2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 - CS

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.

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	55	38	1	2	4	93	6	190
2020	CS-02	53	39	0	4	4	92	8	75
2020	CS-03	52	42	0	0	6	94	6	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	4	0	4	91	4	25

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	46	35	10	6	2	1	82	8	190
2020	CS-02	43	37	11	7	1	1	81	8	75
2020	CS-03	48	32	13	4	1	1	81	6	70
2020	CS-04	48	43	4	4	0	0	91	4	25
2019	CS	51	34	3	7	5	0	85	12	170
2019	CS-02	42	39	5	9	5	0	82	14	65
2019	CS-03	64	25	0	5	5	0	89	11	55
2019	CS-04	55	35	5	5	0	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	41	39	8	8	3	1	81	11	190
2020	CS-02	36	47	8	8	1	0	83	9	75
2020	CS-03	45	30	10	10	4	1	76	14	70
2020	CS-04	43	43	4	4	0	4	91	5	25
2019	CS	26	40	17	13	3	1	67	16	170
2019	CS-02	25	34	20	17	5	0	58	22	65
2019	CS-03	29	40	18	11	0	2	70	11	55
2019	CS-04	33	43	10	14	0	0	76	14	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	53	37	5	4	1	0	90	5	190
2020	CS-02	53	32	8	7	0	0	85	7	75
2020	CS-03	54	39	3	3	1	0	93	4	70
2020	CS-04	48	43	4	0	4	0	91	4	25
2019	CS	52	34	9	3	1	1	86	4	170
2019	CS-02	52	29	14	3	2	2	82	5	65
2019	CS-03	56	31	7	4	2	0	87	5	55
2019	CS-04	57	38	0	5	0	0	95	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	57	27	10	4	2	84	6	185
2020	CS-02	63	23	9	4	1	85	5	75
2020	CS-03	56	29	13	0	3	84	3	70
2020	CS-04	52	26	0	17	4	78	22	25
2019	CS	53	28	9	7	3	81	10	170
2019	CS-02	53	29	9	6	3	82	9	65
2019	CS-03	61	23	5	7	4	84	11	55
2019	CS-04	52	29	5	10	5	81	14	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	44	39	8	4	4	0	84	9	190
2020	CS-02	47	39	9	3	3	0	85	5	75
2020	CS-03	37	44	10	6	4	0	80	10	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	0	4	4	0	91	9	25
2019	CS	38	41	11	8	2	1	79	10	170
2019	CS-02	35	39	17	8	2	0	74	9	65
2019	CS-03	35	43	9	7	4	2	79	11	55
2019	CS-04	43	38	5	14	0	0	81	14	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	44	35	9	7	5	78	13	190
2020	CS-02	43	35	11	5	7	77	12	75
2020	CS-03	41	34	8	11	6	75	17	70
2020	CS-04	48	39	4	9	0	87	9	25
2019	CS	29	44	10	11	6	73	17	170
2019	CS-02	34	42	7	12	4	76	16	65
2019	CS-03	29	46	7	11	7	75	18	55
2019	CS-04	24	48	10	14	5	71	19	20

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	40	42	7	9	3	81	11	185
2020	CS-02	39	45	5	11	0	84	11	75
2020	CS-03	36	40	11	9	4	76	13	70
2020	CS-04	57	30	4	4	4	87	9	25
2019	CS	30	50	8	11	2	79	13	170
2019	CS-02	32	48	6	12	2	80	14	65
2019	CS-03	33	45	5	11	5	78	16	55
2019	CS-04	19	62	5	14	0	81	14	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	52	34	7	4	3	85	7	190
2020	CS-02	56	32	7	4	1	88	5	75
2020	CS-03	42	38	11	4	4	80	8	70
2020	CS-04	74	13	4	4	4	87	9	25
2019	CS	43	44	8	4	1	87	5	170
2019	CS-02	42	42	12	3	1	84	4	65
2019	CS-03	38	54	2	5	2	91	7	55
2019	CS-04	48	29	19	5	0	76	5	20

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	43	34	11	7	5	77	12	190
2020	CS-02	41	36	13	5	4	77	9	75
2020	CS-03	39	34	13	8	6	73	14	70
2020	CS-04	52	39	0	9	0	91	9	25
2019	CS	38	41	8	8	5	79	13	170
2019	CS-02	37	42	10	7	3	79	10	65
2019	CS-03	44	38	4	7	7	82	15	55
2019	CS-04	38	38	14	0	10	76	10	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	55	31	6	4	3	86	7	185
2020	CS-02	48	40	7	4	1	88	5	75
2020	CS-03	51	31	9	4	4	83	9	70
2020	CS-04	74	17	0	4	4	91	9	25
2019	CS	53	33	8	4	2	86	5	170
2019	CS-02	47	32	17	3	2	79	5	65
2019	CS-03	54	35	4	6	2	89	7	55
2019	CS-04	57	33	5	5	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	39	41	10	5	5	79	11	185
2020	CS-02	34	47	8	7	4	81	11	75
2020	CS-03	35	42	14	1	7	77	8	70
2020	CS-04	61	22	9	4	4	83	9	25
2019	CS	31	45	12	6	5	76	12	170
2019	CS-02	30	48	11	8	3	79	11	65
2019	CS-03	32	45	9	7	7	77	14	55
2019	CS-04	38	43	10	0	10	81	10	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	48	34	9	4	5	0	82	10	190
2020	CS-02	47	36	8	3	7	0	83	9	75
2020	CS-03	41	37	13	6	4	0	77	10	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	0	4	4	0	91	9	25
2019	CS	36	45	8	4	6	1	82	10	170
2019	CS-02	36	48	7	4	4	0	84	9	65
2019	CS-03	36	45	7	2	7	2	83	9	55
2019	CS-04	48	33	10	5	5	0	81	10	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	42	38	10	6	4	79	10	185
2020	CS-02	41	45	8	4	3	85	7	75
2020	CS-03	37	34	16	7	6	71	13	70
2020	CS-04	55	27	9	5	5	82	9	20
2019	CS	31	45	9	11	4	76	15	170
2019	CS-02	28	51	4	10	6	79	16	65
2019	CS-03	31	39	11	17	2	70	19	55
2019	CS-04	19	57	14	5	5	76	10	20

