2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Library and Archives Canada 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 57 25 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 7 791
2018 Aboriginal 42 42 5 6 6 0 0 84 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 626
2017 Aboriginal 30 32 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 44 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 714
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 22 7 10 0 0 61 17 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 782
2011 Aboriginal 35 30 10 13 11 0 0 66 24 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 790
2008 Aboriginal 47 25 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 786

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 43 42 11 0 4 0 0 86 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 793
2018 Aboriginal 26 36 26 0 11 0 0 62 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 629
2017 Aboriginal 30 24 26 5 16 0 0 54 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 713

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 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 787
2018 Aboriginal 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 627
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 9 13 3 0 0 75 16 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 713
2014 Aboriginal 62 21 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 781
2011 Aboriginal 54 30 11 0 0 0 4 88 0 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 791

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 58 29 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 790
2018 Aboriginal 52 42 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 630
2017 Aboriginal 46 20 21 9 0 3 0 69 9 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 42 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 712
2014 Aboriginal 36 32 19 3 10 0 0 68 13 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 782
2011 Aboriginal 42 33 4 13 3 0 4 79 17 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 44 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 791
2008 Aboriginal 46 30 12 13 0 0 0 76 13 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 791

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 54 30 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 791
2018 Aboriginal 37 42 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 627
2017 Aboriginal 46 17 21 4 12 0 0 63 16 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 14 6 5 1 0 76 10 713
2014 Aboriginal 21 30 19 15 16 0 0 51 31 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 23 11 6 2 0 58 18 783
2011 Aboriginal 23 18 27 3 26 4 0 42 30 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 23 17 18 2 0 41 36 790

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 42 41 4 14 0 0 0 83 14 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 787
2018 Aboriginal 37 37 10 11 6 0 0 74 17 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 14 6 2 0 0 77 8 627
2017 Aboriginal 46 8 22 13 12 0 0 54 24 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 713
2014 Aboriginal 21 32 19 17 12 0 0 53 29 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 22 11 6 1 0 61 17 783
2011 Aboriginal 22 31 11 8 26 4 0 54 35 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 18 16 20 1 0 45 37 790
2008 Aboriginal 20 38 16 19 8 0 0 58 27 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 18 15 8 1 0 59 23 791

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 36 42 4 7 4 0 8 85 11 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 25 15 6 6 4 1 72 13 790
2018 Aboriginal 32 47 0 10 11 0 0 79 21 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 28 16 6 4 3 0 72 11 634
2017 Aboriginal 49 12 17 9 13 0 0 61 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 31 13 9 4 3 1 73 14 711
2014 Aboriginal 24 17 9 30 20 0 0 41 50 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 28 18 10 9 5 1 61 20 781
2011 Aboriginal 18 21 21 20 15 4 0 41 37 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 17 12 14 8 1 53 29 791
2008 Aboriginal 17 48 15 4 8 4 4 71 13 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 16 13 10 5 1 58 24 791
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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 62 30 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 12 3 4 2 5 80 8 787

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 57 35 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 11 4 3 2 0 81 8 790
2018 Aboriginal 42 26 27 0 6 0 0 68 6 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 10 3 2 2 1 84 6 632
2017 Aboriginal 46 25 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 8 4 3 2 1 84 7 711
2014 Aboriginal 42 26 11 7 10 4 0 70 18 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 12 5 3 3 1 79 8 783
2011 Aboriginal 47 18 16 7 13 0 0 65 19 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 29 14 7 4 2 1 74 11 789
2008 Aboriginal 38 30 21 4 4 4 0 70 9 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 12 8 4 2 0 75 12 790

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 68 25 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 10 7 4 0 1 80 11 790
2018 Aboriginal 47 32 10 6 6 0 0 78 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 630
2017 Aboriginal 37 39 5 11 8 0 0 76 19 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 8 6 4 1 1 81 11 714
2014 Aboriginal 24 34 22 6 10 4 0 61 17 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 782
2011 Aboriginal 51 23 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 788
2008 Aboriginal 30 42 21 0 4 4 0 74 4 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 10 6 0 1 73 16 790

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 77 19 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 8 5 4 0 0 82 9 786
2018 Aboriginal 48 36 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 633
2017 Aboriginal 59 17 8 5 12 0 0 75 16 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 713
2014 Aboriginal 48 22 4 10 17 0 0 70 27 32
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 10 7 4 0 1 79 10 783

