2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - AB

The results of the 2022 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most 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 tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 23 38 10 14 16 0 0 61 30 50
2020 AB 23 52 3 17 5 0 0 75 22 60
2020 AB-10 30 40 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 74 18 2 0 0 2 4 98 0 50
2020 AB 75 20 0 0 3 0 2 97 3 61
2020 AB-10 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 40 30 4 16 11 0 0 70 26 50
2020 AB 34 46 7 11 0 0 2 82 12 61
2020 AB-10 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 AB 45 35 5 12 3 0 0 80 15 60

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 20 48 18 10 4 0 0 68 14 50
2020 AB 28 38 18 10 5 0 2 67 15 61
2020 AB-10 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 AB 37 32 13 8 8 0 2 69 17 60
2018 AB 35 43 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 32 39 9 12 8 0 0 70 20 50
2020 AB 34 41 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 61
2020 AB-10 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 AB 59 27 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 59

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 31 32 4 18 14 0 0 63 33 50
2020 AB 30 33 7 13 18 0 0 62 31 61
2020 AB-10 10 30 10 10 40 0 0 40 50 10
2019 AB 40 30 12 12 7 0 0 70 18 60
2018 AB 33 37 17 10 2 2 0 71 11 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 39 35 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 50
2020 AB 39 31 13 7 10 0 0 70 16 61
2020 AB-10 40 10 10 0 40 0 0 50 40 10
2019 AB 42 39 8 3 7 0 0 81 10 59
2018 AB 44 37 8 10 0 2 0 82 10 63

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 26 26 13 14 20 0 0 52 35 50
2020 AB 28 28 10 16 18 0 0 56 34 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 10 10 60 0 0 20 70 10
2019 AB 28 27 17 15 12 2 0 56 27 60
2018 AB 19 27 23 16 13 2 0 48 30 62

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 39 28 12 10 10 0 0 68 20 50
2020 AB 37 28 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 60
2020 AB-10 10 20 10 10 50 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 33 40 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 60
2018 AB 33 48 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 51 32 6 4 6 0 0 83 10 45
2020 AB 54 30 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 61
2020 AB-10 30 30 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10
2019 AB 61 20 12 2 3 2 0 83 5 59
2018 AB 59 33 6 0 0 2 0 94 0 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 25 34 12 8 21 0 0 60 29 50
2020 AB 25 26 15 18 16 0 0 51 34 61
2020 AB-10 10 20 10 20 40 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 33 25 13 20 8 0 0 58 28 60
2018 AB 32 33 14 16 3 2 0 66 19 63

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 50
2020 AB 64 26 3 3 2 2 0 92 5 61
2020 AB-10 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 AB 66 24 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 59
2018 AB 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 62

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 26 33 16 14 11 0 0 58 25 50
2020 AB 34 30 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 61
2020 AB-10 10 40 0 20 30 0 0 50 50 10
2019 AB 30 37 15 7 12 0 0 67 18 60
2018 AB 27 51 16 2 3 0 2 79 5 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 32 31 16 6 12 0 3 64 19 50
2020 AB 33 30 11 13 13 0 0 62 26 61
2020 AB-10 10 40 0 10 40 0 0 50 50 10
2019 AB 30 32 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 60
2018 AB 25 43 21 2 8 2 0 69 10 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 25 31 11 20 12 0 0 57 32 50
2020 AB 28 27 17 15 13 0 0 55 28 60
2020 AB-10 10 20 0 30 40 0 0 30 70 10
2019 AB 36 36 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 59
2018 AB 27 45 18 5 5 0 0 73 10 62

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 37 43 16 4 0 0 0 79 4 50
2020 AB 48 30 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 61
2020 AB-10 30 30 0 10 30 0 0 60 40 10
2019 AB 46 34 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 59
2018 AB 41 44 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 24 44 14 16 2 0 0 68 18 50
2020 AB 33 25 15 20 8 0 0 57 28 61
2020 AB-10 30 0 10 40 20 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 29 29 25 12 5 0 0 58 17 59
2018 AB 24 35 27 10 3 2 0 60 13 63

