2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Resources Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EX

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.

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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 EX 40 44 3 12 1 0 0 84 13 106
2020 EX-01 35 41 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 51
2020 EX-02 38 57 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 42 46 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 26

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 EX 82 13 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 105
2020 EX-01 90 8 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2020 EX-02 86 10 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 73 19 0 0 4 0 4 96 4 26
2017 EX 71 21 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 103
2017 EX-01 66 22 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 45
2017 EX-02 64 30 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2017 EX-03 86 10 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2014 EX 83 13 1 2 1 0 1 97 3 120
2014 EX-01 81 18 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 56
2014 EX-02 83 9 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2014 EX-03 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 21 53 9 12 2 1 2 76 15 105
2020 EX-01 20 50 6 20 0 2 2 73 21 50
2020 EX-02 19 67 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2020 EX-03 31 42 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 26
2019 EX 72 19 2 4 3 0 0 91 7 96
2019 EX-01 74 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 38
2019 EX-02 67 21 0 4 8 0 0 88 13 24
2019 EX-03 71 18 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 28
2017 EX 56 29 3 8 4 0 0 86 11 103
2017 EX-01 49 36 2 8 4 0 0 85 13 45
2017 EX-02 53 30 3 7 7 0 0 83 13 30
2017 EX-03 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2014 EX 69 21 2 4 3 0 1 91 8 120
2014 EX-01 74 19 2 4 2 0 0 93 5 56
2014 EX-02 57 30 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 23
2014 EX-03 73 23 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26

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 EX 41 34 8 13 1 1 3 77 15 106
2020 EX-01 33 39 4 20 2 0 2 74 22 51
2020 EX-02 48 33 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 21
2020 EX-03 50 23 12 8 0 4 4 79 8 26
2019 EX 49 37 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 97
2019 EX-01 42 37 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 38
2019 EX-02 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 EX-03 66 24 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 29
2018 EX 40 45 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 87
2018 EX-01 31 56 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 39
2018 EX-02 40 35 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2018 EX-03 55 32 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2017 EX 48 35 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 103
2017 EX-01 38 35 17 7 3 0 0 73 9 45
2017 EX-02 50 33 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2017 EX-03 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2014 EX 51 34 8 2 4 0 1 86 6 120
2014 EX-01 49 36 11 2 2 0 0 86 4 56
2014 EX-02 48 43 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 23
2014 EX-03 58 27 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 26

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 EX 49 34 8 8 1 0 1 84 9 105
2020 EX-01 36 38 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 50
2020 EX-02 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 73 12 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 26
2019 EX 70 22 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 97
2019 EX-01 58 29 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 38
2019 EX-02 71 25 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 83 10 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 29
2017 EX 65 28 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 101
2017 EX-01 54 38 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 45
2017 EX-02 62 24 10 0 0 0 3 89 0 29
2017 EX-03 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 EX 70 21 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 120
2014 EX-01 62 24 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 56
2014 EX-02 65 26 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 EX-03 85 12 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 29 30 15 17 10 0 0 58 27 105
2020 EX-01 28 32 14 20 6 0 0 60 26 50
2020 EX-02 19 24 33 10 14 0 0 43 24 21
2020 EX-03 42 27 4 19 8 0 0 69 27 26
2019 EX 31 34 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 96
2019 EX-01 24 26 16 24 11 0 0 50 34 38
2019 EX-02 30 48 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2019 EX-03 48 31 7 10 3 0 0 79 14 29
2018 EX 33 28 14 18 6 1 0 62 24 88
2018 EX-01 32 32 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 38
2018 EX-02 29 33 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 21
2018 EX-03 35 22 9 26 4 4 0 59 32 23
2017 EX 30 34 10 15 10 0 1 65 25 103
2017 EX-01 29 31 11 15 13 0 0 61 28 45
2017 EX-02 40 36 7 7 10 0 0 77 17 30
2017 EX-03 29 33 14 19 0 0 5 65 20 21
2014 EX 37 33 10 14 4 0 2 71 19 120
2014 EX-01 40 32 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 56
2014 EX-02 30 48 4 4 13 0 0 78 17 23
2014 EX-03 38 23 15 12 8 0 4 64 20 26

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 EX 52 38 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 106
2020 EX-01 49 39 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 51
2020 EX-02 43 52 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2019 EX 59 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 96
2019 EX-01 47 34 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 38
2019 EX-02 65 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2019 EX-03 66 31 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 29
2018 EX 55 39 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 89
2018 EX-01 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 39
2018 EX-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2017 EX 43 50 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 103
2017 EX-01 36 55 2 2 5 0 0 91 7 45
2017 EX-02 44 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2017 EX-03 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 49 40 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 120
2014 EX-01 48 40 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 56
2014 EX-02 48 39 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2014 EX-03 46 50 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 34 44 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 106
2020 EX-01 31 49 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 51
2020 EX-02 29 57 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2020 EX-03 42 27 8 19 4 0 0 69 23 26
2019 EX 39 42 6 9 3 0 0 81 12 97
2019 EX-01 37 47 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 38
2019 EX-02 42 42 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 24
2019 EX-03 41 41 3 10 3 0 0 83 14 29
2018 EX 49 25 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 88
2018 EX-01 39 37 11 11 3 0 0 76 13 38
2018 EX-02 67 10 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 EX-03 43 26 22 4 4 0 0 70 9 23
2017 EX 43 33 11 10 4 0 0 76 14 103
2017 EX-01 41 33 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 45
2017 EX-02 44 33 10 7 7 0 0 77 13 30
2017 EX-03 43 33 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2014 EX 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 120
2014 EX-01 42 36 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 56
2014 EX-02 43 39 9 4 4 0 0 83 9 23
2014 EX-03 42 46 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 26

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 EX 37 46 8 8 1 0 0 83 8 106
2020 EX-01 31 49 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 51
2020 EX-02 43 48 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 46 38 4 12 0 0 0 85 12 26
2019 EX 32 45 6 11 5 0 0 77 17 96
2019 EX-01 29 47 5 13 5 0 0 76 18 38
2019 EX-02 29 54 4 8 4 0 0 83 13 24
2019 EX-03 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 28
2018 EX 46 37 4 10 2 0 0 83 12 89
2018 EX-01 36 49 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 39
2018 EX-02 62 24 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EX-03 48 39 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 23
2017 EX 45 34 10 5 5 1 0 79 10 103
2017 EX-01 42 40 6 5 7 0 0 82 12 45
2017 EX-02 40 30 13 7 7 3 0 73 14 30
2017 EX-03 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21

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 EX 71 25 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 105
2020 EX-01 69 25 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 51
2020 EX-02 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 68 28 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2019 EX 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 96
2019 EX-01 55 37 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 38
2019 EX-02 70 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-03 72 21 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 29
2018 EX 75 24 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 89
2018 EX-01 72 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 39
2018 EX-02 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2017 EX 65 28 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 103
2017 EX-01 58 31 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 45
2017 EX-02 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2017 EX-03 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 74 24 2 0 0 1 0 98 0 120
2014 EX-01 71 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 56
2014 EX-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 EX-03 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26

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 EX 46 37 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 106
2020 EX-01 51 27 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 51
2020 EX-02 33 62 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 54 31 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26
2019 EX 46 35 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 97
2019 EX-01 37 39 11 11 3 0 0 76 13 38
2019 EX-02 58 29 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 EX-03 48 38 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 29
2018 EX 50 35 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 88
2018 EX-01 51 31 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 39
2018 EX-02 57 33 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
2018 EX-03 36 55 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2017 EX 46 35 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 103
2017 EX-01 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 80 11 45
2017 EX-02 47 30 17 7 0 0 0 77 7 30
2017 EX-03 38 48 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21

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 EX 72 21 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 105
2020 EX-01 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 51
2020 EX-02 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 76 20 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2019 EX 71 23 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 96
2019 EX-01 58 34 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 38
2019 EX-02 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 79 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2018 EX 75 23 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 88
2018 EX-01 67 31 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 39
2018 EX-02 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2017 EX 69 27 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 99
2017 EX-01 60 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 42
2017 EX-02 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2017 EX-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 EX 79 19 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 120
2014 EX-01 79 19 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 56
2014 EX-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 EX-03 85 12 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 54 38 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 105
2020 EX-01 48 44 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 50
2020 EX-02 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 65 27 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2019 EX 60 32 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 97
2019 EX-01 55 34 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 38
2019 EX-02 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 EX-03 69 24 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2018 EX 58 35 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 89
2018 EX-01 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 39
2018 EX-02 76 19 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2018 EX-03 52 35 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2017 EX 61 33 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 100
2017 EX-01 53 40 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 42
2017 EX-02 57 33 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2017 EX-03 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 58 36 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 119
2014 EX-01 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 56
2014 EX-02 55 41 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2014 EX-03 62 35 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26

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 EX 56 38 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 106
2020 EX-01 51 39 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 51
2020 EX-02 71 24 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 54 42 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 60 30 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 96
2019 EX-01 53 37 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 38
2019 EX-02 57 39 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2019 EX-03 72 17 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2018 EX 65 33 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 89
2018 EX-01 59 38 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 39
2018 EX-02 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2017 EX 62 25 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 98
2017 EX-01 52 27 14 5 2 0 0 78 8 41
2017 EX-02 73 17 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30
2017 EX-03 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2014 EX 61 27 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 120
2014 EX-01 60 28 11 2 0 0 0 88 2 56
2014 EX-02 52 39 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2014 EX-03 69 19 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26

