2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Employment and Social Development Canada by Question 107. You indicated that you are an Aboriginal person. If you wish to provide further details, please specify the group to which you belong.

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

Top of Page

My Job

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 39 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 278
2019 Métis 41 42 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 355
2019 Inuit 55 31 3 5 6 0 0 87 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 72 15 5 2 2 0 2 90 5 277
2019 Métis 72 15 5 4 3 0 1 88 7 356
2019 Inuit 69 6 5 7 8 0 5 79 16 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 44 31 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 277
2019 Métis 39 40 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 356
2019 Inuit 58 29 5 3 6 0 0 86 8 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 33 12 13 5 0 0 71 17 278
2019 Métis 26 41 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 354
2019 Inuit 43 25 8 18 6 0 0 68 24 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 31 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 279
2019 Métis 46 34 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 350
2019 Inuit 61 23 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 27 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 279
2019 Métis 45 33 8 8 7 0 0 78 14 353
2019 Inuit 50 22 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 34 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 279
2019 Métis 42 36 10 6 5 0 0 78 12 355
2019 Inuit 38 43 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 32 34 14 10 10 0 0 66 21 279
2019 Métis 29 35 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 356
2019 Inuit 44 29 10 16 0 0 0 73 16 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 34 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 278
2019 Métis 34 42 11 10 4 0 0 76 14 352
2019 Inuit 39 30 11 20 0 0 0 69 20 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 48 33 11 4 3 1 0 83 7 279
2019 Métis 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 356
2019 Inuit 55 27 5 3 3 0 7 88 6 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 32 33 14 12 9 0 0 65 20 279
2019 Métis 32 34 14 11 9 0 0 67 20 356
2019 Inuit 47 34 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 58 29 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 276
2019 Métis 55 29 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 356
2019 Inuit 54 34 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 31 18 12 9 0 1 61 21 277
2019 Métis 24 38 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 352
2019 Inuit 39 21 19 6 13 3 0 61 19 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 32 30 16 10 11 0 1 63 21 279
2019 Métis 31 32 18 11 7 0 0 63 18 356
2019 Inuit 47 19 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 33 13 10 4 1 1 72 15 277
2019 Métis 36 38 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 347
2019 Inuit 45 32 5 8 6 0 4 81 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 32 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 279
2019 Métis 48 33 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 356
2019 Inuit 47 27 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 24 18 7 3 0 2 71 10 275
2019 Métis 38 31 19 8 3 0 0 69 11 350
2019 Inuit 46 29 11 6 5 0 3 78 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 11 22 33 17 12 2 2 31 35 279
2019 Métis 9 29 34 15 10 1 3 26 40 355
2019 Inuit 11 13 37 21 18 0 0 39 24 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 9 15 28 24 19 3 2 45 26 278
2019 Métis 7 17 29 23 20 1 4 45 25 351
2019 Inuit 8 8 34 19 28 3 0 48 17 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 14 19 29 19 13 4 3 35 35 279
2019 Métis 14 18 31 18 11 2 5 32 35 354
2019 Inuit 17 14 31 16 16 0 6 34 33 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 9 17 23 27 19 2 4 48 27 279
2019 Métis 6 16 32 26 14 1 5 43 24 352
2019 Inuit 16 8 24 10 35 0 6 48 26 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 14 22 21 18 18 4 4 39 38 278
2019 Métis 15 21 25 17 16 1 4 35 38 354
2019 Inuit 14 5 27 18 31 0 4 51 20 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 13 15 27 18 18 5 4 40 30 278
2019 Métis 13 21 19 23 17 3 4 42 37 352
2019 Inuit 14 8 22 30 20 0 7 53 23 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 17 20 26 17 14 3 3 33 39 279
2019 Métis 14 24 32 17 10 1 3 28 39 353
2019 Inuit 17 6 41 8 19 7 3 30 25 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 13 25 31 19 10 1 2 29 39 277
2019 Métis 13 21 35 20 10 0 1 30 35 354
2019 Inuit 16 13 29 25 16 0 0 42 29 35
Top of Page

