2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Transportation Agency 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 39 43 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 255
2022 Full-time 60 31 2 4 3 0 0 91 7 175
2020 Full-time 46 42 3 5 3 0 0 88 9 265
2020 Part-time 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 62 24 3 6 4 0 0 86 11 255

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 56 26 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 255

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 39 35 6 11 6 0 2 76 18 255
2022 Full-time 63 24 6 3 1 1 2 90 4 175
2020 Full-time 49 32 8 8 2 0 2 82 10 265
2020 Part-time 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 43 12 11 5 0 1 72 16 255
2022 Full-time 50 29 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 175
2020 Full-time 45 36 9 6 3 0 1 81 10 265
2020 Part-time 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 36 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 255
2022 Full-time 66 24 6 3 1 0 0 90 3 175
2020 Full-time 53 31 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 265
2020 Part-time 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 32 10 8 10 0 0 72 18 255
2022 Full-time 65 21 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 175
2020 Full-time 58 29 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 265
2020 Part-time 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 41 11 5 8 0 0 76 13 255
2022 Full-time 51 33 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 175
2020 Full-time 44 38 9 7 2 0 0 82 8 265
2020 Part-time 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 43 14 8 7 0 0 70 16 255
2022 Full-time 48 28 14 7 2 1 0 76 10 175
2020 Full-time 41 33 11 9 4 2 1 76 13 265
2020 Part-time 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 46 7 10 5 0 0 77 15 255
2022 Full-time 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 175
2020 Full-time 42 37 11 8 3 0 0 79 10 265
2020 Part-time 54 27 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 10

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 255
2022 Full-time 58 36 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 175
2020 Full-time 56 32 8 2 2 0 0 87 4 265
2020 Part-time 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 39 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 255
2022 Full-time 45 33 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 175
2020 Full-time 42 33 11 9 5 0 0 76 14 265
2020 Part-time 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 31 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 255
2022 Full-time 57 33 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 175
2020 Full-time 54 31 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 260
2020 Part-time 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 30 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 255
2022 Full-time 42 38 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 175
2020 Full-time 37 37 12 9 3 1 0 75 12 265
2020 Part-time 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 31 14 7 7 0 2 72 14 255
2022 Full-time 54 27 11 5 1 0 1 82 7 175
2020 Full-time 40 36 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 265
2020 Part-time 44 46 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 39 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 255
2022 Full-time 49 32 9 8 2 0 0 81 9 175
2020 Full-time 44 35 8 8 3 1 0 80 11 265
2020 Part-time 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 42 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 255
2022 Full-time 55 30 9 4 2 1 0 85 7 175
2020 Full-time 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 265
2020 Part-time 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 32 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 255
2022 Full-time 39 41 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 175
2020 Full-time 35 36 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 265
2020 Part-time 55 17 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 26 32 18 7 0 2 25 42 255
2022 Full-time 9 23 34 22 9 0 4 32 33 175
2020 Full-time 11 21 35 22 10 1 1 33 32 265
2020 Part-time 0 9 27 56 9 0 0 65 9 10

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 23 33 17 11 1 2 29 36 255
2022 Full-time 5 25 35 20 11 0 5 33 31 175
2020 Full-time 9 12 30 29 17 2 2 47 21 265
2020 Part-time 0 19 9 28 27 9 9 66 23 10

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 18 26 30 18 0 1 49 25 255
2022 Full-time 4 9 35 32 17 0 3 51 13 175
2020 Full-time 6 14 29 31 17 2 1 49 21 265
2020 Part-time 0 0 29 18 53 0 0 71 0 10

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 19 29 15 19 1 2 35 36 255
2022 Full-time 12 20 22 23 19 1 3 43 34 175
2020 Full-time 11 14 21 30 20 1 2 51 27 265
2020 Part-time 9 9 0 46 35 0 0 81 19 10

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 9 26 25 24 7 5 55 16 255
2022 Full-time 9 15 26 27 16 2 4 46 26 175
2020 Full-time 3 7 21 36 25 6 2 66 11 265
2020 Part-time 0 0 19 28 44 0 9 79 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 22 28 23 12 2 3 36 34 255
2022 Full-time 7 14 32 28 14 1 3 44 22 175
2020 Full-time 6 15 29 28 18 2 2 48 21 265
2020 Part-time 0 10 27 28 35 0 0 63 10 10

