2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 32. Are you a supervisor?

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Supervisor 25 48 6 16 5 0 0 73 21 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 24 43 7 18 9 0 0 67 27 5883
2017 Supervisor 16 50 8 17 9 0 0 66 26 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 18 43 8 20 12 0 0 60 32 5978
2014 Supervisor 20 50 7 17 6 0 0 70 23 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 18 44 8 19 11 0 0 62 30 7779
2011 Supervisor 21 52 5 15 6 0 0 73 21 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 18 45 6 20 11 0 0 63 31 8443
2008 Supervisor 25 53 6 12 4 0 0 77 16 1343
2008 Non-supervisor 20 46 7 17 9 0 0 66 27 7319

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Supervisor 64 20 4 8 2 0 1 85 11 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 65 20 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 5856
2017 Supervisor 62 20 5 8 4 0 0 82 13 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 62 21 7 5 4 0 1 84 9 5978
2014 Supervisor 62 20 6 7 4 0 1 83 11 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 61 21 7 6 4 0 2 83 10 7774
2011 Supervisor 65 18 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 65 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 8439
2008 Supervisor 64 20 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 1344
2008 Non-supervisor 67 18 5 5 3 0 1 86 9 7312

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 34 37 8 14 6 0 0 72 20 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 31 33 9 16 11 0 0 64 27 5871
2017 Supervisor 32 35 8 14 10 0 0 67 25 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 24 33 9 18 15 0 0 57 33 5975
2014 Supervisor 34 34 7 14 10 0 0 68 25 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 25 34 9 17 14 0 0 60 31 7771
2011 Supervisor 34 37 7 12 10 0 0 71 22 1643
2011 Non-supervisor 26 34 11 15 14 0 0 60 29 8414

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 23 40 14 17 7 0 0 63 23 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 17 36 14 20 13 0 0 53 33 5860
2018 Supervisor 17 42 12 21 8 0 0 59 29 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 12 40 12 21 15 0 0 52 36 5038
2017 Supervisor 14 38 12 20 15 0 0 52 35 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 12 31 13 24 21 0 0 43 45 5974
2014 Supervisor 16 36 15 20 13 0 0 53 33 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 11 32 13 24 20 0 0 43 44 7775
2011 Supervisor 22 43 13 14 7 0 1 65 21 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 14 38 14 19 14 0 1 52 34 8442
2008 Supervisor 18 46 15 15 6 0 0 64 21 1345
2008 Non-supervisor 15 39 14 19 13 0 1 55 32 7324

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 Supervisor 42 38 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 30 36 12 14 9 0 0 66 22 5841
2017 Supervisor 38 42 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1215
2017 Non-supervisor 25 37 12 15 10 0 0 63 25 5956
2014 Supervisor 43 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1552
2014 Non-supervisor 25 38 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 7772

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 35 34 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 31 31 12 13 13 0 0 62 26 5861
2018 Supervisor 31 34 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 27 32 14 13 13 0 0 60 26 5025
2017 Supervisor 27 33 13 15 11 0 0 61 26 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 26 30 13 13 17 0 0 56 30 5972
2014 Supervisor 24 34 14 15 12 0 0 59 27 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 24 31 15 14 15 0 1 56 29 7774
2011 Supervisor 30 36 12 13 8 0 0 66 21 1653
2011 Non-supervisor 28 34 13 12 12 1 1 62 25 8435

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 Supervisor 39 40 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 28 38 14 10 9 0 0 66 20 5884
2018 Supervisor 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 23 41 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 5003
2017 Supervisor 33 42 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 23 41 13 12 11 0 0 64 23 5973
2014 Supervisor 33 44 9 8 6 0 0 78 14 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 23 42 13 11 9 0 0 66 21 7779
2011 Supervisor 39 42 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 28 40 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 8429
2008 Supervisor 41 43 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1345
2008 Non-supervisor 29 42 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 7270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 25 37 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 20 31 16 17 16 0 0 51 33 5876
2018 Supervisor 19 33 17 18 12 0 0 52 30 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 15 29 17 18 21 0 0 44 39 5022
2017 Supervisor 17 36 16 18 13 0 0 53 31 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 14 29 16 19 22 0 0 43 41 5969
2014 Supervisor 18 35 15 17 14 0 0 54 31 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 14 29 17 19 21 0 0 43 40 7779
2011 Supervisor 18 41 15 16 10 0 0 58 26 1652
2011 Non-supervisor 14 32 17 18 19 0 0 47 37 8436

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 28 41 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 1363
2019 Non-supervisor 23 39 15 14 8 0 0 62 23 5848
2018 Supervisor 23 41 13 15 8 0 0 64 23 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 19 37 17 16 11 0 0 56 27 5035
2017 Supervisor 22 43 13 15 7 0 0 65 22 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 18 38 17 16 11 0 0 56 27 5973

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 Supervisor 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 30 38 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 5836
2018 Supervisor 40 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 27 41 14 10 7 0 0 69 18 5021
2017 Supervisor 36 42 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 25 38 15 12 10 1 0 63 22 5969
2014 Supervisor 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 25 38 16 11 9 1 0 63 21 7775
2011 Supervisor 37 43 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1652
2011 Non-supervisor 25 40 16 10 8 1 0 66 19 8443
2008 Supervisor 47 37 9 4 3 0 0 84 6 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 33 39 14 8 6 1 0 73 13 7312

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 Supervisor 30 35 12 13 10 0 0 65 23 1363
2019 Non-supervisor 21 31 17 15 16 0 0 52 31 5856
2018 Supervisor 24 37 13 16 10 0 0 61 26 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 15 31 16 18 20 0 0 46 37 5004
2017 Supervisor 21 37 14 15 13 0 0 58 28 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 15 28 17 17 22 0 0 43 40 5977

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1358
2019 Non-supervisor 44 35 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 5827
2018 Supervisor 53 36 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1181
2018 Non-supervisor 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4981
2017 Supervisor 53 35 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 1209
2017 Non-supervisor 43 36 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 5955
2014 Supervisor 64 26 6 1 2 0 0 90 3 1551
2014 Non-supervisor 51 31 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 7774
2011 Supervisor 64 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 1655
2011 Non-supervisor 50 34 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8445

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 Supervisor 34 42 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 19 33 16 16 16 0 0 52 32 5858
2018 Supervisor 29 42 10 13 6 0 0 71 19 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 15 32 15 18 20 0 0 47 38 5001
2017 Supervisor 25 45 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 1210
2017 Non-supervisor 15 32 15 19 19 0 0 47 38 5948
2014 Supervisor 24 44 10 13 9 0 0 69 22 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 12 32 16 19 20 0 0 45 40 7780
2011 Supervisor 34 42 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 1646
2011 Non-supervisor 18 33 15 17 17 0 0 51 34 8432

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 Supervisor 36 36 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 23 29 18 15 15 0 0 52 30 5871
2018 Supervisor 30 38 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 1177
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 17 16 19 0 0 47 35 4974
2017 Supervisor 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 66 20 1208
2017 Non-supervisor 18 28 18 17 18 0 0 46 36 5952
2014 Supervisor 30 37 12 11 9 0 0 67 20 1551
2014 Non-supervisor 17 30 18 16 18 0 0 47 35 7776

