2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 32. Are you a person with a disability?

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 Person with a disability 31 36 13 10 6 4 0 70 16 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 38 12 6 2 2 0 80 8 2173
2014 Person with a disability 33 28 16 12 5 5 1 65 18 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 36 14 4 2 5 1 79 7 3202

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 Person with a disability 23 39 5 19 14 0 0 62 33 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 40 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 2165
2014 Person with a disability 34 27 12 14 13 0 0 61 27 141
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 36 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 3196
2011 Person with a disability 28 31 11 14 13 3 0 60 28 171
2011 Not a person with a disability 37 37 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3681

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 Person with a disability 28 32 9 14 12 0 5 63 27 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 38 12 10 7 0 0 72 16 2176
2014 Person with a disability 29 27 13 17 13 0 0 56 30 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 39 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 3203

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 Person with a disability 18 38 14 10 18 0 2 58 28 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 39 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 2172

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 Person with a disability 25 37 9 8 20 0 0 63 28 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 34 10 11 7 0 0 73 17 2175
2014 Person with a disability 29 26 11 18 13 2 1 57 31 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 34 12 10 4 0 2 73 14 3204
2011 Person with a disability 25 33 12 11 16 2 1 60 28 172
2011 Not a person with a disability 37 37 11 9 6 0 0 75 15 3690

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 Person with a disability 22 41 11 12 15 0 0 62 27 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 40 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 2177
2014 Person with a disability 18 38 13 20 11 0 0 56 31 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 36 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 3206
2011 Person with a disability 26 28 12 12 20 1 0 55 33 170
2011 Not a person with a disability 28 35 15 14 8 0 0 63 21 3682

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 Person with a disability 39 36 9 12 4 0 0 75 16 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 40 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 2175
2014 Person with a disability 42 38 10 8 2 1 0 81 10 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 36 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 3201
2011 Person with a disability 49 32 7 3 7 4 0 83 10 172
2011 Not a person with a disability 50 37 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 3692
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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 Person with a disability 44 23 9 6 17 0 0 67 23 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 27 7 7 6 0 0 79 14 2180

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 Person with a disability 45 23 15 4 14 0 0 68 17 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 25 9 6 5 1 0 81 11 2177

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 Person with a disability 20 24 11 24 21 0 0 44 45 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 33 13 14 12 0 0 60 27 2180

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 Person with a disability 19 21 18 13 27 2 0 41 41 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 34 27 15 9 2 0 49 24 2176

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 Person with a disability 3 17 26 28 25 0 0 20 54 91
2017 Not a person with a disability 3 17 43 25 12 0 0 20 36 2172

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 Person with a disability 10 38 33 12 7 0 0 19 48 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 24 41 19 7 0 0 27 33 2160
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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 Person with a disability 40 60 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 78 2171
2014 Person with a disability 39 61 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 83 3204

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 46 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 429
2014 Person with a disability 54 49
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 541

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 71 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 429
2014 Person with a disability 60 49
2014 Not a person with a disability 55 541

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 429
2014 Person with a disability 16 49
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 541

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 Person with a disability 0 34
2014 Person with a disability 0 49

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 429
2014 Person with a disability 20 49
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 541

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 21 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 429
2014 Person with a disability 32 49
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 541

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 3 429
2014 Not a person with a disability 3 541
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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 Person with a disability 25 75 92
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 90 2169
2014 Person with a disability 28 72 142
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 95 3203

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 29 19
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 205
2014 Person with a disability 41 38
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 157

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 70 205
2014 Person with a disability 76 38
2014 Not a person with a disability 64 157

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 205

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 Person with a disability 0 19
2014 Person with a disability 0 38

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 205
2014 Person with a disability 13 38
2014 Not a person with a disability 4 157

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Person with a disability 40 19
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 205
2014 Person with a disability 26 38
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 157

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 205
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 157