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	53	35	7	3	2	88	5	190
2020	CS-02	61	28	8	1	1	89	3	75
2020	CS-03	42	41	10	4	3	83	7	70
2020	CS-04	57	39	0	0	4	96	4	25
2019	CS	44	40	8	5	3	84	8	170
2019	CS-02	37	46	9	4	3	84	7	65
2019	CS-03	48	32	9	5	5	80	11	55
2019	CS-04	38	43	10	10	0	81	10	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	30	32	25	10	4	1	62	14	185
2020	CS-02	37	37	19	4	3	0	75	7	75
2020	CS-03	27	29	29	14	0	1	57	14	70
2020	CS-04	14	27	32	9	18	0	41	27	20
2019	CS	28	40	19	6	8	0	68	14	170
2019	CS-02	33	44	14	3	6	0	77	9	65
2019	CS-03	23	45	18	9	5	0	68	14	55
2019	CS-04	19	29	29	14	10	0	48	24	20

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
2020	CS	9	19	40	27	6	0	1	33	27	185
2020	CS-02	4	16	43	27	9	0	0	36	20	75
2020	CS-03	14	21	37	23	4	0	1	27	36	70
2020	CS-04	4	17	48	30	0	0	0	30	22	25
2019	CS	7	25	38	24	5	1	1	30	32	170
2019	CS-02	10	19	33	30	6	1	0	36	30	65
2019	CS-03	7	29	36	20	7	0	2	27	36	55
2019	CS-04	5	33	52	5	5	0	0	10	38	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	15	27	37	15	5	1	21	42	190
2020	CS-02	12	29	33	16	9	0	25	41	75
2020	CS-03	18	24	35	18	4	0	23	42	70
2020	CS-04	22	26	43	4	0	4	5	50	25
2019	CS	18	36	28	12	6	0	18	54	170
2019	CS-02	19	28	28	15	9	0	24	48	65
2019	CS-03	20	35	33	11	2	0	13	55	55
2019	CS-04	10	38	33	14	5	0	19	48	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	4	7	38	40	9	1	50	12	190
2020	CS-02	1	4	32	53	9	0	63	5	75
2020	CS-03	7	8	39	34	10	1	44	16	70
2020	CS-04	9	9	61	13	9	0	22	17	25
2019	CS	5	15	37	33	9	1	42	20	170
2019	CS-02	6	6	34	39	12	3	52	12	65
2019	CS-03	5	5	54	29	7	0	36	11	55
2019	CS-04	5	43	29	19	5	0	24	48	20

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
2020	CS	17	21	33	19	10	0	1	29	38	185
2020	CS-02	7	13	32	27	19	0	3	47	21	75
2020	CS-03	23	25	35	11	6	0	0	17	48	70
2020	CS-04	35	22	30	9	4	0	0	13	57	25
2019	CS	20	30	26	16	5	1	1	22	51	170
2019	CS-02	21	15	27	21	10	3	3	33	38	65
2019	CS-03	20	41	30	7	2	0	0	9	61	55
2019	CS-04	24	38	29	5	5	0	0	10	62	20

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
2020	CS	9	8	28	28	24	1	2	54	17	190
2020	CS-02	8	4	24	28	33	1	1	63	12	75
2020	CS-03	13	7	30	25	23	0	3	49	20	70
2020	CS-04	9	9	30	43	9	0	0	52	17	25
2019	CS	6	18	28	26	15	2	4	44	26	170
2019	CS-02	7	13	24	22	25	1	6	52	23	65
2019	CS-03	5	18	33	31	5	4	4	39	25	55
2019	CS-04	5	19	43	29	5	0	0	33	24	20

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
2020	CS	13	25	32	21	7	1	1	29	39	190
2020	CS-02	13	21	31	23	12	0	0	35	35	75
2020	CS-03	15	27	30	20	7	0	1	27	43	70
2020	CS-04	17	26	43	13	0	0	0	13	43	25
2019	CS	15	27	34	15	6	2	1	22	44	170
2019	CS-02	16	25	31	15	10	1	0	26	42	65
2019	CS-03	16	25	36	20	2	2	0	22	42	55
2019	CS-04	14	38	38	10	0	0	0	10	52	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	2	10	32	36	20	0	56	12	190
2020	CS-02	4	11	40	24	21	0	45	15	75
2020	CS-03	1	11	32	32	23	0	55	13	70
2020	CS-04	0	0	22	65	13	0	78	0	25
2019	CS	2	13	39	32	12	2	46	15	170
2019	CS-02	4	9	40	36	10	0	46	13	65
2019	CS-03	0	16	36	31	15	2	46	17	55
2019	CS-04	0	14	38	33	14	0	48	14	20

