2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for the Canada School of Public Service by Question 31. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 48 17 19 0 5 11 0 72 6 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 10 5 1 2 0 84 6 366
2014 Aboriginal 54 27 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 12 2 2 8 0 83 4 521

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 Aboriginal 42 22 11 14 11 0 0 64 25 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 367
2014 Aboriginal 49 28 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 522
2011 Aboriginal 30 54 4 0 12 0 0 84 12 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 661
2008 Aboriginal 29 24 19 14 14 0 0 52 29 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 558

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 Aboriginal 26 42 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 366
2014 Aboriginal 42 43 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 16 9 4 0 0 70 13 522

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 Aboriginal 21 43 6 9 21 0 0 64 30 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 367

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 Aboriginal 42 37 0 0 16 0 5 83 17 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 33 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 368
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 7 20 0 0 4 72 21 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 9 6 5 0 1 80 12 522
2011 Aboriginal 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 10 4 0 2 73 14 662

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 Aboriginal 37 27 10 0 25 0 0 65 25 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 367
2014 Aboriginal 42 12 19 8 12 0 8 58 21 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 16 12 6 1 0 65 18 522
2011 Aboriginal 16 30 32 7 15 0 0 45 22 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 22 19 11 0 0 48 30 662
2008 Aboriginal 29 14 29 10 19 0 0 43 29 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 20 17 11 1 0 53 28 563

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 Aboriginal 48 27 19 0 5 0 0 75 5 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 367
2014 Aboriginal 49 32 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 522
2011 Aboriginal 47 23 16 7 7 0 0 70 15 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 10 8 3 0 0 80 10 663
2008 Aboriginal 52 33 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 562
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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 Aboriginal 49 30 6 10 5 0 0 79 16 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 367

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 Aboriginal 44 32 14 5 5 0 0 75 11 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 366

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 Aboriginal 28 32 15 5 16 0 5 62 22 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 367

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
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 6 20 26 5 0 0 48 32 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 14 7 2 0 0 76 9 365

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 Aboriginal 0 18 34 26 23 0 0 18 48 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 18 45 21 8 0 0 25 30 364

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 22 30 27 6 0 0 32 38 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 20 40 23 10 0 0 33 26 359
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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-Aboriginal 19 81 359
2014 Aboriginal 35 65 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 522

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 98

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 98

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 98

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-Aboriginal 0 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 98

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-Aboriginal 0 68
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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-Aboriginal 10 90 364
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 521

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 35

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 82 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 35

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-Aboriginal 0 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 35

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 40

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-Aboriginal 0 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 35