2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada School of Public Service 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 - EX

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.

Top of page

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	60	29	2	4	2	2	91	7	45
2022	EX-01	54	28	3	7	3	3	85	11	30
2020	EX	53	30	5	13	0	0	83	13	40
2020	EX-01	58	25	4	13	0	0	83	13	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	83	15	0	0	2	0	98	2	45
2022	EX-01	76	20	0	0	3	0	97	3	30
2020	EX	78	13	5	3	0	3	92	3	40
2020	EX-01	83	8	0	4	0	4	96	4	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	49	34	9	2	2	4	86	5	45
2022	EX-01	46	36	4	4	4	7	88	8	25
2020	EX	63	15	13	8	3	0	78	10	40
2020	EX-01	67	13	13	4	4	0	79	8	24
2019	EX	63	20	7	10	0	0	83	10	30
2019	EX-01	75	6	13	6	0	0	81	6	16

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	EX	59	34	5	0	2	0	93	2	45
2022	EX-01	53	40	4	0	4	0	93	4	25
2020	EX	40	45	8	5	0	3	87	5	40
2020	EX-01	42	38	8	8	0	4	83	9	24
2019	EX	53	37	3	0	7	0	90	7	30
2019	EX-01	50	44	0	0	6	0	94	6	16
2018	EX	62	26	0	9	3	0	88	12	34
2018	EX-01	63	21	0	11	5	0	84	16	19

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	65	31	0	2	2	98	2	45
2022	EX-01	55	39	0	3	3	96	4	30
2020	EX	67	21	13	0	0	87	0	39
2020	EX-01	65	22	13	0	0	87	0	23
2019	EX	67	23	7	3	0	90	3	30
2019	EX-01	69	25	0	6	0	94	6	16

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	61	23	9	4	2	85	6	45
2022	EX-01	57	26	7	7	3	82	10	30
2020	EX	48	28	13	10	3	75	13	40
2020	EX-01	46	33	8	8	4	79	13	24
2019	EX	50	23	3	17	7	73	23	30
2019	EX-01	50	31	6	6	6	81	13	16
2018	EX	50	38	9	0	3	88	3	34
2018	EX-01	42	47	5	0	5	89	5	19

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	EX	66	19	7	4	4	84	9	45
2022	EX-01	60	19	7	7	7	79	14	30
2020	EX	63	25	8	3	3	88	5	40
2020	EX-01	58	29	8	4	0	88	4	24
2019	EX	57	20	10	10	3	77	13	30
2019	EX-01	63	19	6	6	6	81	13	16
2018	EX	56	35	3	6	0	91	6	34
2018	EX-01	58	32	0	11	0	89	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	57	30	11	0	2	87	2	45
2022	EX-01	42	45	10	0	3	87	3	30
2020	EX	53	25	15	8	0	78	8	40
2020	EX-01	50	25	17	8	0	75	8	24
2019	EX	43	40	7	7	3	83	10	30
2019	EX-01	44	44	0	6	6	88	13	16
2018	EX	44	38	6	12	0	82	12	34
2018	EX-01	42	47	5	5	0	89	5	19

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	EX	60	26	7	6	0	86	6	45
2022	EX-01	55	28	7	10	0	83	10	30
2020	EX	45	40	5	10	0	85	10	40
2020	EX-01	42	33	8	17	0	75	17	24
2019	EX	40	40	0	17	3	80	20	30
2019	EX-01	50	31	0	13	6	81	19	16
2018	EX	26	56	3	15	0	82	15	34
2018	EX-01	16	58	5	21	0	74	21	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	73	20	7	0	0	0	93	0	45
2022	EX-01	72	21	7	0	0	0	93	0	30
2020	EX	68	28	3	0	0	3	97	0	40
2020	EX-01	50	42	4	0	0	4	96	0	24
2019	EX	70	17	3	7	3	0	87	10	30
2019	EX-01	81	6	0	6	6	0	88	13	16
2018	EX	73	24	3	0	0	0	97	0	33
2018	EX-01	72	22	6	0	0	0	94	0	18

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	EX	69	18	8	4	0	87	4	45
2022	EX-01	61	22	10	7	0	83	7	30
2020	EX	63	18	8	13	0	80	13	40
2020	EX-01	63	13	8	17	0	75	17	24
2019	EX	67	13	0	10	10	80	20	30
2019	EX-01	75	13	0	6	6	88	13	16
2018	EX	50	44	3	3	0	94	3	34
2018	EX-01	47	47	0	5	0	95	5	19

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	67	26	6	0	94	0	45
2022	EX-01	58	31	11	0	89	0	30
2020	EX	78	18	3	3	95	3	40
2020	EX-01	71	21	4	4	92	4	24
2019	EX	80	13	3	3	93	3	30
2019	EX-01	81	13	6	0	94	0	16
2018	EX	69	31	0	0	100	0	32
2018	EX-01	47	53	0	0	100	0	17