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 15 20 43 12 7 0 2 20 36 50
2020 AB 25 34 18 15 7 0 2 22 60 61
2020 AB-10 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2019 AB 10 17 40 25 7 2 0 32 27 60
2018 AB 6 35 31 18 8 2 0 26 43 62

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 20 20 33 18 6 0 4 24 42 50
2020 AB 15 18 39 25 2 0 2 27 33 61
2020 AB-10 20 10 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10
2019 AB 10 22 38 22 7 2 0 29 32 60
2018 AB 18 18 42 17 3 2 0 20 37 60

Question 18c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 22 46 24 8 0 0 32 22 50
2020 AB 7 20 32 35 7 0 0 42 27 60
2020 AB-10 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10
2019 AB 5 9 48 21 17 0 0 38 14 58
2018 AB 3 16 38 38 2 2 2 41 20 61

Question 18d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 23 37 22 11 6 2 0 17 61 45
2020 AB 23 26 30 18 3 0 0 21 49 61
2020 AB-10 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 10 80 10
2019 AB 15 28 28 20 7 2 0 27 44 60
2018 AB 12 43 27 13 0 3 2 14 58 60

Question 18e. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 8 44 17 14 4 3 10 20 61 50
2020 AB 5 10 15 38 30 2 0 69 15 60
2020 AB-10 0 30 0 60 10 0 0 70 30 10
2019 AB 3 7 27 27 29 3 3 60 11 59
2018 AB 0 12 29 43 14 2 0 58 12 58

Question 18f. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 22 22 33 8 13 0 2 22 45 50
2020 AB 18 18 38 23 3 0 0 26 36 61
2020 AB-10 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 10
2019 AB 17 10 47 17 8 2 0 25 27 60
2018 AB 17 20 43 18 0 2 0 19 37 60

Question 18g. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 12 14 31 22 14 3 4 39 28 50
2020 AB 15 15 39 25 5 2 0 30 30 61
2020 AB-10 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2019 AB 7 17 33 22 22 0 0 43 23 60
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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 14 20 6 18 39 3 0 35 58 50
2020 AB 25 30 8 15 21 2 0 55 37 61
2020 AB-10 20 20 0 20 40 0 0 40 60 10
2019 AB 18 25 17 15 18 5 2 46 36 60
2018 AB 15 34 24 10 13 5 0 51 24 62

Question 20. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 26 26 9 13 26 0 0 52 39 50
2020 AB 36 30 5 13 16 0 0 66 30 61
2020 AB-10 20 30 0 10 40 0 0 50 50 10
2019 AB 32 25 8 23 12 0 0 57 35 60
2018 AB 32 30 16 16 5 2 0 63 21 63

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 23 26 12 24 15 0 0 49 39 50
2020 AB 33 36 2 20 10 0 0 69 30 61
2020 AB-10 10 30 0 50 10 0 0 40 60 10
2019 AB 33 27 12 20 8 0 0 60 28 60
2018 AB 21 48 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 61

Question 22. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 30 24 18 12 12 4 0 57 25 50
2020 AB 30 40 8 12 10 0 0 70 22 60
2020 AB-10 10 40 0 20 30 0 0 50 50 10
2019 AB 33 27 13 22 5 0 0 60 27 60
2018 AB 21 46 17 8 3 5 0 70 12 63

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 26 20 14 17 20 2 0 48 38 50

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 22 21 20 12 22 4 0 45 35 50
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 36 30 8 9 14 0 2 68 24 50
2020 AB 41 26 11 8 11 0 2 68 20 61
2020 AB-10 30 30 10 0 30 0 0 60 30 10
2019 AB 50 25 8 7 8 0 2 76 15 60

Question 26. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 32 18 6 12 29 2 0 51 43 50
2020 AB 34 26 10 10 20 0 0 61 30 61
2020 AB-10 10 10 10 10 60 0 0 20 70 10
2019 AB 32 28 12 17 8 0 3 62 26 60
2018 AB 33 33 13 10 8 3 0 68 19 61

