2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Office of the Secretary to the Governor General by Question 28.1. Region of work (variable derived from question 28)

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 32 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 50 27 13 1 2 5 1 83 3 93
2014 Region - National Capital Region 46 33 16 1 1 2 2 82 2 114

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 21 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 43 42 2 9 4 0 0 85 13 94
2014 Region - National Capital Region 51 34 8 1 4 0 0 86 6 114
2008 Region - National Capital Region 27 45 14 6 8 0 0 71 14 83

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 15 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 40 29 15 14 3 0 0 68 17 94
2014 Region - National Capital Region 39 32 16 9 2 0 1 72 11 114

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 28 38 8 15 10 0 1 67 25 94

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 32 0 15 0 7 0 84 16 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 37 33 14 9 5 0 1 71 15 94
2014 Region - National Capital Region 43 30 14 9 3 1 1 74 12 114

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 36 11 13 0 0 0 76 13 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 41 33 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 94
2014 Region - National Capital Region 42 34 16 4 5 0 0 75 9 114
2008 Region - National Capital Region 23 40 13 14 8 1 0 63 23 83

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 31 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 44 43 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 94
2014 Region - National Capital Region 53 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 114
2008 Region - National Capital Region 54 30 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 83
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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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 49 21 11 11 9 0 0 70 20 94

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 50 28 11 9 3 0 0 78 12 94

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 30 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 32 34 10 16 8 0 0 66 24 94

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 31 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 38 32 16 7 4 3 0 72 12 94

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 33 38 11 11 0 0 41 22 17
2017 Region - National Capital Region 6 23 42 19 10 0 0 30 29 93

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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 17 43 21 18 0 0 40 17 16
2017 Region - National Capital Region 7 20 40 21 12 0 0 33 28 90
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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 Region - National Capital Region 20 80 92
2014 Region - National Capital Region 18 82 113

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 63 17
2014 Region - National Capital Region 46 21

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 Region - National Capital Region 0 17
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 21

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

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 0 17
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 21
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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 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 18
2017 Region - National Capital Region 17 83 94
2014 Region - National Capital Region 11 89 114

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 49 15
2014 Region - National Capital Region 58 13

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 Region - National Capital Region 0 15
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 13

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 0 15
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 13

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 0 15
2014 Region - National Capital Region 0 13