2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - IS

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

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 50 39 3 7 1 0 0 89 9 70
2020 IS-03 58 17 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2020 IS-04 40 50 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 IS-05 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 80 13 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 70
2020 IS-03 67 17 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 85 10 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 IS-05 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2017 IS 72 14 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 50
2017 IS-04 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2017 IS-05 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2017 IS-06 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 IS 73 20 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 44
2014 IS-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 IS-04 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 IS-05 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 40 34 11 11 3 0 0 74 14 70
2020 IS-03 42 17 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2020 IS-04 35 45 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2020 IS-05 57 29 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2019 IS 64 21 3 8 5 0 0 85 13 78
2019 IS-04 67 22 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 IS-05 74 15 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 27
2019 IS-06 60 20 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2017 IS 36 39 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 50
2017 IS-04 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2017 IS-05 32 59 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2017 IS-06 27 37 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 11
2014 IS 36 18 7 27 11 0 0 55 39 44
2014 IS-03 40 20 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2014 IS-04 42 25 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2014 IS-05 25 17 8 42 8 0 0 42 50 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 36 43 14 3 3 0 1 80 6 70
2020 IS-03 33 25 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12
2020 IS-04 35 40 15 5 0 0 5 79 5 20
2020 IS-05 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 IS 28 31 19 14 5 0 3 61 20 78
2019 IS-04 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2019 IS-05 41 22 22 15 0 0 0 63 15 27
2019 IS-06 20 27 13 20 13 0 7 50 36 15
2018 IS 27 38 8 15 10 0 1 67 25 73
2018 IS-04 28 39 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2018 IS-05 22 52 4 9 13 0 0 74 22 23
2017 IS 30 42 12 8 6 0 2 73 14 50
2017 IS-04 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 IS-05 24 50 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 12
2017 IS-06 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 IS 25 50 7 9 7 0 2 77 16 44
2014 IS-03 10 30 10 20 20 0 10 44 44 10
2014 IS-04 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 IS-05 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 49 31 9 9 1 1 0 81 10 70
2020 IS-03 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2020 IS-04 45 30 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 20
2020 IS-05 48 48 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 IS 51 29 10 5 3 3 0 81 8 77
2019 IS-04 61 22 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2019 IS-05 58 19 15 4 0 4 0 80 4 26
2019 IS-06 53 13 0 13 13 7 0 71 29 15
2017 IS 44 36 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 50
2017 IS-04 46 23 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 IS-05 32 42 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 12
2017 IS-06 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 42 37 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 43
2014 IS-03 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 IS-04 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2014 IS-05 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 42 33 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 69
2020 IS-03 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 40 30 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2020 IS-05 48 38 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2019 IS 62 19 6 8 5 0 0 81 13 78
2019 IS-04 56 22 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2019 IS-05 74 22 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 27
2019 IS-06 53 7 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2018 IS 53 29 4 7 7 0 0 82 14 73
2018 IS-04 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2018 IS-05 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2017 IS 52 34 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 50
2017 IS-04 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 IS-05 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 IS-06 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 45 30 9 5 9 2 0 77 14 44
2014 IS-03 50 30 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2014 IS-04 58 25 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 IS-05 33 42 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 30 33 17 16 4 0 0 63 20 70
2020 IS-03 25 42 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2020 IS-04 30 45 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2020 IS-05 38 24 19 10 10 0 0 62 19 21
2019 IS 35 29 17 9 10 0 0 64 19 78
2019 IS-04 28 39 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2019 IS-05 37 33 11 4 15 0 0 70 19 27
2019 IS-06 40 13 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2018 IS 26 28 18 17 10 1 0 55 27 72
2018 IS-04 18 35 18 18 12 0 0 53 29 17
2018 IS-05 39 17 17 22 4 0 0 57 26 23
2017 IS 38 32 12 6 12 0 0 70 18 50
2017 IS-04 46 23 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13
2017 IS-05 16 41 25 0 18 0 0 57 18 12
2017 IS-06 46 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS 30 39 5 16 11 0 0 68 27 44
2014 IS-03 20 40 0 10 30 0 0 60 40 10
2014 IS-04 25 42 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2014 IS-05 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 34 41 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 70
2020 IS-03 8 75 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 40 45 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 IS-05 43 29 14 10 5 0 0 71 14 21
2019 IS 33 33 17 10 6 0 0 67 17 78
2019 IS-04 39 28 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2019 IS-05 30 37 15 15 4 0 0 67 19 27
2019 IS-06 47 33 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2018 IS 26 29 14 14 15 1 1 56 30 73
2018 IS-04 28 39 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2018 IS-05 39 30 9 17 4 0 0 70 22 23
2017 IS 44 22 12 12 8 2 0 67 20 50
2017 IS-04 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2017 IS-05 41 18 25 8 0 9 0 64 9 12
2017 IS-06 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 30 36 9 16 9 0 0 66 25 44
2014 IS-03 30 30 0 10 30 0 0 60 40 10
2014 IS-04 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 IS-05 25 42 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 27 41 13 14 4 0 0 69 19 70
2020 IS-03 0 67 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2020 IS-04 20 50 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2020 IS-05 43 33 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 21
2019 IS 27 36 8 22 8 0 0 63 29 78
2019 IS-04 33 28 11 28 0 0 0 61 28 18
2019 IS-05 22 41 4 19 15 0 0 63 33 27
2019 IS-06 40 27 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 15
2018 IS 25 26 12 32 5 0 0 51 37 73
2018 IS-04 33 22 11 28 6 0 0 56 33 18
2018 IS-05 30 26 13 22 9 0 0 57 30 23
2017 IS 24 42 8 14 12 0 0 66 26 50
2017 IS-04 15 54 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 IS-05 17 32 9 24 18 0 0 49 42 12
2017 IS-06 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 35 42 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 69
2020 IS-03 25 50 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2020 IS-04 35 40 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2020 IS-05 48 33 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21
2019 IS 37 32 10 14 5 1 0 70 19 78
2019 IS-04 39 33 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2019 IS-05 44 30 4 15 7 0 0 74 22 27
2019 IS-06 40 20 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2018 IS 35 38 11 11 3 3 0 74 14 72
2018 IS-03 8 25 42 17 8 0 0 33 25 12
2018 IS-04 17 50 11 11 6 6 0 71 18 18
2018 IS-05 39 52 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2017 IS 42 38 4 12 4 0 0 80 16 50
2017 IS-04 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2017 IS-05 24 41 8 26 0 0 0 66 26 12
2017 IS-06 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 IS 41 30 16 5 9 0 0 70 14 44
2014 IS-03 40 10 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2014 IS-04 33 42 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 12
2014 IS-05 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 27 41 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 70
2020 IS-03 17 50 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12
2020 IS-04 25 60 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2020 IS-05 38 24 10 24 5 0 0 62 29 21
2019 IS 31 38 9 15 6 0 0 69 22 78
2019 IS-04 33 28 11 22 6 0 0 61 28 18
2019 IS-05 30 48 4 15 4 0 0 78 19 27
2019 IS-06 40 27 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 15
2018 IS 26 25 19 22 7 0 0 51 29 72
2018 IS-03 0 17 58 17 8 0 0 17 25 12
2018 IS-04 17 33 22 17 11 0 0 50 28 18
2018 IS-05 43 22 4 30 0 0 0 65 30 23
2017 IS 34 34 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 50
2017 IS-04 15 69 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2017 IS-05 41 9 43 8 0 0 0 49 8 12
2017 IS-06 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 37 33 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 67
2020 IS-03 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 35 40 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2020 IS-05 45 30 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 20
2019 IS 37 32 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 78
2019 IS-04 33 33 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2019 IS-05 44 33 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 27
2019 IS-06 40 20 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2018 IS 35 26 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 72
2018 IS-03 17 42 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2018 IS-04 22 33 17 11 17 0 0 56 28 18
2018 IS-05 43 13 17 26 0 0 0 57 26 23
2017 IS 40 30 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 50
2017 IS-04 46 15 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2017 IS-05 24 33 35 8 0 0 0 57 8 12
2017 IS-06 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 52 23 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 44
2014 IS-03 40 10 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2014 IS-04 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 IS-05 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 35 32 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 69
2020 IS-03 25 33 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12
2020 IS-04 35 35 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2020 IS-05 50 20 5 20 5 0 0 70 25 20
2019 IS 28 37 12 13 9 1 0 66 22 78
2019 IS-04 28 22 11 28 11 0 0 50 39 18
2019 IS-05 30 33 15 11 7 4 0 65 19 27
2019 IS-06 33 47 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2018 IS 32 24 10 25 8 0 1 56 34 72
2018 IS-03 0 25 25 42 8 0 0 25 50 12
2018 IS-04 22 33 11 22 6 0 6 59 29 18
2018 IS-05 48 13 4 26 9 0 0 61 35 23
2017 IS 26 36 16 10 10 2 0 63 20 50
2017 IS-04 15 54 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2017 IS-05 32 16 27 16 0 9 0 53 18 12
2017 IS-06 46 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 18 43 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 44
2014 IS-03 20 10 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2014 IS-04 25 50 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2014 IS-05 25 50 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 39 27 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 70
2020 IS-03 33 25 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12
2020 IS-04 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2020 IS-05 48 19 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21
2019 IS 40 26 14 13 6 0 1 66 19 78
2019 IS-04 39 17 17 28 0 0 0 56 28 18
2019 IS-05 37 37 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 27
2019 IS-06 60 0 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2018 IS 33 21 13 21 11 0 1 55 32 72
2018 IS-03 8 33 8 25 25 0 0 42 50 12
2018 IS-04 28 17 11 28 11 0 6 47 41 18
2018 IS-05 43 26 4 22 4 0 0 70 26 23
2017 IS 32 30 16 12 10 0 0 62 22 50
2017 IS-04 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2017 IS-05 24 41 19 16 0 0 0 65 16 12
2017 IS-06 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 IS 18 43 11 9 16 0 2 63 26 44
2014 IS-03 20 20 10 10 30 0 10 44 44 10
2014 IS-04 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 IS-05 25 33 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 33 41 14 4 7 0 0 74 11 70
2020 IS-03 25 50 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2020 IS-04 30 50 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2020 IS-05 43 33 5 10 10 0 0 76 19 21
2019 IS 29 37 13 12 7 0 1 68 19 75
2019 IS-04 39 11 17 22 6 0 6 53 29 18
2019 IS-05 32 52 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2019 IS-06 21 43 0 21 14 0 0 64 36 14
2018 IS 18 37 18 17 10 0 0 55 27 71
2018 IS-03 0 42 42 8 8 0 0 42 17 12
2018 IS-04 12 47 6 29 6 0 0 59 35 17
2018 IS-05 26 43 9 13 9 0 0 70 22 23
2017 IS 38 32 10 10 8 2 0 71 19 50
2017 IS-04 31 38 8 8 8 8 0 75 17 13
2017 IS-05 32 25 16 26 0 0 0 57 26 12
2017 IS-06 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 33 30 12 9 14 0 2 64 24 43
2014 IS-03 40 0 10 10 30 0 10 44 44 10
2014 IS-04 36 27 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2014 IS-05 33 33 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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 IS 39 36 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 70
2020 IS-03 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2020 IS-04 25 55 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2020 IS-05 57 24 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2019 IS 41 37 10 4 8 0 0 78 12 78
2019 IS-04 44 28 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18
2019 IS-05 44 41 4 4 7 0 0 85 11 27
2019 IS-06 40 27 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15
2018 IS 30 32 14 18 4 1 0 63 23 71
2018 IS-03 17 33 25 17 0 8 0 55 18 12
2018 IS-04 18 47 24 6 6 0 0 65 12 17
2018 IS-05 39 26 4 26 4 0 0 65 30 23
2017 IS 44 32 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 50
2017 IS-04 46 31 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2017 IS-05 41 33 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 12
2017 IS-06 46 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2014 IS 32 30 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 44
2014 IS-03 40 10 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2014 IS-04 25 33 0 25 17 0 0 58 42 12
2014 IS-05 25 42 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 34 36 11 11 7 0 0 70 19 70
2020 IS-03 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 35 30 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 20
2020 IS-05 33 38 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2019 IS 52 31 6 5 5 0 0 83 10 77
2019 IS-04 56 28 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2019 IS-05 58 31 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 26
2019 IS-06 33 40 0 13 13 0 0 73 27 15
2018 IS 52 23 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 73
2018 IS-04 61 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2018 IS-05 52 30 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2017 IS 32 39 24 4 2 0 0 70 6 50
2017 IS-04 38 23 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2017 IS-05 17 51 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 12
2017 IS-06 18 46 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2014 IS 48 27 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 44
2014 IS-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 IS-04 75 8 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 IS-05 17 50 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 20 29 34 10 4 3 0 15 50 70
2020 IS-03 17 42 25 8 0 8 0 9 64 12
2020 IS-04 15 30 35 5 10 5 0 16 47 20
2020 IS-05 29 29 29 10 5 0 0 14 57 21
2019 IS 18 32 31 9 10 0 0 19 50 78
2019 IS-04 22 33 28 6 11 0 0 17 56 18
2019 IS-05 19 26 33 11 11 0 0 22 44 27
2019 IS-06 20 33 20 7 20 0 0 27 53 15
2018 IS 23 32 31 10 4 0 0 14 55 71
2018 IS-04 22 22 39 11 6 0 0 17 44 18
2018 IS-05 14 45 32 5 5 0 0 9 59 22
2018 IS-06 50 8 25 8 8 0 0 17 58 12
2017 IS 16 26 40 12 4 2 0 16 43 50
2017 IS-04 0 23 46 15 8 8 0 25 25 13
2017 IS-05 8 34 41 17 0 0 0 17 42 12
2017 IS-06 27 20 45 9 0 0 0 9 46 11
2014 IS 27 25 39 2 7 0 0 9 52 44
2014 IS-03 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2014 IS-04 17 33 33 0 17 0 0 17 50 12
2014 IS-05 33 17 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 19 17 30 20 10 3 0 31 37 69
2020 IS-03 17 33 17 25 8 0 0 33 50 12
2020 IS-04 5 20 50 10 10 5 0 21 26 20
2020 IS-05 35 5 20 20 15 5 0 37 42 20
2019 IS 14 28 31 13 12 0 3 25 43 78
2019 IS-04 22 17 39 11 11 0 0 22 39 18
2019 IS-05 15 22 33 11 15 0 4 27 38 27
2019 IS-06 7 40 27 0 20 0 7 21 50 15
2018 IS 32 20 23 15 8 1 0 24 53 71
2018 IS-04 22 17 22 28 6 6 0 35 41 18
2018 IS-05 36 14 23 14 14 0 0 27 50 22
2018 IS-06 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 8 75 12
2017 IS 26 28 26 12 4 4 0 17 56 50
2017 IS-04 8 38 23 15 8 8 0 25 50 13
2017 IS-05 24 24 9 34 8 0 0 43 49 12
2017 IS-06 27 29 45 0 0 0 0 0 55 11
2014 IS 25 23 39 7 7 0 0 14 48 44
2014 IS-03 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2014 IS-04 17 8 42 17 17 0 0 33 25 12
2014 IS-05 25 33 42 0 0 0 0 0 58 12

