2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - STUDENT

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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 "Positive answers" and "Negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Results for questions 44, 73 and 93 are calculated differently than previous years to provide a more accurate and meaningful reflection of employee experiences. The calculation of negative answers now includes "To a very large extent", "To a large extent", "To a moderate extent" and "To a small extent". Because of this adjustment, results for these questions are not directly comparable to previous years.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 38 60 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 40
2022 STUDENT 62 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 45
2020 STUDENT 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 65

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 63 9 25 1 0 0 2 74 1 40

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 74 19 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 40

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 61 29 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 40
2022 STUDENT 64 31 2 2 2 0 0 95 3 45
2020 STUDENT 36 42 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 65
2019 STUDENT 61 25 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 155

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 59 32 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 40
2022 STUDENT 59 29 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 45
2020 STUDENT 35 41 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 65
2019 STUDENT 52 31 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 155

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 71 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2022 STUDENT 75 19 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 45
2020 STUDENT 59 23 9 5 2 0 2 84 6 65
2019 STUDENT 69 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 3 155

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 37 46 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 40
2022 STUDENT 68 19 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 45
2020 STUDENT 33 26 12 15 12 2 0 60 28 65
2019 STUDENT 62 24 10 1 1 1 1 88 3 155

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 68 21 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2022 STUDENT 61 30 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 45
2020 STUDENT 47 23 18 8 3 2 0 71 11 65
2019 STUDENT 62 25 6 4 3 0 0 87 6 155

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 53 31 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 40
2022 STUDENT 60 28 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 45
2020 STUDENT 39 26 15 12 5 2 2 67 17 65
2019 STUDENT 52 34 6 6 1 0 0 86 8 155

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 26 70 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 40
2022 STUDENT 52 39 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2020 STUDENT 44 35 6 12 3 0 0 79 15 65
2019 STUDENT 41 36 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 155

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 50 43 1 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2022 STUDENT 47 50 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2020 STUDENT 50 26 5 11 5 0 5 79 16 65
2019 STUDENT 60 26 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 155

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 46 39 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 40
2022 STUDENT 54 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 45
2020 STUDENT 41 23 12 6 15 2 2 66 22 65
2019 STUDENT 57 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 155

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 59 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2022 STUDENT 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2020 STUDENT 48 30 16 5 2 0 0 78 6 65
2019 STUDENT 68 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 155

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 31 44 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 40
2022 STUDENT 38 33 15 7 0 0 7 76 8 45
2020 STUDENT 37 23 12 6 17 3 2 63 24 65
2019 STUDENT 50 33 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 155

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 53 34 1 9 2 0 0 87 11 40
2022 STUDENT 61 22 10 2 0 0 5 88 2 45
2020 STUDENT 41 21 9 14 9 3 3 66 24 65
2019 STUDENT 53 30 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 155

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 50 38 8 2 0 2 0 90 2 40
2022 STUDENT 52 35 9 0 2 0 2 88 2 45
2020 STUDENT 38 27 17 2 12 3 2 68 14 65
2019 STUDENT 54 33 8 3 2 0 1 88 5 155

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2022 STUDENT 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2020 STUDENT 53 27 12 5 2 2 0 82 6 65
2019 STUDENT 62 29 2 5 3 0 0 90 8 155

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 30 52 6 0 0 0 11 93 0 40
2022 STUDENT 74 15 3 4 4 0 0 89 7 45
2020 STUDENT 46 28 9 5 9 3 0 76 14 65
2019 STUDENT 66 28 3 1 0 0 1 95 1 155

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 6 5 40 37 7 0 4 47 11 40
2022 STUDENT 0 16 33 23 24 0 4 49 16 45
2020 STUDENT 8 14 32 17 21 8 2 42 23 65
2019 STUDENT 3 8 27 26 29 4 3 59 12 155

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 6 19 27 8 32 2 6 44 27 40
2022 STUDENT 8 8 21 20 26 7 11 55 19 45
2020 STUDENT 11 23 11 18 21 11 6 47 40 65
2019 STUDENT 8 9 26 26 22 3 6 53 19 155

