2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

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 Non-shift worker 46 40 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 1445
2020 Shift worker 50 39 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 34 48 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 1541

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Non-shift worker 73 16 3 3 2 1 2 92 5 1440
2020 Shift worker 61 11 6 11 6 0 6 76 18 18
2020 Non-shift worker 74 14 5 3 1 1 2 91 4 1537

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 Non-shift worker 50 31 6 8 4 0 0 82 13 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 28 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 38 39 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 1537
2019 Shift worker 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 43 33 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 1650

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 Non-shift worker 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1445
2020 Shift worker 28 28 17 22 6 0 0 56 28 18
2020 Non-shift worker 43 36 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 1535
2019 Shift worker 20 46 7 0 27 0 0 67 27 11
2019 Non-shift worker 42 36 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1641
2018 Shift worker 26 35 15 24 0 0 0 61 24 25
2018 Non-shift worker 34 43 8 10 3 1 0 78 14 1490

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 Non-shift worker 62 28 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 1440
2020 Shift worker 44 28 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 55 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 1524
2019 Shift worker 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 61 27 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 1637

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 Non-shift worker 63 25 5 5 3 0 0 88 8 1445
2020 Shift worker 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 62 24 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1537
2019 Shift worker 47 40 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 63 25 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 1652
2018 Shift worker 58 25 5 12 0 0 0 83 12 25
2018 Non-shift worker 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1491

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 Non-shift worker 53 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1440
2020 Shift worker 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 50 33 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 1541
2019 Shift worker 20 40 33 7 0 0 0 60 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 53 33 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 1655
2018 Shift worker 35 34 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 25
2018 Non-shift worker 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 1485

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 Non-shift worker 43 34 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 28 17 28 6 0 0 50 33 18
2020 Non-shift worker 39 39 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 1540
2019 Shift worker 33 13 20 33 0 0 0 47 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 37 37 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 1653
2018 Shift worker 34 21 22 19 5 0 0 55 24 25
2018 Non-shift worker 33 37 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 1485

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 Non-shift worker 36 42 10 9 4 0 0 78 13 1445
2020 Shift worker 33 22 17 22 6 0 0 56 28 18
2020 Non-shift worker 33 43 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 1534
2019 Shift worker 27 27 20 27 0 0 0 53 27 11
2019 Non-shift worker 32 42 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 1643
2018 Shift worker 30 46 14 9 0 0 0 76 9 25
2018 Non-shift worker 29 42 13 11 4 0 0 71 16 1488

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 Non-shift worker 59 30 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1445
2020 Shift worker 44 50 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1536
2019 Shift worker 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1647
2018 Shift worker 64 23 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2018 Non-shift worker 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1490

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 Non-shift worker 47 34 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 1440
2020 Shift worker 33 28 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2020 Non-shift worker 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 1540
2019 Shift worker 33 27 13 27 0 0 0 60 27 11
2019 Non-shift worker 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1651
2018 Shift worker 40 27 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 24
2018 Non-shift worker 42 36 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 1483

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 Non-shift worker 65 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1440
2020 Shift worker 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2020 Non-shift worker 63 27 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1538
2019 Shift worker 20 73 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1643
2018 Shift worker 66 19 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 24
2018 Non-shift worker 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1469

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 Non-shift worker 51 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 1440
2020 Shift worker 28 28 17 11 17 0 0 56 28 18
2020 Non-shift worker 49 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1530
2019 Shift worker 20 27 13 33 7 0 0 47 40 11
2019 Non-shift worker 46 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 1645
2018 Shift worker 45 35 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 24
2018 Non-shift worker 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 1487

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 Non-shift worker 60 28 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 1440
2020 Shift worker 22 33 17 11 11 0 6 59 24 18
2020 Non-shift worker 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1536
2019 Shift worker 33 20 33 13 0 0 0 53 13 11
2019 Non-shift worker 52 32 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 1650
2018 Shift worker 48 27 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 24
2018 Non-shift worker 53 32 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1475

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 Non-shift worker 52 30 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 28 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 43 38 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 1533
2019 Shift worker 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 44 36 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 1627
2018 Shift worker 35 44 8 5 5 0 3 82 10 24
2018 Non-shift worker 43 36 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 1483

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 Non-shift worker 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1445
2020 Shift worker 56 17 17 0 11 0 0 72 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 55 31 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 1539
2019 Shift worker 54 27 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 57 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1652
2018 Shift worker 60 25 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 24
2018 Non-shift worker 54 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1483

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 Non-shift worker 42 32 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 1445
2020 Shift worker 61 17 17 0 0 6 0 82 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 40 33 15 6 5 0 1 73 11 1539
2019 Shift worker 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 44 30 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 1651
2018 Shift worker 63 23 5 0 0 0 9 95 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 42 33 14 6 3 0 1 76 10 1492

