2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 35 55 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 416
2018 Aboriginal 49 29 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 440
2017 Aboriginal 36 47 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 43 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 477

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 Aboriginal 37 42 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 415
2018 Aboriginal 36 20 35 0 9 0 0 56 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 443
2017 Aboriginal 29 46 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 475

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 Aboriginal 37 54 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 413
2018 Aboriginal 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 439
2017 Aboriginal 68 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 477

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 Aboriginal 24 66 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 415
2018 Aboriginal 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 444
2017 Aboriginal 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 476

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 Aboriginal 37 32 20 11 0 0 0 69 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 14 8 4 0 0 75 11 414
2018 Aboriginal 36 45 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 11 6 3 1 0 81 9 440
2017 Aboriginal 28 64 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 13 6 4 0 0 78 9 477

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 Aboriginal 49 20 20 11 0 0 0 69 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 413
2018 Aboriginal 36 45 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 439
2017 Aboriginal 28 64 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 478

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 Aboriginal 46 22 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 29 15 9 7 2 0 69 16 415
2018 Aboriginal 45 12 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 26 20 8 5 1 0 67 13 440
2017 Aboriginal 29 16 39 17 0 0 0 45 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 26 18 9 5 3 1 67 14 478
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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 Aboriginal 59 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 9 3 4 1 4 83 7 416

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 Aboriginal 59 30 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 32 7 7 3 1 1 82 10 416
2018 Aboriginal 48 20 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 440
2017 Aboriginal 44 47 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 7 4 2 1 1 86 6 477

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 Aboriginal 49 41 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 8 7 3 1 0 82 9 412
2018 Aboriginal 46 35 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 437
2017 Aboriginal 60 24 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 478

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 Aboriginal 57 22 11 0 0 11 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 416
2018 Aboriginal 48 22 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 442
2017 Aboriginal 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 476

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 Aboriginal 59 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 10 5 4 3 0 81 9 415
2018 Aboriginal 48 35 0 0 9 9 0 91 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 7 7 4 2 0 81 11 444
2017 Aboriginal 43 32 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 9 9 3 2 0 79 12 476

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 Aboriginal 51 20 9 10 11 0 0 71 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 415
2018 Aboriginal 48 20 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 443
2017 Aboriginal 50 25 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 12 5 1 0 69 17 478

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 Aboriginal 28 43 11 10 9 0 0 71 18 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 17 16 11 2 0 54 28 414
2018 Aboriginal 39 20 32 9 0 0 0 59 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 17 15 10 2 0 57 25 443
2017 Aboriginal 14 61 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 19 18 7 3 0 55 25 476

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 Aboriginal 28 32 0 29 11 0 0 60 40 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 36 18 17 11 2 0 54 28 415
2018 Aboriginal 10 38 35 0 9 9 0 52 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 40 17 16 9 1 0 58 25 444
2017 Aboriginal 15 39 15 30 0 0 0 54 30 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 42 15 14 8 2 0 63 22 478
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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 Aboriginal 59 10 11 10 11 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 44 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 416
2018 Aboriginal 17 30 22 22 9 0 0 48 31 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 443
2017 Aboriginal 22 70 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 17 10 3 0 0 70 14 477

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 Aboriginal 49 20 11 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 48 10 9 2 0 0 78 11 414
2018 Aboriginal 19 59 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 45 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 443
2017 Aboriginal 21 54 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 47 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 477

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 Aboriginal 37 31 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 10 9 4 1 1 76 13 413
2018 Aboriginal 39 30 12 19 0 0 0 69 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 9 8 2 1 1 81 10 441
2017 Aboriginal 22 78 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 477

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 Aboriginal 69 20 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 414
2018 Aboriginal 56 22 12 0 10 0 0 78 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 49 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 443
2017 Aboriginal 46 22 8 24 0 0 0 68 24 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 478

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 Aboriginal 49 31 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 14 14 6 1 0 66 20 414
2018 Aboriginal 17 61 0 13 9 0 0 78 22 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 13 11 5 1 0 71 16 437
2017 Aboriginal 29 54 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 475

