 22 18 14 18 0 0 50 32 28
2020 Métis 36 43 7 5 9 0 0 79 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 39 10 3 12 0 0 75 15 26
2019 Métis 48 24 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 32 5 4 4 0 0 86 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 30 11 18 15 0 0 56 33 27
2020 Métis 37 42 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 33 14 3 13 0 0 70 16 25
2019 Métis 44 32 14 4 6 0 0 76 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 59 27 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 36 22 7 10 0 0 61 17 28
2020 Métis 42 23 14 16 5 0 0 65 21 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 41 29 21 5 0 4 0 73 5 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 42 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 26
2019 Métis 44 18 17 5 15 0 0 62 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 13 18 18 4 0 0 59 23 22
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 45 22 4 17 11 0 0 68 28 28
2020 Métis 45 31 0 5 9 0 10 85 15 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 54 25 17 0 0 4 0 82 0 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 31 9 4 4 0 4 82 8 26
2019 Métis 42 19 14 4 11 0 9 68 17 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 64 18 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 39 4 7 14 0 0 75 21 28
2020 Métis 60 13 19 0 9 0 0 73 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 25 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 41 34 0 12 8 0 4 79 21 25
2019 Métis 42 29 5 14 10 0 0 71 24 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 23 9 13 0 5 0 76 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 46 14 15 7 18 0 0 60 25 28
2020 Métis 64 19 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 69 12 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 38 8 3 8 0 4 80 12 26
2019 Métis 53 14 10 18 6 0 0 67 24 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 73 18 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 33 4 14 18 3 0 63 33 28
2020 Métis 41 30 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 24 21 8 0 8 0 69 8 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 31 20 10 11 0 0 58 21 26
2019 Métis 36 36 15 9 0 4 0 75 10 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 62 24 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 36 11 11 21 0 0 58 32 28
2020 Métis 37 28 18 9 9 0 0 65 17 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 48 28 16 0 0 8 0 83 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 59 3 6 12 0 0 79 18 26
2019 Métis 41 25 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 67 10 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 36 10 13 22 0 0 55 35 28
2020 Métis 21 19 4 37 9 10 0 45 51 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 28 48 17 0 0 8 0 82 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 38 15 11 15 0 0 58 26 26
2019 Métis 35 26 9 20 5 5 0 65 26 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 43 29 9 10 0 10 0 79 11 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 31 18 25 11 0 0 47 35 28
2020 Métis 22 18 23 18 18 0 0 40 36 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 37 34 12 13 4 0 0 71 17 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 25 12 19 17 0 0 52 36 26
2019 Métis 25 36 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 43 33 5 10 5 5 0 80 15 21
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 32 0 24 18 0 0 58 42 28
2020 Métis 50 28 9 5 8 0 0 78 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 40 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 31 8 30 4 0 0 58 34 26
2019 Métis 49 26 4 9 6 6 0 79 16 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 36 18 13 0 0 0 68 13 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 48 10 10 10 0 0 69 21 28
2020 Métis 47 39 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 31 62 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 35 4 15 7 0 0 74 22 26
2019 Métis 50 19 16 10 6 0 0 69 15 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 54 0 9 4 0 0 86 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 36 7 3 22 0 0 68 25 28
2020 Métis 51 26 9 6 9 0 0 77 14 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 33 54 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 33 4 17 8 0 4 70 26 26
2019 Métis 58 19 4 4 10 5 0 80 15 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 27 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 36 15 21 4 0 0 61 24 28
2020 Métis 45 23 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 46 25 17 13 0 0 0 71 13 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 45 12 6 10 0 0 72 16 26
2019 Métis 39 37 0 14 6 0 4 80 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 23 9 23 4 0 0 64 27 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 24 15 7 21 0 0 57 28 28
2020 Métis 46 33 7 0 9 0 5 83 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 62 25 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 43 15 3 18 7 0 61 23 28
2020 Métis 28 14 39 14 5 0 0 42 19 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 34 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 23 51 3 16 7 0 0 74 23 26
2019 Métis 44 19 5 18 15 0 0 62 33 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 7 29 18 17 25 0 4 37 44 28
2020 Métis 13 23 33 4 16 0 10 41 22 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 36 32 18 13 0 0 0 68 13 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 19 11 24 31 0 0 34 55 26
2019 Métis 29 5 14 27 16 0 9 38 47 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 18 41 18 9 9 5 0 62 19 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 28 23 3 3 0 0 71 6 28
