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

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

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 50 7 11 2 0 0 80 13 1395
2020 Female gender 31 49 4 13 3 0 0 80 16 1836

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 69 22 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 1388
2020 Female gender 78 16 2 2 1 1 1 95 2 1832
2017 Male gender 69 21 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 1789
2017 Female gender 75 18 3 2 0 0 1 95 3 2223
2017 Gender diverse 79 10 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 11
2014 Male gender 66 23 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 1566
2014 Female gender 74 19 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 37 38 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 1392
2020 Female gender 33 40 10 14 3 0 0 73 17 1837
2019 Male gender 42 36 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 1786
2019 Female gender 45 35 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 2508
2019 Gender diverse 35 35 10 12 9 0 0 70 20 30
2017 Male gender 39 36 8 11 6 0 0 76 17 1793
2017 Female gender 43 35 5 12 5 0 0 78 17 2218
2017 Gender diverse 44 33 0 6 17 0 0 78 22 11
2014 Male gender 40 34 8 12 5 0 1 75 18 1565
2014 Female gender 45 33 6 12 5 0 0 78 17 1763

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 29 40 14 13 4 0 0 70 17 1391
2020 Female gender 32 43 10 13 2 0 0 75 14 1830
2019 Male gender 31 40 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 1783
2019 Female gender 31 41 9 14 4 0 0 72 18 2502
2019 Gender diverse 34 26 18 19 3 0 0 60 22 30
2018 Male gender 26 43 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 1847
2018 Female gender 25 47 9 14 6 0 1 72 20 2343
2018 Gender diverse 15 44 0 41 0 0 0 59 41 27
2017 Male gender 27 39 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 1791
2017 Female gender 28 40 11 15 6 0 0 68 22 2222
2017 Gender diverse 32 44 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 11
2014 Male gender 20 40 13 18 8 0 0 61 25 1564
2014 Female gender 24 40 10 19 7 0 0 64 26 1763

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 38 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 1387
2020 Female gender 46 37 7 8 1 0 0 83 10 1829
2019 Male gender 47 36 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 1781
2019 Female gender 49 34 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 2494
2019 Gender diverse 51 29 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 30
2017 Male gender 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1786
2017 Female gender 50 35 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 2214
2017 Gender diverse 40 46 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 11
2014 Male gender 43 41 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 1566
2014 Female gender 47 37 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 1763

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 32 12 8 5 0 0 75 14 1388
2020 Female gender 50 29 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 1830
2019 Male gender 41 34 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1786
2019 Female gender 48 30 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2504
2019 Gender diverse 24 39 13 9 15 0 0 63 24 30
2018 Male gender 38 34 12 9 7 0 0 73 16 1847
2018 Female gender 43 34 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 2336
2018 Gender diverse 42 33 12 11 3 0 0 75 13 27
2017 Male gender 38 34 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 1791
2017 Female gender 45 32 9 8 4 0 1 78 13 2216
2017 Gender diverse 26 31 25 0 17 0 0 58 17 11
2014 Male gender 36 34 13 10 5 1 1 71 15 1567
2014 Female gender 40 33 11 10 4 0 2 74 15 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1395
2020 Female gender 44 39 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 1839
2019 Male gender 42 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1787
2019 Female gender 46 36 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2509
2019 Gender diverse 21 52 13 12 3 0 0 73 14 30
2018 Male gender 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1838
2018 Female gender 41 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2329
2018 Gender diverse 37 32 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 27
2017 Male gender 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1791
2017 Female gender 43 41 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 2220
2017 Gender diverse 26 68 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2014 Male gender 38 46 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1566
2014 Female gender 41 41 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 27 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 1393
2020 Female gender 37 37 10 11 5 0 0 74 15 1838
2019 Male gender 26 39 17 11 8 0 0 65 18 1786
2019 Female gender 35 37 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 2503
2019 Gender diverse 27 36 10 18 9 0 0 63 27 30
2018 Male gender 24 37 17 12 10 0 0 61 22 1845
2018 Female gender 29 36 14 14 8 0 0 65 21 2341
2018 Gender diverse 24 38 10 21 7 0 0 62 28 27
2017 Male gender 27 37 15 13 9 0 0 64 21 1788
2017 Female gender 33 37 12 12 6 0 0 70 19 2220
2017 Gender diverse 38 37 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 11
2014 Male gender 23 37 17 16 7 0 0 60 23 1566
2014 Female gender 29 39 10 14 8 0 0 68 22 1762

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 26 42 17 10 5 0 0 69 15 1383
2020 Female gender 34 40 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 1828
2019 Male gender 28 44 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1777
2019 Female gender 35 40 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 2488
2019 Gender diverse 39 20 20 15 6 0 0 59 21 30
2018 Male gender 26 41 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 1848
2018 Female gender 30 40 12 12 5 0 0 70 17 2339
2018 Gender diverse 19 49 6 15 11 0 0 68 26 27
2017 Male gender 28 44 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1788
2017 Female gender 32 42 9 12 5 0 0 74 17 2219
2017 Gender diverse 38 37 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 39 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 1382
2020 Female gender 47 39 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 1834
2019 Male gender 45 37 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 1777
2019 Female gender 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 2493
2019 Gender diverse 42 43 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 30
2018 Male gender 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 1850
2018 Female gender 47 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2331
2018 Gender diverse 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 27
2017 Male gender 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1789
2017 Female gender 46 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2215
2017 Gender diverse 26 62 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 11
2014 Male gender 40 40 11 6 2 1 0 80 8 1563
2014 Female gender 45 37 10 5 2 1 0 83 8 1760

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 31 37 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 1390
2020 Female gender 38 36 11 10 5 0 0 75 14 1831
2019 Male gender 33 38 14 9 6 0 0 71 16 1780
2019 Female gender 38 36 11 10 5 0 0 73 15 2500
2019 Gender diverse 43 20 10 15 12 0 0 63 27 30
2018 Male gender 29 37 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1849
2018 Female gender 32 41 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 2328
2018 Gender diverse 23 37 16 21 3 0 0 60 23 27
2017 Male gender 31 36 15 9 8 1 0 68 17 1789
2017 Female gender 34 37 11 11 6 0 0 71 18 2218
2017 Gender diverse 38 37 8 6 11 0 0 75 17 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1387
2020 Female gender 54 34 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 1830
2019 Male gender 58 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 1780
2019 Female gender 59 29 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 2489
2019 Gender diverse 59 29 0 9 3 0 0 88 12 29
2018 Male gender 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 1839
2018 Female gender 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 2323
2018 Gender diverse 59 27 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 26
2017 Male gender 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 1787
2017 Female gender 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 2216
2017 Gender diverse 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2014 Male gender 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 2 1565
2014 Female gender 67 26 5 1 0 0 0 93 2 1760

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 34 41 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 1389
2020 Female gender 40 37 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 1829
2019 Male gender 31 40 12 11 6 0 0 72 17 1781
2019 Female gender 35 36 11 12 6 0 0 72 18 2498
2019 Gender diverse 27 43 7 24 0 0 0 69 24 30
2018 Male gender 28 40 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1842
2018 Female gender 29 39 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 2325
2018 Gender diverse 32 35 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 27
2017 Male gender 31 41 10 12 7 0 0 72 18 1786
2017 Female gender 30 42 10 13 5 0 0 73 18 2216
2017 Gender diverse 26 39 23 11 0 0 0 66 11 11
2014 Male gender 24 44 12 12 7 0 0 68 20 1565
2014 Female gender 23 43 12 13 8 1 0 66 21 1761

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 36 36 14 9 6 0 0 72 14 1393
2020 Female gender 45 34 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1836
2019 Male gender 35 35 14 9 6 0 0 70 15 1780
2019 Female gender 41 32 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 2499
2019 Gender diverse 39 31 4 19 7 0 0 70 26 30
2018 Male gender 30 36 16 10 8 0 0 67 18 1837
2018 Female gender 35 36 13 11 6 0 0 71 16 2317
2018 Gender diverse 53 14 25 7 0 0 0 67 7 27
2017 Male gender 35 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 1786
2017 Female gender 39 35 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 2214
2017 Gender diverse 34 37 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 11
2014 Male gender 32 37 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 1565
2014 Female gender 34 39 11 10 5 0 0 74 16 1763

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 42 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 1390
2020 Female gender 36 40 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 1835
2019 Male gender 31 42 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 1778
2019 Female gender 37 38 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 2480
2019 Gender diverse 38 34 13 15 0 0 0 72 15 28
2018 Male gender 29 38 16 11 5 1 0 68 16 1847
2018 Female gender 32 39 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 2323
2018 Gender diverse 34 30 25 11 0 0 0 64 11 27
2017 Male gender 33 40 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 1787
2017 Female gender 36 39 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2214
2017 Gender diverse 21 39 6 17 6 12 0 68 25 11
2014 Male gender 29 43 14 11 4 0 0 72 14 1566
2014 Female gender 33 39 14 8 5 0 1 72 13 1761

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 46 40 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 1392
2020 Female gender 51 34 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 1837
2019 Male gender 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1789
2019 Female gender 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 2512
2019 Gender diverse 37 34 26 3 0 0 0 71 3 30
2018 Male gender 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 1848
2018 Female gender 50 35 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 2332
2018 Gender diverse 48 38 4 11 0 0 0 86 11 27
2017 Male gender 49 38 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 1785
2017 Female gender 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2210
2017 Gender diverse 40 54 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2014 Male gender 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1564
2014 Female gender 51 36 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 1763

