2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 88. Are you a person with a disability?

The results of the 2018 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 25 40 9 15 10 0 1 66 25 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 43 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 2686
2017 Person with a disability 27 43 8 12 10 0 0 70 22 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 44 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3245
2014 Person with a disability 23 38 17 12 10 0 0 62 21 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 44 10 9 5 0 0 76 13 3183
2011 Person with a disability 31 36 11 11 10 0 1 68 21 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 37 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4531
2008 Person with a disability 30 39 11 7 12 0 0 70 19 229
2008 Not a person with a disability 32 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3948

Question 9. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 30 26 8 17 19 1 0 56 36 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 41 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 2684
2017 Person with a disability 20 34 10 16 19 1 0 54 36 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 39 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 3239

Question 10. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 47 32 9 9 3 1 0 79 12 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 36 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 2671
2017 Person with a disability 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 9 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3233
2014 Person with a disability 63 24 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 60 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 3182
2011 Person with a disability 53 36 4 2 3 0 1 90 6 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4528

Question 14. 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
2018 Person with a disability 31 33 17 7 11 1 0 65 19 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2686
2017 Person with a disability 31 36 13 11 8 0 0 67 20 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3230
2014 Person with a disability 30 43 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 8 3181
2011 Person with a disability 34 41 10 7 7 1 0 76 14 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4533
2008 Person with a disability 38 37 9 7 8 0 0 75 16 233
2008 Not a person with a disability 39 44 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3973

Question 43. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 25 33 13 14 14 1 0 59 28 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 34 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 2682
2017 Person with a disability 32 24 17 14 12 1 0 56 27 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 34 14 7 5 0 0 74 11 3241
2014 Person with a disability 31 24 16 16 13 0 0 55 29 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 35 17 12 8 1 0 63 20 3183
2011 Person with a disability 21 29 18 13 15 2 1 52 29 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 28 36 19 11 5 1 0 65 16 4534

Question 44. 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
2018 Person with a disability 22 34 15 15 12 1 0 57 28 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 36 15 7 4 0 0 73 12 2664
2017 Person with a disability 30 26 15 18 10 0 0 57 28 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 37 13 8 4 0 0 75 11 3238
2014 Person with a disability 30 26 15 16 11 0 0 57 28 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 37 17 13 6 1 0 63 20 3180
2011 Person with a disability 22 30 18 15 15 1 0 52 30 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 27 38 17 12 5 0 0 65 18 4531
2008 Person with a disability 12 34 22 19 12 0 0 46 32 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 20 39 17 15 9 0 0 59 24 3975

Question 45. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 24 24 19 11 18 2 1 50 30 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 29 20 9 6 3 1 64 15 2686
2017 Person with a disability 27 17 21 13 13 6 2 48 29 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 27 19 9 6 5 1 65 15 3240
2014 Person with a disability 32 21 17 14 11 4 1 56 26 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 27 20 12 7 4 2 58 21 3183
2011 Person with a disability 26 23 16 14 16 5 0 53 31 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 30 28 18 11 7 4 1 61 19 4535
2008 Person with a disability 15 27 21 16 15 5 2 45 33 236
2008 Not a person with a disability 21 31 19 14 9 6 1 55 24 3977
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

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
2018 Person with a disability 36 25 9 17 11 1 1 62 28 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 29 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 2677
2017 Person with a disability 37 28 12 10 10 3 0 67 21 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 29 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 3242
2014 Person with a disability 44 26 11 8 7 2 2 73 15 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 32 12 7 4 2 0 76 11 3182
2011 Person with a disability 35 31 12 7 11 3 0 68 20 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 44 32 12 7 4 2 1 77 11 4527
2008 Person with a disability 26 33 13 13 13 2 1 61 27 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 37 30 13 10 8 2 1 69 18 3980

Question 24. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 34 29 12 11 12 0 2 64 23 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 33 11 10 5 0 1 74 15 2676
2017 Person with a disability 35 33 7 14 9 1 0 68 24 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 32 10 8 5 0 0 77 14 3240
2014 Person with a disability 33 35 11 10 10 1 0 69 20 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 34 12 10 5 1 0 73 14 3184
2011 Person with a disability 29 34 9 12 14 1 0 64 27 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 38 36 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 4532
2008 Person with a disability 24 30 12 15 17 0 1 54 33 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 32 34 11 12 10 1 0 67 22 3976

