2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency by Question 84. In which province or territory do you work?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	37	46	11	2	4	0	83	6	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	51	20	5	25	0	0	71	25	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	24	27	32	8	8	0	51	16	12
2018	British Columbia	30	54	0	8	8	0	84	16	25
2018	Alberta	20	70	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	58	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	45	39	11	4	1	0	84	5	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	41	15	10	5	0	70	15	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	50	30	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	56	27	17	0	0	0	83	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	33	39	17	7	3	1	72	11	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	50	7	21	0	0	71	21	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	39	21	10	0	0	69	10	10
2014	British Columbia	33	46	8	8	4	0	79	13	24

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	40	42	8	6	3	0	83	9	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	25	10	21	5	0	64	26	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	22	30	18	7	0	45	25	13
2018	British Columbia	39	43	11	0	7	0	81	7	26
2018	Alberta	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	25	0	17	0	0	83	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	42	36	15	4	3	0	78	7	154
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	41	5	0	21	0	74	21	20
2017	British Columbia	50	37	4	8	0	0	88	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	41	0	0	0	10	100	0	10

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	49	42	6	1	2	0	91	3	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	46	29	15	5	5	0	75	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	37	30	0	0	0	70	0	13
2018	British Columbia	33	40	16	4	8	0	73	12	25
2018	Alberta	20	50	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	25	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	56	32	10	1	1	0	88	2	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	40	45	5	10	0	0	85	10	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	30	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	British Columbia	56	23	9	12	0	0	79	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	60	31	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	55	31	9	4	1	0	86	5	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	57	29	7	0	7	0	85	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	39	31	0	0	0	69	0	10
2014	British Columbia	54	33	9	4	0	0	87	4	24

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	41	47	6	3	3	1	88	6	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	46	25	15	10	5	0	71	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	30	22	15	0	0	63	15	13
2018	British Columbia	39	54	4	4	0	0	93	4	26
2018	Alberta	30	50	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	33	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	47	39	10	2	2	0	87	4	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	40	0	15	10	0	75	25	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	10	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2017	British Columbia	51	45	0	4	0	0	96	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	30	70	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	43	32	16	8	1	0	75	8	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	36	28	14	22	0	0	64	22	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	50	31	0	0	0	69	0	10
2014	British Columbia	29	50	17	0	4	0	79	4	24

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	54	28	10	4	3	0	83	7	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	26	10	15	0	0	75	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	48	22	7	7	0	63	15	13
2018	British Columbia	47	46	4	0	4	0	92	4	25
2018	Alberta	50	20	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	25	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	55	35	9	1	1	0	89	2	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	30	10	5	21	0	64	26	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	50	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	67	29	4	0	0	0	96	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	50	40	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2014	National Capital Region	46	36	11	4	1	1	83	6	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	36	21	15	7	0	57	22	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	30	31	9	0	10	55	10	10
2014	British Columbia	38	33	17	8	4	0	70	13	24

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	54	33	8	5	2	86	6	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	25	17	15	0	69	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	52	33	7	7	52	15	13
2018	British Columbia	39	49	8	4	0	88	4	25
2018	Alberta	30	40	20	0	10	70	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	42	8	8	0	83	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	54	36	8	1	1	90	2	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	30	21	5	15	59	20	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	50	20	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	67	29	0	4	0	96	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	51	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	43	39	13	5	0	82	5	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	35	29	0	15	57	15	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	20	52	0	0	48	0	10
2014	British Columbia	42	36	13	0	9	79	9	24

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
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
2018	National Capital Region	54	20	12	6	6	1	0	75	13	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	10	20	21	10	15	0	40	37	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	30	15	18	15	0	0	52	33	13
2018	British Columbia	64	21	12	0	4	0	0	84	4	25
2018	Alberta	20	40	0	30	0	10	0	67	33	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	33	17	8	0	0	0	75	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	45	27	17	6	1	4	0	75	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	24	10	20	24	20	0	0	35	45	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	0	50	20	10	0	0	20	30	10
2017	British Columbia	52	19	12	8	0	9	0	78	9	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	29	20	0	0	10	0	77	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	39	23	17	11	4	5	1	66	16	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	14	29	14	22	15	7	0	46	39	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	9	21	40	10	0	0	29	50	10
2014	British Columbia	33	25	17	17	9	0	0	58	25	24

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
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
2018	National Capital Region	50	32	8	6	3	1	1	83	9	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	25	21	10	0	0	0	69	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	25	52	7	15	0	0	0	78	15	13
2018	British Columbia	63	22	4	7	4	0	0	85	11	26
2018	Alberta	70	30	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	17	0	8	0	8	0	91	9	12
2017	National Capital Region	53	32	7	5	1	2	1	87	6	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	54	25	5	5	11	0	0	79	16	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	60	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	67	25	4	0	0	4	0	96	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	39	51	0	0	0	10	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	52	28	8	7	5	1	0	80	12	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	28	43	21	7	0	0	0	71	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	10	41	10	9	0	0	39	20	10
2014	British Columbia	54	20	17	4	4	0	0	74	8	24

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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
2018	National Capital Region	49	29	11	8	2	1	0	79	9	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	20	15	5	17	0	0	64	21	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	55	0	15	0	0	0	85	15	13
2018	British Columbia	48	34	7	7	4	0	0	81	11	26
2018	Alberta	60	30	0	0	0	10	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	50	8	0	8	0	0	83	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	50	33	7	4	4	1	1	84	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	51	4	0	5	0	0	91	5	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	20	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	67	21	4	4	0	4	0	91	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	29	40	0	11	0	20	0	87	13	10
2014	National Capital Region	47	31	11	10	2	0	0	78	12	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	57	21	7	7	7	0	0	79	15	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	41	21	0	9	0	0	70	9	10
2014	British Columbia	41	33	9	13	4	0	0	75	17	24

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	56	26	10	5	3	0	81	9	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	26	0	10	15	0	75	25	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	48	0	7	7	0	85	15	13
2018	British Columbia	51	34	4	7	4	0	85	11	26
2018	Alberta	60	30	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	50	33	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	61	23	8	5	3	0	84	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	45	20	20	0	15	0	65	15	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	40	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	63	28	4	0	0	4	96	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	40	11	0	0	0	89	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	53	26	8	7	6	1	79	13	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	29	29	0	7	0	64	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	10	52	10	9	0	29	20	10
2014	British Columbia	50	29	8	4	8	0	79	13	24