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 IS 23 33 32 7 4 0 0 12 57 69
2020 IS-03 25 25 33 17 0 0 0 17 50 12
2020 IS-04 11 42 37 5 5 0 0 11 53 19
2020 IS-05 24 33 33 5 5 0 0 10 57 21
2019 IS 27 35 29 5 3 0 1 8 62 78
2019 IS-04 39 28 22 6 6 0 0 11 67 18
2019 IS-05 26 33 37 4 0 0 0 4 59 27
2019 IS-06 27 27 33 7 7 0 0 13 53 15
2018 IS 66 18 8 4 0 1 1 4 87 71
2018 IS-04 61 17 6 11 0 0 6 12 82 18
2018 IS-05 77 9 9 5 0 0 0 5 86 22
2018 IS-06 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 12
2017 IS 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 50
2017 IS-04 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 13
2017 IS-05 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 12
2017 IS-06 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 0 91 11
2014 IS 61 20 11 2 5 0 0 7 82 44
2014 IS-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 10
2014 IS-04 50 0 33 0 17 0 0 17 50 12
2014 IS-05 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 19 23 39 11 9 0 0 20 41 70
2020 IS-03 17 25 33 8 17 0 0 25 42 12
2020 IS-04 15 25 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 20
2020 IS-05 24 19 43 10 5 0 0 14 43 21
2019 IS 15 21 44 10 10 0 0 21 36 78
2019 IS-04 11 17 50 11 11 0 0 22 28 18
2019 IS-05 19 22 30 11 19 0 0 30 41 27
2019 IS-06 27 7 47 13 7 0 0 20 33 15
2018 IS 20 21 32 21 4 1 0 26 41 71
2018 IS-04 17 17 28 28 6 6 0 35 35 18
2018 IS-05 18 18 32 27 5 0 0 32 36 22
2018 IS-06 25 25 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 12
2017 IS 10 39 30 18 2 0 0 20 49 49
2017 IS-04 8 31 38 23 0 0 0 23 38 13
2017 IS-05 9 46 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 11
2017 IS-06 9 46 18 27 0 0 0 27 55 11
2014 IS 14 30 32 16 7 0 2 23 44 44
2014 IS-03 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 10
2014 IS-04 8 8 33 17 25 0 8 45 18 12
2014 IS-05 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 8 75 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 10 29 20 29 10 3 0 40 40 70
2020 IS-03 8 25 17 17 25 8 0 45 36 12
2020 IS-04 10 20 20 40 5 5 0 47 32 20
2020 IS-05 10 33 33 19 5 0 0 24 43 21
2019 IS 12 17 23 37 8 1 3 47 29 78
2019 IS-04 6 6 22 56 6 0 6 65 12 18
2019 IS-05 11 19 22 37 11 0 0 48 30 27
2019 IS-06 27 13 20 33 7 0 0 40 40 15
2018 IS 14 14 30 25 14 1 1 41 29 71
2018 IS-04 6 6 28 39 17 0 6 59 12 18
2018 IS-05 18 18 27 23 14 0 0 36 36 22
2018 IS-06 25 8 50 17 0 0 0 17 33 12
2017 IS 14 24 36 16 2 4 4 19 41 50
2017 IS-04 15 15 31 38 0 0 0 38 31 13
2017 IS-05 26 24 17 8 0 17 8 11 67 12
2017 IS-06 18 18 46 9 0 0 9 10 39 11
2014 IS 20 16 23 18 11 0 11 33 41 44
2014 IS-03 20 20 20 10 10 0 20 25 50 10
2014 IS-04 8 8 17 25 25 0 17 60 20 12
2014 IS-05 25 17 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 6 14 36 26 11 4 3 40 22 70
2020 IS-03 8 0 42 25 17 8 0 45 9 12
2020 IS-04 5 5 40 25 10 10 5 41 12 20
2020 IS-05 10 29 33 14 10 0 5 25 40 21
2019 IS 17 24 27 18 10 3 1 29 43 78
2019 IS-04 17 17 28 17 11 6 6 31 38 18
2019 IS-05 15 22 30 22 7 4 0 31 38 27
2019 IS-06 7 33 27 20 13 0 0 33 40 15
2018 IS 24 27 23 17 8 1 0 26 51 71
2018 IS-04 17 22 28 17 11 6 0 29 41 18
2018 IS-05 32 23 23 18 5 0 0 23 55 22
2018 IS-06 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 17 67 12
2017 IS 14 32 32 18 0 2 2 19 47 50
2017 IS-04 8 46 15 23 0 0 8 25 58 13
2017 IS-05 0 32 25 34 0 8 0 37 35 12
2017 IS-06 27 9 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 11
2014 IS 14 18 23 25 16 2 2 43 33 44
2014 IS-03 30 20 20 20 0 10 0 22 56 10
2014 IS-04 0 8 33 25 25 0 8 55 9 12
2014 IS-05 8 17 33 33 8 0 0 42 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 16 24 30 23 3 4 0 27 42 70
2020 IS-03 8 25 25 25 8 8 0 36 36 12
2020 IS-04 5 15 45 30 0 5 0 32 21 20
2020 IS-05 19 38 19 19 0 5 0 20 60 21
2019 IS 23 32 29 6 6 1 1 13 57 78
2019 IS-04 33 11 33 17 6 0 0 22 44 18
2019 IS-05 19 44 26 0 7 4 0 8 65 27
2019 IS-06 20 33 20 7 13 0 7 21 57 15
2018 IS 41 34 14 7 3 1 0 10 76 71
2018 IS-04 28 28 22 11 11 0 0 22 56 18
2018 IS-05 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 22
2018 IS-06 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 8 92 12
2017 IS 22 38 26 8 0 4 2 8 64 50
2017 IS-04 0 54 15 15 0 8 8 18 64 13
2017 IS-05 26 58 8 8 0 0 0 8 84 12
2017 IS-06 54 18 29 0 0 0 0 0 71 11
2014 IS 39 27 20 5 9 0 0 14 66 44
2014 IS-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 0 80 10
2014 IS-04 33 0 33 8 25 0 0 33 33 12
2014 IS-05 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 0 83 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 4 13 29 41 13 0 0 54 17 69
2020 IS-03 8 0 8 42 42 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 5 10 40 35 10 0 0 45 15 20
2020 IS-05 5 10 33 48 5 0 0 52 14 21
2019 IS 10 12 43 22 13 0 0 35 22 77
2019 IS-04 6 6 33 33 22 0 0 56 11 18
2019 IS-05 15 4 52 15 15 0 0 30 19 27
2019 IS-06 7 27 53 13 0 0 0 13 33 15
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 36 23 9 14 4 7 7 68 22 70
2020 IS-03 33 33 0 8 8 17 0 80 20 12
2020 IS-04 50 10 5 10 0 10 15 80 13 20
2020 IS-05 38 29 10 14 5 5 0 70 20 21
2019 IS 38 18 22 4 13 5 0 59 18 77
2019 IS-04 50 6 17 6 22 0 0 56 28 18
2019 IS-05 42 27 15 4 8 4 0 72 12 26
2019 IS-06 33 13 20 7 13 13 0 54 23 15
2018 IS 29 25 11 14 10 8 3 61 27 72
2018 IS-04 18 35 6 18 6 12 6 64 29 17
2018 IS-05 52 22 0 13 4 4 4 81 19 23
2017 IS 26 34 6 10 14 4 6 67 26 50
2017 IS-04 15 38 8 15 15 8 0 58 33 13
2017 IS-05 32 25 10 8 8 9 8 69 19 12
2017 IS-06 46 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 IS 49 23 5 12 5 2 5 78 18 43
2014 IS-03 30 20 10 20 10 10 0 56 33 10
2014 IS-04 50 17 8 0 8 0 17 80 10 12
2014 IS-05 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 53 21 7 11 7 0 0 74 19 70
2020 IS-03 42 17 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2020 IS-04 75 5 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 20
2020 IS-05 52 33 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2019 IS 51 19 8 15 6 0 0 71 22 78
2019 IS-04 50 6 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18
2019 IS-05 63 19 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 27
2019 IS-06 60 13 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 IS 38 33 7 13 8 1 0 72 21 72
2018 IS-04 29 29 12 24 0 6 0 63 25 17
2018 IS-05 57 26 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 23
2017 IS 40 32 8 10 10 0 0 72 20 50
2017 IS-04 15 38 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2017 IS-05 49 35 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 12
2017 IS-06 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 61 23 5 5 7 0 0 84 11 44
2014 IS-03 50 20 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10
2014 IS-04 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 IS-05 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 49 28 13 3 7 0 0 77 10 69
2020 IS-03 36 36 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 11
2020 IS-04 65 15 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2020 IS-05 48 29 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2019 IS 58 21 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 78
2019 IS-04 50 22 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 18
2019 IS-05 59 22 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2019 IS-06 67 7 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 IS 53 31 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 72
2018 IS-04 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 IS-05 65 22 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2017 IS 46 26 4 20 4 0 0 72 24 50
2017 IS-04 38 15 8 31 8 0 0 54 38 13
2017 IS-05 50 26 0 16 8 0 0 76 24 12
2017 IS-06 64 9 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 11
2014 IS 57 30 2 7 5 0 0 86 11 44
2014 IS-03 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 IS-04 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 IS-05 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 51 23 10 9 6 1 0 75 14 70
2020 IS-03 50 17 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2020 IS-04 65 10 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2020 IS-05 52 24 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21
2019 IS 51 29 9 3 6 3 0 81 9 77
2019 IS-04 44 28 11 6 6 6 0 76 12 18
2019 IS-05 54 23 12 4 4 4 0 80 8 26
2019 IS-06 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 IS 40 32 19 3 4 1 0 73 7 72
2018 IS-04 35 18 35 0 6 6 0 56 6 17
2018 IS-05 61 30 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 53 23 6 10 1 4 3 82 12 70
2020 IS-03 33 33 8 8 8 8 0 73 18 12
2020 IS-04 65 10 5 10 0 10 0 83 11 20
2020 IS-05 52 24 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 63 13 13 3 6 1 1 78 9 70
2020 IS-03 33 8 33 8 17 0 0 42 25 12
2020 IS-04 70 5 15 0 0 5 5 83 0 20
2020 IS-05 71 24 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2019 IS 72 10 10 4 1 0 3 84 5 78
2019 IS-04 67 11 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2019 IS-05 78 15 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2019 IS-06 80 13 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 50 29 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 70
2020 IS-03 33 25 17 0 17 0 8 64 18 12
2020 IS-04 50 40 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 IS-05 62 19 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 21
2019 IS 58 19 9 5 8 0 0 78 13 77
2019 IS-04 56 17 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2019 IS-05 65 23 0 4 8 0 0 88 12 26
2019 IS-06 67 7 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 IS 41 29 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 73
2018 IS-04 28 22 28 11 11 0 0 50 22 18
2018 IS-05 57 35 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2017 IS 52 24 4 6 14 0 0 76 20 50
2017 IS-04 38 23 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 13
2017 IS-05 49 27 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 12
2017 IS-06 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 IS 59 27 2 7 5 0 0 86 11 44
2014 IS-03 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 IS-04 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2014 IS-05 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 56 19 14 4 6 1 0 75 10 70
2020 IS-03 50 25 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2020 IS-04 50 25 10 5 5 5 0 79 11 20
2020 IS-05 71 10 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21

