2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Library and Archives Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - GT

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 GT 51 21 6 15 6 0 0 72 21 47
2020 GT-01 69 23 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2020 GT-03 35 29 12 24 0 0 0 65 24 17

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 GT 70 19 6 2 2 0 0 89 4 47
2020 GT-01 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 65 18 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 GT 72 21 4 0 2 0 2 95 2 57
2017 GT-01 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2014 GT 78 13 6 0 0 4 0 94 0 54
2014 GT-01 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 GT-03 77 8 0 0 0 15 0 100 0 13

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 GT 51 23 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 47
2020 GT-01 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 35 35 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2019 GT 52 37 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 52
2019 GT-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2017 GT 42 40 5 7 5 0 0 82 12 57
2017 GT-01 38 46 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2014 GT 57 30 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 54
2014 GT-01 42 25 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2014 GT-03 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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 GT 43 40 4 6 6 0 0 83 13 47
2020 GT-01 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 53 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 17
2019 GT 44 38 4 8 6 0 0 83 13 52
2019 GT-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 29 57 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT 35 48 8 2 6 0 0 83 8 48
2018 GT-01 47 33 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 GT-03 29 65 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 GT 35 39 14 5 7 0 0 74 12 57
2017 GT-01 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2014 GT 37 41 11 7 2 0 2 79 9 54
2014 GT-01 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2014 GT-03 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 GT 51 21 17 4 6 0 0 72 11 47
2020 GT-01 69 15 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 35 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2019 GT 54 33 12 0 2 0 0 87 2 52
2019 GT-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2017 GT 42 37 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 57
2017 GT-01 46 33 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 24
2014 GT 59 33 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 54
2014 GT-01 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GT-03 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 GT 47 24 11 4 13 0 0 71 18 45
2020 GT-01 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 31 25 19 13 13 0 0 56 25 16
2019 GT 51 24 16 4 2 0 4 78 6 51
2019 GT-01 38 44 13 0 0 0 6 87 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 14 29 7 0 0 7 62 8 14
2018 GT 38 36 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 47
2018 GT-01 21 36 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14
2018 GT-03 53 29 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2017 GT 46 19 23 7 4 2 0 66 11 57
2017 GT-01 46 17 17 12 4 4 0 65 17 24
2014 GT 52 26 15 4 2 0 2 79 6 54
2014 GT-01 25 33 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2014 GT-03 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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 GT 45 38 9 2 6 0 0 83 9 47
2020 GT-01 23 62 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 35 41 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2019 GT 54 27 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 52
2019 GT-01 44 44 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 GT-03 71 7 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 GT 44 40 4 10 2 0 0 83 13 48
2018 GT-01 33 60 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2018 GT-03 41 41 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 GT 42 35 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 57
2017 GT-01 33 38 8 12 8 0 0 71 21 24
2014 GT 50 30 15 6 0 0 0 80 6 54
2014 GT-01 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GT-03 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 GT 34 28 13 13 13 0 0 62 26 47
2020 GT-01 46 15 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2020 GT-03 29 24 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2019 GT 31 38 15 6 10 0 0 69 15 52
2019 GT-01 31 44 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 50 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2018 GT 26 26 19 15 15 0 0 51 30 47
2018 GT-01 14 36 21 21 7 0 0 50 29 14
2018 GT-03 35 24 24 0 18 0 0 59 18 17
2017 GT 26 28 19 10 16 0 0 55 26 57
2017 GT-01 29 33 29 0 8 0 0 63 8 24
2014 GT 33 31 19 9 7 0 0 65 17 54
2014 GT-01 17 50 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2014 GT-03 23 54 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 13

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 GT 38 49 4 6 2 0 0 87 9 47
2020 GT-01 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2020 GT-03 24 65 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17
2019 GT 46 40 8 2 4 0 0 87 6 52
2019 GT-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 GT 46 35 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 48
2018 GT-01 47 40 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 GT-03 53 29 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 GT 44 37 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 57
2017 GT-01 50 37 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 24

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 GT 54 30 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 46
2020 GT-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2020 GT-03 47 29 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2019 GT 62 29 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 52
2019 GT-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2018 GT 56 29 4 10 0 0 0 85 10 48
2018 GT-01 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 GT-03 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2017 GT 53 28 5 5 5 4 0 84 11 57
2017 GT-01 46 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2014 GT 54 37 6 2 2 0 0 91 4 54
2014 GT-01 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GT-03 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GT 37 30 15 2 15 0 0 67 17 46
2020 GT-01 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 47 6 0 24 0 0 71 24 17
2019 GT 37 37 12 4 10 2 0 75 14 52
2019 GT-01 25 63 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 29 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2018 GT 28 38 11 11 13 0 0 66 23 47
2018 GT-01 13 60 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2018 GT-03 35 29 18 6 12 0 0 65 18 17
2017 GT 32 25 19 14 11 0 0 56 24 57
2017 GT-01 34 25 21 12 8 0 0 58 21 24

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 GT 57 34 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 47
2020 GT-01 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 47 41 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2019 GT 73 22 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 51
2019 GT-01 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 GT-03 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 GT 69 21 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 48
2018 GT-01 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 GT-03 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2017 GT 61 21 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 57
2017 GT-01 58 21 12 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2014 GT 74 22 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 54
2014 GT-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 GT-03 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 GT 32 34 15 11 9 0 0 66 19 47
2020 GT-01 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 24 24 18 12 0 0 47 29 17
2019 GT 42 37 8 4 8 0 2 80 12 52
2019 GT-01 44 50 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 36 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2018 GT 21 50 15 10 4 0 0 71 15 48
2018 GT-01 0 80 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GT-03 18 41 24 12 6 0 0 59 18 17
2017 GT 32 39 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 57
2017 GT-01 29 29 17 12 12 0 0 58 25 24
2014 GT 32 45 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 53
2014 GT-01 25 58 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 GT-03 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 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 GT 36 38 15 2 9 0 0 74 11 47
2020 GT-01 38 23 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2020 GT-03 18 59 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2019 GT 40 31 17 2 8 2 0 73 10 52
2019 GT-01 25 56 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 29 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2018 GT 25 29 21 13 10 2 0 55 23 48
2018 GT-01 7 40 33 13 7 0 0 47 20 15
2018 GT-03 35 24 18 18 6 0 0 59 24 17
2017 GT 33 37 14 5 11 0 0 70 16 57
2017 GT-01 21 42 21 8 8 0 0 63 17 24
2014 GT 39 37 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 54
2014 GT-01 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GT-03 31 23 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 13

