2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 45 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 188350
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 56 34 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 484

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 187710
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 82 12 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 481
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 81 13 3 0 1 0 1 95 2 481
2014 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 91 4 181921
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 77 16 3 2 0 1 1 95 2 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 38 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 188104
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 33 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 484
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 26 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 499
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 62 27 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 483
2014 Public Service 40 35 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 181828
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 66 25 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 39 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 187496
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 40 6 7 2 0 0 84 10 482
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 40 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 501
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 42 8 9 3 0 0 81 12 454
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 40 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 482
2014 Public Service 24 39 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 181873
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 39 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 186897
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 28 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 474
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 30 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 499
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 66 28 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 482
2014 Public Service 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 181746
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 66 27 4 1 1 0 0 93 2 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 187730
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 481
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 25 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 501
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 28 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 454
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 27 4 3 3 1 0 90 5 482
2014 Public Service 36 34 12 10 7 0 1 71 16 181787
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 29 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 188177
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 29 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 483
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 34 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 502
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 36 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 450
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 46 38 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 480
2014 Public Service 30 44 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 181850
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 39 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 188210
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 484
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 500
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 36 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 455
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 31 13 11 7 0 0 70 18 481
2014 Public Service 21 35 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 181788
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 31 35 14 12 7 0 0 66 19 499

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 187222
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 483
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 500
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 42 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 454
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 41 38 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 482

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 187373
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 481
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 38 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 500
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 33 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 454
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 35 6 3 3 0 0 89 5 480
2014 Public Service 38 40 12 6 4 1 0 79 10 181765
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 499

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 187805
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 34 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 484
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 36 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 500
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 43 36 9 7 5 0 0 79 13 451
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 36 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 481

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 186823
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 68 24 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 480
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 64 28 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 498
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 66 26 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 447
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 27 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 480
2014 Public Service 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 181719
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 70 22 7 2 0 0 0 92 2 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 187289
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 482
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 43 37 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 499
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 11 453
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 36 9 7 5 0 0 80 12 480
2014 Public Service 21 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 25 181784
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 41 11 10 3 0 0 76 14 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 187895
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 483
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 48 34 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 500
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 33 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 446
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 46 33 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 481
2014 Public Service 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 181760
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 33 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 186744
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 56 31 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 478
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 497
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 37 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 455
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 481
2014 Public Service 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 181718
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 43 33 12 9 2 0 0 76 12 499

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 188122
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 23 7 3 2 0 0 88 4 482
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 29 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 502
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 454
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 54 35 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 479
2014 Public Service 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 181673
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 30 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 500

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 32 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 187208
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 34 18 6 2 0 0 74 8 480
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 43 35 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 498
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 37 13 6 3 0 0 79 8 455
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 39 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 482
2014 Public Service 35 34 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 181779
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 34 38 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 500

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 24 35 20 9 1 1 30 34 188088
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 19 39 23 12 0 1 36 25 482
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 6 18 40 21 13 1 1 35 24 502
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 8 21 40 22 9 0 0 31 29 451
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 9 20 40 19 9 1 2 29 30 481
2014 Public Service 12 28 36 16 7 1 2 23 40 181277
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 21 38 23 10 1 2 34 27 499

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 15 26 29 19 2 2 50 23 187380
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 2 8 20 37 31 1 1 69 11 481
2019 Public Service 10 18 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 180845
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 3 11 23 33 28 1 1 62 15 500
2018 Public Service 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 37 33 160571
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 15 28 30 20 2 0 51 20 450
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 7 11 28 29 23 1 1 53 18 477
2014 Public Service 13 22 29 20 11 2 3 32 37 181116
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 7 15 28 31 16 1 2 48 23 499

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 13 21 31 20 11 2 2 32 36 187586
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 10 19 37 20 12 0 1 33 30 483
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 9 20 34 21 14 0 1 35 30 499
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 12 25 35 18 9 0 1 27 37 451
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 27 30 12 8 0 1 20 49 480
2014 Public Service 21 25 27 14 7 2 3 23 48 181132
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 16 24 34 15 9 1 3 24 41 498