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 IS 51 30 7 9 3 0 0 81 11 70
2020 IS-03 33 42 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2020 IS-04 50 25 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2020 IS-05 67 19 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2019 IS 56 25 6 8 5 0 0 81 13 77
2019 IS-04 53 18 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2019 IS-05 63 19 7 4 7 0 0 81 11 27
2019 IS-06 67 20 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 IS 44 28 14 8 4 1 0 73 13 72
2018 IS-03 17 50 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 IS-04 44 22 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2018 IS-05 61 35 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2017 IS 60 24 2 4 8 2 0 86 12 50
2017 IS-04 46 15 8 15 8 8 0 67 25 13
2017 IS-05 57 35 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 IS-06 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 IS 59 23 5 2 11 0 0 82 14 44
2014 IS-03 40 10 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2014 IS-04 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 IS-05 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 40 60 70
2020 IS-03 42 58 12
2020 IS-04 50 50 20
2020 IS-05 48 52 21

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 IS 60 11 7 4 1 10 6 85 7 70
2020 IS-03 50 25 8 8 0 8 0 82 9 12
2020 IS-04 65 5 10 5 0 15 0 82 6 20
2020 IS-05 76 0 5 5 5 5 5 84 11 21

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 IS 60 24 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 70
2020 IS-03 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2020 IS-04 60 25 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 IS-05 76 14 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2019 IS 59 18 9 6 8 0 0 77 14 78
2019 IS-04 61 0 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2019 IS-05 67 19 4 4 7 0 0 85 11 27
2019 IS-06 67 27 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2018 IS 47 30 12 3 7 0 1 78 10 73
2018 IS-04 39 39 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2018 IS-05 65 26 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2017 IS 60 20 4 4 10 2 0 82 14 50
2017 IS-04 46 23 8 0 23 0 0 69 23 13
2017 IS-05 41 35 8 0 8 9 0 82 9 12
2017 IS-06 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 IS 55 27 5 7 7 0 0 82 14 44
2014 IS-03 40 20 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2014 IS-04 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 IS-05 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 26 31 7 16 6 13 1 67 25 70
2020 IS-03 33 25 8 8 8 17 0 70 20 12
2020 IS-04 40 30 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 20
2020 IS-05 19 33 5 24 10 10 0 58 37 21
2019 IS 23 32 21 8 6 10 0 61 16 78
2019 IS-04 28 33 17 11 0 11 0 69 13 18
2019 IS-05 22 37 22 7 4 7 0 64 12 27
2019 IS-06 13 27 13 13 20 13 0 46 38 15
2018 IS 18 27 23 14 10 8 0 49 25 73
2018 IS-04 17 33 22 17 0 11 0 56 19 18
2018 IS-05 17 30 22 17 9 4 0 50 27 23
2017 IS 26 38 4 6 12 14 0 74 21 50
2017 IS-04 23 62 0 0 0 15 0 100 0 13
2017 IS-05 32 24 0 10 8 25 0 76 24 12
2017 IS-06 18 29 9 9 18 18 0 56 33 11
2014 IS 27 14 18 18 9 14 0 47 32 44
2014 IS-03 20 10 10 30 10 20 0 38 50 10
2014 IS-04 42 17 8 8 8 17 0 70 20 12
2014 IS-05 8 17 33 33 0 8 0 27 36 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 26 33 16 16 7 3 0 60 24 70
2020 IS-03 25 42 8 8 8 8 0 73 18 12
2020 IS-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2020 IS-05 33 19 10 24 14 0 0 52 38 21
2019 IS 21 32 23 12 5 6 0 57 18 77
2019 IS-04 28 22 17 22 0 11 0 56 25 18
2019 IS-05 15 37 33 7 4 4 0 54 12 27
2019 IS-06 13 40 13 13 13 7 0 57 29 15
2018 IS 12 25 18 25 18 3 0 38 44 73
2018 IS-04 17 33 22 17 11 0 0 50 28 18
2018 IS-05 9 22 17 26 26 0 0 30 52 23
2017 IS 22 38 8 18 8 6 0 64 27 50
2017 IS-04 31 54 0 8 0 8 0 92 8 13
2017 IS-05 24 32 18 8 0 17 0 69 10 12
2017 IS-06 9 46 9 18 18 0 0 55 36 11
2014 IS 18 34 7 27 14 0 0 52 41 44
2014 IS-03 10 30 10 30 20 0 0 40 50 10
2014 IS-04 33 33 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2014 IS-05 0 42 17 42 0 0 0 42 42 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 19 31 14 16 9 11 0 56 27 70
2020 IS-03 17 42 17 0 8 17 0 70 10 12
2020 IS-04 25 35 10 20 0 10 0 67 22 20
2020 IS-05 19 33 14 14 14 5 0 55 30 21
2019 IS 13 31 24 18 6 8 0 47 26 78
2019 IS-04 17 33 17 22 0 11 0 56 25 18
2019 IS-05 7 33 37 15 4 4 0 42 19 27
2019 IS-06 7 27 13 33 13 7 0 36 50 15
2018 IS 4 19 19 23 29 5 0 25 55 73
2018 IS-04 6 28 28 17 17 6 0 35 35 18
2018 IS-05 4 13 17 30 35 0 0 17 65 23
2017 IS 10 26 16 28 10 10 0 40 42 50
2017 IS-04 15 31 23 23 0 8 0 50 25 13
2017 IS-05 16 16 8 42 0 17 0 39 51 12
2017 IS-06 9 29 9 18 27 9 0 41 49 11
2014 IS 11 23 14 27 23 2 0 35 51 44
2014 IS-03 10 10 20 10 40 10 0 22 56 10
2014 IS-04 17 42 0 17 25 0 0 58 42 12
2014 IS-05 0 25 8 67 0 0 0 25 67 12

