2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transport 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 - PG

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 PG 50 35 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2024 PG-04 48 44 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PG 63 20 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 30
2022 PG-04 58 28 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2020 PG 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 PG 74 17 0 0 6 0 3 94 6 25
2024 PG-04 56 19 0 0 17 0 8 82 18 10

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 PG 57 17 17 0 6 0 3 76 6 25
2024 PG-04 56 10 9 0 17 0 8 72 18 10

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 PG 23 36 23 15 4 0 0 59 18 25
2024 PG-04 10 36 27 26 0 0 0 47 26 10
2022 PG 65 16 6 0 7 0 6 86 7 30
2022 PG-04 53 21 6 0 7 0 13 85 8 15
2020 PG 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 PG 61 22 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 25
2019 PG-03 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 PG 43 36 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 25
2024 PG-04 55 10 18 8 8 0 0 65 17 10
2022 PG 28 59 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2022 PG-04 14 72 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 PG 35 39 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 25
2019 PG 13 43 0 30 13 0 0 57 43 25
2019 PG-03 18 45 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 10

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 PG 53 24 16 4 3 0 0 77 7 25
2024 PG-04 56 16 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 10
2022 PG 60 23 13 0 0 0 3 86 0 30
2022 PG-04 52 34 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 15
2020 PG 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 PG 43 43 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 25
2019 PG-03 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 PG 35 37 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 25
2024 PG-04 29 27 36 0 8 0 0 56 8 10
2022 PG 53 36 7 0 3 0 0 89 3 30
2022 PG-04 53 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PG 70 17 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2019 PG 50 27 5 14 5 0 0 77 18 20
2019 PG-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 PG 15 59 4 17 5 0 0 74 22 25
2024 PG-04 30 33 0 37 0 0 0 63 37 10
2022 PG 43 35 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 30
2022 PG-04 52 28 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2019 PG 18 55 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 20
2019 PG-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 PG 46 33 13 4 4 0 0 78 8 25
2024 PG-04 38 35 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2022 PG 45 26 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 30
2022 PG-04 46 34 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 42 46 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 25
2019 PG 4 61 13 22 0 0 0 65 22 25
2019 PG-03 9 64 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10

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 PG 59 28 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 25
2024 PG-04 63 10 8 10 8 0 0 74 18 10
2022 PG 51 36 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30
2022 PG-04 55 38 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PG 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 PG 14 55 5 14 14 0 0 68 27 20
2019 PG-03 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10

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 PG 43 43 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 25
2024 PG-04 44 29 16 10 0 0 0 73 10 10
2022 PG 54 29 10 0 7 0 0 84 7 30
2022 PG-04 55 25 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 PG 26 52 4 9 9 0 0 78 17 25
2019 PG-03 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 PG 45 33 0 19 3 0 0 78 22 25
2024 PG-04 19 52 0 20 8 0 0 71 29 10
2022 PG 45 28 17 3 7 0 0 73 10 30
2022 PG-04 49 38 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2019 PG 17 57 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 25
2019 PG-03 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 PG 47 39 4 11 0 0 0 86 11 25
2024 PG-04 55 17 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 10
2022 PG 59 15 20 0 7 0 0 74 7 30
2022 PG-04 61 13 12 0 14 0 0 74 14 15
2020 PG 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 PG 48 35 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 25
2019 PG-03 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 PG 20 60 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 25
2024 PG-04 19 63 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2022 PG 34 47 6 3 10 0 0 81 13 30
2022 PG-04 42 27 13 6 13 0 0 68 19 15
2020 PG 29 50 4 17 0 0 0 79 17 25
2019 PG 26 48 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 25
2019 PG-03 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10

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 PG 36 45 12 4 3 0 0 82 7 25
2024 PG-04 36 35 10 10 8 0 0 71 18 10
2022 PG 29 46 9 6 10 0 0 75 16 30
2022 PG-04 34 41 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 15
2020 PG 30 52 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 25
2019 PG 30 35 13 4 17 0 0 65 22 25
2019 PG-03 45 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10

