2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for LMS-GSC Pacific

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 44 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 181754
2019 Natural Resources Canada 41 43 5 9 3 0 0 84 12 2843
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 36 44 4 12 4 0 0 80 16 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 28 47 5 15 6 0 0 75 20 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 31 48 4 11 6 0 0 79 17 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 67 19 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 181425
2019 Natural Resources Canada 68 17 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 66 19 4 6 3 0 2 86 9 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 66 19 4 7 4 0 1 85 11 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 82 8 4 4 0 0 3 92 4 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Natural Resources Canada 51 33 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 2843
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 47 35 6 8 3 0 0 82 11 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 44 41 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 53 36 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 28

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Natural Resources Canada 33 38 13 11 4 0 1 72 15 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 35 35 12 12 5 0 1 70 17 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 29 44 11 13 2 0 0 73 16 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 32 41 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Natural Resources Canada 55 31 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2826
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 52 30 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 55 28 8 7 1 0 0 83 9 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 57 29 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Natural Resources Canada 47 30 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 44 31 9 9 6 0 0 75 15 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 47 29 10 11 2 0 0 77 13 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 49 33 0 11 7 0 0 82 18 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Natural Resources Canada 40 37 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 2843
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 39 36 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 43 36 7 11 3 0 0 79 14 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 40 36 4 13 7 0 0 76 20 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Natural Resources Canada 31 35 14 13 7 0 0 67 19 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 27 35 15 14 9 0 0 62 23 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 21 36 18 17 8 0 0 57 25 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 7 43 22 18 10 0 0 50 28 28

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Natural Resources Canada 31 40 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 2830
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 33 40 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 32 43 13 12 1 0 0 75 12 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 21 50 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Natural Resources Canada 40 39 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2833
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 37 42 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 30 51 11 6 2 0 0 81 9 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 35 47 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 28

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Natural Resources Canada 36 34 12 11 7 0 0 70 17 2828
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 31 35 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 593
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 23 39 15 15 9 0 0 62 24 200
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 26 37 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Natural Resources Canada 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 2822
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 54 30 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 589
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 56 31 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 58 27 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Natural Resources Canada 36 36 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 2830
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 33 35 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 27 39 13 16 5 0 0 66 20 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 28 39 0 32 0 0 0 68 32 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Natural Resources Canada 42 33 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 2831
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 39 31 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 37 32 17 10 4 0 0 69 14 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 38 29 14 15 4 0 0 68 18 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Natural Resources Canada 32 39 14 9 4 0 1 72 14 2807
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 27 40 14 11 6 1 1 68 18 589
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 19 41 18 12 7 1 2 61 20 200
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 29 31 19 10 11 0 0 60 22 28

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Natural Resources Canada 46 36 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 44 34 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 42 39 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 36 43 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 28

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

Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Natural Resources Canada 35 33 17 8 5 0 1 69 14 2833
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 30 34 17 11 6 0 1 65 18 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 24 32 20 15 6 1 2 57 22 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 14 37 14 18 11 0 6 54 31 28

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Natural Resources Canada 8 21 37 24 9 1 1 33 29 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 6 23 37 24 9 0 1 33 29 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 5 24 39 23 7 0 2 31 30 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 8 29 28 20 11 0 3 33 38 28

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 180845
2019 Natural Resources Canada 7 14 24 32 18 3 1 53 22 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 20 27 29 13 3 1 43 29 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 9 19 33 26 9 2 1 36 29 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 15 7 35 22 18 4 0 41 23 28

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Natural Resources Canada 17 25 29 17 9 1 2 27 43 2830
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 19 28 29 14 7 1 2 21 49 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 22 34 24 11 6 1 3 18 57 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 26 36 19 11 4 0 4 16 65 27

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Natural Resources Canada 8 16 31 27 17 1 2 45 24 2826
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 7 16 31 29 15 0 1 45 24 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 4 16 35 29 14 1 1 43 21 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 0 21 33 36 4 4 3 42 23 28

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 Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Natural Resources Canada 14 20 27 20 13 2 2 35 36 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 16 25 28 19 9 1 2 29 42 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 17 27 30 16 7 1 2 24 45 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 24 14 29 22 4 4 3 27 42 28

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Natural Resources Canada 8 15 26 26 19 3 3 48 25 2820
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 9 15 27 26 17 3 3 46 25 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 10 16 29 21 16 4 4 40 28 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 3 15 18 32 18 7 7 58 21 28

