2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	41	11	7	3	0	79	10	4295
2022	Part-time	43	45	9	1	2	0	88	3	175
2020	Full-time	41	40	11	6	3	0	80	9	4370
2020	Part-time	40	44	8	7	1	0	84	8	182
2019	Full-time	39	43	9	6	4	0	82	9	4736
2019	Part-time	41	36	13	6	3	1	78	9	180

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	38	10	8	5	76	13	4295
2022	Part-time	54	36	6	2	1	90	4	175
2020	Full-time	40	39	10	7	4	79	11	4363
2020	Part-time	42	41	10	8	0	83	8	181
2019	Full-time	38	38	12	8	4	76	12	4734
2019	Part-time	39	37	14	5	5	76	10	176

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	36	9	3	2	86	5	4285
2022	Part-time	49	39	10	1	2	88	2	175
2020	Full-time	53	34	9	3	1	87	4	4344
2020	Part-time	48	37	11	4	0	85	4	180
2019	Full-time	53	34	9	3	2	87	5	4702
2019	Part-time	48	33	15	3	2	81	4	178

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	40	11	5	2	0	82	7	4295
2022	Part-time	53	35	8	2	2	0	88	3	175
2020	Full-time	46	38	9	4	2	0	85	6	4376
2020	Part-time	50	37	9	3	0	1	88	3	183
2019	Full-time	46	39	9	4	2	0	85	6	4742
2019	Part-time	47	35	14	4	1	0	81	5	180

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	35	11	6	4	0	79	10	4300
2022	Part-time	64	26	7	2	1	0	90	3	175
2020	Full-time	47	34	12	5	2	0	81	7	4353
2020	Part-time	55	31	9	4	1	0	86	4	181
2019	Full-time	44	34	13	5	3	0	78	8	4730
2019	Part-time	45	34	11	6	1	3	81	7	181

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	38	11	7	4	0	77	12	4295
2022	Part-time	61	29	8	2	0	0	90	2	175
2020	Full-time	44	36	12	5	3	0	80	8	4340
2020	Part-time	52	33	9	5	0	0	85	6	181
2019	Full-time	42	36	12	7	3	0	78	10	4708
2019	Part-time	40	38	12	7	2	1	79	9	180

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	29	15	8	5	4	1	70	14	4300
2022	Part-time	44	34	7	3	2	6	3	86	6	175
2020	Full-time	42	27	17	7	4	3	0	72	11	4365
2020	Part-time	46	24	15	5	2	4	3	75	8	182
2019	Full-time	39	27	17	8	5	3	1	69	13	4745
2019	Part-time	37	27	17	8	6	4	1	68	14	181

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	29	11	3	2	1	3	83	6	4295
2022	Part-time	43	28	12	4	2	1	11	81	6	175
2020	Full-time	54	27	11	4	2	1	2	83	6	4368
2020	Part-time	47	28	11	4	1	4	5	82	6	183
2019	Full-time	51	28	12	4	2	1	2	82	6	4734
2019	Part-time	52	23	16	5	1	1	2	77	6	180

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	32	8	6	3	0	1	83	9	4285
2022	Part-time	57	34	6	1	1	0	1	92	2	175
2020	Full-time	53	32	8	5	2	0	0	85	7	4373
2020	Part-time	55	32	8	3	1	0	1	87	5	183
2019	Full-time	49	32	9	7	3	0	1	81	10	4718
2019	Part-time	52	32	10	4	2	1	0	84	6	180

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	28	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	4295
2022	Part-time	67	25	3	4	1	0	0	92	4	175
2020	Full-time	60	26	7	4	2	0	0	86	7	4376
2020	Part-time	66	23	7	3	1	0	1	89	4	183
2019	Full-time	55	29	8	6	3	0	0	83	9	4745
2019	Part-time	58	25	8	7	1	1	0	84	8	179

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	30	13	6	4	10	0	73	12	4295
2022	Part-time	53	26	9	2	2	9	0	87	4	175
2020	Full-time	40	31	12	6	3	9	0	77	10	4375
2020	Part-time	51	26	6	2	1	13	0	89	3	183
2019	Full-time	34	33	14	6	4	8	0	73	11	4735
2019	Part-time	33	34	13	5	2	12	1	77	8	180

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	33	16	11	9	3	0	63	20	4295
2022	Part-time	43	34	11	6	3	3	0	79	9	175
2020	Full-time	34	35	15	9	5	2	0	70	15	4369
2020	Part-time	44	36	11	5	2	2	0	82	7	183
2019	Full-time	29	34	16	11	7	3	0	65	18	4723
2019	Part-time	30	38	16	9	2	5	1	72	11	180

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	30	19	16	12	6	0	51	29	4295
2022	Part-time	32	34	17	6	3	9	0	72	9	175
2020	Full-time	22	33	18	15	7	5	0	58	23	4358
2020	Part-time	34	30	19	10	2	5	0	68	12	183
2019	Full-time	20	31	19	15	9	6	0	55	25	4723
2019	Part-time	23	31	22	9	4	11	1	61	15	180

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	32	18	17	13	3	0	52	30	4295
2022	Part-time	37	36	11	9	4	3	0	75	13	175
2020	Full-time	22	37	17	15	7	2	0	60	23	4374
2020	Part-time	34	37	17	4	3	5	0	75	7	183
2019	Full-time	19	32	19	17	10	3	0	52	28	4731
2019	Part-time	14	39	18	16	5	7	1	58	23	180

