2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 107. You indicated that you are an Aboriginal person. If you wish to provide further details, please specify the group to which you belong.

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 36 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 143
2019 Métis 35 37 15 9 5 0 0 72 13 145
2019 Inuit 50 28 18 3 0 0 0 78 3 28

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 36 35 10 11 8 0 0 71 19 143
2019 Métis 26 30 24 14 6 0 0 56 20 142
2019 Inuit 41 33 18 3 5 0 0 74 8 28

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 57 30 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 143
2019 Métis 42 44 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 143
2019 Inuit 63 34 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 28

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 142
2019 Métis 40 41 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 145
2019 Inuit 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 28

Question 51. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 24 16 10 6 0 0 67 17 142
2019 Métis 32 33 20 9 4 2 0 67 13 145
2019 Inuit 71 11 3 14 2 0 0 82 16 28

Question 52. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 42 23 13 15 7 0 0 66 21 141
2019 Métis 30 31 19 15 4 0 0 61 19 145
2019 Inuit 61 21 2 11 5 0 0 82 16 28

Question 53. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 35 20 22 12 8 2 1 57 20 142
2019 Métis 37 22 15 13 7 6 0 62 22 146
2019 Inuit 53 22 8 0 15 2 0 76 15 28
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 46 24 17 6 5 0 2 72 11 143
2019 Métis 39 29 19 4 6 0 3 70 10 146
2019 Inuit 59 34 5 0 2 0 0 92 2 28

Question 26. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 55 24 8 4 6 1 1 81 11 143
2019 Métis 40 33 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 146
2019 Inuit 72 12 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 28

Question 27. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 49 29 6 5 8 1 1 80 13 143
2019 Métis 36 37 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 145
2019 Inuit 54 29 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 28

Question 31. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 57 27 5 5 6 1 0 85 11 142
2019 Métis 45 30 12 7 6 0 0 76 12 146
2019 Inuit 82 8 3 5 2 0 0 89 7 28

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 29 34 12 8 12 4 0 66 21 143
2019 Métis 29 32 21 11 6 1 0 62 17 145
2019 Inuit 53 29 13 0 5 0 0 82 5 28

Question 35. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 29 31 18 8 12 3 0 61 20 143
2019 Métis 27 33 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 145
2019 Inuit 51 36 6 0 8 0 0 87 8 27

Question 36. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 23 31 15 14 13 4 0 56 28 142
2019 Métis 19 27 22 20 10 1 0 47 31 146
2019 Inuit 35 44 6 7 7 0 0 79 15 28

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 21 30 14 19 13 2 0 52 33 143
2019 Métis 16 26 16 26 14 2 0 43 41 146
2019 Inuit 36 29 21 3 12 0 0 64 15 28
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 33 33 14 8 13 0 0 66 21 143
2019 Métis 23 36 24 10 6 1 0 59 16 144
2019 Inuit 34 31 9 18 8 0 0 65 26 28

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 31 43 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 142
2019 Métis 24 43 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 144
2019 Inuit 31 54 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 28

Question 25. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 48 30 8 5 7 1 0 79 13 143
2019 Métis 39 24 21 10 5 0 0 64 16 145
2019 Inuit 62 20 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 28

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 32 45 7 8 8 0 0 77 16 143
2019 Métis 32 31 16 16 6 0 0 62 21 144
2019 Inuit 34 25 10 27 3 0 0 59 30 27

Question 44. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 31 29 17 13 11 1 0 60 24 143
2019 Métis 24 32 22 11 10 1 0 56 22 146
2019 Inuit 30 50 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 28

Question 45. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 16 11 15 15 3 4 57 32 143
2019 Métis 25 29 16 15 14 2 0 54 29 146
2019 Inuit 24 52 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 28

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 49 27 14 4 1 1 4 80 5 142
2019 Métis 35 27 22 5 7 2 2 64 13 145
2019 Inuit 42 35 18 2 3 0 0 77 5 28