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 Supervisor 30 40 13 12 5 0 0 69 17 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 22 36 18 13 9 0 0 59 23 5777
2018 Supervisor 27 37 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 1180
2018 Non-supervisor 18 31 20 17 15 0 0 49 31 4997
2017 Supervisor 23 38 15 15 8 0 0 61 23 1209
2017 Non-supervisor 18 32 19 17 14 0 0 50 31 5947
2014 Supervisor 28 37 14 13 9 0 0 65 22 1552
2014 Non-supervisor 17 34 19 15 14 0 0 51 30 7776
2011 Supervisor 34 41 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1647
2011 Non-supervisor 26 38 17 12 7 1 0 64 19 8422

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 Supervisor 44 39 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 5884
2018 Supervisor 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 29 41 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 5014
2017 Supervisor 35 42 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1208
2017 Non-supervisor 28 40 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 5943
2014 Supervisor 40 39 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 32 40 14 7 6 0 0 72 14 7778
2011 Supervisor 45 40 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1652
2011 Non-supervisor 36 42 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 8440
2008 Supervisor 48 42 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 37 44 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 7319

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 Supervisor 21 32 24 14 9 0 0 53 23 1357
2019 Non-supervisor 41 33 16 5 4 0 1 75 9 5848
2018 Supervisor 22 30 23 15 10 0 0 52 25 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 38 34 16 6 4 0 2 73 10 5039
2017 Supervisor 19 33 24 15 8 0 1 52 23 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 40 34 15 5 3 0 3 76 9 5978
2014 Supervisor 16 28 26 18 12 0 0 44 31 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 36 34 18 6 4 0 2 71 10 7781
2011 Supervisor 17 32 25 15 10 0 0 49 25 1653
2011 Non-supervisor 37 35 16 6 3 0 2 74 9 8427
2008 Supervisor 16 33 28 14 9 0 0 49 24 1347
2008 Non-supervisor 32 38 19 6 3 0 2 72 9 7319

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 Supervisor 18 35 33 10 3 0 0 13 53 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 15 26 31 17 9 1 1 26 42 5875
2018 Supervisor 23 34 30 10 3 0 0 13 57 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 31 14 6 1 1 20 49 5010
2017 Supervisor 23 35 31 7 3 0 0 10 59 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 18 27 32 13 6 1 3 20 47 5948
2014 Supervisor 23 38 29 8 1 0 1 9 61 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 18 30 32 13 5 1 2 18 49 7771
2011 Supervisor 19 35 33 9 2 0 1 11 55 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 15 28 32 15 7 1 3 22 44 8412
2008 Supervisor 14 36 37 10 2 0 0 13 50 1347
2008 Non-supervisor 12 27 35 17 7 1 2 24 40 7306

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 Supervisor 24 31 29 12 5 0 0 16 55 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 21 23 25 17 12 2 1 29 46 5865
2018 Supervisor 29 31 27 9 3 0 0 13 60 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 26 27 24 14 7 1 1 22 54 5001
2017 Supervisor 28 33 26 9 3 0 1 13 61 1215
2017 Non-supervisor 25 26 25 12 7 2 2 20 53 5949
2014 Supervisor 25 32 28 10 3 0 1 14 58 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 25 27 26 12 6 2 2 19 54 7768
2011 Supervisor 19 32 30 13 5 0 1 18 52 1655
2011 Non-supervisor 19 24 26 16 10 2 3 27 46 8414
2008 Supervisor 18 30 32 13 5 0 1 18 49 1341
2008 Non-supervisor 17 24 28 17 9 2 2 27 43 7301

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 28 32 27 10 3 0 0 13 60 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 23 24 24 15 9 2 2 25 49 5866
2018 Supervisor 36 31 24 7 2 0 0 9 67 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 26 26 25 12 6 2 3 19 55 4993
2017 Supervisor 33 31 25 8 2 0 1 10 65 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 25 25 24 13 7 3 4 21 54 5957
2014 Supervisor 34 31 24 8 3 0 1 11 65 1552
2014 Non-supervisor 25 27 25 12 5 2 3 19 55 7762
2011 Supervisor 26 31 27 11 3 1 1 15 58 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 18 24 27 16 7 2 4 25 46 8403
2008 Supervisor 21 32 29 12 3 0 2 16 55 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 17 23 29 18 7 2 3 27 42 7298

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 Supervisor 18 26 33 19 4 0 0 23 44 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 9 13 26 29 18 1 4 50 23 5834
2018 Supervisor 21 25 33 16 4 0 0 20 46 1181
2018 Non-supervisor 11 14 29 28 13 1 4 43 26 4983
2017 Supervisor 22 27 30 16 4 0 1 20 50 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 11 14 26 26 13 2 7 43 28 5919
2014 Supervisor 29 30 27 10 3 0 1 13 60 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 13 16 29 25 11 2 5 38 31 7746
2011 Supervisor 21 28 31 14 4 0 1 19 50 1648
2011 Non-supervisor 9 14 27 27 14 1 6 45 25 8400
2008 Supervisor 17 27 32 19 5 0 1 23 44 1344
2008 Non-supervisor 7 13 28 30 15 1 5 48 22 7290

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 Supervisor 36 31 22 9 2 0 0 11 67 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 25 22 23 15 12 1 2 28 49 5869
2018 Supervisor 41 32 19 5 2 0 0 7 73 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 32 25 22 11 7 1 2 18 59 5009
2017 Supervisor 46 31 17 5 2 0 0 6 77 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 32 23 21 12 7 1 3 20 58 5949
2014 Supervisor 43 30 20 5 2 0 0 6 74 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 31 26 23 11 6 1 2 18 59 7764
2011 Supervisor 34 32 25 6 3 0 1 9 66 1653
2011 Non-supervisor 23 24 26 15 8 1 3 24 49 8418
2008 Supervisor 25 35 26 11 2 0 1 13 61 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 18 23 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 7288

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 Supervisor 22 26 31 15 5 0 1 21 48 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 18 20 25 20 13 3 2 34 40 5849
2018 Supervisor 27 25 28 15 4 0 0 20 52 1181
2018 Non-supervisor 21 22 25 18 10 2 2 29 45 4986
2017 Supervisor 24 23 31 16 4 0 1 20 48 1214
2017 Non-supervisor 19 20 24 19 11 3 4 32 42 5948
2014 Supervisor 16 21 33 21 6 1 1 28 38 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 16 19 26 21 11 3 4 35 38 7762
2011 Supervisor 17 25 32 17 6 1 2 24 43 1646
2011 Non-supervisor 15 20 25 20 13 3 5 36 37 8396
2008 Supervisor 25 30 28 13 4 0 1 17 55 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 22 24 24 16 9 2 3 26 48 7304