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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
2020	CS	37	30	14	5	3	8	4	75	9	185
2020	CS-02	49	20	14	5	0	11	1	78	6	75
2020	CS-03	26	34	14	6	6	7	7	70	13	70
2020	CS-04	39	43	4	0	4	4	4	90	5	25
2019	CS	30	34	17	6	2	5	6	71	10	170
2019	CS-02	33	30	12	9	0	7	9	75	11	65
2019	CS-03	27	29	21	5	7	5	5	62	14	55
2019	CS-04	29	52	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	20

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
2020	CS	57	21	12	6	2	2	1	80	8	185
2020	CS-02	59	19	13	7	0	3	0	79	7	75
2020	CS-03	47	27	14	4	3	3	1	78	7	70
2020	CS-04	74	17	4	0	4	0	0	91	4	25
2019	CS	50	30	6	7	5	2	0	82	12	170
2019	CS-02	51	27	9	6	4	3	0	80	11	65
2019	CS-03	48	34	4	5	9	0	0	82	14	55
2019	CS-04	52	43	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	63	28	4	2	3	91	4	185
2020	CS-02	68	24	7	1	0	92	1	75
2020	CS-03	55	33	4	3	4	88	7	70
2020	CS-04	78	13	0	0	9	91	9	25
2019	CS	57	33	6	4	1	89	5	170
2019	CS-02	58	31	6	3	1	90	4	65
2019	CS-03	50	38	5	5	2	88	7	55
2019	CS-04	62	38	0	0	0	100	0	20

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
2020	CS	57	29	9	4	1	0	1	86	5	185
2020	CS-02	63	23	12	1	1	0	0	85	3	75
2020	CS-03	44	37	9	9	0	0	1	83	9	70
2020	CS-04	78	17	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	25
2019	CS	48	35	8	5	3	2	0	85	8	170
2019	CS-02	51	33	9	3	1	3	0	86	5	65
2019	CS-03	48	36	7	4	4	2	0	85	7	55
2019	CS-04	52	38	0	5	5	0	0	90	10	20

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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
2020	CS	55	29	10	3	1	1	2	86	4	190
2020	CS-02	56	25	11	3	0	3	3	86	3	75
2020	CS-03	49	32	13	4	0	0	1	83	4	70
2020	CS-04	78	17	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	25
2019	CS	48	32	12	2	2	2	2	83	4	170
2019	CS-02	54	22	12	3	3	4	1	81	6	65
2019	CS-03	45	41	9	2	2	0	2	87	4	55
2019	CS-04	57	29	10	0	5	0	0	86	5	20

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
2020	CS	55	23	12	7	3	1	0	78	10	185
2020	CS-02	59	25	9	7	0	0	0	84	7	75
2020	CS-03	49	19	19	7	6	1	0	68	13	70
2020	CS-04	70	17	4	4	4	0	0	87	9	25
2019	CS	43	33	8	11	4	1	2	78	14	170
2019	CS-02	49	24	10	9	4	1	1	75	14	65
2019	CS-03	41	36	5	13	4	0	2	78	16	55
2019	CS-04	38	48	5	5	5	0	0	86	10	20

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
2020	CS	57	20	13	4	3	1	2	79	8	185
2020	CS-02	65	16	13	3	3	0	0	81	5	75
2020	CS-03	44	27	15	3	4	3	4	76	8	70
2020	CS-04	64	18	9	5	5	0	0	82	9	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	54	30	9	4	3	0	84	7	190
2020	CS-02	61	25	9	3	1	0	87	4	75
2020	CS-03	41	37	13	6	4	0	77	10	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	0	4	4	0	91	9	25
2019	CS	50	31	8	5	5	1	81	10	170
2019	CS-02	54	33	4	3	6	0	87	9	65
2019	CS-03	46	28	13	4	6	4	77	10	55
2019	CS-04	38	38	10	5	10	0	76	14	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	64	21	4	7	3	1	86	10	190
2020	CS-02	65	21	4	7	1	1	88	8	75
2020	CS-03	62	20	6	7	4	1	83	11	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	0	4	4	0	91	9	25
2019	CS	56	25	8	7	4	1	81	11	170
2019	CS-02	60	16	10	9	4	0	76	13	65
2019	CS-03	48	34	5	7	4	2	84	11	55
2019	CS-04	57	33	5	5	0	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	CS	77	15	2	1	3	2	94	4	170
2019	CS-02	70	19	1	1	3	4	94	5	65
2019	CS-03	78	16	4	0	0	2	96	0	55
2019	CS-04	90	10	0	0	0	0	100	0	20

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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
2020	CS	41	32	10	3	3	10	1	82	7	190
2020	CS-02	40	36	8	0	4	9	3	86	5	75
2020	CS-03	41	25	14	6	0	14	0	77	7	70
2020	CS-04	48	39	4	4	4	0	0	87	9	25
2019	CS	31	38	15	4	4	9	0	76	8	170
2019	CS-02	33	30	14	0	5	18	0	78	6	65
2019	CS-03	36	29	22	7	4	2	0	67	11	55
2019	CS-04	10	62	14	5	5	5	0	75	10	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	35	34	16	9	4	3	71	13	190
2020	CS-02	36	35	20	4	4	1	72	8	75
2020	CS-03	30	37	18	8	3	4	69	12	70
2020	CS-04	43	39	4	9	4	0	83	13	25
2019	CS	28	39	14	10	6	2	69	17	165
2019	CS-02	27	37	16	9	6	4	67	16	65
2019	CS-03	32	38	11	13	4	2	71	17	55
2019	CS-04	19	48	10	14	10	0	67	24	20

