2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield)

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 38 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 189350
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 36 40 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 3480
2022 Science Branch 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 41 39 10 4 5 0 0 80 9 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 39 41 8 4 8 0 0 80 12 55

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 189285
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 34 36 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3475
2022 Science Branch 39 31 13 10 7 0 0 69 18 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 32 32 18 7 12 0 0 64 18 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 29 33 16 9 14 0 0 62 23 50

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 32 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 189220
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 51 35 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 3475
2022 Science Branch 57 32 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 58 32 7 1 1 0 1 91 3 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 60 28 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 50

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 189380
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 3475
2022 Science Branch 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 42 43 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 44 38 7 8 4 0 0 82 12 50

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 42 31 12 8 6 0 0 73 14 189320
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 35 35 15 9 6 1 0 71 15 3480
2022 Science Branch 36 34 18 6 7 0 0 70 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 27 38 19 5 11 0 0 65 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 24 38 18 8 12 0 0 62 20 50

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 189285
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 33 37 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 3480
2022 Science Branch 33 38 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 23 44 16 9 9 0 0 67 18 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 19 43 16 11 10 0 0 62 22 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 36 25 16 10 8 4 1 64 19 189355
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 29 27 18 12 9 5 0 59 23 3480
2022 Science Branch 28 25 19 14 9 4 1 56 25 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 24 22 25 12 12 5 1 48 25 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 22 18 24 14 14 7 1 44 30 50
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 27 13 4 3 1 6 79 7 189285
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 46 29 13 4 3 1 4 79 7 3475
2022 Science Branch 45 26 14 4 3 2 5 76 8 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 37 23 16 10 8 2 4 64 19 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 38 20 15 13 9 3 2 61 23 55

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 51 30 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 189005
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 48 32 9 6 4 1 0 82 10 3475
2022 Science Branch 44 33 10 7 6 1 0 78 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 38 33 8 7 13 1 0 72 20 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 39 24 10 10 15 2 0 64 25 55

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 57 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 10 189335
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 53 26 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 3480
2022 Science Branch 53 24 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 45 26 12 5 10 1 0 72 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 44 29 11 5 10 1 0 73 15 55

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 28 13 7 7 8 0 71 15 189360
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 31 16 8 6 9 0 68 15 3475
2022 Science Branch 30 25 17 10 7 10 0 62 20 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 21 23 23 8 14 10 0 49 25 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 22 23 24 7 14 10 0 50 23 55

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 29 15 10 10 3 0 64 21 189310
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 25 31 18 12 9 4 0 59 22 3475
2022 Science Branch 24 31 16 13 11 4 0 58 25 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 13 33 17 17 15 4 0 48 34 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 12 35 14 17 16 6 0 50 35 55

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 28 17 14 11 6 0 55 27 189290
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 28 21 16 10 6 0 51 28 3480
2022 Science Branch 20 26 19 17 12 6 0 49 31 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 10 27 17 21 18 7 0 40 41 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 11 24 17 20 17 11 0 39 42 55

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 31 15 14 12 3 0 57 27 189355
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 20 33 18 16 10 3 0 55 26 3480
2022 Science Branch 20 26 16 22 11 5 0 49 35 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 13 27 12 22 21 5 0 42 45 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 12 24 10 22 26 7 0 38 51 55
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 35 33 14 9 8 0 0 69 18 189425
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 34 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 3480
2022 Science Branch 31 31 16 15 8 0 0 62 23 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 29 26 16 20 9 0 0 55 29 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 32 21 15 23 10 0 0 53 32 55

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 189270
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 35 44 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 3475
2022 Science Branch 43 39 6 9 4 0 0 82 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 40 39 4 13 3 0 0 80 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 42 40 1 13 3 0 0 82 17 50

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 189340
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 44 32 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3475
2022 Science Branch 42 34 8 9 6 1 0 76 15 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 33 35 6 12 13 2 0 69 25 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 31 34 9 9 15 1 0 66 24 55

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 189145
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 28 39 13 13 7 0 0 67 21 3475
2022 Science Branch 37 36 12 9 5 0 0 74 15 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 38 39 8 9 7 0 0 77 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 39 33 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 55

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 24 11 5 4 2 1 79 9 189190
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 49 26 12 5 4 2 1 77 10 3475
2022 Science Branch 49 27 12 5 5 1 1 77 11 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 48 26 9 5 9 1 2 76 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 39 31 9 6 10 1 2 73 17 55