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 GT 41 39 11 5 5 0 0 80 9 44
2020 GT-01 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 20 47 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2019 GT 44 38 6 8 2 0 2 84 10 52
2019 GT-01 44 44 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT 26 36 26 11 2 0 0 62 13 47
2018 GT-01 14 50 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2018 GT-03 29 35 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17
2017 GT 33 30 14 11 11 2 0 64 21 57
2017 GT-01 34 33 17 8 4 4 0 70 13 24
2014 GT 39 35 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 54
2014 GT-01 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GT-03 38 38 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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 GT 49 43 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 47
2020 GT-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 29 53 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2019 GT 58 35 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 52
2019 GT-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT 48 40 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 48
2018 GT-01 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 GT-03 41 47 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2017 GT 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 57
2017 GT-01 38 33 12 12 4 0 0 71 17 24
2014 GT 63 24 11 0 2 0 0 87 2 54
2014 GT-01 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 GT-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GT 60 30 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 47
2020 GT-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2019 GT 79 13 4 0 2 0 2 94 2 52
2019 GT-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 GT 58 33 4 0 0 2 2 96 0 48
2018 GT-01 60 33 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2018 GT-03 65 24 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2017 GT 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 57
2017 GT-01 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2014 GT 52 39 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 54
2014 GT-01 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GT-03 31 62 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GT 4 17 43 22 13 0 0 35 22 46
2020 GT-01 0 0 50 25 25 0 0 50 0 12
2020 GT-03 6 29 41 18 6 0 0 24 35 17
2019 GT 10 12 33 27 17 2 0 45 22 52
2019 GT-01 0 6 38 25 31 0 0 56 6 16
2019 GT-03 7 0 36 36 14 7 0 54 8 14
2018 GT 6 23 25 31 15 0 0 46 29 48
2018 GT-01 7 20 20 47 7 0 0 53 27 15
2018 GT-03 0 12 29 35 24 0 0 59 12 17
2017 GT 9 23 25 23 16 4 2 41 33 57
2017 GT-01 0 12 29 29 25 4 0 56 13 24
2014 GT 13 13 33 19 19 0 4 38 27 54
2014 GT-01 17 17 33 25 8 0 0 33 33 12
2014 GT-03 15 8 54 8 15 0 0 23 23 13

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 GT 9 15 22 30 20 2 2 52 25 46
2020 GT-01 0 0 17 50 33 0 0 83 0 12
2020 GT-03 12 29 24 24 6 6 0 31 44 17
2019 GT 8 2 29 31 29 0 0 61 10 51
2019 GT-01 0 0 20 40 40 0 0 80 0 15
2019 GT-03 7 0 36 21 36 0 0 57 7 14
2018 GT 10 10 27 29 23 0 0 52 21 48
2018 GT-01 7 7 20 33 33 0 0 67 13 15
2018 GT-03 12 6 35 29 18 0 0 47 18 17
2017 GT 11 11 23 27 21 5 2 52 23 56
2017 GT-01 8 4 17 33 29 8 0 68 14 24
2014 GT 9 17 23 25 21 4 2 48 28 53
2014 GT-01 17 17 25 17 8 17 0 30 40 12
2014 GT-03 8 23 23 38 8 0 0 46 31 13

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 GT 13 9 17 43 13 2 2 59 23 46
2020 GT-01 0 0 8 67 17 8 0 91 0 12
2020 GT-03 18 0 24 41 12 0 6 56 19 17
2019 GT 10 4 19 25 38 2 2 66 14 52
2019 GT-01 0 0 0 31 63 6 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 0 21 29 43 0 0 71 7 14
2018 GT 13 15 19 31 13 8 2 49 30 48
2018 GT-01 0 7 13 33 27 13 7 75 8 15
2018 GT-03 6 12 18 41 12 12 0 60 20 17
2017 GT 16 7 9 25 30 7 5 63 26 56
2017 GT-01 0 0 8 25 54 8 4 91 0 24
2014 GT 17 21 13 19 19 6 6 43 43 53
2014 GT-01 0 8 17 17 17 25 17 57 14 12
2014 GT-03 0 38 15 38 8 0 0 46 38 13

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 GT 2 7 20 33 39 0 0 72 9 46
2020 GT-01 0 0 17 42 42 0 0 83 0 12
2020 GT-03 6 12 24 24 35 0 0 59 18 17
2019 GT 2 10 19 29 40 0 0 69 12 52
2019 GT-01 0 0 19 25 56 0 0 81 0 16
2019 GT-03 0 7 7 36 50 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT 4 4 23 43 26 0 0 68 9 47
2018 GT-01 0 7 13 33 47 0 0 80 7 15
2018 GT-03 0 0 24 53 24 0 0 76 0 17
2017 GT 4 6 26 31 32 0 2 64 10 54
2017 GT-01 4 0 26 22 48 0 0 70 4 23
2014 GT 6 17 19 34 19 2 4 56 24 53
2014 GT-01 8 25 17 17 17 8 8 40 40 12
2014 GT-03 15 15 15 38 15 0 0 54 31 13

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 GT 15 15 22 28 20 0 0 48 30 46
2020 GT-01 0 0 8 58 33 0 0 92 0 12
2020 GT-03 12 24 29 24 12 0 0 35 35 17
2019 GT 6 10 23 25 35 0 2 61 16 52
2019 GT-01 0 0 6 25 69 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 0 0 29 43 29 0 0 71 0 14
2018 GT 6 15 28 38 13 0 0 51 21 47
2018 GT-01 0 7 33 27 33 0 0 60 7 15
2018 GT-03 0 6 35 53 6 0 0 59 6 17
2017 GT 12 9 23 23 25 2 5 52 23 56
2017 GT-01 0 0 12 29 50 0 8 86 0 24
2014 GT 17 6 34 17 21 2 4 40 24 53
2014 GT-01 8 0 42 8 25 8 8 40 10 12
2014 GT-03 23 8 23 31 15 0 0 46 31 13

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 GT 7 11 4 48 26 2 2 77 18 46
2020 GT-01 0 0 0 75 25 0 0 100 0 12
2020 GT-03 6 24 0 59 0 6 6 67 33 17
2019 GT 6 12 22 22 34 2 2 58 19 50
2019 GT-01 0 0 25 31 38 6 0 73 0 16
2019 GT-03 8 15 23 8 46 0 0 54 23 13
2018 GT 8 8 25 35 21 0 2 57 17 48
2018 GT-01 0 13 47 13 20 0 7 36 14 15
2018 GT-03 12 6 12 41 29 0 0 71 18 17
2017 GT 7 16 21 30 16 7 2 51 25 56
2017 GT-01 0 21 25 25 17 13 0 48 24 24
2014 GT 4 4 13 32 36 6 6 77 9 53
2014 GT-01 8 0 25 33 8 17 8 56 11 12
2014 GT-03 8 8 8 31 46 0 0 77 15 13

