2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 33 15 7 3 0 0 74 10 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 40 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 4319
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 4578

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 29 13 6 9 0 0 72 15 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 36 11 10 8 0 0 72 17 4344
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 31 16 7 7 0 0 69 15 235
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 36 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 4567

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 Has served in the Canadian military 63 23 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 248
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 30 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 4306
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 27 10 2 1 0 0 87 4 235
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 30 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 4572

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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 30 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 4343
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 34 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 4563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 29 17 7 8 1 0 68 15 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 31 16 8 6 1 0 71 14 4331
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 30 16 6 7 1 0 70 14 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 33 14 8 5 0 0 73 14 4570

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 32 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 246
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 33 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4295
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 30 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 4584

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 21 16 10 10 3 2 61 22 248
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 25 16 10 8 2 0 65 18 4339
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 19 20 12 9 3 3 57 22 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 24 15 10 7 4 1 67 17 4572
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 28 11 9 6 1 1 74 16 250
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 28 12 7 6 1 1 75 13 4323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 30 11 6 6 2 1 76 13 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 29 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 4584

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 29 10 7 8 0 1 75 15 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 30 10 10 6 1 1 73 16 4314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 35 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 32 10 8 6 1 1 76 15 4581

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 22 11 6 9 0 1 74 15 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 25 11 7 6 0 1 75 14 4330
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 28 10 4 7 0 0 79 11 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 25 10 6 6 0 0 79 12 4580

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 33 15 11 6 6 1 66 18 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 31 15 9 6 4 0 68 16 4344
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 30 15 9 10 9 1 63 20 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 31 14 9 6 5 1 69 16 4584

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 34 18 10 8 3 1 62 20 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 31 17 12 8 2 0 63 20 4334
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 31 15 11 12 5 0 60 24 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 32 15 11 8 3 1 64 20 4580

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 30 22 15 9 7 1 51 26 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 30 20 14 9 4 0 55 24 4326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 29 17 17 12 6 0 51 31 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 31 18 14 9 5 1 57 25 4570

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 32 19 14 13 3 1 53 28 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 29 18 18 12 3 0 51 31 4334
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 33 18 19 9 5 0 52 30 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 30 17 16 11 4 1 53 29 4576
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 28 19 8 12 1 0 61 20 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 34 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 4331
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 31 17 13 7 0 0 62 20 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 34 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 4575

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 40 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4334
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 38 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 4577

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 Has served in the Canadian military 15 16 22 14 18 12 4 37 38 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 22 19 18 15 11 2 40 38 4327
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 20 18 18 14 16 3 38 39 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 22 16 18 14 15 3 42 38 4579

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 28 14 6 8 0 1 71 15 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 32 12 10 6 0 1 72 16 4325
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 34 11 9 6 2 1 73 16 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 33 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 4581

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 38 15 7 12 2 2 65 20 51
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 35 14 9 7 2 3 68 17 670
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 40 20 8 8 0 8 61 17 44
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 35 13 11 5 2 4 69 17 707

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 42 9 13 5 0 1 72 19 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 44 8 13 5 0 1 73 18 4345
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 39 7 14 8 1 0 69 23 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 38 10 14 6 0 0 69 20 4580

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 Has served in the Canadian military 49 32 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4334
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 32 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 4581

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 31 7 5 4 0 1 84 9 250
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4303
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 29 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 35 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 4574

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 34 19 12 9 2 1 58 22 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 31 17 14 10 2 1 58 25 4330
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 37 13 10 11 4 3 63 23 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 32 15 12 9 3 2 63 21 4572

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 23 18 16 22 1 4 41 40 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 23 17 17 19 2 4 44 38 4337
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 19 17 15 23 3 10 38 43 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 24 15 15 18 3 6 47 36 4575

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 35 14 7 9 0 0 70 16 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 36 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 4323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 38 9 15 5 0 1 72 20 234
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 38 11 10 6 0 1 72 16 4561

