2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Resources Canada by Question 105. What is your current employee status?

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

Top of page

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 46 4 11 2 0 0 82 13 2546
2020 Term 39 47 3 7 3 0 0 86 10 227
2020 Casual 41 40 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 57

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 17 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 2535
2020 Term 81 13 0 3 2 0 1 95 5 226
2020 Casual 87 11 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 57
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 23 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 2319
2017 Term 73 20 3 3 0 0 1 94 3 208
2017 Casual 83 11 5 0 0 0 1 95 0 84
2017 Student 89 10 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 22 6 3 1 1 1 90 5 2748
2014 Term 74 21 1 4 0 0 0 95 4 106
2014 Casual 84 11 2 0 0 2 2 98 0 59
2014 Student 82 13 1 0 5 0 0 94 5 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 43 9 11 3 0 0 78 13 2539
2020 Term 38 38 12 9 2 0 1 77 11 226
2020 Casual 46 33 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 6 8 4 0 0 83 12 2390
2019 Term 48 34 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 261
2019 Casual 69 23 3 3 1 0 1 92 5 78
2019 Student 64 27 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 99
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 2329
2017 Term 45 35 6 9 4 0 1 80 13 208
2017 Casual 59 23 5 10 2 0 1 82 13 85
2017 Student 69 25 1 3 1 0 0 94 4 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 7 9 6 0 0 79 14 2748
2014 Term 40 39 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 106
2014 Casual 48 32 5 5 5 0 5 84 10 59
2014 Student 69 24 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 41 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 2534
2020 Term 43 33 13 8 2 0 1 77 10 226
2020 Casual 36 49 7 7 0 0 2 86 7 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 39 13 12 4 0 1 71 16 2385
2019 Term 35 36 14 13 2 0 0 71 15 259
2019 Casual 47 27 13 8 3 0 2 75 11 77
2019 Student 43 41 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 44 12 11 5 0 1 71 17 2292
2018 Term 29 45 13 11 2 0 0 74 13 251
2018 Casual 24 47 10 14 2 1 2 73 17 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 42 14 10 6 0 1 70 17 2328
2017 Term 36 33 15 13 2 0 0 70 14 208
2017 Casual 42 36 11 3 6 0 2 80 10 85
2017 Student 52 36 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 39 14 14 7 0 1 65 21 2747
2014 Term 25 42 23 9 1 0 0 68 10 106
2014 Casual 30 22 22 12 7 0 8 56 20 59
2014 Student 39 35 13 8 5 0 1 74 12 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 2521
2020 Term 52 34 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 227
2020 Casual 59 29 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2376
2019 Term 55 29 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 261
2019 Casual 70 23 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 78
2019 Student 68 17 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 98
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 33 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 2321
2017 Term 63 28 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 206
2017 Casual 61 26 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 85
2017 Student 71 25 3 0 0 1 0 97 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 36 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 2747
2014 Term 53 34 6 3 1 1 2 90 4 106
2014 Casual 55 25 7 8 2 0 4 83 10 59
2014 Student 57 35 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2530
2020 Term 59 22 8 5 4 2 1 83 9 226
2020 Casual 64 30 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 31 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 2380
2019 Term 52 27 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 262
2019 Casual 60 22 6 3 3 2 4 87 7 78
2019 Student 58 23 12 1 2 2 2 84 3 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 10 8 5 0 1 76 14 2290
2018 Term 55 30 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 251
2018 Casual 64 22 8 4 0 1 2 88 4 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 33 10 8 6 0 1 75 14 2326
2017 Term 58 24 10 5 1 1 0 83 7 208
2017 Casual 68 13 10 5 0 0 4 84 5 85
2017 Student 61 30 4 1 0 1 1 94 2 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 13 9 5 1 1 72 14 2749
2014 Term 45 36 13 4 1 0 2 83 5 106
2014 Casual 41 34 15 5 0 0 5 79 5 59
2014 Student 54 29 8 7 0 1 2 85 7 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2544
2020 Term 53 33 10 3 1 0 0 85 4 227
2020 Casual 60 31 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 38 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 2389
2019 Term 43 37 11 6 2 0 0 81 9 262
2019 Casual 54 20 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 78
2019 Student 45 35 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2281
2018 Term 42 39 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 250
2018 Casual 40 42 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 45 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 2331
2017 Term 42 41 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 207
2017 Casual 54 29 11 5 1 0 0 84 6 85
2017 Student 43 47 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 45 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 2750
2014 Term 38 50 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 106
2014 Casual 42 34 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 59
2014 Student 45 40 2 7 6 0 0 86 12 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 13 10 6 0 0 70 16 2542
2020 Term 43 41 9 5 1 0 1 85 7 227
2020 Casual 58 32 3 5 0 2 0 92 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 36 14 14 8 0 0 64 22 2385
2019 Term 36 36 16 8 3 0 1 73 11 262
2019 Casual 53 30 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 78
2019 Student 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 34 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 2288
2018 Term 33 38 15 9 4 0 1 71 14 250
2018 Casual 40 42 9 5 1 0 2 85 6 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 36 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 2327
2017 Term 37 37 16 5 5 1 0 74 10 208
2017 Casual 50 39 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 85
2017 Student 54 38 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 36 17 15 11 0 0 56 27 2748
2014 Term 33 52 14 2 0 0 0 85 2 106
2014 Casual 53 33 5 9 0 0 0 87 9 59
2014 Student 56 19 13 9 1 0 1 76 10 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 41 10 10 5 0 0 75 14 2528
2020 Term 39 44 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 226
2020 Casual 39 53 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 12 13 5 0 0 70 19 2378
2019 Term 30 48 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 260
2019 Casual 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 78
2019 Student 37 34 20 6 2 0 0 72 8 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 41 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 2294
2018 Term 33 44 11 10 2 1 0 77 12 251
2018 Casual 35 39 13 10 2 0 1 74 12 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 41 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2329
2017 Term 36 44 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 207
2017 Casual 45 38 8 4 4 0 0 83 9 85
2017 Student 41 43 10 4 1 0 0 84 6 69

