2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Correctional Service Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 43 10 20 12 0 0 58 32 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 47 11 19 10 0 0 60 29 6449
2017 Aboriginal 13 37 11 20 19 0 0 51 39 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 38 13 20 14 0 0 53 34 7890
2014 Aboriginal 15 33 14 20 17 0 0 48 38 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 39 14 21 13 0 0 53 34 9806
2011 Aboriginal 24 40 10 16 9 1 0 64 25 969
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 44 12 15 8 0 1 65 23 10629
2008 Aboriginal 17 41 9 18 14 0 0 59 32 681
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 43 12 18 10 0 0 61 27 8128

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 12 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 6426
2017 Aboriginal 40 38 11 5 4 0 1 79 10 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 7883
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 9811
2011 Aboriginal 47 34 10 5 4 1 0 81 8 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 10611
2008 Aboriginal 40 41 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 683
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 8127

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 700
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 6392
2017 Aboriginal 46 38 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 7879
2014 Aboriginal 45 37 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 9807
2011 Aboriginal 50 36 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 969
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 10632
2008 Aboriginal 45 41 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 683
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 43 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 8128

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 31 12 16 19 0 0 54 35 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 15 13 12 0 0 59 25 6429
2017 Aboriginal 23 27 14 17 18 0 0 51 35 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 14 14 14 0 1 58 28 7878
2014 Aboriginal 21 33 14 15 16 1 0 55 31 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 17 14 12 0 0 57 27 9801
2011 Aboriginal 25 35 12 15 12 1 0 60 28 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 14 12 10 0 1 64 22 10621

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 34 13 12 16 0 0 58 28 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 14 12 13 0 0 61 25 6421
2017 Aboriginal 24 39 13 10 14 0 0 63 24 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 13 10 12 0 0 65 22 7892
2014 Aboriginal 22 41 12 12 12 0 0 64 24 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 9810
2011 Aboriginal 32 38 12 8 10 0 0 70 18 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 10620
2008 Aboriginal 31 39 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 679
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 8087

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 Aboriginal 13 24 15 18 30 0 0 37 48 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 16 16 24 0 0 44 40 6419
2017 Aboriginal 16 23 17 15 28 0 1 39 44 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 29 16 18 22 0 0 43 40 7883
2014 Aboriginal 14 27 15 19 24 1 0 42 44 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 30 18 19 18 0 0 44 38 9806
2011 Aboriginal 14 33 16 16 20 1 0 47 36 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 34 16 17 17 0 0 49 34 10635

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
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 Aboriginal 18 38 19 13 12 0 0 56 25 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 6435
2017 Aboriginal 20 40 15 13 13 0 0 59 25 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 16 14 9 0 0 62 23 7883

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 41 12 11 8 1 0 68 19 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 6429
2017 Aboriginal 27 38 14 8 12 0 0 66 20 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 15 9 9 1 0 67 18 7874
2014 Aboriginal 26 37 18 9 9 1 0 63 18 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 40 16 9 7 1 0 68 16 9809
2011 Aboriginal 28 41 14 7 8 1 0 70 16 969
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 10633
2008 Aboriginal 36 37 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 12 7 6 1 0 74 13 8125

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 23 17 14 29 0 0 40 43 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 16 16 20 0 0 48 36 6423
2017 Aboriginal 15 26 15 14 29 1 0 42 43 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 16 16 22 0 0 46 38 7878

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 37 12 5 6 0 0 77 11 699
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 12 5 5 0 0 79 10 6396
2017 Aboriginal 47 34 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 11 5 4 0 0 81 8 7870
2014 Aboriginal 54 28 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 1023
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 10 3 3 0 0 85 6 9797
2011 Aboriginal 56 31 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 966
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 10635

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 31 14 17 24 0 0 45 41 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 15 17 18 0 0 50 35 6426
2017 Aboriginal 18 32 10 18 21 0 0 50 40 801
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 14 18 17 0 0 51 34 7863
2014 Aboriginal 13 32 14 21 20 0 0 45 41 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 15 21 17 0 0 47 38 9807
2011 Aboriginal 20 36 14 14 15 1 0 56 30 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 14 15 13 0 0 57 29 10631

