2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada by Question 101. Do you work full-time or part-time?

The results of the 2020 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most 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 tools, technology 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 37 44 4 11 3 0 0 81 14 5309
2020 Part-time 55 34 4 6 1 0 0 89 8 246

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 78 15 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 5289
2020 Part-time 82 14 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 244
2017 Full-time 71 21 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 4433
2017 Part-time 80 16 2 1 0 1 0 96 1 180
2014 Full-time 73 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4541
2014 Part-time 73 21 3 3 1 0 0 94 4 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 39 36 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 5299
2020 Part-time 49 33 7 7 2 0 2 84 9 243
2019 Full-time 46 34 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 5123
2019 Part-time 60 26 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 223
2017 Full-time 42 36 8 10 5 0 0 78 15 4434
2017 Part-time 53 30 3 10 4 0 0 83 14 180
2014 Full-time 46 35 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 4543
2014 Part-time 53 33 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 40 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 5275
2020 Part-time 44 41 5 7 2 0 1 86 9 244
2019 Full-time 32 40 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 5105
2019 Part-time 44 34 11 5 4 0 1 79 9 224
2017 Full-time 29 39 11 14 7 0 0 69 21 4442
2017 Part-time 39 36 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 179
2014 Full-time 30 39 11 15 6 0 0 68 21 4541
2014 Part-time 38 38 9 11 2 0 2 78 13 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 45 35 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 5256
2020 Part-time 61 28 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 242
2019 Full-time 48 34 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 5086
2019 Part-time 57 28 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 220
2017 Full-time 46 37 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 4421
2017 Part-time 47 41 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 179
2014 Full-time 45 37 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 4538
2014 Part-time 53 35 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 43 31 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 5288
2020 Part-time 59 23 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 242
2019 Full-time 45 30 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 5126
2019 Part-time 58 27 5 5 5 0 0 85 9 224
2017 Full-time 43 32 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 4431
2017 Part-time 53 26 12 5 2 1 1 81 7 179
2014 Full-time 38 34 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 4539
2014 Part-time 52 32 7 5 2 1 2 86 6 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 42 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 5307
2020 Part-time 47 40 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 245
2019 Full-time 41 38 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 5133
2019 Part-time 52 28 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 222
2017 Full-time 36 44 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 4435
2017 Part-time 36 45 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180
2014 Full-time 33 43 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 4541
2014 Part-time 38 37 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5309
2020 Part-time 50 31 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 246
2019 Full-time 32 36 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 5118
2019 Part-time 41 34 13 5 5 0 0 76 11 223
2017 Full-time 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 4437
2017 Part-time 36 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 180
2014 Full-time 26 36 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 4540
2014 Part-time 34 33 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 40 10 8 3 0 0 80 11 5286
2020 Part-time 50 36 5 7 2 0 1 87 9 242
2019 Full-time 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 5097
2019 Part-time 52 31 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 220
2017 Full-time 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4437
2017 Part-time 38 43 12 4 4 0 0 81 7 179

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 53 35 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 5278
2020 Part-time 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 244
2019 Full-time 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 5098
2019 Part-time 57 32 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 221
2017 Full-time 48 38 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 4433
2017 Part-time 53 37 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 179
2014 Full-time 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 4542
2014 Part-time 45 37 9 4 2 2 0 84 7 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 5291
2020 Part-time 48 33 6 8 4 0 1 82 12 245
2019 Full-time 36 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 5110
2019 Part-time 49 27 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 222
2017 Full-time 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 4436
2017 Part-time 38 35 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 180

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 5260
2020 Part-time 58 31 7 2 2 0 0 89 3 244
2019 Full-time 57 30 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 5081
2019 Part-time 59 28 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 222
2017 Full-time 55 32 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 4428
2017 Part-time 54 32 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 177
2014 Full-time 61 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 4543
2014 Part-time 60 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 13 5276
2020 Part-time 36 35 12 10 4 0 2 73 15 245
2019 Full-time 34 36 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 5099
2019 Part-time 33 38 14 8 6 0 1 72 14 222
2017 Full-time 32 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 4423
2017 Part-time 29 39 14 9 6 1 2 71 15 177
2014 Full-time 26 41 14 12 6 0 1 68 18 4541
2014 Part-time 24 40 17 12 5 1 1 65 18 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 34 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 5292
2020 Part-time 42 29 15 7 4 1 2 73 11 243
2019 Full-time 38 33 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 5115
2019 Part-time 42 32 14 6 5 0 0 74 11 223
2017 Full-time 37 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 4427
2017 Part-time 33 38 12 11 5 0 1 72 16 178
2014 Full-time 32 37 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 4539
2014 Part-time 33 35 17 9 4 0 1 69 13 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 39 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 5275
2020 Part-time 46 38 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 244
2019 Full-time 37 40 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 5072
2019 Part-time 48 34 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 221
2017 Full-time 35 38 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 4428
2017 Part-time 44 35 14 3 4 0 0 80 7 177
2014 Full-time 33 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 4541
2014 Part-time 40 38 13 7 2 0 1 78 9 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 35 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 5305
2020 Part-time 62 29 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 243
2019 Full-time 48 35 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 5137
2019 Part-time 57 26 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 223
2017 Full-time 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4421
2017 Part-time 47 43 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 176
2014 Full-time 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4541
2014 Part-time 49 32 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 31 17 8 6 0 1 69 14 5287
2020 Part-time 53 33 11 3 1 0 0 86 4 245
2019 Full-time 43 30 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 5099
2019 Part-time 67 20 9 2 2 0 0 88 3 218
2017 Full-time 39 36 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 4442
2017 Part-time 58 32 4 3 0 0 3 92 3 180
2014 Full-time 36 34 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 4543
2014 Part-time 55 25 14 2 1 0 2 82 4 265

