2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of 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 - IS

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 IS 48 47 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 IS 27 41 0 32 0 0 0 68 32 10
2020 IS 20 53 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 15

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 IS 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 59 31 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 47 35 4 10 0 0 4 85 10 20
2022 IS 48 37 7 0 0 0 8 92 0 15
2020 IS 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 56 19 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 20
2022 IS 24 55 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2020 IS 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 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 IS 76 20 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 IS 53 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 IS 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 IS 56 28 6 4 5 0 0 84 9 20
2022 IS 41 45 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2020 IS 33 47 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2019 IS 33 17 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 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 IS 36 42 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 20
2022 IS 41 44 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2020 IS 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 IS 41 25 19 10 5 0 0 66 15 20
2022 IS 23 47 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 15
2020 IS 33 33 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2019 IS 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 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 IS 52 28 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 20
2022 IS 48 30 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 15
2020 IS 20 67 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 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 IS 52 38 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2022 IS 70 16 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 IS 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 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 IS 44 33 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 20
2022 IS 23 40 14 22 0 0 0 64 22 15
2020 IS 20 47 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2019 IS 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 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 IS 54 31 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2022 IS 55 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2020 IS 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 IS 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 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 IS 22 38 14 20 5 0 0 60 25 20
2022 IS 8 71 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2020 IS 29 43 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2019 IS 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 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 IS 41 43 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2022 IS 31 54 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2020 IS 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 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 IS 40 35 11 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2022 IS 31 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2020 IS 33 40 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 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 IS 31 49 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2022 IS 40 44 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2020 IS 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS-04 70 30 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 IS 47 24 15 4 5 4 0 75 10 20
2022 IS 41 37 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 15
2020 IS 27 40 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2019 IS 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 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 IS 9 14 39 27 10 0 0 38 23 20
2022 IS 15 0 54 31 0 0 0 31 15 15
2020 IS 7 33 27 13 13 7 0 29 43 15
2019 IS 8 25 42 17 8 0 0 25 33 10
2019 IS-04 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 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 IS 10 21 14 35 16 0 4 53 32 20
2022 IS 7 15 32 30 9 7 0 41 24 15
2020 IS 7 21 29 36 7 0 0 43 29 15
2019 IS 0 8 50 17 25 0 0 42 8 10
2019 IS-04 0 10 40 20 30 0 0 50 10 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 IS 4 23 28 28 16 0 0 45 28 20
2022 IS 15 15 48 15 8 0 0 23 29 15
2020 IS 33 7 33 20 7 0 0 27 40 15
2019 IS 15 8 62 8 8 0 0 15 23 15
2019 IS-04 10 0 70 10 10 0 0 20 10 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 IS 9 9 14 31 21 0 15 62 22 20
2022 IS 30 17 31 7 8 0 7 16 51 15
2020 IS 27 13 33 13 7 7 0 21 43 15
2019 IS 17 0 58 17 8 0 0 25 17 10
2019 IS-04 20 0 50 20 10 0 0 30 20 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 IS 5 9 23 26 20 0 17 55 17 20
2022 IS 7 8 32 30 16 0 7 49 16 15
2020 IS 0 13 53 7 13 13 0 23 15 15
2019 IS 0 25 50 17 8 0 0 25 25 10
2019 IS-04 0 30 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 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 IS 5 13 19 25 26 6 7 58 21 20
2022 IS 24 7 38 24 7 0 0 31 31 15
2020 IS 7 33 20 33 7 0 0 40 40 15
2019 IS 0 17 50 8 25 0 0 33 17 10
2019 IS-04 0 10 50 10 30 0 0 40 10 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 IS 0 14 32 14 35 0 6 51 15 20
2022 IS 0 15 30 31 24 0 0 55 15 15
2020 IS 7 13 47 27 7 0 0 33 20 15
2019 IS 0 0 33 50 17 0 0 67 0 10
2019 IS-04 0 0 30 50 20 0 0 70 0 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 IS 24 43 9 0 5 6 13 82 6 20
2022 IS 30 33 15 0 0 14 9 81 0 15
2020 IS 40 27 20 0 0 13 0 77 0 15
2019 IS 23 23 8 8 31 0 8 50 42 15
2019 IS-04 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 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 IS 73 13 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2022 IS 63 15 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2020 IS 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 46 23 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 15
2019 IS-04 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 76 18 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20
2022 IS 56 30 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 IS 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 IS 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 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 IS 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 IS 46 37 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 15
2020 IS 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 IS 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15
2019 IS-04 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 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 IS 56 21 9 5 0 5 4 85 6 20
2022 IS 48 8 15 7 0 21 0 71 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 IS 62 13 10 5 0 5 4 83 6 20
2022 IS 48 22 8 0 0 21 0 90 0 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 IS 42 53 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 IS 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 IS 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 IS 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2019 IS-04 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 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 IS 36 39 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 20
2022 IS 26 52 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 15
2020 IS 67 13 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2019 IS 38 31 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS-04 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 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 IS 58 25 7 5 0 0 5 88 5 20
2022 IS 31 38 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 15
2020 IS 73 7 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15

