2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council by Question 93. What is your current employee status?

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 54 5 8 1 0 0 86 9 163
2019 Term 34 50 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 48 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 52 5 10 1 0 0 84 11 137
2014 Term 42 50 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 25 3 3 1 0 0 94 3 161
2019 Term 71 21 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 24 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 137
2014 Term 46 33 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 7 8 1 0 0 83 9 163
2019 Term 42 34 11 11 3 0 0 76 13 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 31 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 35 4 5 1 0 0 89 7 137
2014 Term 46 25 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 38 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 163
2019 Term 31 29 24 11 5 0 0 60 16 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 56 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 132
2018 Term 35 50 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 42 9 8 3 0 1 79 12 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 44 15 15 4 0 1 67 18 137
2014 Term 29 50 8 4 8 0 0 79 13 24

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 36 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 163
2019 Term 60 19 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 38 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 8 6 0 1 1 86 6 137
2014 Term 63 21 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 27 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 163
2019 Term 55 18 13 5 8 0 0 73 13 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 36 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 132
2018 Term 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 30 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 137
2014 Term 46 29 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 35 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 162
2019 Term 39 37 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 46 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 133
2018 Term 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 41 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 10 9 5 0 0 77 14 137
2014 Term 38 33 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 24

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 11 10 4 0 0 74 15 163
2019 Term 39 39 3 8 5 3 3 83 14 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 40 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 131
2018 Term 50 30 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 10 9 8 0 0 72 18 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 36 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 137
2014 Term 29 42 17 4 4 4 0 74 9 24

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 44 8 7 4 0 1 81 10 163
2019 Term 29 44 8 8 11 0 0 73 19 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 43 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 133
2018 Term 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 44 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 149

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 33 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 163
2019 Term 71 16 5 3 5 0 0 87 8 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 30 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 133
2018 Term 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 35 7 7 1 1 0 85 8 137
2014 Term 63 21 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 35 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 163
2019 Term 45 34 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 133
2018 Term 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 149

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 27 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 163
2019 Term 58 32 8 0 3 0 0 90 3 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 37 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 132
2018 Term 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 33 9 2 0 0 0 88 2 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 32 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 137
2014 Term 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 41 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 163
2019 Term 45 37 5 8 3 3 0 84 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 7 12 2 1 0 79 14 132
2018 Term 54 41 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 41 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 12 12 5 1 0 71 18 137
2014 Term 38 29 13 21 0 0 0 67 21 24

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 9 9 4 0 0 77 14 162
2019 Term 53 34 5 0 5 3 0 89 5 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 11 9 3 0 0 78 11 131
2018 Term 58 26 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 12 10 6 1 0 73 15 137
2014 Term 50 29 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 24

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 41 6 6 4 0 0 83 11 158
2019 Term 34 39 11 5 8 3 0 76 13 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 45 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 133
2018 Term 65 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 13 5 4 1 0 77 10 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 136
2014 Term 42 46 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 163
2019 Term 47 40 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 13 4 1 1 0 83 5 133
2018 Term 79 15 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 13 1 3 0 0 82 5 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 137
2014 Term 33 38 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 24

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 33 22 6 5 0 1 66 11 161
2019 Term 50 20 19 8 0 3 0 73 8 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 18 9 4 0 0 70 12 133
2018 Term 55 31 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 14 10 1 0 0 74 12 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 40 20 5 4 0 1 71 9 137
2014 Term 33 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 24

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 24 45 21 3 1 0 25 30 162
2019 Term 16 11 26 27 11 8 3 42 29 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 20 38 21 9 0 0 30 32 131
2018 Term 10 9 40 10 30 0 0 40 19 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 16 45 21 10 0 2 32 22 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 24 41 21 7 0 1 29 29 135
2014 Term 4 25 21 29 4 8 8 40 35 24

