2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 40 9 14 4 0 0 72 18 452
2018 First official language - French 29 46 7 14 2 1 1 76 16 248
2017 First official language - English 33 44 10 9 4 0 0 78 13 443
2017 First official language - French 33 38 12 12 4 1 1 72 16 234
2014 First official language - English 34 39 12 12 4 0 0 73 16 462
2014 First official language - French 27 42 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 240
2011 First official language - English 31 35 14 13 7 0 1 66 20 469
2011 First official language - French 29 40 16 10 4 0 1 69 14 256
2008 First official language - English 34 39 10 10 6 0 1 73 16 390
2008 First official language - French 35 34 18 9 2 0 1 70 12 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 450
2018 First official language - French 44 35 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 246
2017 First official language - English 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 440
2017 First official language - French 40 41 8 10 1 0 0 81 11 234
2014 First official language - English 47 32 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 463
2014 First official language - French 36 42 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 240
2011 First official language - English 45 33 10 5 6 0 0 78 11 471
2011 First official language - French 39 39 11 9 1 0 0 78 11 255
2008 First official language - English 48 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 390
2008 First official language - French 36 42 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 33 7 3 4 0 0 87 7 446
2018 First official language - French 51 29 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 245
2017 First official language - English 58 30 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 440
2017 First official language - French 46 30 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 234
2014 First official language - English 52 31 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 462
2014 First official language - French 43 41 6 7 2 0 0 84 10 240
2011 First official language - English 49 32 6 5 7 0 0 82 12 470
2011 First official language - French 35 41 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 254
2008 First official language - English 50 31 8 4 6 0 0 81 10 390
2008 First official language - French 39 41 8 8 3 0 1 81 11 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 30 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 451
2018 First official language - French 42 31 13 8 3 2 2 76 11 244
2017 First official language - English 40 35 8 9 5 1 1 77 15 439
2017 First official language - French 39 34 11 10 4 0 2 75 14 234
2014 First official language - English 42 30 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 463
2014 First official language - French 36 32 12 8 7 1 4 72 15 239
2011 First official language - English 33 36 13 8 8 1 0 70 16 471
2011 First official language - French 35 35 12 10 5 0 3 72 15 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 452
2018 First official language - French 42 39 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 245
2017 First official language - English 44 40 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 440
2017 First official language - French 33 49 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 234
2014 First official language - English 39 40 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 463
2014 First official language - French 31 47 11 7 3 1 0 79 11 240
2011 First official language - English 37 40 9 7 6 0 0 77 13 470
2011 First official language - French 34 41 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 254
2008 First official language - English 44 34 11 5 7 0 0 77 12 386
2008 First official language - French 41 33 18 6 1 0 0 75 7 254

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 26 32 14 12 14 0 0 59 27 451
2018 First official language - French 28 36 19 12 5 1 0 64 17 246
2017 First official language - English 29 36 9 14 12 0 0 65 27 441
2017 First official language - French 26 35 15 15 8 1 0 62 23 234
2014 First official language - English 24 36 16 13 11 0 0 60 24 463
2014 First official language - French 26 37 15 13 7 1 0 64 21 240
2011 First official language - English 20 33 14 17 15 0 0 53 32 472
2011 First official language - French 20 35 20 15 9 0 1 56 24 253

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 42 9 8 6 0 0 76 15 449
2018 First official language - French 37 37 14 8 3 0 1 75 10 247
2017 First official language - English 34 45 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 440
2017 First official language - French 30 47 12 5 6 1 0 77 11 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 58 32 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 449
2018 First official language - French 53 35 7 3 0 2 0 90 3 245
2017 First official language - English 49 38 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 440
2017 First official language - French 40 44 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 233
2014 First official language - English 53 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 462
2014 First official language - French 46 39 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 240
2011 First official language - English 48 36 6 5 4 0 0 84 10 471
2011 First official language - French 37 41 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 254
2008 First official language - English 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 389
2008 First official language - French 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 254

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 36 32 11 9 13 0 0 67 21 453
2018 First official language - French 35 34 16 11 3 1 0 69 14 245
2017 First official language - English 33 39 7 10 11 1 0 73 21 439
2017 First official language - French 30 34 14 15 6 1 0 65 21 233

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 65 26 8 1 1 0 0 90 1 445
2018 First official language - French 57 31 7 4 0 1 0 89 4 244
2017 First official language - English 60 31 6 2 0 0 0 91 3 443
2017 First official language - French 53 38 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 230
2014 First official language - English 68 23 6 1 2 0 0 92 3 462
2014 First official language - French 56 34 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 240
2011 First official language - English 64 27 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 468
2011 First official language - French 57 30 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 254

