2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 115. What is your gender?

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 52 38 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 161
2020 Female gender 58 32 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 315

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
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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 Male gender 75 17 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 161
2020 Female gender 86 10 2 0 1 1 0 97 1 312
2017 Male gender 78 14 5 1 1 1 1 93 2 170
2017 Female gender 84 11 2 0 1 0 1 96 2 298
2014 Male gender 74 17 4 2 1 2 1 93 3 171
2014 Female gender 79 16 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 314

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
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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 Male gender 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 162
2020 Female gender 59 31 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 314
2019 Male gender 67 25 4 2 1 0 1 93 4 167
2019 Female gender 63 27 4 5 1 0 0 91 6 313
2017 Male gender 61 26 7 5 0 0 0 87 5 171
2017 Female gender 63 27 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 299
2014 Male gender 67 23 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 171
2014 Female gender 66 25 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 314

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
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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
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 39 46 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 162
2020 Female gender 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 312
2019 Male gender 44 39 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 169
2019 Female gender 40 41 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 313
2018 Male gender 38 48 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 152
2018 Female gender 41 37 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 278
2017 Male gender 39 39 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 170
2017 Female gender 40 41 6 10 2 0 0 81 13 299
2014 Male gender 37 39 9 10 3 0 1 77 14 171
2014 Female gender 41 40 7 10 3 0 0 81 13 314

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
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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 Male gender 64 26 7 1 2 1 0 91 2 159
2020 Female gender 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 307
2019 Male gender 63 28 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 169
2019 Female gender 61 30 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 311
2017 Male gender 67 28 2 1 1 0 2 96 1 170
2017 Female gender 66 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 299
2014 Male gender 66 26 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 171
2014 Female gender 67 27 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 314

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

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 Male gender 58 33 6 1 3 0 0 91 3 161
2020 Female gender 67 23 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 312
2019 Male gender 63 26 8 2 1 1 0 89 4 169
2019 Female gender 66 24 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 313
2018 Male gender 66 29 4 1 1 0 0 95 1 152
2018 Female gender 67 26 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 278
2017 Male gender 56 31 7 3 2 1 0 88 6 170
2017 Female gender 69 24 3 3 2 0 0 93 5 299
2014 Male gender 50 34 8 4 3 1 1 85 8 171
2014 Female gender 56 27 6 7 3 1 0 83 11 314

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

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 Male gender 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 160
2020 Female gender 61 28 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 315
2019 Male gender 52 33 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 169
2019 Female gender 51 34 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 314
2018 Male gender 50 40 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 151
2018 Female gender 52 33 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 276
2017 Male gender 41 46 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 170
2017 Female gender 49 34 4 7 5 0 0 83 12 297
2014 Male gender 38 45 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 171
2014 Female gender 43 36 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 314

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

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 Male gender 44 35 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 162
2020 Female gender 49 32 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 314
2019 Male gender 38 39 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 169
2019 Female gender 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 312
2018 Male gender 32 48 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 153
2018 Female gender 44 31 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 278
2017 Male gender 36 34 16 6 8 0 0 70 14 170
2017 Female gender 41 30 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 298
2014 Male gender 26 39 19 11 5 0 0 65 17 171
2014 Female gender 35 35 11 13 7 0 0 70 20 314

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
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 162
2020 Female gender 48 38 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 313
2019 Male gender 34 45 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 169
2019 Female gender 41 37 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 312
2018 Male gender 36 50 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 153
2018 Female gender 44 37 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 277
2017 Male gender 33 47 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 171
2017 Female gender 46 33 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 298

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
(%)
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 Male gender 57 32 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 162
2020 Female gender 61 32 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 311
2019 Male gender 56 34 7 1 2 0 1 91 2 169
2019 Female gender 51 38 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 312
2018 Male gender 58 38 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 153
2018 Female gender 60 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 277
2017 Male gender 53 37 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 171
2017 Female gender 54 34 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 296
2014 Male gender 49 38 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 171
2014 Female gender 53 34 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 314

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 47 36 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 162
2020 Female gender 51 32 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 314
2019 Male gender 43 35 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 168
2019 Female gender 46 36 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 313
2018 Male gender 42 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 151
2018 Female gender 45 33 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 276
2017 Male gender 36 42 11 6 4 1 0 78 11 171
2017 Female gender 43 32 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 297

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
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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 Male gender 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 162
2020 Female gender 70 24 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 310
2019 Male gender 65 26 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 169
2019 Female gender 64 29 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 310
2018 Male gender 70 25 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 150
2018 Female gender 65 26 5 3 0 0 0 91 4 274
2017 Male gender 64 30 5 1 1 0 0 94 2 171
2017 Female gender 66 24 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 296
2014 Male gender 64 28 7 1 1 0 0 92 1 171
2014 Female gender 74 18 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 314

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
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 49 34 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 161
2020 Female gender 50 34 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 313
2019 Male gender 45 35 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 167
2019 Female gender 43 39 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 313
2018 Male gender 45 40 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 152
2018 Female gender 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 277
2017 Male gender 41 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 170
2017 Female gender 46 33 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 297
2014 Male gender 33 45 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 171
2014 Female gender 36 39 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 314

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
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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 Male gender 47 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 161
2020 Female gender 60 28 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 314
2019 Male gender 47 31 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 168
2019 Female gender 50 36 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 313
2018 Male gender 51 31 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 150
2018 Female gender 49 35 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 273
2017 Male gender 41 38 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 171
2017 Female gender 51 30 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 297
2014 Male gender 37 36 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 171
2014 Female gender 46 32 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 314

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

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 Male gender 52 33 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 161
2020 Female gender 59 29 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 310
2019 Male gender 47 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 166
2019 Female gender 51 37 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 312
2018 Male gender 50 37 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 153
2018 Female gender 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 278
2017 Male gender 47 37 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 171
2017 Female gender 49 35 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 297
2014 Male gender 37 39 13 9 1 1 0 77 10 171
2014 Female gender 47 30 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 314