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 2530
2020 Term 51 37 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 227
2020 Casual 60 30 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 39 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 2381
2019 Term 40 40 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 261
2019 Casual 52 39 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 78
2019 Student 39 46 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 2290
2018 Term 44 43 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 250
2018 Casual 41 44 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 2328
2017 Term 49 39 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 208
2017 Casual 54 30 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 85
2017 Student 60 28 8 3 0 1 0 89 3 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 40 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 2749
2014 Term 40 49 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 105
2014 Casual 50 39 9 0 1 0 0 90 1 59
2014 Student 45 37 10 1 6 2 0 83 7 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 2537
2020 Term 52 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 227
2020 Casual 54 34 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 2376
2019 Term 41 37 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 260
2019 Casual 54 31 6 5 3 1 0 86 7 78
2019 Student 57 32 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 2289
2018 Term 37 39 13 9 2 0 0 76 11 250
2018 Casual 42 39 11 3 5 0 0 81 8 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 38 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 2328
2017 Term 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 208
2017 Casual 57 28 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 84
2017 Student 56 35 7 1 0 0 0 91 1 70

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 33 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 2520
2020 Term 55 35 7 1 2 0 0 90 2 225
2020 Casual 63 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 32 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 2371
2019 Term 53 34 11 1 1 0 0 87 2 261
2019 Casual 58 33 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 78
2019 Student 57 24 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 2275
2018 Term 52 38 8 1 0 0 0 90 2 247
2018 Casual 50 37 11 1 1 0 0 87 2 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 36 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 2323
2017 Term 60 31 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 207
2017 Casual 68 23 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 85
2017 Student 56 26 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 2748
2014 Term 59 34 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 106
2014 Casual 71 22 3 2 2 0 0 94 3 59
2014 Student 57 30 5 7 0 0 1 88 7 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 39 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2527
2020 Term 43 40 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 227
2020 Casual 42 38 15 2 2 2 0 81 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 36 12 11 5 0 0 71 17 2376
2019 Term 36 40 14 7 2 0 1 76 9 262
2019 Casual 49 30 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 78
2019 Student 51 27 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 40 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 2282
2018 Term 38 38 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 249
2018 Casual 36 42 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 41 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 2319
2017 Term 37 43 9 9 3 0 0 80 11 207
2017 Casual 43 38 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 85
2017 Student 50 31 13 4 0 1 0 82 4 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 43 13 13 9 0 0 66 21 2748
2014 Term 28 52 11 5 1 0 2 82 7 106
2014 Casual 38 41 4 3 9 0 5 83 13 59
2014 Student 33 37 22 2 6 0 0 70 8 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 33 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2544
2020 Term 53 36 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 227
2020 Casual 56 30 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 33 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 2380
2019 Term 42 37 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 260
2019 Casual 56 23 11 5 2 1 1 81 8 78
2019 Student 51 28 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 35 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 2280
2018 Term 49 29 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 250
2018 Casual 45 40 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 37 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 2319
2017 Term 51 31 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 207
2017 Casual 62 26 6 3 1 0 1 89 5 85
2017 Student 64 25 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 13 12 7 0 0 69 18 2750
2014 Term 43 41 8 7 0 1 0 86 7 106
2014 Casual 50 31 8 5 5 0 2 81 10 59
2014 Student 48 19 23 9 0 0 1 68 9 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 41 13 9 3 1 1 74 12 2537
2020 Term 48 38 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 227
2020 Casual 48 39 5 4 0 2 2 90 5 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 2359
2019 Term 37 39 14 4 2 2 2 79 6 260
2019 Casual 53 32 7 3 2 1 1 87 5 77
2019 Student 47 42 8 0 1 2 0 91 1 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 17 13 6 0 1 64 19 2283
2018 Term 39 35 16 7 2 0 1 75 9 250
2018 Casual 44 33 14 7 1 0 1 78 8 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 38 15 12 6 0 1 67 18 2324
2017 Term 42 36 13 6 1 0 2 80 7 207
2017 Casual 52 36 8 2 0 0 1 89 2 85
2017 Student 54 31 10 3 0 1 0 87 3 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 35 16 14 7 1 1 62 21 2747
2014 Term 33 43 17 4 1 1 1 78 5 106
2014 Casual 36 38 18 3 2 0 3 76 5 59
2014 Student 54 37 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 2544
2020 Term 61 32 4 1 1 0 0 93 2 227
2020 Casual 60 30 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 2385
2019 Term 51 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 262
2019 Casual 64 20 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 78
2019 Student 52 37 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 39 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 2288
2018 Term 50 35 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 249
2018 Casual 48 41 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2321
2017 Term 54 35 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 207
2017 Casual 68 21 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 84
2017 Student 57 33 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 41 12 8 3 0 0 78 10 2748
2014 Term 52 40 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 106
2014 Casual 57 31 7 2 3 0 0 88 5 59
2014 Student 53 33 8 0 6 1 0 87 6 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 19 11 7 0 1 63 18 2533
2020 Term 49 33 12 4 1 0 0 82 5 226
2020 Casual 52 30 11 2 0 2 2 86 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 35 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 2382
2019 Term 46 33 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 260
2019 Casual 75 17 7 0 0 0 1 93 0 78
2019 Student 69 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 33 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 2296
2018 Term 45 37 13 3 1 0 1 83 4 251
2018 Casual 46 34 10 5 3 0 1 81 9 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 36 19 11 5 0 1 65 16 2330
2017 Term 39 43 12 1 1 1 1 84 3 208
2017 Casual 56 35 6 0 2 0 1 92 2 85
2017 Student 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 18 11 7 0 1 64 18 2750
2014 Term 42 41 10 3 2 0 2 85 4 106
2014 Casual 44 34 12 7 0 0 3 80 7 59
2014 Student 59 30 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 20 42 23 7 0 1 31 27 2541
2020 Term 3 15 33 31 13 2 2 46 19 227
2020 Casual 0 10 36 39 14 0 2 53 10 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 22 38 23 7 0 1 30 31 2387
2019 Term 6 17 36 26 12 1 2 39 24 261
2019 Casual 2 10 21 33 28 1 5 65 13 78
2019 Student 4 16 28 30 19 2 0 51 21 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 23 39 20 6 1 1 27 33 2284
2018 Term 5 22 33 28 10 1 2 38 28 250
2018 Casual 6 15 26 28 21 0 3 50 23 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 25 38 18 7 0 2 26 36 2315
2017 Term 4 18 30 28 11 1 7 43 24 206
2017 Casual 1 11 35 23 21 0 8 49 14 84
2017 Student 1 11 27 30 24 2 4 57 14 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 26 40 16 5 1 2 22 38 2742
2014 Term 3 25 33 25 9 1 4 36 29 106
2014 Casual 0 21 34 18 17 3 6 39 23 59
2014 Student 6 12 36 19 17 8 2 40 20 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 27 35 18 2 1 55 18 2526
2020 Term 5 7 18 34 30 4 2 68 13 227
2020 Casual 6 4 12 32 37 7 2 76 11 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 26 33 15 3 1 49 24 2381
2019 Term 7 9 20 26 28 8 3 61 17 261
2019 Casual 2 8 14 14 48 8 5 72 12 78
2019 Student 4 1 9 40 42 3 0 85 5 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 19 29 29 12 2 2 42 28 2272
2018 Term 5 13 23 35 17 3 3 55 20 250
2018 Casual 4 9 17 32 26 7 6 66 15 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 19 30 25 12 2 4 39 29 2312
2017 Term 6 10 20 28 24 3 8 59 19 206
2017 Casual 3 6 13 25 33 11 10 72 12 84
2017 Student 1 4 8 23 50 7 7 84 6 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 20 33 22 10 3 2 34 32 2737
2014 Term 5 18 23 27 15 5 7 48 26 105
2014 Casual 10 16 15 17 31 2 10 54 29 59
2014 Student 0 15 22 19 30 6 8 57 17 48

