2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 84. In which province or territory do you work?

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 National Capital Region 39 41 7 10 3 0 2 81 12 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 19 7 13 6 0 0 73 19 14
2017 National Capital Region 45 34 6 9 5 0 1 80 13 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 42 8 0 0 0 7 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 43 10 7 5 0 0 79 11 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 41 7 6 4 0 0 82 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 36 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 49 37 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 33 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 13

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 53 28 10 4 3 1 1 82 8 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 28 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 15
2017 National Capital Region 55 30 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 35 43 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 37 38 11 11 4 0 0 75 15 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 21 5 0 0 73 27 15
2017 National Capital Region 43 31 10 6 8 1 0 75 14 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 39 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 5 7 16 11 0 0 67 27 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 31 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 60 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 61 32 6 1 1 0 0 93 2 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 57 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 6 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 54 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 13

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 42 35 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 47 30 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 57 30 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 33 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 32 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 42 34 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 24 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 15
2017 National Capital Region 47 30 9 8 5 0 1 77 13 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 55 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 40 34 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 28 10 6 5 1 1 78 12 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 63 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14
2017 National Capital Region 48 31 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 77 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 47 36 11 4 3 0 0 83 6 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 33 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 50 32 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 48 27 14 6 4 0 0 75 10 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 32 10 3 1 0 5 85 4 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 7 19 31 27 15 0 2 42 26 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 6 22 51 9 7 0 64 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 6 20 25 19 21 2 7 44 28 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 8 23 44 16 0 0 60 16 13

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
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 7 18 23 29 20 3 1 50 26 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 18 42 7 17 9 0 27 27 14
2017 National Capital Region 8 10 22 22 24 2 11 54 21 321
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 35 24 16 8 9 47 11 13

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 8 15 32 21 17 4 3 41 25 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 14 44 19 9 9 0 30 21 15
2017 National Capital Region 10 12 24 21 21 2 9 47 25 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 42 18 0 23 9 27 10 13

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 3 6 33 31 25 1 2 57 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 26 51 14 9 0 71 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 2 7 31 28 21 2 9 55 10 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 33 20 40 0 0 59 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 9 21 24 24 18 2 3 44 31 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 24 39 19 17 0 0 37 24 15
2017 National Capital Region 7 14 22 16 27 2 12 50 24 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 12 45 28 0 7 78 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 12 20 23 23 15 4 3 41 34 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 14 22 23 29 0 0 53 25 15
2017 National Capital Region 8 9 22 22 26 3 10 55 19 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 15 35 26 0 15 72 11 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 9 13 34 21 17 4 2 41 23 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 43 40 9 9 0 53 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 8 10 27 19 24 3 10 48 21 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 37 15 24 9 9 48 7 13
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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 National Capital Region 29 31 17 10 3 6 4 67 14 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 33 32 7 0 0 0 61 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 23 12 9 7 5 5 70 17 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 61 0 0 0 9 9 100 0 13

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 51 30 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2017 National Capital Region 58 22 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 46 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 20 25 13 14 10 14 4 55 29 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 44 0 14 14 7 7 68 32 15
2017 National Capital Region 18 20 14 12 9 22 5 53 28 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 31 13 14 0 26 0 63 19 13

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 National Capital Region 60 31 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 60 25 5 7 1 0 1 86 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 51 33 10 3 1 1 1 85 5 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
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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 National Capital Region 43 36 11 5 3 1 2 81 8 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 22 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 15
2017 National Capital Region 47 26 9 6 7 1 5 78 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 50 29 9 4 4 2 2 83 8 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 60 23 4 5 5 1 1 85 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 44 37 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 21 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 56 24 8 5 6 1 1 81 11 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 56 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 58 26 8 3 3 2 1 86 6 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 66 16 8 3 3 2 0 85 7 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 7 0 0 9 0 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 52 27 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 27 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 63 20 7 6 5 0 0 83 10 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
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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 National Capital Region 35 35 6 6 7 4 6 78 15 71
2017 National Capital Region 40 24 15 8 0 5 8 74 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 37 34 13 7 2 6 0 76 10 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 43 27 10 8 6 6 0 75 15 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 63 0 6 0 17 0 93 7 13

