2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Safety Canada by Question 98. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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 Full-time 30 43 5 15 8 0 0 73 22 1060
2024 Part-time 59 33 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 45
2022 Full-time 35 43 4 12 5 0 0 78 18 895
2022 Part-time 47 46 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 35
2020 Full-time 30 49 5 14 3 0 0 78 17 780
2020 Part-time 35 53 0 7 5 0 0 89 11 20

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 Full-time 68 17 5 7 3 0 1 86 9 1060
2024 Part-time 69 17 3 3 5 0 2 88 9 45

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 Full-time 61 17 7 9 4 0 1 79 13 1065
2024 Part-time 69 9 11 5 3 0 2 80 9 45

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 Full-time 29 30 10 15 14 0 1 61 30 1060
2024 Part-time 40 32 3 16 8 0 0 73 24 45
2022 Full-time 39 32 8 11 7 1 2 74 18 890
2022 Part-time 38 40 15 0 0 0 6 84 0 35
2020 Full-time 35 38 10 13 4 0 0 73 16 785
2020 Part-time 25 54 6 5 5 7 0 84 10 20
2019 Full-time 46 33 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 755
2019 Part-time 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Full-time 24 39 13 14 9 0 1 64 24 1065
2024 Part-time 47 28 12 10 2 0 1 77 11 45
2022 Full-time 26 39 12 13 9 0 1 66 23 890
2022 Part-time 50 38 6 4 0 0 2 90 4 35
2020 Full-time 31 38 15 10 5 0 1 69 16 775
2020 Part-time 22 43 0 20 16 0 0 65 35 20
2019 Full-time 30 37 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 750
2019 Part-time 28 40 13 18 0 0 0 68 18 15

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 Full-time 36 36 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 1060
2024 Part-time 55 16 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 45
2022 Full-time 40 35 11 8 4 1 1 77 12 885
2022 Part-time 69 30 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 35
2020 Full-time 42 37 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 775
2020 Part-time 47 37 7 5 5 0 0 84 10 15
2019 Full-time 47 35 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 755
2019 Part-time 40 45 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15

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 Full-time 37 28 12 11 12 0 0 65 23 1060
2024 Part-time 57 29 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 45
2022 Full-time 42 31 8 10 7 0 0 74 18 890
2022 Part-time 64 29 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 35
2020 Full-time 44 30 9 11 5 0 1 75 16 780
2020 Part-time 55 13 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 20
2019 Full-time 48 31 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 750
2019 Part-time 71 7 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 15

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 Full-time 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 1065
2024 Part-time 38 32 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 45
2022 Full-time 38 37 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 890
2022 Part-time 40 38 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 35
2020 Full-time 40 38 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 780
2020 Part-time 63 21 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 20
2019 Full-time 42 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 12 750
2019 Part-time 59 26 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15

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 Full-time 33 34 13 11 9 0 0 68 20 1065
2024 Part-time 42 34 11 6 6 2 0 77 12 45
2022 Full-time 39 33 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 895
2022 Part-time 59 27 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2020 Full-time 37 37 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 780
2020 Part-time 49 24 13 5 9 0 0 74 14 20
2019 Full-time 38 34 13 9 7 0 0 72 16 755
2019 Part-time 58 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 Full-time 29 44 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 1060
2024 Part-time 30 50 14 2 5 0 0 80 6 45
2022 Full-time 31 42 9 12 6 0 0 73 18 895
2022 Part-time 39 34 21 3 4 0 0 72 7 35
2020 Full-time 35 39 12 10 5 0 0 74 14 775
2020 Part-time 30 37 0 16 17 0 0 67 33 15
2019 Full-time 30 38 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 745
2019 Part-time 58 27 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15

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 Full-time 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 1065
2024 Part-time 50 24 18 3 6 0 0 73 9 45
2022 Full-time 46 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 895
2022 Part-time 50 37 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 35
2020 Full-time 50 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 780
2020 Part-time 47 33 0 9 11 0 0 80 20 20
2019 Full-time 47 37 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 750
2019 Part-time 53 39 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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 Full-time 32 36 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 1065
2024 Part-time 44 28 17 7 3 0 0 73 11 45
2022 Full-time 38 37 9 8 7 0 0 75 16 890
2022 Part-time 54 33 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 35
2020 Full-time 38 34 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 780
2020 Part-time 45 40 5 7 5 0 0 84 11 20
2019 Full-time 38 35 11 8 7 0 0 73 15 750
2019 Part-time 53 33 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15

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 Full-time 44 36 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 1065
2024 Part-time 51 23 17 4 4 0 0 74 8 45
2022 Full-time 51 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 6 890
2022 Part-time 55 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2020 Full-time 53 31 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 775
2020 Part-time 75 8 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 15
2019 Full-time 52 33 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 750
2019 Part-time 67 12 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 15

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 Full-time 32 38 12 10 7 0 0 70 18 1060
2024 Part-time 16 55 18 3 6 2 0 72 9 45
2022 Full-time 35 40 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 890
2022 Part-time 41 46 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 35
2020 Full-time 36 38 12 9 3 0 0 75 13 775
2020 Part-time 44 34 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 20
2019 Full-time 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 750
2019 Part-time 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Full-time 37 34 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 1065
2024 Part-time 41 37 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 45
2022 Full-time 41 35 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 895
2022 Part-time 57 30 4 5 0 3 0 91 5 35
2020 Full-time 42 32 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 780
2020 Part-time 31 47 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 20
2019 Full-time 39 34 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 755
2019 Part-time 53 33 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15

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 Full-time 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 1065
2024 Part-time 41 41 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 45
2022 Full-time 36 36 11 9 6 0 1 73 15 890
2022 Part-time 56 39 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 35
2020 Full-time 36 38 12 9 4 0 1 75 13 775
2020 Part-time 49 34 6 0 5 7 0 88 5 20
2019 Full-time 34 39 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 745
2019 Part-time 53 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 Full-time 36 36 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 1065
2024 Part-time 49 28 15 7 0 2 0 78 7 45
2022 Full-time 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 895
2022 Part-time 66 20 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2020 Full-time 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 780
2020 Part-time 52 33 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 20
2019 Full-time 45 35 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 755
2019 Part-time 59 20 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 15