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	36	14	9	6	0	70	16	4295
2022	Part-time	48	40	7	3	2	1	89	5	175
2020	Full-time	37	38	12	8	4	0	76	12	4374
2020	Part-time	48	34	11	6	1	0	82	7	182
2019	Full-time	34	38	13	10	5	0	72	15	4737
2019	Part-time	38	37	13	7	4	0	75	12	179

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	46	7	8	3	0	82	11	4295
2022	Part-time	43	47	5	4	1	0	89	6	175
2020	Full-time	38	43	9	7	3	0	81	10	4359
2020	Part-time	45	40	9	5	0	0	85	5	182
2019	Full-time	33	44	11	9	3	0	77	12	4714
2019	Part-time	35	45	9	6	4	1	81	10	179

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	35	10	7	4	0	0	79	11	4295
2022	Part-time	50	34	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	175
2020	Full-time	49	32	10	6	3	0	0	82	9	4361
2020	Part-time	52	29	11	6	1	1	1	82	7	183
2019	Full-time	44	33	11	7	3	0	1	78	11	4744
2019	Part-time	44	31	11	10	2	1	1	77	12	180

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	42	11	10	3	0	0	77	13	4290
2022	Part-time	48	41	4	5	1	0	1	91	5	175
2020	Full-time	37	42	11	7	2	0	1	80	10	4356
2020	Part-time	44	38	11	3	0	0	4	86	3	181
2019	Full-time	33	42	12	10	3	0	0	76	12	4730
2019	Part-time	38	34	14	10	2	1	1	73	12	179

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	27	10	4	3	1	1	82	8	4290
2022	Part-time	62	25	8	0	0	1	5	91	0	170
2020	Full-time	55	25	10	4	3	1	1	82	7	4363
2020	Part-time	55	22	12	2	1	3	5	83	3	183

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	36	18	12	8	2	0	62	20	4300
2022	Part-time	39	35	13	7	1	3	2	78	9	175
2020	Full-time	26	37	18	11	6	2	0	64	18	4361
2020	Part-time	33	33	17	7	2	6	1	71	10	183
2019	Full-time	24	35	18	13	7	3	0	60	21	4737
2019	Part-time	19	37	15	13	8	6	2	61	23	179

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	25	14	6	4	1	5	75	10	4295
2022	Part-time	42	27	13	7	4	1	7	75	12	175
2020	Full-time	48	25	14	6	3	1	3	76	9	4379
2020	Part-time	41	16	17	12	6	0	7	62	19	183
2019	Full-time	50	26	13	5	3	1	3	79	7	4739
2019	Part-time	38	26	14	8	7	1	6	68	16	181

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	25	14	6	3	2	4	76	9	4295
2022	Part-time	62	22	7	3	1	0	5	89	4	175
2020	Full-time	49	27	13	5	3	1	2	78	8	4374
2020	Part-time	54	21	13	2	1	1	8	82	3	182
2019	Full-time	45	26	15	6	3	2	3	76	9	4729
2019	Part-time	45	24	15	3	1	4	8	78	5	181

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	75	8	3	2	2	4	5	92	5	4295
2022	Part-time	81	7	3	1	0	2	5	96	1	175
2020	Full-time	80	7	3	2	2	3	3	93	4	4363
2020	Part-time	80	7	3	1	0	1	7	95	1	182
2019	Full-time	78	8	4	2	2	3	4	92	4	4716
2019	Part-time	75	6	5	1	1	3	8	91	3	181

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	9	3	1	2	1	11	93	3	4295
2022	Part-time	74	13	3	0	1	2	7	95	1	175
2020	Full-time	77	9	3	1	1	2	7	94	2	4368
2020	Part-time	72	12	4	1	1	2	8	93	2	182
2019	Full-time	80	6	3	1	1	2	8	95	2	4730
2019	Part-time	70	10	2	3	2	2	11	92	5	180

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	34	11	14	14	3	2	59	29	4300
2022	Part-time	25	37	9	10	5	4	10	72	18	175
2020	Full-time	23	31	17	15	11	2	2	56	26	4376
2020	Part-time	19	26	18	12	10	4	10	54	26	183
2019	Full-time	23	30	15	14	13	3	2	56	28	4745
2019	Part-time	18	27	22	12	10	4	7	51	25	181

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	41	11	9	5	0	76	14	4290
2022	Part-time	43	39	11	5	1	1	82	7	175
2020	Full-time	37	42	11	7	4	0	79	10	4351
2020	Part-time	38	43	9	8	2	0	81	10	181
2019	Full-time	35	40	12	9	4	0	75	13	4718
2019	Part-time	34	39	13	10	3	1	73	13	179

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	36	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	4295
2022	Part-time	52	29	13	3	1	0	1	83	4	175
2020	Full-time	41	37	13	6	3	0	0	78	9	4370
2020	Part-time	41	40	14	4	1	0	0	81	5	181
2019	Full-time	39	36	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	4743
2019	Part-time	40	32	12	10	4	1	0	72	15	179

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	38	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	4295
2022	Part-time	50	36	10	2	2	0	1	87	3	175
2020	Full-time	35	42	12	7	3	0	1	78	10	4352
2020	Part-time	43	40	12	3	0	1	1	84	3	183
2019	Full-time	33	42	13	9	3	1	1	75	12	4692
2019	Part-time	36	45	9	7	1	1	1	82	8	179