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 24 33 19 10 1 1 29 37 5299
2020 Part-time 4 14 30 28 20 2 2 50 18 243
2019 Full-time 11 24 33 19 10 1 2 31 35 5119
2019 Part-time 6 19 33 24 15 1 3 41 25 224
2017 Full-time 11 25 34 16 9 1 4 26 38 4411
2017 Part-time 9 16 35 17 16 1 5 35 27 179
2014 Full-time 11 27 35 15 8 1 3 23 40 4532
2014 Part-time 5 20 38 18 14 1 4 33 26 265

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 7 13 25 30 20 3 2 52 21 5276
2020 Part-time 2 8 21 25 38 3 3 67 11 243
2019 Full-time 8 16 26 27 18 2 3 47 26 5099
2019 Part-time 6 12 21 27 30 3 2 59 19 224
2017 Full-time 9 17 28 22 16 3 5 41 28 4393
2017 Part-time 10 15 19 18 26 3 8 50 29 180
2014 Full-time 11 19 29 21 13 3 4 36 32 4524
2014 Part-time 5 14 29 23 23 3 3 49 20 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 9 18 31 22 13 3 3 38 29 5282
2020 Part-time 5 11 26 29 20 4 5 54 17 243
2019 Full-time 10 19 30 20 14 3 4 36 31 5099
2019 Part-time 7 12 24 20 27 3 6 52 21 224
2017 Full-time 12 19 30 18 12 3 7 33 34 4402
2017 Part-time 7 13 18 22 23 5 13 54 24 180
2014 Full-time 13 20 29 18 10 3 6 32 36 4521
2014 Part-time 7 14 27 16 21 5 10 44 25 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 10 16 28 25 18 1 2 44 26 5268
2020 Part-time 2 6 19 33 35 1 3 72 8 242
2019 Full-time 8 15 29 25 19 1 3 46 23 5088
2019 Part-time 4 10 22 22 35 2 5 61 15 222
2017 Full-time 8 16 31 22 16 1 5 41 26 4395
2017 Part-time 2 9 17 29 30 3 10 68 13 179
2014 Full-time 10 17 31 23 13 1 5 39 28 4513
2014 Part-time 5 10 26 21 28 2 8 54 17 265

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 19 26 22 17 1 3 41 31 5282
2020 Part-time 2 9 19 26 37 1 5 68 12 243
2019 Full-time 12 18 25 21 18 2 3 42 32 5096
2019 Part-time 7 10 23 23 32 1 4 57 18 223
2017 Full-time 14 20 26 18 14 2 6 35 37 4403
2017 Part-time 7 16 22 25 23 1 7 52 24 179
2014 Full-time 15 22 27 17 12 2 5 32 40 4526
2014 Part-time 8 15 25 17 24 4 7 46 26 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 8 14 25 27 19 4 3 49 23 5272
2020 Part-time 5 7 22 26 29 8 4 62 13 243
2019 Full-time 12 18 26 22 16 4 3 40 32 5095
2019 Part-time 13 16 21 15 25 4 6 45 32 223
2017 Full-time 12 20 27 18 12 3 6 34 36 4410
2017 Part-time 13 14 24 19 18 3 8 43 30 179
2014 Full-time 14 19 26 20 12 4 5 35 36 4526
2014 Part-time 12 19 17 19 17 8 7 43 37 266

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 9 18 31 23 15 3 3 40 28 5275
2020 Part-time 4 9 25 28 26 3 4 58 14 242
2019 Full-time 9 17 32 21 15 3 3 39 28 5090
2019 Part-time 7 11 26 19 26 5 5 50 21 224
2017 Full-time 11 18 32 18 12 3 5 33 32 4406
2017 Part-time 8 11 28 21 21 5 6 47 21 178
2014 Full-time 11 20 32 18 11 3 5 31 34 4524
2014 Part-time 8 18 26 18 20 5 5 42 29 265

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 8 22 36 21 12 1 1 33 30 5294
2020 Part-time 5 16 34 25 20 0 0 46 20 245
2019 Full-time 9 17 33 23 15 1 2 40 26 5107
2019 Part-time 4 12 35 24 21 1 3 47 17 224
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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 29 18 6 4 6 5 67 12 5295
2020 Part-time 40 19 14 5 3 10 8 73 10 246
2019 Full-time 33 29 16 8 6 6 3 68 15 5112
2019 Part-time 43 27 10 5 4 4 7 79 9 224
2017 Full-time 31 31 15 8 6 5 4 68 16 4440
2017 Part-time 30 29 15 8 4 7 7 69 14 179
2014 Full-time 34 31 14 8 5 5 4 71 14 4543
2014 Part-time 43 24 13 6 3 5 6 76 10 266

