2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Energy Board by Question 119. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

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Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 60 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 43 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 275

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 40 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 38 11 11 10 1 0 68 21 274

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 33 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 276

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 42 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 273

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 33 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 35 17 11 5 1 0 66 16 276

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 40 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 36 17 12 5 1 0 66 17 275

Question 60. 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
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 20 7 33 13 0 0 47 47 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 24 15 13 8 5 1 62 22 275
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 27 13 7 13 7 0 64 21 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 30 11 6 6 2 0 77 12 276

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 27 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 35 8 9 4 1 0 78 14 276

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 27 27 0 13 0 0 60 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 26 10 5 8 0 1 77 13 276

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 13 20 20 0 0 47 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 30 16 21 12 6 0 49 35 276

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 40 0 20 27 0 0 53 47 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 27 17 23 17 1 0 42 41 276

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 47 13 0 33 0 0 53 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 22 18 25 17 5 0 37 44 275

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 33 7 20 27 0 0 47 47 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 22 16 19 24 5 0 39 45 275

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 33 20 13 20 0 0 47 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 30 13 26 17 4 0 41 45 275
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 27 7 33 7 0 0 53 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 275

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33 0 33 7 0 0 60 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 46 10 15 6 0 0 69 21 275

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 27 20 27 20 7 0 29 50 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 19 16 24 12 17 1 37 43 276

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 276

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 39 9 15 15 0 2 60 31 46

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 36 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 14
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 35 10 14 6 1 0 70 20 273

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 20 13 20 7 0 43 36 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 29 11 12 7 10 1 67 20 274

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 40 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 37 11 12 7 0 0 69 20 274

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 37 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 276

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 40 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 32 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 276

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 40 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 36 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 276

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 7 20 40 20 0 0 20 60 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 27 16 18 17 1 3 46 37 275

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 53 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 44 9 13 6 0 0 73 19 276

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 47 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 40 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 276

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 43 10 12 7 1 0 71 19 276

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 43 17 10 4 3 0 67 15 275

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 29 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 32 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 276

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 47 7 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 24 7 13 10 2 2 69 24 275

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 27 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 36 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 274

Question 34. 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
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 17 6 6 3 3 1 85 9 276

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
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No
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Not Sure
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 40 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 39 37 275

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
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To pursue another position within my department or agency
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To pursue a position in another department or agency
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To pursue a position outside the federal public service
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End of my term, casual or student employment
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Other
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Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 14 23 24 8 7 67
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 47 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 10 9 5 1 0 76 13 275

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 20 27 13 0 0 40 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 34 17 20 10 1 0 52 31 276

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 7 40 13 7 0 0 20 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 30 29 14 7 1 1 22 49 276

Question 22b. 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
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 27 20 7 13 0 0 20 60 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 26 24 16 11 1 1 27 48 275

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 27 13 13 13 0 0 27 60 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 26 29 11 5 1 1 16 54 274

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 27 40 20 7 0 0 27 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 20 37 19 12 1 1 32 30 275

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 20 20 13 13 7 0 29 50 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 24 26 14 10 1 1 26 48 275

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 7 33 27 13 0 0 40 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 15 30 25 18 2 1 44 25 275

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 27 27 13 7 0 0 20 53 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 26 35 12 10 1 0 22 42 275

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 21 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 9 12 7 2 0 72 18 276

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 40 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 39 7 8 4 0 0 81 13 275

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 20 27 13 13 0 0 47 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 41 12 4 3 2 0 81 7 274

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33 27 0 13 0 0 60 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 43 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 275

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 27 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 35 11 7 3 0 0 79 11 275

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 46 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 33 16 16 7 5 2 58 25 276

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 33 8 1 1 1 0 89 2 274

Question 47. 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
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 33 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 38 14 9 5 4 0 71 14 276

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 33 13 27 13 0 0 47 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 41 17 10 5 5 0 66 16 276

Question 49. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 13 27 7 33 7 7 23 46 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 20 14 21 17 10 1 42 42 276

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 43 3 7 4 0 0 87 10 276

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 33 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 27 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 276

Question 8. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 47 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 30 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 274

Use of official languages

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 64 21 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 13 4 4 2 1 5 89 6 276

