2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other occupational group

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 Other occupational group 50 23 14 5 5 5 0 76 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 32 14 23 5 9 0 55 30 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 17 56 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 18
2011 Other occupational group 28 45 17 6 3 0 0 73 9 64
2008 Other occupational group 30 41 12 10 6 0 0 71 17 1536

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 Other occupational group 27 36 9 14 9 5 0 67 24 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 14 32 9 18 9 0 35 30 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 Other occupational group 59 23 14 0 0 5 0 86 0 22
2018 Other occupational group 41 32 9 0 9 9 0 80 10 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 67 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 18
2011 Other occupational group 42 45 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 65

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 Other occupational group 36 41 14 5 0 5 0 81 5 22
2018 Other occupational group 36 27 14 9 5 9 0 70 15 22
2017 Other occupational group 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 33 53 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 18
2011 Other occupational group 36 50 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 66
2008 Other occupational group 37 44 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1546

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 Other occupational group 17 35 13 13 17 4 0 55 32 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 32 9 27 9 9 0 50 40 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 16 30 28 19 7 0 0 46 25 18
2011 Other occupational group 29 33 18 15 3 2 0 63 18 66

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 Other occupational group 17 35 17 13 13 4 0 55 27 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 24 19 29 5 10 0 42 37 21
2017 Other occupational group 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 16 30 28 25 0 0 0 46 25 18
2011 Other occupational group 22 43 18 9 6 2 0 66 16 65
2008 Other occupational group 15 36 18 17 14 0 0 51 31 1547

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 Other occupational group 22 35 13 13 9 4 4 62 24 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 9 27 23 18 9 0 25 45 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 40 10 10 10 20 0 63 25 10
2014 Other occupational group 16 43 12 12 12 5 0 62 25 18
2011 Other occupational group 24 24 20 18 11 3 0 50 30 66
2008 Other occupational group 21 28 19 16 12 5 0 52 29 1545
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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 Other occupational group 27 41 5 9 0 9 9 83 11 22

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 Other occupational group 24 43 10 10 5 10 0 74 16 21
2018 Other occupational group 27 27 14 9 14 9 0 60 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 30 0 10 0 10 10 88 13 10
2014 Other occupational group 33 37 16 13 0 0 0 70 13 18
2011 Other occupational group 33 39 14 11 2 0 2 74 12 66
2008 Other occupational group 26 29 18 13 12 3 0 56 25 1546

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 Other occupational group 29 43 0 14 5 10 0 79 21 21
2018 Other occupational group 32 23 14 9 14 9 0 60 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 50 10 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 31 46 12 7 5 0 0 77 11 18
2011 Other occupational group 36 32 11 12 8 2 0 69 20 66
2008 Other occupational group 23 34 15 14 13 1 0 57 27 1543

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 Other occupational group 36 23 23 5 5 9 0 65 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 36 18 18 5 14 9 0 60 20 22
2017 Other occupational group 50 30 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 24 44 27 0 5 0 0 68 5 18

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 Other occupational group 26 26 26 9 9 4 0 55 18 23
2018 Other occupational group 9 23 27 9 23 9 0 35 35 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 40 10 20 0 20 0 63 25 10
2014 Other occupational group 38 30 5 14 7 7 0 73 22 18
2011 Other occupational group 20 26 18 12 6 15 2 56 22 65

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 Other occupational group 22 26 13 17 13 9 0 52 33 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 18 18 18 23 9 0 35 45 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 20 10 20 10 20 0 50 38 10
2014 Other occupational group 15 23 19 36 7 0 0 38 43 18
2011 Other occupational group 22 25 23 16 9 5 0 49 26 64
2008 Other occupational group 10 24 19 19 26 2 0 35 46 1543

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 Other occupational group 26 17 9 17 17 13 0 50 40 23
2018 Other occupational group 5 29 19 10 29 10 0 37 42 21
2017 Other occupational group 10 20 20 20 10 20 0 38 38 10
2014 Other occupational group 15 23 31 18 13 0 0 38 32 18
2011 Other occupational group 17 21 20 23 11 6 3 42 37 66
2008 Other occupational group 4 19 19 28 26 4 0 25 56 1546

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 Other occupational group 14 27 18 23 14 5 0 43 38 22
2018 Other occupational group 14 27 9 14 27 9 0 45 45 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 40 20 10 10 20 0 50 25 10
2014 Other occupational group 10 33 28 16 13 0 0 43 29 18
2011 Other occupational group 17 30 23 15 9 6 0 50 26 66
2008 Other occupational group 7 28 15 26 20 2 0 36 48 1545
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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 Other occupational group 27 18 23 9 18 0 5 48 29 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 18 32 5 18 9 0 40 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 9 41 23 20 7 0 0 50 27 18
2011 Other occupational group 24 39 17 14 5 2 0 65 18 66

