2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Indigenous Services Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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 EC 32 46 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 274
2018 EC-02 35 29 18 6 12 0 0 65 18 17
2018 EC-04 22 41 16 13 9 0 0 63 22 32
2018 EC-05 28 49 11 5 7 0 0 77 12 57
2018 EC-06 33 53 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 66
2018 EC-07 34 47 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 70
2018 EC-08 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 EC 30 42 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 273
2018 EC-02 40 33 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2018 EC-04 31 31 16 9 13 0 0 63 22 32
2018 EC-05 32 39 12 5 12 0 0 70 18 57
2018 EC-06 30 47 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 66
2018 EC-07 29 44 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 70
2018 EC-08 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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 EC 44 40 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 276
2018 EC-02 35 35 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2018 EC-04 31 50 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2018 EC-05 47 33 14 2 4 0 0 81 5 57
2018 EC-06 50 39 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 66
2018 EC-07 38 46 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 71
2018 EC-08 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 EC 33 46 10 9 3 0 0 79 11 276
2018 EC-02 41 35 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2018 EC-04 29 45 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 31
2018 EC-05 33 36 16 9 7 0 0 69 16 58
2018 EC-06 33 55 3 8 2 0 0 88 9 66
2018 EC-07 31 51 8 8 1 0 0 82 10 71
2018 EC-08 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 EC 15 40 21 15 8 0 0 56 24 272
2018 EC-02 18 35 18 12 18 0 0 53 29 17
2018 EC-04 26 39 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 31
2018 EC-05 4 46 27 16 7 0 0 50 23 56
2018 EC-06 20 43 20 8 8 2 0 64 16 65
2018 EC-07 14 32 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 71
2018 EC-08 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 18 41 20 14 8 0 0 59 21 274
2018 EC-02 12 47 29 12 0 0 0 59 12 17
2018 EC-04 25 38 16 16 6 0 0 63 22 32
2018 EC-05 11 44 23 16 7 0 0 54 23 57
2018 EC-06 23 46 17 6 8 0 0 69 14 65
2018 EC-07 19 34 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 70
2018 EC-08 33 33 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 18 27 24 12 15 3 0 47 28 275
2018 EC-02 18 6 29 24 18 6 0 25 44 17
2018 EC-04 16 34 22 19 9 0 0 50 28 32
2018 EC-05 21 25 25 9 16 4 2 48 26 57
2018 EC-06 23 29 24 9 12 3 0 53 22 66
2018 EC-07 17 25 23 17 13 6 0 45 31 71
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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 EC 52 27 8 8 3 1 1 81 11 273
2018 EC-02 56 25 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EC-04 42 26 13 10 3 3 3 72 14 31
2018 EC-05 56 19 9 5 7 2 2 78 13 57
2018 EC-06 63 28 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 65
2018 EC-07 44 37 4 10 3 1 1 83 13 71
2018 EC-08 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

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 EC 46 30 9 9 3 1 0 78 13 274
2018 EC-02 59 12 18 6 0 0 6 75 6 17
2018 EC-04 44 19 16 13 9 0 0 63 22 32
2018 EC-05 44 30 7 11 5 4 0 76 16 57
2018 EC-06 55 28 5 9 2 2 0 84 11 64
2018 EC-07 46 38 10 4 1 0 0 85 6 71
2018 EC-08 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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 EC 49 31 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 273
2018 EC-02 53 29 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2018 EC-04 38 41 9 9 3 0 0 78 13 32
2018 EC-05 52 27 9 2 11 0 0 79 13 56
2018 EC-06 63 22 6 6 2 2 0 86 8 65
2018 EC-07 43 40 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 70
2018 EC-08 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 24 36 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 276
2018 EC-02 29 35 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17
2018 EC-04 28 25 19 13 13 3 0 55 26 32
2018 EC-05 16 36 19 14 7 9 0 57 23 58
2018 EC-06 30 41 9 14 6 0 0 71 20 66
2018 EC-07 21 37 19 10 10 3 0 60 21 70
2018 EC-08 42 25 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 21 39 16 14 9 1 0 61 23 276
2018 EC-02 29 24 29 12 6 0 0 53 18 17
2018 EC-04 34 19 28 6 13 0 0 53 19 32
2018 EC-05 14 43 16 17 7 3 0 59 25 58
2018 EC-06 23 48 8 14 8 0 0 71 22 65
2018 EC-07 11 51 11 17 8 1 0 63 26 71
2018 EC-08 50 25 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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 EC 13 33 19 19 12 4 0 48 32 274
2018 EC-02 31 13 31 19 6 0 0 44 25 16
2018 EC-04 16 19 34 13 13 6 0 37 27 32
2018 EC-05 9 35 19 19 9 9 0 48 31 57
2018 EC-06 18 38 12 20 11 2 0 57 31 66
2018 EC-07 3 37 17 26 14 3 0 41 41 70
2018 EC-08 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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 EC 11 33 18 22 15 1 0 44 38 276
2018 EC-02 18 24 18 18 18 6 0 44 38 17
2018 EC-04 9 34 16 16 22 3 0 45 39 32
2018 EC-05 3 34 21 26 14 2 0 39 40 58
2018 EC-06 14 38 17 22 9 0 0 52 31 65
2018 EC-07 10 34 14 27 15 0 0 44 42 71
2018 EC-08 42 8 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 12
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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 EC 28 39 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 275
2018 EC-02 29 35 12 24 0 0 0 65 24 17
2018 EC-04 25 34 13 16 13 0 0 59 28 32
2018 EC-05 29 41 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 58
2018 EC-06 26 51 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 65
2018 EC-07 30 31 18 11 10 0 0 61 21 71
2018 EC-08 17 50 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 17 45 16 15 7 0 0 62 22 273
2018 EC-02 31 31 13 13 13 0 0 63 25 16
2018 EC-04 13 47 16 19 6 0 0 59 25 32
2018 EC-05 18 44 12 18 9 0 0 61 26 57
2018 EC-06 25 38 17 11 9 0 0 63 20 65
2018 EC-07 11 54 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 71
2018 EC-08 17 42 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12