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 25 35 18 7 1 1 26 39 2534
2020 Term 9 19 36 18 12 2 3 32 30 226
2020 Casual 8 12 26 26 22 2 4 51 21 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 27 30 16 7 1 2 23 46 2377
2019 Term 14 21 26 19 14 2 4 35 37 262
2019 Casual 8 12 19 22 30 3 6 57 22 77
2019 Student 8 14 23 25 23 3 3 52 24 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 27 31 14 5 1 2 19 49 2280
2018 Term 15 24 30 17 10 1 2 28 41 248
2018 Casual 15 16 30 18 18 1 3 37 32 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 28 29 12 6 1 3 18 52 2319
2017 Term 12 22 29 16 10 3 8 29 38 207
2017 Casual 9 15 22 13 21 3 16 42 30 84
2017 Student 7 14 21 15 27 9 7 50 25 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 30 24 9 3 1 2 13 62 2740
2014 Term 23 30 21 16 3 3 5 21 57 106
2014 Casual 23 12 23 16 16 4 7 35 39 59
2014 Student 20 17 29 15 10 1 7 27 41 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 18 35 27 11 0 1 39 26 2531
2020 Term 3 5 19 43 28 1 1 73 8 223
2020 Casual 2 3 17 32 45 0 2 78 4 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 18 34 26 11 1 1 38 27 2375
2019 Term 3 7 23 33 32 2 1 66 10 262
2019 Casual 1 4 10 29 51 3 2 85 5 76
2019 Student 1 2 11 25 55 1 5 85 3 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 34 25 8 0 2 34 31 2277
2018 Term 3 7 27 39 20 1 2 61 11 250
2018 Casual 8 8 16 29 34 3 2 67 17 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 19 34 24 9 0 3 35 30 2305
2017 Term 3 7 19 38 27 0 6 69 10 206
2017 Casual 1 3 26 29 32 2 7 67 5 84
2017 Student 0 3 6 34 48 4 4 90 3 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 20 37 24 7 1 2 32 30 2731
2014 Term 2 9 32 34 18 0 5 55 12 106
2014 Casual 3 7 24 35 25 0 7 64 11 59
2014 Student 9 0 21 29 37 0 4 69 9 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 22 29 20 10 1 2 31 39 2535
2020 Term 6 5 24 31 27 3 3 62 12 226
2020 Casual 9 5 12 22 42 2 8 71 16 55
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 23 30 19 9 1 2 28 41 2383
2019 Term 5 13 24 30 20 4 4 54 19 262
2019 Casual 4 3 14 17 50 6 7 77 7 76
2019 Student 1 6 6 33 45 2 6 86 8 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 28 28 14 7 1 3 21 50 2283
2018 Term 5 11 30 32 18 1 3 52 16 250
2018 Casual 3 10 18 27 29 5 8 64 15 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 25 29 15 7 1 2 22 48 2319
2017 Term 5 13 23 28 22 2 7 55 20 206
2017 Casual 2 4 23 22 31 5 13 64 8 84
2017 Student 1 7 14 23 45 2 6 75 10 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 27 28 12 5 1 2 18 53 2743
2014 Term 6 23 28 21 16 2 4 40 31 106
2014 Casual 12 12 18 22 21 4 10 50 28 58
2014 Student 9 3 24 21 23 11 9 55 15 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 13 26 32 18 2 3 52 21 2532
2020 Term 6 6 16 26 34 8 4 69 14 227
2020 Casual 2 8 16 23 35 8 9 69 12 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 17 29 26 15 2 2 43 27 2372
2019 Term 5 9 21 25 25 9 7 59 16 261
2019 Casual 5 3 11 19 42 14 6 76 11 77
2019 Student 3 7 5 20 49 9 6 82 12 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 17 29 25 13 2 3 40 29 2273
2018 Term 4 8 26 28 23 6 5 57 14 250
2018 Casual 7 14 13 22 28 7 9 60 24 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 18 26 25 13 2 5 41 31 2319
2017 Term 8 6 17 25 26 8 10 62 17 207
2017 Casual 5 14 15 15 28 9 15 57 24 85
2017 Student 1 4 11 14 51 11 7 80 7 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 15 27 29 14 2 6 46 25 2741
2014 Term 5 11 25 23 22 7 9 53 18 106
2014 Casual 5 20 8 19 24 12 12 56 33 59
2014 Student 14 2 3 35 27 9 11 77 20 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 34 18 8 2 2 28 37 2534
2020 Term 5 15 26 27 19 4 4 50 22 225
2020 Casual 5 13 23 20 27 4 9 53 20 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 26 32 16 7 2 2 23 44 2381
2019 Term 10 18 27 22 13 4 4 39 31 260
2019 Casual 4 7 20 21 35 5 8 65 12 77
2019 Student 3 12 12 20 42 4 6 70 17 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 26 32 12 6 2 2 18 48 2285
2018 Term 10 21 33 20 9 2 4 32 33 250
2018 Casual 7 19 22 19 16 7 10 42 31 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 27 31 12 5 2 3 18 49 2315
2017 Term 9 18 25 20 13 6 8 39 32 205
2017 Casual 8 13 25 14 19 6 15 42 27 84
2017 Student 4 8 17 20 30 11 8 63 16 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 28 28 10 4 2 2 15 56 2745
2014 Term 16 28 25 12 10 3 7 24 48 106
2014 Casual 12 17 22 20 18 2 10 43 32 59
2014 Student 17 11 23 18 24 2 5 45 30 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 14 37 30 12 0 1 43 19 2540
2020 Term 4 9 26 34 24 2 1 60 13 225
2020 Casual 2 8 44 21 22 3 0 44 11 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 34 28 12 1 2 41 24 2385
2019 Term 4 10 31 32 19 2 1 53 14 263
2019 Casual 1 6 28 26 33 1 4 63 8 77
2019 Student 1 11 29 27 30 0 1 58 12 99
Top of page