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 Full-time 31 33 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 1065
2024 Part-time 43 43 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 45
2022 Full-time 27 34 17 11 10 0 0 62 21 895
2022 Part-time 38 37 19 0 4 0 2 77 4 35
2020 Full-time 27 34 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 780
2020 Part-time 42 13 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 20
2019 Full-time 32 35 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 750
2019 Part-time 46 32 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 15

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 Full-time 20 29 31 13 5 1 2 18 50 1060
2024 Part-time 2 25 30 25 15 4 0 41 28 45
2022 Full-time 14 29 35 14 5 0 2 20 44 890
2022 Part-time 5 35 20 24 13 0 3 38 41 35
2020 Full-time 10 24 38 19 7 1 1 26 35 780
2020 Part-time 0 9 38 24 28 0 0 53 9 20
2019 Full-time 10 25 39 17 7 1 1 24 36 750
2019 Part-time 0 0 60 13 27 0 0 40 0 15

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 Full-time 22 25 31 13 6 1 2 20 48 1055
2024 Part-time 7 10 28 21 14 7 14 44 21 45
2022 Full-time 17 27 31 16 5 1 3 21 46 890
2022 Part-time 8 24 30 18 7 7 6 29 37 35
2020 Full-time 15 24 33 19 7 1 1 26 40 780
2020 Part-time 11 11 19 31 24 5 0 58 23 20
2019 Full-time 18 24 32 18 6 1 1 24 43 750
2019 Part-time 8 27 31 20 7 0 8 28 38 15

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 Full-time 18 22 32 17 8 1 2 26 42 1060
2024 Part-time 3 10 28 30 17 7 4 54 14 45
2022 Full-time 16 25 28 19 8 1 1 28 43 890
2022 Part-time 0 7 19 42 27 0 6 73 7 35
2020 Full-time 12 22 31 24 9 1 1 33 35 775
2020 Part-time 0 16 13 33 33 0 5 69 17 20
2019 Full-time 9 20 36 23 10 1 2 33 30 745
2019 Part-time 0 6 50 30 14 0 0 44 6 15

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 Full-time 24 24 23 14 10 2 3 25 51 1055
2024 Part-time 8 12 19 20 30 5 6 56 23 45
2022 Full-time 20 23 27 15 10 2 3 27 45 890
2022 Part-time 5 7 21 25 33 0 9 64 13 35
2020 Full-time 19 23 28 18 10 1 2 28 43 780
2020 Part-time 7 17 19 29 28 0 0 57 24 15
2019 Full-time 17 24 27 18 11 2 2 29 42 750
2019 Part-time 20 5 7 13 47 8 0 66 27 15

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 Full-time 14 18 27 21 13 2 5 36 35 1060
2024 Part-time 7 6 18 18 25 19 7 58 17 45
2022 Full-time 18 23 25 17 9 3 5 28 45 890
2022 Part-time 4 17 14 24 21 11 8 56 26 35
2020 Full-time 14 18 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 780
2020 Part-time 5 0 17 28 28 11 11 72 6 20
2019 Full-time 21 27 26 15 8 2 1 24 50 750
2019 Part-time 22 7 12 19 25 15 0 52 34 15

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 Full-time 20 24 29 13 8 2 3 23 46 1060
2024 Part-time 3 9 25 26 19 16 2 55 15 45
2022 Full-time 16 24 30 16 9 2 3 26 43 890
2022 Part-time 4 17 22 14 31 4 9 51 24 35
2020 Full-time 15 20 33 21 9 1 1 31 36 775
2020 Part-time 5 24 16 24 22 5 5 50 32 20
2019 Full-time 16 22 36 17 7 2 1 25 39 750
2019 Part-time 6 20 28 7 31 8 0 42 28 15

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 Full-time 10 17 34 24 12 1 2 37 28 1060
2024 Part-time 4 14 31 22 24 0 6 49 19 45
2022 Full-time 8 21 35 22 11 1 2 34 30 890
2022 Part-time 3 22 16 28 27 0 3 57 26 35
2020 Full-time 12 25 37 19 6 1 0 26 37 780
2020 Part-time 7 21 41 27 0 0 5 28 29 20
2019 Full-time 22 26 31 13 7 1 0 21 48 755
2019 Part-time 0 21 19 38 7 0 15 52 25 15
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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 Full-time 28 29 15 8 8 6 6 65 19 1065
2024 Part-time 31 19 5 11 3 15 16 73 21 45
2022 Full-time 32 26 15 7 5 8 7 68 14 890
2022 Part-time 61 14 2 5 0 5 14 92 6 35
2020 Full-time 30 29 16 9 4 7 6 67 14 780
2020 Part-time 38 31 5 0 0 7 19 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 35 28 13 9 7 4 4 68 17 755
2019 Part-time 51 20 0 7 0 15 7 92 8 15

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 Full-time 51 26 7 10 5 1 0 78 15 1065
2024 Part-time 67 22 2 8 0 2 0 90 8 45
2022 Full-time 57 23 8 6 5 1 0 81 12 890
2022 Part-time 90 3 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 35
2020 Full-time 55 25 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 780
2020 Part-time 51 29 9 0 5 6 0 86 5 20
2019 Full-time 50 25 8 10 7 0 0 75 17 755
2019 Part-time 59 28 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 Full-time 56 27 6 8 4 0 0 83 12 1065
2024 Part-time 66 28 2 1 3 0 0 94 4 45
2022 Full-time 63 25 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 890
2022 Part-time 83 15 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35
2020 Full-time 62 25 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 775
2020 Part-time 75 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 Full-time 55 29 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 750
2019 Part-time 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Full-time 50 33 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1065
2024 Part-time 58 33 2 2 0 6 0 96 2 45
2022 Full-time 56 29 8 5 3 1 0 85 7 890
2022 Part-time 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2020 Full-time 54 30 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 775
2020 Part-time 46 38 11 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
2019 Full-time 50 32 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 755
2019 Part-time 51 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 Full-time 38 24 11 7 5 8 6 72 15 1065
2024 Part-time 40 15 12 7 7 10 9 68 17 45
2022 Full-time 44 25 8 5 5 6 5 78 12 895
2022 Part-time 53 20 2 0 12 5 8 84 14 35

