2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 38 44 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 38 38 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 4505
2020 Supervisor 39 41 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 2179
2020 Non-supervisor 40 37 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 4380
2019 Supervisor 41 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 4407
2018 Supervisor 37 45 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 36 43 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4649

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 Supervisor 31 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 18 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 34 35 13 10 9 0 0 69 18 4515
2020 Supervisor 31 38 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 35 34 13 10 7 0 0 69 17 4372
2019 Supervisor 32 39 13 10 6 0 0 71 17 1969
2019 Non-supervisor 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 4403
2018 Supervisor 29 40 13 11 7 0 0 69 17 2113
2018 Non-supervisor 29 40 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 4661

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 Supervisor 55 33 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 49 34 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 4510
2020 Supervisor 56 34 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 2161
2020 Non-supervisor 53 32 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 4346
2019 Supervisor 59 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 3 1960
2019 Non-supervisor 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 4392
2018 Supervisor 56 35 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 2106
2018 Non-supervisor 52 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4638

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 Supervisor 41 42 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 4510
2020 Supervisor 44 41 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2177
2020 Non-supervisor 47 35 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 4378
2019 Supervisor 46 39 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 1980
2019 Non-supervisor 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 4403
2018 Supervisor 44 41 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2111
2018 Non-supervisor 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4663

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 Supervisor 33 37 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 41 32 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 4510
2020 Supervisor 36 36 16 7 4 0 0 72 12 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 44 31 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 4361
2019 Supervisor 36 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 41 32 15 7 4 1 0 73 12 4410
2018 Supervisor 31 36 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 2105
2018 Non-supervisor 36 35 15 8 5 1 0 71 13 4659

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 Supervisor 28 39 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 36 35 12 10 6 0 0 71 17 4510
2020 Supervisor 33 37 14 11 4 0 0 70 16 2172
2020 Non-supervisor 41 33 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 4340
2019 Supervisor 33 37 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 38 34 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 4397
2018 Supervisor 28 39 16 12 5 0 0 68 17 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 33 37 16 9 5 1 0 70 14 4655

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 Supervisor 32 28 19 11 7 3 1 63 18 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 34 25 18 10 8 5 1 62 19 4510
2020 Supervisor 37 28 16 9 6 3 2 68 15 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 40 25 17 9 6 3 1 68 15 4369
2019 Supervisor 38 27 18 9 6 2 1 66 15 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 37 26 17 10 6 3 1 66 16 4414
2018 Supervisor 35 30 18 10 5 2 1 66 15 2113
2018 Non-supervisor 34 28 18 10 6 4 1 65 17 4669
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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 Supervisor 54 30 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 44 29 13 5 3 1 5 78 9 4510
2020 Supervisor 53 28 11 3 2 0 1 83 6 2181
2020 Non-supervisor 46 26 15 6 3 1 4 75 9 4372
2019 Supervisor 52 28 12 3 3 1 2 82 6 1981
2019 Non-supervisor 42 30 15 5 3 1 4 76 8 4414

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 Supervisor 43 35 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 46 31 9 7 5 1 1 79 12 4505
2020 Supervisor 43 32 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2179
2020 Non-supervisor 45 30 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 4371
2019 Supervisor 39 36 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 1975
2019 Non-supervisor 45 32 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 4398
2018 Supervisor 40 34 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 2084
2018 Non-supervisor 41 35 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 4640

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 Supervisor 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 54 26 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 4505
2020 Supervisor 49 30 11 5 3 1 1 81 8 2181
2020 Non-supervisor 53 25 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 4380
2019 Supervisor 47 29 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1982
2019 Non-supervisor 51 29 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 4418
2018 Supervisor 45 30 12 7 4 1 1 76 12 2092
2018 Non-supervisor 48 30 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 4652

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 Supervisor 28 35 15 9 7 5 0 67 17 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 35 28 12 8 7 9 0 69 17 4510
2020 Supervisor 28 34 18 8 5 5 0 66 14 2182
2020 Non-supervisor 36 29 13 8 6 7 0 71 15 4382
2019 Supervisor 25 38 15 13 6 3 0 65 19 1966
2019 Non-supervisor 31 31 16 8 7 6 0 67 16 4425
2018 Supervisor 28 34 17 11 7 3 0 64 18 2117
2018 Non-supervisor 28 32 18 8 7 7 0 65 16 4662

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 Supervisor 20 34 17 15 12 1 0 55 27 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 29 29 15 12 11 4 0 60 24 4510
2020 Supervisor 23 36 16 15 9 1 0 59 25 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 34 29 16 11 8 2 0 64 20 4365
2019 Supervisor 22 34 16 18 10 1 0 57 27 1959
2019 Non-supervisor 28 31 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 4420
2018 Supervisor 22 33 18 16 10 1 0 56 27 2113
2018 Non-supervisor 25 32 18 13 10 3 0 58 23 4659

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 Supervisor 12 28 20 21 17 2 0 41 39 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 21 27 17 15 13 6 0 51 31 4510
2020 Supervisor 14 32 17 22 13 2 0 47 36 2173
2020 Non-supervisor 23 30 17 15 10 5 0 56 26 4373
2019 Supervisor 12 32 19 23 13 1 0 44 37 1962
2019 Non-supervisor 20 29 20 16 10 4 0 51 27 4412
2018 Supervisor 13 30 20 22 14 1 0 43 37 2107
2018 Non-supervisor 17 29 21 16 11 5 0 49 29 4652

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 Supervisor 12 31 19 21 16 1 0 43 38 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 19 29 16 17 15 4 0 51 33 4510
2020 Supervisor 13 31 18 23 14 1 0 44 38 2177
2020 Non-supervisor 20 32 16 18 12 2 0 53 30 4379
2019 Supervisor 11 32 18 23 15 1 0 43 38 1964
2019 Non-supervisor 17 29 19 19 13 3 0 48 33 4410
2018 Supervisor 11 31 19 22 15 1 0 43 38 2117
2018 Non-supervisor 14 30 19 20 14 3 0 46 35 4661
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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 Supervisor 25 35 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 32 34 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 4510
2020 Supervisor 23 36 18 17 7 0 0 59 24 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 33 35 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 4378
2019 Supervisor 22 38 18 14 8 0 0 60 23 1973
2019 Non-supervisor 29 37 16 12 7 0 0 66 18 4405
2018 Supervisor 20 35 19 15 10 0 0 56 25 2107
2018 Non-supervisor 26 37 16 11 8 1 0 64 20 4651

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 Supervisor 29 45 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 32 44 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 4510
2020 Supervisor 28 44 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 2169
2020 Non-supervisor 33 40 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 4357
2019 Supervisor 25 46 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 1964
2019 Non-supervisor 29 42 13 11 4 0 0 71 15 4390
2018 Supervisor 26 46 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 2110
2018 Non-supervisor 28 43 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 4660

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 Supervisor 37 35 13 8 7 0 0 72 16 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 43 32 11 7 5 0 1 76 13 4510
2020 Supervisor 39 33 12 10 5 0 0 72 15 2181
2020 Non-supervisor 44 29 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 4371
2019 Supervisor 37 32 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 1982
2019 Non-supervisor 41 33 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 4410
2018 Supervisor 34 37 12 10 6 0 1 71 16 2091
2018 Non-supervisor 38 36 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 4652

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 Supervisor 25 42 12 14 6 0 0 67 21 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 70 18 4505
2020 Supervisor 25 40 13 17 5 0 0 65 22 2169
2020 Non-supervisor 31 40 12 12 5 0 0 72 16 4368
2019 Supervisor 29 41 11 14 5 0 0 69 20 1970
2019 Non-supervisor 29 41 11 13 5 0 0 70 19 4401
2018 Supervisor 23 48 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 2107
2018 Non-supervisor 24 46 10 13 5 0 0 71 19 4662

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 Supervisor 48 29 10 6 5 1 1 78 11 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 53 24 11 5 4 2 1 79 10 4505
2020 Supervisor 50 26 14 5 3 1 1 77 8 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 51 22 13 7 5 1 1 76 12 4369

