2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Parole Board of Canada by Question 23. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 67 20 7 2 2 3 0 89 4 60
2017 Non-supervisor 46 29 15 5 3 1 1 76 9 217
2014 Supervisor 54 33 6 4 2 0 2 88 6 57
2014 Non-supervisor 44 27 14 6 3 5 0 76 10 250

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 Supervisor 58 27 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 60
2017 Non-supervisor 39 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 21 216
2014 Supervisor 75 20 1 2 2 0 0 95 4 57
2014 Non-supervisor 50 33 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 251
2011 Supervisor 57 31 3 6 4 0 0 87 10 69
2011 Non-supervisor 56 27 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 231
2008 Supervisor 65 21 4 8 2 0 0 87 10 52
2008 Non-supervisor 43 35 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 217

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 Supervisor 57 31 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 60
2017 Non-supervisor 27 36 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 216
2014 Supervisor 50 35 6 5 2 0 2 87 7 58
2014 Non-supervisor 31 32 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 255

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 Supervisor 46 36 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 60
2017 Non-supervisor 27 32 15 13 12 1 0 59 25 217

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 Supervisor 55 26 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 60
2017 Non-supervisor 38 36 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 216
2014 Supervisor 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 58
2014 Non-supervisor 38 38 13 4 6 0 0 76 11 255
2011 Supervisor 41 28 9 17 6 0 0 69 23 69
2011 Non-supervisor 48 30 11 5 6 0 1 79 11 230

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 Supervisor 46 34 16 3 2 0 0 79 5 60
2017 Non-supervisor 32 35 12 11 10 0 0 67 21 215
2014 Supervisor 49 42 3 2 4 0 0 91 6 57
2014 Non-supervisor 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 251
2011 Supervisor 47 34 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 69
2011 Non-supervisor 46 31 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 232
2008 Supervisor 65 15 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 52
2008 Non-supervisor 40 37 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 217

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 Supervisor 56 33 9 0 0 2 0 91 0 59
2017 Non-supervisor 48 36 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 217
2014 Supervisor 50 41 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 58
2014 Non-supervisor 51 37 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 255
2011 Supervisor 50 38 4 4 4 0 0 87 8 69
2011 Non-supervisor 54 35 4 4 3 0 0 89 6 231
2008 Supervisor 54 38 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 52
2008 Non-supervisor 53 42 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 216
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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 Supervisor 63 27 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 59
2017 Non-supervisor 50 28 9 6 7 0 0 77 13 217

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 Supervisor 69 19 8 3 0 0 0 88 3 59
2017 Non-supervisor 51 29 11 3 5 1 0 81 8 217

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 Supervisor 53 28 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 59
2017 Non-supervisor 29 30 11 16 14 0 0 59 30 217

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 Supervisor 52 29 7 8 3 0 0 81 12 59
2017 Non-supervisor 26 39 20 10 6 1 0 64 16 216

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 Supervisor 4 13 51 27 5 0 0 17 32 60
2017 Non-supervisor 3 25 42 22 8 1 0 29 30 213

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 Supervisor 3 28 34 29 5 0 0 35 32 59
2017 Non-supervisor 8 26 39 15 11 1 1 27 34 216
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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 Supervisor 16 84 60
2017 Non-supervisor 30 70 214
2014 Supervisor 19 81 57
2014 Non-supervisor 21 79 251

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 61 62
2014 Non-supervisor 66 52

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 69 62
2014 Supervisor 52 11
2014 Non-supervisor 75 52

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 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 Supervisor 0 10
2017 Non-supervisor 0 62
2014 Supervisor 0 11

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 10
2017 Non-supervisor 7 62
2014 Supervisor 0 11

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 10
2017 Non-supervisor 0 62
2014 Supervisor 0 11
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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-supervisor 16 84 213
2014 Supervisor 0 100 57
2014 Non-supervisor 11 89 249

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 33 34
2014 Non-supervisor 40 26

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 83 34
2014 Non-supervisor 80 26

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 34
2014 Non-supervisor 0 26

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-supervisor 0 34
2014 Non-supervisor 0 26