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 Full-time 36 25 10 9 5 8 7 72 16 1065
2024 Part-time 42 11 14 5 7 12 9 67 15 45
2022 Full-time 43 23 10 7 6 6 6 75 14 895
2022 Part-time 51 24 2 0 7 9 8 90 8 35
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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 Full-time 53 25 11 4 3 0 3 81 8 1065
2024 Part-time 34 24 13 6 2 8 13 73 10 45
2022 Full-time 54 26 9 4 3 1 3 83 8 895
2022 Part-time 47 33 10 7 0 0 3 83 7 35
2020 Full-time 60 23 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 780
2020 Part-time 37 25 13 0 0 13 11 83 0 20
2019 Full-time 55 23 10 4 5 1 2 80 9 750
2019 Part-time 37 20 20 0 0 8 15 74 0 15

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 Full-time 46 31 8 7 6 0 0 78 14 1060
2024 Part-time 48 32 5 5 8 2 0 82 14 45
2022 Full-time 45 30 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 890
2022 Part-time 62 24 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 35
2020 Full-time 48 30 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 780
2020 Part-time 48 34 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 20
2019 Full-time 43 32 9 7 7 1 1 76 14 750
2019 Part-time 59 12 14 15 0 0 0 72 15 15

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 Full-time 54 23 9 4 7 1 1 79 11 1060
2024 Part-time 56 10 8 8 2 7 9 80 11 45
2022 Full-time 54 25 9 4 6 1 1 81 10 890
2022 Part-time 62 24 6 7 0 0 2 87 7 35
2020 Full-time 54 23 11 5 3 2 2 80 8 780
2020 Part-time 42 17 19 11 0 0 11 66 12 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 29 8 7 6 0 1 80 12 1060
2024 Part-time 47 29 5 8 3 2 6 83 12 45
2022 Full-time 50 30 8 7 5 0 1 81 11 890
2022 Part-time 61 31 2 3 0 0 2 95 3 35
2020 Full-time 51 30 8 6 3 0 1 82 10 780
2020 Part-time 53 19 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 15
2019 Full-time 48 28 9 7 6 0 2 77 14 750
2019 Part-time 59 34 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Full-time 63 21 6 3 4 1 2 86 8 1065
2024 Part-time 90 4 0 0 5 0 1 95 5 45
2022 Full-time 63 19 5 4 3 3 3 87 7 895
2022 Part-time 68 28 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35

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 Full-time 55 24 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 1065
2024 Part-time 62 16 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 45
2022 Full-time 54 25 7 6 6 0 0 80 12 895
2022 Part-time 73 18 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 35
2020 Full-time 58 25 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 780
2020 Part-time 55 29 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 20
2019 Full-time 53 28 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 755
2019 Part-time 74 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Full-time 81 10 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 1065
2024 Part-time 82 9 5 0 2 0 2 93 2 45
2022 Full-time 82 9 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 890
2022 Part-time 84 9 0 0 3 0 3 97 3 35
2019 Full-time 82 9 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 750
2019 Part-time 88 7 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
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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 Full-time 29 30 14 11 10 6 0 63 22 1065
2024 Part-time 42 20 9 5 6 19 0 76 13 45
2022 Full-time 36 31 13 6 7 7 0 73 14 890
2022 Part-time 56 30 5 0 0 7 2 94 0 35
2020 Full-time 40 31 12 7 4 5 1 76 12 780
2020 Part-time 56 16 0 5 6 17 0 87 13 20
2019 Full-time 33 32 13 10 6 5 0 70 17 750
2019 Part-time 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 Full-time 24 29 16 15 13 2 0 54 29 1065
2024 Part-time 46 17 11 4 7 14 0 74 14 45
2022 Full-time 29 33 15 12 9 2 0 64 22 895
2022 Part-time 55 33 4 0 0 3 4 96 0 35
2020 Full-time 36 33 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 780
2020 Part-time 62 23 5 5 6 0 0 85 11 20
2019 Full-time 30 34 15 12 8 1 0 64 20 750
2019 Part-time 67 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Full-time 17 25 17 19 16 5 0 44 38 1065
2024 Part-time 46 18 6 10 3 17 0 76 16 45
2022 Full-time 22 29 17 16 12 4 0 53 29 890
2022 Part-time 55 27 5 4 2 5 2 88 6 35
2020 Full-time 26 33 15 16 6 3 1 62 23 780
2020 Part-time 49 24 10 6 0 11 0 82 7 20
2019 Full-time 20 34 18 15 10 3 0 56 26 745
2019 Part-time 46 36 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15

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 Full-time 16 27 14 22 18 3 0 45 41 1065
2024 Part-time 34 24 6 20 2 15 0 68 25 45
2022 Full-time 20 29 15 21 14 2 0 50 35 895
2022 Part-time 50 33 7 4 0 5 2 88 4 35
2020 Full-time 26 34 14 16 8 1 0 61 24 780
2020 Part-time 49 25 5 11 0 11 0 83 12 20
2019 Full-time 19 31 18 19 12 1 0 51 31 750
2019 Part-time 54 7 7 33 0 0 0 61 33 15

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 Full-time 36 30 20 5 3 4 2 70 9 1060
2024 Part-time 47 20 13 3 0 12 4 80 4 45
2022 Full-time 38 30 17 7 2 4 2 72 9 895
2022 Part-time 59 26 7 0 0 4 4 92 0 35
2020 Full-time 41 27 20 6 2 3 1 71 8 780
2020 Part-time 39 16 11 5 7 16 7 71 14 20
2019 Full-time 41 29 17 6 3 4 1 73 9 755
2019 Part-time 55 26 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 15
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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 Full-time 19 39 18 14 7 2 0 60 22 1060
2024 Part-time 30 45 11 10 2 3 0 77 11 45
2022 Full-time 20 46 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 895
2022 Part-time 37 49 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2020 Full-time 28 43 17 8 3 1 0 71 12 780
2020 Part-time 30 50 5 5 5 5 0 85 10 15
2019 Full-time 26 41 16 10 6 1 1 68 16 755
2019 Part-time 54 27 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15

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 Full-time 12 26 20 20 18 4 0 39 40 1060
2024 Part-time 26 30 16 8 10 11 0 63 19 45
2022 Full-time 10 34 21 20 13 2 0 45 34 890
2022 Part-time 33 49 8 7 2 2 0 83 9 35
2020 Full-time 19 37 22 14 5 3 0 58 20 770
2020 Part-time 39 34 11 6 5 5 0 77 11 20
2019 Full-time 12 34 20 18 11 5 0 49 31 750
2019 Part-time 33 26 21 12 0 8 0 64 13 15

