2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Energy Regulator by Question 108. In which province or territory do you work?

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 British Columbia 50 29 0 10 11 0 0 79 21 20
2024 Alberta 47 40 2 7 4 0 0 86 11 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 27 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 51 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Alberta 49 39 3 5 4 0 0 88 9 320
2020 British Columbia 51 32 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2020 Alberta 41 48 3 7 1 0 0 88 9 355

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 32 0 27 17 0 0 56 44 10
2024 British Columbia 90 0 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2024 Alberta 69 11 4 4 6 0 7 86 10 375

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 0 0 51 32 0 0 17 83 10
2024 British Columbia 90 0 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2024 Alberta 70 10 4 5 4 0 7 86 10 370

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 8 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2024 British Columbia 60 22 0 6 6 0 6 87 13 20
2024 Alberta 56 26 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 26 8 0 9 0 18 79 11 10
2022 British Columbia 40 53 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 53 29 6 5 3 0 2 85 9 320
2020 British Columbia 51 32 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2020 Alberta 41 42 7 7 1 0 1 84 9 355
2019 Alberta 41 32 8 14 5 0 0 73 19 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 56 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2024 British Columbia 27 47 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 20
2024 Alberta 34 38 11 11 6 0 0 72 16 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 35 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 British Columbia 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 30 40 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 320
2020 British Columbia 34 26 15 9 0 17 0 72 10 10
2020 Alberta 35 40 12 11 3 0 0 75 14 350
2019 Alberta 30 39 13 13 5 0 0 69 18 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2024 British Columbia 68 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2024 Alberta 52 33 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 31 6 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2022 Alberta 50 37 6 6 1 0 1 87 7 320
2020 British Columbia 43 34 9 15 0 0 0 77 15 10
2020 Alberta 48 37 7 5 2 1 0 86 6 350
2019 Alberta 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 24 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2024 British Columbia 38 32 13 6 10 0 0 71 17 20
2024 Alberta 52 30 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 61 14 13 12 0 0 0 75 12 15
2022 Alberta 45 36 8 6 5 0 0 82 11 320
2020 British Columbia 51 32 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2020 Alberta 48 31 10 9 2 0 0 79 12 350
2019 Alberta 47 30 8 11 5 0 0 77 15 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 64 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2024 British Columbia 55 34 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 20
2024 Alberta 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 13 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 56 19 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2022 Alberta 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 75 15 320
2020 British Columbia 34 57 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 Alberta 41 36 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 350
2019 Alberta 30 40 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 35 8 24 8 0 0 60 32 10
2024 British Columbia 37 41 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 20
2024 Alberta 35 35 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 36 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2022 British Columbia 38 35 14 6 7 0 0 73 13 15
2022 Alberta 31 35 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 320
2020 British Columbia 34 40 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 10
2020 Alberta 32 39 12 9 7 0 1 71 17 355
2019 Alberta 20 43 11 16 9 0 0 64 25 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 24 9 20 15 0 0 56 35 10
2024 British Columbia 39 40 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 20
2024 Alberta 35 42 9 10 4 0 0 77 15 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 52 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 46 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2022 Alberta 29 43 9 15 4 0 0 72 19 320
2020 British Columbia 43 26 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 10
2020 Alberta 28 43 9 14 6 0 0 71 19 350
2019 Alberta 21 42 13 17 7 0 0 63 24 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 51 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 10
2024 British Columbia 54 24 11 5 6 0 0 78 10 20