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 28 33 15 11 9 3 0 63 21 189390
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 22 33 18 14 11 2 0 57 25 3485
2022 Science Branch 21 30 17 15 16 1 0 52 31 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 15 27 14 22 20 1 2 43 43 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 13 24 9 29 24 1 0 37 54 55

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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 23 13 5 5 1 5 76 10 189340
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 44 26 14 6 5 1 5 74 11 3480
2022 Science Branch 47 24 15 4 5 1 4 75 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 53 22 14 1 4 1 5 80 5 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 49 26 9 2 6 2 7 82 8 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 22 13 6 5 2 4 74 12 189285
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 39 26 16 6 6 2 4 69 13 3480
2022 Science Branch 42 27 15 7 6 1 2 72 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 44 22 17 9 7 0 1 66 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 41 17 19 14 7 0 1 58 22 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 71 9 4 2 3 4 6 89 6 189220
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 68 10 5 2 4 5 6 88 7 3475
2022 Science Branch 74 9 4 2 3 4 5 90 5 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 69 10 6 3 2 4 6 87 6 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 67 10 7 3 2 3 8 87 6 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 70 9 4 2 2 2 11 91 5 189245
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 68 11 4 2 2 3 11 91 5 3475
2022 Science Branch 72 8 3 2 1 2 11 93 4 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 67 10 3 4 0 5 12 92 4 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 58 14 4 5 0 7 11 88 7 50

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 25 32 12 13 13 3 2 60 28 189315
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 22 32 12 15 15 3 2 56 31 3475
2022 Science Branch 21 31 12 16 18 1 2 53 35 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 16 29 10 23 19 1 1 47 43 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 21 19 9 29 19 2 1 42 49 55

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 189120
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 31 39 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 3475
2022 Science Branch 37 37 10 10 5 0 0 74 16 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 44 30 7 13 6 0 0 74 19 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 47 24 7 18 5 0 0 71 22 50

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 33 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 189230
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 35 36 15 9 5 0 0 72 13 3475
2022 Science Branch 41 35 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 48 30 5 12 6 0 0 78 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 45 28 6 16 5 0 0 73 21 50

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 189280
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 35 38 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3475
2022 Science Branch 41 37 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 36 39 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 34 41 8 7 10 0 0 75 17 50

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 25 37 17 9 6 4 1 66 17 189295
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 21 37 21 11 5 4 0 62 17 3475
2022 Science Branch 19 44 17 11 5 3 1 66 17 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 21 43 7 13 8 6 1 69 23 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 22 35 7 13 12 10 2 64 28 55

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 47 30 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 189310
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 41 33 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 3480
2022 Science Branch 44 30 11 10 5 0 0 75 15 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 39 27 15 8 10 0 0 66 18 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 39 28 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 55

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 31 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 189480
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 39 34 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 3480
2022 Science Branch 46 29 14 6 5 0 0 76 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 41 40 7 9 2 0 1 81 11 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 43 34 9 11 2 0 2 78 12 55

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 61 20 6 3 4 2 4 87 7 189360
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 57 22 6 4 4 2 4 85 9 3485
2022 Science Branch 59 23 7 5 4 1 1 84 9 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 52 25 7 4 6 1 4 82 11 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 50 28 5 4 5 2 5 85 10 55

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 33 29 189400
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 34 33 32 3480
2022 Science Branch 33 31 36 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 28 29 43 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 27 28 45 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 42 24 6 9 7 70775
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 14 45 24 4 7 5 1155
2022 Science Branch 10 36 19 5 24 6 130
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 51 28 8 8 4 25
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 56 19 12 13 0 15
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 189045
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 48 38 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 3475
2022 Science Branch 54 36 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 51 33 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 54 27 6 12 2 0 0 81 14 50

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 41 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 189220
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 27 43 16 8 4 2 0 71 12 3480
2022 Science Branch 28 44 15 9 3 1 0 72 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 25 39 13 17 2 3 0 66 20 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 23 36 13 22 2 5 0 61 25 55

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 22 34 19 11 1 3 31 33 188930
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 23 37 19 9 1 3 29 33 3475
2022 Science Branch 4 20 35 26 13 0 2 40 24 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 4 20 37 25 10 0 4 37 25 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 5 20 33 25 11 0 6 39 26 55

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 22 30 17 11 2 5 30 38 188880
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 24 33 18 8 2 4 28 38 3470
2022 Science Branch 10 24 31 20 7 1 6 30 37 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 11 30 28 22 4 0 5 27 43 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 8 28 28 26 2 0 8 30 39 55

