2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 91. Do you work full-time or part-time?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. 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
2019 Full-time 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 27660
2019 Part-time 33 39 14 8 5 0 0 72 13 1435
2017 Full-time 31 45 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 27408
2017 Part-time 29 46 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 1686
2014 Full-time 31 46 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 29873
2014 Part-time 27 48 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2037
2011 Full-time 33 43 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 30112
2011 Part-time 29 47 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1336
2008 Full-time 34 44 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27503
2008 Part-time 25 47 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 1409

Question 11. 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
2019 Full-time 32 37 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 27600
2019 Part-time 30 36 16 12 6 0 0 66 18 1436
2017 Full-time 26 38 16 11 8 0 0 65 20 27370
2017 Part-time 27 39 16 11 7 0 0 67 17 1685

Question 12. 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
2019 Full-time 53 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 27450
2019 Part-time 47 34 13 5 2 0 0 81 7 1429
2017 Full-time 51 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 27338
2017 Part-time 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 1691
2014 Full-time 61 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 29854
2014 Part-time 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 2039
2011 Full-time 59 30 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 30162
2011 Part-time 56 32 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 1346

Question 16. 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
2019 Full-time 44 38 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 27636
2019 Part-time 38 38 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 1436
2017 Full-time 39 41 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 27283
2017 Part-time 38 40 13 5 3 0 0 78 9 1685
2014 Full-time 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 29855
2014 Part-time 38 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 2036
2011 Full-time 39 43 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 30156
2011 Part-time 35 45 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1341
2008 Full-time 40 43 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 27640
2008 Part-time 33 47 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1417

Question 51. 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
2019 Full-time 45 32 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 27602
2019 Part-time 46 31 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 1432
2017 Full-time 37 34 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 27358
2017 Part-time 41 33 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 1686
2014 Full-time 34 36 15 9 6 1 0 71 14 29873
2014 Part-time 38 37 13 8 4 1 0 76 11 2038
2011 Full-time 31 38 17 8 5 1 0 69 13 30104
2011 Part-time 34 37 16 6 7 0 0 71 13 1342

Question 52. 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
2019 Full-time 42 34 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 27455
2019 Part-time 42 32 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 1426
2017 Full-time 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 27368
2017 Part-time 38 36 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 1684
2014 Full-time 33 38 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 29867
2014 Part-time 36 38 13 9 4 0 0 75 12 2037
2011 Full-time 30 41 16 9 5 0 0 71 14 30091
2011 Part-time 33 39 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 1343
2008 Full-time 31 42 13 9 5 0 0 74 13 27602
2008 Part-time 35 41 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 1416

Question 53. 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
2019 Full-time 36 25 18 10 7 3 0 64 17 27656
2019 Part-time 28 23 21 13 10 5 0 54 24 1440
2017 Full-time 31 27 18 11 7 5 0 62 19 27361
2017 Part-time 29 25 19 11 8 7 1 58 21 1687
2014 Full-time 32 27 18 10 7 4 0 62 19 29868
2014 Part-time 28 27 18 12 9 5 1 59 22 2037
2011 Full-time 30 28 18 11 8 5 0 61 20 30100
2011 Part-time 25 26 19 12 11 5 1 55 25 1338
2008 Full-time 29 30 17 11 7 5 0 63 20 27610
2008 Part-time 25 27 17 14 10 6 1 55 26 1416
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 Full-time 43 26 17 5 3 1 5 74 8 27628
2019 Part-time 36 21 20 6 3 2 12 66 11 1438

Question 26. 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
2019 Full-time 54 27 10 4 3 2 1 83 7 27606
2019 Part-time 60 24 8 4 2 1 1 85 6 1432
2017 Full-time 47 31 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 27411
2017 Part-time 57 29 6 3 2 3 1 89 5 1691
2014 Full-time 47 31 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 29870
2014 Part-time 54 30 8 4 2 2 1 86 6 2039
2011 Full-time 44 33 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 30132
2011 Part-time 53 29 8 5 3 2 1 83 8 1341
2008 Full-time 43 32 11 6 4 3 1 78 11 27631
2008 Part-time 51 30 8 4 3 2 1 84 8 1416

Question 27. 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
2019 Full-time 52 30 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 27520
2019 Part-time 57 27 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 1430
2017 Full-time 46 34 9 7 4 1 0 81 10 27396
2017 Part-time 56 30 7 4 2 1 0 87 7 1690
2014 Full-time 46 34 9 7 4 1 0 81 10 29864
2014 Part-time 50 33 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 2038
2011 Full-time 42 36 10 8 4 1 0 79 12 30104
2011 Part-time 48 35 7 5 3 1 0 84 9 1342
2008 Full-time 42 36 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 27624
2008 Part-time 48 34 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 1416

Question 31. 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
2019 Full-time 57 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 27672
2019 Part-time 60 26 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1436
2017 Full-time 54 27 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 27360
2017 Part-time 63 25 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 1686
2014 Full-time 54 29 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 29861
2014 Part-time 56 29 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 2036

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Full-time 37 31 15 7 5 6 0 73 12 27672
2019 Part-time 40 29 13 5 3 10 1 77 8 1439
2017 Full-time 30 32 15 8 7 8 0 68 16 27416
2017 Part-time 39 28 14 5 3 11 1 76 9 1688
2014 Full-time 30 33 15 8 6 8 0 68 15 29856
2014 Part-time 36 32 13 6 4 9 0 75 10 2038
2011 Full-time 24 32 19 10 7 7 0 61 19 30132
2011 Part-time 31 30 16 7 7 8 1 67 15 1341