Question 26. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 40 22 9 14 14 0 1 63 28 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 29 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 2684
2017 Person with a disability 44 22 9 10 14 0 0 67 24 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 27 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 3233
2014 Person with a disability 45 29 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 28 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 3184

Senior management

Question 29. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 15 32 19 9 12 12 1 54 24 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 33 17 9 6 7 0 66 16 2694
2017 Person with a disability 22 28 14 12 15 8 1 55 30 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 33 15 8 5 8 1 69 15 3242
2014 Person with a disability 21 26 18 12 10 13 0 53 26 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 33 17 9 5 11 0 64 16 3180
2011 Person with a disability 17 24 17 16 15 11 0 47 34 215
2011 Not a person with a disability 23 31 20 10 6 9 1 60 18 4523

Question 30. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 14 29 26 11 12 7 1 46 25 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 32 18 12 9 3 0 59 22 2683
2017 Person with a disability 20 29 16 14 15 4 1 52 31 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 33 16 11 7 3 0 64 19 3238
2014 Person with a disability 25 24 21 16 11 2 1 50 28 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 31 19 17 11 3 0 52 28 3179
2011 Person with a disability 14 21 22 17 24 2 0 36 41 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 18 31 21 15 12 3 0 50 28 4522
2008 Person with a disability 10 22 18 20 28 0 1 33 48 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 14 28 20 18 17 3 0 43 36 3978

Question 31. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 5 24 26 20 14 11 1 33 37 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 29 20 17 10 5 0 50 29 2687
2017 Person with a disability 14 27 18 18 14 7 1 45 35 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 31 20 15 8 6 0 55 24 3244
2014 Person with a disability 10 17 19 23 15 15 1 32 45 200
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 27 21 19 13 5 0 43 34 3179
2011 Person with a disability 8 24 17 21 23 7 0 35 48 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 10 30 20 22 13 5 0 43 36 4532
2008 Person with a disability 5 21 18 23 28 4 1 27 54 236
2008 Not a person with a disability 6 24 19 25 20 5 0 31 48 3974

Question 32. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 9 23 18 27 16 7 1 34 46 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 33 20 17 11 3 0 50 29 2692
2017 Person with a disability 12 28 17 21 17 4 1 42 40 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 34 18 14 9 5 0 57 24 3241
2014 Person with a disability 10 35 15 22 15 2 1 46 38 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 32 20 18 13 3 0 47 32 3177
2011 Person with a disability 6 29 12 21 27 5 0 36 51 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 13 33 19 21 12 3 0 47 33 4529
2008 Person with a disability 9 26 16 28 19 3 0 35 48 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 9 31 19 24 15 2 0 41 40 3978
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 21 30 13 19 16 0 1 52 35 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 2695
2017 Person with a disability 21 29 12 17 21 0 0 50 37 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 37 13 12 7 1 0 67 19 3239
2014 Person with a disability 17 26 22 19 16 0 0 43 35 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 34 18 15 9 0 0 58 24 3182
2011 Person with a disability 14 31 14 18 22 0 1 45 41 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 24 39 15 13 8 0 0 63 21 4536

Question 7. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 27 33 10 18 11 0 1 61 29 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 40 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 2694
2017 Person with a disability 21 44 12 14 9 0 0 66 22 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 43 10 10 4 0 0 76 13 3242

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

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
2018 Person with a disability 9 19 16 20 19 12 5 33 47 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 22 20 16 13 13 3 41 35 2680
2017 Person with a disability 9 20 19 16 19 16 1 35 42 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 22 18 16 12 15 4 44 34 3242
2014 Person with a disability 9 19 14 18 19 18 3 34 48 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 25 18 18 14 10 3 43 36 3185

Question 22. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 31 33 12 14 9 0 0 65 23 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 34 13 9 6 0 1 72 15 2686
2017 Person with a disability 32 36 7 12 12 0 0 69 25 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 35 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 3244
2014 Person with a disability 30 30 16 13 11 0 0 60 24 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 36 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 3185
2011 Person with a disability 29 35 11 11 14 0 0 63 26 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 35 36 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 4534
2008 Person with a disability 22 31 14 13 18 1 1 54 31 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 27 34 13 14 11 1 1 61 25 3977