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 EC 11 24 21 16 8 16 4 44 30 274
2018 EC-02 25 13 13 19 0 19 13 55 27 16
2018 EC-04 13 19 9 22 9 19 9 43 43 32
2018 EC-05 7 22 16 10 10 29 5 45 32 58
2018 EC-06 12 20 22 17 3 25 2 44 27 65
2018 EC-07 8 34 30 14 8 3 3 45 24 71
2018 EC-08 8 42 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 12

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 EC 38 41 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 274
2018 EC-02 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2018 EC-04 38 31 9 19 3 0 0 69 22 32
2018 EC-05 34 43 9 4 7 4 0 80 11 56
2018 EC-06 48 35 6 8 2 2 0 84 9 65
2018 EC-07 32 51 11 1 3 0 1 84 4 71
2018 EC-08 33 42 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

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 EC 27 29 15 17 4 3 5 60 23 94
2018 EC-06 19 33 24 14 0 5 5 58 16 21
2018 EC-07 30 31 13 19 2 2 4 65 22 54
2018 EC-08 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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 EC 22 40 11 19 7 0 0 62 26 275
2018 EC-02 31 38 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2018 EC-04 28 31 19 13 9 0 0 59 22 32
2018 EC-05 21 43 7 17 12 0 0 64 29 58
2018 EC-06 23 47 9 20 2 0 0 70 21 66
2018 EC-07 20 39 10 23 7 0 1 60 30 71
2018 EC-08 17 42 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12

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 EC 45 36 9 5 5 0 0 81 11 275
2018 EC-02 41 29 24 0 6 0 0 71 6 17
2018 EC-04 28 44 9 3 16 0 0 72 19 32
2018 EC-05 46 32 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 57
2018 EC-06 58 29 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 66
2018 EC-07 38 44 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 71
2018 EC-08 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EC 47 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 273
2018 EC-02 44 44 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 EC-04 41 31 9 9 9 0 0 72 19 32
2018 EC-05 33 44 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 57
2018 EC-06 61 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 66
2018 EC-07 46 41 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 70
2018 EC-08 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 EC 13 36 18 19 12 3 0 50 32 277
2018 EC-02 18 29 24 18 6 6 0 50 25 17
2018 EC-04 19 34 19 16 13 0 0 53 28 32
2018 EC-05 10 43 14 14 16 3 0 55 30 58
2018 EC-06 17 35 20 15 9 5 0 54 25 66
2018 EC-07 11 34 11 32 10 1 0 46 43 71
2018 EC-08 0 33 50 8 8 0 0 33 17 12

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 EC 17 30 10 21 20 2 1 48 42 276
2018 EC-02 18 29 12 24 12 0 6 50 38 17
2018 EC-04 22 34 6 19 19 0 0 56 38 32
2018 EC-05 16 26 5 26 17 10 0 46 48 58
2018 EC-06 18 35 9 14 20 0 3 56 35 65
2018 EC-07 15 28 8 25 23 0 0 44 48 71
2018 EC-08 17 25 33 8 17 0 0 42 25 12