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 64 7 3 4 5 2 14 85 11 143
2019 Métis 58 9 7 3 6 2 14 81 11 143
2019 Inuit 63 25 0 3 2 7 0 95 5 28

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 49 24 12 4 5 2 4 78 10 141
2019 Métis 43 21 20 10 3 1 2 66 13 146
2019 Inuit 53 35 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 28

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 52 16 14 4 7 2 5 74 11 142
2019 Métis 39 20 19 10 8 2 2 62 18 144
2019 Inuit 39 46 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 28

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 42 17 12 12 11 2 4 63 24 143
2019 Métis 33 23 19 7 10 4 3 61 18 146
2019 Inuit 40 22 26 0 9 0 3 64 9 28

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 66 16 8 2 2 2 4 87 4 143
2019 Métis 53 27 9 5 1 2 3 84 7 145
2019 Inuit 56 23 7 0 11 0 3 81 11 28

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 74 11 3 2 4 3 4 91 6 143
2019 Métis 68 11 5 4 6 3 4 84 11 145
2019 Inuit 87 2 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 28

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 77 6 4 1 2 2 8 92 3 143
2019 Métis 69 13 7 2 4 0 5 86 7 146
2019 Inuit 90 4 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 28

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 35 38 10 10 6 0 1 73 17 143
2019 Métis 24 37 18 12 9 0 0 62 21 143
2019 Inuit 39 24 30 5 2 0 0 63 7 27

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 40 36 9 6 8 0 0 77 14 143
2019 Métis 30 27 22 14 7 0 0 57 20 144
2019 Inuit 38 51 3 3 5 0 0 89 8 28

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 35 34 13 10 5 1 1 71 16 141
2019 Métis 27 36 24 12 2 0 0 63 14 141
2019 Inuit 38 20 37 2 3 0 0 58 5 26

Question 47. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 20 39 19 14 5 2 0 61 20 141
2019 Métis 14 43 19 17 5 3 0 58 22 146
2019 Inuit 35 42 16 3 2 2 0 79 5 27

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 27 14 9 6 0 0 70 15 143
2019 Métis 34 28 21 12 5 0 0 63 16 144
2019 Inuit 47 18 3 14 18 0 0 65 32 28

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 41 29 14 10 5 0 1 71 15 143
2019 Métis 24 35 22 14 5 0 0 59 19 144
2019 Inuit 34 33 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 28

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 54 21 8 4 5 3 5 81 9 143
2019 Métis 47 18 16 6 6 5 2 69 13 146
2019 Inuit 58 5 20 3 4 0 10 70 8 28

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 22 42 36 143
2019 Métis 24 35 42 145
2019 Inuit 23 60 18 28

Question 55. 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
2019 Métis 16 43 13 0 15 14 35
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 32 17 2 5 0 0 76 7 143
2019 Métis 33 36 18 11 2 0 0 69 13 144
2019 Inuit 54 22 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 28

Question 39. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 31 36 12 12 8 1 0 68 20 143
2019 Métis 22 39 23 13 3 0 0 62 15 146
2019 Inuit 46 25 19 5 6 0 0 70 11 27

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 12 20 38 18 8 0 4 27 33 143
2019 Métis 6 28 39 17 9 0 0 26 35 145
2019 Inuit 5 14 49 15 17 0 0 32 19 27

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 9 21 32 21 16 2 1 37 30 142
2019 Métis 9 22 29 21 18 0 1 39 31 143
2019 Inuit 5 5 41 25 18 5 0 45 11 27

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 16 28 25 18 9 1 3 29 46 143
2019 Métis 21 23 32 13 9 3 0 22 45 143
2019 Inuit 16 3 29 18 31 0 3 51 19 27

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 7 12 31 27 20 0 3 48 20 142
2019 Métis 7 17 38 21 15 3 0 37 25 144
2019 Inuit 0 14 12 39 35 0 0 74 14 27

Question 18e. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 18 20 23 19 17 1 1 37 38 143
2019 Métis 13 25 30 19 12 0 1 31 38 143
2019 Inuit 11 15 16 23 35 0 0 58 26 27

Question 18f. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 17 15 20 21 19 6 2 44 34 143
2019 Métis 12 26 25 20 11 1 5 33 40 143
2019 Inuit 7 16 10 21 41 5 0 65 24 28

Question 18g. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 12 22 28 15 14 5 3 32 37 142
2019 Métis 17 19 38 13 7 3 3 21 39 143
2019 Inuit 7 16 16 23 35 0 3 60 24 27

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 13 17 27 29 13 1 1 43 30 143
2019 Métis 11 17 39 24 9 0 0 33 28 144
2019 Inuit 10 12 29 18 30 0 0 48 22 27

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 19 31 23 13 11 3 1 52 25 142
2019 Métis 16 23 26 23 9 3 0 40 33 144
2019 Inuit 30 38 8 19 5 0 0 68 24 27

Respectful workplace

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 50 24 11 10 6 0 0 74 16 143
2019 Métis 43 26 14 9 8 0 0 70 17 145
2019 Inuit 46 46 3 0 5 0 0 92 5 27

Question 22. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 46 28 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 143
2019 Métis 41 33 15 6 4 0 0 75 11 145
2019 Inuit 43 38 3 11 5 0 0 82 16 28

Question 23. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 42 41 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 143
2019 Métis 33 38 17 9 3 0 0 71 13 145
2019 Inuit 42 29 28 0 2 0 0 70 2 28

Question 48. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 28 39 17 7 7 1 0 68 14 142
2019 Métis 25 40 20 7 6 3 0 67 13 145
2019 Inuit 58 32 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 27

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 30 16 6 6 4 0 71 12 142
2019 Métis 29 37 24 7 1 2 0 67 8 145
2019 Inuit 57 23 14 4 3 0 0 80 7 28

Question 50. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 46 34 9 4 6 0 0 80 10 141
2019 Métis 38 34 9 12 5 2 0 74 17 146
2019 Inuit 66 27 3 3 2 0 0 93 5 28

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 40 25 12 9 8 3 2 69 18 143
2019 Métis 29 29 20 10 10 1 1 60 20 145
2019 Inuit 34 41 13 0 9 0 2 77 10 28

Question 41. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 36 9 8 8 1 0 74 17 143
2019 Métis 28 36 15 10 7 3 0 67 18 146
2019 Inuit 64 13 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 28

Question 42. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 25 18 13 7 1 0 62 20 143
2019 Métis 27 33 24 8 6 1 1 61 14 146
2019 Inuit 56 18 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 28

Question 43. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 30 22 10 15 15 8 2 57 32 143
2019 Métis 22 19 23 17 14 5 0 43 32 144
2019 Inuit 46 17 19 2 14 2 0 64 17 28

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 47 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 143
2019 Métis 31 47 7 14 1 0 0 78 15 145
2019 Inuit 49 31 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 28

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 47 26 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 143
2019 Métis 47 26 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 145
2019 Inuit 48 38 5 9 0 0 0 87 9 28

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 52 32 7 3 6 0 0 84 9 142
2019 Métis 46 35 5 8 6 0 0 81 14 143
2019 Inuit 55 29 2 13 0 0 0 85 13 28

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 83 12 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 143
2019 Métis 72 20 3 4 1 0 0 93 4 144
2019 Inuit 69 5 10 5 11 0 0 74 16 28

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 82 9 5 3 0 0 1 93 3 143
2019 Métis 74 14 5 5 0 0 2 89 5 145
2019 Inuit 79 5 3 11 0 0 2 86 11 28

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 87 7 3 1 0 0 2 96 1 143
2019 Métis 79 8 6 1 2 1 3 91 3 144
2019 Inuit 71 13 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 28