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 Male gender 62 23 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 161
2020 Female gender 67 24 6 3 1 0 0 90 3 313
2019 Male gender 63 27 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 169
2019 Female gender 61 30 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 314
2018 Male gender 58 33 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 152
2018 Female gender 60 28 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 278
2017 Male gender 49 42 5 2 1 0 1 92 4 171
2017 Female gender 57 31 5 5 3 0 0 88 8 295
2014 Male gender 48 32 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 171
2014 Female gender 54 30 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 314

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 38 36 19 6 1 0 0 73 7 159
2020 Female gender 41 32 17 6 2 0 0 74 9 313
2019 Male gender 41 37 14 3 3 0 1 79 7 167
2019 Female gender 44 35 14 6 2 0 0 78 7 312
2018 Male gender 41 36 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 152
2018 Female gender 43 37 12 5 3 0 0 80 9 279
2017 Male gender 34 43 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 171
2017 Female gender 44 37 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 298
2014 Male gender 29 42 19 9 2 0 0 70 11 171
2014 Female gender 38 37 14 6 4 0 0 76 11 314

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
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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 Male gender 7 19 41 26 8 0 0 34 25 162
2020 Female gender 5 19 38 22 15 1 1 38 24 312
2019 Male gender 8 21 41 22 8 1 1 30 28 169
2019 Female gender 5 17 40 20 16 1 1 37 22 314
2018 Male gender 9 24 39 23 4 1 0 27 34 153
2018 Female gender 6 20 38 23 12 0 0 35 27 276
2017 Male gender 9 21 37 24 7 0 2 32 30 171
2017 Female gender 9 19 43 16 10 1 1 27 29 297
2014 Male gender 6 27 35 22 9 0 1 31 33 171
2014 Female gender 4 18 40 24 10 1 3 35 24 314

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 Male gender 1 6 24 42 26 0 1 69 7 162
2020 Female gender 3 9 17 35 34 2 1 70 12 311
2019 Male gender 5 10 21 36 27 0 1 64 15 168
2019 Female gender 2 12 23 31 29 2 1 62 14 313
2018 Male gender 3 14 31 33 17 1 0 50 18 151
2018 Female gender 6 15 24 29 23 2 1 53 22 277
2017 Male gender 7 10 30 27 25 1 1 53 17 169
2017 Female gender 7 11 27 31 22 1 2 54 18 295
2014 Male gender 7 20 28 32 13 0 1 46 26 171
2014 Female gender 8 13 29 30 17 1 3 49 21 314

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 Male gender 14 21 32 25 9 0 0 33 35 161
2020 Female gender 7 19 40 18 14 1 1 32 27 314
2019 Male gender 14 21 31 25 9 0 1 34 35 167
2019 Female gender 7 20 35 18 17 1 2 36 28 314
2018 Male gender 16 23 33 21 6 1 0 27 40 153
2018 Female gender 9 26 36 17 11 0 1 28 36 276
2017 Male gender 24 27 27 12 9 0 0 22 52 170
2017 Female gender 19 26 33 12 7 1 2 19 47 297
2014 Male gender 20 26 30 15 8 0 2 23 46 171
2014 Female gender 14 23 36 14 9 1 3 25 38 313

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
(%)
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 Male gender 4 10 35 36 15 0 0 51 14 160
2020 Female gender 5 11 32 32 19 1 1 52 16 313
2019 Male gender 5 10 33 30 19 0 1 50 16 168
2019 Female gender 3 11 36 28 21 1 1 49 14 313
2018 Male gender 2 16 36 33 12 0 0 46 18 153
2018 Female gender 4 9 32 38 16 0 0 54 14 275
2017 Male gender 8 11 39 31 10 1 0 42 19 170
2017 Female gender 6 14 35 30 14 0 1 44 20 299
2014 Male gender 5 12 39 32 12 0 0 45 17 170
2014 Female gender 4 12 43 26 12 1 2 39 16 312

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
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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 Male gender 8 17 29 30 15 0 1 46 25 162
2020 Female gender 10 17 28 23 22 1 1 45 27 313
2019 Male gender 10 19 30 22 16 2 1 40 30 168
2019 Female gender 9 19 30 19 21 1 2 40 29 314
2018 Male gender 9 23 34 25 8 2 0 34 32 152
2018 Female gender 13 19 29 22 15 1 0 38 33 277
2017 Male gender 13 19 34 22 10 1 1 33 32 170
2017 Female gender 11 24 30 21 10 1 2 33 36 298
2014 Male gender 14 28 34 14 8 0 1 22 43 170
2014 Female gender 18 26 29 15 8 1 2 24 46 314

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

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 Male gender 2 9 21 37 29 1 1 67 12 160
2020 Female gender 3 9 22 32 30 2 1 65 12 311
2019 Male gender 3 10 23 31 29 1 2 62 14 168
2019 Female gender 3 11 28 29 26 2 1 57 14 313
2018 Male gender 3 11 29 42 15 1 0 57 14 151
2018 Female gender 7 18 24 26 22 1 2 49 26 274
2017 Male gender 4 7 27 34 22 2 3 59 12 170
2017 Female gender 7 12 27 29 21 2 3 52 19 297
2014 Male gender 5 10 26 32 23 1 2 57 16 171
2014 Female gender 5 15 26 28 20 2 3 51 22 314

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
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
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 20 39 23 9 1 0 33 28 159
2020 Female gender 5 12 40 25 17 1 1 42 18 313
2019 Male gender 8 20 39 21 10 1 1 32 28 169
2019 Female gender 6 15 38 23 17 2 1 41 21 313
2018 Male gender 12 23 38 17 10 0 0 27 35 152
2018 Female gender 8 22 39 20 11 1 0 32 30 277
2017 Male gender 18 19 33 23 6 1 1 29 37 171
2017 Female gender 14 22 32 20 8 1 3 29 38 295
2014 Male gender 17 29 30 16 7 0 1 24 46 171
2014 Female gender 13 17 36 18 11 2 2 30 32 314