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 0 7 28 32 30 0 2 64 7 40
2022 STUDENT 0 2 10 21 61 0 5 87 2 45
2020 STUDENT 0 6 20 36 32 6 0 73 6 65
2019 STUDENT 0 1 12 33 46 4 4 86 1 155

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 2 6 20 26 41 2 4 71 8 40
2022 STUDENT 0 2 9 15 56 2 17 87 2 45
2020 STUDENT 5 11 14 26 35 8 3 68 17 65
2019 STUDENT 2 6 12 24 42 8 6 76 10 155

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 2 8 19 11 51 0 9 68 11 40
2022 STUDENT 2 2 12 9 51 13 12 80 5 45
2020 STUDENT 3 3 20 14 42 15 3 68 8 65
2019 STUDENT 1 6 12 26 37 7 10 76 9 155

Question 19f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 3 12 36 24 23 0 2 48 16 40
2022 STUDENT 5 9 13 22 37 5 9 68 16 45
2020 STUDENT 9 12 24 11 33 8 3 49 24 65
2019 STUDENT 5 10 18 23 33 6 6 64 16 155

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 2 7 22 22 45 0 2 69 9 40
2022 STUDENT 7 6 16 31 34 4 2 69 14 45
2020 STUDENT 12 26 12 26 20 3 2 48 40 65
2019 STUDENT 3 10 29 24 28 3 3 55 14 155
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 26 60 0 4 0 6 5 96 4 40
2022 STUDENT 45 27 7 0 0 3 19 91 0 45
2020 STUDENT 32 17 12 11 14 12 3 57 29 65
2019 STUDENT 49 24 8 5 2 8 4 83 8 155

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 44 52 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 40
2022 STUDENT 75 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2020 STUDENT 55 20 3 14 6 2 2 77 20 65
2019 STUDENT 66 18 4 8 3 1 0 85 11 155

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 69 30 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 40
2022 STUDENT 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 45
2020 STUDENT 63 11 13 6 6 2 0 75 13 65
2019 STUDENT 73 18 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 155

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 40
2022 STUDENT 81 17 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2020 STUDENT 54 15 15 5 8 2 2 71 13 65
2019 STUDENT 56 28 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 155

Question 24. 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.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 49 40 4 0 2 4 2 94 2 40
2022 STUDENT 58 21 7 7 0 6 2 85 7 45

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 51 36 6 2 0 4 1 92 2 40
2022 STUDENT 61 24 2 5 0 4 4 93 5 45
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 43 28 13 4 0 1 11 81 4 40
2022 STUDENT 40 18 14 10 0 0 19 71 12 45
2020 STUDENT 47 9 18 8 5 5 9 65 14 65
2019 STUDENT 53 22 12 4 2 3 4 80 7 160

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 46 43 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 40
2022 STUDENT 55 21 6 5 4 0 9 83 10 45
2020 STUDENT 45 20 12 11 5 3 5 70 16 65
2019 STUDENT 49 31 6 9 3 1 0 81 12 160

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 57 39 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 40
2022 STUDENT 68 15 6 0 2 0 9 92 2 45
2020 STUDENT 55 15 12 12 5 2 0 71 17 65

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 36 58 3 4 0 0 0 94 4 40
2022 STUDENT 59 12 5 9 3 0 11 80 14 45
2020 STUDENT 47 21 12 11 8 2 0 69 18 65
2019 STUDENT 56 24 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 155

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 41 38 0 0 1 2 17 98 2 40
2022 STUDENT 81 7 0 2 2 0 9 96 4 45

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 42 50 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 40
2022 STUDENT 74 10 2 4 2 0 9 92 6 45
2020 STUDENT 44 18 14 11 9 0 5 65 21 65
2019 STUDENT 64 23 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 160