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 30 29 17 1 2 48 21 187162
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 4 11 33 33 18 0 1 51 15 481
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 4 11 36 28 20 0 1 49 15 500
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 3 12 34 36 14 0 0 50 16 450
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 7 13 36 30 12 1 1 43 21 482
2014 Public Service 9 17 33 25 12 1 3 38 27 180699
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 11 42 29 12 1 1 41 16 496

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 Organization 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 Public Service 12 19 27 23 15 1 2 40 32 187650
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 9 17 28 25 19 0 1 45 27 483
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 9 20 29 20 19 1 1 40 30 501
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 11 21 32 23 12 1 0 35 32 451
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 12 22 31 21 10 1 2 32 35 481
2014 Public Service 21 25 27 15 9 1 3 24 48 181145
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 17 26 31 15 8 1 2 23 45 497

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 14 24 27 19 4 3 50 24 187087
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 3 9 22 34 30 2 1 65 12 479
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 3 11 26 30 27 1 2 59 14 500
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 6 16 27 31 19 1 1 51 22 447
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 6 11 27 31 21 2 3 54 17 480
2014 Public Service 11 18 27 24 13 3 5 40 31 181040
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 13 26 30 21 1 3 53 19 499

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 20 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 187395
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 6 15 39 24 14 1 1 39 21 480
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 6 16 39 23 14 1 1 38 23 501
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 9 22 40 18 11 0 0 29 31 451
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 15 21 32 20 7 1 2 29 38 479
2014 Public Service 18 24 31 14 8 2 3 23 44 181146
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 15 21 34 17 10 2 2 28 37 499

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 17 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 187956
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 2 6 31 38 22 0 0 60 9 484
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 4 13 32 33 16 1 1 50 17 501
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 30 17 8 6 6 4 65 16 187998
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 37 29 17 5 4 5 3 72 10 484
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 36 27 16 8 5 6 2 68 14 500
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 30 33 15 9 5 5 3 68 16 452
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 30 14 7 6 6 2 71 14 483
2014 Public Service 28 32 15 10 8 4 3 64 20 181579
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 37 28 14 9 5 2 4 70 15 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 187747
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 60 24 6 6 4 0 0 85 9 483
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 26 8 7 5 0 0 81 11 500
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 28 7 6 6 0 0 80 13 451
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 30 6 7 6 0 0 82 13 482
2014 Public Service 41 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 18 181550
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 27 8 9 5 1 1 78 14 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 187251
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 68 26 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 484
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 27 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 499
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 31 3 6 1 0 0 89 8 450
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 481
2014 Public Service 39 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 181417
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 32 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 186700
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 27 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 481
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 33 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 501
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 453

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 24 11 4 4 6 3 79 9 188004
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 64 20 7 2 2 3 2 88 4 485
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 25 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 187985
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 69 22 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 485
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 22 9 2 0 1 1 88 3 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 187915
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57 29 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 482
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 28 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 499
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 31 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 455
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 34 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 482
2014 Public Service 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 181472
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 45 30 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 51 24 13 5 4 2 2 77 10 187690
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 19 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 483

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 30 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 188026
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 26 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 484
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57 26 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 501
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 59 26 6 7 3 0 0 85 10 452
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 31 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 482
2014 Public Service 40 34 11 9 6 1 0 75 15 181437
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 26 9 9 3 1 0 79 12 498

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 188363
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 61 485

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 17 9 3 3 5 12 83 7 188232
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 72 12 4 2 1 1 8 93 3 485