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 45 10 12 10 18 4 0 58 29 50
2020 AB 43 10 15 10 20 0 2 54 31 60
2020 AB-10 20 0 20 0 60 0 0 20 60 10

Question 28. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 39 24 10 10 16 0 0 63 26 50
2020 AB 43 25 8 11 13 0 0 67 25 61
2020 AB-10 20 10 0 40 30 0 0 30 70 10
2019 AB 37 29 14 8 8 0 3 68 18 59
2018 AB 34 36 15 10 3 2 0 72 13 61

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 57 23 12 2 6 0 0 80 8 50

Question 30. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 43 14 13 14 16 0 0 57 30 50
2020 AB 42 22 15 3 18 0 0 63 22 60
2020 AB-10 20 10 10 10 50 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 45 25 12 5 12 0 2 71 17 60
2018 AB 39 36 13 5 7 0 0 75 11 61

Question 31. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 78 4 10 0 0 2 6 89 0 50
2019 AB 80 5 0 0 2 0 13 98 2 60
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Senior Management

Question 32. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 22 17 12 16 33 0 0 38 50 50
2020 AB 16 36 8 13 26 0 0 52 39 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 10 50 0 0 20 60 10
2019 AB 23 32 23 10 10 2 0 56 20 60
2018 AB 21 27 29 16 3 3 0 50 20 62

Question 33. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 8 19 14 41 0 0 26 55 50
2020 AB 16 33 10 13 28 0 0 49 41 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 10 50 0 0 20 60 10
2019 AB 15 50 10 8 15 0 2 66 24 60
2018 AB 17 35 16 21 11 0 0 52 32 63

Question 34. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 10 16 15 19 38 2 0 27 58 50
2020 AB 13 26 10 23 28 0 0 39 51 61
2020 AB-10 0 10 10 20 60 0 0 10 80 10
2019 AB 10 33 15 22 15 3 2 46 39 60
2018 AB 6 31 16 26 19 2 0 38 46 62

Question 35. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 20 14 18 20 26 2 0 34 48 50
2020 AB 16 23 21 25 15 0 0 39 39 61
2020 AB-10 0 10 40 20 30 0 0 10 50 10
2019 AB 17 32 25 17 8 0 2 49 25 60
2018 AB 11 29 27 27 3 2 0 41 31 62

Question 36. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 6 2 5 4 27 2 53 19 69 50
2020 AB 5 10 3 5 34 7 36 26 69 61
2020 AB-10 0 0 0 0 40 0 60 0 100 10
2019 AB 7 5 3 15 27 8 35 21 74 60
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 16 23 20 20 20 0 0 39 41 50
2020 AB 20 38 16 15 11 0 0 57 26 61
2020 AB-10 0 40 0 10 50 0 0 40 60 10
2019 AB 31 40 17 7 3 2 0 72 11 58
2018 AB 26 44 19 10 0 2 0 70 10 62

Question 38. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 5 22 12 20 41 0 0 27 61 50
2020 AB 12 33 12 23 20 0 0 45 43 60
2019 AB 12 52 13 15 8 0 0 63 23 60

Question 39. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 15 29 23 19 14 0 0 44 33 50
2020 AB 27 40 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 60
2020 AB-10 10 30 10 0 50 0 0 40 50 10
2019 AB 48 25 8 3 10 2 3 77 14 60
2018 AB 37 35 15 8 0 5 0 76 8 62

Question 40. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 17 24 19 20 20 0 0 41 40 50
2020 AB 20 36 15 13 15 0 2 57 28 61
2020 AB-10 0 30 10 20 40 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 33 33 13 5 13 0 2 68 19 60
2018 AB 21 35 34 6 2 2 0 57 8 62