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	43	16	9	4	4	1	69	14	4295
2022	Part-time	39	40	10	5	1	3	2	83	6	175
2020	Full-time	23	45	17	8	3	4	0	71	11	4370
2020	Part-time	25	45	16	9	1	3	1	73	11	183
2019	Full-time	22	43	19	9	3	4	0	68	13	4735
2019	Part-time	21	45	16	9	4	6	0	70	14	181

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	34	9	7	5	0	0	79	12	4295
2022	Part-time	68	27	4	1	0	0	0	95	1	175
2020	Full-time	47	32	10	8	3	0	0	79	11	4360
2020	Part-time	53	30	9	4	1	0	3	86	4	182
2019	Full-time	48	32	10	7	3	0	1	81	10	4732
2019	Part-time	62	25	5	6	0	1	1	88	6	181

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	32	17	9	6	0	1	68	16	4300
2022	Part-time	50	34	9	2	1	1	3	88	3	175
2020	Full-time	33	35	17	9	6	0	0	68	15	4346
2020	Part-time	43	33	17	5	1	0	0	76	7	183
2019	Full-time	36	35	16	7	5	0	0	71	12	4727
2019	Part-time	42	39	11	3	2	0	2	83	5	179

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	22	4	3	2	1	2	91	5	4300
2022	Part-time	81	15	1	1	0	1	2	99	1	175

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	33	31	4300
2022	Part-time	48	24	28	175
2020	Full-time	23	41	35	4380
2020	Part-time	28	38	35	183
2019	Full-time	27	39	34	4749
2019	Part-time	32	34	33	180

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	37	21	5	17	9	1530
2022	Part-time	11	8	6	1	74	1	75
2020	Full-time	19	35	25	5	11	5	1028
2020	Part-time	13	6	6	5	64	6	47
2019	Full-time	15	28	25	5	22	5	1305
2019	Part-time	26	14	15	5	38	2	57

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	38	6	5	2	0	87	6	4285
2022	Part-time	53	40	4	2	1	0	93	3	175
2020	Full-time	49	38	8	4	2	0	87	5	4359
2020	Part-time	51	40	7	2	0	0	91	2	182
2019	Full-time	45	39	9	5	2	0	85	7	4725
2019	Part-time	38	49	7	4	2	1	88	5	179

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	46	15	10	5	1	0	70	15	4290
2022	Part-time	36	48	8	3	2	3	0	87	5	175
2020	Full-time	26	46	16	8	3	1	0	73	11	4369
2020	Part-time	36	38	17	4	1	3	0	77	5	183
2019	Full-time	24	43	17	10	4	1	0	69	14	4741
2019	Part-time	21	47	17	10	1	3	1	71	11	180

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	22	39	21	8	1	2	30	30	4285
2022	Part-time	2	13	31	31	19	1	3	53	15	175
2020	Full-time	7	21	40	23	7	1	1	31	28	4368
2020	Part-time	4	15	35	31	13	1	2	44	20	183
2019	Full-time	8	22	38	21	9	1	1	31	30	4739
2019	Part-time	4	19	35	26	12	1	2	39	24	180

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	28	30	14	6	1	3	21	47	4290
2022	Part-time	6	18	31	21	17	2	6	41	26	175
2020	Full-time	16	27	31	15	7	2	1	23	45	4366
2020	Part-time	10	23	30	16	12	7	4	31	36	183
2019	Full-time	18	26	29	15	8	2	2	24	46	4733
2019	Part-time	11	18	35	17	10	6	3	29	33	181

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	17	33	26	13	0	2	40	26	4295
2022	Part-time	2	8	21	29	35	2	3	67	11	175
2020	Full-time	8	17	33	28	13	1	1	41	25	4352
2020	Part-time	3	12	26	34	21	1	2	58	15	182
2019	Full-time	7	18	31	28	15	1	1	43	25	4706
2019	Part-time	7	13	32	28	16	2	3	46	21	181

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	22	25	19	13	2	4	33	40	4285
2022	Part-time	4	14	18	24	31	3	6	60	20	175
2020	Full-time	13	21	28	22	12	2	2	35	36	4360
2020	Part-time	5	17	24	25	21	3	6	50	24	183
2019	Full-time	15	21	29	19	13	2	2	33	37	4729
2019	Part-time	10	21	23	22	19	2	3	42	33	181

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	18	25	22	16	3	5	41	31	4295
2022	Part-time	5	14	19	22	27	5	9	57	21	175
2020	Full-time	6	13	25	30	19	3	2	53	21	4341
2020	Part-time	4	8	21	27	29	7	4	63	13	179
2019	Full-time	8	16	26	26	18	3	3	46	26	4717
2019	Part-time	9	15	24	25	18	3	5	48	26	180

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	24	30	14	9	2	3	25	43	4290
2022	Part-time	4	15	27	13	31	5	5	48	21	175
2020	Full-time	14	23	32	18	9	2	1	28	39	4362
2020	Part-time	8	16	33	18	16	7	3	37	26	183
2019	Full-time	16	23	30	17	10	2	2	28	41	4728
2019	Part-time	11	22	29	20	10	3	5	33	36	180