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 Supervisor 26 33 28 9 3 0 0 12 60 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 22 24 26 14 10 2 2 25 47 5860
2018 Supervisor 30 32 27 8 2 0 0 10 63 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 26 25 27 11 7 2 2 18 53 5003
2017 Supervisor 30 29 30 7 2 0 1 10 60 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 24 24 27 12 7 3 4 19 51 5951
2014 Supervisor 32 32 26 6 2 0 1 9 65 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 23 24 29 12 6 2 3 19 51 7764

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 Supervisor 24 30 29 12 4 0 0 16 54 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 23 25 29 14 7 1 1 21 49 5878
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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 Supervisor 72 14 5 5 2 0 2 87 7 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 66 16 7 3 3 0 5 86 7 5873
2017 Supervisor 69 16 6 4 3 0 2 87 7 1221
2017 Non-supervisor 63 15 8 4 3 1 6 84 8 5974
2014 Supervisor 72 14 4 4 3 0 3 89 7 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 65 16 6 3 4 0 5 86 7 7777
2011 Supervisor 69 15 5 4 3 0 3 87 8 1647
2011 Non-supervisor 64 15 7 4 3 1 6 85 8 8422
2008 Supervisor 68 12 6 4 3 1 6 86 8 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 61 12 6 4 4 1 11 84 10 7327

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 Supervisor 28 39 13 11 8 1 1 68 19 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 20 26 18 14 15 4 3 49 31 5860
2018 Supervisor 20 40 15 15 9 1 1 60 24 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 13 28 21 15 18 4 2 43 35 5017
2017 Supervisor 23 38 15 14 9 1 1 62 23 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 15 26 18 16 18 4 3 44 36 5971
2014 Supervisor 30 39 13 11 5 1 1 70 17 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 21 28 18 13 13 4 3 53 28 7780

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 Supervisor 47 31 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 32 28 12 14 13 1 0 61 27 5863
2018 Supervisor 40 33 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 25 29 13 16 16 1 0 55 32 5003
2017 Supervisor 40 34 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 26 27 13 16 16 1 1 54 33 5962
2014 Supervisor 47 30 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 31 29 12 14 13 1 0 61 27 7777

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 Supervisor 42 37 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 36 35 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 5861
2018 Supervisor 34 43 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 29 38 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 5001
2017 Supervisor 30 43 9 11 5 0 0 74 17 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 25 39 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 5971
2014 Supervisor 34 47 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 28 41 13 11 7 0 0 70 17 7770

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 Supervisor 41 42 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 30 37 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 5869
2018 Supervisor 33 45 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1186
2018 Non-supervisor 24 41 20 8 6 1 0 66 14 5005
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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 Supervisor 55 28 11 3 1 1 1 85 4 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 32 28 20 8 8 1 4 63 16 5883

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 Supervisor 40 31 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 31 30 16 12 11 0 0 62 23 5876
2018 Supervisor 30 38 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 1180
2018 Non-supervisor 27 33 15 13 12 0 0 60 25 4992
2017 Supervisor 30 39 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 26 33 15 13 12 1 0 60 25 5981
2014 Supervisor 32 37 12 10 8 0 0 70 17 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 28 34 15 12 11 1 0 62 23 7777
2011 Supervisor 30 38 13 12 7 0 0 68 18 1653
2011 Non-supervisor 25 33 14 14 13 1 0 59 27 8434
2008 Supervisor 23 38 15 14 9 0 0 62 23 1343
2008 Non-supervisor 24 33 14 14 13 1 1 58 27 7325

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 Supervisor 45 31 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 36 28 15 9 9 2 1 66 19 5857
2018 Supervisor 39 33 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 1178
2018 Non-supervisor 32 30 14 11 11 1 0 63 22 4981
2017 Supervisor 34 35 13 10 6 1 0 70 17 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 30 30 16 11 10 2 1 62 22 5969
2014 Supervisor 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 31 31 15 10 10 2 1 64 20 7776
2011 Supervisor 38 34 13 9 5 2 0 73 14 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 30 31 15 11 11 2 1 63 22 8436
2008 Supervisor 34 33 15 9 7 2 0 68 16 1343
2008 Non-supervisor 31 30 14 12 10 3 1 63 22 7327

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 Supervisor 42 33 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 33 31 14 11 9 1 1 65 21 5841
2018 Supervisor 34 36 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 1177
2018 Non-supervisor 29 33 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 4965
2017 Supervisor 34 36 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 29 32 13 13 11 1 1 62 24 5968
2014 Supervisor 36 36 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 29 34 14 12 10 1 0 63 22 7777
2011 Supervisor 36 39 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 1645
2011 Non-supervisor 27 34 13 13 12 1 0 62 25 8427
2008 Supervisor 34 36 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 1344
2008 Non-supervisor 28 32 14 13 12 1 1 61 25 7319

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 Supervisor 81 9 3 2 2 0 3 93 3 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 74 13 5 2 3 0 3 90 4 5852
2017 Supervisor 76 12 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 71 14 5 2 3 1 3 89 5 5971
2014 Supervisor 79 11 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 1554
2014 Non-supervisor 72 13 5 2 3 0 4 89 5 7774
2011 Supervisor 77 11 4 2 2 0 3 91 5 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 71 12 6 2 3 1 5 88 6 8420
2008 Supervisor 78 8 4 2 2 0 7 92 4 1343
2008 Non-supervisor 73 9 4 2 3 1 7 89 6 7321

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 Supervisor 49 22 10 7 5 1 6 76 13 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 41 20 10 7 13 2 8 67 21 5875
2017 Supervisor 34 26 11 9 11 1 9 66 22 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 33 22 10 7 16 3 10 63 26 5970
2014 Supervisor 37 25 10 8 8 2 10 71 18 1555
2014 Non-supervisor 35 22 10 7 14 3 9 65 24 7780
2011 Supervisor 35 28 11 10 8 2 7 69 20 1653
2011 Non-supervisor 33 24 10 8 17 2 6 62 27 8438

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 Supervisor 59 23 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 45 25 13 6 8 2 0 72 14 5879
2018 Supervisor 48 30 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 1178
2018 Non-supervisor 39 29 14 7 10 1 0 69 18 4977
2017 Supervisor 49 27 10 6 7 1 0 77 13 1215
2017 Non-supervisor 38 28 15 8 10 2 0 67 18 5969

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 Supervisor 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 38 28 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 5880
2018 Supervisor 40 33 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 34 27 15 11 12 0 0 62 23 4986
2017 Supervisor 41 33 10 9 7 0 0 74 15 1215
2017 Non-supervisor 35 28 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 5964
2014 Supervisor 43 31 11 8 7 0 0 74 14 1552
2014 Non-supervisor 35 29 15 10 11 0 0 65 21 7772

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 Supervisor 20 46 12 15 6 0 1 67 21 1367
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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 Supervisor 23 37 16 14 8 2 0 61 23 1356
2019 Non-supervisor 21 26 18 13 17 6 0 50 31 5890
2018 Supervisor 22 31 17 17 11 2 0 54 29 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 14 25 20 15 21 5 0 41 38 5043
2017 Supervisor 20 29 16 17 15 2 0 51 33 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 13 24 20 15 21 7 0 40 39 5978
2014 Supervisor 21 33 16 15 12 3 0 56 28 1553
2014 Non-supervisor 14 25 19 15 20 7 0 42 37 7768
2011 Supervisor 25 34 16 13 9 4 0 60 23 1649
2011 Non-supervisor 14 25 20 15 19 7 1 42 36 8425