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 36 20 9 5 0 0 67 14 1376
2020 Female gender 33 32 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 1823
2019 Male gender 35 32 20 7 5 0 1 67 12 1777
2019 Female gender 42 28 17 8 4 0 1 70 13 2501
2019 Gender diverse 63 11 18 5 4 0 0 73 9 30
2018 Male gender 34 33 19 9 5 0 1 68 14 1849
2018 Female gender 41 28 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 2343
2018 Gender diverse 44 23 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 27
2017 Male gender 35 35 18 7 3 0 1 71 10 1791
2017 Female gender 39 32 15 8 5 0 1 72 12 2222
2017 Gender diverse 42 53 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 11
2014 Male gender 31 34 20 9 5 0 1 66 14 1566
2014 Female gender 36 31 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 9 27 39 19 4 1 0 23 37 1395
2020 Female gender 7 23 41 21 8 1 0 29 30 1837
2019 Male gender 10 25 35 20 9 0 1 29 35 1778
2019 Female gender 7 21 34 21 15 1 1 37 29 2501
2019 Gender diverse 9 13 39 25 14 0 0 39 22 29
2018 Male gender 10 25 36 18 8 1 1 27 36 1843
2018 Female gender 9 20 35 24 11 1 2 35 29 2332
2018 Gender diverse 8 22 41 22 7 0 0 29 30 27
2017 Male gender 8 23 37 19 9 0 2 29 33 1776
2017 Female gender 7 21 34 19 13 1 4 34 30 2214
2017 Gender diverse 6 35 33 16 10 0 0 27 40 11
2014 Male gender 10 29 34 18 6 1 2 25 40 1562
2014 Female gender 10 27 35 17 8 1 2 26 38 1753

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 10 20 29 26 12 2 1 39 31 1387
2020 Female gender 8 17 27 31 14 2 1 47 26 1833
2019 Male gender 10 20 28 24 15 2 1 40 31 1775
2019 Female gender 9 17 28 23 19 2 2 44 27 2499
2019 Gender diverse 9 22 28 9 27 0 4 38 32 30
2018 Male gender 13 20 28 23 13 1 1 37 34 1834
2018 Female gender 9 19 27 25 16 2 1 43 29 2325
2018 Gender diverse 17 14 51 7 11 0 0 18 31 27
2017 Male gender 9 19 29 21 17 3 3 40 29 1771
2017 Female gender 9 17 27 20 20 3 4 44 27 2211
2017 Gender diverse 6 12 42 24 10 6 0 36 19 11
2014 Male gender 12 24 30 19 11 2 2 31 38 1559
2014 Female gender 12 22 30 17 14 3 3 33 35 1758

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 17 31 30 14 5 1 1 20 49 1390
2020 Female gender 14 24 36 16 8 1 1 25 38 1836
2019 Male gender 18 25 29 16 9 2 1 25 44 1779
2019 Female gender 13 23 29 16 14 2 3 32 38 2499
2019 Gender diverse 20 24 27 12 18 0 0 29 43 30
2018 Male gender 19 26 29 14 9 2 2 23 46 1842
2018 Female gender 15 24 29 16 10 2 3 28 41 2331
2018 Gender diverse 12 30 33 25 0 0 0 25 42 27
2017 Male gender 14 27 29 15 10 3 3 26 43 1773
2017 Female gender 14 22 28 15 12 3 6 30 39 2213
2017 Gender diverse 17 20 53 0 10 0 0 10 37 11
2014 Male gender 19 26 29 15 7 2 2 23 46 1561
2014 Female gender 17 26 28 14 8 3 4 24 46 1755

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 4 11 33 38 12 0 1 51 15 1383
2020 Female gender 4 13 33 33 15 0 1 49 18 1832
2019 Male gender 4 10 28 35 20 1 2 56 15 1774
2019 Female gender 3 9 26 29 27 1 3 59 13 2481
2019 Gender diverse 3 10 30 24 33 0 0 57 13 30
2018 Male gender 5 11 30 33 18 1 3 53 17 1836
2018 Female gender 4 11 29 32 19 1 4 53 16 2320
2018 Gender diverse 0 9 32 39 19 0 0 59 9 27
2017 Male gender 4 9 27 32 22 1 5 57 14 1767
2017 Female gender 5 11 25 29 23 1 7 56 17 2203
2017 Gender diverse 6 0 32 46 16 0 0 62 6 11
2014 Male gender 5 12 30 33 16 1 3 52 17 1555
2014 Female gender 5 13 29 26 20 1 5 50 19 1752

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 14 23 29 21 11 1 1 33 38 1392
2020 Female gender 13 20 29 22 13 1 1 36 34 1830
2019 Male gender 17 20 26 21 14 1 1 36 38 1779
2019 Female gender 14 17 25 21 20 2 2 42 32 2497
2019 Gender diverse 12 19 30 28 11 0 0 39 31 30
2018 Male gender 18 24 26 18 11 1 2 30 43 1836
2018 Female gender 17 20 26 19 14 2 2 34 39 2328
2018 Gender diverse 7 32 22 27 12 0 0 39 39 27
2017 Male gender 15 21 26 19 15 2 3 35 38 1771
2017 Female gender 12 19 25 19 18 2 5 40 33 2215
2017 Gender diverse 6 6 61 0 16 0 12 18 13 11
2014 Male gender 23 28 26 12 9 1 2 21 53 1562
2014 Female gender 23 24 24 12 12 2 3 26 49 1759

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 9 18 25 28 16 2 2 46 28 1384
2020 Female gender 9 18 28 26 15 2 2 42 29 1829
2019 Male gender 11 18 25 21 20 2 2 43 31 1771
2019 Female gender 11 17 25 19 21 4 3 43 30 2495
2019 Gender diverse 21 11 16 29 20 0 4 51 33 30
2018 Male gender 13 19 25 22 16 3 2 41 33 1831
2018 Female gender 12 19 26 20 16 3 4 39 34 2321
2018 Gender diverse 7 22 38 16 13 0 4 31 30 27
2017 Male gender 9 16 25 23 19 4 4 46 27 1773
2017 Female gender 10 15 24 20 20 4 7 45 28 2215
2017 Gender diverse 0 12 11 41 36 0 0 77 12 11
2014 Male gender 10 18 27 24 14 3 3 42 30 1559
2014 Female gender 10 20 26 19 16 3 6 38 33 1756

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 14 27 33 16 8 1 1 24 42 1388
2020 Female gender 11 23 37 18 8 2 1 27 34 1832
2019 Male gender 16 22 28 17 13 2 2 31 40 1775
2019 Female gender 11 20 29 17 17 3 3 36 33 2494
2019 Gender diverse 6 22 40 14 15 0 3 30 28 29
2018 Male gender 16 25 28 17 9 3 2 27 43 1842
2018 Female gender 12 22 31 17 12 3 3 31 36 2329
2018 Gender diverse 5 25 45 16 4 4 0 21 32 27
2017 Male gender 12 22 29 15 12 4 5 30 38 1778
2017 Female gender 12 20 29 15 15 4 6 33 35 2213
2017 Gender diverse 6 10 74 0 10 0 0 10 16 11
2014 Male gender 16 22 34 14 10 2 3 25 40 1563
2014 Female gender 14 24 29 13 11 4 5 26 42 1754

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 6 16 35 28 12 1 1 41 23 1392
2020 Female gender 5 15 39 27 12 0 1 40 21 1833
2019 Male gender 11 19 32 23 13 1 2 37 31 1777
2019 Female gender 12 21 33 19 11 1 2 32 34 2504
2019 Gender diverse 31 17 14 15 23 0 0 38 48 29
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 22 32 19 14 8 3 2 58 23 1388
2020 Female gender 23 32 17 12 6 6 3 61 20 1835
2019 Male gender 27 34 16 11 8 2 2 63 20 1784
2019 Female gender 26 30 14 14 8 5 3 60 24 2504
2019 Gender diverse 22 17 28 19 11 3 0 40 31 30
2018 Male gender 18 35 20 11 10 4 1 56 23 1846
2018 Female gender 19 31 18 15 10 5 2 53 27 2335
2018 Gender diverse 13 33 17 17 8 0 11 52 29 27
2017 Male gender 23 33 16 12 10 3 3 59 24 1788
2017 Female gender 22 31 15 14 10 4 4 58 27 2221
2017 Gender diverse 14 29 18 11 17 0 12 48 32 11
2014 Male gender 26 35 16 11 6 3 2 65 18 1570
2014 Female gender 27 30 14 14 8 3 4 61 23 1765

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 38 32 10 11 7 1 0 71 19 1383
2020 Female gender 45 30 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 1834
2019 Male gender 42 30 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 1787
2019 Female gender 43 30 9 12 6 0 0 73 18 2505
2019 Gender diverse 31 20 19 15 14 0 0 52 29 30
2018 Male gender 34 35 11 11 8 0 0 69 19 1846
2018 Female gender 36 32 8 15 9 1 0 68 23 2330
2018 Gender diverse 38 33 18 3 8 0 0 71 11 27
2017 Male gender 39 33 9 10 8 1 0 72 18 1788
2017 Female gender 38 32 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 2217
2017 Gender diverse 45 31 18 6 0 0 0 77 6 11
2014 Male gender 39 31 10 11 7 1 0 71 18 1569
2014 Female gender 38 32 9 12 7 1 0 71 20 1765

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 Male gender 42 36 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 1385
2020 Female gender 53 31 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 1828
2019 Male gender 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1785
2019 Female gender 45 35 7 9 3 0 0 80 13 2506
2019 Gender diverse 33 43 8 13 3 0 0 77 15 30
2018 Male gender 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 1844
2018 Female gender 40 37 9 9 5 0 0 77 13 2327
2018 Gender diverse 34 35 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 27
2017 Male gender 37 42 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 1788
2017 Female gender 40 40 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 2219
2017 Gender diverse 34 49 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 11
2014 Male gender 37 43 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 1570
2014 Female gender 38 43 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 1763