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 EC 27 42 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 273
2018 EC-02 47 18 29 0 6 0 0 65 6 17
2018 EC-04 29 29 26 10 6 0 0 58 16 31
2018 EC-05 28 35 16 14 7 0 0 63 21 57
2018 EC-06 26 55 6 11 2 0 0 82 12 65
2018 EC-07 23 52 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 71

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 EC 33 36 15 11 5 0 0 70 16 275
2018 EC-02 29 35 24 6 6 0 0 65 12 17
2018 EC-04 35 29 13 10 10 3 0 67 20 31
2018 EC-05 26 40 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 57
2018 EC-06 36 38 9 15 2 0 0 74 17 66
2018 EC-07 31 39 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 71
2018 EC-08 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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 EC 29 34 18 14 5 0 1 63 19 277
2018 EC-02 35 35 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2018 EC-04 31 28 19 19 3 0 0 59 22 32
2018 EC-05 26 36 21 7 10 0 0 62 17 58
2018 EC-06 27 38 12 20 3 0 0 65 23 66
2018 EC-07 30 32 20 15 1 0 1 63 17 71
2018 EC-08 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 EC 17 42 18 15 5 3 0 61 21 276
2018 EC-02 12 24 29 18 6 6 6 40 27 17
2018 EC-04 19 41 16 16 6 3 0 61 23 32
2018 EC-05 17 34 21 19 5 3 0 54 25 58
2018 EC-06 22 52 11 12 2 2 0 75 14 65
2018 EC-07 14 44 21 14 3 4 0 60 18 71
2018 EC-08 17 50 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12

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 EC 39 36 7 12 7 0 0 75 18 275
2018 EC-02 41 35 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2018 EC-04 53 22 9 9 6 0 0 75 16 32
2018 EC-05 33 49 4 9 5 0 0 82 14 57
2018 EC-06 48 27 5 14 6 0 0 76 20 66
2018 EC-07 28 39 8 17 7 0 0 68 24 71
2018 EC-08 33 42 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 12

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 EC 27 32 22 12 7 0 0 59 18 276
2018 EC-02 53 18 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2018 EC-04 50 25 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 32
2018 EC-05 33 40 18 5 4 0 0 74 9 57
2018 EC-06 23 41 18 14 5 0 0 64 18 66
2018 EC-07 13 30 31 15 11 0 0 42 27 71
2018 EC-08 8 17 25 25 25 0 0 25 50 12

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 EC 46 19 35 277
2018 EC-02 47 18 35 17
2018 EC-04 63 9 28 32
2018 EC-05 45 21 34 58
2018 EC-06 32 29 39 66
2018 EC-07 46 14 39 71
2018 EC-08 42 33 25 12

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 EC 6 28 55 5 5 1 128
2018 EC-04 0 40 55 5 0 0 20
2018 EC-05 8 31 50 4 4 4 26
2018 EC-06 14 19 52 5 10 0 21
2018 EC-07 3 18 73 6 0 0 33
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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 EC 49 34 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 276
2018 EC-02 47 35 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 17
2018 EC-04 47 22 9 16 6 0 0 69 22 32
2018 EC-05 39 47 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 57
2018 EC-06 56 32 5 8 0 0 0 88 8 66
2018 EC-07 51 35 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 71
2018 EC-08 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 EC 17 50 14 12 5 0 1 68 18 276
2018 EC-02 29 41 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2018 EC-04 19 41 16 19 6 0 0 59 25 32
2018 EC-05 10 52 14 17 3 2 2 64 21 58
2018 EC-06 21 52 14 11 3 0 0 73 14 66
2018 EC-07 17 56 11 10 4 0 1 74 14 70
2018 EC-08 17 67 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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 EC 14 25 40 16 4 0 1 20 40 276
2018 EC-02 6 18 41 6 24 0 6 31 25 17
2018 EC-04 13 19 28 38 3 0 0 41 31 32
2018 EC-05 10 21 41 21 5 2 0 26 32 58
2018 EC-06 22 29 38 9 2 0 0 11 51 65
2018 EC-07 10 28 46 11 3 0 1 14 39 71
2018 EC-08 33 25 25 17 0 0 0 17 58 12

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 EC 17 30 33 15 4 0 0 19 48 275
2018 EC-02 12 35 12 18 18 0 6 38 50 17
2018 EC-04 16 22 28 25 9 0 0 34 38 32
2018 EC-05 12 32 47 7 2 0 0 9 44 57
2018 EC-06 20 31 29 14 6 0 0 20 51 65
2018 EC-07 17 35 30 17 1 0 0 18 52 71
2018 EC-08 25 8 58 8 0 0 0 8 33 12