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 GT 7 16 18 31 22 7 0 57 24 45
2020 GT-01 0 0 17 42 42 0 0 83 0 12
2020 GT-03 6 18 18 29 12 18 0 50 29 17
2019 GT 16 2 22 25 31 2 2 59 18 51
2019 GT-01 0 0 13 25 56 6 0 87 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 0 36 36 21 0 0 57 7 14
2018 GT 11 17 26 32 13 2 0 46 28 47
2018 GT-01 0 13 20 33 27 7 0 64 14 15
2018 GT-03 0 6 25 56 13 0 0 69 6 16
2017 GT 16 7 20 30 20 4 4 54 25 56
2017 GT-01 0 0 12 38 42 8 0 86 0 24
2014 GT 26 9 15 15 22 7 6 43 40 54
2014 GT-01 17 0 25 17 8 25 8 38 25 12
2014 GT-03 15 23 15 31 15 0 0 46 38 13

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 GT 4 17 38 26 15 0 0 40 21 47
2020 GT-01 0 15 38 23 23 0 0 46 15 13
2020 GT-03 6 24 47 24 0 0 0 24 29 17
2019 GT 12 13 40 25 10 0 0 35 25 52
2019 GT-01 13 6 63 6 13 0 0 19 19 16
2019 GT-03 7 21 36 29 7 0 0 36 29 14
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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 GT 26 30 23 13 4 4 0 58 18 47
2020 GT-01 38 31 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 41 18 18 12 6 0 50 31 17
2019 GT 35 33 17 6 4 0 6 71 10 52
2019 GT-01 50 25 13 0 0 0 13 86 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2018 GT 15 38 17 21 6 2 0 54 28 47
2018 GT-01 13 47 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2018 GT-03 18 35 18 18 6 6 0 56 25 17
2017 GT 26 26 30 2 11 4 2 56 13 57
2017 GT-01 29 29 25 4 8 4 0 61 13 24
2014 GT 35 20 17 13 11 4 0 58 25 54
2014 GT-01 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2014 GT-03 15 23 15 31 8 8 0 42 42 13

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 GT 36 30 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 47
2020 GT-01 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2020 GT-03 12 47 12 18 12 0 0 59 29 17
2019 GT 50 35 4 2 10 0 0 85 12 52
2019 GT-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 57 21 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 14
2018 GT 35 31 13 15 4 2 0 68 19 48
2018 GT-01 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GT-03 29 35 18 6 6 6 0 69 13 17
2017 GT 39 30 17 5 9 0 0 69 14 57
2017 GT-01 42 29 17 4 8 0 0 71 12 24
2014 GT 44 28 7 11 7 2 0 74 19 54
2014 GT-01 58 25 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2014 GT-03 31 38 8 8 8 8 0 75 17 13

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 GT 40 34 15 6 2 2 0 76 9 47
2020 GT-01 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 35 35 12 12 0 6 0 75 13 17
2019 GT 56 33 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 52
2019 GT-01 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 57 21 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2018 GT 44 27 19 6 2 2 0 72 9 48
2018 GT-01 53 13 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2018 GT-03 41 35 12 6 0 6 0 81 6 17
2017 GT 39 35 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 57
2017 GT-01 42 38 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 24
2014 GT 30 37 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 54
2014 GT-01 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GT-03 15 31 31 8 8 8 0 50 17 13

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 GT 45 34 13 6 2 0 0 79 9 47
2020 GT-01 46 23 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2020 GT-03 35 41 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 17
2019 GT 48 35 10 4 4 0 0 83 8 52
2019 GT-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 21 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 GT 31 48 15 2 2 2 0 81 4 48
2018 GT-01 20 53 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 GT-03 41 41 12 0 0 6 0 88 0 17

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 GT 41 26 17 7 2 2 4 72 9 46
2020 GT-01 42 17 17 8 8 8 0 64 18 12
2020 GT-03 35 24 29 6 0 0 6 63 6 17
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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 GT 32 30 11 15 2 2 9 69 19 47
2020 GT-01 23 46 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 13
2020 GT-03 12 29 12 29 0 6 12 50 36 17
2019 GT 33 25 21 6 6 0 10 64 13 52
2019 GT-01 38 25 19 0 0 0 19 77 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 21 14 7 14 0 7 62 23 14

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 GT 36 34 13 11 4 2 0 72 15 47
2020 GT-01 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2020 GT-03 18 47 12 12 6 6 0 69 19 17
2019 GT 35 33 16 4 10 0 2 70 14 51
2019 GT-01 31 38 25 0 0 0 6 73 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 36 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2018 GT 48 31 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 48
2018 GT-01 20 47 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2018 GT-03 59 18 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2017 GT 37 37 12 4 11 0 0 74 14 57
2017 GT-01 21 54 12 4 8 0 0 75 12 24
2014 GT 48 9 26 7 9 0 0 57 17 54
2014 GT-01 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GT-03 38 0 38 15 8 0 0 38 23 13

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 GT 51 15 11 9 9 4 2 70 18 47
2020 GT-01 54 8 23 8 0 0 8 67 8 13
2020 GT-03 41 18 6 12 12 12 0 67 27 17

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 GT 57 28 6 2 4 2 0 87 7 47
2020 GT-01 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 GT-03 35 47 6 0 6 6 0 88 6 17
2019 GT 56 29 4 4 8 0 0 85 12 52
2019 GT-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 43 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2018 GT 58 23 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 48
2018 GT-01 27 40 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2018 GT-03 71 12 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2017 GT 47 21 16 7 9 0 0 68 16 57
2017 GT-01 37 21 21 17 4 0 0 58 21 24
2014 GT 46 17 17 13 7 0 0 63 20 54
2014 GT-01 42 17 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2014 GT-03 31 8 23 23 15 0 0 38 38 13

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 GT 40 60 47
2020 GT-01 15 85 13
2020 GT-03 35 65 17

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 GT 38 21 13 6 2 9 11 74 11 47
2020 GT-01 46 8 23 0 0 8 15 70 0 13
2020 GT-03 18 29 6 12 6 18 12 67 25 17

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 GT 45 36 9 2 6 2 0 83 9 47
2020 GT-01 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 29 41 6 6 12 6 0 75 19 17
2019 GT 62 23 8 2 6 0 0 85 8 52
2019 GT-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 64 7 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 14
2018 GT 52 27 15 2 4 0 0 79 6 48
2018 GT-01 47 27 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 GT-03 53 24 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2017 GT 52 21 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 57
2017 GT-01 42 29 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 24
2014 GT 56 26 7 2 9 0 0 81 11 54
2014 GT-01 58 25 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2014 GT-03 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
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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 GT 24 35 11 13 9 9 0 64 24 46
2020 GT-01 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2020 GT-03 12 35 6 18 6 24 0 62 31 17
2019 GT 40 19 15 4 6 15 0 70 11 52
2019 GT-01 56 19 13 0 0 13 0 86 0 16
2019 GT-03 29 7 14 7 14 29 0 50 30 14
2018 GT 35 15 23 6 15 6 0 53 22 48
2018 GT-01 47 7 20 7 7 13 0 62 15 15
2018 GT-03 35 24 24 6 6 6 0 63 13 17
2017 GT 33 25 16 11 10 5 0 61 22 57
2017 GT-01 46 25 17 4 0 8 0 77 5 24
2014 GT 26 37 11 11 6 6 4 69 18 54
2014 GT-01 25 33 0 17 8 8 8 70 30 12
2014 GT-03 23 46 8 0 15 8 0 75 17 13