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 Male gender 39 40 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1378
2020 Female gender 48 34 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 1826
2019 Male gender 39 39 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1785
2019 Female gender 44 37 9 7 2 0 0 81 9 2509
2019 Gender diverse 46 41 7 3 0 3 0 90 3 30
2018 Male gender 34 42 14 6 4 1 0 77 9 1846
2018 Female gender 37 40 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 2335
2018 Gender diverse 41 41 13 5 0 0 0 81 5 27

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 Male gender 51 27 10 4 4 3 2 81 9 1385
2020 Female gender 53 27 8 4 2 4 2 85 7 1836
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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 Male gender 46 29 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 1391
2020 Female gender 55 26 10 4 2 1 2 84 6 1836
2019 Male gender 41 32 16 4 3 0 3 75 8 1787
2019 Female gender 47 26 13 6 3 1 4 77 10 2506
2019 Gender diverse 40 29 6 16 3 0 7 74 20 30

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 Male gender 37 34 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 1392
2020 Female gender 44 31 10 9 5 1 1 76 14 1832
2019 Male gender 36 34 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 1792
2019 Female gender 41 31 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 2508
2019 Gender diverse 35 30 11 18 3 0 3 67 22 30
2018 Male gender 34 37 13 8 7 0 0 71 16 1842
2018 Female gender 39 33 10 10 7 1 0 72 18 2333
2018 Gender diverse 47 24 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 27
2017 Male gender 36 36 11 9 8 0 0 72 17 1789
2017 Female gender 37 34 10 11 7 1 0 72 18 2219
2017 Gender diverse 21 31 8 28 6 0 6 55 36 11
2014 Male gender 35 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 1569
2014 Female gender 40 33 10 10 6 1 0 73 16 1764

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 Male gender 45 26 14 6 6 1 1 72 13 1390
2020 Female gender 54 22 11 5 4 2 1 79 10 1832

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 43 33 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 1390
2020 Female gender 51 29 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 1837
2019 Male gender 44 33 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 1781
2019 Female gender 48 30 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 2508
2019 Gender diverse 49 38 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 30
2018 Male gender 38 35 13 8 6 1 0 74 14 1837
2018 Female gender 44 32 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 2326
2018 Gender diverse 43 27 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 27
2017 Male gender 42 34 10 9 6 0 0 76 15 1793
2017 Female gender 45 32 8 9 6 0 1 77 15 2220
2017 Gender diverse 46 12 25 6 12 0 0 58 17 11
2014 Male gender 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1567
2014 Female gender 43 32 9 9 6 1 0 75 15 1762

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 36 64 1392
2020 Female gender 46 54 1838

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 46 21 11 4 3 4 10 78 9 1392
2020 Female gender 60 16 7 3 2 3 10 87 5 1837

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 48 29 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1395
2020 Female gender 57 24 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1839
2019 Male gender 50 30 10 5 5 0 0 79 11 1789
2019 Female gender 53 27 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 2510
2019 Gender diverse 51 32 6 9 3 0 0 83 11 30
2018 Male gender 45 29 12 7 6 0 0 74 14 1836
2018 Female gender 47 27 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 2330
2018 Gender diverse 51 19 8 19 0 0 3 72 19 27
2017 Male gender 49 28 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 1789
2017 Female gender 50 26 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 2219
2017 Gender diverse 46 12 20 17 6 0 0 58 22 11
2014 Male gender 45 33 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 1565
2014 Female gender 48 28 9 8 5 0 0 77 14 1766
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 34 30 15 10 6 5 0 67 18 1393
2020 Female gender 40 30 12 8 4 7 0 75 12 1838
2019 Male gender 30 34 15 9 7 5 0 68 17 1780
2019 Female gender 36 31 12 10 5 5 1 72 15 2501
2019 Gender diverse 39 11 14 15 12 9 0 55 30 30
2018 Male gender 30 29 18 10 9 4 0 61 20 1846
2018 Female gender 33 31 14 11 6 5 0 68 17 2339
2018 Gender diverse 31 31 7 21 5 4 0 65 28 27
2017 Male gender 30 32 15 10 7 6 0 66 18 1791
2017 Female gender 35 32 12 10 5 6 1 72 16 2219
2017 Gender diverse 18 37 28 0 0 16 0 66 0 11
2014 Male gender 26 33 16 10 8 5 1 63 20 1567
2014 Female gender 30 34 13 12 6 6 0 68 19 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 28 32 17 13 9 2 0 60 23 1392
2020 Female gender 36 35 12 9 5 3 0 73 15 1832
2019 Male gender 28 31 16 12 10 2 0 60 23 1779
2019 Female gender 33 31 14 12 7 3 0 66 20 2500
2019 Gender diverse 27 23 18 15 18 0 0 49 33 30
2018 Male gender 25 30 17 14 12 2 0 56 27 1845
2018 Female gender 30 32 15 14 8 2 0 63 22 2331
2018 Gender diverse 29 26 12 18 11 4 0 57 31 27
2017 Male gender 25 33 15 15 9 2 0 59 25 1789
2017 Female gender 32 33 12 13 7 3 0 67 20 2219
2017 Gender diverse 18 42 28 6 0 6 0 64 6 11
2014 Male gender 22 32 18 15 12 1 0 55 27 1565
2014 Female gender 28 31 15 13 9 4 0 61 23 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 17 33 20 15 12 3 0 51 28 1393
2020 Female gender 23 35 16 15 7 4 0 61 22 1837
2019 Male gender 19 29 21 16 12 3 0 50 29 1780
2019 Female gender 24 29 17 16 9 5 1 56 26 2498
2019 Gender diverse 11 30 15 11 30 3 0 42 43 30
2018 Male gender 16 28 21 18 14 3 0 45 33 1843
2018 Female gender 19 31 18 18 9 4 0 53 28 2334
2018 Gender diverse 14 36 9 27 6 8 0 55 36 27
2017 Male gender 18 30 20 17 12 3 1 50 30 1789
2017 Female gender 22 31 16 16 8 7 1 57 26 2216
2017 Gender diverse 10 42 25 23 0 0 0 52 23 11
2014 Male gender 13 33 17 20 13 3 1 48 34 1566
2014 Female gender 17 33 17 19 9 6 0 53 30 1760

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 17 34 19 16 11 2 0 52 28 1395
2020 Female gender 21 37 13 17 9 2 0 60 27 1839
2019 Male gender 16 32 19 17 13 3 0 50 31 1782
2019 Female gender 21 30 15 19 12 3 0 53 32 2502
2019 Gender diverse 17 33 16 13 21 0 0 51 34 30
2018 Male gender 16 29 18 19 15 2 0 46 35 1845
2018 Female gender 17 31 16 21 13 2 0 49 35 2331
2018 Gender diverse 23 17 6 29 17 8 0 43 50 27
2017 Male gender 18 32 17 17 13 3 0 51 31 1790
2017 Female gender 21 33 13 18 10 4 0 57 30 2221
2017 Gender diverse 0 38 0 40 17 6 0 40 60 11
2014 Male gender 15 31 18 20 13 2 0 48 34 1567
2014 Female gender 15 33 15 21 12 4 0 50 34 1758

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 19 12 10 9 13 6 61 23 1394
2020 Female gender 38 18 14 7 5 12 6 68 15 1838
2019 Male gender 30 18 14 10 8 14 5 60 23 1784
2019 Female gender 33 17 13 11 9 14 4 61 23 2507
2019 Gender diverse 19 17 24 2 25 6 6 41 31 30
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 23 42 20 11 4 1 0 65 15 1393
2020 Female gender 35 43 12 7 2 1 0 78 9 1838
2019 Male gender 25 41 19 9 4 1 0 67 14 1785
2019 Female gender 35 41 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 2507
2019 Gender diverse 33 45 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 29
2018 Male gender 25 40 19 10 5 1 0 65 16 1848
2018 Female gender 31 42 12 10 4 1 0 75 14 2337
2018 Gender diverse 31 28 24 6 11 0 0 59 17 27
2017 Male gender 28 41 15 10 5 1 0 69 15 1789
2017 Female gender 36 41 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 2218
2017 Gender diverse 29 42 12 12 6 0 0 71 17 11
2014 Male gender 24 43 16 11 5 1 0 68 16 1565
2014 Female gender 32 40 14 9 3 2 0 73 13 1758

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 36 24 19 6 2 0 50 26 1392
2020 Female gender 18 40 18 17 5 3 0 59 23 1824
2019 Male gender 16 32 25 18 7 2 0 49 25 1782
2019 Female gender 18 34 17 20 7 4 0 54 28 2503
2019 Gender diverse 20 22 29 18 9 3 0 43 27 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 37 14 11 5 2 0 69 16 1389
2020 Female gender 38 37 10 9 4 2 1 77 13 1833
2019 Male gender 32 35 16 9 6 2 1 69 15 1786
2019 Female gender 36 34 11 11 5 2 1 72 17 2508
2019 Gender diverse 17 37 21 13 3 6 3 59 18 30
2018 Male gender 30 36 16 9 6 2 1 68 16 1847
2018 Female gender 34 37 10 10 6 2 1 73 16 2339
2018 Gender diverse 28 40 17 9 3 0 4 71 12 27
2017 Male gender 33 33 14 10 6 3 1 69 16 1788
2017 Female gender 35 35 11 9 5 4 1 74 15 2214
2017 Gender diverse 18 47 0 6 17 12 0 74 26 11
2014 Male gender 32 38 12 9 5 3 1 73 15 1566
2014 Female gender 35 37 9 9 5 4 1 76 15 1757