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 Full-time 26 37 15 10 7 5 1 67 18 1060
2024 Part-time 27 22 18 6 9 6 11 59 18 45
2022 Full-time 27 34 15 10 7 4 2 65 18 895
2022 Part-time 39 37 7 2 3 8 4 86 6 35
2020 Full-time 35 35 14 8 4 2 2 73 13 780
2020 Part-time 33 30 16 12 5 5 0 66 17 15
2019 Full-time 29 34 16 10 6 3 2 66 17 755
2019 Part-time 34 36 6 12 0 13 0 80 14 15

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 Full-time 25 36 19 11 6 3 0 63 17 1065
2024 Part-time 38 36 10 4 4 7 0 80 9 45
2022 Full-time 28 38 19 6 5 3 0 68 12 890
2022 Part-time 64 19 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35
2020 Full-time 35 38 16 6 3 2 0 74 10 775
2020 Part-time 48 21 13 5 9 5 0 73 14 20
2019 Full-time 32 35 19 8 5 2 0 68 13 750
2019 Part-time 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 Full-time 17 22 16 13 16 15 2 46 35 1065
2024 Part-time 27 11 17 13 10 15 8 48 29 45
2022 Full-time 18 21 16 12 12 15 5 49 30 895
2022 Part-time 38 12 7 2 3 27 11 81 8 35
2020 Full-time 19 22 23 11 12 10 4 48 26 780
2020 Part-time 40 18 11 10 15 6 0 61 27 20
2019 Full-time 17 19 21 14 13 12 4 43 32 750
2019 Part-time 46 14 15 0 0 16 9 80 0 15

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 Full-time 21 30 18 14 12 4 0 53 27 1065
2024 Part-time 39 19 20 9 5 7 0 63 15 45
2022 Full-time 25 34 15 13 9 3 0 61 24 895
2022 Part-time 52 31 14 2 0 0 2 84 2 35
2020 Full-time 25 33 16 15 8 3 0 60 23 775
2020 Part-time 33 26 5 15 11 11 0 66 29 20
2019 Full-time 18 36 16 16 11 2 1 56 28 755
2019 Part-time 41 41 6 7 0 0 5 87 7 15

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 Full-time 39 25 14 8 8 1 4 41 59 1065
2024 Part-time 35 25 18 10 3 3 5 38 62 45
2022 Full-time 41 24 15 7 7 1 5 890
2022 Part-time 52 20 6 5 2 0 14 35
2020 Full-time 49 23 13 7 5 0 2 780
2020 Part-time 55 17 13 6 0 0 9 20
2019 Full-time 50 26 13 5 3 1 2 750
2019 Part-time 52 35 0 0 0 7 5 15

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 Full-time 49 12 10 5 8 1 15 58 42 1060
2024 Part-time 56 9 2 2 6 3 22 75 25 45

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 Full-time 64 10 6 3 4 4 8 73 27 1065
2024 Part-time 76 7 5 1 0 7 4 85 15 45
2022 Full-time 71 8 4 2 4 5 6 895
2022 Part-time 84 3 0 0 2 0 11 35
2020 Full-time 74 9 6 3 2 3 3 780
2020 Part-time 69 5 11 6 0 0 9 20
2019 Full-time 74 6 7 1 3 4 4 750
2019 Part-time 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 68 7 5 2 2 2 15 81 19 1065
2024 Part-time 79 3 8 2 2 3 4 85 15 45

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 Full-time 60 10 8 4 5 1 12 69 31 1060
2024 Part-time 66 15 12 2 2 0 4 69 31 45

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 Full-time 19 29 13 16 18 3 2 50 36 1060
2024 Part-time 22 34 14 5 7 13 4 68 15 45
2022 Full-time 24 34 11 13 14 3 2 60 29 890
2022 Part-time 32 32 10 5 4 12 6 78 10 35
2020 Full-time 23 27 17 16 13 2 1 52 30 780
2020 Part-time 29 22 17 0 15 0 16 61 18 20
2019 Full-time 21 30 15 14 18 2 1 52 33 755
2019 Part-time 20 22 33 5 0 8 12 52 7 15

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 Full-time 22 38 19 9 6 4 0 63 17 1060
2024 Part-time 29 41 8 4 6 12 0 80 11 45
2022 Full-time 24 43 14 9 5 4 0 70 15 890
2022 Part-time 37 47 9 5 0 2 0 85 5 35
2020 Full-time 25 42 18 8 4 3 0 70 12 780
2020 Part-time 33 26 31 6 0 0 5 61 7 20
2019 Full-time 23 40 19 11 3 4 0 66 15 750
2019 Part-time 34 40 13 8 0 5 0 78 8 15

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 Full-time 28 39 15 8 6 3 0 70 15 1065
2024 Part-time 39 48 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 45
2022 Full-time 34 39 13 6 5 3 0 75 11 890
2022 Part-time 50 39 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2020 Full-time 35 38 15 7 3 2 0 75 10 775
2020 Part-time 46 32 11 5 7 0 0 77 11 15
2019 Full-time 37 36 13 8 4 2 0 75 12 750
2019 Part-time 54 33 8 0 0 5 0 92 0 15

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 Full-time 27 40 13 7 4 8 1 73 12 1065
2024 Part-time 34 27 5 9 7 18 0 74 20 45
2022 Full-time 32 37 14 6 4 7 0 74 11 890
2022 Part-time 60 20 5 2 3 10 0 88 6 35
2020 Full-time 39 36 14 5 2 3 1 78 7 780
2020 Part-time 49 20 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 20
2019 Full-time 45 32 12 5 4 3 0 79 9 750
2019 Part-time 47 33 8 0 0 12 0 91 0 15

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 Full-time 22 22 24 6 4 21 2 56 13 1065
2024 Part-time 27 20 23 9 4 18 0 56 16 45
2022 Full-time 28 25 24 5 4 13 1 62 11 890
2022 Part-time 39 30 14 0 3 14 0 79 4 35
2020 Full-time 37 33 16 6 2 4 1 75 8 780
2020 Part-time 30 7 21 5 11 26 0 50 22 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 Full-time 34 30 10 8 6 8 4 72 16 1065
2024 Part-time 43 21 14 11 3 3 6 70 15 45
2022 Full-time 42 27 11 5 5 6 4 77 11 890
2022 Part-time 59 27 7 0 0 2 5 92 0 35
2020 Full-time 44 31 9 5 5 3 3 79 11 775
2020 Part-time 56 18 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 20