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
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
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 2 8 32 41 17 0 0 58 10 162
2020 Female gender 2 6 30 36 24 0 0 61 8 314
2019 Male gender 8 15 29 30 16 0 1 46 24 168
2019 Female gender 2 12 34 34 17 1 0 52 14 314
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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
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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 Male gender 34 30 18 5 4 6 3 71 9 161
2020 Female gender 39 28 16 6 4 5 3 72 10 315
2019 Male gender 40 29 12 9 5 5 1 73 14 169
2019 Female gender 35 26 17 8 5 7 2 67 14 312
2018 Male gender 34 34 13 7 3 5 3 75 11 152
2018 Female gender 29 32 16 10 5 5 3 66 17 276
2017 Male gender 35 33 14 8 2 6 1 74 11 171
2017 Female gender 34 30 14 8 6 5 3 70 15 299
2014 Male gender 36 35 12 6 5 2 3 75 12 171
2014 Female gender 40 24 15 10 6 2 4 68 16 314

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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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 Male gender 62 24 5 3 5 0 0 86 8 161
2020 Female gender 61 24 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 314
2019 Male gender 58 26 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 169
2019 Female gender 55 25 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 312
2018 Male gender 54 32 5 6 4 0 0 86 10 151
2018 Female gender 53 26 8 6 6 1 0 79 13 276
2017 Male gender 52 36 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 170
2017 Female gender 51 27 7 8 7 0 0 79 15 299
2014 Male gender 46 34 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 171
2014 Female gender 53 23 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 314

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

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 Male gender 68 25 4 1 3 0 0 93 4 162
2020 Female gender 68 25 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 314
2019 Male gender 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 168
2019 Female gender 62 26 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 312
2018 Male gender 60 32 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 151
2018 Female gender 59 30 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 276
2017 Male gender 61 32 3 4 1 0 0 92 4 171
2017 Female gender 54 32 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 297
2014 Male gender 55 33 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 171
2014 Female gender 54 31 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 314

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

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 Male gender 60 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 159
2020 Female gender 65 25 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 314
2019 Male gender 52 35 7 4 2 1 0 87 7 169
2019 Female gender 54 32 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 313
2018 Male gender 51 40 5 2 1 1 0 92 4 153
2018 Female gender 56 30 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 277

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
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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 61 23 8 1 2 4 1 89 3 162
2020 Female gender 67 18 6 2 2 2 2 89 5 315
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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
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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 Male gender 66 25 5 3 0 0 1 92 3 162
2020 Female gender 70 21 3 2 1 1 2 93 3 315
2019 Male gender 66 23 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 168
2019 Female gender 65 20 10 2 1 0 2 87 2 313

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
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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 Male gender 52 31 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 160
2020 Female gender 60 27 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 314
2019 Male gender 54 27 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 167
2019 Female gender 53 28 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 313
2018 Male gender 51 35 5 5 4 0 0 85 9 153
2018 Female gender 55 29 7 5 2 1 1 85 7 278
2017 Male gender 45 42 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 171
2017 Female gender 53 30 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 298
2014 Male gender 37 39 10 8 5 1 1 77 13 171
2014 Female gender 51 26 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 314

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Male gender 62 19 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 161
2020 Female gender 64 19 9 3 2 1 2 86 5 314

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 Male gender 59 29 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 161
2020 Female gender 62 25 6 4 1 0 1 88 6 315
2019 Male gender 58 25 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 169
2019 Female gender 58 26 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 313
2018 Male gender 58 31 3 4 4 0 0 89 7 152
2018 Female gender 61 22 6 8 2 0 1 84 10 276
2017 Male gender 48 39 6 2 4 0 0 88 7 171
2017 Female gender 54 27 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 298
2014 Male gender 47 32 10 7 4 0 1 79 10 171
2014 Female gender 56 23 7 10 3 1 0 80 13 313

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 Male gender 36 64 162
2020 Female gender 41 59 315

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 Male gender 69 17 4 2 0 1 7 93 2 162
2020 Female gender 74 10 4 2 1 1 9 93 3 315

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 Male gender 66 22 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 161
2020 Female gender 75 16 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 315
2019 Male gender 62 27 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 169
2019 Female gender 67 20 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 313
2018 Male gender 58 30 5 4 4 0 0 88 7 152
2018 Female gender 65 20 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 279
2017 Male gender 60 26 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 171
2017 Female gender 64 23 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 299
2014 Male gender 54 28 8 5 4 1 1 83 9 171
2014 Female gender 61 23 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 314
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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 Male gender 50 32 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 162
2020 Female gender 62 27 6 4 1 1 0 90 5 313
2019 Male gender 42 37 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 168
2019 Female gender 43 34 10 7 2 2 0 80 10 314
2018 Male gender 45 37 8 4 5 2 0 83 9 153
2018 Female gender 41 34 10 10 3 1 0 76 13 279
2017 Male gender 41 36 10 6 6 1 1 78 12 171
2017 Female gender 42 34 9 7 5 3 0 78 12 299
2014 Male gender 33 34 14 10 8 2 0 68 18 171
2014 Female gender 40 32 11 9 5 2 0 73 15 314

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 Male gender 49 30 11 4 4 1 0 80 8 160
2020 Female gender 62 28 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 315
2019 Male gender 43 33 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 169
2019 Female gender 46 33 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 313
2018 Male gender 44 39 7 4 6 1 0 83 10 153
2018 Female gender 41 34 10 10 4 1 0 75 15 278
2017 Male gender 41 36 10 5 8 0 1 78 12 170
2017 Female gender 39 38 11 6 5 1 0 77 12 298
2014 Male gender 30 34 15 12 8 1 1 65 20 171
2014 Female gender 39 34 10 11 6 1 0 73 17 314