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

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
2018 Person with a disability 11 23 12 12 20 3 19 43 42 28
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 30 23 12 5 4 9 54 19 862
2017 Person with a disability 4 33 18 15 17 7 5 43 37 40
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 35 17 10 6 5 9 62 19 999
2014 Person with a disability 20 38 10 14 7 5 7 66 23 43
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 32 17 12 5 4 8 61 19 1053

Job fit and development

Question 1. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 20 40 13 16 9 0 2 61 26 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 46 11 11 3 0 1 74 14 2699
2017 Person with a disability 30 29 13 18 10 0 0 59 28 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 41 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 3239
2014 Person with a disability 25 31 13 19 11 0 0 57 30 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 39 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 3181
2011 Person with a disability 22 30 17 20 11 0 0 51 31 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 29 39 14 11 5 0 1 70 16 4528
2008 Person with a disability 18 39 17 15 10 0 1 57 25 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 22 42 16 13 6 0 1 65 19 3975

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

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
2018 Person with a disability 37 32 10 12 8 0 1 70 20 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 2693
2017 Person with a disability 37 30 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 37 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 3237
2014 Person with a disability 37 30 19 9 5 0 0 67 13 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3182
2011 Person with a disability 36 41 11 6 6 0 0 77 13 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4535
2008 Person with a disability 37 36 9 10 7 1 0 74 17 234
2008 Not a person with a disability 39 41 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3976

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

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
2018 Person with a disability 46 33 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2674
2017 Person with a disability 44 31 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 35 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3234
2014 Person with a disability 40 29 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 37 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 3180
2011 Person with a disability 45 36 4 8 6 0 0 82 14 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 50 37 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 4530
2008 Person with a disability 47 32 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 45 41 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 3977

Question 37. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 10 25 18 19 24 5 0 36 45 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 31 18 17 12 3 1 51 30 2685
2017 Person with a disability 17 25 17 21 19 1 0 43 41 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 34 15 14 10 3 1 60 24 3236
2014 Person with a disability 20 21 13 22 24 0 0 41 46 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 29 18 19 14 2 0 48 34 3179
2011 Person with a disability 14 23 16 19 26 2 0 38 46 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 19 34 17 16 12 2 1 54 28 4530
2008 Person with a disability 13 24 19 21 22 0 1 37 44 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 13 32 21 18 14 1 1 46 33 3976

Question 38. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 7 15 13 19 40 3 3 23 63 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 26 14 16 21 1 3 45 40 2683
2017 Person with a disability 13 15 16 16 36 2 2 29 54 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 24 14 17 19 3 4 47 38 3241
2014 Person with a disability 11 14 10 21 35 7 2 27 62 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 21 15 18 29 2 2 35 49 3183
2011 Person with a disability 8 16 12 18 44 2 1 24 64 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 15 24 14 19 23 2 2 41 44 4529
2008 Person with a disability 5 22 14 22 33 2 2 28 57 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 13 25 14 20 25 2 1 39 47 3972

Empowerment

Question 11. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 25 35 14 13 13 1 0 60 26 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 40 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 2678
2017 Person with a disability 23 36 10 17 13 0 0 60 31 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 42 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3226
2014 Person with a disability 18 40 11 17 14 0 0 58 31 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 42 12 12 8 0 1 68 20 3183
2011 Person with a disability 23 43 9 17 7 1 0 66 24 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 33 41 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 4529

Question 12. 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
2018 Person with a disability 30 37 8 14 11 0 0 67 25 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 14 2675
2017 Person with a disability 26 35 12 15 11 0 0 61 27 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 36 12 7 5 0 0 76 11 3230
2014 Person with a disability 22 35 21 11 12 0 0 57 22 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 38 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 3185

Question 13. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 29 26 17 18 10 0 0 55 28 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 40 15 11 5 1 1 69 16 2682
2017 Person with a disability 26 30 17 18 8 0 0 57 27 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 39 13 8 5 0 1 74 13 3230
2014 Person with a disability 22 35 19 11 13 0 0 57 24 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 38 14 11 7 1 1 68 18 3184
2011 Person with a disability 29 31 18 11 10 0 2 60 21 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 33 41 13 8 4 1 1 76 12 4531