Question 20. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 53 27 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 5284
2020 Part-time 62 24 4 5 3 2 0 88 8 246
2019 Full-time 51 27 9 7 5 1 0 80 12 5118
2019 Part-time 65 22 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 224
2017 Full-time 48 29 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 4441
2017 Part-time 55 28 7 6 2 0 1 85 9 179
2014 Full-time 50 29 8 7 5 1 0 80 13 4540
2014 Part-time 58 30 4 5 2 0 0 89 8 266

Question 21. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 60 29 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 5269
2020 Part-time 74 18 3 2 2 1 0 93 4 243
2019 Full-time 55 32 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 5113
2019 Part-time 70 23 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 223
2017 Full-time 49 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4433
2017 Part-time 58 27 5 6 3 0 1 87 8 180
2014 Full-time 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 4536
2014 Part-time 62 27 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 266

Question 22. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 32 11 3 2 1 1 84 5 5256
2020 Part-time 55 26 9 3 2 2 2 85 6 243
2019 Full-time 47 34 11 4 2 1 1 82 6 5130
2019 Part-time 60 25 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 223

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 23 12 5 4 5 3 77 10 5302
2020 Part-time 57 22 7 3 3 4 4 86 7 245
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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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 25 14 4 3 1 5 78 7 5298
2020 Part-time 37 22 19 6 3 1 12 68 10 242
2019 Full-time 48 24 15 4 3 1 5 76 8 5131
2019 Part-time 43 26 15 1 4 2 8 77 6 222

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 29 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 5299
2020 Part-time 50 29 8 9 3 0 2 80 12 245
2019 Full-time 46 30 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 5127
2019 Part-time 50 30 11 2 5 1 0 82 7 223
2017 Full-time 42 34 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 4444
2017 Part-time 47 31 12 5 3 0 1 79 9 180
2014 Full-time 41 35 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 4543
2014 Part-time 49 31 9 7 3 1 0 80 10 266

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 52 24 12 5 4 2 1 78 9 5291
2020 Part-time 59 18 10 4 4 2 4 81 8 244

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 51 28 10 6 4 1 1 81 9 5305
2020 Part-time 57 25 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 246
2019 Full-time 51 29 10 6 3 1 1 81 10 5113
2019 Part-time 57 27 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 221
2017 Full-time 46 33 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 4438
2017 Part-time 51 38 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 180
2014 Full-time 46 33 9 7 4 1 0 79 11 4544
2014 Part-time 50 35 6 6 2 1 1 86 8 266

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 65 5313
2020 Part-time 38 62 244

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 17 10 3 3 6 13 80 8 5305
2020 Part-time 48 15 7 2 3 5 20 84 6 246

Question 30. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 57 25 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 5310
2020 Part-time 64 23 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 245
2019 Full-time 55 26 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 5137
2019 Part-time 63 24 6 3 3 0 0 88 5 224
2017 Full-time 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 4436
2017 Part-time 68 19 6 4 3 0 0 87 6 178
2014 Full-time 51 29 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 4543
2014 Part-time 61 28 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 265
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Senior Management

Question 31. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 29 12 6 4 9 0 76 11 5309
2020 Part-time 55 24 11 4 1 5 1 84 5 246
2019 Full-time 35 31 15 7 5 7 0 71 13 5130
2019 Part-time 46 33 9 2 2 8 0 86 4 224
2017 Full-time 32 32 15 8 5 7 1 69 15 4442
2017 Part-time 42 28 15 7 2 5 1 74 10 180
2014 Full-time 32 33 14 7 4 9 0 71 13 4537
2014 Part-time 45 34 9 3 1 8 0 86 5 265

Question 32. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 32 14 8 5 3 0 72 14 5290
2020 Part-time 52 28 11 4 2 2 2 83 6 246
2019 Full-time 33 32 16 10 6 3 0 67 16 5122
2019 Part-time 44 33 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 224
2017 Full-time 30 33 17 10 7 3 0 65 18 4439
2017 Part-time 39 27 20 5 5 4 0 69 10 180
2014 Full-time 29 33 18 10 6 4 0 65 17 4539
2014 Part-time 43 31 13 6 2 5 0 78 8 266

Question 33. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 32 18 11 6 5 0 64 17 5291
2020 Part-time 43 29 14 4 3 7 1 77 7 246
2019 Full-time 25 31 20 12 7 6 0 59 20 5116
2019 Part-time 34 35 13 7 3 8 1 75 11 222
2017 Full-time 22 33 19 13 7 6 0 58 21 4432
2017 Part-time 30 30 21 6 6 7 0 65 13 180
2014 Full-time 20 32 20 14 7 7 1 56 23 4538
2014 Part-time 34 29 18 7 3 9 0 69 11 266