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
2020	CS	27	30	18	15	6	4	1	59	22	190
2020	CS-02	27	37	19	5	7	4	1	68	13	75
2020	CS-03	24	25	18	25	3	4	0	51	29	70
2020	CS-04	30	30	17	13	9	0	0	61	22	25
2019	CS	19	31	22	15	7	5	1	53	24	170
2019	CS-02	19	27	24	12	7	10	0	52	22	65
2019	CS-03	20	36	16	18	5	2	2	58	25	55
2019	CS-04	10	38	19	24	10	0	0	48	33	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	24	41	17	10	6	2	66	17	190
2020	CS-02	25	43	19	8	5	0	68	13	75
2020	CS-03	20	38	20	10	8	4	60	19	70
2020	CS-04	30	39	13	9	9	0	70	17	25
2019	CS	16	34	17	22	9	2	52	32	170
2019	CS-02	16	28	22	18	9	6	48	29	65
2019	CS-03	20	36	9	25	9	0	56	35	55
2019	CS-04	5	38	14	33	10	0	43	43	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	53	25	13	4	1	4	81	5	190
2020	CS-02	49	21	16	5	1	7	76	7	75
2020	CS-03	56	27	10	4	0	3	86	4	70
2020	CS-04	61	22	13	4	0	0	83	4	25
2019	CS	51	30	8	4	2	5	86	6	170
2019	CS-02	49	24	9	3	4	10	82	8	65
2019	CS-03	55	32	5	5	0	2	89	5	55
2019	CS-04	43	43	14	0	0	0	86	0	20

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	27	50	13	5	4	2	78	9	190
2020	CS-02	23	49	19	3	4	3	74	7	75
2020	CS-03	28	49	11	8	1	1	79	10	70
2020	CS-04	26	52	13	4	4	0	78	9	25
2019	CS	22	46	22	6	2	1	69	9	170
2019	CS-02	24	36	22	10	4	3	62	15	65
2019	CS-03	23	57	16	4	0	0	80	4	55
2019	CS-04	10	57	24	10	0	0	67	10	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	19	47	19	10	4	1	67	15	185
2020	CS-02	19	47	19	9	7	0	65	16	75
2020	CS-03	21	39	24	13	1	1	61	14	70
2020	CS-04	17	65	9	4	4	0	83	9	25
2019	CS	11	41	19	22	4	4	53	27	170
2019	CS-02	16	30	19	21	6	7	50	29	65
2019	CS-03	9	46	17	24	2	2	57	26	55
2019	CS-04	0	52	14	29	5	0	52	33	20

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
2020	CS	38	42	10	5	3	1	1	82	8	190
2020	CS-02	32	43	11	5	5	3	1	78	11	75
2020	CS-03	45	37	8	7	1	0	1	83	9	70
2020	CS-04	48	43	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	25
2019	CS	31	39	15	12	2	0	0	71	14	170
2019	CS-02	30	34	19	15	1	0	0	64	16	65
2019	CS-03	36	35	9	16	4	0	0	71	20	55
2019	CS-04	29	62	5	5	0	0	0	90	5	20

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
2020	CS	46	36	11	2	2	2	1	85	4	185
2020	CS-02	39	39	12	3	4	3	1	81	7	75
2020	CS-03	46	37	13	3	0	1	0	84	3	70
2020	CS-04	61	26	9	0	0	4	0	91	0	25
2019	CS	39	37	17	3	2	3	0	78	5	170
2019	CS-02	42	25	22	4	1	4	0	70	6	65
2019	CS-03	34	43	16	4	2	2	0	78	5	55
2019	CS-04	38	33	19	0	5	5	0	75	5	20

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
2020	CS	29	29	16	10	5	9	3	66	17	185
2020	CS-02	28	27	20	8	7	9	1	61	16	75
2020	CS-03	31	34	11	10	4	6	3	72	16	70
2020	CS-04	30	30	9	17	0	13	0	70	20	25
2019	CS	20	29	20	11	6	14	0	57	20	170
2019	CS-02	27	26	20	11	5	12	0	60	17	65
2019	CS-03	21	27	20	14	7	11	0	54	24	55
2019	CS-04	5	43	29	14	5	5	0	50	20	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	29	34	19	9	6	2	64	16	185
2020	CS-02	28	33	20	8	9	1	62	18	75
2020	CS-03	27	30	21	10	7	4	60	18	70
2020	CS-04	48	35	4	13	0	0	83	13	25
2019	CS	19	41	18	10	8	3	62	19	170
2019	CS-02	23	41	17	3	12	5	67	16	65
2019	CS-03	18	34	20	18	7	4	54	26	55
2019	CS-04	14	62	14	5	5	0	76	10	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	56	28	6	5	2	0	3	190
2020	CS-02	61	25	7	4	0	0	3	75
2020	CS-03	49	28	7	6	4	0	6	70
2020	CS-04	52	30	4	9	4	0	0	25
2019	CS	55	29	7	3	3	1	4	170
2019	CS-02	54	27	9	3	3	0	4	65
2019	CS-03	52	33	4	4	4	0	4	55
2019	CS-04	70	25	0	0	5	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	76	9	3	4	3	3	2	190
2020	CS-02	80	4	3	5	4	3	1	75
2020	CS-03	75	10	4	3	1	4	3	70
2020	CS-04	78	4	4	4	0	4	4	25
2019	CS	81	10	3	1	2	1	2	170
2019	CS-02	82	11	2	0	3	2	2	65
2019	CS-03	79	7	5	0	4	2	4	55
2019	CS-04	81	14	0	5	0	0	0	20

