2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Justice by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 42 13 13 5 0 0 69 18 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 2470
2018 Aboriginal 27 46 13 11 4 0 0 73 14 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 45 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 2417
2017 Aboriginal 26 48 12 13 2 0 0 73 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 45 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 3015
2014 Aboriginal 35 40 13 8 3 0 0 75 11 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 48 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2942
2011 Aboriginal 39 29 12 12 9 0 0 68 21 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 44 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 3413
2008 Aboriginal 35 42 12 6 6 0 0 77 12 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3107

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 21 38 14 15 13 0 0 59 28 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 2462
2018 Aboriginal 23 38 11 15 14 0 0 60 28 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 2439
2017 Aboriginal 15 38 14 19 14 0 0 53 33 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 3010

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 40 37 17 3 3 0 0 77 6 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 2454
2018 Aboriginal 52 37 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 2418
2017 Aboriginal 46 41 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 3007
2014 Aboriginal 60 28 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 2944
2011 Aboriginal 63 20 11 3 3 0 0 83 7 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 3419

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 41 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 2473
2018 Aboriginal 31 45 16 5 4 0 0 75 9 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2440
2017 Aboriginal 27 50 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3000
2014 Aboriginal 40 34 15 7 2 2 0 76 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2940
2011 Aboriginal 43 33 9 11 5 0 0 76 16 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 3417
2008 Aboriginal 41 41 9 3 5 1 0 82 8 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 43 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 3119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 32 18 10 15 0 0 57 25 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 2475
2018 Aboriginal 26 34 18 12 10 0 0 60 22 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 19 9 6 0 0 66 16 2437
2017 Aboriginal 21 35 23 15 5 2 0 56 20 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 17 11 7 1 0 65 17 3012
2014 Aboriginal 17 39 11 22 11 0 0 57 33 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 19 13 8 1 0 59 22 2943
2011 Aboriginal 32 32 12 11 10 2 0 66 21 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 15 9 5 1 0 70 15 3407

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 31 23 12 10 0 0 54 23 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 2458
2018 Aboriginal 25 31 19 18 6 0 0 57 24 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 16 11 5 0 0 68 17 2428
2017 Aboriginal 20 39 19 17 6 0 0 58 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 3013
2014 Aboriginal 19 41 14 16 10 0 0 60 26 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 18 14 8 1 0 60 22 2943
2011 Aboriginal 32 36 15 7 9 1 0 68 17 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 3408
2008 Aboriginal 36 39 8 10 6 0 1 76 16 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 3122

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 16 18 19 15 5 2 45 36 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 25 18 12 7 3 1 61 20 2474
2018 Aboriginal 24 22 23 12 12 7 0 50 25 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 26 19 13 8 3 1 59 22 2438
2017 Aboriginal 21 26 13 17 16 7 1 51 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 18 12 9 6 1 58 23 3011
2014 Aboriginal 22 28 18 16 8 7 1 54 27 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 18 13 10 6 1 56 25 2945
2011 Aboriginal 30 26 16 7 16 4 0 59 24 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 17 11 8 5 1 61 21 3411
2008 Aboriginal 28 35 15 10 5 5 2 67 16 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 29 15 12 7 5 1 64 20 3121
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 40 33 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 26 15 5 3 1 5 76 8 2479

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 38 33 12 4 9 4 0 74 13 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 2472
2018 Aboriginal 46 24 11 10 6 2 1 72 16 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 2433
2017 Aboriginal 38 30 14 8 3 6 0 73 12 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 12 6 4 2 1 78 10 3017
2014 Aboriginal 51 21 10 10 4 4 1 76 14 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 28 12 7 5 2 1 75 12 2943
2011 Aboriginal 35 29 14 11 6 3 2 67 18 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 3415
2008 Aboriginal 45 29 8 5 7 5 1 79 12 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 29 12 8 5 4 1 74 13 3122

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 29 13 10 8 0 0 68 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 2464
2018 Aboriginal 39 27 21 8 4 0 1 66 12 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 11 9 5 1 1 74 15 2427
2017 Aboriginal 31 36 12 13 7 1 0 67 21 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 3015
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 12 11 4 2 1 71 16 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 2942
2011 Aboriginal 30 27 11 20 8 3 1 60 29 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 3408
2008 Aboriginal 39 36 5 6 9 4 1 79 16 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 11 11 7 1 1 71 18 3121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 36 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 2476
2018 Aboriginal 42 24 12 13 7 0 1 67 21 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 2436
2017 Aboriginal 38 32 15 7 6 1 0 71 14 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3002
2014 Aboriginal 44 32 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2941

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 33 24 17 10 7 8 0 62 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 14 8 5 8 0 71 14 2474
2018 Aboriginal 24 30 19 13 6 8 0 59 20 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 16 8 5 9 0 67 15 2448
2017 Aboriginal 23 34 20 10 10 4 0 59 20 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 15 8 6 10 0 68 15 3014
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 19 11 6 9 0 61 19 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 17 9 5 10 0 66 15 2943
2011 Aboriginal 34 29 16 8 10 3 0 65 19 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 16 7 5 8 0 69 14 3417