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 GT 21 38 6 17 11 4 2 64 30 47
2020 GT-01 46 46 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 35 18 24 6 6 6 47 33 17
2019 GT 33 40 6 10 6 6 0 78 16 52
2019 GT-01 56 38 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 43 7 14 7 7 0 69 23 14
2018 GT 27 27 17 17 10 2 0 55 28 48
2018 GT-01 47 27 7 7 7 7 0 79 14 15
2018 GT-03 24 29 29 18 0 0 0 53 18 17
2017 GT 32 28 12 12 12 4 0 62 25 57
2017 GT-01 42 33 8 8 0 8 0 82 9 24
2014 GT 30 24 22 15 9 0 0 54 24 54
2014 GT-01 33 25 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2014 GT-03 31 31 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13

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 GT 21 23 13 23 13 4 2 48 39 47
2020 GT-01 38 38 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 13
2020 GT-03 6 12 24 35 12 6 6 20 53 17
2019 GT 31 29 17 8 6 10 0 66 15 52
2019 GT-01 56 25 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 36 14 14 0 14 0 67 17 14
2018 GT 21 31 15 13 13 8 0 57 27 48
2018 GT-01 27 27 27 0 0 20 0 67 0 15
2018 GT-03 18 47 6 24 0 6 0 69 25 17
2017 GT 26 26 14 9 16 9 0 58 27 57
2017 GT-01 38 25 8 12 0 17 0 75 15 24
2014 GT 19 24 20 17 15 6 0 45 33 54
2014 GT-01 25 17 17 17 17 8 0 45 36 12
2014 GT-03 15 31 8 15 23 8 0 50 42 13

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 GT 21 26 13 19 15 6 0 50 36 47
2020 GT-01 46 23 0 15 8 8 0 75 25 13
2020 GT-03 12 24 18 12 24 12 0 40 40 17
2019 GT 27 37 19 6 8 4 0 66 14 52
2019 GT-01 44 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 43 21 7 7 14 0 58 17 14
2018 GT 25 31 15 15 13 2 0 57 28 48
2018 GT-01 40 40 0 7 7 7 0 86 14 15
2018 GT-03 24 41 18 18 0 0 0 65 18 17
2017 GT 23 33 16 9 17 2 0 57 27 57
2017 GT-01 33 25 17 17 4 4 0 61 22 24
2014 GT 21 40 15 8 13 4 0 63 22 53
2014 GT-01 25 25 8 8 25 8 0 55 36 12
2014 GT-03 25 50 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
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 GT 70 21 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 47
2020 GT-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 65 24 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 17
2019 GT 69 17 6 2 0 6 0 92 2 52
2019 GT-01 75 6 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2019 GT-03 71 14 0 7 0 7 0 92 8 14
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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 GT 28 40 21 9 2 0 0 68 11 47
2020 GT-01 31 62 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 GT-03 29 29 29 12 0 0 0 59 12 17
2019 GT 31 48 10 8 0 4 0 82 8 52
2019 GT-01 31 63 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 29 57 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2018 GT 28 40 15 13 4 0 0 68 17 47
2018 GT-01 43 29 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2018 GT-03 29 53 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 GT 29 48 5 7 9 2 0 78 16 56
2017 GT-01 33 54 4 8 0 0 0 87 8 24
2014 GT 43 30 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 54
2014 GT-01 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 GT-03 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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 GT 20 35 17 20 7 2 0 56 27 46
2020 GT-01 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2020 GT-03 6 41 24 18 6 6 0 50 25 17
2019 GT 18 43 16 12 2 10 0 67 15 51
2019 GT-01 33 60 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2019 GT-03 7 36 21 14 0 21 0 55 18 14

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 GT 19 32 28 19 2 0 0 51 21 47
2020 GT-01 38 15 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2020 GT-03 6 29 24 35 6 0 0 35 41 17
2019 GT 25 33 12 18 2 8 2 65 22 51
2019 GT-01 38 38 6 6 0 6 6 86 7 16
2019 GT-03 15 38 8 23 0 15 0 64 27 13
2018 GT 21 35 15 17 8 4 0 59 26 48
2018 GT-01 33 33 7 20 0 7 0 71 21 15
2018 GT-03 12 35 24 18 12 0 0 47 29 17
2017 GT 25 38 11 11 9 7 0 67 21 56
2017 GT-01 38 25 8 12 8 8 0 68 23 24
2014 GT 39 28 17 6 6 6 0 71 12 54
2014 GT-01 50 17 8 0 8 17 0 80 10 12
2014 GT-03 31 15 15 23 15 0 0 46 38 13

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 GT 15 47 28 11 0 0 0 62 11 47
2020 GT-01 23 38 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 47 24 24 0 0 0 53 24 17
2019 GT 29 33 31 4 2 2 0 63 6 52
2019 GT-01 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 16
2019 GT-03 29 36 14 14 0 7 0 69 15 14
2018 GT 21 31 29 13 4 2 0 53 17 48
2018 GT-01 27 33 27 7 0 7 0 64 7 15
2018 GT-03 24 41 24 6 6 0 0 65 12 17

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 GT 11 17 30 19 15 9 0 30 37 47
2020 GT-01 31 23 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13
2020 GT-03 0 6 29 35 18 12 0 7 60 17
2019 GT 19 29 15 10 12 15 0 57 25 52
2019 GT-01 31 31 13 0 6 19 0 77 8 16
2019 GT-03 7 21 29 7 14 21 0 36 27 14
2018 GT 8 29 25 17 17 4 0 39 35 48
2018 GT-01 13 33 27 7 20 0 0 47 27 15
2018 GT-03 6 24 35 18 6 12 0 33 27 17
2017 GT 14 30 16 9 23 5 2 48 34 56
2017 GT-01 25 37 8 4 21 0 4 65 26 24
2014 GT 17 24 19 17 15 7 2 45 35 54
2014 GT-01 25 17 33 0 17 0 8 45 18 12
2014 GT-03 8 8 15 38 23 8 0 17 67 13

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 GT 24 15 26 20 13 2 0 40 33 46
2020 GT-01 42 17 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2020 GT-03 12 6 29 29 18 6 0 19 50 17
2019 GT 27 35 12 12 10 6 0 65 22 52
2019 GT-01 38 31 13 6 0 13 0 79 7 16
2019 GT-03 7 50 14 14 7 7 0 62 23 14
2018 GT 21 38 21 10 8 2 0 60 19 48
2018 GT-01 13 60 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2018 GT-03 24 35 18 12 6 6 0 63 19 17
2017 GT 28 35 5 16 12 4 0 66 29 57
2017 GT-01 37 29 4 17 8 4 0 70 26 24
2014 GT 33 31 13 7 9 2 4 69 18 54
2014 GT-01 25 42 25 0 0 0 8 73 0 12
2014 GT-03 54 8 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13

