2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 31. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 68 9 14 0 0 0 9 84 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 8 7 5 4 0 79 13 370
2014 Aboriginal 35 48 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 17 4 3 4 1 75 7 393

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 Aboriginal 54 39 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 373
2014 Aboriginal 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 392
2011 Aboriginal 50 26 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 443
2008 Aboriginal 20 40 7 20 7 7 0 64 29 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 38 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 413

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 Aboriginal 38 29 9 0 16 0 9 73 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 11 11 10 0 0 68 20 372
2014 Aboriginal 51 33 6 4 6 0 0 84 10 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 18 12 10 1 1 60 22 393

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 Aboriginal 29 38 0 17 16 0 0 67 33 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 14 12 13 0 1 60 26 371

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 Aboriginal 23 36 17 14 0 9 0 65 16 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 371
2014 Aboriginal 34 47 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 21 9 7 1 2 62 16 393
2011 Aboriginal 46 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 15 9 6 1 1 70 15 442

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 Aboriginal 32 36 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 373
2014 Aboriginal 29 34 17 16 0 4 0 65 17 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 22 10 11 1 0 57 21 392
2011 Aboriginal 13 41 17 18 7 5 0 57 25 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 441
2008 Aboriginal 20 33 0 27 13 7 0 57 43 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 416

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 Aboriginal 46 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 373
2014 Aboriginal 57 29 0 10 4 0 0 86 14 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 44 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 393
2011 Aboriginal 56 11 12 21 0 0 0 67 21 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 442
2008 Aboriginal 33 40 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 414
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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 Aboriginal 52 23 17 0 7 0 0 76 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 7 5 8 0 0 80 13 372

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 Aboriginal 45 39 0 0 7 0 9 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 23 9 4 9 0 1 78 13 371

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 Aboriginal 31 54 0 0 7 0 9 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 11 12 16 0 0 62 28 372

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 Aboriginal 29 40 0 15 7 9 0 76 24 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 22 10 10 3 0 57 20 370

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 Aboriginal 0 9 61 30 0 0 0 9 30 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 23 40 18 12 0 0 30 30 366

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 Aboriginal 0 25 61 7 7 0 0 14 25 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 21 39 24 7 0 0 31 30 369
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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 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 369
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 393

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 80
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 69

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 80
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 69

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 80
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 69

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-Aboriginal 0 80
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 69

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 80
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 69

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 80
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 69
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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 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 373
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 393

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 29

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 35
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 29

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 35
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 29

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 35