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 31 37 19 8 5 1 0 68 13 1390
2020 Female gender 36 38 17 6 2 1 0 75 8 1834
2019 Male gender 29 39 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 1786
2019 Female gender 34 35 16 8 4 2 0 71 12 2496
2019 Gender diverse 26 27 15 22 6 2 3 56 29 30
2018 Male gender 26 39 20 10 5 1 0 65 14 1840
2018 Female gender 32 36 16 10 4 2 0 69 15 2325
2018 Gender diverse 21 43 27 10 0 0 0 63 10 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 23 29 16 12 12 7 1 56 26 1390
2020 Female gender 23 26 18 14 10 8 2 54 27 1834
2019 Male gender 21 29 18 14 12 5 1 53 28 1785
2019 Female gender 25 25 16 15 11 7 2 54 28 2506
2019 Gender diverse 20 20 14 12 28 6 0 42 42 30
2018 Male gender 20 28 19 13 13 5 1 52 28 1848
2018 Female gender 22 26 16 15 13 7 1 52 30 2334
2018 Gender diverse 14 34 7 22 23 0 0 48 45 27
2017 Male gender 20 26 16 15 13 7 2 51 31 1788
2017 Female gender 21 24 14 15 13 9 3 51 32 2216
2017 Gender diverse 10 42 12 6 25 6 0 55 32 11
2014 Male gender 17 30 18 15 12 6 1 51 30 1567
2014 Female gender 19 23 15 18 15 8 2 47 36 1757

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 21 34 20 14 10 2 0 56 24 1389
2020 Female gender 26 35 16 14 7 2 0 62 22 1830
2019 Male gender 21 34 16 14 12 2 0 56 27 1788
2019 Female gender 26 31 16 14 8 3 0 59 24 2504
2019 Gender diverse 25 20 17 19 16 3 0 47 36 30
2018 Male gender 18 31 19 17 13 2 0 50 31 1848
2018 Female gender 22 30 17 16 10 3 0 55 27 2337
2018 Gender diverse 18 18 23 27 11 4 0 37 39 27
2017 Male gender 20 33 17 16 10 3 1 56 26 1791
2017 Female gender 26 33 14 14 8 5 1 62 23 2220
2017 Gender diverse 21 39 17 11 6 6 0 64 18 11
2014 Male gender 18 31 18 17 11 3 1 52 29 1568
2014 Female gender 21 31 15 16 10 6 2 56 28 1758

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 21 27 18 16 15 1 2 50 31 1395
2020 Female gender 23 30 17 16 11 2 2 55 28 1836
2019 Male gender 20 29 17 15 16 2 2 51 32 1786
2019 Female gender 21 29 15 17 12 3 3 53 31 2511
2019 Gender diverse 14 31 16 5 26 3 6 49 34 30
2018 Male gender 16 27 18 18 18 2 2 45 37 1847
2018 Female gender 19 30 16 16 15 3 1 51 33 2334
2018 Gender diverse 20 18 36 15 11 0 0 38 26 26
2017 Male gender 20 28 16 17 14 3 3 50 33 1790
2017 Female gender 22 29 14 15 13 4 4 55 30 2217
2017 Gender diverse 16 61 0 6 11 6 0 82 18 11
2014 Male gender 17 29 15 17 16 3 3 49 35 1568
2014 Female gender 22 28 12 15 14 4 5 54 33 1759

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 26 15 4 2 1 2 78 7 1394
2020 Female gender 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 1838
2019 Male gender 49 23 16 6 3 1 3 74 10 1783
2019 Female gender 49 25 13 5 3 1 4 78 8 2496
2019 Gender diverse 41 47 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 28

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 43 26 17 7 5 1 1 71 12 1391
2020 Female gender 45 27 15 7 3 1 2 74 10 1837
2019 Male gender 41 25 17 8 5 2 2 69 14 1776
2019 Female gender 41 24 18 7 4 2 4 69 12 2501
2019 Gender diverse 30 30 19 0 18 0 3 62 18 28

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 77 10 5 2 3 2 2 90 5 1391
2020 Female gender 78 9 4 2 1 3 3 92 3 1835
2019 Male gender 76 9 4 2 3 2 4 90 5 1778
2019 Female gender 78 10 3 1 1 2 4 93 3 2492
2019 Gender diverse 66 17 6 4 3 3 0 86 7 28

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 75 11 4 2 1 2 5 92 4 1391
2020 Female gender 76 9 3 1 1 1 7 94 3 1835
2019 Male gender 74 8 4 2 2 2 7 91 5 1774
2019 Female gender 76 8 3 1 2 2 8 93 3 2497
2019 Gender diverse 68 15 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 23 45 16 11 4 2 0 69 15 1391
2020 Female gender 27 46 14 8 2 3 0 75 11 1832
2019 Male gender 20 43 19 11 6 2 0 64 17 1788
2019 Female gender 23 44 16 11 4 2 0 69 15 2513
2019 Gender diverse 19 47 22 6 6 0 0 66 12 30
2018 Male gender 19 38 20 12 9 2 0 59 21 1851
2018 Female gender 23 38 19 11 6 3 0 63 17 2340
2018 Gender diverse 11 53 23 6 3 0 4 67 9 26
2017 Male gender 23 38 19 11 7 2 0 62 19 1790
2017 Female gender 24 40 17 10 5 4 1 67 16 2222
2017 Gender diverse 21 28 29 11 6 6 0 51 18 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 Male gender 34 42 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 1389
2020 Female gender 36 43 11 6 2 1 0 80 8 1832
2019 Male gender 34 40 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 1782
2019 Female gender 40 37 13 7 3 1 0 78 9 2506
2019 Gender diverse 19 40 11 10 21 0 0 59 31 30
2018 Male gender 34 42 14 5 3 2 0 78 9 1843
2018 Female gender 39 39 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 2318
2018 Gender diverse 38 41 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 26
2017 Male gender 38 41 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 1787
2017 Female gender 41 39 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 2220
2017 Gender diverse 26 43 14 11 0 6 0 74 12 11
2014 Male gender 38 41 10 6 2 2 0 81 9 1566
2014 Female gender 39 39 11 7 2 2 0 79 9 1761

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 35 36 16 6 2 5 1 75 8 1390
2020 Female gender 34 36 16 7 2 4 0 73 10 1833
2019 Male gender 37 35 17 5 2 4 0 76 7 1786
2019 Female gender 41 32 15 5 2 3 0 76 8 2509
2019 Gender diverse 29 20 26 7 12 6 0 53 20 30
2018 Male gender 34 38 17 4 3 3 0 75 8 1835
2018 Female gender 38 35 15 7 3 3 0 75 10 2319
2018 Gender diverse 43 19 7 27 3 0 0 62 31 26
2017 Male gender 36 35 17 5 3 4 1 74 8 1788
2017 Female gender 39 35 13 5 2 5 1 78 7 2220
2017 Gender diverse 37 37 8 12 0 6 0 79 12 11
2014 Male gender 36 38 14 4 2 6 1 79 6 1567
2014 Female gender 41 33 13 6 2 5 1 78 9 1761

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 33 33 19 6 3 5 1 71 9 1394
2020 Female gender 28 33 20 10 3 7 0 65 13 1839

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 49 31 10 5 3 1 1 82 8 1391
2020 Female gender 48 32 8 5 2 3 1 84 8 1832

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 48 34 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 1392
2020 Female gender 57 31 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 1831
2019 Male gender 47 35 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 1784
2019 Female gender 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 2510
2019 Gender diverse 45 39 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 30
2018 Male gender 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1840
2018 Female gender 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 7 2321
2018 Gender diverse 40 32 21 7 0 0 0 73 7 26
2017 Male gender 44 38 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 1791
2017 Female gender 52 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2217
2017 Gender diverse 32 57 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 11
2014 Male gender 43 36 12 5 3 0 0 80 9 1564
2014 Female gender 51 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 1755

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 41 34 12 7 5 0 0 75 12 1385
2020 Female gender 49 31 11 6 2 0 0 80 9 1831
2019 Male gender 42 30 14 8 5 0 0 72 13 1785
2019 Female gender 49 31 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2506
2019 Gender diverse 40 32 17 6 6 0 0 71 11 30
2018 Male gender 39 31 16 7 6 0 0 70 14 1838
2018 Female gender 44 32 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 2320
2018 Gender diverse 34 38 25 0 0 3 0 74 0 25
2017 Male gender 41 33 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 1792
2017 Female gender 47 31 11 7 4 0 0 78 10 2212
2017 Gender diverse 27 62 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 11
2014 Male gender 37 35 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 1568
2014 Female gender 40 36 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 1758

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 37 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 14 1384
2020 Female gender 47 32 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 1821
2019 Male gender 37 33 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1780
2019 Female gender 45 32 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 2505
2019 Gender diverse 37 34 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 30
2018 Male gender 31 35 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 1837
2018 Female gender 41 34 13 9 4 0 0 75 13 2312
2018 Gender diverse 37 22 20 21 0 0 0 59 21 26
2017 Male gender 35 35 14 10 5 0 0 71 16 1791
2017 Female gender 42 35 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 2214
2017 Gender diverse 27 62 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 11
2014 Male gender 31 36 15 13 6 0 0 67 18 1569
2014 Female gender 36 37 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1761

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 24 19 8 5 2 0 68 13 1387
2020 Female gender 48 25 13 8 4 2 1 75 12 1832
2019 Male gender 40 27 15 8 6 3 1 69 15 1787
2019 Female gender 42 25 15 8 5 4 1 70 14 2509
2019 Gender diverse 37 25 18 11 3 3 3 66 14 30
2018 Male gender 35 28 17 11 7 2 0 65 18 1840
2018 Female gender 40 24 17 10 6 3 1 66 16 2324
2018 Gender diverse 51 26 10 9 0 4 0 80 9 26
2017 Male gender 37 27 17 10 5 3 1 66 16 1788
2017 Female gender 42 24 15 8 6 4 1 69 15 2216
2017 Gender diverse 38 34 0 17 0 12 0 81 19 11
2014 Male gender 37 27 17 10 5 4 1 67 16 1568
2014 Female gender 39 24 16 10 5 5 0 67 16 1760
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 45 35 1395
2020 Female gender 24 40 36 1839
2019 Male gender 24 42 34 1782
2019 Female gender 31 32 36 2515
2019 Gender diverse 40 20 39 30
2018 Male gender 24 39 37 1834
2018 Female gender 29 33 38 2318
2018 Gender diverse 31 40 29 27
2017 Male gender 25 40 34 1786
2017 Female gender 30 35 35 2219
2017 Gender diverse 21 25 54 11
2014 Male gender 20 43 37 1566
2014 Female gender 28 36 36 1761