Question 41. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 14 15 11 14 38 6 2 31 56 50
2020 AB 16 21 10 16 30 3 3 40 49 61
2020 AB-10 0 30 0 10 60 0 0 30 70 10
2019 AB 22 21 16 9 21 9 3 49 33 58
2018 AB 19 27 21 13 13 3 3 50 28 62

Question 42. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 22 12 22 24 2 0 40 47 50
2020 AB 20 31 15 13 20 2 0 52 33 61
2020 AB-10 0 30 20 10 40 0 0 30 50 10
2019 AB 23 27 15 18 12 3 2 53 32 60
2018 AB 24 24 24 15 10 3 0 50 25 62

Question 43a. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 52 27 12 5 2 0 2 81 7 45
2020 AB 46 30 11 3 10 0 0 75 13 61
2020 AB-10 30 30 10 0 30 0 0 60 30 10
2019 AB 55 23 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 60

Question 43b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 40 25 22 2 4 0 7 70 6 50
2020 AB 41 34 7 7 8 0 3 78 15 61
2020 AB-10 40 40 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 AB 50 15 15 3 7 3 7 72 11 60

Question 43c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 42 14 14 8 14 7 0 61 24 50
2020 AB 51 15 10 10 10 2 3 69 21 61
2020 AB-10 10 30 0 20 30 0 10 44 56 10
2019 AB 53 12 7 7 10 7 5 74 19 60

Question 43d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 68 14 6 0 2 2 8 91 2 45
2020 AB 62 21 3 3 0 0 10 93 4 61
2020 AB-10 60 10 0 10 0 0 20 88 13 10
2019 AB 70 7 5 3 2 2 12 88 6 60

Question 44. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 13 13 16 14 44 0 0 26 58 50
2020 AB 16 25 15 15 26 0 3 42 42 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 10 50 0 0 20 60 10
2019 AB 20 8 15 20 28 2 7 31 53 60
2018 AB 10 26 18 21 19 5 2 38 43 62

Question 45. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 26 20 19 12 4 0 46 33 50
2020 AB 13 39 25 10 11 2 0 53 22 61
2020 AB-10 0 50 10 0 40 0 0 50 40 10
2019 AB 12 50 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 60
2018 AB 11 42 24 15 5 3 0 55 20 62

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 30 10 23 16 2 0 49 41 50
2020 AB 18 36 13 15 18 0 0 54 33 61
2020 AB-10 0 40 0 10 50 0 0 40 60 10
2019 AB 27 40 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 60
2018 AB 27 46 14 8 3 2 0 74 11 63

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 27 22 20 10 4 0 46 30 50
2020 AB 28 33 18 8 11 2 0 62 20 61
2020 AB-10 10 30 10 10 40 0 0 40 50 10
2019 AB 39 36 14 8 3 0 0 75 12 59
2018 AB 31 44 18 3 3 0 0 75 7 61

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 22 31 10 10 10 0 44 22 50
2020 AB 23 33 21 11 11 0 0 56 23 61
2020 AB-10 10 30 10 10 40 0 0 40 50 10

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 28 24 8 16 19 4 0 54 37 50
2020 AB 25 32 10 13 18 0 2 58 32 60
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 20 40 0 0 20 60 10

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 28 24 21 9 14 2 2 23 55 50

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 6 13 32 13 15 19 2 24 36 50

Question 52. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 32 22 20 14 13 0 0 54 27 50
2020 AB 28 33 17 10 12 0 0 62 22 60
2020 AB-10 10 20 20 20 30 0 0 30 50 10
2019 AB 45 28 12 7 7 2 0 75 14 60
2018 AB 37 44 13 5 2 0 0 81 6 63

Question 53. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 14 8 19 21 36 2 0 22 59 50
2020 AB 17 22 19 19 24 0 0 39 42 59
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 0 60 0 0 20 60 10
2019 AB 35 32 12 7 15 0 0 67 22 60
2018 AB 27 33 29 8 3 0 0 60 11 63