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 3 8 25 29 31 1 4 63 11 255
2022 Full-time 2 7 24 29 33 1 4 65 10 175
2020 Full-time 2 11 23 39 22 1 1 62 14 265
2020 Part-time 0 10 35 37 17 0 0 55 10 10
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 26 20 6 4 8 7 64 12 255
2022 Full-time 34 27 18 2 3 9 7 72 6 175
2020 Full-time 32 27 17 4 5 9 6 70 10 265
2020 Part-time 35 29 27 0 0 0 9 71 0 10

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 51 29 8 8 3 1 0 81 11 255
2022 Full-time 62 27 3 3 3 2 0 91 5 175
2020 Full-time 58 24 7 5 3 2 0 84 9 265
2020 Part-time 71 19 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 60 28 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 255
2022 Full-time 72 19 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 175
2020 Full-time 66 24 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 265
2020 Part-time 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 37 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 255
2022 Full-time 59 29 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 175
2020 Full-time 51 29 11 3 2 2 1 83 6 265
2020 Part-time 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 25 15 4 5 6 5 73 11 255
2022 Full-time 47 24 12 2 4 6 6 80 7 175

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 41 24 12 5 3 9 5 76 9 255
2022 Full-time 46 23 11 3 4 6 7 80 7 175
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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 51 23 16 3 1 1 5 79 4 255
2022 Full-time 55 31 9 2 1 1 2 89 3 175
2020 Full-time 54 23 11 4 2 3 3 81 6 265
2020 Part-time 36 37 10 9 0 9 0 80 9 10

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 29 7 8 5 0 1 79 13 255
2022 Full-time 49 29 13 6 3 1 0 79 9 175
2020 Full-time 53 28 9 5 2 1 1 83 8 265
2020 Part-time 53 28 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 25 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 255
2022 Full-time 61 22 8 3 3 3 1 86 6 175
2020 Full-time 56 23 10 3 4 1 3 83 7 265
2020 Part-time 54 36 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 54 28 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 255
2022 Full-time 53 30 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 175
2020 Full-time 56 27 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 265
2020 Part-time 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 69 16 6 2 2 2 2 89 5 255
2022 Full-time 75 17 5 1 0 1 1 94 1 175

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 58 24 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 255
2022 Full-time 61 23 7 3 3 1 1 87 6 175
2020 Full-time 66 21 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 265
2020 Part-time 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 82 9 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 255
2022 Full-time 89 9 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 175
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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 32 34 18 7 4 5 0 69 11 255
2022 Full-time 48 32 10 2 2 4 1 85 4 175
2020 Full-time 50 27 10 6 3 3 0 79 10 265
2020 Part-time 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 34 22 11 8 3 0 58 19 255
2022 Full-time 44 28 16 5 6 0 1 73 11 175
2020 Full-time 47 29 12 6 5 1 0 77 11 265
2020 Part-time 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 27 25 19 10 4 0 44 29 255
2022 Full-time 36 29 18 8 5 3 1 68 13 175
2020 Full-time 37 35 12 8 5 2 0 74 13 265
2020 Part-time 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 36 15 17 12 4 0 53 31 255
2022 Full-time 32 38 12 10 6 2 1 71 17 175
2020 Full-time 36 35 14 10 3 1 0 72 13 265
2020 Part-time 63 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 56 28 10 2 0 3 0 87 3 255
2022 Full-time 65 26 7 1 1 0 0 92 1 175
2020 Full-time 58 27 10 4 1 1 0 86 5 265
2020 Part-time 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 48 14 8 2 1 0 75 11 255
2022 Full-time 52 33 9 5 1 1 0 85 5 175
2020 Full-time 56 30 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 265
2020 Part-time 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 34 24 20 9 1 0 45 30 255
2022 Full-time 26 38 24 7 4 1 0 65 11 175
2020 Full-time 35 40 11 7 4 3 0 78 11 260
2020 Part-time 63 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 39 15 9 4 3 0 71 13 255
2022 Full-time 37 38 13 7 2 1 2 77 10 175
2020 Full-time 43 33 12 5 2 3 2 80 7 265
2020 Part-time 27 45 10 9 0 0 9 79 10 10

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 38 20 4 4 2 0 70 9 255
2022 Full-time 39 38 16 2 1 2 1 80 4 175
2020 Full-time 47 31 12 5 2 3 0 81 6 265
2020 Part-time 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 22 19 11 9 17 2 51 25 255
2022 Full-time 24 23 22 7 8 12 5 56 18 175
2020 Full-time 29 22 15 11 7 14 2 61 22 265
2020 Part-time 28 18 19 0 0 9 26 70 0 10

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 35 22 14 5 4 0 57 20 255
2022 Full-time 33 37 14 9 3 5 0 73 13 175
2020 Full-time 37 32 17 6 6 2 0 71 12 265
2020 Part-time 63 18 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10