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 26 30 15 8 12 9 300
2020 Female gender 14 38 20 8 13 7 444
2019 Male gender 14 21 15 15 29 6 456
2019 Female gender 8 22 12 8 45 6 795
2019 Gender diverse 0 13 7 0 67 13 13
2018 Male gender 16 22 15 12 28 7 468
2018 Female gender 9 24 11 8 41 6 698
2017 Male gender 14 25 13 12 30 6 451
2017 Female gender 9 18 12 9 46 5 632
2014 Male gender 14 35 13 19 9999 20 327
2014 Female gender 11 28 15 16 9999 30 447
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 87 1391
2020 Female gender 11 89 1837
2019 Male gender 13 87 1782
2019 Female gender 15 85 2506
2019 Gender diverse 18 82 30
2018 Male gender 14 86 1849
2018 Female gender 17 83 2335
2018 Gender diverse 26 74 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 52 48 156
2020 Female gender 48 52 199
2019 Male gender 49 51 216
2019 Female gender 51 49 358
2018 Male gender 48 52 240
2018 Female gender 51 49 373

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 63 37 156
2020 Female gender 50 50 199
2019 Male gender 54 46 216
2019 Female gender 45 55 358
2018 Male gender 56 44 238
2018 Female gender 51 49 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 12 88 156
2020 Female gender 6 94 199
2019 Male gender 8 92 216
2019 Female gender 5 95 358
2018 Male gender 9 91 238
2018 Female gender 6 94 371

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 Male gender 7 93 156
2020 Female gender 9 91 199
2019 Male gender 8 92 216
2019 Female gender 4 96 358
2018 Male gender 7 93 238
2018 Female gender 7 93 372

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 Male gender 19 81 156
2020 Female gender 16 84 199
2019 Male gender 24 76 216
2019 Female gender 27 73 358
2018 Male gender 21 79 239
2018 Female gender 26 74 372

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 216
2019 Female gender 3 97 358
2018 Male gender 3 97 237
2018 Female gender 4 96 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 56 156
2020 Female gender 37 63 199
2019 Male gender 50 50 214
2019 Female gender 41 59 356
2018 Male gender 46 54 237
2018 Female gender 41 59 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 47 53 156
2020 Female gender 39 61 199
2019 Male gender 43 57 214
2019 Female gender 37 63 356
2018 Male gender 49 51 237
2018 Female gender 35 65 373

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 54 46 156
2020 Female gender 41 59 199
2019 Male gender 47 53 214
2019 Female gender 44 56 356
2018 Male gender 42 58 237
2018 Female gender 47 53 373

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 35 65 156
2020 Female gender 40 60 199
2019 Male gender 42 58 214
2019 Female gender 42 58 356
2018 Male gender 42 58 238
2018 Female gender 42 58 372

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 Male gender 37 63 156
2020 Female gender 40 60 199
2019 Male gender 37 63 214
2019 Female gender 30 70 356
2018 Male gender 29 71 237
2018 Female gender 31 69 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 52 48 156
2020 Female gender 54 46 199
2019 Male gender 63 37 214
2019 Female gender 62 38 356
2018 Male gender 58 42 240
2018 Female gender 57 43 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 34 66 156
2020 Female gender 33 67 199
2019 Male gender 47 53 214
2019 Female gender 33 67 356
2018 Male gender 40 60 237
2018 Female gender 29 71 373

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 3 97 214
2019 Female gender 0 100 356

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 3 97 156
2020 Female gender 11 89 199
2019 Male gender 8 92 214
2019 Female gender 18 82 356
2018 Male gender 6 94 238
2018 Female gender 15 85 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 18 82 156
2020 Female gender 5 95 199
2019 Male gender 26 74 214
2019 Female gender 9 91 356
2018 Male gender 16 84 237
2018 Female gender 8 92 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 47 156
2020 Female gender 37 63 199
2019 Male gender 47 53 214
2019 Female gender 44 56 356
2018 Male gender 42 58 238
2018 Female gender 41 59 371

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 29 71 156
2020 Female gender 20 80 199
2019 Male gender 39 61 214
2019 Female gender 26 74 356
2018 Male gender 34 66 239
2018 Female gender 30 70 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 87 156
2020 Female gender 13 87 199
2019 Male gender 16 84 214
2019 Female gender 14 86 356
2018 Male gender 11 89 237
2018 Female gender 11 89 371

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 Male gender 49 51 156
2020 Female gender 61 39 199
2019 Male gender 52 48 214
2019 Female gender 59 41 354
2018 Male gender 58 42 239
2018 Female gender 56 44 374

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 28 72 156
2020 Female gender 36 64 199
2019 Male gender 29 71 214
2019 Female gender 30 70 354
2018 Male gender 23 77 239
2018 Female gender 33 67 371

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 Male gender 20 80 156
2020 Female gender 17 83 199
2019 Male gender 16 84 214
2019 Female gender 17 83 354
2018 Male gender 13 87 238
2018 Female gender 15 85 369

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 Male gender 23 77 156
2020 Female gender 15 85 199
2019 Male gender 20 80 214
2019 Female gender 15 85 354
2018 Male gender 18 82 238
2018 Female gender 13 87 372

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 7 93 156
2020 Female gender 12 88 199
2019 Male gender 11 89 214
2019 Female gender 13 87 354
2018 Male gender 7 93 238
2018 Female gender 11 89 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 214
2019 Female gender 6 94 354
2018 Male gender 6 94 238
2018 Female gender 6 94 370

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 Male gender 13 87 156
2020 Female gender 13 87 199
2019 Male gender 22 78 214
2019 Female gender 18 82 354
2018 Male gender 17 83 238
2018 Female gender 15 85 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 87 156
2020 Female gender 11 89 199
2019 Male gender 10 90 214
2019 Female gender 9 91 354
2018 Male gender 11 89 238
2018 Female gender 12 88 371

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
2020 Male gender 30 70 156
2020 Female gender 18 82 199
2019 Male gender 24 76 214
2019 Female gender 21 79 354
2018 Male gender 25 75 241
2018 Female gender 26 74 370

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
2019 Male gender 10 90 199
2019 Female gender 15 85 331
2018 Male gender 15 85 224
2018 Female gender 15 85 346

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 23 77 199
2019 Female gender 32 68 331
2018 Male gender 23 77 225
2018 Female gender 28 72 346

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 199
2019 Female gender 12 88 331
2018 Male gender 14 86 224
2018 Female gender 12 88 346

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 93 199
2019 Female gender 10 90 331
2018 Male gender 6 94 224
2018 Female gender 9 91 346

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 199
2019 Female gender 11 89 331
2018 Male gender 11 89 224
2018 Female gender 12 88 346

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 199
2019 Female gender 10 90 331
2018 Male gender 7 93 224
2018 Female gender 10 90 346

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 199
2019 Female gender 5 95 331
2018 Male gender 3 97 224
2018 Female gender 4 96 346

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 15 85 199
2019 Female gender 15 85 331
2018 Male gender 13 87 224
2018 Female gender 12 88 346

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 199
2019 Female gender 14 86 331
2018 Male gender 7 93 225
2018 Female gender 11 89 346

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 34 66 199
2019 Female gender 33 67 331
2018 Male gender 30 70 224
2018 Female gender 27 73 346

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 199
2019 Female gender 8 92 331
2018 Male gender 12 88 225
2018 Female gender 8 92 346

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 55 199
2019 Female gender 44 56 331
2018 Male gender 43 57 227
2018 Female gender 41 59 348

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 58 42 199
2019 Female gender 51 49 331
2018 Male gender 55 45 228
2018 Female gender 50 50 348

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
2019 Male gender 8 92 199
2019 Female gender 4 96 331
2018 Male gender 5 95 224
2018 Female gender 4 96 348

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 15 85 199
2019 Female gender 14 86 331
2018 Male gender 10 90 224
2018 Female gender 12 88 348

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 23 19 9 7 18 4 55 20 1392
2020 Female gender 16 19 16 10 6 26 7 52 24 1838
2019 Male gender 22 20 18 9 7 18 6 55 21 1784
2019 Female gender 18 18 16 10 8 21 8 51 25 2504
2019 Gender diverse 10 22 12 14 16 14 12 43 40 30
2018 Male gender 20 21 22 9 8 16 4 52 21 1838
2018 Female gender 17 19 20 10 8 20 7 48 25 2333
2018 Gender diverse 14 9 23 21 15 4 14 27 44 27
2017 Male gender 19 21 19 8 7 19 7 53 21 1789
2017 Female gender 17 18 16 9 7 23 10 52 24 2216
2017 Gender diverse 24 17 0 31 0 22 6 57 43 11
2014 Male gender 19 23 19 9 6 18 6 56 19 1565
2014 Female gender 18 18 18 8 7 23 9 53 21 1762