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 Other occupational group 27 41 5 14 9 5 0 71 24 22
2018 Other occupational group 23 18 23 9 14 14 0 47 26 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 Other occupational group 33 43 0 10 5 10 0 84 16 21
2018 Other occupational group 27 18 9 18 14 9 5 53 37 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 30 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2014 Other occupational group 38 39 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 18
2011 Other occupational group 21 41 20 12 6 0 0 62 18 66
2008 Other occupational group 19 33 16 16 15 1 0 53 31 1544

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 Other occupational group 23 27 9 18 14 5 5 55 35 22
2018 Other occupational group 9 36 27 14 5 9 0 50 20 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10
2014 Other occupational group 5 38 23 14 20 0 0 42 35 18
2011 Other occupational group 18 33 20 14 8 2 6 56 23 66
2008 Other occupational group 13 40 12 20 15 0 0 53 35 1549

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 Other occupational group 18 14 27 14 18 9 0 35 35 22
2018 Other occupational group 9 18 14 23 27 9 0 30 55 22
2014 Other occupational group 5 16 28 33 18 0 0 21 51 18
2011 Other occupational group 21 26 18 15 12 6 2 51 30 66
2008 Other occupational group 8 26 21 23 21 1 0 34 44 1549

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 Other occupational group 17 9 17 13 26 9 9 32 47 23
2018 Other occupational group 0 18 14 18 32 14 5 22 61 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 60 0 10 10 10 0 78 22 10
2014 Other occupational group 12 7 19 26 37 0 0 18 62 18
2011 Other occupational group 17 28 20 11 14 6 5 50 28 65
2008 Other occupational group 14 36 14 18 16 1 1 51 35 1545

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 Other occupational group 26 22 17 9 4 9 13 61 17 23

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 Other occupational group 39 9 13 9 9 4 17 61 22 23

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 Other occupational group 35 17 13 17 4 4 9 60 25 23

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 Other occupational group 30 9 13 17 17 4 9 45 40 23

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 Other occupational group 26 17 4 9 22 9 13 56 39 23

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 Other occupational group 65 4 4 4 0 9 13 89 6 23

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 Other occupational group 57 13 9 0 4 4 13 84 5 23

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 Other occupational group 59 5 5 0 0 14 18 93 0 22

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 Other occupational group 36 23 18 5 14 5 0 62 19 22
2018 Other occupational group 14 18 27 9 23 9 0 35 35 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 27 53 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 18
2011 Other occupational group 17 32 17 24 9 0 2 49 34 66

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 Other occupational group 27 27 14 9 14 5 5 60 25 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 14 14 23 23 9 0 35 50 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 33 37 9 13 7 0 0 71 20 18

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 Other occupational group 27 32 14 14 9 5 0 62 24 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 23 23 14 14 9 0 45 30 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 33 40 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 18
2011 Other occupational group 30 32 26 9 2 0 2 63 11 66

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 Other occupational group 13 26 22 13 9 13 4 47 26 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 14 23 14 27 9 0 30 45 22

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 Other occupational group 27 45 14 5 0 5 5 80 5 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 41 9 14 9 9 0 65 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 14 46 17 5 18 0 0 60 23 18
2011 Other occupational group 36 26 18 11 6 2 2 64 17 66

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 Other occupational group 73 0 9 9 5 5 0 76 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 5 50 27 5 5 9 0 60 10 22
2017 Other occupational group 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 30 41 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 18
2011 Other occupational group 47 27 14 8 2 2 2 77 9 66
2008 Other occupational group 30 37 19 7 4 0 2 69 11 1548

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 Other occupational group 41 23 14 9 5 9 0 70 15 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 20 10 10 10 10 20 57 29 10
2014 Other occupational group 42 12 12 10 18 0 7 57 30 18
2011 Other occupational group 38 30 12 11 3 0 6 73 15 66

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 Other occupational group 26 39 35 23
2018 Other occupational group 27 45 27 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 70 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 24 46 30 18
2011 Other occupational group 26 38 36 66

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
2011 Other occupational group 12 12 18 24 9999 35 17
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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 Other occupational group 41 41 5 0 9 5 0 86 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 27 23 5 18 9 0 50 25 22
2014 Other occupational group 33 47 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 18
2011 Other occupational group 26 50 14 9 0 2 0 77 9 66
2008 Other occupational group 29 39 15 9 6 1 0 69 15 1542