Question 39. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 9 31 23 17 15 5 0 43 33 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 36 23 11 7 5 1 57 19 2686
2017 Person with a disability 13 30 24 15 14 3 1 45 30 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 37 20 10 6 5 1 62 17 3240

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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
2018 Person with a disability 36 32 8 13 9 0 2 70 22 153
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 36 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 2691
2017 Person with a disability 36 29 13 11 10 1 0 66 21 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 33 10 7 4 1 1 79 10 3230
2014 Person with a disability 37 29 13 12 8 0 1 67 20 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 34 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 3182
2011 Person with a disability 33 31 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 42 38 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 4532

Question 15. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 31 30 20 11 6 1 0 62 18 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 34 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 2698
2017 Person with a disability 32 38 17 9 4 0 1 70 12 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 37 16 7 3 0 1 74 10 3241
2014 Person with a disability 38 26 23 8 5 0 1 64 13 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 37 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 3184
2011 Person with a disability 32 30 19 9 9 0 2 63 18 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 31 37 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 4533
2008 Person with a disability 29 34 21 11 4 1 0 63 16 234
2008 Not a person with a disability 25 38 21 10 4 0 1 64 15 3972

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 36 31 32 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 39 33 2697
2017 Person with a disability 41 28 31 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 41 32 3240
2014 Person with a disability 42 30 28 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 44 33 3182
2011 Person with a disability 28 45 27 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 26 45 29 4539

Question 47. 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
2018 Person with a disability 17 17 30 8 22 6 52
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 21 18 5 33 5 700
2017 Person with a disability 24 17 24 7 23 5 80
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 19 20 5 36 5 836
2014 Person with a disability 21 38 23 10 9999 8 70
2014 Not a person with a disability 20 20 29 12 9999 19 736
2011 Person with a disability 29 28 27 9 9999 7 60
2011 Not a person with a disability 21 31 30 7 9999 11 1159
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Organizational goals

Question 8. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 39 37 11 4 5 4 0 79 9 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 43 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 2692
2017 Person with a disability 36 37 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 40 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 3239
2014 Person with a disability 37 36 12 7 7 0 0 74 15 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 42 14 7 4 1 0 76 10 3184
2011 Person with a disability 32 37 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 34 43 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 4536
2008 Person with a disability 32 42 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 233
2008 Not a person with a disability 34 42 12 7 4 1 0 76 11 3976

Question 33. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 18 38 19 13 7 5 1 60 21 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 45 19 8 3 1 0 69 11 2677
2017 Person with a disability 26 38 19 9 6 1 0 65 16 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 44 17 7 3 2 0 73 10 3232
2014 Person with a disability 29 32 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 42 19 10 5 2 0 66 15 3179
2011 Person with a disability 18 33 18 15 14 2 0 52 30 215
2011 Not a person with a disability 21 40 19 13 5 2 0 62 19 4534

Organizational performance

Question 16a. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 12 21 39 18 6 2 2 26 34 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 19 39 23 10 1 1 34 27 2686
2017 Person with a disability 11 23 35 21 8 0 1 30 34 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 18 38 22 12 1 3 36 24 3231
2014 Person with a disability 10 28 38 15 6 1 2 22 39 199
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 26 38 19 6 0 2 25 36 3175
2011 Person with a disability 12 30 41 12 4 1 0 17 42 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 9 25 38 17 7 1 2 25 36 4525
2008 Person with a disability 19 34 32 10 3 0 2 13 54 233
2008 Not a person with a disability 13 29 37 15 5 0 1 20 42 3967

Question 16b. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 12 19 26 23 14 6 1 39 32 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 14 28 28 18 3 2 49 22 2673
2017 Person with a disability 10 16 27 23 18 4 2 43 28 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 13 26 26 22 3 4 53 19 3224
2014 Person with a disability 20 26 25 14 6 8 1 22 50 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 21 32 19 10 3 2 31 35 3174
2011 Person with a disability 13 26 32 16 11 1 1 27 40 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 10 19 30 24 12 3 3 37 31 4518
2008 Person with a disability 22 25 29 14 7 1 2 21 48 234
2008 Not a person with a disability 18 24 30 17 8 2 2 26 44 3958