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	12	33	31	17	1	2	49	17	4295
2022	Part-time	1	3	29	29	34	1	2	65	5	175
2020	Full-time	6	17	39	27	10	1	1	37	24	4370
2020	Part-time	6	14	34	31	14	1	0	45	20	183
2019	Full-time	10	21	36	21	11	1	1	32	31	4731
2019	Part-time	8	13	44	20	12	2	2	33	22	180

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	31	21	20	11	4	46	32	4295
2022	Part-time	26	39	16	8	4	7	70	13	175
2020	Full-time	17	38	21	15	5	3	57	21	4332
2020	Part-time	26	37	21	8	1	7	68	9	182
2019	Full-time	14	33	23	18	7	5	50	26	4706
2019	Part-time	15	33	22	14	5	11	54	22	180

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	28	6	6	4	1	0	84	9	4290
2022	Part-time	65	26	6	1	0	0	1	93	2	175
2020	Full-time	55	29	7	5	3	1	0	84	9	4361
2020	Part-time	59	29	5	4	1	2	0	90	5	183
2019	Full-time	52	30	7	7	3	1	0	83	10	4737
2019	Part-time	53	27	7	9	2	0	1	82	11	181

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	28	4	3	2	0	90	5	4295
2022	Part-time	77	19	3	0	0	0	97	1	175
2020	Full-time	61	30	5	3	2	0	90	5	4361
2020	Part-time	75	21	2	2	0	0	96	2	183
2019	Full-time	58	29	6	5	2	0	88	6	4722
2019	Part-time	66	25	5	2	2	1	91	4	181

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	34	7	3	2	1	88	5	4290
2022	Part-time	66	28	4	2	0	0	94	2	175
2020	Full-time	53	35	7	3	1	1	88	5	4346
2020	Part-time	56	36	5	0	2	1	93	2	182
2019	Full-time	51	35	8	4	2	1	87	5	4737
2019	Part-time	51	36	8	2	2	2	88	4	181

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	41	12	6	4	3	0	78	10	4295
2022	Part-time	48	42	7	1	1	0	1	91	2	175
2020	Full-time	38	41	12	5	2	2	0	81	7	4346
2020	Part-time	44	42	10	2	0	2	0	88	2	183
2019	Full-time	39	41	11	5	2	2	0	81	7	4723
2019	Part-time	36	43	14	2	1	4	0	83	3	181

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	40	13	5	3	7	1	77	9	4295
2022	Part-time	39	39	7	3	1	10	0	87	5	175
2020	Full-time	39	37	13	4	2	5	0	80	7	4363
2020	Part-time	42	40	10	3	0	4	1	86	4	182
2019	Full-time	44	34	13	3	2	4	0	82	5	4728
2019	Part-time	44	32	14	1	2	8	0	83	3	180

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	36	7	5	3	0	86	7	4300
2022	Part-time	69	27	4	0	0	0	96	0	175
2020	Full-time	56	32	7	3	1	0	89	5	4356
2020	Part-time	67	28	5	1	0	0	94	1	182
2019	Full-time	53	33	8	4	2	0	87	6	4734
2019	Part-time	54	35	7	2	1	1	90	3	180

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	28	8	5	3	6	4	82	9	4290
2022	Part-time	52	30	7	2	0	4	4	90	3	175

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	29	9	5	3	7	4	80	10	4295
2022	Part-time	53	26	8	3	0	5	5	88	3	175

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	27	23	6	3	14	1	63	10	4295
2022	Part-time	31	26	17	6	2	17	1	69	10	175
2020	Full-time	35	35	15	5	2	7	1	76	7	4372
2020	Part-time	37	34	13	5	0	10	1	80	6	183

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	35	8	5	3	5	3	82	9	4295
2022	Part-time	49	32	6	2	1	7	3	91	3	175
2020	Full-time	46	32	9	4	2	4	2	83	7	4354
2020	Part-time	50	32	8	3	1	2	3	87	4	182

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	13	21	4	3	46	4	44	14	4295
2022	Part-time	14	17	18	0	1	45	4	62	2	175

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	5	15	15	38	23	2	11	69	60

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	30	15	6	5	8	7	70	13	4295
2022	Part-time	40	25	10	2	1	9	14	84	3	175
2020	Full-time	30	33	15	6	3	6	5	72	11	4369
2020	Part-time	36	27	13	4	1	12	8	78	6	183
2019	Full-time	33	30	14	8	4	6	5	71	13	4734
2019	Part-time	32	29	12	7	3	10	7	74	11	181

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	42	13	8	4	3	1	75	12	4295
2022	Part-time	41	34	13	4	2	3	3	80	6	175
2020	Full-time	38	40	11	6	2	2	1	80	8	4363
2020	Part-time	39	43	9	5	1	2	1	85	6	183
2019	Full-time	35	40	12	7	3	2	1	77	11	4734
2019	Part-time	33	39	14	6	3	3	2	76	9	179

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	40	17	4	3	2	0	75	7	4295
2022	Part-time	43	39	13	1	1	3	0	84	2	175
2020	Full-time	40	39	14	3	2	2	0	80	5	4349
2020	Part-time	44	39	11	1	0	4	1	87	1	181
2019	Full-time	35	40	17	5	2	2	0	76	7	4725
2019	Part-time	31	47	14	3	0	3	1	82	3	180