Question 34. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 35 16 13 7 2 0 63 21 5305
2020 Part-time 44 31 12 7 2 3 0 78 9 245
2019 Full-time 23 32 17 15 9 3 0 57 25 5129
2019 Part-time 33 32 16 10 6 2 0 67 16 222
2017 Full-time 21 33 18 15 9 4 0 57 25 4435
2017 Part-time 26 35 16 9 6 7 0 66 17 180
2014 Full-time 20 33 18 15 9 4 0 56 25 4533
2014 Part-time 32 35 16 8 4 5 0 71 12 264

Question 35. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 24 14 5 3 7 1 77 8 5305
2020 Part-time 44 18 12 4 3 15 4 76 9 246
2019 Full-time 46 22 13 5 3 9 1 76 9 5133
2019 Part-time 44 18 10 5 3 16 3 77 11 224
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 43 14 7 2 1 0 78 9 5304
2020 Part-time 48 38 8 3 1 2 0 87 5 244
2019 Full-time 32 44 14 7 2 1 0 76 9 5124
2019 Part-time 37 44 15 2 2 0 0 81 4 224
2017 Full-time 31 42 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 4430
2017 Part-time 37 40 12 6 2 1 1 79 9 180
2014 Full-time 30 42 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 4541
2014 Part-time 41 40 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 265

Question 37. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 24 39 18 12 5 2 0 65 17 5283
2020 Part-time 42 34 10 9 2 4 0 78 11 245
2019 Full-time 20 36 20 15 6 2 0 58 22 5106
2019 Part-time 35 33 14 10 5 3 0 70 15 222

Question 38. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 36 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 5298
2020 Part-time 44 29 12 5 3 3 4 79 8 245
2019 Full-time 37 36 12 8 4 2 1 75 12 5124
2019 Part-time 39 31 14 8 4 1 3 73 13 224
2017 Full-time 42 35 10 6 4 2 1 80 10 4423
2017 Part-time 35 39 10 6 5 3 3 78 12 180
2014 Full-time 42 37 9 6 3 2 1 81 9 4539
2014 Part-time 48 36 6 5 2 2 1 87 7 266

Question 39. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 36 14 5 3 1 0 78 7 5288
2020 Part-time 53 32 8 3 1 3 0 88 4 244
2019 Full-time 36 36 17 6 3 2 0 73 9 5110
2019 Part-time 42 35 18 3 1 1 0 78 4 222

Question 40. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 25 23 18 12 9 10 2 55 24 5280
2020 Part-time 40 24 14 4 4 10 4 74 9 245
2019 Full-time 23 22 20 13 9 10 2 52 26 5115
2019 Part-time 33 21 14 11 7 10 4 63 21 223
2017 Full-time 20 24 17 14 13 10 3 50 31 4432
2017 Part-time 20 25 19 12 7 13 4 55 22 180
2014 Full-time 19 23 17 15 13 10 3 48 32 4537
2014 Part-time 26 23 18 12 8 7 6 56 23 266

Question 41. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 33 18 12 6 2 0 63 19 5291
2020 Part-time 40 34 9 6 5 4 2 79 12 246
2019 Full-time 27 34 17 11 9 2 0 62 21 5117
2019 Part-time 33 34 15 7 6 3 2 71 14 222
2017 Full-time 26 33 17 12 9 3 0 60 22 4435
2017 Part-time 33 26 16 9 6 7 2 66 17 180
2014 Full-time 22 32 18 14 11 4 1 55 26 4539
2014 Part-time 32 32 17 6 9 3 2 67 16 266

Question 42. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 31 15 13 10 2 1 60 24 5310
2020 Part-time 31 27 14 10 7 4 8 66 18 245
2019 Full-time 27 31 15 12 12 2 1 60 25 5135
2019 Part-time 27 26 16 7 11 2 11 61 21 223
2017 Full-time 24 28 15 15 14 3 1 54 30 4429
2017 Part-time 24 24 15 15 11 5 6 54 29 179
2014 Full-time 20 25 15 17 19 3 2 47 38 4539
2014 Part-time 20 26 12 15 16 4 8 52 35 266

Question 43a. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 23 14 6 4 1 3 75 11 5310
2020 Part-time 51 21 10 8 3 1 7 77 11 246
2019 Full-time 50 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 8 5125
2019 Part-time 52 11 14 8 5 1 8 70 14 224

Question 43b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 24 14 6 4 2 3 75 10 5303
2020 Part-time 59 20 10 3 2 1 4 84 5 246
2019 Full-time 45 23 16 7 4 2 3 72 12 5107
2019 Part-time 48 23 11 6 3 1 7 78 10 223

Question 43c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 72 10 5 3 3 4 4 89 5 5285
2020 Part-time 86 4 3 0 1 1 4 95 2 244
2019 Full-time 74 9 6 2 3 4 4 89 5 5106
2019 Part-time 79 7 3 0 1 3 7 95 2 221

Question 43d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 70 12 6 2 1 2 7 90 4 5289
2020 Part-time 73 13 4 0 2 1 7 94 2 246
2019 Full-time 76 8 4 1 1 2 8 93 3 5104
2019 Part-time 75 6 4 1 3 2 8 90 5 222