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Natural Resources Canada 15 24 30 17 10 2 2 28 40 2832
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 16 29 29 15 8 2 2 24 46 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 18 33 27 13 6 2 2 19 53 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 14 46 26 0 10 4 0 10 63 28

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 15 33 28 14 1 2 44 22 2838
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 19 35 24 11 1 1 36 28 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 9 22 37 22 9 0 0 31 32 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 14 21 33 21 6 4 0 28 37 28
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 70 15 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 181428
2019 Natural Resources Canada 68 16 7 5 2 0 2 86 7 2841
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 66 16 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 69 16 7 5 1 0 3 87 5 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 82 7 4 0 0 0 7 96 0 28

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Natural Resources Canada 31 26 14 10 7 6 5 65 19 2841
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 27 25 15 13 12 5 2 57 27 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 21 28 15 14 12 8 2 55 29 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 21 32 15 10 18 4 0 55 30 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Natural Resources Canada 47 27 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 40 27 10 12 10 1 0 68 22 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 37 29 11 15 5 2 0 68 21 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 36 36 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 28

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 52 31 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 2838
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 48 31 7 10 5 0 0 79 14 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 46 32 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 38 36 7 18 0 0 0 74 18 28

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Natural Resources Canada 49 32 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 2842
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 46 30 13 7 2 1 0 77 9 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 47 30 14 6 1 1 0 78 8 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 53 25 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 28
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Natural Resources Canada 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 2838
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 47 24 17 6 4 1 1 72 10 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 44 24 25 2 3 1 1 69 5 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 68 22 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 28

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Natural Resources Canada 41 32 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 2835
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 39 30 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 38 30 17 11 3 0 0 69 14 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 39 33 11 18 0 0 0 72 18 28

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 27 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 181318
2019 Natural Resources Canada 51 25 12 5 4 2 0 78 10 2838
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 47 24 15 6 4 2 0 74 10 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 46 28 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 47 35 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 28

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Natural Resources Canada 45 31 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 2826
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 43 28 12 11 6 1 0 72 17 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 41 27 14 13 3 1 0 69 17 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 41 36 8 15 0 0 0 78 15 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 80 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 180870
2019 Natural Resources Canada 82 9 4 1 1 0 2 93 2 2830
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 80 9 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 80 7 7 1 1 0 4 91 2 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 86 3 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 28

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 57 20 8 4 5 2 4 82 10 181432
2019 Natural Resources Canada 59 20 7 5 4 2 3 83 9 2838
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 57 20 7 5 5 3 2 82 11 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 65 18 6 5 2 3 2 87 7 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 75 7 7 4 4 0 4 85 8 28

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 23 9 3 4 1 0 83 8 181710
2019 Natural Resources Canada 62 22 9 3 3 2 0 85 6 2842
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 57 23 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 59 24 10 4 0 3 0 85 4 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 67 18 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Natural Resources Canada 51 28 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 2845
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 49 26 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 48 28 15 8 1 1 0 76 9 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 62 21 14 4 0 0 0 83 4 28

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 45 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 41266
2019 Natural Resources Canada 19 44 15 11 4 4 3 67 17 843
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 18 46 12 13 6 3 2 67 20 153
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 13 50 13 15 4 2 2 66 21 46
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Natural Resources Canada 31 31 16 9 6 8 0 67 16 2844
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 24 31 19 9 8 9 0 60 19 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 19 36 23 6 6 10 0 61 13 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 24 29 29 7 7 3 0 55 15 28

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Natural Resources Canada 27 32 17 12 8 4 0 62 21 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 19 30 20 16 12 2 0 50 29 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 11 30 25 21 11 3 0 42 33 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 11 42 19 18 11 0 0 53 29 28

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Natural Resources Canada 19 29 20 15 10 7 0 51 27 2828
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 13 25 22 20 15 6 0 40 36 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 8 19 31 21 13 7 0 28 38 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 7 48 19 19 4 4 0 57 23 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Natural Resources Canada 18 30 18 19 12 4 0 49 31 2837
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 14 25 18 21 19 3 0 40 41 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 9 23 25 20 19 4 0 33 41 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 10 42 18 16 11 4 0 54 28 27