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 31 18 8 6 6 4 65 15 2541
2020 Term 40 25 11 6 1 11 6 79 9 227
2020 Casual 50 23 2 0 2 14 10 95 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 28 14 11 8 6 4 63 21 2388
2019 Term 37 23 16 7 5 7 5 68 14 262
2019 Casual 46 18 5 5 3 10 13 83 10 78
2019 Student 52 16 12 2 0 8 10 83 2 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 32 18 11 7 6 3 60 20 2290
2018 Term 28 34 12 9 3 9 4 72 14 249
2018 Casual 34 31 10 6 3 7 9 78 10 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 32 15 10 9 6 4 62 21 2330
2017 Term 34 27 16 7 4 7 5 69 13 208
2017 Casual 47 17 11 1 1 13 10 83 3 85
2017 Student 44 24 7 3 1 8 12 85 6 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 30 14 10 9 5 3 64 20 2751
2014 Term 39 33 10 5 4 4 5 78 10 106
2014 Casual 46 20 8 3 5 11 6 80 10 59
2014 Student 42 30 1 1 0 11 15 97 1 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 2535
2020 Term 60 26 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 227
2020 Casual 74 20 2 2 0 2 0 96 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 28 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 2387
2019 Term 49 31 7 6 5 1 0 81 11 261
2019 Casual 61 27 6 4 0 0 2 90 4 78
2019 Student 74 11 8 6 0 1 0 86 6 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 30 10 11 7 1 1 71 18 2286
2018 Term 43 31 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 250
2018 Casual 50 28 8 9 0 3 2 82 9 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 17 2328
2017 Term 45 34 9 8 2 2 0 80 11 208
2017 Casual 65 25 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 85
2017 Student 74 20 3 1 1 0 0 94 3 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 2751
2014 Term 56 27 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 106
2014 Casual 54 31 2 5 5 0 3 88 10 59
2014 Student 47 32 8 6 6 1 1 81 11 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 2529
2020 Term 71 24 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 226
2020 Casual 81 13 2 0 2 2 0 96 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 2386
2019 Term 61 26 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 261
2019 Casual 72 19 1 6 0 0 2 93 6 78
2019 Student 78 16 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 8 7 4 0 1 82 11 2286
2018 Term 57 33 5 4 2 0 0 90 6 250
2018 Casual 66 22 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 8 8 4 0 0 81 11 2325
2017 Term 58 30 5 6 2 0 0 88 7 208
2017 Casual 78 19 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 85
2017 Student 78 18 1 2 0 0 0 96 2 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 2750
2014 Term 49 35 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 106
2014 Casual 72 18 0 2 5 0 3 93 7 59
2014 Student 65 29 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 2518
2020 Term 62 29 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 225
2020 Casual 74 18 6 0 0 2 0 94 0 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 32 11 6 2 1 0 80 9 2388
2019 Term 53 31 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 263
2019 Casual 66 24 5 4 0 1 1 92 4 78
2019 Student 61 29 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 2288
2018 Term 52 35 7 4 1 1 0 87 5 249
2018 Casual 50 37 7 4 0 2 1 89 4 91

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 23 8 4 4 6 4 83 8 2539
2020 Term 52 20 11 2 2 10 4 84 4 227
2020 Casual 56 19 2 2 0 15 6 96 2 57
Top of page

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 25 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 2543
2020 Term 57 28 7 3 0 1 4 89 3 227
2020 Casual 60 25 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 26 12 4 3 0 2 80 7 2384
2019 Term 45 28 14 4 1 2 6 80 5 263
2019 Casual 58 13 9 4 2 2 13 83 6 78
2019 Student 52 24 11 6 1 1 5 81 8 99