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 Aboriginal 18 29 17 13 23 0 0 47 36 698
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 17 16 18 0 0 49 33 6396
2017 Aboriginal 21 28 15 16 21 0 0 48 36 800
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 17 16 17 0 0 50 33 7862
2014 Aboriginal 19 30 17 18 17 0 0 49 34 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 18 17 15 0 0 50 31 9812

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 Aboriginal 18 25 17 16 24 0 1 43 40 698
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 19 17 17 0 0 48 34 6411
2017 Aboriginal 18 28 17 17 21 0 0 46 37 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 19 17 15 0 0 49 32 7858
2014 Aboriginal 17 31 20 18 14 0 0 48 33 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 21 17 12 0 0 50 29 9809
2011 Aboriginal 21 38 20 12 7 1 1 60 20 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 40 17 11 6 1 0 65 17 10611

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 37 13 9 9 0 0 69 18 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 15 7 5 0 0 72 13 6431
2017 Aboriginal 35 38 12 6 10 0 0 73 16 800
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 14 7 6 0 0 74 13 7851
2014 Aboriginal 37 39 12 5 7 0 0 76 11 1023
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 9797
2011 Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 43 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 10624
2008 Aboriginal 40 43 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 683
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 45 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 8129

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 Aboriginal 29 32 22 7 7 0 3 63 15 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 20 9 6 0 1 64 15 6445
2017 Aboriginal 29 38 21 7 3 0 2 68 10 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 18 8 4 0 2 69 12 7891
2014 Aboriginal 29 33 23 9 6 0 1 62 15 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 22 8 4 0 1 65 13 9808
2011 Aboriginal 27 38 23 7 4 0 2 66 11 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 20 9 6 0 1 65 15 10632
2008 Aboriginal 24 31 28 10 6 0 1 55 16 683
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 22 11 8 0 1 58 19 8122

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 Aboriginal 19 27 36 11 4 0 1 15 48 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 33 13 4 1 1 18 49 6432
2017 Aboriginal 20 27 36 9 5 1 2 14 48 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 33 12 5 1 2 18 48 7851
2014 Aboriginal 14 33 36 10 5 1 1 15 48 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 33 34 12 5 1 1 17 48 9792
2011 Aboriginal 16 30 32 13 5 1 2 19 48 965
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 33 14 6 1 2 20 46 10610
2008 Aboriginal 19 33 31 13 3 1 0 16 53 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 34 33 12 4 0 1 16 50 8117

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 Aboriginal 26 26 29 13 5 1 1 18 52 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 27 14 6 1 1 21 52 6414
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 25 13 6 1 2 20 54 801
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 29 14 7 2 2 22 48 7843
2014 Aboriginal 19 28 32 13 6 2 1 20 48 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 30 14 6 2 1 21 48 9793
2011 Aboriginal 18 25 28 16 9 2 2 26 45 964
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 29 18 9 2 2 28 41 10596
2008 Aboriginal 20 28 28 14 6 2 1 22 49 680
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 30 15 7 1 2 23 46 8101

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 Aboriginal 25 25 27 14 5 2 2 20 52 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 29 12 6 2 2 18 52 6411
2017 Aboriginal 21 26 29 14 6 2 2 20 49 802
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 28 14 6 2 4 21 50 7851
2014 Aboriginal 21 27 30 12 5 2 2 18 51 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 28 12 5 2 2 18 53 9790
2011 Aboriginal 21 26 27 15 6 2 4 21 50 962
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 29 13 6 2 3 21 49 10587
2008 Aboriginal 21 30 29 13 5 2 1 18 53 681
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 30 13 5 2 2 19 50 8109

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 Aboriginal 13 15 34 25 8 1 5 35 29 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 36 25 10 1 3 36 27 6389
2017 Aboriginal 11 15 34 24 9 2 4 36 28 801
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 33 24 10 1 5 37 28 7823
2014 Aboriginal 9 18 32 27 9 1 3 38 28 1014
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 35 24 8 1 3 34 30 9756
2011 Aboriginal 10 16 35 24 10 1 5 36 27 963
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 32 22 10 1 4 34 32 10572
2008 Aboriginal 11 17 35 25 8 1 2 34 29 680
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 36 21 8 1 3 30 33 8092

