2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - PE

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 41 23 23 4 9 0 0 64 13 25
2022 PE-04 45 9 18 9 19 0 0 54 28 10
2020 PE 37 26 16 11 5 0 5 67 17 19
2019 PE 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2018 PE 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 33 47 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 25
2022 PE-04 27 64 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE 32 32 21 5 5 0 5 67 11 19
2019 PE 54 23 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2018 PE 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 56 15 20 4 4 0 0 71 8 25
2022 PE-04 45 0 36 9 10 0 0 45 19 10
2020 PE 32 47 11 5 0 0 5 83 6 19
2019 PE 67 17 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2018 PE 64 14 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 43 31 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 25
2022 PE-04 36 27 9 19 9 0 0 63 28 10
2020 PE 37 26 5 26 0 0 5 67 28 19
2019 PE 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 PE 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 43 36 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2022 PE-04 46 28 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 PE 37 37 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2019 PE 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2018 PE 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 43 36 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 25
2022 PE-04 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10
2020 PE 37 37 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2019 PE 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 PE 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

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 PE 43 28 9 8 12 0 0 71 21 25
2022 PE-04 36 28 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 10
2020 PE 37 26 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 19
2019 PE 38 23 0 23 8 8 0 67 33 13
2018 PE 21 36 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
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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 PE 78 17 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 PE-04 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 79 11 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2019 PE 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 PE 59 27 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 25
2022 PE-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 58 26 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2019 PE 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 PE 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 PE 68 14 0 13 5 0 0 82 18 25
2022 PE-04 91 0 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 58 21 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19
2019 PE 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2018 PE 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 PE 43 21 27 0 4 4 0 67 4 25
2022 PE-04 46 18 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 10
2020 PE 42 26 26 0 5 0 0 68 5 19
2019 PE 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 PE 21 43 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14

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 PE 52 23 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 25
2022 PE-04 45 28 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 PE 47 26 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2019 PE 31 38 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2018 PE 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 PE 32 36 10 13 4 4 0 71 18 25
2022 PE-04 36 37 0 9 9 9 0 80 20 10
2020 PE 37 32 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19
2019 PE 31 38 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2018 PE 21 36 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14

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 PE 36 42 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 25
2022 PE-04 45 37 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PE 32 32 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 19
2019 PE 23 38 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2018 PE 21 36 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 14
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 45 27 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 25
2022 PE-04 54 27 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 PE 42 37 11 0 5 0 5 83 6 19
2019 PE 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2018 PE 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 39 43 14 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2022 PE-04 27 64 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE 37 37 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2019 PE 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 PE 43 43 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14

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 PE 59 18 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 25
2022 PE-04 72 19 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PE 58 16 16 0 11 0 0 74 11 19
2019 PE 31 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2018 PE 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 PE 47 35 4 13 0 0 0 82 13 25
2022 PE-04 46 35 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PE 37 37 5 21 0 0 0 74 21 19
2019 PE 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2018 PE 29 50 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14

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 PE 69 12 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 25
2022 PE-04 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 68 16 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 27 30 13 24 5 0 0 57 30 25
2022 PE-04 18 36 0 46 0 0 0 54 46 10
2020 PE 16 37 32 11 5 0 0 53 16 19
2019 PE 23 38 0 38 0 0 0 62 38 13
2018 PE 14 50 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14

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 PE 58 26 12 0 0 0 4 87 0 25
2022 PE-04 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PE 47 11 32 0 11 0 0 58 11 19
2019 PE 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13

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 PE 64 18 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 25
2022 PE-04 72 9 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PE 63 21 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2019 PE 54 15 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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 PE 73 18 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 20
2022 PE-04 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 89 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 PE 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 PE 80 4 4 0 4 0 8 91 4 25
2022 PE-04 74 9 0 0 9 0 8 90 10 10
2020 PE 68 5 16 5 0 0 5 78 6 19
2019 PE 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

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 PE 31 34 13 8 14 0 0 65 22 25
2022 PE-04 18 46 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10
2020 PE 37 16 11 21 16 0 0 53 37 19
2019 PE 23 38 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2018 PE 7 29 14 21 21 0 7 38 46 14