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 31 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 2542
2020 Term 54 32 7 5 1 0 1 87 6 227
2020 Casual 50 40 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 2380
2019 Term 44 33 12 7 2 0 2 79 9 263
2019 Casual 57 25 6 6 3 0 4 85 9 78
2019 Student 54 33 6 3 3 0 1 88 6 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 35 13 9 5 0 1 72 15 2280
2018 Term 42 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 250
2018 Casual 42 35 11 7 0 3 1 81 8 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2326
2017 Term 42 40 6 5 5 1 1 84 10 207
2017 Casual 52 31 8 3 1 1 3 87 5 85
2017 Student 59 24 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 12 8 6 1 0 74 15 2750
2014 Term 54 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 106
2014 Casual 53 31 5 7 2 0 3 86 9 59
2014 Student 47 47 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 12 5 5 1 1 77 11 2539
2020 Term 64 21 11 2 0 2 0 86 3 227
2020 Casual 65 18 12 2 2 2 0 85 4 57

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 29 10 6 4 1 0 79 10 2545
2020 Term 56 33 6 2 1 1 0 90 4 227
2020 Casual 62 21 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 32 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 2373
2019 Term 48 32 8 7 3 1 1 82 10 262
2019 Casual 61 24 2 9 1 1 1 87 10 78
2019 Student 65 22 8 3 0 1 1 89 3 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 2269
2018 Term 49 30 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 249
2018 Casual 44 38 7 6 1 2 2 86 7 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 33 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2327
2017 Term 50 31 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 206
2017 Casual 65 20 9 3 1 0 1 86 5 85
2017 Student 61 22 10 5 0 1 0 84 5 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 2748
2014 Term 54 31 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 106
2014 Casual 58 27 8 0 4 2 2 88 4 59
2014 Student 58 31 2 5 2 1 1 91 7 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 2548
2020 Term 41 59 227
2020 Casual 48 52 57

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 18 7 2 1 4 10 88 4 2545
2020 Term 67 16 4 0 0 3 10 95 1 226
2020 Casual 77 6 6 2 0 5 5 92 2 57

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2547
2020 Term 72 22 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 227
2020 Casual 75 18 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 29 11 7 5 0 0 78 11 2391
2019 Term 56 29 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 262
2019 Casual 68 16 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 78
2019 Student 69 21 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 99
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 29 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 2280
2018 Term 53 24 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 249
2018 Casual 57 31 8 3 0 0 1 89 3 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 2328
2017 Term 55 25 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 208
2017 Casual 71 24 4 0 0 0 1 96 0 84
2017 Student 77 15 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 11 7 5 1 0 76 13 2750
2014 Term 62 26 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 106
2014 Casual 68 20 5 2 2 0 3 91 4 59
2014 Student 75 20 2 0 2 1 0 96 2 49
Top of page

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 31 13 6 4 9 0 74 12 2543
2020 Term 53 26 6 2 1 11 0 90 3 226
2020 Casual 67 17 5 0 0 12 0 95 0 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 32 18 10 7 7 0 63 18 2390
2019 Term 41 30 12 4 2 10 1 79 7 263
2019 Casual 60 20 3 1 0 16 0 95 2 78
2019 Student 59 20 6 1 0 13 0 92 1 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 32 19 10 7 8 0 61 19 2286
2018 Term 42 29 12 6 2 6 1 77 9 251
2018 Casual 51 22 14 1 2 9 1 81 4 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 34 17 11 7 8 0 62 20 2331
2017 Term 43 30 10 4 2 10 1 82 7 208
2017 Casual 44 26 10 4 0 16 0 83 5 85
2017 Student 53 21 7 0 0 19 0 91 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 33 18 11 6 11 0 61 18 2750
2014 Term 37 34 11 6 2 10 1 79 9 106
2014 Casual 46 24 12 3 4 10 2 79 8 59
2014 Student 30 36 5 6 5 18 1 82 13 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 16 9 6 2 0 68 15 2545
2020 Term 48 31 8 7 1 4 1 83 9 225
2020 Casual 63 19 12 2 0 3 0 85 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 34 19 13 9 3 0 58 23 2383
2019 Term 40 27 12 10 5 6 0 71 16 263
2019 Casual 56 22 6 5 0 10 0 87 6 78
2019 Student 61 23 4 2 1 9 0 92 3 97
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 34 19 15 10 2 0 55 25 2286
2018 Term 38 32 11 11 5 4 1 73 16 252
2018 Casual 45 34 11 3 0 6 1 85 4 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 34 19 15 10 3 0 54 26 2329
2017 Term 37 35 13 6 4 4 1 76 10 205
2017 Casual 45 25 12 9 0 9 0 77 10 85
2017 Student 49 27 9 0 0 15 0 90 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 31 21 17 11 3 0 50 29 2749
2014 Term 30 30 23 8 6 3 2 62 14 106
2014 Casual 43 26 13 5 4 7 2 76 9 59
2014 Student 34 46 7 5 0 8 1 88 5 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 35 19 13 6 5 0 60 21 2538
2020 Term 37 31 13 8 3 8 0 74 12 227
2020 Casual 44 29 16 3 0 9 0 80 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 29 22 17 11 6 0 48 29 2376
2019 Term 25 29 18 9 7 11 1 61 18 262
2019 Casual 42 24 7 10 1 16 0 78 13 77
2019 Student 44 27 9 3 0 17 0 85 4 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 29 22 20 11 5 0 44 32 2285
2018 Term 28 29 16 11 8 8 1 62 20 251
2018 Casual 37 28 21 4 0 8 1 72 5 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 30 21 18 12 7 0 46 32 2329
2017 Term 28 31 14 8 7 10 1 67 17 208
2017 Casual 33 25 14 7 1 20 0 72 10 84
2017 Student 43 17 9 1 0 28 1 85 2 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 28 22 20 13 6 0 41 35 2749
2014 Term 16 30 22 9 10 11 1 53 22 106
2014 Casual 22 37 21 7 0 12 2 68 8 59
2014 Student 16 30 11 15 5 22 2 60 25 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 38 16 15 8 2 0 61 23 2543
2020 Term 38 40 7 9 3 2 0 81 12 227
2020 Casual 44 32 12 5 0 7 0 82 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 29 19 21 13 3 0 45 35 2383
2019 Term 24 31 18 13 8 7 0 59 22 263
2019 Casual 41 33 6 5 8 8 0 80 14 78
2019 Student 43 31 10 3 0 13 0 85 4 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 29 20 22 14 3 0 42 37 2288
2018 Term 23 30 17 17 8 4 1 56 26 252
2018 Casual 33 35 14 10 2 4 2 72 13 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 32 19 20 12 3 0 46 34 2331
2017 Term 29 28 16 15 7 4 1 60 23 208
2017 Casual 36 29 13 11 2 9 0 71 15 85
2017 Student 40 17 9 4 1 26 3 79 8 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 30 19 21 15 3 0 43 37 2749
2014 Term 20 38 21 8 6 7 0 63 14 106
2014 Casual 28 35 11 17 3 5 2 67 21 59
2014 Student 22 26 27 12 0 12 1 55 14 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 27 17 5 3 6 2 74 8 2547
2020 Term 50 20 13 5 2 7 2 77 8 227
2020 Casual 47 24 2 2 2 17 7 94 4 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 28 18 7 3 8 1 69 11 2389
2019 Term 39 20 17 4 4 14 2 71 9 262
2019 Casual 41 21 8 4 5 20 1 79 11 78
2019 Student 50 15 6 4 3 19 2 83 9 98
Top of page