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 IS 11 41 16 19 9 4 0 55 28 70
2020 IS-03 8 50 17 8 8 8 0 64 18 12
2020 IS-04 15 40 20 20 0 5 0 58 21 20
2020 IS-05 10 43 10 19 19 0 0 52 38 21
2019 IS 18 32 17 21 10 3 0 51 32 78
2019 IS-04 6 33 17 33 6 6 0 41 41 18
2019 IS-05 19 30 22 19 7 4 0 50 27 27
2019 IS-06 20 40 13 7 20 0 0 60 27 15
2018 IS 10 26 15 22 26 1 0 36 49 73
2018 IS-04 11 33 22 22 11 0 0 44 33 18
2018 IS-05 9 22 4 35 30 0 0 30 65 23
2017 IS 12 24 27 16 17 4 0 38 34 49
2017 IS-04 23 23 23 23 0 8 0 50 25 13
2017 IS-05 8 24 25 16 18 9 0 35 37 12
2017 IS-06 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2014 IS 7 34 9 25 25 0 0 41 50 44
2014 IS-03 0 30 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2014 IS-04 17 50 0 0 33 0 0 67 33 12
2014 IS-05 0 17 0 75 8 0 0 17 83 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
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 IS 43 34 11 3 3 6 0 82 6 70
2020 IS-03 42 33 17 0 0 8 0 82 0 12
2020 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 IS-05 38 29 19 5 10 0 0 67 14 21
2019 IS 47 32 12 5 1 3 0 82 7 78
2019 IS-04 44 11 28 11 0 6 0 59 12 18
2019 IS-05 56 30 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2019 IS-06 47 47 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
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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 IS 26 36 13 10 13 3 0 63 24 70
2020 IS-03 17 42 17 17 0 8 0 64 18 12
2020 IS-04 35 30 25 5 0 5 0 68 5 20
2020 IS-05 33 24 5 10 29 0 0 57 38 21
2019 IS 36 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 16 77
2019 IS-04 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2019 IS-05 38 35 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 26
2019 IS-06 33 27 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2018 IS 15 40 15 11 17 1 0 56 28 72
2018 IS-04 22 50 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2018 IS-05 18 27 18 9 27 0 0 45 36 22
2017 IS 18 48 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 50
2017 IS-04 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2017 IS-05 0 58 16 8 18 0 0 58 26 12
2017 IS-06 18 64 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2014 IS 39 41 5 11 5 0 0 80 16 44
2014 IS-03 40 20 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2014 IS-04 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2014 IS-05 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 19 23 22 19 16 1 0 43 35 69
2020 IS-03 17 17 33 8 17 8 0 36 27 12
2020 IS-04 20 40 15 20 5 0 0 60 25 20
2020 IS-05 25 15 20 15 25 0 0 40 40 20
2019 IS 12 23 19 26 17 4 0 36 44 78
2019 IS-04 11 28 6 33 17 6 0 41 53 18
2019 IS-05 11 19 26 30 11 4 0 31 42 27
2019 IS-06 7 27 7 33 27 0 0 33 60 15

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 IS 41 26 14 12 3 4 0 70 15 69
2020 IS-03 25 33 17 8 8 8 0 64 18 12
2020 IS-04 60 15 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20
2020 IS-05 43 24 14 14 0 5 0 70 15 21
2019 IS 36 28 18 10 6 1 0 65 17 78
2019 IS-04 33 33 28 0 0 6 0 71 0 18
2019 IS-05 48 22 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 27
2019 IS-06 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 IS 34 39 10 7 6 4 0 76 13 71
2018 IS-04 22 39 11 11 6 11 0 69 19 18
2018 IS-05 33 52 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2017 IS 38 37 4 10 12 0 0 74 22 50
2017 IS-04 38 38 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2017 IS-05 32 35 8 9 16 0 0 67 25 12
2017 IS-06 63 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 IS 36 34 2 18 9 0 0 70 27 44
2014 IS-03 30 30 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2014 IS-04 42 33 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2014 IS-05 33 42 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 36 30 19 11 3 1 0 67 14 70
2020 IS-03 17 50 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2020 IS-04 45 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 IS-05 38 14 19 29 0 0 0 52 29 21
2019 IS 30 38 18 9 4 1 0 68 13 77
2019 IS-04 28 44 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2019 IS-05 37 37 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 27
2019 IS-06 40 13 27 7 7 7 0 57 14 15
2018 IS 24 46 22 6 3 0 0 69 8 72
2018 IS-04 28 44 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 18
2018 IS-05 23 55 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22

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 IS 21 24 14 14 10 13 3 54 29 70
2020 IS-03 17 50 0 8 8 17 0 80 20 12
2020 IS-04 30 20 20 20 5 5 0 53 26 20
2020 IS-05 19 14 19 14 10 14 10 44 31 21
2019 IS 17 19 28 13 12 12 0 41 28 78
2019 IS-04 17 17 33 6 6 22 0 43 14 18
2019 IS-05 22 22 22 22 0 11 0 50 25 27
2019 IS-06 20 20 20 13 27 0 0 40 40 15
2018 IS 11 21 26 15 14 12 1 37 33 73
2018 IS-04 6 22 28 17 6 17 6 36 29 18
2018 IS-05 9 30 30 13 9 9 0 43 24 23
2017 IS 22 18 20 12 16 10 2 45 31 50
2017 IS-04 23 15 23 8 15 15 0 45 27 13
2017 IS-05 24 8 35 16 8 9 0 35 27 12
2017 IS-06 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2014 IS 18 9 14 23 20 16 0 32 51 44
2014 IS-03 10 0 20 20 50 0 0 10 70 10
2014 IS-04 17 25 8 17 0 33 0 63 25 12
2014 IS-05 8 0 17 42 8 25 0 11 67 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 24 27 29 7 7 6 0 55 15 70
2020 IS-03 17 17 50 0 8 8 0 36 9 12
2020 IS-04 40 25 20 0 5 10 0 72 6 20
2020 IS-05 19 29 19 19 10 5 0 50 30 21
2019 IS 22 41 18 10 8 1 0 64 18 78
2019 IS-04 22 44 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2019 IS-05 30 41 15 11 0 4 0 73 12 27
2019 IS-06 20 47 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2018 IS 14 40 18 10 15 4 0 56 26 73
2018 IS-04 6 67 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2018 IS-05 26 26 17 13 4 13 0 60 20 23
2017 IS 24 32 16 12 12 4 0 58 25 50
2017 IS-04 31 54 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2017 IS-05 24 16 19 24 0 17 0 49 29 12
2017 IS-06 37 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 IS 12 40 16 16 12 2 2 54 29 43
2014 IS-03 0 30 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2014 IS-04 27 27 18 9 9 0 9 60 20 11
2014 IS-05 8 50 17 17 0 8 0 64 18 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 17 31 23 13 10 4 1 52 24 70
2020 IS-03 17 17 17 33 17 0 0 33 50 12
2020 IS-04 30 25 25 10 0 10 0 61 11 20
2020 IS-05 10 43 24 5 14 0 5 55 20 21
2019 IS 26 32 9 17 15 1 0 58 32 78
2019 IS-04 39 33 0 11 17 0 0 72 28 18
2019 IS-05 30 19 11 22 15 4 0 50 38 27
2019 IS-06 20 33 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2018 IS 23 27 14 14 19 3 0 52 34 73
2018 IS-04 17 39 22 17 6 0 0 56 22 18
2018 IS-05 35 26 9 17 4 9 0 67 24 23
2017 IS 29 22 11 12 22 4 0 53 36 49
2017 IS-04 38 23 0 15 15 8 0 67 33 13
2017 IS-05 32 24 19 8 8 9 0 62 18 12
2017 IS-06 29 27 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2014 IS 7 14 7 23 41 7 2 23 70 44
2014 IS-03 0 10 0 30 60 0 0 10 90 10
2014 IS-04 8 8 0 33 42 0 8 18 82 12
2014 IS-05 0 8 25 8 42 17 0 10 60 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 49 24 4 13 6 1 3 76 19 70
2020 IS-03 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 45 30 0 10 10 0 5 79 21 20
2020 IS-05 57 24 5 10 0 5 0 85 10 21
2019 IS 56 21 9 4 6 0 4 80 11 78
2019 IS-04 72 0 6 6 6 0 11 81 13 18
2019 IS-05 56 26 11 0 7 0 0 81 7 27
2019 IS-06 47 27 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15

