2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Air Quality Research Division

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4940
2019 Science and Technology Branch 40 44 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 44 47 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 45 44 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 91

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 38 38 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 4932
2019 Science and Technology Branch 34 41 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 39 43 12 6 0 0 0 81 7 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 39 44 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 91

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 53 34 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 4903
2019 Science and Technology Branch 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 865
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 58 34 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 171
2019 Air Quality Research Division 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 90

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 4944
2019 Science and Technology Branch 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 51 40 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 52 41 3 3 1 0 0 94 4 90

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 44 34 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 4935
2019 Science and Technology Branch 40 37 13 7 2 0 0 77 9 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 39 41 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 43 38 12 6 1 0 0 81 6 92

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 41 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 4911
2019 Science and Technology Branch 37 40 13 7 2 0 0 77 10 867
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 33 44 17 6 0 0 0 77 7 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 37 41 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 90

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 27 17 8 5 3 1 69 13 4950
2019 Science and Technology Branch 36 29 18 8 5 3 1 67 14 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 37 28 19 8 3 5 1 69 11 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 37 25 23 8 2 3 1 65 10 92
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 51 27 12 4 2 1 2 81 6 4938
2019 Science and Technology Branch 50 27 14 4 2 1 2 80 6 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 53 29 11 0 2 0 4 87 2 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 58 26 10 0 3 0 4 87 3 90

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 27 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 181318
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 53 28 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 4941
2019 Science and Technology Branch 51 28 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 58 27 8 4 2 1 1 87 5 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 61 25 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 92

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 81 9 4921
2019 Science and Technology Branch 45 34 10 6 4 1 1 79 11 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 47 34 11 4 3 1 1 83 6 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 53 33 9 1 4 0 0 85 5 92

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 55 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4948
2019 Science and Technology Branch 54 30 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 57 28 10 2 2 1 0 86 4 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 65 26 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 92

Senior management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 34 33 14 6 4 8 0 73 11 4939
2019 Science and Technology Branch 30 33 15 6 5 11 0 71 12 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 30 33 18 4 1 14 0 73 6 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 37 29 15 3 2 14 0 77 6 91

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 29 34 16 10 6 3 0 65 17 4927
2019 Science and Technology Branch 22 36 19 11 7 6 0 61 19 867
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 19 37 21 14 3 6 0 59 18 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 24 31 18 15 4 7 0 60 21 90

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 20 31 19 15 8 6 0 55 25 4927
2019 Science and Technology Branch 15 30 21 17 9 8 0 49 28 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 13 26 22 21 8 10 0 44 32 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 19 23 20 21 8 8 0 46 32 90

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 32 19 17 10 3 0 53 28 4935
2019 Science and Technology Branch 15 29 20 19 12 5 0 46 33 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 14 23 27 18 12 7 0 40 31 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 22 18 25 17 12 6 0 42 31 91
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 34 38 13 10 5 0 0 72 14 4939
2019 Science and Technology Branch 27 40 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 27 46 16 7 3 0 0 73 11 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 32 42 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 91

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 4916
2019 Science and Technology Branch 36 44 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 868
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 35 49 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 37 48 9 5 1 0 0 86 6 91

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 44 33 11 7 3 0 1 78 11 4947
2019 Science and Technology Branch 44 34 11 8 4 0 1 78 11 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 45 40 10 2 2 0 1 86 4 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 47 41 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 92

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 42 12 10 3 0 0 76 12 4932
2019 Science and Technology Branch 35 41 12 9 2 0 1 77 11 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 29 51 8 7 1 0 3 83 8 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 36 48 9 4 0 1 3 87 4 92

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 23 35 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 4940
2019 Science and Technology Branch 17 30 20 17 12 3 1 49 30 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 18 33 20 18 6 4 1 54 25 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 19 32 18 19 6 4 3 54 27 92