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 Aboriginal 29 24 26 12 5 1 2 18 55 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 25 12 6 1 2 18 56 6410
2017 Aboriginal 23 25 26 14 7 1 2 23 50 802
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 27 13 7 1 3 21 51 7853
2014 Aboriginal 23 27 27 14 5 1 2 20 52 1021
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 27 12 5 1 2 18 54 9791
2011 Aboriginal 17 23 32 15 6 2 3 23 43 964
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 29 15 8 1 3 24 45 10597
2008 Aboriginal 21 26 31 12 7 2 1 19 49 680
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 29 15 6 1 2 21 49 8102

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 Aboriginal 19 24 24 21 7 2 2 29 46 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 26 19 8 2 2 28 44 6401
2017 Aboriginal 17 20 27 19 9 3 5 30 40 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 27 20 10 2 5 32 40 7849
2014 Aboriginal 16 19 26 23 10 3 3 35 37 1023
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 29 22 10 2 3 34 36 9790
2011 Aboriginal 18 20 28 19 9 2 3 30 40 966
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 27 18 10 2 4 30 41 10610
2008 Aboriginal 22 22 28 17 7 1 2 25 46 680
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 27 17 7 2 3 24 48 8106

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 Aboriginal 23 24 26 15 6 2 4 23 50 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 28 12 6 2 2 19 52 6423
2017 Aboriginal 22 20 28 14 6 4 5 22 46 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 30 13 6 3 4 20 48 7845
2014 Aboriginal 19 27 29 13 6 3 3 20 49 1016
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 31 12 6 2 3 19 49 9776
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My Work Unit

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 Aboriginal 10 23 20 17 27 2 1 34 45 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 19 18 19 2 1 42 38 6426
2017 Aboriginal 14 24 17 18 23 2 1 40 42 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 19 17 18 2 2 44 36 7885
2014 Aboriginal 17 29 19 17 17 1 1 46 34 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 18 16 12 2 2 52 29 9816

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 26 15 16 23 0 0 46 39 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 13 16 16 0 0 54 32 6413
2017 Aboriginal 21 26 13 16 23 1 1 47 40 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 29 14 15 16 1 1 54 32 7884
2014 Aboriginal 22 27 14 19 17 1 0 49 36 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 13 15 12 0 0 60 27 9808

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 Aboriginal 6 14 19 20 36 4 1 21 59 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 17 21 31 5 1 26 56 6410
2017 Aboriginal 6 16 15 21 35 5 1 24 60 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 17 23 29 7 1 25 57 7874
2014 Aboriginal 7 15 18 24 29 5 1 24 57 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 18 18 25 25 6 1 27 54 9813

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 33 17 16 14 0 0 54 29 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 15 13 9 0 0 62 23 6408
2017 Aboriginal 17 35 16 14 17 1 0 53 31 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 15 14 11 0 0 59 26 7866
2014 Aboriginal 18 40 14 16 12 0 0 58 27 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 9804

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 35 23 9 13 1 0 54 23 700
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 20 9 8 1 0 63 17 6421
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My Immediate Supervisor

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 Aboriginal 23 33 12 13 17 0 0 57 31 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 6421
2017 Aboriginal 26 32 15 13 14 0 0 58 27 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 15 13 12 1 0 61 25 7889
2014 Aboriginal 28 29 15 14 12 1 0 58 27 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 16 12 9 1 0 62 21 9813
2011 Aboriginal 26 33 15 13 12 1 0 60 25 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 10620
2008 Aboriginal 27 34 12 11 16 0 0 61 28 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 12 14 11 0 0 63 25 8128

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 Aboriginal 27 27 17 11 15 2 0 56 27 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 16 10 10 1 0 63 20 6419
2017 Aboriginal 30 29 16 12 11 2 0 60 23 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 16 10 10 1 1 64 20 7889
2014 Aboriginal 30 28 17 10 13 1 0 59 23 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 17 10 8 2 0 65 18 9811
2011 Aboriginal 28 30 17 11 12 2 0 60 23 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 16 9 9 2 0 66 18 10619
2008 Aboriginal 27 28 17 12 14 2 0 56 27 683
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 14 11 10 2 0 63 22 8129

