2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 101. In what official language(s) do you provide services to the public?

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 Provides services to public - English only 25 37 14 12 12 0 0 61 25 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 40 12 14 12 0 0 62 26 1977
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 43 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 42 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 44 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 2077
2011 Provides services to public - English only 27 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 3178
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 40 12 8 6 0 0 73 14 2389
2008 Provides services to public - English only 30 40 12 10 8 0 0 70 19 2776
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 45 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 2070

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 Provides services to public - English only 14 27 16 19 24 0 0 41 43 1658
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 24 16 19 31 0 0 34 50 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 31 16 17 22 0 0 44 40 1666

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 Provides services to public - English only 43 34 12 6 5 0 0 77 12 1653
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 35 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 1967
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 1661
2014 Provides services to public - English only 52 30 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 2536
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 51 33 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 3190
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2395

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 Provides services to public - English only 33 37 14 9 6 0 0 70 16 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 41 15 10 7 0 0 67 17 1965
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 41 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 1657
2014 Provides services to public - English only 32 40 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 41 14 6 4 0 0 77 10 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 35 41 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 3186
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 2391
2008 Provides services to public - English only 38 42 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2795
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 46 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 2082

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 26 19 16 21 1 0 44 37 1660
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 23 19 19 26 1 0 36 45 1974
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 29 19 17 18 1 0 46 35 1660
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 28 17 19 22 1 0 42 41 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 34 20 15 14 1 0 50 29 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 18 32 20 15 14 1 0 50 30 3186
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 37 21 12 10 1 0 57 22 2390

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 Provides services to public - English only 15 27 18 19 22 0 0 42 41 1660
2017 Provides services to public - English only 12 24 16 22 26 0 0 36 48 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 30 18 19 19 1 0 44 38 1661
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 27 15 22 24 0 0 39 46 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 32 20 17 15 0 0 47 33 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 32 17 18 17 1 0 48 35 3185
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 39 20 15 10 0 0 55 25 2385
2008 Provides services to public - English only 16 32 16 18 17 0 0 49 35 2792
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 41 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 2083

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 Provides services to public - English only 19 22 18 18 19 4 0 42 39 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 14 20 17 20 24 5 0 36 46 1971
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 24 19 14 20 5 1 44 36 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 16 23 17 17 22 4 0 41 41 2540
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 24 19 17 16 4 0 45 34 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 25 17 15 17 4 1 48 34 3184
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 28 18 14 13 4 1 53 28 2391
2008 Provides services to public - English only 20 27 17 16 14 5 1 50 32 2790
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 31 19 15 9 5 1 55 25 2081
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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 Provides services to public - English only 24 27 23 10 10 1 4 54 21 1671

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 Provides services to public - English only 29 27 17 12 13 1 0 57 26 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 27 17 14 14 2 1 54 29 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 34 17 10 11 2 1 60 22 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 30 16 13 14 2 0 57 27 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 34 17 11 10 2 0 61 21 2077
2011 Provides services to public - English only 26 29 16 13 15 1 1 56 28 3185
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 33 17 11 10 2 1 61 21 2393
2008 Provides services to public - English only 27 27 16 13 15 3 0 56 28 2797
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 34 17 11 9 4 1 61 21 2081

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 Provides services to public - English only 28 28 15 15 13 0 0 56 29 1654
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 30 15 15 14 1 0 55 30 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 35 15 12 12 1 0 60 25 1661
2014 Provides services to public - English only 24 33 14 15 13 1 0 57 29 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 37 16 12 10 0 0 63 21 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 23 34 13 14 15 1 0 57 29 3180
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 37 15 13 10 1 0 62 23 2393
2008 Provides services to public - English only 25 31 13 14 16 1 0 56 30 2794
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 36 17 12 10 1 0 61 22 2079

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 Provides services to public - English only 29 28 17 12 14 0 0 57 26 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 26 17 12 15 0 0 55 28 1974
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 31 16 11 12 0 0 61 23 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 28 15 13 15 1 0 57 27 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 32 18 10 11 0 0 61 21 2075