Question 35. 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
2019 Full-time 33 32 16 9 6 3 0 67 16 27594
2019 Part-time 36 31 16 8 4 4 1 70 13 1437
2017 Full-time 27 32 17 12 9 3 0 61 22 27412
2017 Part-time 34 31 17 8 6 4 0 67 15 1691
2014 Full-time 26 33 18 12 8 3 0 61 21 29857
2014 Part-time 33 32 17 9 6 3 0 67 15 2038
2011 Full-time 21 34 19 12 10 3 0 56 23 30094
2011 Part-time 28 32 17 9 10 3 1 63 20 1341
2008 Full-time 24 35 18 11 9 3 0 60 21 27600
2008 Part-time 32 35 13 9 7 4 1 70 16 1416

Question 36. 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
2019 Full-time 25 31 20 12 7 6 0 59 20 27568
2019 Part-time 26 29 19 10 6 9 1 61 17 1433
2017 Full-time 19 30 19 15 10 6 0 52 27 27395
2017 Part-time 24 29 18 12 7 9 0 59 21 1684
2014 Full-time 18 31 20 16 10 6 0 52 27 29846
2014 Part-time 24 30 20 12 7 7 0 58 21 2035
2011 Full-time 12 34 21 17 10 7 0 49 29 30145
2011 Part-time 19 30 17 16 10 9 0 53 28 1338
2008 Full-time 12 34 19 17 10 7 0 50 30 27603
2008 Part-time 17 35 17 15 6 9 1 58 23 1416

Question 37. 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
2019 Full-time 25 34 17 13 8 3 0 61 21 27611
2019 Part-time 28 31 18 12 7 5 1 62 19 1437
2017 Full-time 20 34 17 15 10 4 0 56 26 27376
2017 Part-time 25 34 15 12 8 6 0 63 21 1685
2014 Full-time 19 35 17 15 10 3 0 56 27 29835
2014 Part-time 24 35 17 12 7 4 0 62 20 2037
2011 Full-time 15 37 17 17 10 3 0 54 28 30111
2011 Part-time 20 36 15 14 10 4 0 59 25 1343
2008 Full-time 18 41 15 16 7 3 0 61 24 27604
2008 Part-time 26 41 14 11 5 3 0 69 16 1416
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. 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
2019 Full-time 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 27650
2019 Part-time 28 36 17 12 6 1 0 64 19 1439
2017 Full-time 23 37 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 27390
2017 Part-time 25 38 18 11 7 0 0 63 19 1686
2014 Full-time 21 37 18 14 10 0 0 58 24 29865
2014 Part-time 21 37 19 14 8 0 0 58 22 2036
2011 Full-time 19 39 17 15 10 0 0 58 25 30155
2011 Part-time 20 39 17 14 9 1 1 59 23 1345

Question 9. 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
2019 Full-time 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 27515
2019 Part-time 42 40 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1430
2017 Full-time 32 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 27381
2017 Part-time 38 44 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1686

Question 25. 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
2019 Full-time 45 32 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 27639
2019 Part-time 50 30 11 5 3 1 1 80 9 1436
2017 Full-time 40 37 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 27414
2017 Part-time 46 35 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 1693
2014 Full-time 39 37 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 29874
2014 Part-time 45 35 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 2039
2011 Full-time 35 39 12 9 5 1 0 75 14 30144
2011 Part-time 41 38 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 1345
2008 Full-time 37 37 11 9 6 1 0 75 14 27629
2008 Part-time 42 34 10 8 5 1 1 78 13 1416

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 Full-time 28 43 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 27559
2019 Part-time 34 41 9 12 4 0 0 75 16 1435
2017 Full-time 24 43 11 15 7 0 0 68 22 27409
2017 Part-time 33 42 9 11 4 0 0 75 15 1692
2014 Full-time 25 43 11 14 6 0 0 68 21 29855
2014 Part-time 30 47 7 12 4 0 0 77 15 2039
2011 Full-time 26 44 11 12 5 0 1 71 17 30128
2011 Part-time 30 45 10 11 4 0 1 75 15 1344
2008 Full-time 25 46 11 12 5 0 0 71 17 27618
2008 Part-time 28 46 9 12 4 0 1 74 16 1418

Question 44. 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
2019 Full-time 28 33 17 12 8 2 0 63 20 27620
2019 Part-time 30 33 17 10 7 2 1 65 18 1436
2017 Full-time 24 35 16 13 9 2 0 60 23 27366
2017 Part-time 30 33 16 11 7 3 1 65 18 1688
2014 Full-time 25 35 16 13 9 2 0 62 22 29864
2014 Part-time 27 36 15 12 7 3 0 65 19 2038
2011 Full-time 24 38 16 12 8 1 0 63 21 30143
2011 Part-time 25 37 15 13 8 1 1 63 21 1342
2008 Full-time 23 40 16 12 8 1 0 63 21 27621
2008 Part-time 26 41 14 10 7 2 1 69 17 1416

Question 45. 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
2019 Full-time 27 30 14 13 12 2 1 59 26 27669
2019 Part-time 27 31 14 12 11 3 2 61 24 1431
2017 Full-time 23 30 14 15 15 2 1 55 31 27378
2017 Part-time 26 27 16 14 10 3 3 57 26 1687
2014 Full-time 23 30 14 15 15 2 1 54 31 29864
2014 Part-time 26 30 13 15 12 2 2 58 28 2038
2011 Full-time 19 31 15 17 17 1 1 51 34 30125
2011 Part-time 20 31 14 16 14 2 3 54 32 1343
2008 Full-time 19 36 13 15 14 1 1 57 30 27625
2008 Part-time 22 39 11 12 10 2 3 65 23 1415

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

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
2019 Full-time 55 23 11 4 3 1 3 81 7 27640
2019 Part-time 46 22 15 7 5 1 5 71 13 1433