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 Full-time 4 7 9 8 37 7 28 69 16 1060
2024 Part-time 3 12 5 6 52 6 16 75 19 45
2022 Full-time 2 4 12 5 38 6 33 70 11 890
2022 Part-time 0 0 10 8 56 4 23 87 0 35

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 Full-time 7 11 21 4 6 44 7 37 21 1065
2024 Part-time 10 15 8 3 6 44 15 62 20 45
2022 Full-time 10 15 20 3 3 43 6 49 13 890
2022 Part-time 15 13 12 0 0 57 3 70 0 35

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 Full-time 38 41 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 1065
2024 Part-time 54 31 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 45
2022 Full-time 46 38 8 5 4 0 0 84 8 895
2022 Part-time 82 16 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 35
2020 Full-time 53 32 8 4 3 1 0 86 6 780
2020 Part-time 57 28 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 20
2019 Full-time 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 755
2019 Part-time 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Full-time 27 30 19 12 10 1 0 58 23 1065
2024 Part-time 50 25 13 5 6 0 0 75 12 45
2022 Full-time 34 30 17 11 7 1 0 64 19 895
2022 Part-time 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2020 Full-time 35 32 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 780
2020 Part-time 57 32 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2019 Full-time 33 30 17 11 9 0 0 62 20 755
2019 Part-time 47 32 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15

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 Full-time 28 33 16 13 9 0 0 61 22 1060
2024 Part-time 47 30 8 5 9 0 0 77 14 45
2022 Full-time 34 33 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 895
2022 Part-time 67 26 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 35 37 16 7 5 0 0 73 12 775
2020 Part-time 61 23 10 0 7 0 0 84 7 15
2019 Full-time 33 33 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 750
2019 Part-time 47 32 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
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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 Full-time 28 25 18 12 13 4 0 55 26 1065
2024 Part-time 42 21 18 7 5 7 1 68 13 45
2022 Full-time 31 25 18 12 10 5 0 58 23 890
2022 Part-time 48 28 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 35
2020 Full-time 32 27 21 11 7 2 0 60 19 780
2020 Part-time 51 28 6 5 6 5 0 82 11 20
2019 Full-time 32 24 16 14 11 2 1 58 26 750
2019 Part-time 47 12 14 13 0 13 0 69 15 15

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 Full-time 47 24 29 1060
2024 Part-time 47 6 46 45
2022 Full-time 49 24 27 895
2022 Part-time 52 26 23 35
2020 Full-time 43 26 30 785
2020 Part-time 36 22 42 20
2019 Full-time 45 22 33 755
2019 Part-time 33 26 41 15

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 26 43 7 9 8 490
2024 Part-time 0 12 10 4 67 7 20
2022 Full-time 9 33 42 4 4 9 425
2022 Part-time 6 9 13 0 68 4 20
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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 Full-time 13 87 1065
2022 Full-time 11 89 895
2019 Full-time 17 83 755
2019 Part-time 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 61 140
2022 Full-time 45 55 95
2019 Full-time 43 57 125

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 74 26 140
2022 Full-time 64 36 95
2019 Full-time 68 32 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 140
2022 Full-time 9 91 95
2019 Full-time 9 91 125

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 140
2022 Full-time 3 97 95
2019 Full-time 0 100 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 140
2022 Full-time 5 95 95
2019 Full-time 7 93 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 64 140
2022 Full-time 35 65 95
2019 Full-time 40 60 125

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 50 140
2022 Full-time 43 57 95
2019 Full-time 40 60 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 60 40 140
2022 Full-time 53 47 95
2019 Full-time 48 52 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 52 140
2022 Full-time 47 53 95
2019 Full-time 38 62 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 57 140
2022 Full-time 36 64 95
2019 Full-time 34 66 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 62 38 140
2022 Full-time 61 39 95
2019 Full-time 58 42 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 63 140
2022 Full-time 35 65 95
2019 Full-time 38 62 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 140
2022 Full-time 2 98 95
2019 Full-time 0 100 125

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 4 96 140
2022 Full-time 4 96 95
2019 Full-time 9 91 125

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 140
2022 Full-time 9 91 95
2019 Full-time 10 90 125

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 60 40 140
2022 Full-time 47 53 95
2019 Full-time 47 53 125

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 82 140
2022 Full-time 11 89 95
2019 Full-time 22 78 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 140
2022 Full-time 21 79 95
2019 Full-time 11 89 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 62 38 140
2022 Full-time 57 43 95
2019 Full-time 53 47 125

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 26 74 140
2022 Full-time 22 78 95
2019 Full-time 24 76 125

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 140
2022 Full-time 9 91 95
2019 Full-time 8 92 125

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 140
2022 Full-time 12 88 95
2019 Full-time 11 89 125

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 88 140
2022 Full-time 7 93 95
2019 Full-time 4 96 125

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 3 97 140
2022 Full-time 3 97 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 88 140
2022 Full-time 4 96 95
2019 Full-time 8 92 125

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 81 140
2022 Full-time 15 85 95
2019 Full-time 12 88 125

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 80 140
2022 Full-time 33 67 95
2019 Full-time 29 71 125

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 135
2022 Full-time 10 90 95

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 17 83 135
2022 Full-time 16 84 95

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 135
2022 Full-time 4 96 95

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 135
2022 Full-time 6 94 95

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 135
2022 Full-time 14 86 95

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 135
2022 Full-time 11 89 95

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 80 135
2022 Full-time 12 88 95

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 135
2022 Full-time 17 83 95

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 135
2022 Full-time 15 85 95

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 40 60 135
2022 Full-time 39 61 95

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 135
2022 Full-time 12 88 95

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 57 43 135
2022 Full-time 55 45 95

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 95

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 61 39 135
2022 Full-time 55 45 95

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 135

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 135
2022 Full-time 13 87 95

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 Full-time 10 11 12 6 7 44 10 46 28 1060
2024 Part-time 22 6 5 6 0 49 13 73 15 45
2022 Full-time 9 13 13 4 6 44 11 49 23 890
2022 Part-time 15 10 7 5 0 51 12 67 14 35
2020 Full-time 14 14 19 7 6 31 8 47 22 780
2020 Part-time 22 12 15 0 6 44 0 61 11 20
2019 Full-time 15 15 18 8 8 29 7 47 25 755
2019 Part-time 14 27 12 0 0 25 21 77 0 15