Question 54. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 12 18 26 16 27 2 0 30 43 50
2020 AB 17 37 13 15 18 0 0 53 33 60
2020 AB-10 0 40 0 20 40 0 0 40 60 10
2019 AB 37 29 14 8 12 0 0 66 20 59
2018 AB 22 40 29 5 5 0 0 62 10 63

Question 55. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 16 18 19 16 25 6 0 35 44 50
2020 AB 20 27 20 12 18 0 3 48 31 60
2020 AB-10 0 30 0 20 50 0 0 30 70 10
2019 AB 25 34 14 10 14 0 3 61 25 59
2018 AB 21 33 24 17 5 0 0 54 22 63
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 39 28 34 50
2020 AB 26 38 36 61
2020 AB-10 70 20 10 10
2019 AB 22 52 27 60
2018 AB 18 35 47 62

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 15 16 26 32 5 5 20
2020 AB 31 13 25 13 6 13 16
2019 AB 46 15 15 8 15 0 13
2018 AB 18 18 0 0 36 27 11
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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 acts, comments or displays 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 57. 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
2022 AB 45 55 50
2020 AB 33 67 61
2019 AB 25 75 60
2018 AB 22 78 63

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 34 66 20
2020 AB 40 60 20
2019 AB 60 40 15
2018 AB 50 50 14

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 54 46 20
2020 AB 70 30 20
2019 AB 53 47 15
2018 AB 50 50 14

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 24 76 20
2020 AB 25 75 20

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 20
2020 AB 0 100 20
2019 AB 0 100 15
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 20
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 4 96 20
2019 AB 0 100 15
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 5 95 20
2019 AB 0 100 15

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 40 60 20
2020 AB 40 60 20
2019 AB 67 33 15
2018 AB 36 64 14

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 31 69 20
2020 AB 45 55 20
2019 AB 53 47 15
2018 AB 64 36 14

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 59 41 20
2020 AB 50 50 20
2019 AB 40 60 15
2018 AB 57 43 14

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 50 50 20
2020 AB 65 35 20
2019 AB 53 47 15
2018 AB 43 57 14

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 44 56 20
2020 AB 55 45 20
2018 AB 43 57 14

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 33 67 20
2020 AB 50 50 20
2019 AB 67 33 15
2018 AB 50 50 14

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 41 59 20
2020 AB 60 40 20
2019 AB 53 47 15
2018 AB 36 64 14

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 4 96 20
2020 AB 0 100 20
2019 AB 0 100 15
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 20
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 22 78 20

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 59 41 20
2020 AB 60 40 20
2019 AB 60 40 15
2018 AB 43 57 14

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 27 73 20
2019 AB 67 33 15
2018 AB 36 64 14

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 4 96 20

Question 60a. What actions 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
2022 AB 53 47 20
2020 AB 70 30 20
2019 AB 53 47 15

Question 60b. What actions 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
2022 AB 41 59 20
2020 AB 50 50 20

Question 60c. What actions 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
2022 AB 24 76 20
2020 AB 70 30 20
2019 AB 60 40 15
2018 AB 43 57 14

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 20
2020 AB 0 100 20
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 4 96 20

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 19 81 20

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 20
2018 AB 0 100 14

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 82 20
2019 AB 0 100 15

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 14 86 20

Question 61a. 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
2022 AB 0 100 20

Question 61b. 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
2022 AB 17 83 20

Question 61c. 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
2022 AB 0 100 20
2018 AB 0 100 12

Question 61d. 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
2022 AB 5 95 20
2018 AB 0 100 12

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 11 89 20

Question 61f. 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
2022 AB 0 100 20

Question 61g. 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
2022 AB 6 94 20
2018 AB 0 100 12

Question 61h. 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
2022 AB 10 90 20

Question 61i. 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
2022 AB 11 89 20
2018 AB 0 100 12

Question 61j. 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
2022 AB 34 66 20

Question 61k. 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
2022 AB 0 100 20
2018 AB 0 100 12

Question 61l. 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
2022 AB 50 50 20

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 20
2018 AB 0 100 12

Question 61n. 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
2022 AB 89 11 20