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 EX 42 41 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 106
2020 EX-01 33 47 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 51
2020 EX-02 38 38 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2020 EX-03 62 31 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2019 EX 45 38 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 97
2019 EX-01 42 39 5 11 3 0 0 82 13 38
2019 EX-02 58 29 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 24
2019 EX-03 41 45 3 3 7 0 0 86 10 29
2018 EX 46 39 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 89
2018 EX-01 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 39
2018 EX-02 43 52 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2018 EX-03 48 30 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23
2017 EX 47 31 8 12 2 0 0 78 14 100
2017 EX-01 36 41 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 42
2017 EX-02 50 27 7 17 0 0 0 77 17 30
2017 EX-03 52 29 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 21
2014 EX 48 36 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 120
2014 EX-01 48 40 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 56
2014 EX-02 35 39 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 23
2014 EX-03 54 31 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26

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 EX 50 39 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 106
2020 EX-01 43 41 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 51
2020 EX-02 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 62 35 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 57 32 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 97
2019 EX-01 47 32 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 38
2019 EX-02 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 EX-03 59 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2018 EX 58 30 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 89
2018 EX-01 51 31 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 39
2018 EX-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 57 39 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2017 EX 50 41 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 100
2017 EX-01 46 44 2 3 5 0 0 90 8 42
2017 EX-02 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2017 EX-03 48 48 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2014 EX 54 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 120
2014 EX-01 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 56
2014 EX-02 43 48 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 23
2014 EX-03 58 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 6 20 17 28 28 0 1 26 57 106
2020 EX-01 4 18 16 35 25 0 2 22 62 51
2020 EX-02 14 19 10 29 29 0 0 33 57 21
2020 EX-03 4 23 23 15 35 0 0 27 50 26
2019 EX 10 15 23 24 28 0 0 26 52 97
2019 EX-01 11 13 18 26 32 0 0 24 58 38
2019 EX-02 8 17 29 29 17 0 0 25 46 24
2019 EX-03 14 21 21 17 28 0 0 34 45 29
2018 EX 10 19 18 25 28 0 0 29 53 89
2018 EX-01 5 26 18 21 31 0 0 31 51 39
2018 EX-02 14 14 33 10 29 0 0 29 38 21
2018 EX-03 9 13 9 43 26 0 0 22 70 23
2017 EX 5 23 21 27 24 0 0 27 51 103
2017 EX-01 2 27 24 20 27 0 0 29 47 45
2017 EX-02 7 17 23 23 30 0 0 24 53 30
2017 EX-03 5 29 14 43 10 0 0 33 52 21
2014 EX 6 23 21 23 24 0 3 30 49 120
2014 EX-01 10 25 25 21 18 0 2 35 40 56
2014 EX-02 0 26 26 26 22 0 0 26 48 23
2014 EX-03 4 27 8 19 38 0 4 32 60 26

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 EX 5 25 41 22 8 0 0 30 29 106
2020 EX-01 6 31 41 16 6 0 0 22 37 51
2020 EX-02 0 24 33 38 5 0 0 43 24 21
2020 EX-03 4 12 42 23 19 0 0 42 15 26
2019 EX 7 24 44 19 5 1 0 24 31 97
2019 EX-01 8 26 42 18 3 3 0 22 35 38
2019 EX-02 4 21 50 25 0 0 0 25 25 24
2019 EX-03 7 17 48 14 14 0 0 28 24 29
2018 EX 4 21 48 19 7 0 0 26 26 89
2018 EX-01 3 15 51 28 3 0 0 31 18 39
2018 EX-02 5 33 43 14 5 0 0 19 38 21
2018 EX-03 9 17 52 13 9 0 0 22 26 23
2017 EX 7 21 51 15 5 0 1 20 29 103
2017 EX-01 12 18 53 11 7 0 0 18 29 45
2017 EX-02 7 30 40 20 0 0 3 21 38 30
2017 EX-03 0 19 62 14 5 0 0 19 19 21
2014 EX 2 17 53 18 5 0 3 24 21 120
2014 EX-01 2 16 56 16 9 0 2 25 18 56
2014 EX-02 4 17 61 13 0 0 4 14 23 23
2014 EX-03 4 27 42 23 0 0 4 24 32 26

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 EX 5 10 30 41 14 0 0 55 14 105
2020 EX-01 6 12 28 40 14 0 0 54 18 50
2020 EX-02 0 10 29 43 19 0 0 62 10 21
2020 EX-03 0 8 38 38 15 0 0 54 8 26
2019 EX 7 11 24 42 14 1 0 57 19 97
2019 EX-01 5 11 18 55 11 0 0 66 16 38
2019 EX-02 4 17 25 42 13 0 0 54 21 24
2019 EX-03 10 7 28 28 24 3 0 54 18 29
2018 EX 6 15 34 37 8 0 1 45 20 89
2018 EX-01 3 13 31 46 5 0 3 53 16 39
2018 EX-02 10 10 29 43 10 0 0 52 19 21
2018 EX-03 4 22 39 26 9 0 0 35 26 23
2017 EX 3 18 40 30 8 0 2 38 21 103
2017 EX-01 5 18 44 24 9 0 0 33 23 45
2017 EX-02 3 27 30 27 7 0 7 35 32 30
2017 EX-03 0 10 48 38 5 0 0 43 10 21
2014 EX 1 12 33 39 12 0 4 52 13 120
2014 EX-01 0 11 37 38 12 0 2 52 11 56
2014 EX-02 0 9 35 30 22 0 4 55 9 23
2014 EX-03 4 19 23 42 4 0 8 50 25 26

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 EX 5 13 34 40 8 0 1 49 17 104
2020 EX-01 6 10 33 45 6 0 0 51 16 51
2020 EX-02 5 20 45 20 10 0 0 30 25 20
2020 EX-03 4 12 24 48 12 0 0 60 16 25
2019 EX 9 23 28 30 8 0 1 39 33 96
2019 EX-01 11 16 26 37 8 0 3 46 27 38
2019 EX-02 0 33 29 33 4 0 0 38 33 24
2019 EX-03 11 21 29 25 14 0 0 39 32 28
2018 EX 11 22 36 25 6 0 0 30 34 89
2018 EX-01 8 15 36 38 3 0 0 41 23 39
2018 EX-02 14 43 29 14 0 0 0 14 57 21
2018 EX-03 13 22 39 17 9 0 0 26 35 23
2017 EX 16 27 37 14 6 0 0 20 43 103
2017 EX-01 18 27 36 13 7 0 0 20 44 45
2017 EX-02 17 30 30 17 7 0 0 23 46 30
2017 EX-03 10 33 43 14 0 0 0 14 43 21
2014 EX 20 34 26 11 6 0 4 17 55 120
2014 EX-01 19 33 28 7 11 0 2 18 53 56
2014 EX-02 26 39 17 13 0 0 4 14 68 23
2014 EX-03 23 35 27 12 4 0 0 15 58 26

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 EX 18 37 32 10 3 0 0 13 55 106
2020 EX-01 24 35 25 12 4 0 0 16 59 51
2020 EX-02 24 38 33 5 0 0 0 5 62 21
2020 EX-03 8 35 38 15 4 0 0 19 42 26
2019 EX 13 39 32 14 3 0 0 17 51 96
2019 EX-01 19 32 30 16 3 0 0 19 51 37
2019 EX-02 0 46 42 13 0 0 0 13 46 24
2019 EX-03 14 38 28 14 7 0 0 21 52 29
2018 EX 16 35 37 10 2 0 0 12 51 89
2018 EX-01 18 28 44 10 0 0 0 10 46 39
2018 EX-02 19 38 29 14 0 0 0 14 57 21
2018 EX-03 9 52 26 9 4 0 0 13 61 23
2017 EX 18 35 37 9 2 0 0 11 53 102
2017 EX-01 18 39 29 13 0 0 0 13 57 45
2017 EX-02 20 27 50 3 0 0 0 3 46 30
2017 EX-03 15 45 30 5 5 0 0 10 60 20
2014 EX 7 34 41 13 2 0 2 16 42 120
2014 EX-01 2 36 42 12 5 0 2 18 39 56
2014 EX-02 17 35 39 9 0 0 0 9 52 23
2014 EX-03 12 35 35 15 0 0 4 16 48 26

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 EX 22 31 31 9 4 0 3 14 54 106
2020 EX-01 31 25 20 12 6 0 6 19 60 51
2020 EX-02 14 33 48 5 0 0 0 5 48 21
2020 EX-03 12 35 38 12 4 0 0 15 46 26
2019 EX 16 23 40 16 3 1 0 20 40 97
2019 EX-01 24 21 37 16 3 0 0 18 45 38
2019 EX-02 8 17 58 17 0 0 0 17 25 24
2019 EX-03 17 24 31 17 7 3 0 25 43 29
2018 EX 14 38 31 11 7 0 0 18 51 88
2018 EX-01 11 42 29 13 5 0 0 18 53 38
2018 EX-02 10 33 38 19 0 0 0 19 43 21
2018 EX-03 22 39 22 4 13 0 0 17 61 23
2017 EX 24 27 42 6 2 0 0 8 50 103
2017 EX-01 27 26 40 5 2 0 0 7 53 45
2017 EX-02 30 17 46 7 0 0 0 7 46 30
2017 EX-03 14 43 38 5 0 0 0 5 57 21
2014 EX 22 33 32 8 3 0 2 12 55 120
2014 EX-01 21 28 30 12 7 0 2 20 50 56
2014 EX-02 26 43 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 23
2014 EX-03 27 31 38 4 0 0 0 4 58 26

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 EX 10 12 30 37 9 0 1 47 23 106
2020 EX-01 14 14 27 33 10 0 2 44 28 51
2020 EX-02 0 10 33 52 5 0 0 57 10 21
2020 EX-03 12 8 27 38 15 0 0 54 19 26
2019 EX 8 21 35 28 7 0 0 35 29 96
2019 EX-01 11 16 42 26 5 0 0 32 26 38
2019 EX-02 8 17 29 38 8 0 0 46 25 24
2019 EX-03 4 29 32 25 11 0 0 36 32 28
2018 EX 10 17 46 20 6 0 1 26 28 87
2018 EX-01 13 15 44 23 3 0 3 26 29 39
2018 EX-02 5 10 52 24 10 0 0 33 14 21
2018 EX-03 14 19 43 14 10 0 0 24 33 21
2017 EX 9 22 40 26 2 0 1 29 31 103
2017 EX-01 16 20 38 27 0 0 0 27 35 45
2017 EX-02 7 20 36 30 3 0 3 35 27 30
2017 EX-03 0 24 52 24 0 0 0 24 24 21
2014 EX 2 11 36 36 10 1 4 48 14 120
2014 EX-01 4 7 32 38 16 2 2 56 11 56
2014 EX-02 0 13 35 48 4 0 0 52 13 23
2014 EX-03 4 12 54 23 4 0 4 28 16 26