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 Full-time 22 28 14 7 6 21 2 65 17 1065
2024 Part-time 31 25 20 1 0 20 2 73 2 45
2022 Full-time 24 30 16 5 5 19 2 68 12 895
2022 Part-time 35 32 8 5 0 18 3 84 6 35
2020 Full-time 29 30 17 6 5 11 1 68 13 780
2020 Part-time 42 17 15 5 6 15 0 69 13 20
2019 Full-time 31 28 16 6 7 11 2 67 14 755
2019 Part-time 54 34 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
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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 Full-time 11 89 1065
2022 Full-time 8 92 890
2022 Part-time 0 100 35
2019 Full-time 9 91 755
2019 Part-time 0 100 15

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 40 60 115
2022 Full-time 34 66 70
2019 Full-time 41 59 65

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 76 24 115
2022 Full-time 81 19 70
2019 Full-time 81 19 65

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 115
2022 Full-time 7 93 70

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 115
2022 Full-time 0 100 70
2019 Full-time 0 100 65

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 115
2022 Full-time 19 81 70
2019 Full-time 13 87 65

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 70

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 88 115
2022 Full-time 10 90 70

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 71 110
2022 Full-time 31 69 70
2019 Full-time 26 74 60

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 22 78 110
2022 Full-time 22 78 70
2019 Full-time 26 74 60

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 110
2022 Full-time 18 82 70
2019 Full-time 11 89 60

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 110
2022 Full-time 3 97 70

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 80 110
2022 Full-time 28 72 70
2019 Full-time 30 70 60

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 64 110
2022 Full-time 34 66 70
2019 Full-time 27 73 60

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 110
2022 Full-time 3 97 70
2019 Full-time 9 91 60

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 110
2022 Full-time 5 95 70

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 110
2022 Full-time 4 96 70
2019 Full-time 8 92 60

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 77 110
2022 Full-time 17 83 70
2019 Full-time 17 83 60

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 2 98 70

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 110
2022 Full-time 22 78 70
2019 Full-time 13 87 60

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 110
2022 Full-time 0 100 70
2019 Full-time 0 100 60

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 67 115
2022 Full-time 25 75 70
2019 Full-time 35 65 60

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 115
2022 Full-time 5 95 70
2019 Full-time 18 82 60

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 70
2019 Full-time 7 93 60

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 115
2022 Full-time 7 93 70
2019 Full-time 12 88 60

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 70

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 70

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 115
2022 Full-time 8 92 70

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 115
2022 Full-time 16 84 70

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 115
2022 Full-time 54 46 70
2019 Full-time 49 51 60

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 110
2022 Full-time 3 97 70

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 84 110
2022 Full-time 8 92 70

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 70

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 2 98 70

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 70

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 4 96 110
2022 Full-time 3 97 70

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 82 110
2022 Full-time 9 91 70

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 110
2022 Full-time 11 89 70

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 110
2022 Full-time 14 86 70

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 73 110
2022 Full-time 40 60 70

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 110
2022 Full-time 12 88 70

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 51 110
2022 Full-time 63 37 70

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 70

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 67 33 110
2022 Full-time 64 36 70

Question 69o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 4 96 110

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 110
2022 Full-time 17 83 70

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 Full-time 10 13 15 5 5 44 8 49 21 1065
2024 Part-time 22 6 16 1 3 41 10 57 9 45
2022 Full-time 12 12 15 3 4 44 10 52 15 895
2022 Part-time 19 21 5 2 0 51 3 85 4 35
2020 Full-time 15 15 20 5 3 35 8 52 14 780
2020 Part-time 16 19 17 0 7 41 0 60 11 15
2019 Full-time 16 15 21 4 5 33 7 51 15 755
2019 Part-time 14 14 12 0 0 38 21 70 0 15

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 Full-time 22 28 17 6 5 21 2 64 14 1065
2024 Part-time 39 28 8 10 0 15 0 79 12 45
2022 Full-time 24 31 15 4 4 19 2 71 10 895
2022 Part-time 45 20 8 5 0 22 0 83 7 35
2020 Full-time 33 29 18 4 3 11 2 71 9 780
2020 Part-time 37 35 6 0 11 11 0 81 12 20
2019 Full-time 32 26 18 3 5 14 1 68 10 755
2019 Part-time 54 35 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Full-time 0 5 21 18 40 16 0 6 69 35
2022 Full-time 4 0 12 10 57 16 0 5 80 20
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 27 14 7 10 0 4 39 61 1060
2024 Part-time 39 30 17 5 6 0 3 41 59 45
2022 Full-time 32 26 18 7 13 0 4 885
2022 Part-time 36 24 7 7 20 0 6 35
2020 Full-time 37 31 15 9 8 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 45 22 22 0 11 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 23 26 25 12 13 0 1 750
2019 Part-time 26 36 19 0 20 0 0 15

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 Full-time 15 22 23 18 21 0 1 15 85 1060
2024 Part-time 39 23 22 10 6 0 0 39 61 45
2022 Full-time 12 24 26 16 23 0 1 885
2022 Part-time 15 60 12 3 7 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 12 24 27 21 15 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 33 22 22 13 10 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 17 29 26 17 10 0 0 750
2019 Part-time 44 21 21 14 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 17 24 21 17 19 0 1 18 82 1060
2024 Part-time 47 23 13 10 8 0 0 47 53 45
2022 Full-time 17 24 23 16 19 0 1 890
2022 Part-time 47 36 7 7 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 18 29 25 16 10 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 37 29 18 11 5 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 22 32 24 14 7 0 1 750
2019 Part-time 33 45 8 5 8 0 0 15

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 Full-time 16 20 20 19 25 0 1 16 84 1060
2024 Part-time 30 25 17 11 10 4 2 32 68 45
2022 Full-time 14 20 23 18 24 1 1 890
2022 Part-time 35 26 21 3 7 3 5 35
2020 Full-time 15 21 25 19 18 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 25 28 24 17 6 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 17 24 23 18 17 0 0 750
2019 Part-time 45 15 5 8 27 0 0 15