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 42 30 9 16 0 3 0 74 17 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 15 6 3 10 0 72 11 785
2018 Aboriginal 42 16 10 4 17 11 0 65 24 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 16 8 4 8 0 69 13 632
2017 Aboriginal 30 28 21 3 13 4 0 61 17 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 17 7 7 9 0 66 15 714
2014 Aboriginal 18 27 22 12 12 6 3 50 27 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 19 12 6 12 0 57 22 783
2011 Aboriginal 16 26 21 12 17 8 0 45 32 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 23 15 17 13 0 36 37 788

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 30 44 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 18 8 5 4 0 68 14 786
2018 Aboriginal 42 21 15 0 17 6 0 67 18 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 16 11 6 2 0 66 17 627
2017 Aboriginal 29 33 8 17 8 4 0 65 27 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 20 11 7 5 0 61 19 714
2014 Aboriginal 9 30 26 18 15 3 0 40 34 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 31 21 16 10 6 0 49 28 783
2011 Aboriginal 26 16 11 16 28 3 0 43 46 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 19 18 32 3 0 29 51 788
2008 Aboriginal 13 25 21 19 15 4 4 41 37 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 19 18 15 3 0 47 34 791

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 19 46 11 10 0 14 0 75 12 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 23 10 5 9 0 58 16 784
2018 Aboriginal 22 28 15 5 18 6 5 57 26 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 36 21 13 6 6 0 57 21 629
2017 Aboriginal 25 32 13 21 5 4 0 60 26 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 22 12 8 9 1 54 22 713
2014 Aboriginal 9 26 26 21 12 6 0 37 35 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 23 18 12 10 0 41 33 782
2011 Aboriginal 18 11 23 23 21 4 0 31 46 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 20 18 21 29 6 0 27 54 792
2008 Aboriginal 9 18 31 23 11 8 0 30 36 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 27 23 22 16 6 0 35 40 790

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 26 51 6 6 12 0 0 77 17 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 19 13 7 5 0 60 20 786
2018 Aboriginal 21 42 15 5 11 6 0 67 17 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 20 12 9 2 0 57 22 631
2017 Aboriginal 21 23 34 17 4 0 0 44 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 38 19 13 9 5 0 57 23 711
2014 Aboriginal 8 34 15 21 18 3 0 44 40 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 35 20 16 12 4 0 49 29 780
2011 Aboriginal 15 14 34 7 25 5 0 30 34 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 24 17 23 25 3 0 33 50 789
2008 Aboriginal 4 21 36 15 15 4 4 28 32 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 36 17 21 12 3 0 48 34 790
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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 46 38 6 4 4 0 3 86 8 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 792
2018 Aboriginal 37 31 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 14 10 6 1 0 69 16 630
2017 Aboriginal 35 24 17 8 16 0 0 58 24 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 10 7 1 0 66 18 713
2014 Aboriginal 27 24 16 18 16 0 0 50 34 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 17 12 7 1 0 63 19 783
2011 Aboriginal 26 24 19 12 19 0 0 50 31 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 15 16 12 0 0 57 28 792

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 54 39 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 42 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 789
2018 Aboriginal 47 31 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 9 630
2017 Aboriginal 22 46 16 8 9 0 0 67 17 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 47 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 713

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 66 23 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 789
2018 Aboriginal 27 51 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 632
2017 Aboriginal 42 26 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 12 5 4 1 0 80 9 714
2014 Aboriginal 36 24 16 9 13 3 0 61 23 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 783
2011 Aboriginal 37 38 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 14 9 7 1 0 71 16 789
2008 Aboriginal 31 37 29 0 4 0 0 68 4 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 14 12 7 0 1 66 19 790

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 41 42 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 44 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 791
2018 Aboriginal 26 47 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 50 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 630
2017 Aboriginal 37 34 5 8 17 0 0 71 24 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 11 10 3 0 1 76 13 712
2014 Aboriginal 27 45 14 13 0 0 0 72 13 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 12 13 4 0 1 71 18 783
2011 Aboriginal 37 22 22 9 11 0 0 59 20 25
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 14 13 6 0 1 67 19 790
2008 Aboriginal 27 42 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 43 14 10 5 1 1 70 15 791

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 46 44 3 3 4 0 0 90 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 16 11 7 5 0 65 18 790
2018 Aboriginal 31 37 10 6 16 0 0 68 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 19 10 7 3 0 63 17 630
2017 Aboriginal 30 33 24 9 4 0 0 63 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 17 12 8 3 0 62 21 714
2014 Aboriginal 26 25 17 18 9 4 0 54 29 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 18 11 10 5 2 58 23 781
2011 Aboriginal 21 29 14 13 23 0 0 50 36 25
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 18 16 16 2 1 49 33 790
2008 Aboriginal 9 37 19 15 12 4 4 50 30 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 34 19 17 12 2 0 51 30 789