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 70 17 0 1 0 0 11 98 2 40
2022 STUDENT 84 6 0 0 2 0 9 98 2 45
2019 STUDENT 82 5 5 2 0 1 5 93 2 160
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 43 45 3 2 0 7 0 95 2 40
2022 STUDENT 61 19 0 4 0 17 0 96 4 45
2020 STUDENT 45 20 12 6 11 5 2 69 18 65
2019 STUDENT 54 24 6 3 2 8 1 87 6 155

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 40 48 1 2 0 9 0 96 2 40
2022 STUDENT 57 27 2 6 0 8 0 92 6 45
2020 STUDENT 41 20 12 11 11 5 2 65 23 65
2019 STUDENT 57 22 5 5 3 6 2 86 9 155

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 27 40 17 0 3 13 0 77 4 40
2022 STUDENT 47 16 9 5 4 20 0 78 11 45
2020 STUDENT 32 18 15 14 12 8 2 55 28 65
2019 STUDENT 44 28 8 6 4 9 1 80 11 160

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 33 50 1 4 3 9 0 91 8 40
2022 STUDENT 49 23 3 10 4 11 0 80 16 45
2020 STUDENT 30 23 8 20 14 5 2 56 35 65
2019 STUDENT 35 27 14 10 5 8 1 68 17 160

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 35 27 2 15 0 16 4 78 19 40
2022 STUDENT 46 11 18 0 3 15 7 74 3 45
2020 STUDENT 39 23 15 5 5 11 3 72 11 65
2019 STUDENT 39 15 11 6 6 16 8 69 17 160
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 43 50 3 0 2 2 0 95 2 40
2022 STUDENT 37 44 10 4 0 5 0 85 4 45
2020 STUDENT 40 31 20 3 5 0 2 72 8 65
2019 STUDENT 49 38 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 160

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 34 47 8 6 0 6 0 86 6 40
2022 STUDENT 33 28 23 0 4 11 2 69 4 45
2020 STUDENT 27 33 9 18 11 2 0 62 29 65
2019 STUDENT 32 35 13 8 4 8 1 73 13 160

Question 40. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 26 58 7 2 2 5 0 89 4 40
2022 STUDENT 52 25 7 0 10 4 2 81 11 45
2020 STUDENT 33 17 18 15 12 5 0 52 29 65
2019 STUDENT 44 28 10 9 3 3 3 77 13 160

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 37 60 1 0 0 2 0 99 0 40
2022 STUDENT 56 40 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2020 STUDENT 33 36 15 11 3 2 0 71 14 65
2019 STUDENT 49 35 10 3 1 2 1 86 4 155

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 41 39 3 1 2 14 0 93 4 40
2022 STUDENT 35 32 10 5 0 14 4 82 6 45
2020 STUDENT 33 15 9 11 18 11 3 56 33 65
2019 STUDENT 40 30 14 3 3 7 4 78 6 160

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 35 45 9 1 2 6 1 87 3 40
2022 STUDENT 46 40 6 2 0 7 0 92 2 45
2020 STUDENT 37 23 28 9 0 3 0 62 10 65
2019 STUDENT 46 36 8 6 1 3 1 85 7 155

Question 44a. 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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 54 20 11 13 2 0 0 54 46 40
2022 STUDENT 58 25 0 2 0 0 16 45
2020 STUDENT 42 26 14 5 5 0 9 65
2019 STUDENT 53 24 8 1 1 2 11 160

Question 44b. 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 language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 80 12 1 1 1 0 4 83 17 40

Question 44c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 98 2 0 0 0 0 0 98 2 40
2022 STUDENT 90 2 0 0 0 0 9 45
2020 STUDENT 77 6 3 2 2 3 8 65
2019 STUDENT 84 3 1 1 1 1 9 160

Question 44d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 91 8 1 0 0 0 0 91 9 40

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 74 19 3 0 2 0 1 75 25 40

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 11 42 19 7 4 7 10 64 13 40
2022 STUDENT 30 27 12 7 0 5 19 75 10 45
2020 STUDENT 29 24 23 6 2 5 12 64 9 65
2019 STUDENT 37 27 15 6 1 6 9 75 8 160

