2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Infrastructure Canada 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 47 38 8 4 1 2 1 87 5 106
2017 Non-supervisor 43 33 10 5 5 3 0 79 11 158
2014 Supervisor 55 28 14 1 1 1 0 84 2 99
2014 Non-supervisor 52 29 9 1 4 4 0 85 6 204

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 38 42 6 8 6 1 0 81 14 106
2017 Non-supervisor 39 33 12 10 5 1 0 72 16 157
2014 Supervisor 63 24 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 98
2014 Non-supervisor 56 31 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 204
2011 Supervisor 53 30 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 97
2011 Non-supervisor 48 38 6 4 3 0 0 86 7 209
2008 Supervisor 49 39 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 57
2008 Non-supervisor 50 33 9 3 4 1 0 84 7 141

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 39 35 14 7 6 0 0 74 13 106
2017 Non-supervisor 31 30 17 12 10 1 0 61 22 159
2014 Supervisor 41 41 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 99
2014 Non-supervisor 33 40 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 204

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 28 40 15 9 8 1 0 69 16 105
2017 Non-supervisor 22 37 12 17 11 1 0 59 29 157

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 33 31 10 17 9 0 0 64 26 106
2017 Non-supervisor 36 34 9 11 9 1 0 71 21 159
2014 Supervisor 33 37 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 99
2014 Non-supervisor 45 33 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 203
2011 Supervisor 36 41 8 12 3 0 0 76 15 97
2011 Non-supervisor 53 31 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 208

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 32 38 11 12 7 0 0 69 19 106
2017 Non-supervisor 28 32 11 17 11 1 0 60 28 159
2014 Supervisor 37 39 11 8 3 2 0 78 11 99
2014 Non-supervisor 38 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 204
2011 Supervisor 46 36 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 97
2011 Non-supervisor 38 39 9 10 5 0 0 77 14 209
2008 Supervisor 37 40 11 9 4 0 0 77 12 57
2008 Non-supervisor 40 31 9 11 6 2 0 73 18 141

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 41 38 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 106
2017 Non-supervisor 30 38 13 10 8 1 0 69 19 159
2014 Supervisor 45 37 12 2 3 0 0 83 5 99
2014 Non-supervisor 34 44 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 204
2011 Supervisor 48 41 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 97
2011 Non-supervisor 40 40 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 208
2008 Supervisor 32 51 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 57
2008 Non-supervisor 35 38 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 141
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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 56 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 106
2017 Non-supervisor 50 24 11 5 10 1 0 74 15 159

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 60 23 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 106
2017 Non-supervisor 58 15 11 5 9 1 0 74 15 159

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 26 31 9 24 9 1 0 58 33 106
2017 Non-supervisor 28 29 10 16 17 1 0 58 33 159

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
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Total responses
2017 Supervisor 39 25 18 7 7 3 1 67 14 106
2017 Non-supervisor 26 36 17 11 8 2 1 63 20 158

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
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Moderate
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High
(%)
Very High
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 2 5 41 31 21 0 0 7 52 101
2017 Non-supervisor 5 18 36 27 13 1 0 23 40 158

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 19 33 35 8 4 0 1 12 53 105
2017 Non-supervisor 12 27 39 17 4 1 0 21 39 158
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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 19 81 104
2017 Non-supervisor 22 78 156
2014 Supervisor 15 85 99
2014 Non-supervisor 17 83 204

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 37 20
2017 Non-supervisor 40 34
2014 Non-supervisor 45 35

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 65 20
2017 Non-supervisor 77 34
2014 Supervisor 79 14
2014 Non-supervisor 73 35

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 Supervisor 0 20
2017 Non-supervisor 0 34
2014 Supervisor 0 14
2014 Non-supervisor 0 35

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 34
2014 Supervisor 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 20
2014 Supervisor 0 14
2014 Non-supervisor 0 35
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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 Supervisor 6 94 106
2017 Non-supervisor 13 87 156
2014 Supervisor 6 94 99
2014 Non-supervisor 7 93 203

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 33 21
2014 Non-supervisor 33 15

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 21
2014 Non-supervisor 0 15

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 21
2014 Non-supervisor 0 15