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
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
2018	National Capital Region	48	34	9	5	2	2	0	83	8	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	29	21	5	0	0	0	74	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	37	18	22	0	7	0	57	24	13
2018	British Columbia	70	15	4	0	7	4	0	88	8	26
2018	Alberta	50	30	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	75	8	0	0	8	8	0	91	9	12
2017	National Capital Region	44	37	9	4	1	5	1	86	5	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	40	0	21	0	10	0	77	23	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	40	0	20	0	10	0	78	22	10
2017	British Columbia	76	16	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	41	0	0	0	10	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	33	40	10	10	3	4	0	76	13	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	50	43	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	30	41	20	0	0	0	39	20	10
2014	British Columbia	33	29	17	13	0	8	0	68	14	24

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	41	37	9	8	3	1	79	11	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	29	26	10	0	0	64	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	40	15	22	0	0	63	22	13
2018	British Columbia	50	43	0	4	4	0	93	7	26
2018	Alberta	50	30	0	20	0	0	80	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	58	0	0	8	0	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	42	41	13	3	1	1	83	3	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	25	5	21	10	5	62	33	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	60	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	75	17	4	4	0	0	92	4	25
2014	National Capital Region	33	39	11	12	2	3	74	14	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	31	46	8	16	0	0	76	16	13
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	30	31	30	0	0	39	30	10
2014	British Columbia	13	42	37	8	0	0	54	8	24

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	30	37	19	8	4	2	69	12	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	29	25	10	7	0	59	17	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	45	33	15	0	7	49	16	13
2018	British Columbia	35	43	11	7	4	0	78	11	26
2018	Alberta	20	40	10	20	0	10	67	22	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	58	0	0	8	0	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	30	41	15	9	1	4	74	10	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	30	14	10	31	10	5	46	43	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	30	50	0	0	0	50	0	10
2017	British Columbia	67	21	4	4	4	0	88	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	23	38	19	9	5	5	65	15	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	35	28	15	7	0	50	22	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	20	50	21	0	0	29	21	10
2014	British Columbia	8	50	13	25	0	4	60	26	24

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	22	41	17	12	8	1	63	20	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	29	10	25	7	0	59	31	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	37	33	22	0	0	45	22	13
2018	British Columbia	34	48	7	7	4	0	81	11	26
2018	Alberta	10	50	20	10	10	0	60	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	17	33	8	33	8	0	50	42	12
2017	National Capital Region	24	45	14	11	5	1	70	16	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	15	9	21	10	10	55	34	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	30	30	10	0	0	60	10	10
2017	British Columbia	51	29	8	8	4	0	80	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	40	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2014	National Capital Region	21	35	16	20	5	3	58	26	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	29	35	15	7	0	43	22	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	30	10	40	10	0	39	50	10
2014	British Columbia	12	17	13	37	20	0	30	58	24

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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
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
2018	National Capital Region	35	42	13	7	3	0	0	76	11	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	44	5	17	0	0	0	79	17	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	30	15	18	7	0	0	60	25	13
2018	British Columbia	31	46	7	11	4	0	0	78	15	26
2018	Alberta	30	60	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	33	17	8	8	0	0	67	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	40	39	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	35	5	0	21	0	0	74	21	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	60	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2017	British Columbia	47	41	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	30	41	10	10	0	0	10	78	11	10
2014	National Capital Region	30	45	11	8	4	1	0	76	13	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	27	21	15	0	7	0	61	16	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	51	0	31	9	0	0	60	40	10
2014	British Columbia	8	54	12	17	8	0	0	63	25	24

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	40	14	10	3	72	14	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	41	10	10	5	75	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	22	33	15	7	45	22	13
2018	British Columbia	24	65	7	4	0	89	4	26
2018	Alberta	30	70	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	50	0	17	8	75	25	12
2017	National Capital Region	35	43	13	6	3	78	9	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	34	5	15	10	69	25	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	British Columbia	34	46	4	16	0	80	16	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	51	10	19	0	71	19	10

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
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
2018	National Capital Region	17	23	20	10	9	17	4	51	24	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	31	20	10	5	0	34	0	78	7	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	7	7	18	22	30	7	24	64	13
2018	British Columbia	21	26	7	4	7	26	7	72	17	26
2018	Alberta	0	40	0	30	0	30	0	57	43	10
2018	Nova Scotia	8	17	17	0	8	33	17	50	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	17	30	10	15	4	20	4	62	25	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	36	10	15	15	18	0	50	37	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	20	20	10	0	40	0	51	17	10
2017	British Columbia	15	28	4	17	0	32	4	68	26	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	11	11	0	0	59	10	66	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	12	20	21	20	5	19	4	41	32	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	21	35	15	0	14	0	42	17	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	9	10	52	0	9	0	32	57	10
2014	British Columbia	17	37	12	12	4	13	4	66	19	24

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
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
2018	National Capital Region	43	36	13	4	3	0	1	79	7	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	51	25	0	25	0	0	0	75	25	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	45	0	18	7	0	0	75	25	13
2018	British Columbia	39	50	4	4	4	0	0	89	7	26
2018	Alberta	40	50	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	50	42	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	45	38	9	4	4	0	1	84	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	45	35	10	0	5	0	5	84	5	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	60	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	35	49	8	4	0	4	0	87	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	50	11	0	0	30	0	85	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	42	35	10	8	4	0	1	78	13	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	43	21	21	7	0	7	0	69	8	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	21	10	31	9	0	0	50	40	10
2014	British Columbia	29	46	9	8	8	0	0	75	17	24

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
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
2018	National Capital Region	38	21	14	10	2	4	12	70	14	48
2017	National Capital Region	47	27	11	9	0	4	2	79	9	45
2014	National Capital Region	30	33	19	11	2	2	2	66	14	46

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	39	16	11	3	0	70	14	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	51	10	5	10	0	75	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	45	15	33	0	0	52	33	13
2018	British Columbia	15	70	7	7	0	0	85	7	26
2018	Alberta	10	60	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	50	8	8	0	8	82	9	12
2017	National Capital Region	36	41	12	9	2	0	76	11	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	50	16	15	5	0	64	20	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	60	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2017	British Columbia	26	48	13	13	0	0	75	13	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	60	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2014	National Capital Region	36	36	11	12	3	2	73	15	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	7	57	0	36	0	0	64	36	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	51	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2014	British Columbia	8	54	0	29	9	0	62	38	24

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	46	39	7	5	3	0	85	8	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	31	29	10	29	0	0	61	29	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	40	15	15	7	0	63	22	13
2018	British Columbia	45	48	4	4	0	0	93	4	26
2018	Alberta	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	17	0	17	0	0	83	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	49	36	10	3	2	0	85	5	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	55	0	10	0	0	90	10	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	40	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	55	37	8	0	0	0	92	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	41	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	44	34	11	6	4	2	79	9	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	36	43	7	14	0	0	79	14	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	30	9	10	10	0	70	21	10
2014	British Columbia	54	25	8	13	0	0	79	13	24