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 IS 57 17 16 4 3 1 1 76 7 70
2020 IS-03 33 17 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 12
2020 IS-04 75 10 0 5 5 0 5 89 11 20
2020 IS-05 57 19 10 10 0 5 0 80 10 21
2019 IS 55 23 8 4 3 3 5 85 7 77
2019 IS-04 67 11 11 0 6 0 6 82 6 18
2019 IS-05 56 22 7 0 0 7 7 91 0 27
2019 IS-06 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 IS 76 11 3 3 0 1 6 94 3 70
2020 IS-03 67 8 0 8 0 0 17 90 10 12
2020 IS-04 75 10 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 20
2020 IS-05 71 19 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2019 IS 79 5 4 1 3 4 4 92 4 77
2019 IS-04 78 6 6 6 0 0 6 88 6 18
2019 IS-05 81 8 0 0 0 8 4 100 0 26
2019 IS-06 73 7 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15

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 IS 71 14 4 1 0 1 7 94 2 70
2020 IS-03 58 17 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 12
2020 IS-04 70 20 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 20
2020 IS-05 76 5 10 0 0 5 5 89 0 21
2019 IS 81 6 0 1 0 1 10 99 1 78
2019 IS-04 83 0 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 18
2019 IS-05 78 4 0 4 0 4 11 96 4 27
2019 IS-06 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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 IS 24 39 17 9 9 3 0 65 18 70
2020 IS-03 17 33 17 25 0 8 0 55 27 12
2020 IS-04 35 40 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20
2020 IS-05 19 38 19 5 19 0 0 57 24 21
2019 IS 26 46 12 8 6 3 0 74 14 78
2019 IS-04 11 61 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2019 IS-05 33 41 11 11 0 4 0 77 12 27
2019 IS-06 40 33 7 7 7 7 0 79 14 15
2018 IS 14 32 22 21 8 4 0 47 30 73
2018 IS-04 6 39 22 22 6 6 0 47 29 18
2018 IS-05 26 30 17 26 0 0 0 57 26 23
2017 IS 18 40 16 12 10 4 0 60 23 50
2017 IS-04 15 62 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2017 IS-05 24 8 35 16 0 17 0 39 19 12
2017 IS-06 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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 IS 33 36 17 7 3 3 0 72 10 69
2020 IS-03 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2020 IS-04 40 35 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 20
2020 IS-05 29 33 14 19 0 5 0 65 20 21
2019 IS 47 32 12 3 4 3 0 81 7 77
2019 IS-04 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 IS-05 48 33 15 0 0 4 0 85 0 27
2019 IS-06 47 27 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 IS 37 37 15 10 1 0 0 74 11 73
2018 IS-04 28 50 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2018 IS-05 57 22 4 17 0 0 0 78 17 23
2017 IS 36 32 10 10 8 4 0 71 19 50
2017 IS-04 38 31 15 0 8 8 0 75 8 13
2017 IS-05 32 26 25 8 0 9 0 64 9 12
2017 IS-06 73 9 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS 43 23 9 9 7 9 0 73 18 44
2014 IS-03 30 20 20 0 10 20 0 63 13 10
2014 IS-04 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2014 IS-05 33 33 8 8 0 17 0 80 10 12

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 40 34 11 7 1 6 0 79 9 70
2020 IS-03 25 58 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 12
2020 IS-04 55 25 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2020 IS-05 33 33 14 14 0 5 0 70 15 21
2019 IS 53 28 9 3 4 4 0 84 7 78
2019 IS-04 56 33 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2019 IS-05 52 30 15 0 0 4 0 85 0 27
2019 IS-06 47 33 0 7 7 7 0 86 14 15
2018 IS 36 35 17 3 3 7 0 76 6 72
2018 IS-04 28 39 17 6 0 11 0 75 6 18
2018 IS-05 61 13 9 4 4 9 0 81 10 23
2017 IS 44 25 12 6 8 6 0 73 15 50
2017 IS-04 38 15 23 0 15 8 0 58 17 13
2017 IS-05 41 26 8 8 0 17 0 80 10 12
2017 IS-06 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 IS 41 27 18 0 7 7 0 73 7 44
2014 IS-03 30 30 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 10
2014 IS-04 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12
2014 IS-05 25 42 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 12

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 33 37 14 9 1 6 0 74 11 70
2020 IS-03 25 33 8 0 8 25 0 78 11 12
2020 IS-04 40 35 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2020 IS-05 24 43 19 10 0 5 0 70 10 21

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 IS 43 39 4 9 0 1 4 86 9 70
2020 IS-03 42 33 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12
2020 IS-04 50 35 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 20
2020 IS-05 38 52 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 21

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 IS 43 32 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 69
2020 IS-03 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2020 IS-04 53 42 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2020 IS-05 33 24 19 19 5 0 0 57 24 21
2019 IS 51 38 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 78
2019 IS-04 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 IS-05 44 44 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 27
2019 IS-06 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 IS 36 47 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 72
2018 IS-04 24 71 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 IS-05 57 30 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2017 IS 42 34 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 50
2017 IS-04 23 69 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2017 IS-05 41 27 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 12
2017 IS-06 73 9 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS 50 25 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 44
2014 IS-03 30 30 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2014 IS-04 75 8 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 IS-05 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 39 30 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 70
2020 IS-03 42 42 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 12
2020 IS-04 55 30 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 IS-05 33 14 29 14 10 0 0 48 24 21
2019 IS 32 37 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 78
2019 IS-04 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2019 IS-05 30 33 26 4 7 0 0 63 11 27
2019 IS-06 27 40 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2018 IS 18 24 18 24 15 1 0 42 39 72
2018 IS-03 17 17 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 12
2018 IS-04 22 44 17 6 11 0 0 67 17 18
2018 IS-05 26 13 17 30 13 0 0 39 43 23
2017 IS 26 24 20 4 22 4 0 52 27 50
2017 IS-04 38 23 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2017 IS-05 16 16 35 8 8 17 0 39 19 12
2017 IS-06 37 27 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2014 IS 23 18 20 20 18 0 0 41 39 44
2014 IS-03 20 30 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10
2014 IS-04 25 17 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 12
2014 IS-05 17 8 42 25 8 0 0 25 33 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 36 33 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 69
2020 IS-03 45 36 0 0 9 9 0 90 10 11
2020 IS-04 50 35 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 IS-05 33 19 19 19 10 0 0 52 29 21
2019 IS 28 45 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 78
2019 IS-04 28 50 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2019 IS-05 26 48 11 7 7 0 0 74 15 27
2019 IS-06 27 33 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2018 IS 17 31 13 21 17 1 0 49 39 71
2018 IS-04 24 47 12 6 12 0 0 71 18 17
2018 IS-05 23 27 5 27 18 0 0 50 45 22
2017 IS 28 30 12 14 14 2 0 59 28 50
2017 IS-04 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2017 IS-05 32 8 27 16 8 9 0 44 27 12
2017 IS-06 29 36 0 18 18 0 0 64 36 11
2014 IS 25 25 16 16 18 0 0 50 34 44
2014 IS-03 20 30 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10
2014 IS-04 25 33 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12
2014 IS-05 25 17 33 25 0 0 0 42 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 33 27 16 11 9 4 0 63 21 70
2020 IS-03 50 17 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2020 IS-04 30 40 10 5 5 10 0 78 11 20
2020 IS-05 33 19 19 19 10 0 0 52 29 21
2019 IS 27 29 5 21 14 4 0 59 36 78
2019 IS-04 33 33 6 17 6 6 0 71 24 18
2019 IS-05 19 30 11 19 19 4 0 50 38 27
2019 IS-06 33 13 0 33 20 0 0 47 53 15
2018 IS 16 19 16 23 22 3 0 37 46 73
2018 IS-04 22 28 17 22 11 0 0 50 33 18
2018 IS-05 22 13 9 30 22 4 0 36 55 23
2017 IS 22 20 18 12 24 4 0 44 37 50
2017 IS-04 38 15 15 8 15 8 0 58 25 13
2017 IS-05 24 16 19 16 16 9 0 44 35 12
2017 IS-06 27 20 9 18 27 0 0 46 45 11
2014 IS 20 16 20 16 25 0 2 37 42 44
2014 IS-03 10 20 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2014 IS-04 25 17 8 8 33 0 8 45 45 12
2014 IS-05 25 17 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 23 21 56 70
2020 IS-03 17 33 50 12
2020 IS-04 10 25 65 20
2020 IS-05 29 14 57 21
2019 IS 33 29 37 78
2019 IS-04 17 33 50 18
2019 IS-05 37 30 33 27
2019 IS-06 53 20 27 15
2018 IS 49 21 30 73
2018 IS-04 22 44 33 18
2018 IS-05 52 17 30 23
2017 IS 34 28 38 50
2017 IS-04 8 69 23 13
2017 IS-05 42 32 25 12
2017 IS-06 45 9 46 11
2014 IS 50 16 34 44
2014 IS-03 60 0 40 10
2014 IS-04 50 25 25 12
2014 IS-05 42 17 42 12

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 IS 6 6 75 13 0 0 16
2019 IS 8 27 50 4 4 8 26
2019 IS-05 0 30 60 0 0 10 10
2018 IS 8 11 69 6 0 6 36
2018 IS-05 8 33 50 0 0 8 12
2017 IS 6 6 77 0 0 12 17
2014 IS 9 5 59 14 9999 14 22
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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 IS 16 84 70
2019 IS 12 88 77
2019 IS-04 0 100 18
2018 IS 14 86 72
2018 IS-04 0 100 18