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 GT 15 24 15 15 30 0 0 39 46 46
2020 GT-01 8 54 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2020 GT-03 6 18 12 12 53 0 0 24 65 17
2019 GT 25 23 19 10 17 4 2 51 29 52
2019 GT-01 31 31 25 0 0 6 6 71 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 21 36 14 14 7 0 31 31 14
2018 GT 17 23 23 15 21 2 0 40 36 48
2018 GT-01 20 40 20 7 7 7 0 64 14 15
2018 GT-03 18 18 29 18 18 0 0 35 35 17
2017 GT 19 30 12 16 19 2 2 51 36 57
2017 GT-01 12 37 21 13 12 4 0 52 26 24
2014 GT 28 20 17 9 13 4 9 55 26 54
2014 GT-01 25 25 25 0 17 0 8 55 18 12
2014 GT-03 23 23 15 8 23 8 0 50 33 13

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 GT 55 11 13 9 4 4 4 72 14 47
2020 GT-01 62 8 8 8 0 8 8 82 9 13
2020 GT-03 35 12 24 12 6 6 6 53 20 17
2019 GT 71 15 4 4 4 0 2 88 8 52
2019 GT-01 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2019 GT-03 43 36 7 7 0 0 7 85 8 14

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 GT 48 17 13 13 4 0 4 68 18 46
2020 GT-01 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 25 25 19 19 0 0 13 57 21 16
2019 GT 59 22 10 2 6 0 2 82 8 51
2019 GT-01 69 19 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 GT-03 57 21 7 7 0 0 7 85 8 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 GT 77 4 0 6 0 6 6 93 7 47
2020 GT-01 77 0 0 0 0 15 8 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 71 6 0 6 0 6 12 93 7 17
2019 GT 77 6 6 2 4 4 2 88 6 52
2019 GT-01 88 0 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2019 GT-03 64 14 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 14

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 GT 70 15 0 4 2 2 6 93 7 47
2020 GT-01 62 31 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 65 6 0 6 6 0 18 86 14 17
2019 GT 87 2 4 0 0 2 6 96 0 52
2019 GT-01 94 0 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 79 0 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14

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 GT 17 43 19 15 4 2 0 61 20 47
2020 GT-01 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2020 GT-03 6 41 18 24 6 6 0 50 31 17
2019 GT 29 38 12 10 6 6 0 71 16 52
2019 GT-01 31 50 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 29 14 21 0 14 0 58 25 14
2018 GT 15 38 19 19 8 2 0 53 28 48
2018 GT-01 13 40 20 7 13 7 0 57 21 15
2018 GT-03 12 41 29 12 6 0 0 53 18 17
2017 GT 23 44 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 57
2017 GT-01 25 33 21 17 4 0 0 58 21 24

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 GT 23 45 21 9 0 2 0 70 9 47
2020 GT-01 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 47 24 18 0 6 0 56 19 17
2019 GT 38 38 8 10 4 2 0 78 14 52
2019 GT-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 14 43 7 29 0 7 0 62 31 14
2018 GT 45 30 17 6 2 0 0 74 9 47
2018 GT-01 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT-03 41 24 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2017 GT 26 40 18 12 4 0 0 67 16 57
2017 GT-01 38 42 4 17 0 0 0 79 17 24
2014 GT 54 35 7 0 2 2 0 91 2 54
2014 GT-01 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GT-03 46 38 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 13

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 GT 15 49 26 4 4 2 0 65 9 47
2020 GT-01 23 46 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 47 18 12 6 6 0 63 19 17
2019 GT 38 29 25 2 0 6 0 71 2 52
2019 GT-01 50 25 13 0 0 13 0 86 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 29 36 7 0 7 0 54 8 14
2018 GT 43 28 19 9 2 0 0 70 11 47
2018 GT-01 53 20 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 GT-03 35 35 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2017 GT 35 32 18 10 4 2 0 68 14 57
2017 GT-01 42 29 17 12 0 0 0 71 12 24
2014 GT 44 37 9 6 2 2 0 83 8 54
2014 GT-01 50 33 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2014 GT-03 31 62 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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 GT 11 36 30 11 0 13 0 54 12 47
2020 GT-01 8 31 38 8 0 15 0 45 9 13
2020 GT-03 12 24 24 18 0 24 0 46 23 17

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 GT 34 34 19 6 4 2 0 70 11 47
2020 GT-01 31 46 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2020 GT-03 29 29 24 12 0 6 0 63 13 17

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 GT 38 40 9 9 2 2 0 80 11 47
2020 GT-01 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 53 6 6 6 6 0 81 13 17
2019 GT 59 20 10 2 6 4 0 82 8 51
2019 GT-01 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 GT-03 50 21 14 0 7 7 0 77 8 14
2018 GT 43 40 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 47
2018 GT-01 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2018 GT-03 47 35 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2017 GT 39 42 5 7 7 0 0 81 14 57
2017 GT-01 42 46 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2014 GT 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 54
2014 GT-01 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 GT-03 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 GT 32 30 17 15 6 0 0 62 21 47
2020 GT-01 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 47 18 24 0 0 0 59 24 17
2019 GT 52 29 8 2 8 2 0 82 10 52
2019 GT-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 29 43 14 0 7 7 0 77 8 14
2018 GT 40 29 15 6 10 0 0 69 17 48
2018 GT-01 47 33 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GT-03 47 24 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2017 GT 32 37 9 12 9 2 0 70 21 57
2017 GT-01 42 37 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 24
2014 GT 41 30 20 6 4 0 0 70 9 54
2014 GT-01 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2014 GT-03 23 31 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 13

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 GT 32 32 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 47
2020 GT-01 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 47 24 12 6 0 0 59 18 17
2019 GT 50 26 12 4 6 2 0 78 10 50
2019 GT-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 GT-03 21 43 21 0 7 7 0 69 8 14
2018 GT 40 33 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 48
2018 GT-01 47 40 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2018 GT-03 41 29 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2017 GT 32 33 12 10 11 2 0 66 21 57
2017 GT-01 42 29 12 4 8 4 0 74 13 24
2014 GT 43 26 22 6 4 0 0 69 9 54
2014 GT-01 33 25 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2014 GT-03 38 23 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13