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	50	40	2	5	2	0	90	8	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	26	54	10	10	0	0	80	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	55	0	15	7	0	78	22	13
2018	British Columbia	41	55	0	4	0	0	96	4	26
2018	Alberta	30	70	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	51	43	4	3	0	0	94	3	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	50	9	5	0	0	86	5	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	British Columbia	43	45	9	3	0	0	88	3	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	41	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	48	37	6	5	3	1	86	8	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	43	50	0	7	0	0	93	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	39	0	21	0	0	79	21	10
2014	British Columbia	46	33	13	9	0	0	79	9	24

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
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
2018	National Capital Region	26	41	17	9	5	2	0	69	14	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	20	31	10	15	0	0	44	25	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	22	15	18	15	0	0	52	33	13
2018	British Columbia	30	48	4	7	11	0	0	78	19	26
2018	Alberta	30	40	20	10	0	0	0	70	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	17	50	8	17	0	0	8	73	18	12
2017	National Capital Region	35	39	15	6	4	1	0	75	10	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	25	15	20	15	0	0	50	35	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	0	30	40	0	0	0	30	40	10
2017	British Columbia	27	53	8	8	4	0	0	80	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	30	20	10	21	10	10	0	55	34	10
2014	National Capital Region	26	37	16	11	8	2	1	64	20	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	29	43	0	7	0	0	50	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	40	20	31	0	0	0	50	31	10
2014	British Columbia	17	46	8	25	4	0	0	63	29	24

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
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
2018	National Capital Region	28	29	18	13	9	2	1	59	23	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	20	15	15	21	0	5	46	38	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	30	15	25	7	7	0	49	35	13
2018	British Columbia	25	49	0	15	11	0	0	74	26	26
2018	Alberta	10	60	10	10	10	0	0	70	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	33	8	17	17	0	0	58	33	12
2017	National Capital Region	29	34	8	17	10	3	0	64	27	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	10	15	15	30	31	0	0	25	60	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	30	30	10	20	0	0	40	30	10
2017	British Columbia	7	32	12	41	4	5	0	41	47	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	10	20	11	30	20	0	25	51	10
2014	National Capital Region	14	25	14	19	24	2	1	41	45	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	15	13	15	22	14	0	42	43	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	10	40	30	10	0	0	20	40	10
2014	British Columbia	4	20	4	46	25	0	0	25	71	24

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	34	41	14	8	3	75	11	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	56	10	10	0	80	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	30	15	25	7	52	33	13
2018	British Columbia	36	41	7	7	7	78	15	26
2018	Alberta	10	70	0	20	0	80	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	25	8	17	8	67	25	12
2017	National Capital Region	43	37	11	6	2	80	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	31	15	19	0	65	19	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	30	20	10	0	70	10	10
2017	British Columbia	36	52	0	12	0	88	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	80	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	30	48	9	9	4	77	13	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	36	35	7	15	7	71	22	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	49	41	0	0	59	0	10
2014	British Columbia	13	50	17	16	4	63	20	24

Question 12. 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
2018	National Capital Region	41	39	12	7	1	0	0	80	8	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	36	15	10	5	0	0	71	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	25	37	15	15	7	0	0	63	22	13
2018	British Columbia	33	45	11	7	4	0	0	78	11	26
2018	Alberta	30	60	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	42	0	8	8	0	0	83	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	43	36	14	4	2	0	0	79	6	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	40	20	21	4	15	0	0	60	19	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	40	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	31	50	7	12	0	0	0	81	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	39	21	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2014	National Capital Region	32	39	12	9	6	1	1	73	15	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	36	35	14	7	7	0	0	71	15	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	21	10	40	0	0	0	50	40	10
2014	British Columbia	4	42	13	37	4	0	0	46	41	24

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
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
2018	National Capital Region	37	40	10	9	2	1	1	79	11	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	29	15	26	5	0	0	54	31	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	37	33	15	7	0	0	45	22	13
2018	British Columbia	43	46	0	7	4	0	0	89	11	26
2018	Alberta	20	50	10	10	10	0	0	70	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	25	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	44	41	7	8	0	0	1	85	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	19	16	15	10	5	0	57	27	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	50	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	39	49	4	8	0	0	0	88	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	40	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	39	36	14	8	3	0	0	75	11	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	43	7	15	0	0	0	78	15	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	21	31	20	0	0	0	50	20	10
2014	British Columbia	21	45	21	9	4	0	0	67	13	24

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	36	41	15	4	2	3	79	6	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	20	15	17	10	5	57	28	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	22	48	15	0	0	37	15	13
2018	British Columbia	40	41	4	7	7	0	81	15	26
2018	Alberta	50	40	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	33	17	0	8	0	75	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	33	41	17	5	1	3	76	7	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	29	20	20	5	0	54	26	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	40	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2017	British Columbia	25	50	17	4	0	4	78	4	24
2017	Nova Scotia	20	50	20	11	0	0	69	11	10

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	53	33	7	4	3	0	86	7	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	39	17	10	10	0	64	20	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	30	15	7	10	0	67	18	13
2018	British Columbia	61	35	0	0	4	0	96	4	26
2018	Alberta	40	30	0	20	10	0	70	30	10
2018	Nova Scotia	83	8	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	49	33	7	9	1	1	83	10	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	19	26	5	15	0	54	20	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	50	20	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2017	British Columbia	46	50	0	4	0	0	96	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	70	10	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	52	28	11	7	3	0	79	10	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	7	50	15	7	21	0	57	29	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	41	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2014	British Columbia	16	54	8	17	4	0	70	21	24

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	34	22	8	6	0	0	65	14	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	29	20	10	12	0	0	59	21	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	30	22	25	7	0	0	45	33	13
2018	British Columbia	43	34	15	4	5	0	0	76	9	26
2018	Nova Scotia	33	67	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	33	40	19	7	2	0	0	73	9	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	24	25	41	0	10	0	0	49	10	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	50	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	British Columbia	32	39	21	8	0	0	0	71	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	60	20	0	0	10	0	77	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	34	43	14	6	3	0	1	78	9	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	14	22	28	15	21	0	0	36	36	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	39	61	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	British Columbia	13	20	46	13	8	0	0	33	21	24