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 IS 46 44 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2022 IS 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 67 27 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 31 23 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 15
2019 IS-04 40 20 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 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 IS 76 20 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20
2022 IS 71 14 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 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 IS 51 34 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2022 IS 56 37 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 IS 73 13 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 IS 38 23 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 15
2019 IS-04 50 10 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 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 IS 85 10 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2022 IS 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 15
2019 IS 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 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 IS 42 32 9 9 0 9 0 81 10 20
2022 IS 32 54 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2020 IS 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2019 IS 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15
2019 IS-04 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 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 IS 25 47 10 13 5 0 0 72 18 20
2022 IS 32 39 14 15 0 0 0 71 15 15
2020 IS 13 40 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 15
2019 IS 38 23 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 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 IS 30 42 4 19 5 0 0 72 24 20
2022 IS 15 49 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 15
2020 IS 20 20 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 15
2019 IS 46 8 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 15
2019 IS-04 50 10 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 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 IS 22 40 10 19 9 0 0 62 28 20
2022 IS 30 26 22 14 7 0 0 56 22 15
2020 IS 7 27 47 13 7 0 0 33 20 15
2019 IS 15 38 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 15
2019 IS-04 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 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 IS 45 44 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 20
2022 IS 53 26 15 0 0 7 0 84 0 15
2020 IS 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 IS 68 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2022 IS 38 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 IS 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 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 IS 28 35 4 18 9 6 0 67 28 20
2022 IS 17 47 22 14 0 0 0 63 14 15
2020 IS 7 27 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 15
2019 IS 15 8 38 31 0 8 0 25 33 15
2019 IS-04 20 10 40 20 0 10 0 33 22 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 IS 30 23 9 18 5 10 5 62 27 20
2022 IS 46 25 8 7 0 14 0 82 8 15
2020 IS 20 47 13 7 0 13 0 77 8 15
2019 IS 31 15 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 15
2019 IS-04 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 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 IS 32 32 32 0 0 4 0 67 0 20
2022 IS 31 31 29 10 0 0 0 61 10 15
2020 IS 21 29 43 7 0 0 0 50 7 15
2019 IS 15 38 23 15 0 8 0 58 17 15
2019 IS-04 20 50 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 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 IS 25 13 28 14 5 15 0 45 22 20
2022 IS 16 23 15 0 0 46 0 72 0 15
2020 IS 27 20 13 13 0 27 0 64 18 15
2019 IS 8 23 15 15 8 23 8 44 33 15
2019 IS-04 10 20 20 10 0 30 10 50 17 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 IS 19 46 16 9 0 10 0 72 10 20
2022 IS 24 32 15 22 0 7 0 60 24 15
2020 IS 7 36 43 0 7 7 0 46 8 15
2019 IS 31 31 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 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 IS 50 25 11 4 0 0 10 56 44 20
2022 IS 70 15 0 0 0 0 15 15
2020 IS 27 27 20 7 7 7 7 15
2019 IS 38 46 8 0 0 8 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 0 0 10 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 IS 70 0 4 0 5 0 20 88 12 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 75 11 0 5 0 0 10 83 17 20
2022 IS 70 0 0 8 0 7 15 15
2020 IS 67 20 0 0 0 7 7 15
2019 IS 85 8 0 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 90 10 0 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 IS 85 0 5 0 0 0 10 94 6 20