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 28 18 12 11 5 0 57 24 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 17 12 7 2 0 62 20 2471
2018 Aboriginal 24 30 16 15 14 1 0 54 30 82
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 18 13 9 3 0 59 23 2444
2017 Aboriginal 16 31 14 19 18 2 0 48 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 13 10 3 0 58 24 3017
2014 Aboriginal 17 36 18 21 8 0 0 53 28 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 19 16 11 2 0 52 28 2944
2011 Aboriginal 23 38 12 14 12 1 0 62 26 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 18 13 10 3 0 58 24 3409
2008 Aboriginal 28 35 15 11 7 3 1 65 19 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 19 14 9 3 0 57 23 3116

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 24 15 15 15 11 0 50 34 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 20 15 8 6 0 55 24 2463
2018 Aboriginal 19 24 16 21 14 6 0 46 37 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 21 17 9 7 0 49 28 2438
2017 Aboriginal 10 32 18 23 14 2 0 43 38 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 20 17 11 8 0 48 30 3011
2014 Aboriginal 13 28 19 22 14 3 0 43 37 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 22 20 12 7 0 42 35 2939
2011 Aboriginal 13 36 15 17 13 7 0 52 32 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 19 17 9 9 0 50 29 3411
2008 Aboriginal 18 28 21 17 6 10 0 51 26 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 20 17 8 10 0 49 29 3119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 30 21 13 18 5 0 45 33 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 19 18 10 3 0 52 28 2478
2018 Aboriginal 14 29 8 30 14 4 0 45 47 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 20 19 11 3 0 48 31 2443
2017 Aboriginal 9 27 16 29 17 2 0 37 47 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 19 19 12 4 0 48 33 3006
2014 Aboriginal 11 20 15 31 20 3 0 32 53 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 19 21 15 3 0 42 38 2943
2011 Aboriginal 14 33 19 13 13 8 0 51 29 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 35 17 18 10 4 0 53 30 3403
2008 Aboriginal 18 38 14 19 6 4 1 59 27 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 39 15 17 8 4 0 58 26 3121
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 38 12 16 15 0 0 58 31 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 13 9 0 0 66 21 2469
2018 Aboriginal 27 26 8 27 10 0 2 54 38 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 14 15 10 0 0 61 25 2441
2017 Aboriginal 13 33 18 20 15 1 0 47 35 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 3014
2014 Aboriginal 17 45 13 13 12 0 0 62 25 106
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 15 16 12 0 0 57 28 2940
2011 Aboriginal 21 32 15 14 17 2 0 53 32 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 3416

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 46 9 18 6 0 0 67 24 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 2456
2018 Aboriginal 32 40 11 15 2 0 0 72 17 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 14 9 4 0 0 74 13 2443
2017 Aboriginal 22 47 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 3016

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 36 10 11 11 1 0 69 22 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 12 8 6 1 1 73 14 2480
2018 Aboriginal 30 35 13 14 6 0 1 66 20 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 13 11 6 1 0 71 17 2437
2017 Aboriginal 29 36 13 16 6 0 0 65 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 3014
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 12 7 8 1 0 72 15 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 10 6 0 0 73 16 2946
2011 Aboriginal 27 38 14 7 13 1 1 66 20 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 11 10 6 1 0 72 16 3416
2008 Aboriginal 37 42 7 6 7 2 0 80 13 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 13 12 7 1 1 68 19 3122

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 40 21 7 6 0 0 66 13 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 10 11 3 0 0 76 14 2460
2018 Aboriginal 30 41 10 14 4 0 1 72 18 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 48 9 11 4 0 0 77 15 2444
2017 Aboriginal 25 43 13 14 3 1 0 69 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 3021
2014 Aboriginal 27 37 12 14 11 0 0 63 24 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 2943
2011 Aboriginal 36 35 12 7 9 0 0 71 17 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 3417
2008 Aboriginal 37 39 6 8 10 0 1 76 18 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 3120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 26 23 15 18 4 0 43 34 79
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 16 15 13 2 0 54 29 2474
2018 Aboriginal 17 35 12 17 18 1 0 52 36 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 18 18 13 2 0 51 31 2432
2017 Aboriginal 17 25 13 26 17 2 0 43 44 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 15 15 11 3 0 58 27 3004
2014 Aboriginal 17 32 11 19 17 4 0 51 37 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 15 18 15 2 0 50 34 2940
2011 Aboriginal 31 34 9 13 11 2 0 66 25 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 13 13 11 1 0 62 25 3418
2008 Aboriginal 26 36 11 13 13 1 0 63 26 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 17 16 10 2 0 57 26 3117

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 23 8 24 31 5 0 35 57 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 14 17 21 2 2 46 40 2480
2018 Aboriginal 12 19 8 18 42 1 0 31 61 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 15 20 22 2 1 41 44 2439
2017 Aboriginal 11 16 11 18 40 2 2 28 60 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 13 19 27 3 1 39 48 3017
2014 Aboriginal 10 18 5 21 44 1 1 28 66 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 11 22 36 2 2 27 61 2945
2011 Aboriginal 12 16 16 15 39 3 0 29 55 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 12 22 31 2 1 32 55 3415
2008 Aboriginal 15 25 11 21 25 2 1 42 47 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 13 20 21 2 1 44 42 3108