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 Supervisor 20 39 15 15 9 1 0 59 25 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 26 33 16 12 10 3 0 62 22 4510
2020 Supervisor 20 36 19 14 9 1 0 57 24 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 27 34 18 12 8 1 0 62 20 4367
2019 Supervisor 20 38 17 16 9 1 0 58 24 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 24 33 17 14 9 2 0 59 24 4413
2018 Supervisor 19 39 17 16 9 1 0 58 25 2111
2018 Non-supervisor 20 34 19 14 10 2 0 56 25 4672

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 Supervisor 37 28 18 6 7 1 3 68 13 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 45 24 14 5 5 1 6 74 11 4510
2020 Supervisor 37 26 19 9 6 1 2 65 15 2182
2020 Non-supervisor 49 23 14 6 4 1 4 76 10 4385
2019 Supervisor 36 30 17 9 5 0 2 68 15 1980
2019 Non-supervisor 47 25 15 5 3 1 4 76 8 4410

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 Supervisor 44 28 15 6 4 1 2 74 11 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 43 25 15 6 6 2 4 72 13 4510
2020 Supervisor 42 24 18 8 5 1 2 68 14 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 43 26 15 9 4 1 3 72 13 4378
2019 Supervisor 45 27 16 6 3 1 2 74 10 1971
2019 Non-supervisor 42 26 16 7 4 2 4 71 12 4406

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 Supervisor 73 10 4 3 3 3 4 89 6 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 73 9 4 1 3 3 6 91 5 4505
2020 Supervisor 76 10 5 2 2 2 2 90 5 2167
2020 Non-supervisor 76 9 5 2 2 3 3 91 5 4374
2019 Supervisor 75 10 5 2 2 2 3 90 4 1968
2019 Non-supervisor 74 9 5 2 2 3 4 90 5 4404

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 Supervisor 77 8 3 1 1 1 9 94 3 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 70 9 4 2 3 2 10 91 5 4510
2020 Supervisor 78 8 3 1 1 1 6 94 3 2175
2020 Non-supervisor 72 11 5 2 2 2 6 91 4 4371
2019 Supervisor 80 6 3 2 1 1 7 93 3 1969
2019 Non-supervisor 76 8 3 1 2 2 8 93 3 4400

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 Supervisor 26 38 12 13 10 1 1 65 23 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 22 34 12 13 13 3 2 59 28 4510
2020 Supervisor 30 37 13 11 8 1 1 68 19 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 23 32 15 14 11 2 3 58 26 4376
2019 Supervisor 28 37 13 12 9 1 1 65 21 1983
2019 Non-supervisor 23 30 16 15 12 3 2 56 28 4424
2018 Supervisor 27 37 13 12 10 1 1 65 22 2106
2018 Non-supervisor 20 32 16 14 13 2 1 55 29 4668

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 Supervisor 32 44 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 30 38 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 4500
2020 Supervisor 35 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 2163
2020 Non-supervisor 33 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 4359
2019 Supervisor 34 42 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 1969
2019 Non-supervisor 30 39 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 4385
2018 Supervisor 32 44 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 2109
2018 Non-supervisor 27 41 15 10 6 1 0 68 17 4645

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 Supervisor 36 40 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 37 34 14 8 6 0 0 72 15 4510
2020 Supervisor 38 37 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 2167
2020 Non-supervisor 38 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4375
2019 Supervisor 37 37 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 1969
2019 Non-supervisor 34 36 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 4400
2018 Supervisor 34 39 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 2102
2018 Non-supervisor 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 4646

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 Supervisor 30 39 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 36 37 13 8 5 0 0 73 13 4510
2020 Supervisor 25 44 15 12 4 0 1 70 16 2161
2020 Non-supervisor 34 40 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 4352
2019 Supervisor 28 41 16 11 4 0 0 69 15 1949
2019 Non-supervisor 31 40 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 4378
2018 Supervisor 26 39 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 2108
2018 Non-supervisor 30 39 16 9 5 0 0 69 14 4652

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 Supervisor 23 45 17 9 5 1 0 69 14 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 22 39 17 11 7 3 0 64 19 4510
2020 Supervisor 21 46 16 12 4 1 0 68 16 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 23 41 18 10 4 3 1 67 15 4377
2019 Supervisor 19 47 17 10 5 1 0 67 15 1981
2019 Non-supervisor 19 42 19 11 5 3 1 63 17 4411
2018 Supervisor 23 43 20 10 3 1 0 67 13 2117
2018 Non-supervisor 18 37 24 10 6 4 0 58 17 4673

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 Supervisor 32 35 11 13 10 0 0 67 22 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 44 29 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 4510
2020 Supervisor 28 34 13 15 9 0 1 63 24 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 45 28 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 4367
2019 Supervisor 32 33 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 1977
2019 Non-supervisor 43 32 12 8 5 0 0 75 14 4404
2018 Supervisor 28 36 14 13 7 0 0 65 21 2112
2018 Non-supervisor 40 35 12 8 5 0 1 76 13 4654

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 Supervisor 18 30 22 16 13 0 1 48 29 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 41 35 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 4515
2020 Supervisor 20 29 22 15 12 0 1 50 28 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 39 36 14 6 3 0 1 76 9 4370
2019 Supervisor 17 32 23 15 12 0 0 50 27 1968
2019 Non-supervisor 38 36 15 6 3 0 1 75 9 4405
2018 Supervisor 18 30 23 16 12 0 1 49 28 2112
2018 Non-supervisor 38 35 16 6 3 0 1 74 9 4665

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 Supervisor 53 25 7 4 3 1 6 84 8 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 59 19 6 3 5 1 6 85 9 4510

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 Supervisor 36 35 29 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 39 31 30 4510
2020 Supervisor 27 42 32 2183
2020 Non-supervisor 21 45 33 4381
2019 Supervisor 26 43 31 1982
2019 Non-supervisor 25 42 33 4417
2018 Supervisor 27 43 30 2108
2018 Non-supervisor 23 44 34 4657

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 Supervisor 21 38 22 7 3 8 810
2022 Non-supervisor 10 38 20 6 17 8 1705
2020 Supervisor 26 43 16 8 1 6 566
2020 Non-supervisor 14 41 22 6 11 6 958
2019 Supervisor 23 35 18 10 6 7 499
2019 Non-supervisor 14 31 21 8 19 5 1081
2018 Supervisor 29 35 18 11 0 7 543
2018 Non-supervisor 18 37 21 9 10 6 1088
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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 Supervisor 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4505
2020 Supervisor 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 2166
2020 Non-supervisor 45 38 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 4362
2019 Supervisor 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 1967
2019 Non-supervisor 39 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4393
2018 Supervisor 47 41 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 2113
2018 Non-supervisor 40 42 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 4664

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 Supervisor 16 44 18 14 7 1 0 61 21 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 22 44 17 11 5 2 0 67 16 4510
2020 Supervisor 16 45 21 13 4 1 0 61 17 2181
2020 Non-supervisor 25 42 18 10 4 1 0 68 14 4373
2019 Supervisor 18 47 16 14 5 1 0 66 18 1982
2019 Non-supervisor 24 43 18 10 4 1 0 68 14 4415
2018 Supervisor 16 46 19 12 6 1 0 63 17 2109
2018 Non-supervisor 21 42 20 11 5 1 0 64 16 4670

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 Supervisor 12 27 41 15 4 0 1 19 39 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 7 21 38 21 9 1 3 31 30 4500
2020 Supervisor 12 28 41 16 3 0 0 19 40 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 8 23 36 22 9 1 1 32 32 4377
2019 Supervisor 10 29 41 14 5 0 0 19 40 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 8 22 37 20 10 1 1 31 32 4410
2018 Supervisor 10 29 41 16 3 0 1 19 40 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 9 23 37 19 9 1 2 29 33 4651

