2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 24 44 10 14 7 0 0 69 21 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 10 14 5 0 0 70 19 3905
2017 Aboriginal 26 40 9 17 8 0 0 66 25 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 11 15 7 0 0 67 22 3753
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 11 18 6 0 0 65 24 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 12 18 7 0 0 62 26 3069
2011 Aboriginal 27 45 8 12 6 2 0 74 18 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 14 15 7 0 1 64 22 3528

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 29 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 3899
2017 Aboriginal 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 3750
2014 Aboriginal 56 31 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 268
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 3071
2011 Aboriginal 53 32 6 5 2 2 0 87 7 315
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 3534

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 30 9 3 3 0 0 85 7 328
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3892
2017 Aboriginal 54 33 4 6 2 1 0 88 8 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 3748
2014 Aboriginal 55 33 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 3070
2011 Aboriginal 53 35 5 5 0 1 0 89 6 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 36 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 3530

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 30 12 7 8 0 0 74 15 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3901
2017 Aboriginal 40 29 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 3746
2014 Aboriginal 42 32 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 12 10 5 0 2 72 15 3071
2011 Aboriginal 39 38 8 6 7 3 0 79 13 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 11 9 6 0 1 73 16 3534

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 36 13 5 5 0 0 77 10 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3880
2017 Aboriginal 44 41 7 5 4 0 0 85 8 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 3750
2014 Aboriginal 49 36 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 44 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 3070
2011 Aboriginal 49 33 7 7 2 1 0 83 9 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3530

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 37 16 13 12 0 0 60 24 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 3902
2017 Aboriginal 28 38 13 13 9 0 0 66 22 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 3748
2014 Aboriginal 32 33 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 13 15 7 0 0 64 23 3070
2011 Aboriginal 26 35 15 14 9 2 0 62 23 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 14 15 10 0 0 60 26 3534

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 34 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3901
2017 Aboriginal 29 45 7 13 6 0 0 75 18 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 3746

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 37 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 3898
2017 Aboriginal 44 37 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3743
2014 Aboriginal 52 31 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 3065
2011 Aboriginal 48 34 8 4 4 2 0 84 8 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 6 3 1 0 80 10 3530

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 37 14 11 8 0 0 66 20 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 12 10 7 0 0 70 18 3895
2017 Aboriginal 29 38 12 10 10 0 0 68 20 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 3745

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3880
2017 Aboriginal 63 30 4 2 2 0 0 93 3 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 32 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 3744
2014 Aboriginal 76 18 2 3 1 0 0 93 4 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 27 5 1 0 0 0 93 2 3067
2011 Aboriginal 74 17 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 66 26 6 2 1 0 0 92 2 3533

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 34 15 12 10 0 0 63 22 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 3885
2017 Aboriginal 31 39 9 11 9 0 1 71 20 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 3741
2014 Aboriginal 28 40 12 15 5 0 0 67 20 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 44 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 3068
2011 Aboriginal 32 41 8 11 7 1 0 74 19 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 10 12 8 0 0 69 21 3533

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 36 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 328
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 3875
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 3741
2014 Aboriginal 37 37 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 13 11 5 0 0 71 17 3070

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 29 18 13 7 1 0 61 21 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 3888
2017 Aboriginal 34 39 13 10 4 0 1 73 14 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3741
2014 Aboriginal 39 37 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 3069
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 11 7 4 2 1 78 11 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3529

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 31 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 3897
2017 Aboriginal 56 30 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 3735
2014 Aboriginal 57 32 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 9 4 1 0 0 87 5 3068
2011 Aboriginal 58 28 6 4 2 2 0 87 6 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 3536

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 31 21 6 4 0 0 69 10 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 18 8 5 0 1 68 14 3908
2017 Aboriginal 35 33 21 6 4 1 0 69 10 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 16 7 4 0 1 72 12 3751
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 20 6 4 0 0 70 11 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 19 9 5 0 1 66 14 3069
2011 Aboriginal 38 31 17 8 4 1 0 70 12 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 21 10 6 0 1 62 17 3528

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 29 32 16 7 2 3 24 42 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 36 21 10 1 1 32 32 3892
2017 Aboriginal 10 26 33 16 8 1 5 26 39 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 22 36 19 11 1 3 32 31 3733
2014 Aboriginal 10 30 34 12 10 1 3 23 42 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 27 34 18 7 1 2 26 39 3056
2011 Aboriginal 15 28 33 14 6 3 2 21 45 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 35 15 6 1 2 22 41 3516

