2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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 - Atlantic 51 34 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 483
2017 Region - National Capital Region 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 50 30 11 4 1 3 0 82 6 469
2014 Region - National Capital Region 45 22 14 0 10 10 0 74 11 22

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 - Atlantic 58 30 3 5 4 0 0 88 8 481
2017 Region - National Capital Region 70 25 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 469
2014 Region - National Capital Region 62 23 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 22
2011 Region - Atlantic 55 33 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 576
2011 Region - National Capital Region 40 44 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2008 Region - Atlantic 50 36 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 593
2008 Region - National Capital Region 60 35 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 - Atlantic 49 36 7 5 4 0 0 85 9 482
2017 Region - National Capital Region 42 43 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 42 33 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 470
2014 Region - National Capital Region 41 36 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 22

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 - Atlantic 35 43 10 7 4 1 0 78 11 481
2017 Region - National Capital Region 37 43 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 19

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 - Atlantic 60 26 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 482
2017 Region - National Capital Region 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 54 29 7 6 4 1 0 83 9 470
2014 Region - National Capital Region 45 31 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 22
2011 Region - Atlantic 55 34 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 576
2011 Region - National Capital Region 36 36 21 4 4 0 0 72 7 25

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 - Atlantic 54 35 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 482
2017 Region - National Capital Region 59 26 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 50 30 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 470
2014 Region - National Capital Region 40 36 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 22
2011 Region - Atlantic 51 33 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 573
2011 Region - National Capital Region 44 33 12 4 8 0 0 77 11 25
2008 Region - Atlantic 53 31 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 591
2008 Region - National Capital Region 55 40 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 - Atlantic 59 31 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 483
2017 Region - National Capital Region 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 51 31 11 6 2 0 0 82 7 470
2014 Region - National Capital Region 54 13 29 5 0 0 0 66 5 22
2011 Region - Atlantic 56 35 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 577
2011 Region - National Capital Region 36 41 16 4 4 0 0 77 8 25
2008 Region - Atlantic 53 37 4 4 2 0 0 90 5 592
2008 Region - National Capital Region 75 20 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
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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 - Atlantic 68 20 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 482
2017 Region - National Capital Region 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

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 - Atlantic 70 19 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 481
2017 Region - National Capital Region 79 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

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 - Atlantic 49 30 9 6 6 0 0 80 12 482
2017 Region - National Capital Region 69 21 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 19

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 - Atlantic 54 33 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 482
2017 Region - National Capital Region 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

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 - Atlantic 6 26 47 14 7 0 0 32 21 473
2017 Region - National Capital Region 11 32 47 10 0 0 0 43 10 19

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 - Atlantic 6 15 41 28 10 0 0 38 21 478
2017 Region - National Capital Region 5 5 41 27 22 0 0 49 10 19
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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 - Atlantic 12 88 476
2017 Region - National Capital Region 0 100 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 13 87 469

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Atlantic 55 59
2014 Region - Atlantic 47 62

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Atlantic 71 59
2014 Region - Atlantic 77 62

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 - Atlantic 0 59
2014 Region - Atlantic 0 62

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 - Atlantic 15 59

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Atlantic 0 59
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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 - Atlantic 7 93 479
2017 Region - National Capital Region 0 100 19
2014 Region - Atlantic 4 96 468

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Atlantic 46 32
2014 Region - Atlantic 30 17

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - Atlantic 69 32
2014 Region - Atlantic 75 17

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 - Atlantic 0 32
2014 Region - Atlantic 0 17