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 38 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 447
2018 First official language - French 31 33 22 9 5 1 1 64 14 245
2017 First official language - English 33 42 9 8 7 0 0 75 15 443
2017 First official language - French 29 39 11 13 6 1 1 69 19 231
2014 First official language - English 27 42 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 462
2014 First official language - French 21 45 11 16 6 1 0 66 22 240
2011 First official language - English 28 39 11 11 10 0 0 68 21 469
2011 First official language - French 25 37 14 15 9 0 0 63 24 253

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 36 33 12 10 8 0 1 69 18 449
2018 First official language - French 33 37 17 8 3 1 1 71 11 246
2017 First official language - English 37 35 12 10 4 0 0 73 15 444
2017 First official language - French 31 40 12 13 4 0 1 71 17 232
2014 First official language - English 31 34 15 11 9 0 0 66 19 463
2014 First official language - French 28 39 17 10 4 0 1 68 15 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 33 15 12 8 0 0 64 20 445
2018 First official language - French 29 40 17 10 3 1 0 70 13 246
2017 First official language - English 33 38 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 444
2017 First official language - French 29 38 15 14 4 0 1 67 18 231
2014 First official language - English 34 35 14 8 8 0 0 69 17 463
2014 First official language - French 27 40 16 12 4 0 0 67 16 240
2011 First official language - English 32 40 13 10 4 0 0 73 15 467
2011 First official language - French 30 37 14 11 6 0 1 69 17 255

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 32 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 452
2018 First official language - French 45 41 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 242
2017 First official language - English 46 40 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 442
2017 First official language - French 38 47 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 232
2014 First official language - English 48 34 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 463
2014 First official language - French 41 42 9 3 3 1 0 84 6 239
2011 First official language - English 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 472
2011 First official language - French 39 44 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 255
2008 First official language - English 49 34 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 390
2008 First official language - French 46 38 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 255

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 33 31 15 14 7 0 0 65 20 451
2018 First official language - French 39 31 18 7 4 1 0 70 11 248
2017 First official language - English 34 34 17 9 4 0 1 69 14 440
2017 First official language - French 35 40 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 234
2014 First official language - English 42 31 14 7 7 0 0 72 13 463
2014 First official language - French 43 29 18 6 3 0 0 72 10 239
2011 First official language - English 37 30 15 8 7 0 1 68 16 470
2011 First official language - French 36 31 17 11 5 0 0 67 16 255
2008 First official language - English 34 29 21 8 7 0 1 64 15 389
2008 First official language - French 31 39 16 10 3 0 0 71 14 255

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 26 29 22 9 1 2 32 38 451
2018 First official language - French 7 30 32 21 7 3 0 28 38 245
2017 First official language - English 10 21 36 19 9 2 4 29 33 438
2017 First official language - French 12 27 35 12 8 3 4 21 41 233
2014 First official language - English 6 18 35 26 11 1 3 39 25 462
2014 First official language - French 6 24 34 23 7 1 5 31 32 239
2011 First official language - English 11 24 28 21 12 1 4 35 36 468
2011 First official language - French 13 31 29 15 7 1 4 23 46 256
2008 First official language - English 9 19 33 23 10 1 4 35 30 389
2008 First official language - French 14 26 32 15 7 2 4 23 43 255

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 23 26 20 12 2 3 33 40 449
2018 First official language - French 11 31 29 15 10 4 0 26 44 243
2017 First official language - English 14 20 30 20 11 3 4 33 36 438
2017 First official language - French 11 24 24 15 13 7 5 32 41 234
2014 First official language - English 9 21 30 21 14 2 3 37 31 463
2014 First official language - French 13 21 28 19 9 5 4 31 38 240
2011 First official language - English 15 21 26 20 15 1 4 37 37 469
2011 First official language - French 12 22 29 19 11 2 4 32 37 256
2008 First official language - English 10 15 30 22 15 2 5 40 27 385
2008 First official language - French 12 20 33 14 9 5 6 26 37 254

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 18 23 25 15 3 5 44 31 448
2018 First official language - French 10 23 31 22 6 4 5 30 36 244
2017 First official language - English 9 13 30 22 15 3 10 42 24 438
2017 First official language - French 10 16 28 19 11 7 9 36 32 234
2014 First official language - English 7 16 26 26 15 2 7 45 26 462
2014 First official language - French 13 18 30 16 7 4 11 28 37 240
2011 First official language - English 10 18 28 19 13 3 9 36 32 468
2011 First official language - French 14 24 27 18 7 2 8 27 43 256
2008 First official language - English 10 16 30 21 15 2 6 39 29 385
2008 First official language - French 8 25 32 17 8 3 8 28 37 255