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 EC 20 28 35 13 4 1 0 17 48 275
2018 EC-02 6 18 35 18 18 0 6 38 25 17
2018 EC-04 22 16 34 16 9 3 0 26 39 32
2018 EC-05 17 34 36 12 0 0 0 12 52 58
2018 EC-06 15 28 38 14 5 0 0 18 43 65
2018 EC-07 26 29 31 11 1 1 0 13 55 70
2018 EC-08 17 33 42 8 0 0 0 8 50 12

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 EC 17 28 32 18 4 0 0 22 46 275
2018 EC-02 12 12 18 35 18 0 6 56 25 17
2018 EC-04 9 19 22 34 16 0 0 50 28 32
2018 EC-05 12 22 45 19 2 0 0 21 34 58
2018 EC-06 14 31 34 17 3 0 0 20 45 64
2018 EC-07 25 39 28 7 0 0 0 7 65 71
2018 EC-08 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 8 83 12

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 EC 19 25 32 15 4 3 1 21 46 273
2018 EC-02 18 6 24 18 18 12 6 43 29 17
2018 EC-04 13 19 29 26 10 3 0 37 33 31
2018 EC-05 9 30 40 12 2 7 0 15 42 57
2018 EC-06 28 22 34 9 3 3 2 13 52 65
2018 EC-07 21 33 27 16 3 0 0 19 54 70
2018 EC-08 17 33 42 8 0 0 0 8 50 12

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 EC 20 31 27 14 5 2 0 20 53 274
2018 EC-02 12 24 12 29 12 6 6 47 40 17
2018 EC-04 13 25 34 16 13 0 0 28 38 32
2018 EC-05 16 34 29 12 3 5 0 16 53 58
2018 EC-06 20 38 29 5 5 3 0 10 60 65
2018 EC-07 26 25 23 20 6 0 0 26 51 69
2018 EC-08 8 33 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 12

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 EC 19 28 36 12 2 2 1 15 48 274
2018 EC-02 18 12 29 18 12 6 6 33 33 17
2018 EC-04 10 27 43 10 3 7 0 14 39 30
2018 EC-05 10 33 41 12 0 3 0 13 45 58
2018 EC-06 17 29 35 14 3 2 0 17 47 65
2018 EC-07 25 24 37 13 0 0 1 13 50 71
2018 EC-08 25 42 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12

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 EC 41 34 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 275
2018 EC-02 41 29 6 18 6 0 0 71 24 17
2018 EC-04 50 19 9 6 13 3 0 71 19 32
2018 EC-05 33 36 9 12 7 3 0 71 20 58
2018 EC-06 48 35 8 5 5 0 0 83 9 65
2018 EC-07 42 39 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 71
2018 EC-08 25 50 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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 EC 45 39 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 275
2018 EC-02 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EC-04 56 28 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2018 EC-05 36 48 5 5 5 0 0 84 10 58
2018 EC-06 53 30 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 66
2018 EC-07 42 45 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 71
2018 EC-08 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EC 43 42 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 274
2018 EC-02 35 41 18 0 0 6 0 81 0 17
2018 EC-04 52 29 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 31
2018 EC-05 43 36 7 7 5 2 0 81 12 58
2018 EC-06 44 50 3 2 2 0 0 94 3 66
2018 EC-07 47 44 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 70
2018 EC-08 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 EC 34 42 10 7 5 1 0 77 13 276
2018 EC-02 47 35 0 6 6 0 6 88 13 17
2018 EC-04 44 25 13 13 3 3 0 71 16 32
2018 EC-05 30 42 11 9 5 4 0 75 15 57
2018 EC-06 44 38 9 3 5 2 0 83 8 66
2018 EC-07 24 51 13 10 3 0 0 75 13 71
2018 EC-08 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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 EC 31 41 16 8 4 0 0 72 11 274
2018 EC-02 41 24 29 0 0 0 6 69 0 17
2018 EC-04 31 47 9 6 6 0 0 78 13 32
2018 EC-05 26 46 18 7 2 2 0 73 9 57
2018 EC-06 37 43 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 65
2018 EC-07 20 50 17 11 1 0 0 70 13 70
2018 EC-08 58 8 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12