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 IS 79 6 0 5 0 0 10 88 12 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
2024 IS 8 19 27 29 10 6 0 29 42 20
2022 IS 0 48 7 30 15 0 0 48 45 15
2020 IS 13 20 33 13 13 7 0 36 29 15
2019 IS 8 38 15 8 23 8 0 50 33 15
2019 IS-04 10 40 20 10 10 10 0 56 22 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 IS 23 47 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 20
2022 IS 23 39 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 15
2020 IS 0 71 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 15
2019 IS 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 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 IS 30 40 12 9 9 0 0 70 19 20
2022 IS 24 40 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 15
2020 IS 20 40 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 IS 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS-04 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 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 IS 31 25 21 14 5 4 0 59 19 20
2022 IS 32 23 14 7 0 24 0 72 10 15
2020 IS 13 33 40 7 0 7 0 50 7 15
2019 IS 31 38 8 8 0 15 0 82 9 15
2019 IS-04 20 40 10 10 0 20 0 75 13 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 IS 10 11 13 15 5 40 6 38 37 20
2022 IS 16 8 15 8 0 54 0 51 17 15
2020 IS 13 27 47 0 0 13 0 46 0 15

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 IS 46 31 4 14 0 4 0 81 15 20
2022 IS 24 32 15 0 0 21 8 79 0 15
2020 IS 60 7 13 0 0 20 0 83 0 15

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 IS 0 0 9 0 44 0 47 82 0 20
2022 IS 0 0 7 8 55 15 15 90 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 IS 0 12 9 4 9 61 5 35 39 20
2022 IS 0 0 23 0 0 69 8 0 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 IS 63 23 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2022 IS 30 47 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2020 IS 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 IS 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 IS-04 70 30 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 IS 56 18 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 20
2022 IS 24 62 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 IS 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 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 IS 50 29 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 20
2022 IS 16 70 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2020 IS 40 33 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 46 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 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 IS 40 19 13 4 14 5 5 65 21 20
2022 IS 16 47 7 23 0 0 8 68 24 15
2020 IS 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2019 IS 23 38 8 8 15 8 0 67 25 15
2019 IS-04 30 50 0 0 10 10 0 89 11 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 IS 39 34 27 20
2022 IS 32 15 53 15
2020 IS 27 40 33 15
2019 IS 31 23 46 15
2019 IS-04 10 30 60 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
2022 IS 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
2024 IS 0 5 16 9 0 47 24 16 31 20
2022 IS 0 0 15 0 0 70 15 0 0 15
2020 IS 13 7 20 0 0 53 7 50 0 15
2019 IS 8 15 8 23 8 23 15 38 50 15
2019 IS-04 0 20 10 30 0 20 20 33 50 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
2020 IS 13 27 33 7 7 13 0 46 15 15
2019 IS 25 25 25 17 0 8 0 55 18 10
2019 IS-04 20 20 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 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
2022 IS 0 100 15
2020 IS 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
2024 IS 0 5 21 0 0 61 13 19 0 20
2020 IS 13 7 20 0 0 47 13 50 0 15
2019 IS 8 8 31 8 0 31 15 29 14 15
2019 IS-04 0 10 30 10 0 30 20 20 20 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
2020 IS 20 27 20 7 0 27 0 64 9 15
2019 IS 31 15 38 8 0 8 0 50 8 15
2019 IS-04 30 10 40 10 0 10 0 44 11 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 IS 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 54 46 20
2022 IS 22 22 41 0 7 0 8 15
2020 IS 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 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 IS 6 37 28 15 14 0 0 6 94 20
2022 IS 0 39 31 15 15 0 0 15
2020 IS 7 13 33 33 13 0 0 15
2019 IS 0 54 31 0 15 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 0 70 20 0 10 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 IS 6 36 39 5 14 0 0 6 94 20
2022 IS 0 47 31 8 15 0 0 15
2020 IS 7 20 40 13 20 0 0 15
2019 IS 8 62 8 8 15 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 70 0 10 10 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 IS 17 49 20 5 9 0 0 17 83 20
2022 IS 0 21 39 10 30 0 0 15
2020 IS 7 27 33 7 27 0 0 15
2019 IS 0 31 38 15 15 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 0 30 40 10 20 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 IS 60 31 0 4 5 0 0 60 40 20
2022 IS 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 27 47 13 7 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 30 20 0 0 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 IS 39 36 10 9 5 0 0 39 61 20
2022 IS 25 60 7 8 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 13 13 53 13 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 8 46 31 15 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 60 20 10 0 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 IS 20 33 23 15 9 0 0 20 80 20
2022 IS 15 56 21 7 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 13 33 27 27 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 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 IS 27 39 15 9 9 0 0 27 73 20
2022 IS 38 41 7 7 7 0 0 15
2020 IS 27 27 33 7 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 23 38 23 15 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 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 IS 27 35 14 19 5 0 0 27 73 20
2022 IS 47 22 14 17 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 33 27 27 7 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 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 IS 46 30 9 5 9 0 0 46 54 20
2022 IS 15 39 24 15 7 0 0 15
2020 IS 33 40 0 27 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 70 20 10 0 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 IS 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 71 29 20
2022 IS 30 55 15 0 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 13 53 27 0 7 0 0 15