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

Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Natural Resources Canada 36 26 17 6 3 10 1 70 11 2841
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 37 25 16 8 4 9 1 69 13 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 33 30 15 6 3 12 1 72 11 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 43 29 7 3 4 7 7 83 9 28
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Natural Resources Canada 20 42 20 12 4 2 0 64 16 2837
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 16 42 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 12 47 20 16 4 2 0 59 21 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 10 53 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 28

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Natural Resources Canada 14 31 24 18 7 5 0 48 26 2825
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 9 24 25 25 12 4 0 35 38 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 6 24 30 27 10 4 0 31 38 200
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 0 42 22 29 4 3 0 44 34 28

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 28 36 14 12 5 3 2 67 18 2840
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 25 34 16 15 9 2 0 60 24 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 21 39 16 15 7 2 1 61 22 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 14 46 22 11 7 0 0 60 18 28

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Natural Resources Canada 29 36 19 9 4 2 0 67 13 2832
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 33 21 12 7 2 0 60 18 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 25 38 20 11 4 2 0 64 15 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 20 62 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 28

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Natural Resources Canada 20 22 19 12 12 12 3 49 28 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 19 18 21 13 17 10 2 43 34 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 16 22 22 13 13 11 3 45 30 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 14 29 35 11 11 0 0 43 22 28

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Natural Resources Canada 22 31 18 15 11 3 0 55 27 2838
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 17 31 17 13 19 3 0 48 34 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 14 26 19 17 22 1 1 40 40 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 7 32 18 21 22 0 0 39 43 28

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Natural Resources Canada 21 26 15 15 18 3 3 49 35 2842
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 17 24 13 14 27 2 3 43 43 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 12 20 15 17 30 2 3 34 50 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 7 25 7 25 32 4 0 33 59 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Natural Resources Canada 51 24 13 4 3 1 4 79 7 2841
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 51 24 13 6 2 1 5 79 8 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 45 27 15 6 2 1 4 76 8 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 39 18 14 18 4 0 7 62 24 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 11 7 4 5 2 14 79 12 181293
2019 Natural Resources Canada 53 13 9 5 6 3 10 76 13 2833
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 50 13 10 5 8 4 10 74 15 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 54 13 8 5 4 7 10 80 10 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 50 25 7 10 4 0 4 78 14 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Natural Resources Canada 46 24 15 6 4 2 4 74 10 2828
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 42 25 15 7 5 2 3 71 13 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 39 27 17 6 4 3 3 71 11 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 25 43 14 14 0 0 4 70 15 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 21 16 8 6 3 4 67 16 180682
2019 Natural Resources Canada 43 21 14 7 5 5 5 71 13 2825
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 42 20 15 7 7 5 4 68 15 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 37 21 17 7 4 7 6 67 14 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 28 25 22 10 11 0 4 55 22 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 43 17 13 9 9 3 5 65 20 180933
2019 Natural Resources Canada 48 13 11 8 9 4 7 68 19 2827
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 43 15 13 9 13 3 5 63 23 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 34 12 15 12 17 3 8 51 32 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 10 14 18 15 31 0 11 28 52 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 65 15 8 3 2 2 5 86 6 180964
2019 Natural Resources Canada 68 15 6 3 2 2 5 89 5 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 66 17 6 3 2 2 5 88 5 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 66 17 4 2 2 3 5 92 4 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 50 33 3 0 7 0 7 89 8 28

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Natural Resources Canada 74 8 4 2 2 4 4 90 5 2829
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 75 8 3 2 3 5 4 91 5 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 77 6 3 2 0 6 5 94 3 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 79 4 7 4 3 0 4 86 7 28

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Natural Resources Canada 79 5 2 1 1 2 9 95 2 2826
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 77 6 3 1 1 3 10 96 1 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 76 5 2 1 0 3 13 96 2 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 76 10 0 4 0 0 11 96 4 28

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Natural Resources Canada 21 42 19 9 4 4 0 66 14 2837
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 19 39 20 14 6 2 0 59 21 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 14 42 21 16 5 3 0 57 21 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 15 42 18 26 0 0 0 56 26 28

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Natural Resources Canada 37 37 14 6 3 3 0 76 10 2818
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 32 35 16 8 5 3 0 70 13 590
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 28 42 18 6 2 3 0 72 9 199
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 36 42 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 27

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Natural Resources Canada 41 36 13 4 2 4 0 80 7 2825
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 32 34 18 6 4 6 1 70 11 591
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 29 37 21 6 1 6 0 70 8 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 28 41 17 14 0 0 0 68 14 28