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
2020	CS	24	29	12	13	18	1	3	56	32	190
2020	CS-02	21	27	12	13	24	0	3	49	38	75
2020	CS-03	23	28	13	13	17	3	4	55	32	70
2020	CS-04	43	35	0	13	9	0	0	78	22	25
2019	CS	20	24	18	18	16	4	1	46	35	170
2019	CS-02	16	19	22	18	18	6	0	38	38	65
2019	CS-03	20	30	18	16	14	0	2	51	31	55
2019	CS-04	19	24	10	24	24	0	0	43	48	20

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
2020	CS	26	45	17	6	4	2	1	73	10	185
2020	CS-02	25	41	19	4	8	1	1	68	12	75
2020	CS-03	23	46	19	7	1	4	0	72	9	70
2020	CS-04	35	57	4	4	0	0	0	91	4	25
2019	CS	17	48	17	9	5	4	0	68	14	170
2019	CS-02	18	44	20	8	5	6	0	66	13	65
2019	CS-03	16	52	13	13	5	2	0	69	18	55
2019	CS-04	14	67	10	5	5	0	0	81	10	20

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
2020	CS	45	36	9	5	2	2	1	84	7	185
2020	CS-02	45	35	9	4	4	1	1	82	8	75
2020	CS-03	44	39	10	4	0	3	0	86	4	70
2020	CS-04	57	26	13	4	0	0	0	83	4	25
2019	CS	35	44	11	6	2	2	0	81	8	170
2019	CS-02	33	42	14	5	2	5	0	79	6	65
2019	CS-03	36	43	11	7	4	0	0	79	11	55
2019	CS-04	25	55	5	15	0	0	0	80	15	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	53	28	13	1	1	3	84	2	185
2020	CS-02	51	24	20	0	1	4	78	1	75
2020	CS-03	55	34	7	1	1	1	90	3	70
2020	CS-04	64	18	9	5	0	5	86	5	20
2019	CS	42	37	12	2	1	6	84	3	170
2019	CS-02	45	29	12	2	2	11	83	3	65
2019	CS-03	42	40	13	2	2	2	83	4	55
2019	CS-04	33	52	5	5	0	5	90	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	45	35	13	1	1	4	84	2	190
2020	CS-02	45	29	19	0	1	5	79	1	75
2020	CS-03	48	35	13	0	0	4	87	0	70
2020	CS-04	48	39	4	9	0	0	87	9	25

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
2020	CS	55	23	10	5	3	3	3	82	8	185
2020	CS-02	58	19	8	4	3	4	4	84	7	75
2020	CS-03	48	24	15	6	3	3	1	75	9	70
2020	CS-04	65	30	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	25

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	61	27	6	4	1	89	5	185
2020	CS-02	64	24	5	4	3	88	7	75
2020	CS-03	59	30	6	6	0	89	6	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	9	0	0	91	0	25
2019	CS	54	37	4	4	2	91	5	170
2019	CS-02	58	35	3	3	2	92	5	65
2019	CS-03	48	43	2	4	4	91	7	55
2019	CS-04	67	24	5	5	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	59	24	12	2	3	83	5	185
2020	CS-02	59	22	14	1	4	81	5	75
2020	CS-03	52	29	14	3	1	81	4	70
2020	CS-04	64	32	5	0	0	95	0	20
2019	CS	46	35	12	4	4	81	7	170
2019	CS-02	44	32	15	5	5	76	9	65
2019	CS-03	46	39	9	2	4	86	5	55
2019	CS-04	48	29	14	5	5	76	10	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	55	28	12	2	2	83	4	185
2020	CS-02	54	26	14	3	4	80	7	75
2020	CS-03	49	35	13	1	1	85	3	70
2020	CS-04	68	27	5	0	0	95	0	20
2019	CS	43	40	11	2	4	83	6	170
2019	CS-02	39	39	14	3	5	79	8	65
2019	CS-03	46	39	9	2	4	86	5	55
2019	CS-04	38	43	10	5	5	81	10	20

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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
2020	CS	56	22	12	5	4	0	1	78	9	185
2020	CS-02	49	24	18	4	5	0	0	73	9	75
2020	CS-03	56	21	13	6	3	0	1	79	9	70
2020	CS-04	70	26	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	25
2019	CS	39	36	12	7	4	2	0	77	11	170
2019	CS-02	33	36	14	9	5	3	0	72	14	65
2019	CS-03	43	38	11	4	5	0	0	80	9	55
2019	CS-04	38	43	10	10	0	0	0	81	10	20

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
2020	CS	19	43	38	190
2020	CS-02	16	51	33	75
2020	CS-03	21	35	44	70
2020	CS-04	22	48	30	25
2019	CS	23	40	37	170
2019	CS-02	22	39	39	65
2019	CS-03	18	43	39	55
2019	CS-04	38	43	19	20

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
2020	CS	31	33	25	6	0	6	35
2020	CS-02	25	17	42	17	0	0	10
2020	CS-03	47	40	0	0	0	13	15
2019	CS	3	33	35	20	3	8	40
2019	CS-02	0	20	47	27	0	7	15
2019	CS-03	0	30	30	20	0	20	10

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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	CS	7	93	190
2020	CS-02	8	92	75
2020	CS-04	0	100	25
2019	CS	4	96	170
2019	CS-01	0	100	15
2019	CS-04	0	100	20

