2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	45	5	10	4	81	14	6515
2022	Part-time	51	38	6	6	0	88	6	205
2020	Full-time	33	48	5	11	2	81	13	6390
2020	Part-time	39	52	2	7	0	91	7	152

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	19	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	6515
2022	Part-time	80	14	5	1	1	0	0	94	2	205
2020	Full-time	74	18	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	6374
2020	Part-time	80	20	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	154

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	37	7	10	5	0	78	15	6515
2022	Part-time	57	31	5	2	2	2	91	4	205
2020	Full-time	34	42	10	11	3	0	77	14	6392
2020	Part-time	46	39	6	6	2	1	86	9	152
2019	Full-time	41	37	7	11	4	0	78	15	6189
2019	Part-time	54	33	2	7	3	1	88	10	194

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	41	12	13	6	0	69	19	6510
2022	Part-time	45	34	10	9	1	1	80	10	205
2020	Full-time	29	40	12	14	5	0	69	18	6372
2020	Part-time	38	42	10	7	4	0	80	10	151
2019	Full-time	28	41	11	14	5	0	69	19	6173
2019	Part-time	45	33	8	9	3	2	80	12	194

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	38	7	6	3	0	84	9	6505
2022	Part-time	62	27	6	4	1	1	89	5	205
2020	Full-time	43	37	9	8	2	0	80	10	6333
2020	Part-time	57	33	8	2	0	0	90	2	150
2019	Full-time	46	37	7	6	3	0	84	9	6151
2019	Part-time	59	31	5	3	2	0	90	5	193

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	31	11	10	7	0	0	72	18	6520
2022	Part-time	66	20	9	4	1	0	1	86	5	205
2020	Full-time	39	30	12	11	7	0	0	69	19	6378
2020	Part-time	55	26	10	7	0	1	1	82	8	153
2019	Full-time	38	32	12	10	7	0	0	71	17	6181
2019	Part-time	56	28	8	5	1	0	2	86	6	196

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	40	10	8	4	78	12	6515
2022	Part-time	50	36	7	6	1	87	6	205
2020	Full-time	39	39	12	7	3	78	11	6391
2020	Part-time	53	30	11	6	0	83	6	154
2019	Full-time	40	40	10	7	3	80	10	6186
2019	Part-time	50	34	10	4	2	84	6	195

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	35	14	12	9	0	64	21	6525
2022	Part-time	52	28	8	8	4	0	80	12	205
2020	Full-time	29	35	16	13	6	0	64	20	6388
2020	Part-time	45	37	10	3	4	1	83	7	153
2019	Full-time	26	37	16	13	7	0	64	20	6177
2019	Part-time	41	33	17	5	4	0	74	9	195

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	44	10	10	4	0	75	14	6520
2022	Part-time	46	33	5	11	4	1	80	15	205
2020	Full-time	31	42	13	11	3	0	73	14	6359
2020	Part-time	43	41	10	6	0	0	84	6	153
2019	Full-time	27	44	13	11	5	0	71	16	6155
2019	Part-time	48	34	9	7	3	0	82	9	192

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	39	8	6	3	0	83	9	6510
2022	Part-time	59	29	8	3	1	0	88	4	205
2020	Full-time	45	39	9	5	2	0	84	7	6363
2020	Part-time	52	35	7	6	1	0	87	7	151
2019	Full-time	40	42	10	5	3	0	82	8	6162
2019	Part-time	51	30	13	3	0	2	83	3	194

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	36	13	10	9	68	18	6525
2022	Part-time	52	27	9	9	3	79	12	205
2020	Full-time	33	36	13	11	6	69	18	6379
2020	Part-time	47	37	10	1	5	84	6	153
2019	Full-time	31	38	14	11	7	69	17	6172
2019	Part-time	49	27	16	4	4	76	8	195

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	34	9	4	2	85	6	6520
2022	Part-time	64	23	9	3	0	87	4	205
2020	Full-time	54	33	9	3	1	86	4	6342
2020	Part-time	61	27	7	2	3	88	5	151
2019	Full-time	53	34	8	3	1	87	5	6151
2019	Part-time	62	26	9	1	3	88	3	196

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	40	12	10	7	0	0	71	17	6510
2022	Part-time	45	36	11	5	1	0	1	83	6	205
2020	Full-time	33	40	12	10	5	0	0	73	14	6357
2020	Part-time	43	38	9	3	6	1	0	82	9	152
2019	Full-time	31	40	13	10	6	0	0	71	16	6156
2019	Part-time	44	32	17	5	2	0	0	76	7	195

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	36	13	8	6	0	0	73	14	6520
2022	Part-time	54	26	13	6	0	0	1	81	6	205
2020	Full-time	38	35	14	8	5	0	0	73	13	6376
2020	Part-time	52	28	11	5	1	1	1	83	6	151
2019	Full-time	35	36	15	9	5	0	0	71	14	6171
2019	Part-time	45	30	13	6	5	0	1	76	11	194

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	38	14	9	5	0	0	72	15	6520
2022	Part-time	52	28	14	5	0	0	1	81	6	205
2020	Full-time	30	41	15	9	4	0	0	72	13	6346
2020	Part-time	43	44	9	2	0	1	1	88	2	153
2019	Full-time	29	41	15	10	4	0	0	71	14	6128
2019	Part-time	45	33	13	5	3	0	1	78	8	194

