2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Courts Administration Service by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 49 33 10 4 4 0 0 82 7 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 44 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 46 9 4 4 1 0 84 8 73
2018 Heterosexual 43 38 11 4 3 0 0 81 8 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 63 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 36 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 69

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 Heterosexual 44 30 10 8 7 0 0 74 15 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 36 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 37 14 8 11 0 0 67 19 73
2018 Heterosexual 43 32 9 7 7 1 1 77 14 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 26 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 40 4 17 17 0 0 62 34 69

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 Heterosexual 64 25 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 14 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 31 7 2 2 2 0 90 4 73
2018 Heterosexual 59 30 6 3 2 1 0 90 4 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 32 10 1 4 0 0 85 5 67

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 Heterosexual 52 31 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 55 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 44 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 73
2018 Heterosexual 50 36 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 36 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 46 9 5 10 0 0 76 15 68

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 Heterosexual 46 28 13 7 6 1 0 74 13 324
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 34 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 26 23 6 9 0 2 62 15 73
2018 Heterosexual 45 25 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 30 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 16 18 17 2 0 49 35 68

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 Heterosexual 46 29 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 41 6 17 0 0 0 77 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 33 16 11 8 2 0 64 20 72
2018 Heterosexual 44 28 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 43 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 29 21 12 16 0 0 51 28 66

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 Heterosexual 41 21 16 9 10 2 2 64 20 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 29 17 18 17 0 0 49 34 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 21 17 12 9 6 0 59 23 73
2018 Heterosexual 39 24 12 11 9 2 3 66 21 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 31 6 35 0 0 0 59 35 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 20 18 18 17 8 0 43 37 68
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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 Heterosexual 44 26 16 4 3 2 5 75 8 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 52 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 21 16 4 8 2 7 69 13 73

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 Heterosexual 55 23 11 4 4 1 1 81 9 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 30 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 23 12 8 6 6 0 72 15 73
2018 Heterosexual 54 28 9 3 3 2 1 85 6 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 30 8 0 7 6 0 84 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 24 15 9 13 9 4 57 25 68

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 Heterosexual 54 23 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 325
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 30 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 30 10 9 9 2 2 71 19 73
2018 Heterosexual 54 27 8 4 4 1 2 83 9 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 24 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 15 4 11 4 2 68 16 68

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 Heterosexual 56 23 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 31 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 31 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 73
2018 Heterosexual 60 22 9 3 5 1 1 83 7 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 41 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 26 18 4 15 2 2 61 20 68

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 Heterosexual 40 28 12 5 7 6 0 74 13 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 17 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 33 21 7 7 10 2 60 16 73
2018 Heterosexual 40 30 14 5 4 6 1 75 11 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 8 26 8 7 0 0 59 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 10 15 18 9 0 54 36 69

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 Heterosexual 38 30 12 8 9 2 0 70 17 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 17 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 30 16 16 10 8 0 54 28 73
2018 Heterosexual 36 30 14 9 7 4 1 69 17 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 19 8 22 0 0 0 70 22 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 26 13 15 22 7 0 46 40 68

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 Heterosexual 30 30 16 10 9 6 0 63 20 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 35 8 8 8 14 0 71 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 24 23 17 12 10 0 42 32 73
2018 Heterosexual 27 29 17 11 8 7 1 61 21 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 11 17 30 0 0 0 53 30 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 27 16 13 26 6 0 42 41 69

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 Heterosexual 28 30 16 15 8 3 0 60 24 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 43 14 8 8 0 0 69 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 24 22 16 14 9 0 43 33 73
2018 Heterosexual 26 33 16 11 9 5 1 62 21 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 11 23 8 15 0 0 53 24 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 32 14 9 29 4 0 45 40 69
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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 Heterosexual 39 31 13 11 5 1 1 71 16 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 30 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 48 9 12 11 0 0 69 23 73
2018 Heterosexual 38 32 12 9 6 1 1 72 16 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 51 28 15 0 0 0 57 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 31 9 19 16 0 2 56 35 69

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 Heterosexual 40 36 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 52 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 36 8 11 10 0 0 71 21 73
2018 Heterosexual 38 41 13 6 3 0 0 79 8 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 66 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 36 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 69

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 Heterosexual 51 22 13 6 6 1 1 75 12 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 46 6 14 0 0 0 80 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 31 19 5 9 2 2 66 15 73
2018 Heterosexual 48 29 9 5 5 3 2 81 10 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 28 11 21 0 0 0 68 21 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 41 12 4 15 0 2 68 20 68