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 PG 42 51 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2024 PG-04 36 46 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2022 PG 48 36 6 3 7 0 0 85 10 30
2022 PG-04 48 32 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 25
2019 PG 13 57 13 9 9 0 0 70 17 25
2019 PG-03 18 64 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10

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 PG 46 20 19 16 0 0 0 65 16 25
2024 PG-04 46 17 18 19 0 0 0 63 19 10
2022 PG 49 36 6 3 7 0 0 84 10 30
2022 PG-04 55 25 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 PG 35 39 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 25
2019 PG-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PG 37 30 19 10 4 0 0 67 14 25
2024 PG-04 46 8 29 17 0 0 0 55 17 10
2022 PG 42 20 22 7 9 0 0 61 16 30
2022 PG-04 25 26 22 6 20 0 0 52 26 15
2020 PG 39 26 9 26 0 0 0 65 26 25
2019 PG 22 52 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 25
2019 PG-03 18 55 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10

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 PG 14 41 25 6 10 0 4 17 57 25
2024 PG-04 27 27 19 17 0 0 10 19 60 10
2022 PG 19 14 34 27 6 0 0 33 33 30
2022 PG-04 21 9 42 28 0 0 0 28 30 15
2020 PG 13 26 22 17 13 4 4 33 43 25
2019 PG 22 39 30 9 0 0 0 9 61 25
2019 PG-03 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 10

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 PG 25 30 34 8 0 0 4 8 57 25
2024 PG-04 45 19 17 8 0 0 10 9 71 10
2022 PG 13 27 48 6 5 0 0 12 40 30
2022 PG-04 21 16 57 7 0 0 0 7 37 15
2020 PG 4 33 42 13 4 0 4 17 39 25
2019 PG 26 22 43 4 0 0 4 5 50 25
2019 PG-03 18 9 55 9 0 0 9 10 30 10

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 PG 10 25 39 12 11 0 4 24 36 25
2024 PG-04 17 10 43 19 0 0 10 21 30 10
2022 PG 7 33 32 26 3 0 0 29 40 30
2022 PG-04 7 38 35 13 7 0 0 19 45 15
2020 PG 17 21 38 21 0 0 4 22 39 25
2019 PG 13 30 43 13 0 0 0 13 43 25
2019 PG-03 9 27 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 10

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 PG 14 25 35 8 14 0 4 24 40 25
2024 PG-04 27 8 46 8 0 0 10 9 40 10
2022 PG 29 12 27 20 12 0 0 32 41 30
2022 PG-04 25 14 34 14 14 0 0 28 39 15
2020 PG 25 25 17 21 8 0 4 30 52 25
2019 PG 35 17 30 13 0 0 4 14 55 25
2019 PG-03 27 9 36 18 0 0 9 20 40 10

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 PG 3 20 40 19 10 0 8 32 25 25
2024 PG-04 8 28 17 37 0 0 10 41 40 10
2022 PG 22 15 29 19 9 7 0 30 39 30
2022 PG-04 26 7 47 13 7 0 0 20 33 15
2020 PG 13 13 38 21 8 4 4 32 27 25
2019 PG 26 35 17 13 9 0 0 22 61 25
2019 PG-03 18 45 9 9 18 0 0 27 64 10

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 PG 23 31 24 13 5 0 4 18 57 25
2024 PG-04 19 26 36 8 0 0 10 9 50 10
2022 PG 24 26 31 11 9 0 0 19 50 30
2022 PG-04 21 21 44 7 7 0 0 14 42 15
2020 PG 13 21 46 13 4 0 4 17 35 25
2019 PG 17 30 48 0 4 0 0 4 48 25
2019 PG-03 0 27 64 0 9 0 0 9 27 10

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 PG 8 19 23 24 23 0 4 49 28 25
2024 PG-04 8 26 36 10 8 0 10 21 39 10
2022 PG 3 18 23 33 22 0 0 56 21 30
2022 PG-04 0 0 34 38 28 0 0 66 0 15
2020 PG 13 8 25 42 13 0 0 54 21 25
2019 PG 9 9 35 39 9 0 0 48 17 25
2019 PG-03 0 9 45 27 18 0 0 45 9 10
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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 PG 47 34 8 0 7 0 4 84 7 20
2024 PG-04 41 28 0 0 20 0 11 78 22 10
2022 PG 22 40 15 10 6 3 4 67 17 30
2022 PG-04 28 41 19 0 6 6 0 74 6 15
2020 PG 29 17 21 8 4 17 4 58 16 25
2019 PG 18 23 27 9 14 5 5 45 25 20
2019 PG-03 27 18 27 9 0 9 9 56 11 10