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 Provides services to public - English only 14 23 18 18 24 4 0 38 44 1667
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 19 17 18 30 5 0 31 51 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 25 20 14 21 7 0 41 38 1666
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 20 17 17 31 5 0 32 50 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 27 21 14 19 7 0 43 35 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 12 21 18 17 26 6 0 35 46 3178
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 27 22 14 15 7 1 44 32 2393

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 Provides services to public - English only 11 20 16 20 31 1 0 32 52 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 8 17 13 21 39 2 0 25 62 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 17 19 29 3 0 32 50 1667
2014 Provides services to public - English only 8 16 14 21 39 1 0 24 62 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 22 21 20 26 2 0 32 47 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 9 21 16 20 33 2 0 31 53 3184
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 26 21 17 22 2 0 39 40 2388
2008 Provides services to public - English only 11 23 15 18 31 2 0 35 50 2794
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 29 20 19 18 3 0 42 38 2082

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 Provides services to public - English only 9 15 16 23 34 2 0 25 59 1663
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 13 14 22 41 3 0 20 66 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 17 19 23 30 4 0 25 55 1660
2014 Provides services to public - English only 4 14 15 23 41 3 0 19 66 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 17 21 25 28 3 0 25 54 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 6 19 17 23 31 4 0 26 57 3180
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 22 24 24 20 4 0 29 46 2394
2008 Provides services to public - English only 6 19 15 24 32 4 0 26 58 2798
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 22 24 27 17 4 0 29 46 2084

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 Provides services to public - English only 9 19 14 22 35 2 0 28 58 1667
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 18 12 22 39 3 0 25 63 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 22 17 20 29 3 0 31 51 1667
2014 Provides services to public - English only 6 19 15 22 37 2 0 25 60 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 23 21 21 25 2 0 31 47 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 7 25 16 22 28 2 0 33 51 3181
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 29 20 22 18 2 0 39 41 2389
2008 Provides services to public - English only 9 26 14 25 25 2 0 35 50 2795
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 32 21 23 13 2 0 42 37 2079
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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 Provides services to public - English only 12 25 16 22 24 0 0 37 46 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 23 16 23 29 0 0 32 53 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 29 18 20 21 0 0 41 41 1663
2014 Provides services to public - English only 9 24 16 22 29 0 0 34 51 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 29 19 20 20 0 0 41 40 2077
2011 Provides services to public - English only 9 29 16 20 25 0 0 38 46 3187
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 33 19 19 17 0 0 44 36 2390

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 Provides services to public - English only 19 36 17 17 12 0 0 55 28 1655
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 35 18 17 14 0 0 51 31 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 40 18 15 10 0 0 57 25 1663

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 Provides services to public - English only 25 27 17 15 15 0 0 52 31 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 32 15 16 15 1 0 53 32 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 34 17 14 13 1 0 56 27 1667
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 33 14 15 15 0 0 56 30 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 38 16 12 11 0 0 60 23 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 32 14 16 18 0 0 53 34 3185
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 35 16 16 11 0 0 57 27 2393
2008 Provides services to public - English only 21 31 14 16 16 1 0 53 33 2797
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 35 17 15 11 1 0 57 26 2082

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 Provides services to public - English only 12 34 12 24 17 0 0 46 41 1664
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 30 10 26 25 0 0 39 51 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 31 15 23 21 0 0 41 44 1663
2014 Provides services to public - English only 7 28 11 27 26 0 0 36 53 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 32 14 25 18 0 0 42 44 2074
2011 Provides services to public - English only 12 38 12 20 18 0 0 49 38 3186
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 38 16 20 13 0 0 51 33 2397
2008 Provides services to public - English only 12 38 11 22 17 0 0 50 39 2795
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 40 16 19 10 0 0 54 30 2082

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 Provides services to public - English only 9 18 16 22 32 2 0 28 56 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 16 14 24 38 1 0 23 63 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 19 17 24 28 2 0 29 53 1661
2014 Provides services to public - English only 6 17 15 23 37 3 0 23 62 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 21 19 24 27 2 0 29 52 2073
2011 Provides services to public - English only 7 20 17 22 32 2 1 28 55 3188
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 25 20 23 21 1 0 34 45 2394
2008 Provides services to public - English only 9 24 18 22 26 1 0 33 48 2794
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 27 22 23 14 2 0 39 38 2081