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 25 27 22 6 8 0 12 59 15 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 16 15 13 3 3 52 31 793
2018 Aboriginal 15 42 11 15 16 0 0 57 32 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 18 18 15 2 2 47 34 630
2017 Aboriginal 30 16 13 18 19 4 0 48 38 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 18 19 18 3 3 41 40 714
2014 Aboriginal 16 14 14 13 37 3 3 32 54 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 19 15 20 4 5 40 39 782
2011 Aboriginal 13 27 19 4 38 0 0 39 42 25
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 18 20 26 2 2 33 48 790
2008 Aboriginal 9 11 11 26 34 4 4 22 66 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 25 18 21 22 2 1 38 44 789

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 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 9 4 3 1 5 83 8 793

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 50 19 17 0 0 0 14 80 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 11 7 3 3 1 10 86 6 791

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 52 26 11 0 4 3 4 84 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 21 11 5 2 2 4 81 7 792

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 45 19 12 0 4 6 14 81 5 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 20 10 5 3 4 5 79 9 789

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 54 19 0 3 10 7 7 85 15 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 16 9 4 5 4 5 80 10 787

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 60 9 9 0 11 3 8 78 13 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 69 12 7 3 2 2 5 87 5 791

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 67 14 4 0 4 3 8 91 4 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 80 6 3 1 2 3 5 93 4 787

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 62 16 0 0 4 0 18 95 5 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 81 5 2 1 1 1 9 96 2 786

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 43 34 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 791
2018 Aboriginal 30 48 0 16 6 0 0 78 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 13 7 5 0 0 74 12 627
2017 Aboriginal 34 40 13 5 8 0 0 74 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 712
2014 Aboriginal 18 36 24 16 6 0 0 54 22 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 14 13 6 0 1 66 19 782
2011 Aboriginal 30 25 18 20 8 0 0 55 27 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 16 13 10 1 0 61 23 792

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 49 37 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 14 6 5 0 0 75 10 791
2018 Aboriginal 42 36 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 625
2017 Aboriginal 37 37 9 5 13 0 0 74 17 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 14 4 6 0 1 75 11 711
2014 Aboriginal 30 24 16 20 9 0 0 54 29 32
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 17 9 5 0 1 68 14 782

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 36 46 11 3 0 4 0 86 3 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 8 1 0 1 79 10 788
2018 Aboriginal 31 42 10 11 6 0 0 74 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 624
2017 Aboriginal 46 7 21 17 8 0 0 54 25 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 45 12 7 4 1 1 77 10 712
2014 Aboriginal 18 41 13 19 9 0 0 59 28 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 17 9 4 1 1 70 14 783
2011 Aboriginal 27 39 15 16 4 0 0 65 20 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 11 5 1 1 70 17 788

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 43 32 17 4 0 0 4 78 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 19 7 4 5 0 69 12 790
2018 Aboriginal 31 42 10 5 11 0 0 74 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 43 21 6 4 4 1 67 11 629
2017 Aboriginal 30 33 13 12 9 4 0 65 22 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 45 20 7 5 4 1 67 13 712

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 53 22 17 4 0 0 4 78 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 9 6 3 1 1 82 10 791
2018 Aboriginal 32 42 16 5 4 0 0 74 9 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 34 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 629
2017 Aboriginal 49 21 17 5 4 4 0 73 9 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 9 5 3 0 1 82 9 713
2014 Aboriginal 24 32 21 16 6 0 0 56 22 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 13 6 4 1 1 75 11 782
2011 Aboriginal 37 33 11 8 8 0 3 72 16 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 792

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 46 34 3 7 3 0 8 86 10 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 785
2018 Aboriginal 27 37 10 16 4 0 6 68 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 632
2017 Aboriginal 58 29 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 713
2014 Aboriginal 53 20 12 9 3 0 4 75 13 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 14 4 2 0 1 80 7 783
2011 Aboriginal 39 29 14 4 3 0 11 76 8 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 18 8 4 0 2 69 13 790
2008 Aboriginal 37 22 26 11 0 4 0 61 12 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 22 12 6 0 1 59 19 788

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 76 10 3 4 4 0 4 89 8 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 23 5 4 3 2 4 87 7 791
2017 Aboriginal 55 12 12 0 9 12 0 76 10 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 6 4 3 5 4 86 8 712
2014 Aboriginal 38 26 6 3 17 3 7 71 23 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 21 7 4 5 4 6 81 11 783
2011 Aboriginal 45 36 4 4 4 4 3 87 9 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 7 5 6 3 3 81 12 789