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	62	38	15

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	0	100	15

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	CS	0	100	15

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	CS	0	100	15

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	CS	0	100	15

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	0	100	15

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	54	46	15

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	38	62	15

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	54	46	15

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	46	54	15

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	46	54	15

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	62	38	15

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	0	100	15

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	0	100	15

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	62	38	15

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	46	54	15

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	CS	0	100	15

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
2020	CS	22	22	13	4	2	31	7	70	9	190
2020	CS-02	24	21	12	4	1	29	8	72	9	75
2020	CS-03	15	21	14	6	0	38	6	65	10	70
2020	CS-04	35	22	13	0	0	26	4	81	0	25
2019	CS	20	19	22	3	1	29	7	60	6	170
2019	CS-02	24	12	22	1	1	28	10	59	5	65
2019	CS-03	14	21	25	5	2	30	2	53	11	55
2019	CS-04	14	38	24	0	0	19	5	69	0	20

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
2020	CS	43	34	11	3	2	7	1	83	6	190
2020	CS-02	37	35	12	3	1	11	1	82	5	75
2020	CS-03	38	41	11	4	0	6	0	84	4	70
2020	CS-04	57	26	9	0	4	4	0	86	5	25
2019	CS	36	40	14	1	1	6	1	82	3	170
2019	CS-02	38	30	18	2	2	8	3	76	3	65
2019	CS-03	34	45	14	2	2	4	0	81	4	55
2019	CS-04	29	57	10	0	0	5	0	90	0	20

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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
2020	CS	4	96	190
2020	CS-04	0	100	25
2019	CS	3	97	170
2019	CS-01	0	100	15

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
2020	CS	23	22	12	1	2	34	7	77	4	190
2020	CS-02	25	21	12	0	1	31	9	78	2	75
2020	CS-03	17	21	14	1	1	39	6	69	5	70
2020	CS-04	39	22	9	0	0	30	0	88	0	25
2019	CS	20	18	25	1	2	28	6	58	5	170
2019	CS-02	22	15	22	1	1	28	9	60	5	65
2019	CS-03	16	18	30	0	4	30	2	50	5	55
2019	CS-04	14	29	29	0	5	19	5	56	6	20

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
2020	CS	42	36	11	1	1	9	1	86	2	190
2020	CS-02	41	27	16	0	1	13	1	80	2	75
2020	CS-03	38	45	7	3	0	7	0	89	3	70
2020	CS-04	48	39	4	0	4	4	0	91	5	25
2019	CS	39	36	12	1	2	8	1	83	4	170
2019	CS-02	39	24	19	1	1	12	3	74	4	65
2019	CS-03	38	41	13	0	4	5	0	83	4	55
2019	CS-04	29	57	5	0	5	5	0	90	5	20

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	36	30	17	11	6	0	185
2020	CS-02	40	25	21	8	5	0	75
2020	CS-03	27	37	13	14	9	0	70
2020	CS-04	43	35	4	9	9	0	25
2019	CS	32	31	18	6	12	1	170
2019	CS-02	28	27	19	7	16	1	65
2019	CS-03	36	32	14	9	9	0	55
2019	CS-04	33	29	33	5	0	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	18	25	31	17	9	0	185
2020	CS-02	29	29	28	8	5	0	75
2020	CS-03	14	17	39	23	7	0	70
2020	CS-04	5	36	9	23	27	0	20
2019	CS	12	32	28	16	11	1	170
2019	CS-02	16	37	22	9	13	1	65
2019	CS-03	14	23	34	18	11	0	55
2019	CS-04	5	29	38	24	5	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	32	31	19	13	4	0	1	185
2020	CS-02	45	31	12	5	5	0	1	75
2020	CS-03	23	34	21	17	4	0	0	70
2020	CS-04	26	17	35	17	4	0	0	25
2019	CS	22	37	27	9	4	1	1	170
2019	CS-02	30	39	16	12	1	0	1	65
2019	CS-03	18	41	32	4	5	0	0	55
2019	CS-04	10	29	52	5	5	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	23	21	23	18	14	1	1	185
2020	CS-02	37	20	19	11	9	3	1	75
2020	CS-03	13	24	26	20	17	0	0	70
2020	CS-04	17	22	13	35	13	0	0	25
2019	CS	11	25	24	23	17	0	1	170
2019	CS-02	15	33	16	18	16	0	1	65
2019	CS-03	9	18	27	27	20	0	0	55
2019	CS-04	5	20	35	20	20	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	45	28	14	7	3	1	2	185
2020	CS-02	61	20	8	4	3	1	3	75
2020	CS-03	37	37	15	8	1	0	1	70
2020	CS-04	26	35	17	13	9	0	0	25
2019	CS	46	26	15	4	4	1	5	170
2019	CS-02	54	21	9	4	4	1	6	65
2019	CS-03	44	33	20	2	0	0	2	55
2019	CS-04	29	33	24	5	5	0	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	32	27	22	12	6	1	185
2020	CS-02	41	24	19	8	8	0	75
2020	CS-03	29	29	24	13	6	0	70
2020	CS-04	13	26	30	22	9	0	25
2019	CS	33	33	22	7	4	1	170
2019	CS-02	36	25	22	13	1	1	65
2019	CS-03	34	45	16	2	4	0	55
2019	CS-04	19	48	29	0	5	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	38	34	15	8	4	1	1	190
2020	CS-02	48	27	15	4	5	0	1	75
2020	CS-03	24	39	17	14	4	1	0	70
2020	CS-04	30	48	22	0	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	26	32	25	8	7	1	1	170
2019	CS-02	28	40	18	6	6	0	1	65
2019	CS-03	25	29	32	7	7	0	0	55
2019	CS-04	14	43	29	10	5	0	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	26	35	25	8	5	1	185
2020	CS-02	36	35	19	4	4	1	75
2020	CS-03	20	27	34	10	8	1	70
2020	CS-04	26	39	26	9	0	0	25
2019	CS	21	35	25	13	5	1	170
2019	CS-02	27	39	18	9	6	1	65
2019	CS-03	20	27	32	13	9	0	55
2019	CS-04	5	48	29	19	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	38	30	16	9	5	1	1	190
2020	CS-02	44	31	13	8	4	0	0	75
2020	CS-03	27	30	25	10	6	1	1	70
2020	CS-04	48	30	9	13	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	28	38	16	12	4	1	1	170
2019	CS-02	34	34	13	12	4	0	1	65
2019	CS-03	21	41	21	11	5	0	0	55
2019	CS-04	19	48	14	19	0	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	50	25	12	7	5	1	0	185
2020	CS-02	55	21	12	4	7	1	0	75
2020	CS-03	41	31	11	11	4	0	0	70
2020	CS-04	57	26	13	4	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	42	25	15	8	7	1	2	170
2019	CS-02	45	21	16	4	9	0	4	65
2019	CS-03	38	29	16	13	5	0	0	55
2019	CS-04	57	24	5	5	10	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	41	30	19	7	3	190
2020	CS-02	49	27	15	5	4	75
2020	CS-03	27	35	28	10	0	70
2020	CS-04	48	26	9	9	9	25