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 GT 34 34 13 9 11 0 0 68 19 47
2020 GT-01 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 41 0 18 18 0 0 65 35 17
2019 GT 44 31 13 2 8 2 0 76 10 52
2019 GT-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 29 43 7 7 7 7 0 77 15 14
2018 GT 42 23 19 4 13 0 0 65 17 48
2018 GT-01 47 20 20 0 13 0 0 67 13 15
2018 GT-03 41 24 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17
2017 GT 30 29 21 7 12 0 0 59 19 56
2017 GT-01 31 26 30 4 9 0 0 57 13 23
2014 GT 37 26 20 4 6 6 2 68 10 54
2014 GT-01 25 17 33 17 0 0 8 45 18 12
2014 GT-03 31 38 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 13
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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 GT 11 57 32 47
2020 GT-01 8 38 54 13
2020 GT-03 18 59 24 17
2019 GT 4 65 31 52
2019 GT-01 6 44 50 16
2019 GT-03 0 71 29 14
2018 GT 11 55 34 47
2018 GT-01 29 43 29 14
2018 GT-03 0 53 47 17
2017 GT 16 48 37 57
2017 GT-01 25 38 37 24
2014 GT 11 56 33 54
2014 GT-01 8 42 50 12
2014 GT-03 8 54 38 13
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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
2019 GT 10 90 52
2018 GT 13 88 48
2018 GT-03 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 GT 13 17 28 9 6 21 6 41 21 47
2020 GT-01 31 15 38 0 0 15 0 55 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 18 0 18 6 41 12 50 50 17
2019 GT 19 21 13 8 4 25 10 62 18 52
2019 GT-01 25 13 19 0 0 38 6 67 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 21 7 21 0 29 14 50 38 14
2018 GT 23 19 23 8 6 13 8 53 18 48
2018 GT-01 20 13 27 0 7 20 13 50 10 15
2018 GT-03 35 18 24 6 0 18 0 64 7 17
2017 GT 21 21 18 10 7 16 7 55 23 57
2017 GT-01 29 12 12 4 0 29 13 72 7 24
2014 GT 20 11 22 6 6 24 11 49 17 54
2014 GT-01 33 8 8 0 0 42 8 83 0 12
2014 GT-03 15 15 38 0 8 15 8 40 10 13

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 GT 30 36 19 6 2 6 0 70 9 47
2020 GT-01 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 18 35 18 6 6 18 0 64 14 17
2019 GT 33 33 17 0 6 12 0 74 7 52
2019 GT-01 44 25 13 0 0 19 0 85 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 29 29 0 7 14 0 58 8 14
2018 GT 29 25 23 2 10 10 0 60 14 48
2018 GT-01 33 27 20 0 13 7 0 64 14 15
2018 GT-03 41 18 18 0 6 18 0 71 7 17
2017 GT 28 25 16 10 7 12 2 61 20 57
2017 GT-01 21 33 8 8 0 25 4 76 12 24
2014 GT 28 33 11 7 0 17 4 77 9 54
2014 GT-01 42 8 8 0 0 33 8 86 0 12
2014 GT-03 23 46 8 8 0 8 8 82 9 13
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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 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 GT 17 17 36 6 4 17 2 42 13 47
2020 GT-01 38 23 31 0 0 8 0 67 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 12 18 18 6 35 6 30 40 17
2019 GT 19 21 23 0 0 27 10 64 0 52
2019 GT-01 25 19 6 0 0 44 6 88 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 21 29 0 0 36 7 50 0 14
2018 GT 23 19 30 6 2 15 4 53 11 47
2018 GT-01 27 20 20 0 7 20 7 64 9 15
2018 GT-03 31 13 25 13 0 19 0 54 15 16
2017 GT 18 23 18 9 5 21 7 56 19 57
2017 GT-01 25 21 8 8 0 29 8 73 13 24
2014 GT 20 15 19 4 2 33 7 59 9 54
2014 GT-01 17 25 8 8 0 42 0 71 14 12
2014 GT-03 15 15 31 0 0 38 0 50 0 13

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 GT 24 28 30 9 2 7 0 56 12 46
2020 GT-01 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 31 13 25 6 19 0 46 38 16
2019 GT 29 38 19 2 0 12 0 76 2 52
2019 GT-01 44 19 13 0 0 25 0 83 0 16
2019 GT-03 14 50 14 7 0 14 0 75 8 14
2018 GT 30 23 30 4 4 9 0 58 9 47
2018 GT-01 33 27 20 0 13 7 0 64 14 15
2018 GT-03 38 13 25 13 0 13 0 57 14 16
2017 GT 25 28 21 9 4 11 4 61 14 57
2017 GT-01 29 25 21 4 0 17 4 68 5 24
2014 GT 28 30 17 2 0 24 0 76 2 54
2014 GT-01 25 25 8 8 0 33 0 75 13 12
2014 GT-03 23 46 0 0 0 31 0 100 0 13
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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 GT 13 15 30 17 26 0 0 28 43 47
2020 GT-01 15 23 23 15 23 0 0 38 38 13
2020 GT-03 6 6 24 24 41 0 0 12 65 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 GT 23 28 21 13 15 0 0 51 28 47
2020 GT-01 15 31 31 15 8 0 0 46 23 13
2020 GT-03 18 29 24 12 18 0 0 47 29 17
2019 GT 27 25 12 27 10 0 0 52 37 52
2019 GT-01 38 38 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 16
2019 GT-03 29 29 0 29 14 0 0 57 43 14
2018 GT 19 27 15 15 25 0 0 46 40 48
2018 GT-01 27 33 13 0 27 0 0 60 27 15
2018 GT-03 12 24 18 12 35 0 0 35 47 17
2017 GT 18 26 18 9 28 0 2 45 37 57
2017 GT-01 17 37 12 4 25 0 4 56 31 24

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 GT 36 28 26 4 6 0 0 64 11 47
2020 GT-01 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 29 24 35 6 6 0 0 53 12 17
2019 GT 44 25 23 2 6 0 0 69 8 52
2019 GT-01 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 GT 31 31 21 10 6 0 0 63 17 48
2018 GT-01 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 GT-03 35 35 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2017 GT 24 44 14 11 5 0 2 70 16 57
2017 GT-01 21 42 21 12 0 0 4 65 13 24

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 GT 47 32 11 6 2 0 2 80 9 47
2020 GT-01 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 35 35 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2019 GT 52 23 17 4 2 0 2 76 6 52
2019 GT-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 GT 36 34 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 47
2018 GT-01 47 40 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2018 GT-03 35 35 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2017 GT 39 35 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 57
2017 GT-01 38 37 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 24

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 GT 38 17 21 11 9 2 2 58 20 47
2020 GT-01 69 15 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 29 29 18 12 6 6 0 63 19 17
2019 GT 46 17 23 8 4 0 2 65 12 52
2019 GT-01 75 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 GT-03 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 GT 33 27 21 6 10 0 2 62 17 48
2018 GT-01 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 GT-03 29 35 24 6 0 0 6 69 6 17
2017 GT 35 30 16 5 11 2 2 67 16 57
2017 GT-01 46 33 12 0 0 4 4 86 0 24