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 16 37 31 11 2 0 42 20 162
2019 Term 8 22 8 30 19 8 5 56 35 37
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 31 26 11 0 1 38 31 131
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 16 27 32 14 3 2 48 24 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 15 32 26 18 1 1 45 23 135
2014 Term 13 17 17 25 13 8 8 45 35 24

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 30 38 14 6 2 0 20 41 163
2019 Term 5 24 31 18 16 3 3 36 31 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 34 28 21 6 1 2 28 44 132
2018 Term 0 21 30 40 4 0 5 47 22 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 27 38 15 5 3 1 21 39 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 24 38 16 9 1 1 25 36 135
2014 Term 13 29 17 21 4 8 8 30 50 24

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 17 43 22 9 1 0 31 26 161
2019 Term 3 15 27 21 24 5 5 50 20 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 20 35 30 9 0 0 39 26 131
2018 Term 5 4 21 41 24 5 0 69 10 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 15 39 32 10 1 0 43 18 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 13 41 30 12 0 1 43 16 135
2014 Term 8 13 25 38 13 0 4 52 22 24

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 22 32 21 8 2 1 30 36 161
2019 Term 8 13 31 5 27 11 5 38 25 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 26 35 17 9 0 0 26 39 133
2018 Term 5 14 21 21 39 0 0 60 19 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 24 35 16 11 1 0 27 37 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 31 29 11 7 1 1 19 52 136
2014 Term 21 8 17 25 4 13 13 39 39 24

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 40 27 6 1 2 35 24 161
2019 Term 16 21 21 13 13 8 8 32 44 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 33 26 6 1 1 33 34 132
2018 Term 5 25 26 5 29 10 0 38 33 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 29 28 25 9 1 1 34 37 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 33 21 13 2 0 34 32 134
2014 Term 4 29 17 21 17 4 8 43 38 24

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 36 22 7 1 0 29 34 162
2019 Term 8 13 28 16 21 8 5 43 24 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 21 43 20 7 0 1 28 29 132
2018 Term 0 9 31 30 25 5 0 58 10 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 18 49 21 5 1 0 26 24 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 43 18 6 3 1 24 31 136
2014 Term 8 21 8 38 8 8 8 55 35 24

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 20 39 23 8 0 0 31 30 162
2019 Term 5 21 23 31 13 3 3 47 28 38
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 13 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 163
2019 Term 79 11 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 22 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 20 0 3 1 0 0 96 4 137
2014 Term 63 29 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 24

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 29 17 7 5 4 3 69 13 162
2019 Term 29 21 8 8 10 16 8 66 24 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 42 18 7 8 4 2 66 15 133
2018 Term 19 30 15 5 5 20 5 66 14 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 12 8 8 3 2 71 16 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 15 9 5 1 3 70 14 137
2014 Term 21 33 17 4 4 17 4 68 11 24

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 162
2019 Term 45 29 8 3 10 5 0 78 14 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 33 7 12 5 2 0 76 17 131
2018 Term 74 20 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 35 9 8 7 0 0 77 14 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 29 10 8 9 0 0 73 17 137
2014 Term 46 38 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 40 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 163
2019 Term 69 13 8 3 8 0 0 82 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 9 4 5 0 0 82 8 131
2018 Term 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 5 5 5 0 0 84 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 36 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 137
2014 Term 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 35 6 5 1 2 0 87 6 163
2019 Term 61 23 5 0 5 5 0 89 6 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 43 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 132
2018 Term 86 9 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 25 9 2 2 0 1 86 5 163
2019 Term 71 13 5 3 5 0 3 86 8 38

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 28 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 162
2019 Term 58 21 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 38 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 132
2018 Term 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 136
2014 Term 46 38 13 0 0 4 0 87 0 24

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 24 6 5 2 1 0 86 7 162
2019 Term 56 23 3 8 8 3 0 81 16 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 38 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 132
2018 Term 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 30 10 3 5 1 1 82 8 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 27 10 7 5 4 1 77 13 137
2014 Term 46 29 17 0 0 8 0 82 0 24