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 Full-time 37 25 15 8 10 0 4 39 61 1060
2024 Part-time 47 21 0 7 5 3 17 59 41 45
2022 Full-time 33 26 16 9 12 1 4 890
2022 Part-time 66 18 4 3 4 0 6 35
2020 Full-time 32 25 19 13 8 0 3 780
2020 Part-time 50 29 5 16 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 41 27 15 9 5 0 3 745
2019 Part-time 52 15 33 0 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 24 22 20 12 20 0 0 24 76 1060
2024 Part-time 40 26 15 4 12 0 2 41 59 45
2022 Full-time 28 25 17 14 14 0 1 885
2022 Part-time 39 37 13 2 6 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 22 28 23 14 14 0 0 775
2020 Part-time 39 25 17 12 6 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 30 29 20 10 10 0 1 750
2019 Part-time 39 34 14 14 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 26 29 21 11 11 1 1 27 73 1060
2024 Part-time 54 18 14 8 2 3 2 56 44 45
2022 Full-time 28 29 20 10 9 1 2 885
2022 Part-time 56 23 11 4 0 0 6 35
2020 Full-time 30 34 22 9 4 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 42 44 9 5 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 25 32 24 10 7 1 1 750
2019 Part-time 33 54 7 7 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 19 23 22 15 19 1 1 19 81 1060
2024 Part-time 38 31 10 13 3 3 2 40 60 45
2022 Full-time 17 28 22 15 14 1 2 885
2022 Part-time 38 33 17 8 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 24 32 24 12 7 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 21 34 23 14 7 1 1 750
2019 Part-time 47 41 6 7 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 26 26 21 12 15 1 1 26 74 1060
2024 Part-time 48 32 10 3 8 0 0 48 52 45
2022 Full-time 24 28 21 12 14 0 1 885
2022 Part-time 41 29 21 2 4 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 31 27 21 13 8 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 35 11 12 27 16 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 26 29 19 14 11 0 0 750
2019 Part-time 45 28 7 20 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 43 25 13 8 10 1 1 44 56 1060
2024 Part-time 70 14 10 5 2 0 0 70 30 45
2022 Full-time 43 27 13 7 8 1 1 890
2022 Part-time 82 8 7 0 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 42 26 17 7 7 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 49 36 11 0 5 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 42 25 16 8 7 0 0 750
2019 Part-time 64 8 22 7 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 51 26 10 5 7 0 2 51 49 1060
2024 Part-time 51 23 9 13 5 0 0 51 49 45
2022 Full-time 52 25 12 4 5 0 1 890
2022 Part-time 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 35
2020 Full-time 26 28 24 14 7 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 27 24 18 25 7 0 0 20

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 Full-time 36 28 19 10 7 0 1 36 64 1060
2024 Part-time 38 35 9 6 5 3 5 41 59 45
2022 Full-time 32 28 20 9 8 0 1 890
2022 Part-time 42 24 23 5 6 0 0 35
2020 Full-time 29 28 23 13 6 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 26 29 31 9 5 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 37 30 18 10 4 0 1 750
2019 Part-time 39 56 0 6 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 38 19 14 11 15 0 3 40 60 1060
2024 Part-time 50 9 21 10 6 3 0 52 48 45
2022 Full-time 55 19 11 4 6 1 4 890
2022 Part-time 68 24 6 0 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 47 26 18 5 4 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 44 28 7 16 0 0 5 15
2019 Full-time 54 22 13 6 5 0 1 745
2019 Part-time 58 28 0 14 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 38 29 17 7 7 0 2 39 61 1060
2024 Part-time 46 27 17 2 3 3 2 48 52 45
2022 Full-time 35 35 16 7 6 0 1 890
2022 Part-time 56 27 5 0 9 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 25 34 25 10 6 0 0 775
2020 Part-time 31 39 13 11 6 0 0 20

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 Full-time 69 11 5 1 3 1 10 77 23 1060
2024 Part-time 77 8 3 5 3 0 4 80 20 45

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 Full-time 60 14 7 4 6 1 8 66 34 1065
2024 Part-time 67 15 7 3 3 0 4 70 30 45

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 Full-time 69 10 5 4 4 1 7 75 25 1060
2024 Part-time 81 3 6 0 0 0 9 90 10 45
2022 Full-time 75 7 4 2 4 2 6 885
2022 Part-time 93 2 2 0 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 77 10 5 2 3 1 2 775
2020 Part-time 83 5 13 0 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 71 12 6 3 5 0 2 750
2019 Part-time 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 61 20 10 3 4 0 3 63 37 1060
2024 Part-time 71 21 4 0 2 0 2 72 28 45
2022 Full-time 67 19 6 2 2 0 3 890
2022 Part-time 91 6 0 0 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 69 18 8 2 2 0 2 775
2020 Part-time 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 59 24 9 3 3 0 1 750
2019 Part-time 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 59 16 9 4 7 0 3 61 39 1060
2024 Part-time 71 12 5 6 3 0 2 73 27 45
2022 Full-time 63 16 8 4 6 0 3 885
2022 Part-time 84 10 3 0 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 66 16 8 5 5 0 1 780
2020 Part-time 67 11 6 15 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 57 20 10 7 6 0 1 745
2019 Part-time 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 62 11 5 1 2 0 18 76 24 1055
2024 Part-time 71 6 0 3 0 0 20 89 11 45
2022 Full-time 65 10 5 2 1 0 17 890
2022 Part-time 84 1 0 0 0 0 15 35
2020 Full-time 61 12 5 2 1 0 18 780
2020 Part-time 79 5 5 6 0 0 5 20
2019 Full-time 59 12 7 2 1 0 19 740
2019 Part-time 60 20 0 0 0 0 20 15

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 Full-time 69 15 5 2 2 0 6 74 26 1060
2024 Part-time 73 15 2 1 0 3 6 81 19 45
2022 Full-time 71 15 5 1 2 0 6 885
2022 Part-time 91 3 3 0 0 0 3 35
2020 Full-time 69 17 7 2 0 0 4 780
2020 Part-time 83 0 17 0 0 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 73 15 5 2 1 0 5 750
2019 Part-time 73 14 0 0 0 0 13 15

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 Full-time 59 16 8 5 8 0 4 62 38 1065
2024 Part-time 58 16 13 2 7 0 4 60 40 45
2022 Full-time 73 11 4 3 4 1 4 890
2022 Part-time 50 16 17 10 6 0 2 35
2020 Full-time 73 14 6 2 2 0 3 780
2020 Part-time 56 13 11 0 15 0 5 20
2019 Full-time 74 11 5 2 4 1 2 745
2019 Part-time 58 14 15 0 13 0 0 15