Question 44a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 24 15 6 5 0 4 49 51 255
2022 Full-time 60 23 5 4 3 1 4 175
2020 Full-time 60 16 13 5 2 1 3 265
2020 Part-time 73 0 9 9 0 0 9 10

Question 44b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 60 10 5 3 7 1 13 70 30 255

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 71 9 3 2 2 5 9 81 19 255
2022 Full-time 82 5 3 1 1 4 4 175
2020 Full-time 79 6 4 3 1 3 3 265
2020 Part-time 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 74 4 2 1 1 1 17 91 9 255

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 65 8 4 6 5 1 11 74 26 255

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 13 21 15 22 22 4 4 37 47 255
2022 Full-time 23 29 12 14 12 6 5 58 29 175
2020 Full-time 27 27 21 11 9 2 3 57 21 265
2020 Part-time 54 18 10 9 0 0 9 79 10 10

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 45 15 8 6 4 0 71 14 255
2022 Full-time 37 38 14 5 3 2 0 77 9 175
2020 Full-time 30 42 16 6 2 3 0 75 9 265
2020 Part-time 54 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 46 13 4 3 2 0 79 8 255
2022 Full-time 48 39 7 3 2 2 0 89 5 175
2020 Full-time 49 33 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 265
2020 Part-time 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 36 13 6 3 9 0 76 9 255
2022 Full-time 50 32 9 2 1 6 1 88 2 175
2020 Full-time 51 36 8 2 2 3 0 88 3 265
2020 Part-time 44 37 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 21 15 4 4 30 1 66 11 255
2022 Full-time 42 26 11 2 1 17 1 83 3 175
2020 Full-time 40 33 14 2 3 8 0 79 5 265
2020 Part-time 27 55 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10

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 42 27 11 3 4 9 4 80 8 255
2022 Full-time 47 31 9 1 3 3 7 86 4 175
2020 Full-time 51 26 9 3 3 5 3 84 7 265
2020 Part-time 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 2 5 10 6 40 8 30 73 12 255
2022 Full-time 2 1 7 3 45 5 38 83 5 175

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 8 9 23 2 5 49 6 36 14 255
2022 Full-time 13 18 23 3 1 38 5 54 7 175

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 49 36 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 255
2022 Full-time 64 28 3 4 1 1 0 92 5 175
2020 Full-time 63 25 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 265
2020 Part-time 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 32 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 255
2022 Full-time 52 31 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 175
2020 Full-time 55 28 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 265
2020 Part-time 81 9 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 255
2022 Full-time 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 175
2020 Full-time 54 31 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 265
2020 Part-time 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 24 15 7 8 5 0 69 16 255
2022 Full-time 52 22 13 7 3 3 0 77 10 175
2020 Full-time 45 26 15 8 3 2 0 74 12 265
2020 Part-time 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 36 32 255
2022 Full-time 29 36 35 175
2020 Full-time 20 41 40 265
2020 Part-time 37 54 9 10

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 24 46 3 7 7 80
2022 Full-time 8 30 34 0 11 18 50
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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 6 94 255
2022 Full-time 6 94 175
2020 Full-time 10 90 265
2020 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 15
2022 Full-time 52 48 10
2020 Full-time 46 54 25

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 59 41 15
2022 Full-time 48 52 10
2020 Full-time 73 27 25

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 20 80 10

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

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 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 61 10
2020 Full-time 45 55 25

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 65 15
2022 Full-time 29 71 10
2020 Full-time 51 49 25

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 37 63 15
2022 Full-time 29 71 10
2020 Full-time 66 34 25

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 61 10
2020 Full-time 66 34 25

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 48 52 15
2022 Full-time 30 70 10
2020 Full-time 51 49 25

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 48 15
2022 Full-time 62 38 10
2020 Full-time 47 53 25

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 71 15
2022 Full-time 48 52 10
2020 Full-time 34 66 25

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 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

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 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 15
2022 Full-time 78 22 10
2020 Full-time 39 61 25

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 10
2020 Full-time 19 81 25

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 20 80 10

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 72 28 15
2022 Full-time 38 62 10
2020 Full-time 57 43 25

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 31 69 15
2022 Full-time 30 70 10
2020 Full-time 27 73 25

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
2022 Full-time 29 71 10
2020 Full-time 20 80 25

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
2022 Full-time 19 81 10
2020 Full-time 20 80 25

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

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
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 58 10
2020 Full-time 19 81 25

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
2022 Full-time 19 81 10

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
2022 Full-time 19 81 10

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

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
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