2024 Alberta 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 46 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 Alberta 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 320
2020 British Columbia 51 26 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 10
2020 Alberta 47 33 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 355
2019 Alberta 35 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 59 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 10
2024 British Columbia 51 32 6 0 11 0 0 82 11 15
2024 Alberta 35 35 9 11 8 0 0 71 20 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 46 0 11 7 0 0 82 18 15
2022 Alberta 31 39 10 13 7 0 0 69 20 320
2020 British Columbia 51 17 15 9 9 0 0 68 17 10
2020 Alberta 32 37 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 350
2019 Alberta 26 37 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 24 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 10
2024 British Columbia 60 35 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Alberta 54 33 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 31 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2022 Alberta 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 320
2020 British Columbia 51 26 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2020 Alberta 52 29 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 345
2019 Alberta 45 35 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 58 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 10
2024 British Columbia 55 28 6 0 10 0 0 83 10 20
2024 Alberta 32 40 9 12 6 0 1 73 18 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 26 8 10 0 8 0 80 11 10
2022 British Columbia 43 24 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Alberta 31 42 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 320
2020 British Columbia 34 23 9 17 17 0 0 57 34 10
2020 Alberta 31 41 10 11 6 0 0 72 17 350
2019 Alberta 23 41 13 15 8 0 0 64 23 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 26 34 15 9 0 0 42 24 10
2024 British Columbia 55 16 24 0 5 0 0 72 5 20
2024 Alberta 39 34 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2022 British Columbia 49 25 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 15
2022 Alberta 39 36 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 320
2020 British Columbia 43 32 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 10
2020 Alberta 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 355
2019 Alberta 30 36 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 40 9 26 9 0 0 56 35 10
2024 British Columbia 38 51 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 38 38 9 8 7 0 0 77 14 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 33 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 43 44 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Alberta 34 40 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 320
2020 British Columbia 43 32 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 10
2020 Alberta 36 39 10 9 5 0 0 76 15 350
2019 Alberta 27 43 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 18 33 9 0 0 0 58 9 10
2024 British Columbia 58 24 13 0 5 0 0 82 5 15
2024 Alberta 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 61 6 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Alberta 38 39 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 320
2020 British Columbia 43 34 15 9 0 0 0 77 9 10
2020 Alberta 41 37 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 355
2019 Alberta 32 45 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 26 24 0 10 0 0 66 10 10
2024 British Columbia 17 38 10 10 25 0 0 55 35 20
2024 Alberta 28 39 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 British Columbia 36 28 25 12 0 0 0 63 12 15
2022 Alberta 27 38 22 7 6 0 0 65 13 320
2020 British Columbia 32 26 0 17 26 0 0 57 43 10
2020 Alberta 23 37 23 12 5 0 0 60 17 350
2019 Alberta 25 33 27 9 5 0 1 59 14 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 25 42 16 7 0 0 24 34 10
2024 British Columbia 13 28 43 10 6 0 0 16 41 20
2024 Alberta 12 23 37 18 8 1 2 27 35 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 27 10 36 0 0 45 27 10
2022 British Columbia 0 36 52 6 6 0 0 12 36 15
2022 Alberta 10 28 37 18 5 0 1 24 39 320
2020 British Columbia 17 17 40 9 17 0 0 26 34 10
2020 Alberta 12 26 40 14 6 1 0 21 39 350
2019 Alberta 17 28 34 15 4 1 1 19 46 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 15 16 10 0 0 16 12 69 10
2024 British Columbia 29 23 31 10 6 0 0 17 52 20
2024 Alberta 25 23 32 12 6 0 2 19 48 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 0 0 28 0 8 30 70 10
2022 British Columbia 38 25 31 0 6 0 0 6 63 15
2022 Alberta 33 30 21 11 3 0 1 15 64 320
2020 British Columbia 17 23 43 9 9 0 0 17 40 10
2020 Alberta 20 27 31 13 7 1 0 20 48 350
2019 Alberta 29 27 24 14 4 1 1 19 57 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 15 45 31 0 0 0 31 24 10
2024 British Columbia 24 16 27 21 12 0 0 33 40 20
2024 Alberta 10 12 38 25 14 0 2 39 22 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 28 18 26 28 0 0 54 28 10
