2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Grain Commission by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - FI

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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 45 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 14 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2019 FI 36 36 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 11
2018 FI 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 FI 74 18 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 45 27 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 FI 36 27 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2018 FI 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 55 29 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 10
2020 FI 50 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 FI 27 27 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2018 FI 38 38 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 45 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 62 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 FI 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 FI 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 55 18 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 36 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11
2018 FI 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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 FI 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 FI 45 9 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 27 45 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 27 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2018 FI 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 FI 33 17 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 16 0 41 26 17 0 0 43 16 10
2020 FI 14 7 36 21 21 0 0 43 21 14
2019 FI 18 18 36 18 9 0 0 27 36 11
2018 FI 0 31 46 15 8 0 0 23 31 13

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 FI 10 19 22 32 17 0 0 49 29 10
2020 FI 14 14 14 29 29 0 0 57 29 14
2019 FI 9 27 45 9 9 0 0 18 36 11
2018 FI 8 15 38 31 8 0 0 38 23 13

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 FI 0 0 18 41 41 0 0 82 0 10
2020 FI 0 7 14 29 50 0 0 79 7 14
2019 FI 0 0 40 50 10 0 0 60 0 10
2018 FI 8 8 31 38 15 0 0 54 15 13

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 FI 0 18 49 0 33 0 0 33 18 10
2020 FI 0 21 14 21 36 0 7 62 23 14
2019 FI 9 36 18 18 18 0 0 36 45 11
2018 FI 8 15 23 46 8 0 0 54 23 13

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 FI 0 16 51 0 33 0 0 33 16 10
2020 FI 0 14 29 14 43 0 0 57 14 14
2019 FI 9 27 45 0 18 0 0 18 36 11
2018 FI 0 8 62 23 8 0 0 31 8 13

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 FI 0 10 30 33 27 0 0 60 10 10
2020 FI 7 14 21 29 29 0 0 57 21 14
2019 FI 9 27 27 18 18 0 0 36 36 11
2018 FI 8 0 38 31 23 0 0 54 8 13

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 FI 0 0 35 30 35 0 0 65 0 10
2020 FI 0 7 29 43 21 0 0 64 7 14
2019 FI 18 0 27 36 18 0 0 55 18 11
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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 FI 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 64 7 21 0 0 7 0 77 0 14
2019 FI 55 9 18 9 0 9 0 70 10 11
2018 FI 23 31 8 31 0 8 0 58 33 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 84 0 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 FI 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 FI 46 15 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 FI 46 15 8 31 0 0 0 62 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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 FI 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 FI 64 28 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
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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 FI 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 FI 65 27 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 FI 71 7 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 FI 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 46 31 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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 FI 66 18 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 FI 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 FI 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 FI 69 8 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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 FI 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 FI 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 FI 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 FI 80 10 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
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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 FI 45 38 0 8 0 8 0 91 9 10
2020 FI 57 21 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2019 FI 27 9 27 27 0 9 0 40 30 11
2018 FI 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 FI 53 21 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2020 FI 64 7 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 FI 27 0 45 18 0 9 0 30 20 11
2018 FI 46 15 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 FI 35 39 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2020 FI 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2019 FI 18 18 18 18 9 18 0 44 33 11
2018 FI 15 46 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13

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 FI 43 39 0 10 0 8 0 89 11 10
2020 FI 36 36 7 14 0 7 0 77 15 14
2019 FI 9 18 18 36 0 18 0 33 44 11
2018 FI 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13

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 FI 59 25 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
2020 FI 71 14 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2019 FI 55 18 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
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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 FI 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 FI 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 FI 8 44 30 18 0 0 0 52 18 10
2020 FI 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 FI 9 9 64 9 0 9 0 20 10 11

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 FI 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 FI 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 FI 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 35 47 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2020 FI 71 7 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 FI 36 18 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11
2018 FI 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 FI 43 31 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2020 FI 57 14 7 7 0 14 0 83 8 14
2019 FI 20 10 50 0 0 20 0 38 0 10
2018 FI 31 31 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 FI 32 58 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 FI 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 27 9 36 18 0 9 0 40 20 11
2018 FI 46 31 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 66 8 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 10
2020 FI 57 29 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 14
2019 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 FI 69 11 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2020 FI 57 36 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2019 FI 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 FI 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 FI 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2019 FI 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 FI 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 FI 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2019 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 FI 23 21 11 37 8 0 0 44 45 10
2020 FI 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 FI 0 36 45 9 0 0 9 40 10 11
2018 FI 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 FI 39 53 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 9 73 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 FI 46 31 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 FI 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 FI 53 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 71 21 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 FI 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 FI 44 39 8 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2020 FI 50 21 7 0 0 21 0 91 0 14