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 Other occupational group 19 48 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 21
2018 Other occupational group 5 38 24 19 5 10 0 47 26 21
2017 Other occupational group 20 60 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2014 Other occupational group 17 28 32 18 0 5 0 47 19 18
2011 Other occupational group 29 35 15 17 3 2 0 65 20 66

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 Other occupational group 9 23 18 23 18 9 0 45 35 22
2018 Other occupational group 9 36 23 18 0 9 5 21 53 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 10 40 20 10 0 20 38 13 10
2014 Other occupational group 7 31 42 16 5 0 0 21 37 18
2011 Other occupational group 8 21 26 23 17 5 2 42 31 66
2008 Other occupational group 12 28 35 17 6 1 1 23 41 1547

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 Other occupational group 18 18 14 18 23 9 0 45 40 22
2018 Other occupational group 27 18 14 23 5 9 5 32 53 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 20 20 0 20 10 20 29 43 10
2014 Other occupational group 18 24 44 5 9 0 0 14 42 18
2011 Other occupational group 8 23 23 18 18 8 3 41 34 66
2008 Other occupational group 18 27 31 15 7 1 2 22 46 1546

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 Other occupational group 14 27 14 14 18 9 5 37 47 22
2018 Other occupational group 23 36 9 14 0 9 9 17 72 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 30 10 10 20 20 0 38 50 10
2014 Other occupational group 12 37 25 16 9 0 0 26 49 18
2011 Other occupational group 8 20 27 19 14 6 6 38 32 64
2008 Other occupational group 16 26 29 17 7 2 3 25 44 1548

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 Other occupational group 5 14 23 18 27 9 5 53 21 22
2018 Other occupational group 9 27 23 23 5 9 5 32 42 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 10 10 40 30 10 0 78 11 10
2014 Other occupational group 5 10 25 46 9 5 0 58 16 18
2011 Other occupational group 3 9 29 24 20 6 9 52 14 66
2008 Other occupational group 7 13 27 31 15 1 7 49 22 1545

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 Other occupational group 14 14 27 9 23 9 5 37 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 27 18 23 18 0 9 5 21 53 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 10 10 30 20 0 10 56 33 10
2014 Other occupational group 17 28 30 16 5 0 5 22 47 18
2011 Other occupational group 11 14 26 20 18 6 6 43 28 66
2008 Other occupational group 22 26 26 14 9 1 3 24 50 1542

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 Other occupational group 18 18 5 23 23 9 5 53 42 22
2018 Other occupational group 23 14 27 9 5 18 5 18 47 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 10 30 0 30 20 10 43 14 10
2014 Other occupational group 13 17 21 40 5 0 5 47 32 18
2011 Other occupational group 12 12 23 17 22 11 3 45 29 65
2008 Other occupational group 26 25 24 13 8 2 2 22 52 1548

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 Other occupational group 9 18 23 14 23 5 9 42 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 27 27 18 14 0 9 5 16 63 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 20 20 30 10 20 0 50 25 10
2014 Other occupational group 12 33 35 12 5 0 5 17 47 18

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 Other occupational group 18 23 14 23 18 5 0 43 43 22

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 Other occupational group 17 17 26 9 26 4 0 36 36 23

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 Other occupational group 38 29 19 10 0 5 0 70 10 21
2018 Other occupational group 23 27 5 23 14 9 0 55 40 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 43 41 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 18

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 Other occupational group 33 33 19 10 0 5 0 70 10 21
2018 Other occupational group 32 18 9 18 14 9 0 55 35 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 38 51 5 7 0 0 0 89 7 18

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 Other occupational group 36 23 32 5 0 5 0 62 5 22
2018 Other occupational group 24 14 29 10 14 10 0 42 26 21

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 Other occupational group 26 43 9 17 0 4 0 73 18 23
2018 Other occupational group 9 45 23 5 9 9 0 60 15 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 21 41 33 0 0 5 0 65 0 18
2011 Other occupational group 27 47 11 5 6 5 0 78 11 66

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 Other occupational group 48 17 17 4 9 4 0 68 14 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 36 32 5 5 9 0 55 10 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 38 46 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 18

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 Other occupational group 35 35 13 13 0 4 0 73 14 23
2018 Other occupational group 18 36 18 14 5 9 0 60 20 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 31 32 22 7 7 0 0 63 14 17
2011 Other occupational group 33 48 6 6 5 2 0 83 11 66
2008 Other occupational group 21 37 14 14 14 0 0 58 28 1546

