2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of Canada 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 37 33 14 5 4 7 0 76 9 109
2017 Female 38 42 9 5 3 3 0 82 8 64
2014 Male 38 28 18 4 4 6 2 72 9 123
2014 Female 35 39 17 2 2 4 2 78 4 54

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 29 38 16 6 11 0 0 67 17 109
2017 Female 41 39 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 64
2014 Male 49 31 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 124
2014 Female 50 33 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 54
2011 Male 51 33 5 6 4 0 0 84 11 114
2011 Female 59 31 0 7 2 1 0 91 9 58
2008 Male 35 34 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 124
2008 Female 48 29 5 6 10 2 0 79 16 62

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 29 27 17 12 15 1 0 56 27 110
2017 Female 34 36 6 17 5 0 2 71 22 64
2014 Male 29 34 16 8 11 1 1 64 20 123
2014 Female 36 33 15 6 10 0 0 69 16 54

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 16 31 13 19 18 2 0 48 38 110
2017 Female 22 34 6 25 6 5 2 60 33 64

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 36 41 5 9 8 1 0 77 17 110
2017 Female 48 30 9 8 5 0 0 78 12 64
2014 Male 36 37 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 123
2014 Female 40 39 10 8 2 0 2 80 10 54
2011 Male 32 43 16 4 4 0 0 75 9 114
2011 Female 52 29 7 3 2 1 5 87 6 58

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 26 30 15 17 13 0 0 56 30 109
2017 Female 43 42 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 64
2014 Male 38 37 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 124
2014 Female 51 20 11 12 6 0 0 71 17 54
2011 Male 45 32 12 9 3 0 0 77 12 113
2011 Female 51 26 20 3 0 0 0 76 3 58
2008 Male 40 28 12 16 3 1 0 68 20 124
2008 Female 46 28 7 11 7 2 0 75 18 61

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 38 36 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 109
2017 Female 56 36 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 64
2014 Male 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 123
2014 Female 56 28 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 53
2011 Male 52 40 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 114
2011 Female 73 17 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 58
2008 Male 49 40 6 2 2 1 0 90 3 124
2008 Female 56 34 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 62
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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 54 18 8 7 12 0 0 73 19 110
2017 Female 52 21 8 6 9 0 3 75 16 64

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 55 17 7 7 15 0 0 71 22 110
2017 Female 55 18 6 6 11 0 3 75 18 64

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 18 27 15 20 19 0 0 45 39 110
2017 Female 34 28 16 9 13 0 0 62 22 64

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 22 33 25 9 11 0 0 55 20 110
2017 Female 35 32 19 6 6 2 0 68 13 64

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 4 17 40 23 16 0 0 21 39 106
2017 Female 6 25 45 18 5 0 0 32 23 63

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 9 23 39 20 8 0 1 29 32 109
2017 Female 5 16 46 21 11 0 0 32 21 62
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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 28 72 108
2017 Female 19 81 63
2014 Male 26 74 123
2014 Female 17 83 54

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male 41 30
2017 Female 58 12
2014 Male 30 32

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male 74 30
2014 Male 69 32

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 0 12

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 30
2017 Female 0 12
2014 Male 0 32
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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 9 91 110
2017 Female 14 86 64
2014 Male 5 95 121

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male 0 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 Male 0 10

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male 0 10