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 20

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 22 78 20

Question 62. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AB 15 20 13 13 25 13 2 40 44 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 10 50 0 0 20 60 10
2019 AB 20 18 22 12 12 13 3 46 28 60
2018 AB 14 19 38 8 10 11 0 38 20 63

Question 63. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 12 33 22 12 21 0 0 45 33 50
2020 AB 23 30 15 8 23 0 0 53 32 60
2019 AB 27 33 15 12 10 3 0 62 22 60
2018 AB 25 30 30 6 6 2 0 56 13 63
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. 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
2022 AB 22 78 50
2020 AB 20 80 61
2019 AB 20 80 60
2018 AB 13 87 62

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 54 46 10
2020 AB 50 50 12
2019 AB 58 42 12

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 81 19 10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 10

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2020 AB 0 100 12
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 64 36 10
2019 AB 50 50 12

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 47 53 10
2020 AB 42 58 12
2019 AB 58 42 12

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 10
2020 AB 58 42 12
2019 AB 42 58 12

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 10

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 17 83 10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2020 AB 0 100 12
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 66h. 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
2022 AB 0 100 10
2020 AB 0 100 12
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2020 AB 0 100 12
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 10
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2020 AB 0 100 12
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 82 10

Question 67a. What actions 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
2022 AB 46 54 10
2019 AB 58 42 12

Question 67b. What actions 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
2022 AB 9 91 10

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 27 73 10
2019 AB 42 58 12

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10
2020 AB 0 100 12

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 18 82 10
2020 AB 0 100 12

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 91 10

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 19 81 10
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 10 90 10
2020 AB 0 100 12
2019 AB 0 100 12

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 44 56 10
2020 AB 50 50 12

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68b. 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
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68g. 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
2022 AB 10 90 10

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 10 90 10

Question 68i. 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
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
2022 AB 50 50 10

Question 68k. 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
2022 AB 11 89 10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
2022 AB 50 50 10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68n. 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
2022 AB 81 19 10

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 0 100 10

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 10 90 10

Question 69. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AB 13 18 25 8 15 20 2 40 29 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 20 10 50 0 0 20 60 10
2019 AB 13 18 23 8 8 22 7 44 23 60
2018 AB 16 16 38 8 5 17 0 38 15 63

Question 70. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 13 42 20 6 14 4 0 58 21 50
2020 AB 18 25 28 7 20 2 2 44 27 61
2020 AB-10 10 20 10 10 50 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 27 25 22 10 5 10 2 58 17 60
2018 AB 25 30 27 10 3 5 0 58 13 63
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 32 12 28 15 11 0 2 45 27 45
2020 AB 30 30 16 11 13 0 0 59 25 61
2020 AB-10 20 30 20 0 30 0 0 50 30 10
2019 AB 27 28 22 15 8 0 0 55 23 60
2018 AB 23 30 16 15 13 0 3 54 29 61

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 8 36 29 12 16 0 0 44 28 50
2020 AB 11 23 30 20 16 0 0 34 36 61
2020 AB-10 10 0 10 50 30 0 0 10 80 10
2019 AB 27 24 25 15 8 0 0 51 24 59
2018 AB 8 26 36 18 11 0 0 34 30 61

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 28 30 17 17 6 0 2 60 23 50
2020 AB 13 38 20 18 8 2 0 53 27 60
2020 AB-10 0 0 40 30 30 0 0 0 60 10
2019 AB 31 34 19 10 3 3 0 67 14 59
2018 AB 15 40 30 12 3 0 0 55 15 60

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 13 18 21 10 32 3 2 33 45 45
2020 AB 16 21 18 23 21 0 0 38 44 61
2020 AB-10 0 0 30 20 50 0 0 0 70 10
2019 AB 22 19 29 16 14 0 0 41 29 58
2018 AB 5 24 37 23 10 2 0 30 33 62