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	28	16	11	8	12	3	59	22	4295
2022	Part-time	32	29	15	6	2	13	4	74	9	175
2020	Full-time	26	29	18	9	8	8	2	62	19	4354
2020	Part-time	28	30	15	8	2	15	3	69	13	182
2019	Full-time	23	27	18	11	8	10	3	57	22	4728
2019	Part-time	23	25	20	9	8	13	2	57	19	180

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	45	4	11	5	80	16	4295
2022	Part-time	53	37	4	6	1	90	6	175
2020	Full-time	32	49	6	10	2	81	13	4374
2020	Part-time	36	48	5	9	1	84	11	183

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	36	8	10	6	1	76	16	4295
2022	Part-time	56	29	5	4	0	7	90	4	175
2020	Full-time	34	41	11	11	3	0	75	14	4370
2020	Part-time	35	43	11	10	0	1	78	10	183
2019	Full-time	47	33	7	9	4	0	80	13	4738
2019	Part-time	49	31	6	9	4	1	80	13	180

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	34	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	4290
2022	Part-time	67	25	3	1	0	0	3	95	1	175
2020	Full-time	47	36	8	6	2	0	0	83	8	4348
2020	Part-time	54	34	6	5	0	0	2	89	5	183
2019	Full-time	53	34	7	4	1	0	0	88	5	4704
2019	Part-time	57	31	5	5	1	1	1	89	6	181

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	20	4	3	1	1	92	4	4295
2022	Part-time	77	17	4	1	0	0	95	1	175
2020	Full-time	74	19	3	2	1	0	93	3	4361
2020	Part-time	81	15	1	3	1	0	95	4	183

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	83	9	3	1	1	0	2	95	3	4295
2022	Part-time	83	12	1	0	1	2	1	97	1	175
2019	Full-time	82	10	3	1	1	0	2	94	3	4734
2019	Part-time	86	10	1	2	1	0	0	96	3	179

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	26	15	5	2	8	2	75	8	4300
2022	Part-time	48	26	8	3	2	14	1	86	5	175
2020	Full-time	45	27	13	5	2	7	2	78	8	4374
2020	Part-time	45	29	12	4	0	9	1	83	4	183
2019	Full-time	45	24	12	5	3	10	2	78	9	4747
2019	Part-time	45	22	13	4	1	15	0	78	7	179

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	4295
2020	Full-time	7	93	4375
2020	Part-time	2	98	183
2019	Full-time	9	91	4737
2019	Part-time	5	95	180

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	59	335
2019	Full-time	45	55	448
2019	Part-time	54	46	10

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	42	335

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	335

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	335

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	335
2019	Full-time	6	94	448
2019	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	335
2019	Full-time	4	96	448
2019	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	335
2019	Full-time	4	96	448
2019	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	335

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	335

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	335

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	58	335

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	66	335

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	45	335

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	335

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	335

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	335

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	335
2019	Full-time	8	92	443
2019	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	335

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	335

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	335
2019	Full-time	15	85	443
2019	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	335

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	335

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	335

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	335

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	335

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	335

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	335

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	335

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	335
2019	Full-time	25	75	442
2019	Part-time	0	100	10

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	315

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	315

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	315

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	315

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	315

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	315

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	315

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	315

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	315

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	315

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	315

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	315

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	315

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	60	40	315

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	315

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	315

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	13	11	5	4	43	12	55	21	4295
2022	Part-time	13	11	9	3	1	39	23	64	11	175
2020	Full-time	18	17	15	4	3	35	8	61	13	4371
2020	Part-time	15	14	11	2	2	45	11	65	9	183
2019	Full-time	16	16	17	5	4	31	10	56	16	4737
2019	Part-time	12	16	14	2	3	41	12	60	11	181

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	38	12	5	3	12	1	77	9	4295
2022	Part-time	37	36	8	2	0	14	2	87	3	175
2020	Full-time	35	35	15	4	3	9	1	77	7	4370
2020	Part-time	41	34	13	1	0	12	0	84	2	183
2019	Full-time	34	33	15	4	3	10	1	76	8	4745
2019	Part-time	32	33	13	4	2	13	3	77	7	181

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	4295
2022	Part-time	2	98	175
2019	Full-time	5	95	4731
2019	Part-time	5	95	181

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	260

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	77	23	260
2019	Full-time	82	18	223
2019	Part-time	100	0	11

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	260

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	260
2019	Full-time	0	100	223
2019	Part-time	0	100	11

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	260

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	260
2019	Full-time	7	93	223
2019	Part-time	0	100	11

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	260
2019	Full-time	6	94	223
2019	Part-time	0	100	11

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	260

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	260

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	260
2019	Full-time	16	84	222
2019	Part-time	0	100	11

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	260

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	260

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	260

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	260
2019	Full-time	3	97	222
2019	Part-time	0	100	11

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	260

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	260

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	260

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	260

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	260
2019	Full-time	16	84	222
2019	Part-time	52	48	11

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	260

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	260

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	260
2019	Full-time	33	67	221
2019	Part-time	46	54	11

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	260

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	260

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	260

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	260

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	260
2019	Full-time	6	94	221
2019	Part-time	0	100	11