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 PG 72 17 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 20
2024 PG-04 71 10 0 11 9 0 0 80 20 10
2022 PG 63 15 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 30
2022 PG-04 49 19 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 15
2020 PG 58 21 13 4 0 0 4 83 4 25
2019 PG 36 27 9 5 14 9 0 70 20 20
2019 PG-03 45 18 9 0 9 18 0 78 11 10

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 PG 68 21 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 20
2024 PG-04 59 21 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2022 PG 56 32 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 30
2022 PG-04 62 19 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2020 PG 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 PG 27 55 14 0 0 5 0 86 0 20
2019 PG-03 55 27 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10

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 PG 51 38 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 20
2024 PG-04 50 30 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 10
2022 PG 53 28 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 30
2022 PG-04 49 40 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2020 PG 54 29 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 25
2019 PG 32 41 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 20
2019 PG-03 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

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 PG 55 17 8 3 11 3 4 77 15 25
2024 PG-04 27 19 8 8 19 9 10 57 33 10
2022 PG 46 22 15 0 8 9 0 75 9 30
2022 PG-04 40 32 12 0 8 7 0 78 9 15

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 PG 62 14 11 3 4 3 4 81 7 25
2024 PG-04 46 0 17 8 10 9 10 57 23 10
2022 PG 46 25 12 4 4 9 0 78 9 30
2022 PG-04 38 34 12 8 0 7 0 78 9 15
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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 PG 51 38 4 0 3 0 4 93 3 25
2024 PG-04 35 36 10 0 8 0 10 80 9 10
2022 PG 32 41 13 4 7 3 0 76 11 30
2022 PG-04 33 46 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 15
2020 PG 29 38 4 13 13 0 4 70 26 25
2019 PG 35 35 22 0 4 0 4 73 5 25
2019 PG-03 55 27 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 10

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 PG 66 23 0 7 4 0 0 89 11 25
2024 PG-04 73 18 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PG 49 35 9 0 8 0 0 84 8 30
2022 PG-04 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 25 54 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2019 PG 30 48 9 4 9 0 0 78 13 25
2019 PG-03 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 PG 74 18 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 25
2024 PG-04 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PG 52 35 3 0 7 3 0 90 7 30
2022 PG-04 54 33 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 33 46 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25

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 PG 65 16 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 25
2024 PG-04 63 8 20 8 0 0 0 71 8 10
2022 PG 53 40 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 30
2022 PG-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 25
2019 PG 35 30 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 25
2019 PG-03 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10

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 PG 85 8 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2024 PG-04 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PG 81 16 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2022 PG-04 74 19 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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 PG 68 17 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 25
2024 PG-04 82 0 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2022 PG 67 22 0 4 8 0 0 89 11 30
2022 PG-04 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 54 29 8 0 4 4 0 87 4 25
2019 PG 43 30 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 25
2019 PG-03 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10

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 PG 78 9 0 7 3 0 3 90 10 20
2024 PG-04 50 12 0 19 9 0 9 68 32 10
2022 PG 69 20 3 4 0 0 3 93 4 30
2022 PG-04 75 12 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2019 PG 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 PG-03 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
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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 PG 29 40 24 4 3 0 0 69 7 25
2024 PG-04 28 46 18 0 8 0 0 73 8 10
2022 PG 35 43 16 0 3 3 0 80 3 30
2022 PG-04 33 40 13 0 7 6 0 78 8 15
2020 PG 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2019 PG 17 22 30 22 4 4 0 41 27 25
2019 PG-03 27 18 27 18 0 9 0 50 20 10

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 PG 17 49 24 7 3 0 0 66 10 25
2024 PG-04 19 46 18 8 8 0 0 65 17 10
2022 PG 35 40 22 0 3 0 0 75 3 30
2022 PG-04 33 41 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2020 PG 58 29 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 PG 13 26 26 17 17 0 0 39 35 25
2019 PG-03 27 18 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 10