My Work Unit

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 North American Indian/First Nation 72 13 6 1 2 1 5 91 3 277
2019 Métis 69 12 7 2 5 0 5 85 8 355
2019 Inuit 67 8 8 7 3 0 8 81 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 30 26 17 10 9 4 5 61 20 278
2019 Métis 27 24 18 13 9 6 4 57 24 353
2019 Inuit 31 17 16 16 5 3 12 56 25 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 48 25 10 8 8 1 0 73 16 278
2019 Métis 44 30 11 6 8 1 0 76 13 355
2019 Inuit 45 32 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 53 26 7 8 5 0 0 79 14 278
2019 Métis 46 34 7 10 4 0 0 79 13 356
2019 Inuit 52 24 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 28 14 6 4 3 0 76 10 277
2019 Métis 36 34 16 8 4 2 1 71 12 356
2019 Inuit 46 35 11 3 3 0 3 84 6 35
Top of Page

My 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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 23 16 8 4 1 7 70 13 277
2019 Métis 44 20 16 5 7 1 6 69 13 355
2019 Inuit 50 18 11 8 3 0 11 76 12 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 26 11 10 6 0 1 73 16 277
2019 Métis 44 25 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 354
2019 Inuit 43 25 21 9 3 0 0 68 11 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 55 23 10 4 5 2 0 80 10 275
2019 Métis 50 27 12 4 4 2 1 78 9 356
2019 Inuit 60 8 19 5 3 3 3 72 8 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 48 26 11 6 8 1 0 75 14 277
2019 Métis 45 30 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 354
2019 Inuit 57 24 8 6 3 3 0 83 9 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 80 7 5 1 2 0 5 92 3 274
2019 Métis 79 8 3 1 4 0 4 91 5 352
2019 Inuit 71 3 13 3 3 0 8 80 6 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 54 15 10 4 8 3 5 76 13 277
2019 Métis 55 19 6 4 7 2 7 81 12 356
2019 Inuit 49 13 8 8 8 6 8 72 19 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 60 20 10 2 5 2 0 83 7 279
2019 Métis 61 21 9 3 4 1 0 83 7 355
2019 Inuit 65 18 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 55 26 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 279
2019 Métis 54 25 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 355
2019 Inuit 58 24 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 35

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 Métis 20 49 12 16 1 1 0 70 18 67
Top of Page

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 26 14 6 7 7 0 70 15 278
2019 Métis 34 29 13 7 7 9 0 70 16 355
2019 Inuit 50 11 11 8 5 15 0 72 16 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 30 12 9 9 4 0 70 18 278
2019 Métis 33 29 14 11 9 4 0 65 21 354
2019 Inuit 44 22 13 8 5 7 0 71 15 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 27 17 12 11 8 0 57 25 278
2019 Métis 24 25 18 16 10 7 0 53 28 353
2019 Inuit 42 16 16 16 3 7 0 62 20 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 32 15 13 12 3 0 58 26 278
2019 Métis 24 26 18 15 13 3 0 52 29 354
2019 Inuit 42 11 11 21 3 12 0 60 28 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 13 10 6 6 19 5 70 16 278
2019 Métis 36 19 8 8 8 17 4 70 20 356
2019 Inuit 42 8 13 3 8 15 10 68 14 35
Top of Page