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	60	34	2	4	0	94	4	45
2022	EX-01	51	43	0	6	0	94	6	30
2020	EX	60	28	8	0	5	88	5	40
2020	EX-01	54	29	13	0	4	83	4	24
2019	EX	67	17	0	13	3	83	17	30
2019	EX-01	75	13	0	6	6	88	13	16
2018	EX	56	35	3	6	0	91	6	34
2018	EX-01	58	42	0	0	0	100	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	71	21	5	2	2	91	4	45
2022	EX-01	61	29	3	3	4	90	6	30
2020	EX	67	31	3	0	0	97	0	39
2020	EX-01	57	43	0	0	0	100	0	23
2019	EX	70	20	0	7	3	90	10	30
2019	EX-01	75	13	0	6	6	88	13	16
2018	EX	62	35	0	3	0	97	3	34
2018	EX-01	58	42	0	0	0	100	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	66	26	4	4	0	92	4	45
2022	EX-01	57	33	3	6	0	90	6	30
2020	EX	60	28	8	3	3	88	5	40
2020	EX-01	63	25	4	4	4	88	8	24
2019	EX	60	17	3	17	3	77	20	30
2019	EX-01	63	19	0	13	6	81	19	16
2018	EX	48	42	0	6	3	91	9	33
2018	EX-01	44	39	0	11	6	83	17	18

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	EX	74	15	7	2	2	89	4	45
2022	EX-01	62	20	11	3	4	82	7	30
2020	EX	63	25	10	3	0	88	3	40
2020	EX-01	54	25	17	4	0	79	4	24
2019	EX	63	20	3	10	3	83	13	30
2019	EX-01	75	6	6	6	6	81	13	16
2018	EX	56	35	3	6	0	91	6	34
2018	EX-01	47	47	0	5	0	95	5	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	14	35	23	18	11	49	29	45
2022	EX-01	16	30	25	15	14	46	28	30
2020	EX	10	28	30	23	10	38	33	40
2020	EX-01	4	25	33	25	13	29	38	24
2019	EX	21	24	21	21	14	45	34	29
2019	EX-01	13	33	20	27	7	47	33	15
2018	EX	24	29	21	18	9	53	26	34
2018	EX-01	21	32	11	21	16	53	37	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	7	17	27	38	11	49	24	45
2022	EX-01	7	17	29	32	14	47	24	30
2020	EX	8	28	35	25	5	30	35	40
2020	EX-01	13	38	21	25	4	29	50	24
2019	EX	17	30	37	13	3	17	47	30
2019	EX-01	19	25	31	19	6	25	44	16
2018	EX	12	32	41	12	3	15	44	34
2018	EX-01	21	37	32	11	0	11	58	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	11	25	29	15	20	36	36	45
2022	EX-01	12	26	26	25	11	35	39	30
2020	EX	10	15	30	35	10	45	25	40
2020	EX-01	8	17	29	33	13	46	25	24
2019	EX	23	20	20	27	10	37	43	30
2019	EX-01	25	25	25	19	6	25	50	16
2018	EX	15	30	30	15	9	24	45	33
2018	EX-01	11	39	33	17	0	17	50	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	0	15	30	36	18	54	15	45
2022	EX-01	0	17	31	41	11	52	17	30
2020	EX	8	21	44	21	8	28	28	39
2020	EX-01	13	22	43	17	4	22	35	23
2019	EX	17	30	37	17	0	17	47	30
2019	EX-01	6	44	31	19	0	19	50	16
2018	EX	12	26	29	26	6	32	38	34
2018	EX-01	16	32	26	26	0	26	47	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	13	28	25	26	7	0	33	42	45
2022	EX-01	19	15	30	28	8	0	36	34	25
2020	EX	23	33	30	13	3	0	15	55	40
2020	EX-01	29	29	29	8	4	0	13	58	24
2019	EX	13	30	33	13	3	7	18	46	30
2019	EX-01	19	44	25	6	6	0	13	63	16
2018	EX	15	29	32	15	9	0	24	44	34
2018	EX-01	21	21	37	16	5	0	21	42	19

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	EX	17	14	33	27	7	0	2	35	32	45
2022	EX-01	14	7	38	33	7	0	0	41	22	30
2020	EX	3	23	38	23	13	0	0	36	26	39
2020	EX-01	4	13	39	35	9	0	0	43	17	23
2019	EX	17	23	27	13	13	3	3	29	43	30
2019	EX-01	25	25	19	13	13	6	0	27	53	16
2018	EX	6	29	35	9	18	3	0	27	36	34
2018	EX-01	11	37	16	16	16	5	0	33	50	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	21	15	49	11	4	0	16	35	45
2022	EX-01	25	13	47	7	7	0	14	38	30
2020	EX	13	30	28	18	10	3	28	44	40
2020	EX-01	8	33	25	17	13	4	30	43	24
2019	EX	30	40	23	7	0	0	7	70	30
2019	EX-01	19	50	25	6	0	0	6	69	16
2018	EX	15	41	24	9	12	0	21	56	34
2018	EX-01	21	42	26	5	5	0	11	63	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	0	13	20	38	29	67	13	45
2022	EX-01	0	22	25	39	14	53	22	30
2020	EX	0	8	40	38	15	53	8	40
2020	EX-01	0	13	42	25	21	46	13	24
2019	EX	10	13	27	47	3	50	23	30
2019	EX-01	19	6	31	38	6	44	25	16

Top of page

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	61	22	6	5	0	6	88	5	45
2022	EX-01	62	23	4	4	0	7	92	4	30
2020	EX	58	15	15	8	3	3	76	8	40
2020	EX-01	63	13	13	8	0	4	78	9	24
2019	EX	47	37	13	3	0	0	83	3	30
2019	EX-01	44	50	6	0	0	0	94	0	16
2018	EX	42	33	15	0	9	0	83	0	33
2018	EX-01	50	28	11	0	11	0	88	0	18