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	260

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	260

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	58	260

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	250

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	250

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	250

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	250

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	250

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	250

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	250

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	250

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	250

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	250

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	250

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	57	250

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	250

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	65	35	250

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	250

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	250

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	14	13	3	3	45	8	59	13	4295
2022	Part-time	19	11	10	1	1	40	18	71	5	175
2020	Full-time	19	16	15	3	2	38	7	63	9	4363
2020	Part-time	15	15	12	1	0	51	7	69	2	182
2019	Full-time	18	15	17	3	2	36	9	60	9	4732
2019	Part-time	15	10	17	3	2	43	11	54	10	180

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	37	14	4	3	13	1	77	7	4295
2022	Part-time	39	34	11	0	1	13	2	86	1	175
2020	Full-time	35	35	15	3	2	10	1	78	6	4371
2020	Part-time	40	34	13	2	0	12	0	83	3	183
2019	Full-time	36	32	15	3	2	12	1	78	5	4741
2019	Part-time	37	27	17	2	2	13	3	76	5	181

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	4295
2022	Part-time	14	86	175
2020	Full-time	9	91	4357
2020	Part-time	10	90	182
2019	Full-time	12	88	4738
2019	Part-time	17	83	180

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	38	440
2022	Part-time	67	33	30
2020	Full-time	47	53	392
2020	Part-time	57	43	20

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	30	440
2022	Part-time	91	9	30
2020	Full-time	79	21	393
2020	Part-time	100	0	20
2019	Full-time	86	14	569
2019	Part-time	86	14	28

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	40	7	7	3	1	82	10	305
2022	Part-time	50	40	3	3	4	0	90	7	25
2020	Full-time	51	32	8	6	2	0	83	8	312
2020	Part-time	57	27	0	11	0	5	88	12	20
2019	Full-time	52	34	5	6	3	0	86	9	491
2019	Part-time	68	13	8	11	0	0	81	11	24

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	36	8	5	2	3	3	84	7	4295
2022	Part-time	55	35	5	1	1	0	3	93	2	175
2020	Full-time	48	34	7	4	1	3	3	87	6	4374
2020	Part-time	52	31	5	4	0	4	4	90	4	182

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	20	13	7	4	3140
2022	Part-time	56	8	7	6	24	85

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	84	16	3505
2022	Part-time	81	19	90

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	64	3505
2022	Part-time	47	53	90

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	44	3505
2022	Part-time	64	36	90

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	3505
2022	Part-time	52	48	90

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	3505
2022	Part-time	20	80	90

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	66	3505
2022	Part-time	33	67	90

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	3505
2022	Part-time	19	81	90

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	3505
2022	Part-time	25	75	90

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	3505
2022	Part-time	13	87	90

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	3505
2022	Part-time	26	74	90

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	3505
2022	Part-time	22	78	90

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	3505
2022	Part-time	4	96	90

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	3505
2022	Part-time	17	83	90

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	76	14	3	1	2	0	4	94	3	3510
2022	Part-time	78	16	1	0	1	0	4	98	1	90

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	13	15	19	39	3	5	63	20	3505
2022	Part-time	5	17	8	19	37	5	9	65	26	90

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	24	17	17	28	4	2	47	35	3510
2022	Part-time	7	20	16	22	27	5	3	54	29	90

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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	30	7	4	3	1	0	86	7	4300
2022	Part-time	63	28	5	2	0	2	1	94	2	175
2020	Full-time	54	31	7	5	2	1	0	86	7	4345
2020	Part-time	60	31	4	4	1	0	0	92	5	183

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	5	10	9	44	6	23	75	11	4290
2022	Part-time	2	3	7	5	54	5	24	83	7	175

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	44	15	7	3	3	74	11	4300
2022	Part-time	35	40	13	5	0	7	81	5	175
2020	Full-time	44	41	9	3	1	1	87	4	4357
2020	Part-time	52	38	5	3	0	1	91	3	183
2019	Full-time	35	43	12	5	2	2	80	8	4720
2019	Part-time	36	43	14	3	0	3	82	4	180

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	26	37	21	6	4295
2022	Part-time	9	24	37	24	7	175

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	30	9	3	2	3	0	85	6	4300
2022	Part-time	62	27	7	0	0	4	1	93	0	175
2020	Full-time	54	28	10	3	2	2	0	85	5	4352
2020	Part-time	60	25	7	1	0	5	1	91	2	182

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	29	9	10	7	1	0	74	16	4295
2022	Part-time	51	30	8	5	1	4	0	85	7	175
2020	Full-time	41	32	11	10	5	1	0	74	15	4359
2020	Part-time	49	31	9	8	3	1	1	81	10	182

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	42	13	10	5	2	0	71	15	4295
2022	Part-time	43	41	7	4	1	3	1	88	4	175
2020	Full-time	36	36	14	8	3	1	0	74	12	4374
2020	Part-time	47	35	10	5	0	2	1	85	5	183
2019	Full-time	28	39	16	9	5	2	0	69	15	4742
2019	Part-time	30	39	14	10	4	2	1	71	15	179

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	51	15	14	4	2	0	67	18	1420
2022	Part-time	8	61	18	9	0	4	0	72	10	25
2020	Full-time	22	51	12	11	2	1	1	74	14	1394
2020	Part-time	14	57	12	17	0	0	0	71	17	19
2019	Full-time	18	43	18	13	4	2	2	64	18	1397
2019	Part-time	22	43	18	8	0	4	4	71	9	22

