2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 44 4 17 7 0 0 73 24 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 44 8 15 8 0 1 68 23 625
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 39 10 15 9 0 1 66 24 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 32 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 34 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 66 19 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 30 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 44 0 13 15 4 0 71 29 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 34 7 10 10 0 0 73 20 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 14 8 12 21 0 0 60 33 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 32 12 12 10 0 1 66 22 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 47 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 38 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 40 12 11 17 0 0 60 28 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 34 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 19 15 12 28 0 0 45 40 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 34 15 13 13 0 1 59 26 658

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 32 40 0 15 13 0 0 72 28 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 41 11 10 6 0 0 74 15 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 27 8 11 8 0 0 72 19 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 74 14 656

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 40 4 15 0 4 0 80 16 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 35 10 4 3 1 0 84 6 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 35 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 656

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 44 4 11 13 4 0 71 25 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 34 12 12 10 0 0 65 23 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 30 11 12 13 0 0 65 24 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 12 10 12 0 0 66 22 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 64 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 35 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 32 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 53 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 12 13 9 0 0 67 22 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 39 4 12 8 4 0 75 20 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 38 12 11 9 0 0 67 20 653

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 44 0 17 11 0 0 72 28 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 33 18 11 7 0 1 63 19 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 38 8 16 4 4 0 71 21 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 33 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 36 4 19 17 0 0 59 36 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 35 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 30 0 13 13 4 4 73 27 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 39 13 11 10 0 0 66 21 654

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 29 11 4 4 0 0 80 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 39 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 36 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 41 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 653

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 4 20 20 23 30 0 4 25 55 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 31 21 10 14 0 0 55 24 625
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 45 25 12 8 0 0 55 20 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 34 20 13 10 0 1 57 23 658

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 25 19 22 21 0 4 45 35 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 16 29 31 16 1 2 48 23 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 20 31 24 12 0 4 37 30 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 15 26 29 19 2 3 51 21 655

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 4 32 21 30 0 0 51 17 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 19 25 27 17 2 2 46 28 625
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 13 18 32 29 4 0 63 18 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 12 23 27 25 3 4 56 19 655

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 4 13 29 25 21 4 4 50 19 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 16 31 24 16 1 3 41 27 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 17 27 27 21 4 0 50 23 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 16 30 24 15 3 4 42 26 656

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 4 22 20 15 26 0 13 47 30 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 10 31 38 15 0 2 53 14 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 12 33 20 31 0 0 51 16 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 12 28 34 19 1 3 55 16 651

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 21 33 4 8 0 0 12 55 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 24 28 13 9 1 2 23 48 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 12 10 19 30 0 0 49 40 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 28 20 11 1 4 33 37 654

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 17 21 16 17 30 0 0 46 38 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 18 25 23 15 1 2 39 35 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 9 39 16 17 4 0 33 26 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 15 27 25 15 4 5 44 26 655

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 4 31 17 25 0 4 44 23 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 32 20 13 2 3 35 32 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 17 24 47 3 4 0 52 23 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 17 36 17 13 3 4 33 28 656
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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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 16 34 16 0 17 17 0 61 20 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 29 18 16 13 5 2 49 32 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 27 14 23 13 4 0 47 38 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 26 15 16 15 4 4 50 34 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 16 4 13 13 0 0 70 25 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 31 8 15 14 1 0 62 30 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 27 8 16 8 0 0 67 24 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 29 10 13 13 1 1 63 26 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 31 11 8 25 17 0 47 41 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 17 19 22 11 2 33 47 619
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 3 19 11 8 28 30 0 33 52 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 16 14 21 20 18 1 31 51 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 35 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 36 9 10 6 0 0 74 17 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 40 3 8 4 0 0 84 13 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 36 8 10 7 1 0 75 17 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 52 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 39 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 621
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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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 43 0 11 8 0 0 80 20 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 32 13 12 7 0 0 68 18 625
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 26 8 20 15 0 0 56 35 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 35 11 10 10 0 1 69 20 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 56 25 11 0 4 4 0 85 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 29 12 6 5 2 0 76 12 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 35 12 7 13 0 0 69 19 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 27 11 6 7 2 1 75 14 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 56 16 0 23 4 0 0 73 27 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 29 12 10 6 1 1 71 17 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 44 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 29 11 10 8 1 1 70 19 656

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 24 3 4 8 0 0 85 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 25 9 4 5 2 0 81 9 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 7 18 17 8 4 4 53 27 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 23 9 5 6 2 1 79 12 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 32 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 27 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 19 15 8 15 0 0 61 23 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 24 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 657
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 12 12 7 13 17 0 62 24 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 28 15 7 7 4 0 69 15 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 16 11 4 13 8 0 70 18 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 31 12 7 6 4 0 73 14 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 24 20 4 20 4 0 54 25 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 32 14 12 11 1 0 63 23 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 23 10 20 13 0 0 57 33 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 30 12 12 11 1 0 65 23 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 12 8 18 17 8 0 52 38 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 29 18 15 13 3 0 52 29 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 19 15 23 13 0 0 49 36 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 30 16 14 13 5 0 55 28 657

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 17 23 20 0 0 40 44 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 29 16 18 17 2 0 49 35 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 19 19 31 8 0 0 41 39 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 31 13 19 15 3 0 51 36 653
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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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 28 8 19 13 4 0 58 33 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 41 20 10 6 1 0 64 16 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 28 19 16 8 4 0 55 24 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 37 20 10 7 1 0 63 17 653

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 36 8 9 8 0 0 75 17 23
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 34 11 9 6 2 1 73 16 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 25 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 32 10 8 5 2 1 76 13 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 25 20 3 13 0 0 64 15 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 35 20 8 6 1 0 66 14 623

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 12 13 16 20 4 7 46 40 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 22 15 18 20 8 1 41 42 618
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 16 15 14 21 7 0 46 38 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 19 14 18 19 13 2 40 43 655

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 20 16 20 20 0 0 44 40 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 27 17 19 17 2 0 46 37 626
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 19 24 12 21 3 0 41 34 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 13 16 17 3 0 52 35 657

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 11 19 25 20 4 0 34 46 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 12 19 30 2 3 37 51 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 26 12 19 24 0 3 43 45 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 22 12 15 29 3 2 41 46 658

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 31 21 11 13 0 0 55 24 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 34 21 13 9 4 1 55 24 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 38 13 16 8 3 0 62 25 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 32 20 12 11 4 0 55 24 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 28 16 0 17 0 0 67 17 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 34 17 6 5 5 0 70 12 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 31 19 8 4 0 0 68 13 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 31 17 5 7 8 0 69 12 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 30 0 13 13 0 0 75 25 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 37 14 7 6 2 0 72 14 621
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 47 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 39 12 9 5 2 0 73 14 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 27 8 4 8 0 0 79 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 36 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 28 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 41 15 4 8 0 0 73 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 35 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 622
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 43 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 32 15 9 9 1 0 66 19 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 32 8 15 8 0 0 68 24 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 36 13 11 9 0 0 66 20 619
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 29 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 20 14 17 13 0 0 57 30 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 28 15 14 10 3 1 60 24 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 22 16 8 8 3 0 67 16 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 25 16 11 10 5 1 61 22 656
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 41 39 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 39 42 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 46 36 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 47 34 657
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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 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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 23 23 4 8 21 8 51 17 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 17 19 11 13 23 4 42 33 617
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 31 3 8 12 12 8 71 24 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 16 18 10 11 26 8 43 31 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 17 25 4 8 4 0 61 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 28 17 12 7 8 1 60 21 621
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 43 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 34 18 6 7 8 1 66 15 658
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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 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 Has served in the Canadian military 17 15 19 4 8 33 4 50 20 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 15 22 5 8 28 6 47 19 621
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 18 24 4 4 20 12 53 12 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 14 20 4 6 34 9 48 16 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 27 11 4 8 13 0 73 15 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 28 19 5 6 10 1 66 13 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 40 8 8 4 3 0 80 12 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 30 19 4 5 12 2 68 10 653
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 15 24 20 20 0 0 36 40 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 23 22 18 19 0 2 41 37 626
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 7 9 12 33 3 0 44 47 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 24 20 17 15 0 2 45 34 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 19 23 17 37 0 0 23 54 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 18 31 18 21 0 1 29 39 626
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 19 38 13 24 0 0 25 37 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 21 27 24 18 0 1 31 42 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 32 24 26 0 0 4 48 27 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 35 26 11 6 0 2 57 17 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 23 29 12 8 0 0 51 20 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 32 24 11 7 1 3 57 18 652

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 12 17 13 49 0 0 21 62 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 21 21 19 25 0 2 35 44 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 19 7 23 33 0 0 38 56 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 23 25 16 20 1 2 37 37 655

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 Has served in the Canadian military 12 19 24 25 17 0 4 32 43 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 20 20 9 15 0 5 54 26 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 15 20 17 20 0 4 41 38 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 24 18 11 12 1 7 54 26 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 8 30 13 33 0 0 24 46 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 24 24 15 15 0 1 45 30 624
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 14 33 12 17 0 0 39 29 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 28 24 16 12 0 0 48 27 653

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 24 19 12 8 4 0 59 21 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 30 21 13 6 1 1 59 20 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 29 24 3 8 0 0 64 12 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 30 21 11 7 0 2 60 19 652

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 23 15 8 12 0 0 65 20 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 34 19 8 4 0 1 68 13 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 29 8 8 13 0 0 71 21 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 33 17 8 4 1 2 70 12 653

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 21 15 12 8 0 4 63 21 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 31 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 620
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 30 4 3 12 0 0 81 15 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 31 14 7 5 0 2 73 13 652

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 30 25 4 0 0 4 70 4 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 28 22 9 5 1 2 63 14 618
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 46 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 33 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 652

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 Has served in the Canadian military 58 15 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 24 14 5 5 0 2 76 9 619
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 35 3 0 13 0 0 84 13 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 24 12 6 3 0 1 78 10 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 72 4 12 4 4 0 4 79 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 14 7 2 2 1 5 88 5 621

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 Has served in the Canadian military 63 16 4 8 4 0 4 82 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 13 7 7 4 0 3 82 11 621
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 76 8 3 4 4 0 4 88 9 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 14 6 4 4 1 2 85 9 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 38 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 35 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 26 15 4 4 0 0 76 8 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 30 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 654

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 15 8 8 16 0 0 67 24 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 22 13 6 6 0 1 74 12 619
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 24 12 3 12 0 0 73 15 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 19 9 6 6 1 2 79 12 658

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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 12 15 8 0 0 11 74 9 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 15 7 4 1 0 24 85 6 617
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 12 15 3 0 0 15 78 4 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 13 7 2 1 0 24 86 4 655

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 Has served in the Canadian military 55 32 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 23 13 4 1 0 5 81 5 617
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 66 16 12 0 0 0 7 87 0 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 24 9 4 1 1 5 86 5 653

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 Has served in the Canadian military 62 25 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 24
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 15 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 621
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 74 13 5 1 2 1 3 91 4 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 28 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 29 14 3 3 0 2 80 6 619
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 37 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 30 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 23 35 33 4 0 0 28 37 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 25 39 18 11 0 0 32 29 625
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 19 43 24 0 4 0 30 25 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 21 41 19 11 0 1 28 30 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 4 46 19 27 4 0 0 31 50 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 24 38 17 6 0 0 23 38 614
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 29 41 11 11 0 0 22 37 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 24 43 16 7 0 0 23 34 652

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 40 7 13 16 4 0 63 30 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 42 16 10 5 1 0 69 15 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 45 20 8 16 0 0 56 23 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 39 16 13 10 5 0 59 24 656

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 28 6 33 13 0 0 48 46 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 31 20 17 12 2 0 50 30 621
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 42 12 22 9 3 0 56 31 25
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 35 17 17 14 2 0 51 31 658
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 27 16 4 20 4 0 29 71 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 22 20 12 13 2 0 31 69 623
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 23 8 12 19 4 0 35 65 26
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 20 19 11 15 4 1 32 68 657

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 420
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 420
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 420
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 17 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 420
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 420
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 420

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 420
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 40 11 31 6 11 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 43 20 12 6 16 390
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 37 25 7 7 19 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 45 21 9 5 12 417

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 56 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 67 417

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 11 24 18 40 0 0 18 58 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 21 18 17 23 1 10 35 45 418
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 7 7 22 33 0 12 29 64 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 22 14 18 23 2 9 38 46 423

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 0 24 18 58 0 0 0 76 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 7 14 16 53 1 7 10 75 418
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 7 12 0 63 0 19 8 77 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 9 10 14 55 1 9 12 77 425

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 0 15 13 10 0 20 52 29 25
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 13 14 7 9 1 9 67 18 623
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