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

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
2019 Full-time 61 9 6 3 3 2 16 86 7 27624
2019 Part-time 59 8 4 2 2 4 20 88 6 1434

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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
2019 Full-time 47 24 15 6 4 2 3 75 10 27585
2019 Part-time 46 21 15 7 4 3 5 72 12 1434

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

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
2019 Full-time 42 21 16 8 6 3 4 69 15 27548
2019 Part-time 43 18 16 8 5 5 6 68 14 1430

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
2019 Full-time 41 19 15 9 8 3 4 65 19 27561
2019 Part-time 40 18 16 9 7 4 6 65 18 1430

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
2019 Full-time 64 16 9 3 2 2 4 85 6 27586
2019 Part-time 61 16 9 4 2 4 5 84 6 1435

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Full-time 72 10 5 2 3 4 4 89 6 27539
2019 Part-time 76 6 5 1 2 4 5 90 4 1432

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Full-time 76 7 3 1 1 2 9 93 3 27539
2019 Part-time 74 8 3 2 2 2 9 92 5 1431

Empowerment

Question 13. 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
2019 Full-time 30 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 18 27514
2019 Part-time 24 32 20 16 7 0 1 57 23 1431
2017 Full-time 26 39 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 27318
2017 Part-time 22 35 18 13 10 1 1 58 23 1685
2014 Full-time 22 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 29875
2014 Part-time 16 37 17 17 11 0 1 54 28 2038
2011 Full-time 28 41 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 30129
2011 Part-time 23 39 14 13 9 0 1 63 23 1342

Question 14. 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
2019 Full-time 33 34 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 27614
2019 Part-time 26 30 23 11 8 0 1 57 20 1440
2017 Full-time 29 35 17 11 7 0 0 65 19 27317
2017 Part-time 27 31 19 12 8 1 1 59 21 1688
2014 Full-time 26 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 29867
2014 Part-time 21 35 19 14 10 0 1 56 25 2039

Question 15. 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
2019 Full-time 36 41 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 27235
2019 Part-time 35 42 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 1422
2017 Full-time 31 40 14 10 5 0 0 72 15 27317
2017 Part-time 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1685
2014 Full-time 30 40 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 29869
2014 Part-time 32 42 14 7 4 0 0 75 12 2037
2011 Full-time 37 41 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 30111
2011 Part-time 39 42 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 1343

Question 47. 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
2019 Full-time 22 39 20 10 5 4 0 64 15 27622
2019 Part-time 19 36 22 10 5 7 2 59 16 1438
2017 Full-time 20 34 22 11 7 5 0 58 19 27385
2017 Part-time 21 31 20 11 6 8 1 58 19 1689

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. 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
2019 Full-time 50 32 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 27591
2019 Part-time 48 30 11 7 4 0 1 78 10 1431
2017 Full-time 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 27376
2017 Part-time 49 32 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1692
2014 Full-time 42 35 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 29865
2014 Part-time 43 33 12 6 4 1 1 77 11 2035
2011 Full-time 41 38 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 30135
2011 Part-time 43 34 10 8 4 0 1 79 12 1339

Question 17. 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
2019 Full-time 45 32 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 27463
2019 Part-time 58 27 8 2 1 0 3 88 3 1434
2017 Full-time 44 34 13 5 2 0 2 80 7 27415
2017 Part-time 58 28 7 2 1 0 4 89 3 1690
2014 Full-time 41 34 16 5 3 0 1 76 8 29874
2014 Part-time 57 27 9 3 1 0 3 87 4 2040
2011 Full-time 40 34 16 6 3 0 1 75 8 30160
2011 Part-time 55 28 10 3 2 0 3 85 5 1344
2008 Full-time 33 36 19 7 4 0 1 70 11 27634
2008 Part-time 46 35 11 3 2 0 3 83 5 1418

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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
2019 Full-time 69 18 5 3 2 1 2 90 5 27624
2019 Part-time 62 16 7 3 3 2 7 85 7 1433
2017 Full-time 64 22 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 27365
2017 Part-time 60 20 5 2 3 2 7 88 6 1686
2014 Full-time 65 22 4 3 3 1 3 90 6 29869
2014 Part-time 56 21 6 3 4 2 7 86 8 2040
2011 Full-time 61 25 5 4 3 1 2 88 7 30159
2011 Part-time 56 24 7 4 6 1 3 83 10 1344

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 23 41 36 27723
2019 Part-time 29 33 38 1439
2017 Full-time 22 45 33 27407
2017 Part-time 25 39 36 1690
2014 Full-time 22 46 33 29873
2014 Part-time 23 40 37 2038
2011 Full-time 22 47 31 30177
2011 Part-time 25 41 34 1344

Question 55. 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
2019 Full-time 21 43 18 5 9 4 6300
2019 Part-time 15 38 18 6 18 4 406
2017 Full-time 25 41 16 5 7 6 5967
2017 Part-time 19 31 18 5 19 7 419
2014 Full-time 26 46 14 7 9999 7 6444
2014 Part-time 18 43 18 13 9999 8 469
2011 Full-time 25 45 18 7 9999 6 6747
2011 Part-time 20 32 22 13 9999 13 335
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Organizational goals

Question 10. 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
2019 Full-time 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 27523
2019 Part-time 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1434
2017 Full-time 43 40 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 27367
2017 Part-time 44 39 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 1688
2014 Full-time 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 29859
2014 Part-time 40 42 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 2038
2011 Full-time 38 44 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 30155
2011 Part-time 37 43 11 6 3 1 0 81 8 1344
2008 Full-time 45 41 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 27624
2008 Part-time 42 43 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 1418