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	39	11	5	3	81	8	6525
2022	Part-time	59	28	10	2	3	86	4	205
2020	Full-time	46	38	10	5	2	83	7	6389
2020	Part-time	57	35	7	0	0	93	0	153
2019	Full-time	45	39	9	5	2	84	7	6182
2019	Part-time	54	38	4	3	1	92	3	196

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	33	17	8	6	0	1	68	15	6525
2022	Part-time	54	29	11	2	2	1	2	85	4	205
2020	Full-time	32	34	17	9	7	0	1	66	16	6380
2020	Part-time	42	43	7	6	1	0	0	85	7	153
2019	Full-time	31	35	18	9	6	0	1	67	15	6171
2019	Part-time	50	34	9	4	1	0	2	86	5	195

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	23	40	18	7	1	2	26	33	6510
2022	Part-time	2	16	33	27	18	1	3	47	19	205
2020	Full-time	10	25	38	19	7	1	1	27	35	6386
2020	Part-time	2	10	38	32	17	1	0	50	12	153
2019	Full-time	9	25	38	18	8	1	1	27	34	6186
2019	Part-time	3	20	36	24	14	3	1	39	24	195

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	28	29	14	6	1	3	21	48	6515
2022	Part-time	9	14	28	22	14	5	8	41	27	205
2020	Full-time	15	26	32	16	8	2	2	25	42	6377
2020	Part-time	7	20	21	29	19	2	1	50	28	153
2019	Full-time	17	27	31	15	8	1	2	24	45	6181
2019	Part-time	10	23	23	16	19	4	6	38	37	196

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	15	30	29	16	1	3	46	23	6505
2022	Part-time	2	9	21	31	30	1	6	66	12	205
2020	Full-time	6	15	32	31	14	1	2	46	21	6364
2020	Part-time	3	5	23	41	25	1	1	68	8	154
2019	Full-time	6	15	32	29	14	1	2	45	22	6160
2019	Part-time	4	7	27	31	27	2	2	61	12	195

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	21	27	19	14	1	3	34	37	6505
2022	Part-time	3	10	17	25	35	2	8	67	14	205
2020	Full-time	14	21	28	23	13	1	2	36	35	6385
2020	Part-time	6	6	23	36	23	4	2	62	13	153
2019	Full-time	13	21	28	22	13	2	2	36	35	6183
2019	Part-time	7	12	22	24	27	5	4	56	20	196

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	21	25	17	14	3	4	32	40	6515
2022	Part-time	7	6	26	16	29	7	9	53	16	205
2020	Full-time	12	19	26	23	15	2	2	40	33	6364
2020	Part-time	4	13	18	29	29	5	2	62	18	153
2019	Full-time	14	21	27	21	13	2	2	36	36	6159
2019	Part-time	4	15	30	16	22	8	4	44	21	196

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	26	29	14	8	2	2	23	46	6510
2022	Part-time	8	22	25	12	25	5	5	41	32	205
2020	Full-time	15	23	33	17	8	2	2	27	39	6369
2020	Part-time	3	21	31	17	22	5	1	41	26	153
2019	Full-time	15	24	31	16	9	2	2	27	41	6169
2019	Part-time	5	22	26	16	19	6	6	39	31	196

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	14	31	29	16	1	2	46	22	6520
2022	Part-time	3	11	26	26	29	2	3	58	15	205
2020	Full-time	8	18	37	24	11	1	1	36	27	6383
2020	Part-time	10	15	32	28	15	0	0	43	25	154
2019	Full-time	9	17	33	26	13	1	1	39	27	6181
2019	Part-time	3	11	29	28	24	2	2	55	15	194

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	31	17	9	9	6	4	61	20	6520
2022	Part-time	38	25	9	6	1	6	15	80	9	205
2020	Full-time	25	32	18	10	7	4	3	62	19	6385
2020	Part-time	36	33	10	8	1	7	4	79	10	153
2019	Full-time	28	33	15	11	7	3	2	64	19	6183
2019	Part-time	34	30	17	5	1	7	6	73	7	196

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	30	8	7	7	1	0	78	14	6520
2022	Part-time	65	20	7	4	1	3	1	88	5	205
2020	Full-time	45	31	9	9	6	1	0	76	15	6377
2020	Part-time	55	26	3	12	2	1	0	82	15	154
2019	Full-time	44	31	10	10	5	1	0	75	15	6182
2019	Part-time	48	33	8	7	1	2	1	83	8	196

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	32	7	6	4	0	84	9	6520
2022	Part-time	76	19	2	3	0	1	95	3	205
2020	Full-time	49	34	8	7	3	0	83	10	6359
2020	Part-time	69	23	3	4	1	0	92	5	153
2019	Full-time	46	35	8	8	3	0	81	11	6165
2019	Part-time	54	35	7	2	1	1	90	2	196

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	37	9	5	3	1	0	84	8	6520
2022	Part-time	64	26	7	1	0	2	1	92	1	205
2020	Full-time	43	39	10	5	3	1	0	82	8	6342
2020	Part-time	59	30	6	4	1	0	0	89	5	154
2019	Full-time	39	40	12	5	2	1	0	80	8	6187
2019	Part-time	50	31	13	2	2	2	1	83	4	196