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 Other occupational group 27 36 14 14 0 5 5 70 15 22
2018 Other occupational group 5 27 18 14 23 9 5 37 42 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 40 20 10 0 10 10 63 13 10
2014 Other occupational group 43 34 12 0 12 0 0 77 12 18

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 Other occupational group 39 17 13 9 13 9 0 62 24 23
2018 Other occupational group 18 32 23 5 14 9 0 55 20 22
2014 Other occupational group 38 43 5 10 0 5 0 85 10 18
2011 Other occupational group 21 36 18 14 3 6 2 62 18 66
2008 Other occupational group 24 38 16 11 8 3 1 64 20 1545

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 Other occupational group 26 13 35 9 13 4 0 41 23 23
2018 Other occupational group 5 45 9 14 18 9 0 55 35 22

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 Other occupational group 17 22 26 9 22 4 0 41 32 23
2018 Other occupational group 5 14 27 27 18 9 0 20 50 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 27 11 12 18 32 0 0 38 51 18
2011 Other occupational group 18 22 15 17 5 18 5 52 28 65

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 Other occupational group 18 50 5 14 9 5 0 71 24 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 60 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 19 47 7 20 7 0 0 66 27 18
2011 Other occupational group 29 41 8 21 0 0 2 71 22 66
2008 Other occupational group 14 46 7 20 13 0 0 60 33 1546

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 Other occupational group 45 27 5 18 0 5 0 76 19 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other occupational group 30 32 19 12 7 0 0 63 18 18
2011 Other occupational group 32 27 14 15 9 2 2 61 25 66

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 Other occupational group 27 59 5 0 5 5 0 90 5 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 40 0 40 0 0 0 60 40 10
2014 Other occupational group 17 47 16 7 13 0 0 64 20 18

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 Other occupational group 55 18 9 9 5 5 0 76 14 22
2017 Other occupational group 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 72 23 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18
2011 Other occupational group 74 14 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 65
2008 Other occupational group 69 17 6 5 3 0 1 87 7 1543

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 Other occupational group 59 18 5 5 5 5 5 85 10 22
2017 Other occupational group 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 84 5 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 18
2011 Other occupational group 52 29 2 5 2 3 9 91 7 66
2008 Other occupational group 62 12 7 3 4 1 12 84 7 1548

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 Other occupational group 57 14 5 0 10 10 5 83 11 21
2017 Other occupational group 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational group 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 17
2011 Other occupational group 71 24 0 3 0 2 0 97 3 66
2008 Other occupational group 73 8 5 2 3 1 8 89 6 1544

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 Other occupational group 35 17 9 9 4 22 4 71 18 23

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 Other occupational group 26 30 4 22 0 17 0 68 26 23

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 Other occupational group 35 26 22 0 0 17 0 74 0 23

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
2018 Other occupational group 24 76 21

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 Other occupational group 22 9 30 4 9 17 9 41 18 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 14 32 18 14 5 5 30 35 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 50 0 0 0 40 10 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 31 7 18 5 18 21 0 47 29 18

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 Other occupational group 27 14 32 9 9 9 0 45 20 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 14 23 14 23 9 0 35 40 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 70 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 36 18 18 12 5 11 0 61 19 18
2011 Other occupational group 24 33 20 8 3 11 2 66 12 66

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 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 Other occupational group 30 70 23

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 Other occupational group 17 4 26 22 4 13 13 29 35 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 27 23 5 5 18 9 56 13 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 40 10 0 0 30 10 83 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 19 12 42 5 7 11 5 37 14 18

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 Other occupational group 22 13 26 17 4 13 4 42 26 23
2018 Other occupational group 18 23 32 5 5 18 0 50 11 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 60 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2014 Other occupational group 19 28 30 12 0 11 0 53 13 18
2011 Other occupational group 29 42 12 2 3 12 0 81 5 65

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 Other occupational group 17 83 23
2017 Other occupational group 0 100 10
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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 Other occupational group 36 36 9 5 5 9 0 80 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 36 18 18 5 14 9 0 60 20 22
2017 Other occupational group 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 Other occupational group 22 30 30 13 0 4 0 55 14 23
2018 Other occupational group 9 55 9 9 9 9 0 70 20 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 Other occupational group 13 22 35 17 4 9 0 38 24 23
2018 Other occupational group 9 27 14 14 27 9 0 40 45 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 60 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 Other occupational group 26 30 13 4 17 4 4 62 24 23
2018 Other occupational group 18 27 23 9 14 9 0 50 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10