Question 39. 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
2019 Full-time 32 43 15 6 2 1 0 76 9 27667
2019 Part-time 38 39 15 5 2 2 0 78 8 1438
2017 Full-time 29 42 15 8 4 1 0 72 13 27375
2017 Part-time 36 40 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 1689
2014 Full-time 32 41 15 6 3 1 0 75 10 29876
2014 Part-time 38 41 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 2039
2011 Full-time 29 43 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 30118
2011 Part-time 33 42 13 7 4 2 0 77 10 1338

Organizational performance

Question 18a. 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
2019 Full-time 9 23 36 20 10 1 1 31 32 27623
2019 Part-time 8 17 32 23 16 2 2 41 26 1438
2017 Full-time 10 23 36 17 9 1 3 27 35 27288
2017 Part-time 9 17 32 19 14 2 8 37 29 1682
2014 Full-time 11 26 36 16 7 1 2 24 38 29817
2014 Part-time 8 20 33 20 13 1 5 36 29 2032
2011 Full-time 10 25 37 17 8 1 3 25 36 30058
2011 Part-time 8 18 31 22 14 1 6 39 28 1335
2008 Full-time 9 26 38 18 7 1 2 25 36 27578
2008 Part-time 6 19 32 24 13 2 4 39 27 1412

Question 18b. 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
2019 Full-time 8 16 27 26 18 2 2 46 25 27539
2019 Part-time 10 14 24 25 22 3 3 50 25 1428
2017 Full-time 10 18 29 21 15 3 4 38 30 27204
2017 Part-time 11 15 23 20 19 3 7 44 30 1675
2014 Full-time 11 20 30 22 13 2 3 36 32 29783
2014 Part-time 9 16 27 22 18 3 6 43 27 2028
2011 Full-time 9 18 29 24 14 2 4 40 28 30050
2011 Part-time 11 15 27 21 18 3 5 42 28 1337
2008 Full-time 8 17 30 25 14 2 3 42 26 27533
2008 Part-time 6 15 26 26 20 4 4 50 22 1408

Question 18c. 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
2019 Full-time 11 20 31 21 13 2 2 35 32 27559
2019 Part-time 8 16 26 22 19 4 7 45 26 1437
2017 Full-time 12 20 31 19 11 2 4 33 35 27246
2017 Part-time 9 14 26 19 16 5 11 41 28 1674
2014 Full-time 13 21 31 19 10 2 4 31 36 29791
2014 Part-time 9 14 27 22 15 3 9 42 27 2028
2011 Full-time 11 20 32 20 11 2 4 33 33 30037
2011 Part-time 10 20 25 20 14 3 9 38 34 1338
2008 Full-time 9 19 32 23 11 2 3 35 30 27546
2008 Part-time 7 16 28 22 15 5 6 42 26 1412

Question 18d. 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
2019 Full-time 6 12 29 31 19 1 3 52 18 27474
2019 Part-time 4 7 20 29 28 2 10 65 12 1428
2017 Full-time 7 13 30 27 16 1 5 46 22 27131
2017 Part-time 6 9 21 25 22 2 14 57 18 1669
2014 Full-time 8 14 32 27 14 1 4 43 23 29730
2014 Part-time 5 8 24 27 23 1 12 57 15 2018
2011 Full-time 6 14 32 27 14 1 4 44 22 30002
2011 Part-time 5 10 23 27 23 1 12 57 17 1332
2008 Full-time 6 14 33 28 14 1 3 44 22 27531
2008 Part-time 4 8 21 30 26 2 9 63 13 1413

Question 18e. 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
2019 Full-time 9 17 28 25 18 1 2 44 27 27570
2019 Part-time 7 12 22 25 26 3 5 56 20 1430
2017 Full-time 12 19 28 20 14 2 5 36 34 27223
2017 Part-time 8 13 22 22 21 3 11 50 24 1678
2014 Full-time 14 21 29 19 12 1 4 32 37 29778
2014 Part-time 8 14 24 23 21 2 8 49 25 2028
2011 Full-time 13 22 30 18 12 1 4 32 37 30068
2011 Part-time 9 15 26 22 18 2 8 44 27 1332
2008 Full-time 12 21 30 20 12 1 3 34 35 27535
2008 Part-time 6 12 24 24 25 2 7 54 20 1408

Question 18f. 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
2019 Full-time 10 16 26 24 18 3 3 45 27 27501
2019 Part-time 11 14 21 20 22 6 5 48 29 1428
2017 Full-time 9 16 26 23 16 4 6 43 28 27242
2017 Part-time 11 14 21 17 19 8 10 44 31 1675
2014 Full-time 8 16 27 25 15 3 5 44 27 29770
2014 Part-time 10 15 23 21 19 5 8 45 29 2024
2011 Full-time 8 16 27 24 15 3 5 43 27 29999
2011 Part-time 11 15 23 21 19 4 7 45 29 1333
2008 Full-time 10 19 27 22 13 3 5 39 32 27563
2008 Part-time 9 17 21 21 19 5 7 46 30 1411

Question 18g. 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
2019 Full-time 11 20 33 20 12 2 2 33 32 27558
2019 Part-time 10 17 30 18 17 4 4 38 29 1424
2017 Full-time 12 21 33 16 10 3 4 28 36 27249
2017 Part-time 10 17 30 16 15 4 8 35 31 1678
2014 Full-time 13 22 33 17 9 2 3 28 37 29795
2014 Part-time 10 17 31 18 14 3 6 35 30 2029

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 17 33 24 14 1 1 39 27 27606
2019 Part-time 6 16 32 24 17 2 2 43 24 1436

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 Full-time 20 37 19 15 7 2 0 58 23 27526
2019 Part-time 23 35 18 15 6 3 0 60 21 1431