My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 41 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 279
2019 Métis 31 43 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 354
2019 Inuit 45 21 19 8 3 4 0 69 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 21 32 19 16 9 2 0 55 26 279
2019 Métis 19 35 19 15 9 3 0 56 24 353
2019 Inuit 37 15 24 15 8 0 0 52 24 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 29 13 7 7 2 0 72 14 278
2019 Métis 38 35 12 8 5 2 0 75 13 354
2019 Inuit 38 24 11 16 6 5 0 66 23 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 39 29 18 6 6 1 0 68 13 277
2019 Métis 37 37 15 6 5 1 0 75 11 354
2019 Inuit 42 30 11 15 3 0 0 72 18 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 22 22 19 11 14 10 3 50 28 279
2019 Métis 21 21 17 15 14 10 1 48 33 354
2019 Inuit 37 8 26 13 13 3 0 47 27 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 27 15 15 11 5 0 57 27 278
2019 Métis 26 31 16 12 11 4 0 59 24 356
2019 Inuit 37 16 18 16 8 4 0 56 25 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 26 26 14 10 22 3 0 53 32 279
2019 Métis 26 28 15 11 16 3 1 56 29 356
2019 Inuit 26 28 11 8 21 3 3 58 31 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 25 15 6 7 0 3 71 14 278
2019 Métis 44 26 13 10 4 1 3 72 15 355
2019 Inuit 39 24 11 6 5 0 15 75 13 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 53 6 7 3 8 3 21 77 13 279
2019 Métis 57 8 7 3 3 2 20 82 9 354
2019 Inuit 55 8 8 8 10 0 11 71 20 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 18 17 7 5 1 6 69 13 279
2019 Métis 47 23 15 6 5 2 1 73 12 354
2019 Inuit 55 14 3 8 8 3 10 78 19 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 39 19 15 11 6 2 6 64 19 278
2019 Métis 42 21 16 9 5 4 3 68 16 353
2019 Inuit 47 13 6 14 11 0 10 67 27 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 19 13 12 16 2 5 56 30 278
2019 Métis 38 20 13 8 13 4 4 63 23 356
2019 Inuit 48 15 6 6 16 0 10 70 24 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 56 12 14 4 5 2 6 74 10 278
2019 Métis 58 18 9 4 3 4 4 83 7 356
2019 Inuit 58 11 5 6 5 3 13 81 13 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 66 10 7 3 6 4 4 83 10 279
2019 Métis 71 10 6 4 3 4 4 87 7 355
2019 Inuit 68 5 7 3 3 6 8 85 6 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 69 7 6 4 3 3 8 85 8 279
2019 Métis 73 7 6 1 3 3 8 89 4 353
2019 Inuit 68 3 3 5 6 0 15 84 13 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 23 37 15 13 6 5 0 63 21 279
2019 Métis 18 40 18 13 7 4 0 60 21 354
2019 Inuit 34 32 19 11 3 3 0 67 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 33 10 10 4 2 0 75 15 276
2019 Métis 40 32 13 8 5 1 0 73 13 354
2019 Inuit 46 27 11 11 3 3 0 75 14 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 30 14 5 5 2 1 75 10 276
2019 Métis 50 29 12 3 4 3 0 81 7 354
2019 Inuit 48 11 17 21 3 0 0 59 24 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 52 27 10 5 5 1 0 79 10 277
2019 Métis 48 35 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 354
2019 Inuit 50 22 10 8 5 4 0 75 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 42 28 15 7 8 0 0 70 15 278
2019 Métis 40 28 19 5 6 1 0 69 12 354
2019 Inuit 42 22 16 11 5 4 0 66 17 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 39 33 11 9 9 0 0 72 18 275
2019 Métis 39 32 16 7 6 0 0 71 13 352
2019 Inuit 42 27 13 12 5 0 0 69 18 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 24 19 13 12 3 1 54 26 279
2019 Métis 34 19 21 10 12 4 0 55 23 356
2019 Inuit 28 24 13 16 11 7 0 57 29 35
Top of Page

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 30 37 279
2019 Métis 31 33 37 356
2019 Inuit 38 14 48 35

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 11 32 31 6 11 9 89
2019 Métis 15 34 37 4 8 2 109
2019 Inuit 7 7 56 0 30 0 13
Top of Page

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 North American Indian/First Nation 45 39 5 5 4 1 1 86 9 279
2019 Métis 34 46 9 7 2 1 2 82 10 354
2019 Inuit 40 42 6 5 0 3 4 89 5 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 54 25 10 1 2 7 1 86 4 277
2019 Métis 53 24 12 4 2 4 1 81 6 354
2019 Inuit 44 24 6 5 3 13 4 84 10 35
Top of Page

