2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 20 and 21. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational Group IM

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 IM 68 22 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 50
2017 IM-01 71 18 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 28
2014 IM 77 21 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 53
2014 IM-00 79 19 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 52

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 IM 50 42 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 50
2017 IM-01 46 46 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2014 IM 68 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 53
2014 IM-00 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 52
2011 IM 41 34 13 8 2 2 0 77 10 61
2011 IM-00 41 34 13 8 2 2 0 77 10 61
2008 IM 31 43 11 11 3 0 0 74 14 35
2008 IM-00 33 45 6 12 3 0 0 79 15 33

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 IM 50 34 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 50
2017 IM-01 46 39 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 28
2014 IM 57 26 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 53
2014 IM-00 58 25 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 52

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 IM 32 44 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 50
2017 IM-01 25 57 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 28

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 IM 32 26 24 14 4 0 0 58 18 50
2017 IM-01 29 32 25 11 4 0 0 61 14 28
2014 IM 28 49 9 6 8 0 0 77 13 53
2014 IM-00 29 48 10 6 8 0 0 77 13 52
2011 IM 26 39 8 13 13 0 0 66 26 61
2011 IM-00 26 39 8 13 13 0 0 66 26 61

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 IM 38 40 16 2 4 0 0 78 6 50
2017 IM-01 32 43 14 4 7 0 0 75 11 28
2014 IM 57 32 8 2 0 2 0 90 2 53
2014 IM-00 58 31 8 2 0 2 0 90 2 52
2011 IM 28 43 13 15 2 0 0 70 16 61
2011 IM-00 28 43 13 15 2 0 0 70 16 61
2008 IM 36 39 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 36
2008 IM-00 38 41 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 34

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 IM 50 40 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 50
2017 IM-01 50 36 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 28
2014 IM 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 53
2014 IM-00 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 52
2011 IM 48 44 2 7 0 0 0 92 7 61
2011 IM-00 48 44 2 7 0 0 0 92 7 61
2008 IM 44 47 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 36
2008 IM-00 47 47 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
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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 IM 62 24 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 50
2017 IM-01 64 21 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 28

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 IM 64 20 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 50
2017 IM-01 61 25 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 28

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 IM 32 40 10 14 4 0 0 72 18 50
2017 IM-01 29 43 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 28

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 IM 42 34 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 50
2017 IM-01 46 25 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 28

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 IM 0 8 24 53 14 0 0 8 67 49
2017 IM-01 0 4 33 52 11 0 0 4 63 27

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 IM 6 40 44 8 2 0 0 10 46 50
2017 IM-01 4 46 39 11 0 0 0 11 50 28
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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).