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 29 27 18 1 5 47 22 188710
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 4 13 32 31 16 1 3 49 18 3470
2022 Science Branch 4 9 30 33 21 0 3 55 14 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 3 13 28 33 21 0 2 55 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 3 13 29 35 17 0 3 54 16 55

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 19 25 20 17 2 5 39 34 188690
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 14 23 27 18 13 1 4 33 39 3475
2022 Science Branch 14 18 25 22 16 1 4 39 34 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 20 24 23 15 14 0 3 30 45 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 21 25 20 16 14 0 5 31 48 55

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 18 24 19 16 5 6 40 33 188925
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 14 21 26 19 13 3 5 34 37 3475
2022 Science Branch 8 16 24 23 20 2 8 48 26 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 11 29 18 22 16 1 3 40 41 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 14 26 18 19 16 2 5 38 43 55

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 21 30 16 12 3 4 31 37 188950
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 22 32 18 9 3 4 29 36 3475
2022 Science Branch 10 23 30 19 12 2 6 33 35 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 14 31 27 21 4 1 3 26 47 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 12 31 27 20 4 2 4 26 46 55

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 6 13 32 26 18 1 3 46 20 189115
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 5 13 36 28 14 1 3 44 18 3480
2022 Science Branch 3 15 36 26 15 0 4 43 19 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 6 18 35 22 15 1 2 38 25 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 6 12 38 27 13 2 3 42 19 55

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 18 32 18 18 11 2 0 51 30 189225
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 14 31 21 21 11 3 0 47 32 3480
2022 Science Branch 14 32 19 22 8 4 0 48 32 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 10 25 20 25 13 6 0 38 41 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 11 22 12 29 16 9 0 37 50 55

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 26 7 6 5 1 0 81 12 189185
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 49 30 8 7 5 1 0 80 13 3480
2022 Science Branch 47 29 7 9 8 0 0 76 17 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 46 25 8 14 8 0 0 71 22 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 51 22 6 15 5 0 0 73 21 50

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 59 28 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 189215
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 55 31 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 3480
2022 Science Branch 53 32 4 6 5 0 0 85 11 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 53 29 1 9 7 0 1 84 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 60 29 0 10 2 0 0 88 12 50

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 33 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 189240
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 47 34 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 3480
2022 Science Branch 49 32 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 41 38 6 6 6 1 1 80 13 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 42 37 4 10 5 2 0 81 15 50

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 36 12 7 5 2 0 75 12 189310
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 32 40 14 8 4 3 0 74 12 3480
2022 Science Branch 31 40 15 7 4 2 0 73 12 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 31 38 14 5 8 3 0 71 14 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 35 30 18 7 9 2 0 66 16 55

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 35 12 5 3 6 1 79 8 189185
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 37 38 11 5 2 6 1 80 8 3475
2022 Science Branch 36 37 11 8 2 5 1 78 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 28 38 14 12 3 4 2 70 16 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 29 34 17 12 4 4 0 65 17 50

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 189395
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 3480
2022 Science Branch 44 40 6 6 4 0 0 84 11 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 40 39 4 9 8 0 0 79 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 41 35 4 12 8 0 0 76 20 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 43 26 10 5 5 7 5 77 11 189315
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 38 27 11 6 5 7 5 74 13 3475
2022 Science Branch 40 30 9 6 4 6 5 78 11 430
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 42 24 11 7 7 5 5 73 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 44 23 9 8 5 5 5 75 15 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 42 26 11 6 4 7 5 76 11 189330
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 37 28 12 6 5 7 5 74 12 3480
2022 Science Branch 38 30 10 7 4 7 4 76 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 34 32 9 5 8 6 5 75 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 35 33 9 4 7 7 5 77 13 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 26 19 5 3 12 2 69 9 189305
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 26 21 5 3 13 1 66 9 3480
2022 Science Branch 23 27 26 5 4 13 2 59 11 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 18 25 32 7 4 10 5 50 12 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 18 24 33 8 4 9 5 48 14 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 42 30 9 5 4 6 3 79 11 189055
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 38 33 10 6 5 6 3 78 12 3475
2022 Science Branch 38 33 9 6 6 4 3 77 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 32 31 12 6 7 9 3 72 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 34 27 14 7 7 11 0 68 16 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 16 22 4 4 37 5 49 13 189150
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10 16 23 3 4 39 5 46 12 3475
2022 Science Branch 6 13 24 4 5 44 4 37 17 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 4 7 26 5 8 41 9 22 26 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 4 5 24 7 5 46 10 20 26 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 6 21 16 37 16 1 11 63 3610
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2 6 29 16 34 13 0 9 58 75
2022 Science Branch 0 0 19 8 53 20 0 0 76 10