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 EX 9 23 44 19 5 0 0 24 32 103
2020 EX-01 10 20 39 24 6 0 0 31 31 49
2020 EX-02 0 40 40 15 5 0 0 20 40 20
2020 EX-03 12 15 50 19 4 0 0 23 27 26
2019 EX 14 28 33 22 3 0 0 25 42 96
2019 EX-01 16 19 38 24 3 0 0 27 35 37
2019 EX-02 4 46 21 29 0 0 0 29 50 24
2019 EX-03 14 24 38 17 7 0 0 24 38 29
2018 EX 16 28 33 16 6 0 1 22 45 88
2018 EX-01 18 26 21 31 3 0 3 34 45 39
2018 EX-02 10 38 48 0 5 0 0 5 48 21
2018 EX-03 18 27 41 9 5 0 0 14 45 22
2017 EX 19 35 33 12 1 0 0 13 54 102
2017 EX-01 13 35 29 22 0 0 0 22 49 45
2017 EX-02 27 28 45 0 0 0 0 0 55 29
2017 EX-03 14 57 24 5 0 0 0 5 71 21
2014 EX 22 33 31 7 3 1 2 11 57 120
2014 EX-01 19 35 32 5 7 0 2 13 55 56
2014 EX-02 39 26 26 9 0 0 0 9 65 23
2014 EX-03 19 42 27 12 0 0 0 12 62 26

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 EX 9 10 44 27 8 0 0 36 20 106
2020 EX-01 14 10 45 24 8 0 0 31 24 51
2020 EX-02 5 14 33 38 10 0 0 48 19 21
2020 EX-03 8 4 46 31 12 0 0 42 12 26
2019 EX 9 16 46 24 4 0 0 28 26 97
2019 EX-01 11 5 50 32 3 0 0 34 16 38
2019 EX-02 4 25 46 25 0 0 0 25 29 24
2019 EX-03 14 17 41 17 10 0 0 28 31 29
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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 EX 41 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 10 106
2020 EX-01 33 47 4 10 6 0 0 80 16 51
2020 EX-02 48 33 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 21
2020 EX-03 46 35 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2019 EX 51 33 6 6 1 2 1 86 7 97
2019 EX-01 37 39 8 8 3 3 3 81 11 38
2019 EX-02 54 33 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 EX-03 69 21 0 7 0 3 0 93 7 29
2018 EX 37 52 4 1 1 1 3 93 2 89
2018 EX-01 33 56 0 3 3 3 3 95 5 39
2018 EX-02 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 EX-03 35 57 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 23
2017 EX 45 37 7 6 3 2 1 84 9 103
2017 EX-01 47 32 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 45
2017 EX-02 43 30 7 7 7 3 3 79 14 30
2017 EX-03 38 57 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 55 33 8 2 0 0 1 89 3 120
2014 EX-01 60 31 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 56
2014 EX-02 39 35 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23
2014 EX-03 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 75 17 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 105
2020 EX-01 75 16 0 6 4 0 0 90 10 51
2020 EX-02 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 76 20 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2019 EX 66 22 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 97
2019 EX-01 58 21 5 11 3 3 0 81 14 38
2019 EX-02 71 21 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2019 EX-03 79 17 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2018 EX 68 28 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 87
2018 EX-01 67 26 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 39
2018 EX-02 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2017 EX 65 29 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 103
2017 EX-01 60 32 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 45
2017 EX-02 64 27 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2017 EX-03 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 68 25 2 2 2 1 1 94 4 120
2014 EX-01 68 25 0 5 2 0 0 93 7 56
2014 EX-02 57 35 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2014 EX-03 81 15 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 73 21 0 4 2 0 0 94 6 105
2020 EX-01 66 28 0 4 2 0 0 94 6 50
2020 EX-02 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 81 15 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 59 32 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 97
2019 EX-01 58 32 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 38
2019 EX-02 50 42 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 EX-03 72 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 29
2018 EX 63 34 1 2 0 0 0 97 2 88
2018 EX-01 56 36 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 39
2018 EX-02 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2017 EX 51 45 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 102
2017 EX-01 46 50 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2017 EX-02 41 52 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 29
2017 EX-03 67 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2014 EX 58 32 3 5 1 0 1 91 6 120
2014 EX-01 60 31 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 56
2014 EX-02 43 52 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 EX-03 65 19 0 12 4 0 0 85 15 26

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 EX 71 23 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 104
2020 EX-01 71 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 51
2020 EX-02 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX 67 23 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 97
2019 EX-01 63 26 3 5 0 3 0 92 5 38
2019 EX-02 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 EX-03 76 14 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 29
2018 EX 67 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 89
2018 EX-01 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 39
2018 EX-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 65 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23

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 EX 75 18 1 4 1 1 1 94 5 106
2020 EX-01 73 14 0 8 2 2 2 90 10 51
2020 EX-02 67 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
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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 EX 87 10 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 106
2020 EX-01 86 10 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 51
2020 EX-02 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2019 EX 82 15 2 0 1 0 0 97 1 95
2019 EX-01 78 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 37
2019 EX-02 83 13 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2019 EX-03 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29

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 EX 44 36 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 106
2020 EX-01 39 41 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 51
2020 EX-02 48 24 14 5 5 5 0 75 10 21
2020 EX-03 62 27 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2019 EX 36 41 5 12 4 1 0 78 17 97
2019 EX-01 42 39 3 16 0 0 0 82 16 38
2019 EX-02 38 46 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2019 EX-03 31 41 7 10 7 3 0 75 18 29
2018 EX 42 34 13 8 2 0 1 77 10 88
2018 EX-01 44 33 8 8 5 0 3 79 13 39
2018 EX-02 38 38 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 EX-03 45 32 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2017 EX 42 41 6 8 3 1 0 84 11 103
2017 EX-01 40 44 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 45
2017 EX-02 44 40 0 7 10 0 0 83 17 30
2017 EX-03 43 33 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2014 EX 48 36 12 2 1 0 1 85 3 120
2014 EX-01 51 35 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 56
2014 EX-02 52 26 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2014 EX-03 42 42 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 26

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 EX 56 25 13 4 2 1 0 81 6 106
2020 EX-01 57 25 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 51
2020 EX-02 57 14 10 5 10 5 0 75 15 21
2020 EX-03 58 27 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26

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 EX 67 25 4 4 0 1 0 92 4 106
2020 EX-01 63 29 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 51
2020 EX-02 62 29 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2019 EX 51 28 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 96
2019 EX-01 50 21 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 38
2019 EX-02 48 39 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2019 EX-03 59 24 3 3 7 3 0 86 11 29
2018 EX 49 35 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 88
2018 EX-01 41 41 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 39
2018 EX-02 48 33 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2018 EX-03 64 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2017 EX 58 31 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 103
2017 EX-01 54 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2017 EX-02 50 27 7 10 7 0 0 77 17 30
2017 EX-03 71 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2014 EX 62 30 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 120
2014 EX-01 66 25 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 56
2014 EX-02 61 35 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2014 EX-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 25 75 106
2020 EX-01 33 67 51
2020 EX-02 14 86 21
2020 EX-03 19 81 26

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 EX 52 22 10 2 2 2 10 85 4 105
2020 EX-01 49 22 14 0 4 2 10 80 4 51
2020 EX-02 52 24 5 5 0 0 14 89 6 21
2020 EX-03 68 16 4 0 0 4 8 95 0 25

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 EX 57 28 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 106
2020 EX-01 53 33 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 51
2020 EX-02 57 24 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 21
2020 EX-03 65 23 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 26
2019 EX 49 36 9 1 4 0 0 86 5 97
2019 EX-01 53 37 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 38
2019 EX-02 50 46 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24
2019 EX-03 52 28 10 3 7 0 0 79 10 29
2018 EX 50 31 14 5 1 0 0 81 6 88
2018 EX-01 44 36 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 39
2018 EX-02 57 24 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 EX-03 59 23 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2017 EX 57 25 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 102
2017 EX-01 58 24 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 45
2017 EX-02 59 17 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 29
2017 EX-03 48 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2014 EX 61 25 7 3 1 1 2 88 4 120
2014 EX-01 67 21 9 2 2 0 0 88 4 56
2014 EX-02 65 13 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2014 EX-03 50 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
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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 EX 56 36 2 6 0 1 0 92 6 106
2020 EX-01 43 49 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 51
2020 EX-02 67 19 0 10 0 5 0 90 10 21
2020 EX-03 69 27 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 33 43 10 9 3 1 0 77 13 97
2019 EX-01 32 42 5 13 5 3 0 76 19 38
2019 EX-02 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 24
2019 EX-03 34 52 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 29
2018 EX 47 31 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 85
2018 EX-01 39 31 19 11 0 0 0 69 11 36
2018 EX-02 57 29 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 EX-03 50 32 5 14 0 0 0 82 14 22
2017 EX 38 40 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 103
2017 EX-01 26 45 9 11 7 2 0 72 18 45
2017 EX-02 40 43 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2017 EX-03 52 29 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2014 EX 51 36 4 5 1 3 0 90 6 120
2014 EX-01 48 42 5 4 0 2 0 91 4 56
2014 EX-02 43 39 4 9 0 4 0 86 9 23
2014 EX-03 62 31 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 62 29 5 4 0 0 0 92 4 106
2020 EX-01 51 41 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 51
2020 EX-02 67 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 81 15 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 39 39 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 97
2019 EX-01 39 34 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 38
2019 EX-02 38 42 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 EX-03 45 41 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 29
2018 EX 40 41 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 87
2018 EX-01 34 42 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 38
2018 EX-02 38 48 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 EX-03 50 36 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2017 EX 44 37 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 103
2017 EX-01 29 42 13 12 5 0 0 71 16 45
2017 EX-02 47 36 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2017 EX-03 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2014 EX 51 38 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 120
2014 EX-01 51 42 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 56
2014 EX-02 39 48 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2014 EX-03 58 35 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 38 47 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 106
2020 EX-01 25 55 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 51
2020 EX-02 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 46 42 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2019 EX 31 36 15 12 5 0 0 67 18 97
2019 EX-01 29 42 8 16 5 0 0 71 21 38
2019 EX-02 25 38 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 24
2019 EX-03 41 28 17 10 3 0 0 69 14 29
2018 EX 26 44 19 9 2 0 0 70 12 86
2018 EX-01 19 54 19 5 3 0 0 73 8 37
2018 EX-02 29 38 24 10 0 0 0 67 10 21
2018 EX-03 32 36 9 18 5 0 0 68 23 22
2017 EX 27 41 17 12 3 0 0 68 15 102
2017 EX-01 20 34 22 18 5 0 0 54 23 44
2017 EX-02 20 50 13 13 3 0 0 70 17 30
2017 EX-03 38 52 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2014 EX 37 44 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 120
2014 EX-01 37 46 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 56
2014 EX-02 22 48 26 4 0 0 0 70 4 23
2014 EX-03 46 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26

