2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Micro-Organizations Combined by Question 28.1. Region of work (variable derived from question 28)

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the anonymity of respondents.

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 Region - Atlantic 51 25 18 0 0 4 2 81 0 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 34 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 28 9 3 3 5 0 85 5 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 44 37 7 5 4 2 0 83 9 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 14 53 19 0 7 7 0 71 8 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 54 26 8 5 3 3 1 83 9 535
2014 Region - Atlantic 49 30 16 1 0 4 0 82 1 80
2014 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 29 21 0 0 14 7 73 0 14
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 29 14 0 5 5 5 79 5 21
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 45 30 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 111
2014 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 43 24 5 10 5 14 0 78 17 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 48 31 10 4 2 4 1 83 6 833

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 Region - Atlantic 66 22 2 8 2 0 0 88 10 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 36 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 22 12 3 3 0 0 83 5 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 36 36 10 10 6 1 1 73 17 123
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 27 39 7 7 20 0 0 67 27 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 54 31 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 535
2014 Region - Atlantic 59 35 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 80
2014 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 21 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 45 37 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 111
2014 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 43 29 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 58 29 6 3 3 0 0 87 7 833
2011 Region - Atlantic 50 26 9 8 8 0 0 76 15 12
2011 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 56 4 4 6 0 0 87 10 29
2011 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 29 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 68
2011 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 25 35 14 10 15 0 2 61 25 64
2011 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 29 27 16 3 19 6 0 60 23 33
2011 Region - National Capital Region 51 31 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 786
2008 Region - Atlantic 42 17 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2008 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 50 17 6 11 0 0 67 17 18
2008 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 30 16 1 9 0 1 74 10 70
2008 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 22 39 11 0 28 0 0 61 28 18
2008 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2008 Region - National Capital Region 47 34 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 558

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 Region - Atlantic 56 27 2 10 6 0 0 83 15 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 28 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 23 11 7 5 0 0 77 13 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 29 37 7 17 9 1 0 67 26 123
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 33 27 7 7 27 0 0 60 33 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 51 28 10 7 5 0 0 79 11 533
2014 Region - Atlantic 38 41 11 9 1 0 0 79 10 80
2014 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 32 36 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 111
2014 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 19 24 14 33 10 0 0 43 43 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 42 33 11 7 5 0 1 76 13 832

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 Region - Atlantic 46 19 15 14 6 0 0 65 19 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 30 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 44 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 19 33 14 16 17 1 0 52 33 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 27 33 7 13 21 0 0 60 33 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 40 34 12 7 6 0 0 74 13 532

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 Region - Atlantic 65 21 6 2 6 0 0 87 8 54
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 23 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 27 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 38 35 10 9 7 1 0 74 16 123
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 47 20 0 27 7 0 0 67 33 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 57 25 7 6 5 0 1 83 11 534
2014 Region - Atlantic 74 18 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 80
2014 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 21 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 40 38 9 7 6 0 0 77 14 111
2014 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 43 24 0 24 10 0 0 67 33 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 50 29 8 6 5 0 1 80 11 832
2011 Region - Atlantic 44 15 0 17 24 0 0 59 41 12
2011 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 42 3 24 0 3 0 72 25 29
2011 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 44 5 9 1 0 0 84 11 69
2011 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 31 29 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 65
2011 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 45 25 15 5 6 0 3 72 12 33
2011 Region - National Capital Region 48 29 8 9 4 0 2 78 13 788

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 Region - Atlantic 52 30 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 23 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 24 5 11 3 0 0 82 13 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 27 34 11 17 9 2 0 62 26 121
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 27 33 0 26 14 0 0 60 40 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 48 30 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 534
2014 Region - Atlantic 50 34 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 80
2014 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 43 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 30 29 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 111
2014 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 29 29 5 14 24 0 0 57 38 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 44 30 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 832
2011 Region - Atlantic 17 35 26 8 15 0 0 51 23 12
2011 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 43 27 10 3 0 0 60 13 29
2011 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 34 20 11 1 0 0 67 13 68
2011 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 9 19 27 19 25 0 1 28 45 65
2011 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 11 24 12 15 35 3 0 36 51 33
2011 Region - National Capital Region 38 34 12 10 6 0 0 73 16 784
2008 Region - Atlantic 25 33 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12
2008 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 24 18 6 12 0 0 65 18 17
2008 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 27 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 70
2008 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 17 33 22 6 22 0 0 50 28 18
2008 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 33 20 13 33 0 0 0 53 33 15
2008 Region - National Capital Region 39 34 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 559