2022 British Columbia 0 33 30 37 0 0 0 37 33 15
2022 Alberta 7 18 35 30 9 1 1 40 25 320
2020 British Columbia 17 0 26 40 17 0 0 57 17 10
2020 Alberta 7 15 42 25 10 1 0 36 22 350
2019 Alberta 9 17 39 27 7 1 1 34 26 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 20 41 0 15 8 0 16 39 10
2024 British Columbia 42 10 32 11 6 0 0 17 52 20
2024 Alberta 20 19 29 17 12 1 2 29 41 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 44 18 28 0 0 46 10 10
2022 British Columbia 17 36 33 13 0 0 0 13 54 15
2022 Alberta 20 25 26 19 6 2 1 27 46 320
2020 British Columbia 26 9 26 15 26 0 0 40 34 10
2020 Alberta 14 22 30 22 11 1 0 33 37 350
2019 Alberta 21 25 29 16 5 2 2 22 48 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 25 15 0 25 8 18 33 46 10
2024 British Columbia 18 0 49 22 12 0 0 33 18 20
2024 Alberta 7 13 24 29 21 2 3 53 21 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 9 45 18 0 18 77 12 10
2022 British Columbia 7 13 18 25 37 0 0 63 19 15
2022 Alberta 7 13 33 23 18 3 3 44 21 320
2020 British Columbia 0 9 17 32 43 0 0 74 9 10
2020 Alberta 2 9 21 40 23 2 2 66 12 345
2019 Alberta 6 15 26 35 15 2 2 51 22 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 8 16 17 18 0 7 38 45 10
2024 British Columbia 35 18 25 10 11 0 0 21 53 20
2024 Alberta 19 19 34 17 8 1 2 26 39 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 0 27 28 10 0 8 41 30 10
2022 British Columbia 44 19 26 12 0 0 0 12 62 15
2022 Alberta 23 24 34 13 4 1 1 17 48 320
2020 British Columbia 17 9 34 23 17 0 0 40 26 10
2020 Alberta 16 26 34 17 7 1 0 24 42 350
2019 Alberta 20 25 35 13 4 1 1 18 46 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 0 48 18 15 0 0 33 19 10
2024 British Columbia 12 6 27 33 22 0 0 55 18 20
2024 Alberta 3 10 26 34 25 0 2 60 13 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 45 16 30 0 0 46 9 10
2022 British Columbia 0 14 26 42 19 0 0 61 14 15
2022 Alberta 5 11 32 34 16 1 1 51 16 320
2020 British Columbia 9 9 26 57 0 0 0 57 17 10
2020 Alberta 5 17 31 29 16 1 1 46 22 350
2019 Alberta 6 12 29 31 21 1 1 53 18 345
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 10 28 17 8 15 0 38 29 10
2024 British Columbia 34 24 23 10 5 5 0 60 15 20
2024 Alberta 25 33 14 10 10 7 2 63 22 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 38 17 0 0 16 10 77 0 10
2022 British Columbia 18 29 32 14 7 0 0 48 21 15
2022 Alberta 21 30 16 14 7 7 4 58 24 320
2020 British Columbia 0 40 34 9 9 9 0 44 19 10
2020 Alberta 25 29 18 12 10 4 3 57 24 355
2019 Alberta 20 29 18 18 11 4 0 51 31 345

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 26 9 17 8 0 0 67 24 10
2024 British Columbia 37 29 16 13 5 0 0 67 18 20
2024 Alberta 44 27 8 12 8 1 0 72 20 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 45 29 6 8 13 0 0 74 21 15
2022 Alberta 42 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 320
2020 British Columbia 40 26 9 9 17 0 0 66 26 10
2020 Alberta 39 30 10 12 9 1 0 69 20 355
2019 Alberta 34 33 8 15 8 1 0 68 24 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 18 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 10
2024 British Columbia 39 40 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 20
2024 Alberta 50 27 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 8 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 British Columbia 49 32 6 6 7 0 0 82 13 15
2022 Alberta 49 33 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 320
2020 British Columbia 74 9 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 Alberta 48 31 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 350
2019 Alberta 38 37 10 11 3 0 0 75 15 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 50 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 10
2024 British Columbia 49 41 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2024 Alberta 44 35 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 42 33 6 13 0 6 0 81 13 15
2022 Alberta 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 320
2020 British Columbia 40 34 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 10
2020 Alberta 39 40 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 350
2019 Alberta 35 44 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 17 26 9 0 7 7 59 11 10
2024 British Columbia 49 33 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 20
2024 Alberta 34 26 11 9 8 7 5 68 19 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 27 0 0 0 17 18 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 26 0 0 26 0 0 74 26 15
2022 Alberta 32 28 11 10 7 7 4 68 19 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 9 26 17 0 7 7 50 20 10
2024 British Columbia 49 21 18 6 0 6 0 75 6 20
2024 Alberta 30 26 13 12 7 7 4 63 22 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 37 0 0 0 9 26 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 26 6 6 14 0 0 74 20 15
2022 Alberta 28 28 13 13 8 7 4 63 23 320
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 32 27 0 0 0 7 71 0 10