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 26 19 6 7 0 4 67 14 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 24 14 6 4 1 4 75 10 2478

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 60 7 14 0 5 0 14 78 6 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 10 6 4 4 2 13 84 9 2473

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 40 24 13 6 9 0 8 69 16 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 24 11 4 3 1 3 81 7 2470

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 19 17 8 11 1 7 61 21 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 22 13 6 5 3 4 74 11 2463

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 21 11 13 17 3 6 55 33 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 14 11 9 13 2 5 64 24 2470

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 63 7 12 5 4 1 8 78 10 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 76 10 4 2 1 2 5 92 3 2473

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 55 11 8 5 9 6 5 74 17 79
2019 Non-Aboriginal 75 8 4 2 3 5 4 91 5 2465

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 69 9 8 0 4 0 11 87 4 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 79 6 2 1 1 2 8 95 3 2467

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 36 15 18 7 1 0 59 26 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 16 14 7 0 0 64 21 2454
2018 Aboriginal 14 41 18 15 9 0 2 56 25 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 16 14 8 0 0 63 22 2432
2017 Aboriginal 19 45 11 16 9 0 0 64 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 13 14 8 1 0 65 22 3003
2014 Aboriginal 15 42 13 21 9 1 0 57 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 39 14 18 12 0 0 56 30 2943
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 15 15 7 1 1 63 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 12 11 7 1 0 70 18 3412

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 28 31 17 11 14 0 0 59 25 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 2466
2018 Aboriginal 30 39 11 13 7 0 0 68 20 82
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 2427
2017 Aboriginal 25 41 14 10 9 1 0 66 20 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 3002
2014 Aboriginal 25 38 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 2944

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 38 17 16 8 0 0 58 25 79
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 2438
2018 Aboriginal 22 36 11 20 11 0 0 58 31 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 2432
2017 Aboriginal 22 43 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 14 12 6 0 0 68 19 3007
2014 Aboriginal 23 38 19 11 9 0 0 61 21 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 15 14 8 0 0 64 21 2942
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 12 3413

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 35 19 20 7 6 0 51 29 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 39 23 12 4 5 0 59 17 2473
2018 Aboriginal 12 38 20 16 6 7 1 54 24 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 26 13 7 4 0 53 20 2439
2017 Aboriginal 11 33 24 15 11 7 0 47 28 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 22 13 7 6 0 54 22 3011

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 38 13 11 11 0 0 65 22 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 10 11 7 0 0 72 17 2470
2018 Aboriginal 36 29 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 9 10 5 0 0 75 16 2439
2017 Aboriginal 26 37 10 16 9 2 0 65 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 3015
2014 Aboriginal 35 39 7 14 5 0 0 74 19 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 11 11 7 0 1 70 19 2943
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 6 13 9 1 0 72 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 9 8 5 1 1 78 13 3418

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 31 27 6 10 0 0 58 16 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 21 12 9 0 0 59 20 2462
2018 Aboriginal 27 31 24 12 6 0 0 57 18 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 21 12 9 0 0 58 21 2446
2017 Aboriginal 24 35 23 12 6 0 0 59 18 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3019
2014 Aboriginal 28 28 28 9 5 0 2 57 14 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 22 10 7 0 0 60 18 2943
2011 Aboriginal 27 33 26 9 4 0 0 60 13 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 3412
2008 Aboriginal 29 27 30 10 4 0 0 56 14 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 3122

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 42 31 7 7 8 5 1 77 15 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 22 7 6 6 2 2 80 13 2475
2017 Aboriginal 40 30 10 9 3 5 3 76 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 6 6 4 4 3 82 12 3013
2014 Aboriginal 47 28 7 6 3 7 3 83 10 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 8 5 5 3 4 81 11 2945
2011 Aboriginal 43 26 7 10 11 2 2 71 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 8 6 6 2 3 80 12 3417

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 22 53 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 38 2488
2018 Aboriginal 16 31 53 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 38 2444
2017 Aboriginal 30 24 46 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 37 3016
2014 Aboriginal 22 47 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 38 2943
2011 Aboriginal 24 41 34 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 35 3421