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 Aboriginal 28 22 19 11 20 0 0 50 31 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 13 17 12 1 2 57 30 416
2018 Aboriginal 30 17 25 19 9 0 0 48 28 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 14 11 12 2 3 61 24 436
2017 Aboriginal 21 16 17 30 17 0 0 36 47 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 14 13 10 2 2 61 24 477

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 Aboriginal 47 40 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 11 4 4 0 2 80 8 414

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 Aboriginal 57 21 10 0 0 0 12 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 10 7 3 5 1 10 83 9 415

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 Aboriginal 34 44 10 0 0 0 12 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 23 13 5 2 1 3 80 7 413

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 Aboriginal 36 31 11 10 0 0 12 77 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 20 13 6 2 2 3 77 9 413

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 Aboriginal 46 21 0 20 0 0 12 77 23 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 60 11 8 7 6 2 6 78 14 414

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 Aboriginal 77 11 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 79 9 3 2 1 1 4 93 3 414

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 Aboriginal 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 84 4 1 0 1 1 8 97 1 413

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 Aboriginal 24 45 11 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 410
2018 Aboriginal 36 39 13 12 0 0 0 75 12 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 12 8 2 0 0 79 10 443
2017 Aboriginal 22 54 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 477

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 Aboriginal 37 43 11 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 416
2018 Aboriginal 27 42 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 13 6 3 0 0 78 10 440
2017 Aboriginal 32 53 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 476

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 Aboriginal 24 55 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 44 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 412
2018 Aboriginal 48 33 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 443
2017 Aboriginal 53 24 17 0 7 0 0 76 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 477

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 Aboriginal 24 55 11 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 53 11 9 3 3 0 77 12 416
2018 Aboriginal 19 46 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 45 16 7 3 3 0 74 10 436
2017 Aboriginal 29 54 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 17 9 3 2 0 71 12 477

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
2018 Aboriginal 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 7 7 3 0 0 82 11 441
2017 Aboriginal 61 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 478

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 Aboriginal 26 63 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 19 9 4 0 0 67 13 413
2018 Aboriginal 9 59 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 21 10 3 0 0 66 13 444
2017 Aboriginal 22 48 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 21 12 3 0 0 65 15 478

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 Aboriginal 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 67 20 5 4 3 1 1 89 7 415
2017 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 28 6 5 3 1 2 86 9 477

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 Aboriginal 43 16 42 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 44 37 415
2018 Aboriginal 20 42 38 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 47 37 443
2017 Aboriginal 8 60 32 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 47 35 477

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 14 49 14 0 6 83
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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 Aboriginal 49 20 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 37 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 415
2018 Aboriginal 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 35 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 443
2017 Aboriginal 44 39 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 36 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 477

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 Aboriginal 51 29 0 10 11 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 415
2018 Aboriginal 36 32 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 12 7 2 1 0 79 10 437
2017 Aboriginal 14 54 25 0 7 0 0 68 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 477

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 Aboriginal 10 27 11 45 0 0 8 48 40 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 31 28 9 1 0 37 32 413
2018 Aboriginal 0 31 22 17 30 0 0 48 31 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 20 39 25 9 0 0 35 26 443
2017 Aboriginal 17 8 22 37 7 0 8 48 27 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 38 24 11 0 3 35 26 477

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 Aboriginal 10 27 55 0 0 0 8 0 40 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 29 26 17 0 1 44 26 413
2018 Aboriginal 0 10 33 29 27 0 0 56 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 15 24 36 20 1 2 57 18 440
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 38 32 30 0 0 62 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 9 22 34 27 1 4 64 13 477

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 Aboriginal 0 11 31 29 10 12 8 48 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 36 25 12 2 1 38 25 415
2018 Aboriginal 12 9 41 10 29 0 0 39 20 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 34 25 13 1 1 39 26 440
2017 Aboriginal 17 0 37 31 8 0 7 42 18 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 33 22 12 0 2 35 32 476