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 188350
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 71 18 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 484
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 64 22 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 501
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 60 24 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 455
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 483
2014 Public Service 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 77 13 181293
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 24 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 499
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 29 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 188297
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57 28 7 4 2 1 0 86 6 483
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 36 11 7 3 2 0 79 10 501
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 35 10 7 5 1 0 77 13 456
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 41 35 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 483
2014 Public Service 24 32 17 10 8 8 0 62 20 181131
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 37 33 12 9 7 2 0 71 16 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 31 14 9 7 2 0 68 17 187817
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57 28 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 483
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 33 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 501
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 41 35 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 455
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 37 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 481
2014 Public Service 21 31 19 15 12 3 0 53 27 181126
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 26 31 17 12 8 5 0 60 21 187771
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 46 35 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 484
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 36 16 6 5 1 0 72 12 499
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 29 40 13 10 5 2 0 71 16 455
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 27 38 14 11 7 3 0 67 19 482
2014 Public Service 14 28 21 18 13 5 0 45 33 181064
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 26 34 16 15 7 2 0 62 22 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 25 34 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 188175
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 39 11 8 3 1 0 77 12 485
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 37 17 12 6 1 0 65 18 498
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 26 38 13 13 10 1 0 64 23 455
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 34 13 14 10 1 0 63 24 481
2014 Public Service 14 31 18 19 14 3 0 47 34 181026
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 24 33 14 18 8 2 0 59 27 499

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 21 12 5 5 12 4 74 12 188232
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 23 10 6 3 4 7 80 9 484
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 23 11 5 3 5 7 78 9 502
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 31 42 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 188081
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 480
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 45 39 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 501
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 37 46 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 454
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 483
2014 Public Service 24 40 18 10 6 2 0 65 16 181189
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 40 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 21 36 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 187137
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 36 42 10 8 2 2 0 79 11 483
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 24 41 16 12 5 1 0 66 17 502

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 36 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 187863
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 48 32 10 6 2 2 1 82 8 480
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 34 11 7 4 2 1 78 11 501
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 37 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 454
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 36 7 6 2 1 1 84 9 483
2014 Public Service 36 37 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 181015
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 30 8 6 3 2 1 82 10 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 36 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 187519
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 30 11 3 1 1 0 84 5 480
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 37 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 498
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 34 15 4 3 1 0 78 7 455

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 25 18 12 10 9 2 55 25 187781
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 32 22 18 11 7 8 2 59 21 484
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 26 21 21 10 11 8 3 53 23 500
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 25 24 18 11 13 8 2 54 26 456
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 24 20 15 15 14 8 4 50 33 481
2014 Public Service 16 24 18 16 15 9 2 45 35 180995
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 19 25 17 16 15 6 2 49 33 498

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 33 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 187687
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 41 34 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 482
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 34 10 11 4 1 1 75 15 499
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 34 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 454
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 35 7 7 4 2 0 81 12 483
2014 Public Service 19 31 17 16 13 3 1 52 30 180900
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 32 12 10 7 2 1 71 17 500

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 28 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 188227
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 28 13 15 10 2 4 60 26 485
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 26 28 14 10 17 2 2 57 28 501
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 27 26 15 13 16 0 2 54 30 454
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 25 12 17 14 2 3 55 32 482
2014 Public Service 16 25 15 18 22 2 2 42 42 180943
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 22 25 13 17 19 2 2 49 37 499

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 Organization 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 Public Service 51 23 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 188359
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 18 11 4 1 1 3 82 6 485
2019 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 18 10 5 1 0 3 83 6 501

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 188093
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 64 18 11 3 1 1 3 85 4 482
2019 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 19 10 2 1 2 4 85 4 496

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 Organization 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 Public Service 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 187576
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 82 7 2 1 3 2 4 94 3 485
2019 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 79 6 3 1 3 4 4 92 5 498

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 Organization 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 Public Service 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 187772
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 84 6 3 1 0 1 6 96 1 484
2019 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 85 3 2 0 0 1 8 97 1 498

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 14 187878
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 43 38 12 5 1 1 0 81 7 484
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 34 44 12 7 2 2 0 80 8 501
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 34 15 7 5 1 0 73 11 455
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 33 39 13 6 5 3 0 75 12 482

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 37 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 187243
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 54 31 6 5 2 1 0 86 8 481
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 35 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 498
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 34 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 453
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 482
2014 Public Service 38 37 13 6 3 3 0 78 9 180874
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 29 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 500

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 41 34 13 5 3 4 1 78 8 187651
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 33 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 482
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 33 7 3 3 2 0 87 6 499
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 37 9 5 2 1 0 84 6 454
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 48 31 12 3 3 2 1 81 6 482
2014 Public Service 40 35 14 4 3 4 1 79 7 180799
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 29 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 499