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 43 40 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 25
2022 PE-04 36 46 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 PE 53 37 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2019 PE 69 15 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2018 PE 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PE 64 23 0 8 4 0 0 87 13 25
2022 PE-04 72 18 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE 42 42 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2019 PE 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2018 PE 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 PE 33 30 10 23 4 0 0 63 27 25
2022 PE-04 44 37 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PE 37 32 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 19
2019 PE 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 PE 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 PE 50 19 27 0 4 0 0 69 4 25
2022 PE-04 54 19 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 PE 53 21 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2019 PE 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 PE 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 PE 55 33 0 4 8 0 0 88 12 25
2022 PE-04 63 28 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 58 26 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 19
2019 PE 46 23 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2018 PE 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 PE 21 30 18 17 13 0 0 51 31 25
2022 PE-04 37 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 PE 37 16 11 16 21 0 0 53 37 19
2019 PE 8 23 15 31 23 0 0 31 54 13
2018 PE 7 29 43 21 0 0 0 36 21 14

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 PE 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PE 30 35 35 25
2022 PE-04 28 17 55 10
2020 PE 53 21 26 19
2019 PE 54 31 15 13
2018 PE 57 14 29 14

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
2020 PE 0 10 90 0 0 0 10
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 66 20 4 9 0 0 0 86 9 25
2022 PE-04 54 36 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE 63 21 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2019 PE 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 PE 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 PE 58 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2022 PE-04 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PE 58 21 11 5 0 5 0 83 6 19
2019 PE 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 PE 36 43 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14

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 PE 18 32 28 8 14 0 0 22 50 25
2022 PE-04 19 19 53 0 9 0 0 9 38 10
2020 PE 16 37 32 16 0 0 0 16 53 19
2019 PE 8 31 54 0 8 0 0 8 38 13
2018 PE 7 21 29 29 14 0 0 43 29 14

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 PE 22 16 36 22 4 0 0 26 38 25
2022 PE-04 19 36 18 18 9 0 0 27 55 10
2020 PE 5 11 47 32 5 0 0 37 16 19
2019 PE 0 8 15 38 38 0 0 77 8 13
2018 PE 0 14 36 14 36 0 0 50 14 14

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 PE 8 18 53 12 8 0 0 21 27 25
2022 PE-04 9 19 45 8 18 0 0 27 28 10
2020 PE 11 16 42 26 5 0 0 32 26 19
2019 PE 15 8 54 8 15 0 0 23 23 13
2018 PE 0 14 14 64 7 0 0 71 14 14

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 PE 41 27 20 8 4 0 0 12 68 25
2022 PE-04 19 27 26 19 9 0 0 28 46 10
2020 PE 37 21 21 16 0 0 5 17 61 19
2019 PE 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 8 77 13
2018 PE 14 21 57 7 0 0 0 7 36 14

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 PE 25 26 18 10 21 0 0 31 51 25
2022 PE-04 18 27 27 9 18 0 0 27 45 10
2020 PE 16 16 32 16 21 0 0 37 32 19
2019 PE 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 13
2018 PE 14 36 43 0 7 0 0 7 50 14

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 PE 22 12 35 22 4 0 4 27 36 25
2022 PE-04 19 27 17 28 9 0 0 36 46 10
2020 PE 11 21 42 26 0 0 0 26 32 19
2019 PE 0 8 23 54 15 0 0 69 8 13
2018 PE 0 7 21 36 29 0 7 69 8 14

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 PE 4 9 36 31 16 0 4 49 14 25
2022 PE-04 0 0 46 18 36 0 0 54 0 10
2020 PE 5 26 32 21 16 0 0 37 32 19
2019 PE 8 23 54 15 0 0 0 15 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 26 31 22 22 0 0 0 56 22 25
2022 PE-04 8 38 18 37 0 0 0 46 37 10
2020 PE 16 47 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 19
2019 PE 15 31 23 15 15 0 0 46 31 13

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 PE 83 12 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2022 PE-04 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 84 5 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2019 PE 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 PE 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 67 24 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 25
2022 PE-04 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 PE 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 PE 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 70 26 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2022 PE-04 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 74 11 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2019 PE 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 PE 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 PE 62 22 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2022 PE-04 45 37 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PE 53 32 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2019 PE 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 PE 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 PE 64 14 8 5 4 0 4 82 10 25
2022 PE-04 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PE 58 37 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2019 PE 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 PE 43 36 7 0 7 7 0 85 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 60 31 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2022 PE-04 55 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 53 37 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2019 PE 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 PE 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PE 74 22 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25
2022 PE-04 82 9 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10

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 PE 61 30 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 25
2022 PE-04 55 27 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 10