Question 44. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 25 42 17 8 3 4 1 71 11 5289
2020 Part-time 28 40 14 6 2 6 3 75 9 245
2019 Full-time 23 41 19 8 4 4 1 67 12 5120
2019 Part-time 24 42 19 6 3 4 1 70 10 224
2017 Full-time 23 38 20 10 5 5 0 64 16 4438
2017 Part-time 23 42 18 8 4 5 1 69 12 179

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 37 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 5279
2020 Part-time 56 28 9 2 2 2 1 87 4 246
2019 Full-time 44 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 5100
2019 Part-time 45 38 10 2 2 2 0 85 4 221
2017 Full-time 44 38 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 4441
2017 Part-time 54 36 5 3 0 0 1 91 3 180
2014 Full-time 49 34 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 4543
2014 Part-time 60 29 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 266

Question 46. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 45 34 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 5290
2020 Part-time 57 29 6 1 1 5 1 91 3 244
2019 Full-time 50 31 11 3 2 2 0 83 5 5108
2019 Part-time 52 32 10 1 2 2 0 87 3 222
2017 Full-time 44 34 13 3 2 3 1 81 6 4428
2017 Part-time 51 28 12 2 2 4 1 84 4 180
2014 Full-time 50 30 10 3 2 4 0 84 5 4534
2014 Part-time 66 23 7 1 1 2 1 91 2 266

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 33 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 5305
2020 Part-time 55 28 10 1 1 4 1 87 2 243

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 44 30 10 6 4 4 2 78 11 5288
2020 Part-time 52 27 9 3 2 3 3 85 5 246

Question 49. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 57 30 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 5298
2020 Part-time 73 20 5 1 2 1 0 93 2 244
2019 Full-time 55 31 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 5124
2019 Part-time 65 25 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 223
2017 Full-time 50 35 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 4430
2017 Part-time 60 30 5 3 1 0 1 91 5 180
2014 Full-time 53 33 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4537
2014 Part-time 66 27 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 265

Question 50. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 50 30 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 5284
2020 Part-time 69 21 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 244
2019 Full-time 48 30 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 5116
2019 Part-time 55 29 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 221
2017 Full-time 42 32 15 6 5 1 0 74 11 4432
2017 Part-time 49 29 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 180
2014 Full-time 37 35 15 7 4 1 0 73 12 4542
2014 Part-time 51 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 264

Question 51. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 32 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 5282
2020 Part-time 65 25 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 241
2019 Full-time 46 32 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 5103
2019 Part-time 54 31 7 5 3 0 0 85 7 221
2017 Full-time 40 35 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 4427
2017 Part-time 49 34 11 4 1 0 0 83 6 180
2014 Full-time 36 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 4539
2014 Part-time 50 34 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 265

Question 52. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 43 25 16 8 5 3 0 70 13 5307
2020 Part-time 51 22 13 5 4 3 1 77 9 246
2019 Full-time 41 24 16 9 7 3 0 67 17 5130
2019 Part-time 45 27 15 6 5 1 1 73 11 223
2017 Full-time 37 26 17 9 7 3 1 66 17 4437
2017 Part-time 37 23 16 11 3 7 3 66 16 179
2014 Full-time 34 26 17 11 8 4 1 63 19 4541
2014 Part-time 41 23 18 9 6 1 2 66 16 266
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 37 36 5314
2020 Part-time 24 33 43 244
2019 Full-time 31 33 36 5143
2019 Part-time 29 36 34 224
2017 Full-time 30 37 33 4439
2017 Part-time 28 31 41 180
2014 Full-time 29 36 35 4542
2014 Part-time 32 30 38 266

Question 54. 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
2020 Full-time 8 52 28 3 4 6 1439
2020 Part-time 11 18 16 4 46 5 57
2019 Full-time 7 45 27 5 10 6 1611
2019 Part-time 16 15 11 6 47 6 67
2017 Full-time 9 41 30 6 6 8 1324
2017 Part-time 10 12 19 5 53 2 46
2014 Full-time 11 36 32 8 9999 13 1314
2014 Part-time 10 25 21 17 9999 27 85
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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 55. 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
2020 Full-time 9 91 5309
2020 Part-time 5 95 246
2019 Full-time 11 89 5127
2019 Part-time 6 94 223

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 54 478
2020 Part-time 38 62 13
2019 Full-time 52 48 547
2019 Part-time 48 52 14

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 62 38 547
2019 Part-time 51 49 14

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 7 93 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13
2019 Full-time 5 95 547
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 0 100 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13
2019 Full-time 0 100 547
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 3 97 547
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 5 95 547
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 4 96 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13
2019 Full-time 2 98 547
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 65 478
2020 Part-time 51 49 13
2019 Full-time 37 63 534
2019 Part-time 41 59 14

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 54 478
2020 Part-time 49 51 13

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 52 48 534
2019 Part-time 41 59 14

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 1 99 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13
2019 Full-time 1 99 534
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 11 89 534
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 51 478
2020 Part-time 41 59 13
2019 Full-time 48 52 534
2019 Part-time 40 60 14

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 22 78 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 52 48 533
2019 Part-time 55 45 14

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 26 74 533
2019 Part-time 36 64 14

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 6 94 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 86 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 11 89 478
2020 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 72 478
2020 Part-time 48 52 13