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 6 6 2 1 1 86 8 162
2019 Term 61 26 0 5 5 0 3 89 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 40 7 6 5 0 0 81 12 132
2018 Term 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 5 4 5 1 0 85 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 6 9 5 1 0 80 14 137
2014 Term 54 21 13 4 0 8 0 82 5 24

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 88 9 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 163
2019 Term 90 2 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 15 2 1 1 0 0 97 1 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 85 10 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 136
2014 Term 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 16 7 4 2 4 0 86 6 161
2019 Term 58 11 8 11 3 3 8 76 15 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 24 3 4 9 2 4 83 14 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 24 9 4 7 4 5 78 12 137
2014 Term 42 21 21 4 4 8 0 68 9 24

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 18 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 163
2019 Term 63 19 11 3 3 3 0 84 5 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 29 8 2 2 2 0 88 5 132
2018 Term 66 24 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 27 7 3 5 1 1 85 8 149

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 23 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 163
2019 Term 56 19 12 8 3 3 0 76 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 33 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 132
2018 Term 75 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 25 10 3 5 0 1 81 8 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 6 6 4 1 1 84 10 137
2014 Term 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 47 9 9 5 2 4 74 16 55
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37 15 5 3 1 0 77 7 162
2019 Term 50 27 5 3 3 13 0 89 6 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 46 10 5 5 2 1 79 11 133
2018 Term 75 19 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 14 9 4 3 1 72 14 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 15 8 6 3 1 69 14 136
2014 Term 46 21 17 8 0 8 0 73 9 24

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 42 14 7 3 1 0 76 11 162
2019 Term 48 24 10 8 3 8 0 78 12 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 45 16 7 5 1 1 72 12 133
2018 Term 70 21 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 47 12 7 6 2 1 74 14 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 45 13 11 5 1 0 71 16 136
2014 Term 38 25 13 13 4 8 0 68 18 24

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 39 17 13 3 4 0 66 16 162
2019 Term 34 39 10 8 3 5 0 78 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 36 18 12 5 3 1 64 17 133
2018 Term 45 31 14 0 5 5 0 79 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 45 19 8 4 6 1 66 13 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 37 18 15 7 4 0 59 23 136
2014 Term 25 33 13 8 4 17 0 70 15 24

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 46 18 16 7 1 0 59 23 162
2019 Term 40 21 18 13 5 3 0 62 19 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 35 18 25 6 0 1 51 32 133
2018 Term 39 35 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 44 17 14 9 3 1 58 24 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 42 15 18 9 1 0 57 28 136
2014 Term 21 42 21 8 4 4 0 65 13 24

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 26 12 2 0 0 1 86 2 163
2019 Term 68 14 11 3 3 3 0 84 6 37
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 45 10 9 1 1 0 80 10 161
2019 Term 52 37 3 5 0 3 0 92 5 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 46 17 5 2 0 1 77 6 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 16 5 0 0 0 78 5 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 45 9 7 0 1 0 85 7 137
2014 Term 46 42 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 42 24 15 4 1 0 57 19 163
2019 Term 19 34 21 11 5 8 3 59 18 38

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 40 12 8 4 4 0 75 13 162
2019 Term 42 21 3 16 0 16 3 78 19 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 10 6 3 4 2 79 10 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 45 15 6 3 1 1 75 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 137
2014 Term 42 29 8 8 4 8 0 77 14 24

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 36 18 5 2 1 0 74 8 163
2019 Term 39 27 16 5 3 11 0 74 9 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 49 18 5 2 1 0 75 7 133

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 20 18 14 12 13 2 49 30 163
2019 Term 27 18 8 3 11 34 0 68 20 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 31 20 18 9 11 1 47 31 132
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 26 19 11 14 7 6 49 29 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 24 18 11 15 8 7 48 31 137
2014 Term 17 17 4 13 17 29 4 50 44 24