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 Non-shift worker 8 21 39 20 12 0 1 32 29 1440
2020 Shift worker 17 11 39 28 6 0 0 33 28 18
2020 Non-shift worker 8 21 37 23 9 0 1 32 30 1542
2019 Shift worker 13 20 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 8 22 36 23 9 1 0 33 30 1648
2018 Shift worker 5 29 41 17 9 0 0 25 34 25
2018 Non-shift worker 7 23 37 22 10 1 1 32 30 1489

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 Non-shift worker 10 21 34 21 12 0 1 33 32 1440
2020 Shift worker 6 17 28 33 17 0 0 50 22 18
2020 Non-shift worker 10 19 32 25 12 1 1 38 29 1538
2019 Shift worker 0 7 47 40 0 0 7 43 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 10 22 32 20 13 1 1 34 33 1649
2018 Shift worker 5 12 42 27 13 0 0 41 17 25
2018 Non-shift worker 12 21 32 21 11 1 1 33 34 1480

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 Non-shift worker 3 9 27 33 26 0 2 60 12 1435
2020 Shift worker 6 0 22 22 50 0 0 72 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 4 8 27 37 23 1 1 60 12 1530
2019 Shift worker 0 0 13 47 33 0 7 86 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 3 10 27 35 24 0 1 60 13 1640
2018 Shift worker 3 5 22 30 41 0 0 71 8 25
2018 Non-shift worker 3 10 28 34 23 1 1 58 13 1477

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 Non-shift worker 14 21 27 18 18 1 2 37 36 1440
2020 Shift worker 17 22 6 22 33 0 0 56 39 18
2020 Non-shift worker 12 19 28 23 16 1 1 40 31 1541
2019 Shift worker 0 33 33 0 33 0 0 33 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 12 21 28 20 17 1 1 38 34 1648
2018 Shift worker 8 22 38 17 16 0 0 33 29 25
2018 Non-shift worker 11 21 28 22 15 1 1 38 33 1483

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 Non-shift worker 13 20 25 20 18 2 3 40 34 1435
2020 Shift worker 6 11 11 39 22 6 6 69 19 18
2020 Non-shift worker 6 12 24 29 25 2 2 57 18 1535
2019 Shift worker 7 13 40 7 27 7 0 36 21 11
2019 Non-shift worker 9 16 26 26 20 1 2 47 26 1641
2018 Shift worker 39 12 25 15 6 0 3 22 53 25
2018 Non-shift worker 6 15 28 28 20 2 1 50 21 1472

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 Non-shift worker 12 20 34 18 13 1 1 32 33 1440
2020 Shift worker 6 17 28 22 22 0 6 47 24 18
2020 Non-shift worker 10 17 32 26 14 1 1 40 28 1533
2019 Shift worker 0 20 20 40 20 0 0 60 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 10 19 34 22 13 1 1 36 29 1649
2018 Shift worker 10 14 22 38 15 0 0 54 25 25
2018 Non-shift worker 10 20 35 23 10 1 1 34 30 1488

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 Non-shift worker 5 10 30 33 21 0 1 55 15 1440
2020 Shift worker 0 11 39 22 28 0 0 50 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 6 14 33 31 16 0 1 47 20 1539
2019 Shift worker 7 0 40 47 7 0 0 53 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 10 18 32 25 14 0 1 39 28 1654
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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 Non-shift worker 42 28 10 6 4 6 5 78 11 1440
2020 Shift worker 17 28 22 6 11 6 11 53 20 18
2020 Non-shift worker 38 30 13 6 3 5 4 75 11 1538
2019 Shift worker 20 27 13 13 7 13 7 59 25 11
2019 Non-shift worker 40 30 12 8 3 4 4 75 13 1652
2018 Shift worker 17 37 22 5 0 13 6 67 6 25
2018 Non-shift worker 32 33 13 8 5 5 4 71 14 1486

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 Non-shift worker 66 22 4 4 3 1 0 89 7 1440
2020 Shift worker 56 17 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 59 24 6 7 3 1 0 84 10 1538
2019 Shift worker 40 20 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 59 24 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1644
2018 Shift worker 44 31 12 9 0 3 0 78 10 25
2018 Non-shift worker 54 27 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1485

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 Non-shift worker 70 22 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1445
2020 Shift worker 78 17 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 67 25 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 1527
2019 Shift worker 40 53 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 63 28 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 1645
2018 Shift worker 66 29 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 57 31 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 1482

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 Non-shift worker 65 27 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 1440
2020 Shift worker 44 50 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 59 31 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 1525
2019 Shift worker 40 20 7 27 0 7 0 64 29 11
2019 Non-shift worker 59 30 6 3 1 1 0 89 4 1647
2018 Shift worker 52 31 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 53 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1487

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 Non-shift worker 58 22 6 3 3 4 4 87 7 1445

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 Non-shift worker 57 22 7 4 2 5 4 86 6 1440
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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 Non-shift worker 70 20 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 1445
2020 Shift worker 39 33 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 65 21 7 3 1 1 2 89 4 1541
2019 Shift worker 33 13 20 27 0 7 0 50 29 11
2019 Non-shift worker 63 21 10 2 1 1 2 87 3 1654