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 28 16 7 6 7 6 67 16 189180
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 26 31 17 9 7 6 5 64 17 3475
2022 Science Branch 27 28 16 10 10 5 5 60 22 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 26 25 16 11 12 4 6 56 26 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 31 24 15 11 9 2 7 61 22 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 31 36 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 189215
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 28 39 14 10 5 3 1 70 16 3480
2022 Science Branch 28 37 14 12 6 3 0 67 18 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 20 30 19 17 10 3 1 53 28 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 18 28 17 17 14 5 1 49 33 55

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 35 36 16 6 5 2 0 72 12 189180
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 39 18 7 4 2 0 71 11 3480
2022 Science Branch 33 35 19 6 5 2 0 69 12 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 28 36 17 8 8 2 0 66 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 24 39 14 11 10 3 0 64 22 55

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 25 17 11 11 11 3 56 25 189290
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 20 29 16 13 12 9 2 55 27 3480
2022 Science Branch 23 25 16 16 13 6 1 51 32 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 16 26 17 20 14 4 3 46 36 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 17 17 20 21 20 4 1 36 43 50

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 43 41 4 9 4 0 0 84 12 189360
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 42 44 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 3480
2022 Science Branch 41 44 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 32 50 3 9 6 0 0 82 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 36 47 4 11 2 0 0 83 12 55

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 31 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 189140
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 41 37 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 3475
2022 Science Branch 46 36 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 41 42 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 38 44 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 55

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 33 7 6 3 0 1 83 10 189055
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 47 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 3480
2022 Science Branch 59 30 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 55 28 2 10 4 0 0 83 14 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 54 33 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 189320
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 75 20 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 3480
2022 Science Branch 75 18 2 3 1 0 1 94 4 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 70 19 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 74 13 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 55

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 82 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 189420
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 80 11 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 3480
2022 Science Branch 83 8 2 2 1 0 4 94 4 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 79 12 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 81 9 3 3 2 0 3 92 5 55

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 22 12 5 4 12 5 76 10 189400
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 35 24 13 5 3 14 6 73 11 3480
2022 Science Branch 33 21 11 5 4 15 11 73 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 38 22 15 5 1 15 4 75 7 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 35 24 13 5 1 19 2 75 9 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 189295
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 89 3480
2022 Science Branch 13 87 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 22 78 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 24 76 55

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 48 52 380
2022 Science Branch 52 48 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 38 62 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 30 70 10

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 59 41 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 56 44 380
2022 Science Branch 56 44 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 80 20 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 93 7 10

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 380
2022 Science Branch 7 93 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 4 96 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 0 100 380
2022 Science Branch 0 100 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 4 96 380
2022 Science Branch 3 97 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10 90 380
2022 Science Branch 5 95 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 5 95 380
2022 Science Branch 0 100 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 63 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 32 68 380
2022 Science Branch 39 61 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 24 76 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 26 74 10

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 60 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 38 62 380
2022 Science Branch 42 58 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 54 46 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 51 49 10

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 41 59 380
2022 Science Branch 37 63 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 37 63 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 43 57 10

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 41 59 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 39 61 380
2022 Science Branch 36 64 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 43 57 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 37 63 10

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 33 67 380
2022 Science Branch 36 64 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 31 69 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 34 66 10

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 55 45 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 46 54 380
2022 Science Branch 53 47 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 56 44 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 53 47 10

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 34 66 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 25 75 380
2022 Science Branch 36 64 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 26 74 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 30 70 10

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 1 99 380
2022 Science Branch 3 97 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 6 94 380
2022 Science Branch 4 96 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 8 92 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 11 89 10

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 8 92 380
2022 Science Branch 7 93 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 5 95 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 7 93 10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 51 49 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 47 53 380
2022 Science Branch 42 58 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 41 59 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 50 50 10

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 20 80 380
2022 Science Branch 16 84 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 10 90 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 14 86 10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 18905
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 82 380
2022 Science Branch 20 80 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 15 85 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 21 79 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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 51 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 49 51 380
2022 Science Branch 56 44 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 48 52 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 45 55 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 21 79 380
2022 Science Branch 29 71 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 34 66 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 14 86 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 380
2022 Science Branch 12 88 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 16 84 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 8 92 10

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 81 380
2022 Science Branch 14 86 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 12 88 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 8 92 10

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 91 380
2022 Science Branch 16 84 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 18 82 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 8 92 10