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

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

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

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

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 55 45 11
2018 IS 50 50 10

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 50 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 45 55 11
2018 IS 50 50 10

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

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

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

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

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 100 11
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

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

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 13 14 16 10 4 31 11 48 25 70
2020 IS-03 17 25 8 0 8 42 0 71 14 12
2020 IS-04 25 15 15 5 0 25 15 67 8 20
2020 IS-05 5 14 14 24 0 24 19 33 42 21
2019 IS 13 18 19 1 6 36 6 53 13 78
2019 IS-04 17 22 17 0 6 39 0 64 9 18
2019 IS-05 7 11 26 0 0 44 11 42 0 27
2019 IS-06 27 13 7 7 13 33 0 60 30 15
2018 IS 11 12 27 7 5 33 4 37 20 73
2018 IS-04 0 22 28 6 0 33 11 40 10 18
2018 IS-05 22 9 22 4 4 35 4 50 14 23
2017 IS 8 12 20 4 6 32 18 40 20 50
2017 IS-04 8 15 23 0 0 23 31 50 0 13
2017 IS-05 0 8 10 8 16 34 24 19 58 12
2017 IS-06 27 20 18 9 0 18 9 63 12 11
2014 IS 9 7 27 0 9 39 9 30 17 44
2014 IS-03 0 0 20 0 10 60 10 0 33 10
2014 IS-04 17 17 8 0 8 33 17 67 17 12
2014 IS-05 8 0 50 0 0 42 0 14 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 28 23 16 14 4 14 0 59 22 69
2020 IS-03 18 45 9 0 9 18 0 78 11 11
2020 IS-04 45 15 10 15 0 15 0 71 18 20
2020 IS-05 19 19 24 24 0 14 0 44 28 21
2019 IS 31 29 19 5 5 10 0 67 11 78
2019 IS-04 28 33 28 6 0 6 0 65 6 18
2019 IS-05 26 33 26 0 4 11 0 67 4 27
2019 IS-06 40 13 13 7 7 20 0 67 17 15
2018 IS 18 33 27 10 3 10 0 56 14 73
2018 IS-04 11 50 22 6 0 11 0 69 6 18
2018 IS-05 22 30 26 13 0 9 0 57 14 23
2017 IS 24 34 14 12 4 12 0 66 18 50
2017 IS-04 15 62 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 IS-05 24 8 35 24 0 9 0 35 27 12
2017 IS-06 45 37 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 IS 14 20 16 9 9 32 0 50 27 44
2014 IS-03 0 10 10 10 10 60 0 25 50 10
2014 IS-04 17 25 0 8 8 42 0 71 29 12
2014 IS-05 17 25 25 17 0 17 0 50 20 12
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 10 90 78
2019 IS-06 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 11 9 23 7 3 39 9 38 19 70
2020 IS-03 25 25 8 0 8 33 0 75 13 12
2020 IS-04 15 5 20 5 0 45 10 44 11 20
2020 IS-05 0 10 19 19 5 33 14 18 45 21
2019 IS 18 10 22 3 5 36 6 49 13 78
2019 IS-04 28 17 22 0 0 33 0 67 0 18
2019 IS-05 7 4 30 4 0 44 11 25 8 27
2019 IS-06 27 7 13 7 13 33 0 50 30 15
2018 IS 7 15 33 4 1 36 3 36 9 72
2018 IS-03 0 8 33 0 0 58 0 20 0 12
2018 IS-04 0 22 39 0 0 28 11 36 0 18
2018 IS-05 13 17 22 9 0 39 0 50 14 23
2017 IS 4 10 20 0 6 44 16 35 15 50
2017 IS-04 8 0 31 0 0 38 23 20 0 13
2017 IS-05 0 8 18 0 8 50 16 24 24 12
2017 IS-06 0 20 27 0 9 36 9 35 16 11
2014 IS 2 0 16 0 7 64 11 9 27 44
2014 IS-03 0 0 20 0 10 60 10 0 33 10
2014 IS-04 0 0 8 0 8 58 25 0 50 12
2014 IS-05 0 0 17 0 0 75 8 0 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 30 30 19 11 0 10 0 67 13 70
2020 IS-03 33 42 8 8 0 8 0 82 9 12
2020 IS-04 35 25 25 5 0 10 0 67 6 20
2020 IS-05 24 24 19 24 0 10 0 53 26 21
2019 IS 38 19 21 3 5 13 1 67 9 78
2019 IS-04 39 22 28 0 0 11 0 69 0 18
2019 IS-05 30 30 22 0 0 15 4 73 0 27
2019 IS-06 47 7 13 13 13 7 0 57 29 15
2018 IS 18 37 23 4 1 16 0 66 7 73
2018 IS-04 11 56 11 0 0 22 0 86 0 18
2018 IS-05 22 39 22 9 0 9 0 67 10 23
2017 IS 30 24 14 4 4 22 2 71 10 50
2017 IS-04 23 31 23 0 0 23 0 70 0 13
2017 IS-05 41 9 18 8 8 17 0 59 19 12
2017 IS-06 45 20 9 9 0 18 0 78 11 11
2014 IS 16 14 23 0 7 41 0 50 12 44
2014 IS-03 10 0 20 0 10 60 0 25 25 10
2014 IS-04 17 25 8 0 8 42 0 71 14 12
2014 IS-05 17 8 33 0 0 42 0 43 0 12
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 50 10 11 11 11 1 4 64 24 70
2020 IS-03 50 0 0 33 8 0 8 55 45 12
2020 IS-04 60 5 20 0 15 0 0 65 15 20
2020 IS-05 43 10 14 14 5 5 10 61 22 21

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 IS 35 23 23 12 6 1 0 59 18 69
2020 IS-03 25 17 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 12
2020 IS-04 45 25 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2020 IS-05 20 35 25 10 5 5 0 58 16 20
2019 IS 29 25 12 17 16 0 3 55 33 77
2019 IS-04 39 22 17 6 11 0 6 65 18 18
2019 IS-05 26 26 7 15 22 0 4 54 38 27
2019 IS-06 27 27 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2018 IS 15 23 16 21 23 0 1 39 44 73
2018 IS-04 17 22 28 17 17 0 0 39 33 18
2018 IS-05 17 26 4 30 22 0 0 43 52 23
2017 IS 20 24 14 19 20 0 4 46 40 50
2017 IS-04 23 15 15 15 23 0 8 42 42 13
2017 IS-05 16 41 0 18 25 0 0 57 43 12
2017 IS-06 27 18 27 20 9 0 0 45 29 11

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 IS 17 21 26 20 14 1 0 39 35 70
2020 IS-03 17 17 17 42 8 0 0 33 50 12
2020 IS-04 15 40 10 15 20 0 0 55 35 20
2020 IS-05 14 14 38 19 10 5 0 30 30 21
2019 IS 28 26 24 14 8 0 0 54 22 78
2019 IS-04 28 33 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 18
2019 IS-05 33 26 26 11 4 0 0 59 15 27
2019 IS-06 33 20 7 27 13 0 0 53 40 15
2018 IS 16 33 29 10 11 0 1 50 21 73
2018 IS-04 28 28 39 6 0 0 0 56 6 18
2018 IS-05 22 39 22 13 4 0 0 61 17 23
2017 IS 14 20 46 10 10 0 0 34 20 50
2017 IS-04 23 15 38 0 23 0 0 38 23 13
2017 IS-05 0 49 51 0 0 0 0 49 0 12
2017 IS-06 0 18 46 18 18 0 0 18 36 11

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 IS 17 23 24 21 13 1 0 41 35 70
2020 IS-03 17 17 17 33 17 0 0 33 50 12
2020 IS-04 25 25 20 15 15 0 0 50 30 20
2020 IS-05 10 19 43 19 5 5 0 30 25 21
2019 IS 27 23 22 16 10 0 1 51 26 77
2019 IS-04 33 28 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2019 IS-05 38 23 12 19 8 0 0 62 27 26
2019 IS-06 27 20 7 27 20 0 0 47 47 15
2018 IS 12 26 33 18 11 0 0 38 29 73
2018 IS-04 17 22 44 11 6 0 0 39 17 18
2018 IS-05 22 26 22 26 4 0 0 48 30 23
2017 IS 14 16 40 24 6 0 0 30 30 50
2017 IS-04 15 8 54 15 8 0 0 23 23 13
2017 IS-05 16 24 25 34 0 0 0 41 34 12
2017 IS-06 0 18 37 27 18 0 0 18 45 11

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 IS 23 26 22 16 12 1 0 50 28 69
2020 IS-03 25 8 42 8 17 0 0 33 25 12
2020 IS-04 35 35 5 10 15 0 0 70 25 20
2020 IS-05 10 30 30 20 5 5 0 42 26 20
2019 IS 28 18 22 19 10 1 1 47 30 78
2019 IS-04 33 28 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2019 IS-05 37 15 26 15 7 0 0 52 22 27
2019 IS-06 33 7 13 33 13 0 0 40 47 15
2018 IS 29 29 21 14 8 0 0 58 22 73
2018 IS-04 44 33 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2018 IS-05 26 35 22 9 9 0 0 61 17 23
2017 IS 8 30 34 12 14 0 2 39 26 50
2017 IS-04 15 8 54 8 15 0 0 23 23 13
2017 IS-05 0 41 43 8 0 0 8 45 9 12
2017 IS-06 9 37 0 18 36 0 0 46 54 11

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 IS 38 23 12 13 12 1 1 63 25 69
2020 IS-03 42 33 8 0 8 0 8 82 9 12
2020 IS-04 40 20 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 20
2020 IS-05 38 24 14 14 5 5 0 65 20 21
2019 IS 51 25 12 1 6 0 5 79 8 77
2019 IS-04 67 6 11 6 6 0 6 76 12 18
2019 IS-05 48 37 7 0 4 0 4 88 4 27
2019 IS-06 50 14 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2018 IS 41 30 11 7 8 1 1 72 16 71
2018 IS-04 56 11 28 0 6 0 0 67 6 18
2018 IS-05 36 45 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22
2018 IS-06 25 33 8 8 17 0 8 64 27 12
2017 IS 26 34 16 14 6 0 4 63 21 50
2017 IS-04 31 23 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2017 IS-05 17 41 26 8 0 0 8 63 9 12
2017 IS-06 29 27 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11