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 22 30 15 14 13 3 2 56 28 4950
2019 Science and Technology Branch 18 26 14 17 20 3 3 47 39 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 19 30 12 20 12 3 4 53 34 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 16 33 12 19 14 2 4 52 35 91

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 49 26 13 5 3 1 3 79 8 4944
2019 Science and Technology Branch 50 29 12 5 1 1 3 82 6 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 48 31 14 3 0 0 3 82 3 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 54 28 12 1 0 1 5 87 1 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 11 7 4 5 2 14 79 12 181293
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 55 14 9 5 5 2 11 78 12 4942
2019 Science and Technology Branch 57 14 7 4 5 2 11 82 10 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 55 13 10 1 6 1 13 80 9 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 50 13 11 1 7 2 16 77 10 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 45 26 15 6 3 2 4 76 9 4934
2019 Science and Technology Branch 43 27 18 4 3 2 3 73 8 870
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 44 32 10 4 1 2 6 83 5 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 42 33 9 5 1 1 9 83 6 91

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 41 21 16 8 6 3 4 67 16 180682
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 43 22 15 7 4 4 5 72 12 4920
2019 Science and Technology Branch 41 22 15 7 6 5 5 70 14 870
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 42 29 7 7 3 3 8 80 12 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 35 32 10 9 4 1 9 75 14 90

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 17 13 9 9 3 5 65 20 180933
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 43 16 13 10 10 3 5 64 22 4930
2019 Science and Technology Branch 38 16 15 12 11 4 4 58 25 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 35 19 13 12 12 4 5 59 26 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 29 15 13 14 16 4 8 51 34 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 65 15 8 3 2 2 5 86 6 180964
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 70 13 6 2 2 2 4 89 4 4933
2019 Science and Technology Branch 66 16 7 2 3 2 4 88 5 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 66 12 10 2 3 2 4 83 6 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 65 12 9 1 4 3 6 84 6 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 78 8 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 4921
2019 Science and Technology Branch 78 7 3 2 2 5 4 93 4 865
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 80 8 1 1 0 6 3 97 2 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 77 6 1 1 1 8 6 97 2 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 79 6 3 1 1 2 8 95 2 4934
2019 Science and Technology Branch 80 5 2 1 1 2 9 96 2 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 78 6 0 0 0 1 15 100 0 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 75 5 0 0 0 2 18 100 0 91

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 35 40 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 4919
2019 Science and Technology Branch 33 41 11 11 4 0 0 73 15 868
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 30 49 12 8 1 0 0 79 9 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 29 51 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 90

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 4945
2019 Science and Technology Branch 40 35 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 43 36 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 44 37 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 91

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 42 13 8 3 1 1 76 12 4894
2019 Science and Technology Branch 30 44 13 8 3 0 2 76 11 863
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 27 46 14 8 2 0 3 76 10 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 30 48 11 8 1 0 1 80 9 89

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 21 43 19 9 3 4 0 68 13 4940
2019 Science and Technology Branch 18 46 20 8 4 4 0 67 12 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 17 53 19 5 1 6 0 74 6 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 18 55 18 3 2 5 0 76 5 91

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 49 31 10 6 3 0 1 81 10 4937
2019 Science and Technology Branch 48 32 11 6 3 0 1 81 8 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 47 32 16 3 1 0 1 80 4 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 55 28 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 92

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 36 35 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 4929
2019 Science and Technology Branch 35 35 18 7 5 0 1 70 11 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 32 31 23 10 2 1 1 64 13 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 38 26 25 6 4 0 1 65 10 91

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 57 20 8 4 5 2 4 82 10 181432
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 62 20 6 4 3 2 3 86 7 4939
2019 Science and Technology Branch 63 21 6 4 2 2 2 88 6 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 62 23 4 5 2 3 1 89 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 66 21 3 4 3 2 1 90 7 92

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 28 38 34 4952
2019 Science and Technology Branch 24 42 33 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 20 52 28 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 24 43 32 92