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 Region - Atlantic 63 25 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 54
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 29 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 32 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 38 39 14 7 2 1 0 77 9 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 40 27 6 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 52 31 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 535
2014 Region - Atlantic 64 29 3 3 3 0 0 93 5 80
2014 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 46 38 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 111
2014 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 33 38 5 5 19 0 0 71 24 21
2014 Region - National Capital Region 49 32 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 832
2011 Region - Atlantic 42 26 24 0 8 0 0 68 8 12
2011 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 43 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 29
2011 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 38 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 69
2011 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 31 37 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 65
2011 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 26 47 12 9 5 0 0 74 15 33
2011 Region - National Capital Region 47 39 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 787
2008 Region - Atlantic 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2008 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2008 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 69
2008 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 22 33 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18
2008 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 27 53 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Region - National Capital Region 43 39 11 5 1 0 0 83 7 559
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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 Region - Atlantic 71 21 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 10 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 0 7 2 0 3 90 10 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 48 26 5 10 10 1 1 75 20 123
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 47 27 6 0 21 0 0 73 21 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 62 22 4 6 5 0 1 85 11 535

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 Region - Atlantic 80 9 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 54
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 4 3 7 0 3 86 10 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 52 23 5 7 11 1 1 76 19 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 47 20 0 19 14 0 0 67 33 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 64 20 6 4 5 1 1 85 9 534

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 Region - Atlantic 60 17 9 12 2 0 0 77 14 54
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 23 6 16 6 0 0 72 22 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 33 12 4 11 0 0 73 15 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 28 26 14 15 17 1 0 55 32 123
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 20 33 6 27 7 7 0 58 36 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 40 33 8 10 9 0 0 73 19 533

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 Region - Atlantic 61 26 5 2 4 2 0 89 6 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 36 10 14 8 0 0 67 22 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 29 33 18 9 9 1 0 63 19 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 6 47 19 21 7 0 0 53 27 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 37 30 16 9 6 2 0 69 15 532

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 Region - Atlantic 15 35 36 10 4 0 0 50 14 53
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 22 33 34 0 0 0 33 34 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 24 45 12 8 0 0 35 20 38
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 1 21 39 27 11 1 0 23 38 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 12 7 53 21 7 0 0 19 27 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 8 23 44 18 6 0 0 31 25 531

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 Region - Atlantic 8 6 46 21 20 0 0 41 14 55
2017 Region - Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 27 23 22 23 0 0 45 33 18
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 20 28 30 13 0 3 45 26 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 15 25 37 15 6 2 0 21 41 120
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 7 21 53 13 6 0 0 19 27 15
2017 Region - National Capital Region 7 12 41 24 15 0 0 39 19 524
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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 Region - Atlantic 9 91 53
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 85 38
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 37 63 122
2017 Region - British Columbia, Yukon 36 64 14
2017 Region - National Capital Region 16 84 531
2014 Region - Atlantic 13 88 80
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 27 73 111
2014 Region - National Capital Region 16 84 832

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 54 45
2017 Region - National Capital Region 48 83
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 72 29
2014 Region - National Capital Region 43 131

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 61 45
2017 Region - National Capital Region 69 83
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 59 29
2014 Region - National Capital Region 65 131

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 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 0 45
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 0 29

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 7 83
2014 Region - National Capital Region 5 131

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 8 83
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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 Region - Atlantic 12 88 55
2017 Region - Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 39
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 16 84 122
2017 Region - National Capital Region 7 93 535
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 9 91 111
2014 Region - National Capital Region 6 94 830

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 46 20
2017 Region - National Capital Region 36 39
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 50 10
2014 Region - National Capital Region 29 48

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 60 20
2017 Region - National Capital Region 85 39
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 60 10
2014 Region - National Capital Region 90 48

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 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 0 20
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Region - National Capital Region 13 39
2014 Region - Prairies, Nunavut, NWT 0 10