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 17 58 14 3 2 6 0 79 6 40
2022 STUDENT 40 43 7 3 0 0 6 89 3 45
2020 STUDENT 29 24 18 8 9 12 0 60 19 65
2019 STUDENT 28 44 11 9 3 4 2 77 12 160

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 36 49 2 0 9 2 2 88 10 40
2022 STUDENT 69 30 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
2020 STUDENT 48 28 9 6 5 3 0 79 11 65
2019 STUDENT 50 36 4 4 3 3 0 88 7 155

Question 48. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 38 46 9 1 0 6 0 89 1 40
2022 STUDENT 46 32 2 2 5 14 0 91 7 45
2020 STUDENT 48 21 14 8 2 8 0 75 10 65
2019 STUDENT 53 30 8 3 1 3 1 87 5 160

Question 49. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 25 52 10 1 0 11 0 87 2 40
2022 STUDENT 30 26 16 5 4 15 3 69 12 45
2020 STUDENT 44 21 17 5 3 11 0 73 8 65

Question 50. 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).

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 46 51 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 40
2022 STUDENT 60 23 5 8 0 0 4 86 8 45
2020 STUDENT 52 21 15 3 5 5 0 76 8 65

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 3 0 14 2 65 2 14 80 4 40
2022 STUDENT 2 3 2 2 66 0 25 91 7 45

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 18 17 25 0 1 29 10 57 2 40
2022 STUDENT 23 13 22 0 0 39 4 62 0 45

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 59 39 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2022 STUDENT 86 12 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2020 STUDENT 59 21 8 5 8 0 0 80 12 65
2019 STUDENT 76 18 1 2 3 0 0 94 4 160

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 63 35 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2022 STUDENT 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2020 STUDENT 48 24 8 8 11 2 0 74 18 65
2019 STUDENT 72 19 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 160

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 47 49 1 2 0 0 0 96 2 40
2022 STUDENT 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 45
2020 STUDENT 50 21 6 12 8 3 0 73 20 65
2019 STUDENT 68 22 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 155
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 63 19 9 6 0 1 2 85 6 40
2022 STUDENT 46 30 10 3 0 9 2 85 4 45
2020 STUDENT 42 17 18 11 5 5 3 64 16 65
2019 STUDENT 53 15 17 8 3 4 1 71 11 160

Question 57_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 49 41 9 40
2022 STUDENT 66 17 16 45
2020 STUDENT 36 41 23 65
2019 STUDENT 59 18 23 155

Question 57_2. Of those who indicated that they intend to leave their current position in the next two years: Please indicate your reason for leaving

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 0 6 3 9 82 0 30
2022 STUDENT 0 10 0 0 87 3 35
2020 STUDENT 0 17 4 4 75 0 25
2019 STUDENT 0 1 3 2 92 1 90
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment refers to any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment.

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 15 85 65
2019 STUDENT 4 96 160

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 50 50 10

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 STUDENT 50 50 10

Question 63. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 12 45 3 2 0 21 16 91 4 40
2022 STUDENT 25 3 0 0 0 43 28 100 0 45
2020 STUDENT 26 8 11 6 9 30 11 56 26 65
2019 STUDENT 27 16 8 6 1 22 19 74 12 155

Question 64. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 39 47 4 2 0 7 1 94 3 40
2022 STUDENT 54 26 4 0 0 13 4 96 0 45
2020 STUDENT 45 21 12 5 9 8 0 72 15 65
2019 STUDENT 44 29 11 3 1 12 1 83 4 155
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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. 