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 33 32 17 8 5 5 0 68 13 1385
2020 Female gender 30 33 17 8 4 7 1 69 13 1838
2019 Male gender 35 31 17 7 5 5 1 70 12 1786
2019 Female gender 34 29 15 9 6 8 1 68 16 2500
2019 Gender diverse 33 18 17 14 9 2 7 56 25 30
2018 Male gender 31 32 18 7 6 5 1 67 14 1837
2018 Female gender 28 30 19 8 6 8 1 65 15 2327
2018 Gender diverse 17 24 32 16 4 4 3 44 21 27
2017 Male gender 30 31 17 8 5 7 1 67 14 1788
2017 Female gender 29 29 16 9 5 10 1 66 16 2216
2017 Gender diverse 26 45 11 12 0 6 0 76 12 11
2014 Male gender 29 32 18 7 4 8 2 68 13 1569
2014 Female gender 28 30 18 7 4 12 1 66 13 1762
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 5 95 1392
2020 Female gender 7 93 1836
2019 Male gender 6 94 1781
2019 Female gender 7 93 2511
2018 Male gender 6 94 1838
2018 Female gender 9 91 2320
2018 Gender diverse 19 81 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 31 69 66
2020 Female gender 48 52 127
2019 Male gender 39 61 96
2019 Female gender 46 54 167
2018 Male gender 39 61 95
2018 Female gender 46 54 179

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 91 9 66
2020 Female gender 70 30 127
2019 Male gender 74 26 96
2019 Female gender 60 40 167
2018 Male gender 83 17 95
2018 Female gender 67 33 181

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 96
2019 Female gender 7 93 167

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 9 91 66
2020 Female gender 12 88 127
2019 Male gender 26 74 96
2019 Female gender 25 75 167
2018 Male gender 11 89 95
2018 Female gender 25 75 179

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 6 94 66
2020 Female gender 5 95 127
2019 Male gender 13 87 96
2019 Female gender 5 95 167
2018 Male gender 8 92 94
2018 Female gender 10 90 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 23 77 66
2020 Female gender 22 78 127
2019 Male gender 30 70 95
2019 Female gender 15 85 164
2018 Male gender 22 78 95
2018 Female gender 13 87 178

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 31 69 66
2020 Female gender 10 90 127
2019 Male gender 28 72 95
2019 Female gender 6 94 164
2018 Male gender 21 79 94
2018 Female gender 14 86 179

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 11 89 66
2020 Female gender 8 92 127
2019 Male gender 20 80 95
2019 Female gender 8 92 164
2018 Male gender 7 93 94
2018 Female gender 7 93 178

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 94 94
2018 Female gender 6 94 178

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 35 65 66
2020 Female gender 35 65 127
2019 Male gender 29 71 95
2019 Female gender 32 68 164
2018 Male gender 24 76 95
2018 Female gender 30 70 177

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 14 86 66
2020 Female gender 40 60 127
2019 Male gender 16 84 95
2019 Female gender 47 53 164
2018 Male gender 15 85 94
2018 Female gender 52 48 180

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 18 82 66
2020 Female gender 6 94 127
2019 Male gender 5 95 95
2019 Female gender 10 90 164
2018 Male gender 8 92 94
2018 Female gender 5 95 177

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 24 76 66
2020 Female gender 22 78 127
2019 Male gender 15 85 95
2019 Female gender 17 83 164

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 100 94
2018 Female gender 0 100 177

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 92 66
2020 Female gender 8 92 127
2019 Male gender 6 94 95
2019 Female gender 10 90 164
2018 Male gender 14 86 95
2018 Female gender 7 93 177

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 95
2019 Female gender 0 100 164

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 18 82 66
2020 Female gender 15 85 127
2019 Male gender 19 81 95
2019 Female gender 17 83 164
2018 Male gender 30 70 96
2018 Female gender 13 87 179

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 70 66
2020 Female gender 33 67 127
2019 Male gender 30 70 96
2019 Female gender 36 64 164
2018 Male gender 31 69 94
2018 Female gender 30 70 180

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 80 66
2020 Female gender 19 81 127
2019 Male gender 11 89 96
2019 Female gender 6 94 164
2018 Male gender 19 81 94
2018 Female gender 16 84 176

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 15 85 66
2020 Female gender 11 89 127
2019 Male gender 10 90 96
2019 Female gender 6 94 164
2018 Male gender 12 88 94
2018 Female gender 7 93 176

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 26 74 66
2020 Female gender 16 84 127
2019 Male gender 15 85 96
2019 Female gender 8 92 164
2018 Male gender 20 80 94
2018 Female gender 11 89 177

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 92 66
2020 Female gender 8 92 127

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 96
2019 Female gender 3 97 164
2018 Male gender 7 93 94
2018 Female gender 3 97 176

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 7 93 66
2020 Female gender 11 89 127
2019 Male gender 10 90 96
2019 Female gender 12 88 164
2018 Male gender 9 91 94
2018 Female gender 16 84 176

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 12 88 66
2020 Female gender 11 89 127
2018 Male gender 7 93 94
2018 Female gender 11 89 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 39 61 66
2020 Female gender 40 60 127
2019 Male gender 53 47 96
2019 Female gender 51 49 164
2018 Male gender 50 50 96
2018 Female gender 53 47 180

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 86
2019 Female gender 7 93 152
2018 Male gender 7 93 87
2018 Female gender 11 89 173

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 17 83 86
2019 Female gender 29 71 152
2018 Male gender 6 94 87
2018 Female gender 28 72 171

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 94 87
2018 Female gender 6 94 171

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 86
2019 Female gender 6 94 152

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 86
2019 Female gender 12 88 152
2018 Male gender 9 91 87
2018 Female gender 24 76 172

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 86
2019 Female gender 9 91 152
2018 Male gender 11 89 87
2018 Female gender 12 88 172

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 31 69 86
2019 Female gender 26 74 152
2018 Male gender 28 72 87
2018 Female gender 23 77 172

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 86
2019 Female gender 7 93 152
2018 Male gender 10 90 87
2018 Female gender 7 93 172

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 46 54 86
2019 Female gender 33 67 152
2018 Male gender 55 45 87
2018 Female gender 44 56 173

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 93 87
2018 Female gender 0 100 171

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 62 38 86
2019 Female gender 59 41 152
2018 Male gender 61 39 89
2018 Female gender 59 41 174

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 86
2019 Female gender 12 88 152
2018 Male gender 9 91 87
2018 Female gender 15 85 172

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 24 21 21 4 3 23 3 61 10 1394
2020 Female gender 16 18 19 6 3 32 6 55 14 1832
2019 Male gender 24 19 21 4 3 23 6 60 11 1784
2019 Female gender 22 15 18 5 3 27 9 58 13 2503
2019 Gender diverse 11 12 21 16 14 16 10 31 41 29
2018 Male gender 22 21 24 4 4 21 4 58 11 1842
2018 Female gender 19 18 23 4 4 25 7 54 12 2329
2018 Gender diverse 10 22 31 19 0 4 14 39 23 27
2017 Male gender 22 20 21 3 3 24 8 61 9 1790
2017 Female gender 19 17 17 4 2 31 10 60 11 2216
2017 Gender diverse 16 28 20 19 0 18 0 53 23 11
2014 Male gender 21 24 20 3 2 23 6 64 8 1565
2014 Female gender 21 19 17 3 2 30 8 65 8 1760

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 36 31 18 5 3 7 0 72 8 1391
2020 Female gender 30 34 18 6 2 9 1 71 9 1837
2019 Male gender 38 30 16 4 3 7 1 74 8 1784
2019 Female gender 38 26 17 5 3 10 1 73 9 2506
2019 Gender diverse 16 26 17 23 14 0 4 44 38 29
2018 Male gender 32 33 18 5 3 8 1 71 9 1837
2018 Female gender 31 29 19 5 3 11 2 69 9 2327
2018 Gender diverse 18 19 41 19 0 0 3 39 19 27
2017 Male gender 34 30 17 4 3 9 2 73 8 1790
2017 Female gender 33 30 16 4 2 13 3 74 7 2217
2017 Gender diverse 26 17 16 12 11 18 0 53 28 11
2014 Male gender 33 31 17 4 3 11 2 73 7 1567
2014 Female gender 33 29 16 4 2 15 2 75 6 1763

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 0 9 23 9 53 6 0 9 66 18
2020 Female gender 8 7 26 14 35 10 0 17 55 28
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 24 33 23 11 8 0 0 57 19 1393
2020 Female gender 36 32 18 7 6 0 0 69 14 1833