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 23 43 35 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 34 793
2018 Aboriginal 33 44 23 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 45 36 630
2017 Aboriginal 24 34 41 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 48 34 714
2014 Aboriginal 31 37 32 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 32 783
2011 Aboriginal 31 42 27 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 34 792

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 18 30 4 21 4 130
2014 Aboriginal 0 18 72 0 9999 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 19 33 8 9999 19 205
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 14 38 13 9999 12 216
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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 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 38 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 791
2018 Aboriginal 52 37 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 631
2017 Aboriginal 46 36 4 5 9 0 0 82 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 714
2014 Aboriginal 36 39 15 6 3 0 0 75 9 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 43 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 783
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 8 8 3 4 0 79 12 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 14 9 7 1 0 69 17 790
2008 Aboriginal 36 36 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 790

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 41 41 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 47 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 790
2018 Aboriginal 28 56 10 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 14 6 1 1 0 78 7 625
2017 Aboriginal 35 44 13 4 5 0 0 78 9 23
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 48 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 710
2014 Aboriginal 25 35 19 14 6 0 0 60 20 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 41 18 9 7 2 0 65 17 783
2011 Aboriginal 22 20 18 18 22 0 0 42 40 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 16 15 23 1 0 45 38 790

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 7 25 48 6 14 0 0 20 32 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 17 37 26 13 1 0 40 23 793
2018 Aboriginal 6 16 48 20 10 0 0 31 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 21 42 22 9 1 0 32 25 634
2017 Aboriginal 13 37 25 12 9 5 0 22 52 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 21 38 21 10 2 2 32 28 712
2014 Aboriginal 21 30 27 11 7 0 3 19 53 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 34 15 8 1 3 24 41 783
2011 Aboriginal 26 37 19 7 5 4 3 12 68 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 25 9 5 1 2 14 60 788
2008 Aboriginal 15 43 25 8 0 4 4 9 64 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 32 34 14 6 1 2 21 44 790

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 4 10 18 57 8 0 4 67 14 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 25 32 23 4 2 58 16 787
2018 Aboriginal 6 11 42 42 0 0 0 42 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 35 30 16 3 0 47 16 631
2017 Aboriginal 8 25 38 11 4 13 0 18 38 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 32 27 15 4 2 45 21 711
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 37 6 4 3 3 10 50 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 33 13 8 3 3 23 43 781
2011 Aboriginal 39 15 14 12 12 4 4 26 59 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 25 26 9 6 2 1 16 57 789
2008 Aboriginal 20 24 36 12 4 0 5 17 46 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 32 16 10 2 2 27 40 786

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 11 21 46 11 4 0 8 16 34 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 32 20 15 3 2 37 29 791
2018 Aboriginal 6 31 37 26 0 0 0 26 37 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 35 21 9 3 1 31 32 632
2017 Aboriginal 12 29 29 16 4 9 0 23 45 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 33 17 12 3 5 31 33 709
2014 Aboriginal 29 24 27 6 7 3 3 14 57 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 22 12 9 3 5 22 54 781
2011 Aboriginal 29 15 29 15 12 0 0 27 44 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 24 26 12 7 4 4 20 52 789
2008 Aboriginal 15 21 37 12 4 3 8 18 40 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 28 17 8 4 4 27 43 789

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 8 10 21 47 10 0 4 60 18 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 27 34 22 1 1 58 15 791
2018 Aboriginal 0 11 44 34 12 0 0 45 11 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 12 31 35 18 1 1 54 14 628
2017 Aboriginal 11 26 25 29 4 5 0 35 39 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 30 30 19 1 3 50 18 704
2014 Aboriginal 9 24 34 20 6 4 3 29 35 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 31 25 15 2 4 42 24 778
2011 Aboriginal 26 7 17 38 8 0 4 48 35 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 17 33 19 11 2 5 33 32 786
2008 Aboriginal 4 25 34 24 0 4 8 28 34 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 34 25 9 1 3 36 28 788

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 17 7 35 30 8 0 4 39 24 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 29 21 19 1 2 42 29 789
2018 Aboriginal 27 4 47 11 11 0 0 22 32 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 32 20 10 2 2 31 35 632
2017 Aboriginal 24 26 20 16 9 5 0 26 53 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 33 16 13 2 4 31 35 710
2014 Aboriginal 25 29 15 17 6 4 3 25 58 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 28 13 10 1 4 25 46 782
2011 Aboriginal 37 15 17 15 8 3 4 25 57 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 24 12 7 1 3 20 55 790
2008 Aboriginal 22 20 41 7 0 0 9 8 47 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 24 13 7 1 3 21 54 789