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 6 94 155

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 50 50 10

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 50 50 10

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 50 50 10

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 10

Question 70. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 37 25 17 1 0 9 11 78 1 40
2022 STUDENT 27 8 3 0 0 38 23 92 0 45
2020 STUDENT 27 11 12 5 2 38 6 68 11 65
2019 STUDENT 32 13 6 2 1 31 15 83 5 155

Question 71. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 44 47 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 40
2022 STUDENT 52 26 3 0 0 15 4 96 0 45
2020 STUDENT 50 14 12 8 2 15 0 75 11 65
2019 STUDENT 52 21 8 1 2 12 3 87 3 155
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 21 36 23 9 11 0 0 21 79 40
2022 STUDENT 46 24 9 10 11 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 33 27 21 9 6 3 0 65
2019 STUDENT 32 32 18 9 9 0 1 160

Question 73b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 37 24 25 13 1 0 0 37 63 40
2022 STUDENT 39 31 22 0 7 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 26 36 20 12 5 2 0 65
2019 STUDENT 50 32 13 4 1 0 0 160

Question 73c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 40 25 21 13 0 0 1 41 59 40
2022 STUDENT 67 24 6 4 0 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 58 23 12 6 0 2 0 65
2019 STUDENT 68 22 6 1 1 1 2 160

Question 73d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 53 26 16 3 0 0 2 54 46 40
2022 STUDENT 55 15 14 3 3 0 9 45
2020 STUDENT 56 14 9 3 3 3 12 65
2019 STUDENT 69 12 11 4 1 1 3 155

Question 73e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 70 19 2 0 0 0 9 77 23 40
2022 STUDENT 73 9 4 9 0 0 5 45
2020 STUDENT 50 21 11 8 3 2 6 65
2019 STUDENT 64 22 8 3 2 0 2 160

Question 73f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 21 46 15 12 5 0 0 21 79 40
2022 STUDENT 33 40 15 2 6 0 5 45
2020 STUDENT 26 27 17 11 17 2 2 65
2019 STUDENT 44 28 21 1 4 1 1 155

Question 73g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 51 33 12 1 2 0 0 51 49 40
2022 STUDENT 61 20 11 4 0 0 5 45
2020 STUDENT 47 21 8 14 6 5 0 65
2019 STUDENT 51 30 11 4 3 1 1 160

Question 73h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 55 27 9 7 2 0 0 55 45 40
2022 STUDENT 51 23 15 6 5 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 35 33 12 11 6 3 0 65
2019 STUDENT 56 25 9 5 2 1 2 160

Question 73i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 44 27 15 7 8 0 0 44 56 40
2022 STUDENT 47 22 21 9 0 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 42 26 14 9 8 2 0 65
2019 STUDENT 43 26 20 4 5 1 1 160

Question 73j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 54 24 4 9 0 0 9 60 40 40
2022 STUDENT 62 26 6 2 0 5 0 45
2020 STUDENT 58 17 12 3 8 2 2 65
2019 STUDENT 64 24 4 4 1 1 1 155

Question 73k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 45 30 19 4 1 0 0 45 55 40
2022 STUDENT 65 27 2 5 2 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 41 24 18 8 8 2 0 65

Question 73l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 24 50 15 11 0 0 0 24 76 40
2022 STUDENT 46 23 10 11 10 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 43 28 15 3 9 2 0 65
2019 STUDENT 63 28 6 1 1 0 1 155

Question 73m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 77 16 3 2 2 0 0 77 23 40
2022 STUDENT 85 9 5 2 0 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 56 27 9 3 5 0 0 65
2019 STUDENT 68 13 12 4 2 0 1 160

Question 73n. 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)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 74 24 0 1 1 0 0 74 26 40
2022 STUDENT 59 15 20 0 5 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 21 36 27 9 6 0 0 65

Question 73o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 93 5 2 0 0 0 0 93 7 40

Question 73p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accommodation issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 90 6 0 1 3 0 0 90 10 40

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 92 5 0 3 0 0 0 92 8 40
2022 STUDENT 96 3 0 0 1 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 82 8 3 3 5 0 0 65
2019 STUDENT 88 6 2 1 2 0 2 160

Question 73r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with my co-worker(s)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 96 3 0 1 0 0 0 96 4 40
2022 STUDENT 91 6 0 0 1 0 2 45
2020 STUDENT 83 12 3 0 2 0 0 65
2019 STUDENT 70 18 8 2 1 0 1 160