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 Supervisor 18 35 15 19 13 1 0 53 32 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 18 24 17 17 22 2 0 43 40 5878
2018 Supervisor 16 27 17 23 17 0 0 43 40 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 12 20 17 20 29 2 0 33 50 5036
2017 Supervisor 15 27 14 22 21 1 0 41 44 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 10 20 17 20 30 2 0 31 51 5975
2014 Supervisor 16 29 16 21 17 1 0 45 39 1552
2014 Non-supervisor 10 21 19 20 27 2 0 32 49 7772
2011 Supervisor 18 34 16 17 13 1 0 53 31 1645
2011 Non-supervisor 12 24 19 17 25 2 0 37 43 8427
2008 Supervisor 20 36 15 15 13 1 0 57 28 1348
2008 Non-supervisor 14 27 18 17 21 3 0 42 39 7318

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 Supervisor 10 29 18 26 16 1 0 39 43 1354
2019 Non-supervisor 13 20 19 19 24 4 0 35 46 5871
2018 Supervisor 10 22 19 27 23 0 0 32 49 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 8 17 18 22 31 3 0 26 55 5019
2017 Supervisor 9 22 17 26 25 1 0 31 52 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 7 16 18 23 32 5 0 25 57 5965
2014 Supervisor 8 25 19 27 22 1 0 33 49 1550
2014 Non-supervisor 7 17 18 23 30 4 0 26 55 7769
2011 Supervisor 8 32 19 25 15 1 0 41 40 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 7 22 20 22 23 5 0 31 47 8429
2008 Supervisor 7 31 18 27 16 1 0 39 43 1348
2008 Non-supervisor 8 22 19 24 22 5 0 31 48 7322

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 Supervisor 10 30 18 25 16 1 0 40 41 1353
2019 Non-supervisor 13 22 17 19 26 3 0 36 47 5883
2018 Supervisor 8 27 18 25 22 0 0 35 47 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 8 20 16 22 32 2 0 29 55 5038
2017 Supervisor 9 28 16 22 24 1 0 37 46 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 8 20 16 21 31 3 0 29 54 5968
2014 Supervisor 10 31 16 23 20 1 0 41 43 1551
2014 Non-supervisor 7 22 17 23 28 3 0 30 52 7767
2011 Supervisor 11 37 17 23 12 1 0 48 35 1648
2011 Non-supervisor 9 27 18 21 22 3 0 37 45 8425
2008 Supervisor 12 37 16 22 12 1 0 49 34 1347
2008 Non-supervisor 10 30 17 23 18 3 0 41 42 7323

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 Supervisor 42 24 15 6 4 6 3 73 11 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 36 19 11 7 8 16 3 68 18 5885
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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 Supervisor 19 44 18 14 5 0 0 62 20 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 18 36 20 15 10 1 0 55 25 5870
2018 Supervisor 16 41 18 17 7 0 0 57 25 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 13 35 22 17 13 1 0 49 30 5029
2017 Supervisor 16 40 17 18 9 0 0 56 27 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 15 33 21 16 14 1 0 49 30 5965
2014 Supervisor 23 43 17 12 6 0 0 66 18 1552
2014 Non-supervisor 16 37 21 12 11 2 0 55 24 7774
2011 Supervisor 28 44 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 21 40 18 11 8 1 0 62 20 8435

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 Supervisor 5 26 19 31 18 0 0 32 49 1359
2019 Non-supervisor 9 23 20 24 22 2 0 32 47 5852

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 Supervisor 32 42 12 9 4 1 0 75 14 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 22 35 17 13 11 2 1 59 24 5859
2018 Supervisor 33 43 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 19 38 18 13 10 2 1 58 24 5034
2017 Supervisor 40 41 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1215
2017 Non-supervisor 23 38 15 11 9 3 1 64 21 5962
2014 Supervisor 45 38 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 1551
2014 Non-supervisor 26 38 13 11 8 3 1 66 20 7763
2011 Supervisor 42 37 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 1648
2011 Non-supervisor 27 36 14 10 8 3 1 66 19 8416
2008 Supervisor 43 38 10 6 2 1 0 81 9 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 25 37 14 11 8 4 1 65 20 7316

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 Supervisor 22 42 20 11 5 0 0 64 15 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 20 33 21 13 12 1 0 54 25 5860
2018 Supervisor 21 43 19 9 7 0 0 64 16 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 15 32 24 14 13 1 0 48 27 5017

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 Supervisor 18 27 18 15 15 4 3 48 32 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 15 21 16 16 23 6 2 39 43 5870
2018 Supervisor 17 26 17 17 18 3 2 45 37 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 11 22 19 18 25 5 1 35 45 5031
2017 Supervisor 18 22 17 18 17 4 4 43 38 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 12 22 16 19 23 6 2 37 46 5965
2014 Supervisor 20 25 15 16 16 5 3 48 36 1551
2014 Non-supervisor 11 22 17 18 24 7 1 35 46 7763
2011 Supervisor 20 24 17 17 13 5 5 48 33 1645
2011 Non-supervisor 11 22 16 19 23 8 2 36 46 8438

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 Supervisor 14 33 19 21 13 1 0 47 34 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 14 23 17 19 24 2 0 38 44 5862
2018 Supervisor 11 30 18 23 18 0 0 41 41 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 9 20 18 21 30 2 0 30 52 5037
2017 Supervisor 9 27 17 26 20 1 0 36 47 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 8 20 16 23 30 2 0 29 54 5971
2014 Supervisor 12 30 19 21 17 0 0 42 38 1549
2014 Non-supervisor 9 20 17 22 28 3 0 30 52 7754
2011 Supervisor 13 33 18 20 14 1 0 47 35 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 10 24 18 20 24 2 0 36 45 8441
2008 Supervisor 14 38 19 18 10 0 0 53 28 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 12 28 19 20 18 2 0 41 39 7317

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 Supervisor 22 31 14 16 16 1 1 53 33 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 14 22 16 17 28 2 2 37 47 5886
2018 Supervisor 19 27 14 19 20 1 1 47 39 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 9 20 16 20 33 1 1 30 54 5029
2017 Supervisor 17 30 13 17 21 1 1 48 38 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 8 18 14 21 34 2 2 27 58 5971
2014 Supervisor 20 30 13 17 18 1 1 51 35 1549
2014 Non-supervisor 9 20 15 20 32 2 2 30 54 7760
2011 Supervisor 20 33 14 16 14 1 1 55 31 1654
2011 Non-supervisor 10 25 16 20 26 1 1 37 47 8433
2008 Supervisor 24 40 13 13 9 1 1 64 22 1347
2008 Non-supervisor 15 34 15 17 16 2 1 51 34 7315

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 Supervisor 41 27 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 41 24 17 7 7 1 4 68 15 5870

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 Supervisor 55 10 8 6 8 1 12 75 16 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 54 12 8 5 6 2 13 78 13 5870