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 4 15 42 9 22 9 21
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 30 8 6 7 546
2018 Aboriginal 4 29 30 23 0 13 14
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 30 11 5 7 566
2017 Aboriginal 12 21 41 6 5 15 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 34 12 7 5 711
2014 Aboriginal 13 39 31 4 9999 13 24
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 32 14 9999 11 678
2011 Aboriginal 10 26 33 21 9999 10 30
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 34 15 9999 8 776
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 47 14 5 3 0 0 77 8 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 2462
2018 Aboriginal 34 47 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 2443
2017 Aboriginal 30 46 13 6 4 2 0 78 10 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 3013
2014 Aboriginal 32 41 18 8 1 1 0 73 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 14 8 4 1 0 74 11 2941
2011 Aboriginal 38 40 10 5 7 1 0 78 12 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 3408
2008 Aboriginal 40 35 14 7 3 1 0 76 11 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 3119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 38 18 12 6 2 0 64 18 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 44 18 9 3 2 0 69 12 2479
2018 Aboriginal 24 37 17 16 6 0 0 61 22 82
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 20 11 3 1 0 65 14 2434
2017 Aboriginal 16 44 17 16 6 1 0 61 22 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 41 18 12 5 2 0 65 17 3005
2014 Aboriginal 17 30 26 18 9 0 0 47 27 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 39 21 14 7 3 0 57 21 2943
2011 Aboriginal 31 33 19 7 5 5 0 67 12 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 18 12 4 3 0 65 17 3411

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 11 27 30 20 11 0 0 31 38 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 22 39 21 8 1 1 30 30 2479
2018 Aboriginal 11 23 36 21 8 1 0 29 34 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 22 40 20 8 1 1 29 30 2441
2017 Aboriginal 10 22 42 14 7 2 3 22 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 22 39 19 8 1 3 28 31 3000
2014 Aboriginal 11 22 42 19 4 0 2 23 34 106
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 26 38 18 6 1 3 26 35 2939
2011 Aboriginal 9 17 43 16 9 2 4 26 28 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 21 36 22 10 1 3 34 29 3408
2008 Aboriginal 3 23 34 25 10 4 1 38 27 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 37 21 8 1 2 30 32 3120

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 6 30 30 20 1 0 50 20 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 27 33 16 3 2 52 20 2460
2018 Aboriginal 8 18 22 37 12 2 0 50 27 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 29 29 16 2 2 47 23 2433
2017 Aboriginal 9 18 34 22 9 3 5 34 30 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 27 27 17 4 4 47 23 2995
2014 Aboriginal 12 19 28 24 12 1 4 38 32 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 31 25 12 2 3 39 28 2935
2011 Aboriginal 10 18 27 23 16 3 4 42 29 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 24 32 20 3 5 57 18 3405
2008 Aboriginal 7 12 26 28 20 4 2 51 20 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 27 31 17 3 4 51 20 3116

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 23 28 18 13 0 0 31 41 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 32 19 8 2 2 28 39 2469
2018 Aboriginal 14 31 32 11 8 4 0 19 47 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 34 17 9 2 2 27 38 2435
2017 Aboriginal 21 24 32 11 6 1 4 18 48 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 32 17 9 2 3 27 39 3002
2014 Aboriginal 19 31 31 12 3 1 3 15 53 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 30 15 6 2 3 22 46 2939
2011 Aboriginal 20 21 30 18 5 1 6 25 44 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 32 18 10 2 4 31 36 3407
2008 Aboriginal 10 23 30 18 12 5 2 32 36 122
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 33 20 8 1 3 30 35 3116

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 11 19 36 18 16 0 0 34 30 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 38 23 9 1 1 32 29 2463
2018 Aboriginal 7 20 40 21 10 1 1 32 27 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 39 21 9 0 1 31 29 2423
2017 Aboriginal 9 21 39 22 6 0 2 29 31 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 21 37 22 9 1 2 32 30 2994
2014 Aboriginal 11 16 38 28 6 0 1 34 28 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 39 21 7 0 2 28 32 2919
2011 Aboriginal 4 14 44 24 9 1 4 34 19 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 37 25 11 1 2 37 24 3396
2008 Aboriginal 5 12 41 30 9 1 3 41 17 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 41 22 9 0 2 32 26 3109

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 24 26 22 9 3 0 33 40 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 30 19 10 2 2 30 39 2471
2018 Aboriginal 17 28 31 9 11 3 2 21 47 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 28 16 9 1 1 26 46 2438
2017 Aboriginal 19 24 41 13 2 0 2 15 44 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 27 15 10 1 3 26 46 2993
2014 Aboriginal 26 28 29 12 4 0 1 16 55 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 27 12 5 1 2 18 54 2935
2011 Aboriginal 12 27 32 15 9 0 5 26 41 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 30 19 11 2 4 31 36 3408
2008 Aboriginal 13 17 27 26 11 2 3 39 33 122
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 31 20 10 1 3 32 35 3108

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 22 24 13 15 5 2 30 44 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 30 24 12 3 2 38 30 2469
2018 Aboriginal 16 21 29 20 5 6 2 27 41 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 30 21 11 3 2 34 34 2426
2017 Aboriginal 11 18 34 27 8 1 1 36 30 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 28 23 13 3 4 39 31 3003
2014 Aboriginal 13 15 38 24 5 2 3 31 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 32 25 12 2 4 40 26 2931
2011 Aboriginal 12 17 27 26 12 2 5 41 31 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 27 25 17 3 5 47 24 3401
2008 Aboriginal 12 19 24 18 18 4 5 39 35 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 31 21 12 2 3 34 33 3120