2020 Métis 61 17 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 42 21 12 17 0 8 0 69 18 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 46 35 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 26
2019 Métis 87 5 0 4 0 0 4 95 5 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 64 14 9 4 5 4 0 81 10 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 60 26 4 0 10 0 0 86 10 28
2020 Métis 48 19 15 13 5 0 0 67 18 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 24 12 0 0 4 0 87 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 52 12 24 3 4 0 4 67 7 26
2019 Métis 57 15 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 28 4 9 9 5 0 77 19 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 60 14 7 4 14 0 0 75 18 28
2020 Métis 76 5 11 4 0 5 0 85 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 84 8 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 54 15 11 11 8 0 0 69 19 26
2019 Métis 78 5 4 0 4 5 4 90 5 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 59 23 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 53 26 4 4 3 0 11 88 7 28
2020 Métis 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 75 12 9 0 0 4 0 91 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 62 21 8 9 0 0 0 84 9 24
2019 Métis 96 0 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 66 24 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 33 7 24 4 0 0 65 28 28
2020 Métis 55 28 0 9 8 0 0 83 17 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 33 49 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 23
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 38 12 3 15 0 0 69 18 26
2019 Métis 58 13 9 14 6 0 0 71 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 27 55 9 4 4 0 0 82 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 29 10 15 17 0 0 58 32 28
2020 Métis 49 24 11 12 5 0 0 73 17 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 51 37 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 39 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 26
2019 Métis 57 14 9 9 11 0 0 71 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 55 9 0 4 0 0 86 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 33 14 21 10 0 0 54 32 28
2020 Métis 50 33 4 8 5 0 0 84 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 52 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 32 19 3 7 0 0 71 10 26
2019 Métis 44 37 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 47 39 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 35 18 10 14 0 0 58 24 28
2020 Métis 30 44 10 8 5 5 0 77 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 31 64 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 54 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 26
2019 Métis 44 23 23 0 11 0 0 66 11 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 27 36 23 9 0 4 0 67 10 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 32 11 18 14 0 0 57 33 28
2020 Métis 50 18 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 52 36 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 26 8 12 7 0 0 73 19 26
2019 Métis 58 24 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 41 4 5 9 0 0 82 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 38 25 15 19 3 0 0 63 22 28
2020 Métis 22 41 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 51 29 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 37 20 16 3 0 0 61 19 25
2019 Métis 44 19 23 14 0 0 0 63 14 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 63 37 28
2020 Métis 31 69 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 57 43 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 60 22 11 4 4 0 0 81 7 28
2020 Métis 60 19 4 0 0 4 13 95 0 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 24 12 0 0 0 8 87 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 55 25 28
2020 Métis 30 43 27 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 8 24 69 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 7 51 42 26
2019 Métis 33 33 34 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 27 32 41 22
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 44 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 28
2020 Métis 50 42 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 59 28 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 54 28 3 6 4 4 0 86 11 25
2019 Métis 57 28 6 4 6 0 0 84 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 36 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 23 42 4 21 10 0 0 65 32 28
2020 Métis 35 48 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 31 51 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 42 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 26
2019 Métis 38 32 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 32 14 0 0 4 0 86 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 38 15 17 4 0 0 21 64 28
2020 Métis 10 33 17 22 19 0 0 41 42 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 12 28 27 25 4 4 0 31 41 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 18 49 12 10 0 0 23 29 26
2019 Métis 10 10 37 13 19 0 11 36 23 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 4 18 32 32 14 0 0 45 23 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 39 11 24 12 4 0 37 52 28
2020 Métis 10 31 20 26 4 0 9 33 45 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 9 12 24 31 20 4 0 53 21 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 4 15 30 37 14 0 0 51 19 26
2019 Métis 21 18 18 23 14 0 6 40 41 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 4 4 32 32 23 5 0 57 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 28 29 24 8 0 0 32 39 28