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 Provides services to public - English only 10 19 15 19 35 1 1 30 55 1671
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 17 13 20 39 2 2 25 61 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 20 16 19 30 3 2 31 52 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 8 17 14 20 37 2 1 26 59 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 22 16 20 28 2 1 33 50 2073
2011 Provides services to public - English only 9 22 15 20 32 1 1 32 52 3183
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 29 17 19 21 1 1 42 40 2395
2008 Provides services to public - English only 12 34 13 18 20 1 1 47 39 2793
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 36 17 17 12 2 1 54 29 2080

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 Provides services to public - English only 30 25 21 11 10 1 3 56 21 1666

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 Provides services to public - English only 54 10 8 5 5 2 15 78 12 1669

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 Provides services to public - English only 22 23 23 15 13 1 3 47 29 1664

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 Provides services to public - English only 21 19 22 17 16 2 3 42 35 1660

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 Provides services to public - English only 19 14 17 19 26 2 3 35 47 1667

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 Provides services to public - English only 58 17 9 4 3 3 5 83 7 1668

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 Provides services to public - English only 58 15 8 5 7 4 3 78 13 1661

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 Provides services to public - English only 59 11 6 4 7 4 9 80 13 1669

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 Provides services to public - English only 14 28 14 21 22 0 0 42 44 1661
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 29 13 23 25 0 0 39 48 1965
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 30 16 21 20 0 0 43 41 1659
2014 Provides services to public - English only 8 27 14 22 28 0 0 35 50 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 31 17 20 21 0 0 41 42 2077
2011 Provides services to public - English only 13 30 14 18 23 1 0 44 42 3183
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 32 18 19 16 0 0 48 35 2389

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 Provides services to public - English only 16 25 19 18 22 0 0 41 40 1663
2017 Provides services to public - English only 12 25 18 20 25 0 0 38 45 1966
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 26 19 19 20 0 0 42 39 1659
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 26 18 20 25 0 0 37 45 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 28 20 18 19 0 0 43 37 2077

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 33 18 18 14 0 0 50 32 1640
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 30 18 20 19 0 0 44 39 1962
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 31 21 17 15 0 0 47 32 1659
2014 Provides services to public - English only 13 29 19 18 20 0 0 42 39 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 35 20 16 13 0 0 50 29 2074
2011 Provides services to public - English only 23 37 16 14 10 1 0 60 24 3177
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 40 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 2394

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 Provides services to public - English only 8 28 21 21 18 3 0 38 41 1666
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 20 21 22 27 3 0 28 51 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 21 23 21 22 5 1 31 45 1665

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 Provides services to public - English only 20 28 13 18 21 0 0 48 39 1666
2017 Provides services to public - English only 17 27 14 16 26 0 0 44 42 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 30 16 14 19 0 1 50 34 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 28 16 18 22 0 0 44 40 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 31 17 17 18 0 1 49 34 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 33 13 14 18 0 0 54 33 3187
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 34 16 15 12 1 1 56 27 2389

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 Provides services to public - English only 33 34 20 7 4 0 2 68 12 1660
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 33 18 6 4 0 4 71 11 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 36 14 6 3 0 3 76 9 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 30 32 22 8 5 0 2 64 14 2540
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 35 17 6 4 0 2 73 10 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 33 35 18 7 4 0 3 70 11 3179
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 37 17 5 3 0 2 74 9 2392
2008 Provides services to public - English only 28 38 21 6 4 0 2 67 11 2794
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 40 17 6 3 0 2 74 9 2079

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 Provides services to public - English only 28 17 15 8 19 2 11 52 31 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 18 11 8 23 4 13 49 37 1977
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 23 11 7 17 3 14 56 30 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 18 12 9 21 4 13 50 36 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 22 14 7 15 3 15 57 26 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 22 22 11 11 24 2 7 49 38 3190
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 25 13 10 17 2 9 55 30 2395