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 40 13 9 11 2 0 66 20 163
2019 Term 27 34 16 11 5 8 0 66 17 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 40 15 13 8 0 0 63 22 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 13 13 9 2 0 64 23 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26 17 22 12 1 0 49 34 137
2014 Term 29 38 4 13 8 8 0 73 23 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 34 12 14 15 4 2 57 30 163
2019 Term 27 23 19 11 8 13 0 58 21 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 26 14 22 15 2 1 48 37 132
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 20 11 28 20 3 0 39 49 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 12 30 24 1 0 33 55 137
2014 Term 17 13 4 33 21 4 8 33 62 24

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 25 17 7 2 1 2 73 9 163
2019 Term 63 13 8 5 0 5 5 85 6 38

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 12 3 1 4 1 12 91 5 162
2019 Term 63 5 5 11 8 0 8 74 20 38

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 22 15 6 1 1 1 77 8 162
2019 Term 45 29 11 3 3 3 8 82 6 38

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 22 14 10 2 2 2 73 13 163
2019 Term 42 26 11 3 5 5 8 79 9 38

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 12 7 6 4 5 5 82 10 163
2019 Term 66 13 10 0 3 0 8 86 3 38

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 15 8 4 2 3 2 86 6 162
2019 Term 74 5 3 3 3 5 8 91 6 38

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 8 6 5 1 5 2 87 7 162
2019 Term 66 12 3 0 8 5 5 88 9 38

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 6 1 0 1 2 9 98 1 162
2019 Term 74 8 0 0 3 0 16 97 3 38

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 51 19 5 3 1 0 73 8 163
2019 Term 34 34 19 0 8 5 0 72 8 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 46 18 10 5 1 0 68 14 132
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 37 21 13 3 1 0 62 17 149

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 12 8 2 1 0 78 10 161
2019 Term 50 23 8 10 8 0 0 74 18 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 12 8 1 0 0 80 8 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 17 8 1 2 0 74 9 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 10 4 1 3 1 85 5 137
2014 Term 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 24

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 12 4 1 2 0 82 5 163
2019 Term 42 31 5 8 3 11 0 83 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 42 9 9 2 1 0 80 11 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 16 12 3 1 0 68 16 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 28 12 4 3 5 1 81 7 137
2014 Term 42 21 8 8 8 13 0 71 19 24

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 33 8 4 3 1 0 86 6 161
2019 Term 53 37 3 0 3 5 0 94 3 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 35 7 7 1 0 0 86 8 132
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 33 9 0 1 1 0 90 1 137
2014 Term 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 11 4 4 0 0 82 7 163
2019 Term 42 39 8 3 5 3 0 84 8 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 38 10 4 4 0 0 81 8 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 12 4 5 0 0 79 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 137
2014 Term 42 33 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 24

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 163
2019 Term 45 39 2 8 3 3 0 87 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 131
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 37 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 137
2014 Term 46 33 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 25 23 7 5 2 1 64 13 163
2019 Term 34 23 16 10 8 8 0 63 20 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 16 11 5 4 1 68 16 133
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 20 26 13 6 2 0 54 19 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 30 18 10 10 4 0 62 20 137
2014 Term 21 25 25 13 4 8 4 52 19 24
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 36 41 163
2019 Term 37 21 42 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 34 41 132
2018 Term 15 40 45 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 34 39 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 32 34 137
2014 Term 46 4 50 24

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 40 39 5 0 5 38
2019 Term 0 29 28 0 36 7 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 25 57 0 0 12 32
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 22 55 5 0 12 40
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 22 50 22 9999 7 46
2014 Term 0 9 36 18 9999 36 11
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 52 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 163
2019 Term 31 34 11 24 0 0 0 66 24 38

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 25 6 3 1 4 2 89 4 163
2019 Term 61 21 8 0 0 11 0 91 0 38
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 163
2019 Term 21 79 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 133