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 20 25 20 12 2 3 34 39 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 28 24 15 2 1 40 31 3877
2017 Aboriginal 9 20 24 22 17 3 5 42 32 306
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 28 21 19 3 3 42 28 3727
2014 Aboriginal 10 18 30 17 17 2 5 37 31 268
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 23 30 18 12 2 2 32 37 3060
2011 Aboriginal 11 23 29 17 14 4 2 33 36 316
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 28 19 11 2 3 31 39 3511

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 24 30 12 9 4 3 23 45 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 29 15 9 2 2 26 44 3889
2017 Aboriginal 16 24 24 18 9 3 7 29 44 306
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 28 15 11 3 4 28 41 3731
2014 Aboriginal 17 26 21 19 10 3 2 31 46 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 29 14 8 2 3 23 46 3057
2011 Aboriginal 17 24 28 17 8 4 2 27 43 316
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 30 14 6 2 3 21 47 3513

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 9 30 29 18 3 4 51 17 328
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 29 33 18 1 3 53 16 3876
2017 Aboriginal 8 8 25 28 20 3 7 53 19 305
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 26 30 22 1 6 56 15 3713
2014 Aboriginal 6 10 26 32 21 2 3 56 17 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 30 30 18 1 4 50 18 3048
2011 Aboriginal 6 14 28 29 18 3 3 49 21 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 34 26 12 1 4 40 24 3499

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 23 22 17 12 3 4 30 46 329
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 26 19 12 1 2 32 41 3884
2017 Aboriginal 16 21 25 17 13 2 5 33 40 307
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 25 19 17 2 4 38 35 3731
2014 Aboriginal 20 22 25 14 13 2 2 29 44 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 25 12 10 1 3 23 52 3062
2011 Aboriginal 25 23 25 14 8 2 3 23 50 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 29 24 11 6 1 3 18 57 3514

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 18 22 18 14 4 5 35 41 329
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 21 16 3 3 40 33 3872
2017 Aboriginal 11 14 24 21 18 4 7 44 29 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 25 21 20 4 6 45 27 3731
2014 Aboriginal 9 20 23 20 20 4 3 43 32 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 27 22 15 3 5 39 32 3057
2011 Aboriginal 8 14 32 21 17 3 4 41 24 315
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 26 25 16 2 6 45 27 3511

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 17 32 13 11 6 4 27 38 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 30 17 11 2 3 29 39 3889
2017 Aboriginal 16 23 21 16 12 3 8 31 45 309
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 30 15 14 4 6 31 36 3733
2014 Aboriginal 14 25 22 18 14 4 4 35 42 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 32 13 10 3 4 25 41 3058
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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 Aboriginal 18 31 19 12 14 5 1 52 27 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 19 13 10 5 2 55 25 3899
2017 Aboriginal 20 29 16 16 12 4 3 52 30 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 15 13 10 4 3 59 25 3747
2014 Aboriginal 32 31 11 16 5 2 4 66 22 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 15 12 7 3 3 63 21 3079

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 32 11 12 14 1 0 62 26 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 10 13 8 1 0 69 21 3894
2017 Aboriginal 38 29 8 16 8 1 0 68 24 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 3746
2014 Aboriginal 44 31 11 8 7 1 0 75 14 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 10 12 7 1 0 71 20 3078

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 22 20 15 22 8 1 37 41 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 18 22 16 8 2 38 42 3893
2017 Aboriginal 13 21 15 24 12 12 2 40 43 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 17 21 14 12 2 39 41 3747
2014 Aboriginal 16 27 10 20 14 8 5 50 39 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 19 22 15 10 2 38 41 3078

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 34 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3891
2017 Aboriginal 39 37 7 12 4 0 0 76 16 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 8 9 4 0 0 80 12 3747
2014 Aboriginal 37 45 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 3076

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 37 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 12 6 3 1 0 78 10 3898
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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 Aboriginal 35 33 12 8 11 0 0 69 19 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 12 10 7 1 0 72 17 3891
2017 Aboriginal 36 32 11 11 8 1 1 69 19 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 11 10 7 0 0 72 18 3748
2014 Aboriginal 44 28 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 3077
2011 Aboriginal 37 36 10 8 8 1 0 74 16 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 3533