Question 16c. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 16 23 25 19 11 1 5 32 42 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 25 30 14 8 2 2 23 45 2681
2017 Person with a disability 19 22 26 18 10 2 4 29 43 199
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 26 28 13 10 2 4 25 45 3234
2014 Person with a disability 29 23 26 9 5 6 1 16 56 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 26 24 11 6 1 3 18 57 3172
2011 Person with a disability 37 28 21 6 6 1 2 12 66 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 23 27 27 12 6 1 3 19 53 4519
2008 Person with a disability 27 29 27 9 6 1 1 15 57 232
2008 Not a person with a disability 25 28 28 11 5 1 2 16 55 3960

Question 16d. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 9 17 38 20 11 1 4 33 27 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 15 32 30 16 1 1 46 21 2670
2017 Person with a disability 9 12 34 26 13 2 4 42 22 196
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 12 31 27 19 1 3 48 19 3223
2014 Person with a disability 9 16 32 21 13 6 3 37 28 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 15 34 26 11 1 3 39 25 3170
2011 Person with a disability 14 17 37 21 9 0 1 31 31 215
2011 Not a person with a disability 8 17 36 26 10 1 3 38 25 4516
2008 Person with a disability 12 19 38 22 8 1 2 30 31 234
2008 Not a person with a disability 10 17 38 25 8 1 2 34 28 3961

Question 16e. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 21 23 25 15 10 2 4 27 47 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 21 30 20 14 1 2 35 34 2676
2017 Person with a disability 20 17 28 17 11 2 5 30 40 198
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 18 28 22 16 2 4 41 30 3229
2014 Person with a disability 24 21 38 8 7 1 2 15 46 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 20 25 28 16 7 1 3 24 47 3174
2011 Person with a disability 20 26 27 18 7 1 1 25 47 215
2011 Not a person with a disability 17 25 29 17 8 1 3 26 43 4526
2008 Person with a disability 23 27 26 13 7 1 3 21 52 234
2008 Not a person with a disability 21 26 28 16 7 1 2 23 48 3963

Question 16f. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 11 23 28 17 13 1 6 33 37 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 14 27 26 20 3 4 49 23 2669
2017 Person with a disability 9 19 25 19 18 3 7 41 31 199
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 12 24 26 22 3 7 53 20 3225
2014 Person with a disability 13 15 19 25 20 1 6 49 31 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 12 27 27 16 3 8 47 23 3172
2011 Person with a disability 12 13 33 19 18 2 4 39 26 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 7 15 27 26 14 3 6 45 25 4518
2008 Person with a disability 16 25 27 15 12 2 3 29 43 234
2008 Not a person with a disability 12 20 29 23 11 2 5 35 34 3970

Question 16g. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 19 20 38 13 6 1 3 19 41 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 24 30 16 10 2 2 28 41 2687
2017 Person with a disability 16 25 35 8 7 4 4 17 45 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 21 31 14 13 3 5 29 38 3231
2014 Person with a disability 24 20 41 8 5 1 1 14 45 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 23 28 13 8 2 3 22 48 3174

Respectful workplace

Question 18. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 33 22 11 15 19 0 1 55 34 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 32 10 10 8 1 0 71 18 2684
2017 Person with a disability 33 22 9 17 18 1 1 56 35 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 3238
2014 Person with a disability 33 32 6 16 10 1 1 67 27 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 32 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 3185

Question 20. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 34 32 15 7 13 0 0 66 19 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 35 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2681
2017 Person with a disability 32 31 9 16 13 0 0 63 28 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 37 6 8 4 0 0 81 13 3234
2014 Person with a disability 30 40 8 12 8 1 1 72 20 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3184

Question 21. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 33 33 15 9 9 1 0 67 18 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 40 11 5 4 0 0 79 9 2685

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 33 34 12 6 9 5 1 72 15 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 37 12 3 1 2 0 84 4 2677
2017 Person with a disability 32 33 19 7 7 1 1 67 14 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 37 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 3237
2014 Person with a disability 32 37 17 6 5 2 1 71 11 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 36 13 3 1 4 1 82 5 3179