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 16 21 36 8 15 4 0 24 39 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 34 19 9 2 2 28 37 2464
2018 Aboriginal 12 32 23 18 7 8 0 27 48 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 35 17 7 3 2 25 39 2442
2017 Aboriginal 18 22 40 9 8 2 1 17 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 32 14 8 3 3 24 42 2999
2014 Aboriginal 20 31 22 19 5 2 2 25 52 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 32 12 6 3 3 19 47 2934

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 18 38 14 11 1 0 26 35 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 38 19 9 1 1 28 33 2471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 32 16 18 13 8 0 49 34 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 25 19 7 4 0 47 27 2467

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 34 15 15 13 1 0 57 29 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 2472
2018 Aboriginal 24 23 22 19 8 4 0 49 28 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 10 13 9 1 0 68 21 2430
2017 Aboriginal 23 27 15 19 15 1 2 51 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 11 11 8 2 0 69 19 3016
2014 Aboriginal 31 27 12 17 10 3 0 60 28 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 10 11 7 2 0 71 19 2944

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 33 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 2474
2018 Aboriginal 37 35 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 2430
2017 Aboriginal 28 37 19 9 8 0 0 65 17 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 3009
2014 Aboriginal 34 48 5 10 3 0 0 82 12 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2946

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 38 18 7 3 1 0 71 11 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 2475
2018 Aboriginal 27 48 11 11 1 1 0 77 12 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 2432

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 30 22 12 9 4 0 54 23 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 2467
2018 Aboriginal 28 37 17 13 2 2 0 67 16 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 6 3 2 0 76 10 2436
2017 Aboriginal 20 40 14 18 6 3 0 61 24 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 14 7 3 3 0 75 11 3007
2014 Aboriginal 30 42 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 14 7 3 3 0 76 10 2944
2011 Aboriginal 27 34 15 9 10 5 0 64 20 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 6 5 3 0 75 11 3416

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 35 20 7 7 1 1 65 14 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 13 5 2 4 0 79 8 2458
2018 Aboriginal 26 44 13 6 6 5 0 74 13 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 14 4 3 4 0 78 7 2435
2017 Aboriginal 25 35 16 11 10 3 0 62 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 15 5 3 5 0 77 8 3013
2014 Aboriginal 32 36 16 11 4 2 0 69 15 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 14 4 3 5 0 78 7 2942

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 32 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2475
2018 Aboriginal 35 43 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2436
2017 Aboriginal 28 42 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 3011
2014 Aboriginal 30 45 13 10 3 0 0 75 12 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2941
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 7 2 0 76 14 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 11 3398
2008 Aboriginal 39 41 7 5 8 1 0 80 12 122
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 3117

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 27 17 12 18 8 1 50 32 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 29 17 11 7 7 4 60 20 2478
2018 Aboriginal 13 30 20 13 14 9 1 48 31 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 19 12 9 8 3 55 24 2436
2017 Aboriginal 19 21 17 16 16 7 3 45 36 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 17 12 9 7 4 57 24 3015
2014 Aboriginal 22 27 19 8 12 6 5 56 23 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 16 12 8 6 3 61 22 2945

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 38 13 17 6 2 0 64 23 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 9 5 3 1 72 14 2473
2018 Aboriginal 33 34 12 14 4 1 2 69 18 82
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 12 9 4 2 0 74 13 2437
2017 Aboriginal 38 32 13 7 7 3 1 72 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 8 4 3 1 77 12 3001
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 7 11 6 8 0 74 19 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 10 7 4 3 1 78 11 2945
2011 Aboriginal 32 42 8 7 8 2 0 76 15 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 11 8 5 4 1 75 14 3408
2008 Aboriginal 34 33 10 12 6 3 1 70 20 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 10 11 6 4 1 71 18 3120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 34 22 8 6 4 0 63 14 79
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 19 7 3 2 0 71 10 2464
2018 Aboriginal 28 36 25 9 1 1 0 65 10 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 19 6 3 1 0 71 9 2431

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 11 16 12 22 25 14 0 32 55 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 19 20 15 16 12 3 39 37 2473
2018 Aboriginal 10 18 21 23 20 5 2 30 47 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 19 21 16 17 11 2 37 39 2436
2017 Aboriginal 11 17 16 18 26 10 2 31 50 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 18 16 18 14 4 37 41 3007
2014 Aboriginal 12 15 21 16 24 11 1 30 46 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 18 17 19 13 3 36 43 2941
2011 Aboriginal 13 20 16 14 22 13 3 39 43 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 18 17 15 16 4 38 40 3419

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 41 11 9 9 0 0 70 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 48 4 11 3 0 0 81 14 2479
2017 Aboriginal 24 51 6 12 7 0 0 75 19 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 49 4 12 5 0 0 78 17 3021
2014 Aboriginal 26 41 10 17 7 0 0 67 24 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 48 5 13 4 0 0 77 17 2943
2011 Aboriginal 40 43 2 12 3 1 0 84 14 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 46 4 8 2 0 0 85 11 3420
2008 Aboriginal 37 50 1 11 2 0 0 87 12 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 45 3 8 2 0 0 86 11 3121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 42 32 7 12 7 0 0 74 18 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 6 9 4 0 0 80 14 2476
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 6 10 5 0 0 79 14 3021
2014 Aboriginal 42 28 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 2942
2011 Aboriginal 46 32 7 10 4 0 0 78 15 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 3406