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 PG 4 51 27 11 7 0 0 55 18 25
2024 PG-04 10 47 18 17 8 0 0 57 25 10
2022 PG 32 27 32 3 6 0 0 58 9 30
2022 PG-04 33 28 19 7 13 0 0 61 20 15
2020 PG 50 29 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 25
2019 PG 9 17 30 22 17 4 0 27 41 25
2019 PG-03 18 9 36 18 9 9 0 30 30 10

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 PG 4 68 15 7 7 0 0 72 14 25
2024 PG-04 10 44 19 19 8 0 0 54 27 10
2022 PG 33 47 16 3 0 0 0 80 3 30
2022 PG-04 21 66 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 PG 46 33 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 25
2019 PG 13 9 26 22 30 0 0 22 52 25
2019 PG-03 27 9 27 9 27 0 0 36 36 10

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 PG 37 41 7 3 0 11 0 88 4 25
2024 PG-04 65 8 0 8 0 18 0 90 10 10
2022 PG 63 30 0 0 0 4 3 100 0 30
2022 PG-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 25
2019 PG 48 30 4 9 0 9 0 86 10 25
2019 PG-03 55 27 0 9 0 9 0 90 10 10
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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 PG 8 70 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2024 PG-04 10 53 18 19 0 0 0 63 19 10
2022 PG 48 33 11 9 0 0 0 81 9 30
2022 PG-04 55 33 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 46 33 13 4 0 4 0 83 4 25
2019 PG 13 48 22 4 13 0 0 61 17 25
2019 PG-03 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10

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 PG 4 44 29 12 3 3 5 52 16 25
2024 PG-04 10 19 36 18 8 8 0 32 29 10
2022 PG 31 37 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 30
2022 PG-04 34 48 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 15
2020 PG 33 38 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 25
2019 PG 4 26 26 22 22 0 0 30 43 25
2019 PG-03 9 36 27 9 18 0 0 45 27 10

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 PG 11 54 15 16 4 0 0 66 20 25
2024 PG-04 17 36 19 18 10 0 0 53 29 10
2022 PG 45 35 3 10 7 0 0 80 17 30
2022 PG-04 55 26 6 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 46 17 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 25
2019 PG 9 48 9 9 26 0 0 57 35 25
2019 PG-03 9 64 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10

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 PG 13 57 20 3 4 3 0 72 7 25
2024 PG-04 8 44 20 8 10 8 0 57 20 10
2022 PG 41 40 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 30
2022 PG-04 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 48 30 17 0 0 4 0 82 0 25
2019 PG 13 39 13 22 13 0 0 52 35 25
2019 PG-03 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 10

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 PG 16 36 22 0 11 15 0 61 13 25
2024 PG-04 17 21 27 0 8 28 0 52 11 10
2022 PG 24 24 22 10 17 0 3 49 28 30
2022 PG-04 25 13 19 21 14 0 7 41 38 15
2020 PG 38 21 8 17 8 4 4 64 27 25
2019 PG 13 22 22 17 17 9 0 38 38 25
2019 PG-03 18 27 9 27 0 18 0 56 33 10

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 PG 22 48 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 25
2024 PG-04 19 55 10 8 8 0 0 73 17 10
2022 PG 51 22 7 10 7 3 0 76 17 30
2022 PG-04 54 19 7 7 6 7 0 79 14 15
2020 PG 33 42 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 25
2019 PG 9 43 13 13 22 0 0 52 35 25
2019 PG-03 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10

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 PG 41 31 19 3 6 0 0 41 59 25
2024 PG-04 39 8 27 9 17 0 0 39 61 10
2022 PG 57 21 9 7 0 0 6 30
2022 PG-04 60 14 19 0 0 0 7 15
2020 PG 63 21 8 8 0 0 0 25
2019 PG 70 17 13 0 0 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 10

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 PG 67 8 5 0 7 0 13 77 23 25
2024 PG-04 45 21 0 0 0 0 34 68 32 10