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 0 15 27 28 21 0 8 54 16 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 27 26 21 4 3 50 21 788
2018 Aboriginal 11 15 31 32 11 0 0 43 26 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 29 29 14 4 2 46 24 633
2017 Aboriginal 22 17 24 20 4 13 0 28 45 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 27 28 16 4 4 48 23 712
2014 Aboriginal 6 27 14 24 16 6 6 46 38 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 28 22 12 4 6 38 30 781
2011 Aboriginal 16 21 8 29 19 4 3 51 40 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 27 19 12 4 6 34 36 787
2008 Aboriginal 20 27 24 10 7 4 8 20 53 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 30 16 10 3 3 28 41 788

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 14 20 33 22 3 0 8 27 37 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 33 20 15 2 2 36 29 790
2018 Aboriginal 6 15 37 36 6 0 0 42 21 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 37 20 10 3 1 31 31 632
2017 Aboriginal 21 21 21 24 4 8 0 31 46 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 38 17 9 4 3 29 31 711
2014 Aboriginal 24 17 33 10 10 3 3 21 44 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 30 13 10 4 4 25 43 782

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 10 10 32 38 11 0 0 48 19 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 42 19 10 1 1 30 27 791

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 25 54 6 7 8 0 0 79 15 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 39 22 12 6 4 0 59 18 788

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 57 28 4 7 0 0 4 89 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 32 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 791
2018 Aboriginal 41 37 6 5 6 6 0 83 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 8 8 3 1 0 81 12 627
2017 Aboriginal 37 33 5 4 18 4 0 73 22 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 714
2014 Aboriginal 41 19 12 9 19 0 0 60 28 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 8 8 5 1 0 78 14 782

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 65 25 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 788
2018 Aboriginal 52 37 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 628
2017 Aboriginal 46 24 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 714
2014 Aboriginal 28 53 6 6 6 0 0 81 12 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 781

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 48 36 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 11 4 2 1 0 82 6 788
2018 Aboriginal 36 42 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 45 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 630

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 42 44 3 12 0 0 0 85 12 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 790
2018 Aboriginal 36 37 10 11 6 0 0 74 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 44 12 3 1 2 0 84 4 630
2017 Aboriginal 34 31 17 4 5 4 5 72 9 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 49 12 3 2 2 0 82 5 713
2014 Aboriginal 33 37 18 0 9 3 0 72 9 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 16 4 2 4 0 77 7 782
2011 Aboriginal 27 34 11 15 10 3 0 63 26 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 20 11 11 6 0 55 24 789

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 50 27 4 11 0 4 4 83 12 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 14 3 1 6 0 80 5 790
2018 Aboriginal 42 32 11 16 0 0 0 74 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 14 3 1 4 0 81 4 630
2017 Aboriginal 39 26 13 8 5 4 5 71 14 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 15 4 2 5 0 79 6 713
2014 Aboriginal 35 30 20 6 9 0 0 65 15 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 16 4 2 8 0 76 7 783

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 63 28 3 3 4 0 0 91 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 7 3 2 1 0 87 5 791
2018 Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 40 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 630
2017 Aboriginal 42 29 17 0 12 0 0 71 12 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 42 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 713
2014 Aboriginal 27 45 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 781
2011 Aboriginal 30 32 8 16 14 0 0 63 30 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 18 11 12 2 0 59 23 792
2008 Aboriginal 28 34 19 12 8 0 0 62 19 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 16 9 6 1 0 69 15 790

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 29 50 7 0 4 7 4 88 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 15 7 5 8 5 70 14 790
2018 Aboriginal 32 36 10 16 6 0 0 68 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 17 10 4 6 2 66 15 628
2017 Aboriginal 33 17 16 8 13 4 8 57 24 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 7 6 7 5 66 16 714
2014 Aboriginal 24 30 10 19 10 0 6 58 32 32
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 14 7 6 5 5 70 15 781

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 44 34 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 15 10 4 6 1 68 16 792
2018 Aboriginal 33 28 16 6 12 5 0 64 19 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 16 10 5 4 1 68 15 629
2017 Aboriginal 39 28 4 12 13 4 0 69 26 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 13 10 5 6 1 70 16 712
2014 Aboriginal 21 44 19 3 13 0 0 65 16 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 8 6 5 1 70 15 782
2011 Aboriginal 34 26 12 18 8 3 0 62 26 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 14 10 9 8 2 64 21 790
2008 Aboriginal 28 28 11 13 8 8 4 64 24 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 13 13 8 4 2 64 22 789