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 Male gender 41 36 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 162
2020 Female gender 50 35 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 314
2019 Male gender 33 38 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 168
2019 Female gender 37 35 15 5 5 1 1 73 11 312
2018 Male gender 30 46 11 7 6 1 0 76 12 153
2018 Female gender 29 39 13 12 4 3 0 70 16 278
2017 Male gender 27 34 19 8 10 2 1 63 18 171
2017 Female gender 28 39 11 13 5 3 0 70 19 298
2014 Male gender 24 31 19 16 8 2 0 56 24 171
2014 Female gender 29 35 14 14 6 2 0 65 21 313

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 Male gender 30 40 15 10 4 1 0 70 14 162
2020 Female gender 43 39 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 315
2019 Male gender 30 34 16 15 5 1 0 64 20 168
2019 Female gender 28 37 18 10 6 1 0 66 16 311
2018 Male gender 30 40 12 11 6 1 0 70 18 153
2018 Female gender 25 38 12 13 10 1 0 64 24 278
2017 Male gender 28 33 16 11 11 1 0 62 22 170
2017 Female gender 28 35 11 15 9 1 0 64 24 298
2014 Male gender 18 35 19 13 11 3 0 55 25 171
2014 Female gender 28 32 11 20 7 1 0 61 27 313

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 Male gender 46 25 11 5 2 3 9 80 8 162
2020 Female gender 49 22 9 7 3 4 6 79 10 314
2019 Male gender 44 26 10 5 2 7 7 80 8 169
2019 Female gender 50 21 12 4 4 4 5 77 9 314
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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 Male gender 42 45 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 161
2020 Female gender 55 34 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 312
2019 Male gender 42 42 7 7 1 1 0 85 7 169
2019 Female gender 48 37 8 5 2 1 0 85 6 313
2018 Male gender 36 50 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 153
2018 Female gender 38 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 9 277
2017 Male gender 30 48 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 171
2017 Female gender 43 37 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 299
2014 Male gender 27 47 13 9 3 1 0 74 12 171
2014 Female gender 46 36 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 314

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 Male gender 25 52 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 161
2020 Female gender 42 38 9 8 2 2 0 81 10 314
2019 Male gender 23 40 18 14 5 1 0 64 19 169
2019 Female gender 26 42 15 11 5 1 0 69 16 314

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 Male gender 51 35 8 3 2 1 0 87 6 161
2020 Female gender 48 30 11 6 2 2 1 80 9 311
2019 Male gender 42 40 6 5 5 2 0 83 11 168
2019 Female gender 42 30 14 8 3 3 1 75 11 314
2018 Male gender 47 36 6 6 2 1 1 86 8 153
2018 Female gender 44 37 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 277
2017 Male gender 51 34 7 6 1 1 1 86 7 171
2017 Female gender 45 37 7 6 3 1 1 84 9 299
2014 Male gender 49 36 4 6 3 2 0 87 9 171
2014 Female gender 49 28 10 5 4 3 1 80 9 314

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 Male gender 52 32 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 161
2020 Female gender 55 29 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 311
2019 Male gender 39 44 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 167
2019 Female gender 44 32 16 4 3 1 0 78 7 312
2018 Male gender 48 33 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 153
2018 Female gender 43 36 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 278

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 Male gender 35 24 10 11 8 11 2 67 21 161
2020 Female gender 30 22 22 11 6 6 2 57 19 315
2019 Male gender 31 22 17 8 8 10 4 61 19 168
2019 Female gender 23 22 23 10 11 8 2 51 24 313
2018 Male gender 30 29 14 6 8 12 1 68 16 153
2018 Female gender 23 23 20 13 13 6 2 50 28 279
2017 Male gender 30 19 17 8 14 8 4 56 25 170
2017 Female gender 21 21 15 18 13 8 4 48 35 298
2014 Male gender 21 30 17 14 11 6 2 55 27 171
2014 Female gender 19 24 16 16 17 5 2 46 36 313

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 Male gender 37 38 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 161
2020 Female gender 45 31 11 8 4 1 1 77 12 313
2019 Male gender 38 34 11 13 2 2 0 73 16 168
2019 Female gender 43 33 9 9 5 0 1 77 14 312
2018 Male gender 38 36 10 12 3 1 0 75 15 153
2018 Female gender 44 32 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 277
2017 Male gender 34 37 11 10 6 2 1 73 16 171
2017 Female gender 50 34 5 6 3 2 0 86 9 299
2014 Male gender 34 31 14 11 7 2 1 67 19 171
2014 Female gender 40 33 10 9 6 2 0 75 15 314

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 Male gender 24 34 12 16 11 1 3 60 27 162
2020 Female gender 30 26 13 14 9 3 5 60 25 315
2019 Male gender 25 26 13 13 19 2 2 53 34 169
2019 Female gender 28 31 15 8 13 3 3 62 23 313
2018 Male gender 22 29 16 15 15 1 1 52 31 153
2018 Female gender 31 26 15 10 16 0 2 58 27 277
2017 Male gender 25 24 12 17 17 2 4 51 36 171
2017 Female gender 31 25 12 18 10 1 3 58 29 298
2014 Male gender 17 28 12 16 23 1 2 47 40 171
2014 Female gender 26 24 13 16 17 2 2 51 35 314

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 Male gender 59 18 13 6 1 0 4 80 6 162
2020 Female gender 62 18 10 4 2 1 3 83 6 315
2019 Male gender 64 17 12 4 1 0 2 83 5 169
2019 Female gender 63 18 9 5 2 0 3 84 6 313

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 Male gender 64 16 12 3 1 0 3 83 5 161
2020 Female gender 65 19 9 2 1 1 3 87 3 313
2019 Male gender 61 21 12 1 2 1 2 85 3 166
2019 Female gender 62 18 9 2 1 3 5 87 4 311