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 Heterosexual 33 39 11 11 5 0 1 72 16 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 40 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 28 15 21 11 0 1 52 33 73
2018 Heterosexual 34 41 9 9 6 0 1 76 15 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 46 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 44 12 21 12 0 0 55 33 68

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 Heterosexual 29 30 17 13 8 3 1 61 21 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 31 8 0 17 6 0 73 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 25 20 13 13 6 1 49 29 73
2018 Heterosexual 27 30 17 12 10 4 1 59 23 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 43 0 15 15 0 0 70 30 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 25 15 19 4 0 38 36 69

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 Heterosexual 23 21 14 17 15 4 5 49 35 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 28 8 17 17 6 0 56 36 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 17 12 17 24 3 7 41 45 73
2018 Heterosexual 21 23 11 17 18 3 7 49 39 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 26 40 8 18 0 0 34 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 22 11 14 34 7 1 36 52 69

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 Heterosexual 55 19 12 3 3 1 6 80 7 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 21 17 6 0 0 6 75 7 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 28 11 8 4 2 6 75 14 73

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 Heterosexual 64 9 5 1 3 2 14 88 6 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 0 8 0 8 0 6 82 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 11 13 0 6 1 13 78 7 73

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 Heterosexual 54 16 14 6 4 1 5 75 10 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 24 8 0 0 0 6 91 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 24 17 3 8 4 5 69 12 73

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 Heterosexual 51 15 12 6 7 4 6 73 14 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 24 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 25 18 3 11 4 8 63 16 73

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 Heterosexual 53 12 10 8 8 3 6 71 17 325
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 8 0 8 6 8 6 84 16 14
2019 Bisexual 43 21 0 9 18 9 0 70 30 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 20 16 8 11 4 7 61 21 73

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 Heterosexual 65 13 8 3 3 2 7 85 7 324
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 8 14 0 0 0 6 85 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 9 3 6 4 4 10 86 11 73

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 Heterosexual 76 6 4 4 2 3 6 90 6 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 8 0 0 8 0 6 91 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 7 6 3 6 5 9 84 10 72

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 Heterosexual 79 5 2 1 1 2 10 95 3 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 8 0 6 0 0 14 93 7 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 2 7 1 3 5 15 86 5 72

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 Heterosexual 38 33 12 8 7 1 1 72 15 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 33 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 33 9 23 8 0 0 59 31 73
2018 Heterosexual 38 33 11 9 8 2 1 72 17 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 29 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 35 11 12 13 0 0 63 26 69

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 Heterosexual 45 31 11 6 6 0 1 77 12 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 55 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 31 14 12 10 0 0 64 21 73
2018 Heterosexual 41 31 12 7 7 1 1 73 14 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 18 16 21 7 0 0 56 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 28 14 13 13 0 2 59 27 68

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 Heterosexual 42 34 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 322
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 44 0 17 0 6 0 82 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 39 9 12 11 0 0 68 23 72
2018 Heterosexual 42 34 10 6 7 1 0 77 13 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 25 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 37 8 12 13 0 0 68 24 69

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 Heterosexual 27 42 16 8 5 3 1 71 13 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 38 14 22 8 6 0 52 33 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 33 11 18 10 5 0 59 30 72
2018 Heterosexual 33 34 18 7 5 2 1 70 12 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 43 19 6 8 0 0 66 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 33 18 13 14 7 0 52 29 69

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 Heterosexual 46 32 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 15 8 8 8 6 0 74 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 28 16 14 3 0 0 68 16 72
2018 Heterosexual 51 30 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 47 8 15 0 0 0 76 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 32 14 11 9 0 3 65 21 69

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 Heterosexual 43 31 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 36 21 14 8 0 0 57 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 27 30 7 3 2 0 59 10 73
2018 Heterosexual 36 35 15 7 4 1 1 73 12 343
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 23 15 11 26 0 0 48 37 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 29 23 14 1 2 1 61 16 68

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 Heterosexual 61 16 6 5 3 2 7 85 8 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 35 8 0 8 8 6 80 10 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 32 10 6 3 3 5 79 10 73

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 Heterosexual 29 30 41 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 36 11 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 31 36 73
2018 Heterosexual 32 38 31 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 15 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 28 35 69

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 Heterosexual 9 20 36 7 22 5 98
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 8 44 0 24 11 25
2018 Heterosexual 13 10 35 3 35 4 106
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 0 73 5 8 10 25
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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 Heterosexual 61 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 42 8 3 3 0 0 86 5 72
2018 Heterosexual 54 35 7 1 1 1 0 90 2 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 44 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 69