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 PG 89 5 4 0 0 3 0 91 9 25
2024 PG-04 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2022 PG 81 0 6 0 3 4 6 30
2022 PG-04 75 0 6 0 6 0 13 15
2020 PG 83 4 4 8 0 0 0 25
2019 PG 74 9 9 0 9 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 82 0 18 0 0 0 0 10

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 PG 89 4 0 0 0 0 6 95 5 25
2024 PG-04 83 0 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 10

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 PG 75 4 11 6 0 0 3 77 23 25
2024 PG-04 58 0 17 17 0 0 8 63 37 10

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 PG 20 42 8 9 21 0 0 63 30 25
2024 PG-04 19 38 8 10 25 0 0 57 35 10
2022 PG 32 29 6 14 13 0 6 65 29 30
2022 PG-04 19 28 6 21 19 0 7 51 43 15
2020 PG 25 25 8 29 13 0 0 50 42 25
2019 PG 17 26 17 9 26 0 4 45 36 25
2019 PG-03 18 27 18 18 9 0 9 50 30 10

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 PG 18 60 15 0 3 4 0 81 3 25
2024 PG-04 28 35 18 0 8 10 0 70 9 10
2022 PG 26 54 6 7 3 3 0 83 10 30
2022 PG-04 26 48 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 15
2020 PG 29 38 21 4 8 0 0 67 13 25
2019 PG 17 43 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 25
2019 PG-03 27 45 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10

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 PG 50 36 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 25
2024 PG-04 48 34 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2022 PG 49 41 3 0 7 0 0 90 7 30
2022 PG-04 40 54 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PG 50 33 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 25
2019 PG 30 35 26 4 4 0 0 65 9 25
2019 PG-03 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10

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 PG 24 37 17 7 4 11 0 69 13 25
2024 PG-04 8 57 8 8 0 18 0 80 10 10
2022 PG 47 39 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 30
2022 PG-04 40 47 6 0 0 7 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 54 21 17 0 4 4 0 78 4 25
2019 PG 39 26 26 4 4 0 0 65 9 25
2019 PG-03 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

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 PG 36 27 17 0 3 17 0 76 4 25
2024 PG-04 27 19 8 0 8 37 0 73 13 10
2022 PG 34 31 17 0 0 19 0 80 0 30
2022 PG-04 52 22 14 0 0 13 0 84 0 15
2020 PG 50 21 21 0 4 4 0 74 4 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
2024 PG 50 28 8 3 7 0 4 81 10 25
2024 PG-04 25 48 0 8 8 0 10 81 19 10
2022 PG 52 31 3 3 4 6 0 89 8 30
2022 PG-04 52 34 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2020 PG 46 33 8 4 8 0 0 79 13 25

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 PG 4 3 19 0 42 4 29 62 11 25
2024 PG-04 0 8 17 0 35 0 40 59 14 10
2022 PG 0 0 22 9 38 9 23 68 0 30
2022 PG-04 0 0 35 12 40 0 13 60 0 15

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 PG 0 13 27 4 6 41 9 26 20 25
2024 PG-04 0 19 17 0 17 37 10 37 32 10
2022 PG 3 34 15 0 0 45 3 71 0 30
2022 PG-04 6 48 13 0 0 33 0 81 0 15

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 PG 46 43 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 25
2024 PG-04 48 34 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 10
2022 PG 61 29 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 30
2022 PG-04 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 50 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 PG 39 35 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 25
2019 PG-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PG 48 24 15 11 3 0 0 72 14 25
2024 PG-04 55 0 8 29 8 0 0 55 37 10
2022 PG 42 39 9 3 8 0 0 81 10 30
2022 PG-04 39 48 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2020 PG 46 33 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2019 PG 26 26 26 9 13 0 0 52 22 25
2019 PG-03 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