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 PE 50 33 13 0 0 0 4 86 0 25
2022 PE-04 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PE 56 33 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 PE 57 21 9 4 4 4 0 82 9 25
2022 PE-04 54 19 9 0 9 9 0 80 10 10
2020 PE 63 32 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19

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 PE 39 23 4 4 18 4 8 71 25 25
2022 PE-04 36 19 9 9 19 9 0 60 31 10

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 PE 40 31 18 0 0 4 8 80 0 25
2022 PE-04 36 37 9 0 0 9 9 89 0 10
2020 PE 53 26 5 5 5 5 0 83 11 19
2019 PE 31 46 8 0 0 15 0 91 0 13
2018 PE 36 43 7 7 0 0 7 85 8 14

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 PE 38 32 18 13 0 0 0 70 13 25
2022 PE-04 26 36 9 28 0 0 0 63 28 10
2020 PE 32 58 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2019 PE 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 PE 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 PE 56 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 25
2022 PE-04 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PE 47 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2019 PE 38 15 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2018 PE 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

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 PE 34 22 16 9 4 8 6 65 16 25
2022 PE-04 27 28 27 0 9 9 0 60 10 10
2020 PE 42 32 5 0 11 5 5 82 12 19
2019 PE 15 46 15 8 8 8 0 67 17 13
2018 PE 7 29 14 29 14 7 0 38 46 14

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 34 57 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 25
2022 PE-04 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 37 47 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 37 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 25
2022 PE-04 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 21 47 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 19
2019 PE 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PE 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2022 PE-04 26 65 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2019 PE 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 66 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 PE-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 63 26 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 82 10 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2022 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE 77 8 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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 PE 78 13 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2022 PE-04 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 32 37 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 19
2019 PE 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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
2018 PE 0 100 14

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
2020 PE 21 21 16 5 5 26 5 62 15 19
2019 PE 23 23 23 8 0 15 8 60 10 13
2018 PE 7 7 14 21 7 43 0 25 50 14

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 PE 41 35 12 0 4 8 0 82 4 25
2020 PE 42 32 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2019 PE 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 PE 36 29 14 14 0 7 0 69 15 14

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
2019 PE 0 100 13
2018 PE 0 100 14

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 PE 23 16 13 0 4 35 8 69 7 25
2020 PE 32 16 11 5 5 26 5 69 15 19
2019 PE 23 23 23 0 0 23 8 67 0 13
2018 PE 7 14 14 7 0 57 0 50 17 14

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 PE 44 40 4 0 4 8 0 91 5 25
2020 PE 47 32 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2019 PE 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 PE 36 21 36 0 0 7 0 62 0 14

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 PE 13 87 25
2022 PE-04 18 82 10
2020 PE 16 84 19
2019 PE 0 100 13

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 PE 78 17 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2022 PE-04 81 9 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 PE 68 16 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 19
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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 PE 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 PE-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 79 11 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

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 PE 4 9 8 4 40 4 30 67 20 25
2022 PE-04 9 0 9 9 45 0 27 75 13 10

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 57 31 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2022 PE-04 72 0 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 10
2020 PE 47 47 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2019 PE 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 PE 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 4 39 40 8 8 25
2022 PE-04 0 35 47 0 18 10

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 PE 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 PE-04 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 74 5 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19

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 PE 62 29 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 25
2022 PE-04 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 63 11 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 19

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 PE 43 39 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 25
2022 PE-04 44 38 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PE 37 32 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 19
2019 PE 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 PE 21 64 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 PE 53 17 14 8 0 0 9 76 9 25
2022 PE-04 46 37 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2020 PE 53 21 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2019 PE 15 38 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 13
2018 PE 36 21 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 14

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 PE 8 13 25 34 20 0 0 21 54 25
2022 PE-04 19 9 35 19 18 0 0 28 37 10
2020 PE 11 11 26 21 32 0 0 21 53 19
2019 PE 0 23 31 15 31 0 0 23 46 13
2018 PE 7 0 64 21 7 0 0 7 29 14

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 PE 16 19 34 22 8 0 0 35 31 25
2022 PE-04 36 0 45 10 9 0 0 36 19 10
2020 PE 16 26 32 11 16 0 0 42 26 19
2019 PE 23 23 23 8 23 0 0 46 31 13
2018 PE 14 64 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PE 4 13 17 25 42 0 0 17 66 25
2022 PE-04 9 9 26 28 28 0 0 18 55 10
2020 PE 5 21 16 21 37 0 0 26 58 19
2019 PE 8 8 15 23 46 0 0 15 69 13
2018 PE 0 29 36 29 7 0 0 29 36 14