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 EX 38 47 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 106
2020 EX-01 27 51 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 51
2020 EX-02 48 43 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 50 38 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2019 EX 24 35 18 21 3 0 0 59 24 97
2019 EX-01 21 37 18 24 0 0 0 58 24 38
2019 EX-02 17 42 17 21 4 0 0 58 25 24
2019 EX-03 31 31 14 21 3 0 0 62 24 29
2018 EX 29 39 16 15 1 0 0 68 16 87
2018 EX-01 24 47 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 38
2018 EX-02 29 33 10 29 0 0 0 62 29 21
2018 EX-03 36 27 14 18 5 0 0 64 23 22
2017 EX 29 40 17 13 1 0 0 69 14 103
2017 EX-01 24 38 26 9 2 0 0 62 12 45
2017 EX-02 27 37 10 27 0 0 0 64 27 30
2017 EX-03 38 48 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2014 EX 37 42 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 120
2014 EX-01 41 44 11 4 0 2 0 86 4 56
2014 EX-02 17 43 26 9 4 0 0 61 13 23
2014 EX-03 46 38 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26

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 EX 41 37 14 8 0 0 1 78 8 106
2020 EX-01 35 35 22 8 0 0 0 71 8 51
2020 EX-02 38 38 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2020 EX-03 50 38 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 26
2019 EX 33 31 23 8 2 2 0 66 11 96
2019 EX-01 34 26 26 8 0 5 0 64 8 38
2019 EX-02 22 35 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 23
2019 EX-03 45 31 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 29
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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 EX 29 51 10 8 2 0 0 80 9 106
2020 EX-01 24 55 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 51
2020 EX-02 38 52 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 21
2020 EX-03 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 26
2019 EX 26 40 19 13 2 0 0 66 15 95
2019 EX-01 28 39 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 36
2019 EX-02 25 42 17 13 4 0 0 67 17 24
2019 EX-03 28 41 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 29
2018 EX 27 49 11 11 1 0 0 76 12 89
2018 EX-01 26 54 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 39
2018 EX-02 19 62 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 21
2018 EX-03 35 30 17 13 4 0 0 65 17 23
2017 EX 24 58 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 103
2017 EX-01 20 57 13 5 5 0 0 77 10 45
2017 EX-02 17 66 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 30
2017 EX-03 43 43 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2014 EX 50 40 8 1 1 0 1 90 2 120
2014 EX-01 49 39 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 56
2014 EX-02 39 57 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 EX-03 54 38 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 20 45 14 19 1 0 0 65 20 104
2020 EX-01 18 42 18 22 0 0 0 60 22 50
2020 EX-02 25 50 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 20
2020 EX-03 19 46 15 19 0 0 0 65 19 26
2019 EX 19 34 23 14 8 2 0 54 23 97
2019 EX-01 16 34 18 21 8 3 0 51 30 38
2019 EX-02 17 33 33 13 4 0 0 50 17 24
2019 EX-03 24 34 24 7 7 3 0 61 14 29

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 EX 49 29 11 9 2 0 1 78 11 105
2020 EX-01 37 33 12 14 2 0 2 72 16 51
2020 EX-02 67 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 54 23 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 26
2019 EX 49 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 97
2019 EX-01 47 32 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 38
2019 EX-02 42 46 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 EX-03 59 34 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 29
2018 EX 62 30 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 89
2018 EX-01 49 38 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 39
2018 EX-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2017 EX 61 31 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 103
2017 EX-01 44 40 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 45
2017 EX-02 73 24 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2017 EX-03 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 75 17 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 120
2014 EX-01 72 21 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 56
2014 EX-02 65 22 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2014 EX-03 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 38 42 15 4 0 1 0 81 4 105
2020 EX-01 28 54 14 2 0 2 0 84 2 50
2020 EX-02 48 33 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2020 EX-03 46 35 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2019 EX 34 44 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 96
2019 EX-01 26 55 11 8 0 0 0 82 8 38
2019 EX-02 42 46 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 EX-03 43 29 18 4 4 4 0 74 7 28
2018 EX 48 28 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 89
2018 EX-01 41 28 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 39
2018 EX-02 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 52 22 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 23

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 EX 32 25 12 9 6 8 8 67 18 106
2020 EX-01 25 25 16 16 6 10 2 58 24 51
2020 EX-02 38 29 5 5 5 5 14 82 12 21
2020 EX-03 38 23 8 4 8 8 12 76 14 26
2019 EX 30 28 13 10 4 4 10 68 17 96
2019 EX-01 27 16 11 24 8 8 5 50 38 37
2019 EX-02 29 33 25 0 4 0 8 68 5 24
2019 EX-03 38 31 7 3 0 3 17 87 4 29
2018 EX 28 28 17 8 0 3 15 69 10 88
2018 EX-01 23 33 21 13 0 5 5 63 14 39
2018 EX-02 29 24 19 5 0 0 24 69 6 21
2018 EX-03 32 27 9 5 0 5 23 81 6 22
2017 EX 23 26 8 10 8 8 17 66 23 103
2017 EX-01 24 23 9 15 7 9 13 60 28 45
2017 EX-02 20 36 7 3 13 10 10 71 21 30
2017 EX-03 19 19 10 10 0 5 38 67 17 21
2014 EX 38 18 15 11 4 3 12 65 17 120
2014 EX-01 39 12 21 14 4 4 7 57 20 56
2014 EX-02 17 17 22 13 4 4 22 47 24 23
2014 EX-03 58 19 4 4 4 0 12 87 9 26

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 EX 33 35 21 8 2 1 0 69 10 106
2020 EX-01 29 25 29 12 2 2 0 56 14 51
2020 EX-02 24 52 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 21
2020 EX-03 46 35 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2019 EX 39 35 12 9 3 1 0 75 13 97
2019 EX-01 37 34 11 13 3 3 0 73 16 38
2019 EX-02 38 42 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2019 EX-03 41 38 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 29
2018 EX 35 45 9 8 1 1 0 82 9 88
2018 EX-01 31 54 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 39
2018 EX-02 29 52 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 EX-03 45 27 5 18 0 5 0 76 19 22
2017 EX 27 48 12 10 1 2 0 77 11 103
2017 EX-01 20 55 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 45
2017 EX-02 30 40 10 17 0 3 0 73 17 30
2017 EX-03 29 52 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 21
2014 EX 39 43 10 6 1 1 1 83 7 120
2014 EX-01 39 36 19 2 2 2 0 77 4 56
2014 EX-02 22 65 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 23
2014 EX-03 54 38 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 32 31 17 13 3 1 3 66 17 106
2020 EX-01 27 35 18 18 0 2 0 64 18 51
2020 EX-02 24 38 14 5 10 0 10 68 16 21
2020 EX-03 46 15 19 15 4 0 0 62 19 26
2019 EX 38 35 11 8 4 0 3 76 13 97
2019 EX-01 34 42 11 5 8 0 0 76 13 38
2019 EX-02 33 50 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2019 EX-03 52 17 10 10 3 0 7 74 15 29
2018 EX 42 33 8 10 6 0 2 76 16 89
2018 EX-01 38 31 15 10 3 0 3 71 13 39
2018 EX-02 38 29 5 14 14 0 0 67 29 21
2018 EX-03 48 35 0 9 4 0 4 86 14 23
2017 EX 39 30 11 10 7 1 2 72 17 102
2017 EX-01 32 40 9 13 5 0 0 72 19 44
2017 EX-02 44 17 13 10 17 0 0 60 27 30
2017 EX-03 43 29 14 5 0 0 10 79 5 21
2014 EX 44 27 10 8 5 2 4 75 14 120
2014 EX-01 42 26 14 7 4 4 4 73 11 56
2014 EX-02 35 39 9 4 13 0 0 74 17 23
2014 EX-03 62 23 4 8 0 0 4 88 8 26

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 EX 49 27 11 6 5 0 2 78 11 106
2020 EX-01 47 27 14 4 8 0 0 75 12 51
2020 EX-02 38 43 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2020 EX-03 69 15 8 4 0 0 4 88 4 26
2019 EX 41 31 15 7 4 0 1 73 11 97
2019 EX-01 32 34 16 11 5 0 3 68 16 38
2019 EX-02 54 29 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24
2019 EX-03 48 31 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 29