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 Male gender 86 5 1 1 3 1 3 95 3 162
2020 Female gender 80 8 3 1 2 2 4 94 3 315
2019 Male gender 84 4 2 1 4 3 2 93 5 167
2019 Female gender 78 7 4 0 3 4 4 92 4 312

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 Male gender 86 6 4 1 0 1 3 95 1 162
2020 Female gender 84 6 2 1 0 1 7 97 1 314
2019 Male gender 90 2 1 1 1 1 5 97 1 168
2019 Female gender 84 3 3 0 0 1 8 97 0 311

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 Male gender 42 39 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 162
2020 Female gender 44 37 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 315
2019 Male gender 35 44 6 11 3 1 0 80 14 169
2019 Female gender 36 43 14 5 1 2 0 80 6 313
2018 Male gender 41 37 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 153
2018 Female gender 38 33 17 6 5 2 0 72 11 278
2017 Male gender 31 41 13 8 5 2 0 73 13 171
2017 Female gender 35 39 13 5 4 3 1 77 9 298

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 Male gender 54 31 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 161
2020 Female gender 56 30 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 312
2019 Male gender 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 167
2019 Female gender 50 34 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 312
2018 Male gender 54 33 5 4 3 1 0 88 7 152
2018 Female gender 54 34 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 277
2017 Male gender 48 38 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 171
2017 Female gender 52 35 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 298
2014 Male gender 46 34 13 2 3 2 0 82 5 171
2014 Female gender 57 27 7 5 2 2 0 85 7 314

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 Male gender 49 38 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 161
2020 Female gender 55 30 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 313
2019 Male gender 56 31 7 2 4 1 0 88 5 169
2019 Female gender 52 34 7 3 1 2 0 88 4 311
2018 Male gender 42 46 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 152
2018 Female gender 52 32 10 5 1 1 0 85 5 278
2017 Male gender 43 36 14 2 2 1 1 81 4 170
2017 Female gender 52 28 9 3 3 3 1 84 7 299
2014 Male gender 41 35 15 2 2 4 1 80 4 171
2014 Female gender 56 26 9 5 2 3 0 84 6 314

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 Male gender 50 36 9 1 1 3 1 89 2 161
2020 Female gender 51 35 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 314

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 Male gender 55 27 7 6 1 2 2 86 7 161
2020 Female gender 55 29 7 4 1 2 1 88 5 314

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 Male gender 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 162
2020 Female gender 70 22 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 315
2019 Male gender 65 24 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 166
2019 Female gender 65 26 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 313
2018 Male gender 66 27 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 151
2018 Female gender 66 24 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 278
2017 Male gender 55 34 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 171
2017 Female gender 63 26 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 299
2014 Male gender 58 29 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 171
2014 Female gender 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 313

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 Male gender 68 18 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 162
2020 Female gender 71 20 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 312
2019 Male gender 64 22 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 167
2019 Female gender 65 21 10 2 1 1 0 87 3 312
2018 Male gender 61 26 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 150
2018 Female gender 61 26 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 278
2017 Male gender 50 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 170
2017 Female gender 63 25 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 299
2014 Male gender 48 32 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 171
2014 Female gender 55 26 10 7 1 0 0 81 8 313

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 Male gender 61 26 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 162
2020 Female gender 68 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 310
2019 Male gender 62 21 9 6 1 0 0 83 8 169
2019 Female gender 62 24 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 312
2018 Male gender 59 28 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 152
2018 Female gender 59 26 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 276
2017 Male gender 53 31 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 170
2017 Female gender 63 24 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 299
2014 Male gender 45 30 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 171
2014 Female gender 54 31 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 314

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 Male gender 57 22 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 162
2020 Female gender 65 17 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 315
2019 Male gender 57 21 9 7 3 3 0 81 10 168
2019 Female gender 57 21 12 7 3 1 0 79 10 313
2018 Male gender 57 22 9 6 4 1 0 80 10 153
2018 Female gender 53 19 13 7 5 3 0 74 12 278
2017 Male gender 46 26 15 6 4 3 1 75 10 171
2017 Female gender 57 13 13 6 5 6 0 75 12 299
2014 Male gender 47 23 9 8 7 5 1 74 16 171
2014 Female gender 53 18 14 8 5 2 0 72 13 314
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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 Male gender 25 47 29 162
2020 Female gender 16 48 36 315
2019 Male gender 20 49 32 169
2019 Female gender 20 46 34 314
2018 Male gender 23 50 28 152
2018 Female gender 19 43 38 279
2017 Male gender 27 46 27 171
2017 Female gender 21 44 34 299
2014 Male gender 24 43 33 171
2014 Female gender 20 43 37 314

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 Male gender 35 32 23 3 3 5 40
2020 Female gender 31 29 22 0 10 8 50
2019 Male gender 18 18 23 15 14 12 34
2019 Female gender 18 29 25 5 17 7 63
2018 Male gender 32 32 17 0 10 9 34
2018 Female gender 32 30 26 7 5 0 54
2017 Male gender 34 19 23 0 19 4 46
2017 Female gender 25 36 24 3 7 5 63
2014 Male gender 12 43 16 20 9999 9 40
2014 Female gender 14 29 32 7 9999 18 61
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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 Male gender 4 96 162
2020 Female gender 4 96 314
2019 Male gender 7 93 168
2019 Female gender 9 91 313
2018 Male gender 5 95 153
2018 Female gender 11 89 278

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 54 46 11
2019 Female gender 64 36 27

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 Male gender 0 100 11
2019 Female gender 0 100 27

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 Male gender 0 100 11
2019 Female gender 0 100 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 45 11
2019 Female gender 41 59 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 45 11
2019 Female gender 34 66 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 55 11
2019 Female gender 38 62 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 11
2019 Female gender 0 100 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 45 11
2019 Female gender 41 59 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 55 11
2019 Female gender 49 51 27