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Full-time 51 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 12 27565
2019 Part-time 55 27 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1427
2017 Full-time 46 31 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 27406
2017 Part-time 56 28 6 5 3 1 0 85 8 1689
2014 Full-time 49 29 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 29864
2014 Part-time 54 29 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 2036

Question 22. 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
2019 Full-time 53 32 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 27585
2019 Part-time 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 5 1432
2017 Full-time 44 40 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 27358
2017 Part-time 54 36 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 1684
2014 Full-time 44 40 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 29857
2014 Part-time 51 38 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 2037

Question 23. 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
2019 Full-time 42 36 13 4 2 2 1 80 6 27634
2019 Part-time 46 30 14 3 2 3 2 80 5 1434

Question 48. 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
2019 Full-time 42 37 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 27504
2019 Part-time 45 35 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 1425
2017 Full-time 42 39 11 4 3 2 0 82 7 27385
2017 Part-time 51 35 8 3 1 2 0 88 5 1690
2014 Full-time 46 35 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 29869
2014 Part-time 53 32 7 3 2 2 0 87 5 2037
2011 Full-time 35 40 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 30115
2011 Part-time 41 37 11 5 4 2 0 79 9 1340

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2019 Full-time 51 32 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 27536
2019 Part-time 54 31 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 1426
2017 Full-time 43 36 13 3 2 3 0 81 6 27356
2017 Part-time 49 32 11 3 2 3 1 84 5 1687
2014 Full-time 50 33 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 29857
2014 Part-time 57 30 7 2 1 3 0 90 3 2037

Question 50. 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
2019 Full-time 52 32 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 27625
2019 Part-time 58 30 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 1434
2017 Full-time 45 37 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 27389
2017 Part-time 54 33 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 1690
2014 Full-time 48 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 29861
2014 Part-time 57 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 2035
2011 Full-time 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 30052
2011 Part-time 47 35 8 5 5 0 0 82 9 1332
2008 Full-time 36 43 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 27612
2008 Part-time 46 37 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 1415

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Full-time 33 31 16 7 5 5 3 69 13 27601
2019 Part-time 36 27 16 6 4 7 4 71 11 1436
2017 Full-time 29 33 16 8 6 5 3 68 15 27399
2017 Part-time 35 32 13 5 4 6 4 75 10 1689
2014 Full-time 34 33 14 8 5 4 3 71 14 29869
2014 Part-time 38 30 13 6 3 5 4 75 10 2039

Question 41. 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
2019 Full-time 37 36 13 7 4 2 1 76 11 27606
2019 Part-time 38 35 12 8 3 3 1 76 12 1439
2017 Full-time 39 37 11 6 3 3 1 79 10 27344
2017 Part-time 41 36 10 6 2 3 2 81 9 1686
2014 Full-time 44 36 9 5 3 2 1 83 8 29866
2014 Part-time 46 37 8 4 2 2 1 85 6 2036
2011 Full-time 37 38 11 6 4 3 1 78 10 30087
2011 Part-time 40 36 10 5 4 4 1 80 10 1337
2008 Full-time 32 38 12 8 5 4 1 74 13 27600
2008 Part-time 35 37 10 8 4 4 2 75 14 1417

Question 42. 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
2019 Full-time 38 37 15 5 3 1 0 76 9 27561
2019 Part-time 44 36 12 4 2 1 0 81 7 1436

Question 43. 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
2019 Full-time 25 26 18 12 10 7 2 56 24 27634
2019 Part-time 29 28 15 10 8 8 3 64 20 1432
2017 Full-time 21 27 17 14 12 8 2 53 28 27346
2017 Part-time 26 26 16 12 7 10 3 60 22 1688
2014 Full-time 20 27 17 15 13 8 1 51 30 29861
2014 Part-time 23 28 17 14 9 7 1 56 25 2033
2011 Full-time 16 26 18 16 13 9 2 47 33 30155
2011 Part-time 20 27 16 14 12 8 3 52 29 1344

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 Full-time 41 44 4 8 2 0 0 85 11 27690
2019 Part-time 46 43 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 1440
2017 Full-time 33 48 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 27428
2017 Part-time 42 45 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 1692
2014 Full-time 37 47 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 29871
2014 Part-time 45 45 2 5 2 0 0 90 7 2040
2011 Full-time 39 47 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 30154
2011 Part-time 46 45 2 5 1 0 0 91 7 1347
2008 Full-time 38 49 4 7 2 0 0 87 10 27628
2008 Part-time 46 46 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 1416

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

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
2019 Full-time 46 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 27621
2019 Part-time 51 34 6 7 3 0 0 85 9 1438
2017 Full-time 41 36 7 11 6 0 0 77 17 27392
2017 Part-time 49 35 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 1689
2014 Full-time 44 35 7 9 5 0 0 79 15 29863
2014 Part-time 49 36 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 2038
2011 Full-time 42 38 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 30068
2011 Part-time 45 39 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 1337

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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
2019 Full-time 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 27504
2019 Part-time 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1428
2017 Full-time 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 27334
2017 Part-time 50 37 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1689
2014 Full-time 47 38 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 29849
2014 Part-time 49 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 2035

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Full-time 72 16 4 3 2 0 2 90 5 27611
2019 Part-time 71 16 4 4 2 0 3 90 6 1436
2017 Full-time 71 17 4 4 2 0 2 89 6 27410
2017 Part-time 74 15 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 1688
2014 Full-time 71 16 4 4 2 0 2 89 7 29866
2014 Part-time 76 14 3 3 2 0 2 92 5 2038
2011 Full-time 71 16 4 4 3 0 2 89 7 30134
2011 Part-time 78 12 3 4 2 0 1 92 5 1343
2008 Full-time 72 16 3 4 3 0 1 89 7 27620
2008 Part-time 75 14 3 3 2 0 2 91 6 1417