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 Supervisor 24 32 30 9 3 0 1 13 57 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 15 26 29 16 8 1 4 26 44 4505
2020 Supervisor 18 31 32 13 4 1 1 17 50 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 13 23 31 19 10 2 2 30 38 4370
2019 Supervisor 21 31 31 12 4 0 0 16 52 1976
2019 Non-supervisor 14 25 30 17 10 2 2 28 41 4407
2018 Supervisor 21 32 30 12 3 1 1 15 54 2100
2018 Non-supervisor 16 25 29 16 8 2 2 26 43 4635

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 Supervisor 12 23 36 20 7 0 2 28 36 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 4 11 27 32 20 1 4 55 16 4495
2020 Supervisor 10 21 37 24 6 0 2 31 31 2173
2020 Non-supervisor 4 11 29 35 19 1 2 55 16 4359
2019 Supervisor 10 21 37 23 7 0 1 31 32 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 4 12 30 32 18 1 3 52 17 4386
2018 Supervisor 12 23 37 21 6 0 1 27 35 2095
2018 Non-supervisor 5 13 31 32 15 2 2 49 19 4620

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 Supervisor 22 30 27 13 6 1 1 19 53 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 10 17 27 22 18 1 5 43 29 4495
2020 Supervisor 20 29 29 16 5 0 1 21 49 2177
2020 Non-supervisor 10 16 27 27 17 1 2 45 27 4375
2019 Supervisor 18 29 30 15 6 1 0 21 48 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 11 17 26 25 17 2 3 44 29 4407
2018 Supervisor 23 30 29 13 4 1 1 17 54 2106
2018 Non-supervisor 13 20 28 22 12 2 2 36 34 4639

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 Supervisor 21 26 30 15 6 1 2 21 48 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 14 18 24 17 17 4 5 39 35 4505
2020 Supervisor 17 26 29 19 6 1 1 26 44 2169
2020 Non-supervisor 9 15 24 26 20 3 2 48 26 4362
2019 Supervisor 18 25 29 19 7 1 1 26 44 1968
2019 Non-supervisor 11 19 26 22 17 3 3 41 32 4393
2018 Supervisor 19 26 30 17 6 1 1 23 46 2101
2018 Non-supervisor 13 20 26 21 14 3 3 38 35 4628

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 Supervisor 25 32 28 9 4 1 1 13 58 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 14 24 29 15 11 3 3 28 40 4500
2020 Supervisor 20 30 34 12 3 1 1 15 50 2175
2020 Non-supervisor 11 19 32 20 12 3 2 34 32 4362
2019 Supervisor 20 31 31 11 5 1 1 16 52 1975
2019 Non-supervisor 12 21 31 18 12 3 3 32 35 4397
2018 Supervisor 22 31 31 10 4 1 1 14 55 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 15 22 32 17 9 3 3 28 39 4641

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 Supervisor 10 18 33 27 11 0 1 39 28 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 6 12 30 29 19 1 2 50 19 4510
2020 Supervisor 10 22 40 21 6 0 0 27 32 2177
2020 Non-supervisor 7 16 34 26 14 1 1 41 24 4374
2019 Supervisor 11 22 36 23 8 0 0 31 33 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 8 15 32 27 15 1 1 43 24 4402

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 Supervisor 6 28 22 26 16 1 0 35 43 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 14 30 21 19 12 3 0 46 32 4500
2020 Supervisor 8 31 24 24 11 2 0 40 36 2168
2020 Non-supervisor 18 35 19 17 7 2 0 55 25 4361
2019 Supervisor 8 32 23 25 10 2 0 41 35 1973
2019 Non-supervisor 14 33 22 19 8 4 0 49 29 4403

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 Supervisor 48 31 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 47 29 8 7 7 1 0 78 15 4505
2020 Supervisor 47 33 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 2171
2020 Non-supervisor 44 30 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 4374
2019 Supervisor 47 32 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 43 30 10 11 6 1 0 74 17 4405
2018 Supervisor 42 37 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 37 33 10 11 7 1 0 71 19 4664

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 Supervisor 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 54 30 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 4510
2020 Supervisor 45 38 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 2168
2020 Non-supervisor 51 31 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 4358
2019 Supervisor 43 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 1969
2019 Non-supervisor 48 33 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 4398
2018 Supervisor 41 42 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 43 37 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 4665

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 Supervisor 47 39 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 46 35 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 4510
2020 Supervisor 42 44 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 2165
2020 Non-supervisor 43 36 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 4343
2019 Supervisor 41 44 9 4 2 1 0 86 6 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 39 38 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 4410
2018 Supervisor 39 44 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2105
2018 Non-supervisor 35 42 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 4667

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 Supervisor 28 41 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 35 38 11 8 6 2 0 75 14 4510
2020 Supervisor 30 43 14 7 4 1 1 74 11 2161
2020 Non-supervisor 35 37 14 9 3 2 0 74 12 4355
2019 Supervisor 29 45 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 1973
2019 Non-supervisor 34 39 15 7 3 2 0 74 11 4396
2018 Supervisor 33 43 15 6 2 1 0 77 8 2106
2018 Non-supervisor 34 41 14 5 3 2 0 77 8 4665

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 Supervisor 25 41 18 7 4 5 1 70 11 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 30 35 15 7 3 8 1 72 12 4510
2020 Supervisor 31 40 15 6 3 4 0 74 10 2171
2020 Non-supervisor 36 34 16 6 3 4 1 74 9 4365
2019 Supervisor 35 39 14 6 2 3 0 77 8 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 39 34 15 5 2 4 1 76 7 4397
2018 Supervisor 35 40 17 4 2 3 1 77 6 2106
2018 Non-supervisor 35 37 17 4 3 4 1 75 7 4667

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 Supervisor 41 39 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 48 35 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 4510
2020 Supervisor 45 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 50 32 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4362
2019 Supervisor 42 40 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 47 35 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 4407
2018 Supervisor 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 9 4662

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 Supervisor 52 29 7 5 2 3 2 85 7 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 46 28 9 4 3 6 4 82 8 4505

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 Supervisor 50 28 8 6 3 3 2 82 9 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 45 27 10 5 3 6 4 80 9 4510

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 Supervisor 23 27 26 7 4 12 2 58 12 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 25 25 20 8 4 16 2 61 14 4510
2020 Supervisor 27 37 21 6 4 5 1 67 11 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 32 31 18 7 3 8 1 69 11 4377

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 Supervisor 46 33 9 4 3 3 3 83 8 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 43 32 8 5 4 5 3 81 10 4510
2020 Supervisor 48 35 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 2177
2020 Non-supervisor 45 31 11 6 3 3 2 79 9 4365

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 Supervisor 7 16 26 5 5 38 3 38 18 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 8 13 22 3 5 43 6 42 15 4510

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 Supervisor 3 14 32 2 35 14 0 19 43 30
2022 Non-supervisor 1 8 15 26 36 13 1 10 73 55
2020 Supervisor 0 0 11 26 22 41 0 0 82 13
2020 Non-supervisor 2 6 17 21 34 9 11 10 69 47

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 Supervisor 23 37 16 10 9 3 2 64 20 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 25 28 16 9 9 8 6 61 20 4510
2020 Supervisor 23 39 18 10 6 2 2 65 16 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 27 28 18 11 8 6 3 61 20 4374
2019 Supervisor 27 38 15 11 7 1 1 67 18 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 28 31 15 10 8 5 3 64 19 4407
2018 Supervisor 19 43 18 11 7 2 1 63 18 2105
2018 Non-supervisor 21 34 18 11 8 5 3 59 21 4670

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 Supervisor 27 41 14 9 6 2 1 70 16 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 26 35 14 11 9 4 1 64 21 4505
2020 Supervisor 32 40 10 11 5 2 0 74 16 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 30 36 14 11 6 2 1 68 18 4373
2019 Supervisor 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 28 36 15 11 6 3 1 67 17 4419
2018 Supervisor 35 40 11 9 3 1 0 76 12 2111
2018 Non-supervisor 27 39 14 11 5 3 1 68 17 4676