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 32 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 188080
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 35 9 1 1 3 0 88 2 483

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 44 30 11 5 4 4 2 79 10 187541
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 28 7 5 1 2 1 86 6 483

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 53 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 187707
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 68 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 485
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 26 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 498
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 26 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 453
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 59 29 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 483
2014 Public Service 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 180763
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 187475
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 70 19 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 481
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 63 22 9 3 1 1 0 86 5 498
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 59 25 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 452
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57 28 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 482
2014 Public Service 28 35 17 11 8 1 0 63 19 180897
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 28 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 186722
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 24 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 480
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 24 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 499
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57 27 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 452
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 27 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 482
2014 Public Service 27 36 17 12 7 0 0 64 20 180844
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 30 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 500

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 25 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 187915
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 61 18 12 5 2 1 0 81 8 485
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 21 12 7 3 2 0 78 10 500
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 19 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 455
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 18 14 6 5 5 0 73 12 483
2014 Public Service 28 26 19 13 10 4 1 57 24 180861
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 20 13 8 6 3 0 72 15 499
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 41 35 188494
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 19 47 34 485
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 20 46 34 502
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 44 35 455
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 24 44 32 483
2014 Public Service 26 40 34 180859
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 43 37 500

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 17 38 28 4 6 6 45796
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 32 31 23 1 7 6 92
2019 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 18 24 25 8 15 10 101
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 30 28 25 5 7 4 95
2017 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 30 24 3 12 4 114
2014 Public Service 18 32 30 10 9999 11 47681
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 13 35 26 12 9999 15 101
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 188242
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 4 96 484
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 9 91 500
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 10 90 455

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 18665
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 56 44 20
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 53 47 44
2018 Public Service 51 49 22721
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 49 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 62 38 18665
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 74 26 20
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 64 36 44
2018 Public Service 62 38 22735
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 65 35 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2018 Public Service 8 92 22696
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 18665
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 44
2018 Public Service 5 95 22696
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 18665
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 44
2018 Public Service 6 94 22696

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 12 88 44
2018 Public Service 10 90 22712
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 10 90 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 18665
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2018 Public Service 4 96 22694

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 25 75 20
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 26 74 44
2018 Public Service 40 60 22709
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 36 64 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 41 59 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 51 20
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 56 44
2018 Public Service 40 60 22697
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 24 76 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 47 53 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 50 20
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 51 49 44
2018 Public Service 46 54 22698
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 60 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 43 57 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 45 55 20
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 27 73 44
2018 Public Service 41 59 22706
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 58 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 67 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 46 54 20
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 65 44
2018 Public Service 33 67 22690
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 24 76 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 46 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 45 20
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 48 44
2018 Public Service 56 44 22722
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 62 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 62 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 65 20
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 36 64 44
2018 Public Service 36 64 22699
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 20 80 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 18664
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 44
2018 Public Service 2 98 22678
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18664
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 11 89 44
2018 Public Service 10 90 22693
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 13 87 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2018 Public Service 13 87 22689
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 48 18664
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 51 20
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 61 44
2018 Public Service 48 52 22704
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 41 59 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 25 75 18664
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 16 84 44
2018 Public Service 27 73 22702
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 19 81 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 18664
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 11 89 44
2018 Public Service 15 85 22687
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 14 86 49

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 51 49 18666
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 60 20
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 48 52 44
2018 Public Service 51 49 22718
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 54 46 49

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 25 75 20
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 16 84 44
2018 Public Service 27 73 22701
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 11 89 49

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 18666
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 12 88 44
2018 Public Service 8 92 22688

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 18666
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 12 88 44
2018 Public Service 20 80 22699
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 10 90 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2018 Public Service 10 90 22689
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18666
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 44
2018 Public Service 7 93 22692

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18666
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2018 Public Service 14 86 22692
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 15 85 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 11 89 44
2018 Public Service 11 89 22688

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 65 20
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 33 67 44
2018 Public Service 27 73 22709
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 32 68 49

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 17329
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2018 Public Service 11 89 21200
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 48

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 17329
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 16 84 44
2018 Public Service 19 81 21197
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 79 48

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21191

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2018 Public Service 7 93 21189