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 29 8 9 9 1 0 74 18 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 3880
2017 Aboriginal 45 32 10 7 4 1 1 78 12 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 3752
2014 Aboriginal 52 26 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 3077
2011 Aboriginal 42 32 9 5 8 4 1 78 13 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 12 9 6 1 0 72 16 3534

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 30 9 9 11 1 0 71 20 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3879
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 8 10 8 1 1 74 19 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 3752
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 6 9 6 1 0 79 15 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 3072
2011 Aboriginal 39 32 8 11 8 2 0 72 19 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 10 12 8 1 0 70 19 3530

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 25 8 4 8 1 0 80 12 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 9 4 4 1 0 84 8 3882
2017 Aboriginal 54 26 9 4 4 3 0 82 8 314
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 9 4 4 1 0 84 8 3746

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 25 10 8 10 0 0 72 18 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 28 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 3883
2017 Aboriginal 49 28 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 3746
2014 Aboriginal 55 26 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 3074
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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 Aboriginal 24 38 15 14 9 0 0 61 24 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 18 14 6 2 4 59 21 1128
2017 Aboriginal 22 35 19 12 6 0 6 60 20 90
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 17 12 6 2 4 62 20 1063
2014 Aboriginal 26 37 16 13 2 4 1 66 16 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 14 11 6 3 4 67 18 973

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 30 16 11 8 4 0 63 20 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 16 10 7 5 0 65 19 3901
2017 Aboriginal 36 29 10 10 8 5 2 69 20 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 13 10 5 6 0 69 17 3750
2014 Aboriginal 38 30 13 10 6 3 0 70 16 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 15 11 7 5 1 65 19 3073
2011 Aboriginal 24 28 16 15 10 6 0 56 27 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 19 15 12 5 0 52 28 3529

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 27 15 13 12 2 0 59 25 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 16 14 9 2 0 60 24 3891
2017 Aboriginal 32 30 12 13 10 1 2 63 24 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 14 14 8 3 0 63 22 3748
2014 Aboriginal 36 33 12 11 7 1 0 70 18 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 17 14 11 3 0 57 26 3071
2011 Aboriginal 32 25 12 13 14 3 0 60 28 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 18 17 16 2 0 47 34 3529

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 26 18 15 15 3 0 50 31 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 20 18 11 4 0 49 31 3892
2017 Aboriginal 22 30 16 15 11 4 2 55 28 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 18 17 10 6 0 53 28 3743
2014 Aboriginal 26 32 16 13 9 4 1 61 23 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 33 17 20 11 5 1 49 33 3069
2011 Aboriginal 16 31 16 16 14 7 0 51 32 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 29 19 23 17 4 0 39 41 3527

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 28 15 16 17 2 0 50 34 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 17 21 14 2 0 47 36 3893
2017 Aboriginal 22 31 11 17 14 4 1 55 33 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 15 18 11 4 0 54 30 3749
2014 Aboriginal 28 29 12 19 10 2 0 58 29 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 33 17 20 13 3 0 48 34 3067
2011 Aboriginal 20 28 12 21 14 5 0 51 36 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 32 17 22 16 2 0 43 39 3525
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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 Aboriginal 28 38 17 8 8 2 0 67 15 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 15 10 4 1 0 70 15 3902
2017 Aboriginal 32 38 14 8 5 2 0 72 14 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 14 9 4 1 0 74 13 3746
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 13 5 4 1 0 77 9 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 15 11 4 1 0 70 15 3068
2011 Aboriginal 36 39 9 8 4 4 0 78 12 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 14 10 5 1 0 70 16 3535

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 37 7 10 9 3 1 72 20 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 14 10 6 2 1 70 16 3901
2017 Aboriginal 36 28 12 12 6 5 2 68 20 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 9 5 4 1 72 15 3742
2014 Aboriginal 41 33 8 9 7 2 0 75 16 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 11 9 5 3 1 75 14 3066
2011 Aboriginal 37 34 9 11 4 5 0 74 16 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 12 10 6 3 1 71 16 3531

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 31 17 13 8 1 0 62 21 329
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 18 10 4 2 0 67 14 3885