Question 60. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 22 15 17 5 4 30 8 59 14 5302
2020 Part-time 35 10 8 3 3 28 13 76 9 243
2019 Full-time 20 15 19 6 5 27 9 54 17 5134
2019 Part-time 24 11 16 1 4 31 14 63 8 224
2017 Full-time 19 17 19 5 5 25 9 56 16 4433
2017 Part-time 18 14 13 5 2 37 12 62 13 180
2014 Full-time 19 16 18 6 5 27 9 55 17 4544
2014 Part-time 25 15 14 3 2 27 14 67 9 265

Question 61. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 37 28 16 5 3 11 1 74 9 5309
2020 Part-time 52 21 10 2 2 11 2 84 4 244
2019 Full-time 36 26 16 5 4 12 1 71 10 5131
2019 Part-time 43 25 13 2 3 13 1 80 5 222
2017 Full-time 31 28 18 5 4 12 2 69 10 4431
2017 Part-time 30 29 13 2 1 22 3 79 4 180
2014 Full-time 30 27 18 5 4 15 2 68 11 4542
2014 Part-time 38 24 13 5 2 16 2 76 8 265
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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 62. 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
2020 Full-time 7 93 5303
2020 Part-time 2 98 243
2019 Full-time 7 93 5123
2019 Part-time 3 97 222

Question 67. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 23 16 17 3 3 31 6 62 11 5296
2020 Part-time 36 15 10 0 2 28 9 81 4 245
2019 Full-time 22 14 19 3 3 29 8 59 10 5123
2019 Part-time 26 11 15 2 1 31 13 67 6 223
2017 Full-time 20 17 18 3 3 31 8 61 9 4433
2017 Part-time 17 15 15 2 1 43 8 64 6 179
2014 Full-time 20 15 18 3 2 33 9 60 9 4535
2014 Part-time 27 17 10 3 1 32 9 75 8 265

Question 68. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 29 15 4 3 10 1 75 7 5306
2020 Part-time 53 25 8 1 2 9 2 87 3 245
2019 Full-time 38 24 17 4 3 13 2 73 7 5125
2019 Part-time 44 28 14 0 1 11 2 82 2 223
2017 Full-time 35 29 16 3 2 13 2 75 6 4428
2017 Part-time 31 30 14 0 1 22 2 80 2 176
2014 Full-time 34 26 17 3 2 17 2 74 6 4536
2014 Part-time 42 26 10 3 2 16 2 83 5 265
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 22 17 11 13 0 2 58 25 5309
2020 Part-time 46 18 14 7 10 0 5 67 18 246

Question 70b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 30 29 21 11 9 0 1 59 20 5294
2020 Part-time 35 26 17 9 10 0 1 62 20 243
2019 Full-time 20 26 23 14 16 0 1 47 30 5134
2019 Part-time 22 29 18 12 20 0 1 50 32 224
2017 Full-time 14 19 20 18 26 0 1 34 45 4438
2017 Part-time 14 18 21 13 32 1 1 33 46 179

Question 70c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 20 25 26 16 12 0 0 46 28 5305
2020 Part-time 39 33 18 7 2 0 1 73 9 245
2019 Full-time 24 27 25 14 9 0 1 51 24 5128
2019 Part-time 42 29 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 224
2017 Full-time 19 27 28 16 10 0 1 46 26 4440
2017 Part-time 34 23 26 12 5 0 1 57 17 180

Question 70d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 26 22 13 10 0 2 55 23 5290
2020 Part-time 51 26 14 4 2 1 2 79 6 246
2019 Full-time 31 28 21 11 6 1 2 61 18 5105
2019 Part-time 49 26 13 5 4 0 3 78 9 224
2017 Full-time 24 30 23 13 8 1 2 55 21 4427
2017 Part-time 44 20 18 8 5 0 6 68 14 178

Question 70e. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 24 21 13 11 2 1 53 25 5288
2020 Part-time 43 30 14 6 3 1 3 75 10 246
2019 Full-time 27 24 22 14 11 1 1 52 25 5114
2019 Part-time 41 24 14 8 9 1 1 67 18 224
2017 Full-time 22 25 23 15 11 1 2 49 27 4431
2017 Part-time 36 24 18 6 13 0 3 62 19 179

Question 70f. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 22 13 7 5 0 4 73 13 5278
2020 Part-time 64 18 5 3 2 0 7 89 6 244
2019 Full-time 53 22 12 5 3 1 4 79 8 5107
2019 Part-time 66 9 6 4 1 1 12 87 6 223
2017 Full-time 46 24 13 6 3 1 7 76 9 4432
2017 Part-time 60 18 8 2 1 0 11 87 4 180

Question 70g. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 29 26 21 12 11 0 1 56 23 5297
2020 Part-time 42 23 21 6 8 0 0 65 14 246
2019 Full-time 34 28 20 10 8 0 1 63 18 5125
2019 Part-time 51 20 10 9 8 0 1 72 18 222
2017 Full-time 29 29 21 11 8 0 1 59 19 4420
2017 Part-time 36 28 22 7 5 0 2 65 12 180