Question 73s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) with authority over me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 87 7 4 2 0 0 0 87 13 40
2022 STUDENT 95 2 0 0 0 1 2 45
2020 STUDENT 70 9 8 6 8 0 0 65
2019 STUDENT 79 11 4 3 2 0 1 155

Question 73t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) working for me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 93 1 0 0 0 0 5 98 2 40
2022 STUDENT 91 0 0 0 0 1 8 45
2020 STUDENT 76 0 2 0 0 0 23 65
2019 STUDENT 79 3 1 1 0 0 15 155

Question 73u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 96 2 0 1 0 0 1 97 3 40
2022 STUDENT 93 2 3 2 0 1 0 45
2020 STUDENT 82 11 5 0 2 0 2 65
2019 STUDENT 78 13 6 0 1 0 3 155

Question 73v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 72 6 12 3 7 0 0 72 28 40
2022 STUDENT 66 14 7 2 11 1 0 45
2020 STUDENT 64 6 6 14 9 0 2 65
2019 STUDENT 61 15 10 5 4 0 4 155

Question 73w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 46 39 11 1 2 0 0 46 54 40
2022 STUDENT 59 26 9 7 0 0 0 45
2020 STUDENT 44 27 12 11 5 0 2 65
2019 STUDENT 65 17 10 4 3 0 1 160

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 12 58 29 1 0 0 0 70 1 40
2022 STUDENT 19 60 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 45
2020 STUDENT 14 42 21 15 5 3 0 58 20 65
2019 STUDENT 26 44 26 3 2 0 0 70 4 160

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 1 5 43 24 27 0 0 51 6 40
2022 STUDENT 6 11 29 28 26 0 0 55 17 45
2020 STUDENT 11 13 34 30 13 0 0 42 23 65
2019 STUDENT 5 6 37 29 22 1 1 51 11 155

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 17 54 21 1 0 6 0 76 2 40
2022 STUDENT 31 42 9 8 4 6 0 78 13 45
2020 STUDENT 30 32 6 11 14 8 0 67 26 65
2019 STUDENT 34 34 16 11 3 2 1 69 14 160

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 4 61 16 13 5 40
2022 STUDENT 7 21 48 21 4 45

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 37 58 1 0 0 4 0 98 0 40
2022 STUDENT 63 26 6 4 0 2 0 90 4 45
2020 STUDENT 40 20 9 11 12 8 0 65 25 65

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 35 49 4 4 9 0 0 84 12 40
2022 STUDENT 43 35 8 9 0 5 0 81 10 45
2020 STUDENT 30 20 17 12 18 3 0 52 31 65

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 38 53 0 5 4 0 0 91 9 40
2022 STUDENT 63 25 7 0 0 5 0 93 0 45
2020 STUDENT 38 29 8 15 9 0 2 68 25 65

Question 81. 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 individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 43 53 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2022 STUDENT 60 35 2 0 4 0 0 95 4 45
2020 STUDENT 35 20 14 6 20 5 0 58 27 65
2019 STUDENT 39 41 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 160

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 STUDENT 24 35 18 12 6 6 0 63 19 15
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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 telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 14 86 40
2022 STUDENT 3 97 45
2020 STUDENT 3 97 65
2019 STUDENT 9 91 160

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 36 31 28 4 0 0 1 68 4 40
2022 STUDENT 61 24 5 2 0 0 9 93 2 45
2020 STUDENT 44 12 9 11 8 6 11 67 22 65
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 28 53 40
2022 STUDENT 32 42 45
2020 STUDENT 17 38 65

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 66 34 15
2022 STUDENT 38 62 15

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 20 35 5 5 23 0 11 62 32 15
2022 STUDENT 17 28 12 11 8 15 8 59 25 15

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 7 41 5 5 23 0 18 59 35 15
2022 STUDENT 18 5 4 36 15 0 22 30 65 15

Question 93. 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?

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 STUDENT 45 19 4 3 3 0 25 60 40 40
2022 STUDENT 38 14 1 0 0 6 41 45
2020 STUDENT 50 9 5 2 2 12 21 65
2019 STUDENT 46 19 8 2 3 3 18 155
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