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 46 18 9 3 1 0 69 13 2546
2020 Term 36 48 11 4 1 0 0 85 5 226
2020 Casual 48 42 5 2 0 3 0 93 2 56
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 43 21 13 4 1 0 61 18 2385
2019 Term 23 43 17 9 4 3 1 69 13 263
2019 Casual 38 38 9 6 1 6 1 82 8 78
2019 Student 41 38 11 4 0 5 0 84 4 97
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 42 21 14 5 1 0 60 19 2292
2018 Term 24 47 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 252
2018 Casual 32 52 10 3 1 1 0 85 4 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 42 21 12 5 2 0 62 17 2326
2017 Term 34 35 19 7 2 2 0 71 9 207
2017 Casual 35 39 8 6 5 5 1 79 12 85
2017 Student 42 42 7 4 0 3 1 88 5 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 41 20 11 5 2 0 63 17 2750
2014 Term 27 46 14 8 2 3 0 75 11 106
2014 Casual 29 50 11 3 2 3 2 83 5 59
2014 Student 25 56 18 1 0 0 0 81 1 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 40 22 14 5 3 0 57 20 2523
2020 Term 32 39 11 7 2 7 1 78 10 226
2020 Casual 36 34 16 2 2 9 2 77 4 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 31 26 19 8 4 0 44 29 2375
2019 Term 17 37 19 11 7 8 1 59 20 261
2019 Casual 37 33 5 9 3 14 0 81 13 77
2019 Student 30 37 16 5 1 11 0 75 7 98

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 15 11 5 3 1 66 17 2540
2020 Term 32 34 14 11 2 6 1 71 14 226
2020 Casual 45 27 11 9 2 2 4 77 12 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 14 12 6 3 1 66 19 2389
2019 Term 26 36 18 11 4 4 1 65 16 261
2019 Casual 50 19 10 6 5 4 5 76 13 78
2019 Student 47 23 7 9 3 6 4 78 14 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 39 16 10 5 2 1 68 16 2289
2018 Term 29 34 15 14 3 2 2 66 18 252
2018 Casual 40 31 9 11 3 3 2 76 14 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 39 13 10 5 3 1 71 16 2321
2017 Term 35 39 8 8 4 6 0 79 12 207
2017 Casual 39 33 9 5 1 8 4 82 7 85
2017 Student 32 33 9 17 3 6 0 69 21 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 11 8 4 4 1 76 12 2746
2014 Term 37 37 10 10 2 2 1 77 13 106
2014 Casual 29 34 5 8 5 10 8 77 16 59
2014 Student 34 22 6 15 6 9 9 68 25 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 19 7 3 2 0 70 10 2534
2020 Term 45 34 15 2 1 3 0 81 3 227
2020 Casual 54 29 12 2 0 3 0 86 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 20 10 4 2 0 65 14 2381
2019 Term 34 34 19 7 2 3 0 71 10 261
2019 Casual 48 27 9 3 3 10 0 84 6 78
2019 Student 52 31 11 2 0 4 0 86 2 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 40 22 8 4 1 0 66 12 2283
2018 Term 30 44 16 7 2 1 0 75 9 252
2018 Casual 40 40 12 4 0 3 0 83 4 90
2018 Student 32 47 16 3 0 3 0 81 3 38