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 Provides services to public - English only 23 37 39 1672
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 36 41 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 44 32 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 21 41 37 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 45 31 2076
2011 Provides services to public - English only 25 41 34 3189
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 42 29 2397

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 26 31 15 6 5 450
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 30 33 11 4 8 406
2014 Provides services to public - English only 16 34 28 13 9999 9 550
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 42 28 9 9999 9 503
2011 Provides services to public - English only 17 41 23 12 9999 7 777
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 48 26 6 9999 4 701
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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 Provides services to public - English only 24 35 18 12 11 0 0 59 24 1657
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 36 16 14 14 1 0 55 28 1977
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 38 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 35 18 13 13 1 0 56 27 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 40 16 12 8 1 0 63 20 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 38 15 12 12 1 0 60 24 3186
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 41 18 10 7 1 0 65 17 2397
2008 Provides services to public - English only 31 37 14 9 8 1 0 68 18 2793
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 41 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 2080

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 Provides services to public - English only 13 32 21 20 14 1 0 45 34 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 12 31 21 18 18 1 0 43 37 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 35 21 16 14 1 0 49 30 1659
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 34 21 15 16 1 0 47 32 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 39 22 13 9 1 0 55 23 2077
2011 Provides services to public - English only 19 38 17 13 11 1 0 58 25 3184
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 41 21 11 7 1 0 61 18 2395

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 Provides services to public - English only 20 29 31 12 6 1 0 19 50 1673
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 28 32 11 4 1 2 16 51 1972
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 26 32 15 8 1 3 24 43 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 30 32 11 4 1 2 16 51 2533
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 31 32 14 6 1 1 20 47 2074
2011 Provides services to public - English only 16 28 33 13 6 1 2 20 45 3175
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 29 33 16 6 1 2 23 43 2384
2008 Provides services to public - English only 14 28 34 16 6 1 2 22 43 2791
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 28 36 18 6 1 2 25 38 2077

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 Provides services to public - English only 26 26 24 14 8 1 0 23 52 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 28 24 12 7 2 2 19 56 1972
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 25 27 13 7 2 2 21 51 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 28 26 11 5 2 2 16 57 2534
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 31 26 12 6 2 1 19 54 2072
2011 Provides services to public - English only 20 25 26 16 9 2 2 26 48 3179
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 26 29 15 9 2 2 25 46 2390
2008 Provides services to public - English only 22 24 28 15 8 1 2 24 47 2789
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 28 30 15 8 2 2 23 45 2076

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 Provides services to public - English only 24 25 24 15 8 2 3 24 51 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 24 24 25 14 6 3 5 22 51 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 25 24 13 6 3 5 21 53 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 25 26 13 5 3 3 20 53 2533
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 28 24 12 6 3 3 20 54 2071
2011 Provides services to public - English only 18 21 27 18 8 3 4 28 42 3169
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 27 26 15 6 3 4 23 48 2389
2008 Provides services to public - English only 16 23 30 19 8 2 3 28 41 2788
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 26 29 17 7 2 4 26 43 2072

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 Provides services to public - English only 9 11 27 30 17 1 5 51 21 1653
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 12 24 30 14 2 8 49 24 1960
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 14 26 27 13 2 9 45 26 1655
2014 Provides services to public - English only 12 13 27 28 12 2 6 44 27 2527
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 17 29 24 12 2 6 39 30 2073
2011 Provides services to public - English only 7 11 26 30 16 1 8 51 20 3168
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 17 27 24 13 1 6 40 30 2386
2008 Provides services to public - English only 5 10 28 33 16 1 7 53 16 2784
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 16 29 26 14 1 6 43 26 2071

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 Provides services to public - English only 36 24 19 11 8 1 1 19 61 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 39 23 19 9 6 1 3 16 64 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 25 20 11 7 2 3 19 60 1658
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 25 19 9 4 1 2 13 67 2531
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 27 24 10 5 1 2 15 60 2073
2011 Provides services to public - English only 29 24 23 13 7 1 3 21 55 3180
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 27 27 13 7 1 2 20 52 2387
2008 Provides services to public - English only 24 25 26 14 8 1 2 23 50 2783
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 25 28 17 9 1 3 27 44 2069