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 Supervisor 25 42 17 9 6 1 0 68 15 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 31 36 18 8 6 2 0 68 14 4510
2020 Supervisor 27 39 19 9 4 1 0 67 14 2170
2020 Non-supervisor 33 35 18 9 4 1 0 69 13 4376
2019 Supervisor 25 41 19 9 4 1 0 67 14 1976
2019 Non-supervisor 29 37 21 8 4 2 0 67 12 4405
2018 Supervisor 27 42 18 9 4 1 0 69 13 2109
2018 Non-supervisor 27 40 19 8 4 1 0 68 13 4664

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 Supervisor 19 28 16 14 13 7 3 52 30 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 20 26 17 12 13 11 2 53 28 4505
2020 Supervisor 20 30 18 13 13 5 2 53 27 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 23 25 18 13 13 8 1 52 28 4381
2019 Supervisor 19 27 19 16 12 5 2 50 30 1980
2019 Non-supervisor 20 27 18 14 12 8 2 52 28 4416
2018 Supervisor 20 29 19 15 11 5 2 52 28 2115
2018 Non-supervisor 18 28 19 14 13 7 1 50 29 4667

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 Supervisor 30 47 5 13 6 0 0 77 18 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 39 44 5 8 4 0 0 83 12 4505
2020 Supervisor 28 49 6 14 3 0 0 76 17 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 36 48 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 4378

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 Supervisor 39 37 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 42 36 7 9 4 0 1 79 14 4505
2020 Supervisor 31 43 11 12 3 0 0 74 16 2179
2020 Non-supervisor 37 42 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 4379
2019 Supervisor 39 37 7 11 5 0 0 77 17 1980
2019 Non-supervisor 42 36 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 4407

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 Supervisor 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 48 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 4500
2020 Supervisor 40 39 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 2154
2020 Non-supervisor 45 37 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 4343
2019 Supervisor 46 39 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 1975
2019 Non-supervisor 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 4373

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 Supervisor 70 20 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 74 19 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 4510
2020 Supervisor 71 19 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 4367

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 Supervisor 82 8 3 2 1 0 5 94 3 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 82 8 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 4510
2019 Supervisor 81 9 3 1 2 0 4 94 3 1973
2019 Non-supervisor 82 9 4 1 1 0 3 94 2 4400

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 Supervisor 22 21 12 7 9 15 14 61 22 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 28 16 11 6 7 20 12 64 20 4515
2020 Supervisor 23 21 13 8 8 15 12 60 22 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 28 18 11 7 8 18 9 64 21 4379
2019 Supervisor 28 22 14 8 7 13 8 63 19 1980
2019 Non-supervisor 30 17 12 7 7 18 7 65 19 4412

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 Supervisor 12 88 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 4505
2020 Supervisor 12 88 2181
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 4378
2019 Supervisor 15 85 1977
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 4414
2018 Supervisor 15 85 2116
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 4667

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 42 58 265
2022 Non-supervisor 54 46 520
2020 Supervisor 47 53 208
2020 Non-supervisor 50 50 481
2019 Supervisor 46 54 270
2019 Non-supervisor 53 47 571
2018 Supervisor 44 56 309
2018 Non-supervisor 56 44 641

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 45 265
2022 Non-supervisor 56 44 520
2020 Supervisor 57 43 208
2020 Non-supervisor 71 29 481
2019 Supervisor 53 47 270
2019 Non-supervisor 62 38 571
2018 Supervisor 57 43 310
2018 Non-supervisor 62 38 638

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 18 82 265
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 520
2020 Supervisor 23 77 208
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 481
2019 Supervisor 26 74 270
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 571
2018 Supervisor 28 72 307
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 633

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 Supervisor 0 100 265
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 520

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 Supervisor 7 93 265
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 520
2020 Supervisor 9 91 208
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 481
2019 Supervisor 5 95 270
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 571
2018 Supervisor 7 93 307
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 633

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 Supervisor 12 88 265
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 520
2020 Supervisor 11 89 208
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 481
2019 Supervisor 10 90 270
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 571
2018 Supervisor 12 88 307
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 635

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 6 94 265
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 520
2020 Supervisor 7 93 208
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 481
2019 Supervisor 3 97 270
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 571
2018 Supervisor 2 98 307
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 634

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 59 265
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 525
2020 Supervisor 39 61 208
2020 Non-supervisor 34 66 481
2019 Supervisor 43 57 268
2019 Non-supervisor 41 59 565
2018 Supervisor 43 57 307
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 638

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 60 265
2022 Non-supervisor 39 61 525
2020 Supervisor 35 65 208
2020 Non-supervisor 44 56 481
2019 Supervisor 34 66 268
2019 Non-supervisor 41 59 565
2018 Supervisor 40 60 308
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 638

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 47 53 265
2022 Non-supervisor 45 55 525
2020 Supervisor 39 61 208
2020 Non-supervisor 47 53 481
2019 Supervisor 46 54 268
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 565
2018 Supervisor 39 61 306
2018 Non-supervisor 46 54 638

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 64 265
2022 Non-supervisor 41 59 525
2020 Supervisor 34 66 208
2020 Non-supervisor 46 54 481
2019 Supervisor 37 63 268
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 565
2018 Supervisor 33 67 308
2018 Non-supervisor 40 60 638

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 Supervisor 45 55 265
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 525
2020 Supervisor 39 61 208
2020 Non-supervisor 26 74 481
2019 Supervisor 35 65 268
2019 Non-supervisor 33 67 565
2018 Supervisor 31 69 306
2018 Non-supervisor 33 67 635

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 56 44 265
2022 Non-supervisor 61 39 525
2020 Supervisor 53 47 208
2020 Non-supervisor 55 45 481
2019 Supervisor 58 42 268
2019 Non-supervisor 59 41 565
2018 Supervisor 54 46 307
2018 Non-supervisor 60 40 645

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 34 66 265
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 525
2020 Supervisor 54 46 208
2020 Non-supervisor 31 69 481
2019 Supervisor 39 61 268
2019 Non-supervisor 37 63 565
2018 Supervisor 35 65 309
2018 Non-supervisor 33 67 640

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 100 265
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 525
2020 Supervisor 0 100 208
2020 Non-supervisor 2 98 481

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 93 265
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 525
2020 Supervisor 8 92 208
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 481
2019 Supervisor 7 93 268
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 565
2018 Supervisor 10 90 306
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 635

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 87 265
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 525
2020 Supervisor 15 85 208
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 481
2019 Supervisor 13 87 268
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 565
2018 Supervisor 14 86 308
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 635

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 47 53 265
2022 Non-supervisor 50 50 525
2020 Supervisor 59 41 208
2020 Non-supervisor 47 53 481
2019 Supervisor 47 53 268
2019 Non-supervisor 48 52 565
2018 Supervisor 41 59 307
2018 Non-supervisor 44 56 636

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 23 77 265
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 525
2020 Supervisor 34 66 208
2020 Non-supervisor 27 73 481
2019 Supervisor 32 68 268
2019 Non-supervisor 30 70 565
2018 Supervisor 34 66 307
2018 Non-supervisor 35 65 638

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 265
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 525
2020 Supervisor 17 83 208
2020 Non-supervisor 14 86 481
2019 Supervisor 12 88 268
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 565
2018 Supervisor 11 89 306
2018 Non-supervisor 14 86 635

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 Supervisor 61 39 265
2022 Non-supervisor 48 52 525
2020 Supervisor 53 47 208
2020 Non-supervisor 51 49 481
2019 Supervisor 60 40 268
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 564
2018 Supervisor 58 42 307
2018 Non-supervisor 48 52 635

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 Supervisor 32 68 265
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 525
2020 Supervisor 33 67 208
2020 Non-supervisor 31 69 481
2019 Supervisor 38 62 268
2019 Non-supervisor 33 67 564
2018 Supervisor 33 67 307
2018 Non-supervisor 30 70 636

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 Supervisor 11 89 265
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 525
2020 Supervisor 10 90 208
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 481
2019 Supervisor 12 88 268
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 564
2018 Supervisor 14 86 306
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 635