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	72	23	2	2	0	95	2	45
2022	EX-01	81	16	0	4	0	96	4	30
2020	EX	78	15	5	3	0	93	3	40
2020	EX-01	75	13	8	4	0	88	4	24
2019	EX	73	13	7	7	0	87	7	30
2019	EX-01	88	6	6	0	0	94	0	16
2018	EX	67	24	3	3	3	94	3	33
2018	EX-01	72	17	6	6	0	89	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	81	17	2	0	0	98	0	45
2022	EX-01	77	20	4	0	0	96	0	30
2020	EX	78	18	5	0	0	95	0	40
2020	EX-01	75	21	4	0	0	96	0	24
2019	EX	73	17	7	3	0	90	3	30
2019	EX-01	75	19	6	0	0	94	0	16
2018	EX	64	30	0	0	6	94	6	33
2018	EX-01	67	28	0	0	6	94	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	78	20	2	0	0	98	0	45
2022	EX-01	73	23	4	0	0	96	0	30
2020	EX	70	25	3	3	0	95	3	40
2020	EX-01	67	29	4	0	0	96	0	24
2019	EX	77	17	0	7	0	93	7	30
2019	EX-01	81	13	0	6	0	94	6	16
2018	EX	58	39	0	0	3	97	3	33
2018	EX-01	61	39	0	0	0	100	0	18

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	EX	70	21	2	0	3	2	2	95	3	45
2022	EX-01	66	27	0	0	0	4	4	100	0	30

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	EX	66	28	0	2	0	2	2	98	2	45
2022	EX-01	63	30	0	0	0	4	4	100	0	30

Top of page

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	80	18	0	0	2	100	0	45
2022	EX-01	79	17	0	0	3	100	0	30
2020	EX	80	18	3	0	0	98	0	40
2020	EX-01	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	24
2019	EX	87	7	3	3	0	93	3	30
2019	EX-01	81	6	6	6	0	88	6	16

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	EX	51	30	12	4	0	0	3	83	4	45
2022	EX-01	47	42	4	7	0	0	0	89	7	30
2020	EX	68	15	13	5	0	0	0	83	5	40
2020	EX-01	67	8	17	8	0	0	0	75	8	24
2019	EX	50	23	13	10	3	0	0	73	13	30
2019	EX-01	50	19	13	13	6	0	0	69	19	16
2018	EX	39	39	0	15	3	3	0	81	19	33
2018	EX-01	42	42	0	16	0	0	0	84	16	19

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	66	21	9	2	2	89	2	45
2022	EX-01	56	26	11	4	3	85	4	30
2020	EX	67	18	10	3	3	87	3	39
2020	EX-01	61	17	13	4	4	82	5	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	63	21	11	2	2	84	4	45
2022	EX-01	62	23	7	4	4	85	7	25
2020	EX	60	30	10	0	0	90	0	40
2020	EX-01	58	29	13	0	0	88	0	24
2019	EX	63	13	10	10	3	77	13	30
2019	EX-01	63	13	6	13	6	75	19	16
2018	EX	56	31	3	9	0	88	9	32
2018	EX-01	53	42	5	0	0	95	0	19

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	EX	82	14	2	2	0	0	0	96	2	45
2022	EX-01	89	7	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	68	25	4	2	0	93	2	45
2022	EX-01	64	26	7	4	0	89	4	30
2020	EX	73	15	10	3	0	88	3	40
2020	EX-01	71	8	17	4	0	79	4	24
2019	EX	63	17	7	7	7	80	13	30
2019	EX-01	56	19	6	6	13	75	19	16
2018	EX	61	21	6	9	3	82	12	33
2018	EX-01	58	26	11	5	0	84	5	19

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 (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	83	17	0	100	0	45
2022	EX-01	81	19	0	100	0	30
2019	EX	83	14	3	97	3	29
2019	EX-01	81	19	0	100	0	16

Top of page

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	59	26	7	2	2	4	89	4	45
2022	EX-01	53	30	4	3	4	7	89	7	30
2020	EX	53	20	15	10	0	3	74	10	40
2020	EX-01	54	17	13	13	0	4	74	13	24
2019	EX	21	34	14	14	14	3	57	29	29
2019	EX-01	20	33	13	13	20	0	53	33	15
2018	EX	18	53	15	9	3	3	73	12	34
2018	EX-01	11	58	16	11	0	5	72	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	63	24	5	4	2	2	89	6	45
2022	EX-01	56	31	0	6	4	3	90	10	30
2020	EX	53	28	13	8	0	0	80	8	40
2020	EX-01	50	33	4	13	0	0	83	13	24
2019	EX	31	38	7	3	17	3	71	21	29
2019	EX-01	20	53	7	0	20	0	73	20	15
2018	EX	32	53	6	3	6	0	85	9	34
2018	EX-01	26	63	5	0	5	0	89	5	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	46	41	7	4	2	0	87	6	45
2022	EX-01	35	52	3	6	4	0	87	10	30
2020	EX	48	35	13	5	0	0	83	5	40
2020	EX-01	50	29	17	4	0	0	79	4	24
2019	EX	28	38	14	7	10	3	68	18	29
2019	EX-01	20	47	13	7	13	0	67	20	15
2018	EX	29	50	6	3	6	6	84	9	34
2018	EX-01	26	53	5	0	5	11	88	6	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	42	40	11	4	2	0	83	6	45
2022	EX-01	36	44	11	6	4	0	79	10	30
2020	EX	33	53	10	5	0	0	85	5	40
2020	EX-01	33	46	13	8	0	0	79	8	24
2019	EX	28	28	3	34	7	0	55	41	29
2019	EX-01	27	33	0	27	13	0	60	40	15
2018	EX	24	41	15	9	9	3	67	18	34
2018	EX-01	21	47	16	11	0	5	72	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	45	44	4	5	0	2	91	5	45
2022	EX-01	43	46	3	4	0	4	92	4	30
2020	EX	48	28	18	8	0	0	75	8	40
2020	EX-01	50	25	17	8	0	0	75	8	24
2019	EX	37	27	20	13	3	0	63	17	30
2019	EX-01	44	31	13	6	6	0	75	13	16