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 Supervisor 43 24 18 8 5 0 2 68 13 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 29 23 20 12 10 2 4 55 23 5866

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 Supervisor 37 20 19 12 8 1 3 60 21 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 28 19 19 14 13 3 5 50 29 5848

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 Supervisor 39 15 16 12 12 1 4 58 25 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 29 15 16 15 19 3 5 47 36 5862

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 Supervisor 72 11 6 3 2 1 4 88 6 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 60 15 9 4 3 3 6 83 7 5864

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 Supervisor 72 11 7 2 3 2 3 87 6 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 62 12 7 4 6 4 5 82 11 5857

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 Supervisor 78 6 3 2 2 1 8 94 3 1363
2019 Non-supervisor 65 9 5 3 5 3 9 85 9 5869

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 Supervisor 21 44 17 12 4 1 0 67 17 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 12 31 23 17 13 4 0 46 31 5881
2018 Supervisor 17 39 22 13 8 0 0 57 21 1192
2018 Non-supervisor 8 26 26 18 19 3 0 35 39 5036
2017 Supervisor 16 38 21 15 10 1 0 54 24 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 8 23 23 20 20 5 1 33 42 5966

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 Supervisor 27 42 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 23 35 18 12 10 2 0 59 23 5836
2018 Supervisor 28 45 14 9 3 1 0 73 12 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 21 37 20 11 9 2 0 59 20 5021
2017 Supervisor 27 43 15 9 5 1 0 71 13 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 21 36 20 11 9 3 0 59 21 5972
2014 Supervisor 35 39 14 7 3 2 0 75 11 1548
2014 Non-supervisor 26 35 18 10 8 3 0 63 18 7758
2011 Supervisor 28 41 17 7 5 2 0 71 12 1649
2011 Non-supervisor 21 35 19 10 11 3 0 59 22 8425

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 Supervisor 35 40 16 5 2 2 0 75 8 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 28 33 20 8 7 4 1 64 15 5860
2018 Supervisor 32 40 17 5 4 1 0 73 9 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 24 34 24 7 7 4 1 61 15 5020
2017 Supervisor 30 37 19 6 3 4 0 70 10 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 22 31 23 8 9 6 1 57 18 5967
2014 Supervisor 38 36 14 4 3 4 0 77 8 1546
2014 Non-supervisor 30 33 19 6 6 5 1 66 13 7752

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 Supervisor 35 40 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 31 35 14 11 10 0 0 66 20 5872
2018 Supervisor 30 40 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 23 36 17 12 11 0 0 60 23 5009
2017 Supervisor 31 39 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 22 36 16 13 13 0 0 58 26 5974
2014 Supervisor 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 1547
2014 Non-supervisor 27 36 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 7756
2011 Supervisor 35 41 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 1638
2011 Non-supervisor 26 38 15 10 10 0 0 64 21 8412
2008 Supervisor 31 43 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 1347
2008 Non-supervisor 25 37 15 11 11 0 0 62 23 7323

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 Supervisor 25 30 21 14 10 0 0 55 24 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 22 28 19 15 16 1 0 51 30 5863
2018 Supervisor 19 30 22 17 12 0 0 49 29 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 15 26 22 18 19 0 0 41 37 5009
2017 Supervisor 17 27 19 19 17 1 0 44 37 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 15 26 20 18 21 1 0 41 39 5964
2014 Supervisor 20 31 18 18 12 1 0 52 30 1547
2014 Non-supervisor 16 31 19 17 17 1 0 47 34 7757
2011 Supervisor 26 37 18 11 8 1 0 63 19 1651
2011 Non-supervisor 19 33 21 14 11 1 0 53 26 8436

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 Supervisor 23 33 19 15 9 0 0 56 25 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 21 29 18 17 15 0 0 50 32 5848
2018 Supervisor 19 31 21 18 11 0 0 50 29 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 14 28 20 19 19 0 0 42 38 4992
2017 Supervisor 17 30 16 21 15 1 0 47 36 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 14 27 19 20 21 0 0 41 40 5966
2014 Supervisor 19 33 17 19 12 0 0 53 31 1547
2014 Non-supervisor 15 31 18 18 18 0 0 45 36 7756
2011 Supervisor 25 39 15 13 8 0 0 65 21 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 17 35 19 16 13 0 0 52 29 8417
2008 Supervisor 25 43 13 12 6 0 0 68 19 1349
2008 Non-supervisor 19 37 17 15 12 0 0 56 27 7321

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 Supervisor 30 24 17 16 10 2 0 56 27 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 22 24 18 16 16 3 0 48 33 5881
2018 Supervisor 24 25 18 19 12 1 0 50 31 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 17 22 21 18 19 3 0 40 38 5016
2017 Supervisor 21 26 18 15 17 2 0 48 33 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 16 22 18 17 22 5 0 40 41 5964
2014 Supervisor 25 26 16 17 13 3 0 52 31 1547
2014 Non-supervisor 18 23 20 17 18 4 0 44 36 7759
2011 Supervisor 31 28 17 12 9 3 1 61 22 1650
2011 Non-supervisor 21 26 18 15 14 5 0 50 31 8436
2008 Supervisor 31 32 16 11 7 3 0 65 19 1346
2008 Non-supervisor 21 29 18 15 11 5 1 53 28 7319
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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 Supervisor 30 35 35 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 29 34 37 5888
2018 Supervisor 31 36 33 1194
2018 Non-supervisor 28 35 37 5046
2017 Supervisor 35 34 30 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 28 34 38 5970
2014 Supervisor 33 34 33 1546
2014 Non-supervisor 27 37 37 7755
2011 Supervisor 33 37 29 1655
2011 Non-supervisor 29 38 33 8450

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 Supervisor 21 38 31 4 1 5 420
2019 Non-supervisor 16 29 28 7 15 5 1677
2018 Supervisor 21 30 40 4 1 3 382
2018 Non-supervisor 17 31 34 7 7 5 1436
2017 Supervisor 21 28 39 6 1 5 441
2017 Non-supervisor 15 24 38 10 7 6 1662
2014 Supervisor 17 34 37 4 9999 7 518
2014 Non-supervisor 12 38 31 10 9999 9 2095
2011 Supervisor 23 43 28 3 9999 3 554
2011 Non-supervisor 15 42 28 8 9999 7 2436
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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 Supervisor 57 36 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 32 48 9 6 2 1 1 82 8 5859

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 Supervisor 60 26 5 3 2 1 3 89 5 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 38 33 12 7 5 4 2 74 13 5861
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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 Supervisor 16 84 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 20 80 5872
2018 Supervisor 20 80 1197
2018 Non-supervisor 23 77 5035

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 35 65 212
2019 Non-supervisor 60 40 1135
2018 Supervisor 44 56 224
2018 Non-supervisor 55 45 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 49 51 212
2019 Non-supervisor 67 33 1135
2018 Supervisor 55 45 224
2018 Non-supervisor 70 30 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 42 58 212
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 1135
2018 Supervisor 40 60 224
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 1131