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 15 28 25 5 23 5 1371
2019 Science and Technology Branch 21 23 19 3 32 4 213
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 18 13 18 2 49 0 34
2019 Air Quality Research Division 18 7 15 0 60 0 22
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 45 40 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 4927
2019 Science and Technology Branch 43 44 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 866
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 46 41 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 171
2019 Air Quality Research Division 50 37 9 4 1 0 0 87 5 91

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 24 43 17 10 4 1 0 69 14 4944
2019 Science and Technology Branch 20 47 19 9 3 2 0 68 12 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 23 44 17 10 3 3 0 69 13 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 23 42 21 9 1 2 1 68 11 92

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 8 22 38 21 9 1 1 31 30 4943
2019 Science and Technology Branch 6 14 40 27 11 1 1 39 21 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 5 14 37 29 15 0 1 44 19 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 5 14 32 35 13 0 1 49 19 92

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 180845
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 7 15 29 29 16 3 1 47 22 4925
2019 Science and Technology Branch 5 13 29 30 18 3 1 50 19 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 3 19 30 29 15 3 2 46 23 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 4 15 28 32 15 3 2 50 21 92

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 26 29 15 8 2 2 24 46 4937
2019 Science and Technology Branch 19 27 25 17 8 2 1 26 48 870
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 18 25 25 20 7 2 3 29 45 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 18 23 23 21 8 3 3 31 45 91

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 7 18 31 28 15 1 1 43 25 4911
2019 Science and Technology Branch 4 14 31 33 17 1 1 51 18 866
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 3 9 30 34 22 0 2 57 12 171
2019 Air Quality Research Division 2 9 25 36 27 0 1 64 11 90

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 Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 14 21 28 19 13 2 2 34 37 4934
2019 Science and Technology Branch 13 21 32 18 13 2 2 32 35 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 14 22 29 19 15 1 1 35 36 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 14 18 29 16 20 0 2 37 33 92

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 8 16 26 26 18 3 3 46 26 4921
2019 Science and Technology Branch 7 15 25 27 20 3 4 50 23 867
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 4 21 19 31 19 2 4 53 26 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 4 20 24 24 20 2 6 48 26 92

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 23 30 17 10 2 2 28 41 4932
2019 Science and Technology Branch 18 24 28 14 11 3 2 27 44 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 16 24 22 21 11 3 3 34 43 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 13 30 17 16 14 4 5 34 47 90

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 10 21 36 21 11 1 1 32 31 4934
2019 Science and Technology Branch 9 21 38 20 12 0 1 32 30 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 6 24 39 19 10 0 0 30 31 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 7 26 36 20 10 0 1 30 33 92

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 14 33 23 17 7 5 0 50 26 4910
2019 Science and Technology Branch 10 32 27 18 6 7 1 45 26 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 9 34 23 22 6 6 0 46 30 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 10 31 28 20 6 6 0 43 27 92

Respectful workplace

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 52 30 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 4941
2019 Science and Technology Branch 46 32 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 48 34 9 7 0 1 1 84 8 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 56 28 7 5 1 1 2 87 6 91

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 4926
2019 Science and Technology Branch 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 52 38 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 58 33 4 2 1 0 1 92 3 90

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 51 35 8 4 2 1 0 87 5 4940
2019 Science and Technology Branch 47 38 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 867
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 47 41 9 1 0 1 1 90 1 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 50 35 10 1 0 3 1 88 1 91

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 41 12 4 2 2 0 81 7 4928
2019 Science and Technology Branch 39 43 10 3 2 3 0 84 5 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 38 46 9 3 0 4 0 88 3 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 47 41 8 0 1 3 0 91 1 92

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 44 34 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 4932
2019 Science and Technology Branch 43 37 13 2 1 4 0 83 4 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 42 36 13 3 1 6 0 82 4 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 50 29 15 3 1 2 0 80 4 91