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 32 22 18 11 10 0 7 58 23 5292
2020 Part-time 47 16 17 5 8 0 7 68 14 242

Question 70i. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 32 20 7 4 1 2 68 11 5273
2020 Part-time 54 27 10 3 3 0 3 84 6 243
2019 Full-time 33 34 19 7 4 1 1 69 12 5112
2019 Part-time 46 29 14 3 4 0 4 77 8 224
2017 Full-time 30 33 19 10 5 1 2 65 15 4417
2017 Part-time 48 28 12 7 3 0 2 77 10 180

Question 70j. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 26 30 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 5272
2020 Part-time 49 31 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 241
2019 Full-time 28 31 22 11 6 1 1 60 17 5111
2019 Part-time 42 30 16 4 5 0 3 74 9 223
2017 Full-time 24 30 24 13 7 1 2 55 20 4416
2017 Part-time 41 23 17 12 4 0 2 66 17 180

Question 70k. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 29 19 9 6 1 1 65 15 5282
2020 Part-time 49 24 16 8 2 0 1 74 10 242
2019 Full-time 35 31 18 9 5 1 1 67 14 5107
2019 Part-time 46 28 13 6 5 0 2 76 10 223
2017 Full-time 31 30 20 10 7 1 2 62 17 4419
2017 Part-time 43 26 20 6 4 0 1 70 10 180

Question 70l. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 44 26 16 8 5 1 1 71 13 5274
2020 Part-time 63 23 8 2 4 0 1 87 6 241
2019 Full-time 43 26 15 8 6 1 1 71 14 5104
2019 Part-time 60 22 9 4 4 0 2 83 8 221

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 30 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 5287
2020 Part-time 34 32 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 242

Question 70n. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 28 22 13 8 0 0 56 22 5282
2020 Part-time 37 37 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 240
2019 Full-time 34 31 19 9 6 1 1 66 15 5098
2019 Part-time 50 26 13 5 5 0 1 78 10 224
2017 Full-time 28 32 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 4407
2017 Part-time 43 28 18 6 2 0 1 73 8 179

Question 70o. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 28 15 5 4 0 2 75 9 5279
2020 Part-time 57 20 16 2 3 0 2 79 5 244
2019 Full-time 55 24 11 5 4 0 2 81 9 5091
2019 Part-time 66 18 6 3 4 0 3 86 8 222
2017 Full-time 53 24 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 4429
2017 Part-time 59 22 12 1 3 0 3 83 4 180

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 33 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 5283
2020 Part-time 39 30 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 244

Question 70q. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 63 19 8 3 2 1 5 86 5 5280
2020 Part-time 69 20 5 1 2 0 4 92 3 244
2019 Full-time 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 4 5092
2019 Part-time 71 15 4 2 3 0 6 91 5 223
2017 Full-time 72 12 5 3 3 1 4 88 6 4434
2017 Part-time 82 6 3 3 1 0 5 93 4 180

Question 70r. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 77 10 5 2 2 1 3 90 5 5292
2020 Part-time 86 5 1 2 2 1 3 95 4 246
2019 Full-time 73 11 5 3 4 1 3 87 7 5117
2019 Part-time 82 4 5 2 2 1 4 90 5 224
2017 Full-time 59 25 8 3 2 0 3 86 5 4432
2017 Part-time 72 16 2 5 1 0 4 92 6 180

Question 70s. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 72 17 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 5276
2020 Part-time 84 8 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 246
2019 Full-time 60 24 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 5093
2019 Part-time 72 18 3 0 3 0 3 93 4 223
2017 Full-time 61 19 8 5 4 0 3 82 9 4424
2017 Part-time 76 11 4 3 1 0 5 91 5 180

Question 70t. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 68 15 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 5276
2020 Part-time 82 7 3 2 3 1 2 91 5 242
2019 Full-time 62 18 8 4 5 0 2 82 9 5096
2019 Part-time 76 13 3 2 3 0 3 92 5 223
2017 Full-time 57 12 5 2 1 0 23 90 4 4428
2017 Part-time 65 5 1 0 0 0 28 97 1 180

Question 70u. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 62 10 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 5285
2020 Part-time 73 2 1 0 0 1 23 98 1 244
2019 Full-time 61 11 5 2 1 1 20 91 3 5079
2019 Part-time 72 4 1 0 0 0 22 98 1 223
2017 Full-time 69 15 5 2 1 0 8 92 3 4413
2017 Part-time 75 9 4 2 0 0 9 93 2 179

Question 70v. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 74 14 5 2 1 0 4 92 3 5297
2020 Part-time 84 9 2 1 0 1 3 97 1 246
2019 Full-time 72 14 5 1 1 0 6 92 2 5092
2019 Part-time 80 9 3 0 0 0 7 96 1 221
2017 Full-time 56 15 9 7 9 0 4 75 17 4437
2017 Part-time 56 12 8 9 10 0 4 71 20 180

Question 70w. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 63 16 9 4 5 0 2 82 10 5301
2020 Part-time 54 15 13 5 10 0 3 72 15 243
2019 Full-time 65 12 7 5 7 0 3 80 12 5117
2019 Part-time 47 16 14 8 12 0 3 66 20 223
2017 Full-time 51 26 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 4427
2017 Part-time 51 27 12 4 2 0 4 81 6 180