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	28	9	4	3	5	3	83	8	6515
2022	Part-time	57	24	6	7	1	3	3	86	8	205

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	27	10	6	3	5	3	80	9	6520
2022	Part-time	56	25	4	4	3	4	5	88	7	205

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	29	12	5	3	1	4	80	8	6525
2022	Part-time	51	24	7	4	1	3	9	86	6	205
2020	Full-time	48	27	14	5	3	1	3	78	8	6386
2020	Part-time	60	17	12	3	5	1	2	79	9	154
2019	Full-time	45	29	14	4	3	1	3	78	8	6191
2019	Part-time	46	30	14	2	1	2	6	81	3	195

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	33	11	8	6	0	1	75	14	6520
2022	Part-time	54	26	9	4	4	0	2	83	8	205
2020	Full-time	42	31	12	9	5	1	0	73	15	6384
2020	Part-time	56	20	12	9	1	0	2	77	10	154
2019	Full-time	40	33	12	9	6	0	0	73	15	6188
2019	Part-time	49	32	13	4	0	1	1	83	4	196

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	26	11	5	5	1	1	79	10	6520
2022	Part-time	64	14	8	2	4	0	8	85	6	205
2020	Full-time	51	24	13	6	4	1	1	76	11	6375
2020	Part-time	61	18	13	4	1	0	3	81	5	154

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	33	10	7	5	1	78	12	6515
2022	Part-time	58	22	12	3	3	2	81	7	205
2020	Full-time	44	31	12	7	5	0	76	12	6381
2020	Part-time	58	25	10	5	2	0	83	7	154
2019	Full-time	43	33	11	8	5	0	76	13	6171
2019	Part-time	53	34	9	3	1	0	87	4	193

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	21	7	4	4	1	6	84	9	6525
2022	Part-time	76	14	2	4	1	3	2	93	5	205

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	28	10	6	5	0	0	79	11	6520
2022	Part-time	69	21	4	2	3	0	1	91	5	205
2020	Full-time	51	27	10	6	4	0	1	79	11	6394
2020	Part-time	61	23	9	2	4	1	0	85	6	153
2019	Full-time	49	29	11	6	4	0	0	79	11	6195
2019	Part-time	63	24	10	2	1	0	0	87	3	195

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	82	8	3	1	1	5	95	2	6520
2022	Part-time	87	4	1	2	1	6	96	3	205
2019	Full-time	81	9	4	1	1	3	93	3	6170
2019	Part-time	83	11	1	0	1	3	97	2	194

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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	30	13	9	7	8	0	68	17	6520
2022	Part-time	49	24	13	2	3	9	0	81	5	205
2020	Full-time	33	31	15	8	6	6	0	69	15	6395
2020	Part-time	47	30	8	5	1	10	0	85	6	154
2019	Full-time	29	34	16	10	7	5	0	66	17	6186
2019	Part-time	35	27	18	7	3	8	1	68	12	196

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	30	16	13	11	3	0	58	25	6520
2022	Part-time	45	23	15	8	3	6	0	73	11	205
2020	Full-time	30	31	16	13	9	1	0	62	22	6372
2020	Part-time	39	34	14	6	1	5	0	78	8	153
2019	Full-time	26	32	17	14	9	2	0	59	24	6173
2019	Part-time	34	33	15	10	3	3	1	70	14	196

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	27	18	17	15	5	0	48	34	6520
2022	Part-time	33	24	16	12	2	14	0	65	16	205
2020	Full-time	20	31	17	18	11	3	0	52	30	6378
2020	Part-time	26	38	14	11	1	9	1	71	14	154
2019	Full-time	17	30	20	18	11	3	0	49	31	6172
2019	Part-time	26	30	20	14	5	5	1	59	20	194

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	30	17	19	16	3	0	48	35	6520
2022	Part-time	32	29	16	10	5	9	0	67	16	205
2020	Full-time	18	31	17	20	13	2	0	50	33	6388
2020	Part-time	28	38	11	14	5	3	1	69	20	154
2019	Full-time	15	30	19	21	14	2	0	46	35	6171
2019	Part-time	24	31	19	13	6	5	1	60	20	194

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	17	11	7	8	18	13	63	21	6525
2022	Part-time	33	18	12	4	3	20	9	73	10	205
2020	Full-time	26	19	12	7	8	17	10	62	21	6388
2020	Part-time	30	20	9	5	9	20	6	69	19	154
2019	Full-time	30	19	13	8	7	16	8	64	19	6189
2019	Part-time	27	13	14	6	8	26	5	59	21	193

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	44	17	12	6	1	0	64	18	6520
2022	Part-time	29	43	16	8	1	3	0	74	9	205
2020	Full-time	22	43	19	11	4	1	0	65	16	6387
2020	Part-time	30	44	17	8	1	0	1	74	8	153
2019	Full-time	21	44	18	11	4	1	0	67	16	6193
2019	Part-time	40	32	15	8	2	3	0	74	10	196

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	30	21	22	13	3	0	42	36	6510
2022	Part-time	25	32	17	15	3	5	3	62	19	205
2020	Full-time	14	34	21	20	9	2	0	49	29	6361
2020	Part-time	26	38	19	12	2	2	1	66	15	154
2019	Full-time	12	33	22	21	9	3	0	46	31	6171
2019	Part-time	23	32	18	14	5	7	0	60	21	196