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 Provides services to public - English only 22 21 24 19 10 2 2 31 45 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 19 24 18 10 3 4 31 44 1971
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 20 25 20 10 3 3 32 42 1663
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 19 25 21 11 3 4 34 39 2534
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 20 26 22 12 3 3 36 36 2073
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 19 24 21 13 3 5 37 37 3166
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 21 27 19 11 2 4 31 40 2386
2008 Provides services to public - English only 24 23 25 15 9 2 2 25 49 2791
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 27 22 14 7 2 2 23 54 2076

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 Provides services to public - English only 28 26 24 12 8 1 1 20 55 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 25 26 9 6 2 5 15 56 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 24 29 13 6 3 4 21 48 1659
2014 Provides services to public - English only 28 24 26 12 5 2 3 18 54 2533
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 26 31 12 6 2 3 19 48 2071

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 Provides services to public - English only 32 27 26 10 5 0 0 15 59 1671

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 Provides services to public - English only 6 17 18 29 30 0 0 22 60 1655

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 Provides services to public - English only 22 26 14 19 18 0 0 49 37 1662
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 24 13 20 22 1 1 44 43 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 31 14 14 15 1 1 56 29 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 26 27 12 17 18 1 0 54 35 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 31 14 14 12 1 0 59 26 2075

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 Provides services to public - English only 23 37 14 15 11 0 0 60 27 1663
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 36 17 17 11 0 0 54 29 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 43 15 12 8 0 0 64 20 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 21 41 15 14 10 0 0 61 24 2535
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 47 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 2073

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 Provides services to public - English only 20 39 20 11 9 1 0 60 20 1667

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 Provides services to public - English only 15 31 20 17 15 1 0 47 33 1657
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 31 21 14 14 2 0 50 28 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 38 18 11 9 3 1 61 20 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 32 18 13 12 3 0 56 26 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 37 20 10 7 2 0 63 17 2077
2011 Provides services to public - English only 18 33 19 13 15 2 0 52 29 3181
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 40 19 10 9 3 0 60 20 2389

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 Provides services to public - English only 22 31 23 10 10 4 0 55 21 1662
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 29 24 9 12 4 1 52 23 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 31 23 8 9 6 2 57 19 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 32 19 7 9 5 1 63 17 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 34 20 6 7 3 1 65 13 2072

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 Provides services to public - English only 21 33 16 14 15 0 0 54 29 1664
2017 Provides services to public - English only 17 32 15 16 19 0 0 49 35 1977
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 38 15 12 12 0 0 60 25 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 33 14 16 17 0 0 53 32 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 38 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 22 34 16 13 14 0 0 57 27 3175
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 43 14 9 8 0 0 68 18 2388
2008 Provides services to public - English only 20 35 14 14 17 1 0 55 31 2795
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 42 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 2079

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 Provides services to public - English only 14 24 20 19 20 2 1 40 40 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 12 25 19 18 22 3 2 38 42 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 27 18 17 19 3 3 43 38 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 27 18 15 17 3 1 47 34 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 30 18 16 13 2 2 50 31 2075

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 Provides services to public - English only 18 35 17 15 13 1 1 54 29 1666
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 37 15 13 10 2 1 60 24 1968
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 40 16 11 9 2 1 64 20 1661
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 36 13 13 10 2 0 63 23 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 40 14 11 7 2 0 68 19 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 25 36 14 11 10 3 1 63 22 3183
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 38 14 11 8 2 0 66 19 2386
2008 Provides services to public - English only 23 36 16 11 10 3 1 62 22 2795
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 39 15 11 7 3 1 65 19 2079

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 Provides services to public - English only 13 31 22 18 15 1 0 45 33 1662

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 Provides services to public - English only 12 21 13 19 31 3 0 34 52 1666
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 20 14 21 29 3 1 34 52 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 25 17 17 21 6 2 41 41 1658
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 21 13 19 32 4 1 33 53 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 27 18 18 20 5 1 42 40 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 10 21 15 20 29 5 1 33 52 3186
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 26 16 18 19 7 2 42 41 2393

