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

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 EX 47 41 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 32
2017 EX-01 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 EX 62 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 37
2014 EX-01 54 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2014 EX-03 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 EX 50 22 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 32
2017 EX-01 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2014 EX 70 16 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 37
2014 EX-01 54 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 EX-03 80 0 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2011 EX 46 25 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 48
2011 EX-01 39 25 25 7 4 0 0 64 11 28
2008 EX 57 30 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 46
2008 EX-01 64 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2008 EX-03 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 EX 38 41 9 0 13 0 0 78 13 32
2017 EX-01 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 EX 52 38 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 37
2014 EX-01 54 41 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 EX-03 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 EX 41 25 22 3 9 0 0 66 13 32
2017 EX-01 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 EX 31 34 9 13 13 0 0 66 25 32
2017 EX-01 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2014 EX 33 38 8 11 8 3 0 72 19 37
2014 EX-01 30 29 6 23 12 0 0 59 35 17
2014 EX-03 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 EX 27 40 15 15 4 0 0 67 19 48
2011 EX-01 25 54 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 28

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 EX 19 50 9 13 9 0 0 69 22 32
2017 EX-01 27 36 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2014 EX 50 25 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 36
2014 EX-01 29 36 23 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2011 EX 35 40 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 48
2011 EX-01 25 46 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 28
2008 EX 43 35 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 46
2008 EX-01 41 41 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22
2008 EX-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 EX 22 50 9 9 9 0 0 72 19 32
2017 EX-01 27 45 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11
2014 EX 49 32 13 0 5 0 0 81 5 37
2014 EX-01 36 41 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 17
2014 EX-03 60 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2011 EX 46 40 10 2 2 0 0 85 4 48
2011 EX-01 36 43 18 4 0 0 0 79 4 28
2008 EX 46 48 4 0 2 0 0 93 2 46
2008 EX-01 41 50 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22
2008 EX-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
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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 EX 56 28 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2017 EX-01 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 EX 44 34 13 3 6 0 0 78 9 32
2017 EX-01 45 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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 EX 25 41 22 6 6 0 0 66 13 32
2017 EX-01 36 18 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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 EX 28 44 19 3 6 0 0 72 9 32
2017 EX-01 18 45 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

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 EX 0 6 44 34 16 0 0 6 50 32
2017 EX-01 0 0 36 36 27 0 0 0 64 11

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 EX 16 41 28 13 3 0 0 16 56 32
2017 EX-01 9 45 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 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 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 EX 22 78 32
2014 EX 19 81 37
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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.