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	37	14	11	8	3	1	66	20	6515
2022	Part-time	40	32	10	4	6	4	3	78	11	205
2020	Full-time	31	37	13	11	6	2	1	70	17	6381
2020	Part-time	39	35	9	8	3	5	1	79	12	154
2019	Full-time	28	38	14	11	6	2	1	68	17	6194
2019	Part-time	37	36	15	5	4	3	0	75	10	196

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	38	18	8	6	2	68	14	6525
2022	Part-time	46	36	9	4	3	1	84	7	205
2020	Full-time	31	37	18	9	4	1	68	13	6379
2020	Part-time	40	37	11	8	1	3	79	9	153
2019	Full-time	27	38	20	8	4	1	66	13	6177
2019	Part-time	31	37	24	2	3	3	70	5	195

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	26	17	13	13	10	2	52	29	6520
2022	Part-time	32	25	16	5	6	11	4	68	13	205
2020	Full-time	22	26	18	13	13	6	1	52	28	6390
2020	Part-time	31	27	12	12	3	13	2	68	17	154
2019	Full-time	20	27	19	15	12	7	2	51	29	6192
2019	Part-time	33	29	12	7	8	8	4	70	16	195

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	35	16	13	10	2	0	60	24	6525
2022	Part-time	40	32	9	7	4	6	2	78	12	205
2020	Full-time	24	35	18	13	9	1	0	60	22	6381
2020	Part-time	35	29	17	10	5	4	2	67	15	151
2019	Full-time	22	35	17	14	9	2	0	58	24	6188
2019	Part-time	31	31	15	12	5	5	2	66	18	194

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	25	15	5	6	1	5	72	12	6520
2022	Part-time	50	20	11	4	3	1	11	80	8	205
2020	Full-time	45	24	16	7	4	1	3	72	12	6400
2020	Part-time	60	15	9	4	5	1	6	80	10	153
2019	Full-time	43	27	16	6	4	1	3	73	10	6186
2019	Part-time	51	20	8	4	5	2	9	80	11	195

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	26	15	6	5	2	3	72	12	6520
2022	Part-time	56	18	9	3	3	1	10	84	7	205
2020	Full-time	42	25	16	9	4	1	2	70	13	6391
2020	Part-time	57	23	7	4	1	2	6	86	6	153
2019	Full-time	42	27	16	7	4	1	3	72	11	6175
2019	Part-time	54	17	9	6	2	3	9	81	8	195

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	10	4	2	3	3	5	90	5	6515
2022	Part-time	76	7	2	2	1	2	10	93	4	205
2020	Full-time	76	10	5	2	2	2	3	90	5	6374
2020	Part-time	80	8	1	0	1	4	6	97	2	153
2019	Full-time	75	9	5	2	2	3	4	90	5	6168
2019	Part-time	73	9	2	1	3	2	10	94	4	195

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	9	4	2	2	2	10	91	4	6520
2022	Part-time	74	10	2	0	1	1	12	97	1	205
2020	Full-time	74	10	4	2	1	2	6	92	4	6379
2020	Part-time	77	9	2	1	3	1	6	93	4	153
2019	Full-time	77	7	4	1	2	2	7	93	3	6166
2019	Part-time	72	8	3	2	0	4	11	93	3	196

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	36	12	13	12	2	1	61	26	6525
2022	Part-time	25	22	16	8	6	4	18	61	18	205
2020	Full-time	25	34	14	13	10	1	2	61	24	6388
2020	Part-time	33	30	9	10	6	0	12	72	18	154
2019	Full-time	24	33	15	14	11	2	1	58	26	6202
2019	Part-time	31	26	13	11	8	3	8	65	21	196

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	41	17	10	7	3	0	65	17	6520
2022	Part-time	32	48	8	7	1	4	1	84	8	205
2020	Full-time	22	43	17	11	4	2	1	67	15	6388
2020	Part-time	34	34	17	7	1	6	0	73	9	154
2019	Full-time	19	44	19	11	5	3	0	64	16	6192
2019	Part-time	22	39	19	9	5	4	2	65	15	195

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	39	12	9	6	2	73	14	6520
2022	Part-time	51	33	6	6	1	3	86	8	205
2020	Full-time	33	39	14	8	4	1	74	12	6350
2020	Part-time	46	36	9	9	0	1	82	9	153
2019	Full-time	32	41	15	7	3	2	74	11	6169
2019	Part-time	35	38	14	6	6	2	74	12	196

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	37	16	7	3	7	1	71	12	6520
2022	Part-time	41	30	15	2	4	7	0	77	7	205
2020	Full-time	34	36	16	6	3	4	1	74	10	6368
2020	Part-time	44	30	11	4	2	6	4	82	7	154
2019	Full-time	37	35	16	5	2	4	1	76	8	6171
2019	Part-time	41	36	12	10	0	1	1	78	10	195

Question 48. 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 the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	25	22	8	4	15	2	60	14	6520
2022	Part-time	28	30	19	3	3	13	3	70	8	205
2020	Full-time	30	33	19	7	3	6	1	68	11	6385
2020	Part-time	37	31	11	4	2	11	4	79	7	154

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	32	9	5	4	4	3	82	9	6520
2022	Part-time	57	26	4	6	1	2	4	88	7	205
2020	Full-time	45	33	10	5	3	2	1	81	9	6374
2020	Part-time	56	30	6	0	0	3	4	93	1	154