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	32	34	20	8	5	1	0	185
2020	CS-02	39	34	18	7	3	0	0	75
2020	CS-03	25	35	24	8	6	1	0	70
2020	CS-04	35	26	17	9	13	0	0	25
2019	CS	30	27	25	12	4	1	1	170
2019	CS-02	31	28	19	13	6	0	1	65
2019	CS-03	29	25	31	9	5	0	0	55
2019	CS-04	19	33	33	14	0	0	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	55	30	10	3	2	0	185
2020	CS-02	57	27	8	4	4	0	75
2020	CS-03	56	31	9	4	0	0	70
2020	CS-04	43	35	22	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	60	25	8	2	5	1	170
2019	CS-02	57	24	10	1	6	1	65
2019	CS-03	64	24	7	2	4	0	55
2019	CS-04	62	33	0	0	5	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	48	38	10	3	1	1	185
2020	CS-02	42	48	5	3	1	0	75
2020	CS-03	45	37	14	3	0	1	70
2020	CS-04	57	26	13	4	0	0	25

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	86	6	2	1	2	1	2	185
2020	CS-02	85	8	1	3	1	0	1	75
2020	CS-03	85	6	4	0	1	1	3	70
2020	CS-04	96	4	0	0	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	78	10	3	2	5	1	1	170
2019	CS-02	80	11	3	0	5	0	2	65
2019	CS-03	71	9	4	4	9	2	2	55
2019	CS-04	90	5	5	0	0	0	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	69	23	5	1	2	0	185
2020	CS-02	70	22	4	3	1	0	75
2020	CS-03	69	23	7	0	1	0	70
2020	CS-04	65	30	4	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	60	28	5	4	2	1	170
2019	CS-02	62	24	6	3	3	2	65
2019	CS-03	55	34	5	4	2	0	55
2019	CS-04	60	35	5	0	0	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	69	18	8	1	4	0	185
2020	CS-02	67	23	4	0	5	0	75
2020	CS-03	65	17	13	3	3	0	70
2020	CS-04	87	9	4	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	61	18	8	5	7	1	170
2019	CS-02	70	12	6	5	6	2	65
2019	CS-03	52	23	11	5	9	0	55
2019	CS-04	55	35	5	5	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	65	18	6	1	2	1	9	185
2020	CS-02	73	7	1	0	1	0	18	75
2020	CS-03	58	27	8	0	1	1	4	70
2020	CS-04	52	26	9	4	4	0	4	25
2019	CS	65	14	6	2	3	0	10	165
2019	CS-02	73	3	3	2	2	0	18	65
2019	CS-03	59	20	7	4	4	0	6	55
2019	CS-04	55	25	15	5	0	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	78	12	5	1	1	1	2	190
2020	CS-02	79	12	3	0	1	1	4	75
2020	CS-03	73	15	7	3	0	0	1	70
2020	CS-04	91	4	4	0	0	0	0	25
2019	CS	75	15	2	1	2	0	5	170
2019	CS-02	73	17	0	2	3	0	6	65
2019	CS-03	75	14	4	0	2	0	5	55
2019	CS-04	85	15	0	0	0	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	67	14	10	5	2	2	0	190
2020	CS-02	65	15	13	5	0	1	0	75
2020	CS-03	68	11	10	6	3	3	0	70
2020	CS-04	78	13	0	0	9	0	0	25
2019	CS	65	15	9	0	5	1	4	170
2019	CS-02	56	20	15	0	5	0	5	65
2019	CS-03	68	16	9	0	4	0	4	55
2019	CS-04	85	10	0	0	5	0	0	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	45	30	15	5	4	0	1	190
2020	CS-02	45	31	16	3	3	0	3	75
2020	CS-03	34	38	14	8	6	0	0	70
2020	CS-04	65	9	17	4	4	0	0	25
2019	CS	46	28	15	5	4	1	2	170
2019	CS-02	42	33	18	2	3	0	2	65
2019	CS-03	36	34	20	4	5	0	2	55
2019	CS-04	80	5	5	5	5	0	0	20