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	24	32	43	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	61	20	20	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	15	45	13
2018	British Columbia	28	34	39	26
2018	Alberta	10	20	70	10
2018	Nova Scotia	8	42	50	12
2017	National Capital Region	27	35	38	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	38	20	41	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	40	20	10
2017	British Columbia	11	32	57	25
2017	Nova Scotia	31	40	29	10
2014	National Capital Region	37	20	43	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	21	50	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	39	9	52	10
2014	British Columbia	30	39	30	23

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	10	17	50	7	7	9	42
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	32	27	40	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	15	29	47	5	2	2	41
2014	National Capital Region	2	27	57	8	9999	6	52

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Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	56	35	3	3	2	91	6	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	69	5	0	26	0	74	26	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	25	52	7	15	0	78	15	13
2018	British Columbia	57	39	4	0	0	96	0	26
2018	Alberta	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	83	17	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	52	38	7	3	1	90	4	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	50	24	20	5	0	75	5	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	50	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	British Columbia	54	37	0	8	0	92	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	60	40	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	46	42	7	4	1	88	5	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	65	28	0	0	7	93	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	39	30	10	21	0	69	21	10
2014	British Columbia	38	41	13	4	4	79	8	24

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	40	43	10	3	3	1	83	6	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	20	54	5	5	17	0	74	21	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	55	22	0	7	0	70	7	13
2018	British Columbia	34	44	15	7	0	0	78	7	26
2018	Alberta	40	50	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	58	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	38	46	7	8	0	1	85	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	25	10	20	10	0	59	31	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	20	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2017	British Columbia	40	48	8	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	19	60	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	31	42	11	9	5	2	75	14	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	35	14	0	7	0	79	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	20	21	40	0	0	39	40	10
2014	British Columbia	4	37	30	25	4	0	41	29	24

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	9	26	39	19	6	0	1	26	35	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	5	58	21	11	0	0	32	11	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	18	60	7	0	0	0	7	33	13
2018	British Columbia	0	26	59	7	7	0	0	15	26	26
2018	Alberta	10	10	50	30	0	0	0	30	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	25	25	33	17	0	0	50	25	12
2017	National Capital Region	4	22	38	23	8	1	4	32	27	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	10	31	40	15	4	0	0	19	41	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	20	40	30	0	0	0	30	30	10
2017	British Columbia	0	16	44	27	12	0	0	39	16	25
2017	Nova Scotia	11	19	40	10	10	0	10	22	33	10
2014	National Capital Region	4	15	41	29	8	1	2	38	19	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	7	15	57	13	0	7	0	14	24	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	21	10	50	20	0	0	0	20	31	10
2014	British Columbia	13	29	46	13	0	0	0	13	42	24

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	3	16	27	37	15	1	1	53	20	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	7	5	39	20	29	0	0	49	12	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	45	40	7	0	0	0	7	52	13
2018	British Columbia	4	7	24	54	11	0	0	65	11	26
2018	Alberta	10	10	50	20	0	0	10	22	22	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	0	42	33	25	0	0	58	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	3	15	30	27	16	3	5	47	20	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	11	20	40	20	9	0	0	30	31	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	50	30	10	0	0	0	10	60	10
2017	British Columbia	0	12	20	45	23	0	0	68	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	19	31	10	20	0	10	33	32	10
2014	National Capital Region	4	9	33	33	18	2	1	52	14	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	29	21	35	0	0	0	35	44	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	21	40	29	0	0	0	29	31	10
2014	British Columbia	4	25	26	33	12	0	0	45	29	24

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	9	20	33	23	13	0	2	37	30	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	11	21	26	21	0	0	47	32	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	30	22	22	10	0	0	33	45	13
2018	British Columbia	15	37	24	20	4	0	0	24	52	26
2018	Nova Scotia	17	25	25	17	17	0	0	33	42	12
2017	National Capital Region	7	27	33	18	11	1	2	30	36	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	20	26	31	10	9	0	4	20	48	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	30	40	10	0	0	0	10	50	10
2017	British Columbia	4	27	33	24	12	0	0	36	31	25
2017	Nova Scotia	30	40	10	0	10	0	10	11	78	10
2014	National Capital Region	8	22	36	24	6	1	3	32	31	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	29	29	14	0	0	0	14	57	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	31	31	29	9	0	0	0	9	62	10
2014	British Columbia	25	37	25	13	0	0	0	13	62	24

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	8	28	35	22	6	0	1	29	36	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	26	42	5	21	0	0	26	32	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	48	30	0	0	0	0	0	70	13
2018	British Columbia	4	28	54	15	0	0	0	15	31	26
2018	Alberta	10	30	40	20	0	0	0	20	40	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	25	33	25	17	0	0	42	25	12
2017	National Capital Region	7	21	39	23	8	0	2	32	28	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	15	62	10	8	0	0	18	20	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	20	60	0	0	0	0	0	40	10
2017	British Columbia	0	18	57	21	3	0	0	25	18	24
2017	Nova Scotia	0	51	10	20	10	0	10	33	56	10
2014	National Capital Region	7	17	34	28	11	1	2	41	24	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	36	50	14	0	0	0	14	36	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	21	21	39	20	0	0	0	20	41	10
2014	British Columbia	17	41	37	4	0	0	0	4	58	24

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	9	22	35	21	11	1	2	33	32	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	11	21	37	0	32	0	0	32	32	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	48	22	15	7	0	0	22	55	13
2018	British Columbia	4	29	30	30	7	0	0	37	33	26
2018	Alberta	40	40	10	0	10	0	0	10	80	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	17	33	25	25	0	0	50	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	9	19	30	22	14	2	4	39	30	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	25	26	19	5	0	4	25	48	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	10	60	10	0	10	0	11	22	10
2017	British Columbia	4	12	44	21	15	0	4	37	16	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	21	20	10	20	0	20	37	38	10
2014	National Capital Region	4	17	29	32	13	1	4	47	22	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	7	22	28	21	7	15	0	33	35	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	30	31	20	0	0	9	21	44	10
2014	British Columbia	25	45	26	0	4	0	0	4	70	24

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	6	13	32	33	13	1	3	47	20	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	17	15	21	21	21	5	0	44	35	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	37	45	10	0	0	0	10	45	13
2018	British Columbia	4	20	24	30	22	0	0	52	24	26
2018	Alberta	0	20	70	0	0	10	0	0	22	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	0	50	17	33	0	0	50	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	10	17	32	24	9	1	6	36	29	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	31	41	14	5	5	0	4	11	75	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	60	20	20	0	0	0	20	60	10
2017	British Columbia	0	8	48	28	16	0	0	44	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	0	41	40	0	10	0	10	11	45	10
2014	National Capital Region	6	14	26	31	17	2	4	51	21	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	43	21	22	7	7	0	0	13	65	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	21	50	30	0	0	0	30	21	10
2014	British Columbia	13	50	25	8	4	0	0	12	63	24