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	5	12	8	45	5	21	72	11	6515
2022	Part-time	1	2	6	10	49	4	27	86	5	205

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	14	23	4	5	42	5	40	17	6520
2022	Part-time	14	15	24	1	1	40	5	53	3	205

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	36	8	6	4	82	11	6525
2022	Part-time	72	22	5	2	0	93	2	205
2020	Full-time	48	34	9	6	3	82	9	6368
2020	Part-time	67	27	2	4	0	94	4	154
2019	Full-time	45	37	9	6	3	82	9	6185
2019	Part-time	57	35	4	3	1	92	3	196

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	34	14	9	5	0	72	15	6520
2022	Part-time	61	22	11	2	3	2	84	4	205
2020	Full-time	41	33	14	7	4	0	74	11	6367
2020	Part-time	53	31	11	5	0	0	84	5	154
2019	Full-time	39	33	15	8	5	0	72	13	6183
2019	Part-time	51	29	16	3	1	0	80	4	196

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	36	13	11	6	0	69	18	6525
2022	Part-time	54	34	5	4	3	1	88	7	205
2020	Full-time	38	34	13	10	4	0	73	14	6344
2020	Part-time	53	33	10	4	0	0	86	4	154
2019	Full-time	36	35	15	10	4	0	71	14	6171
2019	Part-time	50	30	14	5	1	0	80	6	195

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	26	18	10	8	4	1	62	19	6520
2022	Part-time	47	22	8	7	5	6	4	77	14	205
2020	Full-time	39	26	16	8	6	3	2	68	15	6381
2020	Part-time	43	22	17	10	1	4	2	70	12	154
2019	Full-time	37	27	17	10	6	3	1	66	16	6191
2019	Part-time	42	24	19	9	3	2	2	68	12	195

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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	32	30	6525
2022	Part-time	56	24	20	205
2020	Full-time	23	44	33	6398
2020	Part-time	32	36	33	154
2019	Full-time	25	43	33	6199
2019	Part-time	31	42	27	193

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	39	22	7	11	8	2405
2022	Part-time	15	14	1	3	63	5	105
2020	Full-time	19	42	20	6	6	6	1482
2020	Part-time	13	8	2	25	50	2	43
2019	Full-time	17	34	21	9	14	6	1520
2019	Part-time	22	9	11	8	43	6	57

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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 acts, comments or displays 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 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	6515
2022	Part-time	5	95	205
2020	Full-time	13	87	6391
2020	Part-time	3	97	154
2019	Full-time	14	86	6190
2019	Part-time	5	95	195

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	775
2022	Part-time	43	57	10

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	44	775
2022	Part-time	23	77	10

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	775
2022	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	775
2022	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	775
2022	Part-time	18	82	10

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	775
2022	Part-time	16	84	10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	775
2022	Part-time	18	82	10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	66	775
2022	Part-time	43	57	10

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	775
2022	Part-time	10	90	10

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	775
2022	Part-time	37	63	10

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	775
2022	Part-time	23	77	10

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	775
2022	Part-time	10	90	10

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	60	40	775
2022	Part-time	57	43	10

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	775
2022	Part-time	29	71	10

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	775
2022	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	775
2022	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	775
2022	Part-time	5	95	10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	50	775
2022	Part-time	47	53	10

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	775
2022	Part-time	24	76	10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	775
2022	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	775
2022	Part-time	68	32	10

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	775
2022	Part-time	12	88	10

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	775
2022	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	775
2022	Part-time	48	52	10

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	775
2022	Part-time	5	95	10

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	775
2022	Part-time	18	82	10

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	775
2022	Part-time	6	94	10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	775
2022	Part-time	5	95	10

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	775
2022	Part-time	6	94	10

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	715

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	715

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	715

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	715

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	715

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	715

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	715

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	715

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	715

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	715

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	715

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	715

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	715

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	45	715

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	715

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	715

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	15	14	9	9	32	9	46	31	6520
2022	Part-time	20	9	6	8	0	37	19	67	19	205
2020	Full-time	18	20	18	9	8	23	5	52	23	6385
2020	Part-time	18	28	10	4	3	32	6	74	11	154
2019	Full-time	16	20	20	10	8	19	6	49	24	6187
2019	Part-time	26	20	14	7	2	21	10	67	13	193

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	32	15	9	6	10	1	66	17	6520
2022	Part-time	40	31	10	1	4	11	3	83	6	205
2020	Full-time	31	31	18	8	5	7	1	67	14	6385
2020	Part-time	39	40	7	3	1	9	0	88	5	153
2019	Full-time	31	33	17	8	5	6	1	68	14	6186
2019	Part-time	45	27	13	5	2	7	1	78	8	194

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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	6510
2022	Part-time	3	97	205
2020	Full-time	7	93	6386
2020	Part-time	3	97	154
2019	Full-time	7	93	6187
2019	Part-time	2	98	193

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	63	475

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	27	475

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	475

Question 65d. 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	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	475

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	475

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	475

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	475

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	475

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	475

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	475

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	475

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	475

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	53	475

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	475

Question 66h. 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	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	475