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 35 30 14 4 6 0 10 73 11 50
2020 AB 33 37 7 7 15 0 2 71 22 60
2020 AB-10 20 10 10 30 30 0 0 30 60 10
2019 AB 49 23 14 5 4 0 5 76 9 57
2018 AB 38 28 21 5 3 0 5 69 9 61

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 30 22 28 8 10 0 2 53 18 50
2020 AB 20 20 31 11 16 2 0 40 28 61
2020 AB-10 10 20 20 20 30 0 0 30 50 10
2019 AB 36 20 25 10 8 0 0 56 19 59
2018 AB 28 34 28 2 8 0 0 62 10 61

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 28 17 22 18 12 0 2 46 31 50
2020 AB 17 33 22 22 7 0 0 50 28 60
2020 AB-10 0 40 10 20 30 0 0 40 50 10
2019 AB 27 37 20 10 5 2 0 64 15 60
2018 AB 21 44 25 5 2 2 2 68 7 61

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 20 29 24 6 19 0 2 50 25 50
2020 AB 8 26 30 21 13 0 2 35 35 61
2020 AB-10 0 20 0 30 50 0 0 20 80 10
2019 AB 23 33 22 13 8 0 0 57 22 60
2018 AB 13 44 24 16 3 0 0 56 19 62

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 24 18 21 6 28 0 2 44 35 50
2020 AB 16 30 30 16 8 0 0 46 25 61
2020 AB-10 0 30 20 20 30 0 0 30 50 10
2019 AB 23 33 17 17 8 2 0 58 25 60
2018 AB 24 45 11 18 2 0 0 69 19 62

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 31 27 18 8 14 0 2 58 23 50
2020 AB 25 31 15 15 15 0 0 56 30 61
2020 AB-10 0 10 20 40 30 0 0 10 70 10
2019 AB 47 20 12 10 12 0 0 67 22 60

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 33 34 4 13 12 0 4 70 26 50
2020 AB 25 27 33 8 7 0 0 52 15 60
2020 AB-10 10 60 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 28 33 18 10 8 0 2 63 19 50
2020 AB 20 36 21 8 13 0 2 57 22 61
2020 AB-10 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2019 AB 30 32 20 10 7 0 2 63 17 60
2018 AB 18 44 25 8 3 2 0 63 12 61

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 34 35 15 4 4 4 4 75 9 45
2020 AB 42 30 20 2 7 0 0 72 8 60
2019 AB 52 23 13 5 5 0 2 76 10 60
2018 AB 57 22 12 7 2 0 2 80 8 60

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 48 33 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 50
2020 AB 20 46 21 5 8 0 0 66 13 61
2020 AB-10 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 62 19 6 0 4 0 10 89 4 50
2020 AB 63 20 5 5 2 0 5 88 7 60
2020 AB-10 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 AB 77 12 5 0 2 0 5 93 2 60
2018 AB 62 23 7 3 0 3 2 90 3 61

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 33 21 25 12 6 0 3 56 19 50
2020 AB 51 11 18 7 10 0 3 64 17 61
2020 AB-10 20 20 10 10 40 0 0 40 50 10
2019 AB 58 12 12 10 5 2 2 72 16 60
2018 AB 52 27 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 60

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 32 30 24 6 6 0 2 63 12 50
2020 AB 41 33 3 13 8 0 2 75 22 61
2020 AB-10 30 30 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10
2019 AB 47 32 13 3 5 0 0 78 8 60
2018 AB 35 40 11 10 2 2 0 77 11 62

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 48 15 13 8 17 0 0 62 25 45
2020 AB 41 25 3 16 15 0 0 66 31 61
2020 AB-10 20 30 0 10 40 0 0 50 50 10
2019 AB 50 23 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 60
2018 AB 40 35 10 6 5 2 2 78 12 62

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 35 8 14 2 6 0 34 66 13 45
2020 AB 47 17 3 7 5 0 22 81 15 60
2020 AB-10 40 20 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10
2019 AB 47 12 5 5 3 0 27 81 12 59
2018 AB 30 26 5 3 3 2 31 83 10 61