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 23 20 12 10 12 3 51 26 2538
2020 Term 35 25 13 8 2 14 2 72 12 227
2020 Casual 46 17 14 3 2 13 5 77 6 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 21 20 14 13 12 3 45 31 2384
2019 Term 24 22 23 6 8 13 4 55 17 263
2019 Casual 38 22 11 3 4 15 7 76 9 78
2019 Student 47 25 5 3 3 12 4 86 7 97
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 24 20 14 14 10 2 45 32 2290
2018 Term 25 24 19 9 8 13 2 58 20 252
2018 Casual 34 24 15 5 5 14 3 71 12 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 23 17 16 15 12 3 44 36 2324
2017 Term 24 21 16 8 9 19 2 58 22 207
2017 Casual 30 23 13 6 0 14 14 73 9 85
2017 Student 41 23 9 4 1 20 2 82 6 68
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 21 17 16 17 12 2 41 39 2748
2014 Term 18 21 28 8 6 16 3 48 17 106
2014 Casual 22 20 20 8 0 15 14 59 12 59
2014 Student 26 22 15 3 3 24 7 70 9 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 34 19 14 9 3 0 57 23 2539
2020 Term 38 33 12 7 4 4 1 75 12 227
2020 Casual 44 28 12 4 3 8 0 79 8 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 32 19 16 12 2 0 51 29 2389
2019 Term 26 34 18 13 5 3 0 62 19 260
2019 Casual 43 23 9 6 3 14 1 78 11 78
2019 Student 54 25 6 2 2 11 0 88 5 97
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 34 19 17 13 2 0 51 30 2292
2018 Term 26 30 22 12 8 2 1 57 20 250
2018 Casual 28 30 20 7 4 8 3 65 12 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 34 18 16 13 2 0 52 29 2325
2017 Term 29 29 14 15 8 5 0 61 24 208
2017 Casual 38 30 9 6 0 11 7 82 7 85
2017 Student 52 24 4 4 0 13 1 89 5 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 31 18 19 14 2 0 48 34 2750
2014 Term 18 39 16 15 7 5 0 60 22 106
2014 Casual 29 17 12 8 6 20 8 64 20 59
2014 Student 19 38 14 10 7 9 3 65 19 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 26 17 17 16 2 2 48 34 2544
2020 Term 26 30 14 11 8 5 5 62 22 227
2020 Casual 29 33 10 11 3 7 8 72 17 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 26 15 17 20 2 2 46 38 2389
2019 Term 23 27 17 14 10 4 4 55 26 263
2019 Casual 31 23 7 8 10 5 16 68 23 78
2019 Student 36 26 8 4 4 8 14 79 11 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 26 14 17 22 2 2 45 41 2293
2018 Term 19 26 16 16 14 5 3 50 33 251
2018 Casual 25 20 14 12 13 4 11 54 29 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 15 19 23 2 2 41 44 2329
2017 Term 22 17 15 13 17 10 5 47 36 205
2017 Casual 29 16 13 8 5 13 16 63 18 85
2017 Student 36 21 6 14 0 7 15 74 18 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 21 14 20 28 2 2 35 50 2746
2014 Term 10 21 22 27 11 5 4 34 42 106
2014 Casual 10 12 7 24 10 15 22 36 53 59
2014 Student 13 29 8 8 17 11 15 57 33 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 25 14 5 4 1 3 77 9 2548
2020 Term 56 21 13 3 2 0 5 81 5 227
2020 Casual 50 15 10 10 0 2 12 76 12 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 24 14 5 3 1 4 77 8 2389
2019 Term 57 20 11 5 1 1 5 82 6 263
2019 Casual 60 14 2 1 1 5 17 94 3 78
2019 Student 64 24 6 1 0 0 5 92 1 97

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 27 14 6 4 1 2 76 10 2545
2020 Term 51 25 13 4 1 2 4 81 5 227
2020 Casual 52 22 6 3 2 2 12 87 6 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 25 16 6 4 2 3 73 11 2378
2019 Term 43 27 14 6 4 4 3 75 10 261
2019 Student 65 16 4 3 1 1 9 91 5 98

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 9 4 2 3 4 3 90 6 2538
2020 Term 83 6 2 0 1 3 5 96 1 227
2020 Casual 80 2 0 0 0 4 14 100 0 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 9 5 3 3 4 3 89 6 2377
2019 Term 76 7 2 1 2 5 7 95 3 262
2019 Casual 73 7 0 1 1 2 17 97 3 78
2019 Student 89 4 1 0 0 1 5 99 0 98

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 11 4 1 1 2 6 94 2 2542
2020 Term 79 9 2 0 0 2 7 96 1 225
2020 Casual 65 10 0 0 2 2 21 98 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 6 3 1 1 2 9 95 2 2375
2019 Term 77 4 3 1 1 3 11 95 2 262
2019 Casual 78 3 2 0 0 1 17 98 0 78
2019 Student 89 2 0 0 0 1 8 100 0 97

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 45 17 8 4 4 0 70 12 2547
2020 Term 31 48 14 4 0 3 0 81 4 227
2020 Casual 48 31 10 3 0 8 0 86 4 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 42 20 9 5 4 0 64 15 2384
2019 Term 24 40 17 10 3 5 0 68 14 263
2019 Casual 31 45 9 3 1 10 1 86 5 78
2019 Student 35 45 11 6 1 1 1 81 7 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 39 23 9 6 4 0 61 15 2298
2018 Term 25 48 13 9 2 3 0 75 11 252
2018 Casual 34 34 20 3 1 6 1 74 5 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 39 20 11 7 4 0 61 18 2329
2017 Term 27 41 15 6 2 8 1 74 10 207
2017 Casual 39 34 11 4 0 9 4 84 4 84
2017 Student 42 31 14 0 0 7 4 84 0 69