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
2019 Male gender 0 100 11
2019 Female gender 0 100 27

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
2019 Male gender 0 100 11
2019 Female gender 21 79 27

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
2019 Male gender 45 55 11
2019 Female gender 48 52 27

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
2019 Male gender 0 100 11
2019 Female gender 0 100 27

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 55 11
2019 Female gender 66 34 27

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 Male gender 29 19 17 2 2 27 4 70 5 162
2020 Female gender 24 12 18 4 2 32 9 60 10 314
2019 Male gender 25 17 15 2 5 27 9 67 10 169
2019 Female gender 17 15 16 6 5 30 11 54 19 313
2018 Male gender 27 21 16 5 4 20 7 65 13 153
2018 Female gender 18 15 21 5 6 29 6 50 17 276
2017 Male gender 26 21 20 1 2 22 7 67 5 171
2017 Female gender 19 10 19 6 5 32 8 49 19 298
2014 Male gender 24 16 23 3 4 24 6 57 10 171
2014 Female gender 21 15 17 5 6 27 8 56 17 314

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 Male gender 47 28 13 3 2 6 1 81 5 162
2020 Female gender 49 26 13 4 1 7 0 81 5 315
2019 Male gender 46 32 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 169
2019 Female gender 42 27 14 5 3 8 1 76 9 313
2018 Male gender 49 32 11 1 4 3 0 83 6 152
2018 Female gender 42 29 15 6 2 6 0 75 9 277
2017 Male gender 45 32 13 3 2 5 1 81 6 171
2017 Female gender 38 29 12 4 5 10 1 76 11 298
2014 Male gender 38 31 16 3 4 9 0 75 7 171
2014 Female gender 38 29 15 5 5 8 0 73 11 314
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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 Male gender 3 97 162
2020 Female gender 5 95 314
2019 Male gender 4 96 168
2019 Female gender 4 96 310
2018 Male gender 4 96 152
2018 Female gender 4 96 278

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 Male gender 33 21 13 1 1 28 2 77 4 162
2020 Female gender 25 11 16 2 2 36 9 65 7 315
2019 Male gender 27 14 16 1 3 28 11 67 7 169
2019 Female gender 21 11 19 3 2 36 8 57 8 310
2018 Male gender 30 17 18 2 3 25 5 67 6 152
2018 Female gender 19 12 24 1 4 35 5 51 9 277
2017 Male gender 26 18 16 2 1 31 5 69 6 171
2017 Female gender 18 11 17 1 2 44 6 60 7 297
2014 Male gender 27 16 23 3 1 26 5 62 5 171
2014 Female gender 23 12 16 2 0 39 8 66 4 314

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 Male gender 52 32 9 1 2 4 0 87 3 161
2020 Female gender 50 25 12 3 1 9 0 83 4 314
2019 Male gender 51 31 9 2 2 4 1 85 5 169
2019 Female gender 43 26 15 2 2 10 1 78 5 313
2018 Male gender 53 27 10 4 2 4 1 84 6 150
2018 Female gender 42 26 16 4 2 10 0 76 6 279
2017 Male gender 43 35 11 2 2 5 1 84 4 170
2017 Female gender 40 29 13 1 3 13 1 80 5 297
2014 Male gender 43 28 18 4 1 7 1 76 5 171
2014 Female gender 44 23 14 4 1 13 2 78 5 314
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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 Male gender 38 34 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 161
2020 Female gender 40 30 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 313

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 Male gender 60 25 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 161
2020 Female gender 63 20 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 313
2019 Male gender 60 24 9 3 3 0 0 85 7 168
2019 Female gender 63 23 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 313
2018 Male gender 46 28 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 153
2018 Female gender 60 25 7 3 2 0 3 88 5 277
2017 Male gender 54 21 15 5 4 1 0 76 10 170
2017 Female gender 51 25 12 7 4 0 2 77 11 296

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 Male gender 19 37 26 11 8 0 0 55 19 161
2020 Female gender 24 30 22 17 8 0 0 54 25 315
2019 Male gender 20 40 25 8 7 0 0 60 15 169
2019 Female gender 30 31 21 12 5 0 0 62 17 314
2018 Male gender 15 37 29 11 8 0 0 52 19 153
2018 Female gender 18 37 27 9 7 0 1 56 16 276
2017 Male gender 19 34 31 11 5 0 0 53 16 171
2017 Female gender 24 31 27 12 6 0 0 55 17 298

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 Male gender 27 40 18 11 4 0 0 67 15 160
2020 Female gender 33 35 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 313
2019 Male gender 32 35 20 7 5 1 0 68 12 169
2019 Female gender 38 33 16 9 3 0 1 72 11 313
2018 Male gender 28 32 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 153
2018 Female gender 30 36 22 8 3 0 1 67 11 276
2017 Male gender 26 35 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 171
2017 Female gender 30 37 19 8 4 1 1 68 12 298

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 Male gender 31 33 19 13 4 0 0 64 16 161
2020 Female gender 34 27 19 14 6 1 0 61 20 314
2019 Male gender 30 28 23 10 8 1 0 58 18 165
2019 Female gender 35 30 20 8 5 1 1 66 13 313
2018 Male gender 27 27 26 12 7 1 1 55 19 153
2018 Female gender 27 30 21 12 7 1 1 58 20 276
2017 Male gender 30 28 22 14 5 1 1 59 19 170
2017 Female gender 29 28 23 12 6 0 1 58 18 297

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 Male gender 51 30 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 158
2020 Female gender 52 23 13 7 3 0 1 76 10 312
2019 Male gender 63 27 9 1 1 0 0 90 1 168
2019 Female gender 61 24 7 3 1 0 4 89 4 312
2018 Male gender 51 29 12 5 1 0 1 81 7 153
2018 Female gender 62 21 9 4 0 0 4 86 4 277
2017 Male gender 52 27 13 5 1 0 3 81 6 170
2017 Female gender 55 26 9 2 2 1 7 87 4 297