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	8	17	36	26	11	1	1	38	25	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	16	11	32	21	16	5	0	39	28	19
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	15	63	7	0	7	0	8	24	13
2018	British Columbia	7	7	51	26	7	0	0	34	15	26
2018	Alberta	0	10	70	20	0	0	0	20	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	42	25	25	8	0	0	33	42	12
2017	National Capital Region	6	18	36	19	15	2	4	36	26	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	20	40	20	0	0	4	21	37	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	10	70	20	0	0	0	20	10	10
2017	British Columbia	4	16	33	23	19	0	4	44	21	25
2014	National Capital Region	4	16	44	23	9	1	3	34	21	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	22	28	21	15	7	7	0	23	54	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	51	21	20	9	0	0	29	51	10
2014	British Columbia	25	25	37	13	0	0	0	13	50	24

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	47	30	9	9	5	0	77	14	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	29	26	0	0	0	74	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	22	7	22	0	0	70	22	13
2018	British Columbia	66	22	7	0	4	0	89	4	26
2018	Alberta	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	8	8	8	8	0	75	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	57	28	5	6	3	1	86	9	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	34	5	10	16	0	69	26	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	British Columbia	59	33	8	0	0	0	92	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	51	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	49	31	8	8	3	1	81	11	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	71	21	0	7	0	0	93	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	39	40	10	10	0	0	79	10	10
2014	British Columbia	67	25	9	0	0	0	91	0	24

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	56	27	11	5	1	83	6	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	69	21	10	0	0	90	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	55	37	7	0	0	93	0	13
2018	British Columbia	74	15	4	0	7	89	7	26
2018	Alberta	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	92	0	0	0	8	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	61	31	7	1	1	92	1	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	41	0	0	16	84	16	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	30	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	British Columbia	63	37	0	0	0	100	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	55	34	5	6	1	89	6	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	55	45	0	0	0	100	0	13
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	41	0	21	9	70	30	10
2014	British Columbia	71	25	0	0	4	96	4	24

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	53	32	8	6	1	0	85	6	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	29	10	7	0	5	83	7	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	52	7	7	0	0	85	7	13
2018	British Columbia	63	26	4	0	7	0	89	7	26
2018	Alberta	50	50	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	25	0	0	8	0	92	8	12

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.
A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
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
2018	National Capital Region	46	36	10	2	2	3	0	85	4	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	20	31	0	0	0	0	69	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	40	22	15	0	0	7	60	16	13
2018	British Columbia	56	33	4	8	0	0	0	88	8	25
2018	Alberta	50	50	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	25	8	0	0	8	0	91	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	45	37	8	3	1	6	0	88	4	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	25	16	0	0	10	0	82	0	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	50	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	59	24	8	4	0	4	0	87	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	0	69	11	0	0	20	0	87	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	52	32	9	1	2	4	0	88	3	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	50	21	14	0	0	15	0	84	0	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	51	10	10	0	10	0	77	12	10
2014	British Columbia	28	41	17	4	0	9	0	76	5	24

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	50	37	8	2	1	2	89	2	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	54	29	7	10	0	0	83	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	48	15	7	7	0	70	15	13
2018	British Columbia	57	35	0	4	4	0	92	8	25
2018	Alberta	60	40	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	25	8	0	0	8	91	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	48	39	5	2	1	4	91	3	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	30	5	15	15	0	64	31	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	70	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2017	British Columbia	58	29	4	8	0	0	87	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	39	51	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	53	36	4	4	1	1	91	6	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	42	7	15	0	7	76	16	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	71	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	British Columbia	40	43	9	9	0	0	83	9	23

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	59	34	3	2	1	93	3	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	59	20	12	10	0	79	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	55	7	7	0	85	7	13
2018	British Columbia	57	39	0	0	4	96	4	25
2018	Alberta	70	10	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	62	32	5	1	1	93	2	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	20	10	15	5	69	20	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	80	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	British Columbia	71	21	8	0	0	92	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	59	30	11	0	0	89	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	58	35	2	2	2	94	4	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	64	21	0	15	0	85	15	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	71	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	British Columbia	50	29	13	4	4	79	8	24

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
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
2018	National Capital Region	27	33	16	11	6	5	2	65	18	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	26	20	0	0	20	0	76	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	30	7	18	7	0	7	65	27	13
2018	British Columbia	46	31	7	4	4	7	0	84	8	26
2018	Alberta	20	40	10	20	0	10	0	67	22	10
2018	Nova Scotia	8	50	8	0	8	8	17	78	11	12
2017	National Capital Region	34	29	13	10	3	7	3	70	15	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	19	31	9	10	10	15	5	63	25	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	20	40	10	0	10	0	45	11	10
2017	British Columbia	35	37	0	12	0	9	7	86	14	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	41	10	0	0	20	10	86	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	30	27	14	9	6	8	6	66	17	140
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	42	22	0	0	7	0	76	0	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	39	0	21	31	9	0	0	39	40	10
2014	British Columbia	42	46	4	4	0	4	0	91	4	24

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
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
2018	National Capital Region	37	28	16	10	4	1	3	68	15	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	46	20	10	0	10	15	0	77	12	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	15	22	33	15	0	0	30	48	13
2018	British Columbia	59	30	7	4	0	0	0	89	4	26
2018	Alberta	60	40	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	50	33	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	37	36	11	9	3	4	0	77	12	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	45	15	16	9	15	0	0	60	24	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	60	10	20	0	0	0	70	20	10
2017	British Columbia	71	16	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	39	50	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	48	33	5	10	4	0	0	81	14	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	36	21	0	7	0	0	71	7	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	50	10	21	0	10	0	65	23	10
2014	British Columbia	33	37	13	17	0	0	0	71	17	24

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	39	36	19	3	2	1	76	5	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	36	10	5	0	5	85	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	33	37	15	0	7	43	16	13
2018	British Columbia	65	31	0	0	4	0	96	4	26
2018	Alberta	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	33	0	8	0	0	92	8	12

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
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
2018	National Capital Region	23	24	23	6	6	15	2	57	15	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	17	15	10	20	15	0	48	35	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	15	22	25	7	15	7	29	42	13
2018	British Columbia	26	20	16	19	4	15	0	54	26	26
2018	Alberta	20	40	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	33	17	0	8	8	8	70	10	12
2017	National Capital Region	24	20	17	12	6	17	4	55	23	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	5	5	15	36	14	0	34	60	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	10	20	20	20	10	0	34	44	10
2017	British Columbia	39	20	17	0	8	13	4	70	10	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	20	21	10	0	30	0	56	14	10
2014	National Capital Region	24	17	19	13	9	14	4	50	27	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	13	21	21	15	15	15	0	40	34	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	9	20	40	0	31	0	13	58	10
2014	British Columbia	8	21	33	17	21	0	0	30	37	24