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 IS 20 22 19 17 20 1 0 43 38 69
2020 IS-03 17 42 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12
2020 IS-04 16 26 21 11 26 0 0 42 37 19
2020 IS-05 29 14 14 33 5 5 0 45 40 21
2019 IS 37 27 17 9 10 0 0 64 19 78
2019 IS-04 56 28 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 18
2019 IS-05 33 37 22 4 4 0 0 70 7 27
2019 IS-06 33 13 27 20 7 0 0 47 27 15
2018 IS 33 25 24 10 8 0 0 58 18 72
2018 IS-04 56 11 28 6 0 0 0 67 6 18
2018 IS-05 23 45 23 0 9 0 0 68 9 22
2017 IS 26 30 22 14 8 0 0 56 22 50
2017 IS-04 23 23 31 15 8 0 0 46 23 13
2017 IS-05 24 34 25 8 8 0 0 58 16 12
2017 IS-06 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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 IS 20 20 26 16 13 0 6 42 30 70
2020 IS-03 50 17 8 8 8 0 8 73 18 12
2020 IS-04 15 20 20 25 10 0 10 39 39 20
2020 IS-05 14 24 29 10 19 0 5 40 30 21

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 IS 16 31 27 9 17 0 0 47 26 70
2020 IS-03 8 25 42 0 25 0 0 33 25 12
2020 IS-04 25 45 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2020 IS-05 19 29 24 10 19 0 0 48 29 21
2019 IS 24 35 21 12 9 0 0 59 21 78
2019 IS-04 28 39 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2019 IS-05 26 22 26 15 11 0 0 48 26 27
2019 IS-06 33 20 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2018 IS 12 25 34 18 11 0 0 37 29 73
2018 IS-04 17 39 17 6 22 0 0 56 28 18
2018 IS-05 17 17 48 13 4 0 0 35 17 23
2017 IS 26 28 28 6 8 2 2 56 14 50
2017 IS-04 31 23 31 8 0 0 8 58 8 13
2017 IS-05 41 16 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 12
2017 IS-06 18 46 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11

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 IS 9 40 13 24 14 0 0 49 39 70
2020 IS-03 0 33 8 42 17 0 0 33 58 12
2020 IS-04 20 35 10 25 10 0 0 55 35 20
2020 IS-05 0 43 19 19 19 0 0 43 38 21
2019 IS 14 28 28 18 12 0 0 42 29 78
2019 IS-04 6 33 33 11 17 0 0 39 28 18
2019 IS-05 19 22 30 19 11 0 0 41 30 27
2019 IS-06 27 20 7 40 7 0 0 47 47 15
2018 IS 5 27 27 27 12 0 0 33 40 73
2018 IS-04 11 33 33 6 17 0 0 44 22 18
2018 IS-05 4 22 30 39 4 0 0 26 43 23
2017 IS 12 36 22 22 6 2 0 49 29 50
2017 IS-04 8 54 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2017 IS-05 16 34 16 34 0 0 0 50 34 12
2017 IS-06 0 46 27 18 9 0 0 46 27 11

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 IS 27 19 21 17 16 0 0 46 33 70
2020 IS-03 25 0 33 25 17 0 0 25 42 12
2020 IS-04 30 20 30 5 15 0 0 50 20 20
2020 IS-05 29 14 14 24 19 0 0 43 43 21
2019 IS 22 22 27 16 13 0 0 44 29 77
2019 IS-04 22 33 17 6 22 0 0 56 28 18
2019 IS-05 19 22 26 22 11 0 0 41 33 27
2019 IS-06 36 7 29 21 7 0 0 43 29 14
2018 IS 10 18 25 31 17 0 0 28 47 72
2018 IS-04 11 39 6 33 11 0 0 50 44 18
2018 IS-05 9 13 35 26 17 0 0 22 43 23
2018 IS-06 17 17 25 33 8 0 0 33 42 12
2017 IS 18 34 14 16 14 2 2 54 31 50
2017 IS-04 23 23 23 15 8 0 8 50 25 13
2017 IS-05 8 41 17 18 16 0 0 49 34 12
2017 IS-06 27 37 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11

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 IS 41 26 14 11 7 0 0 67 19 70
2020 IS-03 8 33 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 12
2020 IS-04 50 30 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2020 IS-05 43 19 10 19 10 0 0 62 29 21
2019 IS 47 27 13 6 5 0 1 75 12 78
2019 IS-04 50 28 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2019 IS-05 37 22 19 15 4 0 4 62 19 27
2019 IS-06 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 IS 41 23 16 12 9 0 0 64 20 69
2020 IS-03 18 36 27 0 18 0 0 55 18 11
2020 IS-04 40 30 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2020 IS-05 52 10 10 19 10 0 0 62 29 21

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 IS 20 34 26 10 10 0 0 54 20 70
2020 IS-03 17 25 50 0 8 0 0 42 8 12
2020 IS-04 25 40 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 20
2020 IS-05 14 43 19 14 10 0 0 57 24 21
2019 IS 35 35 15 9 5 0 1 70 14 78
2019 IS-04 33 33 11 6 17 0 0 67 22 18
2019 IS-05 37 26 22 15 0 0 0 63 15 27
2019 IS-06 40 33 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 IS 24 36 21 11 8 0 0 60 19 72
2018 IS-04 22 39 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18
2018 IS-05 27 14 36 18 5 0 0 41 23 22
2017 IS 24 34 22 10 4 2 4 62 15 50
2017 IS-04 23 38 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2017 IS-05 18 41 41 0 0 0 0 59 0 12
2017 IS-06 27 37 9 9 9 0 9 71 20 11

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 IS 51 23 17 1 6 0 1 75 7 69
2020 IS-03 50 17 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2020 IS-04 55 25 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2020 IS-05 50 15 25 0 5 0 5 68 5 20
2019 IS 68 14 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 78
2019 IS-04 67 17 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2019 IS-05 63 19 7 7 0 0 4 85 8 27
2019 IS-06 87 0 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 IS 42 31 17 4 6 0 1 73 10 72
2018 IS-04 35 59 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2018 IS-05 52 22 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2017 IS 50 20 24 4 2 0 0 70 6 50
2017 IS-04 69 8 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2017 IS-05 41 25 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 12
2017 IS-06 37 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 IS 29 38 25 6 3 0 0 67 9 69
2020 IS-03 33 17 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12
2020 IS-04 40 35 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2020 IS-05 10 55 25 5 5 0 0 65 10 20

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 IS 75 13 3 3 3 0 3 91 6 69
2020 IS-03 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2020 IS-04 80 5 5 0 5 0 5 89 5 20
2020 IS-05 65 20 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 20
2019 IS 75 9 0 4 1 0 10 94 6 77
2019 IS-04 78 6 0 6 0 0 11 94 6 18
2019 IS-05 69 12 0 4 0 0 15 95 5 26
2019 IS-06 87 0 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2018 IS 59 19 5 4 7 1 4 83 12 73
2018 IS-04 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2018 IS-05 52 17 13 0 9 0 9 76 10 23

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 IS 75 10 7 1 3 1 1 88 5 68
2020 IS-03 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2020 IS-04 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 IS-05 57 19 10 5 0 5 5 84 5 21
2019 IS 76 9 5 3 6 0 1 86 9 78
2019 IS-04 78 6 11 0 0 0 6 88 0 18
2019 IS-05 81 11 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 27
2019 IS-06 67 20 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 IS 68 14 4 1 7 0 6 87 9 72
2018 IS-04 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2018 IS-05 59 9 5 5 9 0 14 79 16 22
2017 IS 62 14 14 0 8 0 2 78 8 50
2017 IS-04 46 23 8 0 15 0 8 75 17 13
2017 IS-05 76 8 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12
2017 IS-06 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 IS 54 26 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 70
2020 IS-03 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2020 IS-04 65 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 IS-05 48 29 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21
2019 IS 60 22 6 5 5 0 1 83 10 78
2019 IS-04 72 11 0 6 6 0 6 88 12 18
2019 IS-05 56 22 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27
2019 IS-06 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2018 IS 61 21 8 4 1 0 4 86 6 72
2018 IS-03 58 17 17 0 0 0 8 82 0 12
2018 IS-04 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2018 IS-05 70 22 0 4 0 0 4 95 5 23
2017 IS 52 16 20 6 4 0 2 69 10 50
2017 IS-04 46 23 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 IS-05 66 10 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 12
2017 IS-06 54 9 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 11

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 IS 56 23 11 3 7 0 0 79 10 70
2020 IS-03 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2020 IS-04 55 30 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2020 IS-05 57 19 14 0 10 0 0 76 10 21
2019 IS 60 17 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 78
2019 IS-04 67 11 6 6 11 0 0 78 17 18
2019 IS-05 56 19 11 7 7 0 0 74 15 27
2019 IS-06 73 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2018 IS 46 24 15 7 4 0 4 72 12 72
2018 IS-03 33 25 25 0 8 0 8 64 9 12
2018 IS-04 61 22 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2018 IS-05 57 13 9 13 4 0 4 73 18 23
2017 IS 60 12 2 6 18 0 2 74 24 50
2017 IS-04 54 15 0 8 23 0 0 69 31 13
2017 IS-05 76 8 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 12
2017 IS-06 71 20 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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 IS 60 13 4 1 1 0 20 91 4 70
2020 IS-03 50 8 8 0 0 0 33 88 0 12
2020 IS-04 60 10 0 5 0 0 25 93 7 20
2020 IS-05 71 14 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 21
2019 IS 58 8 1 1 3 0 29 93 5 77
2019 IS-04 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 100 0 18
2019 IS-05 63 4 0 4 7 0 22 86 14 27
2019 IS-06 47 33 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
2018 IS 60 9 0 4 0 1 26 94 6 70
2018 IS-04 67 0 0 0 0 0 33 100 0 18
2018 IS-05 59 9 0 9 0 0 23 88 12 22
2017 IS 60 6 4 4 0 0 26 89 5 50
2017 IS-04 54 0 0 0 0 0 46 100 0 13
2017 IS-05 76 8 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 12
2017 IS-06 45 18 20 18 0 0 0 63 18 11