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 PG 48 24 15 11 3 0 0 72 14 25
2024 PG-04 55 0 18 19 8 0 0 55 27 10
2022 PG 42 36 12 3 8 0 0 78 10 30
2022 PG-04 47 34 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 25
2019 PG 26 39 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 25
2019 PG-03 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
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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 PG 47 23 8 7 7 8 0 76 15 25
2024 PG-04 38 25 10 19 8 0 0 63 27 10
2022 PG 45 13 22 0 13 7 0 62 14 30
2022 PG-04 53 7 21 0 19 0 0 60 19 15
2020 PG 46 21 17 13 0 0 4 70 13 25
2019 PG 26 48 4 4 17 0 0 74 22 25
2019 PG-03 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 PG 28 18 54 25
2024 PG-04 25 19 56 10
2022 PG 38 28 34 30
2022 PG-04 34 26 41 15
2020 PG 21 29 50 25
2019 PG 35 30 35 25
2019 PG-03 27 45 27 10

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
2022 PG 25 16 15 18 0 26 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
2024 PG-04 0 100 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
2020 PG 17 13 13 8 4 29 17 54 23 25
2019 PG 4 9 43 0 9 30 4 20 13 25
2019 PG-03 9 9 27 0 9 45 0 33 17 10

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 PG 30 41 17 4 3 6 0 75 7 25
2024 PG-04 46 19 0 10 8 17 0 78 22 10
2022 PG 42 29 16 0 4 6 3 78 5 30
2022 PG-04 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 48 22 13 0 0 9 9 84 0 25
2019 PG 17 22 39 9 4 9 0 43 14 25
2019 PG-03 27 27 18 18 0 9 0 60 20 10
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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
2024 PG 0 100 25
2024 PG-04 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
2020 PG 17 13 21 4 0 33 13 54 8 25
2019 PG 4 9 43 4 0 35 4 21 7 25
2019 PG-03 9 9 27 0 0 55 0 40 0 10

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 PG 36 43 7 0 3 11 0 88 3 25
2022 PG 35 42 7 6 7 3 0 79 14 30
2022 PG-04 41 40 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 15
2020 PG 46 29 13 0 0 8 4 86 0 25
2019 PG 17 26 43 4 0 9 0 48 5 25
2019 PG-03 27 36 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 10
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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 PG 33 13 30 9 15 0 0 33 67 25
2024 PG-04 63 8 20 0 8 0 0 63 37 10
2022 PG 31 30 13 9 14 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 45 15 19 6 14 0 0 15
2020 PG 33 17 21 21 8 0 0 25
2019 PG 18 14 18 14 36 0 0 20
2019 PG-03 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 10

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 PG 12 25 16 20 26 0 0 12 88 25
2024 PG-04 21 17 16 20 25 0 0 21 79 10
2022 PG 10 30 27 17 16 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 7 25 41 8 19 0 0 15
2020 PG 17 21 25 21 17 0 0 25
2019 PG 13 39 22 17 9 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 18 36 27 9 9 0 0 10

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 PG 12 35 28 16 10 0 0 12 88 25
2024 PG-04 21 26 26 10 17 0 0 21 79 10
2022 PG 7 29 30 25 9 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 0 39 40 16 6 0 0 15
2020 PG 8 29 29 17 17 0 0 25
2019 PG 4 48 26 9 13 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 9 45 27 9 9 0 0 10

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 PG 11 22 31 14 23 0 0 11 89 25
2024 PG-04 29 17 0 37 17 0 0 29 71 10
2022 PG 6 37 14 21 23 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 13 32 13 23 19 0 0 15
2020 PG 21 29 21 8 21 0 0 25
2019 PG 17 43 9 13 17 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 10

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 PG 53 20 17 0 3 0 8 57 43 25
2024 PG-04 65 10 8 0 8 0 8 71 29 10
2022 PG 39 22 24 7 6 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 33 19 29 0 13 0 6 15
2020 PG 35 26 22 9 9 0 0 25
2019 PG 52 22 9 9 9 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 45 36 0 9 9 0 0 10

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 PG 31 16 12 15 25 0 0 31 69 25
2024 PG-04 21 18 8 18 34 0 0 21 79 10
2022 PG 26 24 23 17 10 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 27 25 22 13 13 0 0 15
2020 PG 29 25 13 21 13 0 0 25
2019 PG 39 26 17 9 9 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 10