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 64 17 9 2 0 0 9 88 2 50
2020 AB 57 26 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 61
2020 AB-10 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 AB 55 30 8 2 0 2 3 89 2 60
2018 AB 56 21 11 5 0 2 5 82 5 61

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 61 12 8 10 9 0 0 73 19 50
2020 AB 48 28 13 2 8 2 0 77 10 61
2020 AB-10 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 AB 62 20 7 8 2 0 2 83 10 60
2018 AB 62 11 11 13 2 0 0 74 15 61

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 47 30 12 2 4 0 5 81 6 50
2020 AB 51 30 11 7 2 0 0 80 8 61
2020 AB-10 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 AB 52 26 14 2 0 0 7 83 2 58
2018 AB 53 33 10 0 0 2 2 90 0 60

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 6 14 51 12 16 0 0 20 29 50
2020 AB 10 25 23 26 16 0 0 34 43 61
2020 AB-10 0 10 20 30 40 0 0 10 70 10
2019 AB 15 28 28 22 7 0 0 43 28 60
2018 AB 10 31 42 11 5 2 0 41 16 62

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 16 17 51 10 4 0 2 15 33 50
2020 AB 25 27 30 10 8 0 0 18 52 60
2020 AB-10 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 0 80 10
2019 AB 14 26 37 11 11 0 2 21 41 57
2018 AB 11 21 47 13 5 3 0 18 33 62

Question 75. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 38 33 19 6 4 0 0 70 10 50
2020 AB 36 34 13 7 10 0 0 70 16 61
2020 AB-10 20 30 10 0 40 0 0 50 40 10
2019 AB 32 52 8 2 5 0 2 85 7 60
2018 AB 38 44 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 63

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 8 28 33 18 13 50

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 44 20 13 6 14 4 0 66 21 50
2020 AB 33 25 18 8 16 0 0 57 25 61
2020 AB-10 10 40 0 10 40 0 0 50 50 10

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 40 16 8 16 18 2 0 57 34 50
2020 AB 25 23 18 8 25 2 0 48 33 61
2020 AB-10 10 30 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 10

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 41 22 13 4 18 2 0 65 23 50
2020 AB 37 27 13 7 15 2 0 64 22 60
2020 AB-10 30 30 0 10 30 0 0 60 40 10

Question 80. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 6 19 20 18 38 0 0 24 56 50
2020 AB 13 25 23 20 20 0 0 38 39 61
2020 AB-10 0 10 20 20 50 0 0 10 70 10
2019 AB 18 35 20 8 18 0 0 53 27 60
2018 AB 17 32 29 14 5 3 0 51 20 63

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 11 35 11 31 12 0 0 46 43 15
2020 AB 13 30 22 26 9 0 0 43 35 23
2019 AB 26 43 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 23
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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 16 84 50
2020 AB 10 90 60
2020 AB-10 10 90 10
2019 AB 19 81 59

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AB 73 27 11

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 42 28 10 8 8 0 4 73 17 50
2020 AB 44 26 16 2 7 2 3 74 9 61
2020 AB-10 20 10 40 0 20 0 10 33 22 10
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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 9 67 24 0 50
2020 AB 10 67 20 3 61
2020 AB-10 0 40 60 0 10

Question 92. 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 department or agency 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 55 10 2 6 0 2 25 89 8 50
2020 AB 67 8 2 2 3 2 16 92 6 61
2020 AB-10 70 0 0 0 10 10 10 88 13 10
2019 AB 61 14 3 3 2 2 15 90 6 59
2018 AB 67 10 5 3 3 2 10 87 7 61
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 71 17 8 2 2 40

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 78 22 45

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 27 73 45

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 63 37 45

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 44 56 45

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 39 61 45

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 37 63 45

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 29 71 45

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 19 81 45

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 30 70 45

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 29 71 45

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 14 86 45

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 6 94 45

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 14 86 45

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 69 19 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 45

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 2 10 17 13 50 8 0 68 14 45

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 AB 8 13 21 15 42 2 0 58 21 45
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