2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 10 342
2017 Aboriginal 41 49 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 46 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 337

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 Aboriginal 62 20 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 341
2017 Aboriginal 61 20 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 339

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 Aboriginal 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 340
2017 Aboriginal 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 338

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 Aboriginal 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 341
2017 Aboriginal 41 49 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 42 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 337

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 Aboriginal 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 342
2017 Aboriginal 48 42 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 32 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 338

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 Aboriginal 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 341
2017 Aboriginal 52 39 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 339

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 Aboriginal 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 25 12 8 3 3 1 76 12 343
2017 Aboriginal 28 29 11 22 9 0 0 58 32 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 24 16 8 4 5 0 70 13 338
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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 Aboriginal 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 10 3 4 1 1 82 7 341
2017 Aboriginal 71 0 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 10 3 1 3 2 85 5 337

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 Aboriginal 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 9 6 3 0 1 82 10 337
2017 Aboriginal 52 29 10 0 9 0 0 80 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 33 7 6 3 1 1 83 9 338

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 Aboriginal 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 8 6 4 0 1 81 10 342
2017 Aboriginal 52 29 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 339

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 Aboriginal 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 13 8 2 3 0 77 10 343
2017 Aboriginal 20 39 13 19 9 0 0 59 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 16 9 5 5 1 68 15 338

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 Aboriginal 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 11 8 4 2 0 76 12 342
2017 Aboriginal 30 28 13 19 9 0 0 59 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 16 10 5 2 0 68 16 339

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 Aboriginal 31 33 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 17 8 2 3 0 72 10 341
2017 Aboriginal 30 28 32 0 9 0 0 59 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 12 3 7 1 66 16 339

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 Aboriginal 44 20 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 16 11 6 2 0 67 17 343
2017 Aboriginal 20 61 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 13 7 4 0 61 21 339
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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 Aboriginal 44 29 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 341
2017 Aboriginal 52 9 20 19 0 0 0 61 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 38 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 338

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 Aboriginal 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 45 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 343
2017 Aboriginal 39 33 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 339

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 Aboriginal 31 9 27 9 0 24 0 52 12 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 16 15 9 16 4 50 29 343
2017 Aboriginal 28 22 0 10 9 30 0 73 27 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 16 16 9 19 2 47 32 338

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 Aboriginal 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 8 2 0 1 81 10 341
2017 Aboriginal 61 20 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 339

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 8 6 4 7 5 79 12 112

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 Aboriginal 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 46 9 7 2 0 1 82 9 344
2017 Aboriginal 52 29 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 10 9 2 0 0 78 12 339

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 Aboriginal 40 51 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 342
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 8 8 2 0 0 83 9 339

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 Aboriginal 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 339
2017 Aboriginal 31 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 41 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 338

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 Aboriginal 35 56 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 40 17 8 6 1 0 68 14 342
2017 Aboriginal 52 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 11 7 7 3 0 75 14 337

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 Aboriginal 31 51 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 12 12 15 2 3 59 28 342
2017 Aboriginal 30 19 9 29 13 0 0 49 42 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 14 11 16 2 2 58 28 338

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 Aboriginal 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 8 7 4 0 1 81 11 339
2017 Aboriginal 52 29 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 338

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 Aboriginal 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 337
2017 Aboriginal 62 19 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 336

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 Aboriginal 40 51 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 343
2017 Aboriginal 52 9 20 10 9 0 0 61 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 337

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 Aboriginal 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 17 6 4 1 1 72 11 342
2017 Aboriginal 39 42 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 15 6 4 3 0 74 11 339

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 Aboriginal 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 25 4 5 2 0 1 88 7 342
2017 Aboriginal 29 42 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 30 7 3 4 0 1 85 8 339

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 Aboriginal 60 22 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 11 4 1 0 0 83 5 344
2017 Aboriginal 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 339

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 Aboriginal 18 35 47 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 33 343
2017 Aboriginal 49 10 41 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 33 339

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 23 45 6 8 6 103
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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 Aboriginal 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 38 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 343
2017 Aboriginal 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 40 6 1 2 0 0 90 4 339

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 Aboriginal 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 46 11 8 1 0 0 81 9 342
2017 Aboriginal 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 44 10 6 2 2 1 82 8 339

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 Aboriginal 9 9 53 29 0 0 0 29 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 16 35 29 15 0 1 44 21 341
2017 Aboriginal 0 18 32 21 29 0 0 50 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 18 37 23 13 1 3 36 25 336

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 Aboriginal 0 18 31 51 0 0 0 51 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 7 28 37 22 1 2 60 12 342
2017 Aboriginal 0 18 10 20 53 0 0 72 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 34 27 16 2 4 46 18 336

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 Aboriginal 9 31 38 13 9 0 0 22 40 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 34 27 16 1 1 43 22 341
2017 Aboriginal 21 10 29 10 30 0 0 40 32 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 33 23 14 1 3 40 26 337

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 Aboriginal 0 18 47 0 35 0 0 35 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 10 36 35 15 0 1 51 12 341
2017 Aboriginal 0 9 39 23 29 0 0 53 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 9 33 31 18 0 3 51 15 333

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 Aboriginal 0 36 9 20 22 13 0 48 42 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 34 23 18 1 1 43 23 341
2017 Aboriginal 9 20 19 0 53 0 0 53 28 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 27 24 19 1 5 45 26 336

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 Aboriginal 0 40 29 9 22 0 0 31 40 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 32 24 21 1 2 47 20 340
2017 Aboriginal 19 10 9 0 63 0 0 63 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 26 27 17 2 4 46 26 336

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 Aboriginal 0 18 49 9 24 0 0 33 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 37 29 16 2 1 46 16 341
2017 Aboriginal 31 10 29 10 21 0 0 30 40 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 34 24 16 3 3 42 22 338

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 Aboriginal 71 11 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 7 9 4 1 0 79 13 341
2017 Aboriginal 68 10 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 7 7 6 2 0 81 13 338

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 Aboriginal 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 343
2017 Aboriginal 49 29 0 13 9 0 0 78 22 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 339

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 Aboriginal 40 51 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 342

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 Aboriginal 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 5 2 3 0 80 7 344
2017 Aboriginal 20 61 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 3 4 5 0 82 7 339

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 Aboriginal 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 8 6 2 1 0 84 9 342
2017 Aboriginal 30 41 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 1 2 0 84 7 339

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 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 36 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 342
2017 Aboriginal 52 39 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 339

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 Aboriginal 40 22 18 9 0 11 0 69 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 14 10 5 7 2 68 17 343
2017 Aboriginal 71 10 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 13 8 5 7 4 70 15 338

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 Aboriginal 31 51 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 14 11 3 3 1 71 14 343
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 10 9 9 0 0 72 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 12 9 5 4 1 73 15 339

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 Aboriginal 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 46 16 7 2 1 0 74 9 340

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 Aboriginal 0 69 9 0 0 22 0 88 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 19 20 15 10 14 5 44 32 343
2017 Aboriginal 20 9 0 53 9 9 0 31 69 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 18 12 13 15 3 48 31 339

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 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 Aboriginal 22 29 18 0 0 13 18 74 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 15 18 5 4 32 8 54 15 341
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 13 9 9 21 19 48 31 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 17 5 5 29 10 56 17 339

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 Aboriginal 35 56 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 17 5 3 8 0 73 8 341
2017 Aboriginal 20 49 21 0 9 0 0 69 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 16 6 6 10 1 68 14 338

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 Aboriginal 0 100 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 341

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 23

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 32 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 58 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 67 23

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 23

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 23

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 Aboriginal 26 47 9 0 0 0 18 89 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 16 18 3 2 35 7 59 9 341
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 22 9 0 21 19 47 16 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 16 15 2 4 40 7 61 11 336

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 Aboriginal 37 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 18 3 2 11 0 73 7 343
2017 Aboriginal 10 63 10 9 0 0 9 79 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 16 3 3 14 1 74 8 337
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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 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 25 9 3 2 0 1 85 6 340
2017 Aboriginal 52 29 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 23 7 3 4 2 1 86 7 339

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 Aboriginal 46 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 343
2017 Aboriginal 13 68 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 45 9 6 2 2 0 82 8 339

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 Aboriginal 46 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 16 5 4 1 0 75 9 343
2017 Aboriginal 20 70 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 20 6 5 1 0 69 11 339

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 Aboriginal 22 18 29 9 22 0 0 40 31 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 25 22 11 15 0 1 52 26 343
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 0 20 32 0 19 35 65 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 22 22 15 19 0 1 43 35 339

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 Aboriginal 22 33 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 30 11 5 0 0 53 16 343
2017 Aboriginal 9 33 29 9 11 0 10 47 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 31 14 6 0 2 48 20 336

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 Aboriginal 35 20 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 26 8 3 0 1 62 11 341
2017 Aboriginal 9 41 29 0 11 0 10 56 12 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 23 9 8 0 2 60 17 338

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 Aboriginal 55 0 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 28 16 8 0 1 47 25 342
2017 Aboriginal 9 20 32 20 9 0 10 33 32 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 23 15 9 0 3 51 25 338

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 Aboriginal 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 12 1 1 0 4 85 3 342
2017 Aboriginal 51 19 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 27 15 2 1 0 9 80 4 338

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 Aboriginal 22 33 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 16 8 4 0 1 71 13 343
2017 Aboriginal 10 32 28 10 21 0 0 41 30 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 20 8 5 0 1 66 14 335

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 Aboriginal 22 51 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 16 7 4 1 1 72 11 343
2017 Aboriginal 18 9 72 0 0 0 0 28 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 21 7 5 1 1 66 13 334

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 Aboriginal 22 60 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 19 7 2 1 1 71 9 340
2017 Aboriginal 42 20 29 9 0 0 0 62 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 23 10 3 0 2 64 13 334

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 Aboriginal 46 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 18 7 4 0 1 71 11 341
2017 Aboriginal 51 20 10 9 11 0 0 70 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 19 8 5 0 2 66 14 335

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 Aboriginal 33 27 31 0 9 0 0 60 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 21 4 2 1 1 72 7 341
2017 Aboriginal 29 43 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 21 7 3 1 2 70 9 335

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 Aboriginal 46 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 21 14 4 2 1 2 79 6 341
2017 Aboriginal 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 9 6 2 0 2 82 9 338

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 Aboriginal 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 77 12 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 342

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 Aboriginal 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 13 7 2 4 0 3 87 6 341
2017 Aboriginal 70 10 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 4 5 3 1 3 88 8 337

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 Aboriginal 40 33 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 26 16 3 3 0 2 77 6 338
2017 Aboriginal 40 9 41 0 9 0 0 49 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 13 2 3 1 2 82 5 336

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 Aboriginal 73 0 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 21 13 5 5 0 2 76 10 340
2017 Aboriginal 53 28 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 19 8 6 4 1 2 82 10 335

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
2017 Aboriginal 71 0 10 0 9 0 10 79 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 14 8 2 1 1 24 86 4 337

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 Aboriginal 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 4 2 1 1 6 92 3 338
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 4 1 0 0 8 94 1 337

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 Aboriginal 51 40 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 75 10 3 3 3 0 5 90 7 340
2017 Aboriginal 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 11 3 3 2 0 6 91 5 338

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 Aboriginal 40 42 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 17 4 3 0 2 77 6 339
2017 Aboriginal 61 21 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 13 4 2 0 3 80 6 337

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 Aboriginal 22 20 58 0 0 0 0 42 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 31 40 9 3 0 0 48 12 343
2017 Aboriginal 9 30 51 0 9 0 0 40 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 34 40 11 3 1 0 45 14 338

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 Aboriginal 0 9 36 35 20 0 0 55 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 15 41 25 16 0 0 40 19 340
2017 Aboriginal 0 9 61 30 0 0 0 30 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 15 40 29 12 0 0 41 19 338
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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 Aboriginal 31 0 20 31 9 0 9 34 66 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 24 22 9 9 1 1 34 66 343
2017 Aboriginal 10 48 10 0 32 0 0 10 90 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 20 20 15 13 4 0 29 71 339

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 226

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 226

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 226

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 226

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 226

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 226

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 49 23 8 4 12 218

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 Aboriginal 22 0 27 9 33 0 9 24 46 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 13 15 12 11 2 9 58 26 343

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 14 12 21 1 7 49 36 228

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 8 9 18 51 3 9 12 78 227
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