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 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10

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
2022 Full-time 19 81 10

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 32 68 15
2022 Full-time 10 90 10
2020 Full-time 23 77 25

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
2022 Full-time 10 90 10
2020 Full-time 27 73 25

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 36 64 15
2022 Full-time 41 59 10
2020 Full-time 51 49 25

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
2024 Full-time 0 100 15
2022 Full-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 0 100 25

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 58 42 15
2022 Full-time 68 32 10
2020 Full-time 62 38 25

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 0 100 15

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
2022 Full-time 29 71 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 9 14 4 3 49 12 45 18 255
2022 Full-time 17 10 11 2 3 43 15 64 10 175
2020 Full-time 18 13 13 5 6 34 11 57 20 265
2020 Part-time 28 10 9 9 0 17 26 67 17 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 29 14 5 3 21 2 72 10 255
2022 Full-time 37 28 9 1 2 20 3 84 4 175
2020 Full-time 43 26 11 4 4 10 2 78 9 265
2020 Part-time 36 28 9 0 0 18 9 87 0 10
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 255
2022 Full-time 5 95 175
2020 Full-time 3 97 265
2020 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 15

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 72 28 15

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 15

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 56 15

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 69 15

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 68 15

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 15

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 15

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
2024 Full-time 0 100 15

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 71 29 15

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 0 100 15

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
2024 Full-time 0 100 15

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 0 100 15

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 33 67 15

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
2024 Full-time 0 100 15

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 78 22 15

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 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 11 14 3 1 49 11 53 11 255
2022 Full-time 18 7 17 1 1 45 12 56 5 175
2020 Full-time 22 10 15 2 3 37 10 61 9 265
2020 Part-time 28 10 9 0 0 27 26 80 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 31 14 3 2 20 3 76 7 255
2022 Full-time 41 24 12 2 1 17 4 81 3 175
2020 Full-time 43 25 14 2 3 11 2 78 6 265
2020 Part-time 36 28 9 0 0 27 0 87 0 10
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 22 16 4 5 0 4 50 50 255
2022 Full-time 57 19 10 6 7 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 53 26 12 4 3 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 26 27 15 13 0 1 18 82 255
2022 Full-time 22 30 21 12 13 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 21 22 29 17 10 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 46 44 0 9 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 21 32 23 15 6 0 2 22 78 255
2022 Full-time 32 32 19 10 5 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 30 25 22 16 6 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 25 24 14 12 0 2 23 77 255
2022 Full-time 21 24 17 21 13 0 3 175
2020 Full-time 32 21 21 13 10 1 2 265
2020 Part-time 36 37 18 9 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 21 12 5 3 0 9 55 45 255
2022 Full-time 55 16 14 4 3 0 7 175
2020 Full-time 49 22 16 7 3 0 3 265
2020 Part-time 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 25 19 11 13 0 1 31 69 255
2022 Full-time 44 26 14 7 8 0 1 175
2020 Full-time 41 22 20 11 6 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 63 18 9 0 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 27 22 8 7 1 2 34 66 255
2022 Full-time 42 29 20 3 3 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 42 28 17 7 3 1 2 265
2020 Part-time 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 21 27 28 12 11 0 2 22 78 255
2022 Full-time 29 28 23 12 6 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 27 36 20 12 4 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 25 20 11 10 0 2 32 68 255
2022 Full-time 34 29 21 8 6 1 1 175
2020 Full-time 40 30 18 7 3 1 0 265
2020 Part-time 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 27 13 8 5 0 2 46 54 255
2022 Full-time 52 22 11 8 5 1 2 175
2020 Full-time 55 23 11 6 4 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 72 19 0 9 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 26 11 5 3 0 2 55 45 255
2022 Full-time 50 30 11 5 3 0 1 175
2020 Full-time 28 29 23 12 7 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 17 55 10 9 9 0 0 10

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 41 26 21 4 7 0 2 42 58 255
2022 Full-time 43 29 15 10 1 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 36 31 19 8 5 0 1 265
2020 Part-time 72 19 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 19 10 7 9 0 3 54 46 255
2022 Full-time 73 15 5 2 1 1 3 175
2020 Full-time 58 26 10 2 2 0 2 265
2020 Part-time 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 10

Question 73n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 61 23 9 2 3 0 2 62 38 255
2022 Full-time 69 21 7 2 0 0 1 175
2020 Full-time 47 32 15 5 1 0 0 260
2020 Part-time 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 10