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 PE 34 21 33 4 8 0 0 55 12 25
2022 PE-04 45 37 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2020 PE 32 21 11 16 21 0 0 53 37 19
2019 PE 15 23 38 8 15 0 0 38 23 13
2018 PE 29 21 36 7 0 0 7 54 8 14

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 PE 21 36 27 8 4 0 4 59 13 25
2022 PE-04 37 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PE 42 5 21 16 16 0 0 47 32 19
2019 PE 15 46 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2018 PE 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 PE 30 25 22 13 9 0 0 56 22 25
2022 PE-04 36 37 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 PE 42 21 32 0 5 0 0 63 5 19
2019 PE 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 PE 36 50 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

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 PE 12 26 36 14 12 0 0 38 26 25
2022 PE-04 18 27 27 10 19 0 0 45 28 10
2020 PE 11 21 37 21 11 0 0 32 32 19
2019 PE 23 38 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2018 PE 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14

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 PE 34 22 23 8 8 0 4 59 17 25
2022 PE-04 26 37 18 0 19 0 0 63 19 10
2020 PE 42 21 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 19
2019 PE 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2018 PE 36 36 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14

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 PE 57 17 4 13 4 0 4 77 18 25
2022 PE-04 54 18 10 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2020 PE 56 28 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2019 PE 54 8 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13

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 PE 40 26 21 8 0 0 4 69 9 25
2022 PE-04 45 37 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 PE 37 11 32 11 11 0 0 47 21 19

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 PE 17 21 28 20 14 0 0 38 34 25
2022 PE-04 28 17 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 10
2020 PE 11 16 21 21 32 0 0 26 53 19
2019 PE 31 23 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 13
2018 PE 43 29 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 14

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 PE 63 20 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 25
2022 PE-04 82 0 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PE 26 42 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 19
2019 PE 58 17 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2018 PE 71 7 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 64 28 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 25
2022 PE-04 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 21 26 21 21 11 0 0 47 32 19

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 PE 80 8 0 0 4 0 8 96 4 25
2022 PE-04 74 9 0 0 9 0 8 90 10 10
2020 PE 58 21 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2019 PE 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2018 PE 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PE 67 16 0 4 4 0 8 91 9 25
2022 PE-04 55 18 0 9 9 0 9 80 20 10
2020 PE 84 5 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2019 PE 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2018 PE 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PE 58 18 16 4 0 0 4 79 4 25
2022 PE-04 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 PE 74 0 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2019 PE 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 PE 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PE 70 8 8 5 4 0 4 82 10 25
2022 PE-04 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PE 79 5 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2019 PE 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 PE 57 29 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14

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 PE 66 9 4 0 0 0 21 94 0 20
2022 PE-04 55 9 9 0 0 0 26 87 0 10
2020 PE 79 5 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 19
2019 PE 46 8 8 8 0 0 31 78 11 13
2018 PE 29 29 0 7 0 0 36 89 11 14

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 PE 77 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2022 PE-04 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE 74 16 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2019 PE 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 PE 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

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 PE 88 4 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25
2022 PE-04 81 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PE 84 11 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2019 PE 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 PE 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PE 59 20 8 8 0 0 4 83 9 25
2022 PE-04 55 17 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 PE 26 26 32 11 5 0 0 53 16 19
2019 PE 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 PE 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 0 21 50 25 4 0 0 21 29 25
2022 PE-04 0 27 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 10
2020 PE 5 21 37 26 11 0 0 26 37 19
2019 PE 0 38 38 8 15 0 0 38 23 13
2018 PE 7 29 50 14 0 0 0 36 14 14

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 PE 16 18 48 13 0 0 4 14 36 25
2022 PE-04 27 0 54 18 0 0 0 18 27 10
2020 PE 21 26 32 11 11 0 0 21 47 19
2019 PE 23 15 31 15 15 0 0 31 38 13
2018 PE 0 29 36 14 21 0 0 36 29 14
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Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 PE 25 75 0 0 25
2022 PE-04 26 74 0 0 10
2020 PE 37 63 0 0 19

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 PE 53 6 8 0 17 0 16 70 20 25
2022 PE-04 45 0 9 0 28 0 18 55 34 10
2020 PE 53 11 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19
2019 PE 23 23 38 8 8 0 0 46 15 13
2018 PE 43 7 21 0 21 0 7 54 23 14
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