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
2020 FI 64 21 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14

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 FI 0 11 0 18 47 0 24 86 14 10

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 FI 0 11 40 0 0 49 0 21 0 10

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 79 14 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 FI 27 64 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 FI 69 8 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 7 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2019 FI 27 27 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2018 FI 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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 FI 52 22 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2020 FI 64 14 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2019 FI 40 10 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2018 FI 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
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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 FI 38 46 16 10
2020 FI 21 36 43 14
2019 FI 9 55 36 11
2018 FI 31 38 31 13
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable 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
2020 FI 0 100 14
2019 FI 0 100 11

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
2020 FI 36 14 7 0 0 43 0 88 0 14
2019 FI 36 27 9 0 0 27 0 88 0 11
2018 FI 0 23 31 0 0 38 8 43 0 13

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
2020 FI 57 14 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14
2019 FI 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 FI 23 38 15 0 0 23 0 80 0 13
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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
2020 FI 0 100 14
2019 FI 0 100 11
2018 FI 0 100 13

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
2020 FI 36 7 7 0 0 50 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 18 27 9 0 0 45 0 83 0 11
2018 FI 15 15 31 0 0 31 8 50 0 13

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
2020 FI 50 29 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2019 FI 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 FI 31 38 8 0 0 23 0 90 0 13
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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 FI 51 30 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 FI 43 14 14 21 7 0 0 57 29 14
2019 FI 10 60 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10
2018 FI 23 54 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13

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 FI 41 41 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 10
2020 FI 21 50 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2019 FI 18 27 18 27 0 0 9 50 30 11
2018 FI 8 38 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 13

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
2020 FI 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 FI 27 27 36 0 0 0 9 60 0 11
2018 FI 15 54 15 8 0 0 8 75 8 13

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 FI 31 33 18 8 10 0 0 64 18 10
2020 FI 36 29 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2019 FI 9 64 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 FI 15 38 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13

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 FI 52 30 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 FI 64 14 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 FI 55 18 18 0 0 0 9 80 0 11
2018 FI 54 23 15 0 0 0 8 83 0 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 53 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 FI 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2019 FI 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 FI 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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 FI 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 FI 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 FI 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13

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 FI 31 43 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2020 FI 38 31 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 FI 27 27 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
2018 FI 23 23 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 13

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 FI 44 46 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 FI 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2019 FI 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 FI 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13

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 FI 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 FI 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 FI 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 FI 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 FI 38 38 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13

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 FI 32 51 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 FI 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 FI 18 27 36 9 0 0 9 50 10 11
2018 FI 15 62 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 FI 64 14 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 FI 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 FI 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 FI 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 43 29 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14

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 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 FI 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 FI 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 FI 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 FI 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 FI 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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 FI 71 21 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 FI 71 7 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 14
2019 FI 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 FI 23 23 15 0 0 0 38 75 0 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 FI 54 31 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 64 14 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2019 FI 70 0 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 FI 77 8 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 FI 18 64 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 FI 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 41 33 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 10
2020 FI 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 FI 27 27 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11
2018 FI 15 38 31 8 0 8 0 58 8 13

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 0 0 37 30 33 0 0 63 0 10
2020 FI 0 14 36 21 29 0 0 50 14 14
2019 FI 9 9 45 36 0 0 0 36 18 11
2018 FI 8 23 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 37 51 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2020 FI 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 FI 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 FI 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 8 48 29 14 0 10

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 FI 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 FI 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 FI 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FI 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 FI 52 32 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 10
2020 FI 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 FI 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 FI 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
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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 FI 0 100 10
2020 FI 0 100 14
2019 FI 9 91 11

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 FI 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 FI 86 0 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 14
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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 FI 8 92 0 0 10
2020 FI 7 71 21 0 14

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 FI 75 8 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 10
2020 FI 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 FI 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 FI 31 38 8 8 8 0 8 75 17 13
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