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Natural Resources Canada 49 33 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 2835
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 42 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 35 41 15 7 1 0 0 77 9 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 47 28 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 28

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Natural Resources Canada 39 32 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 2835
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 32 30 18 12 8 1 0 62 20 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 27 31 22 14 6 0 0 58 20 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 35 36 18 3 7 0 0 71 11 28

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Natural Resources Canada 37 35 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 2828
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 30 33 16 15 6 0 0 63 21 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 25 35 17 19 4 0 0 59 23 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 21 46 10 11 11 0 0 68 22 28

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Natural Resources Canada 34 24 19 11 6 3 1 61 18 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 32 22 21 12 9 2 2 56 22 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 34 20 24 10 5 2 5 58 15 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 25 32 18 11 7 4 4 61 19 28
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Natural Resources Canada 30 37 33 2846
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 25 44 31 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 19 48 33 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 25 36 39 28

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Natural Resources Canada 17 20 31 9 17 6 839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 17 25 9 15 7 149
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 23 15 24 10 24 5 38
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 46 9 6 2 1 2 82 8 181117
2019 Natural Resources Canada 34 47 9 6 2 1 2 83 8 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 35 48 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 29 58 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 37 48 7 4 0 0 4 89 4 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 53 27 9 3 2 5 2 86 5 181080
2019 Natural Resources Canada 54 26 9 3 1 5 2 86 5 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 54 24 10 5 1 5 1 83 6 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 58 22 10 4 0 5 1 85 4 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 59 22 7 4 0 4 4 88 4 27
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 2833
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 13 87 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 12 88 203

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 46 54 330
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 45 55 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 52 48 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 63 37 330
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 59 41 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 46 54 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 7 93 330
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 6 94 79

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 0 100 330
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 0 100 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 0 100 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 330

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 330

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 330

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 36 64 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 42 58 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 28 72 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 39 61 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 37 63 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 30 70 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 47 53 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 49 51 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 55 45 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 43 57 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 35 65 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 40 60 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 34 66 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 40 60 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 50 50 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 50 50 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 47 53 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 44 56 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 32 68 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 33 67 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 27 73 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 0 100 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 7 93 328

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 16 84 79

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 46 54 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 40 60 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 32 68 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 20 80 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 74 79

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 13 87 79

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 58 42 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 61 39 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 61 39 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 23 77 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 21 79 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 28 72 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 9 91 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 92 79

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 22 78 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 24 76 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 24 76 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 15 85 79

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 9 91 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 10 90 79

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 9 91 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 92 79

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 10 90 328

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Natural Resources Canada 24 76 328
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 74 79
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 30 70 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 7 93 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 92 71

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 19 81 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 22 78 71

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 9 91 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 92 71

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 300

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 74 71

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 300

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 300

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 10 90 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 92 71

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 7 93 71

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 30 70 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 29 71 71

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 10 90 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 10 90 71

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 48 52 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 50 50 71

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 54 46 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 54 46 71

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 7 93 71

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Natural Resources Canada 13 87 300
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 7 93 71

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 181223
2019 Natural Resources Canada 14 86 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 14 86 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 12 88 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 19 81 28

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Natural Resources Canada 16 14 17 7 6 31 8 50 21 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 15 14 19 8 8 29 6 46 25 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 11 14 18 10 9 35 4 41 30 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 14 25 11 15 18 18 0 47 40 28

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Natural Resources Canada 32 29 16 6 4 11 1 69 12 2840
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 32 27 19 8 5 8 0 64 15 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 30 33 21 6 4 6 1 67 11 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 27 51 8 4 7 3 0 81 11 28
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 6 94 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 3 97 202

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 44 56 183
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 52 48 33

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 79 21 183
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 73 27 33

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 183

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 0 100 183
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 0 100 33

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 183

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 183

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 183

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 19 81 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 21 79 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 22 78 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 15 85 32

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 16 84 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 15 85 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 8 92 181

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 32 68 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 19 81 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 32 68 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 35 65 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 181

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 0 100 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 181

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 11 89 181

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 16 84 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 74 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 0 100 181
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 0 100 32

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2019 Natural Resources Canada 13 87 181

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 24 76 179
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 31 69 31

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 8 92 179

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 179

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 16 84 179
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 24 76 31