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 Supervisor 17 83 265
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 525
2020 Supervisor 16 84 208
2020 Non-supervisor 21 79 481
2019 Supervisor 16 84 268
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 564
2018 Supervisor 13 87 309
2018 Non-supervisor 14 86 635

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 Supervisor 7 93 265
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 525
2020 Supervisor 7 93 208
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 481
2019 Supervisor 12 88 268
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 564
2018 Supervisor 12 88 307
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 635

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 Supervisor 9 91 265
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 525
2020 Supervisor 6 94 208
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 481
2019 Supervisor 5 95 268
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 564
2018 Supervisor 3 97 306
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 635

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 Supervisor 14 86 265
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 525
2020 Supervisor 17 83 208
2020 Non-supervisor 17 83 481
2019 Supervisor 16 84 268
2019 Non-supervisor 19 81 564
2018 Supervisor 21 79 307
2018 Non-supervisor 20 80 636

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 265
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 525
2020 Supervisor 13 87 208
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 481
2019 Supervisor 13 87 268
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 564
2018 Supervisor 11 89 306
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 635

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 Supervisor 22 78 265
2022 Non-supervisor 30 70 525
2020 Supervisor 29 71 208
2020 Non-supervisor 27 73 481
2019 Supervisor 20 80 268
2019 Non-supervisor 28 72 564
2018 Supervisor 27 73 306
2018 Non-supervisor 30 70 641

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 Supervisor 7 93 250
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 485
2020 Supervisor 10 90 197
2020 Non-supervisor 17 83 432
2019 Supervisor 11 89 255
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 520
2018 Supervisor 13 87 297
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 598

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 Supervisor 22 78 250
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 485
2020 Supervisor 20 80 197
2020 Non-supervisor 22 78 432
2019 Supervisor 22 78 255
2019 Non-supervisor 22 78 520
2018 Supervisor 19 81 296
2018 Non-supervisor 24 76 596

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 Supervisor 9 91 250
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 485
2020 Supervisor 10 90 197
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 432
2019 Supervisor 10 90 255
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 520
2018 Supervisor 6 94 296
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 596

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 Supervisor 6 94 250
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 485
2020 Supervisor 10 90 197
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 432
2019 Supervisor 8 92 255
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 520
2018 Supervisor 11 89 296
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 596

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 Supervisor 9 91 250
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 485
2020 Supervisor 10 90 197
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 432
2019 Supervisor 11 89 255
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 520
2018 Supervisor 10 90 296
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 596

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 Supervisor 10 90 250
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 485
2020 Supervisor 7 93 197
2020 Non-supervisor 6 94 432
2019 Supervisor 4 96 255
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 520
2018 Supervisor 10 90 297
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 596

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 Supervisor 6 94 250
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 485
2020 Supervisor 11 89 197
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 432
2019 Supervisor 13 87 255
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 520
2018 Supervisor 10 90 296
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 597

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 Supervisor 7 93 250
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 485
2020 Supervisor 15 85 197
2020 Non-supervisor 17 83 432
2019 Supervisor 11 89 255
2019 Non-supervisor 15 85 520
2018 Supervisor 9 91 296
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 598

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 Supervisor 11 89 250
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 485
2020 Supervisor 10 90 197
2020 Non-supervisor 14 86 432
2019 Supervisor 10 90 255
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 520
2018 Supervisor 9 91 296
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 597

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 Supervisor 29 71 250
2022 Non-supervisor 24 76 485
2020 Supervisor 34 66 197
2020 Non-supervisor 33 67 432
2019 Supervisor 27 73 255
2019 Non-supervisor 31 69 520
2018 Supervisor 24 76 297
2018 Non-supervisor 28 72 598

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 Supervisor 11 89 250
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 485
2020 Supervisor 10 90 197
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 432
2019 Supervisor 10 90 255
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 520
2018 Supervisor 8 92 296
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 595

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 Supervisor 45 55 250
2022 Non-supervisor 46 54 485
2020 Supervisor 50 50 197
2020 Non-supervisor 49 51 432
2019 Supervisor 42 58 255
2019 Non-supervisor 49 51 520
2018 Supervisor 38 62 299
2018 Non-supervisor 44 56 599

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 Supervisor 3 97 250
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 485

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 Supervisor 60 40 250
2022 Non-supervisor 53 47 485
2020 Supervisor 66 34 197
2020 Non-supervisor 56 44 432
2019 Supervisor 52 48 255
2019 Non-supervisor 57 43 520
2018 Supervisor 60 40 298
2018 Non-supervisor 57 43 602

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 Supervisor 2 98 250
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 485

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 Supervisor 12 88 250
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 485
2020 Supervisor 16 84 197
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 432
2019 Supervisor 14 86 255
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 520
2018 Supervisor 17 83 296
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 597

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 Supervisor 11 20 15 12 10 27 6 45 32 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 13 12 13 8 9 34 11 46 30 4510
2020 Supervisor 17 26 19 10 7 18 3 54 22 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 18 17 17 8 8 25 7 52 23 4373
2019 Supervisor 16 26 20 12 8 15 4 51 24 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 17 18 19 9 8 22 7 49 24 4408
2018 Supervisor 15 27 23 10 8 15 3 51 21 2102
2018 Non-supervisor 15 20 22 8 7 23 5 48 21 4662

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 Supervisor 25 36 17 10 6 6 1 65 18 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 27 31 14 8 6 12 2 68 16 4510
2020 Supervisor 29 36 17 9 5 5 0 68 14 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 32 29 17 7 5 8 1 67 14 4374
2019 Supervisor 30 37 16 9 5 4 0 70 14 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 32 31 16 8 5 7 1 68 14 4408
2018 Supervisor 29 38 17 8 5 4 0 70 13 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 27 34 19 7 5 7 1 67 13 4657

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 Supervisor 8 92 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 4500
2020 Supervisor 6 94 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 4374
2019 Supervisor 7 93 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 4407
2018 Supervisor 7 93 2113
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 4664

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 68 160
2022 Non-supervisor 39 61 325
2020 Supervisor 42 58 100
2020 Non-supervisor 40 60 273
2019 Supervisor 31 69 113
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 304
2018 Supervisor 31 69 131
2018 Non-supervisor 42 58 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 79 21 160
2022 Non-supervisor 71 29 325
2020 Supervisor 78 22 100
2020 Non-supervisor 79 21 273
2019 Supervisor 69 31 113
2019 Non-supervisor 76 24 304
2018 Supervisor 72 28 134
2018 Non-supervisor 71 29 272

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 160
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 325
2020 Supervisor 18 82 100
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 273
2019 Supervisor 6 94 113
2019 Non-supervisor 4 96 304
2018 Supervisor 19 81 130
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 269

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 Supervisor 1 99 160
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 325
2020 Supervisor 0 100 100
2020 Non-supervisor 2 98 273

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 Supervisor 13 87 160
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 325
2019 Supervisor 9 91 113
2019 Non-supervisor 9 91 304
2018 Supervisor 8 92 130
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 269

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 Supervisor 15 85 160
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 325
2020 Supervisor 11 89 100
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 273
2019 Supervisor 11 89 113
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 304
2018 Supervisor 16 84 130
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 4 96 160
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 325
2019 Supervisor 9 91 113
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 304
2018 Supervisor 6 94 130
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 270

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 18 82 160
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 325
2020 Supervisor 11 89 100
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 273
2019 Supervisor 13 87 111
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 304
2018 Supervisor 16 84 132
2018 Non-supervisor 16 84 268

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 10 90 160
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 325
2020 Supervisor 5 95 100
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 273
2019 Supervisor 9 91 111
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 304
2018 Supervisor 16 84 132
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 86 160
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 325
2020 Supervisor 7 93 100
2020 Non-supervisor 6 94 273
2019 Supervisor 8 92 111
2019 Non-supervisor 4 96 304
2018 Supervisor 10 90 132
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 93 160
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 325
2018 Supervisor 6 94 132
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 268