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 IS 54 27 9 5 5 0 0 54 46 20
2022 IS 31 55 15 0 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 27 40 33 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 20 10 10 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 IS 37 25 24 5 5 0 4 38 62 20
2022 IS 53 30 0 0 0 0 17 15
2020 IS 67 13 13 7 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 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 IS 58 29 5 4 0 0 4 60 40 20
2022 IS 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 15

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 IS 80 0 0 5 0 0 15 94 6 20

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 IS 86 0 0 0 5 0 9 95 5 20

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 IS 82 4 0 0 5 0 9 90 10 20
2022 IS 60 0 8 0 0 0 32 15
2020 IS 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 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 IS 82 9 4 0 0 0 4 86 14 20
2022 IS 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 80 20 0 0 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 IS 60 26 4 0 5 0 4 63 37 20
2022 IS 38 55 0 7 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 60 27 0 13 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 31 8 46 15 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 10 30 20 0 0 0 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 IS 70 4 9 0 0 0 17 84 16 20
2022 IS 42 16 0 0 0 0 43 10
2020 IS 67 13 0 7 0 0 13 15
2019 IS 77 0 0 0 8 0 15 15
2019 IS-04 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 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 IS 87 5 0 0 4 0 4 90 10 20
2022 IS 78 7 0 0 0 0 15 15
2020 IS 87 7 0 0 0 0 7 15
2019 IS 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 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 IS 62 25 9 0 0 0 4 64 36 20
2022 IS 53 25 0 7 0 0 15 15
2020 IS 67 20 0 13 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 80 10 10 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 IS 55 6 21 14 0 0 4 57 43 20
2022 IS 37 47 16 0 0 0 0 15
2020 IS 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 40 0 0 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 IS 14 37 39 4 5 0 0 51 9 20
2022 IS 0 38 39 15 7 0 0 38 22 15
2020 IS 7 21 50 14 7 0 0 29 21 15
2019 IS 8 31 46 15 0 0 0 38 15 15
2019 IS-04 10 30 60 0 0 0 0 40 0 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 IS 5 16 45 18 16 0 0 34 21 20
2022 IS 7 15 47 24 7 0 0 31 22 15
2020 IS 7 27 47 7 13 0 0 20 33 15
2019 IS 0 15 54 23 8 0 0 31 15 15
2019 IS-04 0 10 50 30 10 0 0 40 10 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 IS 25 53 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 20
2022 IS 31 45 15 10 0 0 0 76 10 15
2020 IS 13 67 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 15 38 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 15
2019 IS-04 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 5 41 33 17 5 20
2022 IS 23 25 37 8 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 IS 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 IS 55 30 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2020 IS 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 IS 48 25 12 4 9 0 0 74 14 20
2022 IS 40 37 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2020 IS 40 33 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

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 IS 65 31 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 20
2022 IS 48 36 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2020 IS 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 IS 25 35 0 30 11 0 0 60 40 20
2022 IS 16 52 0 8 7 17 0 82 18 15
2020 IS 20 20 13 40 7 0 0 40 47 15
2019 IS 15 15 23 31 15 0 0 31 46 15
2019 IS-04 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 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 IS 5 95 20
2022 IS 0 100 15
2020 IS 0 100 15
2019 IS 8 92 15
2019 IS-04 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 IS 29 47 4 4 5 0 10 85 10 20
2022 IS 48 45 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2020 IS 47 27 13 0 0 7 7 85 0 15
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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 IS 9 76 20
2022 IS 15 69 15
2020 IS 33 53 15

Question 93. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 46 21 9 0 0 0 24 60 40 20
2022 IS 49 15 8 0 0 0 29 15
2020 IS 47 40 0 7 0 0 7 15
2019 IS 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 10
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