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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 28 15 9 8 0 0 68 18 245
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 32 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 4308
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 33 13 8 7 0 0 72 16 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 34 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 4572

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 32 12 7 6 1 0 75 12 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4332
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 38 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 235
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 35 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 4570

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 35 16 12 7 2 0 64 20 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 36 21 10 6 3 0 62 17 4338
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 41 17 8 6 4 2 68 15 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 37 17 9 6 4 1 65 16 4567

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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 26 15 4 6 1 1 75 10 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 30 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 4332
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 31 9 7 6 0 1 78 12 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 30 8 7 4 1 1 80 12 4577

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 26 12 10 7 1 2 70 17 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 4346
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 38 15 5 5 0 3 75 10 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 31 16 8 5 0 3 71 13 4586

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 35 36 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 37 36 4354
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 41 30 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 38 36 4585

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 26 31 8 1 7 75
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 36 27 6 6 7 1178
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 21 31 5 5 11 68
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 31 24 5 13 8 1175
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Workplace

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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 37 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 38 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 4354
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 38 6 4 4 0 0 86 9 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 37 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 4573

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 37 18 10 7 2 0 65 17 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 41 18 9 4 1 0 69 14 4332
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 42 14 9 8 2 0 68 18 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 39 16 9 4 2 1 70 13 4574

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 Has served in the Canadian military 9 20 35 18 17 1 1 35 29 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 22 33 22 11 1 2 33 33 4334
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 20 31 24 12 1 4 38 29 233
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 21 32 19 13 1 4 34 32 4555

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 20 24 25 18 4 1 45 30 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 17 28 24 17 2 2 43 28 4307
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 21 24 23 16 2 7 43 31 234
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 16 26 22 20 2 5 46 27 4539

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 19 24 27 15 5 2 45 29 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 29 22 14 2 3 39 31 4317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 18 24 22 17 1 9 44 30 235
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 17 29 20 15 2 6 39 30 4551

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 11 22 32 25 3 4 61 16 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 10 28 33 21 1 3 56 14 4298
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 7 23 29 26 2 8 62 12 234
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 9 27 31 23 1 6 57 14 4528

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 22 24 17 14 3 3 33 41 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 21 24 20 15 1 3 36 39 4333
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 16 31 16 16 1 5 34 33 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 19 24 17 17 2 5 37 37 4551

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 Has served in the Canadian military 10 22 23 21 18 3 3 41 34 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 17 26 22 17 3 4 42 31 4302
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 18 26 19 17 2 5 39 32 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 16 23 21 19 3 7 44 30 4551

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 15 31 23 13 4 2 38 29 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 31 21 14 2 3 36 31 4325
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 20 22 26 15 2 7 45 31 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 17 30 19 15 3 6 37 30 4550

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 27 10 10 12 2 0 68 22 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 30 12 13 10 1 1 65 23 4323
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 29 8 8 10 2 1 73 19 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 29 11 11 9 1 1 69 20 4577

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 Has served in the Canadian military 48 29 8 6 7 1 0 79 14 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 37 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 4321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 37 7 8 5 1 1 79 13 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 38 8 9 4 0 1 78 13 4567

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 31 16 7 4 1 0 73 11 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 39 14 6 5 2 1 75 11 4328

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 30 17 4 4 4 0 74 8 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 32 15 4 3 3 1 76 8 4333
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 29 18 3 3 4 2 74 7 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 32 15 4 3 4 1 77 7 4561

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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 40 9 4 5 3 0 82 9 250
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 37 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 4329
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 36 14 6 3 1 1 77 9 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 37 12 5 2 2 0 80 8 4578

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 Has served in the Canadian military 49 34 7 5 4 1 0 84 10 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4325
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 35 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 36 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 4576

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 28 16 11 14 3 2 57 26 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 31 19 13 11 4 2 54 26 4332
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 30 12 10 12 4 5 62 24 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 30 14 12 10 4 3 60 25 4578