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 EX 65 23 7 2 3 0 1 89 5 106
2020 EX-01 57 25 12 2 4 0 0 82 6 51
2020 EX-02 71 24 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 81 15 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 73 17 7 2 0 0 1 91 2 96
2019 EX-01 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 37
2019 EX-02 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 76 14 0 7 0 0 3 93 7 29

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 EX 82 7 6 2 1 2 1 91 3 104
2020 EX-01 78 6 6 2 2 4 2 90 4 51
2020 EX-02 85 5 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 EX-03 92 4 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX 86 5 5 1 2 0 1 92 3 97
2019 EX-01 82 8 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 38
2019 EX-02 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 86 3 3 0 3 0 3 93 4 29

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 EX 89 5 2 2 0 1 2 96 2 105
2020 EX-01 82 8 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 51
2020 EX-02 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 EX 94 2 1 0 0 0 3 99 0 97
2019 EX-01 95 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 38
2019 EX-02 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2019 EX-03 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 29

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 EX 46 40 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 106
2020 EX-01 31 49 16 2 0 2 0 82 2 51
2020 EX-02 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2019 EX 40 48 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 97
2019 EX-01 42 45 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 38
2019 EX-02 38 58 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 41 45 7 0 3 3 0 89 4 29
2018 EX 53 39 7 0 0 1 0 93 0 89
2018 EX-01 49 38 10 0 0 3 0 89 0 39
2018 EX-02 48 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 EX-03 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2017 EX 42 49 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 103
2017 EX-01 38 51 7 5 0 0 0 89 5 45
2017 EX-02 33 54 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2017 EX-03 48 48 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

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 EX 49 42 1 5 3 1 0 91 8 105
2020 EX-01 31 59 2 6 0 2 0 92 6 51
2020 EX-02 55 35 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2020 EX-03 73 23 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 53 34 5 4 3 1 0 87 7 95
2019 EX-01 53 34 3 5 3 3 0 89 8 38
2019 EX-02 43 48 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-03 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 28
2018 EX 53 31 12 3 0 0 0 84 3 89
2018 EX-01 46 36 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 39
2018 EX-02 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 EX-03 52 26 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2017 EX 44 48 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 103
2017 EX-01 34 55 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 45
2017 EX-02 54 43 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2017 EX-03 43 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2014 EX 63 30 6 1 1 0 0 93 2 120
2014 EX-01 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 56
2014 EX-02 48 43 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 EX-03 69 23 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 49 39 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 105
2020 EX-01 39 37 14 4 4 2 0 78 8 51
2020 EX-02 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 EX 58 31 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 97
2019 EX-01 58 32 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 38
2019 EX-02 46 42 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 EX-03 72 17 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 29
2018 EX 53 33 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 89
2018 EX-01 46 38 8 3 3 3 0 87 5 39
2018 EX-02 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 65 17 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 23
2017 EX 49 39 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 102
2017 EX-01 40 51 6 0 0 2 0 93 0 45
2017 EX-02 55 21 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 29
2017 EX-03 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2014 EX 66 29 2 0 1 2 0 97 1 120
2014 EX-01 64 29 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 56
2014 EX-02 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 EX-03 81 12 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 42 35 13 4 4 3 0 79 8 106
2020 EX-01 29 31 20 6 8 6 0 65 15 51
2020 EX-02 38 57 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 67 23 5 4 1 1 0 90 5 106
2020 EX-01 61 22 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 51
2020 EX-02 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 85 12 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26

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 EX 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 106
2020 EX-01 61 29 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 51
2020 EX-02 81 5 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2020 EX-03 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2019 EX 60 30 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 96
2019 EX-01 55 34 0 8 3 0 0 89 11 38
2019 EX-02 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 EX-03 64 29 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 28
2018 EX 65 28 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 88
2018 EX-01 64 23 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 39
2018 EX-02 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2017 EX 59 37 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 103
2017 EX-01 53 40 0 4 2 0 0 93 7 45
2017 EX-02 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2017 EX-03 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 70 23 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 120
2014 EX-01 74 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 56
2014 EX-02 70 22 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 EX-03 65 23 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26

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 EX 53 30 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 105
2020 EX-01 42 34 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 50
2020 EX-02 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2019 EX 52 29 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 97
2019 EX-01 50 18 18 8 3 3 0 70 11 38
2019 EX-02 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 EX-03 48 38 3 7 3 0 0 86 10 29
2018 EX 56 33 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 89
2018 EX-01 59 26 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 39
2018 EX-02 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 52 39 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2017 EX 48 40 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 102
2017 EX-01 43 41 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 44
2017 EX-02 44 43 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2017 EX-03 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 57 28 12 3 0 1 0 86 3 120
2014 EX-01 60 21 16 2 0 2 0 82 2 56
2014 EX-02 65 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 EX-03 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 54 30 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 105
2020 EX-01 41 39 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 51
2020 EX-02 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 EX-03 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
2019 EX 52 29 10 4 4 0 0 81 8 96
2019 EX-01 53 21 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 38
2019 EX-02 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 EX-03 50 32 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 28
2018 EX 54 37 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 87
2018 EX-01 57 27 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 37
2018 EX-02 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 52 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2017 EX 46 43 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 103
2017 EX-01 42 44 4 7 2 0 0 86 9 45
2017 EX-02 44 43 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2017 EX-03 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 EX 56 29 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 120
2014 EX-01 58 26 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 56
2014 EX-02 61 30 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 EX-03 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 45 21 21 11 2 0 0 66 13 106
2020 EX-01 35 27 24 12 2 0 0 63 14 51
2020 EX-02 57 24 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2020 EX-03 54 12 19 12 4 0 0 65 15 26
2019 EX 44 21 15 10 6 2 1 67 17 97
2019 EX-01 47 18 8 13 8 5 0 69 22 38
2019 EX-02 46 33 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2019 EX-03 45 10 28 10 3 0 3 57 14 29
2018 EX 45 29 13 10 0 1 1 76 10 89
2018 EX-01 46 26 10 15 0 3 0 74 16 39
2018 EX-02 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 EX-03 35 35 17 9 0 0 4 73 9 23
2017 EX 35 25 17 16 3 4 0 63 19 103
2017 EX-01 24 27 24 18 5 2 0 52 23 45
2017 EX-02 40 23 10 20 3 3 0 66 24 30
2017 EX-03 38 29 19 5 0 10 0 74 5 21
2014 EX 44 18 18 9 4 4 2 66 14 120
2014 EX-01 44 15 21 14 4 0 2 60 18 56
2014 EX-02 43 22 17 9 4 4 0 68 14 23
2014 EX-03 54 27 4 0 0 12 4 95 0 26
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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 EX 45 32 23 106
2020 EX-01 45 31 24 51
2020 EX-02 48 29 24 21
2020 EX-03 38 38 23 26
2019 EX 49 29 22 97
2019 EX-01 37 32 32 38
2019 EX-02 58 25 17 24
2019 EX-03 52 34 14 29
2018 EX 41 38 22 88
2018 EX-01 36 36 28 39
2018 EX-02 43 43 14 21
2018 EX-03 43 39 17 23
2017 EX 51 27 21 103
2017 EX-01 51 24 24 45
2017 EX-02 53 17 30 30
2017 EX-03 57 38 5 21
2014 EX 45 36 19 120
2014 EX-01 44 38 18 56
2014 EX-02 48 35 17 23
2014 EX-03 35 35 31 26

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 EX 17 27 52 2 0 2 48
2020 EX-01 4 39 57 0 0 0 23
2020 EX-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 10
2020 EX-03 10 0 80 0 0 10 10
2019 EX 21 36 32 6 0 4 47
2019 EX-01 7 43 43 0 0 7 14
2019 EX-02 31 54 15 0 0 0 13
2019 EX-03 27 20 33 20 0 0 15
2018 EX 22 31 33 8 3 3 36
2018 EX-01 14 36 36 14 0 0 14
2018 EX-03 50 10 30 10 0 0 10
2017 EX 9 26 53 6 2 4 53
2017 EX-01 9 30 56 5 0 0 23
2017 EX-02 6 31 50 0 6 6 16
2017 EX-03 17 8 58 17 0 0 12
2014 EX 13 26 54 2 9999 6 54
2014 EX-01 16 40 40 0 9999 4 25
2014 EX-02 18 27 55 0 9999 0 11
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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 EX 10 90 105
2020 EX-01 16 84 50
2020 EX-03 0 100 26
2019 EX 8 92 96
2018 EX 8 92 89
2018 EX-01 13 87 39
2018 EX-02 0 100 21

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 EX 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 55 45 11

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 55 45 11

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
2020 EX 45 55 11

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 EX 0 100 11

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

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 EX 0 100 11

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 0 100 11

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 EX 28 19 19 11 2 18 3 60 17 106
2020 EX-01 14 20 24 14 4 22 4 45 24 51
2020 EX-02 33 24 19 5 0 19 0 71 6 21
2020 EX-03 46 19 8 12 0 12 4 77 14 26
2019 EX 26 27 13 9 5 12 7 65 18 97
2019 EX-01 18 26 11 16 5 11 13 59 28 38
2019 EX-02 29 29 13 8 0 17 4 74 11 24
2019 EX-03 38 24 17 0 7 10 3 72 8 29
2018 EX 33 25 16 7 2 11 7 70 11 89
2018 EX-01 15 21 23 13 5 15 8 47 23 39
2018 EX-02 43 33 5 0 0 10 10 94 0 21
2018 EX-03 48 22 13 4 0 9 4 80 5 23
2017 EX 23 34 10 5 3 22 3 76 10 103
2017 EX-01 9 36 12 4 5 28 7 68 14 45
2017 EX-02 30 30 13 3 0 23 0 78 4 30
2017 EX-03 43 33 5 5 5 10 0 84 11 21
2014 EX 40 29 8 3 1 15 4 85 5 119
2014 EX-01 38 22 12 4 2 16 7 77 7 55
2014 EX-02 39 39 4 0 0 13 4 95 0 23
2014 EX-03 50 27 4 4 0 15 0 91 5 26

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 EX 45 31 11 8 2 2 0 78 11 106
2020 EX-01 29 37 18 10 2 4 0 69 12 51
2020 EX-02 62 29 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 21
2020 EX-03 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 26
2019 EX 44 33 9 7 3 2 1 80 11 97
2019 EX-01 37 34 13 8 3 3 3 75 11 38
2019 EX-02 50 33 8 4 0 4 0 87 4 24
2019 EX-03 55 28 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 29
2018 EX 54 20 18 4 0 3 0 77 5 89
2018 EX-01 41 23 23 8 0 5 0 68 8 39
2018 EX-02 62 29 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 65 9 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 23
2017 EX 39 38 12 4 1 6 1 82 5 103
2017 EX-01 24 47 16 4 2 4 2 76 7 45
2017 EX-02 44 36 10 3 0 7 0 86 4 30
2017 EX-03 57 24 10 5 0 5 0 85 5 21
2014 EX 57 27 11 2 0 2 1 87 2 120
2014 EX-01 51 28 15 2 0 2 2 82 2 56
2014 EX-02 52 30 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2014 EX-03 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
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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 EX 8 92 106
2020 EX-01 12 88 51
2020 EX-03 0 100 26
2019 EX 5 95 96
2019 EX-02 0 100 24
2018 EX 6 94 88
2018 EX-02 0 100 20
2018 EX-03 0 100 23

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 EX 31 17 16 6 2 24 5 67 11 106
2020 EX-01 18 14 22 10 4 25 8 47 21 51
2020 EX-02 33 29 5 5 0 29 0 87 7 21
2020 EX-03 50 12 15 0 0 19 4 80 0 26
2019 EX 32 16 16 3 3 22 7 68 9 97
2019 EX-01 21 16 13 5 8 24 13 58 21 38
2019 EX-02 33 21 21 4 0 17 4 68 5 24
2019 EX-03 48 10 17 0 0 21 3 77 0 29
2018 EX 40 15 17 2 0 19 7 74 3 88
2018 EX-01 24 13 26 5 0 26 5 54 8 38
2018 EX-02 52 19 0 0 0 19 10 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 52 9 17 0 0 13 9 78 0 23
2017 EX 29 22 13 1 1 28 7 77 3 103
2017 EX-01 13 27 14 0 2 33 11 71 4 45
2017 EX-02 33 17 13 0 0 30 7 79 0 30
2017 EX-03 43 24 14 0 0 19 0 82 0 21
2014 EX 44 20 8 0 0 24 4 89 0 120
2014 EX-01 35 14 14 0 0 32 5 78 0 56
2014 EX-02 52 26 0 0 0 13 9 100 0 23
2014 EX-03 50 23 4 0 0 23 0 95 0 26

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 EX 45 30 14 7 1 3 0 78 8 106
2020 EX-01 31 31 20 10 2 6 0 67 13 51
2020 EX-02 62 24 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2020 EX-03 58 31 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2019 EX 47 28 10 4 3 6 1 81 8 97
2019 EX-01 39 34 8 5 5 5 3 80 11 38
2019 EX-02 50 21 17 4 0 8 0 77 5 24
2019 EX-03 62 21 10 0 3 3 0 86 4 29
2018 EX 53 29 10 2 1 4 0 86 4 89
2018 EX-01 38 38 13 3 3 5 0 81 5 39
2018 EX-02 67 24 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2018 EX-03 61 22 9 4 0 4 0 86 5 23
2017 EX 48 30 9 2 0 9 2 88 2 103
2017 EX-01 35 33 9 5 0 13 4 83 6 45
2017 EX-02 54 33 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 30
2017 EX-03 62 24 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2014 EX 61 26 6 1 0 5 1 92 1 119
2014 EX-01 53 30 10 0 0 5 2 89 0 56
2014 EX-02 73 18 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 22
2014 EX-03 69 23 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 26
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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 EX 64 23 8 2 2 0 1 88 4 106
2020 EX-01 61 20 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 51
2020 EX-02 67 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 44 30 15 8 3 0 0 74 10 105
2020 EX-01 33 35 22 6 4 0 0 69 10 51
2020 EX-02 65 20 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2020 EX-03 46 31 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2019 EX 24 30 22 11 13 0 0 54 25 97
2019 EX-01 13 37 26 11 13 0 0 50 24 38
2019 EX-02 33 29 13 13 13 0 0 63 25 24
2019 EX-03 31 28 21 7 14 0 0 59 21 29
2018 EX 19 37 24 10 10 0 0 56 20 89
2018 EX-01 18 44 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 39
2018 EX-02 33 19 29 10 10 0 0 52 19 21
2018 EX-03 4 52 17 13 13 0 0 57 26 23
2017 EX 39 26 14 12 7 0 3 67 19 103
2017 EX-01 46 27 11 4 7 0 4 77 11 45
2017 EX-02 36 27 20 7 7 0 3 65 14 30
2017 EX-03 38 24 14 19 5 0 0 62 24 21

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 EX 5 11 29 27 27 0 0 16 55 106
2020 EX-01 2 12 29 25 31 0 0 14 57 51
2020 EX-02 14 5 19 33 29 0 0 19 62 21
2020 EX-03 4 8 46 23 19 0 0 12 42 26
2019 EX 5 18 34 22 22 0 0 23 43 97
2019 EX-01 3 16 26 21 34 0 0 18 55 38
2019 EX-02 0 29 42 21 8 0 0 29 29 24
2019 EX-03 14 14 38 24 10 0 0 28 34 29
2018 EX 6 12 33 30 19 0 0 18 49 89
2018 EX-01 5 8 28 33 26 0 0 13 59 39
2018 EX-02 5 14 43 19 19 0 0 19 38 21
2018 EX-03 4 13 30 39 13 0 0 17 52 23
2017 EX 4 14 31 29 22 0 0 18 51 103
2017 EX-01 2 16 29 27 26 0 0 18 53 45
2017 EX-02 3 20 33 23 20 0 0 24 43 30
2017 EX-03 10 0 33 48 10 0 0 10 57 21

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 EX 4 19 30 26 21 0 0 23 47 106
2020 EX-01 2 22 22 29 25 0 0 24 55 51
2020 EX-02 5 14 33 33 14 0 0 19 48 21
2020 EX-03 8 15 46 15 15 0 0 23 31 26
2019 EX 7 19 33 27 14 0 0 26 41 97
2019 EX-01 11 16 32 26 16 0 0 26 42 38
2019 EX-02 0 33 38 25 4 0 0 33 29 24
2019 EX-03 10 14 31 31 14 0 0 24 45 29
2018 EX 6 19 36 24 15 0 0 25 39 88
2018 EX-01 5 21 34 24 16 0 0 26 39 38
2018 EX-02 5 10 48 19 19 0 0 14 38 21
2018 EX-03 4 22 35 26 13 0 0 26 39 23
2017 EX 3 20 29 31 16 0 0 23 48 103
2017 EX-01 4 26 20 29 20 0 0 31 49 45
2017 EX-02 0 17 37 30 17 0 0 17 46 30
2017 EX-03 5 10 38 38 10 0 0 14 48 21

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 EX 7 22 32 20 20 0 0 28 40 106
2020 EX-01 6 16 27 22 29 0 0 22 51 51
2020 EX-02 10 19 48 19 5 0 0 29 24 21
2020 EX-03 8 38 23 19 12 0 0 46 31 26
2019 EX 6 28 30 23 13 0 0 34 35 96
2019 EX-01 3 24 32 24 16 0 0 27 41 37
2019 EX-02 0 33 33 21 13 0 0 33 33 24
2019 EX-03 17 28 21 28 7 0 0 45 34 29
2018 EX 3 21 33 22 20 0 0 25 43 89
2018 EX-01 0 23 23 33 21 0 0 23 54 39
2018 EX-02 5 38 33 14 10 0 0 43 24 21
2018 EX-03 9 9 39 17 26 0 0 17 43 23
2017 EX 4 20 29 23 24 0 0 23 48 103
2017 EX-01 2 22 18 31 27 0 0 25 58 45
2017 EX-02 7 24 33 13 23 0 0 30 36 30
2017 EX-03 5 10 43 24 19 0 0 14 43 21

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 EX 8 21 27 22 22 0 1 29 44 105
2020 EX-01 4 22 14 30 28 0 2 27 59 50
2020 EX-02 10 19 52 10 10 0 0 29 19 21
2020 EX-03 12 19 27 23 19 0 0 31 42 26
2019 EX 8 24 26 25 17 0 0 32 42 96
2019 EX-01 5 24 21 26 24 0 0 29 50 38
2019 EX-02 4 35 30 22 9 0 0 39 30 23
2019 EX-03 17 21 28 24 10 0 0 38 34 29
2018 EX 11 20 33 20 14 0 2 32 34 87
2018 EX-01 11 11 39 21 16 0 3 22 38 38
2018 EX-02 15 25 25 25 10 0 0 40 35 20
2018 EX-03 9 22 39 9 17 0 4 32 27 23
2017 EX 8 21 24 25 19 0 2 30 46 103
2017 EX-01 9 18 18 32 22 0 2 27 55 45
2017 EX-02 7 27 27 17 20 0 3 35 38 30
2017 EX-03 10 24 33 19 14 0 0 33 33 21