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 Aboriginal 0 20 31 26 23 0 0 49 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 14 38 32 11 1 0 43 18 415
2018 Aboriginal 0 22 33 26 19 0 0 45 22 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 39 30 9 1 0 39 21 441
2017 Aboriginal 0 17 46 23 7 0 8 32 18 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 12 38 28 12 0 1 41 20 475

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 Aboriginal 0 8 44 28 0 12 8 35 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 33 17 12 1 1 29 37 415
2017 Aboriginal 0 32 30 31 7 0 0 38 32 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 31 17 9 1 3 27 41 477

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 Aboriginal 11 21 50 11 0 0 8 12 34 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 30 19 12 3 0 32 38 411
2018 Aboriginal 23 0 42 26 9 0 0 35 23 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 31 22 10 1 2 33 35 442
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 46 39 15 0 0 54 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 30 22 16 4 3 40 28 477

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
2018 Aboriginal 0 42 17 12 29 0 0 41 42 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 40 22 9 1 0 31 29 442
2017 Aboriginal 0 17 46 22 15 0 0 38 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 40 21 9 2 2 31 27 476

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 Aboriginal 11 32 20 29 0 0 8 31 47 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 38 22 11 0 0 33 29 413

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 Aboriginal 16 45 20 19 0 0 0 60 19 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 34 18 21 12 1 0 49 33 414

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 Aboriginal 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 6 7 3 1 0 83 10 416
2018 Aboriginal 48 33 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 443
2017 Aboriginal 59 32 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 478

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
2018 Aboriginal 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 31 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 443
2017 Aboriginal 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 38 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 477

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 Aboriginal 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 415
2018 Aboriginal 38 27 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 442

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 Aboriginal 24 66 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 413
2018 Aboriginal 48 42 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 6 4 2 1 0 88 5 440
2017 Aboriginal 37 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 5 2 2 0 84 6 476

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
2018 Aboriginal 36 41 13 0 10 0 0 77 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 11 2 1 2 0 86 3 441
2017 Aboriginal 46 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 10 2 1 2 0 86 3 476

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 Aboriginal 46 43 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 60 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 413
2018 Aboriginal 48 33 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 441
2017 Aboriginal 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 34 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 475

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 Aboriginal 39 42 9 0 0 11 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 12 10 4 7 5 71 16 413
2018 Aboriginal 9 41 34 9 0 0 9 54 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 15 12 4 7 3 66 17 444
2017 Aboriginal 15 54 8 8 0 7 7 81 10 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 12 11 5 4 4 71 17 477

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 Aboriginal 37 32 0 20 11 0 0 69 31 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 7 7 2 1 1 84 9 415
2018 Aboriginal 48 31 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 7 4 1 1 1 88 5 438
2017 Aboriginal 35 49 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 7 4 1 2 0 87 5 476

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 Aboriginal 69 0 11 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 412
2018 Aboriginal 48 31 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 436

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 Aboriginal 37 0 42 11 11 0 0 37 21 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 14 12 8 11 3 61 23 415
2018 Aboriginal 30 20 41 0 9 0 0 51 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 25 15 12 6 9 3 62 21 438
2017 Aboriginal 0 45 24 17 8 7 0 48 27 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 16 12 9 14 3 56 25 477

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 Aboriginal 39 51 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 5 7 1 0 0 88 8 415
2017 Aboriginal 53 39 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 43 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 477

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 Aboriginal 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 34 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 416
2017 Aboriginal 70 22 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 5 6 1 0 0 87 7 478

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 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 413
2017 Aboriginal 62 21 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 30 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 478

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 Aboriginal 58 20 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 415
2017 Aboriginal 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 6 7 4 0 0 82 12 478

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 Aboriginal 58 11 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 24 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 416
2017 Aboriginal 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 22 4 6 3 0 0 86 10 477

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 Aboriginal 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 84 9 3 1 2 0 0 94 3 412
2017 Aboriginal 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 13 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 478

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 Aboriginal 27 63 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 28 9 1 2 1 1 88 3 415

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 Aboriginal 36 22 11 0 0 0 31 84 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 47 7 5 1 0 7 85 7 412

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 Aboriginal 38 0 31 0 0 11 21 55 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 23 7 2 1 3 8 88 4 415