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 EC 35 44 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 274
2018 EC-02 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2018 EC-04 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2018 EC-05 28 47 12 9 2 2 0 77 11 57
2018 EC-06 47 39 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 66
2018 EC-07 24 49 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 70
2018 EC-08 50 33 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 EC 21 35 20 9 7 7 2 61 17 276
2018 EC-02 24 29 12 18 0 18 0 64 21 17
2018 EC-04 25 28 13 16 6 13 0 61 25 32
2018 EC-05 17 34 22 5 7 9 5 60 14 58
2018 EC-06 27 33 20 5 6 8 2 67 12 66
2018 EC-07 15 45 18 11 7 1 1 62 19 71
2018 EC-08 33 33 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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 EC 23 40 12 12 8 3 1 66 21 277
2018 EC-02 24 24 24 12 12 0 6 50 25 17
2018 EC-04 19 28 13 16 16 3 6 52 34 32
2018 EC-05 22 33 14 17 9 3 2 58 27 58
2018 EC-06 33 41 9 9 5 3 0 77 14 66
2018 EC-07 20 51 13 7 6 4 0 74 13 71
2018 EC-08 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 EC 16 41 19 17 5 2 0 59 22 275
2018 EC-02 18 24 29 18 6 0 6 44 25 17
2018 EC-04 23 39 16 10 10 3 0 63 20 31
2018 EC-05 12 36 19 22 5 5 0 51 29 58
2018 EC-06 20 45 18 14 3 0 0 65 17 65
2018 EC-07 10 46 17 21 3 3 0 58 25 71
2018 EC-08 25 42 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12

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 EC 11 20 23 17 17 11 1 35 39 277
2018 EC-02 29 6 18 18 12 12 6 43 36 17
2018 EC-04 13 28 19 16 16 6 3 45 34 32
2018 EC-05 7 19 28 16 14 17 0 31 35 58
2018 EC-06 17 21 21 17 11 14 0 44 32 66
2018 EC-07 7 18 23 21 20 8 3 29 46 71
2018 EC-08 8 25 25 17 17 8 0 36 36 12

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 EC 16 84 274
2018 EC-04 19 81 32
2018 EC-05 19 81 57
2018 EC-06 14 86 65
2018 EC-07 11 89 70

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 53 45
2018 EC-05 45 11

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 67 45

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 13 45

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 EC 0 45
2018 EC-05 0 11

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 13 45

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 53 45

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 33 45
2018 EC-05 45 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 53 45

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 36 45
2018 EC-05 45 11

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 47 45
2018 EC-05 55 11

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 53 45

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 38 45

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 51 45
2018 EC-05 55 11

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 42 45

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 16 45

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 EC 67 45
2018 EC-05 55 11

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 EC 38 45
2018 EC-05 45 11

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 EC 11 45
2018 EC-05 0 11

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 EC 0 45
2018 EC-05 0 11

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 EC 18 45

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 16 45

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 18 45

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 EC 20 45

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 EC 11 45

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 EC 13 45
2018 EC-05 0 11

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 13 45

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 EC 11 45

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 EC 47 45

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 EC 20 45

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 EC 62 45

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 EC 64 45

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 EC 9 18 19 12 11 25 5 39 33 277
2018 EC-02 29 0 18 6 6 29 12 50 20 17
2018 EC-04 19 13 19 6 13 22 9 45 27 32
2018 EC-05 2 16 24 9 12 33 5 28 33 58
2018 EC-06 6 20 20 11 11 27 6 39 32 66
2018 EC-07 8 24 14 18 10 21 4 43 38 71
2018 EC-08 17 17 17 17 8 25 0 44 33 12

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 EC 19 32 21 13 7 8 1 56 21 276
2018 EC-02 24 24 24 18 0 6 6 53 20 17
2018 EC-04 31 16 19 13 9 13 0 54 25 32
2018 EC-05 12 29 19 19 9 12 0 47 31 58
2018 EC-06 18 41 24 5 6 5 2 63 11 66
2018 EC-07 19 33 20 11 7 10 0 57 21 70
2018 EC-08 42 17 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12

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 EC 13 87 277
2018 EC-04 22 78 32
2018 EC-05 16 84 58
2018 EC-06 12 88 66
2018 EC-07 8 92 71

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 39 36

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 75 36

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 EC 0 36

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 47 36

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 36 36

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 19 36

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 33 36

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 25 36

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 14 36

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 EC 0 36

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 14 36

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 EC 28 36

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 EC 17 36

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 14 36

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 44 36

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 EC 0 36

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 EC 0 36

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 EC 33 36

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 EC 47 36

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

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 EC 67 36

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 0 36

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 EC 9 18 21 8 8 32 5 43 24 276
2018 EC-02 12 12 24 6 0 35 12 44 11 17
2018 EC-04 16 16 19 9 16 19 6 42 33 32
2018 EC-05 2 21 19 9 5 43 2 41 25 58
2018 EC-06 8 14 20 3 9 39 8 40 23 66
2018 EC-07 11 20 25 8 7 25 3 43 22 71