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 16 31 23 17 1 2 41 27 447
2018 First official language - French 8 13 36 28 10 3 2 40 23 243
2017 First official language - English 8 14 30 31 13 2 3 46 23 437
2017 First official language - French 8 23 24 25 16 2 2 42 32 232
2014 First official language - English 6 13 30 30 18 0 2 49 20 459
2014 First official language - French 9 16 32 28 11 1 4 41 26 240
2011 First official language - English 8 12 32 31 12 1 5 45 21 468
2011 First official language - French 6 20 38 18 11 2 5 31 28 254
2008 First official language - English 5 11 34 27 18 0 4 47 17 384
2008 First official language - French 6 21 38 19 12 2 3 32 28 254

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 18 20 29 15 14 2 2 30 40 450
2018 First official language - French 13 29 25 15 14 2 2 30 43 246
2017 First official language - English 17 22 29 16 11 2 4 28 41 437
2017 First official language - French 19 22 24 18 12 1 4 31 43 232
2014 First official language - English 14 18 31 22 12 0 3 35 33 462
2014 First official language - French 18 24 31 13 10 1 3 24 44 239
2011 First official language - English 16 19 29 17 12 1 5 32 37 467
2011 First official language - French 15 24 29 15 8 2 6 25 43 255
2008 First official language - English 12 18 29 19 16 1 4 37 32 383
2008 First official language - French 11 28 26 19 9 1 5 30 42 256

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 21 27 20 12 4 2 34 37 446
2018 First official language - French 17 28 27 13 9 4 2 23 48 245
2017 First official language - English 13 19 28 21 12 3 4 35 34 439
2017 First official language - French 17 25 25 12 11 5 4 26 47 233
2014 First official language - English 11 16 30 22 14 2 5 39 29 463
2014 First official language - French 17 25 19 18 9 5 6 31 47 239
2011 First official language - English 11 17 27 23 14 3 5 40 31 464
2011 First official language - French 14 21 25 23 10 2 4 35 38 254
2008 First official language - English 14 16 28 20 14 4 5 37 32 387
2008 First official language - French 13 28 23 17 12 3 4 32 43 254

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 17 30 21 12 3 3 35 34 450
2018 First official language - French 11 18 36 18 8 7 2 29 32 244
2017 First official language - English 10 17 34 19 11 3 5 33 29 440
2017 First official language - French 11 23 29 16 13 4 4 32 36 234
2014 First official language - English 8 17 33 22 13 2 6 38 27 462
2014 First official language - French 9 18 35 19 10 3 7 32 29 239
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 30 19 10 6 7 4 60 18 449
2018 First official language - French 25 36 19 9 2 6 4 67 12 244
2017 First official language - English 29 32 14 10 5 6 3 68 16 442
2017 First official language - French 26 35 12 10 2 9 6 71 15 234
2014 First official language - English 34 31 14 11 5 2 3 69 16 463
2014 First official language - French 27 38 19 6 3 4 3 71 9 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 46 27 9 9 7 0 1 74 17 449
2018 First official language - French 50 31 9 7 2 2 0 82 9 244
2017 First official language - English 46 27 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 444
2017 First official language - French 45 39 5 6 3 2 1 86 9 234
2014 First official language - English 52 25 9 10 4 1 0 77 13 463
2014 First official language - French 51 35 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 23 16 18 13 13 3 43 38 444
2018 First official language - French 14 28 22 12 5 17 2 52 21 243
2017 First official language - English 10 23 18 15 13 17 3 42 35 443
2017 First official language - French 14 24 16 13 8 21 4 51 28 232
2014 First official language - English 16 24 17 18 13 10 2 46 35 463
2014 First official language - French 15 26 21 10 13 12 4 48 27 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 54 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 449
2018 First official language - French 55 36 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 243
2017 First official language - English 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 443
2017 First official language - French 46 41 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 231
2014 First official language - English 47 36 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 463
2014 First official language - French 46 44 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 38 8 6 2 1 1 83 8 448
2018 First official language - French 39 41 13 3 1 3 0 82 4 245
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 37 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 448
2018 First official language - French 34 39 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 243
2017 First official language - English 39 37 9 8 5 1 1 77 13 444
2017 First official language - French 36 39 13 7 3 0 2 77 10 233
2014 First official language - English 37 34 13 9 7 0 1 71 16 463
2014 First official language - French 34 39 12 9 3 1 3 76 12 240
2011 First official language - English 37 31 14 10 7 0 1 69 17 471
2011 First official language - French 28 37 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 255
2008 First official language - English 36 27 14 10 11 1 1 64 21 390
2008 First official language - French 35 37 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 30 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 447
2018 First official language - French 46 34 14 3 1 1 1 81 5 243
2017 First official language - English 49 30 9 6 4 3 0 81 10 444
2017 First official language - French 44 34 11 5 2 3 1 81 7 233
2014 First official language - English 49 28 11 5 3 1 1 80 9 463
2014 First official language - French 41 36 12 5 2 3 1 80 8 240
2011 First official language - English 43 31 13 6 5 1 1 75 12 470
2011 First official language - French 31 37 15 9 4 3 1 71 14 256
2008 First official language - English 44 25 13 6 7 4 1 73 14 391
2008 First official language - French 42 28 16 4 6 4 0 74 10 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 34 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 447
2018 First official language - French 41 39 8 8 2 1 1 82 10 241
2017 First official language - English 48 32 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 444
2017 First official language - French 37 42 10 6 2 1 1 81 9 232
2014 First official language - English 47 29 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 463
2014 First official language - French 38 39 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 239
2011 First official language - English 40 36 8 9 5 1 1 77 15 470
2011 First official language - French 32 33 13 15 6 0 0 65 21 254
2008 First official language - English 41 29 10 8 9 2 0 72 18 391
2008 First official language - French 38 37 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 60 21 7 5 5 2 0 82 10 445
2018 First official language - French 48 31 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 243
2017 First official language - English 61 21 8 5 4 2 0 83 8 444
2017 First official language - French 50 31 8 6 3 2 0 83 9 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 26 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 445
2018 First official language - French 47 32 9 6 5 1 0 81 11 242
2017 First official language - English 56 22 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 443
2017 First official language - French 50 33 7 7 2 1 0 83 10 233
2014 First official language - English 52 27 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 463
2014 First official language - French 45 35 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 240
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 40 16 6 4 1 4 73 10 79
2018 First official language - French 25 46 8 12 0 2 7 78 13 52
2017 First official language - English 35 32 9 13 6 0 6 71 20 82
2017 First official language - French 26 29 7 11 2 11 14 73 17 54
2014 First official language - English 35 40 7 9 2 3 3 80 13 82
2014 First official language - French 24 43 17 11 3 2 0 68 14 52

