2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - FI

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 FI 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 FI 82 0 6 0 0 0 12 94 0 17
2014 FI 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2017 FI 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 FI 60 27 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2017 FI 48 47 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2017 FI 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 FI 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 FI 75 8 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 61 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 FI 55 40 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 FI 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 44 45 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 17
2014 FI 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 60 34 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 67 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 FI 49 40 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2019 FI 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 FI 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 64 30 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 FI 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 66 22 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 72 22 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 89 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 65 29 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 47 24 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 17
2018 FI 33 60 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 34 60 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 FI 25 42 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 0 6 44 28 22 0 0 50 6 18
2019 FI 0 12 47 29 12 0 0 41 12 17
2018 FI 0 33 27 27 13 0 0 40 33 15
2017 FI 0 17 52 25 0 7 0 27 18 17
2014 FI 0 17 42 25 17 0 0 42 17 12

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 FI 0 0 6 39 50 6 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 0 6 29 35 29 0 0 65 6 17
2018 FI 7 27 20 20 27 0 0 47 33 15
2017 FI 0 12 33 42 6 7 0 51 13 17
2014 FI 17 8 25 33 17 0 0 50 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 FI 0 0 33 50 17 0 0 67 0 18
2019 FI 0 12 41 35 12 0 0 47 12 17
2018 FI 0 0 64 29 7 0 0 36 0 14
2017 FI 6 22 35 29 8 0 0 37 28 17
2014 FI 0 33 25 33 8 0 0 42 33 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 0 0 28 50 22 0 0 72 0 18
2019 FI 0 0 35 41 24 0 0 65 0 17
2018 FI 0 13 20 40 27 0 0 67 13 15
2017 FI 0 0 45 47 8 0 0 55 0 17
2014 FI 0 25 25 25 25 0 0 50 25 12

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 FI 0 11 44 11 33 0 0 44 11 18
2019 FI 0 29 24 18 29 0 0 47 29 17
2018 FI 14 29 29 21 7 0 0 29 43 14
2017 FI 0 28 28 38 0 7 0 40 30 17
2014 FI 17 17 58 8 0 0 0 8 33 12

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 FI 0 6 22 33 33 6 0 71 6 18
2019 FI 0 12 35 35 18 0 0 53 12 17
2018 FI 13 20 33 20 13 0 0 33 33 15
2017 FI 0 11 33 40 15 0 0 56 11 17
2014 FI 0 50 8 33 8 0 0 42 50 12

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 FI 0 6 39 33 22 0 0 56 6 18
2019 FI 0 24 29 29 18 0 0 47 24 17
2018 FI 7 13 40 27 13 0 0 40 20 15
2017 FI 0 35 40 25 0 0 0 25 35 17
2014 FI 0 42 42 8 8 0 0 17 42 12

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 FI 0 6 22 44 28 0 0 72 6 18
2019 FI 0 29 18 29 24 0 0 53 29 17
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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 FI 44 17 6 6 0 11 17 85 8 18
2019 FI 41 29 0 6 0 24 0 92 8 17
2018 FI 33 47 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2017 FI 30 33 6 0 6 17 8 85 7 17
2014 FI 33 25 17 8 8 8 0 64 18 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 12 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 FI 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 FI 49 34 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 17
2014 FI 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 67 28 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
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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 FI 89 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 FI 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 78 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 FI 83 11 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 78 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 71 23 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 FI 39 61 18

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 13 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 78 17 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 61 28 0 6 0 6 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2017 FI 49 28 11 0 0 12 0 87 0 17
2014 FI 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12

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 FI 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 FI 60 20 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2017 FI 60 23 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17
2014 FI 33 42 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 12

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 FI 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 FI 31 33 22 0 0 13 0 74 0 17
2014 FI 17 58 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 FI 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 FI 42 35 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 17
2014 FI 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 56 28 6 0 0 6 6 94 0 18
2019 FI 59 24 0 0 6 0 12 93 7 17
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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 FI 59 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 55 29 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 17
2014 FI 50 25 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 41 47 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 60 34 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2014 FI 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 FI 61 28 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 FI 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 33 33 27 0 0 7 0 71 0 15

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 FI 39 22 22 0 0 17 0 73 0 18
2019 FI 41 18 18 18 0 6 0 63 19 17
2018 FI 40 20 7 7 0 13 13 82 9 15
2017 FI 30 17 11 11 11 20 0 58 28 17
2014 FI 33 8 17 17 17 8 0 45 36 12

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 FI 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 59 24 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2018 FI 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 FI 55 34 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 17
2014 FI 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 FI 44 17 6 17 6 0 11 69 25 18
2019 FI 53 24 6 12 0 0 6 81 13 17
2018 FI 33 27 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2017 FI 32 29 23 0 17 0 0 60 17 17
2014 FI 25 33 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12

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 FI 67 22 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 FI 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

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 FI 83 6 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 FI 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17

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 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17