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 Other occupational group 39 17 17 0 13 4 9 65 15 23
2018 Other occupational group 23 18 9 36 5 9 0 45 45 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 30 10 20 0 10 0 67 22 10

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 Other occupational group 48 13 13 9 4 4 9 70 15 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 32 9 32 5 9 0 50 40 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 20 20 0 0 20 0 75 0 10

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 Other occupational group 39 17 13 13 9 4 4 62 24 23
2018 Other occupational group 9 27 23 14 18 9 0 40 35 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 30 30 0 30 0 0 40 30 10

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 Other occupational group 52 17 9 4 4 4 9 80 10 23
2018 Other occupational group 32 23 23 0 9 14 0 63 11 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 Other occupational group 30 22 22 9 4 4 9 60 15 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 27 27 9 14 9 0 45 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 10 10 20 30 0 0 40 50 10

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 Other occupational group 39 22 9 22 0 4 4 67 24 23
2018 Other occupational group 23 18 14 18 18 9 0 45 40 22
2017 Other occupational group 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10

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 Other occupational group 32 18 27 14 0 5 5 55 15 22
2018 Other occupational group 18 23 14 23 14 9 0 45 40 22
2017 Other occupational group 50 10 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

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 Other occupational group 39 17 22 13 0 4 4 62 14 23
2018 Other occupational group 14 23 9 23 23 9 0 40 50 22
2017 Other occupational group 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 Other occupational group 35 17 30 0 9 4 4 57 10 23

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 Other occupational group 43 22 13 0 13 4 4 71 14 23
2018 Other occupational group 24 33 14 5 10 10 5 67 17 21
2017 Other occupational group 40 10 20 0 30 0 0 50 30 10

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 Other occupational group 52 22 13 4 0 4 4 81 5 23
2018 Other occupational group 55 18 0 5 9 9 5 84 16 22
2017 Other occupational group 60 10 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 Other occupational group 70 9 9 0 0 4 9 90 0 23
2018 Other occupational group 59 5 0 5 9 9 14 82 18 22

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 Other occupational group 70 9 4 0 9 4 4 86 10 23
2018 Other occupational group 45 9 9 9 9 9 9 67 22 22
2017 Other occupational group 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Other occupational group 48 35 9 0 0 4 4 90 0 23
2018 Other occupational group 41 36 0 9 5 9 0 85 15 22
2017 Other occupational group 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Other occupational group 59 9 14 9 0 5 5 75 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 43 19 19 5 5 10 0 68 11 21

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 Other occupational group 61 9 4 0 0 4 22 94 0 23
2018 Other occupational group 36 18 5 5 5 14 18 80 13 22
2017 Other occupational group 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 Other occupational group 74 9 4 0 0 4 9 95 0 23
2018 Other occupational group 50 23 0 5 0 9 14 94 6 22
2017 Other occupational group 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 Other occupational group 57 17 13 4 4 4 0 77 9 23
2018 Other occupational group 45 18 5 0 14 14 5 78 17 22
2017 Other occupational group 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Other occupational group 45 32 9 0 5 5 5 85 5 22
2018 Other occupational group 41 27 14 0 0 14 5 83 0 22
2017 Other occupational group 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 Other occupational group 17 26 30 17 9 0 0 43 26 23
2018 Other occupational group 5 32 27 18 5 14 0 42 26 22
2017 Other occupational group 10 30 30 30 0 0 0 40 30 10

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 Other occupational group 14 14 36 18 18 0 0 36 27 22
2018 Other occupational group 5 18 41 18 9 9 0 30 25 22
2017 Other occupational group 0 20 60 10 10 0 0 20 20 10
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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 Other occupational group 35 35 9 4 13 4 0 36 64 23
2018 Other occupational group 18 41 23 0 0 9 9 22 78 22
2017 Other occupational group 20 0 30 10 0 40 0 33 67 10

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 Other occupational group 79 21 14

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 Other occupational group 33 67 12
2018 Other occupational group 42 58 12

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 Other occupational group 48 13 4 17 4 4 9 70 25 23
2018 Other occupational group 36 9 9 5 5 14 23 71 14 22

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 Other occupational group 21 7 21 29 21 0 0 29 50 14
2018 Other occupational group 14 14 21 21 21 0 7 31 46 14

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 Other occupational group 21 7 21 14 29 0 7 31 46 14
2018 Other occupational group 0 7 29 21 14 0 29 10 50 14
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