2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 26 44 11 13 6 0 0 71 19 8833
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 24 50 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 14 48 14 19 5 0 0 62 24 21

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 161032
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 39 40 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 8814
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 43 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 21

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 160117
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 8759
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 52 37 5 3 3 0 0 90 6 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 62 24 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 21

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 45 34 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 8817
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 44 34 10 7 3 1 1 79 11 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 29 42 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 8788
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 43 37 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 43 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 21

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 28 35 18 11 8 0 0 63 19 8812
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 32 35 16 8 8 1 1 68 16 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 44 23 14 5 9 5 0 70 15 21

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 29 42 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 8823
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 33 46 6 11 5 0 0 79 15 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 33 5 28 0 0 0 67 28 21

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 42 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8803
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 45 43 11 0 1 1 0 88 1 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 30 38 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 8789
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 37 39 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 39 42 5 0 14 0 0 81 14 21

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 8763
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 58 31 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 58 33 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 21

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 29 38 15 11 7 0 0 68 17 8770
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 37 41 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 39 43 5 5 9 0 0 81 14 21

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 33 35 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 8772
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 40 36 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 33 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 21

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 31 37 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 8779
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 40 34 14 6 4 0 1 75 11 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 47 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 40 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 8807
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 44 41 8 4 3 1 0 86 6 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 38 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 21

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 8842
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 33 29 17 9 11 1 1 62 21 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 19 9 24 24 5 0 39 51 21

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 27 35 17 7 1 2 25 39 8815
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 10 19 47 15 6 2 2 22 30 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 10 48 19 9 0 10 5 11 67 21

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 37 33 160571
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 21 29 21 12 3 2 35 35 8782
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 8 12 28 34 14 2 1 50 21 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 9 24 33 14 9 5 5 26 37 21

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 26 29 15 8 2 4 25 44 8785
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 19 28 34 11 5 0 2 17 48 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 30 41 10 15 0 0 5 16 74 20

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 9 18 33 24 12 1 2 37 29 8765
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 12 19 40 20 7 1 1 27 32 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 14 43 24 10 0 5 5 11 63 21

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 Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 15 24 29 18 11 1 3 30 40 8810
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 16 25 29 18 8 2 3 27 43 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 29 28 28 5 0 5 5 5 63 21

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 13 21 27 20 12 3 3 35 37 8780
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 9 19 29 27 10 2 5 40 30 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 9 29 19 19 5 5 14 29 47 21

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 25 32 15 7 2 2 24 43 8804
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 21 26 34 12 5 0 2 17 48 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 38 38 5 14 0 0 5 15 80 21
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 23 34 18 9 6 6 4 64 17 8802
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 27 38 14 8 6 6 2 70 16 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 38 5 10 14 9 5 67 28 21

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 44 32 10 8 5 1 0 77 14 8792
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 44 31 12 5 7 1 0 75 13 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 52 24 5 10 9 0 0 76 19 21

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22 19 16 14 13 2 41 36 160747
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 14 23 20 14 10 15 3 45 30 8782
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 15 27 23 12 11 12 2 48 26 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 10 43 14 10 14 10 0 58 26 21

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 47 37 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 8783
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 52 34 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 48 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 21

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 39 40 12 5 3 1 0 80 7 8802
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 46 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 53 28 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 21
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 38 35 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 8792
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 47 28 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 47 34 5 5 5 5 0 85 10 21

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 30 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 160474
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 46 31 11 5 4 2 1 79 10 8783
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 55 24 8 6 6 1 0 80 12 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 57 29 0 0 9 5 0 90 10 21

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 43 33 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 8762
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 48 29 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 186
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 62 34 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 26 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 160320
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 54 27 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 8766
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 61 22 8 5 4 1 0 83 8 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 76 9 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 21

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 48 29 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 8786
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 54 26 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 52 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 21
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 34 16 10 6 3 6 65 18 36684
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 26 34 16 8 5 3 8 67 15 2253
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 28 35 18 1 7 1 10 71 9 73

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 28 33 17 8 5 8 0 67 14 8833
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 41 32 10 6 5 6 0 77 12 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 48 19 0 19 14 0 0 67 33 21

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 26 32 19 12 8 3 0 60 20 8808
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 34 33 13 9 7 3 0 70 17 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 29 9 5 23 0 0 62 28 21

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 19 29 22 15 9 6 0 51 25 8809
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 22 36 19 12 7 5 0 61 19 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 24 29 14 19 14 0 0 53 33 21

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 18 33 20 16 10 3 0 53 26 8820
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 21 39 13 13 9 3 0 63 24 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 14 44 0 23 14 5 0 61 39 21
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 23 44 19 9 4 1 0 68 13 8805
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 31 39 19 7 2 2 0 71 9 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 28 38 5 23 0 5 0 70 25 21

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 31 40 14 8 4 2 1 73 13 8810
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 43 35 13 5 3 0 1 78 8 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 47 39 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 21

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 30 40 19 6 4 2 0 71 10 8787
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 40 37 15 4 3 1 1 78 6 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 34 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 21

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 19 26 21 13 11 9 2 50 27 8812
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 20 23 22 16 10 7 2 47 28 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 24 20 19 19 14 5 0 45 34 21

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 24 35 19 11 8 2 0 60 20 8800
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 35 17 10 10 2 1 61 21 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 14 43 19 9 14 0 0 58 23 21

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 23 31 16 13 13 2 2 56 28 8802
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 28 26 16 11 15 2 3 56 27 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 24 29 5 14 14 5 10 61 33 21

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 21 37 23 9 6 4 0 61 15 8816
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 24 36 20 7 7 4 1 64 15 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 33 19 5 9 0 0 67 14 21

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 42 36 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 8798
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 50 34 10 2 2 3 0 86 4 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 57 24 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 42 39 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 8798
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 49 32 12 3 3 1 0 82 6 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 57 19 14 5 5 0 0 76 9 21

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 47 37 9 4 3 0 0 84 6 8789
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 53 35 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 53 23 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 21

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 35 33 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 8792
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 41 34 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 24 19 14 9 0 0 57 24 21

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 33 36 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 8775
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 39 36 14 8 3 0 0 76 11 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 34 14 24 24 5 0 0 48 28 21

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 30 26 21 11 8 3 1 58 20 8804
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 39 23 19 13 5 1 0 62 18 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 25 10 20 40 5 0 0 35 45 20
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 27 39 34 8835
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 32 34 34 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 57 38 5 21

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 32 36 4 6 7 2397
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 28 28 36 2 0 6 61
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 8 16 58 9 0 8 12
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 13 87 8831
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 15 85 190

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22721
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 49 1122
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 34 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 62 22735
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 59 1122
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 52 29

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22696
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 7 1122

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 22696
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 29

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 22696
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 8 1122
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 28 29

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22712
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 3 1122
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 29

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 22694
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 4 1122
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22709
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 38 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 48 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22697
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 40 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 55 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 46 22698
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 46 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 48 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 41 22706
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 43 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 37 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 22690
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 32 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 34 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 22722
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 54 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 52 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 22699
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 32 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 24 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 22678
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 1 1120

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22693
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 7 1120

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22689
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 1120

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 48 22704
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 46 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 52 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22702
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 22 1120
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 24 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 22687
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 1120

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22718
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 56 1123
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 58 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22701
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 25 1123
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 31 29

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22688
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 1123

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 22699
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 1123

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22689
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 8 1123

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 22692
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 1123

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 14 22692
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 14 1123

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22688
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 1123
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 17 29

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22709
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 25 1123
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 28 29

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21200
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 14 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 19 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 21197
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 21 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 22 27

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21191
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 11 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 19 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 21189
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 8 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21189
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 22 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 19 27

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21188
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 14 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21193
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 14 1062

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 21192
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 13 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 26 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 21199
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 28 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 9 1062

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 21214
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 45 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 37 27

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 21187
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 1 1062

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 21220
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 50 1062
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 44 27

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 21191
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 4 1062

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 21192
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 11 1062

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 18 19 21 6 5 26 6 54 16 8826
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 19 22 24 6 5 20 4 54 14 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 15 25 25 10 10 10 5 48 23 20

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 30 33 17 5 4 10 1 71 10 8813
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 36 33 16 5 4 6 0 74 9 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 35 20 20 10 5 10 0 62 16 20
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 94 8818
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 5 95 191

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 11806
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 33 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 77 11826
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 78 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 4 507

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11798
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 8 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11802
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 2 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11798
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 11790
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 507

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 11790
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 16 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11786
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11784
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 4 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 11787
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 29 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11792
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 22 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11783
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 3 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11782
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 2 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11785
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11787
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 507

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 1 11782
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 1 507
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11791
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 17 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 0 11783
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 11797
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 27 507

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11822
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 34 506

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11810
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 15 506

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11809
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 9 506

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11817
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 15 506
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11805
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 5 506

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11807
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 506
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11806
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 506
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11808
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 506
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 49 11821
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 46 506

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11053
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 5 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11052
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 13 479

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11049
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 3 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 3 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11051
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 2 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11049
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11051
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 9 479

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11053
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 11 479

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11055
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 13 479

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 11058
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 30 479

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11054
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 12 479

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 11069
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 45 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 50 10

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 2 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 64 11072
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 63 479

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11051
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 4 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11050
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 15 479
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 0 10

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 19 19 22 3 3 29 6 58 8 8802
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 20 17 27 3 3 25 5 54 7 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 14 14 33 0 9 24 5 41 13 21

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 31 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 161053
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 31 33 18 3 2 12 1 73 6 8800
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 38 32 16 4 2 8 1 77 6 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 38 24 23 0 5 10 0 69 5 21
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 24 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 161369
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 18 24 24 15 18 0 1 43 33 8824
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 15 23 27 17 18 1 0 38 35 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 15 30 20 20 15 0 0 45 35 20

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 161255
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 18 25 29 16 11 0 1 44 27 8824
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 17 21 34 15 13 0 0 38 28 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 0 30 25 15 30 0 0 30 45 20

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 29 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 160603
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 22 28 25 14 9 0 1 51 23 8794
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 15 27 30 16 12 0 0 42 29 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 10 20 30 20 20 0 0 30 40 20

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 160732
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 20 24 24 17 13 1 1 45 31 8783
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 19 22 28 15 14 1 1 42 29 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 15 25 25 15 20 0 0 40 35 20

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 160698
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 44 23 15 7 5 1 5 72 12 8808
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 33 24 22 9 7 0 5 60 17 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 15 35 25 5 20 0 0 50 25 20

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 161068
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 33 27 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 8801
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 22 26 14 13 0 1 47 27 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 5 40 20 10 25 0 0 45 35 20

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 Organization 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 Public Service 25 33 23 10 6 1 1 59 17 160799
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 26 33 24 10 5 1 1 60 16 8782
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 41 20 7 5 0 2 68 12 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 24 43 14 9 9 0 0 67 19 21

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 160760
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 21 30 25 15 7 1 1 52 22 8791
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 18 34 27 11 8 0 1 53 19 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 5 33 29 24 9 0 0 38 33 21

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 160624
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 25 31 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 8780
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 38 19 13 6 0 1 63 18 187
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 19 29 23 9 0 0 39 33 21

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 160191
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 27 28 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 8757
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 26 24 25 14 11 0 0 50 25 186
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 24 19 23 15 0 0 43 38 21

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 160099
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 53 23 12 5 4 0 2 78 9 8755
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 51 22 12 7 5 1 3 75 12 186
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 52 33 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 21

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 16 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 160330
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 69 15 6 2 2 1 5 89 5 8762
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 74 10 4 3 2 1 6 90 5 185
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 160420
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 69 13 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 8760
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 69 14 6 5 2 0 4 87 7 186
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 81 5 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 21

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 160968
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 57 24 10 4 2 0 2 83 7 8800
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 57 27 11 4 2 0 1 84 5 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 52 38 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 21

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 Organization 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 Public Service 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 160500
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 58 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 8780
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 54 23 10 7 6 0 1 77 13 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 38 38 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 21

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 Organization 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 Public Service 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 159765
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 56 12 6 2 1 0 23 89 4 8737
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 52 14 9 2 2 0 22 84 4 186
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 45 15 5 10 5 0 20 75 18 20

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 Organization 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 Public Service 61 20 9 3 2 0 6 86 4 160250
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 63 19 8 2 1 0 5 87 4 8761
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 46 29 15 4 3 0 3 78 7 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 160852
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 65 15 7 4 5 1 4 83 9 8790
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 83 7 4 1 3 0 3 93 4 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 160646
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 50 27 13 5 2 0 2 79 7 8787
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 41 29 19 6 4 0 2 71 10 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 48 34 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 31 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 161633
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 14 32 36 14 5 0 0 45 18 8833
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 11 27 42 14 7 0 0 38 21 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 5 19 38 24 14 0 0 24 38 21

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 20 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 159815
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 19 38 22 11 0 0 33 28 8705
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 12 18 39 22 8 0 0 31 30 190
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 24 38 24 9 5 0 0 14 62 21

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 161108
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 34 41 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 8821
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 38 43 8 7 2 2 1 82 9 186
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 43 43 0 10 0 5 0 90 10 21

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 35 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 161341
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 25 37 17 12 7 2 0 63 19 8834
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 33 35 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 188
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 29 9 14 23 5 0 50 40 21
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Compensation

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 161576
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 26 27 22 12 11 1 1 27 73 8848
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 25 27 24 10 10 3 2 26 74 191
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 29 19 14 9 0 10 21 79 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109172
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 21 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 20 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 20 15

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 109188
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 35 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 36 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 54 15

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109138
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 24 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 16 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 7 15

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 109210
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 47 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 32 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 46 15

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 109103
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 7 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 4 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 0 15

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 109160
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 33 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 38 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 54 15

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 109157
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 35 6336
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 42 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 33 15

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 Organization 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 41 19 11 5 19 104045
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 41 19 11 6 18 6061
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 6 28 26 9 10 21 131
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 0 29 28 7 14 21 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 65 108456
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 30 70 6301
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 28 72 133
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 27 73 15

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22 18 18 23 2 6 36 44 108900
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 10 21 19 18 23 1 7 34 45 6324
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 7 22 18 17 30 0 5 31 50 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 7 27 33 20 13 0 0 34 33 15

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 13 16 19 39 2 7 19 63 108928
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 6 13 16 20 37 2 6 20 62 6322
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 2 11 15 23 43 0 5 14 70 134
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 0 20 20 33 26 0 0 20 60 15

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 16 13 9 11 1 8 63 22 161026
2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada 37 16 15 10 12 1 8 59 25 8825
2018 Defence and Marine Procurement 34 13 16 15 14 1 8 51 31 189
2018 Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office/Washington Office/Strategic Policy 19 14 19 33 5 0 10 37 42 21
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