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 Provides services to public - English only 15 43 6 23 14 0 0 58 36 1672
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 42 7 23 16 0 0 54 39 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 41 10 22 14 0 0 54 36 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 41 9 24 16 0 0 52 40 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 46 11 19 11 0 0 60 30 2074
2011 Provides services to public - English only 13 44 6 23 14 0 0 58 36 3190
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 45 8 21 12 0 0 59 33 2392
2008 Provides services to public - English only 14 45 7 21 12 0 0 59 34 2791
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 49 10 17 8 0 0 64 26 2080

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 Provides services to public - English only 22 33 10 21 15 0 0 55 36 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 31 9 21 20 0 0 50 41 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 33 12 20 18 0 0 50 38 1662
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 31 9 20 22 0 0 48 42 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 33 11 19 16 0 0 54 35 2074
2011 Provides services to public - English only 20 33 11 17 17 0 0 54 35 3180
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 32 12 18 16 0 0 54 34 2389

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 Provides services to public - English only 20 35 13 18 14 0 0 55 32 1655
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 37 12 20 13 0 0 55 33 1970
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 38 12 17 11 0 0 59 28 1658
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 36 12 19 14 0 0 54 34 2534
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 39 15 14 9 0 0 62 23 2076

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 Provides services to public - English only 76 15 4 1 1 0 3 93 2 1664
2017 Provides services to public - English only 74 16 6 1 1 0 2 91 2 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 25 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 72 18 6 1 1 0 2 92 3 2537
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 27 7 8 6 0 1 79 14 2074
2011 Provides services to public - English only 76 15 5 1 1 1 2 94 2 3184
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 24 7 9 4 0 1 80 13 2393
2008 Provides services to public - English only 78 14 4 1 1 1 2 94 2 2790
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 26 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 2076

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 Provides services to public - English only 75 10 7 1 1 0 7 90 2 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 71 9 9 1 1 1 9 89 2 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 19 9 6 6 1 6 78 12 1665
2014 Provides services to public - English only 73 11 7 0 1 1 8 91 1 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 20 6 4 6 0 5 83 10 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 70 11 7 1 1 2 8 90 2 3185
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 19 8 5 6 1 4 80 12 2387
2008 Provides services to public - English only 66 8 6 1 2 1 15 89 4 2797
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 18 6 6 6 1 9 79 14 2082

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 Provides services to public - English only 76 10 7 1 1 0 5 91 2 1661
2017 Provides services to public - English only 74 10 7 1 1 1 5 90 2 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 19 6 3 5 1 2 85 9 1663
2014 Provides services to public - English only 76 10 5 0 1 1 7 93 1 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 67 16 6 3 5 0 3 86 8 2073
2011 Provides services to public - English only 73 10 7 1 1 1 7 91 2 3177
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 66 16 6 3 6 1 3 85 10 2391
2008 Provides services to public - English only 74 7 5 1 1 1 12 92 2 2792
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 13 5 5 5 1 4 85 10 2080

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 Provides services to public - English only 24 13 11 9 12 25 5 54 30 1668

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 Provides services to public - English only 39 46 7 4 2 0 1 86 6 1665

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 Provides services to public - English only 32 31 13 11 10 2 1 65 22 1665

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 Provides services to public - English only 27 73 1668

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 60 40 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 68 32 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 7 93 452

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 Provides services to public - English only 7 93 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 3 97 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 27 73 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 2 98 452

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 47 53 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 40 60 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 54 46 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 45 55 448

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 Provides services to public - English only 35 65 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 57 43 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 44 56 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 3 97 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 13 87 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 15 85 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 66 34 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 34 66 448

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 15 85 448

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 Provides services to public - English only 46 54 445

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 Provides services to public - English only 30 70 445

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 6 94 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 29 71 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 6 94 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 16 84 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 17 83 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 12 88 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 27 73 445

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 11 89 374

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 14 86 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 7 93 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 4 96 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 8 92 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 4 96 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 3 97 374

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 12 88 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 8 92 374

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 40 60 374

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 8 92 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 54 46 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 2 98 374

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 67 33 374

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 4 96 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 13 87 374

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 Provides services to public - English only 37 63 1658