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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
2018 Person with a disability 29 37 14 6 11 3 1 68 18 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 39 11 5 2 1 0 82 6 2675
2017 Person with a disability 30 40 11 8 9 2 0 71 17 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 41 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 3234
2014 Person with a disability 30 37 13 11 8 2 0 68 19 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 39 12 5 2 3 0 80 7 3179
2011 Person with a disability 19 34 16 14 13 4 0 56 27 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 31 41 15 6 3 3 0 75 9 4534

Question 42. 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
2018 Person with a disability 32 36 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 36 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 2677
2017 Person with a disability 36 27 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 3242
2014 Person with a disability 34 36 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 38 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 3175
2011 Person with a disability 27 34 12 12 14 0 0 61 27 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 38 39 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 4523
2008 Person with a disability 18 34 22 12 13 0 0 52 25 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 26 41 15 10 7 1 0 68 17 3981

Ethical workplace

Question 17. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 20 30 17 11 18 4 0 52 30 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 34 17 11 9 6 3 59 21 2684
2017 Person with a disability 17 23 17 17 19 3 4 42 40 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 31 15 10 8 5 4 64 19 3242
2014 Person with a disability 24 30 12 13 17 3 2 56 32 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 33 14 10 7 2 3 67 18 3183

Question 34. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 26 39 7 14 12 2 1 66 26 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 37 14 11 5 2 1 68 17 2680
2017 Person with a disability 33 31 13 11 10 2 0 65 22 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 37 11 8 4 3 1 75 13 3233
2014 Person with a disability 30 28 10 12 15 3 2 61 29 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 38 12 9 4 4 1 73 14 3181
2011 Person with a disability 24 28 15 15 11 7 0 56 28 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 33 34 13 9 5 5 1 71 15 4526
2008 Person with a disability 23 30 16 11 17 2 1 55 29 235
2008 Not a person with a disability 24 36 14 13 8 5 1 63 22 3978

Question 35. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 21 40 13 12 12 2 0 62 24 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 40 17 7 4 1 0 72 11 2675

Question 36. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 12 17 20 16 29 5 1 31 48 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 29 18 14 12 7 2 52 28 2687
2017 Person with a disability 19 17 17 11 31 4 2 38 45 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 29 15 13 10 9 3 56 26 3231
2014 Person with a disability 14 19 13 20 27 6 1 35 51 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 26 19 15 14 8 2 47 32 3180
2011 Person with a disability 9 16 14 20 27 12 1 29 54 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 14 23 19 15 12 13 3 44 33 4530

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 48. 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
2018 Person with a disability 30 70 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 2697

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 67 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 59 363

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 72 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 363

Question 49d. 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
2018 Person with a disability 0 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 363

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 56 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 363

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 56 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 363

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 64 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 363

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 48 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 363

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 53 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 363

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 53 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 363

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 33 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 363

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 22 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 363

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 56 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 363

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 29 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 363

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 22 49
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 363

Question 51a. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 62 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 363

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 46 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 363

Question 51c. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 24 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 363

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 38 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 363

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 11 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 363

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 14 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 363

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 9 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 363

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 14 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 363

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 17 50
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 363

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 350

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 350

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 19 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 350

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 27 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 350

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 41 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 350

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 14 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 350

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 67 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 350

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 69 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 350

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 44
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 350

Question 53. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 11 14 17 14 20 21 3 33 44 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 20 20 8 8 23 5 50 22 2694
2017 Person with a disability 11 15 21 10 19 22 2 34 39 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 20 17 7 7 24 8 56 20 3242
2014 Person with a disability 12 13 22 9 14 28 4 36 33 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 20 18 6 6 28 6 54 19 3181

Question 54. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 19 29 16 14 14 6 1 52 31 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 34 16 8 5 7 1 69 13 2690
2017 Person with a disability 25 23 20 10 15 7 0 52 27 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 34 15 6 4 8 1 72 12 3237
2014 Person with a disability 19 22 24 10 8 15 2 49 22 201
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 35 18 6 4 11 1 69 11 3180
2011 Person with a disability 17 36 20 11 7 8 0 58 20 217
2011 Not a person with a disability 30 39 16 6 3 7 0 74 9 4535