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, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	11	89	169
2018	British Columbia	19	81	26
2018	Alberta	0	100	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	100	12

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	32	19

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	74	19

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 49d. 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
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	53	19

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	37	19

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	42	19

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	26	19

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	58	19

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	37	19

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	53	19

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	32	19

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	68	19

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	32	19

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	32	19

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	26	19

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	26	19

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	19

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	32	19

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	32	19

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	26	19

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in 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
2018	National Capital Region	20	18	18	6	2	33	3	60	12	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	20	7	5	10	0	44	15	64	24	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	10	30	7	30	22	0	79	13
2018	British Columbia	22	11	13	4	7	39	4	59	20	26
2018	Alberta	0	40	10	10	0	30	10	67	17	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	0	17	0	0	50	8	60	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	22	17	9	5	3	38	7	70	14	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	20	0	30	10	5	29	5	30	24	20
2017	British Columbia	17	20	16	4	0	36	7	65	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	20	20	0	0	30	20	60	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	12	15	16	6	5	36	10	50	19	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	14	15	7	7	50	7	32	34	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	31	0	9	50	9	0	23	10
2014	British Columbia	13	16	16	9	4	30	13	50	23	24

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
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
2018	National Capital Region	37	31	17	3	3	8	1	74	7	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	34	21	10	5	5	25	0	74	13	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	30	10	30	7	7	0	49	40	13
2018	British Columbia	46	31	15	4	4	0	0	78	7	26
2018	Alberta	20	50	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	42	8	0	0	8	0	91	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	35	31	13	5	2	14	1	77	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	10	34	20	0	5	5	39	23	20
2017	British Columbia	44	28	12	4	0	9	3	82	5	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	60	20	0	0	10	0	78	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	30	28	13	6	3	17	2	72	12	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	14	7	50	7	7	14	0	25	17	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	0	31	0	9	41	0	32	16	10
2014	British Columbia	16	25	25	13	4	13	4	49	20	24

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 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	6	94	169
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	100	11
2018	Nova Scotia	0	100	12

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 56d. 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
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	50	10

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	0	10

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in 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
2018	National Capital Region	21	14	21	2	2	35	4	58	7	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	12	5	0	0	49	10	88	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	10	15	15	0	45	15	25	37	13
2018	British Columbia	16	0	17	0	4	52	12	43	11	25
2018	Alberta	10	40	10	0	0	30	10	83	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	17	0	8	0	0	67	8	67	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	19	14	13	0	1	44	9	71	1	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	10	30	5	0	34	5	41	9	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	30	0	0	70	0	0	0	10
2017	British Columbia	8	8	16	0	0	53	15	50	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	10	31	0	0	49	0	39	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	15	9	13	1	1	45	15	60	7	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	7	29	0	0	43	7	43	0	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	40	0	0	50	9	0	0	10
2014	British Columbia	4	4	20	0	4	54	13	25	13	24

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
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
2018	National Capital Region	38	31	15	3	2	10	1	77	6	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	21	10	0	0	29	0	86	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	48	30	7	0	7	0	60	8	13
2018	British Columbia	52	29	12	4	0	4	0	84	4	25
2018	Alberta	20	60	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	50	8	0	0	8	0	91	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	35	34	12	0	1	17	1	85	1	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	15	31	0	10	10	5	52	12	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	20	30	10	0	20	0	50	13	10
2017	British Columbia	44	29	16	0	0	8	3	82	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	40	31	0	0	20	0	62	0	10
2014	National Capital Region	35	24	13	2	1	21	3	78	4	141
2014	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	0	29	7	0	35	0	44	11	14
2014	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	0	51	0	0	31	0	27	0	10
2014	British Columbia	12	37	17	4	4	25	0	66	12	24

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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	71	15	10	3	1	0	86	4	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	54	20	5	5	17	0	74	21	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	40	7	0	7	0	85	7	13
2018	British Columbia	85	11	0	0	4	0	96	4	26
2018	Alberta	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	83	8	0	0	0	8	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	69	22	3	1	2	3	93	4	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	40	10	0	10	0	79	10	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	20	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2017	British Columbia	75	17	8	0	0	0	92	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	59	31	11	0	0	0	89	0	10

Question 65. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	43	38	12	3	3	1	82	6	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	36	20	10	10	0	61	20	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	45	37	18	0	0	45	18	13
2018	British Columbia	43	50	7	0	0	0	93	0	26
2018	Alberta	20	60	0	10	10	0	80	20	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	42	8	0	8	0	83	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	31	49	10	4	3	1	82	8	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	29	26	20	10	0	44	31	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	30	40	0	0	0	60	0	10
2017	British Columbia	39	49	4	8	0	0	88	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	51	0	0	10	0	90	10	10

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	33	40	14	6	5	2	75	11	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	25	39	7	25	5	0	64	29	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	15	37	25	7	7	24	35	13
2018	British Columbia	40	45	7	7	0	0	85	7	26
2018	Alberta	10	50	10	20	10	0	60	30	10
2018	Nova Scotia	75	17	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	23	47	15	10	4	1	71	14	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	10	19	20	25	21	5	30	48	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	50	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2017	British Columbia	47	29	16	8	0	0	76	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	12	33	24	16	14	2	45	30	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	31	5	10	15	0	71	25	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	25	22	22	7	0	48	30	13
2018	British Columbia	11	22	31	20	15	0	34	35	26
2018	Alberta	0	10	60	20	10	0	10	30	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	17	25	0	17	0	58	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	13	23	26	19	18	1	36	38	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	21	25	9	30	9	28	44	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	10	10	30	40	0	20	70	10
2017	British Columbia	0	23	16	28	33	0	23	61	25
2017	Nova Scotia	30	51	10	0	10	0	80	10	10

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	7	31	27	24	11	0	1	38	35	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	15	26	20	25	0	0	29	44	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	15	33	22	30	0	0	15	52	13
2018	British Columbia	4	26	26	40	4	0	0	30	44	26
2018	Alberta	0	0	30	40	30	0	0	0	70	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	25	33	17	0	0	0	50	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	10	27	32	19	12	0	0	37	31	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	34	10	41	10	0	0	39	51	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	10	40	30	10	0	0	20	40	10
2017	British Columbia	7	33	36	20	4	0	0	40	24	25
2017	Nova Scotia	29	11	20	30	0	10	0	44	33	10

