2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 20 and 21. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational Group OM

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) 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.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse 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 OM 33 55 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 18
2014 OM 29 32 24 2 6 7 0 65 9 43
2014 OM-02 35 42 5 7 5 5 0 81 13 12
2014 OM-03 21 36 29 0 5 9 0 63 6 21

Question 2. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 OM 21 42 14 15 9 0 0 63 23 18
2014 OM 37 34 15 7 6 0 0 71 14 43
2014 OM-02 47 37 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 12
2014 OM-03 31 40 15 0 14 0 0 71 14 21
2011 OM 28 51 10 5 5 0 0 79 11 69
2011 OM-02 42 40 8 3 7 0 0 83 10 27
2011 OM-03 25 49 18 4 4 0 0 74 9 24
2011 OM-04 8 71 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 13
2008 OM 29 51 12 2 7 0 0 79 8 78
2008 OM-02 24 62 8 0 7 0 0 86 7 28
2008 OM-03 17 51 14 5 13 0 0 68 17 27
2008 OM-04 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

Question 3. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 OM 25 48 13 5 9 0 0 72 14 18
2014 OM 23 21 21 9 24 0 2 45 34 43
2014 OM-02 37 5 5 5 42 0 5 44 50 12
2014 OM-03 16 34 30 9 10 0 0 51 19 21

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not 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 OM 30 38 19 4 9 0 0 68 12 18

Question 5. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 OM 50 21 20 4 6 0 0 70 10 18
2014 OM 31 30 26 2 9 0 2 62 11 43
2014 OM-02 30 16 49 0 5 0 0 46 5 12
2014 OM-03 36 38 14 0 13 0 0 74 13 21
2011 OM 36 30 16 4 11 2 2 68 16 70
2011 OM-02 39 29 14 8 11 0 0 68 18 27
2011 OM-03 30 29 24 0 8 4 4 64 9 25
2011 OM-04 31 39 8 0 22 0 0 70 22 13

Question 6. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 OM 27 31 25 11 6 0 0 58 17 17
2014 OM 27 30 20 10 13 0 0 57 23 43
2014 OM-02 42 42 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 12
2014 OM-03 23 29 21 4 23 0 0 52 26 21
2011 OM 21 42 14 17 5 0 0 63 23 70
2011 OM-02 40 23 19 11 7 0 0 64 17 27
2011 OM-03 6 48 13 29 4 0 0 55 33 25
2011 OM-04 8 70 0 15 7 0 0 79 21 13
2008 OM 19 51 19 4 6 0 0 71 10 78
2008 OM-02 18 45 26 0 10 0 0 63 10 28
2008 OM-03 7 70 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 27
2008 OM-04 43 29 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 17

Question 7. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 OM 41 44 3 3 9 0 0 85 12 17
2014 OM 28 53 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 43
2014 OM-02 40 49 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 12
2014 OM-03 22 62 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 21
2011 OM 39 40 12 8 1 0 0 79 9 69
2011 OM-02 55 26 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 27
2011 OM-03 26 48 17 9 0 0 0 75 9 24
2011 OM-04 24 53 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 13
2008 OM 36 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 77
2008 OM-02 28 46 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 28
2008 OM-03 33 48 7 4 8 0 0 81 12 26
2008 OM-04 54 21 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 17
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. 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 OM 53 24 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 18

Question 9. 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 OM 53 40 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18

Question 10. 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 OM 28 51 7 8 6 0 0 78 14 18

Question 11. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 OM 24 44 13 11 9 0 0 68 20 18

Question 12. 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 OM 0 28 59 3 10 0 0 28 13 17

Question 13. 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 OM 18 7 58 16 0 0 0 16 26 18
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.