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 EC 19 33 22 8 9 9 0 58 18 277
2018 EC-02 24 24 24 12 6 12 0 53 20 17
2018 EC-04 31 31 13 6 13 6 0 67 20 32
2018 EC-05 9 36 22 10 9 14 0 52 22 58
2018 EC-06 23 38 17 5 8 9 2 68 14 66
2018 EC-07 17 31 27 7 10 8 0 52 18 71
2018 EC-08 25 33 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
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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 EC 65 22 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 274
2018 EC-02 65 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2018 EC-04 69 28 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 32
2018 EC-05 61 18 9 5 5 2 0 80 11 57
2018 EC-06 72 22 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 65
2018 EC-07 63 27 3 1 3 3 0 93 4 70
2018 EC-08 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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 EC 23 45 15 11 4 2 0 69 16 275
2018 EC-02 29 35 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2018 EC-04 16 50 16 13 6 0 0 66 19 32
2018 EC-05 21 45 16 16 3 0 0 66 19 58
2018 EC-06 32 42 11 3 5 8 0 80 8 66
2018 EC-07 22 46 13 14 4 0 0 68 19 69
2018 EC-08 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 EC 12 34 19 23 11 1 0 46 34 277
2018 EC-02 18 24 12 29 12 6 0 44 44 17
2018 EC-04 25 28 13 22 13 0 0 53 34 32
2018 EC-05 5 31 29 24 9 2 0 37 33 58
2018 EC-06 15 42 18 14 9 2 0 58 23 66
2018 EC-07 6 35 17 31 11 0 0 41 42 71
2018 EC-08 8 42 8 33 8 0 0 50 42 12

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 EC 15 29 22 14 19 0 1 44 34 276
2018 EC-02 35 0 35 6 12 6 6 40 20 17
2018 EC-04 3 38 13 16 31 0 0 41 47 32
2018 EC-05 14 28 24 17 16 0 2 42 33 58
2018 EC-06 18 26 20 15 21 0 0 44 36 66
2018 EC-07 17 31 20 10 21 0 0 49 31 70
2018 EC-08 8 50 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12

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 EC 10 21 33 17 19 0 1 31 36 276
2018 EC-02 24 6 29 12 18 0 12 33 33 17
2018 EC-04 19 28 34 9 9 0 0 47 19 32
2018 EC-05 9 33 36 16 7 0 0 41 22 58
2018 EC-06 11 24 27 21 17 0 0 35 38 66
2018 EC-07 3 10 37 19 31 0 0 13 50 70
2018 EC-08 8 17 8 17 50 0 0 25 67 12

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 EC 9 24 32 18 16 0 1 34 34 274
2018 EC-02 18 18 29 6 18 0 12 40 27 17
2018 EC-04 22 31 25 13 9 0 0 53 22 32
2018 EC-05 12 32 35 9 12 0 0 44 21 57
2018 EC-06 6 33 30 18 12 0 0 39 30 66
2018 EC-07 3 10 35 29 23 0 0 13 52 69
2018 EC-08 8 8 17 33 33 0 0 17 67 12

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 EC 12 18 30 21 17 0 1 31 38 271
2018 EC-02 25 0 38 6 13 6 13 31 23 16
2018 EC-04 22 22 34 13 9 0 0 44 22 32
2018 EC-05 14 28 28 19 12 0 0 41 31 58
2018 EC-06 13 17 36 19 16 0 0 30 34 64
2018 EC-07 3 13 28 30 26 0 0 16 57 69

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 EC 29 31 19 10 9 0 3 62 19 275
2018 EC-02 53 6 6 6 12 0 18 71 21 17
2018 EC-04 50 28 16 3 0 0 3 81 3 32
2018 EC-05 34 38 16 7 2 0 3 75 9 58
2018 EC-06 29 38 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 66
2018 EC-07 9 33 26 14 17 0 0 42 32 69
2018 EC-08 8 25 25 25 17 0 0 33 42 12

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 EC 17 27 27 14 15 0 0 44 29 275
2018 EC-02 35 35 12 6 6 0 6 75 13 17
2018 EC-04 29 23 35 10 3 0 0 52 13 31
2018 EC-05 22 31 24 16 7 0 0 53 22 58
2018 EC-06 12 38 21 14 15 0 0 50 29 66
2018 EC-07 6 20 34 17 23 0 0 26 40 70
2018 EC-08 8 25 17 8 42 0 0 33 50 12

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 EC 14 38 28 11 9 0 0 52 20 277
2018 EC-02 35 29 12 6 12 0 6 69 19 17
2018 EC-04 19 41 25 13 3 0 0 59 16 32
2018 EC-05 9 41 33 9 9 0 0 50 17 58
2018 EC-06 12 42 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 66
2018 EC-07 7 41 37 11 4 0 0 48 15 71
2018 EC-08 33 42 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 EC 11 26 33 16 13 0 0 38 29 276
2018 EC-02 35 18 35 0 6 0 6 56 6 17
2018 EC-04 16 28 31 19 6 0 0 44 25 32
2018 EC-05 9 38 28 10 14 2 0 47 25 58
2018 EC-06 9 30 27 17 17 0 0 39 33 66
2018 EC-07 7 21 39 21 11 0 0 29 33 70
2018 EC-08 17 17 33 17 17 0 0 33 33 12