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 25 17 11 18 6 1 50 32 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 18 14 13 6 1 52 29 3898
2017 Aboriginal 26 23 12 15 16 7 1 53 33 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 16 15 13 9 2 51 32 3743
2014 Aboriginal 28 29 8 16 13 5 1 61 30 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 17 17 14 7 2 48 33 3068
2011 Aboriginal 21 22 16 17 17 7 1 46 37 316
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 16 17 17 7 2 45 37 3529

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 28 19 13 15 3 0 51 29 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 18 17 11 3 0 52 29 3900
2017 Aboriginal 25 29 12 15 12 5 1 58 29 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 16 15 8 4 1 59 24 3751
2014 Aboriginal 28 35 10 14 8 4 1 66 23 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 17 17 11 4 1 53 29 3068
2011 Aboriginal 26 32 13 12 14 4 0 60 27 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 18 18 15 2 1 47 34 3531

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 27 16 13 16 4 2 52 32 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 17 18 16 2 2 48 35 3895
2017 Aboriginal 28 21 14 14 15 5 2 53 32 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 15 16 13 4 3 53 32 3745
2014 Aboriginal 25 30 12 12 17 3 1 57 30 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 14 16 15 3 4 51 34 3069
2011 Aboriginal 18 29 11 15 20 6 1 50 38 319
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 16 19 22 2 2 40 43 3528

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 39 15 10 11 3 0 63 22 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 20 12 7 2 0 61 19 3905
2017 Aboriginal 24 39 11 13 9 3 0 66 23 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 18 11 5 3 0 64 17 3751

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 27 16 7 6 2 0 70 14 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 16 6 3 3 0 75 8 3868
2017 Aboriginal 40 31 14 5 5 5 0 75 10 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 15 5 2 5 1 77 7 3748
2014 Aboriginal 49 31 8 6 2 4 1 84 8 269
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 14 5 2 5 1 78 7 3071

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 33 12 8 7 1 0 73 15 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 13 6 3 2 0 79 8 3873
2017 Aboriginal 40 35 8 9 5 2 0 78 14 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 3745
2014 Aboriginal 50 33 5 7 2 2 0 85 9 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 11 7 2 2 0 80 9 3070
2011 Aboriginal 34 37 12 6 7 3 0 73 14 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 16 8 6 2 0 70 14 3528

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 32 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3875
2017 Aboriginal 50 31 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 3748
2014 Aboriginal 54 31 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3063
2011 Aboriginal 41 31 12 8 5 2 0 75 13 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3524

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 27 15 6 10 1 0 70 16 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 3870
2017 Aboriginal 47 28 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 3743
2014 Aboriginal 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 13 9 4 1 0 73 13 3070
2011 Aboriginal 42 30 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 3523

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 28 16 8 8 1 0 67 17 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 14 9 5 0 0 71 14 3862
2017 Aboriginal 40 32 8 12 6 0 0 74 18 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 13 9 4 0 0 74 14 3744
2014 Aboriginal 43 34 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 11 5 0 0 70 17 3074
2011 Aboriginal 35 32 14 12 6 1 0 67 18 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 15 14 8 0 0 63 22 3524

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 20 16 9 8 4 1 65 18 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 27 17 11 6 3 1 65 17 3879
2017 Aboriginal 44 21 17 8 7 3 0 67 15 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 26 16 9 5 4 1 68 15 3743
2014 Aboriginal 48 24 12 9 5 3 1 74 14 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 26 17 10 5 5 0 66 16 3072
2011 Aboriginal 41 25 13 10 8 4 0 68 18 317
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 24 16 10 7 5 1 64 19 3525
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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 Aboriginal 24 38 38 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 37 3869
2017 Aboriginal 22 38 40 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 35 3744
2014 Aboriginal 20 42 38 271
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 37 3069
2011 Aboriginal 15 45 40 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 49 31 3532

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 Aboriginal 10 26 11 15 28 11 85
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 23 13 10 36 6 1091
2017 Aboriginal 15 28 12 14 30 1 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 12 10 40 6 1018
2014 Aboriginal 7 23 10 27 9999 33 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 31 15 16 9999 25 724
2011 Aboriginal 20 26 19 22 9999 12 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 18 14 9999 14 732
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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 Aboriginal 25 75 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 3898

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 553

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 552

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 549

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 551

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 547

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 552

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 551

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 551

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 551

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 548

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 555

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 551

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 549

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 548

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 549

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 554

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 549

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 Aboriginal 55 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 553

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 Aboriginal 28 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 550