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	14	29	25	24	8	0	1	43	32	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	21	20	20	29	5	0	5	43	36	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	70	0	30	0	0	0	30	13
2018	British Columbia	7	24	30	35	4	0	0	31	39	26
2018	Alberta	10	20	40	20	10	0	0	30	30	10
2018	Nova Scotia	17	50	25	8	0	0	0	67	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	14	29	30	19	7	0	1	44	26	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	13	31	10	41	5	0	0	44	46	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	20	60	10	10	0	0	20	20	10
2017	British Columbia	11	37	31	17	4	0	0	48	21	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	31	19	30	0	10	0	45	34	10

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	16	24	29	19	12	0	1	40	31	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	29	25	17	15	0	0	44	31	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	7	48	15	22	0	7	8	40	13
2018	British Columbia	4	34	31	24	7	0	0	37	31	26
2018	Alberta	0	10	0	40	50	0	0	10	90	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	42	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	19	27	24	15	14	1	0	47	30	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	30	25	31	5	0	9	33	40	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	20	60	10	10	0	0	20	20	10
2017	British Columbia	19	33	17	19	12	0	0	52	31	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	11	39	20	11	10	0	23	34	10

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	37	31	19	8	4	0	1	69	12	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	25	17	15	5	0	10	60	22	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	33	7	30	15	0	0	48	45	13
2018	British Columbia	41	19	24	13	4	0	0	60	16	26
2018	Alberta	10	30	0	50	10	0	0	40	60	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	67	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	35	34	16	7	5	0	4	72	12	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	23	25	30	16	5	0	0	49	21	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	50	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	23	52	13	12	0	0	0	74	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	31	19	30	11	0	10	0	55	12	10

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	26	28	7	8	0	0	57	15	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	34	10	17	20	0	5	52	38	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	25	22	22	7	0	0	48	30	13
2018	British Columbia	11	26	31	28	4	0	0	37	31	26
2018	Alberta	0	30	0	60	10	0	0	30	70	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	50	17	8	0	0	0	75	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	27	31	22	12	8	1	0	58	20	154
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	19	25	20	10	26	0	0	44	36	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	40	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	10
2017	British Columbia	7	56	25	8	4	0	0	63	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	19	50	20	11	0	0	0	70	11	10

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	36	21	7	3	2	69	10	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	39	10	31	10	5	5	52	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	22	45	18	0	0	37	18	13
2018	British Columbia	12	36	40	8	4	0	48	12	25
2018	Alberta	30	30	40	0	0	0	60	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	42	25	8	0	0	67	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	34	31	23	7	5	0	65	12	154
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	24	35	21	20	0	0	59	20	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	60	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	20	47	21	8	4	0	68	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	39	20	30	11	0	0	60	11	10

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	17	41	28	9	4	0	1	58	13	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	26	44	15	10	5	0	0	71	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	37	48	7	7	0	0	37	15	13
2018	British Columbia	12	48	29	12	0	0	0	60	12	25
2018	Alberta	10	50	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2018	Nova Scotia	25	58	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	23	31	29	12	5	1	0	54	17	154
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	9	45	16	20	10	0	0	54	30	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	30	20	30	0	0	0	50	30	10
2017	British Columbia	19	60	13	4	4	0	0	79	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	30	31	20	0	0	0	50	20	10

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	25	30	29	9	6	1	55	15	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	15	41	29	10	5	0	56	15	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	52	25	0	15	0	60	15	13
2018	British Columbia	9	52	27	12	0	0	61	12	25
2018	Alberta	10	30	60	0	0	0	40	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	33	58	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	31	33	23	5	6	1	65	12	154
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	18	31	15	20	16	0	49	36	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	40	30	20	0	0	50	20	10
2017	British Columbia	21	55	16	4	4	0	76	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	29	20	31	20	0	0	50	20	10

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	25	32	24	14	4	1	58	18	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	31	49	15	5	0	0	80	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	16	60	8	16	0	0	76	16	12
2018	British Columbia	4	46	26	24	0	0	50	24	24
2018	Nova Scotia	33	50	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	26	40	19	12	3	0	66	15	154
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	23	26	36	15	0	0	49	15	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	30	10	30	0	0	60	30	10
2017	British Columbia	16	44	28	8	4	0	60	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	20	29	21	30	0	0	49	30	10

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	54	18	16	6	5	2	73	11	167
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	71	29	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	45	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2018	British Columbia	65	27	4	4	0	0	92	4	25
2018	Alberta	40	40	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	8	17	8	8	0	67	17	12
2017	National Capital Region	61	21	11	5	1	0	83	6	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	10	26	10	5	0	59	15	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	10	20	0	10	0	70	10	10
2017	British Columbia	52	40	8	0	0	0	92	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	50	40	0	0	0	10	100	0	10

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	71	16	4	2	2	2	4	92	4	166
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	85	10	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	85	7	0	0	0	7	0	100	0	13
2018	British Columbia	73	19	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	25
2018	Alberta	70	20	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	83	0	8	0	0	0	8	91	0	12

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	74	10	4	5	1	2	4	89	7	166
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	79	10	7	0	5	0	0	88	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	7	18	7	7	0	0	67	15	13
2018	British Columbia	81	12	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	25
2018	Alberta	60	30	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	80	10	5	2	1	1	2	92	3	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	64	5	10	5	0	5	10	81	6	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	20	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2017	British Columbia	84	8	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	90	0	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	10

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	59	24	12	2	1	0	2	85	3	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	66	15	10	5	0	5	0	85	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	37	7	0	10	0	0	82	10	13
2018	British Columbia	81	16	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	25
2018	Alberta	50	40	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	75	25	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	62	20	14	4	0	0	0	82	4	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	20	10	5	0	0	15	82	6	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	10	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2017	British Columbia	60	28	4	8	0	0	0	88	8	25
2017	Nova Scotia	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	59	22	10	6	2	1	82	8	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	54	36	0	0	10	0	90	10	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	30	0	7	18	0	75	25	13
2018	British Columbia	54	24	19	4	0	0	78	4	26
2018	Alberta	60	30	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	83	8	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	70	14	11	3	2	0	84	5	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	50	24	10	0	10	5	78	11	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	20	10	0	10	0	80	10	10
2017	British Columbia	76	16	8	0	0	0	92	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	49	51	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	58	14	7	1	1	20	89	2	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	69	5	12	5	0	10	82	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	0	0	0	10	45	82	18	13
2018	British Columbia	56	29	0	0	0	16	100	0	25
2018	Alberta	50	10	0	0	0	40	100	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	17	0	0	0	42	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	59	11	7	1	1	21	89	3	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	49	20	5	0	0	25	93	0	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	50	10	10	0	0	30	86	0	10
2017	British Columbia	72	16	4	0	0	8	95	0	25
2017	Nova Scotia	59	20	0	0	0	21	100	0	10