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 30 22 14 13 0 0 51 27 1384
2020 Female gender 25 30 22 13 10 0 0 55 23 1836
2019 Male gender 18 23 21 15 23 0 0 41 38 1789
2019 Female gender 15 27 22 15 19 0 1 43 35 2505
2019 Gender diverse 19 26 17 16 22 0 0 45 38 30
2018 Male gender 14 20 23 18 25 0 0 34 43 1844
2018 Female gender 12 23 23 17 24 0 1 36 41 2335
2018 Gender diverse 3 14 24 18 38 0 3 17 58 27
2017 Male gender 14 21 20 20 25 0 1 35 45 1793
2017 Female gender 13 21 21 17 26 0 1 35 43 2219
2017 Gender diverse 20 21 23 8 29 0 0 40 37 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 Male gender 21 30 25 15 8 0 0 52 23 1393
2020 Female gender 18 26 27 17 11 0 0 44 28 1838
2019 Male gender 24 29 25 14 7 0 0 54 21 1786
2019 Female gender 27 28 22 14 8 0 0 56 22 2509
2019 Gender diverse 23 19 30 12 16 0 0 43 27 30
2018 Male gender 21 29 28 14 7 0 1 51 21 1844
2018 Female gender 23 25 26 15 10 0 0 49 25 2333
2018 Gender diverse 14 21 40 11 9 0 6 37 21 27
2017 Male gender 24 31 25 12 7 0 1 56 19 1789
2017 Female gender 26 26 23 14 10 0 1 53 24 2221
2017 Gender diverse 6 42 33 11 8 0 0 48 19 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 Male gender 35 34 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 1387
2020 Female gender 30 32 23 8 5 0 1 63 14 1826
2019 Male gender 40 30 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 1777
2019 Female gender 45 27 15 7 3 0 2 74 11 2495
2019 Gender diverse 47 19 24 7 3 0 0 67 9 30
2018 Male gender 33 31 22 8 4 0 2 66 12 1837
2018 Female gender 35 29 20 8 4 0 3 67 12 2323
2018 Gender diverse 31 34 21 7 3 0 3 67 11 27
2017 Male gender 36 31 18 8 4 0 3 69 12 1782
2017 Female gender 39 26 18 8 5 0 4 68 14 2216
2017 Gender diverse 50 27 0 11 0 0 12 87 13 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 Male gender 20 24 23 18 15 0 1 44 33 1391
2020 Female gender 21 24 23 17 13 0 1 46 30 1822
2019 Male gender 20 25 19 17 17 1 0 46 35 1783
2019 Female gender 24 25 22 15 13 0 0 50 28 2495
2019 Gender diverse 23 25 13 18 21 0 0 49 39 30
2018 Male gender 18 24 23 17 17 0 1 42 34 1839
2018 Female gender 20 24 24 16 16 0 1 44 32 2323
2018 Gender diverse 15 26 19 17 20 0 3 43 38 27
2017 Male gender 22 23 22 17 15 0 1 46 32 1792
2017 Female gender 26 24 23 14 12 0 1 50 27 2220
2017 Gender diverse 16 11 65 8 0 0 0 27 8 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 Male gender 49 28 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 1375
2020 Female gender 45 27 14 7 5 0 3 73 12 1821
2019 Male gender 51 24 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 1782
2019 Female gender 51 24 13 5 4 0 3 77 10 2509
2019 Gender diverse 43 31 17 5 4 0 0 73 9 30
2018 Male gender 46 26 14 7 4 0 3 74 11 1836
2018 Female gender 46 25 14 6 4 0 4 74 11 2318
2018 Gender diverse 51 21 14 8 0 0 6 76 8 27
2017 Male gender 47 26 14 5 4 0 3 76 10 1786
2017 Female gender 45 25 15 6 4 0 5 74 11 2217
2017 Gender diverse 35 34 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 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 Male gender 30 32 20 10 8 0 0 62 18 1391
2020 Female gender 25 30 22 13 9 0 0 55 23 1833
2019 Male gender 32 29 20 9 9 0 0 62 18 1788
2019 Female gender 32 29 21 9 8 0 1 62 18 2509
2019 Gender diverse 29 29 14 13 15 0 0 58 28 30
2018 Male gender 28 29 22 11 9 0 1 58 20 1843
2018 Female gender 29 27 23 11 9 0 1 57 20 2328
2018 Gender diverse 31 30 24 4 11 0 0 61 14 27
2017 Male gender 31 31 20 12 6 0 1 62 18 1782
2017 Female gender 29 31 21 12 7 0 1 61 19 2211
2017 Gender diverse 22 25 28 12 14 0 0 47 25 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 Male gender 37 25 17 10 6 0 5 66 16 1391
2020 Female gender 33 22 17 10 10 0 8 60 21 1825

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 34 21 9 5 0 0 65 14 1384
2020 Female gender 31 34 20 10 4 0 1 66 13 1828
2019 Male gender 33 32 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 1781
2019 Female gender 32 33 19 9 5 0 1 66 15 2507
2019 Gender diverse 32 14 33 15 6 0 0 46 21 30
2018 Male gender 25 33 24 10 7 0 1 59 17 1842
2018 Female gender 26 33 22 10 6 1 1 61 17 2325
2018 Gender diverse 25 31 39 5 0 0 0 56 5 27
2017 Male gender 31 32 19 11 5 0 0 63 17 1783
2017 Female gender 30 32 20 10 6 1 1 64 16 2212
2017 Gender diverse 32 8 36 23 0 0 0 40 23 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 Male gender 23 36 22 12 6 0 0 60 17 1388
2020 Female gender 24 36 24 11 5 0 1 60 16 1826
2019 Male gender 28 33 21 11 6 1 0 62 17 1781
2019 Female gender 34 31 20 9 5 0 1 65 14 2508
2019 Gender diverse 32 33 9 15 11 0 0 65 26 30
2018 Male gender 25 32 22 14 6 0 1 57 20 1840
2018 Female gender 27 31 22 11 6 0 2 60 17 2321
2018 Gender diverse 28 28 32 9 3 0 0 56 12 27
2017 Male gender 27 33 21 13 5 0 1 61 18 1780
2017 Female gender 30 31 20 10 6 1 2 63 17 2212
2017 Gender diverse 28 10 62 0 0 0 0 38 0 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 Male gender 31 35 19 10 5 0 0 66 16 1389
2020 Female gender 32 32 21 10 5 0 0 64 15 1826
2019 Male gender 35 30 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 1779
2019 Female gender 37 29 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 2500
2019 Gender diverse 39 20 20 10 11 0 0 59 21 30
2018 Male gender 30 32 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 1827
2018 Female gender 28 32 20 12 7 0 1 61 19 2334
2018 Gender diverse 27 24 27 11 8 3 0 53 19 27
2017 Male gender 31 33 19 11 5 1 1 65 16 1786
2017 Female gender 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 18 2213
2017 Gender diverse 27 56 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 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 Male gender 42 28 16 8 6 0 0 71 13 1380
2020 Female gender 45 27 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 1813
2019 Male gender 43 27 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 1778
2019 Female gender 48 25 14 7 5 0 1 73 13 2505
2019 Gender diverse 39 24 23 6 9 0 0 62 15 29

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 32 30 20 11 5 0 1 63 16 1391
2020 Female gender 23 29 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 1826

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 34 21 9 5 0 1 65 14 1390
2020 Female gender 27 32 24 12 6 0 0 59 17 1826
2019 Male gender 40 31 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 1777
2019 Female gender 44 30 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 2498
2019 Gender diverse 52 18 19 5 5 0 0 70 11 30
2018 Male gender 37 33 18 8 3 0 1 70 12 1838
2018 Female gender 37 32 18 9 4 0 1 69 13 2320
2018 Gender diverse 35 38 19 7 0 0 0 73 7 27
2017 Male gender 39 32 16 8 4 1 1 72 12 1780
2017 Female gender 39 32 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 2206
2017 Gender diverse 34 47 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 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 Male gender 44 33 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 1386
2020 Female gender 43 30 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 1825
2019 Male gender 52 28 12 4 3 0 0 80 8 1773
2019 Female gender 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 78 8 2501
2019 Gender diverse 39 25 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 30
2018 Male gender 51 29 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 1835
2018 Female gender 53 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 9 2325
2018 Gender diverse 60 16 18 3 0 0 3 79 3 27
2017 Male gender 57 24 13 4 2 0 1 82 6 1789
2017 Female gender 56 24 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 2212
2017 Gender diverse 62 18 8 6 6 0 0 81 11 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 Male gender 35 34 20 8 3 0 0 70 10 1380
2020 Female gender 29 36 21 9 4 0 0 66 13 1829

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 70 17 6 2 1 1 4 91 3 1371
2020 Female gender 72 13 6 2 1 0 6 91 3 1821
2019 Male gender 75 13 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 1772
2019 Female gender 76 11 3 2 2 1 5 93 4 2500
2019 Gender diverse 67 18 9 3 0 0 3 87 3 30
2018 Male gender 69 16 6 2 2 2 3 89 4 1831
2018 Female gender 71 14 5 2 2 1 5 90 4 2323
2018 Gender diverse 71 10 12 0 5 0 3 83 5 27