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 Heterosexual 34 42 15 6 2 1 1 77 8 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 45 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 38 16 7 9 2 0 68 16 72
2018 Heterosexual 35 37 18 4 4 1 1 73 8 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 43 28 7 0 0 0 65 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 35 21 10 18 0 0 50 28 69

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 Heterosexual 7 21 31 21 18 1 1 40 29 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 29 30 33 0 0 0 33 37 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 24 37 14 7 4 2 22 39 73
2018 Heterosexual 8 19 28 21 17 2 4 41 29 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 22 6 27 19 0 0 47 47 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 34 27 13 9 6 0 22 49 69

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 Heterosexual 8 14 24 23 25 4 2 51 23 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 8 31 41 14 6 0 58 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 26 22 13 14 6 6 31 44 72
2018 Heterosexual 5 18 25 23 20 4 5 47 25 338
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17 39 26 19 0 0 45 17 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 20 24 11 20 4 0 31 44 69

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 Heterosexual 9 14 21 22 25 5 3 51 26 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 14 36 33 17 0 0 50 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 20 30 17 18 4 2 37 31 72
2018 Heterosexual 7 16 22 21 22 4 8 49 26 338
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 36 32 6 11 0 0 17 51 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 17 24 17 16 10 3 38 34 68

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 Heterosexual 2 10 24 32 29 1 2 63 13 326
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 5 32 27 20 6 2 50 15 73
2018 Heterosexual 3 11 25 26 29 3 3 58 15 338
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 32 28 27 6 0 0 33 38 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 19 29 27 17 4 0 46 24 69

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 Heterosexual 11 17 24 20 24 1 4 46 29 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 8 37 20 14 0 6 36 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 23 20 14 17 5 5 33 45 73
2018 Heterosexual 13 19 23 19 17 3 6 40 35 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 26 29 0 22 0 0 22 49 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 19 18 17 10 6 0 29 52 69

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 Heterosexual 12 13 27 19 22 5 2 44 27 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 23 21 22 20 6 0 44 34 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 15 25 14 11 8 5 28 43 73
2018 Heterosexual 11 18 25 20 17 3 6 40 32 337
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 8 49 23 11 0 0 34 17 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 25 23 13 13 3 1 28 48 69

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 Heterosexual 11 15 25 18 26 2 3 46 27 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 34 15 38 0 6 0 40 44 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 23 26 18 9 11 4 32 38 73
2018 Heterosexual 6 17 25 21 19 5 6 45 27 336
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 15 25 24 11 8 0 38 34 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 32 16 11 7 1 30 35 69

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 Heterosexual 11 16 28 22 21 1 2 44 28 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 31 13 48 8 0 0 56 31 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 24 27 17 13 5 2 33 38 73

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 Heterosexual 20 35 18 15 6 4 1 58 23 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 38 14 23 8 6 0 52 34 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 31 15 23 9 10 0 48 35 73

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 Heterosexual 53 26 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 24 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 29 10 7 16 0 0 67 23 72
2018 Heterosexual 56 25 7 7 4 1 0 82 12 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 36 6 15 0 0 0 78 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 8 15 16 1 0 60 31 68

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 Heterosexual 54 30 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 24 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 47 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 72
2018 Heterosexual 53 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 19 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 11 12 12 0 0 64 24 68

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 Heterosexual 47 34 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 24 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 43 11 4 8 0 0 77 12 73
2018 Heterosexual 49 34 8 3 3 1 1 85 6 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 19 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 34 18 8 8 3 0 65 16 69

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 Heterosexual 46 34 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 324
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 52 8 6 8 0 0 77 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 36 14 13 4 2 0 69 17 73
2018 Heterosexual 49 33 10 3 2 2 1 84 6 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 16 13 4 2 0 67 17 68

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 Heterosexual 48 27 13 4 4 3 1 77 9 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 31 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 38 12 9 7 5 0 70 17 71
2018 Heterosexual 48 30 12 4 2 3 1 81 6 338
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 36 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 25 24 5 7 5 0 62 13 68

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 Heterosexual 60 28 8 2 2 0 0 88 5 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 37 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 36 8 5 5 3 0 80 11 73
2018 Heterosexual 60 28 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 334
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 26 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 41 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 68