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	475

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	475

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	475

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	475

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	475

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	475

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	475

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	475

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	475

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	475

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	475

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	475

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	475

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	475

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	50	475

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	445

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	445

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	445

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	445

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	445

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	445

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	445

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	445

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	445

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	445

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	445

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	445

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	445

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	34	445

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	445

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	445

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	16	18	6	4	35	7	51	18	6520
2022	Part-time	21	10	10	5	2	41	10	64	15	205
2020	Full-time	20	20	20	5	3	27	5	59	12	6373
2020	Part-time	24	24	11	1	1	34	5	78	3	154
2019	Full-time	19	19	22	5	3	26	6	55	13	6174
2019	Part-time	26	13	21	2	2	26	9	61	7	194

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	32	16	7	4	13	2	69	12	6520
2022	Part-time	42	31	7	4	3	10	4	85	8	205
2020	Full-time	32	31	18	5	3	9	1	70	9	6387
2020	Part-time	43	35	11	1	0	10	0	87	2	154
2019	Full-time	33	31	18	5	4	8	1	71	9	6165
2019	Part-time	43	25	14	5	1	8	2	76	8	194

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	10	19	20	37	12	1	13	65	80

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	27	19	12	17	0	1	51	30	6490
2022	Part-time	29	33	15	7	16	0	0	62	23	205
2020	Full-time	24	27	21	13	14	0	0	52	28	6374
2020	Part-time	21	37	19	15	7	1	0	59	22	154
2019	Full-time	14	26	23	16	21	0	0	40	38	6199
2019	Part-time	21	16	26	19	16	0	2	38	36	196

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	29	25	14	13	0	1	48	27	6490
2022	Part-time	43	27	20	5	5	0	1	70	10	205
2020	Full-time	19	27	26	17	11	0	0	45	28	6390
2020	Part-time	27	40	21	8	3	2	0	68	11	154
2019	Full-time	20	30	27	14	10	0	0	50	23	6193
2019	Part-time	43	28	16	8	3	0	1	72	11	195

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	32	19	10	7	1	2	63	18	6500
2022	Part-time	52	24	16	4	3	0	1	77	7	205
2020	Full-time	29	31	21	12	6	0	1	61	18	6375
2020	Part-time	44	34	13	5	2	2	0	79	7	153
2019	Full-time	30	32	20	10	6	0	2	63	16	6177
2019	Part-time	55	22	12	7	3	0	1	78	10	196

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	22	23	16	17	1	1	43	34	6500
2022	Part-time	41	23	16	9	9	0	2	66	18	205
2020	Full-time	25	24	22	16	12	0	2	49	29	6359
2020	Part-time	46	28	13	7	4	1	1	76	12	153
2019	Full-time	24	24	23	15	13	0	1	48	28	6169
2019	Part-time	51	20	13	10	4	0	2	73	14	195

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	27	14	6	5	0	4	73	12	6505
2022	Part-time	74	9	8	2	2	0	5	87	4	205
2020	Full-time	41	27	16	8	6	0	2	69	14	6371
2020	Part-time	62	23	8	3	0	2	1	88	3	154
2019	Full-time	44	27	15	7	5	0	2	73	12	6174
2019	Part-time	56	26	8	3	2	0	5	87	5	194

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	28	22	12	11	1	55	24	6510
2022	Part-time	45	27	13	9	5	1	72	14	205
2020	Full-time	24	27	24	13	12	0	51	26	6378
2020	Part-time	39	29	16	9	6	0	69	15	154
2019	Full-time	27	29	23	11	10	0	56	21	6190
2019	Part-time	48	21	16	9	5	1	69	15	194

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	32	20	10	7	1	1	62	17	6495
2022	Part-time	58	21	10	4	4	1	3	81	8	205
2020	Full-time	30	34	21	10	4	0	1	64	14	6371
2020	Part-time	57	27	9	2	2	3	0	86	4	153
2019	Full-time	28	36	21	9	5	1	1	65	14	6180
2019	Part-time	46	30	16	5	1	0	3	77	6	194

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	32	22	11	8	1	1	57	20	6510
2022	Part-time	48	27	10	8	6	0	1	76	15	205
2020	Full-time	25	34	22	12	6	0	1	59	18	6373
2020	Part-time	42	39	13	3	2	1	0	82	4	154
2019	Full-time	25	34	22	12	5	1	1	60	18	6184
2019	Part-time	49	24	18	4	3	0	3	75	6	194

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	31	18	11	8	0	1	63	19	6515
2022	Part-time	45	28	13	8	4	0	1	74	13	205
2020	Full-time	30	33	19	11	6	0	0	64	17	6375
2020	Part-time	49	28	17	5	0	1	0	77	5	152
2019	Full-time	30	33	21	10	5	0	0	63	16	6175
2019	Part-time	48	31	15	4	2	0	0	79	6	192

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	28	13	8	7	1	1	71	15	6510
2022	Part-time	59	22	10	4	3	0	1	82	8	205
2020	Full-time	42	29	15	9	5	0	0	71	14	6361
2020	Part-time	59	26	7	5	2	1	0	86	7	154
2019	Full-time	43	28	15	8	5	0	1	71	14	6169
2019	Part-time	58	26	9	4	3	0	0	84	6	195

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	28	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	6500
2022	Part-time	53	30	8	4	4	0	1	84	8	205
2020	Full-time	32	29	22	10	6	0	1	62	16	6371
2020	Part-time	23	39	26	6	5	1	0	64	10	154