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	29	19	9	11	0	2	61	20	4280
2022	Part-time	31	31	22	7	8	0	1	63	15	175
2020	Full-time	32	32	19	11	7	0	1	64	17	4359
2020	Part-time	23	33	25	10	9	0	0	56	19	183
2019	Full-time	20	30	22	13	14	0	1	50	27	4745
2019	Part-time	14	24	23	16	22	1	1	39	38	181

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	27	27	16	15	0	1	41	32	4280
2022	Part-time	36	29	22	8	4	0	1	65	12	175
2020	Full-time	16	27	27	18	12	0	0	43	30	4364
2020	Part-time	26	35	21	10	5	0	2	63	16	181
2019	Full-time	18	30	28	15	9	0	0	47	25	4740
2019	Part-time	21	30	31	9	6	1	2	53	14	181

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	29	23	12	10	0	1	54	22	4275
2022	Part-time	51	26	13	6	3	0	2	78	8	175
2020	Full-time	25	31	22	13	7	0	1	56	21	4363
2020	Part-time	37	34	15	8	3	0	3	73	12	182
2019	Full-time	27	32	22	11	6	0	1	60	18	4720
2019	Part-time	32	34	17	9	5	1	3	69	14	181

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	22	23	17	20	1	1	39	38	4285
2022	Part-time	34	19	26	11	7	1	3	54	19	175
2020	Full-time	20	26	23	17	13	1	1	47	30	4352
2020	Part-time	31	30	19	13	5	0	3	62	18	182
2019	Full-time	22	24	24	16	13	0	1	47	29	4717
2019	Part-time	25	31	17	13	10	1	4	59	24	180

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	27	14	8	7	0	5	69	15	4285
2022	Part-time	67	18	8	2	1	1	4	88	3	175
2020	Full-time	39	28	16	9	5	0	3	69	15	4351
2020	Part-time	55	25	12	3	1	0	5	84	4	182
2019	Full-time	43	28	13	6	4	0	4	75	11	4725
2019	Part-time	59	19	9	4	0	1	7	85	5	178

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	29	21	12	11	0	1	56	23	4285
2022	Part-time	41	27	15	10	6	0	0	69	16	175
2020	Full-time	24	29	24	14	9	0	0	53	23	4366
2020	Part-time	28	26	22	17	7	0	0	55	24	183
2019	Full-time	30	31	21	10	7	0	1	61	17	4730
2019	Part-time	36	22	22	12	5	1	2	59	18	181

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	33	21	9	7	1	2	62	16	4280
2022	Part-time	49	30	15	3	1	0	1	81	5	175
2020	Full-time	31	36	21	8	3	1	1	68	11	4362
2020	Part-time	42	33	17	5	2	1	1	76	7	183
2019	Full-time	28	37	21	9	5	1	1	66	14	4734
2019	Part-time	30	37	15	9	6	1	3	70	15	180

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	35	22	12	8	1	1	57	21	4285
2022	Part-time	47	31	12	6	1	1	2	80	7	175
2020	Full-time	25	36	23	10	5	0	1	61	15	4348
2020	Part-time	38	36	20	4	1	0	1	75	5	182
2019	Full-time	25	35	23	10	6	1	1	61	16	4728
2019	Part-time	26	37	17	8	6	1	4	68	14	181

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	33	19	10	8	0	1	63	18	4285
2022	Part-time	46	27	17	7	1	1	0	75	8	175
2020	Full-time	32	35	18	9	5	0	1	68	14	4356
2020	Part-time	41	36	13	8	0	0	2	78	9	181
2019	Full-time	29	33	22	10	6	0	1	63	15	4718
2019	Part-time	36	32	14	9	6	2	2	70	16	181

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	27	14	6	7	1	1	73	13	4285
2022	Part-time	67	20	8	2	1	1	2	89	3	175
2020	Full-time	48	28	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	4347
2020	Part-time	60	17	12	5	2	0	4	81	7	181
2019	Full-time	46	27	14	6	5	0	1	74	12	4715
2019	Part-time	47	24	12	8	5	2	2	75	13	181

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	29	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	4290
2022	Part-time	52	29	14	3	0	1	1	82	3	175
2020	Full-time	29	32	22	11	5	0	0	62	16	4362
2020	Part-time	32	32	26	7	2	0	1	64	9	182

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	33	20	10	7	0	1	62	17	4280
2022	Part-time	43	31	19	6	1	1	0	74	7	175
2020	Full-time	26	34	23	11	5	0	0	60	17	4362
2020	Part-time	31	42	18	4	2	0	2	75	7	183
2019	Full-time	33	34	19	9	4	0	1	67	13	4702
2019	Part-time	36	32	15	9	4	2	1	71	13	181

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	25	13	5	6	1	2	75	11	4270
2022	Part-time	64	21	6	4	1	2	3	89	5	175
2020	Full-time	46	31	15	5	2	0	1	78	7	4342
2020	Part-time	51	31	13	3	1	0	2	84	3	182
2019	Full-time	54	25	11	5	3	0	1	80	8	4712
2019	Part-time	49	24	16	5	3	1	2	76	8	181

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	33	12	5	4	1	79	8	4285
2022	Part-time	60	25	10	3	1	0	85	5	175
2020	Full-time	26	38	22	9	5	0	64	14	4349
2020	Part-time	27	42	19	9	2	1	70	11	183