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 29 71 160
2022 Non-supervisor 30 70 325
2020 Supervisor 35 65 100
2020 Non-supervisor 32 68 273
2019 Supervisor 28 72 111
2019 Non-supervisor 29 71 304
2018 Supervisor 22 78 132
2018 Non-supervisor 22 78 268

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 47 53 160
2022 Non-supervisor 46 54 325
2020 Supervisor 51 49 100
2020 Non-supervisor 39 61 273
2019 Supervisor 46 54 111
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 304
2018 Supervisor 42 58 133
2018 Non-supervisor 36 64 270

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 3 97 160
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 325
2020 Supervisor 13 87 100
2020 Non-supervisor 5 95 273

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 Supervisor 1 99 160
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 160
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 325
2020 Supervisor 15 85 100
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 273
2019 Supervisor 8 92 111
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 304
2018 Supervisor 8 92 133
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 85 160
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 325
2020 Supervisor 24 76 100
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 273
2019 Supervisor 17 83 111
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 304
2018 Supervisor 16 84 133
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 270

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 Supervisor 3 97 160
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 160
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 325
2020 Supervisor 7 93 100
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 273
2019 Supervisor 10 90 111
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 304
2018 Supervisor 7 93 132
2018 Non-supervisor 18 82 268

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 1 99 160
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 325
2020 Supervisor 0 100 100
2020 Non-supervisor 0 100 273
2019 Supervisor 0 100 111
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 304

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 27 73 160
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 325
2020 Supervisor 12 88 100
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 273
2019 Supervisor 16 84 111
2019 Non-supervisor 20 80 304
2018 Supervisor 16 84 134
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 269

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 Supervisor 42 58 160
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 325
2020 Supervisor 22 78 100
2020 Non-supervisor 25 75 273
2019 Supervisor 28 72 111
2019 Non-supervisor 30 70 299
2018 Supervisor 32 68 134
2018 Non-supervisor 33 67 270

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 Supervisor 19 81 160
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 325
2020 Supervisor 13 87 100
2020 Non-supervisor 15 85 273
2019 Supervisor 19 81 111
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 299
2018 Supervisor 20 80 133
2018 Non-supervisor 19 81 269

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 Supervisor 6 94 160
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 325
2020 Supervisor 6 94 100
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 273
2018 Supervisor 7 93 133
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 270

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 Supervisor 18 82 160
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 325
2020 Supervisor 14 86 100
2020 Non-supervisor 19 81 273
2019 Supervisor 9 91 111
2019 Non-supervisor 15 85 299
2018 Supervisor 10 90 134
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 271

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 Supervisor 5 95 160
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 325
2020 Supervisor 3 97 100
2020 Non-supervisor 5 95 273

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 Supervisor 10 90 160
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 325

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 Supervisor 7 93 160
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 325
2019 Supervisor 7 93 111
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 299
2018 Supervisor 8 92 132
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 160
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 325
2020 Supervisor 9 91 100
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 273
2019 Supervisor 4 96 111
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 299
2018 Supervisor 13 87 132
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 268

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 Supervisor 46 54 160
2022 Non-supervisor 52 48 325
2020 Supervisor 62 38 100
2020 Non-supervisor 47 53 273
2019 Supervisor 60 40 111
2019 Non-supervisor 50 50 299
2018 Supervisor 50 50 134
2018 Non-supervisor 44 56 269

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 Supervisor 4 96 145
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 310
2018 Supervisor 6 94 130
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 251

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 Supervisor 24 76 145
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 310
2018 Supervisor 16 84 129
2018 Non-supervisor 23 77 251

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 Supervisor 1 99 145
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 310

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 Supervisor 3 97 145
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 310
2018 Supervisor 5 95 129
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 252

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 Supervisor 2 98 145
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 310

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 Supervisor 4 96 145
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 310

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 Supervisor 3 97 145
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 310
2018 Supervisor 8 92 129
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 252

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 Supervisor 9 91 145
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 310
2018 Supervisor 9 91 130
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 251

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 Supervisor 9 91 145
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 310
2018 Supervisor 9 91 129
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 252

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 Supervisor 35 65 145
2022 Non-supervisor 23 77 310
2018 Supervisor 21 79 130
2018 Non-supervisor 26 74 251

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 Supervisor 9 91 145
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 310
2018 Supervisor 5 95 130
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 252

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 Supervisor 52 48 145
2022 Non-supervisor 43 57 310
2018 Supervisor 36 64 131
2018 Non-supervisor 47 53 253

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 Supervisor 5 95 145
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 310

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 Supervisor 68 32 145
2022 Non-supervisor 66 34 310
2018 Supervisor 60 40 133
2018 Non-supervisor 63 37 254

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 Supervisor 2 98 145
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 310

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 Supervisor 15 85 145
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 310
2018 Supervisor 19 81 129
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 251

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 Supervisor 12 19 19 7 4 34 5 51 18 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 15 14 17 6 4 37 8 52 18 4505
2020 Supervisor 19 26 21 5 3 24 3 60 12 2171
2020 Non-supervisor 20 18 19 5 4 30 6 58 12 4370
2019 Supervisor 19 22 23 6 4 22 5 56 13 1975
2019 Non-supervisor 20 17 21 5 3 27 7 56 12 4399
2018 Supervisor 18 26 25 4 3 21 3 58 9 2101
2018 Non-supervisor 16 19 25 4 3 27 5 52 11 4660

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 Supervisor 25 36 17 7 4 10 1 68 12 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 29 30 15 6 4 14 2 70 12 4510
2020 Supervisor 30 36 18 5 4 7 0 71 9 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 34 29 18 5 3 10 1 71 9 4378
2019 Supervisor 33 35 18 5 4 6 0 72 9 1972
2019 Non-supervisor 34 29 18 5 3 9 1 71 9 4392
2018 Supervisor 30 37 19 5 2 7 0 72 8 2095
2018 Non-supervisor 28 34 20 4 3 10 1 69 8 4646

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 Supervisor 8 92 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 4510
2020 Supervisor 6 94 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 4358
2019 Supervisor 10 90 1982
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 4413

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 Supervisor 59 41 195
2022 Non-supervisor 46 54 470
2020 Supervisor 40 60 146
2020 Non-supervisor 46 54 403

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 72 28 195
2022 Non-supervisor 67 33 470
2020 Supervisor 74 26 147
2020 Non-supervisor 81 19 401
2019 Supervisor 75 25 186
2019 Non-supervisor 77 23 566

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 Supervisor 44 38 6 7 3 2 0 84 9 150
2022 Non-supervisor 47 36 7 7 3 1 0 83 9 335
2020 Supervisor 47 38 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 116
2020 Non-supervisor 50 33 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 315
2019 Supervisor 52 27 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 150
2019 Non-supervisor 51 30 8 7 4 0 1 81 11 447

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 Supervisor 39 37 8 6 3 3 2 81 10 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 41 32 9 6 3 4 4 79 11 4510
2020 Supervisor 40 32 11 7 3 2 5 77 11 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 44 31 10 6 3 3 3 80 9 4372

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 Supervisor 34 36 18 9 3 1585
2022 Non-supervisor 41 32 13 9 6 3135

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 Supervisor 83 17 2100
2022 Non-supervisor 85 15 4000

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 Supervisor 45 55 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 3995

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 Supervisor 64 36 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 55 45 3995

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 Supervisor 60 40 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 48 52 3995

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 Supervisor 33 67 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 23 77 3995

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 Supervisor 61 39 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 40 60 3995

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 Supervisor 35 65 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 3995

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 Supervisor 29 71 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 31 69 3995

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 Supervisor 25 75 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 3995

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 Supervisor 44 56 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 31 69 3995

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 Supervisor 38 62 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 39 61 3995

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 Supervisor 6 94 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 3995

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 Supervisor 9 91 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 3995

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 Supervisor 60 16 6 2 3 1 12 87 6 2100
2022 Non-supervisor 66 12 4 2 3 0 13 89 6 3995

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 Supervisor 6 16 17 16 29 2 13 54 26 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 7 14 15 15 31 4 14 56 26 4000