Top of page

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	54	33	9	2	2	0	87	4	45
2022	EX-01	47	35	11	3	4	0	83	6	30
2020	EX	38	46	8	8	0	0	85	8	39
2020	EX-01	39	39	9	13	0	0	78	13	23
2019	EX	23	57	7	7	3	3	83	10	30
2019	EX-01	25	56	6	6	6	0	81	13	16
2018	EX	21	50	6	21	3	0	71	24	34
2018	EX-01	16	53	11	21	0	0	68	21	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	40	31	13	13	2	0	71	15	45
2022	EX-01	32	35	11	18	4	0	68	21	30
2020	EX	20	33	33	13	3	0	53	15	40
2020	EX-01	29	25	29	13	4	0	54	17	24
2019	EX	7	34	10	28	17	3	43	46	29
2019	EX-01	7	27	20	27	20	0	33	47	15

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	EX	69	25	0	2	2	2	0	96	4	45
2022	EX-01	58	32	0	3	4	3	0	93	7	30
2020	EX	63	33	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	40
2020	EX-01	75	21	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	24
2019	EX	50	37	7	0	3	0	3	90	3	30
2019	EX-01	56	31	13	0	0	0	0	88	0	16
2018	EX	58	36	3	0	0	3	0	97	0	33
2018	EX-01	56	44	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	18

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	EX	62	27	7	2	2	0	89	4	45
2022	EX-01	54	28	11	3	4	0	83	6	30
2020	EX	63	25	8	5	0	0	88	5	40
2020	EX-01	67	25	4	4	0	0	92	4	24
2019	EX	37	40	10	10	3	0	77	13	30
2019	EX-01	44	44	6	6	0	0	88	6	16
2018	EX	41	44	9	3	0	3	88	3	34
2018	EX-01	37	53	5	0	0	5	94	0	19

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	EX	35	32	11	2	4	7	9	80	7	45
2022	EX-01	25	36	7	4	6	11	11	78	13	30
2020	EX	28	30	13	13	3	8	8	68	18	40
2020	EX-01	29	33	8	17	0	13	0	71	19	24
2019	EX	20	27	13	13	10	7	10	56	28	30
2019	EX-01	31	25	19	6	13	6	0	60	20	16
2018	EX	35	24	9	6	9	3	15	71	18	34
2018	EX-01	37	32	0	5	5	0	21	87	13	19

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	EX	56	36	4	2	0	3	0	94	2	45
2022	EX-01	51	43	3	3	0	0	0	94	3	30
2020	EX	48	30	13	10	0	0	0	78	10	40
2020	EX-01	46	25	17	13	0	0	0	71	13	24
2019	EX	30	40	10	17	3	0	0	70	20	30
2019	EX-01	31	44	19	0	6	0	0	75	6	16
2018	EX	21	36	21	9	6	3	3	61	16	33
2018	EX-01	17	44	28	0	6	6	0	65	6	18

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	48	30	16	4	2	0	78	7	45
2022	EX-01	43	28	18	7	3	0	71	11	30
2020	EX	43	18	25	10	3	3	62	13	40
2020	EX-01	42	13	33	4	4	4	57	9	24
2019	EX	40	37	10	7	7	0	77	13	30
2019	EX-01	44	31	13	6	6	0	75	13	16

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	80	16	3	2	0	0	95	2	45
2022	EX-01	67	25	4	3	0	0	92	3	30
2020	EX	63	28	8	0	0	3	92	0	40
2020	EX-01	63	25	8	0	0	4	91	0	24
2019	EX	63	17	13	3	3	0	80	7	30
2019	EX-01	69	13	13	0	6	0	81	6	16

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 very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	90	6	2	2	0	0	96	2	45
2022	EX-01	83	10	3	3	0	0	94	3	30
2020	EX	83	13	3	0	0	3	97	0	40
2020	EX-01	83	8	4	0	0	4	96	0	24
2019	EX	87	3	7	0	3	0	93	0	30
2019	EX-01	94	0	6	0	0	0	94	0	16

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	91	4	0	0	4	100	0	45
2022	EX-01	86	7	0	0	7	100	0	30
2020	EX	85	5	5	3	3	92	3	40
2020	EX-01	83	4	4	4	4	91	4	24
2019	EX	90	3	3	0	3	97	0	30
2019	EX-01	94	6	0	0	0	100	0	16

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	EX	32	34	14	2	5	0	14	77	8	45
2022	EX-01	31	37	15	3	8	0	7	73	11	30
2020	EX	30	28	13	13	10	3	5	62	24	40
2020	EX-01	38	17	17	13	13	4	0	57	26	24
2019	EX	33	7	27	13	10	0	10	44	26	30
2019	EX-01	38	13	25	13	13	0	0	50	25	16
2018	EX	12	32	29	12	6	3	6	48	19	34
2018	EX-01	11	42	32	5	5	5	0	56	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	60	32	2	4	2	92	6	45
2022	EX-01	54	33	3	6	4	87	10	30
2020	EX	53	45	3	0	0	98	0	40
2020	EX-01	46	50	4	0	0	96	0	24
2019	EX	70	13	7	7	3	83	10	30
2019	EX-01	75	6	13	0	6	81	6	16
2018	EX	56	32	6	6	0	88	6	34
2018	EX-01	58	37	0	5	0	95	5	19