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 8 92 380
2022 Science Branch 6 94 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 89 380
2022 Science Branch 12 88 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 10 90 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 7 93 10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 91 380
2022 Science Branch 4 96 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 10 90 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 14 86 10

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 18910
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 70 380
2022 Science Branch 31 69 60
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 35 65 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 48 52 10

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 8 92 350
2022 Science Branch 6 94 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 23 77 350
2022 Science Branch 28 72 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 33 67 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 23 77 10

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 91 350
2022 Science Branch 7 93 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 12 88 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 11 89 10

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 6 94 350
2022 Science Branch 10 90 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 5 95 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 7 93 10

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 91 350
2022 Science Branch 16 84 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 21 79 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 15 85 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 350
2022 Science Branch 3 97 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 100 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 91 350
2022 Science Branch 6 94 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 5 95 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 7 93 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 14 86 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 16 84 350
2022 Science Branch 27 73 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 49 51 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 60 40 10

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 82 350
2022 Science Branch 16 84 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 15 85 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 14 86 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 23 77 350
2022 Science Branch 27 73 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 28 72 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 23 77 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 9 91 350
2022 Science Branch 14 86 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 14 86 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 11 89 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 45 55 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 46 54 350
2022 Science Branch 53 47 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 64 36 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 66 34 10

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2 98 350
2022 Science Branch 3 97 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 5 95 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 7 93 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 56 44 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 53 47 350
2022 Science Branch 65 35 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 61 39 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 60 40 10

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 3 97 350
2022 Science Branch 5 95 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 11 89 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 100 10

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 17365
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 81 350
2022 Science Branch 19 81 55
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 11 89 15
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 15 85 10

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 14 13 6 7 34 10 54 22 189180
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 15 17 15 6 6 32 9 54 21 3475
2022 Science Branch 15 16 10 8 10 33 8 52 30 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 9 12 16 8 8 35 12 40 30 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 10 7 12 9 9 38 15 37 38 50

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 30 13 6 5 12 2 72 12 189205
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 35 14 6 4 9 1 73 11 3480
2022 Science Branch 30 33 12 9 6 9 2 70 17 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 18 30 22 9 6 10 4 56 18 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 16 26 21 12 5 16 4 52 21 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 189205
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 3475
2022 Science Branch 7 93 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 9 91 80

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 30 70 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 32 68 250
2022 Science Branch 42 58 35

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 75 25 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 73 27 250
2022 Science Branch 79 21 35

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 3 97 250
2022 Science Branch 2 98 35

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 0 100 250
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 8 92 250
2022 Science Branch 5 95 35

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 89 250
2022 Science Branch 3 97 35

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 13625
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 12 88 250
2022 Science Branch 5 95 35

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 32 68 255
2022 Science Branch 32 68 35

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 24 76 255
2022 Science Branch 17 83 35

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 82 255
2022 Science Branch 15 85 35

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10 90 255
2022 Science Branch 6 94 35

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 76 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 22 78 255
2022 Science Branch 29 71 35

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 24 76 255
2022 Science Branch 31 69 35

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 3 97 255
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2 98 255
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 255
2022 Science Branch 9 91 35

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 15 85 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 15 85 255
2022 Science Branch 13 87 35

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2 98 255
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 14 86 255
2022 Science Branch 8 92 35

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 0 100 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 1 99 255
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 21 79 13615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 81 255
2022 Science Branch 15 85 35

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 31 69 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 33 67 255
2022 Science Branch 29 71 35

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 89 255
2022 Science Branch 9 91 35

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 3 97 255
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 17 83 255
2022 Science Branch 8 92 35

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 6 94 255
2022 Science Branch 9 91 35

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10 90 255
2022 Science Branch 8 92 35

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 4 96 255
2022 Science Branch 3 97 35

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 255
2022 Science Branch 0 100 35

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 50 13635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 50 50 255
2022 Science Branch 57 43 35

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 4 96 230
2022 Science Branch 0 100 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 82 230
2022 Science Branch 33 67 30

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 3 97 230
2022 Science Branch 0 100 30

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 1 99 230
2022 Science Branch 0 100 30

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 3 97 230
2022 Science Branch 3 97 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 5 95 230
2022 Science Branch 0 100 30

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 8 92 230
2022 Science Branch 5 95 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 12 88 230
2022 Science Branch 17 83 30

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 16 84 230
2022 Science Branch 9 91 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 23 77 230
2022 Science Branch 22 78 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 93 230
2022 Science Branch 0 100 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 44 56 230
2022 Science Branch 46 54 30