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 49 29 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 23 6 2 3 0 68 8 791
2018 Aboriginal 31 37 21 0 11 0 0 68 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 22 7 2 3 0 68 10 627

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 36 21 21 7 10 0 4 60 18 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 21 10 9 13 3 53 23 790
2018 Aboriginal 36 11 31 5 17 0 0 47 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 28 23 11 9 12 2 50 23 629
2017 Aboriginal 35 11 16 12 17 8 0 50 32 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 20 12 12 13 4 49 28 711
2014 Aboriginal 21 13 14 25 22 6 0 36 50 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 20 17 13 15 3 39 37 781
2011 Aboriginal 13 18 21 12 23 11 3 35 40 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 18 17 18 17 3 34 43 788

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 41 49 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 44 5 6 2 0 0 88 7 793
2017 Aboriginal 42 47 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 46 4 7 3 0 0 85 11 711
2014 Aboriginal 29 43 13 15 0 0 0 72 15 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 48 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 783
2011 Aboriginal 37 30 15 8 10 0 0 66 19 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 45 6 14 6 0 0 75 19 791
2008 Aboriginal 44 27 8 14 8 0 0 71 21 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 48 4 10 4 0 0 81 15 788

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 50 36 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 791
2017 Aboriginal 45 43 5 5 3 0 0 88 8 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 712
2014 Aboriginal 30 52 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 782
2011 Aboriginal 34 44 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 788

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 50 26 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 7 6 1 0 0 87 6 787
2017 Aboriginal 45 26 7 17 0 0 4 74 18 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 41 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 712
2014 Aboriginal 28 54 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 783

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 65 21 7 8 0 0 0 86 8 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 28 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 792
2017 Aboriginal 55 29 5 7 5 0 0 84 12 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 714
2014 Aboriginal 52 32 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 783
2011 Aboriginal 51 33 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 790
2008 Aboriginal 43 34 7 8 8 0 0 77 16 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 8 10 4 0 1 78 14 788

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 87 6 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 5 5 1 0 1 89 6 792
2017 Aboriginal 54 42 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 27 4 5 2 0 1 89 7 714
2014 Aboriginal 64 14 10 3 9 0 0 78 12 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 23 4 5 1 0 1 89 6 782
2011 Aboriginal 54 22 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 61 26 4 4 3 0 1 88 7 788
2008 Aboriginal 58 31 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 791

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 90 6 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 82 13 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 784
2017 Aboriginal 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 17 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 711
2014 Aboriginal 72 21 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 13 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 781
2011 Aboriginal 74 14 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 80 15 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 788
2008 Aboriginal 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 82 12 2 2 1 0 1 95 4 790

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 62 31 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 25 7 2 1 2 0 90 2 790

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 40 27 15 3 8 4 4 72 12 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 49 9 7 1 2 1 82 9 790

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 64 9 13 0 4 7 4 81 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 7 1 1 7 2 90 2 788

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 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 26 24 24 0 4 17 7 64 5 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 16 17 6 4 33 10 53 18 789
2018 Aboriginal 26 6 31 0 11 22 5 43 15 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 15 20 7 4 32 7 49 18 628
2017 Aboriginal 21 13 28 3 8 26 0 46 16 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 18 6 6 32 10 49 20 714
2014 Aboriginal 9 22 28 9 6 20 6 42 20 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 19 7 4 35 9 47 19 783

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 34 42 16 0 4 4 0 79 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 15 4 3 12 1 73 9 792
2018 Aboriginal 36 26 15 0 11 11 0 71 13 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 19 6 3 14 1 67 11 629
2017 Aboriginal 34 12 17 16 8 13 0 53 28 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 18 5 4 16 2 67 11 712
2014 Aboriginal 21 14 27 17 3 18 0 43 25 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 21 7 3 19 1 61 13 783
2011 Aboriginal 30 21 15 12 11 11 0 58 26 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 20 7 5 12 0 63 14 790

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 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 32 12 23 0 4 20 10 62 5 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 15 17 2 2 39 10 59 8 790
2018 Aboriginal 21 6 36 0 11 22 5 36 15 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 16 23 2 1 38 5 54 6 630
2017 Aboriginal 17 12 23 0 8 30 9 48 14 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 17 18 2 2 39 10 57 8 712
2014 Aboriginal 6 12 22 3 3 50 4 38 13 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 16 20 2 2 41 7 53 8 782