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	11	4	1	2	1	8	92	4	4280
2022	Part-time	78	12	3	2	1	1	4	94	3	175
2020	Full-time	71	15	6	2	1	1	5	91	3	4344
2020	Part-time	69	15	5	3	1	1	7	91	3	183
2019	Full-time	75	11	4	1	1	1	6	93	3	4718
2019	Part-time	65	16	3	3	2	2	9	92	5	181

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	78	9	3	2	3	1	5	92	5	4290
2022	Part-time	88	4	3	0	0	1	4	97	0	175
2020	Full-time	82	8	3	2	2	1	3	94	4	4343
2020	Part-time	84	6	3	1	0	0	6	96	1	178
2019	Full-time	77	10	4	2	3	1	2	90	6	4727
2019	Part-time	76	10	4	1	2	2	5	92	4	181

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	21	6	2	2	0	3	90	4	4285
2022	Part-time	83	10	3	0	0	1	3	97	0	175
2020	Full-time	68	20	6	2	1	0	1	90	4	4330
2020	Part-time	79	12	3	1	1	0	5	96	1	183
2019	Full-time	59	26	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	4712
2019	Part-time	62	25	7	2	1	1	3	90	3	180

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	65	18	7	4	4	0	3	85	8	4285
2022	Part-time	81	11	4	0	1	1	2	95	1	175
2020	Full-time	67	18	7	4	3	0	1	86	7	4344
2020	Part-time	78	8	7	4	0	0	5	89	4	183
2019	Full-time	62	20	9	4	4	0	1	83	8	4712
2019	Part-time	64	21	6	3	2	1	3	89	5	178

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	12	4	2	1	0	18	92	3	4280
2022	Part-time	76	6	2	0	0	1	14	97	0	175
2020	Full-time	63	12	5	2	1	0	17	91	3	4358
2020	Part-time	66	4	3	0	0	0	26	95	1	181
2019	Full-time	60	14	5	2	1	0	19	91	3	4701
2019	Part-time	57	9	5	1	0	1	29	92	1	180

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	71	16	5	1	1	0	5	92	2	4275
2022	Part-time	86	5	3	0	0	1	5	97	0	175
2020	Full-time	72	17	6	2	0	0	3	92	2	4368
2020	Part-time	78	12	2	1	0	0	7	97	1	183
2019	Full-time	71	17	6	1	1	0	4	92	2	4712
2019	Part-time	73	14	4	0	0	1	8	96	0	181

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	71	14	5	3	4	1	3	88	7	4290
2022	Part-time	67	13	10	3	3	1	4	83	6	175
2020	Full-time	71	16	6	3	2	1	2	89	5	4361
2020	Part-time	60	18	9	5	4	1	3	81	9	183
2019	Full-time	71	15	5	3	3	1	3	89	6	4725
2019	Part-time	67	16	4	3	5	1	4	87	8	181

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	30	14	5	2	1	2	79	7	4290
2022	Part-time	48	28	16	5	2	1	0	77	7	175
2020	Full-time	43	31	16	6	2	0	1	76	8	4369
2020	Part-time	44	28	17	7	4	0	1	73	10	183
2019	Full-time	52	29	13	4	2	0	2	82	5	4722
2019	Part-time	47	30	13	4	4	1	2	79	8	178

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	32	40	14	6	0	40	20	4300
2022	Part-time	15	49	30	4	1	1	65	5	175
2020	Full-time	11	34	38	13	4	0	45	16	4371
2020	Part-time	24	38	24	12	0	1	63	13	183
2019	Full-time	16	36	33	12	3	0	52	15	4745
2019	Part-time	19	42	27	9	1	1	62	10	180

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	20	42	21	8	0	0	29	29	4300
2022	Part-time	3	9	48	23	15	1	0	39	12	175
2020	Full-time	9	20	40	23	8	0	0	31	29	4357
2020	Part-time	8	13	33	30	14	0	1	45	22	183
2019	Full-time	7	17	40	25	11	0	0	36	24	4723
2019	Part-time	7	13	37	28	14	0	1	43	20	178

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	58	16	1	4295
2022	Part-time	40	42	19	0	175
2020	Full-time	30	50	19	1	4382
2020	Part-time	46	33	17	4	183

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	1065
2022	Part-time	53	47	70
2020	Full-time	34	66	1330
2020	Part-time	37	63	88

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	18	10	5	5	3	16	74	13	4300
2022	Part-time	49	12	8	2	1	2	27	85	4	175
2020	Full-time	44	20	12	7	5	2	10	73	13	4373
2020	Part-time	52	18	3	4	4	0	18	86	10	183
2019	Full-time	41	19	14	9	8	1	8	66	18	4706
2019	Part-time	38	21	13	10	7	2	9	66	19	181

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	19	14	19	35	1	5	28	57	1065
2022	Part-time	13	24	9	21	18	4	10	43	46	70
2020	Full-time	9	19	16	21	28	2	5	30	53	1327
2020	Part-time	13	19	16	30	18	0	4	33	50	88

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	14	12	19	46	2	2	19	68	1060
2022	Part-time	11	10	18	22	30	3	6	22	58	70
2020	Full-time	5	14	14	25	39	1	2	19	66	1330
2020	Part-time	7	15	20	25	31	0	2	22	57	88

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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

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

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

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

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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