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 0 100 230
2022 Science Branch 0 100 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 63 37 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 65 35 230
2022 Science Branch 80 20 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 4 96 230
2022 Science Branch 3 97 30

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 12530
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 14 86 230
2022 Science Branch 3 97 30

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 18 15 16 4 4 35 7 58 14 189260
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 16 19 17 5 4 34 6 58 14 3475
2022 Science Branch 15 17 14 6 5 38 6 56 19 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 13 7 15 5 6 45 10 43 24 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 12 5 15 8 5 42 13 39 29 50

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 30 14 5 4 12 2 74 10 189275
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 29 35 16 5 3 11 1 72 10 3480
2022 Science Branch 28 34 15 7 5 10 2 70 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 20 32 15 5 8 12 6 64 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 18 29 15 8 7 17 7 61 20 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 189195
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 12 88 3480
2022 Science Branch 9 91 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 10 90 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 8 92 55

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 58 42 24010
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 54 46 415
2022 Science Branch 70 30 45

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 74 26 23985
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 73 27 415
2022 Science Branch 74 26 45

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 33 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 17915
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 46 36 7 8 2 1 0 82 10 305
2022 Science Branch 47 39 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 31 8 5 3 3 3 83 9 189205
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 42 33 9 6 3 4 3 81 10 3475
2022 Science Branch 40 33 7 8 4 4 4 80 12 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 34 28 10 13 5 5 5 69 20 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 31 22 9 20 4 8 6 63 27 55

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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 31 11 7 15 85135
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 36 22 18 9 14 2140
2022 Science Branch 42 15 16 16 10 170
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 21 19 14 40 7 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 71 29 110775
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 63 37 3010
2022 Science Branch 82 18 400
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 85 15 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 95 5 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 34 66 3010
2022 Science Branch 33 67 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 22 78 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 22 78 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 54 46 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 48 52 3010
2022 Science Branch 57 43 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 53 47 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 56 44 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 36 64 3010
2022 Science Branch 45 55 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 40 60 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 45 55 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 29 71 3010
2022 Science Branch 22 78 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 21 79 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 23 77 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 35 65 3010
2022 Science Branch 47 53 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 58 42 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 64 36 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 82 3010
2022 Science Branch 29 71 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 31 69 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 35 65 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 28 72 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 27 73 3010
2022 Science Branch 41 59 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 40 60 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 42 58 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 16 84 3010
2022 Science Branch 18 82 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 24 76 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 28 72 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 25 75 3010
2022 Science Branch 38 62 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 38 62 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 45 55 50

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 67 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 36 64 3010
2022 Science Branch 45 55 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 49 51 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 54 46 50

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 5 95 3010
2022 Science Branch 10 90 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 14 86 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 14 86 50

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 110640
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 81 3010
2022 Science Branch 15 85 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 18 82 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 13 87 50

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 66 14 5 2 3 1 10 89 5 110635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 62 15 5 2 3 1 12 88 6 3000
2022 Science Branch 51 14 3 4 3 1 25 87 9 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 46 13 1 2 3 3 31 89 9 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 36 9 2 3 4 4 42 83 13 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 14 16 14 35 4 12 57 24 110615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 6 12 15 14 38 4 12 62 21 3000
2022 Science Branch 5 11 12 11 31 3 27 60 23 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 2 9 10 16 28 3 32 67 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 3 9 7 11 19 4 46 61 25 50

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 20 17 14 29 5 6 49 32 110635
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 7 18 17 15 32 5 5 53 28 3000
2022 Science Branch 8 20 15 15 28 7 8 50 33 395
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 4 16 19 11 26 12 13 49 27 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 6 13 19 8 21 15 18 43 29 50
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 54 28 7 5 5 1 1 83 10 189380
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 52 30 7 5 5 1 0 83 10 3480
2022 Science Branch 53 29 6 5 6 0 0 82 11 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 44 36 4 3 11 2 0 81 14 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 38 43 3 2 13 0 0 82 15 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 6 12 7 40 6 25 69 14 188970
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 4 7 13 8 39 6 24 67 15 3465
2022 Science Branch 3 5 11 7 47 5 23 74 11 430
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 3 6 8 3 53 7 20 77 12 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 2 6 7 2 51 8 25 78 12 50

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 30 40 14 8 5 3 0 72 13 189260
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 30 45 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 3475
2022 Science Branch 29 43 13 6 6 2 0 74 13 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 25 33 18 9 12 0 2 59 22 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 18 34 18 14 15 0 1 53 29 55