2020 Métis 8 20 14 19 29 0 10 53 31 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 13 0 67 8 8 0 4 17 14 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 19 24 30 20 7 0 0 27 43 26
2019 Métis 18 0 25 20 28 0 9 53 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 14 4 46 22 9 5 0 33 19 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 19 30 37 4 0 3 42 27 27
2020 Métis 0 24 38 12 22 0 4 36 25 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 8 4 37 27 20 4 0 49 13 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 8 41 28 15 0 0 43 16 25
2019 Métis 9 4 15 18 49 0 4 70 14 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 4 5 14 45 32 0 0 77 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 15 36 20 4 0 3 25 38 28
2020 Métis 9 43 14 11 23 0 0 34 52 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 8 8 25 31 28 0 0 60 15 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 14 32 31 7 0 0 38 30 26
2019 Métis 13 31 19 9 29 0 0 38 44 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 4 18 13 41 18 5 0 62 24 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 17 19 36 20 0 0 56 25 27
2020 Métis 13 19 19 16 23 0 9 43 36 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 17 15 15 20 16 8 8 43 38 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 7 11 27 28 24 3 0 53 19 26
2019 Métis 19 18 9 24 30 0 0 54 37 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 4 14 32 18 23 9 0 45 20 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 21 36 17 8 0 3 26 37 28
2020 Métis 16 6 24 31 19 0 4 52 23 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 13 5 24 37 12 9 0 54 20 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 8 42 17 3 0 3 21 36 26
2019 Métis 15 14 10 13 30 5 13 53 35 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 9 4 18 36 23 9 0 65 15 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 11 31 32 12 0 0 43 26 28
2020 Métis 5 19 33 31 9 4 0 42 24 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 12 28 24 16 21 0 0 37 39 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 31 18 19 23 0 0 42 40 26
2019 Métis 19 10 18 15 30 0 9 49 31 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 9 18 36 18 18 0 0 36 27 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 36 19 15 18 0 0 47 33 27
2020 Métis 18 61 7 9 5 0 0 79 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 31 49 8 8 0 4 0 83 8 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 59 8 6 11 0 0 74 18 26
2019 Métis 31 14 19 36 0 0 0 46 36 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 41 5 4 0 4 0 90 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 40 7 7 14 0 0 72 21 28
2020 Métis 60 28 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 50 30 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 32 4 11 18 0 0 67 29 26
2019 Métis 62 9 6 19 4 0 0 71 23 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 32 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 46 0 15 11 0 0 74 26 27
2020 Métis 68 23 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 69 23 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 40 3 22 4 0 0 71 26 26
2019 Métis 52 23 9 6 10 0 0 75 16 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 41 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 47 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 28
2020 Métis 64 24 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 39 12 14 4 0 0 70 18 26
2019 Métis 53 23 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 32 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 29 14 10 18 0 0 58 28 28
2020 Métis 44 39 5 8 5 0 0 83 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 43 49 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 47 8 7 11 0 0 74 18 26
2019 Métis 48 23 10 14 6 0 0 71 19 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 36 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 36 3 7 15 0 0 75 22 28
2020 Métis 37 41 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 24 9 0 0 4 0 91 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 52 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 26
2019 Métis 62 23 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 59 27 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 36 7 7 14 0 0 71 22 28
2020 Métis 50 33 10 4 4 0 0 83 8 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 68 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 27 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 26
2019 Métis 62 28 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 68 27 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 37 3 11 14 0 0 72 25 28
2020 Métis 63 20 10 0 4 4 0 86 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 44 25 16 0 8 8 0 74 8 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 35 28 7 11 0 0 53 19 28
2020 Métis 36 36 24 4 0 0 0 73 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 44 40 8 4 0 4 0 87 4 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 46 3 10 11 0 0 75 22 28
2020 Métis 40 37 5 6 9 0 4 80 15 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 55 37 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 39 11 4 25 0 4 59 30 28
2020 Métis 38 22 0 11 9 12 9 75 25 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 29 39 17 12 0 0 4 71 12 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 23 4 17 33 0 3 44 52 26
2019 Métis 48 18 14 6 14 0 0 66 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 36 23 5 0 5 0 71 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 41 4 14 16 0 0 67 29 27
2020 Métis 21 39 24 9 4 4 0 62 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 48 24 8 8 4 8 0 78 12 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 44 28 10 4 14 0 0 72 18 26