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 EC 10 32 27 18 13 0 0 42 31 276
2018 EC-02 24 24 24 18 6 0 6 50 25 17
2018 EC-04 9 34 25 28 3 0 0 44 31 32
2018 EC-05 9 34 29 10 16 2 0 44 26 58
2018 EC-06 9 35 20 20 15 0 0 45 35 65
2018 EC-07 10 31 30 18 11 0 0 41 30 71
2018 EC-08 8 25 25 33 8 0 0 33 42 12

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 EC 23 30 28 13 5 0 0 53 19 276
2018 EC-02 29 24 29 6 6 0 6 56 13 17
2018 EC-04 25 41 28 3 3 0 0 66 6 32
2018 EC-05 28 24 29 12 7 0 0 52 19 58
2018 EC-06 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 66
2018 EC-07 21 27 24 18 10 0 0 48 28 71
2018 EC-08 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 51 24 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 276
2018 EC-02 65 6 24 0 0 0 6 75 0 17
2018 EC-04 45 23 23 3 6 0 0 68 10 31
2018 EC-05 60 24 10 2 3 0 0 84 5 58
2018 EC-06 53 26 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 66
2018 EC-07 44 25 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 71
2018 EC-08 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 EC 68 15 9 3 1 0 4 86 4 274
2018 EC-02 65 0 18 6 0 0 12 73 7 17
2018 EC-04 63 13 13 9 0 0 3 77 10 32
2018 EC-05 74 14 7 0 3 0 2 89 4 58
2018 EC-06 67 20 8 2 0 0 3 90 2 64
2018 EC-07 69 11 10 3 1 0 6 85 5 70
2018 EC-08 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EC 60 17 8 5 7 1 2 80 12 275
2018 EC-02 76 0 18 0 0 0 6 81 0 17
2018 EC-04 63 13 9 6 6 0 3 77 13 32
2018 EC-05 57 17 9 2 10 3 2 78 13 58
2018 EC-06 62 22 2 9 5 0 2 84 14 65
2018 EC-07 59 23 8 0 8 0 1 83 9 71
2018 EC-08 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 EC 51 31 10 5 2 0 1 82 7 275
2018 EC-02 65 18 6 6 0 0 6 88 6 17
2018 EC-04 58 29 3 3 3 0 3 90 7 31
2018 EC-05 39 39 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 57
2018 EC-06 56 27 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 66
2018 EC-07 51 34 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 71
2018 EC-08 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EC 48 24 12 9 5 0 1 73 15 274
2018 EC-02 69 6 13 0 6 0 6 80 7 16
2018 EC-04 47 27 13 3 7 0 3 76 10 30
2018 EC-05 38 28 14 16 5 0 0 66 21 58
2018 EC-06 58 26 8 8 2 0 0 83 9 66
2018 EC-07 46 30 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 71
2018 EC-08 25 25 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12

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 EC 44 17 5 4 1 0 29 86 7 274
2018 EC-02 59 6 0 0 6 0 29 92 8 17
2018 EC-04 58 3 0 0 0 0 39 100 0 31
2018 EC-05 43 5 0 0 2 0 50 96 4 56
2018 EC-06 53 11 5 2 2 0 29 89 4 66
2018 EC-07 32 34 13 10 0 1 10 75 11 71
2018 EC-08 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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 EC 57 24 11 4 1 0 3 84 5 273
2018 EC-02 67 7 20 0 0 0 7 79 0 15
2018 EC-04 65 13 13 3 0 0 6 83 3 31
2018 EC-05 57 26 7 3 0 0 7 89 4 58
2018 EC-06 67 23 9 0 0 0 2 91 0 66
2018 EC-07 44 34 14 6 3 0 0 77 8 71
2018 EC-08 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