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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 FI 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 49 39 0 0 6 6 0 94 6 17

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 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 61 22 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 17
2014 FI 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 FI 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 43 33 11 0 0 12 0 87 0 17
2014 FI 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

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 FI 67 28 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18

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 FI 67 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 FI 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2014 FI 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 FI 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 78 11 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2014 FI 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 FI 67 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2018 FI 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 71 6 11 0 6 6 0 82 6 17
2014 FI 42 25 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
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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 FI 11 61 28 18
2019 FI 12 65 24 17
2018 FI 7 73 20 15
2017 FI 17 65 19 17
2014 FI 42 33 25 12
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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 FI 0 100 18
2019 FI 0 100 17

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 FI 33 11 17 0 0 39 0 73 0 18
2019 FI 29 12 0 0 6 41 12 88 13 17
2018 FI 20 13 13 0 0 47 7 71 0 15
2017 FI 17 11 11 0 6 47 8 63 13 17
2014 FI 42 17 0 8 8 17 8 78 22 12

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 FI 50 44 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 41 41 0 0 6 12 0 93 7 17
2018 FI 53 27 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2017 FI 49 22 6 0 6 18 0 86 7 17
2014 FI 50 8 8 8 8 17 0 70 20 12
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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 FI 0 100 18
2019 FI 0 100 17
2018 FI 0 100 15

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 FI 33 11 17 0 0 39 0 73 0 18
2019 FI 29 12 0 6 0 41 12 88 13 17
2018 FI 20 13 13 0 0 47 7 71 0 15
2017 FI 25 17 11 0 0 41 6 79 0 17
2014 FI 33 17 17 0 0 33 0 75 0 12

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 FI 67 17 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 18
2019 FI 41 35 6 6 0 12 0 87 7 17
2018 FI 53 33 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 56 28 6 0 0 11 0 94 0 17
2014 FI 50 8 25 0 0 17 0 70 0 12
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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 FI 59 29 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17

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 FI 78 6 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2019 FI 71 18 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 FI 67 13 7 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2017 FI 34 48 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17

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 FI 33 33 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2019 FI 47 29 0 18 6 0 0 76 24 17
2018 FI 13 40 40 0 7 0 0 53 7 15
2017 FI 36 24 34 0 6 0 0 60 6 17

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 FI 56 33 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2019 FI 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 FI 33 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 FI 49 34 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 17

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 FI 44 39 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2019 FI 47 24 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2018 FI 27 27 33 7 7 0 0 53 13 15
2017 FI 29 49 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 17

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 FI 56 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 60 29 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17

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 FI 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 59 18 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2018 FI 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 FI 39 55 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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 FI 56 28 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 18

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 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 FI 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 64 18 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 16

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 FI 50 39 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2019 FI 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2018 FI 33 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15
2017 FI 34 43 12 6 6 0 0 77 12 16

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 FI 65 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2019 FI 71 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 FI 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 51 18 0 23 0 7 0 75 25 16

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 FI 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 FI 39 28 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18

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 FI 44 28 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18
2019 FI 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 FI 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 FI 58 18 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 16

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 FI 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 72 22 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17

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 FI 56 39 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18

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 FI 78 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FI 94 0 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 87 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 78 11 0 6 0 6 0 94 6 17

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 FI 83 11 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 FI 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17

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 FI 83 11 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 87 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 72 6 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 17

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 FI 78 11 0 0 6 0 6 94 6 18
2019 FI 71 18 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 17
2018 FI 40 40 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2017 FI 42 6 24 6 6 0 17 57 14 17

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 FI 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 FI 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 FI 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 71 11 0 6 0 6 6 94 6 17

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 FI 83 0 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 18
2019 FI 88 0 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2018 FI 87 0 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 FI 83 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17

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 FI 83 11 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2019 FI 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 FI 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 FI 53 19 17 6 6 0 0 71 11 17

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 FI 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18

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 FI 33 44 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2019 FI 53 12 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17
2018 FI 33 47 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2017 FI 17 61 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 17

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 FI 0 22 28 33 17 0 0 50 22 18
2019 FI 0 13 50 25 13 0 0 38 13 16
2018 FI 7 13 33 40 7 0 0 47 20 15
2017 FI 0 6 53 36 6 0 0 42 6 17

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 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 71 24 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2018 FI 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 FI 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 78 17 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18

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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 FI 47 41 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2018 FI 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 FI 48 47 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17

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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 78 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 FI 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 89 6 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18

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 FI 89 6 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18

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 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 57 29 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2019 FI 38 46 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13

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 FI 100 0 14

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 FI 50 29 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
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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 FI 0 100 18

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 FI 0 100 18
2019 FI 6 94 17
2017 FI 0 100 17
2014 FI 0 100 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 FI 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
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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 FI 11 89 0 0 89 11 18

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 FI 83 11 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2019 FI 75 6 6 6 0 0 6 87 7 16
2018 FI 73 7 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
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