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 548

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 Aboriginal 21 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 551

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 Aboriginal 11 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 549

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 Aboriginal 9 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 549

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 549

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 550

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 552

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 Aboriginal 15 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 518

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 Aboriginal 24 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 519

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 518

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 518

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 Aboriginal 19 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 518

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 518

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 519

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 518

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 519

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 Aboriginal 39 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 522

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 Aboriginal 53 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 523

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 70
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 520

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 17 25 10 11 13 3 46 25 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 20 20 10 7 19 6 50 23 3886
2017 Aboriginal 22 17 17 10 13 15 7 50 29 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 20 17 9 7 22 9 53 22 3745
2014 Aboriginal 28 23 14 8 7 13 7 63 19 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 21 19 8 6 21 7 54 20 3069

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 25 20 7 10 5 1 61 18 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 3880
2017 Aboriginal 32 26 16 10 7 6 2 64 19 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 16 8 5 9 1 67 15 3745
2014 Aboriginal 44 30 10 6 4 5 1 78 11 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 18 7 4 10 1 66 13 3073
2011 Aboriginal 36 36 13 8 3 3 0 75 12 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 15 8 5 4 0 71 14 3530
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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 Aboriginal 14 86 329
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 3876

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 234

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 81 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 235

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 232

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 234

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 233

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 233

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 232

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 232

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 232

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 233

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 231

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 Aboriginal 0 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 231

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 235

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 234

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 230

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 231

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 230

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 235

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 43
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 222

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 222

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 223

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 Aboriginal 20 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 223

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 Aboriginal 41 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 224

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 222

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 Aboriginal 54 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 227

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 224

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 42
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 223

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 16 29 6 8 13 4 49 17 335
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 20 23 4 3 24 6 56 11 3885
2017 Aboriginal 27 16 20 4 6 20 6 58 14 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 18 19 4 3 28 9 61 10 3744
2014 Aboriginal 30 22 19 4 3 17 5 67 9 268
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 22 18 3 2 27 8 64 8 3070

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 24 23 6 7 4 1 62 14 335
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 19 5 3 10 1 70 9 3878
2017 Aboriginal 39 25 16 4 5 10 2 72 10 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 16 4 2 12 2 74 8 3745
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 10 4 2 9 2 82 7 270
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 17 4 2 13 2 73 7 3073
2011 Aboriginal 39 35 13 4 3 5 0 79 7 318
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 14 5 2 5 0 78 8 3533
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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 Aboriginal 16 21 20 16 27 0 1 37 43 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 23 18 24 0 1 35 42 3898
2017 Aboriginal 15 24 20 16 22 1 2 41 39 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 21 18 25 0 1 35 44 3751

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 26 23 11 12 0 0 53 23 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 27 15 8 0 0 49 23 3896
2017 Aboriginal 26 28 24 11 10 0 2 55 21 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 24 13 8 0 1 54 22 3750

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 28 15 8 6 1 2 69 15 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 30 21 8 4 0 3 66 12 3879
2017 Aboriginal 36 28 16 10 5 1 3 67 16 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 18 8 4 0 3 68 13 3741

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 24 22 16 17 0 0 45 33 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 24 17 16 0 1 43 33 3879
2017 Aboriginal 23 20 26 14 16 1 1 44 30 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 23 22 16 13 0 1 48 29 3750

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 26 11 5 5 0 2 79 10 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 26 14 7 4 0 3 73 12 3872
2017 Aboriginal 45 24 13 7 7 0 4 72 14 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 26 14 6 4 0 4 75 10 3743

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 26 24 7 10 1 1 58 18 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 22 11 9 0 1 57 20 3891
2017 Aboriginal 28 33 17 9 12 0 1 62 21 309
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 3734

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 29 22 9 9 1 1 59 18 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 23 10 6 0 1 60 17 3882
2017 Aboriginal 31 28 16 9 11 2 2 62 21 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 20 11 5 0 1 63 16 3735

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 24 20 15 9 1 1 55 25 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 23 12 6 0 1 59 18 3876
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 16 11 8 2 2 64 19 309
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 21 12 6 0 1 61 18 3732

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 26 19 14 10 0 1 57 24 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 20 11 6 0 1 62 18 3875
2017 Aboriginal 33 26 21 8 8 2 2 61 16 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 19 11 6 0 1 64 17 3738