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 Supervisor 12 29 18 14 17 4 5 35 46 2095
2022 Non-supervisor 8 20 17 14 26 5 8 47 33 4000
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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 Supervisor 54 30 6 4 4 0 0 85 9 2245
2022 Non-supervisor 54 29 7 5 4 1 0 84 10 4510
2020 Supervisor 47 35 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 48 30 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 4373

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 Supervisor 3 5 14 9 46 4 19 71 10 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 3 5 11 7 45 6 23 73 11 4505

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 Supervisor 26 43 15 9 5 2 0 70 14 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 25 39 15 10 6 4 0 66 17 4510
2020 Supervisor 33 41 14 7 5 1 0 74 11 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 37 38 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 4376
2019 Supervisor 28 44 14 9 4 1 0 72 13 1978
2019 Non-supervisor 31 38 16 7 4 3 0 71 12 4419
2018 Supervisor 27 44 14 9 4 1 0 72 14 2109
2018 Non-supervisor 27 39 16 9 5 3 0 69 14 4660

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 28 38 20 5 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 9 26 36 22 7 4510

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 Supervisor 48 30 11 5 4 2 0 80 9 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 53 26 10 5 3 3 1 82 8 4510
2020 Supervisor 43 31 15 4 4 2 1 77 8 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 47 26 13 6 4 3 0 76 10 4353

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 Supervisor 42 29 9 11 8 1 0 72 19 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 44 25 10 10 10 1 0 70 20 4510
2020 Supervisor 35 32 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 2171
2020 Non-supervisor 38 27 12 13 9 1 0 66 22 4371

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 Supervisor 21 40 15 15 9 1 0 62 23 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 27 39 13 12 7 1 0 67 20 4505
2020 Supervisor 26 35 18 13 7 1 0 62 20 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 33 33 16 10 7 1 0 67 17 4379
2019 Supervisor 20 37 19 15 8 1 0 58 23 1981
2019 Non-supervisor 27 37 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 4416
2018 Supervisor 18 39 19 16 7 1 0 58 23 2110
2018 Non-supervisor 22 38 19 12 7 2 0 61 20 4667

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 Supervisor 14 49 13 16 6 1 0 64 23 2240
2020 Supervisor 17 44 15 16 7 0 1 62 23 2182
2019 Supervisor 16 42 16 15 9 2 1 59 24 1978

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 Supervisor 24 29 19 11 16 0 1 53 27 2230
2022 Non-supervisor 23 27 18 12 18 0 1 51 30 4495
2020 Supervisor 20 27 21 15 17 0 0 47 33 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 26 28 21 12 12 0 0 54 25 4366
2019 Supervisor 11 26 22 17 24 0 0 37 42 1982
2019 Non-supervisor 16 25 23 16 20 0 1 41 36 4415
2018 Supervisor 8 19 21 19 32 0 0 27 51 2110
2018 Non-supervisor 12 20 23 18 26 1 1 32 45 4670

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 Supervisor 10 20 26 22 22 1 0 30 44 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 23 33 24 11 8 0 1 56 19 4485
2020 Supervisor 9 20 29 24 18 0 0 29 42 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 24 31 24 13 7 0 0 55 20 4377
2019 Supervisor 10 23 32 19 16 0 0 34 35 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 26 32 24 11 7 0 0 59 18 4414
2018 Supervisor 8 21 31 23 17 0 0 29 40 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 21 32 27 12 7 0 0 53 19 4663

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 Supervisor 18 27 25 16 12 1 1 45 29 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 34 34 17 7 4 1 3 71 12 4490
2020 Supervisor 17 29 28 16 9 0 0 46 26 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 37 32 17 9 4 0 1 70 13 4368
2019 Supervisor 18 30 26 15 10 0 1 49 25 1976
2019 Non-supervisor 36 32 17 8 4 0 2 70 12 4402
2018 Supervisor 13 30 29 16 11 0 1 44 27 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 31 32 21 9 4 1 2 65 13 4641

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 Supervisor 10 18 23 22 26 1 1 29 48 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 25 24 22 13 13 1 1 50 27 4495
2020 Supervisor 13 21 25 22 17 0 1 35 40 2171
2020 Non-supervisor 32 25 19 11 9 1 2 59 21 4355
2019 Supervisor 13 22 27 21 17 0 0 36 38 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 30 25 21 13 11 0 1 55 24 4397
2018 Supervisor 10 21 26 22 20 0 1 31 42 2097
2018 Non-supervisor 25 27 22 13 11 1 1 53 24 4659

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 Supervisor 30 29 20 10 9 0 2 60 20 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 51 25 11 5 4 0 4 80 9 4495
2020 Supervisor 26 29 23 12 9 0 1 55 22 2171
2020 Non-supervisor 49 26 12 5 4 0 3 78 10 4368
2019 Supervisor 30 29 20 12 8 0 1 60 20 1976
2019 Non-supervisor 51 27 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 4396
2018 Supervisor 25 29 23 13 9 0 1 54 22 2108
2018 Non-supervisor 46 27 14 5 4 1 3 77 9 4650

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 Supervisor 17 28 24 16 14 0 0 46 31 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 31 28 20 10 10 0 1 60 20 4500
2020 Supervisor 14 25 26 19 15 0 0 39 34 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 29 28 22 10 10 0 0 58 20 4368
2019 Supervisor 18 27 26 15 14 0 0 44 29 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 32 29 20 10 8 0 0 62 18 4411
2018 Supervisor 14 24 29 18 14 0 1 38 33 2108
2018 Non-supervisor 28 29 21 12 9 1 1 58 21 4660

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 Supervisor 23 35 22 11 8 0 1 58 20 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 33 30 19 9 7 1 2 65 16 4490
2020 Supervisor 23 36 26 12 4 0 0 59 15 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 34 33 18 9 5 1 1 68 13 4362
2019 Supervisor 23 38 24 10 5 0 0 61 15 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 32 34 19 9 4 1 1 67 13 4405
2018 Supervisor 18 39 26 13 4 0 1 57 17 2105
2018 Non-supervisor 28 35 23 9 4 1 1 64 13 4656

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 Supervisor 15 32 26 15 11 1 1 47 26 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 30 31 19 10 7 1 2 63 18 4500
2020 Supervisor 17 34 26 15 8 0 0 52 23 2173
2020 Non-supervisor 29 34 20 10 5 1 1 64 15 4368
2019 Supervisor 17 36 26 15 6 0 0 53 21 1980
2019 Non-supervisor 29 34 20 11 5 1 1 64 16 4403
2018 Supervisor 13 35 27 15 9 0 1 48 24 2104
2018 Non-supervisor 25 34 23 10 5 1 1 60 16 4658

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 Supervisor 25 34 19 11 9 0 1 60 21 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 34 30 17 11 7 0 1 65 18 4505
2020 Supervisor 24 36 20 13 6 0 0 61 19 2167
2020 Non-supervisor 34 31 19 10 5 1 0 66 15 4373
2019 Supervisor 26 35 23 10 6 0 0 61 16 1976
2019 Non-supervisor 33 32 19 10 5 0 1 65 15 4396
2018 Supervisor 24 35 24 11 5 0 0 60 16 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 29 34 20 10 5 1 1 64 16 4655

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 Supervisor 38 30 16 8 8 0 1 68 16 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 46 27 12 7 7 1 1 73 15 4500
2020 Supervisor 38 32 16 9 4 0 1 70 14 2170
2020 Non-supervisor 45 27 14 8 5 1 0 72 14 4360
2019 Supervisor 40 29 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 1975
2019 Non-supervisor 44 27 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 4394

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 Supervisor 44 30 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 49 28 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 4495
2020 Supervisor 30 30 24 10 5 0 1 60 15 2170
2020 Non-supervisor 34 30 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 4369