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 27 15 13 6 0 3 66 19 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 2448
2017 Aboriginal 39 39 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3009
2014 Aboriginal 43 33 15 8 1 0 0 76 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 2943

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 55 23 10 5 5 0 2 80 10 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 60 22 6 8 3 0 1 83 11 2474
2017 Aboriginal 63 22 5 5 3 0 2 87 8 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 20 6 9 4 0 1 81 13 3020
2014 Aboriginal 73 12 5 4 6 0 0 85 10 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 6 8 5 0 1 81 13 2940
2011 Aboriginal 61 22 7 3 4 0 3 85 7 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 20 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 3417
2008 Aboriginal 62 21 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 63 18 5 8 5 0 1 82 13 3123

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 70 14 4 7 4 0 1 85 12 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 19 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 2470
2017 Aboriginal 68 14 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 3017
2014 Aboriginal 73 12 8 3 4 0 1 86 7 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 17 4 4 2 0 3 89 7 2942
2011 Aboriginal 61 16 9 5 2 1 5 82 8 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 4 5 2 0 3 89 7 3411
2008 Aboriginal 64 18 3 3 2 0 10 91 5 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 4 5 3 0 4 87 8 3120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 74 15 5 1 4 0 1 90 5 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 81 10 3 2 2 0 2 93 3 2467
2017 Aboriginal 73 14 7 0 4 0 2 89 4 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 81 11 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 3009
2014 Aboriginal 82 8 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 11 3 2 2 0 3 94 4 2944
2011 Aboriginal 68 13 8 3 3 0 5 85 6 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 3413
2008 Aboriginal 76 9 0 2 2 0 11 95 5 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 81 8 3 2 2 1 4 93 4 3117

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 23 5 6 3 16 4 83 11 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 22 13 5 3 11 2 76 9 2482

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 43 8 11 8 2 3 72 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 51 8 8 2 0 3 82 10 2477

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 38 20 14 2 9 12 4 69 14 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 10 3 2 7 3 84 6 2476

Harassment

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

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 75 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 2483
2018 Aboriginal 14 86 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 2437

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 54 46 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 46 54 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 45 288
2018 Aboriginal 58 42 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 40 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 288

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 288
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 97 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 50 50 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 51 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 36 64 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 69 31 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 52 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 59 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 59 288
2018 Aboriginal 44 56 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 58 323

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 46 54 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 68 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 56 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 57 43 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 55 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 323

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 66 34 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 55 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 68 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 71 288

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 62 38 21
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 288
2018 Aboriginal 56 44 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 50 324

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 28 72 21
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 73 288

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 98 324

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 47 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 48 316

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 98 316

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 77 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 2484

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 8 30 8 11 30 2 27 29 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 15 20 7 6 33 8 44 23 2480
2018 Aboriginal 14 8 24 8 10 32 4 35 28 82
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 14 23 8 7 32 6 40 23 2433
2017 Aboriginal 12 12 26 9 11 27 4 34 28 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 12 19 7 7 35 7 42 24 3020
2014 Aboriginal 10 11 17 13 8 37 5 35 36 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 13 19 7 6 36 8 43 23 2942

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 21 20 26 12 9 11 0 46 24 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 19 7 4 11 1 65 13 2480
2018 Aboriginal 23 20 19 12 7 18 1 52 24 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 20 7 6 11 0 62 15 2439
2017 Aboriginal 20 21 27 12 8 11 1 46 23 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 19 8 6 15 1 62 16 3010
2014 Aboriginal 22 20 21 11 3 23 0 54 18 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 20 7 4 19 1 61 14 2941
2011 Aboriginal 27 35 13 11 7 8 0 67 19 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 15 6 4 10 0 72 10 3404

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 16 84 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 2481
2018 Aboriginal 23 77 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 2441

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 61 39 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 66 162
2018 Aboriginal 31 69 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 66 156

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 162

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 48 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 77 162
2018 Aboriginal 38 62 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 79 156

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 156

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 156

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 38 62 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 71 162
2018 Aboriginal 38 62 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 72 156

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 162

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 162

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 162
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 156

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 38 62 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 77 161
2018 Aboriginal 41 59 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 72 156

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 161

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 61 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 44 161
2018 Aboriginal 43 57 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 156

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 153

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 153

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 153

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 153

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 100 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 153

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 63 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 51 153

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 42 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 30 153

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 2482

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 12 17 10 9 34 4 42 30 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 14 21 4 3 38 7 49 13 2478
2018 Aboriginal 11 10 23 5 12 36 2 35 28 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 25 4 3 37 5 46 11 2441
2017 Aboriginal 13 15 23 8 4 35 3 45 19 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 13 20 3 3 41 7 49 12 3008
2014 Aboriginal 10 10 26 4 4 40 6 37 15 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 12 19 4 2 44 7 48 13 2943

