2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 23. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 36 39 13 6 3 3 0 77 9 1591
2017 Non-supervisor 35 38 14 6 4 4 0 76 10 3122
2014 Supervisor 35 39 17 4 2 4 1 77 6 1867
2014 Non-supervisor 31 36 17 6 3 6 1 72 9 3823

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 Supervisor 29 42 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 1594
2017 Non-supervisor 34 39 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 3128
2014 Supervisor 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1870
2014 Non-supervisor 36 39 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 3828
2011 Supervisor 32 42 12 8 5 1 0 74 13 2423
2011 Non-supervisor 34 39 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 4999
2008 Supervisor 31 44 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 2131
2008 Non-supervisor 29 42 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 4307

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 31 38 12 12 6 0 0 69 19 1593
2017 Non-supervisor 32 37 14 10 8 0 0 69 17 3117
2014 Supervisor 29 39 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 1869
2014 Non-supervisor 27 37 17 10 8 0 0 64 19 3832

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 21 40 17 15 8 0 0 60 23 1591
2017 Non-supervisor 23 37 17 13 9 1 0 61 22 3127

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 Supervisor 25 34 15 12 12 0 1 60 24 1593
2017 Non-supervisor 37 33 12 9 8 1 1 71 17 3122
2014 Supervisor 26 34 14 16 10 0 1 60 26 1868
2014 Non-supervisor 33 33 14 10 8 0 1 67 19 3832
2011 Supervisor 29 37 13 13 8 0 1 67 21 2429
2011 Non-supervisor 37 34 12 9 7 0 1 72 16 5000

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 Supervisor 20 39 14 15 10 0 0 60 26 1593
2017 Non-supervisor 27 38 13 11 9 0 0 66 21 3124
2014 Supervisor 19 36 17 17 10 0 0 55 28 1869
2014 Non-supervisor 22 36 19 15 8 1 0 58 23 3828
2011 Supervisor 21 38 18 15 8 0 0 59 23 2426
2011 Non-supervisor 24 39 17 11 8 0 0 63 20 4996
2008 Supervisor 27 40 16 13 5 0 0 67 18 2130
2008 Non-supervisor 26 40 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 4306

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 Supervisor 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1596
2017 Non-supervisor 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 3133
2014 Supervisor 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 1865
2014 Non-supervisor 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3833
2011 Supervisor 46 41 7 4 1 0 0 88 6 2431
2011 Non-supervisor 45 40 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 5001
2008 Supervisor 48 41 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 2134
2008 Non-supervisor 44 42 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 4315
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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 Supervisor 49 30 7 8 6 0 0 79 13 1595
2017 Non-supervisor 51 29 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 3136

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 Supervisor 47 28 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 1590
2017 Non-supervisor 52 26 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 3129

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 Supervisor 23 34 14 16 12 0 0 57 29 1595
2017 Non-supervisor 28 34 12 13 12 0 0 63 25 3133

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 24 36 20 12 8 1 0 61 19 1591
2017 Non-supervisor 25 33 20 11 9 2 0 59 20 3131

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 Supervisor 1 12 41 28 18 0 0 13 46 1585
2017 Non-supervisor 6 24 43 17 9 1 0 30 26 3103

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 13 28 42 13 3 0 1 17 42 1580
2017 Non-supervisor 7 17 41 24 10 0 0 33 25 3114
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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).

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 22 78 1591
2017 Non-supervisor 22 78 3113
2014 Supervisor 17 83 1868
2014 Non-supervisor 22 78 3813

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 40 332
2017 Non-supervisor 52 646
2014 Supervisor 34 308
2014 Non-supervisor 51 757

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 64 332
2017 Non-supervisor 67 646
2014 Supervisor 63 308
2014 Non-supervisor 67 757

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 23 332
2017 Non-supervisor 3 646
2014 Supervisor 23 308
2014 Non-supervisor 4 757

Question 15d. 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 Non-supervisor 1 646
2014 Supervisor 2 308
2014 Non-supervisor 1 757

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 8 332
2017 Non-supervisor 6 646
2014 Supervisor 6 308
2014 Non-supervisor 5 757

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 13 332
2017 Non-supervisor 9 646
2014 Supervisor 12 308
2014 Non-supervisor 9 757

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 4 332
2017 Non-supervisor 4 646
2014 Supervisor 4 308
2014 Non-supervisor 5 757
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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.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 11 89 1595
2017 Non-supervisor 12 88 3121
2014 Supervisor 6 94 1867
2014 Non-supervisor 8 92 3808

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 28 159
2017 Non-supervisor 39 337
2014 Supervisor 24 118
2014 Non-supervisor 36 284

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 83 159
2017 Non-supervisor 78 337
2014 Supervisor 82 118
2014 Non-supervisor 82 284

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 13 159
2017 Non-supervisor 4 337
2014 Supervisor 5 118
2014 Non-supervisor 3 284

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 10 159
2017 Non-supervisor 12 337
2014 Supervisor 7 118
2014 Non-supervisor 7 284

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 11 159
2017 Non-supervisor 8 337
2014 Supervisor 8 118
2014 Non-supervisor 6 284

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 5 159
2017 Non-supervisor 8 337
2014 Supervisor 8 118
2014 Non-supervisor 6 284