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 28 16 11 7 1 0 66 18 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 18 8 3 0 1 70 12 3872
2017 Aboriginal 37 32 13 8 6 1 2 72 15 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 17 7 3 0 1 72 11 3728

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 25 9 5 3 1 1 82 8 328
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 3879
2017 Aboriginal 60 22 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 310
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 24 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 3743

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 16 5 4 3 3 3 88 7 330
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 3871

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 18 12 3 7 1 2 77 10 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 7 4 4 0 2 86 7 3871
2017 Aboriginal 64 17 6 7 4 1 2 83 11 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 12 6 3 2 0 2 89 6 3746

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 29 15 5 4 0 0 76 9 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 32 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 3887
2017 Aboriginal 46 31 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 309
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 12 4 2 0 1 81 7 3748

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 19 12 7 11 0 1 70 18 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 12 6 6 0 1 76 12 3874
2017 Aboriginal 50 27 8 8 5 0 1 78 13 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 10 6 4 0 1 81 9 3744

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 Aboriginal 60 15 6 2 1 1 15 89 4 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 15 7 2 1 0 21 87 5 3862
2017 Aboriginal 55 15 3 3 3 0 20 88 8 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 14 6 2 1 0 20 89 4 3745

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 25 11 5 3 2 2 80 9 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 28 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 3873
2017 Aboriginal 54 26 10 2 3 0 4 84 5 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 10 3 2 0 3 85 5 3728

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 15 11 5 11 1 2 72 16 335
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 19 12 8 10 0 2 69 18 3882
2017 Aboriginal 47 24 10 4 11 1 3 74 16 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 20 12 8 8 0 2 71 17 3752

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 32 11 5 4 1 1 79 9 334
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 13 3 2 0 2 81 5 3885
2017 Aboriginal 46 33 11 3 5 0 2 81 8 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 11 3 1 0 2 84 5 3743

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 30 33 13 7 0 1 47 20 331
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 34 14 4 0 0 47 19 3906
2017 Aboriginal 15 30 33 11 8 2 0 46 20 311
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 36 12 5 0 0 46 17 3755

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 18 34 22 12 0 1 35 31 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 38 22 11 0 0 33 28 3872
2017 Aboriginal 12 18 36 18 14 0 1 32 31 308
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 38 24 11 0 0 36 25 3739

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 31 22 12 7 3 1 58 19 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 40 18 12 7 3 0 62 20 3896
2017 Aboriginal 18 31 20 14 11 5 1 52 26 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 20 13 9 5 1 56 23 3749

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 31 16 15 12 3 0 56 27 336
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 19 14 8 2 0 58 23 3899
2017 Aboriginal 21 33 17 15 9 4 0 57 25 313
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 16 15 8 2 0 60 24 3749
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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 Aboriginal 20 23 20 15 19 2 1 20 80 333
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 24 15 16 2 0 18 82 3892
2017 Aboriginal 16 22 22 16 18 5 1 17 83 312
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 23 15 19 2 0 18 82 3753

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 Aboriginal 36 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 3060
2017 Aboriginal 31 238
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 2941

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 Aboriginal 46 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 3060
2017 Aboriginal 35 238
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 2941

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 Aboriginal 29 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 3048
2017 Aboriginal 18 238
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 2941

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 Aboriginal 52 247
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 3063
2017 Aboriginal 52 238
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 2941

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 Aboriginal 6 247
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 3042
2017 Aboriginal 6 238
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 2941

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 Aboriginal 29 247
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 3056

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 249
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 3056
2017 Aboriginal 36 238
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 2941

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 Aboriginal 8 34 16 12 5 25 232
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 37 19 11 5 25 2936
2017 Aboriginal 11 37 20 11 3 18 237
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 43 17 11 4 19 2858

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 66 249
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 68 3059

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 Aboriginal 16 25 16 17 22 1 4 43 41 251
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 17 20 21 1 3 39 43 3082
2017 Aboriginal 15 28 14 11 27 1 4 45 40 242
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 14 19 22 1 6 40 45 2965

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 Aboriginal 8 14 18 19 35 2 3 23 58 251
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 13 17 21 37 2 6 18 63 3081
2017 Aboriginal 7 11 15 14 40 5 8 21 62 240
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 12 18 44 3 8 16 70 2960

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 15 15 10 14 3 7 56 27 332
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 19 16 9 10 1 8 62 20 3886
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