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 75 6 2 1 1 0 15 89 11 255

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 66 7 6 4 5 0 11 75 25 255

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 76 6 4 2 3 1 9 84 16 255
2022 Full-time 82 4 4 1 2 0 7 175
2020 Full-time 81 5 4 2 4 1 2 255
2020 Part-time 82 0 0 9 0 0 9 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 65 20 7 1 1 0 6 69 31 255
2022 Full-time 78 14 3 2 1 0 3 175
2020 Full-time 72 14 7 3 0 1 2 260
2020 Part-time 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 64 19 3 3 5 0 5 68 32 255
2022 Full-time 70 18 4 4 1 1 3 175
2020 Full-time 69 13 8 5 4 1 2 260
2020 Part-time 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 63 10 4 1 1 0 22 80 20 255
2022 Full-time 71 7 3 2 0 0 17 175
2020 Full-time 67 9 4 1 1 1 18 260
2020 Part-time 72 0 9 0 0 0 19 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 67 19 5 2 1 0 6 71 29 255
2022 Full-time 75 12 5 1 2 0 6 175
2020 Full-time 75 12 5 2 1 1 4 265
2020 Part-time 72 0 9 0 0 0 19 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 20 8 4 9 1 5 55 45 255
2022 Full-time 61 12 9 3 9 1 5 175
2020 Full-time 53 15 13 7 9 0 3 265
2020 Part-time 27 36 18 9 10 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 24 13 6 1 1 3 54 46 255
2022 Full-time 55 24 11 3 4 0 4 175
2020 Full-time 54 26 13 5 1 0 2 265
2020 Part-time 44 38 18 0 0 0 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 31 43 12 5 0 0 39 18 255
2022 Full-time 14 33 34 14 4 1 0 48 18 175
2020 Full-time 16 38 32 11 3 0 0 54 14 265
2020 Part-time 36 36 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 21 38 21 9 0 2 31 31 255
2022 Full-time 4 18 42 19 17 0 0 36 22 175
2020 Full-time 6 16 43 25 11 0 0 36 21 265
2020 Part-time 0 9 17 28 45 0 0 73 9 10

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 43 16 7 4 6 0 72 11 255
2022 Full-time 45 36 10 3 3 3 0 84 5 175
2020 Full-time 56 30 7 3 2 2 0 87 5 265
2020 Part-time 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 26 38 17 6 255
2022 Full-time 17 33 31 16 3 175

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 55 29 10 3 2 2 0 86 5 255
2022 Full-time 60 23 9 3 1 4 0 86 4 175
2020 Full-time 55 27 6 5 3 3 1 85 8 265
2020 Part-time 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 49 26 9 8 6 2 0 76 14 255
2022 Full-time 50 25 10 7 7 1 1 76 15 175
2020 Full-time 43 28 13 8 6 2 1 73 15 265
2020 Part-time 44 28 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10

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 57 26 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 255
2022 Full-time 58 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 175
2020 Full-time 58 24 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 265
2020 Part-time 54 17 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10

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 25 41 15 10 8 1 0 67 18 255
2022 Full-time 39 42 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 175
2020 Full-time 43 32 14 5 5 1 0 76 10 265
2020 Part-time 54 27 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10

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 14 51 16 14 3 2 0 66 18 60
2022 Full-time 27 46 17 9 0 0 0 73 9 45
2020 Full-time 36 39 13 11 0 2 0 75 12 60
2019 Full-time 40 34 6 6 7 0 6 80 14 45
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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 16 84 255
2022 Full-time 7 93 175
2020 Full-time 11 89 265
2020 Part-time 18 82 10

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 54 46 40
2022 Full-time 84 16 10

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 60 40 40
2022 Full-time 92 8 10

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 36 31 16 8 3 0 4 70 12 25
2022 Full-time 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 33 6 7 3 2 3 83 11 255
2022 Full-time 60 27 6 2 1 2 3 91 3 175
2020 Full-time 59 25 7 4 1 2 3 88 5 265
2020 Part-time 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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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 13 70 255
2022 Full-time 7 83 175
2020 Full-time 17 64 265
2020 Part-time 9 65 10

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 50 30
2022 Full-time 35 65 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 35 5 10 34 0 5 48 46 30
2022 Full-time 24 33 0 9 24 0 10 64 36 10

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 9 12 12 47 3 17 12 74 30
2022 Full-time 16 7 0 17 50 0 10 26 74 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 12 9 4 5 4 24 58 42 255
2022 Full-time 47 12 5 4 4 2 25 175
2020 Full-time 51 14 11 5 3 2 15 265
2020 Part-time 73 9 0 0 0 0 17 10
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