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4938
2019 Science and Technology Branch 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 49 40 8 3 0 0 0 89 4 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 54 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 92

Ethical workplace

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 30 14 8 4 6 5 71 13 4938
2019 Science and Technology Branch 28 31 13 11 5 6 6 67 18 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 29 37 15 8 1 3 7 74 10 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 31 38 17 6 1 1 6 74 7 91

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 35 40 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 4937
2019 Science and Technology Branch 31 42 13 8 2 2 1 76 11 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 29 43 14 7 2 2 4 76 9 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 33 39 14 8 1 1 3 75 10 92

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 35 40 17 5 2 2 0 76 7 4929
2019 Science and Technology Branch 31 44 16 4 2 2 0 77 6 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 35 45 14 3 0 3 0 82 4 172
2019 Air Quality Research Division 38 41 14 4 0 1 1 82 4 92

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 23 27 18 11 8 10 3 57 22 4932
2019 Science and Technology Branch 20 27 19 14 10 8 3 53 26 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 21 39 17 5 6 9 4 68 13 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 22 36 19 4 7 8 3 66 13 92

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 44 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 181754
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 41 44 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 4947
2019 Science and Technology Branch 39 47 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 32 53 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 38 47 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 92

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 47 33 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 4942
2019 Science and Technology Branch 50 36 5 7 3 0 0 86 10 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 50 39 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 55 39 2 1 2 0 0 95 3 92

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 54 34 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 4909
2019 Science and Technology Branch 56 34 6 3 1 0 0 90 5 863
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 52 40 5 2 0 1 0 93 2 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 56 36 4 3 0 2 0 93 3 91

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 67 19 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 181425
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 64 19 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 4932
2019 Science and Technology Branch 72 16 4 4 3 0 1 89 7 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 77 16 4 1 1 0 1 93 3 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 82 13 3 0 1 0 1 96 1 91

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 70 15 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 181428
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 69 17 5 4 2 0 2 88 7 4937
2019 Science and Technology Branch 73 15 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 71 18 5 0 1 0 4 93 1 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 77 12 6 0 1 0 3 93 1 91

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 80 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 180870
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 82 10 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 4935
2019 Science and Technology Branch 83 10 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 82 12 2 0 1 1 2 97 1 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 86 9 1 0 1 0 2 98 1 92

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

Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 45 24 12 5 3 10 2 78 9 4950
2019 Science and Technology Branch 43 23 10 5 4 13 2 78 10 876
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 46 26 9 3 4 11 0 81 8 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 45 20 12 6 7 11 0 73 14 92

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 46 9 6 2 1 2 82 8 181117
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 34 47 8 6 2 1 2 84 8 4939
2019 Science and Technology Branch 35 49 7 5 2 1 1 85 7 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 34 51 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 33 53 7 7 1 0 0 86 8 92

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 53 27 9 3 2 5 2 86 5 181080
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 57 27 7 2 1 4 2 90 3 4946
2019 Science and Technology Branch 57 27 7 3 1 5 1 89 4 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 60 29 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 60 31 5 2 0 2 0 92 2 92

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 4941
2019 Science and Technology Branch 11 89 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 8 92 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 7 93 92

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 45 55 460
2019 Science and Technology Branch 47 53 93
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 51 49 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 60 40 460
2019 Science and Technology Branch 63 37 93
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 55 45 14

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 460
2019 Science and Technology Branch 7 93 93

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2019 Science and Technology Branch 0 100 93
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 0 100 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 460
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 0 100 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 4 96 460
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 0 100 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 4 96 460

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 34 66 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 32 68 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 55 45 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 40 60 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 39 61 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 46 54 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 49 51 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 37 63 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 38 62 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 61 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 33 67 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 41 59 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 67 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 29 71 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 51 49 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 46 54 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 47 53 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 31 69 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 27 73 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 41 59 14

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2019 Science and Technology Branch 0 100 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 0 100 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 455
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 0 100 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 8 92 455

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 43 57 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 42 58 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 22 78 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 23 77 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 50 50 14

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 15 85 455
2019 Science and Technology Branch 20 80 90

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 56 44 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 54 46 90

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 30 70 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 30 70 90
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 54 46 14

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 7 93 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 82 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 15 85 90

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 14 86 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 12 88 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 4 96 454

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 13 87 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 10 90 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 13 87 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 12 88 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 24 76 454
2019 Science and Technology Branch 26 74 90

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 24 76 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 10 90 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 8 92 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 7 93 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 15 85 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 12 88 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 31 69 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 10 90 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 46 54 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 1 99 432

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 56 44 432

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 2 98 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 13 87 432

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 181223
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 4937
2019 Science and Technology Branch 11 89 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 8 92 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 6 94 92

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 16 17 5 4 32 10 56 16 4942
2019 Science and Technology Branch 15 17 17 6 5 31 10 53 18 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 19 16 16 4 3 33 9 61 12 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 21 20 13 3 2 31 9 69 9 91

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 34 33 15 4 3 10 1 76 8 4950
2019 Science and Technology Branch 34 36 14 4 3 7 1 76 8 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 38 37 11 4 2 7 1 81 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 44 32 13 4 1 6 0 81 5 92

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 5 95 4935
2019 Science and Technology Branch 4 96 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 2 98 175

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 61 235
2019 Science and Technology Branch 30 70 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 83 17 235

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2019 Science and Technology Branch 0 100 34

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 0 100 235
2019 Science and Technology Branch 0 100 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 235

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 235

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 235

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 25 75 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 29 71 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 26 74 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 31 69 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 15 85 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 20 80 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 234

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 26 74 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 28 72 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 32 68 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 47 53 34

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 3 97 234

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 234

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 84 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 24 76 34

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2019 Science and Technology Branch 0 100 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 82 234

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Science and Technology Branch 0 100 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 19 81 234
2019 Science and Technology Branch 24 76 34

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 67 233
2019 Science and Technology Branch 34 66 34

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 84 233

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 4 96 233

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 84 233
2019 Science and Technology Branch 22 78 34

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 233

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 233

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 233

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 233

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 44 56 233
2019 Science and Technology Branch 47 53 34

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 203

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 84 203

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 4 96 203

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 4 96 203

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 203

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 89 203

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 203

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 26 74 203

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 7 93 203

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 43 57 203

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 57 43 203

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 3 97 203

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 9 91 203

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 181243
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 6 94 4942
2019 Science and Technology Branch 4 96 873

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 15 17 3 2 36 9 60 9 4936
2019 Science and Technology Branch 16 16 17 3 2 35 11 60 9 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 19 15 14 2 1 40 9 68 5 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 24 17 12 2 1 35 8 73 5 92

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 28 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 181260
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 36 32 15 3 2 12 1 78 5 4946
2019 Science and Technology Branch 35 36 15 3 1 9 1 79 5 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 38 37 14 2 1 8 1 82 3 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 44 34 16 1 0 5 0 82 1 92

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 181509
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 12 88 4942
2019 Science and Technology Branch 10 90 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 7 93 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 8 92 92

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 81 19 29087
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 87 13 601
2019 Science and Technology Branch 84 16 88
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 84 16 12

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 23401
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 53 33 6 6 3 0 0 86 9 519
2019 Science and Technology Branch 61 26 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 73
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 23 9 3 4 1 0 83 8 181710
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 66 21 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 4947
2019 Science and Technology Branch 65 23 6 2 2 1 0 89 5 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 65 25 5 1 1 2 1 92 2 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 71 24 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 92

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 45 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 41266
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 43 18 13 4 2 2 64 18 1428
2019 Science and Technology Branch 12 48 19 11 3 2 5 64 15 259
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 4 45 23 10 4 4 11 57 17 49
2019 Air Quality Research Division 0 43 25 10 4 6 12 53 17 28

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 40 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 181158
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 35 43 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 4924
2019 Science and Technology Branch 34 48 10 5 2 2 0 83 6 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 32 50 8 7 2 1 0 84 9 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 28 57 7 6 1 1 1 86 7 91

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 35 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 181482
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 28 39 16 9 5 2 0 69 15 4945
2019 Science and Technology Branch 26 44 14 9 5 2 0 71 14 875
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 26 48 10 11 3 2 0 76 14 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 23 52 11 10 1 2 1 78 11 91

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 27 20 12 15 0 1 52 28 181595
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 20 30 22 13 14 0 1 50 28 4950
2019 Science and Technology Branch 22 33 22 12 11 0 0 56 23 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 25 38 17 10 10 0 0 63 20 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 24 40 17 8 9 0 1 65 18 92

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 22 29 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 181495
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 18 30 28 15 9 0 0 48 25 4945
2019 Science and Technology Branch 18 30 30 14 7 0 0 48 21 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 18 32 30 14 5 0 1 51 19 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 20 31 30 10 6 0 2 53 16 92

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 30 20 10 7 0 2 62 17 180654
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 27 32 22 11 6 0 1 60 18 4925
2019 Science and Technology Branch 31 36 19 9 4 0 1 68 13 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 32 37 17 10 3 1 1 70 13 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 38 28 18 12 1 1 1 68 13 91

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 24 21 15 14 1 1 49 29 180774
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 22 24 23 16 13 0 1 47 29 4920
2019 Science and Technology Branch 22 26 22 15 13 1 1 49 28 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 19 23 20 17 19 1 1 43 37 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 21 21 17 19 19 1 2 43 40 92

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 22 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 180845
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 44 28 13 6 4 0 4 76 11 4927
2019 Science and Technology Branch 45 28 14 5 3 1 5 77 9 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 47 25 14 3 2 1 6 79 6 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 52 18 15 4 2 2 6 76 7 91

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 29 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 181228
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 30 30 22 10 7 0 1 61 17 4935
2019 Science and Technology Branch 30 31 22 10 5 0 1 62 16 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 26 37 20 14 2 0 0 63 17 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 35 32 20 11 1 0 0 67 13 90

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 34 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 181070
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 28 37 20 9 5 1 1 66 14 4938
2019 Science and Technology Branch 27 41 19 8 4 1 1 69 12 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 31 38 20 8 2 1 0 70 10 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 34 37 13 11 2 1 1 72 14 92

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 180996
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 25 35 23 10 6 1 1 61 16 4933
2019 Science and Technology Branch 30 37 22 7 3 1 0 68 10 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 33 35 23 7 2 1 0 68 9 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 36 34 16 8 2 2 1 73 10 92

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 180843
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 29 33 22 10 6 0 1 63 15 4923
2019 Science and Technology Branch 33 35 20 7 4 0 1 69 12 872
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 35 32 22 7 3 0 1 68 10 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 43 28 14 8 4 0 2 73 12 92

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 180767
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 46 27 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 4920
2019 Science and Technology Branch 45 25 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 49 27 14 4 5 0 0 76 9 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 53 23 15 3 4 1 1 78 7 92

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 180372
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 33 34 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 4906
2019 Science and Technology Branch 38 34 18 7 3 0 1 73 9 870
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 41 32 17 6 1 0 1 75 7 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 45 30 16 6 0 1 2 78 6 92

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 180439
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 54 25 11 5 3 0 1 80 8 4915
2019 Science and Technology Branch 55 29 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 870
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 52 30 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 57 30 7 4 1 0 1 87 6 91

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 180422
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 75 11 4 1 1 1 6 93 3 4923
2019 Science and Technology Branch 78 10 3 1 0 1 7 95 1 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 80 8 0 1 0 2 10 99 1 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 80 5 0 0 0 3 12 100 0 92