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Full-time 73 12 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 27631
2019 Part-time 74 11 5 2 2 1 5 90 5 1435
2017 Full-time 72 13 5 3 2 1 4 89 6 27409
2017 Part-time 75 12 4 2 2 1 5 92 4 1689
2014 Full-time 74 12 4 3 3 0 4 90 6 29872
2014 Part-time 77 12 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 2039
2011 Full-time 72 13 5 3 3 1 4 89 6 30125
2011 Part-time 78 10 3 3 2 0 4 92 5 1340
2008 Full-time 69 11 5 3 4 1 7 87 8 27617
2008 Part-time 72 9 4 3 3 1 8 89 7 1416

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Full-time 79 10 4 1 2 0 4 93 3 27534
2019 Part-time 79 9 3 1 2 0 6 94 3 1434
2017 Full-time 78 11 3 1 2 0 4 93 3 27368
2017 Part-time 82 10 2 1 2 0 3 95 3 1691
2014 Full-time 78 11 3 1 2 0 4 93 3 29862
2014 Part-time 82 10 2 1 2 0 3 95 3 2038
2011 Full-time 78 11 3 2 2 0 4 93 4 30112
2011 Part-time 81 10 2 1 1 0 4 95 3 1340
2008 Full-time 78 7 3 2 3 1 7 92 5 27599
2008 Part-time 82 7 2 1 2 0 6 95 3 1414

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 16 10 6 6 20 5 70 16 27678
2019 Part-time 36 13 9 4 5 28 5 73 13 1440

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Full-time 36 46 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 27612
2019 Part-time 27 45 11 8 4 2 3 75 13 1434

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Full-time 59 26 7 2 1 4 1 90 3 27605
2019 Part-time 54 25 9 1 1 7 3 87 2 1431

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 58. 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
2019 Full-time 11 89 27661
2019 Part-time 8 92 1437

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 49 51 3102
2019 Part-time 46 54 113

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 59 41 3102
2019 Part-time 50 50 113

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 4 96 3102
2019 Part-time 7 93 113

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 91 3102
2019 Part-time 14 86 113

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 4 96 3102
2019 Part-time 5 95 113

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 36 64 3085
2019 Part-time 28 72 113

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 37 63 3085
2019 Part-time 34 66 113

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 40 60 3085
2019 Part-time 30 70 113

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 42 58 3085
2019 Part-time 30 70 113

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 26 74 3085
2019 Part-time 12 88 113

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 53 47 3085
2019 Part-time 45 55 113

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 32 68 3085
2019 Part-time 26 74 113

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 8 92 3085
2019 Part-time 17 83 113

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 91 3085
2019 Part-time 6 94 113

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 47 53 3085
2019 Part-time 39 61 113

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 79 3085
2019 Part-time 16 84 113

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 15 85 3085
2019 Part-time 14 86 113

Question 61a. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 46 54 3075
2019 Part-time 41 59 113

Question 61b. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 24 76 3075
2019 Part-time 17 83 113

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 23 77 3075
2019 Part-time 18 82 113

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 6 94 3075
2019 Part-time 5 95 113

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 14 86 3075
2019 Part-time 14 86 113

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 91 3075
2019 Part-time 9 91 113

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 30 70 3075
2019 Part-time 34 66 113

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 13 87 2880
2019 Part-time 19 81 107

Question 62b. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 79 2880
2019 Part-time 28 72 107

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 12 88 2880
2019 Part-time 15 85 107

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 93 2880
2019 Part-time 9 91 107

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 10 90 2880
2019 Part-time 8 92 107

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 8 92 2880
2019 Part-time 4 96 107

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 10 90 2880
2019 Part-time 5 95 107

Question 62h. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 11 89 2880
2019 Part-time 18 82 107

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 13 87 2880
2019 Part-time 10 90 107

Question 62j. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 27 73 2880
2019 Part-time 21 79 107

Question 62k. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 91 2880
2019 Part-time 6 94 107

Question 62l. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 47 53 2880
2019 Part-time 37 63 107

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 1 99 2880
2019 Part-time 0 100 107

Question 62n. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 54 46 2880
2019 Part-time 43 57 107

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 12 88 2880
2019 Part-time 13 87 107

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 14 86 27653
2019 Part-time 9 91 1439

Question 64. 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
2019 Full-time 24 18 18 6 5 23 7 59 16 27677
2019 Part-time 25 15 16 4 3 26 10 63 12 1440
2017 Full-time 20 20 19 5 6 23 7 57 16 27405
2017 Part-time 23 20 15 3 3 24 11 68 10 1692
2014 Full-time 22 21 19 6 5 22 6 59 15 29864
2014 Part-time 25 20 16 4 3 24 8 66 11 2040

Question 65. 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
2019 Full-time 42 29 14 5 4 6 1 76 9 27675
2019 Part-time 47 28 12 3 3 7 1 81 7 1436
2017 Full-time 35 32 15 5 4 7 1 73 10 27380
2017 Part-time 41 32 11 3 2 9 1 82 5 1685
2014 Full-time 36 33 15 5 4 7 1 74 10 29845
2014 Part-time 42 31 12 3 2 7 1 80 6 2036
2011 Full-time 41 38 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 30118
2011 Part-time 47 33 10 4 2 3 0 83 6 1337

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 66. 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
2019 Full-time 7 93 27656
2019 Part-time 6 94 1439

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 31 69 1905
2019 Part-time 26 74 92

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 78 22 1905
2019 Part-time 65 35 92

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 1905
2019 Part-time 0 100 92

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 6 94 1905
2019 Part-time 5 95 92

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 93 1905
2019 Part-time 18 82 92