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 GT 66 17 9 2 2 0 4 87 4 47
2020 GT-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 65 18 6 0 6 0 6 88 6 17
2019 GT 73 13 4 0 4 0 6 92 4 52
2019 GT-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 71 14 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2018 GT 73 15 2 0 4 0 6 93 4 48
2018 GT-01 87 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2018 GT-03 59 29 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 17
2017 GT 65 18 4 2 2 0 11 92 4 57
2017 GT-01 58 21 4 0 0 0 17 95 0 24

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 GT 30 28 15 6 21 0 0 57 28 47
2020 GT-01 46 31 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13
2020 GT-03 18 24 18 6 35 0 0 41 41 17
2019 GT 48 31 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 52
2019 GT-01 63 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 43 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2018 GT 51 21 17 6 4 0 0 72 11 47
2018 GT-01 50 21 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2018 GT-03 59 18 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2017 GT 40 33 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 57
2017 GT-01 46 29 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 24

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 GT 28 15 21 11 19 0 6 45 32 47
2020 GT-01 38 31 8 0 8 0 15 82 9 13
2020 GT-03 18 12 18 18 35 0 0 29 53 17

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 GT 32 30 17 15 4 2 0 63 20 47
2020 GT-01 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 35 18 24 6 6 0 50 31 17
2019 GT 46 27 15 4 4 2 2 76 8 52
2019 GT-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 21 36 29 7 0 7 0 62 8 14
2018 GT 35 29 19 15 2 0 0 65 17 48
2018 GT-01 33 40 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GT-03 47 24 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 17
2017 GT 39 28 14 14 4 0 2 68 18 57
2017 GT-01 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24

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 GT 32 28 21 9 9 0 2 61 17 47
2020 GT-01 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 29 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2019 GT 44 33 15 2 6 0 0 77 8 52
2019 GT-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 43 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 GT 38 33 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 48
2018 GT-01 47 20 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2018 GT-03 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 GT 26 26 28 12 4 0 4 55 17 57
2017 GT-01 33 29 17 13 0 0 8 68 14 24

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 GT 40 26 17 9 6 0 2 67 15 47
2020 GT-01 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2020 GT-03 35 18 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2019 GT 44 40 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 52
2019 GT-01 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 GT 48 25 10 8 8 0 0 73 17 48
2018 GT-01 40 33 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2018 GT-03 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2017 GT 39 25 17 9 7 0 4 66 16 57
2017 GT-01 38 29 12 12 0 0 8 73 14 24

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 GT 40 23 11 4 15 2 4 68 20 47
2020 GT-01 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 GT-03 24 35 6 6 18 6 6 67 27 17
2019 GT 50 25 2 4 13 4 2 80 18 52
2019 GT-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 43 21 0 7 21 7 0 69 31 14

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 GT 45 15 13 15 13 0 0 60 28 47
2020 GT-01 46 15 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13
2020 GT-03 29 24 0 35 12 0 0 53 47 17

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 GT 47 13 23 13 2 2 0 61 15 47
2020 GT-01 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 29 12 24 29 0 6 0 44 31 17
2019 GT 46 35 12 2 2 0 4 84 4 52
2019 GT-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 GT 44 33 10 6 6 0 0 77 13 48
2018 GT-01 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2018 GT-03 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2017 GT 54 24 12 0 5 0 4 82 6 57
2017 GT-01 58 29 4 0 0 0 8 95 0 24

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 GT 31 27 24 13 4 0 0 58 18 45
2020 GT-01 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2020 GT-03 25 6 31 31 6 0 0 31 38 16
2019 GT 52 31 12 0 6 0 0 83 6 52
2019 GT-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 29 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2018 GT 58 23 8 2 6 0 2 83 9 48
2018 GT-01 53 20 13 0 7 0 7 79 7 15
2018 GT-03 71 12 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2017 GT 56 23 11 4 7 0 0 79 11 57
2017 GT-01 46 25 17 4 8 0 0 71 12 24

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 GT 34 30 17 15 4 0 0 64 19 47
2020 GT-01 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 35 29 18 6 0 0 47 24 17

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 GT 64 21 2 2 4 0 6 91 7 47
2020 GT-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 47 29 0 6 6 0 12 87 13 17
2019 GT 83 6 2 2 2 2 4 94 4 52
2019 GT-01 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 86 0 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT 77 10 0 0 6 2 4 93 7 48
2018 GT-01 60 13 0 0 13 0 13 85 15 15
2018 GT-03 88 6 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 17

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 GT 79 9 2 2 4 0 4 91 7 47
2020 GT-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 65 12 6 6 6 0 6 81 13 17
2019 GT 85 6 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 52
2019 GT-01 88 0 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 GT-03 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 GT 71 15 8 2 4 0 0 85 6 48
2018 GT-01 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2018 GT-03 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 GT 68 12 3 2 5 0 9 89 8 57
2017 GT-01 79 4 4 0 0 0 13 95 0 24

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 GT 52 26 2 11 2 0 7 84 14 46
2020 GT-01 77 8 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 GT-03 41 35 0 12 0 0 12 87 13 17
2019 GT 60 29 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 52
2019 GT-01 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 GT-03 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 GT 50 31 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 48
2018 GT-01 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2018 GT-03 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2017 GT 58 21 7 4 5 0 5 83 9 57
2017 GT-01 75 12 8 0 0 0 4 91 0 24

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 GT 60 13 9 6 6 0 6 77 14 47
2020 GT-01 85 0 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 41 18 12 6 12 0 12 67 20 17
2019 GT 69 15 12 2 2 0 0 85 4 52
2019 GT-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 14 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2018 GT 56 17 15 8 4 0 0 73 13 48
2018 GT-01 60 20 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GT-03 53 24 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2017 GT 61 11 7 10 5 0 5 76 17 57
2017 GT-01 62 8 12 8 0 0 8 77 9 24

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 GT 70 9 0 4 0 0 17 95 5 46
2020 GT-01 83 0 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 12
2020 GT-03 71 0 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 17
2019 GT 63 10 4 0 4 0 20 90 5 51
2019 GT-01 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 57 7 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 14
2018 GT 69 4 2 2 2 0 21 92 5 48
2018 GT-01 73 0 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 15
2018 GT-03 76 0 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 17
2017 GT 61 11 2 2 2 0 23 93 5 57
2017 GT-01 67 4 4 0 0 0 25 94 0 24

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 GT 79 11 4 2 0 0 4 93 2 47
2020 GT-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 71 18 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2019 GT 71 21 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 52
2019 GT-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 GT-03 50 21 14 0 0 0 14 83 0 14
2018 GT 71 15 4 2 2 0 6 91 4 48
2018 GT-01 87 0 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2018 GT-03 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2017 GT 77 7 4 0 2 0 11 94 2 57
2017 GT-01 83 4 4 0 0 0 8 95 0 24