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 27 16 8 8 8 0 64 18 450
2018 First official language - French 25 34 22 10 2 7 1 63 13 246
2017 First official language - English 33 31 15 7 6 7 0 69 15 443
2017 First official language - French 22 40 15 11 4 8 0 67 16 234
2014 First official language - English 30 31 16 9 5 9 0 67 15 463
2014 First official language - French 17 38 18 13 2 11 0 62 17 240
2011 First official language - English 19 32 21 8 13 7 1 55 23 470
2011 First official language - French 19 28 24 11 8 8 1 52 22 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 27 17 14 11 3 0 57 26 451
2018 First official language - French 24 36 23 11 4 1 1 61 16 246
2017 First official language - English 26 34 13 16 8 3 0 61 26 442
2017 First official language - French 18 35 18 19 6 3 0 55 26 234
2014 First official language - English 25 30 19 16 8 2 0 56 25 462
2014 First official language - French 13 35 19 16 8 8 1 53 26 240
2011 First official language - English 17 32 20 11 16 4 0 51 28 467
2011 First official language - French 15 30 23 14 11 6 1 49 27 254
2008 First official language - English 23 30 19 11 12 5 1 56 24 392
2008 First official language - French 23 30 25 11 6 5 0 56 18 253

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 18 29 20 15 12 6 0 50 29 448
2018 First official language - French 17 32 26 13 5 7 0 53 19 245
2017 First official language - English 17 33 14 20 10 6 0 53 32 442
2017 First official language - French 14 31 23 16 9 6 0 48 27 234
2014 First official language - English 18 25 20 21 10 6 0 46 33 463
2014 First official language - French 7 29 26 15 11 11 0 41 29 238
2011 First official language - English 10 32 19 20 12 6 0 45 35 468
2011 First official language - French 10 28 27 15 10 10 0 43 28 255
2008 First official language - English 15 25 20 18 11 11 0 45 33 391
2008 First official language - French 13 31 24 18 5 9 0 49 25 254

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 32 13 19 15 4 0 52 35 449
2018 First official language - French 15 34 22 19 7 2 0 51 27 245
2017 First official language - English 15 36 12 20 11 5 0 54 33 443
2017 First official language - French 16 36 22 16 7 4 0 53 24 233
2014 First official language - English 18 28 16 20 13 4 0 48 34 461
2014 First official language - French 11 34 25 13 10 6 1 48 24 240
2011 First official language - English 11 36 18 18 14 4 0 48 34 470
2011 First official language - French 15 39 17 16 10 2 0 55 27 255
2008 First official language - English 17 33 12 22 12 4 0 52 35 389
2008 First official language - French 17 39 20 15 7 4 0 58 22 256
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 25 44 14 10 6 2 0 70 16 450
2018 First official language - French 23 48 15 11 2 1 0 72 13 245
2017 First official language - English 28 43 13 8 5 2 0 73 14 441
2017 First official language - French 26 46 15 7 3 1 1 74 11 233
2014 First official language - English 29 39 16 10 5 1 0 68 15 462
2014 First official language - French 22 47 16 7 4 3 1 71 12 240
2011 First official language - English 25 39 18 10 6 1 1 65 17 470
2011 First official language - French 27 41 17 8 5 2 0 70 13 251