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21189

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 17329
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 48

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 13 87 44
2018 Public Service 10 90 21188

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 17329
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2018 Public Service 11 89 21193
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 10 90 48

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2018 Public Service 12 88 21192

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 32 68 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 30 70 20
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 62 44
2018 Public Service 30 70 21199
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 32 68 48

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 51 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 50 20
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 50 50 44
2018 Public Service 47 53 21214
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 45 48

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 44
2018 Public Service 2 98 21187
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 48

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 55 45 20
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 58 42 44
2018 Public Service 56 44 21220
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 75 25 48

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 17329
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 20
2019 Public Service 4 96 21361
2018 Public Service 4 96 21191

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2018 Public Service 13 87 21192

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 17 17 7 6 27 7 56 19 188041
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 25 15 18 3 2 30 7 63 8 484
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 20 16 16 5 5 29 10 58 16 501
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 20 16 20 5 7 25 6 54 17 453
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 14 19 4 5 28 8 56 14 482
2014 Public Service 16 19 20 7 7 24 7 50 22 180780
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 22 16 19 4 6 26 7 57 15 499

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 29 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 187964
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 48 27 13 4 1 7 0 81 5 485
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 42 30 13 5 3 6 1 77 9 501
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 43 29 14 5 4 5 0 76 9 453
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 40 30 12 4 4 8 1 77 10 482
2014 Public Service 26 30 19 7 6 11 1 64 14 180720
2014 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 37 30 16 4 5 8 0 73 10 499
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 188014
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 95 484
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 95 497
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 5 95 454

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 64 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 30 70 23
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 72 22
2018 Public Service 36 64 11806
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 28 72 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 77 23 12247
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2018 Public Service 77 23 11826
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 77 23 26

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 22
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 22
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2018 Public Service 7 93 11798

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2018 Public Service 9 91 11802

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2018 Public Service 8 92 11798
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 12245
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2018 Public Service 25 75 11790

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 12245
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2018 Public Service 20 80 11790

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 22 78 23
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2018 Public Service 15 85 11786

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 6 94 11784
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 26 74 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 35 65 23
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 34 66 21
2018 Public Service 26 74 11787
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 37 63 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 47 53 23
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 62 21
2018 Public Service 29 71 11792
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 26 74 26

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 4 96 11783

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 12245
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 2 98 11782
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12245
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2018 Public Service 8 92 11785

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2018 Public Service 15 85 11787

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 1 99 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 1 99 11782
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 12245
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2018 Public Service 17 83 11791

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 0 100 12245
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 0 100 11783
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2018 Public Service 19 81 11797

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 30 70 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 62 23
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 39 61 21
2018 Public Service 29 71 11822

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 12247
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 15 85 11810
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 5 95 11809
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12247
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2018 Public Service 17 83 11817

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 4 96 11805
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 21
2018 Public Service 6 94 11807
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2018 Public Service 9 91 11806
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2018 Public Service 9 91 11808

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 12247
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 31 69 23
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 38 62 21
2018 Public Service 49 51 11821
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 73 27 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 5 95 11053
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 15 85 11497
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2018 Public Service 13 87 11052
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 79 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 3 97 11049
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 3 97 11051
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 4 96 11049

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 11497
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129
2018 Public Service 7 93 11051
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 11 89 11053

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 11497
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129
2018 Public Service 11 89 11055

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 11497
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 36 64 19
2018 Public Service 27 73 11058
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 20 80 26

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 9 91 11054

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 54 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 44 56 23
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 52 48 19
2018 Public Service 45 55 11069
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 49 51 26

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 23
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 63 37 11497
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 73 27 23
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 74 26 19
2018 Public Service 64 36 11072
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 71 29 26

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 19
2018 Public Service 4 96 11051

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2018 Public Service 13 87 11050
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 0 100 26

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 22 17 18 4 4 29 6 60 12 187795
2020 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 27 15 15 2 2 33 7 69 6 485
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2019 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 23 12 19 2 2 33 9 59 8 498
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075
2018 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 23 13 22 2 4 31 5 56 9 453
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 21 13 17 2 2 40 6 63 7