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 163
2019 Term 19 81 38

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 22 17 15 4 24 5 50 26 163
2019 Term 16 5 13 8 8 37 13 42 31 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 25 18 11 8 25 4 46 28 132
2018 Term 25 25 10 5 5 30 0 71 15 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 18 11 7 27 6 47 27 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 15 8 7 34 6 52 24 137
2014 Term 8 4 21 4 4 38 21 30 20 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 32 20 7 2 7 1 68 9 163
2019 Term 29 27 10 5 8 21 0 71 17 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 36 18 8 3 8 1 67 13 132
2018 Term 61 14 15 5 0 4 0 78 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 15 13 4 7 1 65 19 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 26 14 7 6 12 1 70 14 137
2014 Term 17 8 21 0 4 46 4 50 8 24
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 162
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 132
2018 Term 0 100 20

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 162

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 23 6 4 28 8 49 15 162
2019 Term 19 5 13 0 8 47 8 53 18 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 20 22 6 5 29 5 50 16 132
2018 Term 30 15 14 0 0 40 0 76 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 19 20 6 3 31 7 51 16 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 13 18 2 3 40 7 58 10 136
2014 Term 8 8 25 0 4 54 0 36 9 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 15 4 3 6 1 76 7 162
2019 Term 40 21 8 5 3 23 0 80 10 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 35 19 5 4 11 0 70 9 133
2018 Term 66 10 19 0 0 4 0 80 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 17 7 3 12 2 69 11 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 23 12 2 3 18 1 79 6 136
2014 Term 13 25 17 4 4 38 0 60 13 24
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 11 4 5 1 1 79 9 162
2019 Term 27 21 34 8 8 3 0 49 16 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 35 17 2 2 0 1 79 4 133
2018 Term 35 40 15 5 4 0 0 75 10 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 17 6 3 1 2 74 9 149

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 32 29 15 13 0 0 43 28 163
2019 Term 24 23 37 5 8 3 0 49 14 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 26 32 21 11 0 0 36 32 133
2018 Term 10 30 35 14 10 0 0 40 25 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 26 28 27 9 0 0 36 36 149

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 30 24 17 9 0 1 49 27 162
2019 Term 32 37 11 16 0 3 3 72 16 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 29 19 8 0 0 44 27 131
2018 Term 26 50 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 36 25 16 6 0 1 52 23 149

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 26 24 21 12 0 1 41 34 162
2019 Term 24 16 26 18 13 3 0 41 32 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 26 25 19 15 0 0 41 34 131
2018 Term 21 21 15 33 10 0 0 41 43 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 26 28 17 15 1 0 39 32 149

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 31 14 4 5 0 2 76 9 161
2019 Term 60 18 5 5 3 5 3 85 9 37
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 25 18 7 3 1 3 71 10 132
2018 Term 57 25 5 8 5 0 0 81 14 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 27 19 5 2 1 7 72 8 149

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 33 22 9 7 0 0 63 16 162
2019 Term 37 18 19 11 8 8 0 60 20 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 133
2018 Term 41 25 19 10 5 0 0 66 15 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 32 22 14 6 0 1 57 21 149

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 44 21 7 2 0 1 70 9 163
2019 Term 34 34 16 3 3 8 3 77 6 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 31 7 3 1 0 59 10 130
2018 Term 60 26 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 26 8 3 1 0 63 11 149

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 36 26 14 3 0 1 56 17 163
2019 Term 37 18 19 10 8 8 0 60 20 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 37 30 11 6 0 0 53 18 131
2018 Term 40 31 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 35 29 10 3 0 1 57 14 149

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 34 21 11 2 0 0 66 14 163
2019 Term 34 21 11 23 5 3 3 58 30 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 26 12 7 0 1 55 19 131
2018 Term 49 26 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 20 9 3 0 0 68 11 149

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 23 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 163
2019 Term 50 23 8 5 3 8 3 82 9 38

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 38 23 9 1 0 0 68 10 162
2019 Term 37 24 21 10 3 5 0 64 14 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 41 25 8 3 0 0 64 11 131
2018 Term 21 49 26 5 0 0 0 69 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 42 19 15 1 0 0 65 16 149