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 North American Indian/First Nation 21 79 278
2019 Métis 18 82 353
2019 Inuit 14 86 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 55 45 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 55 45 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 10 90 59

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 Métis 0 100 63

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 North American Indian/First Nation 10 90 59

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 Métis 10 90 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 36 64 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 47 53 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 50 50 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 27 73 63

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 Métis 34 66 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 61 39 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 31 69 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 10 90 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 10 90 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 40 60 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 15 85 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 15 85 63

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 Métis 53 47 63

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 Métis 22 78 63

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 North American Indian/First Nation 12 88 59

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 Métis 27 73 63

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 Métis 9 91 63

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 North American Indian/First Nation 11 89 59

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 Métis 10 90 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 9 91 63

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 Métis 27 73 63

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 North American Indian/First Nation 26 74 279
2019 Métis 19 81 355
2019 Inuit 14 86 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 22 18 18 7 9 20 6 54 22 279
2019 Métis 19 15 18 9 10 22 7 48 27 354
2019 Inuit 18 19 19 5 8 22 9 54 19 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 24 14 6 7 8 1 70 15 279
2019 Métis 38 24 16 7 7 7 1 67 15 355
2019 Inuit 42 13 19 10 5 6 4 61 17 35
Top of Page

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 Métis 9 91 353

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 Métis 0 100 30

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 Métis 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 30

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 Métis 0 100 30

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 Métis 10 90 356

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 13 21 4 6 24 4 56 14 279
2019 Métis 22 14 23 2 6 26 8 54 12 355
2019 Inuit 18 24 19 4 6 24 4 60 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 21 14 5 6 9 0 73 11 277
2019 Métis 43 26 15 3 4 8 2 76 8 356
2019 Inuit 47 13 10 7 6 16 0 72 15 35
Top of Page