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	EX	65	31	4	0	0	0	96	0	45
2022	EX-01	65	31	4	0	0	0	96	0	30
2020	EX	62	31	3	5	0	0	92	5	39
2020	EX-01	65	26	4	4	0	0	91	4	23
2019	EX	50	30	7	7	3	3	83	10	30
2019	EX-01	56	25	13	0	6	0	81	6	16
2018	EX	56	29	9	6	0	0	85	6	34
2018	EX-01	58	42	0	0	0	0	100	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	65	28	4	0	2	0	93	2	45
2022	EX-01	58	35	3	0	4	0	93	4	30
2020	EX	65	33	3	0	0	0	98	0	40
2020	EX-01	71	29	0	0	0	0	100	0	24
2019	EX	53	23	10	7	3	3	79	10	30
2019	EX-01	56	25	6	6	6	0	81	13	16
2018	EX	59	24	9	3	0	6	88	3	34
2018	EX-01	63	21	5	0	0	11	94	0	19

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	63	28	2	7	97	45
2022	EX-01	58	35	0	7	100	30
2020	EX	75	18	8	0	93	40
2020	EX-01	79	17	4	0	96	24

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	79	14	2	2	2	98	45
2022	EX-01	77	16	0	3	4	100	30
2020	EX	73	25	0	3	0	100	40
2020	EX-01	71	25	0	4	0	100	24

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	EX	0	0	2	5	63	0	30	97	0	45
2022	EX-01	0	0	0	0	63	0	37	100	0	30

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	EX	36	35	14	0	0	15	0	84	0	45
2022	EX-01	37	32	10	0	0	21	0	87	0	30

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	EX	78	20	2	0	0	98	0	45
2022	EX-01	72	24	3	0	0	97	0	30
2020	EX	73	20	3	5	0	93	5	40
2020	EX-01	67	25	0	8	0	92	8	24
2019	EX	66	21	7	3	3	86	7	29
2019	EX-01	67	27	0	0	7	93	7	15
2018	EX	68	26	3	3	0	94	3	34
2018	EX-01	74	21	5	0	0	95	0	19

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	EX	66	26	4	4	0	0	92	4	45
2022	EX-01	57	30	6	7	0	0	87	7	30
2020	EX	55	23	18	3	0	3	79	3	40
2020	EX-01	54	21	17	4	0	4	78	4	24
2019	EX	37	30	13	13	7	0	67	20	30
2019	EX-01	31	38	13	13	6	0	69	19	16
2018	EX	44	35	12	3	6	0	79	9	34
2018	EX-01	53	26	11	5	5	0	79	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	64	27	4	4	0	91	4	45
2022	EX-01	54	32	7	7	0	86	7	30
2020	EX	53	30	13	5	0	83	5	40
2020	EX-01	50	25	17	8	0	75	8	24
2019	EX	37	37	10	10	7	73	17	30
2019	EX-01	25	50	6	13	6	75	19	16
2018	EX	35	44	12	3	6	79	9	34
2018	EX-01	37	42	16	0	5	79	5	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	50	28	2	15	2	3	80	18	45
2022	EX-01	43	29	4	21	3	0	72	24	30
2020	EX	50	18	18	10	5	0	68	15	40
2020	EX-01	42	25	17	8	8	0	67	17	24
2019	EX	40	17	20	10	7	7	61	18	30
2019	EX-01	44	19	19	13	6	0	63	19	16
2018	EX	35	21	18	15	12	0	56	26	34
2018	EX-01	37	32	5	16	11	0	68	26	19

Top of page

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	EX	51	33	15	45
2022	EX-01	57	25	18	30
2020	EX	40	25	35	40
2020	EX-01	38	17	46	24
2019	EX	50	23	27	30
2019	EX-01	50	19	31	16
2018	EX	59	24	18	34
2018	EX-01	53	37	11	19

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, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	13	25	43	4	13	25
2022	EX-01	6	31	37	7	20	15
2020	EX	13	25	56	0	6	16
2019	EX	20	20	60	0	0	15
2018	EX	30	20	50	0	0	20
2018	EX-01	10	40	50	0	0	10

Top of page

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	EX	11	89	45

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	EX	36	12	2	0	0	39	11	96	0	45
2022	EX-01	23	11	0	0	0	49	18	100	0	30
2020	EX	33	25	10	3	0	30	0	82	4	40
2020	EX-01	25	25	13	4	0	33	0	75	6	24
2019	EX	17	30	7	13	13	3	17	58	33	30
2019	EX-01	31	25	13	19	6	0	6	60	27	16
2018	EX	16	28	16	9	0	22	9	64	14	32
2018	EX-01	6	39	11	6	0	28	11	73	9	18

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	EX	63	26	2	2	0	7	0	96	2	45
2022	EX-01	51	36	3	3	0	7	0	93	3	30
2020	EX	63	18	10	0	0	10	0	89	0	40
2020	EX-01	54	25	8	0	0	13	0	90	0	24
2019	EX	33	43	0	7	10	3	3	82	18	30
2019	EX-01	44	44	0	6	6	0	0	88	13	16
2018	EX	34	38	13	6	0	9	0	79	7	32
2018	EX-01	28	50	6	6	0	11	0	88	6	18