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 EX 10 23 22 21 25 0 0 33 45 106
2020 EX-01 8 16 20 27 29 0 0 24 57 51
2020 EX-02 14 33 19 19 14 0 0 48 33 21
2020 EX-03 12 27 27 12 23 0 0 38 35 26
2019 EX 10 25 25 24 16 0 0 35 40 97
2019 EX-01 5 29 18 32 16 0 0 34 47 38
2019 EX-02 13 29 29 17 13 0 0 42 29 24
2019 EX-03 17 21 24 21 17 0 0 38 38 29
2018 EX 10 20 39 11 19 0 0 31 31 88
2018 EX-01 5 21 34 16 24 0 0 26 39 38
2018 EX-02 14 19 48 5 14 0 0 33 19 21
2018 EX-03 13 17 43 9 17 0 0 30 26 23
2017 EX 12 20 36 19 14 0 0 32 32 103
2017 EX-01 9 24 29 20 18 0 0 33 38 45
2017 EX-02 20 23 34 13 10 0 0 43 23 30
2017 EX-03 10 10 52 19 10 0 0 19 29 21

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 EX 29 21 25 8 14 0 3 51 23 106
2020 EX-01 22 20 25 10 18 0 6 44 29 51
2020 EX-02 38 29 19 10 5 0 0 67 14 21
2020 EX-03 38 19 23 4 15 0 0 58 19 26

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 EX 41 33 19 6 2 0 0 74 8 106
2020 EX-01 27 41 25 4 2 0 0 69 6 51
2020 EX-02 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 58 19 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2019 EX 33 37 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 97
2019 EX-01 37 39 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 38
2019 EX-02 29 42 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 24
2019 EX-03 38 31 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 29
2018 EX 28 40 27 5 0 0 0 68 5 88
2018 EX-01 33 36 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 39
2018 EX-02 24 38 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 21
2018 EX-03 27 41 27 5 0 0 0 68 5 22
2017 EX 27 44 22 6 1 0 0 71 7 102
2017 EX-01 22 53 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 44
2017 EX-02 27 33 23 13 3 0 0 60 17 30
2017 EX-03 38 38 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21

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 EX 25 38 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 106
2020 EX-01 20 41 22 8 10 0 0 61 18 51
2020 EX-02 38 29 24 10 0 0 0 67 10 21
2020 EX-03 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 26
2019 EX 20 39 23 12 6 0 0 59 19 97
2019 EX-01 21 39 18 11 11 0 0 61 21 38
2019 EX-02 13 33 46 8 0 0 0 46 8 24
2019 EX-03 28 41 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 29
2018 EX 19 39 22 16 5 0 0 58 20 88
2018 EX-01 23 46 18 13 0 0 0 69 13 39
2018 EX-02 14 43 24 14 5 0 0 57 19 21
2018 EX-03 18 23 23 27 9 0 0 41 36 22
2017 EX 16 46 20 12 6 0 0 62 18 103
2017 EX-01 11 53 18 14 4 0 0 64 18 45
2017 EX-02 17 37 30 10 7 0 0 54 17 30
2017 EX-03 29 33 19 10 10 0 0 62 19 21

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 EX 31 36 25 7 1 0 0 68 8 105
2020 EX-01 22 35 31 10 2 0 0 57 12 51
2020 EX-02 48 29 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2020 EX-03 44 40 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2019 EX 19 44 25 5 7 0 0 63 12 97
2019 EX-01 13 53 24 3 8 0 0 66 11 38
2019 EX-02 21 42 33 4 0 0 0 63 4 24
2019 EX-03 24 38 24 7 7 0 0 62 14 29
2018 EX 23 42 23 10 2 0 0 65 13 88
2018 EX-01 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 39
2018 EX-02 24 38 29 10 0 0 0 62 10 21
2018 EX-03 23 41 14 18 5 0 0 64 23 22
2017 EX 22 46 18 6 6 0 1 70 12 103
2017 EX-01 22 46 18 5 7 0 2 70 12 45
2017 EX-02 27 40 17 10 7 0 0 67 17 30
2017 EX-03 14 52 29 5 0 0 0 67 5 21

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 EX 52 23 21 5 0 0 0 75 5 106
2020 EX-01 53 24 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 51
2020 EX-02 48 29 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2020 EX-03 54 19 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 26
2019 EX 49 32 8 5 5 0 0 81 10 97
2019 EX-01 47 34 8 5 5 0 0 82 11 38
2019 EX-02 63 21 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2019 EX-03 48 34 3 7 7 0 0 83 14 29

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 EX 17 30 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 105
2020 EX-01 16 35 29 14 6 0 0 51 20 51
2020 EX-02 24 24 38 10 5 0 0 48 14 21
2020 EX-03 16 32 40 8 4 0 0 48 12 25

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 EX 22 25 29 18 6 0 0 47 24 106
2020 EX-01 22 29 29 12 8 0 0 51 20 51
2020 EX-02 19 24 19 33 5 0 0 43 38 21
2020 EX-03 27 19 35 15 4 0 0 46 19 26
2019 EX 24 36 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 96
2019 EX-01 32 24 24 13 8 0 0 55 21 38
2019 EX-02 13 52 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 23
2019 EX-03 28 34 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 29
2018 EX 20 31 28 14 7 0 0 51 20 88
2018 EX-01 21 28 36 13 3 0 0 49 15 39
2018 EX-02 14 29 24 24 10 0 0 43 33 21
2018 EX-03 27 32 18 9 14 0 0 59 23 22
2017 EX 18 28 29 18 7 0 0 46 25 102
2017 EX-01 18 25 33 16 9 0 0 42 25 45
2017 EX-02 14 28 34 14 10 0 0 42 24 29
2017 EX-03 33 24 19 24 0 0 0 57 24 21

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 EX 41 32 21 5 1 0 0 73 6 105
2020 EX-01 33 37 20 8 2 0 0 71 10 51
2020 EX-02 60 25 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 EX-03 50 27 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 26
2019 EX 72 18 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 96
2019 EX-01 70 16 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 37
2019 EX-02 67 21 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 EX-03 83 10 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 29
2018 EX 58 28 7 2 5 0 0 86 7 88
2018 EX-01 54 28 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 39
2018 EX-02 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 68 14 5 5 9 0 0 82 14 22
2017 EX 72 15 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 103
2017 EX-01 78 11 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 45
2017 EX-02 63 14 13 3 7 0 0 77 10 30
2017 EX-03 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 EX 26 33 28 8 5 0 0 59 12 106
2020 EX-01 20 31 27 14 8 0 0 51 22 51
2020 EX-02 29 48 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 21
2020 EX-03 38 27 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 26

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 EX 86 6 4 0 0 1 4 96 0 106
2020 EX-01 78 8 8 0 0 0 6 92 0 51
2020 EX-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 92 4 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 26
2019 EX 85 5 2 2 0 0 5 96 2 96
2019 EX-01 89 0 3 3 0 0 5 94 3 38
2019 EX-02 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 86 4 0 4 0 0 7 96 4 28
2018 EX 88 8 2 0 1 0 1 97 1 88
2018 EX-01 82 10 3 0 3 0 3 95 3 39
2018 EX-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22

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 EX 84 6 6 2 1 1 1 91 3 106
2020 EX-01 75 10 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 51
2020 EX-02 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2020 EX-03 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2019 EX 82 7 5 1 3 0 1 91 4 97
2019 EX-01 76 5 8 3 5 0 3 84 8 38
2019 EX-02 92 4 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 83 10 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 29
2018 EX 80 14 3 2 0 0 0 94 2 87
2018 EX-01 69 21 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 39
2018 EX-02 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2018 EX-03 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2017 EX 84 8 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 101
2017 EX-01 79 7 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 44
2017 EX-02 80 13 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2017 EX-03 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 EX 66 23 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 105
2020 EX-01 52 28 14 2 2 0 2 82 4 50
2020 EX-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 73 23 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 63 27 7 1 1 0 1 91 2 97
2019 EX-01 55 29 11 0 3 0 3 86 3 38
2019 EX-02 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 72 21 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2018 EX 59 26 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 87
2018 EX-01 61 29 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 38
2018 EX-02 67 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 EX-03 50 23 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 22
2017 EX 57 34 8 1 0 0 1 91 1 103
2017 EX-01 67 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2017 EX-02 44 40 10 3 0 0 3 86 3 30
2017 EX-03 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 EX 71 17 8 3 0 0 1 89 3 105
2020 EX-01 63 20 12 4 0 0 2 84 4 51
2020 EX-02 76 19 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2020 EX-03 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX 58 17 11 6 6 0 1 76 13 96
2019 EX-01 50 18 18 3 8 0 3 70 11 38
2019 EX-02 67 13 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2019 EX-03 57 21 4 14 4 0 0 79 18 28
2018 EX 61 14 16 8 1 0 0 75 9 87
2018 EX-01 55 16 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 38
2018 EX-02 67 14 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 EX-03 59 14 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 22
2017 EX 59 23 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 102
2017 EX-01 57 24 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 44
2017 EX-02 47 23 13 10 3 0 3 73 14 30
2017 EX-03 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 EX 47 34 8 6 5 0 0 81 10 106
2020 EX-01 43 29 12 8 8 0 0 73 16 51
2020 EX-02 52 29 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2020 EX-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2019 EX 35 39 15 7 1 0 2 76 8 97
2019 EX-01 32 32 24 8 0 0 5 67 8 38
2019 EX-02 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 EX-03 45 38 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 29
2018 EX 33 41 22 2 2 0 0 74 5 88
2018 EX-01 24 45 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 38
2018 EX-02 33 43 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2018 EX-03 39 35 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 23
2017 EX 37 41 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 103
2017 EX-01 42 33 11 4 9 0 0 76 13 45
2017 EX-02 23 44 20 10 0 0 3 69 10 30
2017 EX-03 43 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21