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 25 21 9 7 11 2 58 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 19 4 3 13 2 70 8 2476
2018 Aboriginal 22 21 20 7 11 18 0 53 22 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 20 5 3 14 1 68 9 2439
2017 Aboriginal 23 20 27 8 3 18 1 54 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 18 4 3 17 2 70 9 3003
2014 Aboriginal 23 29 18 7 1 22 1 67 10 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 18 4 2 22 2 68 8 2941
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 14 8 4 10 0 71 14 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 12 3 2 11 0 81 5 3407

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 83 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 2480
2017 Aboriginal 25 75 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 3010
2014 Aboriginal 24 76 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 2940

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 78 22 13
2019 Non-Aboriginal 84 16 391
2017 Aboriginal 89 11 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 85 15 512
2014 Aboriginal 88 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 437

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 45 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 6 12 2 1 0 80 14 327
2017 Aboriginal 66 22 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 5 7 2 1 0 85 9 434
2014 Aboriginal 46 32 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 8 6 3 1 1 83 9 360
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 46 31 7 6 8 1 0 79 14 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 22 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 2480
2018 Aboriginal 55 19 16 7 3 0 0 74 11 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 2428
2017 Aboriginal 46 30 12 6 4 2 0 77 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 3012

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 28 11 39 0 0 0 50 39 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 51 13 10 4 1 2 72 14 459

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 44 14 9 13 2 0 63 23 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 2469
2018 Aboriginal 31 39 16 10 3 1 0 72 12 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 2444
2017 Aboriginal 25 43 20 8 3 1 0 69 11 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 6 4 2 0 78 10 3018

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 30 15 18 21 3 0 45 40 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 17 14 9 1 0 59 23 2477
2018 Aboriginal 17 29 19 17 16 2 0 47 34 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 16 15 9 2 0 59 25 2445
2017 Aboriginal 15 26 22 16 16 5 0 43 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 16 15 10 2 0 58 25 3017

Work-related stress

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 22 17 11 31 0 0 42 41 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 24 15 18 0 1 43 33 2482
2018 Aboriginal 16 15 26 12 26 0 5 32 41 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 26 15 21 0 1 37 36 2444
2017 Aboriginal 13 21 25 20 22 0 0 34 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 23 15 22 0 2 39 38 3010

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 20 23 25 16 0 1 36 41 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 29 20 15 0 0 36 35 2479
2018 Aboriginal 10 17 36 23 13 1 0 27 37 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 30 23 17 0 1 30 40 2442
2017 Aboriginal 13 26 24 23 15 0 0 39 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 30 22 14 0 1 33 37 3011

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 21 30 22 13 10 0 4 52 25 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 28 15 10 0 1 46 26 2468
2018 Aboriginal 11 35 33 10 8 1 1 47 19 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 29 17 11 0 1 42 28 2436
2017 Aboriginal 16 36 25 15 7 0 0 52 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 27 17 11 0 1 44 28 3005

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 16 21 27 15 18 0 2 38 34 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 26 18 14 1 1 41 33 2461
2018 Aboriginal 8 24 28 19 17 4 1 33 37 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 25 21 17 1 1 36 39 2441
2017 Aboriginal 14 23 27 19 15 2 0 38 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 25 18 16 1 2 38 36 3007

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 23 20 8 10 0 5 61 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 19 11 9 0 3 59 21 2466
2018 Aboriginal 23 37 15 10 8 1 6 65 19 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 23 22 13 10 0 4 53 23 2434
2017 Aboriginal 28 21 20 12 9 1 8 54 24 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 25 20 12 10 1 5 56 23 3007

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 29 29 8 11 0 0 53 19 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 24 14 12 0 1 50 26 2483
2018 Aboriginal 10 31 28 17 13 1 0 41 30 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 25 16 13 0 1 46 29 2446
2017 Aboriginal 19 22 32 20 6 1 0 41 26 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 26 16 10 0 1 47 27 3009

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 27 26 9 14 1 3 49 24 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 23 9 5 1 1 62 15 2474
2018 Aboriginal 22 21 31 15 6 2 3 45 22 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 25 11 6 0 1 57 18 2435
2017 Aboriginal 21 23 27 23 5 1 0 45 28 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 24 12 7 1 1 56 20 3010

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 30 21 13 15 1 1 49 29 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 26 11 5 1 1 58 16 2473
2018 Aboriginal 18 32 25 17 3 1 3 53 21 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 35 26 14 6 0 1 54 20 2432
2017 Aboriginal 18 30 25 22 5 1 0 48 27 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 25 14 6 1 1 54 21 3009

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 28 21 14 9 1 0 55 23 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 2469
2018 Aboriginal 26 36 19 14 5 1 0 63 19 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 2432
2017 Aboriginal 28 30 25 10 6 0 1 58 16 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 21 10 6 1 1 63 16 3011

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 21 18 13 17 1 1 51 30 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 28 17 9 8 0 1 66 17 2465