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 Non-shift worker 52 27 10 6 4 0 0 80 11 1440
2020 Shift worker 22 44 11 11 6 6 0 71 18 18
2020 Non-shift worker 50 30 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1541
2019 Shift worker 27 20 13 13 27 0 0 47 40 11
2019 Non-shift worker 48 29 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 1656
2018 Shift worker 41 30 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 25
2018 Non-shift worker 42 34 11 8 5 1 1 76 12 1488

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 Non-shift worker 67 17 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 1440
2020 Shift worker 22 33 17 17 6 6 0 59 24 18
2020 Non-shift worker 63 21 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 1538

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
2022 Non-shift worker 61 23 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 1440
2020 Shift worker 33 39 0 22 0 6 0 76 24 18
2020 Non-shift worker 58 26 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 1540
2019 Shift worker 7 47 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 53 28 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1648
2018 Shift worker 42 31 14 12 0 0 0 73 12 25
2018 Non-shift worker 50 31 8 7 4 1 0 82 10 1488

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 Non-shift worker 81 13 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 1440

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 Non-shift worker 65 22 5 4 3 0 0 88 8 1440
2020 Shift worker 39 39 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 66 20 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 1544
2019 Shift worker 33 13 13 40 0 0 0 47 40 11
2019 Non-shift worker 58 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1654
2018 Shift worker 49 20 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 25
2018 Non-shift worker 54 26 9 6 5 0 0 81 10 1485

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 Non-shift worker 83 6 2 2 3 0 4 93 5 1445
2019 Shift worker 80 0 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 79 8 4 3 3 0 3 90 5 1648
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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 Non-shift worker 43 29 11 5 3 9 0 79 9 1445
2020 Shift worker 28 22 17 0 11 22 0 64 14 18
2020 Non-shift worker 46 27 11 6 3 7 0 79 10 1541
2019 Shift worker 40 27 27 0 0 7 0 72 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 40 29 12 9 4 6 0 74 14 1654
2018 Shift worker 46 32 14 5 0 3 0 80 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 33 32 16 9 4 6 0 70 13 1491

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 Non-shift worker 36 32 14 10 5 3 0 70 16 1445
2020 Shift worker 28 28 17 11 6 11 0 63 19 18
2020 Non-shift worker 40 32 13 8 4 2 0 74 13 1540
2019 Shift worker 33 27 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 34 32 14 11 6 2 0 67 18 1650
2018 Shift worker 36 32 19 9 0 3 0 71 10 25
2018 Non-shift worker 30 35 16 12 5 2 0 66 18 1488

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 Non-shift worker 24 32 16 15 7 6 0 59 23 1440
2020 Shift worker 17 22 22 11 6 22 0 50 21 18
2020 Non-shift worker 28 33 16 14 6 4 0 63 21 1539
2019 Shift worker 27 20 40 7 7 0 0 47 13 11
2019 Non-shift worker 22 33 18 15 8 4 0 56 25 1651
2018 Shift worker 29 30 18 15 5 3 0 62 20 24
2018 Non-shift worker 18 32 21 17 8 5 0 53 26 1489

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 Non-shift worker 24 32 15 16 10 3 0 58 26 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 44 11 6 11 6 0 71 18 18
2020 Non-shift worker 26 35 13 15 9 2 0 62 25 1544
2019 Shift worker 27 33 0 27 7 7 0 64 36 11
2019 Non-shift worker 18 31 17 20 11 2 0 50 32 1654
2018 Shift worker 19 25 33 20 0 3 0 45 21 25
2018 Non-shift worker 16 34 18 20 11 2 0 50 32 1493

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 Non-shift worker 35 32 18 5 2 7 2 73 8 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 33 17 17 0 11 0 63 19 18
2020 Non-shift worker 38 28 15 6 3 8 2 74 10 1539
2019 Shift worker 27 27 13 7 13 13 0 62 23 11
2019 Non-shift worker 35 26 17 8 3 9 2 68 12 1657
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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 Non-shift worker 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1440
2020 Shift worker 28 56 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1541
2019 Shift worker 33 20 7 33 7 0 0 53 40 11
2019 Non-shift worker 40 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 1655
2018 Shift worker 49 30 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 25
2018 Non-shift worker 38 40 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 1482

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 Non-shift worker 21 38 16 15 7 2 0 61 23 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 28 28 6 6 11 0 56 13 18
2020 Non-shift worker 27 39 15 13 5 1 0 67 18 1541
2019 Shift worker 27 33 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 20 36 18 17 7 1 0 57 25 1646

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 Non-shift worker 52 31 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 1440
2020 Shift worker 33 39 11 0 6 11 0 81 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 54 31 8 4 2 1 1 87 5 1543
2019 Shift worker 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 57 28 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 1652
2018 Shift worker 46 31 9 0 9 5 0 80 10 25
2018 Non-shift worker 52 33 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 1485

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 Non-shift worker 56 31 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 39 0 0 6 6 0 94 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 56 31 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 1540
2019 Shift worker 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 55 29 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1653
2018 Shift worker 61 18 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 24
2018 Non-shift worker 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 1484

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 Non-shift worker 34 26 13 10 7 8 2 67 19 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 28 17 6 11 17 0 60 20 18
2020 Non-shift worker 34 25 14 10 6 9 2 66 18 1534
2019 Shift worker 27 27 20 13 0 13 0 62 15 11
2019 Non-shift worker 31 23 15 12 9 8 2 60 24 1655
2018 Shift worker 39 33 15 5 5 3 0 74 10 24
2018 Non-shift worker 26 26 17 14 9 8 1 57 25 1488

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 Non-shift worker 37 36 10 10 5 1 0 74 15 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 33 22 6 17 0 0 56 22 18
2020 Non-shift worker 39 35 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 1535
2019 Shift worker 20 40 27 0 7 7 0 64 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 35 33 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 1650
2018 Shift worker 53 19 17 0 5 6 0 77 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 31 35 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 1479

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 Non-shift worker 56 22 9 4 3 1 4 82 8 1445
2020 Shift worker 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 59 23 9 3 3 0 2 84 6 1544
2019 Shift worker 67 7 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 63 21 8 2 1 0 3 87 4 1655

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 Non-shift worker 61 20 9 3 2 1 3 85 6 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 17 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 63 21 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1542
2019 Shift worker 27 33 13 20 0 7 0 64 22 11
2019 Non-shift worker 61 22 10 3 2 1 3 85 5 1650

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 Non-shift worker 79 7 3 2 2 3 5 93 4 1445
2020 Shift worker 89 0 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 82 6 4 1 2 2 3 93 3 1538
2019 Shift worker 87 0 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 82 6 4 1 1 2 3 93 2 1646

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 Non-shift worker 80 6 2 1 1 1 10 96 2 1440
2020 Shift worker 78 6 6 0 0 6 6 94 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 83 7 2 1 1 1 5 96 2 1540
2019 Shift worker 67 27 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 84 4 2 0 1 1 8 97 1 1648

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 Non-shift worker 38 32 7 11 9 1 2 73 20 1445
2020 Shift worker 17 39 17 11 17 0 0 56 28 18
2020 Non-shift worker 36 31 12 10 8 1 2 69 18 1541
2019 Shift worker 7 47 27 7 7 7 0 57 14 11
2019 Non-shift worker 35 30 12 10 10 1 2 67 20 1651
2018 Shift worker 43 12 19 23 0 0 3 57 24 25
2018 Non-shift worker 32 28 13 14 10 1 1 62 25 1481

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 Non-shift worker 44 39 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 1445
2020 Shift worker 22 50 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 40 41 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 1540
2019 Shift worker 33 20 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 36 44 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 1656
2018 Shift worker 22 61 5 5 5 3 0 85 10 25
2018 Non-shift worker 36 39 15 5 3 1 0 76 8 1484

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 Non-shift worker 56 33 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 1445
2020 Shift worker 39 44 0 6 0 11 0 94 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 55 32 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 1530
2019 Shift worker 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1647
2018 Shift worker 61 27 8 0 5 0 0 88 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 58 29 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 1485

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 Non-shift worker 49 34 7 3 2 3 1 87 5 1440
2020 Shift worker 39 33 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 56 27 8 3 1 3 1 87 4 1537
2019 Shift worker 53 27 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 64 25 6 2 1 2 0 91 3 1648
2018 Shift worker 53 30 14 0 0 3 0 85 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 61 25 8 2 1 2 0 88 3 1484

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 Non-shift worker 43 28 15 2 1 10 1 79 4 1440
2020 Shift worker 39 17 22 11 0 11 0 63 13 18
2020 Non-shift worker 46 26 13 4 2 8 1 79 7 1543

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 55 28 5 3 3 4 3 89 6 1445
2020 Shift worker 33 33 11 6 0 11 6 80 7 18
2020 Non-shift worker 59 24 6 4 2 3 2 87 6 1538

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 Non-shift worker 3 3 9 5 52 5 23 79 9 1440

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 Non-shift worker 16 16 17 3 4 40 4 57 13 1445

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 Non-shift worker 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 4 1445
2020 Shift worker 67 17 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1540
2019 Shift worker 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 1651
2018 Shift worker 73 22 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 24
2018 Non-shift worker 64 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1482

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 Non-shift worker 62 26 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 1440
2020 Shift worker 72 0 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 65 23 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 1535
2019 Shift worker 60 7 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 11
2019 Non-shift worker 64 22 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 1648
2018 Shift worker 60 23 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 25
2018 Non-shift worker 63 24 10 3 1 0 0 87 4 1489

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 Non-shift worker 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1445
2020 Shift worker 47 24 12 6 12 0 0 71 18 17
2020 Non-shift worker 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1527
2019 Shift worker 47 20 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 60 26 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 1650
2018 Shift worker 63 20 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 25
2018 Non-shift worker 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1487

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 Non-shift worker 56 21 9 8 3 2 0 80 11 1445
2020 Shift worker 50 17 11 6 6 6 6 75 13 18
2020 Non-shift worker 61 21 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1541
2019 Shift worker 47 0 20 7 20 7 0 50 29 11
2019 Non-shift worker 59 21 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1654
2018 Shift worker 56 25 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 25
2018 Non-shift worker 58 21 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 1492
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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 Non-shift worker 36 38 27 1445
2020 Shift worker 17 50 33 18
2020 Non-shift worker 25 44 31 1543
2019 Shift worker 27 7 67 11
2019 Non-shift worker 25 43 32 1658
2018 Shift worker 28 20 52 25
2018 Non-shift worker 26 45 29 1494

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 11 61 10 8 3 7 515
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Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 1445
2020 Shift worker 0 100 17
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 1542
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 1654
2018 Shift worker 0 100 25
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 1487

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 47 53 115
2020 Non-shift worker 46 54 98
2019 Non-shift worker 49 51 143
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 123

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 55 45 115
2020 Non-shift worker 58 42 98
2019 Non-shift worker 58 42 143
2018 Non-shift worker 52 48 123

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 115
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 98
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 143
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 123

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 115
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 98
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 143
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 123

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 115
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 143
2018 Non-shift worker 4 96 123

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 115
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 143

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 115
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 143

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 115
2020 Non-shift worker 39 61 98
2019 Non-shift worker 33 67 143
2018 Non-shift worker 38 62 124

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 115
2020 Non-shift worker 41 59 98
2019 Non-shift worker 34 66 143
2018 Non-shift worker 29 71 124

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 115
2020 Non-shift worker 45 55 98
2019 Non-shift worker 48 52 143
2018 Non-shift worker 45 55 124

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 115
2020 Non-shift worker 33 67 98
2019 Non-shift worker 44 56 143
2018 Non-shift worker 35 65 124

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 115
2020 Non-shift worker 38 62 98
2019 Non-shift worker 34 66 143
2018 Non-shift worker 36 64 124

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 47 53 115
2020 Non-shift worker 52 48 98
2019 Non-shift worker 49 51 143
2018 Non-shift worker 48 52 124

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 115
2020 Non-shift worker 38 62 98
2019 Non-shift worker 35 65 143
2018 Non-shift worker 32 68 124

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 115
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 98
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 143

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 115
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 98
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 143
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 124

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 115
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 98
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 143
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 124

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 51 49 115
2020 Non-shift worker 49 51 98
2019 Non-shift worker 47 53 143
2018 Non-shift worker 42 58 124

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 115
2020 Non-shift worker 17 83 98
2019 Non-shift worker 22 78 143
2018 Non-shift worker 18 82 124

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 115
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 98
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 143
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 124

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 115
2020 Non-shift worker 55 45 98
2019 Non-shift worker 62 38 143
2018 Non-shift worker 56 44 124

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 115
2020 Non-shift worker 27 73 98
2019 Non-shift worker 29 71 143
2018 Non-shift worker 29 71 124

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 115
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 98
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 143
2018 Non-shift worker 15 85 124

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 115
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 98
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 143
2018 Non-shift worker 17 83 124

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 115
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 98
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 143
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 124

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 115
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 98
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 124

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 115
2020 Non-shift worker 16 84 98
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 143
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 124

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 115
2020 Non-shift worker 16 84 98
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 143
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 124

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 115
2020 Non-shift worker 21 79 98
2019 Non-shift worker 25 75 143
2018 Non-shift worker 26 74 124

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 105
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 93
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 117

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 105
2020 Non-shift worker 23 77 93
2018 Non-shift worker 21 79 117

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 105
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 93
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 117

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 105
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 93
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 117

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 105
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 93
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 117

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 105
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 93
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 117

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 105
2020 Non-shift worker 21 79 93
2018 Non-shift worker 18 82 117

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 105
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 93
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 117

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 105
2020 Non-shift worker 18 82 93
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 117

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 105
2020 Non-shift worker 33 67 93
2018 Non-shift worker 27 73 117

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 105
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 93
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 117

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 34 66 105
2020 Non-shift worker 54 46 93
2018 Non-shift worker 45 55 117

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 105

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 105
2020 Non-shift worker 64 36 93
2018 Non-shift worker 57 43 117

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 105

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 105
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 93
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 117

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 Non-shift worker 19 17 9 7 5 35 8 63 21 1445
2020 Shift worker 11 17 11 0 6 56 0 63 13 18
2020 Non-shift worker 24 15 13 6 4 31 8 63 15 1542
2019 Shift worker 20 20 13 0 0 33 13 75 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 24 15 15 7 5 26 8 60 18 1657
2018 Shift worker 29 12 22 0 5 29 3 61 7 25
2018 Non-shift worker 21 18 18 7 5 26 6 57 17 1489

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 Non-shift worker 43 32 9 5 2 9 1 82 8 1445
2020 Shift worker 28 33 11 0 6 22 0 79 7 18
2020 Non-shift worker 43 30 12 4 3 8 1 79 7 1542
2019 Shift worker 40 20 20 0 0 13 7 75 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 45 27 13 4 3 6 1 78 8 1652
2018 Shift worker 51 12 22 0 5 11 0 70 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 40 30 15 6 2 6 1 75 9 1488
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 1445
2020 Shift worker 0 100 17
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 1541
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 4 96 1656

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 85
2020 Non-shift worker 37 63 76
2019 Non-shift worker 41 59 74

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 76 24 85
2020 Non-shift worker 83 17 76
2019 Non-shift worker 75 25 74

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 85
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 74

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 85
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 76
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 74

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 85

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 85
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 76

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 85
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 76
2019 Non-shift worker 13 87 74

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 85
2020 Non-shift worker 22 78 76
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 74

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 85
2020 Non-shift worker 25 75 76
2019 Non-shift worker 14 86 74

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 85
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 76

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 85
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 74

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 85
2020 Non-shift worker 27 73 76
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 74

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 85
2020 Non-shift worker 48 52 76
2019 Non-shift worker 41 59 74

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 85

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 85

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 85
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 74

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 85
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 76
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 74

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 85

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 85
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 76
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 74

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 85
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 76
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 74

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 85
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 76
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 74

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 85
2020 Non-shift worker 39 61 76
2019 Non-shift worker 35 65 74

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 85
2020 Non-shift worker 25 75 76
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 74

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 85
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 76
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 74

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 85
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 76
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 74

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 85
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 76

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 85

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 85
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 76

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 85
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 76
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 74

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 51 49 85
2020 Non-shift worker 43 57 76
2019 Non-shift worker 50 50 74

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 80

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 21 79 80

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 80

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 80

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 80

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 80

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 21 79 80

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 80

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 80

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 80

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 80

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 80

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 80

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 60 40 80

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 80

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 80

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 Non-shift worker 21 17 11 3 3 39 6 70 11 1440
2020 Shift worker 11 17 28 0 6 39 0 45 9 18
2020 Non-shift worker 25 15 14 3 2 35 6 68 8 1538
2019 Shift worker 27 20 20 0 0 20 13 70 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 26 14 17 4 2 30 7 64 9 1654
2018 Shift worker 20 19 17 5 5 32 3 59 14 25
2018 Non-shift worker 23 16 19 3 3 31 6 60 9 1484

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 Non-shift worker 44 32 10 3 2 9 1 84 5 1440
2020 Shift worker 33 33 6 0 6 22 0 86 7 18
2020 Non-shift worker 45 29 12 3 2 9 1 81 5 1541
2019 Shift worker 40 27 13 0 0 13 7 83 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 49 25 12 4 2 7 1 81 6 1653
2018 Shift worker 45 15 17 0 5 18 0 73 6 25
2018 Non-shift worker 42 29 14 3 2 8 1 78 6 1489

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 0 21 11 28 40 0 0 66 20
2020 Non-shift worker 0 0 13 19 56 13 0 0 86 16
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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 Non-shift worker 39 30 15 7 8 0 1 70 15 1435
2020 Shift worker 39 22 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2020 Non-shift worker 44 27 14 8 7 0 0 72 15 1541
2019 Shift worker 20 33 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 11
2019 Non-shift worker 30 28 19 10 11 0 1 59 22 1653
2018 Shift worker 21 40 20 14 5 0 0 61 19 25
2018 Non-shift worker 38 30 17 8 6 0 1 69 14 1488

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 Non-shift worker 24 32 23 11 9 0 1 57 20 1440
2020 Shift worker 22 50 11 0 17 0 0 72 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 28 28 23 12 8 0 0 57 20 1539
2019 Shift worker 33 40 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 28 33 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 1651
2018 Shift worker 29 36 31 0 5 0 0 65 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 23 33 26 11 6 0 0 56 18 1489

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 40 33 14 7 4 0 2 74 11 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 22 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 43 29 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 1533
2019 Shift worker 47 20 20 7 0 0 7 71 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 43 30 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 1641
2018 Shift worker 51 22 17 5 3 3 0 75 8 25
2018 Non-shift worker 38 32 18 8 4 0 1 70 11 1481

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 Non-shift worker 19 23 23 17 17 0 1 42 35 1440
2020 Shift worker 33 17 28 17 6 0 0 50 22 18
2020 Non-shift worker 25 25 23 14 11 0 1 51 25 1532
2019 Shift worker 27 20 53 0 0 0 0 47 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 22 26 23 16 12 0 1 48 28 1646
2018 Shift worker 6 27 55 9 3 0 0 33 12 25
2018 Non-shift worker 21 28 26 15 9 0 0 49 25 1480

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 Non-shift worker 58 22 9 4 3 0 4 83 7 1440
2020 Shift worker 61 17 0 17 6 0 0 78 22 18
2020 Non-shift worker 57 22 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 1531
2019 Shift worker 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 61 22 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 1646
2018 Shift worker 48 23 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 25
2018 Non-shift worker 60 23 9 3 1 0 3 85 5 1486

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 Non-shift worker 41 29 15 7 7 0 1 71 14 1435
2020 Shift worker 44 22 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 37 28 19 10 7 0 0 65 16 1539
2019 Shift worker 47 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 46 29 14 7 4 0 0 76 11 1649
2018 Shift worker 32 30 18 5 15 0 0 62 20 25
2018 Non-shift worker 43 30 16 7 4 0 0 73 10 1484

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 Non-shift worker 41 32 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 1435
2020 Shift worker 28 56 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 39 32 17 8 4 0 0 72 12 1538
2019 Shift worker 33 33 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 11
2019 Non-shift worker 38 34 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 1653
2018 Shift worker 43 35 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 33 36 20 8 3 1 0 69 11 1489

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 Non-shift worker 25 37 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 1440
2020 Shift worker 33 28 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18
2020 Non-shift worker 31 33 20 11 5 0 0 65 15 1540
2019 Shift worker 20 40 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 27 37 22 9 4 0 0 64 14 1653
2018 Shift worker 26 37 25 5 8 0 0 63 12 25
2018 Non-shift worker 26 37 22 11 5 0 0 62 16 1486

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 Non-shift worker 34 31 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 1440
2020 Shift worker 28 28 28 6 11 0 0 56 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 35 31 18 10 5 0 0 66 16 1539
2019 Shift worker 33 20 13 13 20 0 0 53 33 11
2019 Non-shift worker 32 32 20 10 5 0 0 64 16 1653
2018 Shift worker 29 39 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 25
2018 Non-shift worker 29 33 22 11 5 0 0 63 16 1485

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 Non-shift worker 52 25 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 1435
2020 Shift worker 28 39 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2020 Non-shift worker 52 26 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1533
2019 Shift worker 33 33 13 0 20 0 0 67 20 11
2019 Non-shift worker 50 26 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 1651

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 Non-shift worker 53 28 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 1440
2020 Shift worker 39 22 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 28 33 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 1542

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 Non-shift worker 37 31 19 7 5 0 1 69 12 1440
2020 Shift worker 28 39 28 0 6 0 0 67 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 36 34 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 1540
2019 Shift worker 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 11
2019 Non-shift worker 38 34 17 8 2 0 1 72 10 1644
2018 Shift worker 20 48 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 25
2018 Non-shift worker 32 35 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 1478

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 Non-shift worker 58 22 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 1435
2020 Shift worker 41 47 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 17
2020 Non-shift worker 50 27 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 1530
2019 Shift worker 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 58 21 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 1644
2018 Shift worker 85 3 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 55 20 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 1478

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 Non-shift worker 51 31 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 1440
2020 Shift worker 39 44 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 35 34 18 8 4 0 0 69 13 1527

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 Non-shift worker 79 8 3 1 1 0 7 95 2 1435
2020 Shift worker 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 77 12 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 1532
2019 Shift worker 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-shift worker 80 8 3 1 1 0 6 94 3 1646
2018 Shift worker 80 5 12 0 0 3 0 87 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 77 10 5 2 2 0 3 91 4 1483

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 Non-shift worker 79 8 4 1 2 1 4 93 3 1435
2020 Shift worker 83 11 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 84 7 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 1534
2019 Shift worker 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 79 10 5 2 1 0 2 91 4 1652
2018 Shift worker 85 8 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1482

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 Non-shift worker 71 19 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 1440
2020 Shift worker 78 11 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 74 17 5 1 1 0 1 92 3 1532
2019 Shift worker 53 13 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 66 24 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 1653
2018 Shift worker 71 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 62 26 8 2 1 0 0 89 4 1490

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 Non-shift worker 73 14 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 33 6 0 6 6 0 88 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 73 13 7 3 2 0 1 87 5 1533
2019 Shift worker 47 20 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 66 17 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 1646
2018 Shift worker 63 20 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 25
2018 Non-shift worker 62 21 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 1491

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 Non-shift worker 68 10 3 1 1 0 17 94 2 1435
2020 Shift worker 71 6 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 17
2020 Non-shift worker 69 10 3 1 1 0 16 94 3 1537
2019 Shift worker 60 0 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 65 11 4 1 0 0 19 94 2 1633
2018 Shift worker 65 3 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 24
2018 Non-shift worker 59 12 4 1 0 0 24 93 2 1476

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 Non-shift worker 79 11 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 1430
2020 Shift worker 78 11 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 79 12 4 1 0 0 4 95 1 1537
2019 Shift worker 87 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 78 12 4 1 0 0 5 95 2 1645
2018 Shift worker 80 5 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 77 14 3 0 0 0 5 96 1 1486

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 Non-shift worker 86 6 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 1440
2020 Shift worker 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 85 9 3 1 1 0 1 96 2 1539
2019 Shift worker 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 86 7 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1648
2018 Shift worker 91 6 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 86 7 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 1493

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 Non-shift worker 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 39 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 57 23 12 4 2 0 1 81 7 1539
2019 Shift worker 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Non-shift worker 63 25 7 2 1 0 1 89 3 1652
2018 Shift worker 63 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2018 Non-shift worker 61 25 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 1490

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 Non-shift worker 13 40 34 10 3 0 0 53 13 1445
2020 Shift worker 11 50 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 18 35 32 11 3 0 0 54 15 1540
2019 Shift worker 40 7 47 7 0 0 0 47 7 11
2019 Non-shift worker 22 38 30 8 1 0 0 61 9 1657
2018 Shift worker 20 39 31 9 0 0 0 59 9 25
2018 Non-shift worker 22 38 29 8 2 0 0 61 10 1490

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 Non-shift worker 7 17 38 24 14 0 0 38 24 1440
2020 Shift worker 11 0 50 28 11 0 0 39 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 8 18 35 26 13 0 0 39 26 1539
2019 Shift worker 0 27 20 7 47 0 0 53 27 11
2019 Non-shift worker 6 15 36 27 16 0 0 43 21 1652
2018 Shift worker 5 16 38 19 23 0 0 42 20 24
2018 Non-shift worker 5 14 37 28 15 0 0 44 19 1485

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 Non-shift worker 40 40 10 6 3 2 0 82 9 1445
2020 Shift worker 44 28 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 52 34 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 1538
2019 Shift worker 20 47 7 7 0 13 7 83 8 11
2019 Non-shift worker 42 37 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 1654
2018 Shift worker 35 28 5 9 9 13 0 73 22 25
2018 Non-shift worker 42 39 12 4 1 3 0 83 5 1488

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 16 34 32 15 3 1445

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 Non-shift worker 69 19 5 2 1 2 1 91 4 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 22 11 11 0 6 0 76 12 18
2020 Non-shift worker 63 21 8 2 2 3 0 87 5 1537

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 Non-shift worker 58 22 7 7 5 1 0 82 12 1445
2020 Shift worker 33 33 11 11 6 0 6 71 18 18
2020 Non-shift worker 51 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 1537

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 Non-shift worker 70 20 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 1445
2020 Shift worker 50 28 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2020 Non-shift worker 65 23 6 4 2 1 0 88 7 1534

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 Non-shift worker 39 40 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 1445
2020 Shift worker 35 35 12 6 6 6 0 75 13 17
2020 Non-shift worker 46 32 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1542
2019 Shift worker 33 33 7 13 0 7 7 77 15 11
2019 Non-shift worker 39 36 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 1653
2018 Shift worker 32 21 29 5 5 8 0 58 10 25
2018 Non-shift worker 37 37 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 1492

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 26 51 9 11 2 1 0 77 13 400
2019 Non-shift worker 33 44 10 7 2 2 2 80 10 428
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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 Non-shift worker 13 87 1445
2020 Shift worker 6 94 18
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 1539
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 1655

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 55 45 195

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 83 17 195
2019 Non-shift worker 85 15 178

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 52 33 3 6 5 1 1 87 10 165
2019 Non-shift worker 47 37 4 10 1 0 1 85 11 149

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 Non-shift worker 64 25 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 1440
2020 Shift worker 44 44 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 63 23 6 3 1 2 2 90 4 1543
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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 Non-shift worker 17 59 22 2 1445
2020 Shift worker 33 33 33 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 31 47 21 1 1544

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 Non-shift worker 56 44 255

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 Non-shift worker 18 27 10 18 19 3 4 49 40 255

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 Non-shift worker 10 15 7 10 18 6 34 41 47 255

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 Non-shift worker 55 12 7 3 4 3 16 82 9 1440
2020 Shift worker 50 0 11 6 6 0 28 69 15 18
2020 Non-shift worker 57 16 8 4 4 2 9 82 9 1541
2019 Shift worker 43 22 22 7 0 0 7 69 8 10
2019 Non-shift worker 52 17 9 6 7 1 8 76 14 1650
2018 Shift worker 37 22 15 8 0 0 18 72 10 25
2018 Non-shift worker 59 14 7 6 4 1 9 81 11 1489
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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 Non-shift worker 14 31 26 24 5 850

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 Non-shift worker 86 14 1345

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 Non-shift worker 52 48 1335

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 Non-shift worker 58 42 1335

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 Non-shift worker 64 36 1335

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 Non-shift worker 45 55 1335

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 Non-shift worker 49 51 1335

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 Non-shift worker 26 74 1335

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 Non-shift worker 34 66 1335

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 Non-shift worker 23 77 1335

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 Non-shift worker 72 28 1335

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 Non-shift worker 20 80 1335

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 1335

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 1335

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 Non-shift worker 72 13 5 1 2 0 8 91 3 1345

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 Non-shift worker 12 20 13 13 29 3 10 48 37 1345

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 Non-shift worker 14 27 16 12 25 4 3 39 44 1340
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