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 PG 45 36 10 7 3 0 0 45 55 25
2024 PG-04 38 29 17 8 8 0 0 38 62 10
2022 PG 27 43 13 0 14 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 19 47 14 0 19 0 0 15
2020 PG 13 46 29 8 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 9 43 17 17 13 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 9 55 18 18 0 0 0 10

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 PG 23 27 9 24 17 0 0 23 77 25
2024 PG-04 38 17 0 20 25 0 0 38 62 10
2022 PG 15 48 28 3 6 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 0 53 47 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 21 33 33 8 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 9 41 18 18 14 0 0 20
2019 PG-03 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 10

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 PG 47 36 7 4 7 0 0 47 53 25
2024 PG-04 27 46 18 0 8 0 0 27 73 10
2022 PG 24 44 15 8 9 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 22 50 16 0 13 0 0 15
2020 PG 13 39 35 9 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 9 30 35 9 17 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 18 36 45 0 0 0 0 10

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 PG 69 21 3 0 7 0 0 69 31 20
2024 PG-04 50 31 9 0 9 0 0 50 50 10
2022 PG 42 38 10 0 7 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 53 34 7 0 6 0 0 15
2020 PG 26 48 9 9 9 0 0 25
2019 PG 30 35 9 13 13 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 10

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 PG 53 22 22 0 4 0 0 53 47 25
2024 PG-04 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 71 29 10
2022 PG 62 15 17 3 0 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 80 13 6 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 13 38 21 17 13 0 0 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PG 24 23 24 19 10 0 0 24 76 25
2024 PG-04 29 19 17 17 18 0 0 29 71 10
2022 PG 23 34 24 6 10 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 19 32 27 7 14 0 0 15
2020 PG 8 42 29 17 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 30 26 22 13 9 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 10

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 PG 4 34 29 17 15 0 0 4 96 25
2024 PG-04 0 10 56 34 0 0 0 0 100 10
2022 PG 65 21 4 7 4 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 58 29 8 0 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 61 17 13 4 4 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 10

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 PG 45 33 19 3 0 0 0 45 55 20
2024 PG-04 48 10 34 8 0 0 0 48 52 10
2022 PG 46 48 3 3 0 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 25

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 PG 89 8 0 0 0 0 3 92 8 25
2024 PG-04 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 91 9 10

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 PG 77 10 3 6 0 0 3 80 20 25
2024 PG-04 66 0 8 17 0 0 8 72 28 10

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 PG 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 93 7 25
2024 PG-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PG 75 8 3 7 0 0 7 30
2022 PG-04 88 0 6 6 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 67 17 4 8 0 0 4 25
2019 PG 70 17 9 0 4 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 10

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 PG 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 8 25
2024 PG-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 80 20 10
2022 PG 65 21 0 7 3 0 4 30
2022 PG-04 75 20 0 6 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 63 29 4 4 0 0 0 25
2019 PG 48 22 17 13 0 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 10

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 PG 81 13 0 3 3 0 0 81 19 25
2024 PG-04 83 0 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 10
2022 PG 58 20 10 3 6 0 3 30
2022 PG-04 54 14 13 6 13 0 0 15
2020 PG 63 21 4 8 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 52 17 13 4 9 0 4 25
2019 PG-03 82 0 0 0 9 0 9 10

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 PG 69 3 0 0 0 0 27 95 5 20
2024 PG-04 39 10 0 0 0 0 51 80 20 10
2022 PG 48 11 0 3 0 0 37 30
2022 PG-04 60 0 0 0 0 0 40 15
2020 PG 46 17 4 4 0 0 29 25
2019 PG 48 9 9 9 0 0 26 25
2019 PG-03 64 9 0 9 0 0 18 10

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 PG 85 12 0 0 0 0 3 88 12 25
2024 PG-04 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 91 9 10
2022 PG 72 12 0 7 0 0 10 30
2022 PG-04 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 15
2020 PG 71 17 8 4 0 0 0 25
2019 PG 61 26 4 4 0 0 4 25
2019 PG-03 64 9 9 9 0 0 9 10

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 PG 88 6 7 0 0 0 0 88 12 25
2024 PG-04 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PG 66 21 0 3 4 0 6 30
2022 PG-04 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 70 17 9 0 4 0 0 25
2019 PG 65 17 13 0 0 4 0 25
2019 PG-03 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 10