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 Provides services to public - English only 9 15 21 15 24 13 2 28 47 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 15 23 13 23 13 4 29 44 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 18 20 11 19 18 6 34 39 1667
2014 Provides services to public - English only 10 15 23 12 20 16 4 31 40 2539
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 18 23 11 13 19 6 37 32 2074

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 Provides services to public - English only 15 23 22 15 19 5 1 40 36 1668
2017 Provides services to public - English only 12 23 23 15 20 6 1 38 38 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 29 21 12 15 8 1 47 30 1663
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 23 23 14 18 8 1 41 35 2538
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 28 23 11 11 11 1 49 25 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 18 34 20 12 11 4 0 54 24 3181
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 39 19 10 7 4 0 63 18 2397

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 83 1664

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 41 59 291

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 81 19 291

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 3 97 291

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 Provides services to public - English only 3 97 291

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 7 93 291

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 19 81 291

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 5 95 291

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 24 76 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 16 84 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 17 83 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 8 92 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 24 76 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 36 64 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 5 95 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 15 85 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 29 71 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 2 98 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 25 75 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 13 87 284

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 Provides services to public - English only 35 65 284

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 22 78 284

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 Provides services to public - English only 5 95 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 25 75 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 5 95 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 15 85 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 11 89 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 9 91 284

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 Provides services to public - English only 40 60 284

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 7 93 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 13 87 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 3 97 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 4 96 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 2 98 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 8 92 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 11 89 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 29 71 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 9 91 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 51 49 223

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
2019 Provides services to public - English only 67 33 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 5 95 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 6 94 223

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 Provides services to public - English only 23 77 1657

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 Provides services to public - English only 11 16 28 9 16 17 3 34 31 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 16 28 8 13 18 4 36 28 1981
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 19 24 7 11 22 6 42 24 1664
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 15 28 8 12 21 4 36 27 2536
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 20 24 6 8 24 6 45 20 2077

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 Provides services to public - English only 18 24 25 9 15 7 1 46 27 1659
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 25 25 10 13 9 2 46 26 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 30 22 8 10 11 2 54 20 1663
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 24 25 9 12 12 1 47 24 2536
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 29 23 7 7 14 2 56 17 2075
2011 Provides services to public - English only 24 37 18 9 7 5 0 64 17 3179
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 40 17 7 5 5 0 69 13 2385

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 Provides services to public - English only 28 72 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 72 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 75 1666
2014 Provides services to public - English only 25 75 2530
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 80 2073

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 78 22 465
2017 Provides services to public - English only 76 24 553
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 26 421
2014 Provides services to public - English only 77 23 619
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 25 415

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 Provides services to public - English only 34 38 7 11 10 0 0 72 22 361
2017 Provides services to public - English only 37 34 6 11 11 0 1 72 22 423
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 40 8 13 5 1 0 74 18 311
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 35 7 15 9 0 1 69 24 475
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 36 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 313
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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 Provides services to public - English only 36 25 16 9 11 1 0 62 21 1671
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 28 16 9 14 2 0 60 23 1975
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 30 15 8 11 2 0 64 20 1664

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 Provides services to public - English only 15 47 9 21 7 0 0 63 28 231
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 43 17 15 9 0 0 59 24 249

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 Provides services to public - English only 21 39 16 14 10 1 0 60 24 1660
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 39 17 14 14 1 0 54 28 1977
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 37 20 12 11 4 1 55 23 1663

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 Provides services to public - English only 10 24 18 21 27 0 0 34 48 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 7 23 15 22 30 1 0 31 53 1979
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 27 21 22 22 2 0 34 44 1661

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 Provides services to public - English only 23 28 19 13 17 0 1 51 30 1669
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 29 20 13 16 0 1 50 30 1970
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 25 22 12 14 1 2 50 27 1662

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 Provides services to public - English only 21 26 22 16 14 0 1 47 30 1667
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 25 23 17 15 0 1 44 32 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 24 25 15 15 1 1 44 31 1665

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 Provides services to public - English only 34 28 17 8 8 0 4 66 16 1652
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 28 18 8 7 1 6 64 16 1971
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 27 20 11 8 1 6 59 20 1656