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 75 12 6 3 3 1 1 88 5 1373
2020 Female gender 77 10 5 2 3 1 3 90 4 1818
2019 Male gender 73 12 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 1782
2019 Female gender 69 15 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 2497
2019 Gender diverse 52 27 3 5 13 0 0 79 18 30
2018 Male gender 70 15 6 3 4 1 1 86 7 1830
2018 Female gender 66 15 8 4 4 0 3 84 8 2324
2018 Gender diverse 43 36 14 4 0 0 3 81 4 27
2017 Male gender 74 12 5 3 3 0 1 88 6 1786
2017 Female gender 72 13 6 4 2 0 2 88 6 2220
2017 Gender diverse 80 12 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 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 Male gender 56 27 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 1371
2020 Female gender 58 25 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 1819
2019 Male gender 49 30 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 1774
2019 Female gender 50 30 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 2494
2019 Gender diverse 27 40 15 13 6 0 0 67 19 30
2018 Male gender 46 32 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 1841
2018 Female gender 46 31 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 2330
2018 Gender diverse 22 43 24 11 0 0 0 65 11 27
2017 Male gender 50 31 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 1786
2017 Female gender 48 31 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 2220
2017 Gender diverse 36 47 17 0 0 0 0 83 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 Male gender 59 22 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 1382
2020 Female gender 64 18 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 1825
2019 Male gender 57 22 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 1767
2019 Female gender 61 20 9 6 5 0 1 81 10 2490
2019 Gender diverse 46 13 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 29
2018 Male gender 50 25 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 1832
2018 Female gender 51 24 12 6 6 0 1 76 12 2326
2018 Gender diverse 37 30 28 0 5 0 0 67 5 27
2017 Male gender 58 23 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 1789
2017 Female gender 59 21 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 2216
2017 Gender diverse 66 12 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 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 Male gender 57 20 7 3 2 0 11 86 6 1383
2020 Female gender 58 12 5 2 2 0 21 89 5 1835
2019 Male gender 61 16 7 3 1 0 12 88 4 1766
2019 Female gender 61 11 5 2 1 0 20 90 4 2481
2019 Gender diverse 67 12 0 9 0 0 12 90 10 30
2018 Male gender 55 18 7 2 2 0 15 87 5 1834
2018 Female gender 53 12 6 2 1 0 25 87 4 2311
2018 Gender diverse 40 20 5 5 0 0 32 87 7 27
2017 Male gender 58 16 6 2 1 0 16 89 4 1786
2017 Female gender 56 11 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 2216
2017 Gender diverse 53 19 6 0 0 0 22 93 0 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 Male gender 55 28 11 4 1 0 1 83 5 1391
2020 Female gender 60 25 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 1838
2019 Male gender 57 23 12 4 3 1 1 81 7 1773
2019 Female gender 59 23 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 2492
2019 Gender diverse 40 29 18 7 6 0 0 69 13 30
2018 Male gender 51 29 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 1835
2018 Female gender 52 26 12 4 2 0 4 81 6 2321
2018 Gender diverse 39 22 16 11 7 0 6 65 19 27
2017 Male gender 57 26 10 3 2 1 2 85 5 1779
2017 Female gender 57 25 10 3 2 0 4 86 4 2207
2017 Gender diverse 53 24 24 0 0 0 0 76 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 Male gender 55 22 10 6 7 0 0 77 13 1392
2020 Female gender 55 18 10 7 9 0 1 74 16 1833
2019 Male gender 54 19 11 7 8 1 1 74 16 1778
2019 Female gender 55 16 11 6 9 0 2 73 16 2502
2019 Gender diverse 61 8 13 10 8 0 0 69 19 30
2018 Male gender 49 21 12 7 9 1 1 71 16 1838
2018 Female gender 50 17 12 8 11 0 3 69 19 2329
2018 Gender diverse 22 11 15 33 13 0 7 35 49 27
2017 Male gender 49 21 12 8 8 0 1 72 16 1791
2017 Female gender 49 19 11 8 9 0 3 71 18 2221
2017 Gender diverse 25 35 34 0 6 0 0 60 6 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 Male gender 46 34 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 1393
2020 Female gender 39 34 17 5 3 0 1 74 8 1837
2019 Male gender 53 27 13 3 2 0 1 82 6 1777
2019 Female gender 52 29 13 3 2 0 1 82 5 2494
2019 Gender diverse 37 33 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 30
2018 Male gender 51 30 12 3 1 1 1 83 5 1840
2018 Female gender 45 33 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 2329
2018 Gender diverse 29 44 15 7 3 0 3 75 10 27
2017 Male gender 55 28 11 3 1 1 1 84 5 1783
2017 Female gender 51 30 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 2222
2017 Gender diverse 45 36 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 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 Male gender 21 41 27 7 3 0 0 62 11 1396
2020 Female gender 20 43 26 8 3 0 0 63 11 1839

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 34 35 13 5 0 0 47 18 1394
2020 Female gender 10 35 36 14 5 0 0 44 19 1833
2019 Male gender 18 34 30 12 5 0 0 53 17 1790
2019 Female gender 16 36 32 11 4 0 0 53 15 2516
2019 Gender diverse 9 41 30 8 12 0 0 50 20 30
2018 Male gender 17 32 32 14 4 0 0 49 19 1849
2018 Female gender 13 32 35 14 5 0 0 46 19 2338
2018 Gender diverse 6 30 40 21 3 0 0 36 24 28
2017 Male gender 15 32 35 12 5 1 0 48 17 1793
2017 Female gender 13 32 37 12 6 0 0 45 18 2222
2017 Gender diverse 10 42 34 8 6 0 0 53 14 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 Male gender 8 19 39 24 10 0 0 34 27 1387
2020 Female gender 11 23 38 21 7 0 0 28 34 1825
2019 Male gender 9 18 36 23 14 0 0 37 26 1770
2019 Female gender 11 20 38 21 11 0 0 32 31 2496
2019 Gender diverse 28 23 29 20 0 0 0 20 51 30
2018 Male gender 8 17 37 24 13 0 0 37 25 1832
2018 Female gender 11 20 38 21 9 0 0 31 31 2323
2018 Gender diverse 13 20 44 14 10 0 0 24 33 28
2017 Male gender 6 17 36 26 14 1 1 40 23 1782
2017 Female gender 9 19 40 22 10 0 0 32 28 2215
2017 Gender diverse 25 16 48 0 11 0 0 11 41 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 Male gender 32 41 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 1393
2020 Female gender 37 43 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 1837
2019 Male gender 24 40 18 10 5 2 0 66 15 1789
2019 Female gender 27 40 14 11 5 2 0 69 17 2505
2019 Gender diverse 0 35 17 28 20 0 0 35 48 30
2018 Male gender 19 40 20 12 6 3 0 61 19 1846
2018 Female gender 22 39 16 13 8 2 0 63 21 2336
2018 Gender diverse 17 25 33 6 20 0 0 42 26 28
2017 Male gender 15 35 21 12 10 5 1 53 24 1789
2017 Female gender 18 37 18 13 8 5 0 59 22 2220
2017 Gender diverse 0 12 48 23 17 0 0 12 40 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 Male gender 31 34 18 10 5 2 0 66 16 1394
2020 Female gender 33 37 13 10 4 2 0 72 15 1836

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 Male gender 37 30 12 10 10 1 0 68 20 1390
2020 Female gender 42 30 9 11 7 1 0 72 18 1834

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 Male gender 46 28 14 5 5 2 0 77 10 1385
2020 Female gender 54 27 10 4 3 2 1 83 7 1830

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 Male gender 30 34 17 11 7 1 0 64 18 1393
2020 Female gender 33 36 14 10 6 1 0 69 16 1839
2019 Male gender 23 35 19 12 9 1 0 59 22 1787
2019 Female gender 25 35 17 13 8 2 0 61 22 2504
2019 Gender diverse 20 23 21 17 19 0 0 43 36 30
2018 Male gender 20 37 19 13 9 2 0 58 23 1847
2018 Female gender 21 36 18 15 8 2 0 58 23 2338
2018 Gender diverse 18 29 21 19 13 0 0 47 32 28
2017 Male gender 18 39 17 14 9 2 0 59 24 1792
2017 Female gender 21 37 16 15 8 3 0 60 24 2219
2017 Gender diverse 18 10 37 28 6 0 0 29 34 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 Male gender 26 41 14 14 4 0 0 67 18 1396
2020 Female gender 31 44 10 13 2 0 0 75 15 1835

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 Male gender 26 37 18 13 6 1 0 63 19 1387
2020 Female gender 31 36 12 15 5 1 0 67 21 1834

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 Male gender 27 40 18 10 3 1 0 68 14 1391
2020 Female gender 32 42 14 8 2 1 0 75 10 1825

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 Male gender 37 38 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 1390
2020 Female gender 45 37 10 4 1 1 1 84 6 1833

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 Male gender 53 19 11 1 1 10 4 85 2 1393
2020 Female gender 62 17 6 1 1 9 4 90 3 1836

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 Male gender 40 37 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 1383
2020 Female gender 53 35 7 3 1 1 0 88 5 1830

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 Male gender 51 29 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 1385
2020 Female gender 57 27 6 6 2 1 0 85 9 1825

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 Male gender 43 33 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1386
2020 Female gender 55 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1830

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 Male gender 18 49 14 14 4 1 0 67 18 607
2020 Female gender 21 46 13 16 4 1 0 68 20 608
2019 Male gender 17 42 20 12 7 1 1 60 20 599
2019 Female gender 17 45 13 17 5 1 1 64 23 619

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 69 31 607
2020 Female gender 89 11 607

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 Male gender 13 33 23 22 9 1 0 46 31 468
2020 Female gender 13 31 18 29 9 0 0 44 38 551
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 92 1386
2020 Female gender 5 95 1828

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 92 1386
2020 Female gender 9 91 1832
2019 Male gender 10 90 1783
2019 Female gender 12 88 2509
2019 Gender diverse 27 73 30
2017 Male gender 12 88 1786
2017 Female gender 14 86 2215
2014 Male gender 10 90 1562
2014 Female gender 13 87 1758

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 27 73 98
2020 Female gender 47 53 166

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 68 32 98
2020 Female gender 79 21 166
2019 Male gender 71 29 177
2019 Female gender 81 19 308
2017 Male gender 66 34 196
2017 Female gender 77 23 306
2014 Male gender 73 27 165
2014 Female gender 81 19 216

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 Male gender 35 33 18 7 6 1 0 69 13 67
2020 Female gender 57 33 2 5 2 1 0 90 7 131
2019 Male gender 51 34 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 124
2019 Female gender 44 37 6 8 2 1 3 84 10 246
2017 Male gender 42 40 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 130
2017 Female gender 48 35 5 6 3 0 2 86 9 236
2014 Male gender 47 40 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 123
2014 Female gender 52 37 4 6 0 1 0 89 6 172

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 Male gender 43 33 11 5 3 3 3 80 8 1390
2020 Female gender 48 33 7 5 2 2 2 85 7 1833
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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 Male gender 42 38 19 1 47 53 1396
2020 Female gender 39 44 17 1 53 47 1838

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 Male gender 33 67 585
2020 Female gender 29 71 707

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 Male gender 8 17 18 24 30 1 2 25 56 589
2020 Female gender 9 19 15 26 28 1 2 29 55 706

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 Male gender 5 14 18 23 38 1 1 20 62 589
2020 Female gender 5 12 16 25 39 2 2 17 66 707

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 Male gender 45 20 14 9 6 1 5 69 16 1386
2020 Female gender 41 21 13 7 7 1 10 71 15 1833
2019 Male gender 40 19 15 8 11 2 5 63 21 1766
2019 Female gender 38 19 15 8 8 1 10 64 18 2480
2019 Gender diverse 13 21 36 8 14 0 8 37 24 30
2018 Male gender 37 20 17 9 10 1 7 61 21 1841
2018 Female gender 37 18 16 9 10 1 9 61 21 2328
2018 Gender diverse 6 30 22 31 6 3 3 38 39 28
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