2024 British Columbia 72 18 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2024 Alberta 56 29 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 67 18 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2022 Alberta 53 28 12 4 1 1 1 83 4 320
2020 British Columbia 74 0 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 10
2020 Alberta 53 29 9 3 5 1 1 83 8 350
2019 Alberta 50 32 9 5 2 1 1 83 7 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 24 8 8 0 0 60 15 10
2024 British Columbia 53 24 11 11 0 0 0 77 11 20
2024 Alberta 46 30 7 10 6 0 1 76 16 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 25 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 15
2022 Alberta 36 38 13 8 5 0 0 74 14 320
2020 British Columbia 49 9 26 0 17 0 0 57 17 10
2020 Alberta 39 31 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 350
2019 Alberta 38 33 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 23 19 19 15 0 0 47 34 10
2024 British Columbia 66 23 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 55 20 8 6 8 0 2 77 15 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 14 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2022 Alberta 42 26 15 6 7 2 1 71 14 320
2020 British Columbia 66 9 0 0 17 9 0 81 19 10
2020 Alberta 46 23 13 8 7 1 1 71 15 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 33 27 9 8 0 0 57 17 10
2024 British Columbia 48 41 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 20
2024 Alberta 52 28 8 5 6 0 1 81 11 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 20 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 15
2022 Alberta 44 34 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 320
2020 British Columbia 57 0 9 17 9 9 0 63 28 10
2020 Alberta 46 27 8 9 8 1 1 74 18 355
2019 Alberta 40 35 10 10 3 1 0 77 13 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 15 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 10
2024 British Columbia 66 11 11 6 0 6 0 81 7 20
2024 Alberta 72 18 4 3 1 1 2 92 4 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 73 14 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Alberta 67 23 6 1 1 2 0 91 2 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 18 19 8 17 0 0 57 24 10
2024 British Columbia 54 29 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 20
2024 Alberta 59 21 7 7 6 0 1 80 13 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 79 14 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 51 27 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 320
2020 British Columbia 77 6 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2020 Alberta 59 19 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 350
2019 Alberta 46 32 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 10 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2024 British Columbia 90 6 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Alberta 74 7 4 2 4 1 9 89 7 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 16 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
2022 British Columbia 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 75 8 2 3 3 1 7 91 7 320
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 34 25 10 0 7 0 62 11 10
2024 British Columbia 28 56 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2024 Alberta 34 31 13 9 9 4 0 68 19 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 26 18 19 0 8 0 60 21 10
2022 British Columbia 31 6 33 23 7 0 0 37 30 15
2022 Alberta 26 31 12 13 12 5 0 61 26 320
2020 British Columbia 43 23 17 9 9 0 0 66 17 10
2020 Alberta 31 32 14 11 8 4 0 66 19 355
2019 Alberta 16 32 18 16 14 5 0 51 31 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 56 18 16 10 0 0 56 26 10
2024 British Columbia 17 55 13 0 16 0 0 71 16 20
2024 Alberta 29 30 13 16 11 1 0 60 27 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 8 36 17 10 0 0 37 27 10
2022 British Columbia 25 19 6 32 18 0 0 44 50 15
2022 Alberta 19 30 13 20 17 2 0 49 37 320
2020 British Columbia 34 32 26 0 9 0 0 66 9 10
2020 Alberta 29 31 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 350
2019 Alberta 15 27 13 23 20 1 0 43 44 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 26 31 28 7 8 0 28 38 10
2024 British Columbia 18 45 16 6 16 0 0 62 22 20
2024 Alberta 23 26 17 17 15 2 0 49 33 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 8 36 17 10 10 0 30 30 10
2022 British Columbia 0 25 25 19 31 0 0 25 50 15
2022 Alberta 14 26 16 19 22 3 0 41 42 320
2020 British Columbia 34 0 23 34 9 0 0 34 43 10
2020 Alberta 21 31 19 17 11 2 0 52 29 350
2019 Alberta 9 26 17 25 20 3 0 36 46 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 25 39 19 17 0 0 25 36 10
2024 British Columbia 28 32 11 13 16 0 0 60 29 20
2024 Alberta 22 31 15 18 13 1 0 53 32 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 24 28 19 0 0 0 53 19 10
2022 British Columbia 6 25 6 38 24 0 0 31 62 15
2022 Alberta 16 31 13 21 17 1 0 48 39 320
2020 British Columbia 26 23 9 34 9 0 0 49 43 10
2020 Alberta 21 35 16 14 12 1 0 57 26 355