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 Male gender 37 34 16 9 3 0 0 71 13 161
2020 Female gender 36 29 19 11 5 0 0 65 16 315
2019 Male gender 41 36 16 3 4 0 0 76 8 168
2019 Female gender 43 31 15 8 3 0 0 74 12 313
2018 Male gender 42 30 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 152
2018 Female gender 40 36 16 5 2 0 0 76 7 276
2017 Male gender 33 39 19 5 4 0 0 72 9 170
2017 Female gender 36 34 18 5 6 0 1 71 11 296

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 Male gender 34 31 15 9 7 0 3 68 17 161
2020 Female gender 33 29 19 8 8 0 3 64 16 315

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 Male gender 35 38 17 7 2 0 0 73 9 162
2020 Female gender 44 34 16 5 0 0 1 79 5 314
2019 Male gender 30 40 21 4 4 1 0 71 8 169
2019 Female gender 37 38 17 4 2 1 1 76 7 311
2018 Male gender 24 43 23 9 1 0 0 67 10 153
2018 Female gender 34 37 15 7 4 0 2 73 11 279
2017 Male gender 28 31 28 10 3 0 0 59 13 171
2017 Female gender 36 33 16 9 6 0 1 69 15 296

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 Male gender 30 31 25 9 4 0 0 61 14 161
2020 Female gender 31 37 20 10 2 0 0 69 12 312
2019 Male gender 26 36 21 13 4 1 0 62 17 168
2019 Female gender 36 32 21 8 3 0 1 68 11 313
2018 Male gender 22 31 29 14 4 0 0 53 18 152
2018 Female gender 25 39 24 7 4 0 1 64 11 278
2017 Male gender 28 32 20 16 5 0 0 60 21 171
2017 Female gender 21 41 20 9 7 0 0 63 16 295

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 Male gender 38 31 20 6 6 0 0 68 12 162
2020 Female gender 44 32 15 6 1 0 1 77 7 311
2019 Male gender 35 33 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 169
2019 Female gender 39 32 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 313
2018 Male gender 33 25 29 8 3 1 1 59 12 153
2018 Female gender 33 32 20 8 4 1 1 66 13 278
2017 Male gender 29 36 20 9 5 1 0 66 14 171
2017 Female gender 36 31 17 8 7 0 1 68 15 296

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 Male gender 49 27 16 4 3 0 0 76 7 161
2020 Female gender 55 23 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 312
2019 Male gender 50 26 17 4 3 1 0 76 7 168
2019 Female gender 53 26 12 5 4 0 0 79 8 313

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 Male gender 37 30 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 162
2020 Female gender 34 33 21 7 4 0 0 67 11 313

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 Male gender 25 39 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 161
2020 Female gender 25 35 24 11 4 0 0 61 15 314
2019 Male gender 33 38 19 8 3 0 0 71 10 168
2019 Female gender 36 37 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 314
2018 Male gender 26 36 25 9 4 0 1 63 13 153
2018 Female gender 30 38 20 9 3 0 1 68 12 276
2017 Male gender 27 37 24 9 4 0 0 64 13 171
2017 Female gender 35 32 21 8 4 0 0 68 12 296

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 Male gender 61 26 10 1 2 0 0 88 2 161
2020 Female gender 61 26 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 312
2019 Male gender 77 16 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 168
2019 Female gender 73 17 8 1 1 0 1 91 1 313
2018 Male gender 71 21 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 152
2018 Female gender 67 15 10 2 2 0 2 85 5 279
2017 Male gender 76 16 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 170
2017 Female gender 67 18 8 2 2 0 2 87 5 298

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 Male gender 50 30 15 2 3 0 0 79 5 160
2020 Female gender 48 36 11 2 2 0 0 84 4 311

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 Male gender 79 14 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 161
2020 Female gender 81 12 3 1 0 1 2 96 1 312
2019 Male gender 87 6 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 167
2019 Female gender 83 8 3 1 0 0 5 96 1 310
2018 Male gender 84 7 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 152
2018 Female gender 81 12 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 278

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 Male gender 91 5 1 1 2 0 1 96 3 160
2020 Female gender 86 7 3 1 1 1 2 96 1 313
2019 Male gender 83 7 2 2 3 1 2 92 5 169
2019 Female gender 78 10 5 2 3 1 2 90 5 312
2018 Male gender 84 6 2 2 2 1 2 93 4 153
2018 Female gender 78 9 6 3 1 0 3 89 4 277
2017 Male gender 82 12 3 2 1 1 0 94 2 171
2017 Female gender 76 11 6 2 1 2 2 90 4 298

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 Male gender 72 19 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 160
2020 Female gender 77 16 4 1 1 0 1 94 2 309
2019 Male gender 69 23 5 1 1 1 1 93 2 169
2019 Female gender 65 24 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 312
2018 Male gender 62 25 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 153
2018 Female gender 58 31 7 3 1 0 1 90 4 279
2017 Male gender 67 23 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 170
2017 Female gender 60 28 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 299

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 Male gender 75 13 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 160
2020 Female gender 72 16 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 314
2019 Male gender 71 18 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 168
2019 Female gender 64 22 7 4 2 0 1 86 6 311
2018 Male gender 64 18 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 152
2018 Female gender 61 23 9 6 2 0 1 84 8 278
2017 Male gender 66 18 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 170
2017 Female gender 63 19 10 4 3 0 2 84 7 298

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 Male gender 68 9 5 2 2 0 14 90 4 161
2020 Female gender 67 9 2 0 0 0 22 98 0 312
2019 Male gender 60 13 3 1 1 0 22 94 2 167
2019 Female gender 58 12 3 1 0 0 25 94 2 310
2018 Male gender 52 15 8 2 0 0 24 87 2 153
2018 Female gender 47 14 5 0 0 0 33 91 1 276
2017 Male gender 56 15 6 1 1 0 21 91 1 170
2017 Female gender 50 11 5 1 0 0 32 91 3 298