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	65	21	7	2	1	1	3	89	4	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	71	25	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	52	15	33	0	0	0	0	67	0	13
2018	British Columbia	36	36	16	8	4	0	0	73	12	25
2018	Alberta	30	40	10	10	0	0	10	78	11	10
2018	Nova Scotia	42	58	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	67	17	10	1	1	1	2	87	3	155
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	60	20	10	5	0	0	5	84	5	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	30	50	0	10	0	0	40	10	10
2017	British Columbia	45	20	29	4	0	0	3	67	4	25
2017	Nova Scotia	50	30	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	81	9	4	2	1	3	93	3	169
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	66	0	5	5	10	15	77	17	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	82	18	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2018	British Columbia	77	19	4	0	0	0	96	0	25
2018	Alberta	60	20	10	0	0	10	89	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	25	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2017	National Capital Region	78	8	6	3	3	3	88	6	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	40	20	5	9	6	20	75	19	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	10	0	0	10	10	89	11	10
2017	British Columbia	56	23	8	13	0	0	79	13	25
2017	Nova Scotia	60	11	0	10	10	10	78	22	10

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	47	31	16	3	1	0	2	80	4	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	61	20	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	45	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	13
2018	British Columbia	27	42	23	0	8	0	0	69	8	25
2018	Alberta	30	60	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Nova Scotia	67	25	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	48	29	14	6	1	1	1	78	7	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	45	34	10	0	0	0	10	89	0	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	50	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2017	British Columbia	47	35	12	5	0	0	0	83	5	25
2017	Nova Scotia	40	51	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	10

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	13	25	44	14	3	38	17	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	20	29	26	20	5	49	25	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	30	40	15	15	30	30	13
2018	British Columbia	15	30	33	19	4	45	22	26
2018	Alberta	0	10	50	20	20	10	40	10
2018	Nova Scotia	17	42	42	0	0	58	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	7	30	38	19	5	37	24	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	24	46	20	5	29	25	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	10	80	10	0	10	10	10
2017	British Columbia	19	28	36	18	0	47	18	25
2017	Nova Scotia	10	50	40	0	0	60	0	10

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	6	21	44	19	10	29	27	168
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	25	20	46	5	51	29	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	7	30	48	7	7	15	37	13
2018	British Columbia	4	26	39	24	7	31	30	26
2018	Alberta	30	0	70	0	0	0	30	10
2018	Nova Scotia	0	0	58	33	8	42	0	12
2017	National Capital Region	4	28	36	23	9	32	33	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	5	20	56	10	9	19	25	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	30	30	40	0	40	30	10
2017	British Columbia	0	12	36	36	16	52	12	25
2017	Nova Scotia	11	11	59	20	0	20	21	10

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	19	28	24	15	12	3	0	20	80	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	26	5	5	20	0	0	44	56	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	15	15	15	22	0	0	33	67	13
2018	British Columbia	19	15	26	33	4	4	0	19	81	26
2018	Alberta	10	50	20	10	10	0	0	10	90	10
2018	Nova Scotia	58	17	0	25	0	0	0	58	42	12
2017	National Capital Region	19	22	23	15	16	5	0	20	80	156
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	9	16	15	30	25	0	5	10	90	20
2017	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	10	10	10	20	50	0	0	10	90	10
2017	British Columbia	8	32	7	24	29	0	0	8	92	25
2017	Nova Scotia	29	30	11	10	0	21	0	37	63	10

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	25	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	26	11
2018	British Columbia	29	20
2017	National Capital Region	30	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	17	17
2017	British Columbia	35	23

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	70	11
2018	British Columbia	39	20
2017	National Capital Region	43	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	46	17
2017	British Columbia	61	23

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	31	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	9	11
2018	British Columbia	40	20
2017	National Capital Region	26	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	41	17
2017	British Columbia	35	23

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	38	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	26	11
2018	British Columbia	52	20
2017	National Capital Region	57	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	48	17
2017	British Columbia	66	23

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	10	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	18	11
2018	British Columbia	5	20
2017	National Capital Region	10	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	12	17
2017	British Columbia	14	23

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	30	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	44	11
2018	British Columbia	29	20

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	49	134
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	47	11
2018	British Columbia	31	20
2017	National Capital Region	35	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	29	17
2017	British Columbia	39	23

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).
Survey year	Demographic	0 hours (%)	1 to 9 hours (%)	10 to 19 hours (%)	20 to 29 hours (%)	30 to 39 hours (%)	40 hours or more (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	8	37	18	11	4	23	128
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	42	10	10	0	39	10
2018	British Columbia	0	30	15	7	5	42	19
2017	National Capital Region	3	50	20	11	7	10	118
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	45	19	6	18	12	16
2017	British Columbia	0	36	8	23	4	29	22

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	30	70	133
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	35	65	11
2018	British Columbia	19	81	20

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	National Capital Region	36	19	16	12	12	0	5	58	25	170
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	71	5	5	0	10	0	10	84	11	20
2018	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	40	30	0	15	7	0	7	76	24	13
2018	British Columbia	54	24	11	4	7	0	0	78	11	26
2018	Alberta	30	30	20	10	0	0	10	67	11	10
2018	Nova Scotia	50	8	8	0	8	8	17	78	11	12

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
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
2018	National Capital Region	20	33	12	17	14	1	3	55	32	133
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	9	18	9	35	30	0	0	26	65	11
2018	British Columbia	19	29	10	32	10	0	0	48	42	20
2017	National Capital Region	14	23	17	21	15	4	6	41	40	120
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	12	13	18	24	34	0	0	24	58	17
2017	British Columbia	30	27	4	17	22	0	0	57	39	23

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
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
2018	National Capital Region	4	11	22	16	37	1	8	16	59	133
2018	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	0	26	9	65	0	0	0	74	11
2018	British Columbia	0	10	10	29	47	0	5	10	80	20
2017	National Capital Region	6	10	16	21	41	1	5	17	66	119
2017	Ontario (excluding National Capital Region)	0	6	12	17	66	0	0	6	82	17
2017	British Columbia	5	9	0	26	56	4	0	14	86	23

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2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency by Question 84. In which province or territory do you work?

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Harassment

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources