2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Indigenous Services Canada by Question 101. Do you work full-time or part-time?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 46 4 13 4 0 0 80 16 3161
2020 Part-time 28 50 6 7 10 0 0 77 17 96

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 3152
2020 Part-time 69 25 2 0 3 0 1 95 3 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 39 37 10 11 3 0 1 77 14 3159
2020 Part-time 24 39 8 14 14 0 0 63 28 96
2019 Full-time 40 36 7 11 7 0 0 76 18 2804
2019 Part-time 31 29 11 22 7 0 0 61 28 99

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 40 12 12 5 0 1 72 16 3148
2020 Part-time 29 38 6 16 11 0 0 67 27 95
2019 Full-time 24 39 13 16 8 0 0 63 24 2789
2019 Part-time 23 41 13 20 4 0 0 63 23 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 43 36 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 3134
2020 Part-time 33 37 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 95
2019 Full-time 39 36 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 2790
2019 Part-time 32 46 5 9 8 0 0 77 17 99

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 43 31 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 3148
2020 Part-time 38 25 17 9 11 0 0 63 20 95
2019 Full-time 40 33 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 2798
2019 Part-time 30 26 16 13 14 0 0 56 28 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3154
2020 Part-time 39 42 13 1 5 0 0 81 6 95
2019 Full-time 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 78 12 2800
2019 Part-time 34 48 6 5 8 0 0 81 13 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 34 13 11 6 0 0 69 18 3154
2020 Part-time 28 34 17 14 8 0 0 62 22 96
2019 Full-time 29 36 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 2800
2019 Part-time 24 26 22 11 16 0 0 51 27 102

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 40 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 3140
2020 Part-time 23 48 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 96
2019 Full-time 30 40 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 2791
2019 Part-time 31 49 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 3141
2020 Part-time 41 36 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 96
2019 Full-time 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2786
2019 Part-time 34 39 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 102

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 33 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 3147
2020 Part-time 29 36 12 16 7 0 0 65 23 96
2019 Full-time 32 35 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 2799
2019 Part-time 20 39 18 12 11 0 0 59 24 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 58 30 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 3141
2020 Part-time 56 35 4 1 4 0 0 91 5 96
2019 Full-time 53 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 2780
2019 Part-time 71 23 4 1 1 0 0 95 2 101

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 38 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 3138
2020 Part-time 30 25 20 13 10 0 2 56 24 96
2019 Full-time 32 37 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 2781
2019 Part-time 23 33 15 12 16 0 0 57 29 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 34 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3150
2020 Part-time 30 28 22 10 9 0 1 59 19 96
2019 Full-time 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 2794
2019 Part-time 29 36 10 15 10 0 0 65 25 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 38 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3130
2020 Part-time 20 41 17 14 7 2 0 62 21 95
2019 Full-time 31 39 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 2750
2019 Part-time 23 40 16 13 9 0 0 63 21 100

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 36 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 3159
2020 Part-time 47 36 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 96
2019 Full-time 42 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2803
2019 Part-time 40 46 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 33 31 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 3142
2020 Part-time 29 26 21 17 7 0 1 55 24 95
2019 Full-time 32 32 18 9 8 0 1 64 17 2787
2019 Part-time 31 16 27 20 6 0 1 46 26 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 25 35 18 8 1 1 26 38 3158
2020 Part-time 8 20 35 26 6 1 3 34 29 96
2019 Full-time 13 25 37 16 6 1 1 23 39 2794
2019 Part-time 11 29 37 16 7 0 0 23 41 101

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 8 18 28 27 16 2 2 44 27 3139
2020 Part-time 8 22 28 28 7 3 3 38 32 96
2019 Full-time 16 24 30 17 10 2 1 28 41 2789
2019 Part-time 15 30 28 14 10 2 1 25 47 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 22 32 20 9 2 2 30 37 3149
2020 Part-time 10 22 36 18 9 3 2 28 34 95
2019 Full-time 19 25 30 16 7 1 2 24 45 2785
2019 Part-time 20 28 26 11 8 5 2 21 52 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 10 18 32 25 13 1 1 39 28 3139
2020 Part-time 4 12 24 40 16 2 2 58 17 96
2019 Full-time 9 15 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 2782
2019 Part-time 7 14 28 29 13 2 6 46 23 102

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 21 28 20 14 1 2 35 36 3154
2020 Part-time 19 18 29 18 13 0 3 33 38 95
2019 Full-time 18 22 30 17 11 2 2 29 41 2797
2019 Part-time 19 23 26 17 10 1 5 28 44 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 11 18 28 23 16 3 2 40 30 3146
2020 Part-time 24 21 15 13 20 4 5 36 49 94
2019 Full-time 17 22 29 16 12 3 2 29 41 2788
2019 Part-time 28 29 22 9 6 2 2 16 60 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 21 32 18 11 2 2 30 36 3148
2020 Part-time 15 24 34 8 14 3 1 24 41 95
2019 Full-time 19 24 31 15 8 2 1 24 44 2785
2019 Part-time 23 15 38 9 7 6 4 17 42 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 9 21 37 23 9 0 1 33 30 3155
2020 Part-time 17 22 35 18 7 0 1 25 40 95
2019 Full-time 15 23 31 19 10 1 1 29 39 2795
2019 Part-time 26 33 25 8 7 1 0 15 60 102
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 30 19 9 7 5 3 62 17 3154
2020 Part-time 22 23 27 10 10 5 4 49 21 95
2019 Full-time 27 29 16 11 10 4 3 60 23 2803
2019 Part-time 18 32 20 8 14 3 5 54 24 100

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 28 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 3153
2020 Part-time 40 34 8 10 7 1 1 75 17 95
2019 Full-time 43 28 9 11 8 1 0 71 20 2801
2019 Part-time 31 39 9 11 7 2 0 72 19 101

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 52 31 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 3138
2020 Part-time 43 33 11 7 4 0 2 78 11 96
2019 Full-time 44 32 7 10 6 0 0 76 16 2799
2019 Part-time 35 36 12 8 8 1 0 72 16 99

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 45 35 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 3138
2020 Part-time 40 38 9 9 2 0 2 79 11 96
2019 Full-time 42 34 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 2797
2019 Part-time 32 40 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 100

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 25 12 6 5 4 2 76 11 3159
2020 Part-time 32 32 16 4 6 7 3 71 11 95
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 53 24 12 4 3 1 3 81 7 3152
2020 Part-time 34 26 15 15 2 0 8 66 18 96
2019 Full-time 49 28 14 4 3 1 2 79 7 2806
2019 Part-time 38 24 19 5 7 1 7 67 12 100

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 28 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 3154
2020 Part-time 38 29 10 18 4 0 0 68 23 96
2019 Full-time 42 30 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 2800
2019 Part-time 47 19 16 8 9 1 0 67 18 101

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 51 23 14 5 4 2 1 76 10 3148
2020 Part-time 46 24 13 10 3 1 4 73 13 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 28 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 3151
2020 Part-time 40 31 6 18 4 0 0 71 22 96
2019 Full-time 43 30 10 9 6 0 1 75 15 2790
2019 Part-time 35 19 19 17 8 1 1 55 25 100

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 37 63 3160
2020 Part-time 30 70 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 52 17 9 3 3 4 12 82 7 3159
2020 Part-time 39 14 11 2 7 5 23 74 11 96

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 56 24 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3166
2020 Part-time 42 30 9 10 8 0 0 72 18 95
2019 Full-time 50 27 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 2804
2019 Part-time 46 20 15 8 11 0 0 66 19 101
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 30 13 7 5 5 0 73 14 3162
2020 Part-time 36 18 18 11 4 13 0 62 17 95
2019 Full-time 30 33 15 10 8 4 0 66 18 2799
2019 Part-time 23 26 23 10 9 8 0 54 21 102

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 31 15 9 6 2 0 69 15 3152
2020 Part-time 29 32 11 13 8 7 0 65 24 95
2019 Full-time 27 33 16 12 9 2 0 62 22 2796
2019 Part-time 23 20 21 16 18 3 0 43 35 101

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 26 34 18 11 7 4 0 62 19 3150
2020 Part-time 17 27 18 14 10 13 1 51 28 96
2019 Full-time 21 30 19 15 11 4 0 53 27 2792
2019 Part-time 15 16 24 17 22 7 0 33 41 101

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 26 35 16 13 8 2 0 62 22 3154
2020 Part-time 22 27 11 18 15 7 0 52 36 95
2019 Full-time 19 29 17 19 12 2 0 50 32 2795
2019 Part-time 12 21 21 22 19 5 0 35 43 102

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 17 11 7 8 12 8 67 19 3157
2020 Part-time 32 14 6 6 14 19 9 63 28 96
2019 Full-time 30 14 10 9 11 17 9 59 27 2810
2019 Part-time 26 9 8 7 10 30 10 59 28 102
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 29 43 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 3163
2020 Part-time 22 45 17 10 3 3 0 69 14 96
2019 Full-time 23 41 18 12 6 1 0 64 18 2804
2019 Part-time 17 43 17 11 11 1 0 61 22 102

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 19 34 20 17 8 2 0 54 25 3139
2020 Part-time 15 31 20 16 13 6 0 48 31 96
2019 Full-time 13 26 21 24 15 1 0 39 40 2795
2019 Part-time 9 24 23 24 17 3 0 34 42 102

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 30 34 15 12 6 2 1 67 18 3152
2020 Part-time 21 29 17 16 11 5 0 53 29 95
2019 Full-time 27 33 15 13 8 3 1 63 21 2800
2019 Part-time 25 33 10 21 7 2 2 60 30 101

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 32 36 18 8 4 1 0 69 13 3149
2020 Part-time 29 23 29 11 4 3 0 54 16 93
2019 Full-time 26 34 22 10 7 2 0 61 17 2797
2019 Part-time 20 35 25 9 9 2 0 56 18 102

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 21 23 19 13 13 10 2 49 30 3156
2020 Part-time 17 23 16 19 11 11 2 46 35 96
2019 Full-time 17 21 19 14 17 9 2 43 35 2800
2019 Part-time 11 14 18 19 26 9 4 28 51 102

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 32 18 12 8 2 0 61 20 3153
2020 Part-time 22 25 19 16 11 6 1 50 29 95
2019 Full-time 23 32 17 14 11 3 0 56 26 2801
2019 Part-time 14 26 17 21 15 5 2 43 38 102

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 24 28 17 13 13 3 2 55 28 3159
2020 Part-time 15 18 21 13 14 10 9 40 33 95
2019 Full-time 21 27 15 15 18 3 1 50 34 2802
2019 Part-time 12 29 25 16 12 1 5 43 30 102

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 24 13 7 4 1 3 75 11 3157
2020 Part-time 40 17 21 10 8 1 4 59 19 96
2019 Full-time 48 26 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 2799
2019 Part-time 43 24 12 14 2 1 4 70 17 102

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 25 14 6 4 1 3 76 10 3160
2020 Part-time 39 16 16 18 2 4 6 61 22 96
2019 Full-time 43 25 17 7 4 1 3 71 11 2793
2019 Part-time 31 23 18 19 6 1 2 55 26 102

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 71 11 6 2 4 3 3 87 6 3143
2020 Part-time 62 18 5 0 4 4 6 90 4 95
2019 Full-time 64 12 8 3 5 4 4 83 9 2797
2019 Part-time 58 16 11 4 1 4 6 82 6 102

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 72 12 5 1 1 2 7 91 3 3153
2020 Part-time 54 9 11 7 4 3 13 74 12 96
2019 Full-time 73 8 4 2 2 3 8 91 4 2793
2019 Part-time 55 13 12 6 4 1 10 75 11 102

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 25 42 17 9 4 3 0 69 13 3155
2020 Part-time 18 37 13 18 4 8 2 61 24 96
2019 Full-time 20 43 18 11 5 3 0 65 16 2801
2019 Part-time 13 27 25 17 13 4 0 43 31 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 37 38 13 7 4 1 0 75 12 3147
2020 Part-time 39 28 11 14 3 4 0 70 18 96
2019 Full-time 32 40 14 9 4 1 0 72 14 2790
2019 Part-time 22 36 20 10 11 1 0 59 22 102

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 35 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 3156
2020 Part-time 37 32 14 7 2 7 2 75 9 95
2019 Full-time 38 37 13 5 4 2 0 77 9 2795
2019 Part-time 32 35 15 11 6 2 0 67 17 102

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 33 16 6 4 4 0 73 11 3163
2020 Part-time 33 24 15 9 4 14 0 66 16 96

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 42 29 13 7 5 3 1 75 12 3153
2020 Part-time 34 35 14 9 3 2 3 73 12 96

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 33 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 3154
2020 Part-time 50 31 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 95
2019 Full-time 42 37 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 2799
2019 Part-time 37 29 15 8 10 0 0 67 18 102

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 37 31 17 9 6 1 0 69 15 3157
2020 Part-time 35 30 16 14 3 1 0 67 17 96
2019 Full-time 30 31 19 11 8 0 0 62 20 2802
2019 Part-time 24 31 20 10 14 1 0 55 24 102

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 37 34 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 3141
2020 Part-time 35 32 17 13 2 1 0 67 16 96
2019 Full-time 30 34 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 2796
2019 Part-time 25 27 16 17 16 0 0 52 32 101

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 24 18 12 8 3 0 61 20 3155
2020 Part-time 33 25 21 10 3 5 4 63 14 96
2019 Full-time 29 25 18 13 11 3 0 56 25 2801
2019 Part-time 22 18 23 16 17 4 1 42 34 102
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 27 35 38 3163
2020 Part-time 33 36 31 96
2019 Full-time 31 34 35 2812
2019 Part-time 33 34 33 102

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 13 30 44 3 3 7 880
2020 Part-time 36 11 6 10 20 17 35
2019 Full-time 14 28 41 5 6 7 938
2019 Part-time 16 18 12 28 17 8 36
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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 15 85 3157
2020 Part-time 16 84 96
2019 Full-time 20 80 2805
2019 Part-time 44 56 102

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 51 472
2020 Part-time 60 40 12
2019 Full-time 50 50 578
2019 Part-time 39 61 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 58 42 472
2020 Part-time 42 58 12
2019 Full-time 58 42 578
2019 Part-time 47 53 37

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
2019 Full-time 2 98 578
2019 Part-time 23 77 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 5 95 578
2019 Part-time 20 80 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 16 84 578
2019 Part-time 22 78 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 6 94 472
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 41 59 571
2019 Part-time 53 47 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 44 56 472
2020 Part-time 39 61 12
2019 Full-time 42 58 571
2019 Part-time 55 45 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 51 49 571
2019 Part-time 44 56 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 42 58 472
2020 Part-time 43 57 12
2019 Full-time 41 59 571
2019 Part-time 29 71 37

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 39 61 472
2020 Part-time 45 55 12
2019 Full-time 39 61 571
2019 Part-time 30 70 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 53 47 571
2019 Part-time 61 39 37

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 35 65 571
2019 Part-time 32 68 37

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 10 90 571
2019 Part-time 20 80 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 48 52 571
2019 Part-time 50 50 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 26 74 571
2019 Part-time 29 71 37

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 18 82 571
2019 Part-time 19 81 37

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 Full-time 58 42 472
2020 Part-time 45 55 12
2019 Full-time 59 41 569
2019 Part-time 65 35 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 33 67 569
2019 Part-time 29 71 37

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
2019 Full-time 10 90 569
2019 Part-time 13 87 37