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 179

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 179

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 94 179

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 9 91 179

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Natural Resources Canada 56 44 179
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 50 50 31

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 157

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 13 87 157

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 157

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 4 96 157

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 3 97 157

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 157

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 14 86 157

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 9 91 157

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 22 78 157

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 7 93 157

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 44 56 157

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 63 37 157

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 5 95 157

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Natural Resources Canada 10 90 157

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 181243
2019 Natural Resources Canada 8 92 2837
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 8 92 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 7 93 201

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2019 Natural Resources Canada 19 13 20 4 3 35 7 54 12 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 17 13 22 4 3 34 7 50 13 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 14 15 21 3 3 38 6 51 11 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 21 26 14 7 4 22 7 66 14 28

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 28 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 181260
2019 Natural Resources Canada 33 28 17 4 3 13 1 72 8 2829
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 33 26 19 6 3 12 1 68 11 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 31 33 18 4 2 11 1 72 8 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 35 29 18 10 0 3 4 69 11 28
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 27 20 12 15 0 1 52 28 181595
2019 Natural Resources Canada 24 28 21 11 14 0 1 53 26 2841
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 29 19 12 14 0 1 55 26 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 25 30 21 11 13 0 0 55 25 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 18 35 14 15 18 0 0 53 33 28

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 22 29 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 181495
2019 Natural Resources Canada 20 31 25 15 9 0 1 51 24 2830
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 19 29 26 16 10 0 0 48 26 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 12 33 29 19 7 0 1 45 26 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 10 40 21 11 18 0 0 50 29 28

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 30 20 10 7 0 2 62 17 180654
2019 Natural Resources Canada 29 32 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 2825
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 30 33 18 12 5 0 1 64 17 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 33 33 19 11 2 0 1 67 14 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 31 37 14 7 7 0 4 70 15 28

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 24 21 15 14 1 1 49 29 180774
2019 Natural Resources Canada 21 26 22 16 13 1 1 49 29 2816
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 16 25 24 16 15 1 1 43 32 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 12 26 26 16 17 1 1 39 34 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 11 31 18 21 19 0 0 42 40 27

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 22 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 180845
2019 Natural Resources Canada 46 26 14 6 4 0 4 75 10 2822
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 46 27 13 6 3 1 4 76 9 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 46 29 14 5 2 1 3 78 7 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 56 26 11 0 3 0 4 85 4 28

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 29 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 181228
2019 Natural Resources Canada 32 30 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 2825
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 31 30 20 10 9 0 0 61 19 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 28 36 19 12 5 1 0 64 17 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 28 43 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 28

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 34 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 181070
2019 Natural Resources Canada 27 36 21 9 5 1 1 64 14 2831
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 25 34 26 9 6 1 0 60 14 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 25 35 27 7 5 1 0 61 12 200
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 27 38 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 26

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 180996
2019 Natural Resources Canada 25 34 23 11 6 0 1 60 17 2831
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 23 36 23 11 7 0 0 59 18 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 22 37 25 11 5 0 0 59 16 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 25 39 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 180843
2019 Natural Resources Canada 28 32 21 11 6 0 1 61 18 2821
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 29 35 19 10 7 0 1 64 17 590
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 26 37 26 9 3 0 0 63 12 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 28 32 25 7 7 0 0 60 15 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 180767
2019 Natural Resources Canada 43 25 16 9 6 0 1 69 15 2825
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 40 27 16 10 6 1 0 67 16 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 36 29 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 28 23 14 22 14 0 0 51 36 28

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 180372
2019 Natural Resources Canada 35 33 18 9 4 0 1 69 13 2810
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 34 34 18 10 4 1 0 69 14 592
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 32 35 18 11 4 0 0 68 15 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 25 34 19 8 15 0 0 59 23 27

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 180439
2019 Natural Resources Canada 57 24 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 2813
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 54 26 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 590
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 52 24 17 4 2 0 1 77 6 200
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 43 44 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 28

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 180422
2019 Natural Resources Canada 77 9 4 1 1 1 6 93 3 2814
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 78 9 5 1 1 1 6 93 2 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 74 10 5 0 0 1 9 93 1 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 68 18 3 4 0 0 8 93 4 28

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 70 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 180981
2019 Natural Resources Canada 73 12 6 3 3 1 2 87 7 2826
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 72 12 6 4 4 1 2 86 8 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 70 16 6 4 2 1 1 87 6 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 57 25 3 7 7 0 0 82 14 28