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 10 90 1905
2019 Part-time 15 85 92

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 30 70 1871
2019 Part-time 27 73 91

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 22 78 1871
2019 Part-time 23 77 91

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 19 81 1871
2019 Part-time 23 77 91

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 93 1871
2019 Part-time 10 90 91

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 30 70 1871
2019 Part-time 24 76 91

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 25 75 1871
2019 Part-time 26 74 91

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 5 95 1871
2019 Part-time 7 93 91

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 11 89 1871
2019 Part-time 11 89 91

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 17 83 1871
2019 Part-time 24 76 91

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 16 84 1871
2019 Part-time 18 82 91

Question 69a. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 26 74 1855
2019 Part-time 21 79 91

Question 69b. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 12 88 1855
2019 Part-time 7 93 91

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 20 80 1855
2019 Part-time 17 83 91

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 5 95 1855
2019 Part-time 6 94 91

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 8 92 1855
2019 Part-time 11 89 91

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 7 93 1855
2019 Part-time 10 90 91

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 51 49 1855
2019 Part-time 55 45 91

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 91 27635
2019 Part-time 6 94 1435

Question 72. 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
2019 Full-time 26 17 19 4 3 25 6 62 11 27637
2019 Part-time 26 16 16 3 2 28 8 67 9 1434
2017 Full-time 22 20 20 3 3 27 6 62 9 27397
2017 Part-time 25 19 15 2 2 28 9 70 6 1688
2014 Full-time 23 19 20 3 3 27 6 62 8 29860
2014 Part-time 26 18 16 2 2 28 8 70 6 2039

Question 73. 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
2019 Full-time 44 28 14 3 3 7 1 78 7 27632
2019 Part-time 47 28 11 2 2 8 1 83 5 1434
2017 Full-time 37 32 15 3 3 9 1 76 7 27339
2017 Part-time 43 31 11 2 2 10 1 83 4 1685
2014 Full-time 38 32 15 3 2 9 1 77 6 29842
2014 Part-time 44 29 12 2 1 10 2 83 3 2040
2011 Full-time 43 37 11 4 2 4 0 83 6 30105
2011 Part-time 47 35 9 3 1 4 0 86 5 1341

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), 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. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 16 84 27670
2019 Part-time 22 78 1437
2017 Full-time 17 83 27372
2017 Part-time 21 79 1690
2014 Full-time 15 85 29817
2014 Part-time 19 81 2034

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 82 18 4468
2019 Part-time 91 9 321
2017 Full-time 80 20 4507
2017 Part-time 86 14 367
2014 Full-time 81 19 4479
2014 Part-time 86 14 389

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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
2019 Full-time 45 33 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 3635
2019 Part-time 50 33 4 8 4 0 1 84 12 290
2017 Full-time 43 37 6 8 5 1 0 81 13 3598
2017 Part-time 53 35 4 3 5 1 0 88 8 315
2014 Full-time 51 32 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 3624
2014 Part-time 55 34 3 5 3 0 0 89 7 336
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 Full-time 62 22 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 27682
2019 Part-time 64 20 8 2 3 2 0 86 5 1441
2017 Full-time 55 25 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 27387
2017 Part-time 63 23 8 3 2 2 0 88 5 1686

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (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
2019 Full-time 22 47 12 12 4 1 1 71 17 4111
2019 Part-time 20 47 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15

Question 77. 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
2019 Full-time 35 41 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 27618
2019 Part-time 33 39 14 8 3 3 0 74 12 1437
2017 Full-time 27 43 15 7 4 3 0 73 12 27343
2017 Part-time 30 40 15 7 3 5 0 74 10 1689

Question 78. 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
2019 Full-time 28 36 17 10 6 2 0 66 17 27656
2019 Part-time 27 35 16 11 7 3 0 64 19 1434
2017 Full-time 19 40 18 13 8 2 0 60 21 27377
2017 Part-time 23 37 17 12 8 3 0 62 20 1689

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 Full-time 32 31 19 9 9 0 1 64 17 27657
2019 Part-time 26 29 19 12 13 0 1 56 25 1438
2017 Full-time 27 28 19 12 11 1 2 57 24 27366
2017 Part-time 21 26 21 14 16 1 1 48 30 1691

Question 74b. 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
2019 Full-time 23 31 24 13 7 0 1 55 20 27650
2019 Part-time 34 27 21 9 6 0 2 62 16 1434
2017 Full-time 20 29 27 14 9 0 1 49 23 27358
2017 Part-time 28 30 22 10 6 0 4 60 17 1686

Question 74c. 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
2019 Full-time 34 30 19 9 6 0 2 66 15 27548
2019 Part-time 45 23 12 5 4 1 10 76 10 1431
2017 Full-time 26 29 21 12 7 1 3 58 20 27329
2017 Part-time 38 22 14 8 6 1 10 68 16 1681

Question 74d. 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
2019 Full-time 34 26 18 11 7 1 2 62 19 27521
2019 Part-time 37 23 18 9 8 1 4 63 18 1427
2017 Full-time 27 24 20 13 9 2 4 55 24 27358
2017 Part-time 34 23 15 10 10 3 5 62 21 1687

Question 74e. 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
2019 Full-time 65 16 6 2 2 1 8 89 4 27544
2019 Part-time 67 15 5 2 1 0 9 92 3 1433
2017 Full-time 54 17 8 3 2 1 15 85 5 27305
2017 Part-time 55 16 7 2 1 1 17 87 5 1689

Question 74f. 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
2019 Full-time 39 30 17 7 5 0 1 70 13 27628
2019 Part-time 34 28 19 8 8 0 1 64 17 1434
2017 Full-time 33 31 21 9 6 0 1 64 15 27271
2017 Part-time 34 27 21 9 7 0 1 62 16 1680