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Organization Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 28 35 19 6 189320
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 11 27 38 19 6 3480
2022 Science Branch 8 26 38 21 7 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 4 33 37 19 6 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 6 32 37 18 7 55

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 26 10 4 3 3 1 83 7 189380
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 50 29 11 4 3 3 1 82 7 3480
2022 Science Branch 52 26 9 6 4 3 0 81 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 43 33 6 4 8 5 2 81 13 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 36 36 7 6 9 7 0 77 16 50

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 26 9 9 8 2 1 73 18 189330
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 43 27 10 10 8 2 0 71 18 3480
2022 Science Branch 41 27 10 9 11 2 0 70 21 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 34 37 7 7 12 3 0 73 19 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 30 40 7 6 14 2 0 72 21 50

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 37 13 10 8 2 0 68 19 189260
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 26 41 15 10 6 1 0 68 17 3475
2022 Science Branch 24 42 13 11 8 1 0 67 20 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 22 46 8 11 10 1 1 70 22 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 21 50 6 10 10 1 2 73 21 50

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 50 13 13 4 1 0 69 18 46350
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 49 13 12 4 2 0 70 17 865
2022 Science Branch 20 47 15 10 6 2 0 69 17 140
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 21 42 16 10 12 0 0 63 22 35
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 19 34 14 15 18 0 0 52 34 20

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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 27 17 9 12 0 2 60 23 188410
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 26 29 20 11 13 0 1 56 24 3465
2022 Science Branch 28 28 21 10 11 0 2 57 21 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 24 20 21 14 18 1 2 45 33 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 21 13 27 19 15 2 3 35 36 50

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 27 25 14 13 0 1 48 27 188540
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 19 28 27 15 11 0 1 47 26 3470
2022 Science Branch 18 30 25 15 12 0 0 48 27 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 22 24 34 9 10 0 1 46 19 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 20 27 31 10 10 0 1 48 21 50

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 29 20 11 9 1 3 60 20 188305
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 29 33 20 9 6 1 2 64 16 3460
2022 Science Branch 30 34 19 10 4 0 1 66 15 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 36 31 18 10 2 0 2 69 13 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 36 29 21 9 3 0 3 66 12 50

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 23 22 21 15 16 1 2 47 31 188585
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 23 23 16 18 1 1 42 35 3465
2022 Science Branch 23 23 22 15 15 0 2 47 30 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 22 21 23 16 18 0 1 43 34 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 24 20 17 19 19 0 1 44 39 50

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 22 11 6 5 1 7 76 12 188760
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 45 25 14 6 5 1 5 74 11 3470
2022 Science Branch 49 22 12 4 4 0 8 78 9 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 44 35 9 2 2 0 9 86 4 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 41 33 12 0 3 0 11 83 3 50

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 27 18 10 10 0 1 62 20 188815
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 28 30 22 10 10 0 1 58 20 3475
2022 Science Branch 25 29 24 11 10 0 0 55 21 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 30 31 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 30 31 18 12 7 0 1 62 19 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 30 18 8 7 1 2 65 16 188615
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 31 33 20 8 6 1 2 65 14 3465
2022 Science Branch 32 33 20 8 6 0 1 65 14 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 38 28 19 8 5 0 2 67 13 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 43 23 20 7 3 0 3 68 10 50

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 30 20 11 9 1 2 58 21 188835
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 25 33 22 10 8 1 1 59 19 3475
2022 Science Branch 30 35 22 7 4 0 1 66 12 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 30 37 19 9 1 1 3 69 10 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 36 28 23 5 2 2 5 69 7 50

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 29 17 9 8 1 2 65 17 188925
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 32 30 20 9 7 1 1 63 17 3470
2022 Science Branch 40 25 16 11 5 0 1 67 17 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 49 24 18 3 6 0 1 73 9 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 49 25 20 2 3 0 1 75 5 50

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 25 13 7 8 1 2 72 15 188715
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 15 3470
2022 Science Branch 43 27 13 8 8 0 1 70 16 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 42 25 16 9 8 0 1 67 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 44 18 18 10 8 0 1 63 19 50

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 26 12 5 4 0 2 78 10 188820
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 51 26 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 3470
2022 Science Branch 48 23 18 6 4 0 1 72 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 53 16 10 12 7 0 3 71 19 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 56 11 8 14 6 0 4 71 20 50

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 30 19 9 7 0 1 63 17 188645
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 28 32 20 10 8 0 1 61 18 3465
2022 Science Branch 41 33 18 4 3 0 1 74 8 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 50 26 12 6 4 1 2 78 10 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 53 29 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 50