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 Aboriginal 26 30 15 13 16 1 0 56 29 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 15 12 10 0 0 63 22 6407
2017 Aboriginal 30 32 12 11 14 1 0 63 25 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 14 11 10 1 0 64 22 7882
2014 Aboriginal 29 30 15 13 12 1 0 60 25 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 15 12 8 1 0 65 20 9816
2011 Aboriginal 29 32 12 13 12 1 0 62 26 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 13 12 9 1 0 66 21 10618
2008 Aboriginal 26 32 11 13 17 1 0 59 30 683
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 12 13 11 0 0 64 24 8121

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 25 15 9 16 1 0 59 26 700
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 28 16 8 10 1 0 66 18 6405
2017 Aboriginal 35 26 14 7 14 3 0 64 21 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 15 6 11 2 0 67 18 7888

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 29 16 10 16 0 0 59 25 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 16 10 11 0 0 63 21 6415
2017 Aboriginal 35 26 15 8 14 1 0 62 23 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 15 9 10 0 0 65 19 7874
2014 Aboriginal 35 27 17 9 10 1 1 63 20 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 16 8 8 1 0 67 16 9805
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Senior Management

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 Aboriginal 13 38 16 18 13 0 1 52 32 135
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 36 18 16 10 1 2 56 26 1395
2017 Aboriginal 19 34 13 21 10 1 0 55 32 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 39 17 14 9 1 2 58 24 1592
2014 Aboriginal 16 33 19 16 10 2 3 52 28 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 39 17 14 8 1 2 59 23 2013

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 Aboriginal 15 23 16 16 29 2 0 38 46 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 27 17 15 23 3 0 44 39 6437
2017 Aboriginal 17 23 17 15 26 2 0 40 42 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 18 16 20 4 0 44 37 7888
2014 Aboriginal 16 26 17 18 20 3 1 43 39 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 19 16 15 4 0 47 33 9806
2011 Aboriginal 14 26 18 16 22 3 0 41 40 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 19 16 16 4 0 47 33 10634

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 23 14 18 31 0 0 36 50 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 18 17 25 1 0 39 43 6431
2017 Aboriginal 15 21 14 19 28 1 0 37 48 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 18 19 23 2 0 39 43 7880
2014 Aboriginal 16 24 18 16 24 1 0 41 41 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 20 19 19 2 0 41 39 9810
2011 Aboriginal 15 29 17 16 22 1 0 45 38 969
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 19 15 18 2 0 46 34 10629
2008 Aboriginal 17 25 17 15 25 1 0 43 40 681
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 31 18 16 19 2 0 47 35 8126

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 21 18 20 30 1 0 31 51 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 20 20 26 2 0 33 47 6418
2017 Aboriginal 11 21 16 22 27 2 0 33 51 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 20 21 24 3 0 33 46 7872
2014 Aboriginal 11 24 18 20 24 3 0 36 45 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 21 23 20 2 0 34 44 9807
2011 Aboriginal 11 29 20 19 19 2 0 41 39 966
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 30 21 20 17 3 0 41 38 10629
2008 Aboriginal 9 24 17 23 23 3 0 35 47 681
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 29 19 23 19 3 0 38 43 8124

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 20 16 18 36 0 0 29 55 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 17 20 30 1 0 32 50 6415
2017 Aboriginal 11 21 14 19 34 1 0 32 54 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 23 17 21 28 2 0 34 49 7877
2014 Aboriginal 9 22 17 21 29 2 0 32 51 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 25 19 22 23 2 0 35 46 9806
2011 Aboriginal 11 26 17 21 24 1 0 38 45 965
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 30 17 21 20 2 0 41 41 10626
2008 Aboriginal 10 27 11 23 27 2 0 38 51 681
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 32 14 24 19 1 0 42 44 8123
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 34 19 15 15 1 0 49 31 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 38 20 14 11 1 0 54 26 6418
2017 Aboriginal 19 31 18 14 17 1 0 51 31 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 21 13 11 1 0 54 25 7874
2014 Aboriginal 18 32 22 14 12 2 0 51 27 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 22 14 9 1 0 54 24 9813
2011 Aboriginal 20 39 19 11 9 1 0 61 20 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 17 10 7 1 0 65 17 10623

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 Aboriginal 21 32 14 16 16 1 0 53 32 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 16 12 12 1 0 59 25 6425
2017 Aboriginal 26 33 14 11 14 2 0 60 26 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 15 11 10 2 0 63 22 7864
2014 Aboriginal 23 35 18 11 10 3 0 60 22 1024
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 14 11 7 2 1 67 18 9811
2011 Aboriginal 28 32 15 12 11 2 1 62 23 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 13 10 8 3 1 68 18 10615
2008 Aboriginal 28 30 13 12 13 3 1 60 26 684
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 12 12 10 3 1 64 23 8123

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 30 18 15 21 1 0 46 36 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 20 14 14 0 0 52 29 6412

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 Aboriginal 10 19 15 20 32 2 1 31 54 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 18 18 24 3 1 38 44 6429
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 14 18 31 3 0 35 51 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 17 17 23 4 1 40 42 7865
2014 Aboriginal 13 21 16 18 28 4 0 35 49 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 17 18 19 4 1 42 40 9812
2011 Aboriginal 11 22 17 20 24 4 1 35 47 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 18 18 18 6 1 42 39 10630

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 Aboriginal 12 22 16 17 31 2 0 34 49 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 25 19 20 22 1 0 37 43 6417
2017 Aboriginal 13 23 16 20 25 2 0 37 46 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 19 19 20 2 0 41 40 7878
2014 Aboriginal 13 24 20 19 21 3 0 38 41 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 21 20 18 2 0 40 39 9810
2011 Aboriginal 15 34 15 16 19 2 0 50 35 969
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 19 17 14 2 1 49 32 10629
2008 Aboriginal 13 32 16 18 20 1 0 46 38 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 18 19 16 1 0 46 36 8122

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 Aboriginal 15 25 15 15 28 1 1 41 44 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 18 16 22 1 1 43 39 6424
2017 Aboriginal 16 25 15 15 26 2 1 43 42 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 17 16 21 2 2 43 39 7877
2014 Aboriginal 14 27 16 17 23 2 1 42 41 1023
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 18 16 20 2 2 44 38 9811
2011 Aboriginal 21 32 13 13 20 1 1 54 34 968
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 15 15 15 2 2 53 31 10630
2008 Aboriginal 19 36 10 13 19 1 1 56 33 680
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 39 13 14 15 1 1 57 30 8119

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 25 21 16 25 2 0 37 42 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 24 15 18 2 0 42 34 6420
2017 Aboriginal 14 25 19 16 23 2 0 40 40 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 23 16 17 3 0 42 34 7880

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 Aboriginal 23 37 17 10 11 1 1 61 21 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 21 6 6 2 0 66 13 6429
2017 Aboriginal 25 32 21 9 11 2 1 58 20 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 21 8 8 3 1 62 16 7873
2014 Aboriginal 29 35 19 8 7 2 1 66 15 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 17 6 5 3 1 71 11 9806

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 34 18 14 13 1 0 56 27 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 19 10 8 1 0 62 18 6409
2017 Aboriginal 21 33 18 14 13 1 0 55 28 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 41 17 10 8 2 0 64 18 7874
2014 Aboriginal 24 36 18 13 9 2 0 60 22 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 17 9 6 2 0 67 15 9817
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 18 15 13 2 0 54 28 966
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 19 10 8 2 0 63 18 10626

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 32 18 11 17 0 0 54 29 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 15 10 11 0 0 64 21 6410
2017 Aboriginal 26 32 13 11 17 0 0 58 28 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 40 14 11 10 0 0 64 22 7875
2014 Aboriginal 27 35 14 13 10 1 0 62 23 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 9807
2011 Aboriginal 26 37 15 10 12 0 0 63 22 965
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 14 9 8 0 0 69 17 10622
2008 Aboriginal 22 38 14 12 14 0 0 60 26 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 8108

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 22 18 16 27 0 0 39 43 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 21 16 20 0 0 43 36 6417
2017 Aboriginal 17 23 18 18 24 0 0 40 42 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 28 21 16 19 1 0 44 35 7874
2014 Aboriginal 16 31 22 15 15 0 0 47 30 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 33 20 16 14 1 0 49 30 9818
2011 Aboriginal 21 31 19 13 14 1 0 53 28 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 21 12 10 1 0 56 23 10626

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 25 19 15 23 0 0 42 39 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 21 16 17 0 0 46 33 6388
2017 Aboriginal 18 27 19 15 21 0 0 45 36 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 20 17 16 0 0 47 33 7874
2014 Aboriginal 16 33 21 14 14 0 0 50 29 1026
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 21 17 12 0 0 51 29 9810
2011 Aboriginal 21 34 17 14 12 1 0 56 26 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 19 13 9 0 0 59 23 10624
2008 Aboriginal 18 35 18 17 10 0 0 54 28 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 40 16 15 9 0 0 59 24 8128

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 Aboriginal 18 21 17 17 25 2 0 40 42 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 22 16 19 2 0 42 35 6423
2017 Aboriginal 21 22 21 12 21 3 1 44 34 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 21 15 17 4 1 45 34 7871
2014 Aboriginal 18 25 22 14 16 4 1 46 31 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 21 15 15 4 1 47 31 9816
2011 Aboriginal 21 27 19 12 17 4 0 50 30 965
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 19 13 12 4 1 53 27 10631
2008 Aboriginal 18 29 17 15 14 6 0 50 31 682
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 18 15 11 5 0 54 27 8120
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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 Aboriginal 20 42 39 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 46 35 6454
2017 Aboriginal 20 43 38 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 49 32 7889
2014 Aboriginal 19 43 38 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 51 31 9814
2011 Aboriginal 23 41 36 969
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 50 28 10637

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 Aboriginal 13 43 22 14 3 6 151
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 24 11 5 8 1320
2017 Aboriginal 19 35 21 17 3 4 172
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 11 5 7 1539
2014 Aboriginal 16 33 24 17 9999 11 205
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 13 9999 11 1929
2011 Aboriginal 11 51 24 6 9999 9 246
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 44 21 8 9999 8 2418
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, 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 Aboriginal 44 56 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 70 6438

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 1619

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 1619

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1619

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 Aboriginal 29 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 1619

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1619

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1619

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1619

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 1621

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 1621

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 1621

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 1621

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 1621

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 1621

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 1621

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1621

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 1621

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 1621

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 1621

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 1621

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 1621

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 Aboriginal 48 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 1618

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 Aboriginal 31 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 1618

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1618

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 1618

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 Aboriginal 11 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 1618

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 Aboriginal 12 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1618

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 1618

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 1618

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 281
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 1618

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 Aboriginal 10 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1479

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 Aboriginal 14 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 1479

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 Aboriginal 8 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1479

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1479

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1479

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 Aboriginal 4 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1479

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 Aboriginal 7 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1479

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 1479

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1479

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 1479

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1479

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 Aboriginal 53 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 1479

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 1479

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 Aboriginal 59 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 1479

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 1479

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 248
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 1479

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 Aboriginal 9 17 19 17 32 4 1 28 52 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 23 16 22 8 2 32 42 6436
2017 Aboriginal 9 19 18 17 28 9 2 31 49 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 22 13 20 12 4 34 40 7892
2014 Aboriginal 9 19 22 15 23 9 2 32 43 1028
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 23 13 15 14 4 39 33 9807

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 Aboriginal 16 25 18 15 25 2 0 41 40 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 21 14 17 2 0 47 32 6427
2017 Aboriginal 14 23 19 15 25 4 1 39 42 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 28 20 14 17 5 1 46 33 7878
2014 Aboriginal 14 25 22 15 20 4 1 41 36 1022
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 21 14 13 6 1 49 28 9798
2011 Aboriginal 18 32 19 14 13 3 0 52 28 967
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 18 11 9 3 0 61 21 10621
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 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 Aboriginal 26 74 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 6426

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 637

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 69 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 75 637

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 637

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 Aboriginal 25 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 637

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 637

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 637

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 637

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 638

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 638

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 638

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 638

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 638

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 638

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 638

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 638

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 638

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 638

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 638

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 639

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 639

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 639

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 639

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 Aboriginal 8 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 639

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 Aboriginal 10 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 639

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 639

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 639

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 176
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 639

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 580

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 580

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 Aboriginal 2 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 580

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 Aboriginal 3 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 580

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 Aboriginal 6 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 580

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 580

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 580

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 580

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 580

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 580

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 Aboriginal 11 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 580

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 Aboriginal 46 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 580

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 62 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 580

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 580

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 158
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 580

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 Aboriginal 11 16 30 11 22 7 2 30 36 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 30 9 12 13 2 39 26 6418
2017 Aboriginal 10 18 27 13 15 13 3 34 34 808
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 27 8 11 17 5 42 24 7882
2014 Aboriginal 12 21 26 10 13 15 3 40 28 1027
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 26 8 7 19 4 46 20 9814

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 Aboriginal 17 24 24 11 20 3 1 43 33 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 25 10 11 4 1 52 22 6414
2017 Aboriginal 18 23 23 13 15 8 1 44 30 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 23 8 10 8 2 54 21 7866
2014 Aboriginal 17 28 24 11 11 8 1 50 24 1023
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 24 8 7 9 1 56 18 9802
2011 Aboriginal 24 35 19 10 8 4 0 61 19 966
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 17 7 5 5 0 69 13 10625
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Stress and Well-Being

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 16 19 16 34 1 0 30 50 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 17 20 17 33 0 1 29 51 6442
2017 Aboriginal 14 17 14 17 37 1 1 32 54 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 17 17 33 0 1 32 51 7884

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 Aboriginal 18 26 27 15 12 1 1 45 27 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 29 16 12 0 1 42 28 6440
2017 Aboriginal 18 26 27 16 11 1 1 45 27 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 27 16 13 0 1 44 29 7862

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 Aboriginal 24 28 26 11 7 1 2 54 19 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 25 12 8 0 2 53 21 6391
2017 Aboriginal 24 31 23 11 9 1 2 56 20 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 23 12 9 1 3 55 22 7855

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 Aboriginal 15 18 20 19 25 1 1 34 45 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 22 19 23 0 1 34 43 6419
2017 Aboriginal 17 19 22 20 20 1 1 37 41 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 24 18 19 1 2 39 37 7870

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 Aboriginal 41 20 17 7 10 1 4 64 18 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 24 16 8 8 0 5 65 17 6414
2017 Aboriginal 41 25 13 6 7 1 7 72 14 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 25 15 8 6 1 8 69 15 7861

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 Aboriginal 22 21 23 11 21 0 1 43 33 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 25 13 13 0 1 48 27 6417
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 22 12 13 0 1 52 25 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 24 14 10 0 1 51 24 7853

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 26 25 14 16 1 1 44 30 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 26 14 12 1 1 48 26 6430
2017 Aboriginal 20 28 22 15 13 1 1 49 28 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 25 15 10 1 1 48 26 7845

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 Aboriginal 16 27 24 13 18 1 1 44 32 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 26 17 14 0 1 42 31 6432
2017 Aboriginal 16 29 22 15 16 1 1 46 32 802
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 27 25 17 13 1 1 44 30 7851

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 27 21 16 15 0 1 47 31 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 24 14 12 0 1 50 26 6411
2017 Aboriginal 21 29 22 13 14 1 0 50 28 802
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 22 14 11 1 1 52 26 7851

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 29 20 14 13 0 0 52 27 699
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 23 12 9 0 1 55 21 6401
2017 Aboriginal 23 33 20 11 10 1 1 58 22 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 22 12 9 1 2 56 22 7824

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 28 18 7 9 0 0 65 16 696
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 6399
2017 Aboriginal 36 27 19 9 9 0 1 63 18 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 27 19 11 7 0 1 62 18 7880

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 Aboriginal 53 20 13 5 7 0 2 75 12 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 21 11 4 6 1 4 78 11 6407