2019 Métis 43 23 5 13 16 0 0 66 29 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 41 4 9 0 5 0 86 10 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 43 11 10 11 3 0 67 22 28
2020 Métis 36 33 17 5 4 5 0 73 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 41 38 9 9 0 4 0 82 9 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 48 11 6 8 0 0 74 15 26
2019 Métis 23 49 8 5 16 0 0 71 21 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 36 18 4 0 0 0 77 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 32 11 7 25 4 7 52 36 28
2020 Métis 31 24 14 14 12 5 0 58 28 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 28 30 22 8 4 8 0 63 13 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 16 37 13 8 19 7 0 57 30 25
2019 Métis 39 5 22 5 19 10 0 49 26 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 36 32 23 0 4 4 0 71 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 41 4 21 0 0 0 75 21 27
2020 Métis 40 47 0 9 4 0 0 86 14 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 40 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 28
2020 Métis 20 66 4 5 0 0 5 91 5 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 59 37 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 45 8 11 3 0 0 77 14 26
2019 Métis 57 23 5 5 10 0 0 81 15 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 34 47 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 29 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 28
2020 Métis 41 51 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 31 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 25
2019 Métis 40 50 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 20
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 36 50 4 5 4 0 0 86 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 63 30 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 28
2020 Métis 71 19 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 44 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 18 4 0 21 4 33 60 34 28
2020 Métis 53 25 5 8 5 0 5 82 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 17 20 32 8 8 8 8 43 19 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 23 7 16 20 4 8 51 41 26
2019 Métis 57 23 4 0 10 0 6 85 11 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 54 23 9 13 0 0 0 77 13 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 72 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 70 26

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 27 11 13 22 11 0 48 40 28
2020 Métis 21 5 10 6 9 35 14 52 29 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 37 17 24 4 0 19 0 66 5 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 16 24 27 7 0 14 32 40 26
2019 Métis 9 19 5 4 10 29 23 59 30 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 23 9 50 0 0 9 9 39 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 25 14 6 22 0 0 57 29 28
2020 Métis 37 26 15 6 9 8 0 68 16 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 29 16 8 0 8 0 74 8 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 19 36 16 22 4 3 0 56 27 26
2019 Métis 24 39 4 4 10 18 0 77 18 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 23 27 0 0 0 4 72 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 79 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 19 81 26

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 28 18 7 18 14 0 49 29 28
2020 Métis 21 5 14 6 4 40 10 52 19 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 31 22 28 0 0 19 0 66 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 23 20 11 7 12 18 45 26 26
2019 Métis 18 5 14 5 4 33 21 49 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 23 23 36 0 4 5 9 53 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 28 32 3 19 0 0 46 22 28
2020 Métis 32 32 19 0 9 8 0 69 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 35 38 16 4 0 8 0 78 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 20 12 15 3 9 3 65 21 26
2019 Métis 35 24 9 5 4 18 6 77 12 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 18 23 4 0 0 4 72 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 74 27
2020 Métis 0 100 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 13 87 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 74 27
2020 Métis 14 86 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 12 88 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 67 26
2019 Métis 19 81 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 5 95 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 42 22 19 6 11 0 0 64 17 28
2020 Métis 60 33 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 29 58 5 9 0 0 0 87 9 24
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 22 14 25 8 0 0 53 33 27
2020 Métis 40 20 28 9 4 0 0 59 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 44 45 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 55 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 28
2020 Métis 55 29 9 4 4 0 0 84 8 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 36 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 42 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 28
2020 Métis 50 38 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 40 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 47 6 14 7 0 0 72 21 28
2020 Métis 42 24 22 8 4 0 0 66 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 38 46 8 0 0 4 4 91 0 24

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 36 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 28
2020 Métis 68 15 0 13 0 0 4 87 13 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 45 47 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 13 11 4 0 7 26 78 6 28