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 20 10 5 6 1 3 79 11 188425
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 50 25 12 5 5 0 2 77 10 3470
2022 Science Branch 55 24 12 4 4 0 1 80 8 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 53 25 14 2 5 0 2 80 7 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 52 24 15 2 3 0 3 78 6 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 188820
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 45 33 13 5 3 0 1 78 8 3470
2022 Science Branch 45 33 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 46 30 14 1 5 0 3 79 7 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 53 25 13 0 4 0 5 83 4 50

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 70 12 4 2 2 1 8 90 5 188835
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 68 15 5 2 2 1 7 90 4 3470
2022 Science Branch 73 13 5 1 1 0 8 93 2 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 74 18 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 68 19 5 0 0 0 8 95 0 50

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 73 10 5 3 4 1 5 89 7 188850
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 71 12 5 3 4 1 4 88 7 3465
2022 Science Branch 71 13 5 2 4 0 3 87 7 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 70 15 5 3 2 0 4 89 6 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 68 13 8 3 2 0 6 87 5 50

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 19 6 2 2 0 3 89 5 188805
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 61 23 8 3 3 0 2 86 6 3470
2022 Science Branch 56 25 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 57 22 8 4 6 0 3 82 10 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 60 21 10 2 2 0 5 85 4 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 65 16 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 188595
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 62 19 8 4 5 0 2 82 9 3460
2022 Science Branch 60 19 11 4 5 0 2 80 9 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 63 13 10 3 9 0 2 77 12 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 61 12 10 4 8 0 3 76 13 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 62 10 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 188605
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 58 12 3 2 1 0 24 92 4 3465
2022 Science Branch 56 14 4 2 1 0 23 91 4 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 59 16 1 2 1 0 21 95 4 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 59 14 0 2 0 0 25 98 2 50

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 Organization 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 Public Service 68 16 6 2 2 1 6 90 4 188425
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 63 20 7 2 2 1 5 88 4 3460
2022 Science Branch 74 12 3 1 2 0 9 94 3 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 73 9 6 0 1 0 11 93 1 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 71 7 5 0 2 0 15 92 2 50

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 14 6 4 5 1 4 84 9 189075
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 67 16 6 3 4 1 3 86 8 3475
2022 Science Branch 64 14 7 4 7 0 5 82 11 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 59 18 2 3 13 0 4 80 17 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 58 19 2 5 11 0 5 81 17 50

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 189020
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 47 29 14 4 3 1 2 79 7 3470
2022 Science Branch 44 30 17 4 4 0 2 76 7 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 62 24 6 3 4 0 1 86 7 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 60 28 4 5 2 0 1 89 7 50

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 11 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 189420
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10 32 40 12 6 0 0 42 17 3480
2022 Science Branch 10 36 37 12 6 0 0 46 18 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 8 32 37 16 7 0 0 41 22 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 10 35 30 19 7 0 0 45 25 50

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 9 19 39 21 11 0 0 32 29 188990
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 8 19 41 21 10 0 0 31 27 3475
2022 Science Branch 10 19 36 24 11 0 1 35 29 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 9 27 31 23 9 0 1 33 36 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 12 31 22 19 14 0 1 33 44 55
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 59 16 1 189385
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 25 57 16 1 3480
2022 Science Branch 22 60 18 1 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 24 54 20 3 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 22 52 22 4 55

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 61 41220
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 42 58 885
2022 Science Branch 35 65 100
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 24 76 20
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 23 77 10

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 Organization 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 Public Service 43 15 9 5 5 4 18 75 13 189270
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 42 19 11 5 5 4 15 74 12 3485
2022 Science Branch 49 15 9 4 4 4 16 79 10 435
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 44 18 7 5 1 7 18 82 9 80
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 46 13 7 5 0 8 22 84 7 55

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 19 14 19 32 2 5 31 54 41220
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10 21 15 18 29 1 5 33 51 885
2022 Science Branch 5 21 10 26 34 1 4 27 63 100
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 8 19 43 29 0 0 8 73 20
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 0 24 45 31 0 0 0 76 10

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 16 13 19 40 2 4 24 63 41155
2022 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 6 17 14 24 33 2 4 25 61 880
2022 Science Branch 3 14 14 29 38 0 1 17 68 100
2022 Science: Ontario Laboratory Network 0 5 18 33 43 0 0 5 76 20
2022 Science Ontario Lab Network: Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) 0 0 10 37 53 0 0 0 90 10
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