Top of page

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	100	45
2022	EX-01	100	30
2020	EX	100	40
2020	EX-01	100	24
2018	EX	100	32
2018	EX-01	100	19

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	EX	32	14	0	0	0	43	11	100	0	45
2022	EX-01	27	11	0	0	0	45	17	100	0	30
2020	EX	41	18	10	0	0	28	3	85	0	39
2020	EX-01	30	22	13	0	0	30	4	80	0	23
2019	EX	27	30	10	7	0	10	17	77	9	30
2019	EX-01	44	31	13	0	0	6	6	86	0	16
2018	EX	21	35	9	0	3	24	9	83	4	34
2018	EX-01	11	47	0	0	0	32	11	100	0	19

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	EX	63	26	2	2	0	4	2	96	2	45
2022	EX-01	56	27	3	3	0	7	3	93	3	30
2020	EX	70	15	8	3	0	5	0	89	3	40
2020	EX-01	71	13	13	0	0	4	0	87	0	24
2019	EX	40	37	17	3	0	0	3	79	3	30
2019	EX-01	56	31	13	0	0	0	0	88	0	16
2018	EX	38	29	15	0	3	15	0	79	3	34
2018	EX-01	37	42	5	0	0	16	0	94	0	19

Top of page

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	51	19	13	13	0	3	73	13	45
2022	EX-01	50	28	11	10	0	0	78	10	30
2020	EX	48	38	8	5	3	0	85	8	40
2020	EX-01	38	38	13	8	4	0	75	13	24
2019	EX	33	23	27	10	7	0	57	17	30
2019	EX-01	31	19	25	13	13	0	50	25	16
2018	EX	21	44	15	18	3	0	65	21	34
2018	EX-01	21	47	5	26	0	0	68	26	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	11	25	37	18	9	36	27	45
2022	EX-01	18	18	39	15	11	36	25	30
2020	EX	8	15	33	28	18	23	45	40
2020	EX-01	4	8	33	33	21	13	54	24
2019	EX	3	33	23	23	17	37	40	30
2019	EX-01	6	19	25	31	19	25	50	16
2018	EX	12	21	38	9	21	32	29	34
2018	EX-01	0	26	37	5	32	26	37	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	26	31	28	9	5	58	14	45
2022	EX-01	28	29	29	11	3	57	14	30
2020	EX	15	33	25	25	3	48	28	40
2020	EX-01	8	33	25	29	4	42	33	24
2019	EX	7	28	21	28	17	34	45	29
2019	EX-01	7	27	20	33	13	33	47	15
2018	EX	15	26	24	15	21	41	35	34
2018	EX-01	5	37	5	21	32	42	53	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	15	23	24	24	14	38	38	45
2022	EX-01	17	22	22	25	14	39	39	30
2020	EX	10	13	28	38	13	23	50	40
2020	EX-01	4	8	29	38	21	13	58	24
2019	EX	3	27	27	33	10	30	43	30
2019	EX-01	6	19	25	38	13	25	50	16
2018	EX	9	21	47	15	9	29	24	34
2018	EX-01	5	21	42	21	11	26	32	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	24	40	19	11	5	64	16	45
2022	EX-01	24	37	17	18	3	61	22	30
2020	EX	10	23	45	18	5	33	23	40
2020	EX-01	8	8	54	21	8	17	29	24
2019	EX	20	37	13	17	13	57	30	30
2019	EX-01	13	38	19	19	13	50	31	16
2018	EX	18	36	21	15	9	55	24	33
2018	EX-01	11	39	17	22	11	50	33	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	18	37	29	8	9	55	16	45
2022	EX-01	25	34	26	4	11	60	14	30
2020	EX	13	25	30	28	5	38	33	40
2020	EX-01	8	13	38	33	8	21	42	24
2019	EX	20	23	23	20	13	43	33	30
2019	EX-01	13	19	38	13	19	31	31	16
2018	EX	21	29	29	12	9	50	21	34
2018	EX-01	16	21	37	16	11	37	26	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	53	25	13	4	2	3	80	6	45
2022	EX-01	38	37	14	6	4	0	75	10	25
2020	EX	43	33	23	0	3	0	75	3	40
2020	EX-01	38	33	25	0	4	0	71	4	24
2019	EX	27	37	17	10	10	0	63	20	30
2019	EX-01	31	31	19	13	6	0	63	19	16
2018	EX	15	50	15	15	6	0	65	21	34
2018	EX-01	5	58	21	11	5	0	63	16	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	36	40	17	5	2	76	7	45
2022	EX-01	41	39	13	4	4	79	7	30
2020	EX	30	35	18	13	5	65	18	40
2020	EX-01	21	42	17	13	8	63	21	24
2019	EX	13	30	27	23	7	43	30	30
2019	EX-01	13	25	31	19	13	38	31	16
2018	EX	9	29	38	12	12	38	24	34
2018	EX-01	5	11	53	16	16	16	32	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	56	25	8	7	4	81	11	45
2022	EX-01	47	29	9	7	7	77	14	30
2020	EX	48	30	8	8	8	78	15	40
2020	EX-01	50	21	4	13	13	71	25	24
2019	EX	30	27	13	20	10	57	30	30
2019	EX-01	38	25	6	19	13	63	31	16
2018	EX	15	32	26	15	12	47	26	34
2018	EX-01	11	26	37	16	11	37	26	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	75	16	6	2	0	92	2	45
2022	EX-01	72	19	6	3	0	90	3	30
2020	EX	60	20	15	3	3	80	5	40
2020	EX-01	54	21	17	4	4	75	8	24
2019	EX	60	13	13	10	3	73	13	30
2019	EX-01	69	6	19	6	0	75	6	16

