2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Infrastructure Canada by Question 33. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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 Visible minority 39 30 11 7 9 2 2 72 16 47
2017 Non-visible minority 47 36 8 4 2 2 0 85 7 225
2014 Visible minority 46 24 14 4 11 0 0 71 15 44
2014 Non-visible minority 54 30 10 1 1 4 0 87 2 255

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 Visible minority 35 35 9 11 9 2 0 71 21 47
2017 Non-visible minority 40 37 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 224
2014 Visible minority 56 23 12 2 6 0 0 79 9 44
2014 Non-visible minority 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 254
2011 Visible minority 48 29 14 2 5 2 0 79 7 44
2011 Non-visible minority 51 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 257
2008 Visible minority 50 35 4 4 8 0 0 85 12 26
2008 Non-visible minority 50 34 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 173

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 Visible minority 30 25 19 15 11 0 0 55 26 47
2017 Non-visible minority 35 34 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 226
2014 Visible minority 36 29 17 9 9 0 0 65 18 43
2014 Non-visible minority 36 41 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 255

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 Visible minority 14 39 20 10 18 0 0 53 28 45
2017 Non-visible minority 26 40 11 14 8 1 0 67 22 225

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 Visible minority 29 36 6 16 13 0 0 65 28 47
2017 Non-visible minority 35 33 10 13 8 1 0 69 21 226
2014 Visible minority 47 33 4 7 9 0 0 80 16 42
2014 Non-visible minority 40 35 9 11 5 1 0 75 16 255
2011 Visible minority 47 28 14 9 2 0 0 75 12 44
2011 Non-visible minority 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 256

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 Visible minority 25 42 5 18 11 0 0 66 29 47
2017 Non-visible minority 32 33 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 226
2014 Visible minority 47 28 10 6 9 0 0 75 15 44
2014 Non-visible minority 37 40 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 255
2011 Visible minority 32 41 7 18 2 0 0 73 20 44
2011 Non-visible minority 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 257
2008 Visible minority 42 31 4 15 8 0 0 73 23 26
2008 Non-visible minority 39 34 10 10 5 2 0 75 15 173

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 Visible minority 21 45 17 10 7 0 0 66 16 47
2017 Non-visible minority 37 37 10 9 6 0 0 74 16 226
2014 Visible minority 43 34 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 43
2014 Non-visible minority 37 43 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 255
2011 Visible minority 44 45 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 44
2011 Non-visible minority 43 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 256
2008 Visible minority 31 42 8 4 15 0 0 73 19 26
2008 Non-visible minority 35 41 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 173
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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 Visible minority 48 19 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 47
2017 Non-visible minority 54 26 9 4 6 0 0 80 11 226

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 Visible minority 50 15 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 47
2017 Non-visible minority 60 20 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 226

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 Visible minority 22 21 11 25 20 2 0 43 45 47
2017 Non-visible minority 28 32 9 18 12 0 0 61 30 226

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 Visible minority 24 25 25 11 11 4 0 51 23 47
2017 Non-visible minority 32 35 15 9 6 2 1 69 16 225

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 Visible minority 2 14 44 22 18 0 0 16 40 45
2017 Non-visible minority 4 13 38 29 15 0 0 17 45 222

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 Visible minority 15 33 32 16 2 0 2 19 48 47
2017 Non-visible minority 14 28 38 13 5 0 0 19 43 224
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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 Visible minority 29 71 47
2017 Non-visible minority 20 80 221
2014 Visible minority 17 83 44
2014 Non-visible minority 16 84 255

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 41 13
2017 Non-visible minority 39 43
2014 Non-visible minority 43 41

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 69 43
2014 Non-visible minority 74 41

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 Visible minority 0 13
2017 Non-visible minority 0 43
2014 Non-visible minority 0 41

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 13

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 13
2014 Non-visible minority 0 41

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 13
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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 Visible minority 27 73 47
2017 Non-visible minority 7 93 223
2014 Visible minority 22 78 43
2014 Non-visible minority 4 96 255

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 0 15
2014 Visible minority 0 10
2014 Non-visible minority 0 10

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-visible minority 0 15
2014 Visible minority 0 10
2014 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 12
2017 Non-visible minority 0 15
2014 Visible minority 0 10
2014 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 12
2014 Non-visible minority 0 10