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 Full-time 52 22 14 4 5 1 3 54 46 1065
2024 Part-time 38 27 17 1 11 3 2 40 60 45
2022 Full-time 52 25 12 4 3 0 3 890
2022 Part-time 64 22 3 6 0 0 5 35
2020 Full-time 47 28 15 6 2 0 2 780
2020 Part-time 42 41 11 0 7 0 0 20
2019 Full-time 54 26 11 5 3 0 2 745
2019 Part-time 51 28 7 15 0 0 0 15

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 Full-time 6 25 41 18 10 0 0 31 29 1065
2024 Part-time 20 35 29 9 7 0 0 55 16 45
2022 Full-time 6 28 40 16 10 0 0 34 26 895
2022 Part-time 15 50 28 4 3 0 0 65 7 35
2020 Full-time 11 31 35 16 6 0 0 42 22 780
2020 Part-time 22 37 26 15 0 0 0 59 15 20
2019 Full-time 13 34 36 13 5 0 0 46 18 755
2019 Part-time 14 40 47 0 0 0 0 53 0 15

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 Full-time 18 25 36 14 7 0 0 21 44 1065
2024 Part-time 10 30 24 14 23 0 0 37 39 45
2022 Full-time 14 24 37 16 8 0 0 24 38 890
2022 Part-time 10 2 41 21 25 0 0 47 12 35
2020 Full-time 16 21 39 18 5 0 0 23 37 780
2020 Part-time 5 13 47 9 26 0 0 35 18 20
2019 Full-time 10 19 39 21 10 0 0 32 29 745
2019 Part-time 7 5 48 13 27 0 0 40 12 15

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 Full-time 18 39 17 12 9 6 0 60 22 1065
2024 Part-time 25 29 20 12 4 10 0 60 17 45
2022 Full-time 23 41 17 8 7 3 0 66 16 890
2022 Part-time 24 45 13 6 6 6 0 73 13 35
2020 Full-time 35 40 13 8 2 2 0 76 10 785
2020 Part-time 33 32 22 5 0 9 0 71 5 20
2019 Full-time 31 38 16 8 4 3 0 71 12 750
2019 Part-time 41 34 13 0 5 7 0 80 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 21 35 25 10 1065
2024 Part-time 16 18 38 19 9 45
2022 Full-time 9 26 36 22 8 895
2022 Part-time 5 30 42 19 4 35

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 Full-time 54 26 8 4 5 2 1 83 9 1065
2024 Part-time 53 18 14 7 0 3 4 77 8 45
2022 Full-time 54 28 8 4 4 2 1 84 8 890
2022 Part-time 62 14 12 6 0 6 0 81 7 35
2020 Full-time 52 27 12 4 3 1 0 80 7 780
2020 Part-time 60 10 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 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 Full-time 48 23 9 9 10 1 0 72 19 1065
2024 Part-time 47 9 14 19 11 0 0 56 30 45
2022 Full-time 48 25 8 9 7 2 0 75 17 895
2022 Part-time 52 16 18 11 3 0 0 68 14 35
2020 Full-time 44 25 12 10 7 1 0 70 17 780
2020 Part-time 28 39 6 11 11 5 0 71 23 20

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 Full-time 55 27 6 5 6 1 0 83 11 1065
2024 Part-time 67 9 13 6 5 0 0 77 11 45
2022 Full-time 57 25 6 6 4 1 1 83 10 895
2022 Part-time 60 35 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 35
2020 Full-time 55 26 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 775
2020 Part-time 51 29 6 14 0 0 0 80 14 20

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 Full-time 18 34 16 17 13 1 0 53 30 1065
2024 Part-time 40 24 19 9 6 1 0 65 15 45
2022 Full-time 25 38 15 12 8 2 0 64 21 895
2022 Part-time 48 43 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 35
2020 Full-time 33 34 15 10 6 2 0 68 17 780
2020 Part-time 46 17 22 11 0 5 0 66 11 20
2019 Full-time 23 33 18 14 10 2 0 57 25 750
2019 Part-time 54 34 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 51 12 15 7 1 0 65 23 380
2022 Full-time 15 50 15 15 4 0 1 65 20 305
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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 Full-time 21 79 1065
2024 Part-time 12 88 45
2022 Full-time 10 90 890
2022 Part-time 12 88 35
2020 Full-time 13 87 780
2020 Part-time 18 82 15
2019 Full-time 17 83 755
2019 Part-time 0 100 15

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

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 58 42 230
2022 Full-time 68 32 90

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 73 27 230
2022 Full-time 69 31 90
2019 Full-time 80 20 120

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 36 6 8 4 2 1 81 12 170
2022 Full-time 46 32 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 60
2019 Full-time 48 33 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 95

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 Full-time 50 29 7 6 5 2 2 82 11 1065
2024 Part-time 50 28 4 11 0 4 2 83 12 45
2022 Full-time 48 30 7 5 4 3 3 83 9 890
2022 Part-time 64 29 4 0 0 3 0 96 0 35
2020 Full-time 54 27 8 4 2 2 2 85 7 780
2020 Part-time 60 22 6 0 0 0 11 93 0 20
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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 Full-time 26 59 1060
2024 Part-time 23 40 45
2022 Full-time 28 58 890
2022 Part-time 49 33 35
2020 Full-time 28 53 780
2020 Part-time 22 43 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 57 275
2024 Part-time 67 33 10
2022 Full-time 33 67 245
2022 Part-time 63 37 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 20 14 19 27 2 8 34 50 275
2024 Part-time 36 31 19 6 8 0 0 67 14 10
2022 Full-time 10 18 14 17 31 2 7 31 53 245
2022 Part-time 15 21 20 26 14 0 3 38 42 20

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 15 10 22 38 1 5 25 64 275
2024 Part-time 13 47 19 0 14 7 0 64 15 10
2022 Full-time 6 15 11 17 48 0 3 21 67 245
2022 Part-time 10 25 12 7 33 3 10 40 46 20

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 Full-time 44 15 10 6 6 2 18 55 45 1065
2024 Part-time 30 12 8 2 0 6 42 58 42 45
2022 Full-time 39 18 13 7 6 2 14 895
2022 Part-time 51 7 9 3 3 10 17 35
2020 Full-time 44 19 15 8 7 1 6 780
2020 Part-time 47 5 17 0 0 0 31 20
2019 Full-time 33 19 18 12 12 0 5 735
2019 Part-time 47 7 0 14 5 7 20 15
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