2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 30. What is your gender?

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 Male 43 40 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 173
2017 Female 55 32 9 3 1 1 0 88 4 324
2014 Male 41 35 15 2 2 4 1 80 4 171
2014 Female 56 26 9 5 2 3 0 84 6 314

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 Male 56 30 3 4 6 0 0 86 11 172
2017 Female 61 30 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 323
2014 Male 58 29 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 171
2014 Female 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 313
2011 Male 48 34 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 208
2011 Female 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 91 4 358
2008 Male 47 37 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 243
2008 Female 53 37 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 372

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 Male 40 40 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 172
2017 Female 54 34 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 324
2014 Male 37 36 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 171
2014 Female 46 32 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 314

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 Male 32 42 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 172
2017 Female 36 44 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 323

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 Male 53 29 6 6 5 0 1 83 11 172
2017 Female 65 24 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 324
2014 Male 50 34 8 4 3 1 1 85 8 171
2014 Female 56 27 6 7 3 1 0 83 11 314
2011 Male 48 35 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 208
2011 Female 58 32 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 359

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 Male 50 33 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 173
2017 Female 56 35 3 3 2 0 0 91 6 323
2014 Male 45 30 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 171
2014 Female 54 31 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 314
2011 Male 42 35 14 5 3 0 0 77 9 208
2011 Female 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 355
2008 Male 48 32 7 9 5 0 0 80 13 241
2008 Female 56 31 6 6 2 0 0 87 8 372

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 Male 58 29 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 173
2017 Female 60 31 3 2 2 0 0 92 5 324
2014 Male 48 32 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 171
2014 Female 54 30 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 314
2011 Male 52 38 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 209
2011 Female 58 34 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 358
2008 Male 54 36 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 243
2008 Female 54 37 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 371
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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 Male 63 24 6 2 4 0 0 87 6 173
2017 Female 71 18 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 323

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 Male 62 26 6 2 3 1 0 89 5 172
2017 Female 75 15 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 323

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 Male 45 34 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 173
2017 Female 53 28 7 6 5 0 0 81 11 323

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 Male 50 34 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 173
2017 Female 58 33 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 323

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 Male 5 23 50 15 6 1 0 28 21 168
2017 Female 7 29 45 13 6 0 0 36 19 320

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 Male 7 12 40 30 10 1 0 41 19 171
2017 Female 5 15 41 27 11 0 0 38 20 321
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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 Male 8 92 170
2017 Female 13 87 319
2014 Male 10 90 171
2014 Female 16 84 314

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male 55 13
2017 Female 51 42
2014 Male 42 17
2014 Female 46 50

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 69 42
2014 Male 70 17
2014 Female 76 50

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 Male 0 13
2017 Female 0 42
2014 Male 0 17
2014 Female 0 50

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 11 42

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male 0 13
2017 Female 0 42
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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 Male 5 95 172
2017 Female 7 93 320
2014 Male 6 94 171
2014 Female 3 97 313

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 42 21
2014 Male 49 10

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 71 21
2014 Male 80 10

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 Female 0 21
2014 Male 0 10