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
2019 Full-time 25 75 569
2019 Part-time 15 85 37

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 88 472
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

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 Full-time 9 91 472
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

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
2019 Full-time 14 86 569
2019 Part-time 15 85 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 12 88 569
2019 Part-time 17 83 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 79 569
2019 Part-time 25 75 37

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 10 90 429
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 13 87 429
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 50 50 429
2020 Part-time 48 52 12

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 Full-time 2 98 429
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

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 Full-time 4 96 429
2020 Part-time 0 100 12

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 17 16 19 7 9 26 6 48 24 3161
2020 Part-time 12 9 22 4 7 38 8 39 21 96
2019 Full-time 14 16 21 10 12 22 5 42 30 2800
2019 Part-time 10 15 19 12 22 17 5 32 44 101

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 29 29 19 7 7 8 1 63 16 3159
2020 Part-time 27 22 30 5 4 10 2 55 11 96
2019 Full-time 26 28 19 9 9 8 1 59 20 2807
2019 Part-time 21 29 12 12 19 7 0 53 34 101
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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 9 91 3150
2020 Part-time 6 94 96
2019 Full-time 12 88 2797
2019 Part-time 20 80 102

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 38 62 345
2019 Part-time 22 78 17

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 71 29 345
2019 Part-time 47 53 17

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 18 82 345
2019 Part-time 42 58 17

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 12 88 345
2019 Part-time 0 100 17

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 50 50 340
2019 Part-time 65 35 17

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 17 83 340
2019 Part-time 45 55 17

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 3 97 340
2019 Part-time 0 100 17

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 2 98 340
2019 Part-time 0 100 17

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 9 91 340
2019 Part-time 0 100 17

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 340
2019 Part-time 0 100 17

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 12 88 335
2019 Part-time 26 74 17

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 51 49 335
2019 Part-time 38 62 17

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 18 15 22 5 5 29 6 52 15 3153
2020 Part-time 15 7 23 2 1 43 10 47 5 95
2019 Full-time 16 15 25 5 8 26 6 45 19 2799
2019 Part-time 15 11 22 10 10 23 9 39 29 101

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 29 19 6 4 9 1 67 11 3153
2020 Part-time 23 26 28 2 1 17 3 61 4 96
2019 Full-time 28 27 21 6 6 10 2 62 15 2796
2019 Part-time 25 25 14 12 8 15 1 59 24 101
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 25 18 10 12 0 1 60 22 3157
2020 Part-time 28 24 15 15 16 1 1 53 31 96

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 30 30 20 10 9 0 1 61 20 3145
2020 Part-time 18 19 21 20 20 2 0 38 41 96
2019 Full-time 19 25 22 15 19 0 1 44 34 2801
2019 Part-time 17 20 16 19 27 1 0 37 47 101

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 17 25 25 17 16 0 0 42 33 3159
2020 Part-time 16 28 21 16 18 0 1 44 35 96
2019 Full-time 18 26 26 16 13 0 0 45 29 2803
2019 Part-time 24 25 13 23 15 0 1 49 38 101

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 24 29 22 13 10 0 1 54 23 3149
2020 Part-time 27 35 19 7 6 2 5 66 14 96
2019 Full-time 25 33 22 11 8 1 1 59 19 2783
2019 Part-time 28 40 13 8 6 0 6 72 14 101

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 22 23 22 17 15 1 0 45 32 3148
2020 Part-time 23 20 13 11 29 2 2 45 41 96
2019 Full-time 19 24 22 15 18 0 1 43 34 2786
2019 Part-time 16 20 23 16 25 1 0 36 41 101

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 25 14 10 8 0 2 67 18 3136
2020 Part-time 34 19 13 17 11 1 4 56 30 95
2019 Full-time 47 26 13 6 5 0 3 75 11 2794
2019 Part-time 44 18 8 10 14 0 5 66 26 101

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 26 27 21 13 13 0 0 53 25 3144
2020 Part-time 24 23 22 15 13 1 1 48 29 94
2019 Full-time 29 30 20 11 10 0 1 59 21 2805
2019 Part-time 31 35 9 14 11 0 0 65 26 101

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 24 19 10 10 0 6 58 21 3147
2020 Part-time 27 28 19 12 7 1 5 59 21 96

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 35 19 8 5 1 1 67 13 3149
2020 Part-time 34 32 19 7 6 1 2 67 13 96
2019 Full-time 28 34 21 9 6 0 1 63 15 2785
2019 Part-time 20 35 16 12 12 1 3 58 25 101

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 25 31 24 13 7 0 1 56 20 3146
2020 Part-time 26 28 25 12 5 1 3 56 17 96
2019 Full-time 21 32 24 13 9 1 1 53 22 2794
2019 Part-time 13 39 26 8 10 2 1 55 19 101

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 31 19 12 7 0 1 62 19 3147
2020 Part-time 26 28 27 8 7 1 2 56 16 96
2019 Full-time 26 30 21 13 9 0 1 56 22 2788
2019 Part-time 16 40 22 11 6 2 1 59 18 101

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 25 14 8 6 1 1 71 15 3139
2020 Part-time 45 28 8 10 6 1 1 75 17 96
2019 Full-time 41 27 15 8 8 0 1 68 17 2791
2019 Part-time 33 28 20 9 9 1 0 61 18 101

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 32 22 11 7 0 0 60 18 3143
2020 Part-time 22 30 27 9 9 1 2 54 18 96

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 26 31 23 12 7 0 1 58 19 3144
2020 Part-time 18 25 27 23 6 1 0 44 30 96
2019 Full-time 29 34 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 2782
2019 Part-time 31 32 16 14 6 2 0 64 20 101

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 47 29 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 3140
2020 Part-time 30 33 23 5 7 1 0 64 13 94
2019 Full-time 49 25 13 7 5 0 1 75 12 2776
2019 Part-time 31 30 21 6 9 3 0 63 16 99

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 28 36 21 9 5 0 0 64 15 3140
2020 Part-time 11 34 29 10 17 0 0 45 26 95

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 66 18 7 2 2 0 4 89 4 3143
2020 Part-time 51 29 6 4 5 1 4 85 9 95
2019 Full-time 69 13 6 3 3 1 6 88 6 2782
2019 Part-time 56 18 9 7 7 1 2 77 14 100

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 73 12 5 4 3 1 2 88 7 3146
2020 Part-time 71 15 6 0 3 2 3 90 3 94
2019 Full-time 61 17 9 5 6 1 2 79 12 2783
2019 Part-time 48 19 13 10 7 0 3 70 17 101

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 62 24 8 3 2 0 2 88 4 3136
2020 Part-time 52 29 12 2 0 2 3 85 2 95
2019 Full-time 50 30 11 5 4 0 1 80 9 2776
2019 Part-time 48 25 15 6 5 1 0 74 11 101

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 62 18 9 5 5 0 1 82 9 3133
2020 Part-time 58 17 18 3 2 1 2 77 5 95
2019 Full-time 55 21 10 6 7 0 1 77 12 2771
2019 Part-time 45 19 13 10 12 0 0 64 23 101

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 59 13 4 2 1 0 20 91 3 3145
2020 Part-time 49 13 8 1 1 0 28 86 3 95
2019 Full-time 53 14 5 2 2 0 23 88 5 2759
2019 Part-time 46 14 12 0 3 0 25 81 4 101

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 62 22 8 3 1 0 3 86 5 3157
2020 Part-time 38 30 13 8 2 0 8 74 11 96
2019 Full-time 57 24 10 4 2 0 3 84 6 2778
2019 Part-time 47 26 11 7 6 1 2 75 13 101

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 68 17 7 3 3 1 2 87 7 3160
2020 Part-time 47 21 12 4 5 1 9 76 11 96
2019 Full-time 64 18 8 3 4 1 2 85 7 2781
2019 Part-time 54 19 18 3 3 0 4 76 6 101

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 30 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 3157
2020 Part-time 35 40 13 8 0 0 3 78 8 96
2019 Full-time 54 28 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 2772
2019 Part-time 51 31 10 2 3 0 2 84 6 101

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 29 40 20 7 4 0 0 69 10 3156
2020 Part-time 16 45 25 8 7 0 0 61 14 94

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 13 32 35 14 6 0 0 45 20 3154
2020 Part-time 12 28 42 15 3 0 0 41 18 96
2019 Full-time 15 33 33 13 6 0 0 48 19 2805
2019 Part-time 14 29 37 11 8 0 0 43 19 102

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 22 38 19 7 0 0 26 36 3145
2020 Part-time 12 21 38 22 6 0 0 28 33 96
2019 Full-time 14 19 38 19 9 0 0 28 33 2782
2019 Part-time 16 25 33 17 9 0 0 26 41 99

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 39 40 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 3159
2020 Part-time 35 40 16 6 0 3 0 78 6 96
2019 Full-time 27 40 16 10 5 2 0 68 16 2794
2019 Part-time 15 46 14 10 12 1 1 62 23 101

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 34 34 14 11 5 2 0 70 16 3139
2020 Part-time 30 30 14 13 5 8 0 65 19 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 40 28 10 12 8 1 0 69 20 3149
2020 Part-time 30 24 10 21 11 3 0 56 34 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 49 26 13 4 4 3 1 78 9 3143
2020 Part-time 37 26 13 9 7 7 1 69 17 95

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 32 32 16 11 7 2 0 65 19 3161
2020 Part-time 34 31 11 17 3 4 0 67 21 95
2019 Full-time 19 33 20 16 11 1 0 53 27 2798
2019 Part-time 18 23 24 18 15 3 0 42 34 101

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 39 42 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 3160
2020 Part-time 33 38 14 8 5 1 0 72 13 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 39 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 3158
2020 Part-time 37 37 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 96

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 36 39 16 6 2 1 1 76 8 3135
2020 Part-time 40 37 15 5 3 0 0 77 9 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 45 35 12 4 2 1 1 82 6 3151
2020 Part-time 38 34 10 8 4 3 3 76 13 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 58 17 8 1 1 8 7 88 3 3157
2020 Part-time 57 14 7 0 1 17 4 90 1 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 50 34 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 3144
2020 Part-time 42 37 9 8 1 3 0 82 9 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 51 28 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 3143
2020 Part-time 43 27 9 13 6 1 0 71 20 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 55 27 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 3155
2020 Part-time 43 24 13 15 4 1 0 68 19 96

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
2019 Full-time 19 46 11 17 5 2 1 67 22 794
2019 Part-time 34 57 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 13
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 11 89 3141
2020 Part-time 11 89 96

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 86 3149
2020 Part-time 9 91 96
2019 Full-time 20 80 2803
2019 Part-time 13 87 102

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 51 49 433
2020 Part-time 58 42 11

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 78 22 433
2020 Part-time 49 51 11
2019 Full-time 81 19 568
2019 Part-time 86 14 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 49 31 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 457
2019 Part-time 33 24 12 31 0 0 0 57 31 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 51 29 9 4 3 2 2 83 8 3158
2020 Part-time 40 35 6 4 2 6 7 86 7 95
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 32 48 19 1 60 40 3165
2020 Part-time 53 21 23 3 28 72 96

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 38 62 1032
2020 Part-time 33 67 49

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 12 20 16 20 26 1 4 35 48 1030
2020 Part-time 13 26 14 18 27 0 1 40 46 49

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 7 16 14 21 39 1 2 24 61 1033
2020 Part-time 9 26 16 13 36 0 0 35 49 49

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 19 13 9 8 2 9 68 18 3154
2020 Part-time 38 14 13 3 11 3 18 66 18 95
2019 Full-time 34 19 16 11 12 1 6 57 26 2781
2019 Part-time 40 18 15 9 10 3 4 62 21 99
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