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 Aboriginal 37 20 16 9 15 1 2 59 25 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 20 14 8 9 1 2 68 17 6420
2017 Aboriginal 39 22 14 12 10 0 1 63 23 801
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 21 12 7 8 1 2 72 15 7881

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 Aboriginal 31 33 22 6 8 0 1 64 14 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 6419
2017 Aboriginal 34 35 14 8 7 1 1 70 16 800
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 16 7 5 0 1 71 13 7875

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 20 19 9 18 0 1 54 27 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 25 16 9 12 0 1 63 22 6403
2017 Aboriginal 34 25 15 11 14 1 0 60 25 803
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 25 15 9 9 0 1 66 19 7874

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 16 6 2 3 0 24 86 6 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 14 8 3 2 0 25 82 7 6362
2017 Aboriginal 48 18 6 3 3 1 21 84 7 799
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 16 8 3 2 1 25 83 6 7865

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 Aboriginal 52 24 11 4 2 1 7 82 6 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 10 3 3 0 6 83 6 6384
2017 Aboriginal 53 26 9 3 4 1 6 84 7 796
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 24 9 3 2 1 7 85 5 7820

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 16 5 3 6 0 4 86 9 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 16 7 3 5 0 4 84 9 6410
2017 Aboriginal 66 15 6 3 5 1 4 85 9 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 17 7 4 5 1 5 84 9 7884

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 Aboriginal 46 28 14 6 4 0 2 76 9 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 14 4 3 0 2 78 7 6394
2017 Aboriginal 45 30 14 4 5 0 2 76 9 804
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 13 4 2 0 3 80 6 7876

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 20 36 18 18 0 0 28 36 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 24 38 20 10 0 0 32 30 6436
2017 Aboriginal 7 19 38 18 17 1 0 27 35 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 22 40 19 12 0 0 29 31 7891

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 27 32 11 3 0 0 14 54 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 37 14 6 0 0 20 43 6391
2017 Aboriginal 19 26 38 13 4 0 0 17 46 805
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 39 14 6 0 0 20 41 7861

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 37 17 15 15 1 0 53 30 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 42 18 13 10 1 0 59 23 6419
2017 Aboriginal 17 35 16 11 19 1 0 53 31 806
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 40 17 13 12 2 0 57 25 7881

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 18 17 17 39 0 0 27 56 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 15 21 29 0 0 34 51 6439
2017 Aboriginal 7 22 15 18 37 1 0 30 55 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 24 16 21 31 1 0 32 52 7880
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Compensation

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 Aboriginal 16 22 21 16 21 4 0 17 83 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 24 14 19 1 0 18 82 6442
2017 Aboriginal 23 17 22 14 19 3 1 24 76 807
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 20 12 19 3 1 24 76 7892

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 Aboriginal 33 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 5167
2017 Aboriginal 29 584
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 5745

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 Aboriginal 41 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 5167
2017 Aboriginal 41 584
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 5745

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 Aboriginal 19 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 5167
2017 Aboriginal 14 584
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 5745

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 Aboriginal 55 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 5167
2017 Aboriginal 60 584
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 5745

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 Aboriginal 9 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 5167
2017 Aboriginal 9 584
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 5745

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 Aboriginal 54 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 5168

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 5167
2017 Aboriginal 31 584
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 5745

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 Aboriginal 8 29 17 13 4 29 539
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 32 18 13 4 26 4866
2017 Aboriginal 6 39 18 9 4 23 564
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 41 18 11 4 20 5561

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 74 562
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 76 5140

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 Aboriginal 4 16 16 16 42 1 5 21 62 570
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 18 17 37 2 7 22 59 5152
2017 Aboriginal 6 18 15 18 33 3 7 27 56 585
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 16 17 35 2 8 25 57 5782

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 Aboriginal 2 9 11 16 57 2 3 12 77 568
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 8 15 16 52 2 5 11 73 5155
2017 Aboriginal 2 7 12 15 56 2 5 10 77 586
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 7 12 15 56 2 7 9 78 5783

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 Aboriginal 25 14 14 12 30 1 4 41 45 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 14 15 13 25 1 6 43 40 6427
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