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 30 8 16 9 6 23 8 55 22 143
2019 Métis 21 16 11 14 7 18 12 54 30 146
2019 Inuit 15 28 9 13 4 20 10 62 24 28

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 44 6 9 1 0 1 84 10 143
2019 Métis 27 54 7 9 3 0 1 81 12 145
2019 Inuit 44 38 5 10 0 0 3 84 10 28

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 58 23 6 5 3 5 0 85 9 143
2019 Métis 43 36 9 6 2 3 1 82 8 144
2019 Inuit 41 39 3 7 0 7 3 89 8 28

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 58. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 14 86 143
2019 Métis 26 74 143
2019 Inuit 13 87 28

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 40 60 32

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 72 28 32

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 0 100 21

Question 59d. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 0 100 21

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 30 70 31

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 44 56 31

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 32 68 31

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 37 63 31

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 32 68 31

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 59 41 31

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 27 73 31

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 31

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 50 50 31

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 26 74 31

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 22 78 31

Question 61a. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 67 33 31

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 48 52 31

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 37 63 31

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 16 84 31

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 22 78 31

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 24 76 31

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 13 87 31

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 23 77 142
2019 Métis 30 70 145
2019 Inuit 19 81 27

Question 64. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 22 17 19 12 6 20 5 52 24 142
2019 Métis 17 20 28 11 9 11 4 43 24 146
2019 Inuit 35 32 11 5 5 11 0 76 12 27

Question 65. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 25 15 10 5 9 0 68 16 143
2019 Métis 33 32 20 6 6 3 0 67 12 146
2019 Inuit 64 28 2 0 5 0 0 92 5 27

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 66. 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
2019 Métis 13 87 144

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 26 74 19

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 73 27 19

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 29 71 19

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 21 79 19

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 31 69 19

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 20 80 19

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 38 62 18

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 43 57 18

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 39 61 18

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 14 86 144

Question 72. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 27 13 19 7 3 25 6 58 14 143
2019 Métis 15 23 27 6 6 20 3 50 16 146
2019 Inuit 27 30 19 5 5 15 0 67 11 28

Question 73. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 25 14 7 6 8 1 70 14 142
2019 Métis 33 37 17 5 4 3 0 72 10 146
2019 Inuit 60 16 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 28

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), 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. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 16 84 141
2019 Métis 16 84 145
2019 Inuit 13 87 28

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 74 26 27

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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
2019 Métis 62 19 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 21
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 59 24 7 2 6 1 1 84 8 143
2019 Métis 51 29 9 5 4 2 0 82 9 146
2019 Inuit 77 10 11 0 2 0 0 87 2 28

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (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
2019 Métis 13 42 15 13 16 0 0 55 29 43

Question 77. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 35 34 16 7 4 4 0 72 11 142
2019 Métis 34 40 15 5 5 0 0 74 10 145
2019 Inuit 47 25 23 2 3 0 0 72 5 28

Question 78. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 31 33 16 8 10 2 0 65 18 142
2019 Métis 23 37 16 16 8 0 0 60 23 146
2019 Inuit 48 39 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 27

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 19 18 26 11 26 0 1 37 37 143
2019 Métis 10 21 18 23 27 0 1 31 51 146
2019 Inuit 25 23 31 13 8 0 0 48 21 27

Question 74b. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 31 23 25 10 11 0 0 54 21 140
2019 Métis 23 27 27 12 11 0 0 50 23 146
2019 Inuit 17 41 12 23 7 0 0 58 29 28

Question 74c. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 36 27 20 9 6 0 2 64 15 142
2019 Métis 29 30 18 13 9 2 1 60 22 144
2019 Inuit 56 35 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 28

Question 74d. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 28 22 24 9 17 0 0 51 26 143
2019 Métis 26 18 26 13 15 2 0 45 29 145
2019 Inuit 28 33 19 7 14 0 0 61 21 28

Question 74e. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 56 22 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 141
2019 Métis 42 27 16 5 6 2 3 72 11 145
2019 Inuit 43 24 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 27

Question 74f. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 30 29 21 10 10 0 0 60 19 143
2019 Métis 22 24 22 18 12 2 1 47 30 146
2019 Inuit 28 32 2 25 7 5 0 64 34 28

Question 74g. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 33 37 19 6 5 0 1 71 10 143
2019 Métis 24 35 20 10 9 3 0 60 19 145
2019 Inuit 40 51 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 28

Question 74h. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 33 26 21 12 8 0 0 59 20 141
2019 Métis 23 36 18 16 5 2 0 60 22 145
2019 Inuit 38 46 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 28

Question 74i. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 26 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 141
2019 Métis 32 25 21 14 6 2 0 59 20 145
2019 Inuit 55 23 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 28

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 49 22 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 142
2019 Métis 42 24 14 10 8 2 0 67 18 145
2019 Inuit 62 26 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 28

Question 74k. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 29 20 6 7 0 0 67 13 142
2019 Métis 32 26 21 14 5 2 0 59 20 143
2019 Inuit 51 32 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 28

Question 74l. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 55 20 13 5 6 0 1 76 11 142
2019 Métis 52 28 12 4 3 0 0 80 8 144
2019 Inuit 83 10 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 28

Question 74m. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 74 12 8 1 3 1 2 88 4 141
2019 Métis 70 15 6 4 3 0 2 86 7 143
2019 Inuit 78 11 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 28

Question 74n. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 68 17 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 142
2019 Métis 65 19 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 146
2019 Inuit 83 8 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 28

Question 74o. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 56 27 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 141
2019 Métis 44 36 7 7 5 0 0 80 12 146
2019 Inuit 61 19 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 28

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 61 13 12 8 5 0 1 74 13 142
2019 Métis 49 28 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 145
2019 Inuit 71 25 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 28

Question 74q. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 64 9 2 2 0 0 23 95 2 142
2019 Métis 67 14 6 2 1 0 11 91 2 143
2019 Inuit 77 5 0 5 3 0 10 92 8 28

Question 74r. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 62 16 11 3 3 0 4 82 7 142
2019 Métis 69 21 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 146
2019 Inuit 81 10 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 28

Question 74s. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 72 13 6 4 4 0 2 86 8 142
2019 Métis 63 18 8 2 7 0 1 82 9 145
2019 Inuit 96 0 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 28

Question 74t. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 55 23 15 5 1 0 2 79 6 142
2019 Métis 52 27 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 145
2019 Inuit 71 9 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 28

Question 75. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 18 36 25 17 4 0 0 55 21 143
2019 Métis 11 34 32 17 5 0 0 45 22 146
2019 Inuit 8 51 33 7 2 0 0 58 9 28

Question 76. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 9 18 34 24 15 0 0 39 27 141
2019 Métis 14 10 48 17 11 0 0 28 25 144
2019 Inuit 12 7 34 14 33 0 0 47 19 28
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 11 32 34 11 9 2 1 11 89 140
2019 Métis 10 20 27 16 26 0 1 10 90 146
2019 Inuit 38 14 22 18 8 0 0 38 62 28

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 57 43 122
2019 Métis 71 29 127
2019 Inuit 65 35 19

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 57 121
2019 Métis 28 72 123
2019 Inuit 56 44 19

Question 87. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 36 20 11 16 15 1 2 58 31 143
2019 Métis 30 19 18 8 22 1 2 51 31 143
2019 Inuit 36 23 18 2 5 0 15 70 9 28

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 16 21 21 22 15 2 3 39 39 122
2019 Métis 11 19 25 19 22 1 3 31 43 124
2019 Inuit 15 45 3 13 23 0 0 60 37 19

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 8 21 18 21 24 3 6 32 49 122
2019 Métis 7 18 21 17 33 2 3 26 52 124
2019 Inuit 11 44 8 8 29 0 0 55 37 18
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