2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat by Question 28.1. Region of work (variable derived from question 28)

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 33 8 3 4 7 0 84 8 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 50 33 8 4 2 3 0 86 6 1339
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 27 24 5 5 5 5 63 10 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 49 33 10 2 1 4 1 86 4 1394

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 6 11 6 0 2 77 17 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 46 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1333
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 33 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 52 34 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 1394
2011 Region - National Capital Region 45 36 10 5 3 1 0 81 9 1710
2008 Region - National Capital Region 42 41 8 5 4 0 0 84 9 944

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 24 13 20 11 0 0 55 32 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 38 36 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1338
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 27 15 19 5 0 0 61 23 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 36 35 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 1394

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 25 16 16 13 1 0 54 30 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 28 38 14 13 6 1 0 67 19 1335

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 25 7 12 12 4 0 68 25 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 46 32 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 1338
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 34 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 42 33 10 10 4 0 1 75 15 1393
2011 Region - National Capital Region 43 37 8 7 4 0 1 81 11 1710

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 35 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1336
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 33 15 11 0 0 5 72 12 20
2014 Region - National Capital Region 33 39 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 1395
2011 Region - National Capital Region 33 35 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 1709
2008 Region - National Capital Region 34 41 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 946

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 38 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 45 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1339
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 41 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1393
2011 Region - National Capital Region 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1710
2008 Region - National Capital Region 42 40 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 944
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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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 20 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 59 23 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 1334

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 14 11 12 5 0 0 73 16 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 61 22 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 1331

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 24 17 15 9 0 0 59 24 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 39 30 11 11 9 1 0 70 19 1334

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 32 15 12 3 3 0 70 15 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 39 36 13 7 3 2 0 76 11 1326

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 16 41 24 14 0 0 21 37 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 4 18 43 25 10 0 0 21 35 1321

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 17 39 20 7 0 0 27 34 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 9 24 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 1320
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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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 75 64
2017 Region - National Capital Region 20 80 1327
2014 Region - National Capital Region 17 83 1396

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 16
2017 Region - National Capital Region 36 256
2014 Region - National Capital Region 35 230

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 75 256
2014 Region - National Capital Region 77 230

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2017 Region - National Capital Region 6 256
2014 Region - National Capital Region 6 230

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2017 Region - National Capital Region 0 255
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 230

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 5 255
2014 Region - National Capital Region 6 230

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2017 Region - National Capital Region 4 255
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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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 65
2017 Region - National Capital Region 10 90 1327
2014 Region - National Capital Region 8 92 1394

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 35 129
2014 Region - National Capital Region 35 104

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 84 129
2014 Region - National Capital Region 82 104

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 4 129

Question 17d. 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 Region - National Capital Region 0 129
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 104

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 9 129
2014 Region - National Capital Region 9 104

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 4 129

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 5 129
2014 Region - National Capital Region 7 104