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 Heterosexual 32 26 17 8 7 7 3 64 17 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 44 0 6 17 6 8 74 26 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 24 21 18 10 6 3 46 31 73
2018 Heterosexual 30 29 15 9 5 8 4 66 16 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 45 6 8 0 0 6 85 9 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 16 19 21 20 8 2 34 45 69

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 Heterosexual 42 33 11 6 4 2 2 79 10 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 55 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 35 12 15 9 1 2 64 24 72
2018 Heterosexual 44 33 12 5 3 1 1 79 8 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 30 30 0 6 0 0 64 6 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 37 14 7 15 3 1 62 23 69

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 Heterosexual 39 33 17 4 4 2 0 74 9 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 30 15 14 8 0 0 63 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 43 16 8 6 5 0 69 14 72
2018 Heterosexual 37 33 19 5 3 1 1 72 9 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 34 8 29 0 0 0 63 29 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 36 17 11 14 4 0 56 26 69

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 Heterosexual 25 21 19 10 10 11 3 54 23 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 41 13 12 8 0 0 66 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 20 18 13 16 16 1 43 35 73
2018 Heterosexual 27 22 16 11 10 10 4 57 24 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 33 23 0 7 15 0 65 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 15 11 16 27 12 5 35 52 69

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 Heterosexual 48 39 5 7 2 0 0 87 8 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 32 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 41 3 14 5 0 0 78 19 73

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 Heterosexual 49 32 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 14 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 42 4 12 6 0 0 79 17 73

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 Heterosexual 50 35 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 29 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 44 7 7 4 0 2 81 12 72

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 Heterosexual 57 25 7 8 2 0 1 83 9 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 22 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 25 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 73

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 Heterosexual 68 18 4 6 3 0 1 87 9 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 22 3 9 1 0 2 86 10 73

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 Heterosexual 85 11 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 76 16 0 4 2 0 2 94 6 73

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 Heterosexual 63 18 9 3 2 4 1 85 6 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 14 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 21 11 2 4 4 0 83 6 73

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 Heterosexual 38 39 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 28 23 8 6 0 5 61 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 44 9 8 3 2 0 79 11 73

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 Heterosexual 60 20 9 2 1 6 2 87 4 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 14 0 0 8 6 5 91 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 38 10 0 3 9 0 86 3 73

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 Heterosexual 14 86 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 73
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 44
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 44 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 45 14
2018 Heterosexual 72 28 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 19

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 Heterosexual 0 100 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 44
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 42

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 44
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 44
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 14
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 44
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 30 19

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 Heterosexual 23 77 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 14
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 57 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 14
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 44
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 19

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 44

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 44
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 39 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 14
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 60 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 44
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 42

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 Heterosexual 51 49 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 33 14
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 19

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 Heterosexual 23 77 44
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 60 19

Question 61c. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 44
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 42

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 Heterosexual 13 87 44
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 42

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19

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 Heterosexual 18 82 44
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 42

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 Heterosexual 26 74 44
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 19

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 41

Question 62b. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 41

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 41

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 41

Question 62j. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 41

Question 62l. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 19

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19

Question 62n. 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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 47 19

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 41

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 Heterosexual 19 81 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 79 73

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 Heterosexual 22 14 18 5 6 27 9 56 17 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 17 28 0 8 20 0 55 10 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 16 15 14 12 24 12 37 40 73
2018 Heterosexual 19 17 20 6 6 23 9 51 19 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 8 8 11 0 25 13 69 18 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 9 17 14 17 23 9 30 45 69

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 Heterosexual 35 29 16 5 5 8 2 71 11 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 17 28 8 14 6 0 47 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 32 14 10 6 14 2 64 19 73
2018 Heterosexual 33 29 17 4 5 10 1 70 11 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 32 7 11 0 17 0 79 13 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 23 21 16 13 6 0 46 31 69

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 Heterosexual 6 94 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 72
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 340
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 19
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

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 Heterosexual 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 19
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 19
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

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
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 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 Heterosexual 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

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 Heterosexual 24 76 19

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

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

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 Heterosexual 53 47 19
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 16

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 10

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 16

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 16

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

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 Heterosexual 10 90 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 73

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 Heterosexual 23 14 18 3 4 29 9 59 12 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 17 28 0 0 28 8 56 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 14 25 12 1 33 7 37 22 73
2018 Heterosexual 21 17 21 2 3 28 8 59 8 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 21 9 12 0 28 14 64 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 5 30 6 9 29 9 27 25 68

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 Heterosexual 40 28 14 3 4 9 1 76 8 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 17 28 0 0 28 0 61 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 36 12 10 3 19 2 68 17 73
2018 Heterosexual 32 29 20 3 3 12 1 70 7 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 42 0 12 0 18 0 86 14 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 34 7 5 14 2 45 15 69

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 Heterosexual 15 85 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 73

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 87 13 48

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 Heterosexual 40 37 15 5 3 0 0 78 8 40
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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 Heterosexual 64 19 8 4 4 0 1 85 7 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 25 6 0 8 6 0 85 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 15 13 7 5 3 0 74 13 73
2018 Heterosexual 66 18 5 3 5 1 1 86 8 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 30 0 7 0 6 0 93 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 36 12 3 13 2 5 69 18 68

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 Heterosexual 25 42 15 8 7 1 2 69 16 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 18 11 19 14 0 0 56 33 15

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 Heterosexual 38 36 15 6 2 2 0 76 9 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 25 13 12 8 0 0 66 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 39 11 8 6 10 0 72 16 73
2018 Heterosexual 36 40 10 7 4 3 1 78 11 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 52 19 8 0 0 0 72 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 43 16 7 9 6 0 67 16 69

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 Heterosexual 29 33 17 10 8 2 1 64 18 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 41 13 6 14 0 0 66 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 26 16 21 10 3 0 51 33 73
2018 Heterosexual 32 33 15 11 5 2 0 67 17 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 28 15 26 0 6 0 56 28 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 29 25 20 13 3 0 40 34 69

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 Heterosexual 42 26 16 7 7 0 1 69 15 324
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 22 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 29 20 8 13 0 0 59 21 73
2018 Heterosexual 37 26 17 9 8 1 1 65 18 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 60 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 31 11 13 13 0 0 63 26 69

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 Heterosexual 22 26 29 13 9 0 1 48 22 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 16 16 6 33 0 0 45 39 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 20 31 19 9 2 2 39 29 73
2018 Heterosexual 22 25 26 16 10 1 1 48 26 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 6 15 27 26 0 0 32 53 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 21 16 19 0 0 43 35 69

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 Heterosexual 36 28 21 8 3 1 3 66 12 322
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 35 6 8 22 0 0 63 31 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 24 18 19 3 2 3 58 23 73
2018 Heterosexual 31 30 21 10 5 1 2 63 15 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 7 31 34 0 0 0 34 34 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 34 20 15 8 0 0 57 23 69

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 Heterosexual 25 27 22 11 12 1 2 53 24 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 24 5 6 33 0 0 56 39 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 11 26 15 18 3 2 38 35 72
2018 Heterosexual 24 23 22 15 14 1 2 48 30 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 14 6 26 31 0 0 36 57 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 19 24 12 31 2 0 32 43 69

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 Heterosexual 53 21 14 5 3 0 4 77 9 325
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 38 6 6 16 0 0 72 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 25 19 3 2 2 9 74 6 73
2018 Heterosexual 49 21 13 3 5 2 5 76 9 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 8 19 22 11 0 0 48 33 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 19 19 7 10 0 5 62 18 69

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 Heterosexual 37 30 16 10 6 0 1 68 16 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 32 8 6 16 0 0 69 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 19 25 12 12 0 2 51 24 73
2018 Heterosexual 36 25 22 9 6 1 1 62 16 338
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 66 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 29 24 10 18 2 0 48 28 69

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 Heterosexual 39 28 17 7 6 1 2 69 13 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 27 0 14 17 0 0 69 31 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 33 22 12 6 3 0 59 18 73
2018 Heterosexual 39 30 17 7 4 1 3 71 11 343
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 32 17 13 8 0 0 62 22 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 27 15 7 4 0 49 23 69

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 Heterosexual 34 30 18 9 8 0 1 65 17 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 27 25 8 16 0 0 50 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 28 32 13 4 2 2 49 18 73
2018 Heterosexual 31 31 21 10 5 1 3 63 15 343
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 17 34 22 0 0 0 45 22 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 32 24 19 9 2 0 48 28 69

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 Heterosexual 36 30 20 7 6 1 1 67 13 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 16 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 28 25 7 12 0 2 56 19 73
2018 Heterosexual 40 27 19 8 4 0 2 69 12 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 32 32 7 0 0 0 62 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 17 19 12 2 2 50 33 69

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 Heterosexual 49 21 14 7 6 1 1 72 13 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 29 14 0 17 0 0 69 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 23 23 6 11 1 0 60 17 73

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 Heterosexual 36 33 16 7 5 1 1 71 13 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 38 0 14 8 0 0 77 23 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 33 17 9 6 0 2 67 15 73
2018 Heterosexual 38 32 14 11 3 0 2 71 15 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 6 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 35 13 19 8 2 2 59 28 69

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 Heterosexual 58 23 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 326
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 0 16 8 0 0 0 75 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 27 11 7 3 0 3 79 10 73
2018 Heterosexual 57 23 10 6 2 0 2 81 8 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 17 16 15 0 0 0 69 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 36 14 9 5 3 0 72 14 69

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 Heterosexual 74 11 5 1 1 1 6 92 2 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 19 5 1 2 0 9 91 3 72
2018 Heterosexual 72 14 6 1 1 0 6 91 2 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 8 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 23 5 4 1 0 11 89 6 69

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 Heterosexual 72 10 7 3 2 0 5 86 6 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 0 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 15 6 9 4 0 4 81 13 73
2018 Heterosexual 73 10 6 4 2 0 5 87 7 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 22 13 5 12 2 6 68 18 69

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 Heterosexual 56 27 10 3 1 0 2 85 5 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 30 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 37 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 72
2018 Heterosexual 55 27 9 3 3 0 2 84 7 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 17 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 35 18 8 5 2 0 68 14 68

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 Heterosexual 64 16 10 4 4 0 3 82 8 326
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 15 9 2 10 0 2 78 13 73
2018 Heterosexual 59 21 9 6 3 0 2 82 9 340
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 19 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 18 17 11 15 3 2 55 27 68

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 Heterosexual 61 11 4 2 1 1 20 91 4 325
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 16 5 0 0 0 41 92 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 10 3 3 3 0 26 88 8 73
2018 Heterosexual 57 11 5 3 1 0 23 88 5 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 23 11 0 0 0 21 86 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 6 13 3 2 3 31 73 8 68

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 Heterosexual 64 18 10 1 1 0 5 87 2 325
2019 Gay or lesbian 87 5 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 20 6 3 3 2 10 87 7 72
2018 Heterosexual 62 21 8 3 2 0 5 87 5 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 8 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 13 16 6 5 2 10 69 13 68

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 Heterosexual 77 12 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 9 5 2 1 2 9 91 3 73
2018 Heterosexual 74 9 3 5 3 0 6 89 8 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 14 4 7 9 1 1 79 16 68

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 Heterosexual 59 21 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 27 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 23 11 4 3 0 3 82 7 73
2018 Heterosexual 54 23 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 22 20 6 0 2 2 73 6 68

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 Heterosexual 19 33 34 11 3 0 0 52 14 330
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 19 55 6 8 0 0 31 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 37 36 9 6 0 0 49 15 72
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 33 11 4 0 0 52 14 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 42 39 19 0 0 0 42 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 27 29 29 6 0 0 35 35 68

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 Heterosexual 9 17 37 22 15 0 0 37 26 327
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 15 40 17 20 0 0 37 23 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 22 42 19 10 0 0 28 30 72
2018 Heterosexual 6 17 39 22 16 0 0 38 23 339
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 7 55 8 11 0 0 19 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 26 44 14 5 0 0 19 37 68
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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 Heterosexual 37 33 14 4 5 3 4 40 60 328
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 72 0 0 0 6 0 24 76 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 33 14 6 6 3 0 39 61 73
2018 Heterosexual 46 26 13 7 5 2 1 48 52 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 51 11 0 0 8 0 33 67 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 21 11 9 4 4 3 52 48 69

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 Heterosexual 55 45 183
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 28 43

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 Heterosexual 64 36 180
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 35 43
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 171
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 49 31

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 Heterosexual 48 16 11 6 10 1 9 70 17 329
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 36 6 14 0 0 6 78 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 13 19 9 4 3 8 64 15 73
2018 Heterosexual 51 12 9 8 6 2 11 73 17 342
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 11 0 6 0 0 8 93 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 9 14 7 11 2 14 62 22 69

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 Heterosexual 28 20 19 11 13 3 7 53 26 181
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 20 10 17 14 2 10 54 35 43
2018 Heterosexual 21 23 19 20 9 1 6 48 31 171
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 8 11 24 4 3 54 38 31

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 Heterosexual 15 15 17 11 17 2 23 41 37 182
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 4 26 17 18 0 26 18 47 43
2018 Heterosexual 9 14 13 13 20 3 28 33 48 171
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 15 11 12 28 6 19 33 53 31
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