Question 70x. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 44 29 16 6 3 0 1 74 9 5303
2020 Part-time 51 25 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 246
2019 Full-time 53 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 7 5102
2019 Part-time 62 15 11 4 5 0 2 79 9 223

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 39 23 7 4 0 0 66 11 5303
2020 Part-time 32 41 18 7 2 0 1 73 9 244

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 15 32 34 13 5 0 0 47 19 5313
2020 Part-time 27 37 24 9 2 0 1 65 11 244
2019 Full-time 18 33 34 11 4 0 0 51 15 5133
2019 Part-time 30 36 24 6 3 0 1 66 9 223
2017 Full-time 13 29 38 13 5 0 0 42 19 4441
2017 Part-time 16 41 31 8 4 0 1 57 12 180

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 19 38 22 9 0 0 31 31 5299
2020 Part-time 7 11 32 32 19 0 1 51 17 244
2019 Full-time 9 17 38 23 12 0 0 35 27 5078
2019 Part-time 8 9 31 30 22 0 1 52 16 220
2017 Full-time 7 19 40 22 11 0 1 33 26 4431
2017 Part-time 6 10 39 27 14 2 0 43 17 180

Question 74. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 40 12 5 2 1 0 80 8 5308
2020 Part-time 44 36 12 4 1 3 0 83 4 246
2019 Full-time 27 38 17 9 4 4 0 68 14 5113
2019 Part-time 34 39 14 7 4 3 0 75 11 223
2017 Full-time 17 36 19 12 7 7 1 58 21 4440
2017 Part-time 17 37 19 8 7 12 0 61 17 179

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 32 14 11 6 3 0 68 17 5284
2020 Part-time 47 28 12 7 2 4 0 78 9 246

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 28 12 12 8 1 1 68 20 5299
2020 Part-time 40 28 12 10 7 2 1 70 18 243

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 28 13 4 3 3 1 79 8 5283
2020 Part-time 54 24 10 3 2 4 3 84 5 246

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 33 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 5301
2020 Part-time 50 29 10 5 3 2 0 81 9 244
2019 Full-time 26 35 18 12 7 2 0 63 19 5128
2019 Part-time 33 39 17 6 5 1 0 72 11 224
2017 Full-time 19 38 18 14 8 3 0 58 23 4440
2017 Part-time 21 40 15 8 8 6 2 67 17 180

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 40 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 5311
2020 Part-time 52 35 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 246

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 39 37 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 5281
2020 Part-time 52 32 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 245

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 37 17 6 2 1 1 75 8 5271
2020 Part-time 46 31 13 6 1 1 2 79 8 243

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 34 11 3 2 2 2 83 5 5283
2020 Part-time 53 33 8 2 1 0 2 88 3 246

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 67 20 5 1 1 5 1 93 2 5292
2020 Part-time 69 19 3 2 0 5 2 95 2 245

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 34 9 4 1 2 0 85 6 5298
2020 Part-time 50 32 8 4 1 3 1 86 6 245

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 50 29 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 5284
2020 Part-time 54 29 5 6 4 1 1 84 11 245

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 53 28 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 5297
2020 Part-time 64 23 7 2 2 0 1 88 5 244
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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 10 90 5268
2020 Part-time 5 95 243

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 88 5280
2020 Part-time 8 92 244
2019 Full-time 15 85 5124
2019 Part-time 16 84 223
2017 Full-time 17 83 4439
2017 Part-time 17 83 179
2014 Full-time 14 86 4526
2014 Part-time 20 80 266

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 45 55 656
2020 Part-time 58 42 22

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 75 25 655
2020 Part-time 77 23 22
2019 Full-time 80 20 785
2019 Part-time 90 10 36
2017 Full-time 77 23 755
2017 Part-time 85 15 37
2014 Full-time 77 23 620
2014 Part-time 82 18 52

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 34 9 7 2 1 1 82 9 495
2020 Part-time 49 40 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 17
2019 Full-time 48 34 7 7 4 0 0 83 11 618
2019 Part-time 62 25 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 32
2017 Full-time 48 35 5 8 4 0 1 83 12 588
2017 Part-time 33 45 6 9 3 0 3 81 13 31
2014 Full-time 53 33 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 481
2014 Part-time 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 43

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 30 9 4 2 3 3 84 7 5300
2020 Part-time 50 32 7 5 1 2 3 86 6 246
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 33 45 21 1 58 42 5316
2020 Part-time 40 35 21 3 47 53 246

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 32 68 1743
2020 Part-time 33 67 102

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 10 19 18 20 27 1 5 31 50 1740
2020 Part-time 15 17 22 17 24 1 4 34 43 102

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 7 14 16 22 38 1 2 22 62 1744
2020 Part-time 8 21 18 19 31 1 2 30 52 102

Question 97. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 20 15 8 7 2 9 67 16 5301
2020 Part-time 46 17 10 4 3 3 16 78 9 246
2019 Full-time 38 20 15 9 10 1 7 62 21 5094
2019 Part-time 46 21 9 7 8 0 10 75 16 223
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