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 34 14 7 8 3 1 70 16 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 36 15 8 5 2 1 71 14 4336
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 41 9 5 7 2 2 78 13 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 34 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 4567

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 34 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 36 18 9 5 1 0 68 14 4331

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 29 18 12 12 6 1 55 26 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 25 19 13 14 6 2 50 29 4348
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 30 12 12 16 4 2 58 29 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 24 16 13 13 8 3 53 29 4567

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 Has served in the Canadian military 15 85 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 84 4348

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 55 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 678

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 68 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 678

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 74 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 680

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 1 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 680

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 680

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 Has served in the Canadian military 61 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 678

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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 678

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 678

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 678

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 678

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 678

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 37
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 678

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 639

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 639

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 639

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 Has served in the Canadian military 48 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 639

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 1 639

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 Has served in the Canadian military 68 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 639

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 21 23 10 9 13 1 52 21 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 20 22 9 8 16 5 49 22 4331
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 24 19 12 10 11 5 53 26 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 21 19 9 9 16 7 52 22 4580

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 32 14 7 8 4 0 70 15 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 30 19 8 6 5 1 66 14 4329
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 32 15 8 6 4 2 70 15 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 31 17 7 5 5 1 69 14 4578

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 Has served in the Canadian military 10 90 250
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 93 4336

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 281

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 281

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 282

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 282

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 282

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 282

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 282

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 282

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 282

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 282

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 283

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 283

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 283

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 283

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 22
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 269

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 22
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 269

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 22
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 269

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 22
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 269

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 Has served in the Canadian military 61 22
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 269

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 22 26 7 4 14 4 55 14 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 20 27 4 4 19 6 53 11 4329
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 23 23 5 4 20 4 59 11 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 20 22 4 3 23 8 58 10 4578

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 30 16 6 5 5 2 71 12 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 29 21 5 3 8 1 68 9 4329
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 29 16 6 3 7 1 73 9 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 30 17 4 3 9 2 73 8 4578
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 54 24 10 5 5 1 1 79 10 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 26 10 5 5 1 1 80 10 4316
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 22 12 3 5 1 1 80 8 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 24 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 4585

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 29 16 7 3 2 0 73 11 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 4326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 34 16 5 5 2 1 73 10 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 40 12 6 3 3 0 78 10 4577

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 28 17 13 9 3 0 59 23 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 35 15 13 7 1 0 65 19 4334
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 38 15 11 10 2 1 62 22 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 38 16 12 8 2 1 63 21 4575

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 17 19 14 27 2 1 38 43 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 23 21 15 20 0 1 42 36 4353
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 19 23 18 22 0 0 37 40 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 22 19 16 22 0 2 43 38 4570

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 26 22 10 12 2 1 55 23 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 28 25 14 9 0 1 51 23 4345
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 29 21 12 7 1 3 59 20 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 27 23 13 10 0 1 54 23 4572

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 22 20 8 5 2 2 65 14 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 31 19 8 4 0 2 68 13 4327
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 26 19 4 2 1 6 73 6 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 29 17 8 4 0 4 69 12 4548

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 22 18 14 15 3 1 51 30 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 23 22 14 15 1 1 48 30 4326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 27 20 19 11 1 3 47 32 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 22 19 15 15 1 3 50 31 4563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 55 16 11 6 6 2 5 76 12 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 20 11 4 3 1 6 81 7 4317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 20 12 3 2 0 12 81 6 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 20 10 4 3 1 9 81 7 4561

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 20 16 11 7 1 2 65 18 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 27 18 8 7 0 1 66 15 4337
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 28 19 7 4 0 2 70 11 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 30 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 4563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 29 19 10 5 2 2 66 15 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 33 19 8 5 1 2 67 13 4339
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 27 21 7 4 0 3 67 11 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 30 18 9 4 1 2 68 13 4559