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 EC 71 12 8 3 3 0 3 85 6 276
2018 EC-02 59 6 12 6 12 0 6 69 19 17
2018 EC-04 61 10 10 6 6 0 6 76 14 31
2018 EC-05 53 29 7 2 0 0 9 91 2 58
2018 EC-06 82 5 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 66
2018 EC-07 82 11 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 71
2018 EC-08 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 EC 42 33 17 5 2 0 0 75 8 274
2018 EC-02 29 29 18 6 12 0 6 63 19 17
2018 EC-04 26 42 23 6 3 0 0 68 10 31
2018 EC-05 30 44 21 4 2 0 0 74 5 57
2018 EC-06 60 23 11 5 2 0 0 83 6 65
2018 EC-07 46 31 13 8 0 1 0 79 9 71
2018 EC-08 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 EC 7 27 38 24 4 0 0 34 28 277
2018 EC-02 18 12 47 18 6 0 0 29 24 17
2018 EC-04 6 53 28 13 0 0 0 59 13 32
2018 EC-05 10 28 36 24 2 0 0 38 26 58
2018 EC-06 11 27 35 24 3 0 0 38 27 66
2018 EC-07 1 18 46 27 7 0 0 20 34 71
2018 EC-08 0 33 25 33 8 0 0 33 42 12

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 EC 13 28 39 13 6 0 0 19 41 271
2018 EC-02 18 24 24 24 6 0 6 31 44 17
2018 EC-04 7 20 43 20 10 0 0 30 27 30
2018 EC-05 7 31 48 10 3 0 0 14 38 58
2018 EC-06 9 26 37 18 9 0 0 28 35 65
2018 EC-07 23 30 35 9 3 0 0 12 54 69
2018 EC-08 17 33 42 8 0 0 0 8 50 12
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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 EC 21 29 19 12 17 2 1 22 78 277
2018 EC-02 41 6 24 0 12 6 12 50 50 17
2018 EC-04 9 31 19 16 25 0 0 9 91 32
2018 EC-05 22 28 19 16 12 2 2 23 77 58
2018 EC-06 20 26 20 17 17 2 0 20 80 66
2018 EC-07 21 35 20 4 15 3 1 22 78 71
2018 EC-08 17 33 17 8 25 0 0 17 83 12

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 EC 26 210
2018 EC-04 41 29
2018 EC-05 26 43
2018 EC-06 23 52
2018 EC-07 23 53
2018 EC-08 20 10

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 EC 36 210
2018 EC-04 52 29
2018 EC-05 33 43
2018 EC-06 42 52
2018 EC-07 26 53
2018 EC-08 20 10

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 EC 22 210
2018 EC-04 31 29
2018 EC-05 30 43
2018 EC-06 15 52
2018 EC-07 17 53
2018 EC-08 20 10

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 EC 47 210
2018 EC-04 34 29
2018 EC-05 42 43
2018 EC-06 50 52
2018 EC-07 62 53
2018 EC-08 50 10

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 EC 6 210
2018 EC-04 7 29
2018 EC-05 7 43
2018 EC-06 10 52
2018 EC-07 2 53
2018 EC-08 0 10

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 EC 34 210
2018 EC-04 45 29
2018 EC-05 30 43
2018 EC-06 31 52
2018 EC-07 38 53
2018 EC-08 30 10

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 36 210
2018 EC-04 38 29
2018 EC-05 37 43
2018 EC-06 33 52
2018 EC-07 40 53
2018 EC-08 50 10

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 EC 5 36 22 9 9 19 204
2018 EC-04 0 32 21 11 11 25 28
2018 EC-05 5 28 30 14 9 14 43
2018 EC-06 2 43 22 6 8 20 51
2018 EC-07 6 32 16 12 10 24 50

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 EC 27 73 207
2018 EC-04 29 71 28
2018 EC-05 30 70 43
2018 EC-06 22 78 51
2018 EC-07 26 74 53

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 EC 27 23 17 13 14 1 5 53 28 275
2018 EC-02 29 12 24 18 6 6 6 47 27 17
2018 EC-04 22 34 13 19 13 0 0 56 31 32
2018 EC-05 30 18 19 5 19 0 9 52 27 57
2018 EC-06 22 25 18 20 9 0 6 49 31 65
2018 EC-07 31 23 18 8 14 1 4 57 24 71
2018 EC-08 33 42 0 8 8 0 8 82 18 12

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 EC 6 18 19 20 30 0 7 26 54 210
2018 EC-04 3 28 21 14 34 0 0 31 48 29
2018 EC-05 5 21 19 19 33 0 5 27 54 43
2018 EC-06 8 12 23 17 33 0 8 21 54 52
2018 EC-07 4 17 13 26 28 0 11 23 62 53
2018 EC-08 30 10 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10

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 EC 2 8 18 20 46 0 6 11 70 210
2018 EC-04 0 3 21 28 48 0 0 3 76 29
2018 EC-05 2 12 19 16 51 0 0 14 67 43
2018 EC-06 0 10 13 12 56 0 10 11 74 52
2018 EC-07 0 6 15 26 45 0 8 6 78 53
2018 EC-08 30 0 30 20 10 0 10 33 33 10
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