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 National Capital Region 32 34 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 41 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 42 25 13 8 8 3 0 70 17 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 62 0 6 0 9 0 94 6 13

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 National Capital Region 24 31 19 14 7 5 0 58 21 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 32 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 35 22 17 10 9 7 0 62 20 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 50 15 0 6 10 0 77 7 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 23 36 14 19 7 1 0 60 26 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 40 5 5 9 0 0 81 14 15
2017 National Capital Region 32 29 13 11 11 4 0 64 23 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 55 22 6 0 9 0 70 6 13
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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 National Capital Region 40 39 14 4 2 1 1 80 6 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 35 12 5 0 9 0 81 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 31 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 37 35 10 9 5 4 0 75 14 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 27 12 8 4 3 1 75 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 55 0 9 0 9 8 90 10 13

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 National Capital Region 30 40 19 6 2 2 0 72 8 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 21 18 10 9 17 3 53 24 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 31 19 14 0 14 9 57 18 15
2017 National Capital Region 27 18 14 7 11 13 9 59 23 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 23 27 9 0 26 0 52 12 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 29 37 13 11 6 3 1 69 17 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 18 12 12 14 7 0 59 28 15
2017 National Capital Region 42 20 10 10 8 9 1 69 21 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 53 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 20 30 14 16 13 3 3 53 31 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 26 19 10 14 7 7 49 29 15
2017 National Capital Region 24 21 12 14 18 3 8 51 35 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 43 0 0 16 10 16 79 21 12

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 National Capital Region 30 39 15 8 3 4 1 73 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 50 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 38 31 13 7 6 5 1 73 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 66 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 13

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 41 33 13 2 3 8 1 80 5 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 14 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 21 13 4 5 7 6 75 10 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 64 12 0 0 9 0 86 0 13

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 National Capital Region 43 40 10 3 2 2 0 85 4 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 21 12 0 0 7 5 86 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 52 29 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 51 17 0 0 9 0 81 0 13

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 National Capital Region 55 34 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 National Capital Region 58 28 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 40 34 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 48 23 15 6 6 1 0 72 12 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 39 35 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 24 14 6 6 0 0 73 12 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 53 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 35 20 25 11 7 1 0 56 19 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 0 0 5 7 0 94 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 38 20 14 10 10 7 1 63 22 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
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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 National Capital Region 29 32 38 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 45 25 15
2017 National Capital Region 34 32 34 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 67 14 13

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 8 11 62 10 6 4 86
2017 National Capital Region 7 8 55 3 17 10 111
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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 National Capital Region 9 91 282

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 50 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 49 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 26

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 55 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 43 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 61 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 44 26

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 69 26

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 31 26

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 26

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 26

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 34 26

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 26

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 54 26

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 National Capital Region 21 26

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 26

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 28 26

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 26 23

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 National Capital Region 22 23

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 42 23

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 57 23

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 National Capital Region 0 23

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 20 14 16 4 4 35 8 60 13 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 19 20 0 0 26 7 71 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 23 10 12 5 5 32 14 60 19 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 41 8 6 0 17 15 80 8 13

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 30 29 18 4 4 15 1 70 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 21 26 0 0 7 0 72 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 34 20 14 5 5 18 2 69 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 54 0 0 0 8 24 100 0 13
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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 National Capital Region 5 95 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 12 16 2 2 40 8 63 7 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 5 14 0 0 31 20 71 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 22 7 12 2 2 41 13 64 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 53 19 0 0 6 16 76 0 12

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 26 20 2 1 18 1 71 4 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 11 21 0 0 21 6 71 0 14
2017 National Capital Region 42 20 11 3 2 20 1 79 6 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 53 9 0 0 0 15 89 0 13
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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 National Capital Region 41 27 17 5 8 0 2 70 13 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 37 24 20 6 11 0 2 62 18 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 20 14 0 9 9 17 69 12 13

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 22 28 22 15 11 0 1 51 27 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 21 12 14 14 0 0 60 28 15
2017 National Capital Region 28 33 22 12 4 0 1 61 17 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 24 21 16 0 0 16 55 20 13

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 32 22 8 6 0 1 64 14 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 23 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 37 34 17 9 2 0 1 72 11 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 12 9 26 0 0 16 58 31 13

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 22 24 21 18 14 1 1 47 32 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 11 6 28 12 0 0 54 40 15
2017 National Capital Region 35 29 15 11 7 0 2 65 19 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 18 9 16 0 0 16 69 20 13

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 48 24 14 4 3 1 5 77 8 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 21 12 9 7 0 0 72 17 14
2017 National Capital Region 54 24 8 4 1 0 9 86 5 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 15 0 8 0 0 32 88 12 13

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 39 28 16 7 6 1 3 69 14 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 45 11 35 0 0 0 54 35 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 32 17 7 2 0 2 73 10 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 25 6 9 0 8 26 79 13 13

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 National Capital Region 38 32 16 8 4 1 1 71 13 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 44 27 15 7 4 0 3 74 11 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 54 0 6 0 0 26 93 7 13

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 32 31 19 11 5 1 1 64 17 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 47 6 5 0 0 7 88 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 26 18 9 4 0 2 67 14 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 12 32 8 0 0 38 35 13 13

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 National Capital Region 36 33 16 8 5 1 1 70 14 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 24 14 10 5 0 2 70 16 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 15 17 6 9 0 32 53 22 13

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 National Capital Region 41 30 18 5 4 1 2 73 9 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 21 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 55 22 11 7 2 0 2 79 9 321
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 18 15 6 8 0 24 62 18 13

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 National Capital Region 66 19 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 15 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 66 22 6 1 3 0 2 90 4 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 9 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 13

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 79 9 4 1 1 2 4 94 2 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 74 10 6 1 1 1 6 91 3 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 81 7 3 2 2 1 2 92 5 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 9 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 13

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 65 23 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 66 18 9 2 2 0 3 86 5 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 6 9 0 0 16 83 10 13

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 National Capital Region 58 21 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 68 14 8 4 5 0 2 83 9 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 0 9 0 0 17 89 11 12

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 National Capital Region 55 11 5 1 1 1 26 91 3 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 9 5 0 0 0 26 93 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 61 8 6 2 0 0 22 89 3 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 7 0 0 0 0 51 100 0 13

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 70 15 6 1 1 0 6 92 2 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 75 14 4 2 1 1 4 93 3 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 14 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 81 5 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 6 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 15
2017 National Capital Region 73 15 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 0 9 9 9 0 22 66 23 13

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 52 28 14 2 1 0 3 82 3 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 25 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 61 23 11 3 0 0 2 85 4 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 13 0 9 0 0 16 90 10 13

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 National Capital Region 19 35 31 12 2 0 0 54 14 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 20 46 12 0 0 0 42 12 14
2017 National Capital Region 17 34 36 9 3 0 1 52 12 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 49 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 13

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 National Capital Region 6 16 37 26 14 0 0 40 22 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 55 12 21 0 0 33 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 5 12 30 36 15 0 1 51 18 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 32 35 33 0 0 68 0 13

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 National Capital Region 30 45 12 6 3 4 0 78 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 0 5 0 7 5 94 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 27 36 16 6 4 11 0 71 11 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 43 9 8 0 8 0 82 9 13

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 National Capital Region 28 42 14 9 3 2 1 72 13 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 21 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 30 36 14 10 7 2 0 68 18 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 70 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 13
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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 National Capital Region 49 28 9 4 6 3 1 51 49 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 30 12 12 0 0 0 46 54 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 21 16 5 9 4 1 47 53 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 23 12 0 9 0 0 56 44 13

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 21 133
2017 National Capital Region 19 169

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 33 133
2017 National Capital Region 29 169

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 18 133
2017 National Capital Region 24 169

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 38 133
2017 National Capital Region 40 169

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 3 133
2017 National Capital Region 6 169

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 25 133

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 27 133
2017 National Capital Region 33 169

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 6 58 16 5 5 9 129
2017 National Capital Region 9 57 16 5 3 9 163

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 68 32 132

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 23 12 12 11 2 5 63 24 132
2017 National Capital Region 27 24 14 11 14 1 9 56 28 169

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 11 16 10 9 22 3 29 39 46 131
2017 National Capital Region 12 10 11 12 28 2 25 30 54 169

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 48 12 15 10 8 1 6 65 19 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 6 12 5 0 0 30 76 8 15
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