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 Aboriginal 0 100 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 415

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 38 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 Non-Aboriginal 49 51 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 68 32

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 71 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 75 32

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 64 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 32

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 50 32

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 32

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 66 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 46 54 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

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 Non-Aboriginal 32 68 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 32

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 68 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 50 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 32

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 32

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
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 32

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 Aboriginal 20 0 11 11 11 38 10 39 41 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 15 14 6 3 34 9 59 16 416
2018 Aboriginal 27 0 0 0 22 39 12 56 44 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 15 14 5 3 33 9 62 14 444
2017 Aboriginal 7 15 8 8 8 53 0 47 35 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 16 16 3 2 34 11 62 8 476

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 Aboriginal 58 11 11 10 11 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 11 5 1 10 1 81 7 416
2018 Aboriginal 36 20 13 10 9 12 0 64 21 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 16 5 1 6 0 77 6 444
2017 Aboriginal 43 33 8 8 0 7 0 82 9 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 3 1 10 1 83 4 477

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 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 Aboriginal 29 11 11 0 10 31 10 66 16 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 12 15 2 1 42 8 65 6 416
2018 Aboriginal 19 0 13 0 0 56 12 59 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 13 16 0 1 38 11 67 3 442
2017 Aboriginal 7 17 17 8 0 52 0 49 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 14 14 1 1 39 12 68 3 478

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 Aboriginal 58 21 0 0 10 11 0 89 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 12 2 1 12 2 83 3 414
2018 Aboriginal 45 20 13 0 10 12 0 74 12 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 15 2 0 8 1 82 2 444
2017 Aboriginal 44 32 17 0 0 7 0 82 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 11 1 0 13 2 85 2 477

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 Aboriginal 30 70 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 416
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 478

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 61

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 51
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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 Aboriginal 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 23 6 4 3 1 0 88 6 415
2018 Aboriginal 48 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 28 6 2 3 1 0 89 5 441
2017 Aboriginal 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 5 5 3 1 0 86 8 478

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 Aboriginal 46 44 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 49 15 7 3 2 0 74 11 414
2017 Aboriginal 0 46 24 31 0 0 0 46 31 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 40 21 15 6 5 0 56 22 475

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 Aboriginal 38 0 31 20 11 0 0 38 31 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 43 17 13 6 1 0 64 19 415
2017 Aboriginal 7 22 48 14 8 0 0 29 22 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 44 18 15 7 2 0 59 22 478

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 Aboriginal 40 0 29 9 22 0 0 40 30 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 413
2018 Aboriginal 48 17 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 440
2017 Aboriginal 42 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 14 3 3 1 1 79 7 476

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 Aboriginal 20 38 30 12 0 0 0 58 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 30 16 12 0 1 42 28 413
2018 Aboriginal 9 45 0 47 0 0 0 53 47 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 32 22 13 0 0 33 35 440
2017 Aboriginal 17 22 61 0 0 0 0 39 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 33 19 18 0 0 31 36 477

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 Aboriginal 20 55 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 23 14 7 0 1 55 22 414
2017 Aboriginal 46 15 24 15 0 0 0 61 15 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 30 32 16 8 0 0 44 24 475

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 Aboriginal 10 47 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 29 15 14 0 1 41 30 413
2018 Aboriginal 0 38 27 12 23 0 0 38 35 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 24 20 16 0 0 40 36 438
2017 Aboriginal 8 22 49 7 14 0 0 30 21 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 26 20 14 0 1 39 35 478

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 Aboriginal 59 21 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 414
2018 Aboriginal 38 41 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 24 10 7 0 0 58 17 441
2017 Aboriginal 32 53 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 29 21 12 10 0 1 56 23 477

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 Aboriginal 27 40 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 415
2018 Aboriginal 43 44 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 22 27 13 10 0 0 50 23 437
2017 Aboriginal 39 21 15 25 0 0 0 60 25 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 23 15 9 0 0 54 23 476

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
2018 Aboriginal 36 54 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 21 6 4 1 1 68 11 443
2017 Aboriginal 14 38 25 24 0 0 0 52 24 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 20 8 4 0 0 69 11 476