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 Supervisor 2 98 212
2019 Non-supervisor 4 96 1135
2018 Supervisor 3 97 224
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 1131

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 Supervisor 10 90 212
2019 Non-supervisor 19 81 1135
2018 Supervisor 10 90 224
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 212
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 1135
2018 Supervisor 3 97 224
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 46 54 210
2019 Non-supervisor 40 60 1125
2018 Supervisor 46 54 226
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 35 65 210
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 1125
2018 Supervisor 33 67 226
2018 Non-supervisor 40 60 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 51 49 210
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 1125
2018 Supervisor 52 48 226
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 32 68 210
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 1125
2018 Supervisor 39 61 226
2018 Non-supervisor 43 57 1130

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 Supervisor 39 61 210
2019 Non-supervisor 34 66 1125
2018 Supervisor 36 64 226
2018 Non-supervisor 35 65 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 55 45 210
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 1125
2018 Supervisor 46 54 226
2018 Non-supervisor 57 43 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 47 53 210
2019 Non-supervisor 40 60 1125
2018 Supervisor 49 51 226
2018 Non-supervisor 39 61 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 3 97 210
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 1125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 4 96 210
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 1125
2018 Supervisor 6 94 226
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 13 87 210
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 1125
2018 Supervisor 13 87 226
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 52 48 210
2019 Non-supervisor 60 40 1125
2018 Supervisor 53 47 226
2018 Non-supervisor 57 43 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 33 67 210
2019 Non-supervisor 29 71 1125
2018 Supervisor 30 70 226
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 17 83 210
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 1125
2018 Supervisor 18 82 226
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 1130

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 Supervisor 57 43 207
2019 Non-supervisor 48 52 1120
2018 Supervisor 63 37 226
2018 Non-supervisor 48 52 1135

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 Supervisor 36 64 207
2019 Non-supervisor 27 73 1120
2018 Supervisor 29 71 226
2018 Non-supervisor 27 73 1135

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 Supervisor 12 88 207
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 1120
2018 Supervisor 16 84 226
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 1135

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 Supervisor 6 94 207
2019 Non-supervisor 27 73 1120
2018 Supervisor 4 96 226
2018 Non-supervisor 26 74 1135

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 Supervisor 13 87 207
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 1120
2018 Supervisor 10 90 226
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 1135

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 Supervisor 5 95 207
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 1120
2018 Supervisor 7 93 226
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 1135

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 Supervisor 19 81 207
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 1120
2018 Supervisor 12 88 226
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 1135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 12 88 207
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 1120
2018 Supervisor 12 88 226
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 1135

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 Supervisor 20 80 207
2019 Non-supervisor 29 71 1120
2018 Supervisor 22 78 226
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 1135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 10 90 197
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 982
2018 Supervisor 9 91 211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 12 88 197
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 982
2018 Supervisor 15 85 211
2018 Non-supervisor 14 86 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 12 88 197
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 982
2018 Supervisor 5 95 211
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 8 92 197
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 9 91 197
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 982
2018 Supervisor 12 88 211
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 11 89 197
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 982
2018 Supervisor 10 90 211
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 12 88 197
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 197
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 7 93 197
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 982
2018 Supervisor 6 94 211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 30 70 197
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 982
2018 Supervisor 31 69 211
2018 Non-supervisor 38 62 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 8 92 197
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 46 54 197
2019 Non-supervisor 55 45 982
2018 Supervisor 45 55 211
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 61 39 197
2019 Non-supervisor 63 37 982
2018 Supervisor 62 38 211
2018 Non-supervisor 64 36 990

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 197
2019 Non-supervisor 4 96 982
2018 Supervisor 6 94 211
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 990

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 19 81 197
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 982
2018 Supervisor 14 86 211
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 990

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 Supervisor 21 79 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 27 73 5860

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 Supervisor 14 26 19 13 12 13 4 47 30 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 12 14 21 11 17 19 6 34 38 5877
2018 Supervisor 14 24 22 16 14 9 2 43 33 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 9 15 24 12 19 16 4 30 39 5026
2017 Supervisor 16 25 20 12 13 11 3 48 29 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 9 14 23 11 18 20 6 31 38 5979
2014 Supervisor 19 25 21 9 9 14 3 53 22 1546
2014 Non-supervisor 9 14 23 10 14 23 7 33 34 7748

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 Supervisor 26 34 18 10 7 4 0 63 18 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 20 26 21 11 13 7 1 50 27 5876
2018 Supervisor 22 35 19 13 8 3 0 59 22 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 15 26 23 13 16 6 1 44 31 5026
2017 Supervisor 22 32 20 12 10 4 0 57 22 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 14 25 23 12 15 9 1 44 31 5968
2014 Supervisor 25 33 20 8 7 6 1 62 16 1546
2014 Non-supervisor 14 25 24 11 12 13 2 45 27 7748
2011 Supervisor 30 41 16 7 3 3 0 73 11 1647
2011 Non-supervisor 21 35 20 10 8 6 0 59 20 8437
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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 Supervisor 9 91 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 5873
2018 Supervisor 12 88 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 5022

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 30 70 111
2019 Non-supervisor 39 61 726
2018 Supervisor 23 77 131
2018 Non-supervisor 38 62 717

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 63 37 111
2019 Non-supervisor 79 21 726
2018 Supervisor 77 23 131
2018 Non-supervisor 80 20 717

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 15 85 111
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 726
2018 Supervisor 8 92 131
2018 Non-supervisor 2 98 717

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 Supervisor 7 93 111
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 726
2018 Supervisor 4 96 131
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 717

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 10 90 111
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 726
2018 Supervisor 7 93 131
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 717

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 18 82 111
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 726
2018 Supervisor 16 84 131
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 717

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 30 70 109
2019 Non-supervisor 22 78 712
2018 Supervisor 32 68 130
2018 Non-supervisor 24 76 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 15 85 109
2019 Non-supervisor 19 81 712
2018 Supervisor 18 82 130
2018 Non-supervisor 18 82 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 20 80 109
2019 Non-supervisor 15 85 712
2018 Supervisor 18 82 130
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 24 76 109
2019 Non-supervisor 26 74 712
2018 Supervisor 16 84 130
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 36 64 109
2019 Non-supervisor 34 66 712
2018 Supervisor 46 54 130
2018 Non-supervisor 36 64 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 7 93 109
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 712
2018 Supervisor 6 94 130
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 714

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 109
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 712

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 6 94 109
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 712
2018 Supervisor 7 93 130
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 21 79 109
2019 Non-supervisor 25 75 712
2018 Supervisor 19 81 130
2018 Non-supervisor 25 75 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 13 87 109
2019 Non-supervisor 24 76 712
2018 Supervisor 14 86 130
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 15 85 109
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 712
2018 Supervisor 11 89 130
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 714

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 29 71 109
2019 Non-supervisor 31 69 708
2018 Supervisor 31 69 131
2018 Non-supervisor 31 69 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 16 84 109
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 708
2018 Supervisor 13 87 131
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 0 100 109
2019 Non-supervisor 22 78 708
2018 Supervisor 5 95 131
2018 Non-supervisor 24 76 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 109
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 708

