2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 20.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 20)

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 Executive 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 43 33 10 3 3 7 0 82 7 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 33 11 4 2 4 0 82 6 107
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 41 3 0 3 3 0 94 3 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 41 16 2 0 3 0 81 2 125

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 Executive 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 30 10 13 3 3 0 72 17 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 34 10 9 5 0 0 76 13 107
2014 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 31 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 42 38 11 5 5 0 0 80 10 125

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 Executive 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 37 37 23 3 0 0 0 73 3 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 106
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 28 45 12 6 9 0 0 73 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 125

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 Executive 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 33 43 3 20 0 0 0 77 20 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 36 8 9 9 2 0 73 19 107

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 Executive 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 45 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 10 5 4 0 0 81 8 107
2014 Executive 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 55 28 9 0 8 0 0 82 8 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 125

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 Executive 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 40 3 20 10 0 0 67 30 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 38 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 106
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 42 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 124

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 Executive 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 63 3 7 3 3 0 86 10 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 6 7 4 0 0 84 11 107
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 34 13 3 9 0 0 75 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 41 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 125
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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 Executive 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 80 17 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 71 21 6 0 2 0 0 93 2 107

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 Executive 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 67 30 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 73 17 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 107

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 Executive 20 40 10 0 30 0 0 60 30 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 50 13 13 7 3 0 66 21 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 34 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 106

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 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 33 43 13 3 3 3 0 79 7 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 15 1 2 1 0 82 3 107

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 Executive 10 0 40 40 10 0 0 10 50 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 7 7 33 40 13 0 0 13 53 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 3 22 40 23 12 0 0 25 36 105

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 Executive 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 30 33 17 10 0 0 27 40 30
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 19 33 28 10 0 0 38 29 104
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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 Scientific and Professional 21 79 29
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 106
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 78 31
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 124

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 12
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 30

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 12
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 12
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 12

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 12
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30
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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 Executive 0 100 10
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 107