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 Provides services to public - English only 11 14 18 18 38 0 1 25 57 1667
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 13 18 21 38 0 1 22 60 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 15 19 21 32 1 1 27 54 1661

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 Provides services to public - English only 35 24 16 10 11 0 3 61 22 1657
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 25 17 8 9 1 6 64 18 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 24 20 9 7 1 6 61 17 1662

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 22 22 14 24 0 0 39 38 1670
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 24 23 17 20 0 0 39 37 1968
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 24 24 17 17 1 1 41 34 1657

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 29 25 14 14 0 1 47 28 1660
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 23 26 19 15 1 1 40 34 1970
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 28 23 16 13 1 2 47 30 1656

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 Provides services to public - English only 18 23 23 17 17 1 1 42 35 1656
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 24 23 19 18 1 1 39 37 1969
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 26 24 16 13 1 2 47 29 1654

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 Provides services to public - English only 22 25 21 14 16 0 1 48 30 1660
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 26 22 17 15 1 1 45 32 1972
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 28 22 13 12 1 1 52 26 1658

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 Provides services to public - English only 23 24 19 16 18 0 0 47 34 1660

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 Provides services to public - English only 21 27 20 16 15 0 1 48 31 1653
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 27 22 17 14 1 1 47 31 1966
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 28 22 14 11 1 1 51 26 1658

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 Provides services to public - English only 33 26 18 11 11 0 1 59 22 1648
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 28 18 10 7 0 1 65 17 1976
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 25 19 10 6 0 2 65 16 1665

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 Provides services to public - English only 55 16 9 5 8 2 5 76 14 1655
2017 Provides services to public - English only 51 20 10 9 7 1 2 73 17 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 19 10 7 6 1 2 77 13 1660

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 Provides services to public - English only 50 20 12 7 10 1 1 71 17 1667
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 35 15 7 4 0 1 73 12 1978
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 32 13 6 4 1 2 76 11 1664

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 Provides services to public - English only 38 34 16 6 6 0 1 72 12 1666
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 25 14 12 11 0 1 63 23 1972
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 25 14 8 8 1 2 69 17 1661

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 Provides services to public - English only 37 24 16 10 11 0 1 62 21 1651
2017 Provides services to public - English only 46 11 5 3 1 0 33 86 6 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 12 5 3 2 1 30 87 6 1661

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 Provides services to public - English only 49 10 7 2 2 1 30 84 6 1648
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 30 15 7 3 0 3 74 11 1960
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 26 12 5 3 0 4 79 8 1659

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 Provides services to public - English only 42 28 16 6 4 0 3 72 11 1657
2017 Provides services to public - English only 63 19 7 3 3 1 3 86 6 1973
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 18 6 3 3 1 5 88 6 1664

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 Provides services to public - English only 68 16 6 2 4 0 3 87 7 1665
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 33 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 1972
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 29 12 4 3 0 3 81 7 1662

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 Provides services to public - English only 47 30 13 4 3 0 2 79 8 1662

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 Provides services to public - English only 11 27 37 17 8 0 0 37 25 1666
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 24 39 18 10 0 0 33 28 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 27 37 18 9 0 0 36 27 1667

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 Provides services to public - English only 17 23 38 16 5 0 0 21 41 1655
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 25 39 15 5 0 0 21 40 1971
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 23 36 20 10 0 0 30 34 1663
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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 Provides services to public - English only 22 37 21 8 9 3 0 23 77 1662
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 30 18 7 6 8 1 34 66 1980
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 29 16 6 6 6 1 39 61 1665

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 Provides services to public - English only 68 32 1240

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 Provides services to public - English only 54 46 1230

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 Provides services to public - English only 49 16 12 7 10 1 6 70 18 1656

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 Provides services to public - English only 8 22 17 20 25 2 5 33 49 1222
2017 Provides services to public - English only 9 23 20 16 21 2 8 36 42 1193
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 24 18 14 20 3 11 39 40 943

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 Provides services to public - English only 7 17 18 18 27 3 10 27 52 1223
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 16 21 14 22 4 17 28 46 1190
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 5 18 20 14 22 3 18 29 45 941
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