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 EX 67 23 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 106
2020 EX-01 61 25 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 51
2020 EX-02 67 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2020 EX-03 81 12 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2019 EX 75 16 6 1 0 0 1 93 1 97
2019 EX-01 84 11 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 38
2019 EX-02 75 13 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 EX-03 66 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2018 EX 71 22 4 2 0 0 1 94 2 85
2018 EX-01 68 27 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 37
2018 EX-02 74 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2018 EX-03 65 22 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2017 EX 69 25 5 0 0 0 1 95 0 103
2017 EX-01 69 29 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2017 EX-02 66 20 11 0 0 0 3 89 0 30
2017 EX-03 67 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 EX 79 13 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 106
2020 EX-01 67 22 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 51
2020 EX-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 88 4 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2019 EX 85 10 3 0 1 0 1 96 1 97
2019 EX-01 76 16 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 38
2019 EX-02 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 93 3 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 29
2018 EX 84 8 6 1 0 0 1 93 1 87
2018 EX-01 84 11 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 38
2018 EX-02 81 5 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 EX-03 86 9 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2017 EX 85 6 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 103
2017 EX-01 84 4 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 45
2017 EX-02 80 10 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 30
2017 EX-03 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 EX 62 28 5 4 1 0 0 91 5 106
2020 EX-01 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 51
2020 EX-02 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 65 31 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2019 EX 76 16 5 1 0 0 1 94 1 97
2019 EX-01 66 24 5 3 0 0 3 92 3 38
2019 EX-02 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 EX-03 83 10 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 29
2018 EX 70 17 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 88
2018 EX-01 63 21 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 38
2018 EX-02 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 EX-03 65 17 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2017 EX 69 23 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 102
2017 EX-01 66 25 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 45
2017 EX-02 69 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 29
2017 EX-03 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 EX 31 46 19 2 2 0 0 77 4 106
2020 EX-01 27 45 22 4 2 0 0 73 6 51
2020 EX-02 43 29 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 21
2020 EX-03 35 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

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 EX 7 15 43 28 8 0 0 22 35 105
2020 EX-01 4 12 39 35 10 0 0 16 45 51
2020 EX-02 10 15 50 15 10 0 0 25 25 20
2020 EX-03 12 19 46 19 4 0 0 31 23 26
2019 EX 7 21 49 15 7 0 0 28 23 97
2019 EX-01 5 16 45 24 11 0 0 21 34 38
2019 EX-02 8 25 46 13 8 0 0 33 21 24
2019 EX-03 10 28 55 3 3 0 0 38 7 29
2018 EX 8 17 52 20 3 0 0 25 24 89
2018 EX-01 5 15 54 23 3 0 0 21 26 39
2018 EX-02 5 29 52 14 0 0 0 33 14 21
2018 EX-03 9 13 52 17 9 0 0 22 26 23
2017 EX 3 14 50 23 10 0 0 17 33 103
2017 EX-01 2 11 47 24 16 0 0 13 40 45
2017 EX-02 3 17 50 23 7 0 0 20 30 30
2017 EX-03 5 10 67 19 0 0 0 14 19 21

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 EX 25 30 33 9 3 0 0 12 55 106
2020 EX-01 29 37 27 6 0 0 0 6 67 51
2020 EX-02 24 29 24 19 5 0 0 24 52 21
2020 EX-03 19 19 46 8 8 0 0 15 38 26
2019 EX 17 23 43 14 4 0 0 18 40 96
2019 EX-01 26 18 50 5 0 0 0 5 45 38
2019 EX-02 9 9 57 22 4 0 0 26 17 23
2019 EX-03 7 34 31 21 7 0 0 28 41 29
2018 EX 13 30 39 15 3 0 0 18 43 87
2018 EX-01 15 31 41 13 0 0 0 13 46 39
2018 EX-02 10 15 60 10 5 0 0 15 25 20
2018 EX-03 9 45 27 14 5 0 0 18 55 22
2017 EX 6 32 49 10 3 0 0 13 38 103
2017 EX-01 9 27 55 7 2 0 0 9 36 45
2017 EX-02 7 40 40 10 3 0 0 13 46 30
2017 EX-03 0 29 52 14 5 0 0 19 29 21

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 EX 41 47 7 6 0 0 0 88 6 106
2020 EX-01 35 47 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 51
2020 EX-02 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2020 EX-03 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 26
2019 EX 34 48 9 6 1 1 0 83 7 97
2019 EX-01 29 50 5 13 0 3 0 81 14 38
2019 EX-02 25 75 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2019 EX-03 48 28 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 29
2018 EX 35 49 8 7 0 1 0 85 7 89
2018 EX-01 33 51 5 8 0 3 0 87 8 39
2018 EX-02 38 48 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 EX-03 43 35 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2017 EX 32 45 16 6 2 0 0 77 8 103
2017 EX-01 29 51 13 4 2 0 0 80 7 45
2017 EX-02 33 40 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 30
2017 EX-03 33 38 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 21

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 EX 43 30 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 106
2020 EX-01 25 37 20 14 4 0 0 63 18 51
2020 EX-02 62 24 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2020 EX-03 65 19 4 4 8 0 0 85 12 26

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 EX 48 22 9 13 8 1 0 70 21 105
2020 EX-01 45 22 10 16 8 0 0 67 24 51
2020 EX-02 48 24 5 19 0 5 0 75 20 21
2020 EX-03 56 12 12 8 12 0 0 68 20 25

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 EX 51 31 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 106
2020 EX-01 45 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 51
2020 EX-02 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2020 EX-03 58 23 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 26

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 EX 42 34 13 10 1 0 0 75 11 106
2020 EX-01 37 31 14 16 2 0 0 69 18 51
2020 EX-02 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2020 EX-03 42 42 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2019 EX 32 35 11 19 2 1 0 68 21 97
2019 EX-01 21 34 13 29 0 3 0 57 30 38
2019 EX-02 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 EX-03 41 31 14 10 3 0 0 72 14 29
2018 EX 34 42 11 10 3 0 0 75 13 89
2018 EX-01 33 41 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 39
2018 EX-02 38 48 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 EX-03 30 39 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2017 EX 15 50 18 17 1 0 0 65 18 103
2017 EX-01 9 52 19 18 2 0 0 61 20 45
2017 EX-02 17 50 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 30
2017 EX-03 24 43 24 10 0 0 0 67 10 21

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 EX 40 48 5 6 2 0 0 88 8 106
2020 EX-01 33 49 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 51
2020 EX-02 38 52 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
2020 EX-03 54 42 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

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 EX 46 43 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 105
2020 EX-01 42 50 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 50
2020 EX-02 48 38 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2020 EX-03 42 42 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26

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 EX 42 44 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 106
2020 EX-01 25 53 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 51
2020 EX-02 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 54 38 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26

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 EX 68 24 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 106
2020 EX-01 55 31 4 4 4 2 0 88 8 51
2020 EX-02 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26

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 EX 87 10 0 1 0 1 1 99 1 105
2020 EX-01 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 51
2020 EX-02 86 10 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 96 0 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25

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 EX 69 21 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 106
2020 EX-01 53 29 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 51
2020 EX-02 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 85 12 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 26

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 EX 63 23 7 4 3 0 1 87 7 106
2020 EX-01 59 29 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 51
2020 EX-02 76 14 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 62 19 12 0 4 0 4 84 4 26

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 EX 68 29 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 106
2020 EX-01 61 35 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 51
2020 EX-02 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 24 50 12 8 5 1 0 74 13 106
2020 EX-01 18 47 14 12 8 2 0 66 20 51
2020 EX-02 33 52 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2020 EX-03 31 50 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 26
2019 EX 21 56 6 13 2 1 1 79 15 96
2019 EX-01 24 41 8 16 5 3 3 69 23 37
2019 EX-02 25 67 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 EX-03 14 66 3 17 0 0 0 79 17 29

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 100 0 106
2020 EX-01 100 0 51
2020 EX-02 100 0 21
2020 EX-03 100 0 26

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

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 EX 26 36 18 11 8 1 0 63 19 106
2020 EX-01 18 37 20 14 10 2 0 56 24 51
2020 EX-02 43 33 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2020 EX-03 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 26
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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 EX 3 97 106
2020 EX-01 4 96 51
2020 EX-02 0 100 21
2020 EX-03 4 96 26

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 EX 6 94 106
2020 EX-01 8 92 51
2020 EX-02 5 95 21
2020 EX-03 0 100 26
2019 EX 3 97 97
2019 EX-01 3 97 38
2019 EX-02 4 96 24
2019 EX-03 3 97 29
2017 EX 5 95 103
2017 EX-03 0 100 21
2014 EX-03 0 100 26

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 EX 56 26 7 6 1 3 2 86 7 106
2020 EX-01 55 27 4 12 0 2 0 84 12 51
2020 EX-02 52 38 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2020 EX-03 65 15 12 0 4 0 4 84 4 26
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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 EX 39 48 13 0 55 45 106
2020 EX-01 39 41 20 0 51 49 51
2020 EX-02 33 67 0 0 67 33 21
2020 EX-03 42 50 8 0 54 46 26

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 EX 37 63 41
2020 EX-01 15 85 20
2020 EX-03 55 45 11

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 EX 12 12 5 29 32 2 7 27 68 41
2020 EX-01 10 10 5 30 40 0 5 21 74 20
2020 EX-03 18 9 0 18 36 9 9 33 67 11

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 EX 5 12 7 15 56 2 2 18 74 41
2020 EX-01 5 10 0 15 65 5 0 16 84 20
2020 EX-03 9 9 9 9 55 0 9 20 70 11

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 EX 59 17 8 6 5 1 5 81 11 106
2020 EX-01 47 22 8 10 8 0 6 73 19 51
2020 EX-02 67 19 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 21
2020 EX-03 77 4 8 4 0 4 4 88 4 26
2019 EX 60 16 8 5 7 0 3 78 13 95
2019 EX-01 62 14 5 8 8 0 3 78 17 37
2019 EX-02 63 13 8 4 8 0 4 78 13 24
2019 EX-03 57 14 14 4 7 0 4 74 11 28
2018 EX 62 17 9 2 3 0 7 84 6 89
2018 EX-01 62 21 8 0 5 0 5 86 5 39
2018 EX-02 76 5 10 0 5 0 5 85 5 21
2018 EX-03 48 22 13 4 0 0 13 80 5 23
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