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 70 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 180981
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 77 10 4 2 3 1 3 90 5 4931
2019 Science and Technology Branch 77 11 5 2 3 1 1 90 5 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 84 8 3 1 2 0 2 94 4 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 87 6 2 0 2 1 2 96 2 92

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 180466
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 59 26 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 4916
2019 Science and Technology Branch 57 30 7 4 2 0 1 87 6 869
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 61 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 59 27 9 3 2 0 1 87 4 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 180189
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 62 20 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 4913
2019 Science and Technology Branch 59 22 10 4 4 0 1 82 8 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 67 17 10 2 3 0 0 85 6 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 69 16 11 1 3 0 1 85 4 91

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 179719
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 60 14 5 2 1 0 19 91 3 4905
2019 Science and Technology Branch 60 15 4 2 0 0 17 92 3 868
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 62 14 4 2 1 0 17 92 3 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 60 14 6 2 0 1 17 90 3 92

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 66 18 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 180276
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 71 17 5 1 1 0 4 92 2 4917
2019 Science and Technology Branch 75 16 4 0 0 0 5 95 1 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 74 14 5 0 0 0 6 94 1 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 75 14 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 92

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

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 68 14 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 180902
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 71 15 5 3 3 1 3 88 6 4930
2019 Science and Technology Branch 69 17 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 870
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 68 15 6 3 5 1 3 86 8 174
2019 Air Quality Research Division 63 16 10 3 5 1 2 81 9 92

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 53 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 180485
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 51 29 13 4 2 0 2 81 5 4924
2019 Science and Technology Branch 54 29 11 3 1 0 1 84 5 871
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 52 31 10 4 1 0 2 85 4 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 56 30 8 3 0 0 3 89 3 92

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 181789
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 16 36 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 4949
2019 Science and Technology Branch 17 37 33 11 2 0 0 54 13 876
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 18 38 32 10 2 0 0 56 12 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 24 36 29 9 2 0 0 60 11 92

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 29 180286
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 7 17 40 25 11 0 0 36 24 4924
2019 Science and Technology Branch 6 15 43 26 11 0 0 36 21 874
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 8 12 42 25 13 0 1 39 20 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 6 15 36 25 17 0 1 42 21 92
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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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 32 20 10 10 2 1 26 74 181161
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 20 32 23 12 11 2 0 20 80 4940
2019 Science and Technology Branch 21 34 22 10 9 3 0 22 78 873
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 25 29 21 11 10 5 0 26 74 175
2019 Air Quality Research Division 23 34 23 9 9 3 0 23 77 92

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 41 130118
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 57 43 3831
2019 Science and Technology Branch 52 48 659
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 42 58 124
2019 Air Quality Research Division 31 69 69

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 56 128011
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 39 61 3791
2019 Science and Technology Branch 46 54 648
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 48 52 124
2019 Air Quality Research Division 54 46 69

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 18 14 9 10 1 7 65 20 179367
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 41 19 14 9 8 1 8 66 18 4910
2019 Science and Technology Branch 47 17 12 6 6 1 10 72 14 867
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 48 18 13 1 4 3 14 79 6 173
2019 Air Quality Research Division 43 25 13 0 3 4 12 81 4 91

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 23 18 17 20 2 7 39 41 128151
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 11 24 19 18 20 2 6 38 42 3784
2019 Science and Technology Branch 9 24 21 17 21 2 6 36 42 649
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 14 22 22 16 20 1 5 38 39 123
2019 Air Quality Research Division 18 23 27 11 14 1 6 44 27 68

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 16 17 19 31 2 9 25 56 128150
2019 Environment and Climate Change Canada 5 15 17 21 33 2 6 22 60 3789
2019 Science and Technology Branch 5 15 18 22 30 2 7 22 57 651
2019 Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate 8 13 21 24 27 2 6 23 55 123
2019 Air Quality Research Division 11 16 25 22 18 2 5 29 44 68
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