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 180466
2019 Natural Resources Canada 58 26 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 2824
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 58 24 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 57 25 14 2 2 0 0 81 4 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 63 15 15 3 4 0 0 78 7 28

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 180189
2019 Natural Resources Canada 60 20 9 6 4 0 1 80 10 2818
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 57 21 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 596
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 57 24 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 51 32 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 28

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 179719
2019 Natural Resources Canada 62 12 6 2 1 0 18 90 3 2805
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 63 11 5 2 1 0 18 90 4 594
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 65 11 7 2 0 0 14 89 3 201
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 71 7 11 7 0 0 3 81 7 28

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 66 18 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 180276
2019 Natural Resources Canada 75 14 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 2821
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 77 12 4 1 1 1 4 94 2 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 77 11 3 3 0 0 5 93 4 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 70 7 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 28

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 68 14 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 180902
2019 Natural Resources Canada 73 13 5 3 3 0 3 88 7 2832
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 74 10 4 4 5 0 3 87 9 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 70 10 4 5 8 0 3 82 14 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 71 14 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 28

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 180485
2019 Natural Resources Canada 56 26 12 3 1 0 2 84 5 2821
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 59 25 10 2 1 0 1 86 3 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 56 29 11 2 1 0 1 87 2 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 67 22 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 28

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 181789
2019 Natural Resources Canada 16 36 33 11 4 0 0 52 15 2843
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 14 37 33 11 5 0 0 51 16 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 11 38 37 10 4 0 0 49 14 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 13 36 29 11 11 0 0 50 22 28

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 29 180286
2019 Natural Resources Canada 7 18 38 26 11 0 0 37 25 2820
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 7 18 37 26 11 0 0 37 26 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 5 17 40 31 7 0 0 38 23 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 11 14 56 15 4 0 0 18 25 28

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 40 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 181158
2019 Natural Resources Canada 30 43 14 7 3 3 0 75 10 2834
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 27 45 15 7 4 2 0 73 12 595
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 22 53 13 9 1 1 0 76 11 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 29 57 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 35 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 181482
2019 Natural Resources Canada 27 35 17 12 7 2 0 63 19 2836
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 22 32 18 17 10 1 0 55 26 597
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 20 35 20 20 5 0 0 55 25 202
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 21 31 21 22 3 0 0 53 26 28
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 181509
2019 Natural Resources Canada 12 88 2840
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 10 90 598
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 11 89 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 11 89 28

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 81 19 29087
2019 Natural Resources Canada 82 18 338
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 82 18 61
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 91 9 22

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 23401
2019 Natural Resources Canada 58 29 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 276
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 50 33 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 50
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 41 40 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 20
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 32 20 10 10 2 1 26 74 181161
2019 Natural Resources Canada 25 32 21 10 10 2 1 26 74 2839
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 26 32 20 9 10 3 1 27 73 599
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 23 39 20 8 9 2 0 24 76 203
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 24 39 15 11 12 0 0 24 76 28

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

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 41 130118
2019 Natural Resources Canada 58 42 2050
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 58 42 423
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 53 47 151
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 53 47 21

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 56 128011
2019 Natural Resources Canada 44 56 2022
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 42 58 420
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 47 53 150
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 49 51 20

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 23 18 17 20 2 7 39 41 128151
2019 Natural Resources Canada 10 22 18 19 23 2 6 35 46 2032
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 11 19 20 19 24 2 6 32 46 419
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 8 19 21 19 23 1 8 31 46 150
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 5 24 15 16 35 5 0 31 53 20

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 16 17 19 31 2 9 25 56 128150
2019 Natural Resources Canada 6 17 16 20 34 2 5 24 59 2031
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 4 15 18 19 37 1 6 20 61 419
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 4 12 21 17 37 1 8 18 59 150
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 9 16 25 5 45 0 0 24 50 20

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 18 14 9 10 1 7 65 20 179367
2019 Natural Resources Canada 42 17 13 8 9 1 9 67 19 2807
2019 LMS-Lands & Mineral Sector 46 17 11 8 8 0 10 70 18 590
2019 LMS-Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) 48 18 10 7 5 1 13 76 13 199
2019 LMS-GSC Pacific 44 26 11 0 4 0 15 83 5 27
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