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 Male gender 66 20 10 1 2 0 1 87 3 161
2020 Female gender 81 11 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 314
2019 Male gender 66 21 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 167
2019 Female gender 79 14 4 0 0 0 3 96 0 310
2018 Male gender 59 27 11 3 0 0 1 86 3 152
2018 Female gender 72 17 5 1 0 0 4 93 1 276
2017 Male gender 67 22 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 169
2017 Female gender 73 16 3 2 0 1 5 94 2 296

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 Male gender 70 15 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 162
2020 Female gender 78 14 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 313
2019 Male gender 75 13 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 167
2019 Female gender 76 13 3 5 2 1 1 90 7 312
2018 Male gender 76 13 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 153
2018 Female gender 74 16 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 278
2017 Male gender 73 17 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 170
2017 Female gender 71 18 5 1 2 0 2 92 3 299

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 Male gender 53 24 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 162
2020 Female gender 50 29 14 5 0 0 1 80 6 314
2019 Male gender 66 22 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 169
2019 Female gender 59 29 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 311
2018 Male gender 59 25 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 151
2018 Female gender 52 30 14 2 0 0 1 83 3 276
2017 Male gender 59 28 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 170
2017 Female gender 51 29 12 3 3 0 2 82 6 299

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 Male gender 31 49 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 162
2020 Female gender 37 46 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 314

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 Male gender 14 41 33 11 1 0 0 55 12 162
2020 Female gender 20 41 29 9 1 0 0 61 10 315
2019 Male gender 18 47 24 8 3 0 0 65 11 169
2019 Female gender 27 40 24 8 0 0 0 67 8 314
2018 Male gender 15 49 27 8 1 0 0 63 10 153
2018 Female gender 23 42 25 9 2 0 0 65 10 279
2017 Male gender 14 44 32 7 3 0 0 57 10 171
2017 Female gender 15 44 32 7 2 0 0 59 9 299

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 Male gender 4 18 41 23 13 0 1 36 22 159
2020 Female gender 6 15 43 28 8 0 0 35 22 315
2019 Male gender 6 12 39 31 10 1 0 42 19 167
2019 Female gender 4 14 40 29 13 0 0 42 17 310
2018 Male gender 2 14 42 28 13 0 0 42 16 151
2018 Female gender 8 13 38 29 13 0 0 42 21 278
2017 Male gender 2 14 42 32 10 0 0 42 16 171
2017 Female gender 7 14 45 25 9 0 0 34 21 299

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 Male gender 49 43 6 1 0 1 0 92 1 162
2020 Female gender 58 34 4 2 1 1 0 93 3 313
2019 Male gender 47 39 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 169
2019 Female gender 53 35 6 3 1 2 0 89 5 312
2018 Male gender 59 29 9 3 0 1 0 88 3 152
2018 Female gender 60 29 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 275
2017 Male gender 46 37 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 171
2017 Female gender 52 40 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 297

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
(%)
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 28 10 6 3 1 0 81 8 160
2020 Female gender 58 29 5 5 1 2 0 89 6 314

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 27 12 12 4 1 0 71 16 162
2020 Female gender 55 23 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 313

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 25 14 3 1 2 0 82 3 162
2020 Female gender 69 18 9 2 1 1 0 89 2 312

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 45 34 14 5 1 0 0 80 6 162
2020 Female gender 56 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 315
2019 Male gender 39 40 10 6 3 2 0 81 10 169
2019 Female gender 44 35 12 4 3 1 0 80 8 314
2018 Male gender 49 35 8 3 4 1 0 85 7 153
2018 Female gender 44 32 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 277
2017 Male gender 34 44 13 5 4 1 0 78 8 171
2017 Female gender 36 41 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 298

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
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 54 35 4 6 0 1 0 90 6 162
2020 Female gender 68 27 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 314

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
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 28 8 5 1 1 0 87 6 161
2020 Female gender 69 25 5 1 0 0 0 94 2 312

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 54 32 11 2 0 1 0 87 2 161
2020 Female gender 63 27 7 2 0 0 1 91 2 312

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 59 32 4 3 1 2 0 92 3 162
2020 Female gender 71 21 5 2 1 1 1 93 3 314

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 71 14 5 0 0 4 6 94 0 161
2020 Female gender 80 11 2 1 0 3 3 96 2 314

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 32 8 3 0 1 0 89 3 161
2020 Female gender 69 20 6 2 1 2 0 91 3 315

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
(%)
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 61 22 8 8 0 1 0 84 8 160
2020 Female gender 71 18 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 313

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
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 68 21 5 6 0 1 0 89 6 161
2020 Female gender 82 13 3 1 0 0 0 96 2 314

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
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 43 33 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 62
2020 Female gender 36 44 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 77
2019 Male gender 30 52 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 56
2019 Female gender 26 57 5 8 1 1 1 85 10 77

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 Male gender 100 0 62
2020 Female gender 99 1 77

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
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 40 33 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 62
2020 Female gender 31 28 13 19 9 0 0 59 28 75
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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 Male gender 7 93 161
2020 Female gender 8 92 315

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 Male gender 7 93 162
2020 Female gender 10 90 314
2019 Male gender 7 93 169
2019 Female gender 10 90 313
2017 Male gender 12 88 171
2017 Female gender 16 84 298
2014 Male gender 5 95 171
2014 Female gender 14 86 313

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 Male gender 54 46 11
2020 Female gender 55 45 31

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 74 26 11
2020 Female gender 90 10 31
2019 Male gender 49 51 12
2019 Female gender 91 9 32
2017 Male gender 70 30 20
2017 Female gender 83 17 47
2014 Female gender 87 13 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 14
2017 Female gender 65 28 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 39
2014 Female gender 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 38

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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