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 5 95 109
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 708
2018 Supervisor 7 93 131
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 6 94 109
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 708
2018 Supervisor 9 91 131
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 11 89 109
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 708
2018 Supervisor 7 93 131
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 56 44 109
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 708
2018 Supervisor 56 44 131
2018 Non-supervisor 47 53 716

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 19 81 95
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 575
2018 Supervisor 10 90 121
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 640

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 0 100 95
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 575

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 8 92 95
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 575
2018 Supervisor 4 96 121
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 640

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 9 91 95
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 575
2018 Supervisor 5 95 121
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 640

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 35 65 95
2019 Non-supervisor 30 70 575
2018 Supervisor 29 71 121
2018 Non-supervisor 30 70 640

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 7 93 95
2019 Non-supervisor 9 91 575
2018 Supervisor 7 93 121
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 640

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 52 48 95
2019 Non-supervisor 48 52 575
2018 Supervisor 47 53 121
2018 Non-supervisor 45 55 640

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 74 26 95
2019 Non-supervisor 65 35 575
2018 Supervisor 69 31 121
2018 Non-supervisor 69 31 640

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 13 87 95
2019 Non-supervisor 9 91 575
2018 Supervisor 19 81 121
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 640

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 Supervisor 11 89 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 5855

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 Supervisor 19 27 22 6 6 16 4 58 15 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 14 15 25 7 11 23 6 40 25 5863
2018 Supervisor 17 25 28 6 8 14 3 51 16 1190
2018 Non-supervisor 10 16 30 8 11 21 4 35 26 5014
2017 Supervisor 19 23 25 5 5 18 5 56 13 1221
2017 Non-supervisor 10 16 26 6 10 25 6 38 24 5978
2014 Supervisor 21 24 22 5 4 20 4 60 11 1546
2014 Non-supervisor 10 15 26 6 8 29 6 39 22 7741

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 Supervisor 30 34 20 5 5 5 1 68 11 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 23 26 23 7 10 10 1 55 19 5856
2018 Supervisor 25 33 22 8 7 5 1 61 15 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 16 27 27 9 11 9 1 48 23 5007
2017 Supervisor 27 32 21 6 5 7 1 65 12 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 17 27 24 8 10 13 2 52 20 5966
2014 Supervisor 29 32 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 1544
2014 Non-supervisor 16 25 24 7 8 17 2 51 19 7736
2011 Supervisor 37 41 12 4 2 4 0 82 6 1646
2011 Non-supervisor 25 36 19 7 5 8 0 66 14 8407
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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 Supervisor 29 27 19 9 15 0 0 57 25 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 24 25 19 12 18 0 1 50 30 5877
2018 Supervisor 26 27 19 12 15 0 1 53 27 1194
2018 Non-supervisor 24 26 21 13 16 0 1 50 29 5019
2017 Supervisor 29 27 18 12 11 0 1 57 24 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 24 27 20 12 15 0 2 52 27 5958

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 Supervisor 10 23 28 21 18 0 0 32 39 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 24 29 23 13 11 0 1 53 24 5870
2018 Supervisor 8 20 27 24 21 0 0 28 44 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 19 29 26 15 11 0 1 48 26 5014
2017 Supervisor 8 19 26 24 23 0 0 27 47 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 20 27 25 15 12 0 1 48 27 5966

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 Supervisor 13 28 28 18 13 0 0 41 31 1360
2019 Non-supervisor 34 29 18 9 6 0 3 65 16 5836
2018 Supervisor 11 24 27 21 16 0 0 35 38 1192
2018 Non-supervisor 27 30 21 10 8 0 3 59 19 4959
2017 Supervisor 10 25 26 22 17 0 0 35 39 1213
2017 Non-supervisor 29 27 20 10 8 1 5 59 20 5952

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 Supervisor 6 17 21 25 30 0 0 23 55 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 18 20 20 16 24 0 1 39 41 5858
2018 Supervisor 5 12 24 25 33 0 0 17 58 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 13 17 22 19 27 0 1 31 47 5008
2017 Supervisor 4 12 21 27 36 0 0 16 63 1220
2017 Non-supervisor 13 17 20 20 28 1 1 31 49 5956

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 Supervisor 30 29 21 10 8 0 2 60 18 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 48 22 12 6 6 0 5 74 13 5850
2018 Supervisor 27 29 21 12 9 0 2 58 21 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 42 24 15 6 6 0 6 71 13 5002
2017 Supervisor 26 26 23 12 9 0 4 55 22 1215
2017 Non-supervisor 40 23 15 6 6 1 9 70 13 5958

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 Supervisor 20 28 25 14 13 0 0 48 27 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 27 25 21 11 15 0 1 53 26 5872
2018 Supervisor 15 25 26 17 16 0 0 40 33 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 22 24 22 14 17 0 1 47 31 4999
2017 Supervisor 16 26 28 16 13 0 0 42 29 1208
2017 Non-supervisor 21 26 23 15 14 0 1 48 29 5941

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 Supervisor 16 37 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 25 30 22 11 10 1 1 56 22 5853
2018 Supervisor 12 33 29 16 8 0 0 46 25 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 25 14 10 1 1 49 25 5013
2017 Supervisor 14 30 27 18 11 0 0 44 29 1211
2017 Non-supervisor 19 27 24 16 12 1 2 47 28 5939

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 Supervisor 11 27 27 21 14 0 0 38 35 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 22 28 22 15 12 1 1 51 27 5857
2018 Supervisor 8 25 29 21 16 0 0 33 38 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 16 27 25 17 13 1 1 43 31 5013
2017 Supervisor 8 23 26 24 19 0 0 31 43 1209
2017 Non-supervisor 17 26 23 17 14 1 2 44 32 5940

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 Supervisor 20 30 25 15 9 0 0 51 24 1364
2019 Non-supervisor 26 27 21 13 12 1 1 53 26 5851
2018 Supervisor 16 29 27 16 12 0 0 45 29 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 20 26 23 16 13 0 1 47 29 5009
2017 Supervisor 17 27 24 18 13 0 1 45 31 1211
2017 Non-supervisor 21 27 22 15 13 1 2 49 29 5947

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 Supervisor 34 28 19 10 9 0 0 62 19 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 31 25 17 13 13 0 1 57 26 5848

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 Supervisor 19 30 24 16 11 0 0 49 27 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 28 29 20 12 9 0 1 58 22 5831
2018 Supervisor 15 26 24 19 15 0 0 41 34 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 23 29 22 14 11 0 1 53 24 4988
2017 Supervisor 17 24 26 17 15 0 0 42 32 1209
2017 Non-supervisor 24 29 21 13 9 1 2 55 23 5933

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 Supervisor 48 26 15 6 4 0 1 74 10 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 41 25 16 9 8 0 1 67 17 5827
2018 Supervisor 44 28 16 7 5 0 1 72 11 1178
2018 Non-supervisor 41 26 16 9 7 0 2 67 16 4990
2017 Supervisor 49 26 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 1221
2017 Non-supervisor 41 26 17 9 6 0 2 68 15 5970