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	32	20	9	6	0	1	65	15	6500
2022	Part-time	49	23	16	6	6	0	1	72	12	205
2020	Full-time	28	31	22	12	6	0	0	59	18	6375
2020	Part-time	39	41	11	5	3	1	1	81	8	154
2019	Full-time	35	33	18	9	4	0	1	69	13	6156
2019	Part-time	50	30	14	4	2	0	1	80	5	193

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	26	12	5	4	1	78	9	6490
2022	Part-time	73	16	4	2	2	3	92	4	205
2020	Full-time	44	30	15	6	3	1	75	9	6361
2020	Part-time	52	29	9	7	2	2	82	9	153
2019	Full-time	51	26	13	5	3	1	78	9	6166
2019	Part-time	61	24	10	2	1	2	87	3	193

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	31	12	6	4	0	0	77	10	6510
2022	Part-time	55	26	9	7	1	1	1	82	9	205
2020	Full-time	28	35	22	10	5	0	0	63	15	6358
2020	Part-time	31	34	24	9	2	0	0	65	11	153

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	13	4	2	2	0	6	91	4	6510
2022	Part-time	78	12	2	1	0	0	6	97	1	205
2020	Full-time	67	16	6	3	2	1	5	88	5	6362
2020	Part-time	74	18	3	1	0	1	4	96	1	150
2019	Full-time	72	14	5	2	2	1	4	91	4	6150
2019	Part-time	78	8	7	3	1	0	4	89	3	192

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	12	5	3	3	1	3	88	6	6510
2022	Part-time	85	7	2	3	1	0	3	94	4	205
2020	Full-time	75	11	6	3	3	1	2	88	6	6362
2020	Part-time	91	6	1	0	1	0	1	98	1	153
2019	Full-time	71	13	7	4	3	0	1	86	7	6183
2019	Part-time	81	14	2	0	2	0	1	95	2	195

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	61	23	9	3	2	2	86	6	6505
2022	Part-time	77	13	6	1	1	3	92	2	205
2020	Full-time	60	25	9	3	3	1	85	6	6345
2020	Part-time	71	25	3	0	0	0	96	1	151
2019	Full-time	52	29	11	4	3	1	82	7	6167
2019	Part-time	68	21	7	1	2	0	89	3	195

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	60	19	9	5	5	2	81	10	6485
2022	Part-time	77	13	3	1	3	2	93	4	205
2020	Full-time	61	19	11	5	4	1	80	9	6361
2020	Part-time	73	19	4	2	2	0	92	4	152
2019	Full-time	57	22	11	5	4	1	79	10	6158
2019	Part-time	72	17	6	2	3	0	89	5	194

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	14	5	2	1	0	17	91	4	6495
2022	Part-time	76	7	0	0	0	1	15	99	0	205
2020	Full-time	59	16	7	2	1	0	15	88	4	6364
2020	Part-time	69	7	1	1	0	0	22	98	1	151
2019	Full-time	58	15	7	2	1	0	17	87	4	6140
2019	Part-time	69	5	3	1	0	0	22	96	1	191

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	20	7	2	1	3	89	4	6495
2022	Part-time	84	4	4	0	0	7	96	1	205
2020	Full-time	64	22	9	2	1	2	88	4	6373
2020	Part-time	82	12	2	1	1	2	95	2	153
2019	Full-time	65	21	8	2	1	3	88	3	6154
2019	Part-time	74	15	5	1	0	5	94	1	194

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	65	16	7	4	6	2	82	10	6510
2022	Part-time	63	12	4	2	13	5	79	16	205
2020	Full-time	69	15	7	4	4	1	86	7	6388
2020	Part-time	59	12	7	13	6	3	73	20	154
2019	Full-time	68	16	6	3	4	1	86	8	6177
2019	Part-time	57	11	10	11	7	5	71	18	196

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	29	13	4	2	2	80	7	6510
2022	Part-time	57	22	13	5	2	1	80	7	205
2020	Full-time	45	32	14	6	3	0	77	8	6385
2020	Part-time	58	20	12	4	6	0	78	10	154
2019	Full-time	53	29	12	4	2	1	83	5	6158
2019	Part-time	58	21	11	7	1	3	81	8	195

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	31	39	14	6	0	40	21	6520
2022	Part-time	24	42	26	5	2	1	67	7	205
2020	Full-time	12	33	36	13	5	0	45	19	6395
2020	Part-time	22	51	17	6	3	0	73	9	154
2019	Full-time	14	36	32	13	5	0	50	17	6203
2019	Part-time	29	37	28	5	0	0	66	6	196

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	21	41	20	9	0	29	30	6510
2022	Part-time	4	12	29	28	28	0	56	16	205
2020	Full-time	10	20	39	21	9	0	30	30	6384
2020	Part-time	5	11	31	32	21	1	54	15	154
2019	Full-time	9	18	38	23	11	0	35	26	6172
2019	Part-time	4	14	31	31	20	0	51	18	195

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	40	16	10	6	3	67	17	6515
2022	Part-time	36	37	9	8	3	7	78	12	205
2020	Full-time	36	39	13	7	4	1	76	11	6386
2020	Part-time	41	38	10	4	0	5	84	5	154
2019	Full-time	30	40	16	8	4	2	71	12	6197
2019	Part-time	35	34	14	7	4	6	73	12	195