Question 74g. 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
2019 Full-time 34 34 18 7 4 1 2 70 11 27611
2019 Part-time 39 29 18 6 4 1 3 70 11 1433
2017 Full-time 28 33 21 10 5 1 2 63 15 27243
2017 Part-time 33 30 18 8 5 2 4 67 14 1678

Question 74h. 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
2019 Full-time 28 33 21 10 6 1 1 62 16 27583
2019 Part-time 36 28 18 9 6 1 3 66 15 1428
2017 Full-time 22 31 23 14 7 1 2 55 22 27263
2017 Part-time 33 26 19 10 6 1 5 63 17 1682

Question 74i. 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
2019 Full-time 38 31 17 8 4 0 1 70 13 27566
2019 Part-time 45 27 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 1431
2017 Full-time 31 32 19 10 5 1 2 65 16 27259
2017 Part-time 39 29 15 7 4 1 4 72 12 1680

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

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
2019 Full-time 44 27 14 7 6 1 1 72 13 27559
2019 Part-time 48 25 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 1430

Question 74k. 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
2019 Full-time 30 32 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 27477
2019 Part-time 30 28 21 11 8 0 1 59 20 1427
2017 Full-time 24 31 22 13 7 1 2 57 20 27212
2017 Part-time 29 29 20 10 8 1 3 60 19 1677

Question 74l. 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
2019 Full-time 56 23 10 4 3 0 2 82 8 27501
2019 Part-time 57 23 10 3 3 0 2 83 7 1431
2017 Full-time 53 24 12 5 3 0 3 78 9 27377
2017 Part-time 57 21 11 4 3 0 3 81 7 1689

Question 74m. 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
2019 Full-time 72 12 5 2 2 1 7 91 4 27515
2019 Part-time 70 12 6 3 2 1 6 89 5 1424
2017 Full-time 69 13 6 4 3 1 4 87 7 27364
2017 Part-time 74 10 4 3 2 1 6 91 6 1690

Question 74n. 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
2019 Full-time 72 12 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 27572
2019 Part-time 78 10 4 3 3 0 2 90 6 1434
2017 Full-time 57 27 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 27349
2017 Part-time 67 19 7 2 1 0 4 89 4 1685

Question 74o. 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
2019 Full-time 61 24 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 27482
2019 Part-time 74 16 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 1423
2017 Full-time 59 20 9 5 4 1 2 81 10 27351
2017 Part-time 67 16 7 4 3 1 4 87 6 1687

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) 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
2019 Full-time 63 19 8 4 4 0 2 83 9 27443
2019 Part-time 71 15 6 3 3 1 2 87 6 1423
2017 Full-time 53 11 4 2 1 1 29 91 3 27334
2017 Part-time 61 5 2 1 1 0 31 96 2 1684

Question 74q. 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
2019 Full-time 58 10 4 1 1 0 24 91 3 27362
2019 Part-time 67 4 1 0 0 0 27 97 1 1422
2017 Full-time 59 20 9 3 1 1 8 86 5 27207
2017 Part-time 59 15 9 4 3 1 8 82 8 1671

Question 74r. 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
2019 Full-time 64 19 8 3 2 0 5 87 4 27453
2019 Part-time 64 14 9 3 3 0 6 83 7 1417
2017 Full-time 54 18 9 7 8 1 4 75 15 27384
2017 Part-time 38 16 14 11 17 1 3 56 29 1690

Question 74s. 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
2019 Full-time 61 15 8 5 8 1 3 78 14 27561
2019 Part-time 43 13 11 10 19 1 2 58 30 1432
2017 Full-time 45 31 14 5 2 0 3 78 7 27337
2017 Part-time 45 29 13 6 3 1 3 77 10 1689

Question 74t. 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
2019 Full-time 50 29 13 4 3 0 2 80 7 27503
2019 Part-time 46 28 15 5 4 1 2 75 9 1427

Question 75. 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
2019 Full-time 18 35 32 10 4 0 0 53 14 27711
2019 Part-time 19 32 34 11 4 0 0 51 15 1443
2017 Full-time 12 31 38 13 5 0 0 43 18 27414
2017 Part-time 16 33 33 11 6 0 0 50 17 1692

Question 76. 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
2019 Full-time 9 18 39 23 10 0 0 33 27 27450
2019 Part-time 13 20 35 22 10 0 0 32 33 1425
2017 Full-time 8 19 41 22 9 0 0 31 27 27299
2017 Part-time 10 18 36 23 13 0 0 35 28 1682
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. 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
2019 Full-time 33 39 16 5 4 3 1 34 66 27607
2019 Part-time 27 35 16 8 6 6 1 29 71 1434
2017 Full-time 39 28 16 7 6 4 1 41 59 27412
2017 Part-time 26 27 20 12 10 5 1 27 73 1691

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 47 53 17519
2019 Part-time 55 45 945

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 68 32 17281
2019 Part-time 61 39 932

Question 87. 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
2019 Full-time 55 18 10 4 4 2 8 80 9 27429
2019 Part-time 54 17 9 3 3 3 11 82 7 1432

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
2019 Full-time 15 27 21 14 11 2 11 48 28 17298
2019 Part-time 17 26 18 14 13 1 11 48 31 935
2017 Full-time 11 22 18 16 20 2 11 38 42 15424
2017 Part-time 12 24 16 18 19 2 8 40 41 1162

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
2019 Full-time 11 23 20 17 16 2 11 39 38 17310
2019 Part-time 12 19 20 17 19 2 10 36 41 938
2017 Full-time 5 16 15 19 32 2 9 24 59 15416
2017 Part-time 6 18 15 19 33 3 7 27 57 1161
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