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 PG 68 12 20 0 0 0 0 68 32 25
2024 PG-04 54 17 29 0 0 0 0 54 46 10
2022 PG 52 31 10 0 8 0 0 30
2022 PG-04 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 15
2020 PG 42 33 0 17 8 0 0 25
2019 PG 61 30 4 4 0 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 10

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 PG 0 31 53 10 6 0 0 31 17 25
2024 PG-04 0 29 36 18 17 0 0 29 35 10
2022 PG 9 42 39 7 3 0 0 51 10 30
2022 PG-04 20 32 42 6 0 0 0 52 6 15
2020 PG 13 42 29 17 0 0 0 54 17 25
2019 PG 0 52 30 17 0 0 0 52 17 25
2019 PG-03 0 55 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 10

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 PG 13 15 54 9 8 0 0 18 28 25
2024 PG-04 25 27 28 10 10 0 0 21 52 10
2022 PG 3 20 51 16 10 0 0 26 23 30
2022 PG-04 6 14 41 26 13 0 0 39 20 15
2020 PG 8 17 38 25 8 0 4 35 26 25
2019 PG 17 13 30 35 4 0 0 39 30 25
2019 PG-03 9 9 36 36 9 0 0 45 18 10

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 PG 26 31 27 10 0 7 0 61 11 25
2024 PG-04 10 28 26 17 0 19 0 47 21 10
2022 PG 41 38 10 7 0 4 0 82 7 30
2022 PG-04 40 47 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 50 29 13 4 0 4 0 83 4 25
2019 PG 22 39 17 0 17 4 0 64 18 25
2019 PG-03 36 45 0 0 9 9 0 90 10 10

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 PG 4 11 66 13 6 25
2024 PG-04 10 19 46 8 17 10
2022 PG 3 35 42 16 3 30
2022 PG-04 7 40 34 13 7 15

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 PG 70 24 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2024 PG-04 54 28 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2022 PG 67 23 4 0 0 6 0 96 0 30
2022 PG-04 73 14 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PG 56 26 5 7 6 0 0 82 14 25
2024 PG-04 44 30 0 10 17 0 0 74 26 10
2022 PG 54 29 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 30
2022 PG-04 60 20 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 PG 42 38 4 8 8 0 0 79 17 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PG 67 23 0 4 6 0 0 90 10 25
2024 PG-04 65 9 0 10 17 0 0 74 26 10
2022 PG 58 32 3 0 7 0 0 89 7 30
2022 PG-04 60 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 PG 50 38 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PG 22 55 10 6 7 0 0 77 13 25
2024 PG-04 21 36 8 17 18 0 0 57 35 10
2022 PG 29 52 3 3 10 3 0 83 14 30
2022 PG-04 33 54 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 25
2019 PG 17 43 13 13 9 4 0 64 23 25
2019 PG-03 27 55 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
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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 PG 14 86 25
2024 PG-04 17 83 10
2022 PG 3 97 30
2022 PG-04 6 94 15
2020 PG 17 83 25
2019 PG 18 82 20
2019 PG-03 10 90 10

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 PG 66 14 10 3 6 0 0 80 9 25
2024 PG-04 56 0 18 9 17 0 0 56 26 10
2022 PG 55 29 3 6 0 8 0 90 6 30
2022 PG-04 53 34 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 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
2024 PG 31 60 25
2024 PG-04 29 71 10
2022 PG 30 60 30
2022 PG-04 27 53 15
2020 PG 46 42 25

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 PG 45 55 10

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
2020 PG 18 9 9 9 45 0 9 30 60 10

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
2020 PG 0 27 0 36 27 9 0 30 70 10

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 PG 30 15 12 12 7 0 24 40 60 25
2024 PG-04 27 18 19 0 8 0 28 37 63 10
2022 PG 30 20 16 12 0 0 21 30
2022 PG-04 59 21 14 6 0 0 0 15
2020 PG 50 13 17 13 8 0 0 25
2019 PG 39 22 13 9 17 0 0 25
2019 PG-03 27 36 18 0 18 0 0 10
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