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 55. 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
2018 Person with a disability 23 77 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 2689

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 43 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 156

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 84 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 74 156

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 156

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 156

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 25 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 156

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 27 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 156

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 156

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 16 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 156

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 156

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 156

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 37 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 156

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 31 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 156

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 26 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 156

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 38 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 59 156

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 150

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 20 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 150

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 32 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 150

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 34 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 150

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 21 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 150

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 64 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 150

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 68 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 63 150

Question 60. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 14 13 27 6 15 21 4 35 29 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 20 23 3 3 27 5 58 9 2692
2017 Person with a disability 14 13 22 8 11 31 1 40 28 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 20 17 2 2 31 8 64 7 3239
2014 Person with a disability 9 15 24 8 8 32 4 38 24 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 20 19 3 2 33 6 60 8 3181

Question 61. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 22 27 21 8 13 7 2 54 23 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 34 18 4 2 8 1 74 6 2690
2017 Person with a disability 24 28 18 7 8 14 1 61 18 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 35 14 2 2 10 1 80 5 3230
2014 Person with a disability 18 30 21 8 5 15 1 58 17 202
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 34 17 3 1 13 1 75 5 3181
2011 Person with a disability 29 29 18 8 6 9 0 64 16 216
2011 Not a person with a disability 34 38 15 3 1 8 0 79 5 4528
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. 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
2018 Person with a disability 47 24 8 6 13 1 2 72 19 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 26 10 5 5 1 0 80 9 2679
2017 Person with a disability 47 25 9 6 12 2 0 73 18 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 57 25 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 3244

Question 65. 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
2018 Person with a disability 19 43 12 13 11 2 0 63 25 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 44 13 7 2 2 0 78 9 2682
2017 Person with a disability 19 37 13 12 14 4 1 59 27 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 45 14 7 3 4 0 74 11 3238

Question 66. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 19 25 15 22 19 0 0 44 41 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 39 18 11 7 1 0 64 17 2696
2017 Person with a disability 12 29 18 18 22 2 0 42 40 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 42 17 12 6 2 0 64 19 3241

Work-related stress

Question 62a. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 20 22 17 16 23 0 2 43 39 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 28 21 13 14 0 1 52 27 2690
2017 Person with a disability 16 18 23 17 24 1 1 35 41 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 27 20 14 14 0 1 52 28 3239

Question 62b. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 22 24 25 17 12 0 0 46 29 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 30 26 14 8 0 0 51 23 2691
2017 Person with a disability 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 27 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 32 26 13 7 0 1 54 20 3239

Question 62c. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 22 32 26 14 5 0 0 54 19 151
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 34 21 10 5 0 1 63 15 2685
2017 Person with a disability 24 24 25 15 8 1 2 50 24 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 33 20 9 5 1 2 65 15 3229

Question 62d. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 22 21 21 19 15 1 2 44 35 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 26 23 14 11 0 1 51 25 2676
2017 Person with a disability 23 21 25 17 10 1 4 46 28 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 27 22 13 9 1 2 55 23 3237

Question 62e. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 50 18 12 7 8 1 4 71 16 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 26 13 6 4 0 4 76 10 2676
2017 Person with a disability 37 23 16 7 5 1 12 68 13 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 27 12 5 3 1 6 78 9 3235

Question 62f. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 24 31 15 17 13 0 1 55 30 154
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 30 21 11 7 0 0 62 18 2687
2017 Person with a disability 22 27 23 10 16 1 0 50 27 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 33 22 9 6 0 1 63 15 3231

Question 62g. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 16 31 30 14 10 0 0 46 23 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 35 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 2686
2017 Person with a disability 18 33 22 12 13 0 2 52 26 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 34 20 9 4 1 1 66 13 3230

Question 62h. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 16 35 19 17 12 0 1 52 29 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 35 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 2685
2017 Person with a disability 20 25 27 17 8 0 3 47 26 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 36 21 9 4 1 1 66 13 3229

Question 62i. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 19 29 26 10 16 0 0 48 26 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 33 22 9 6 0 1 63 15 2677
2017 Person with a disability 22 26 23 13 13 0 3 50 27 200
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 32 20 10 5 1 1 65 15 3228