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 23 7 1 2 0 1 89 3 162
2019 Term 55 16 11 8 0 11 0 79 9 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 23 8 2 1 1 1 89 2 130
2018 Term 44 30 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 24 6 3 1 0 1 90 3 149

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 11 5 0 2 0 10 92 2 161
2019 Term 74 5 5 0 3 5 8 91 3 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 13 5 1 0 2 2 94 1 130
2018 Term 79 15 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 17 9 2 5 0 1 84 8 161
2019 Term 66 10 3 3 11 3 5 83 14 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 18 9 3 3 1 2 84 6 130
2018 Term 70 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 13 12 3 2 1 2 83 5 147

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 9 3 4 0 1 85 6 162
2019 Term 66 5 8 13 3 3 3 75 17 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 32 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 133
2018 Term 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 33 14 3 1 0 1 82 4 148

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 24 10 2 4 0 1 83 6 161
2019 Term 55 19 10 8 3 3 3 78 11 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 23 16 4 4 0 1 76 8 132
2018 Term 63 27 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 20 10 3 3 0 1 84 6 149

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 14 7 2 0 0 21 89 2 162
2019 Term 56 10 0 0 2 3 29 97 3 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 12 7 1 0 1 31 88 2 133
2018 Term 69 5 5 0 0 0 21 94 0 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 19 9 3 1 0 22 85 4 149

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 31 10 3 1 0 4 85 4 160
2019 Term 56 16 13 5 3 5 3 77 9 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 30 9 3 1 0 3 87 4 133
2018 Term 68 21 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 26 10 1 0 1 6 88 1 148

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 16 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 162
2019 Term 21 5 11 21 37 3 3 28 61 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 17 5 2 2 0 5 91 3 133
2018 Term 20 21 16 21 21 0 0 42 42 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 20 8 3 1 1 3 88 4 149

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 23 9 3 3 0 1 86 6 162
2019 Term 55 13 11 5 5 5 5 76 12 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 12 5 0 0 1 83 5 133
2018 Term 62 21 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 13 3 1 0 1 82 5 149

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 35 30 17 5 0 0 49 22 162
2019 Term 11 45 23 16 5 0 0 56 21 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 37 39 11 3 0 1 47 14 132
2018 Term 19 46 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 27 43 15 4 0 0 39 19 149

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 25 35 24 8 0 0 32 32 161
2019 Term 13 18 21 27 21 0 0 48 31 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 21 41 26 6 0 1 33 26 133
2018 Term 5 10 40 29 15 0 0 45 15 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 17 43 26 9 0 0 35 21 149

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 45 10 4 1 1 1 84 5 163
2019 Term 33 27 8 8 8 14 3 72 19 37
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 43 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 132
2018 Term 50 30 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 42 13 6 1 2 0 79 7 149

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 17 9 4 1 0 71 12 163
2019 Term 32 21 16 13 13 3 3 56 28 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 37 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 133
2018 Term 45 35 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 49 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 149
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 163
2019 Term 21 79 38
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 147
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 137
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 4 4 4 4 1 53 47 163
2019 Term 50 19 5 8 5 8 5 58 42 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 33 9 2 2 1 1 54 46 133
2018 Term 60 31 0 0 4 5 0 63 37 20
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 11 2 3 3 0 56 44 149

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 73

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 26 73
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 28 60

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

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 40 11 12 8 3 4 66 22 73
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 30 10 13 3 0 6 72 18 60
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 25 13 16 6 3 3 62 24 63

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 18 15 11 9 8 27 44 32 73
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 15 13 3 8 3 43 54 21 60
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 11 21 7 3 5 44 41 18 63

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 14 10 6 4 0 6 78 11 163
2019 Term 53 11 3 5 7 3 19 81 16 38
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 16 16 7 5 1 14 67 14 133
2018 Term 85 5 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 20
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