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	26	36	22	7	6520
2022	Part-time	18	25	35	19	2	205

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	28	10	5	3	2	1	81	8	6525
2022	Part-time	64	19	11	3	0	2	0	85	3	205
2020	Full-time	46	28	14	6	4	3	0	76	10	6361
2020	Part-time	55	24	7	4	3	8	0	86	7	152

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	26	9	10	9	1	0	71	20	6520
2022	Part-time	49	24	15	7	4	0	0	74	11	205
2020	Full-time	37	29	12	13	9	1	0	66	22	6374
2020	Part-time	45	26	13	11	3	2	1	73	14	154

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	29	6	5	4	1	0	84	10	6525
2022	Part-time	62	23	10	2	2	0	1	86	4	205
2020	Full-time	48	32	9	7	4	0	0	80	11	6379
2020	Part-time	54	33	3	7	1	1	1	89	8	154

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	39	14	13	8	1	0	65	21	6515
2022	Part-time	49	32	3	10	3	2	1	84	13	205
2020	Full-time	30	34	17	11	7	1	0	65	18	6391
2020	Part-time	42	36	9	6	1	5	0	83	7	154
2019	Full-time	24	36	18	13	7	1	0	62	20	6197
2019	Part-time	34	41	12	11	2	1	0	76	12	196

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	48	13	17	6	1	0	63	23	2210
2022	Part-time	7	69	9	7	6	3	0	77	14	20
2020	Full-time	17	44	15	16	7	0	1	62	23	2156
2020	Part-time	19	56	12	10	4	0	0	75	13	18
2019	Full-time	16	42	16	15	9	2	1	60	24	1948
2019	Part-time	13	43	35	0	4	0	5	60	4	20

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	6520
2022	Part-time	8	92	205
2020	Full-time	8	92	6367
2020	Part-time	10	90	153
2019	Full-time	11	89	6194
2019	Part-time	17	83	195

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	50	640
2022	Part-time	51	49	20
2020	Full-time	44	56	535
2020	Part-time	68	32	13

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	31	635
2022	Part-time	84	16	20
2020	Full-time	79	21	534
2020	Part-time	90	10	13
2019	Full-time	76	24	716
2019	Part-time	81	19	35

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	37	7	6	3	1	84	9	465
2022	Part-time	60	17	6	18	0	0	76	18	20
2020	Full-time	49	35	7	6	2	0	84	9	420
2020	Part-time	54	10	0	0	36	0	64	36	11
2019	Full-time	51	29	8	8	4	0	80	12	566
2019	Part-time	60	31	9	0	0	0	91	0	30

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	34	9	7	3	4	3	80	11	6520
2022	Part-time	52	23	8	2	1	6	8	87	5	205
2020	Full-time	42	31	10	6	3	3	4	79	10	6380
2020	Part-time	51	32	6	4	1	3	3	88	5	154

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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	49	16	1	6520
2022	Part-time	44	38	15	4	205
2020	Full-time	40	41	18	1	6402
2020	Part-time	46	40	12	2	154

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	65	1915
2022	Part-time	32	68	95
2020	Full-time	31	69	2332
2020	Part-time	32	68	80

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	20	16	23	29	2	2	30	54	1920
2022	Part-time	14	24	14	20	26	1	2	39	47	95
2020	Full-time	9	23	16	22	26	1	3	34	50	2329
2020	Part-time	18	34	11	20	14	3	0	54	35	80

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	18	16	24	33	1	2	24	59	1915
2022	Part-time	10	18	18	23	27	2	2	29	53	95
2020	Full-time	6	19	16	23	34	1	1	25	58	2331
2020	Part-time	10	24	11	17	35	0	2	35	53	80

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	18	11	6	6	3	14	72	15	6520
2022	Part-time	45	13	9	3	5	4	21	78	10	205
2020	Full-time	43	19	14	8	8	1	7	68	17	6397
2020	Part-time	51	13	14	4	2	4	12	77	7	153
2019	Full-time	36	20	16	10	12	1	6	60	23	6143
2019	Part-time	35	20	17	8	7	4	9	64	17	190

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Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	34	14	9	4	4570
2022	Part-time	42	19	9	12	19	130

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	85	15	5925
2022	Part-time	84	16	155

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	57	5915
2022	Part-time	47	53	155

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	42	5915
2022	Part-time	57	43	155

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	5915
2022	Part-time	51	49	155

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	5915
2022	Part-time	13	87	155

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	53	5915
2022	Part-time	31	69	155

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	5915
2022	Part-time	13	87	155

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	5915
2022	Part-time	41	59	155

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	5915
2022	Part-time	18	82	155

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	65	5915
2022	Part-time	24	76	155

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	61	5915
2022	Part-time	48	52	155

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	5915
2022	Part-time	1	99	155

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	5915
2022	Part-time	13	87	155

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	13	5	2	3	1	13	89	6	5925
2022	Part-time	69	11	10	0	0	1	8	88	0	155

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	15	16	16	30	3	14	55	26	5925
2022	Part-time	3	23	18	10	29	3	14	47	31	155

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	23	17	14	23	5	7	43	37	5925
2022	Part-time	8	19	20	10	28	7	8	45	31	155

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

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

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 39. 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.

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

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

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

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

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources