2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Employment and Social Development Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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 Full-time 43 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 20460
2022 Part-time 39 37 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 695
2020 Full-time 42 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 18095
2020 Part-time 38 40 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 820
2019 Full-time 35 39 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 15100
2019 Part-time 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 738

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 Full-time 39 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 20450
2022 Part-time 39 35 14 8 4 0 0 73 13 690
2020 Full-time 36 36 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 18045
2020 Part-time 39 36 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 819
2019 Full-time 31 36 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 15067
2019 Part-time 29 36 16 11 7 0 0 65 19 738

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 Full-time 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 20455
2022 Part-time 51 29 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 690
2020 Full-time 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 17936
2020 Part-time 47 35 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 812
2019 Full-time 51 33 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 15011
2019 Part-time 45 36 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 734

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 Full-time 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 20465
2022 Part-time 44 33 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 690
2020 Full-time 47 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 18096
2020 Part-time 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 820
2019 Full-time 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 15102
2019 Part-time 38 37 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 738

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 Full-time 49 30 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 20455
2022 Part-time 51 28 10 6 5 1 0 80 10 695
2020 Full-time 49 30 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 18017
2020 Part-time 55 28 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 819
2019 Full-time 39 32 15 7 6 1 0 71 14 15065
2019 Part-time 39 31 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 733

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 Full-time 46 31 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 20445
2022 Part-time 47 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 12 695
2020 Full-time 47 33 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 17921
2020 Part-time 52 32 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 815
2019 Full-time 37 34 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 15000
2019 Part-time 39 33 15 9 5 0 0 72 14 732

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 35 23 18 10 8 5 0 61 19 20450
2022 Part-time 38 21 16 9 9 5 2 64 19 695
2020 Full-time 35 24 19 10 7 4 0 62 18 18077
2020 Part-time 37 22 17 10 4 6 2 65 16 821
2019 Full-time 30 23 19 13 11 4 0 56 24 15106
2019 Part-time 31 24 17 13 10 4 2 58 24 736
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 24 14 4 3 2 10 76 8 20455
2022 Part-time 30 24 17 4 4 2 20 69 10 690
2020 Full-time 42 23 16 5 3 2 8 74 9 18056
2020 Part-time 32 23 19 5 3 4 14 67 9 816
2019 Full-time 40 25 17 5 4 2 7 71 11 15090
2019 Part-time 27 23 21 5 5 2 15 62 12 736

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 Full-time 55 29 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 20415
2022 Part-time 54 28 8 4 3 0 1 84 8 690
2020 Full-time 50 30 10 5 3 1 1 81 9 18072
2020 Part-time 51 30 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 815
2019 Full-time 47 31 10 7 4 1 0 79 10 15046
2019 Part-time 45 32 13 5 4 1 1 78 9 737

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 60 24 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 20465
2022 Part-time 58 28 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 690
2020 Full-time 57 25 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 18110
2020 Part-time 58 28 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 820
2019 Full-time 53 28 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 15113
2019 Part-time 50 29 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 736

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 43 25 12 4 4 11 1 78 9 20465
2022 Part-time 44 24 10 4 2 15 1 81 7 695
2020 Full-time 42 26 12 5 3 11 1 77 9 18099
2020 Part-time 45 26 11 3 2 12 0 81 6 818
2019 Full-time 33 31 15 7 5 8 0 70 13 15091
2019 Part-time 35 29 14 5 4 12 1 74 10 738

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 28 15 7 6 5 0 70 14 20455
2022 Part-time 39 30 13 6 5 8 1 75 11 695
2020 Full-time 40 30 14 7 4 4 0 74 12 18057
2020 Part-time 42 32 13 6 3 5 0 78 9 815
2019 Full-time 30 32 17 10 7 3 0 65 17 15053
2019 Part-time 34 28 18 9 6 4 1 65 15 736

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 27 17 11 8 8 0 62 20 20455
2022 Part-time 29 28 17 10 6 10 0 64 17 695
2020 Full-time 30 30 17 10 5 8 0 66 16 18027
2020 Part-time 34 30 15 8 4 10 0 71 13 816
2019 Full-time 22 30 20 13 8 7 0 56 23 15038
2019 Part-time 25 29 20 10 6 9 0 60 19 733

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 30 31 15 12 8 4 0 64 21 20460
2022 Part-time 30 35 13 10 7 5 0 69 18 695
2020 Full-time 29 34 15 12 6 4 0 65 19 18091
2020 Part-time 32 34 14 11 4 5 0 69 15 816
2019 Full-time 21 32 18 15 10 3 0 55 26 15083
2019 Part-time 24 32 17 14 7 5 0 59 22 736
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Workforce

Performance management

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 Full-time 38 33 14 9 6 0 0 72 14 20470
2022 Part-time 41 32 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 695
2020 Full-time 33 35 15 10 5 0 1 69 16 18096
2020 Part-time 37 33 15 9 5 1 1 71 14 819
2019 Full-time 27 36 15 12 8 0 0 64 21 15104
2019 Part-time 27 34 18 14 8 0 0 61 21 739

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 Full-time 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 20455
2022 Part-time 42 40 8 7 2 0 0 83 10 690
2020 Full-time 38 40 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 17995
2020 Part-time 38 43 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 816
2019 Full-time 34 42 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 15023
2019 Part-time 36 44 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 737

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 50 31 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 20455
2022 Part-time 46 32 11 6 3 1 1 79 10 690
2020 Full-time 46 30 11 7 4 1 1 78 11 18053
2020 Part-time 43 32 12 7 3 1 2 77 10 815
2019 Full-time 42 31 12 8 5 1 1 74 13 15082
2019 Part-time 37 35 15 7 5 1 1 73 12 739

Job fit and development

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 Full-time 38 40 9 10 4 0 0 78 13 20445
2022 Part-time 43 38 7 7 4 0 1 82 11 690
2020 Full-time 36 39 10 10 3 0 1 76 14 18008
2020 Part-time 38 42 9 8 3 0 1 81 11 817
2019 Full-time 28 42 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 15062
2019 Part-time 31 40 10 13 5 0 1 72 18 738

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 56 24 10 4 3 2 1 82 8 20450
2022 Part-time 53 23 11 3 4 2 4 81 8 695
2020 Full-time 51 24 12 5 4 2 2 78 9 18037
2020 Part-time 47 24 14 4 2 3 5 78 7 815

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 34 33 14 9 6 3 0 69 16 20455
2022 Part-time 36 34 12 8 5 5 1 73 14 695
2020 Full-time 30 33 16 10 7 4 0 66 17 18033
2020 Part-time 34 32 14 8 5 5 2 72 13 817
2019 Full-time 24 32 17 13 10 3 0 58 24 15071
2019 Part-time 25 31 19 10 9 4 2 59 20 734

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 23 11 5 4 1 5 79 9 20460
2022 Part-time 45 21 12 5 7 1 7 73 14 690
2020 Full-time 52 22 13 5 4 1 4 77 9 18104
2020 Part-time 42 20 13 8 7 1 9 69 17 820
2019 Full-time 49 24 14 5 4 1 4 76 9 15083
2019 Part-time 40 20 15 9 8 1 8 65 18 736

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 49 22 12 6 4 2 5 76 11 20455
2022 Part-time 51 22 12 4 3 1 7 79 8 690
2020 Full-time 48 23 13 6 4 2 3 75 11 18087
2020 Part-time 52 23 9 4 2 1 9 83 7 818
2019 Full-time 42 23 17 7 5 2 3 69 13 15068
2019 Part-time 43 20 15 7 5 2 7 70 14 738

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 74 7 4 2 2 5 7 91 5 20445
2022 Part-time 76 6 3 1 2 5 7 94 3 690
2020 Full-time 75 8 4 2 2 4 4 91 5 18021
2020 Part-time 77 7 3 1 1 2 8 94 2 819
2019 Full-time 72 9 5 2 3 5 4 89 6 15031
2019 Part-time 71 8 4 2 2 3 10 91 4 739

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 71 8 4 2 2 2 11 91 4 20445
2022 Part-time 67 10 4 3 4 2 10 88 7 690
2020 Full-time 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 18065
2020 Part-time 66 12 5 4 1 1 9 88 6 819
2019 Full-time 73 8 4 2 2 3 9 92 4 15048
2019 Part-time 65 10 5 2 4 2 12 88 7 736

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 30 33 12 11 10 4 1 66 21 20450
2022 Part-time 25 29 12 11 8 7 8 64 22 695
2020 Full-time 29 29 14 12 11 4 2 62 23 18097
2020 Part-time 27 25 14 8 8 7 11 64 20 820
2019 Full-time 24 28 15 14 15 3 1 54 30 15105
2019 Part-time 19 22 18 13 15 4 8 48 31 736

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 32 33 15 11 8 0 1 66 19 20435
2022 Part-time 30 30 19 11 8 1 1 61 20 690
2020 Full-time 30 33 16 12 7 1 1 64 19 18000
2020 Part-time 26 30 20 14 8 1 1 57 23 816
2019 Full-time 27 35 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 15018
2019 Part-time 22 32 19 16 11 0 1 54 27 738

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 37 31 16 9 6 0 1 69 15 20445
2022 Part-time 36 31 15 10 7 1 1 68 17 690
2020 Full-time 34 31 17 10 6 0 1 66 17 18060
2020 Part-time 30 28 22 14 5 0 1 59 19 817
2019 Full-time 30 32 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 15076
2019 Part-time 24 31 20 13 11 0 1 56 24 738

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 43 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 20455
2022 Part-time 42 36 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 690
2020 Full-time 38 39 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 17959
2020 Part-time 38 41 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 813
2019 Full-time 33 41 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 14922
2019 Part-time 32 41 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 735

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 26 35 18 9 6 6 1 65 16 20445
2022 Part-time 26 34 16 9 6 8 1 66 17 690
2020 Full-time 23 38 19 10 4 6 1 65 15 18046
2020 Part-time 22 37 18 10 4 9 1 66 15 819
2019 Full-time 19 38 21 11 6 5 1 60 18 15083
2019 Part-time 17 35 21 16 5 5 1 55 23 733

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 29 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 20460
2022 Part-time 56 28 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 695
2020 Full-time 47 31 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 18039
2020 Part-time 52 30 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 820
2019 Full-time 43 32 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 15083
2019 Part-time 47 30 8 9 6 0 1 78 14 735

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 43 31 15 6 3 0 2 75 9 20475
2022 Part-time 56 24 12 4 1 0 2 82 6 695
2020 Full-time 40 31 16 7 4 1 1 73 11 17998
2020 Part-time 54 27 13 2 1 1 2 83 4 815
2019 Full-time 42 30 16 6 4 0 2 74 10 14993
2019 Part-time 49 29 11 5 2 0 3 81 7 736

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 57 19 7 3 3 4 6 85 7 20460
2022 Part-time 58 18 6 3 3 3 8 85 7 695

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 30 28 20465
2022 Part-time 46 28 26 695
2020 Full-time 26 38 36 18123
2020 Part-time 27 36 37 820
2019 Full-time 31 32 36 15139
2019 Part-time 28 38 34 738

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 54 26 4 3 6 8530
2022 Part-time 17 22 18 6 34 4 300
2020 Full-time 11 47 32 3 2 4 4745
2020 Part-time 21 18 16 5 34 6 215
2019 Full-time 11 37 37 5 4 6 4740
2019 Part-time 26 16 22 8 21 8 202
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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 Full-time 53 35 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 20425
2022 Part-time 48 38 6 6 1 0 0 86 8 690
2020 Full-time 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 18003
2020 Part-time 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 816
2019 Full-time 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 15027
2019 Part-time 39 44 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 736

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 33 41 14 7 3 1 0 75 11 20445
2022 Part-time 36 41 13 6 2 2 0 78 9 690
2020 Full-time 33 42 15 6 2 2 0 76 9 18081
2020 Part-time 37 41 14 3 1 2 0 80 5 817
2019 Full-time 27 44 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 15093
2019 Part-time 29 44 16 6 3 2 0 74 10 738

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 22 32 18 13 1 5 33 33 20415
2022 Part-time 10 16 33 18 16 1 5 37 28 695
2020 Full-time 12 25 33 17 10 1 2 28 38 18072
2020 Part-time 8 21 29 24 13 2 3 39 31 819
2019 Full-time 10 23 35 19 9 1 2 29 34 15090
2019 Part-time 7 19 31 23 16 2 3 41 27 737

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 18 28 20 13 2 8 37 32 20395
2022 Part-time 8 20 26 16 18 3 9 38 32 690
2020 Full-time 11 18 28 20 14 4 5 37 33 18006
2020 Part-time 8 16 27 20 20 6 5 44 26 817
2019 Full-time 14 22 28 18 11 3 4 31 38 15051
2019 Part-time 10 18 25 19 17 3 8 40 32 733

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 14 27 24 19 2 7 47 24 20390
2022 Part-time 5 11 20 27 27 1 9 59 18 690
2020 Full-time 8 14 28 26 19 2 4 47 23 17981
2020 Part-time 4 10 24 27 28 2 6 59 14 809
2019 Full-time 9 15 29 25 16 1 4 44 25 15005
2019 Part-time 7 11 25 23 24 1 8 52 20 731

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 15 23 21 22 2 9 48 26 20400
2022 Part-time 6 11 21 22 28 1 11 57 19 690
2020 Full-time 8 15 25 24 21 3 4 48 25 18016
2020 Part-time 5 11 21 24 31 3 6 60 17 817
2019 Full-time 12 19 27 21 15 2 4 39 32 15051
2019 Part-time 9 16 22 23 22 1 6 48 27 734

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 15 22 19 18 9 8 45 29 20420
2022 Part-time 9 15 18 16 23 9 9 48 30 690
2020 Full-time 7 13 22 24 21 8 4 51 24 17959
2020 Part-time 5 11 20 21 30 6 6 58 19 815
2019 Full-time 11 19 26 22 15 4 3 40 32 15012
2019 Part-time 11 17 22 22 19 4 6 45 31 736

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 20 30 16 14 3 5 33 35 20420
2022 Part-time 11 17 27 17 19 4 5 40 31 690
2020 Full-time 12 20 32 18 12 3 3 32 34 18005
2020 Part-time 9 17 29 19 20 3 3 42 28 815
2019 Full-time 15 23 31 16 10 2 2 27 40 15056
2019 Part-time 13 20 30 16 15 3 4 32 36 730

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 13 32 25 19 1 4 46 20 20435
2022 Part-time 6 13 34 21 20 1 5 43 20 695
2020 Full-time 7 17 37 24 12 1 1 37 25 18057
2020 Part-time 5 18 35 24 14 0 2 39 24 818
2019 Full-time 11 21 35 21 10 1 2 32 33 15081
2019 Part-time 8 20 36 22 11 1 2 34 29 735

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 35 17 14 8 3 0 59 24 20440
2022 Part-time 24 37 15 12 8 3 1 64 20 695
2020 Full-time 25 38 17 12 5 3 0 65 18 17961
2020 Part-time 28 39 17 10 3 3 1 70 13 814
2019 Full-time 16 36 21 17 8 3 0 54 25 15031
2019 Part-time 19 38 18 16 7 3 0 59 23 731

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 60 25 7 4 3 2 0 86 7 20435
2022 Part-time 57 26 7 4 3 3 0 86 7 695
2020 Full-time 53 26 8 6 4 2 0 82 10 18056
2020 Part-time 55 26 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 817
2019 Full-time 48 29 9 8 6 1 0 78 13 15055
2019 Part-time 46 32 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 734

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 Full-time 65 26 4 3 1 1 0 91 4 20440
2022 Part-time 65 25 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 695
2020 Full-time 59 29 6 4 2 1 0 89 6 18004
2020 Part-time 63 28 4 2 1 1 1 92 4 814
2019 Full-time 50 33 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 15053
2019 Part-time 53 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 8 734

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 31 10 3 2 3 1 84 5 20445
2022 Part-time 51 28 11 2 3 3 1 83 5 695
2020 Full-time 45 33 12 4 2 3 1 82 6 17941
2020 Part-time 49 30 12 3 1 3 2 83 4 818
2019 Full-time 41 35 14 5 3 2 1 78 8 15089
2019 Part-time 37 37 15 5 2 2 1 77 8 736

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 Full-time 44 34 10 5 4 3 0 80 9 20450
2022 Part-time 46 33 9 4 3 3 0 82 8 690
2020 Full-time 42 36 11 6 3 2 0 80 8 17998
2020 Part-time 42 38 10 5 2 3 0 82 7 812
2019 Full-time 38 38 12 7 4 2 0 77 11 15034
2019 Part-time 35 40 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 730

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 46 32 10 3 2 5 1 84 5 20445
2022 Part-time 47 33 8 2 2 8 1 88 4 690
2020 Full-time 45 32 12 4 2 4 1 82 6 18022
2020 Part-time 45 35 11 2 1 5 1 85 3 816
2019 Full-time 45 34 12 4 3 3 0 81 6 15045
2019 Part-time 44 36 11 3 2 3 1 83 5 736

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 Full-time 57 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 20460
2022 Part-time 60 29 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 695
2020 Full-time 58 30 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 18046
2020 Part-time 62 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 819
2019 Full-time 50 33 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 15086
2019 Part-time 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 734

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 43 24 11 5 4 8 5 77 11 20455
2022 Part-time 43 23 11 4 5 9 6 78 10 695

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 24 12 5 4 8 5 76 11 20465
2022 Part-time 40 24 11 5 5 9 5 76 12 695

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 25 17 4 2 12 1 73 7 20455
2022 Part-time 34 24 14 5 2 19 1 74 9 690
2020 Full-time 40 31 15 4 2 7 1 77 7 18093
2020 Part-time 38 32 14 4 2 8 1 78 6 819

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 46 28 9 5 4 6 3 81 9 20425
2022 Part-time 47 28 9 5 4 6 3 81 9 690
2020 Full-time 46 29 10 5 3 4 2 80 9 18017
2020 Part-time 46 34 9 4 1 3 3 84 6 815

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 17 20 3 2 38 5 57 9 20450
2022 Part-time 17 16 17 2 2 40 7 62 7 690

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 6 23 13 29 23 1 15 55 345

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 33 27 16 5 3 9 7 71 10 20435
2022 Part-time 31 28 14 5 3 9 11 73 10 695
2020 Full-time 29 28 18 7 4 9 6 67 12 18079
2020 Part-time 29 27 15 5 3 12 9 71 10 817
2019 Full-time 29 29 16 9 7 7 4 64 18 15075
2019 Part-time 25 29 18 8 6 8 6 63 16 738

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 36 36 12 8 4 4 1 75 12 20440
2022 Part-time 35 32 13 9 5 3 3 71 15 690
2020 Full-time 38 36 12 7 3 3 1 77 10 18049
2020 Part-time 39 36 10 7 2 3 1 79 10 817
2019 Full-time 34 37 13 8 4 2 1 74 13 15078
2019 Part-time 33 39 11 8 4 4 2 76 12 735

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 Full-time 42 36 14 4 3 2 0 79 7 20435
2022 Part-time 44 35 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 695
2020 Full-time 42 36 14 4 2 2 0 79 7 18019
2020 Part-time 45 36 12 3 1 2 0 83 5 818
2019 Full-time 35 38 16 6 3 1 0 74 10 15056
2019 Part-time 36 39 17 4 2 2 0 77 6 734

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 24 17 9 8 12 3 60 20 20450
2022 Part-time 29 29 13 7 7 10 5 68 17 695
2020 Full-time 27 24 18 10 8 10 2 58 21 18044
2020 Part-time 31 25 15 8 6 10 5 66 16 818
2019 Full-time 21 24 19 13 12 9 2 51 28 15084
2019 Part-time 21 27 20 11 8 9 5 55 22 735

Physical environment and equipment

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 Full-time 53 36 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 20465
2022 Part-time 54 36 3 5 2 0 0 90 8 695
2020 Full-time 46 42 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 18106
2020 Part-time 49 40 2 7 1 0 0 90 8 821

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 Full-time 63 25 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 20445
2022 Part-time 58 29 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 695
2020 Full-time 48 36 7 7 2 0 1 84 9 18082
2020 Part-time 46 38 6 8 2 0 1 84 10 817
2019 Full-time 41 36 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 15097
2019 Part-time 41 36 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 738

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 Full-time 57 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 20430
2022 Part-time 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 695
2020 Full-time 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 17956
2020 Part-time 49 34 8 6 2 0 1 84 9 817
2019 Full-time 44 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 14997
2019 Part-time 42 38 8 8 4 0 0 80 11 734

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 80 16 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 20460
2022 Part-time 81 14 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 695
2020 Full-time 81 14 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 18020
2020 Part-time 83 13 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 818

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 Full-time 83 9 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 20465
2022 Part-time 85 9 1 1 1 0 2 97 2 695
2019 Full-time 81 10 3 1 1 0 3 94 3 15024
2019 Part-time 81 10 3 1 2 0 3 95 3 729

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 46 18 9 4 3 15 5 80 9 20470
2022 Part-time 50 18 5 3 2 17 5 87 7 695
2020 Full-time 45 17 9 4 4 16 5 78 10 18096
2020 Part-time 47 14 8 3 4 19 5 80 10 819
2019 Full-time 41 18 10 6 6 15 5 73 14 15116
2019 Part-time 42 12 8 5 6 23 4 74 15 736

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 20465
2022 Part-time 7 93 695
2020 Full-time 9 91 18116
2020 Part-time 5 95 821
2019 Full-time 13 87 15105
2019 Part-time 8 92 737

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 40 60 1730
2022 Part-time 44 56 50
2020 Full-time 45 55 1642
2020 Part-time 39 61 44
2019 Full-time 51 49 1998
2019 Part-time 49 51 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 56 44 1730
2022 Part-time 46 54 50
2020 Full-time 60 40 1642
2020 Part-time 53 47 44
2019 Full-time 56 44 1998
2019 Part-time 48 52 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 1730
2022 Part-time 0 100 50
2020 Full-time 6 94 1642
2020 Part-time 0 100 44

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 1730
2022 Part-time 2 98 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 1730
2022 Part-time 11 89 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 1730
2022 Part-time 27 73 50
2020 Full-time 13 87 1642
2020 Part-time 27 73 44
2019 Full-time 13 87 1998
2019 Part-time 22 78 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 1730
2022 Part-time 6 94 50
2020 Full-time 4 96 1642
2020 Part-time 12 88 44

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 38 62 1730
2022 Part-time 33 67 50
2020 Full-time 39 61 1642
2020 Part-time 44 56 44
2019 Full-time 39 61 1971
2019 Part-time 41 59 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 61 1730
2022 Part-time 33 67 50
2020 Full-time 38 62 1642
2020 Part-time 41 59 44
2019 Full-time 38 62 1971
2019 Part-time 42 58 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 40 60 1730
2022 Part-time 31 69 50
2020 Full-time 45 55 1642
2020 Part-time 51 49 44
2019 Full-time 44 56 1971
2019 Part-time 41 59 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 38 62 1730
2022 Part-time 39 61 50
2020 Full-time 42 58 1642
2020 Part-time 29 71 44
2019 Full-time 40 60 1971
2019 Part-time 30 70 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 25 75 1730
2022 Part-time 16 84 50
2020 Full-time 29 71 1642
2020 Part-time 17 83 44
2019 Full-time 25 75 1971
2019 Part-time 18 82 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 54 46 1730
2022 Part-time 52 48 50
2020 Full-time 54 46 1642
2020 Part-time 55 45 44
2019 Full-time 55 45 1971
2019 Part-time 52 48 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 32 68 1730
2022 Part-time 29 71 50
2020 Full-time 34 66 1642
2020 Part-time 41 59 44
2019 Full-time 34 66 1971
2019 Part-time 31 69 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 1730
2022 Part-time 3 97 50
2019 Full-time 1 99 1971
2019 Part-time 0 100 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 1730
2022 Part-time 18 82 50
2019 Full-time 9 91 1971
2019 Part-time 14 86 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 1730
2022 Part-time 15 85 50
2019 Full-time 11 89 1971
2019 Part-time 8 92 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 48 52 1730
2022 Part-time 42 58 50
2020 Full-time 49 51 1642
2020 Part-time 50 50 44
2019 Full-time 47 53 1971
2019 Part-time 42 58 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 1730
2022 Part-time 19 81 50
2020 Full-time 22 78 1642
2020 Part-time 36 64 44
2019 Full-time 24 76 1971
2019 Part-time 28 72 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 1730
2022 Part-time 25 75 50
2020 Full-time 16 84 1642
2020 Part-time 11 89 44
2019 Full-time 16 84 1971
2019 Part-time 12 88 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 49 1730
2022 Part-time 51 49 50
2020 Full-time 51 49 1642
2020 Part-time 51 49 44
2019 Full-time 54 46 1957
2019 Part-time 51 49 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 21 79 1730
2022 Part-time 27 73 50
2020 Full-time 27 73 1642
2020 Part-time 30 70 44
2019 Full-time 25 75 1957
2019 Part-time 33 67 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 1730
2022 Part-time 2 98 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 1730
2022 Part-time 16 84 50
2020 Full-time 22 78 1642
2020 Part-time 17 83 44
2019 Full-time 20 80 1957
2019 Part-time 12 88 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 1730
2022 Part-time 9 91 50
2020 Full-time 11 89 1642
2020 Part-time 13 87 44

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 1730
2022 Part-time 9 91 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 1730
2022 Part-time 6 94 50
2020 Full-time 13 87 1642
2020 Part-time 28 72 44
2019 Full-time 14 86 1957
2019 Part-time 18 82 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 1730
2022 Part-time 11 89 50
2020 Full-time 11 89 1642
2020 Part-time 13 87 44
2019 Full-time 11 89 1957
2019 Part-time 11 89 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 71 1730
2022 Part-time 30 70 50
2020 Full-time 25 75 1642
2020 Part-time 15 85 44
2019 Full-time 26 74 1957
2019 Part-time 14 86 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 1610
2022 Part-time 16 84 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 19 81 1610
2022 Part-time 26 74 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 1610
2022 Part-time 18 82 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 1610
2022 Part-time 6 94 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 1610
2022 Part-time 9 91 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 1610
2022 Part-time 14 86 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 1610
2022 Part-time 5 95 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 13 87 1610
2022 Part-time 12 88 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 14 86 1610
2022 Part-time 24 76 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 25 75 1610
2022 Part-time 19 81 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 1610
2022 Part-time 7 93 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 58 1610
2022 Part-time 38 62 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 1610
2022 Part-time 2 98 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 47 53 1610
2022 Part-time 39 61 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 1610
2022 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 1610
2022 Part-time 20 80 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 19 13 12 4 4 37 12 62 14 20435
2022 Part-time 18 9 10 4 4 40 15 60 17 690
2020 Full-time 21 15 16 5 4 31 8 60 15 18078
2020 Part-time 23 12 12 4 3 37 9 66 12 818
2019 Full-time 18 16 19 7 6 26 8 51 20 15110
2019 Part-time 18 12 19 6 4 30 11 50 18 739

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 38 29 12 4 3 13 2 79 7 20430
2022 Part-time 38 29 11 3 3 15 2 80 7 690
2020 Full-time 39 28 14 4 3 10 1 75 8 18073
2020 Part-time 41 27 12 4 2 13 2 79 7 817
2019 Full-time 35 30 16 6 5 8 1 72 11 15121
2019 Part-time 36 31 14 5 3 9 2 75 9 738

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 20455
2022 Part-time 6 94 690
2020 Full-time 6 94 18081
2020 Part-time 4 96 821
2019 Full-time 8 92 15094
2019 Part-time 7 93 736

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 1300
2022 Part-time 23 77 45
2020 Full-time 31 69 1095
2020 Part-time 32 68 38
2019 Full-time 34 66 1103
2019 Part-time 26 74 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 75 25 1300
2022 Part-time 77 23 45
2020 Full-time 79 21 1095
2020 Part-time 80 20 38
2019 Full-time 75 25 1103
2019 Part-time 76 24 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 1300
2022 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 1300
2022 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 1300
2022 Part-time 7 93 45
2020 Full-time 5 95 1095
2020 Part-time 0 100 38
2019 Full-time 7 93 1103
2019 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 1300
2022 Part-time 17 83 45
2019 Full-time 13 87 1103
2019 Part-time 13 87 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 13 87 1300
2022 Part-time 11 89 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 73 1295
2022 Part-time 13 87 45
2020 Full-time 30 70 1095
2020 Part-time 20 80 38
2019 Full-time 28 72 1078
2019 Part-time 24 76 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 20 80 1295
2022 Part-time 15 85 45
2019 Full-time 21 79 1078
2019 Part-time 21 79 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 14 86 1295
2022 Part-time 7 93 45
2019 Full-time 17 83 1078
2019 Part-time 13 87 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 1295
2022 Part-time 14 86 45
2019 Full-time 7 93 1078
2019 Part-time 10 90 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 22 78 1295
2022 Part-time 17 83 45
2020 Full-time 25 75 1095
2020 Part-time 22 78 38
2019 Full-time 29 71 1078
2019 Part-time 20 80 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 19 81 1295
2022 Part-time 19 81 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 1295
2022 Part-time 6 94 45
2020 Full-time 4 96 1095
2020 Part-time 0 100 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 1295
2022 Part-time 4 96 45
2020 Full-time 2 98 1095
2020 Part-time 0 100 38
2019 Full-time 3 97 1078
2019 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 1295
2022 Part-time 4 96 45
2020 Full-time 7 93 1095
2020 Part-time 0 100 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 1295
2022 Part-time 21 79 45
2020 Full-time 21 79 1095
2020 Part-time 30 70 38
2019 Full-time 18 82 1078
2019 Part-time 24 76 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 1295
2022 Part-time 2 98 45
2020 Full-time 1 99 1095
2020 Part-time 0 100 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 1295
2022 Part-time 42 58 45
2020 Full-time 24 76 1095
2020 Part-time 25 75 38
2019 Full-time 21 79 1078
2019 Part-time 19 81 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 1295
2022 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 20 80 1295
2022 Part-time 21 79 45
2020 Full-time 18 82 1095
2020 Part-time 23 77 38
2019 Full-time 19 81 1078
2019 Part-time 20 80 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 33 67 1300
2022 Part-time 41 59 45
2020 Full-time 28 72 1095
2020 Part-time 35 65 38
2019 Full-time 29 71 1068
2019 Part-time 20 80 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 1300
2022 Part-time 9 91 45
2020 Full-time 13 87 1095
2020 Part-time 20 80 38
2019 Full-time 12 88 1068
2019 Part-time 15 85 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 1300
2022 Part-time 2 98 45
2019 Full-time 3 97 1068
2019 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 1300
2022 Part-time 16 84 45
2020 Full-time 17 83 1095
2020 Part-time 17 83 38
2019 Full-time 17 83 1068
2019 Part-time 14 86 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 1300
2022 Part-time 5 95 45
2019 Full-time 5 95 1068
2019 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 1300
2022 Part-time 10 90 45
2020 Full-time 6 94 1095
2020 Part-time 12 88 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 1300
2022 Part-time 12 88 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 1300
2022 Part-time 7 93 45
2019 Full-time 9 91 1068
2019 Part-time 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 48 52 1300
2022 Part-time 39 61 45
2020 Full-time 49 51 1095
2020 Part-time 42 58 38
2019 Full-time 48 52 1068
2019 Part-time 62 38 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 1195
2022 Part-time 4 96 40
2020 Full-time 7 93 1027
2020 Part-time 19 81 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 85 1195
2022 Part-time 21 79 40
2020 Full-time 14 86 1027
2020 Part-time 32 68 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 1195
2022 Part-time 4 96 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 1195
2022 Part-time 0 100 40
2020 Full-time 3 97 1027
2020 Part-time 0 100 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 1195
2022 Part-time 10 90 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 1195
2022 Part-time 6 94 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 1195
2022 Part-time 4 96 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 14 86 1195
2022 Part-time 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 1195
2022 Part-time 21 79 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 1195
2022 Part-time 17 83 40
2020 Full-time 25 75 1027
2020 Part-time 25 75 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 1195
2022 Part-time 9 91 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 58 1195
2022 Part-time 45 55 40
2020 Full-time 44 56 1027
2020 Part-time 46 54 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 1195
2022 Part-time 0 100 40
2020 Full-time 2 98 1027
2020 Part-time 0 100 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 58 42 1195
2022 Part-time 47 53 40
2020 Full-time 56 44 1027
2020 Part-time 43 57 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 1195
2022 Part-time 4 96 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 17 83 1195
2022 Part-time 22 78 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 21 14 15 3 3 36 8 64 9 20460
2022 Part-time 21 12 13 3 2 39 10 64 11 690
2020 Full-time 23 15 16 3 3 33 7 63 9 18050
2020 Part-time 24 14 12 3 2 40 6 69 8 815
2019 Full-time 20 15 20 4 4 30 8 56 12 15088
2019 Part-time 18 13 18 4 3 35 8 56 13 740

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 29 12 3 2 12 2 80 6 20460
2022 Part-time 39 30 12 3 2 13 1 81 6 690
2020 Full-time 40 28 14 3 2 11 1 77 7 18081
2020 Part-time 42 28 13 2 2 13 1 81 4 816
2019 Full-time 38 28 16 4 3 10 1 74 8 15083
2019 Part-time 38 29 13 3 2 12 2 78 7 736

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 14 86 20450
2022 Part-time 24 76 690
2020 Full-time 17 83 18030
2020 Part-time 22 78 813
2019 Full-time 22 78 15114
2019 Part-time 29 71 739

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 61 39 2875
2022 Part-time 73 27 180
2020 Full-time 52 48 2951
2020 Part-time 58 42 199

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 75 25 2875
2022 Part-time 86 14 180
2020 Full-time 80 20 2951
2020 Part-time 83 17 196
2019 Full-time 84 16 3284
2019 Part-time 85 15 213

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 Full-time 50 32 7 7 4 1 1 82 11 2150
2022 Part-time 50 35 4 7 5 0 0 85 12 155
2020 Full-time 51 33 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 2353
2020 Part-time 49 37 7 5 1 0 1 87 7 165
2019 Full-time 47 33 6 10 4 1 0 81 13 2689
2019 Part-time 49 33 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 181

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 49 30 7 5 3 3 3 85 8 20450
2022 Part-time 49 29 9 5 3 2 3 82 9 690
2020 Full-time 51 31 8 5 2 2 2 85 7 18089
2020 Part-time 46 32 9 4 2 4 4 84 6 818

Future of 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 Full-time 27 12 4 4 52 5300
2022 Part-time 26 9 9 7 49 90

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 59 41 7125
2022 Part-time 77 23 225

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 36 64 7125
2022 Part-time 43 57 225

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 54 46 7125
2022 Part-time 50 50 225

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 32 68 7125
2022 Part-time 35 65 225

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 19 81 7125
2022 Part-time 31 69 225

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 36 64 7125
2022 Part-time 31 69 225

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 7125
2022 Part-time 16 84 225

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 22 78 7125
2022 Part-time 34 66 225

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 7125
2022 Part-time 20 80 225

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 22 78 7125
2022 Part-time 30 70 225

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 33 67 7125
2022 Part-time 35 65 225

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 7125
2022 Part-time 5 95 225

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 7125
2022 Part-time 17 83 225

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 71 11 4 1 2 1 9 92 4 7130
2022 Part-time 50 14 7 3 2 1 23 84 7 220

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 12 14 12 41 4 10 62 21 7125
2022 Part-time 7 11 16 11 25 4 26 51 26 225

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 18 17 13 34 6 5 53 29 7130
2022 Part-time 10 15 17 14 25 7 11 48 31 225
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 56 27 7 5 4 1 1 84 9 20455
2022 Part-time 55 28 7 4 4 1 1 85 8 695
2020 Full-time 51 29 9 7 4 1 0 81 11 18018
2020 Part-time 48 32 8 7 3 1 1 81 10 818

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 5 11 6 39 6 28 69 14 20435
2022 Part-time 4 4 9 7 41 7 28 74 12 690

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 Full-time 35 39 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 20455
2022 Part-time 37 36 15 5 3 3 1 76 9 695
2020 Full-time 43 38 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 18057
2020 Part-time 42 42 8 4 1 2 0 86 6 815
2019 Full-time 33 41 13 8 4 2 0 75 12 15065
2019 Part-time 33 40 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 734

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 28 36 19 6 20465
2022 Part-time 10 26 36 21 7 695

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 57 25 9 3 2 3 1 85 5 20460
2022 Part-time 55 27 11 2 2 2 1 84 5 695
2020 Full-time 49 27 13 4 3 4 1 80 7 18003
2020 Part-time 48 30 11 4 2 4 1 82 6 814

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 49 25 8 8 7 2 1 76 15 20450
2022 Part-time 46 27 10 8 6 2 1 75 15 695
2020 Full-time 40 28 11 11 7 2 1 70 19 18043
2020 Part-time 36 35 10 11 6 2 1 72 18 813

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 32 38 13 9 5 2 0 71 15 20440
2022 Part-time 32 39 13 7 6 3 0 73 13 695
2020 Full-time 36 33 15 9 5 2 0 71 14 18088
2020 Part-time 39 33 15 7 4 2 0 73 11 818
2019 Full-time 24 36 17 14 9 1 0 61 23 15102
2019 Part-time 26 35 17 13 8 1 0 62 21 739

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 21 52 11 12 3 1 0 74 15 3395
2022 Part-time 28 52 0 7 7 6 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 26 49 11 10 3 1 0 76 12 2990
2020 Part-time 42 46 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 Full-time 21 48 13 12 3 1 1 71 16 2604
2019 Part-time 24 57 7 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 26 18 11 15 0 2 54 27 20375
2022 Part-time 21 23 21 12 20 1 2 45 33 690
2020 Full-time 28 27 21 12 10 0 1 56 23 18063
2020 Part-time 21 22 22 15 18 0 1 44 34 818
2019 Full-time 18 24 21 15 21 0 1 42 36 15127
2019 Part-time 13 18 23 17 28 0 1 31 46 738

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 20 26 26 14 13 0 1 47 27 20370
2022 Part-time 31 26 20 11 9 0 2 59 20 690
2020 Full-time 21 26 25 16 11 0 1 48 27 18083
2020 Part-time 29 30 23 11 5 1 1 60 16 818
2019 Full-time 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 27 15107
2019 Part-time 28 25 24 13 9 0 2 54 22 739

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 26 20 12 10 1 4 56 23 20345
2022 Part-time 39 23 14 11 7 1 6 66 19 690
2020 Full-time 30 26 20 12 8 1 3 59 21 18045
2020 Part-time 41 25 15 10 4 1 4 69 14 817
2019 Full-time 28 28 21 12 8 1 3 57 21 15038
2019 Part-time 36 22 19 9 7 1 5 62 17 730

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 23 19 14 12 3 3 53 27 20350
2022 Part-time 36 21 16 10 11 3 3 61 22 690
2020 Full-time 29 25 21 13 10 2 2 56 23 18006
2020 Part-time 35 23 19 9 7 3 3 62 17 813
2019 Full-time 22 25 22 15 13 1 2 48 29 15040
2019 Part-time 27 23 22 13 13 1 2 51 27 732

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 54 20 9 4 4 1 9 82 8 20395
2022 Part-time 62 13 6 2 3 1 14 87 5 690
2020 Full-time 52 21 11 5 4 1 5 78 10 18011
2020 Part-time 63 14 7 2 2 2 11 87 4 813
2019 Full-time 56 20 9 4 3 1 8 83 7 15047
2019 Part-time 60 16 5 2 1 0 14 89 5 735

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 Full-time 38 27 17 8 9 0 1 66 17 20400
2022 Part-time 39 25 18 6 9 0 3 66 16 690
2020 Full-time 33 27 20 10 8 0 1 61 19 18055
2020 Part-time 32 26 19 11 10 0 2 59 22 819
2019 Full-time 33 29 19 9 8 0 1 63 18 15090
2019 Part-time 35 23 19 13 8 0 2 59 21 739

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 34 29 18 8 7 2 3 65 16 20365
2022 Part-time 40 25 15 8 7 3 3 69 15 690
2020 Full-time 34 32 19 8 5 1 2 68 13 18027
2020 Part-time 43 25 17 8 3 1 3 71 12 818
2019 Full-time 28 33 21 10 6 1 2 62 16 15061
2019 Part-time 31 31 19 9 5 1 3 65 14 738

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 28 20 11 9 1 2 59 21 20390
2022 Part-time 34 24 18 12 7 2 3 61 21 695
2020 Full-time 25 29 22 13 8 1 1 56 21 18026
2020 Part-time 32 29 18 11 6 1 3 63 18 818
2019 Full-time 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 15052
2019 Part-time 33 28 17 13 6 1 3 64 19 738

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 37 28 17 8 7 1 2 67 16 20400
2022 Part-time 42 24 16 8 7 1 3 68 16 690
2020 Full-time 33 30 19 10 6 1 1 64 17 18033
2020 Part-time 35 30 19 11 3 1 2 67 14 818
2019 Full-time 31 31 19 11 6 1 1 64 17 15030
2019 Part-time 41 27 17 8 4 1 2 69 13 737

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 47 25 13 6 6 1 2 74 13 20395
2022 Part-time 52 22 12 5 5 1 3 77 10 690
2020 Full-time 45 26 14 7 6 1 1 73 13 17999
2020 Part-time 51 25 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 814
2019 Full-time 40 27 15 9 7 1 1 69 16 15029
2019 Part-time 43 25 15 9 6 0 2 70 15 738

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 53 25 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 20405
2022 Part-time 46 25 14 6 6 0 2 73 12 690
2020 Full-time 31 30 21 10 7 0 1 62 17 18040
2020 Part-time 30 28 24 10 7 0 1 59 17 815

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 28 21 12 11 0 1 55 23 20375
2022 Part-time 32 26 18 12 11 0 1 59 23 690
2020 Full-time 22 27 23 15 12 0 0 49 28 18054
2020 Part-time 25 26 21 14 12 0 1 52 26 819
2019 Full-time 28 29 21 12 8 0 1 58 20 15002
2019 Part-time 30 24 21 14 9 0 2 55 24 737

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 Full-time 66 16 6 3 4 1 5 86 7 20360
2022 Part-time 67 15 6 3 3 0 5 87 6 685
2020 Full-time 56 25 12 4 2 0 1 82 7 18005
2020 Part-time 50 26 13 6 2 1 3 78 9 815
2019 Full-time 49 24 13 6 5 0 2 75 11 15011
2019 Part-time 48 25 14 6 5 0 2 75 11 738

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 48 31 12 5 4 0 1 80 8 20395
2022 Part-time 43 31 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 690
2020 Full-time 35 34 18 8 4 0 1 70 12 18009
2020 Part-time 33 33 19 10 4 0 1 67 14 819

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 71 12 4 2 2 1 8 91 5 20405
2022 Part-time 65 16 7 2 3 0 8 88 5 690
2020 Full-time 68 16 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 17991
2020 Part-time 67 16 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 816
2019 Full-time 68 14 6 2 2 1 7 88 5 15023
2019 Part-time 63 15 8 4 2 1 8 85 7 732

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 76 8 4 2 3 1 6 91 5 20390
2022 Part-time 76 7 4 2 3 1 7 91 5 690
2020 Full-time 79 8 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 17979
2020 Part-time 81 8 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 819
2019 Full-time 70 12 6 4 4 1 3 85 8 15056
2019 Part-time 73 11 6 3 3 1 3 87 6 738

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 Full-time 73 15 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 20410
2022 Part-time 75 12 4 2 1 0 5 92 4 690
2020 Full-time 73 16 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 17956
2020 Part-time 77 13 5 1 2 0 3 92 3 811
2019 Full-time 58 24 9 4 2 0 2 84 6 15008
2019 Part-time 62 24 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 738

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 Full-time 70 13 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 20370
2022 Part-time 73 11 4 2 4 0 5 89 7 690
2020 Full-time 71 14 6 4 3 0 2 87 7 17990
2020 Part-time 73 12 6 3 3 1 3 88 6 814
2019 Full-time 61 18 9 5 5 0 2 81 10 14985
2019 Part-time 63 18 8 4 3 1 2 84 8 737

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 63 8 3 1 1 0 23 93 3 20375
2022 Part-time 68 3 2 0 0 0 26 97 1 690
2020 Full-time 61 8 3 1 1 1 24 93 3 18019
2020 Part-time 65 3 2 0 0 1 29 97 1 818
2019 Full-time 56 10 4 2 1 0 27 90 4 14957
2019 Part-time 56 3 2 1 1 1 37 95 2 733

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 Full-time 68 14 6 2 2 1 7 89 5 20370
2022 Part-time 69 11 7 3 2 1 7 87 6 690
2020 Full-time 68 16 7 3 2 1 4 88 5 18070
2020 Part-time 63 18 8 3 2 0 5 86 6 818
2019 Full-time 64 17 8 3 2 0 6 86 6 15019
2019 Part-time 57 19 9 5 3 1 7 82 8 739

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 Full-time 61 16 8 4 6 1 4 81 11 20430
2022 Part-time 62 16 6 5 4 1 7 84 10 695
2020 Full-time 64 17 8 4 4 1 2 83 8 18083
2020 Part-time 63 15 7 6 5 0 3 81 11 820
2019 Full-time 63 15 8 4 5 1 4 82 10 15064
2019 Part-time 57 14 10 6 6 1 6 76 13 740

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 Full-time 51 26 13 4 3 0 3 79 8 20425
2022 Part-time 46 23 16 6 5 1 3 72 11 695
2020 Full-time 45 29 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 18076
2020 Part-time 38 29 18 7 6 0 2 68 14 819
2019 Full-time 48 28 13 5 3 0 2 78 8 15031
2019 Part-time 45 24 18 6 4 0 2 70 11 739

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 Full-time 12 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 20465
2022 Part-time 16 34 35 10 6 0 0 50 15 695
2020 Full-time 15 33 34 13 5 0 0 49 17 18094
2020 Part-time 19 36 31 10 4 0 0 55 14 817
2019 Full-time 15 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 15118
2019 Part-time 19 30 35 12 5 0 0 49 17 740

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 Full-time 10 19 39 20 11 0 0 32 29 20435
2022 Part-time 13 16 35 21 14 0 0 35 30 695
2020 Full-time 13 21 38 20 8 0 0 29 33 18035
2020 Part-time 10 18 35 22 13 0 0 36 29 816
2019 Full-time 12 20 37 21 9 0 0 30 33 15008
2019 Part-time 14 21 35 17 12 0 0 29 35 734
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 54 15 1 20470
2022 Part-time 48 33 17 2 695
2020 Full-time 37 44 17 2 18128
2020 Part-time 56 27 16 2 820

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 35 65 5905
2022 Part-time 32 68 340
2020 Full-time 34 66 6711
2020 Part-time 25 75 474

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 16 10 6 6 4 19 72 15 20465
2022 Part-time 38 11 10 5 7 6 22 69 18 690
2020 Full-time 39 19 14 8 7 2 10 67 17 18101
2020 Part-time 39 14 11 8 6 3 18 67 19 819
2019 Full-time 33 18 17 11 14 1 6 56 26 14901
2019 Part-time 37 15 15 11 10 0 12 60 23 724

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 18 14 18 34 2 5 29 55 5905
2022 Part-time 15 21 13 19 26 0 5 38 48 340
2020 Full-time 11 20 17 19 27 1 5 34 49 6710
2020 Part-time 11 19 15 23 28 0 4 31 53 474

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 15 12 18 43 1 4 22 65 5900
2022 Part-time 9 17 13 22 35 1 2 28 59 340
2020 Full-time 7 16 14 21 38 1 2 24 61 6715
2020 Part-time 5 16 14 25 38 1 1 21 64 474
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