2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 20 and 21. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational Group IS

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 52 26 9 7 2 4 0 82 9 46
2017 IS-05 64 27 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2017 IS-06 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 IS 49 22 20 5 0 5 0 74 5 41
2014 IS-05 55 27 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2014 IS-06 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 2. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 46 37 7 9 2 0 0 83 11 46
2017 IS-05 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 IS-06 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 IS 66 20 7 5 0 2 0 88 5 41
2014 IS-05 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 IS-06 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 IS 54 22 15 2 4 2 0 78 7 46
2011 IS-03 30 30 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 10
2011 IS-05 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2011 IS-06 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2008 IS 40 54 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2008 IS-05 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 3. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 56 24 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 45
2017 IS-05 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 IS-06 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 IS 46 22 15 7 10 0 0 68 17 41
2014 IS-05 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS-06 64 0 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 33 35 17 13 0 2 0 69 13 46
2017 IS-05 45 18 18 9 0 9 0 70 10 11
2017 IS-06 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

Question 5. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 26 43 2 15 13 0 0 70 28 46
2017 IS-05 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 IS-06 0 55 0 27 18 0 0 55 45 11
2014 IS 44 27 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 41
2014 IS-05 55 27 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS-06 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2011 IS 47 32 9 11 2 0 0 79 13 47
2011 IS-03 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2011 IS-05 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 IS-06 9 55 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

Question 6. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 49 29 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 45
2017 IS-05 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 IS-06 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 49 29 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 41
2014 IS-05 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 IS-06 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 IS 50 24 11 9 7 0 0 74 15 46
2011 IS-03 40 20 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 10
2011 IS-05 42 25 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2011 IS-06 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2008 IS 40 43 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2008 IS-05 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 7. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 50 28 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 46
2017 IS-05 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 IS-06 64 18 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS 49 29 2 12 7 0 0 78 20 41
2014 IS-05 73 9 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS-06 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 IS 53 32 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 47
2011 IS-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2011 IS-05 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2011 IS-06 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2008 IS 29 51 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 35
2008 IS-05 18 64 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 61 15 4 9 11 0 0 76 20 46
2017 IS-05 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 IS-06 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

Question 9. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 63 15 4 9 9 0 0 78 17 46
2017 IS-05 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 IS-06 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

Question 10. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 46 24 2 22 7 0 0 70 28 46
2017 IS-05 55 27 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2017 IS-06 64 9 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11

Question 11. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 39 37 9 11 2 2 0 78 13 46
2017 IS-05 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 IS-06 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 0 13 38 38 9 2 0 14 48 45
2017 IS-05 0 0 30 50 20 0 0 0 70 10
2017 IS-06 0 9 45 27 18 0 0 9 45 11

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 4 22 50 17 7 0 0 24 26 46
2017 IS-05 0 18 64 18 0 0 0 18 18 11
2017 IS-06 9 9 55 27 0 0 0 27 18 11
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Harassment

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

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 29 71 45
2014 IS 12 88 41
2014 IS-05 0 100 11

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 0 13

Question 15d. 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  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 0 13

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 0 13

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 0 13
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 IS 18 82 45
2014 IS 13 88 40