2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 20 and 21. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational Group RO-NRC

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 RO-NRC 40 35 15 6 2 3 0 77 8 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 42 37 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 39 30 15 9 0 7 0 74 9 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 29 38 9 12 5 5 2 72 19 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 44 39 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18

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 RO-NRC 34 41 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 70 0 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 47 42 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 37 50 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 22 45 12 10 9 0 2 68 19 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18

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 RO-NRC 36 31 15 10 7 0 0 68 18 335
2017 RO-NRC-02 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 35 41 17 4 2 0 0 76 7 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 26 31 17 12 12 0 2 58 25 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 56 28 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18

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 RO-NRC 22 32 18 16 10 1 1 55 27 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 24 41 15 13 4 2 0 67 18 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 14 29 19 24 12 0 2 44 37 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 39 39 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18

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 RO-NRC 29 38 17 10 5 1 1 68 15 333
2017 RO-NRC-01 40 40 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 37 32 16 11 0 0 5 72 11 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 31 31 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 45
2017 RO-NRC-04 23 28 21 14 11 2 2 53 25 57
2017 RO-NRC-05 22 61 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18

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 RO-NRC 22 36 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 50 20 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 32 42 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 28 43 22 7 0 0 0 72 7 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 10 38 16 17 17 0 2 49 35 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 33 33 6 22 0 6 0 71 24 18

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 RO-NRC 39 38 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 335
2017 RO-NRC-01 60 20 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 47 47 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 46 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 21 44 19 11 5 0 0 65 16 57
2017 RO-NRC-05 50 28 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
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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 RO-NRC 49 28 10 4 8 0 0 78 12 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 80 0 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 68 21 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 43 39 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 43 31 10 3 10 2 0 75 14 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 50 39 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18

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 RO-NRC 46 29 12 6 6 1 1 76 12 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 70 10 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 53 21 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 48 33 7 7 4 2 0 82 11 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 38 38 10 3 9 2 0 77 12 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18

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 RO-NRC 27 33 12 16 11 0 0 60 27 335
2017 RO-NRC-01 50 10 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 32 37 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 27 40 11 13 9 0 0 67 22 45
2017 RO-NRC-04 24 31 9 26 10 0 0 55 36 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 44 17 22 6 6 0 6 65 12 18

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 RO-NRC 6 22 34 21 13 4 0 29 36 336
2017 RO-NRC-01 20 30 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 11 21 47 5 16 0 0 32 21 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 7 22 35 17 15 4 0 30 34 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 3 17 31 31 14 3 0 21 46 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 11 28 44 11 6 0 0 39 17 18

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 RO-NRC 3 12 40 33 12 0 0 15 45 334
2017 RO-NRC-01 0 30 50 10 10 0 0 30 20 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 5 16 58 16 5 0 0 21 21 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 0 17 35 39 9 0 0 17 48 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 2 12 29 38 17 2 0 14 56 58
2017 RO-NRC-05 0 17 44 33 6 0 0 17 39 18

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 RO-NRC 5 23 47 18 7 0 0 25 28 330
2017 RO-NRC-01 10 0 50 40 0 0 0 40 10 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 0 21 37 42 0 0 0 42 21 19
2017 RO-NRC-03 4 22 50 22 2 0 0 24 26 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 11 25 45 16 4 0 0 20 36 56
2017 RO-NRC-05 6 11 44 28 11 0 0 39 17 18
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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 RO-NRC 16 84 334
2017 RO-NRC-03 15 85 46
2017 RO-NRC-04 22 78 58

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 RO-NRC 33 52
2017 RO-NRC-04 38 13

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 RO-NRC 77 52

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 RO-NRC 0 52
2017 RO-NRC-04 0 13

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 RO-NRC 0 52
2017 RO-NRC-04 0 13
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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 RO-NRC 8 92 334
2017 RO-NRC-01 0 100 10
2017 RO-NRC-02 0 100 19
2017 RO-NRC-04 17 83 58

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 RO-NRC 36 25

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 RO-NRC 80 25

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 RO-NRC 0 25
2017 RO-NRC-04 0 10