2020 Métis 74 5 9 4 0 4 5 85 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 19 8 0 0 12 0 91 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 36 10 11 4 3 0 74 15 28
2020 Métis 55 19 8 14 0 5 0 77 15 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 68 15 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 29 14 11 15 0 0 60 26 28
2020 Métis 58 24 5 4 9 0 0 82 13 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 59 24 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 47 3 4 7 0 0 86 11 28
2020 Métis 65 14 5 13 4 0 0 79 16 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 67 29 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 100 0 14

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 42 8 29 14 0 0 50 43 14

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 40 4 17 11 0 0 68 28 28
2020 Métis 42 35 8 6 4 5 0 81 10 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 51 44 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 44 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 26
2019 Métis 31 49 9 0 10 0 0 80 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 18 27 4 0 0 0 68 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 37 17 6 19 0 0 58 25 28
2020 Métis 51 14 0 21 13 0 0 65 35 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 51 33 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 28 19 10 11 0 0 60 21 28
2020 Métis 65 10 4 9 9 5 0 78 18 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 21 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 39 18 4 24 0 0 54 28 28
2020 Métis 40 24 10 13 13 0 0 64 27 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 24 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 23 36 15 11 15 0 0 58 26 26
2019 Métis 29 46 4 10 11 0 0 75 21 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 48 34 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 49 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 14

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 47 14 15 4 0 0 68 19 28
2020 Métis 46 25 21 0 9 0 0 71 9 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 28 21 4 8 0 0 67 12 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 26 24 7 7 0 0 62 14 28
2020 Métis 39 14 13 24 9 0 0 54 33 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 32 32 24 12 0 0 0 64 12 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 16 15 31 17 0 0 36 49 26
2019 Métis 34 28 18 15 4 0 0 62 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 36 32 14 5 9 4 0 72 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 21 26 14 28 0 0 31 42 28
2020 Métis 16 5 30 39 9 0 0 21 48 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 33 40 8 8 12 0 0 72 20 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 24 25 12 7 0 0 55 19 25
2019 Métis 29 20 22 13 15 0 0 50 28 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 18 23 9 4 0 0 64 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 43 18 14 4 0 0 65 17 28
2020 Métis 22 26 27 25 0 0 0 48 25 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 28 16 4 4 0 0 76 8 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 41 13 12 0 4 0 74 12 25
2019 Métis 54 18 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 67 5 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 17 25 18 21 0 0 36 39 28
2020 Métis 31 13 17 34 5 0 0 44 39 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 52 20 8 4 17 0 0 72 21 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 25 30 16 7 0 0 47 23 25
2019 Métis 44 0 18 19 18 0 0 44 37 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 38 10 24 19 10 0 0 48 29 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 46 10 0 8 0 4 82 8 28
2020 Métis 51 14 22 0 4 0 9 71 4 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 72 12 12 0 0 0 4 88 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 58 22 13 3 0 0 3 83 4 24
2019 Métis 63 14 4 5 4 0 9 85 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 73 9 4 9 4 0 0 82 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 19 36 11 10 0 0 43 21 28
2020 Métis 41 27 15 9 8 0 0 68 16 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 32 21 16 20 12 0 0 53 31 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 16 36 12 3 0 0 49 15 25
2019 Métis 68 10 14 0 4 0 4 81 5 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 59 4 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 35 36 4 14 0 0 46 17 28
2020 Métis 45 28 14 4 9 0 0 73 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 32 16 21 16 15 0 0 48 31 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 47 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 28
2020 Métis 48 15 19 10 8 0 0 63 18 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 44 37 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 26 16 12 10 0 0 61 22 26
2019 Métis 39 32 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 32 9 0 0 0 4 90 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 22 37 13 10 0 0 39 24 28
2020 Métis 40 22 14 18 5 0 0 63 23 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 37 40 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 33 17 7 11 0 0 64 19 25
2019 Métis 39 32 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 41 14 0 0 0 4 85 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 36 29 10 7 0 0 55 17 28
2020 Métis 41 17 24 9 5 0 4 61 14 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 44 24 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 23 17 23 10 0 0 50 33 26
2019 Métis 44 23 9 5 11 0 9 73 17 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 36 0 14 0 0 4 86 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 32 7 21 10 0 0 62 31 28