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 IS 81 13 3 1 0 0 1 96 1 70
2020 IS-03 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2020 IS-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 IS-05 90 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2019 IS 79 9 4 1 0 0 6 95 1 78
2019 IS-04 72 17 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 18
2019 IS-05 85 4 4 4 0 0 4 92 4 27
2019 IS-06 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 IS 71 13 3 1 0 1 11 95 2 72
2018 IS-03 50 25 8 0 0 8 8 90 0 12
2018 IS-04 78 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2018 IS-05 70 9 4 4 0 0 13 90 5 23
2017 IS 72 12 4 0 0 0 12 96 0 50
2017 IS-04 54 15 8 0 0 0 23 90 0 13
2017 IS-05 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 IS-06 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 IS 63 19 9 0 9 0 1 83 9 70
2020 IS-03 42 25 0 0 33 0 0 67 33 12
2020 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 IS-05 71 0 19 0 5 0 5 75 5 21
2019 IS 71 15 5 3 3 0 4 89 5 78
2019 IS-04 78 11 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2019 IS-05 67 19 4 4 0 0 7 92 4 27
2019 IS-06 87 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 IS 69 13 6 1 3 1 7 89 5 71
2018 IS-04 83 11 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 IS-05 83 4 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 23
2017 IS 52 20 16 4 4 0 4 75 8 50
2017 IS-04 46 23 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 IS-05 49 17 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 12
2017 IS-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 IS 41 27 14 7 9 0 1 70 16 70
2020 IS-03 42 25 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2020 IS-04 45 40 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2020 IS-05 43 24 14 0 14 0 5 70 15 21
2019 IS 56 22 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 78
2019 IS-04 72 17 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2019 IS-05 48 26 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 27
2019 IS-06 53 27 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 IS 50 24 17 3 4 0 3 76 7 72
2018 IS-03 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2018 IS-04 50 17 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 18
2018 IS-05 57 22 4 4 4 0 9 86 10 23
2017 IS 51 22 18 0 6 0 4 75 6 50
2017 IS-04 38 23 23 0 8 0 8 67 8 13
2017 IS-05 76 16 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 IS-06 46 27 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

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 IS 24 43 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 70
2020 IS-03 33 17 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12
2020 IS-04 25 45 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2020 IS-05 14 52 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21

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 IS 14 26 36 13 11 0 0 40 24 70
2020 IS-03 8 8 58 17 8 0 0 17 25 12
2020 IS-04 30 20 15 20 15 0 0 50 35 20
2020 IS-05 0 48 33 10 10 0 0 48 19 21
2019 IS 22 27 27 19 5 0 0 49 24 78
2019 IS-04 39 11 33 11 6 0 0 50 17 18
2019 IS-05 11 37 30 15 7 0 0 48 22 27
2019 IS-06 33 27 13 27 0 0 0 60 27 15
2018 IS 14 29 42 7 8 0 0 43 15 72
2018 IS-03 17 25 50 0 8 0 0 42 8 12
2018 IS-04 11 39 44 6 0 0 0 50 6 18
2018 IS-05 26 26 35 4 9 0 0 52 13 23
2017 IS 10 26 48 6 10 0 0 36 16 50
2017 IS-04 15 23 54 0 8 0 0 38 8 13
2017 IS-05 16 34 34 16 0 0 0 50 16 12
2017 IS-06 0 37 54 0 9 0 0 37 9 11

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 IS 21 19 39 14 7 0 0 21 40 70
2020 IS-03 17 17 50 8 8 0 0 17 33 12
2020 IS-04 30 15 30 10 15 0 0 25 45 20
2020 IS-05 19 19 48 14 0 0 0 14 38 21
2019 IS 10 17 35 23 14 0 0 38 27 77
2019 IS-04 17 17 28 22 17 0 0 39 33 18
2019 IS-05 4 19 35 31 12 0 0 42 23 26
2019 IS-06 13 13 33 13 27 0 0 40 27 15
2018 IS 10 17 47 15 11 0 0 26 26 72
2018 IS-03 17 8 50 8 17 0 0 25 25 12
2018 IS-04 0 11 56 17 17 0 0 33 11 18
2018 IS-05 9 4 52 22 13 0 0 35 13 23
2017 IS 14 16 40 24 6 0 0 30 30 50
2017 IS-04 8 23 31 31 8 0 0 38 31 13
2017 IS-05 8 18 41 33 0 0 0 33 26 12
2017 IS-06 9 0 63 18 11 0 0 29 9 11

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 IS 56 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 70
2020 IS-03 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 IS-05 57 24 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2019 IS 39 45 3 6 5 1 0 86 12 77
2019 IS-04 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 IS-05 46 35 8 0 8 4 0 84 8 26
2019 IS-06 47 33 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2018 IS 37 45 12 3 1 1 0 83 4 73
2018 IS-04 39 50 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2018 IS-05 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 23
2017 IS 26 50 11 8 4 2 0 77 12 50
2017 IS-04 23 69 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 IS-05 24 49 10 8 0 9 0 81 9 12
2017 IS-06 36 36 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 40 35 7 9 9 0 0 75 18 68
2020 IS-03 27 64 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2020 IS-04 53 21 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2020 IS-05 38 29 5 14 14 0 0 67 29 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 57 16 13 9 6 0 0 73 14 70
2020 IS-03 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2020 IS-04 55 20 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2020 IS-05 81 5 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 61 22 10 3 1 3 0 85 4 69
2020 IS-03 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2020 IS-04 60 15 10 0 5 10 0 83 6 20
2020 IS-05 81 10 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 37 27 13 16 7 0 0 64 23 70
2020 IS-03 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2020 IS-04 40 25 20 15 0 0 0 65 15 20
2020 IS-05 38 19 5 29 10 0 0 57 38 21
2019 IS 18 40 18 16 8 0 0 58 23 77
2019 IS-04 22 50 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2019 IS-05 15 35 23 15 12 0 0 50 27 26
2019 IS-06 33 27 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2018 IS 14 36 19 21 11 0 0 49 32 73
2018 IS-04 22 44 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2018 IS-05 13 22 22 39 4 0 0 35 43 23
2017 IS 16 38 15 14 14 4 0 56 29 50
2017 IS-04 31 31 23 0 8 8 0 67 8 13
2017 IS-05 8 33 10 24 16 9 0 45 44 12
2017 IS-06 18 54 11 9 9 0 0 71 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 41 37 10 7 1 3 0 81 9 70
2020 IS-03 25 50 8 0 8 8 0 82 9 12
2020 IS-04 40 40 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2020 IS-05 48 29 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 43 40 10 4 0 3 0 85 4 70
2020 IS-03 33 42 8 8 0 8 0 82 9 12
2020 IS-04 45 35 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2020 IS-05 52 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 33 32 20 10 1 3 0 67 12 69
2020 IS-03 25 33 25 8 0 8 0 64 9 12
2020 IS-04 45 20 15 10 5 5 0 68 16 20
2020 IS-05 33 38 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 49 31 14 0 1 4 0 84 1 70
2020 IS-03 33 42 17 0 0 8 0 82 0 12
2020 IS-04 60 20 5 0 5 10 0 89 6 20
2020 IS-05 52 24 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 80 11 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 70
2020 IS-03 75 8 0 0 0 17 0 100 0 12
2020 IS-04 85 5 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2020 IS-05 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 60 30 1 3 3 3 0 93 6 70
2020 IS-03 17 67 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 12
2020 IS-04 70 25 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2020 IS-05 71 14 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 67 17 10 1 4 0 0 84 6 70
2020 IS-03 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2020 IS-04 70 10 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2020 IS-05 81 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 63 26 6 0 3 1 1 91 3 70
2020 IS-03 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2020 IS-04 75 10 5 0 5 5 0 89 5 20
2020 IS-05 62 33 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 25 44 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2019 IS 25 45 10 5 10 5 0 74 16 20
2019 IS-06 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

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 IS 100 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 25 38 13 0 25 0 0 63 25 16
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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 IS 4 96 70
2020 IS-03 8 92 12
2020 IS-04 5 95 20
2020 IS-05 5 95 21

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 IS 16 84 70
2020 IS-03 8 92 12
2020 IS-04 15 85 20
2020 IS-05 10 90 21
2019 IS 19 81 77
2019 IS-04 11 89 18
2019 IS-05 22 78 27
2019 IS-06 13 87 15
2017 IS 12 88 50
2014 IS 36 64 44
2014 IS-05 58 42 12

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 IS 64 36 11

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 100 0 11
2019 IS 87 13 15
2014 IS 88 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 54 15 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2014 IS 43 36 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 63 20 6 7 1 0 3 85 9 70
2020 IS-03 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2020 IS-04 60 25 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 20
2020 IS-05 81 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 29 40 30 1 58 42 70
2020 IS-03 25 25 50 0 50 50 12
2020 IS-04 15 45 35 5 75 25 20
2020 IS-05 38 38 24 0 50 50 21

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 55 45 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 5 25 15 45 10 0 0 30 55 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 10 20 25 45 0 0 10 70 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 34 23 7 14 16 0 6 61 32 70
2020 IS-03 42 17 0 17 17 0 8 64 36 12
2020 IS-04 25 35 5 5 20 0 10 67 28 20
2020 IS-05 33 10 19 24 14 0 0 43 38 21
2019 IS 40 18 14 5 14 4 4 63 21 77
2019 IS-04 39 17 28 0 11 0 6 59 12 18
2019 IS-05 41 26 4 4 15 7 4 75 21 27
2019 IS-06 36 7 29 14 7 0 7 46 23 14
2018 IS 32 12 19 16 18 1 1 45 35 73
2018 IS-04 39 17 17 17 11 0 0 56 28 18
2018 IS-05 30 17 26 9 17 0 0 48 26 23
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