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 12 3 3 7 0 5 85 11 276

Question 23. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 79 0 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 9 6 6 7 1 8 80 14 276

Question 33. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 7 4 3 7 0 9 85 11 274

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 33 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 12 7 7 6 2 8 77 14 275

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 33 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 18 7 6 5 3 7 81 12 276

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 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 85 275

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 42

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 42

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 42

Question 64d. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 42

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 42

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 42

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 42

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 42

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 42

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 42

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 42

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 42

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 42

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 42

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 42

Question 66a. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 42

Question 66b. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 42

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 42

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 42

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 40

Question 67b. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 40

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 40

Question 67j. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 40

Question 67l. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 40

Question 67n. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 40

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 40

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 95 5 42

Question 69. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 13 7 27 13 0 46 38 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 14 21 9 8 25 6 45 24 276

Question 70. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 27 20 7 20 0 0 53 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 31 16 9 5 7 1 67 15 276

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 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 92 276

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 24

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 79 24

Question 76d. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 24

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 24

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 24

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 24

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 24

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 24

Question 77k. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 24

Question 78a. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 24

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 24

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

Question 79j. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 22

Question 79l. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 22

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 68 22

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 22

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 100 0 24

Question 81. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 7 27 20 13 20 0 25 42 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 14 21 3 3 35 6 55 11 276

Question 82. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 20 27 13 13 0 0 47 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 33 16 3 3 10 1 75 6 276

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: 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 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 80 276

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 82 18 56

Question 90. 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
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 28 4 7 4 0 2 84 11 46

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 33 13 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 44 4 2 1 0 7 93 3 275

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 60 13 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 29 18 8 4 18 7 60 16 276

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.

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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 33 0 7 0 13 54 8 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 25 10 4 2 8 6 81 7 276

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 27 13 7 0 7 50 21 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 29 14 4 5 11 5 74 10 274
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 27 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 26 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 275

Question 36. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 33 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 22 8 5 7 2 0 80 11 276

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 47 13 13 7 7 0 64 21 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 48 15 6 4 3 0 73 11 275

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 33 13 27 13 0 0 47 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 32 22 19 10 2 0 48 30 275

Work-related stress

Question 83a. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 25 19 9 10 1 0 61 20 274

Question 83b. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 33 7 20 0 0 40 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 34 25 16 15 0 0 43 31 276

Question 83c. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 33 33 7 13 0 0 47 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 35 23 12 11 1 1 54 23 275

Question 83d. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 27 20 20 13 0 0 47 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 25 18 20 1 0 36 39 275

Question 83e. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 47 20 0 7 0 7 71 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 32 17 7 7 1 1 68 14 274

Question 83f. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 33 33 13 13 0 0 40 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 32 19 14 9 0 0 57 24 275

Question 83g. 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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 40 20 20 13 0 0 47 33 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 33 23 17 8 0 0 52 25 276

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 13 33 13 33 0 0 20 47 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 25 24 21 15 1 0 39 37 276

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 13 27 13 40 0 0 20 53 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 29 20 19 16 1 0 44 36 275

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 27 40 13 13 0 0 33 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 30 22 13 7 1 1 58 20 275

Question 83k. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 23 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 274

Question 83l. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 67 7 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 14 6 3 4 1 1 87 7 275

Question 83m. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 34 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 274

Question 83n. 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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 53 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 23 9 10 8 0 1 73 18 275

Question 83o. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 7 0 0 0 0 33 100 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 15 5 2 1 0 23 89 5 275

Question 83p. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 13 7 0 7 0 13 85 8 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 26 8 4 2 0 2 87 5 272

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 40 0 13 7 0 7 79 21 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 20 10 4 4 0 1 82 8 275

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 43 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 26 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 274

Question 84. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 20 27 27 13 0 0 33 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 29 41 14 6 0 0 39 20 274

Question 85. 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
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 13 53 13 7 0 0 20 27 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 27 38 22 5 0 0 27 35 276
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 0 33 7 13 0 0 47 53 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 33 28 4 3 5 0 27 73 275

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 190

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 190

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 190

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 190

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 1 190

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 190

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 46 11 4 1 5 186

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 94. 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
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 27 11 13 6 2 11 66 21 193

Question 95. 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
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 8 11 4 7 9 52 44 27 193
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