2020 Métis 55 29 0 0 12 0 4 87 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 12 19 15 7 0 0 59 22 26
2019 Métis 57 19 14 4 6 0 0 76 10 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 59 18 0 18 0 0 4 81 19 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 23 27 10 11 0 0 52 21 27
2020 Métis 53 19 15 8 4 0 0 72 12 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 51 16 21 8 0 0 4 70 8 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 25 33 14 4 0 4 47 18 28
2020 Métis 32 15 33 4 12 0 4 49 17 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 21 55 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 35 20 7 4 0 4 68 12 26
2019 Métis 45 17 32 0 6 0 0 62 6 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 18 14 9 4 0 4 72 14 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 52 15 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 27
2020 Métis 74 13 0 5 9 0 0 87 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 73 19 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 46 24 16 7 3 0 4 73 11 26
2019 Métis 68 9 18 0 6 0 0 77 6 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 59 28 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 28 22 14 7 0 0 57 21 28
2020 Métis 51 26 19 0 0 0 4 81 0 21
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 51 24 10 4 4 0 7 81 8 28
2020 Métis 76 15 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 70 16 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 26
2019 Métis 91 4 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 77 14 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 23 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 28
2020 Métis 72 10 10 4 0 0 4 85 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 75 17 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 54 12 15 18 0 0 0 66 18 26
2019 Métis 67 5 10 9 4 0 5 75 14 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 64 18 5 9 0 0 4 86 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 40 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 28
2020 Métis 77 10 6 4 0 0 4 90 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 44 31 15 3 7 0 0 75 10 26
2019 Métis 58 18 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 36 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 50 14 4 18 14 0 0 65 32 28
2020 Métis 66 12 5 13 0 0 4 81 14 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 16 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 50 16 15 14 4 0 0 66 18 26
2019 Métis 53 23 14 5 4 0 0 76 9 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 72 14 9 0 0 0 5 90 0 21

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 54 21 11 4 4 0 7 80 8 28
2020 Métis 68 4 10 5 0 0 13 83 6 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 12 4 4 0 0 17 90 5 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 15 4 4 4 0 30 83 12 26
2019 Métis 73 9 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 68 9 4 0 0 0 18 95 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 29 17 7 7 0 0 68 14 28
2020 Métis 69 15 9 4 0 0 4 87 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 80 12 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 55 23 8 4 0 4 4 86 5 25
2019 Métis 81 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 73 18 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 35 15 3 7 0 0 74 11 28
2020 Métis 83 9 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 79 12 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 62 18 4 12 0 0 4 83 13 26
2019 Métis 57 19 15 4 0 5 0 80 5 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 86 4 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 43 22 7 3 0 0 68 10 28
2020 Métis 70 17 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 38 34 8 16 4 0 0 72 20 24
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 18 24 4 3 0 12 65 8 26
2019 Métis 77 9 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 14 18 0 9 0 4 72 9 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 49 25 3 0 0 0 71 3 28
2020 Métis 18 50 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 24 28 32 8 4 4 0 54 13 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 7 32 24 26 10 0 0 39 37 28
2020 Métis 0 33 39 23 5 0 0 33 28 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 17 44 35 4 0 0 0 61 4 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 33 20 19 7 0 0 53 27 26
2019 Métis 25 29 27 14 5 0 0 54 19 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 36 9 45 4 0 5 0 48 5 22

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 23 35 15 4 0 0 19 45 27
2020 Métis 15 28 34 13 10 0 0 23 42 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 0 23 41 27 9 0 0 36 23 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 21 30 8 17 0 0 24 45 24
2019 Métis 0 28 24 22 26 0 0 48 28 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 9 23 18 27 23 0 0 50 32 22
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Compensation

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 61 22 3 81 19 28
2020 Métis 23 58 19 0 72 28 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 20 43 37 0 68 32 25

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 51 14 4 11 7 0 13 76 20 28
2020 Métis 57 28 11 0 4 0 0 86 4 22
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 16 15 13 0 4 12 66 15 25
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 57 8 7 8 9 0 12 73 19 25
2019 Métis 58 24 6 9 0 0 4 85 9 21
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 48 9 10 5 9 10 10 71 17 21
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