2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages 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 39 49 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 43
2017 Non-supervisor 43 39 10 5 1 2 0 84 6 83
2014 Supervisor 59 33 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 47
2014 Non-supervisor 39 37 14 4 1 3 2 80 5 101

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 61 23 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 43
2017 Non-supervisor 45 36 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 83
2014 Supervisor 76 22 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 47
2014 Non-supervisor 49 38 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 101
2011 Supervisor 65 24 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 45
2011 Non-supervisor 43 43 6 4 2 1 0 87 7 89
2008 Supervisor 52 32 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 31
2008 Non-supervisor 40 33 8 15 4 0 0 73 19 89

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 44 30 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 43
2017 Non-supervisor 34 39 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 83
2014 Supervisor 57 37 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 47
2014 Non-supervisor 31 42 14 10 2 1 0 73 12 101

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 39 40 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 43
2017 Non-supervisor 29 35 14 16 5 1 0 65 21 82

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 39 34 19 5 4 0 0 73 9 43
2017 Non-supervisor 53 29 5 7 5 0 1 83 12 82
2014 Supervisor 73 12 8 2 2 0 2 87 4 47
2014 Non-supervisor 40 45 5 7 2 0 1 86 9 101
2011 Supervisor 49 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 45
2011 Non-supervisor 44 32 11 1 7 2 2 80 9 90

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 52 31 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 42
2017 Non-supervisor 35 41 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 83
2014 Supervisor 69 15 10 4 0 2 0 86 4 47
2014 Non-supervisor 34 39 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 101
2011 Supervisor 51 43 0 4 2 0 0 93 7 44
2011 Non-supervisor 28 38 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 90
2008 Supervisor 42 32 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 31
2008 Non-supervisor 29 39 4 17 8 2 0 70 25 89

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 59 28 6 7 0 0 0 86 7 43
2017 Non-supervisor 43 36 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 83
2014 Supervisor 59 39 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 47
2014 Non-supervisor 31 41 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 101
2011 Supervisor 67 26 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 45
2011 Non-supervisor 36 42 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 90
2008 Supervisor 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2008 Non-supervisor 35 44 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 89
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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 56 18 7 14 4 0 0 75 19 43
2017 Non-supervisor 46 29 10 8 7 0 0 75 16 83

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 58 15 7 11 6 3 0 75 18 43
2017 Non-supervisor 49 19 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 83

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 30 50 7 7 6 0 0 79 14 43
2017 Non-supervisor 28 33 19 11 9 0 0 60 20 83

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 30 41 16 7 3 3 0 73 10 43
2017 Non-supervisor 29 39 18 6 8 0 0 68 14 83

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 9 17 41 20 11 0 2 27 31 42
2017 Non-supervisor 6 27 32 27 7 0 0 34 34 81

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 4 17 32 34 10 0 3 45 22 41
2017 Non-supervisor 5 25 35 23 11 0 0 34 30 82
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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-supervisor 20 80 81
2014 Supervisor 10 90 47
2014 Non-supervisor 21 79 101

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 50 16
2014 Non-supervisor 38 21

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 63 16
2014 Non-supervisor 62 21

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 16

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-supervisor 0 16
2014 Non-supervisor 0 21

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 16
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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 9 91 82
2014 Non-supervisor 12 88 101