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 24 22 12 10 1 1 55 22 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 24 10 5 0 1 62 15 2463
2018 Aboriginal 18 37 28 15 1 1 0 56 16 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 24 12 5 0 1 58 17 2422
2017 Aboriginal 26 31 21 16 3 2 1 59 19 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 23 12 6 1 2 57 19 3000

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 17 16 12 8 1 1 63 21 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 2458
2018 Aboriginal 45 28 14 6 6 1 0 74 13 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 26 14 7 4 0 2 75 11 2426
2017 Aboriginal 51 26 13 6 2 0 2 79 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 80 8 3012

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 70 10 5 7 5 1 2 83 12 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 72 12 5 2 2 1 6 90 4 2461
2018 Aboriginal 64 18 10 0 1 1 5 88 1 82
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 2429

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 54 16 9 3 14 1 2 73 18 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 72 11 6 3 4 1 3 86 7 2471
2018 Aboriginal 52 23 9 6 5 1 4 79 12 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 14 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 2423
2017 Aboriginal 56 21 8 8 2 1 4 81 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 7 4 3 1 3 86 8 3013

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 47 28 12 5 6 0 1 76 12 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 10 3 3 0 2 84 6 2464
2018 Aboriginal 55 25 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 13 4 2 0 1 80 7 2432
2017 Aboriginal 42 34 11 7 3 0 3 79 10 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 3009

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 49 25 10 4 10 0 2 76 14 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 2466
2018 Aboriginal 39 23 24 12 1 0 1 63 13 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 11 6 6 0 1 77 12 2423
2017 Aboriginal 41 27 16 9 4 0 3 70 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 20 10 6 4 0 2 79 10 3016

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 58 15 1 2 0 0 24 96 2 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 14 6 2 1 0 22 90 3 2460
2018 Aboriginal 48 17 5 3 1 0 26 88 5 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 16 7 2 1 0 24 88 3 2413
2017 Aboriginal 49 16 8 2 1 1 24 86 3 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 15 6 2 1 0 23 89 3 3010

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 70 15 6 0 4 0 5 90 4 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 9 2 1 0 5 87 4 2458
2018 Aboriginal 60 17 9 5 0 0 9 85 6 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 2418
2017 Aboriginal 62 19 11 3 1 0 4 85 4 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 19 9 2 1 1 7 87 3 2990

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 72 11 8 3 3 0 3 86 6 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 75 11 5 2 3 0 4 90 5 2469
2018 Aboriginal 65 13 8 1 5 1 6 85 6 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 73 13 5 2 3 0 4 89 6 2428
2017 Aboriginal 65 17 9 3 2 0 6 86 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 7 3 4 1 5 86 8 3018

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 28 21 5 1 0 2 72 6 81
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 2464
2018 Aboriginal 41 37 11 3 3 0 4 82 6 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 14 4 2 0 2 79 6 2426
2017 Aboriginal 48 34 12 5 0 0 2 83 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 3010

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 25 38 18 10 0 0 34 28 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 28 39 17 5 0 0 38 23 2481
2018 Aboriginal 6 21 49 16 8 0 0 27 24 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 25 41 19 7 0 0 33 26 2445
2017 Aboriginal 7 22 43 18 9 0 1 30 27 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 24 42 19 8 0 0 31 27 3019

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 16 21 39 15 9 0 0 24 37 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 41 20 7 0 0 26 33 2464
2018 Aboriginal 5 35 40 18 3 0 0 21 39 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 25 40 19 6 0 0 25 35 2412
2017 Aboriginal 8 31 40 17 4 0 1 20 39 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 43 19 6 0 0 25 31 3006
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 23 27 8 18 6 0 19 81 82
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 25 13 14 2 1 19 81 2473
2018 Aboriginal 24 20 24 14 10 6 1 26 74 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 24 24 13 13 3 1 25 75 2446
2017 Aboriginal 28 18 18 15 17 3 1 29 71 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 21 21 13 15 4 1 27 73 3020

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 69 31 63
2019 Non-Aboriginal 67 33 1951

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 66 61
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 69 1925
2018 Aboriginal 24 76 58
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 74 1765

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 19 9 11 24 0 10 51 39 80
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 18 15 10 11 1 9 61 23 2465
2018 Aboriginal 37 15 19 7 14 0 8 56 23 84
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 16 15 10 11 1 10 59 24 2441

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 20 16 19 24 2 7 35 48 62
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 15 22 28 2 8 28 55 1938
2018 Aboriginal 8 20 20 16 30 2 4 29 49 58
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 18 20 29 2 7 27 54 1776
2017 Aboriginal 6 18 11 20 36 1 7 26 61 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 15 18 34 2 10 24 59 2095

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 13 11 26 32 5 5 24 63 62
2019 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 13 21 43 2 8 15 71 1944
2018 Aboriginal 0 10 13 23 44 4 6 11 74 58
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 10 12 20 49 2 6 12 74 1777
2017 Aboriginal 2 5 8 13 65 0 7 8 84 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 5 9 18 58 2 6 7 83 2089
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