2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canadian Transportation Agency 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 35 51 11 0 0 3 0 89 0 35
2017 Non-supervisor 47 28 12 4 4 4 0 79 9 133
2014 Supervisor 54 40 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 48
2014 Non-supervisor 44 37 15 1 0 3 0 84 1 147

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 44 37 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 35
2017 Non-supervisor 43 28 11 12 5 1 0 72 16 133
2014 Supervisor 53 31 4 6 6 0 0 83 13 48
2014 Non-supervisor 46 34 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 147
2011 Supervisor 54 27 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 53
2011 Non-supervisor 49 32 8 9 3 0 0 81 12 148
2008 Supervisor 46 10 13 19 13 0 0 56 31 48
2008 Non-supervisor 37 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 118

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 54 34 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2017 Non-supervisor 40 33 15 8 4 0 0 73 13 132
2014 Supervisor 54 19 11 6 10 0 0 73 17 48
2014 Non-supervisor 30 40 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 147

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 38 40 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 35
2017 Non-supervisor 34 35 10 11 8 2 0 70 20 133

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 34 35 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 35
2017 Non-supervisor 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 132
2014 Supervisor 46 25 4 10 14 0 0 71 24 48
2014 Non-supervisor 47 32 14 4 3 0 0 80 7 147
2011 Supervisor 52 33 2 8 5 0 0 85 13 53
2011 Non-supervisor 53 30 6 5 4 1 1 85 9 148

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 33 44 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 34
2017 Non-supervisor 35 30 12 12 10 1 0 66 22 133
2014 Supervisor 38 40 6 12 4 0 0 77 17 48
2014 Non-supervisor 36 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 146
2011 Supervisor 46 37 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 53
2011 Non-supervisor 37 32 15 8 7 1 0 70 15 145
2008 Supervisor 35 19 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 48
2008 Non-supervisor 28 38 17 13 4 0 0 66 17 118

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 49 43 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2017 Non-supervisor 35 44 7 6 6 2 0 80 12 133
2014 Supervisor 45 28 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 48
2014 Non-supervisor 40 37 11 8 3 1 0 78 12 147
2011 Supervisor 48 48 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 53
2011 Non-supervisor 43 40 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 148
2008 Supervisor 56 23 10 4 6 0 0 79 10 48
2008 Non-supervisor 47 33 14 6 1 0 0 80 7 118
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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 69 23 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2017 Non-supervisor 70 19 7 1 2 0 0 89 3 133

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 66 23 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 35
2017 Non-supervisor 71 17 8 1 2 0 0 88 4 133

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 37 37 8 9 8 0 0 75 17 35
2017 Non-supervisor 35 32 11 11 10 1 0 68 21 132

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 71 23 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2017 Non-supervisor 47 29 16 3 4 1 0 77 7 133

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 3 9 38 35 15 0 0 12 50 34
2017 Non-supervisor 6 23 37 22 12 0 0 29 34 132

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 9 26 43 23 0 0 0 23 34 35
2017 Non-supervisor 11 18 30 27 13 0 0 40 30 130
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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 14 86 34
2017 Non-supervisor 13 87 131
2014 Supervisor 21 79 48
2014 Non-supervisor 25 75 145

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 52 17
2014 Supervisor 50 10
2014 Non-supervisor 32 37

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 17
2014 Supervisor 0 10
2014 Non-supervisor 0 37

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 17
2014 Supervisor 0 10
2014 Non-supervisor 0 37

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 17
2014 Supervisor 0 10

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 17
2014 Supervisor 0 10
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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 11 89 132
2014 Non-supervisor 4 96 146

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 14

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 14

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 14

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 14

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 14