Question 62j. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 28 34 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 33 20 9 4 0 1 66 14 2674
2017 Person with a disability 29 31 17 15 6 0 1 61 21 199
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 35 18 8 3 1 1 69 12 3223

Question 62k. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 45 20 18 9 7 0 1 65 17 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 27 12 4 3 0 1 80 8 2673
2017 Person with a disability 40 24 13 14 6 0 3 66 21 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 26 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 3239

Question 62l. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 47 19 17 6 10 0 1 67 16 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 73 15 5 1 1 0 4 92 3 2673

Question 62m. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 47 15 11 6 16 3 1 65 23 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 70 14 6 3 4 1 2 86 7 2668
2017 Person with a disability 52 12 13 10 11 1 2 66 21 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 73 13 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 3237

Question 62n. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 36 36 13 7 7 0 1 73 14 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 28 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 2683
2017 Person with a disability 42 26 15 12 3 0 2 70 15 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 29 11 4 3 0 1 81 8 3237

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 38 23 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 23 10 5 5 0 1 79 11 2671
2017 Person with a disability 41 19 14 12 12 0 1 61 24 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 21 9 4 4 0 1 82 9 3241

Question 62p. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 43 8 7 1 1 0 40 85 4 155
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 14 6 3 1 0 21 87 5 2669
2017 Person with a disability 44 9 8 6 1 1 32 79 10 199
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 15 6 2 1 0 20 88 4 3228

Question 62q. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 61 15 9 1 2 0 13 87 3 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 70 17 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 2676
2017 Person with a disability 62 13 7 1 2 0 14 87 4 199
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 17 4 1 1 1 6 93 2 3218

Question 62r. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 51 22 9 10 5 1 2 75 16 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 66 17 6 3 4 0 3 86 7 2681
2017 Person with a disability 49 24 8 8 6 0 4 77 14 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 62 20 7 4 4 1 3 85 7 3237

Question 62s. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 23 35 22 9 6 1 3 61 16 156
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 31 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 2678
2017 Person with a disability 31 31 22 5 9 0 2 63 15 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 31 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 3233

Question 63. 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
2018 Person with a disability 11 24 32 22 12 0 0 34 34 158
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 34 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 2694
2017 Person with a disability 4 20 41 22 11 1 0 25 34 201
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 35 36 12 3 0 0 49 15 3241

Question 64. 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
2018 Person with a disability 20 20 36 15 8 1 0 24 40 154
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 17 40 24 12 0 0 36 24 2674
2017 Person with a disability 20 25 38 10 6 0 1 17 45 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 16 40 25 12 0 0 38 22 3231
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 29 24 15 16 16 0 1 29 71 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 29 18 10 9 2 0 31 69 2702
2017 Person with a disability 29 17 18 13 15 7 0 32 68 202
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 24 19 11 10 5 1 32 68 3242

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 33 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 1843
2017 Person with a disability 31 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 2048

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 36 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 1843
2017 Person with a disability 47 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 2048

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 37 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 1843
2017 Person with a disability 28 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 2048

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 27 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 1844
2017 Person with a disability 27 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 2048

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 11 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 1843
2017 Person with a disability 11 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 2048

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 46 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 1844

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 43 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 1843
2017 Person with a disability 45 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 2048

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 4 34 14 19 6 22 107
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 48 17 10 4 17 1768
2017 Person with a disability 6 46 12 9 4 23 119
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 51 18 8 4 11 2007

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 64 1830

Question 73. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 28 18 11 14 19 1 9 50 37 157
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 17 12 9 7 2 8 70 17 2690

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 13 17 13 24 29 1 4 32 55 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 26 16 19 20 1 5 41 42 1837
2017 Person with a disability 13 24 10 17 25 5 5 42 47 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 26 16 16 17 2 8 45 37 2066

Question 72. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 2 15 10 16 52 1 4 18 72 110
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 15 16 22 36 2 4 21 61 1835
2017 Person with a disability 4 9 11 13 55 4 4 14 74 124
2017 Not a person with a disability 4 11 13 20 42 3 7 17 68 2065
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