Stress and Well-Being

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 North American Indian/First Nation 20 21 19 14 25 1 1 41 40 277
2019 Métis 12 21 23 19 24 0 1 33 43 356
2019 Inuit 26 16 23 3 30 3 0 43 33 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 28 20 23 17 10 0 2 49 27 278
2019 Métis 18 27 27 17 10 0 1 45 28 353
2019 Inuit 41 27 5 14 14 0 0 67 27 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 24 20 11 7 0 3 60 19 277
2019 Métis 26 31 19 12 8 1 4 59 21 354
2019 Inuit 46 16 13 6 14 3 3 66 20 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 23 22 15 14 0 1 49 29 278
2019 Métis 20 22 22 19 14 1 2 44 33 352
2019 Inuit 35 19 16 8 19 3 0 55 28 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 60 18 7 5 3 0 7 84 9 275
2019 Métis 56 17 11 5 2 1 9 81 7 354
2019 Inuit 63 6 8 0 6 3 15 84 7 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 30 31 19 9 10 0 1 61 19 278
2019 Métis 27 32 21 9 10 0 1 60 19 354
2019 Inuit 49 16 21 3 8 0 3 67 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 27 19 10 7 1 2 63 18 275
2019 Métis 31 30 20 11 6 0 2 62 17 354
2019 Inuit 44 34 13 0 6 0 3 81 6 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 27 20 15 8 0 1 57 22 276
2019 Métis 23 31 26 9 9 0 2 55 19 354
2019 Inuit 39 29 14 11 6 0 3 69 16 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 29 15 9 8 1 1 67 17 275
2019 Métis 29 30 17 12 9 0 2 61 22 353
2019 Inuit 48 19 11 10 9 0 3 70 19 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 42 25 16 9 6 1 1 68 15 277
2019 Métis 41 25 15 8 9 1 2 68 17 355
2019 Inuit 57 22 8 3 8 0 3 81 11 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 29 27 18 15 9 1 0 57 25 276
2019 Métis 22 34 20 13 10 0 1 57 24 351
2019 Inuit 45 19 11 14 9 0 3 65 23 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 49 21 11 9 7 0 2 72 17 276
2019 Métis 46 30 13 5 6 0 1 77 11 353
2019 Inuit 66 11 8 3 10 0 3 79 13 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 68 13 8 3 5 0 3 84 8 273
2019 Métis 64 14 9 4 3 0 7 84 7 354
2019 Inuit 74 5 3 0 8 0 10 88 9 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 65 15 7 5 6 0 2 82 11 277
2019 Métis 65 14 7 5 4 1 3 83 10 355
2019 Inuit 74 11 4 3 6 0 3 87 8 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 58 23 8 5 3 0 1 83 9 278
2019 Métis 53 30 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 353
2019 Inuit 65 16 3 11 3 0 3 83 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 59 20 6 6 7 0 1 80 13 277
2019 Métis 59 18 10 6 4 0 2 79 11 355
2019 Inuit 65 14 6 11 3 0 3 81 14 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 57 12 4 1 2 0 24 91 4 276
2019 Métis 53 11 3 2 1 0 29 91 4 352
2019 Inuit 57 11 0 0 3 0 29 96 4 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 58 20 8 4 3 0 6 83 8 278
2019 Métis 61 20 7 4 2 0 6 86 7 354
2019 Inuit 66 18 8 0 3 0 5 88 3 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 62 15 8 4 8 1 3 80 12 279
2019 Métis 63 17 6 5 6 0 4 83 11 355
2019 Inuit 65 21 9 0 3 0 3 88 3 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 44 29 14 6 4 0 2 75 10 278
2019 Métis 44 30 16 6 2 0 2 75 9 355
2019 Inuit 44 30 5 10 8 0 3 76 19 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 18 31 32 14 5 0 0 50 19 279
2019 Métis 14 34 35 13 5 0 0 48 17 356
2019 Inuit 22 32 32 5 8 0 0 54 13 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 12 25 37 18 9 0 0 26 37 276
2019 Métis 13 25 37 15 10 0 0 25 38 353
2019 Inuit 14 11 50 5 17 0 3 23 25 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 33 13 8 5 3 0 73 13 276
2019 Métis 35 39 13 8 5 1 0 75 12 354
2019 Inuit 42 40 6 10 3 0 0 82 12 35

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 North American Indian/First Nation 26 34 14 15 11 1 0 60 26 278
2019 Métis 22 39 15 14 9 1 0 62 23 356
2019 Inuit 29 39 16 10 6 0 0 69 15 35
Top of Page

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 North American Indian/First Nation 30 70 278
2019 Métis 28 72 354
2019 Inuit 30 70 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 81 19 82
2019 Métis 80 20 100
2019 Inuit 92 8 11

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 North American Indian/First Nation 46 30 4 13 6 0 0 77 19 63
2019 Métis 51 34 3 6 4 1 0 87 10 78
2019 Inuit 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
Top of Page

Compensation

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 North American Indian/First Nation 21 28 23 10 18 1 1 21 79 273
2019 Métis 14 32 24 12 16 1 0 14 86 351
2019 Inuit 26 28 16 3 28 0 0 26 74 34

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 North American Indian/First Nation 65 35 210
2019 Métis 67 33 298
2019 Inuit 67 33 26

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 62 205
2019 Métis 28 72 292
2019 Inuit 38 62 26

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 North American Indian/First Nation 12 18 21 14 25 3 7 33 44 206
2019 Métis 7 20 12 19 30 3 9 31 55 291
2019 Inuit 15 27 3 18 37 0 0 41 55 26

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 North American Indian/First Nation 4 10 18 16 43 2 7 15 65 206
2019 Métis 3 13 11 21 42 1 9 18 70 292
2019 Inuit 11 15 4 21 45 4 0 27 69 26

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 14 14 8 17 3 6 57 27 273
2019 Métis 30 18 15 15 17 0 6 51 33 351
2019 Inuit 30 22 17 0 19 0 13 60 21 35
Date modified: