2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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
2017 Aboriginal 54 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 460
2014 Aboriginal 10 59 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 46 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 589
2008 Aboriginal 31 54 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 604

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
2017 Aboriginal 26 54 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 461

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 27 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 460
2014 Aboriginal 59 10 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 22 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 484
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 26 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 593

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 459
2014 Aboriginal 30 51 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 55 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 592
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 54 37 4 4 1 0 0 90 5 607

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
2017 Aboriginal 54 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 28 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 463
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 588

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
2017 Aboriginal 54 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 462
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 9 31 0 0 0 61 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 588
2008 Aboriginal 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 606

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 27 20 7 0 7 0 72 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 18 14 6 5 5 0 74 12 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 0 20 20 9 20 0 38 37 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 21 12 8 6 3 0 73 14 483
2011 Aboriginal 36 9 27 10 9 9 0 50 21 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 24 12 6 5 3 0 76 11 591
2008 Aboriginal 38 23 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 21 14 11 5 3 0 68 17 607
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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
2017 Aboriginal 67 13 0 6 7 7 0 86 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 8 5 2 1 0 85 8 463
2014 Aboriginal 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 10 5 2 1 1 82 8 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 9 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 10 6 3 2 0 80 9 591
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 607

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
2017 Aboriginal 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 8 9 3 1 0 79 13 482
2011 Aboriginal 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 593
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 8 0 38 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 69 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 483

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
2017 Aboriginal 33 53 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 12 10 7 2 0 71 16 484
2011 Aboriginal 37 27 18 18 0 0 0 63 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 13 10 6 2 0 71 16 591

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
2017 Aboriginal 28 57 0 0 7 0 8 92 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 484
2011 Aboriginal 37 36 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 590
2008 Aboriginal 23 38 0 8 23 8 0 67 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 8 6 1 0 74 15 607

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
2017 Aboriginal 21 35 21 7 7 0 8 61 16 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 14 11 7 3 0 67 19 463
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 39 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 16 15 7 2 0 62 22 483
2011 Aboriginal 9 36 18 37 0 0 0 46 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 17 14 5 3 0 64 19 588
2008 Aboriginal 15 31 8 15 8 23 0 60 30 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 43 12 12 6 3 0 70 18 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 26 47 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 13 14 10 1 0 62 24 461
2014 Aboriginal 30 0 0 60 10 0 0 30 70 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 14 17 8 2 0 59 26 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 27 18 27 0 0 0 54 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 40 15 17 8 2 0 59 26 593
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 12 14 9 1 0 64 24 608
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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
2017 Aboriginal 34 40 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 30 13 11 7 0 0 70 17 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 41 19 10 10 0 0 61 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 45 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 591

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
2017 Aboriginal 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 7 33 13 26 7 7 7 46 38 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 15 14 10 16 3 52 30 462
2014 Aboriginal 19 10 20 20 10 20 0 36 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 16 16 12 11 3 49 33 484

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 27 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 462
2014 Aboriginal 71 10 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 483
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 592
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 0 15 31 0 0 54 46 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 607

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 43 32 5 9 2 2 7 82 12 131
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 12 7 4 1 5 76 11 138

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
2017 Aboriginal 15 57 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 46 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 589
2008 Aboriginal 23 62 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 7 1 0 0 82 9 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 53 40 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 46 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 59 26 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 594
2008 Aboriginal 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 49 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 463
2014 Aboriginal 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 31 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 59 33 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 592
2008 Aboriginal 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 56 34 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 39 27 20 7 0 0 7 71 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 7 7 4 2 0 81 12 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 0 20 9 10 0 68 32 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 484
2011 Aboriginal 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 33 8 7 4 1 0 82 10 594
2008 Aboriginal 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 26 20 13 27 7 0 7 50 36 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 25 12 17 14 2 3 56 32 462
2014 Aboriginal 20 10 31 20 19 0 0 30 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 13 17 19 2 2 49 37 483
2011 Aboriginal 18 27 18 18 19 0 0 45 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 15 18 19 1 2 47 38 593
2008 Aboriginal 8 38 15 0 38 0 0 46 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 12 19 15 1 1 53 35 607

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 460
2014 Aboriginal 20 40 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 26 46 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 589

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 34 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 41 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 483

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
2017 Aboriginal 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 461
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 483
2011 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 589

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 20 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 12 6 5 3 1 76 11 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 27 4 3 3 1 0 90 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 41 40 0 0 9 10 0 90 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 591

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
2017 Aboriginal 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 484
2011 Aboriginal 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 20 5 1 0 0 73 7 590
2008 Aboriginal 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 20 5 4 0 0 71 9 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 14 40 46 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 31 463
2014 Aboriginal 10 39 51 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 43 36 484
2011 Aboriginal 19 64 17 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 53 31 592

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 28 29 25 3 11 4 111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 26 12 9999 15 100
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 30 4 9999 9 95
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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
2017 Aboriginal 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 6 3 3 0 0 88 5 460
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 38 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 590
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 58 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 33 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 463
2014 Aboriginal 39 41 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 46 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 590

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 20 40 7 26 0 7 36 22 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 41 19 8 1 1 28 30 461
2014 Aboriginal 0 50 10 20 20 0 0 40 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 21 39 23 10 1 2 34 27 484
2011 Aboriginal 9 18 37 18 18 0 0 36 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 36 23 12 1 2 35 27 592
2008 Aboriginal 8 0 38 31 15 0 8 50 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 39 23 11 1 1 34 26 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 7 35 14 35 0 8 54 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 10 28 30 22 1 1 53 18 458
2014 Aboriginal 0 10 39 20 30 0 0 50 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 31 15 1 2 48 24 484
2011 Aboriginal 0 9 36 27 28 0 0 54 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 29 28 24 1 3 53 17 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 8 15 46 23 0 8 75 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 24 36 21 1 2 59 17 607

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
2017 Aboriginal 20 40 20 7 13 0 0 20 60 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 31 12 7 0 1 20 48 460
2014 Aboriginal 9 41 40 0 10 0 0 10 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 34 15 9 1 2 25 41 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 0 54 0 9 0 0 9 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 37 18 12 0 2 30 32 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 8 46 31 15 0 0 46 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 32 22 10 0 3 33 34 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 27 27 20 26 0 0 46 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12 37 30 12 1 1 42 20 462
2014 Aboriginal 9 20 10 30 31 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 43 28 11 1 1 40 16 481
2011 Aboriginal 0 10 63 18 9 0 0 28 10 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 36 30 13 0 2 44 19 589
2008 Aboriginal 0 0 46 38 15 0 0 54 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 34 30 14 0 2 45 20 606

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 20 33 13 26 0 7 43 22 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 32 21 10 1 1 32 35 461
2014 Aboriginal 19 20 30 20 10 0 0 31 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 31 15 8 1 1 23 45 482
2011 Aboriginal 9 9 37 27 18 0 0 45 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 31 20 13 0 3 34 34 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 15 23 23 31 0 8 58 17 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 31 27 14 0 2 42 27 607

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 21 29 42 0 8 77 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 27 31 20 2 3 54 18 461
2014 Aboriginal 0 0 31 10 49 0 10 66 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 26 30 20 2 2 53 20 484
2011 Aboriginal 0 0 37 36 27 0 0 63 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 8 26 34 24 1 4 60 13 587
2008 Aboriginal 0 0 8 38 38 0 15 91 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 25 29 21 1 3 52 22 606

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
2017 Aboriginal 14 22 14 0 35 7 8 41 42 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 33 21 6 1 2 29 37 460
2014 Aboriginal 9 31 20 20 20 0 0 40 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 34 17 9 2 2 28 37 484

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 26 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 6 7 6 0 0 82 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 483

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
2017 Aboriginal 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 461
2014 Aboriginal 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 5 8 2 0 0 85 9 484

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 12 3 3 2 1 81 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 49 20 0 20 10 0 0 69 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 484

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 18 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 10 5 2 2 0 84 6 591

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
2017 Aboriginal 73 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 30 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 40 39 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 591
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 608

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 26 20 0 7 7 7 69 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 14 8 5 6 2 71 14 463
2014 Aboriginal 51 18 10 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 14 9 6 2 4 70 15 483

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 47 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 6 2 1 1 84 9 463
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 8 6 3 3 1 82 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 8 6 4 3 0 81 11 589
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 8 15 15 8 0 58 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 10 6 5 2 0 79 11 608

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
2017 Aboriginal 26 27 26 0 13 0 7 57 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 20 15 15 14 8 3 50 33 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 40 10 10 19 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 17 16 15 6 2 49 33 482
2011 Aboriginal 18 28 9 28 18 0 0 45 46 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 21 21 15 13 8 2 45 32 587

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
2017 Aboriginal 14 26 7 0 7 40 7 75 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 14 20 4 5 28 8 55 14 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 20 10 0 0 60 0 75 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 16 19 4 6 25 7 56 15 483

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 33 7 0 7 7 7 84 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 13 4 4 8 1 77 9 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 40 20 0 9 20 0 63 11 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 15 4 5 8 0 73 10 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 9 37 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 5 2 4 0 83 7 590

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 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
2017 Aboriginal 33 6 13 0 0 40 7 75 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 14 17 2 2 40 6 63 7 461
2014 Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 70 0 68 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 13 19 2 0 34 7 63 4 484

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
2017 Aboriginal 46 26 7 0 0 13 7 92 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 13 1 3 10 1 81 5 460
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 20 0 9 31 0 59 13 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 25 16 4 0 10 2 77 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 10 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 12 2 1 6 0 83 3 592
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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
2017 Aboriginal 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 21 6 3 2 1 0 88 6 463

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 461

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
2017 Aboriginal 33 40 14 0 7 7 0 78 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 23 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 459

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
2017 Aboriginal 20 46 27 7 0 0 0 66 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 28 12 6 0 0 53 18 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 46 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 22 13 7 0 1 57 20 460

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 460

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
2017 Aboriginal 21 52 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 459

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
2017 Aboriginal 20 34 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 20 9 5 0 0 65 14 460

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 20 12 6 0 0 61 19 459

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
2017 Aboriginal 20 54 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 18 9 6 1 0 67 16 460

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
2017 Aboriginal 27 66 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 23 9 4 0 0 65 13 460

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
2017 Aboriginal 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 461

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
2017 Aboriginal 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 5 2 1 2 1 91 3 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 74 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 27 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 74 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 461

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 54 6 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 12 5 1 0 0 28 90 2 461

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
2017 Aboriginal 60 27 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 458

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
2017 Aboriginal 80 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 6 1 2 0 1 91 3 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 54 27 7 0 7 0 6 86 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 11 3 2 0 1 83 5 462

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 44 32 7 3 0 0 57 10 463

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 13 47 34 7 0 0 40 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 43 27 9 0 0 36 20 463
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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
2017 Aboriginal 60 20 7 0 7 7 0 65 35 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 12 5 3 5 0 50 50 463

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 13 215

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 23 215

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 18 215

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 48 215

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 3 215

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 43 215

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 16 63 15 4 0 3 210

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 35 28 11 10 7 2 7 69 19 217

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12 10 9 15 5 41 36 45 216
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