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 41 31 13 4 0 8 3 81 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 14 3 1 14 2 77 6 789
2018 Aboriginal 31 26 21 0 6 16 0 69 7 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 22 4 1 15 1 69 6 630
2017 Aboriginal 30 20 19 0 5 17 8 68 6 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 17 3 2 20 2 72 6 712
2014 Aboriginal 14 30 28 3 3 18 4 56 8 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 21 3 2 25 1 64 7 782
2011 Aboriginal 30 27 18 11 7 7 0 61 20 27
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 18 5 2 17 0 70 8 788

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 18 82 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 790
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 711
2014 Aboriginal 15 85 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 783

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 105
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 82

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 1 3 3 0 4 91 7 87
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 5 4 3 1 0 88 8 68
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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 84 12 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 9 2 3 1 0 86 5 791
2018 Aboriginal 59 31 0 5 0 6 0 95 5 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 630
2017 Aboriginal 63 9 12 12 0 4 0 75 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 26 8 3 3 2 0 85 6 714

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 38 28 20 7 0 4 4 71 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 21 9 3 5 0 66 13 790
2018 Aboriginal 27 31 31 6 6 0 0 58 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 45 17 8 2 6 0 71 11 627
2017 Aboriginal 26 12 32 17 9 5 0 40 27 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 40 22 9 6 9 0 59 17 712

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 38 38 10 3 8 4 0 79 11 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 19 9 5 3 0 66 14 786
2018 Aboriginal 37 26 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 16 11 5 3 0 67 16 628
2017 Aboriginal 22 28 21 8 16 4 0 52 26 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 42 20 11 6 4 0 62 17 712

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 24 32 19 11 12 3 0 57 23 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 17 9 6 0 1 67 16 790
2018 Aboriginal 31 32 21 11 6 0 0 62 16 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 20 8 9 1 1 62 18 633
2017 Aboriginal 26 29 21 8 16 0 0 55 24 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 21 14 11 0 3 52 26 709

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 22 34 18 12 13 0 0 56 26 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 29 25 11 8 0 1 56 19 791
2018 Aboriginal 21 21 26 17 9 0 6 45 28 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 29 15 7 0 1 48 22 633
2017 Aboriginal 21 36 22 13 8 0 0 57 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 28 14 8 0 1 49 22 714

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 42 24 14 12 8 0 0 66 19 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 21 8 3 0 1 67 11 786
2018 Aboriginal 34 17 27 10 6 0 6 54 17 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 23 11 3 1 2 61 15 630
2017 Aboriginal 18 39 21 18 4 0 0 57 23 23
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 22 11 5 1 2 61 16 708

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 19 23 20 17 19 3 0 42 37 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 25 22 13 13 1 1 51 27 790
2018 Aboriginal 21 26 16 20 16 0 0 48 36 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 26 17 11 0 2 44 29 630
2017 Aboriginal 12 30 34 13 12 0 0 42 24 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 25 14 14 1 2 46 29 713

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 53 19 6 3 3 3 13 86 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 7 2 2 0 7 88 4 786
2018 Aboriginal 51 11 11 0 10 0 17 75 12 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 20 10 3 2 0 9 83 6 630
2017 Aboriginal 55 20 4 4 4 0 13 86 10 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 19 9 4 2 1 14 83 6 710

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 32 42 6 12 3 0 4 77 16 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 16 6 7 0 0 71 13 788
2018 Aboriginal 26 43 5 15 6 0 6 72 22 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 31 21 7 6 0 1 65 14 631
2017 Aboriginal 37 24 26 4 9 0 0 61 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 29 19 8 6 0 1 66 14 713

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 34 32 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 31 19 8 4 1 1 68 12 788
2018 Aboriginal 44 23 21 6 6 0 0 67 12 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 22 8 4 0 2 64 13 628
2017 Aboriginal 21 37 22 13 3 0 4 60 17 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 21 10 4 1 2 65 14 712

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 35 32 16 13 4 0 0 67 17 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 789
2018 Aboriginal 33 33 17 10 6 0 0 66 17 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 22 11 3 0 1 63 15 628
2017 Aboriginal 30 33 21 5 12 0 0 63 16 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 29 26 12 5 1 2 56 17 713

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 44 30 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 15 8 4 0 1 72 13 789
2018 Aboriginal 16 50 11 16 6 0 0 66 22 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 21 9 4 1 1 66 13 628
2017 Aboriginal 26 20 29 13 12 0 0 46 25 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 9 5 1 2 65 14 712

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 55 27 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 10 6 5 1 1 78 12 788

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 27 40 16 16 0 0 0 67 16 29
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 784
2018 Aboriginal 16 27 40 5 6 0 6 46 11 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 20 8 3 0 1 69 11 623
2017 Aboriginal 39 23 13 16 9 0 0 62 25 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 31 19 6 3 1 3 70 10 713