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 35 10 7 5 2 0 77 12 450
2018 First official language - French 39 41 9 8 1 1 0 82 9 246
2017 First official language - English 48 30 11 6 3 2 0 79 9 442
2017 First official language - French 33 46 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 234
2014 First official language - English 44 33 9 6 3 3 1 80 10 463
2014 First official language - French 27 45 12 7 4 4 1 76 11 240
2011 First official language - English 35 35 11 9 5 3 1 74 15 468
2011 First official language - French 32 31 12 12 7 4 2 67 20 254
2008 First official language - English 40 33 10 6 6 4 1 77 12 391
2008 First official language - French 42 35 12 6 2 2 1 80 8 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 34 18 7 5 2 0 69 12 450
2018 First official language - French 35 37 18 7 2 2 0 74 8 246

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 25 16 14 12 9 3 52 29 451
2018 First official language - French 19 31 14 17 8 8 4 57 27 244
2017 First official language - English 22 27 15 13 11 10 2 56 27 442
2017 First official language - French 21 28 17 12 7 10 5 59 22 234
2014 First official language - English 18 22 15 15 14 11 5 48 34 462
2014 First official language - French 12 28 16 13 12 12 7 50 31 240
2011 First official language - English 14 17 19 15 17 12 6 38 39 470
2011 First official language - French 11 22 21 14 13 12 7 41 33 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 29 17 14 15 3 1 52 30 453
2018 First official language - French 22 35 18 15 6 3 1 60 21 245
2017 First official language - English 21 30 18 13 12 6 0 54 27 442
2017 First official language - French 24 34 20 14 4 4 1 61 18 233
2014 First official language - English 19 24 19 15 16 4 3 46 34 463
2014 First official language - French 21 38 18 12 5 6 1 63 17 240
2011 First official language - English 13 22 18 18 22 3 3 38 43 471
2011 First official language - French 18 38 14 16 10 3 1 59 27 254
2008 First official language - English 19 24 17 19 17 3 1 45 38 388
2008 First official language - French 19 34 21 14 7 5 1 56 22 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 23 15 15 22 4 4 44 40 453
2018 First official language - French 20 26 15 15 15 4 4 50 33 245
2017 First official language - English 16 23 17 17 21 2 4 42 41 443
2017 First official language - French 17 23 16 18 18 6 3 44 39 234
2014 First official language - English 14 19 14 21 26 3 4 35 49 463
2014 First official language - French 13 27 17 14 18 6 4 45 36 240
2011 First official language - English 10 19 15 20 29 1 5 31 53 469
2011 First official language - French 13 21 17 19 23 2 4 36 45 255
2008 First official language - English 12 24 14 17 25 3 4 39 46 389
2008 First official language - French 13 26 16 20 15 5 4 43 39 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 23 38 18 9 8 3 1 63 18 453
2018 First official language - French 20 40 22 12 4 3 0 61 16 243
2017 First official language - English 24 37 20 11 6 3 0 63 17 442
2017 First official language - French 21 36 20 10 5 7 1 61 17 234

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 34 14 3 3 3 0 79 7 447
2018 First official language - French 38 39 13 4 0 6 0 81 5 245
2017 First official language - English 43 30 14 4 3 6 0 78 7 441
2017 First official language - French 35 40 13 2 4 5 1 80 6 232
2014 First official language - English 47 30 12 4 3 4 0 80 8 463
2014 First official language - French 36 42 9 4 2 6 0 84 7 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 34 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 445
2018 First official language - French 37 44 12 3 1 3 0 84 4 246
2017 First official language - English 41 40 10 5 2 2 0 83 8 444
2017 First official language - French 35 41 13 5 2 4 0 79 7 234
2014 First official language - English 48 31 10 7 3 1 0 80 9 462
2014 First official language - French 35 43 11 6 2 4 0 81 8 240
2011 First official language - English 32 39 13 6 7 2 0 73 14 470
2011 First official language - French 25 43 16 8 5 2 0 70 14 255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 30 7 5 5 0 0 82 10 447
2018 First official language - French 46 37 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 246
2017 First official language - English 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 443
2017 First official language - French 41 42 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 233
2014 First official language - English 53 31 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 463
2014 First official language - French 46 42 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 240
2011 First official language - English 39 36 11 8 6 1 0 75 13 469
2011 First official language - French 33 44 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 254
2008 First official language - English 42 32 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 392
2008 First official language - French 36 44 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 29 14 11 8 1 0 68 19 446
2018 First official language - French 33 40 15 5 5 1 0 74 10 246
2017 First official language - English 39 30 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 444
2017 First official language - French 34 32 18 8 6 2 0 68 14 233
2014 First official language - English 35 33 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 463
2014 First official language - French 26 39 17 10 5 2 0 66 16 240
2011 First official language - English 27 33 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 469
2011 First official language - French 20 38 24 12 4 2 0 59 16 256