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 Supervisor 23 31 23 14 9 0 0 54 22 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 37 32 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 4490
2020 Supervisor 20 29 27 15 9 0 0 49 24 2176
2020 Non-supervisor 32 33 20 9 5 0 1 66 14 4366
2019 Supervisor 27 34 21 12 6 0 0 61 17 1973
2019 Non-supervisor 39 33 16 7 3 0 1 73 11 4381
2018 Supervisor 21 31 27 14 7 0 0 52 21 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 33 34 20 8 4 1 1 67 12 4640

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 Supervisor 50 26 13 5 4 0 1 77 10 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 53 25 11 4 4 0 2 80 9 4490
2020 Supervisor 39 32 17 8 3 0 1 72 11 2168
2020 Non-supervisor 47 29 14 5 3 0 1 77 8 4360
2019 Supervisor 48 28 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 1969
2019 Non-supervisor 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 4395
2018 Supervisor 44 28 17 6 4 0 1 72 11 2102
2018 Non-supervisor 50 26 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 4647

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 Supervisor 43 32 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 48 30 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 4500
2020 Supervisor 25 34 23 12 5 0 0 59 18 2167
2020 Non-supervisor 30 35 21 9 4 0 0 66 13 4358

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 Supervisor 75 11 4 1 2 0 7 93 3 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 71 13 4 2 2 1 6 91 4 4500
2020 Supervisor 68 16 6 3 1 1 5 90 4 2174
2020 Non-supervisor 67 16 7 3 2 1 4 88 5 4353
2019 Supervisor 73 14 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 1965
2019 Non-supervisor 72 13 5 2 2 1 4 91 4 4383
2018 Supervisor 70 15 6 3 1 1 4 90 4 2100
2018 Non-supervisor 67 18 7 2 1 1 4 89 4 4639

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 Supervisor 73 12 6 3 4 1 2 88 6 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 74 11 5 3 2 1 4 89 6 4500
2020 Supervisor 76 11 6 3 2 0 1 89 6 2169
2020 Non-supervisor 75 11 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 4360
2019 Supervisor 70 14 7 4 3 0 1 85 7 1981
2019 Non-supervisor 72 13 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 4402
2018 Supervisor 68 16 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 2101
2018 Non-supervisor 68 16 7 3 3 1 2 86 7 4647

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 Supervisor 56 28 10 3 3 0 1 84 6 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 64 20 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 4495
2020 Supervisor 53 30 11 4 3 0 1 83 7 2161
2020 Non-supervisor 64 22 8 3 3 0 1 87 5 4348
2019 Supervisor 47 33 12 4 3 0 0 80 7 1976
2019 Non-supervisor 55 27 10 3 3 0 1 83 6 4391
2018 Supervisor 45 34 15 4 2 0 1 79 6 2109
2018 Non-supervisor 51 28 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 4674

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 Supervisor 56 23 10 5 6 0 1 80 11 2230
2022 Non-supervisor 63 17 8 5 4 0 2 82 9 4485
2020 Supervisor 57 22 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 2166
2020 Non-supervisor 62 17 10 4 5 0 1 81 9 4361
2019 Supervisor 54 24 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 1974
2019 Non-supervisor 59 21 10 5 4 0 1 80 9 4382
2018 Supervisor 49 28 12 6 4 0 0 78 11 2108
2018 Non-supervisor 53 23 12 6 4 1 1 77 11 4659

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 Supervisor 49 31 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 68 6 1 1 0 0 23 97 2 4490
2020 Supervisor 45 32 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 67 6 2 1 1 0 23 96 2 4351
2019 Supervisor 42 32 16 6 3 0 0 74 10 1970
2019 Non-supervisor 65 6 2 1 0 0 25 96 1 4366
2018 Supervisor 39 33 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 2103
2018 Non-supervisor 58 9 3 1 0 1 29 95 1 4640

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 Supervisor 59 25 8 3 2 1 1 86 5 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 70 16 6 1 1 0 5 90 3 4485
2020 Supervisor 55 26 12 4 2 0 2 83 6 2173
2020 Non-supervisor 70 19 7 2 1 0 2 91 3 4367
2019 Supervisor 59 26 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 1971
2019 Non-supervisor 68 18 7 1 1 0 4 90 3 4381
2018 Supervisor 54 28 12 3 1 0 1 83 4 2107
2018 Non-supervisor 63 21 7 2 1 1 5 89 3 4654

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 Supervisor 72 16 5 2 4 0 1 89 6 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 62 16 8 5 7 0 2 80 12 4505
2020 Supervisor 77 14 5 3 2 0 1 91 4 2178
2020 Non-supervisor 64 16 8 5 5 0 2 82 10 4378
2019 Supervisor 77 15 4 1 2 0 1 93 3 1979
2019 Non-supervisor 64 16 7 5 6 0 2 82 11 4399
2018 Supervisor 75 14 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 2111
2018 Non-supervisor 59 17 8 5 7 1 3 79 13 4668

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 Supervisor 52 28 13 3 3 0 1 81 7 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 49 29 13 5 2 0 2 80 7 4500
2020 Supervisor 45 34 14 5 2 0 0 80 7 2177
2020 Non-supervisor 45 30 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 4377
2019 Supervisor 54 30 12 3 1 0 0 84 5 1973
2019 Non-supervisor 52 28 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 4386
2018 Supervisor 48 32 13 4 1 0 1 81 5 2106
2018 Non-supervisor 46 31 15 4 2 0 2 78 7 4656

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 Supervisor 5 23 41 21 9 0 0 29 30 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 11 35 38 11 5 0 0 46 16 4510
2020 Supervisor 7 26 42 18 7 0 0 33 25 2179
2020 Non-supervisor 15 37 33 11 4 0 0 52 15 4383
2019 Supervisor 8 30 38 18 7 0 0 38 24 1983
2019 Non-supervisor 18 39 29 10 4 0 0 57 14 4421
2018 Supervisor 7 25 40 20 8 0 0 32 27 2113
2018 Non-supervisor 14 37 34 11 3 0 0 51 14 4681

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 Supervisor 13 28 39 13 6 0 0 19 41 2235
2022 Non-supervisor 7 17 41 23 11 0 1 35 24 4500
2020 Supervisor 14 25 41 15 5 0 0 20 39 2180
2020 Non-supervisor 7 18 38 25 12 0 0 37 25 4369
2019 Supervisor 12 23 41 18 6 0 0 24 35 1970
2019 Non-supervisor 7 15 37 27 14 0 0 41 22 4400
2018 Supervisor 13 22 39 19 6 0 0 25 35 2100
2018 Non-supervisor 7 15 38 27 13 0 0 40 22 4642
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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 Supervisor 37 49 15 0 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 33 49 17 1 4510
2020 Supervisor 49 35 16 0 2183
2020 Non-supervisor 36 44 19 1 4386

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 Supervisor 32 68 700
2022 Non-supervisor 36 64 1315
2020 Supervisor 25 75 901
2020 Non-supervisor 35 65 1517

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 Supervisor 46 18 12 6 6 2 10 72 14 2240
2022 Non-supervisor 40 17 11 6 6 4 16 72 15 4510
2020 Supervisor 44 19 16 7 10 1 3 66 18 2179
2020 Non-supervisor 43 19 13 8 6 2 10 70 16 4384
2019 Supervisor 36 21 16 10 13 0 4 60 23 1958
2019 Non-supervisor 36 20 15 9 11 1 7 61 22 4381
2018 Supervisor 35 17 17 12 13 1 5 55 26 2117
2018 Non-supervisor 34 18 16 11 11 2 8 58 25 4666

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 Supervisor 7 21 18 21 31 1 2 29 53 700
2022 Non-supervisor 10 19 15 23 28 2 3 31 53 1315
2020 Supervisor 7 22 16 24 29 1 1 29 54 900
2020 Non-supervisor 12 25 15 20 23 1 4 39 45 1514

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 Supervisor 4 18 17 21 36 1 3 23 59 700
2022 Non-supervisor 6 18 15 26 31 1 2 25 59 1310
2020 Supervisor 3 17 16 23 40 1 1 20 64 901
2020 Non-supervisor 8 21 16 23 30 1 2 29 54 1516
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