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 GT 30 30 17 7 11 0 4 64 18 46
2020 GT-01 38 23 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2020 GT-03 13 44 25 0 13 0 6 60 13 16
2019 GT 52 17 13 6 12 0 0 69 17 52
2019 GT-01 44 19 13 19 6 0 0 63 25 16
2019 GT-03 43 29 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2018 GT 44 23 8 13 10 2 0 68 23 48
2018 GT-01 20 33 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2018 GT-03 59 12 0 18 12 0 0 71 29 17
2017 GT 42 10 11 11 21 0 5 55 33 57
2017 GT-01 29 8 8 21 33 0 0 38 54 24

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 GT 30 26 28 6 11 0 0 55 17 47
2020 GT-01 38 15 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13
2020 GT-03 12 29 29 6 24 0 0 41 29 17
2019 GT 50 31 8 6 4 0 2 82 10 52
2019 GT-01 50 25 13 6 6 0 0 75 13 16
2019 GT-03 50 21 7 14 0 0 7 77 15 14
2018 GT 63 19 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 48
2018 GT-01 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2018 GT-03 65 18 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 GT 51 19 14 7 4 2 4 74 11 57
2017 GT-01 46 21 13 12 4 0 4 69 17 24

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 GT 11 30 38 9 13 0 0 40 21 47
2020 GT-01 15 23 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13
2020 GT-03 6 12 35 18 29 0 0 18 47 17

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 GT 15 23 23 23 13 2 0 39 37 47
2020 GT-01 23 31 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2020 GT-03 6 12 24 29 24 6 0 19 56 17
2019 GT 23 44 21 10 2 0 0 67 12 52
2019 GT-01 19 63 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 GT-03 36 29 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2018 GT 19 42 27 8 4 0 0 60 13 48
2018 GT-01 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 GT-03 12 53 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 17
2017 GT 14 42 24 9 9 0 2 57 18 57
2017 GT-01 25 37 17 8 8 0 4 65 18 24

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 GT 26 21 23 15 15 0 0 30 47 47
2020 GT-01 23 15 15 23 23 0 0 46 38 13
2020 GT-03 41 29 18 6 6 0 0 12 71 17
2019 GT 12 4 25 38 21 0 0 60 15 52
2019 GT-01 6 0 19 50 25 0 0 75 6 16
2019 GT-03 21 0 21 29 29 0 0 57 21 14
2018 GT 9 11 36 21 21 2 0 43 20 47
2018 GT-01 7 7 43 21 21 0 0 43 14 14
2018 GT-03 12 12 24 24 24 6 0 50 25 17
2017 GT 9 14 40 21 14 0 2 36 23 57
2017 GT-01 4 21 37 12 21 0 4 35 26 24

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 GT 28 41 20 7 2 2 0 71 9 46
2020 GT-01 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 GT-03 6 50 19 13 6 6 0 60 20 16
2019 GT 12 42 23 12 4 8 0 58 17 52
2019 GT-01 13 31 19 13 6 19 0 54 23 16
2019 GT-03 0 43 29 21 0 7 0 46 23 14
2018 GT 17 31 27 17 2 6 0 51 20 48
2018 GT-01 7 40 33 7 7 7 0 50 14 15
2018 GT-03 35 24 18 18 0 6 0 63 19 17
2017 GT 9 28 28 14 19 2 0 38 34 57
2017 GT-01 4 29 38 4 25 0 0 33 29 24

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 GT 34 38 9 11 6 2 0 74 17 47
2020 GT-01 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 47 6 24 12 0 0 59 35 17

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 GT 35 33 11 11 9 2 0 69 20 46
2020 GT-01 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2020 GT-03 24 47 0 12 12 6 0 75 25 17

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 GT 40 34 15 4 4 2 0 76 9 47
2020 GT-01 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2020 GT-03 18 59 12 0 6 6 0 81 6 17

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 GT 21 23 28 13 15 0 0 45 28 47
2020 GT-01 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2020 GT-03 12 12 29 18 29 0 0 24 47 17
2019 GT 23 40 21 4 6 6 0 67 10 52
2019 GT-01 31 44 19 0 0 6 0 80 0 16
2019 GT-03 7 50 21 7 7 7 0 62 15 14
2018 GT 21 27 21 17 10 4 0 50 28 48
2018 GT-01 27 33 20 0 13 7 0 64 14 15
2018 GT-03 24 29 24 18 6 0 0 53 24 17
2017 GT 16 33 16 18 12 5 0 52 31 57
2017 GT-01 21 37 17 12 8 4 0 61 22 24

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 GT 26 36 13 17 9 0 0 62 26 47
2020 GT-01 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2020 GT-03 12 41 24 18 6 0 0 53 24 17

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 GT 26 33 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 46
2020 GT-01 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2020 GT-03 6 38 31 13 13 0 0 44 25 16

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 GT 28 45 19 4 4 0 0 72 9 47
2020 GT-01 38 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 GT-03 12 53 24 6 6 0 0 65 12 17

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 GT 36 43 9 9 2 0 2 80 11 47
2020 GT-01 54 23 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13
2020 GT-03 18 65 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17

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 GT 79 13 6 0 0 2 0 93 0 47
2020 GT-01 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 71 24 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 17

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 GT 47 40 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 47
2020 GT-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 59 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17

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 GT 39 37 13 4 4 2 0 78 9 46
2020 GT-01 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2020 GT-03 18 59 12 0 6 6 0 81 6 17

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 GT 32 40 6 11 11 0 0 72 21 47
2020 GT-01 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 GT-03 12 53 0 12 24 0 0 65 35 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 GT 20 30 10 20 10 0 10 56 33 10
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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 GT 2 98 47
2020 GT-01 0 100 13
2020 GT-03 6 94 17

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 GT 13 87 47
2020 GT-01 8 92 13
2020 GT-03 24 76 17
2019 GT 8 92 52
2019 GT-01 6 94 16
2019 GT-03 14 86 14
2017 GT 12 88 57
2014 GT 13 87 54

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 GT 36 32 9 11 4 6 2 74 16 47
2020 GT-01 38 38 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13
2020 GT-03 24 29 12 6 12 18 0 64 21 17
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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 GT 23 47 26 4 67 33 47
2020 GT-01 15 38 31 15 71 29 13
2020 GT-03 24 59 18 0 71 29 17

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 GT 73 27 11

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 GT 18 18 9 45 9 0 0 36 55 11

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 GT 9 18 27 18 18 0 9 30 40 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 GT 45 19 6 6 6 2 15 77 15 47
2020 GT-01 46 23 0 0 0 8 23 100 0 13
2020 GT-03 24 29 12 6 12 0 18 64 21 17
2019 GT 55 12 10 8 6 0 8 73 16 49
2019 GT-01 69 6 0 6 0 0 19 92 8 16
2019 GT-03 43 21 14 7 7 0 7 69 15 14
2018 GT 35 22 13 9 9 0 13 65 20 46
2018 GT-01 47 13 13 0 7 0 20 75 8 15
2018 GT-03 33 33 7 7 7 0 13 77 15 15
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