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	43	30	18	7	2	73	9	45
2022	EX-01	40	27	26	4	3	67	7	30
2020	EX	33	25	25	18	0	58	18	40
2020	EX-01	42	21	17	21	0	63	21	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	41	29	18	5	7	70	12	45
2022	EX-01	41	33	15	4	8	74	11	25
2020	EX	28	43	20	8	3	70	10	40
2020	EX-01	25	42	21	8	4	67	13	24
2019	EX	30	30	20	13	7	60	20	30
2019	EX-01	31	31	19	6	13	63	19	16
2018	EX	15	32	26	24	3	47	26	34
2018	EX-01	5	26	37	26	5	32	32	19

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	EX	65	24	7	0	2	3	91	2	45
2022	EX-01	62	24	11	0	3	0	86	3	30
2020	EX	65	25	8	3	0	0	90	3	40
2020	EX-01	63	29	4	4	0	0	92	4	24
2019	EX	73	17	7	3	0	0	90	3	30
2019	EX-01	81	13	6	0	0	0	94	0	16
2018	EX	53	32	12	0	3	0	85	3	34
2018	EX-01	53	26	21	0	0	0	79	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	70	19	7	4	89	4	45
2022	EX-01	60	23	11	7	82	7	30
2020	EX	55	18	18	10	73	10	40
2020	EX-01	54	13	25	8	67	8	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	93	0	0	0	7	100	0	45
2022	EX-01	89	0	0	0	11	100	0	30
2020	EX	83	10	8	0	0	93	0	40
2020	EX-01	83	8	8	0	0	92	0	24
2019	EX	90	3	0	7	0	93	7	30
2019	EX-01	88	6	0	6	0	94	6	16
2018	EX	76	15	6	3	0	91	3	34
2018	EX-01	89	5	5	0	0	95	0	19

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	EX	91	2	0	2	0	2	2	98	2	45
2022	EX-01	86	4	0	3	0	4	3	96	4	30
2020	EX	90	8	3	0	0	0	0	98	0	40
2020	EX-01	88	13	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	24
2019	EX	60	27	0	10	3	0	0	87	13	30
2019	EX-01	56	31	0	6	6	0	0	88	13	16
2018	EX	88	3	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	33
2018	EX-01	95	0	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	77	17	0	2	4	98	2	45
2022	EX-01	73	17	0	4	7	96	4	30
2020	EX	80	13	8	0	0	93	0	40
2020	EX-01	79	13	8	0	0	92	0	24
2019	EX	72	17	7	3	0	90	3	29
2019	EX-01	81	6	13	0	0	88	0	16
2018	EX	59	26	12	3	0	85	3	34
2018	EX-01	68	26	5	0	0	95	0	19

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	EX	76	13	2	2	0	2	4	95	2	45
2022	EX-01	65	18	4	4	0	3	7	92	4	30
2020	EX	82	8	8	3	0	0	0	90	3	39
2020	EX-01	79	8	8	4	0	0	0	88	4	24
2019	EX	45	31	10	7	7	0	0	76	14	29
2019	EX-01	53	27	7	0	13	0	0	80	13	15
2018	EX	48	24	18	9	0	0	0	73	9	33
2018	EX-01	47	32	11	11	0	0	0	79	11	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	57	26	9	5	0	4	86	5	45
2022	EX-01	54	21	10	7	0	7	81	8	30
2020	EX	53	30	13	5	0	0	83	5	40
2020	EX-01	50	33	13	4	0	0	83	4	24
2019	EX	43	33	13	3	0	7	82	4	30
2019	EX-01	50	25	13	6	0	6	80	7	16
2018	EX	59	12	21	3	3	3	73	6	34
2018	EX-01	58	21	11	5	5	0	79	11	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	79	13	2	2	4	95	2	45
2022	EX-01	76	10	4	3	7	92	4	30
2020	EX	75	18	8	0	0	93	0	40
2020	EX-01	71	21	8	0	0	92	0	24
2019	EX	87	13	0	0	0	100	0	30
2019	EX-01	88	13	0	0	0	100	0	16
2018	EX	67	24	6	0	3	94	0	33
2018	EX-01	74	21	5	0	0	95	0	19

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	EX	89	4	0	0	2	4	98	2	45
2022	EX-01	86	3	0	0	3	7	96	4	30
2020	EX	78	20	3	0	0	0	98	0	40
2020	EX-01	75	25	0	0	0	0	100	0	24
2019	EX	77	7	7	7	0	3	86	7	30
2019	EX-01	88	6	6	0	0	0	94	0	16
2018	EX	85	3	6	6	0	0	88	6	34
2018	EX-01	89	0	11	0	0	0	89	0	19

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	EX	67	13	9	5	2	4	83	7	45
2022	EX-01	60	14	8	7	4	7	80	12	30
2020	EX	65	15	10	10	0	0	80	10	40
2020	EX-01	58	13	13	17	0	0	71	17	24
2019	EX	73	20	3	0	3	0	93	3	30
2019	EX-01	63	25	6	0	6	0	88	6	16
2018	EX	68	21	9	3	0	0	88	3	34
2018	EX-01	79	11	11	0	0	0	89	0	19

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	EX	2	38	47	11	2	0	40	14	45
2022	EX-01	4	43	39	11	4	0	46	15	30
2020	EX	8	25	45	20	0	3	33	21	40
2020	EX-01	4	21	42	29	0	4	26	30	24
2019	EX	10	17	47	23	3	0	27	27	30
2019	EX-01	13	13	56	13	6	0	25	19	16
2018	EX	15	32	35	12	6	0	47	18	34
2018	EX-01	5	32	37	21	5	0	37	26	19

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	9	7	51	29	5	33	16	45
2022	EX-01	11	4	54	28	4	32	15	30
2020	EX	8	33	40	15	5	20	40	40
2020	EX-01	13	42	38	8	0	8	54	24
2019	EX	7	37	37	13	7	20	43	30
2019	EX-01	6	38	44	6	6	13	44	16
2018	EX	6	18	48	18	9	27	24	33
2018	EX-01	5	26	53	11	5	16	32	19

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	54	28	6	5	7	88	5	45
2022	EX-01	49	34	6	4	7	89	4	25
2020	EX	50	33	15	0	3	85	0	40
2020	EX-01	46	38	13	0	4	87	0	24
2019	EX	33	37	20	7	3	72	7	30
2019	EX-01	44	31	19	6	0	75	6	16
2018	EX	44	38	6	6	6	88	6	34
2018	EX-01	47	32	5	5	11	88	6	19

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	21	43	21	16	0	45
2022	EX-01	15	47	16	22	0	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	72	11	12	4	84	4	45
2022	EX-01	67	11	15	7	78	7	30
2020	EX	70	15	13	3	85	3	40
2020	EX-01	67	13	17	4	79	4	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	66	23	2	5	4	89	9	45
2022	EX-01	63	23	0	7	7	86	14	30
2020	EX	60	25	5	8	3	85	10	40
2020	EX-01	58	21	8	8	4	79	13	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	75	19	2	2	2	94	4	45
2022	EX-01	75	19	0	3	3	93	7	30
2020	EX	73	25	0	3	0	98	3	40
2020	EX-01	71	25	0	4	0	96	4	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	56	29	11	4	0	0	85	4	45
2022	EX-01	44	39	11	6	0	0	83	6	30
2020	EX	50	30	13	8	0	0	80	8	40
2020	EX-01	42	38	8	13	0	0	79	13	24
2019	EX	17	37	10	20	13	3	55	34	30
2019	EX-01	13	50	6	25	6	0	63	31	16
2018	EX	29	32	24	9	3	3	64	12	34
2018	EX-01	26	37	21	5	5	5	67	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	40	45	13	2	0	85	2	40
2022	EX-01	41	46	9	4	0	87	4	25
2020	EX	53	33	6	8	0	86	8	36
2020	EX-01	50	36	5	9	0	86	9	22
2019	EX	41	48	0	7	4	89	11	27
2019	EX-01	43	43	0	7	7	86	14	14

Top of page

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	EX	4	96	45
2022	EX-01	3	97	30
2020	EX	8	93	40
2020	EX-01	8	92	24
2019	EX	10	90	30
2019	EX-01	13	88	16

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	77	16	2	0	5	0	98	0	45
2022	EX-01	74	18	0	0	7	0	100	0	25
2020	EX	70	13	8	3	3	5	89	3	40
2020	EX-01	67	8	13	4	0	8	82	5	24

Top of page

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	31	59	10	45
2022	EX-01	32	56	12	30
2020	EX	25	60	15	40
2020	EX-01	38	46	17	24

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	EX	36	64	15
2020	EX	30	70	10

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	EX	43	14	0	14	7	0	21	73	27	15
2020	EX	40	20	20	0	20	0	0	60	20	10

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	EX	0	7	22	21	42	0	7	8	68	15
2020	EX	10	20	20	30	20	0	0	30	50	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	EX	57	15	11	2	3	11	82	6	45
2022	EX-01	61	18	15	4	0	3	81	4	30
2020	EX	60	25	5	3	5	3	87	8	40
2020	EX-01	54	29	4	4	8	0	83	13	24
2019	EX	41	17	21	10	0	10	65	12	29
2019	EX-01	47	20	27	7	0	0	67	7	15
2018	EX	68	18	6	6	3	0	85	9	34
2018	EX-01	58	26	11	0	5	0	84	5	19

Top of page

Hybrid Work

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	EX	55	20	0	0	25	35
2022	EX-01	64	10	0	0	26	20

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	EX	23	77	35
2022	EX-01	32	68	20

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	EX	41	59	35
2022	EX-01	37	63	20

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	EX	94	6	35
2022	EX-01	95	5	20

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	EX	80	20	35
2022	EX-01	78	22	20

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	EX	40	60	35
2022	EX-01	37	63	20

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	EX	53	47	35
2022	EX-01	68	32	20

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	EX	19	81	35
2022	EX-01	26	74	20

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	EX	17	83	35
2022	EX-01	4	96	20

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	EX	3	97	35
2022	EX-01	0	100	20

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	EX	42	58	35
2022	EX-01	47	53	20

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	EX	28	72	35
2022	EX-01	37	63	20

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	EX	3	97	35
2022	EX-01	0	100	20

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	EX	6	94	35
2022	EX-01	5	95	20

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	EX	80	17	0	0	0	0	3	100	0	35
2022	EX-01	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20

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	EX	0	32	17	14	34	0	3	50	33	35
2022	EX-01	0	37	15	16	32	0	0	48	37	20

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	EX	6	28	30	25	8	0	3	35	34	35
2022	EX-01	0	31	33	25	5	0	5	32	33	20

Report a problem on this page

Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada School of Public Service 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 - EX

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

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making