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 Aboriginal 28 27 35 10 0 0 0 55 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 26 9 6 0 1 59 15 414
2018 Aboriginal 39 33 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 25 11 4 0 1 60 15 443
2017 Aboriginal 29 38 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 24 10 5 0 0 61 15 476

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 Aboriginal 26 12 54 0 9 0 0 38 9 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 22 9 5 0 1 65 13 411
2018 Aboriginal 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 10 3 0 1 68 13 443
2017 Aboriginal 29 38 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 19 9 3 0 0 69 12 475

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 Aboriginal 45 24 11 10 11 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 30 17 7 6 0 1 70 13 414

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
2018 Aboriginal 45 33 12 0 10 0 0 78 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 21 10 3 0 1 66 13 442
2017 Aboriginal 30 22 31 17 0 0 0 53 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 20 11 3 1 0 66 14 476

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 Aboriginal 55 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 9 3 1 0 2 87 4 409
2018 Aboriginal 65 0 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 8 3 1 0 2 88 4 439
2017 Aboriginal 72 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 22 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 478

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 Aboriginal 88 0 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 81 10 2 1 1 0 6 96 2 412
2018 Aboriginal 77 0 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 83 9 3 1 0 0 4 95 1 443

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 Aboriginal 69 11 11 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 78 10 3 1 2 1 4 93 4 414
2018 Aboriginal 68 13 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 79 10 4 1 2 0 4 93 3 443
2017 Aboriginal 68 16 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 9 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 477

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 Aboriginal 82 9 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 12 2 2 1 2 83 5 413
2018 Aboriginal 68 22 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 12 4 1 0 2 83 5 442
2017 Aboriginal 60 24 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 478

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 Aboriginal 58 31 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 18 11 7 4 1 1 79 11 411
2018 Aboriginal 59 22 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 440
2017 Aboriginal 52 32 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 26 9 5 2 0 1 85 6 478

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 Aboriginal 82 0 9 0 0 0 10 91 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 22 8 1 1 0 13 88 3 412
2018 Aboriginal 72 9 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 21 7 3 1 0 18 86 5 438
2017 Aboriginal 53 24 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 21 9 2 0 0 13 87 2 477

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
2017 Aboriginal 68 24 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 25 8 3 1 0 2 88 4 473

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 Aboriginal 80 10 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 78 12 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 413
2018 Aboriginal 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 82 11 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 442
2017 Aboriginal 67 8 0 8 8 8 0 82 18 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 478

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 Aboriginal 57 23 0 11 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 413
2018 Aboriginal 45 42 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 16 4 1 0 2 78 6 443
2017 Aboriginal 29 24 24 24 0 0 0 53 24 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 478

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 Aboriginal 8 70 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 36 39 11 3 0 0 47 14 416
2018 Aboriginal 36 22 32 10 0 0 0 58 10 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 29 43 15 3 0 0 39 18 444
2017 Aboriginal 15 15 53 17 0 0 0 30 17 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 33 42 13 6 0 0 38 20 478

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 Aboriginal 0 11 61 8 20 0 0 28 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 41 25 8 0 0 33 26 412
2018 Aboriginal 0 20 42 29 9 0 0 38 20 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 42 23 8 0 0 31 27 437
2017 Aboriginal 8 7 55 21 8 0 0 29 15 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 20 39 26 9 0 0 34 26 476
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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 Aboriginal 62 21 0 8 9 0 0 62 38 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 9 3 1 3 0 44 56 416
2018 Aboriginal 46 25 20 9 0 0 0 46 54 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 32 11 4 2 1 0 49 51 445
2017 Aboriginal 71 21 0 0 0 8 0 77 23 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 6 2 2 5 0 57 43 478

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 Aboriginal 36 24 11 0 29 0 0 60 29 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 57 15 9 5 5 0 9 79 11 410
2018 Aboriginal 52 0 9 19 9 12 0 59 31 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 12 8 6 3 1 10 81 10 442

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 14 5 4 2 12 74 10 196

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 11 9 4 9 7 52 45 33 196
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