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 Supervisor 72 12 6 2 2 0 5 89 4 1359
2019 Non-supervisor 60 15 8 4 6 1 6 82 10 5843
2018 Supervisor 62 18 9 3 4 0 3 83 8 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 55 18 10 5 6 1 5 77 12 4990

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 Supervisor 64 17 8 5 5 0 1 82 10 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 59 16 9 6 8 1 2 77 14 5862
2018 Supervisor 56 21 9 5 7 0 2 78 12 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 53 18 11 7 8 1 3 73 15 5006
2017 Supervisor 63 17 9 4 5 0 2 81 9 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 57 18 9 6 6 1 3 78 13 5962

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 Supervisor 47 32 14 4 3 0 1 79 7 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 48 29 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 5848
2018 Supervisor 44 33 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 43 32 14 6 4 0 1 75 10 5012
2017 Supervisor 44 32 12 6 4 0 1 77 10 1221
2017 Non-supervisor 45 31 13 6 4 1 2 77 10 5966

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 Supervisor 56 22 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 49 21 13 8 8 0 1 71 16 5827
2018 Supervisor 46 26 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 39 24 16 10 10 0 1 64 20 4990
2017 Supervisor 50 23 11 8 6 0 1 74 14 1221
2017 Non-supervisor 45 23 13 9 8 1 2 70 17 5961

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 Supervisor 33 31 22 7 6 0 0 64 14 1357
2019 Non-supervisor 59 6 3 1 1 0 30 94 2 5803
2018 Supervisor 30 35 20 9 6 0 0 66 15 1178
2018 Non-supervisor 53 7 3 1 1 0 36 93 2 4961
2017 Supervisor 34 31 19 9 5 0 1 66 15 1218
2017 Non-supervisor 51 8 3 1 1 1 35 93 3 5960

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 Supervisor 63 24 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 57 21 10 4 3 0 5 83 7 5830
2018 Supervisor 58 28 9 2 1 0 1 87 4 1175
2018 Non-supervisor 52 24 12 4 3 0 5 80 7 4979
2017 Supervisor 63 24 7 3 1 0 2 89 3 1208
2017 Non-supervisor 53 23 10 4 3 1 7 82 7 5936

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 Supervisor 82 11 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 68 15 7 3 4 0 3 86 7 5861
2018 Supervisor 77 15 4 2 2 0 1 93 3 1186
2018 Non-supervisor 65 17 7 3 4 0 4 86 7 4999
2017 Supervisor 75 15 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 60 20 7 4 4 1 5 85 8 5969

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 Supervisor 57 26 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 50 28 13 4 3 0 2 80 7 5842
2018 Supervisor 52 27 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 44 30 15 5 3 0 2 76 8 4998
2017 Supervisor 54 29 11 3 2 0 1 84 5 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 46 31 13 5 3 0 3 79 8 5960

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 Supervisor 10 24 40 18 8 0 0 34 26 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 15 32 33 14 6 0 0 47 19 5877
2018 Supervisor 6 22 40 22 9 0 0 28 31 1194
2018 Non-supervisor 11 30 37 15 7 0 0 41 22 5043
2017 Supervisor 5 19 41 23 12 0 0 24 35 1221
2017 Non-supervisor 10 28 38 15 8 0 0 38 24 5977

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 Supervisor 15 26 39 15 5 0 0 20 41 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 12 19 38 21 10 0 0 31 31 5836
2018 Supervisor 18 26 39 13 5 0 0 18 44 1175
2018 Non-supervisor 12 22 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 4978
2017 Supervisor 15 30 39 13 4 0 0 16 45 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 11 22 38 19 9 0 0 28 33 5963

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 Supervisor 29 47 13 7 3 1 0 77 11 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 24 39 17 11 7 2 0 64 18 5855
2018 Supervisor 31 45 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 20 40 19 11 8 2 0 61 19 5022
2017 Supervisor 24 46 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 1217
2017 Non-supervisor 18 39 18 11 11 3 0 59 22 5972

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 Supervisor 16 36 19 18 11 1 0 52 29 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 16 28 18 18 18 1 0 45 36 5877
2018 Supervisor 15 32 18 20 14 0 0 48 34 1190
2018 Non-supervisor 12 28 18 19 21 1 0 41 41 5023
2017 Supervisor 10 32 19 21 18 0 0 42 39 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 9 28 18 20 22 2 0 38 44 5968
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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 Supervisor 15 85 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 21 79 5874
2017 Supervisor 17 83 1216
2017 Non-supervisor 24 76 5970
2014 Supervisor 12 88 1541
2014 Non-supervisor 20 80 7726

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 85 15 198
2019 Non-supervisor 79 21 1224
2017 Supervisor 82 18 197
2017 Non-supervisor 75 25 1444
2014 Supervisor 73 27 183
2014 Non-supervisor 76 24 1517

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 Supervisor 58 27 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 166
2019 Non-supervisor 37 35 7 11 9 0 0 73 20 964
2017 Supervisor 47 36 2 9 5 0 0 84 14 160
2017 Non-supervisor 39 35 7 11 7 1 0 75 18 1088
2014 Supervisor 56 27 5 4 7 1 1 84 11 133
2014 Non-supervisor 38 35 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 1161
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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 Supervisor 27 35 18 8 10 1 0 27 73 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 26 33 19 9 10 3 1 27 73 5869
2018 Supervisor 34 28 16 10 10 1 1 35 65 1196
2018 Non-supervisor 35 28 17 8 8 3 1 36 64 5036
2017 Supervisor 37 29 16 7 7 5 0 39 61 1219
2017 Non-supervisor 37 27 16 7 6 7 1 40 60 5979

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 Supervisor 67 33 976
2019 Non-supervisor 67 33 4149

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 Supervisor 47 53 960
2019 Non-supervisor 51 49 4084
2018 Supervisor 34 66 750
2018 Non-supervisor 45 55 3044

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 Supervisor 11 21 15 22 25 1 6 34 50 961
2019 Non-supervisor 10 21 17 19 26 2 7 33 48 4075
2018 Supervisor 11 24 13 18 28 1 5 37 49 751
2018 Non-supervisor 9 21 19 17 25 2 7 34 46 3066
2017 Supervisor 11 23 17 14 26 2 8 38 43 707
2017 Non-supervisor 9 21 19 16 23 2 10 34 45 3305

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 Supervisor 7 14 17 18 26 2 17 26 54 963
2019 Non-supervisor 7 16 18 17 28 3 12 27 52 4077
2018 Supervisor 6 13 15 15 29 4 19 25 56 751
2018 Non-supervisor 6 16 18 15 28 3 14 27 51 3064
2017 Supervisor 5 12 16 11 27 4 25 24 54 704
2017 Non-supervisor 5 15 19 14 25 4 18 26 50 3299

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 Supervisor 48 16 12 8 10 0 5 67 20 1356
2019 Non-supervisor 45 15 12 8 11 1 8 66 20 5797
2018 Supervisor 52 13 10 9 9 1 6 70 19 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 47 14 11 8 10 2 9 68 20 5010
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