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 33 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 444
2018 First official language - French 34 39 17 6 2 0 0 74 9 247
2017 First official language - English 40 34 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 442
2017 First official language - French 34 38 14 8 4 2 0 74 12 232
2014 First official language - English 38 32 13 13 5 0 0 70 17 463
2014 First official language - French 24 46 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 239
2011 First official language - English 27 37 17 11 7 0 0 65 19 471
2011 First official language - French 24 42 17 14 3 0 0 66 17 256
2008 First official language - English 35 36 12 10 6 1 0 71 16 391
2008 First official language - French 31 41 14 11 2 1 0 72 13 256

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 23 17 12 8 4 2 61 22 448
2018 First official language - French 35 29 14 11 5 5 0 67 17 246
2017 First official language - English 34 30 17 10 6 3 1 66 16 442
2017 First official language - French 30 30 18 8 8 5 0 64 17 234
2014 First official language - English 33 21 18 13 9 4 1 57 23 462
2014 First official language - French 29 28 19 11 7 6 0 61 19 240
2011 First official language - English 26 28 18 10 12 4 2 57 24 471
2011 First official language - French 26 28 18 14 9 5 0 57 24 253
2008 First official language - English 28 24 14 14 10 5 5 57 27 390
2008 First official language - French 32 30 18 7 7 5 2 67 14 256
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 35 37 453
2018 First official language - French 29 36 35 250
2017 First official language - English 21 43 36 444
2017 First official language - French 28 35 37 234
2014 First official language - English 24 40 36 463
2014 First official language - French 29 36 35 240
2011 First official language - English 29 33 37 470
2011 First official language - French 37 34 29 255

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 18 35 8 16 4 127
2018 First official language - French 5 35 36 6 9 8 74
2017 First official language - English 18 12 40 4 18 8 95
2017 First official language - French 16 18 52 6 2 6 67
2014 First official language - English 18 16 40 7 9999 20 112
2014 First official language - French 19 16 40 9 9999 16 69
2011 First official language - English 20 13 47 9 9999 11 138
2011 First official language - French 16 17 52 6 9999 8 95
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 86 452
2018 First official language - French 12 88 247

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 60
2018 First official language - French 48 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 60
2018 First official language - French 60 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 60
2018 First official language - French 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 60
2018 First official language - French 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 60
2018 First official language - French 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 60
2018 First official language - French 29 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 60
2018 First official language - French 45 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 60
2018 First official language - French 33 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 57 60
2018 First official language - French 33 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 60
2018 First official language - French 23 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 66 60
2018 First official language - French 41 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 60
2018 First official language - French 38 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 60
2018 First official language - French 23 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 60
2018 First official language - French 46 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 26 60
2018 First official language - French 26 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 60
2018 First official language - French 34 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 60
2018 First official language - French 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 60
2018 First official language - French 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 60
2018 First official language - French 25 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 54
2018 First official language - French 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 54
2018 First official language - French 18 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 54
2018 First official language - French 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 54
2018 First official language - French 37 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 54
2018 First official language - French 41 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 17 20 4 5 28 6 55 14 447
2018 First official language - French 20 23 20 6 2 27 3 60 11 246
2017 First official language - English 20 16 18 5 7 26 8 55 18 444
2017 First official language - French 17 23 15 6 3 30 7 63 14 234
2014 First official language - English 18 16 20 8 4 28 6 52 18 463
2014 First official language - French 11 20 15 4 5 37 8 56 16 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 28 20 5 3 11 1 68 9 444
2018 First official language - French 31 35 18 5 1 10 0 74 6 247
2017 First official language - English 32 30 15 5 5 11 1 71 12 442
2017 First official language - French 28 40 16 5 1 9 2 76 6 230
2014 First official language - English 28 28 18 7 4 14 1 66 13 463
2014 First official language - French 17 31 20 5 3 21 3 64 10 240
2011 First official language - English 31 34 18 7 5 5 0 69 12 467
2011 First official language - French 23 39 20 6 2 9 0 68 9 254
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 94 448
2018 First official language - French 7 93 247