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 57 20 15 4 0 0 4 80 4 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 25 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 787
2018 Aboriginal 62 15 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 628
2017 Aboriginal 59 28 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 22 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 714

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 71 12 10 0 3 0 4 87 3 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 80 9 2 1 1 1 6 95 2 786
2018 Aboriginal 62 21 5 5 6 0 0 83 11 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 78 11 3 1 1 1 5 94 3 627

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 68 22 0 0 7 0 3 93 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 79 9 5 2 3 1 2 90 5 787
2018 Aboriginal 61 17 10 0 12 0 0 78 12 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 75 11 5 3 2 1 4 90 5 625
2017 Aboriginal 60 9 8 10 9 0 5 72 20 22
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 9 5 3 2 1 4 90 6 714

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 51 40 0 3 3 0 3 94 6 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 784
2018 Aboriginal 48 26 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 630
2017 Aboriginal 42 25 16 13 0 0 4 69 14 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 27 8 4 2 1 2 85 7 713

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 73 13 4 0 7 0 3 89 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 67 17 7 4 3 0 1 85 7 784
2018 Aboriginal 53 31 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 21 9 5 4 0 2 82 9 627
2017 Aboriginal 53 13 9 17 4 0 4 69 22 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 15 7 5 4 1 3 83 9 711

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 61 11 3 0 0 0 25 96 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 60 10 3 1 1 0 24 92 3 782
2018 Aboriginal 53 15 10 0 0 0 21 87 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 12 5 2 2 0 25 88 5 627
2017 Aboriginal 63 16 4 4 0 0 13 91 5 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 10 3 2 1 1 24 91 5 712

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 72 15 6 0 0 0 7 94 0 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 7 1 1 0 5 90 3 788
2018 Aboriginal 58 20 16 0 0 0 6 83 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 17 8 2 1 0 5 88 4 629
2017 Aboriginal 58 20 4 9 0 0 9 85 10 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 18 6 2 1 1 7 90 3 710

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 56 33 3 0 7 0 0 90 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 70 13 7 3 4 0 3 86 7 788
2018 Aboriginal 53 25 0 5 11 0 6 83 17 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 6 4 4 1 3 85 9 627
2017 Aboriginal 57 13 9 8 13 0 0 70 22 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 13 7 4 5 1 5 82 10 714

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 51 29 10 4 3 0 3 82 7 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 11 4 3 0 2 81 7 786
2018 Aboriginal 26 41 11 6 6 0 11 75 13 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 628
2017 Aboriginal 57 21 18 0 0 0 4 81 0 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 711

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 23 28 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 32 10 2 0 0 56 12 791
2018 Aboriginal 15 32 31 16 5 0 0 48 21 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 37 37 8 4 0 0 51 12 630
2017 Aboriginal 17 24 35 16 8 0 0 41 25 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 36 34 11 4 1 0 51 15 714

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 12 9 26 32 17 3 0 50 23 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 34 27 16 0 0 43 23 786
2018 Aboriginal 15 11 32 26 15 0 0 42 26 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 40 28 13 0 0 41 20 626
2017 Aboriginal 22 18 22 22 17 0 0 38 40 23
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 16 38 27 13 0 1 41 20 713
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 36 27 6 3 7 0 22 78 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 14 7 4 2 1 39 61 789
2018 Aboriginal 31 26 21 10 5 6 0 33 67 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 16 8 5 2 0 41 59 630
2017 Aboriginal 46 12 21 7 5 8 0 50 50 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 24 17 10 6 3 1 40 60 713

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 40 60 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 50 469

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 60 40 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 32 463
2018 Aboriginal 69 31 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 36 361

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 42 19 7 12 6 3 11 72 21 30
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 18 13 7 7 1 9 70 15 780
2018 Aboriginal 38 26 5 4 27 0 0 64 31 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 16 13 7 7 1 9 69 16 626

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 25 24 24 5 9 0 13 57 16 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 15 14 11 1 11 55 28 463
2018 Aboriginal 33 25 24 9 9 0 0 58 18 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 16 13 9 1 7 60 23 364
2017 Aboriginal 16 26 10 18 20 0 10 47 42 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 13 17 15 2 10 48 37 415

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 19 20 19 12 9 0 21 50 26 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 13 12 17 2 32 36 44 460
2018 Aboriginal 0 33 24 9 8 9 17 44 23 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 11 15 7 15 4 38 35 39 361
2017 Aboriginal 10 36 19 8 20 0 7 50 30 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 14 12 18 5 34 27 50 415
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