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 29 19 7 9 2 1 64 16 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 33 21 10 5 0 2 63 15 4339
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 31 21 8 4 0 3 65 13 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 30 20 10 5 1 2 64 15 4560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 29 16 8 8 2 1 68 16 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 30 19 9 5 0 2 66 15 4326
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 24 20 8 6 0 3 66 14 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 30 17 10 5 1 2 68 15 4555

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 30 15 7 5 2 1 73 12 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 31 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 4313
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 32 19 6 3 0 3 71 9 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 31 18 9 4 1 2 68 13 4550

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 21 10 3 3 2 1 84 6 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 22 11 4 3 0 2 81 8 4314
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 24 12 5 2 0 4 80 7 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 22 10 4 2 0 3 83 7 4566

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 Has served in the Canadian military 71 13 8 0 3 2 4 88 3 251
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 14 5 2 2 1 4 90 4 4321

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 Has served in the Canadian military 67 14 8 4 4 3 1 84 8 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 13 6 4 4 1 3 85 8 4330
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 11 7 3 2 1 2 87 6 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 13 7 3 3 1 3 86 7 4580

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 25 12 4 5 1 1 79 9 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 28 13 5 4 0 1 77 10 4335
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 26 11 5 2 1 2 82 7 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 29 11 4 3 0 2 81 8 4564

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 18 10 9 4 1 1 76 13 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 22 10 6 5 0 1 78 12 4324
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 18 9 3 4 0 2 83 7 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 20 9 5 4 0 2 82 9 4569

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 Has served in the Canadian military 54 8 4 3 1 1 28 88 6 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 10 4 2 1 0 31 90 4 4294
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 10 5 1 2 0 29 90 3 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 11 4 2 1 0 29 90 4 4566

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 23 7 5 0 1 6 86 6 252
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 21 8 2 1 0 5 88 4 4317
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 18 7 3 0 1 9 88 4 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 19 7 2 1 0 7 89 3 4533

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 Has served in the Canadian military 70 13 5 1 3 2 6 90 5 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 14 5 3 3 0 4 89 5 4322
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 15 6 2 2 1 8 90 3 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 14 6 3 3 1 5 87 6 4575

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 26 13 3 1 1 3 81 5 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 29 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 4321
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 30 8 3 2 1 3 86 5 236
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 30 10 3 2 0 3 84 5 4563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 31 28 11 5 2 0 55 17 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 34 32 11 4 0 0 53 15 4341
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 35 31 11 4 0 0 54 15 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 32 32 11 5 0 1 51 16 4584

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 Has served in the Canadian military 11 19 27 24 19 1 0 43 30 250
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 18 38 22 12 0 0 34 28 4278
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 20 32 22 17 0 1 39 28 237
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 36 23 13 0 1 36 27 4558
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 22 15 20 4 0 20 80 254
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 25 21 14 14 1 0 25 75 4343
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 21 19 14 19 2 1 25 75 238
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 22 18 13 17 3 1 27 73 4583

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 3193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 3205

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 3193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 3205

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 3193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 3205

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 3193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 3205

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 3193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 3 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 3205

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 3193

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 3193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 3205

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 32 19 13 5 26 184
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 40 19 12 5 20 3004
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 45 13 10 5 21 167
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 47 18 12 5 15 3144

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 77 197
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 66 3162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 16 14 9 15 3 8 56 28 253
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 17 14 11 13 1 7 58 26 4330

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 Has served in the Canadian military 9 27 15 19 20 2 8 39 44 195
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 18 17 22 1 7 38 42 3176
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 22 16 15 20 2 11 41 41 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 23 16 13 23 2 9 41 41 3235

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 9 12 24 48 1 2 14 74 195
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 12 14 18 47 1 4 17 69 3181
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 10 12 19 48 2 5 16 72 171
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 10 10 17 54 2 4 13 76 3232
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