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 26 27
2018 First official language - French 46 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 77 27
2018 First official language - French 70 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 27
2018 First official language - French 37 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 27
2018 First official language - French 28 17

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 27
2018 First official language - French 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 27
2018 First official language - French 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 27
2018 First official language - French 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 27
2018 First official language - French 41 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 24
2018 First official language - French 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 24
2018 First official language - French 0 16

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 24
2018 First official language - French 35 16

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 24
2018 First official language - French 60 16

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 24
2018 First official language - French 68 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 14 23 4 3 32 5 54 10 449
2018 First official language - French 22 22 18 4 2 27 4 64 9 246
2017 First official language - English 21 14 18 5 3 33 6 59 12 443
2017 First official language - French 18 22 18 2 1 31 8 66 5 234
2014 First official language - English 22 13 20 4 1 33 7 58 9 462
2014 First official language - French 13 18 14 1 4 41 8 62 10 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 28 20 4 3 11 1 71 7 451
2018 First official language - French 32 31 18 6 1 13 0 72 8 247
2017 First official language - English 35 28 13 4 3 14 2 75 9 442
2017 First official language - French 28 43 12 2 1 13 1 83 4 234
2014 First official language - English 36 24 19 4 1 15 1 71 6 463
2014 First official language - French 23 30 15 2 4 25 1 71 8 240
2011 First official language - English 36 32 18 3 3 7 1 73 7 470
2011 First official language - French 29 39 15 4 1 11 0 76 6 255
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 21 23 15 18 0 1 42 34 452
2018 First official language - French 16 22 21 19 17 1 3 40 38 248
2017 First official language - English 16 27 20 13 21 1 1 45 35 443
2017 First official language - French 16 16 22 17 25 0 3 33 43 233

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 23 29 17 17 0 0 37 34 452
2018 First official language - French 16 21 30 21 10 1 1 38 32 248
2017 First official language - English 15 24 26 17 15 0 1 40 33 442
2017 First official language - French 13 22 27 17 18 1 2 36 35 234

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 25 26 13 11 0 1 49 24 450
2018 First official language - French 19 30 28 12 7 2 2 51 20 249
2017 First official language - English 24 33 19 11 11 0 2 58 22 444
2017 First official language - French 17 27 23 12 16 0 4 47 29 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 21 25 18 17 1 1 38 36 451
2018 First official language - French 19 24 24 19 12 2 1 44 32 245
2017 First official language - English 16 19 25 18 20 1 1 35 39 443
2017 First official language - French 11 24 26 16 20 1 1 36 37 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 19 14 7 10 1 7 67 18 450
2018 First official language - French 44 20 13 6 4 1 11 73 12 250
2017 First official language - English 40 23 13 6 8 0 10 70 16 441
2017 First official language - French 38 20 17 7 6 0 12 66 15 233

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 23 24 10 13 0 1 52 23 450
2018 First official language - French 37 18 20 10 9 2 3 59 20 249
2017 First official language - English 27 26 23 14 8 1 1 54 22 440
2017 First official language - French 31 25 20 13 6 0 4 59 20 232

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 33 19 10 7 0 2 63 18 450
2018 First official language - French 29 33 23 8 2 2 3 65 10 249
2017 First official language - English 27 31 22 12 6 1 2 59 18 441
2017 First official language - French 27 31 19 12 6 2 4 61 18 231

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 23 28 24 13 10 0 1 52 24 450
2018 First official language - French 26 30 24 12 5 2 1 58 18 249
2017 First official language - English 24 30 22 15 7 0 3 56 22 440
2017 First official language - French 20 32 21 16 9 0 2 53 26 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 26 22 10 7 0 1 62 16 451
2018 First official language - French 29 33 24 7 3 2 1 64 11 248
2017 First official language - English 32 31 20 9 5 2 2 65 14 441
2017 First official language - French 29 29 22 10 5 1 3 60 16 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 26 22 10 7 0 1 61 17 445
2018 First official language - French 32 29 22 11 3 3 0 63 14 247
2017 First official language - English 31 31 21 10 4 1 2 64 14 436
2017 First official language - French 31 29 20 12 4 1 3 62 16 231

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 49 26 12 5 6 0 2 77 11 447
2018 First official language - French 53 22 12 3 6 2 2 78 9 246
2017 First official language - English 51 28 13 4 3 0 2 80 7 443
2017 First official language - French 58 21 12 6 1 0 2 80 7 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 68 15 6 2 3 1 5 88 5 448
2018 First official language - French 67 17 4 3 2 2 6 91 5 248

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 73 12 6 2 3 1 3 89 5 450
2018 First official language - French 69 12 6 3 2 2 6 88 6 246
2017 First official language - English 74 13 5 2 3 1 3 89 6 441
2017 First official language - French 70 10 6 3 3 0 6 87 6 233

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 28 11 2 3 0 3 84 5 450
2018 First official language - French 64 17 11 3 2 1 2 84 5 245
2017 First official language - English 56 27 9 2 3 0 2 86 6 443
2017 First official language - French 54 24 11 5 2 0 4 81 7 233

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 21 11 5 5 0 2 78 10 447
2018 First official language - French 62 17 10 6 1 1 3 82 7 245
2017 First official language - English 59 23 7 4 5 1 2 84 9 443
2017 First official language - French 57 23 11 3 2 0 4 84 5 233

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 53 13 5 3 1 1 26 89 4 445
2018 First official language - French 58 9 5 1 0 1 26 92 2 243
2017 First official language - English 53 15 7 2 2 0 22 87 4 443
2017 First official language - French 56 9 5 1 2 0 27 89 4 233

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 21 10 4 3 1 6 81 8 448
2018 First official language - French 69 11 9 1 1 2 7 88 2 246
2017 First official language - English 57 21 10 4 1 0 6 83 6 437
2017 First official language - French 67 16 6 1 1 0 8 90 3 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 16 13 6 12 1 5 67 19 450
2018 First official language - French 58 12 9 7 7 1 5 75 15 245
2017 First official language - English 48 21 12 6 10 1 3 72 16 444
2017 First official language - French 59 14 7 5 8 0 6 79 14 233

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 27 13 3 3 0 4 81 6 448
2018 First official language - French 52 25 13 3 1 1 4 82 5 246
2017 First official language - English 50 28 12 4 3 0 4 81 7 444
2017 First official language - French 48 28 12 4 1 0 6 81 5 230

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 30 34 17 7 0 0 42 24 453
2018 First official language - French 16 27 39 15 3 1 0 43 18 249
2017 First official language - English 11 29 39 15 7 0 0 40 22 442
2017 First official language - French 14 24 42 12 6 0 1 39 19 233

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 21 37 19 9 0 1 28 35 443
2018 First official language - French 5 18 35 27 14 1 1 41 23 245
2017 First official language - English 7 21 42 20 9 0 1 29 29 442
2017 First official language - French 6 21 37 26 7 0 3 34 28 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 25 37 18 10 6 4 0 64 17 452
2018 First official language - French 25 39 21 6 4 5 0 67 11 249
2017 First official language - English 18 40 15 12 9 6 0 62 22 444
2017 First official language - French 16 34 23 12 5 10 0 56 19 233

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 32 16 16 13 2 0 54 29 454
2018 First official language - French 22 42 17 12 4 4 0 67 16 248
2017 First official language - English 18 38 17 16 8 3 0 57 25 443
2017 First official language - French 17 38 18 17 6 3 0 57 24 232
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 24 19 13 13 3 1 28 72 453
2018 First official language - French 24 21 26 10 15 3 2 25 75 250
2017 First official language - English 21 23 20 12 18 6 1 22 78 443
2017 First official language - French 24 22 21 13 16 3 2 25 75 234

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 315
2018 First official language - French 21 179
2017 First official language - English 25 316
2017 First official language - French 25 169

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 40 315
2018 First official language - French 35 179
2017 First official language - English 35 316
2017 First official language - French 32 169

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 22 315
2018 First official language - French 22 179
2017 First official language - English 16 316
2017 First official language - French 24 169

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 315
2018 First official language - French 42 179
2017 First official language - English 37 316
2017 First official language - French 42 169

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 315
2018 First official language - French 9 179
2017 First official language - English 7 316
2017 First official language - French 11 169

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 315
2018 First official language - French 32 179

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 36 315
2018 First official language - French 34 179
2017 First official language - English 50 316
2017 First official language - French 43 169

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 49 17 12 5 13 306
2018 First official language - French 7 47 16 11 7 12 167
2017 First official language - English 5 49 21 10 4 11 308
2017 First official language - French 6 54 14 6 4 16 160

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 36 64 309
2018 First official language - French 28 72 177

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 23 18 17 20 1 8 39 41 312
2018 First official language - French 8 27 17 19 19 3 8 39 42 177
2017 First official language - English 10 24 13 17 26 2 7 38 47 321
2017 First official language - French 12 22 15 19 18 3 11 40 42 168

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 12 16 18 43 2 6 16 66 312
2018 First official language - French 4 17 17 15 40 3 5 22 60 178
2017 First official language - English 2 8 12 15 55 3 5 11 76 321
2017 First official language - French 3 9 12 13 54 2 8 13 74 168

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 15 15 8 9 1 10 63 19 451
2018 First official language - French 37 17 16 12 7 2 9 61 21 249
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