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 12 6 3 3 0 78 9 2539
2020 Term 53 34 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 226
2020 Casual 57 38 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 38 15 7 4 3 0 74 11 2368
2019 Term 48 34 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 261
2019 Casual 54 34 5 1 1 6 0 93 2 78
2019 Student 65 27 6 0 1 1 0 93 1 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 42 13 4 3 2 0 79 7 2283
2018 Term 53 34 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 248
2018 Casual 48 38 6 3 1 2 1 89 5 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 42 13 5 2 3 0 79 8 2331
2017 Term 52 34 7 1 1 5 0 91 2 207
2017 Casual 63 29 5 1 0 2 0 94 1 84
2017 Student 65 29 4 0 0 1 0 96 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 2746
2014 Term 54 35 8 1 0 2 0 91 1 106
2014 Casual 65 17 10 2 2 4 2 86 3 59
2014 Student 55 36 3 6 0 1 0 91 6 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37 12 5 2 5 1 80 8 2538
2020 Term 45 29 13 4 2 6 1 79 7 227
2020 Casual 55 27 10 2 0 5 2 88 2 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37 14 4 2 4 0 79 7 2374
2019 Term 45 31 10 6 1 7 0 82 8 262
2019 Casual 56 19 12 4 1 7 2 82 5 78
2019 Student 55 32 4 1 2 6 0 92 3 97
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 39 14 4 2 4 0 79 6 2288
2018 Term 45 34 12 3 1 3 1 82 5 248
2018 Casual 46 33 9 6 1 6 0 84 7 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 16 4 2 6 0 77 7 2324
2017 Term 49 32 8 2 1 8 0 88 4 208
2017 Casual 54 24 9 1 1 9 1 87 3 85
2017 Student 61 24 4 1 0 9 0 94 2 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 36 13 3 2 6 0 81 5 2749
2014 Term 54 24 13 1 1 6 1 84 2 106
2014 Casual 58 13 13 3 0 12 2 81 4 59
2014 Student 35 47 7 0 5 7 0 88 5 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 33 17 6 3 9 1 72 10 2547
2020 Term 35 29 15 6 3 11 3 73 9 227
2020 Casual 47 19 15 5 2 9 4 75 7 57

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 32 11 5 3 5 2 79 9 2538
2020 Term 46 32 8 4 3 5 3 84 7 226
2020 Casual 55 24 8 2 0 2 9 89 2 56

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 2537
2020 Term 68 25 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 227
2020 Casual 86 11 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2383
2019 Term 60 27 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 263
2019 Casual 73 23 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 78
2019 Student 79 19 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 2286
2018 Term 60 30 6 3 0 1 0 90 4 250
2018 Casual 62 34 1 2 0 0 1 97 2 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2330
2017 Term 63 26 5 1 2 1 0 91 4 207
2017 Casual 77 21 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 85
2017 Student 78 21 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 37 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 2745
2014 Term 64 29 6 0 0 1 0 94 0 106
2014 Casual 76 18 1 2 2 0 2 95 3 59
2014 Student 67 26 5 1 0 1 0 94 1 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 2535
2020 Term 60 25 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 226
2020 Casual 65 27 3 3 0 2 0 93 3 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 33 16 9 5 1 0 70 14 2384
2019 Term 48 28 14 4 5 0 0 76 9 261
2019 Casual 67 20 5 5 1 2 0 88 7 78
2019 Student 63 30 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 33 18 9 5 1 0 68 14 2286
2018 Term 46 32 15 4 2 1 0 78 6 250
2018 Casual 53 33 8 3 1 1 1 88 5 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 17 9 6 1 0 67 15 2328
2017 Term 52 28 14 4 2 0 0 81 5 208
2017 Casual 62 33 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 85
2017 Student 67 23 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 36 18 12 7 1 0 63 18 2750
2014 Term 38 43 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 106
2014 Casual 54 25 11 3 2 3 2 83 5 59
2014 Student 49 32 16 1 1 0 1 82 2 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 37 14 6 3 0 0 77 10 2517
2020 Term 58 27 11 3 1 0 0 85 5 222
2020 Casual 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 36 16 10 5 0 0 70 15 2377
2019 Term 45 32 12 7 4 1 0 78 10 261
2019 Casual 58 26 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 78
2019 Student 63 31 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 17 9 5 0 0 70 13 2275
2018 Term 42 35 15 5 3 0 0 78 8 248
2018 Casual 54 31 9 5 0 1 0 87 5 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 38 17 9 5 0 0 68 15 2329
2017 Term 50 31 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 208
2017 Casual 62 28 6 3 0 1 0 90 4 85
2017 Student 65 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 2748
2014 Term 38 37 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 106
2014 Casual 55 22 15 3 2 2 2 80 5 59
2014 Student 44 46 2 6 1 1 1 91 7 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 26 17 9 5 3 1 66 15 2541
2020 Term 50 20 16 8 1 4 1 74 10 227
2020 Casual 57 18 12 7 0 3 2 80 7 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 26 19 12 7 3 1 60 20 2387
2019 Term 40 23 21 8 3 4 1 66 12 262
2019 Casual 50 19 14 10 4 0 4 72 14 78
2019 Student 46 13 24 6 3 7 0 64 10 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 28 19 11 7 3 1 61 19 2282
2018 Term 38 26 18 10 4 1 1 67 14 250
2018 Casual 38 27 21 11 0 2 1 66 12 90
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28 19 12 8 4 1 60 20 2326
2017 Term 45 21 16 8 2 7 2 72 10 208
2017 Casual 57 20 14 5 2 2 0 79 7 85
2017 Student 45 18 11 9 1 13 3 74 12 70
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 26 21 12 9 5 1 57 21 2747
2014 Term 40 30 13 7 3 5 2 76 10 106
2014 Casual 47 15 16 6 5 3 8 69 13 59
2014 Student 28 48 12 9 1 0 2 78 10 49
Top of page

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 33 2546
2020 Term 21 40 40 227
2020 Casual 29 33 38 57
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 39 32 2393
2019 Term 21 40 39 263
2019 Casual 35 28 37 78
2019 Student 60 12 28 98
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 41 32 2298
2018 Term 22 42 36 251
2018 Casual 31 37 32 91
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 42 32 2332
2017 Term 19 41 40 208
2017 Casual 27 41 32 85
2017 Student 64 6 29 69
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 34 2748
2014 Term 21 43 36 105
2014 Casual 37 24 39 59
2014 Student 55 13 32 49

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 25 40 5 1 7 648
2020 Term 9 19 19 7 45 2 47
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24 38 9 0 7 693
2019 Term 0 11 17 17 48 7 57
2019 Student 0 0 2 2 95 2 59
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 25 39 6 1 6 626
2018 Term 1 4 20 5 62 8 57
2018 Casual 0 0 4 18 72 7 28
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 20 42 7 0 8