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	20	30	35	12	3	0	50	15	185
2020	CS-02	29	36	20	9	5	0	65	15	75
2020	CS-03	14	28	49	9	0	0	42	9	70
2020	CS-04	17	13	35	30	4	0	30	35	25
2019	CS	15	38	33	11	3	1	53	14	170
2019	CS-02	21	42	24	10	3	0	63	13	65
2019	CS-03	9	38	38	9	5	2	47	15	55
2019	CS-04	14	19	62	5	0	0	33	5	20

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
2020	CS	11	19	30	30	8	2	0	38	31	190
2020	CS-02	9	13	31	33	11	3	0	45	23	75
2020	CS-03	8	27	28	28	8	0	0	37	35	70
2020	CS-04	22	17	35	22	4	0	0	26	39	25
2019	CS	8	20	36	27	8	0	1	36	28	170
2019	CS-02	6	13	28	37	13	0	1	52	20	65
2019	CS-03	7	23	48	18	4	0	0	21	30	55
2019	CS-04	5	33	43	10	10	0	0	19	38	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	50	42	3	1	1	3	95	2	185
2020	CS-02	45	40	4	3	1	7	91	4	75
2020	CS-03	50	44	4	0	0	1	96	0	70
2020	CS-04	65	35	0	0	0	0	100	0	25
2019	CS	35	48	9	4	1	4	86	5	170
2019	CS-02	36	37	12	6	1	7	79	8	65
2019	CS-03	34	57	4	2	2	2	93	4	55
2019	CS-04	24	71	0	5	0	0	95	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	60	23	10	3	2	3	85	5	185
2020	CS-02	60	18	11	1	3	7	84	4	75
2020	CS-03	59	21	13	4	3	0	80	7	70
2020	CS-04	74	22	4	0	0	0	96	0	25

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	44	34	9	9	3	1	79	13	185
2020	CS-02	47	28	9	8	5	3	77	14	75
2020	CS-03	44	30	11	11	3	0	74	14	70
2020	CS-04	52	35	4	9	0	0	87	9	25

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	59	28	7	5	1	1	87	6	185
2020	CS-02	57	25	7	8	1	1	84	9	75
2020	CS-03	62	25	8	3	1	0	87	4	70
2020	CS-04	57	35	9	0	0	0	91	0	25

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	43	34	14	5	3	2	78	8	185
2020	CS-02	44	32	16	1	5	1	77	7	75
2020	CS-03	42	32	14	7	1	3	77	9	70
2020	CS-04	52	35	13	0	0	0	87	0	25
2019	CS	28	43	15	7	3	4	74	10	170
2019	CS-02	28	37	21	6	3	4	69	9	65
2019	CS-03	30	43	11	11	4	2	75	15	55
2019	CS-04	19	57	14	0	5	5	80	5	20

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	37	35	14	13	0	1	73	13	70
2020	CS-03	31	38	14	14	0	2	71	15	40
2020	CS-04	45	35	5	15	0	0	80	15	20
2019	CS	19	40	19	15	2	5	63	17	60
2019	CS-03	15	32	24	18	3	9	52	23	35
2019	CS-04	18	47	24	12	0	0	65	12	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
2020	CS	12	88	185
2020	CS-02	9	91	75
2020	CS-03	16	84	70
2020	CS-04	4	96	25
2019	CS	15	85	170
2019	CS-02	19	81	65
2019	CS-03	11	89	55
2019	CS-04	5	95	20

Question 85. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	45	55	20
2020	CS-03	45	55	10

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	77	23	20
2020	CS-03	73	27	10
2019	CS	64	36	25
2019	CS-02	62	38	15

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	41	35	18	6	0	0	0	76	6	15
2019	CS	38	44	6	13	0	0	0	81	13	15

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
2020	CS	55	30	7	3	1	3	1	88	4	185
2020	CS-02	51	27	7	5	3	5	3	84	9	75
2020	CS-03	55	32	8	3	0	1	0	89	3	70
2020	CS-04	65	26	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	25

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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
2020	CS	20	58	185
2020	CS-02	17	53	75
2020	CS-03	23	61	70
2020	CS-04	26	57	25

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	51	49	35
2020	CS-02	69	31	15
2020	CS-03	50	50	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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	19	27	24	11	16	3	47	28	35
2020	CS-02	23	31	23	0	15	8	58	17	15
2020	CS-03	19	38	19	13	13	0	56	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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	5	32	14	19	24	5	40	46	35
2020	CS-02	15	46	15	0	15	8	67	17	15
2020	CS-03	0	31	6	31	25	6	33	60	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 (%)	Total responses
2020	CS	42	20	15	8	6	2	7	185
2020	CS-02	43	20	11	8	5	4	8	75
2020	CS-03	42	20	18	10	7	0	3	70
2020	CS-04	39	17	17	9	13	0	4	25
2019	CS	41	19	14	10	11	2	3	165
2019	CS-02	35	20	17	12	12	3	2	65
2019	CS-03	45	20	7	13	11	0	4	55
2019	CS-04	43	29	19	5	5	0	0	20

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2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 - CS

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

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

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

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

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

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

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).

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

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

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

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?

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

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)

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

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

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

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?