2019 Alberta 10 27 16 24 20 2 0 38 45 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 48 26 17 0 0 9 43 10
2024 British Columbia 39 39 5 0 5 12 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 24 27 21 11 4 9 4 58 17 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 19 44 19 18 0 0 19 37 10
2022 British Columbia 20 35 19 7 0 6 13 68 8 15
2022 Alberta 19 26 26 9 6 11 3 52 17 320
2020 British Columbia 9 0 26 17 6 34 9 15 41 10
2020 Alberta 21 20 21 15 7 13 4 49 26 355
2019 Alberta 14 20 21 15 10 16 4 42 32 345
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 74 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 10
2024 British Columbia 44 39 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 20
2024 Alberta 35 42 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 44 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2022 British Columbia 30 34 12 7 17 0 0 64 24 15
2022 Alberta 23 46 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 320
2020 British Columbia 26 49 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 10
2020 Alberta 27 51 12 5 4 0 0 78 9 350
2019 Alberta 14 45 14 17 9 1 0 60 26 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 35 16 33 15 0 0 35 48 10
2024 British Columbia 6 38 24 11 21 0 0 45 32 20
2024 Alberta 17 29 19 21 12 1 0 46 34 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 18 25 28 10 0 0 37 38 10
2022 British Columbia 6 31 19 20 24 0 0 37 44 15
2022 Alberta 9 28 17 28 14 2 1 39 44 320
2020 British Columbia 17 49 26 9 0 0 0 66 9 10
2020 Alberta 16 37 20 17 8 1 0 54 26 350
2019 Alberta 10 32 20 22 14 2 0 43 38 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 47 0 19 25 0 0 56 44 10
2024 British Columbia 38 44 5 6 6 0 0 82 13 20
2024 Alberta 39 36 8 10 6 2 1 77 16 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 34 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 British Columbia 24 36 7 34 0 0 0 59 34 15
2022 Alberta 31 33 11 13 7 4 1 68 21 320
2020 British Columbia 60 26 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2020 Alberta 39 32 8 9 7 2 1 74 17 350
2019 Alberta 27 34 17 11 8 2 0 63 20 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 40 36 7 9 0 0 48 16 10
2024 British Columbia 39 45 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2024 Alberta 37 38 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2022 British Columbia 25 25 38 0 13 0 0 49 13 15
2022 Alberta 26 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 320
2020 British Columbia 34 32 26 0 9 0 0 66 9 10
2020 Alberta 36 34 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 350
2019 Alberta 20 33 21 14 11 1 0 54 25 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 39 19 0 34 0 0 47 34 10
2024 British Columbia 28 22 22 17 5 6 0 53 23 20
2024 Alberta 22 21 13 13 18 11 2 50 35 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 45 8 20 0 0 0 72 20 10
2022 British Columbia 12 13 39 11 25 0 0 24 36 15
2022 Alberta 17 24 14 15 20 9 2 46 38 320
2020 British Columbia 9 44 9 0 28 9 0 59 31 10
2020 Alberta 20 23 20 14 15 6 2 47 31 350
2019 Alberta 16 17 17 16 24 9 1 36 44 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 50 9 8 17 0 0 67 24 10
2024 British Columbia 21 22 24 29 5 0 0 43 33 20
2024 Alberta 27 27 13 18 13 2 1 55 32 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 46 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2022 British Columbia 6 45 18 18 13 0 0 51 31 15
2022 Alberta 17 32 16 17 15 3 0 50 33 320
2020 British Columbia 34 23 9 0 17 17 0 69 21 10
2020 Alberta 26 30 16 18 9 1 0 56 27 350
2019 Alberta 18 29 13 20 17 2 0 48 38 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 25 26 7 0 8 7 31 69 10
2024 British Columbia 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 76 24 20
2024 Alberta 47 22 13 5 6 2 5 50 50 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 27 8 0 9 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 59 28 0 0 13 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 42 31 14 4 5 2 2 320
2020 British Columbia 43 6 34 0 9 0 9 10
2020 Alberta 49 24 13 6 3 1 4 355
2019 Alberta 49 26 11 6 3 1 3 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 8 9 0 16 0 22 57 43 10
2024 British Columbia 71 6 12 6 5 0 0 71 29 20
2024 Alberta 51 13 8 3 6 2 17 64 36 370

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 0 18 9 0 0 7 71 29 10
2024 British Columbia 71 5 11 12 0 0 0 71 29 20
2024 Alberta 63 11 7 6 4 5 4 70 30 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 0 9 10 0 8 10 10
2022 British Columbia 75 12 0 6 7 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 63 13 6 4 4 7 4 320
2020 British Columbia 74 0 9 0 9 9 0 10
2020 Alberta 68 11 6 3 3 6 3 350
2019 Alberta 66 9 6 5 4 6 4 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 8 0 9 0 0 15 80 20 10
2024 British Columbia 76 18 5 0 0 0 0 76 24 20
2024 Alberta 72 6 4 1 2 3 12 85 15 375

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 16 0 9 0 0 15 70 30 10
2024 British Columbia 71 13 0 10 0 6 0 76 24 20
2024 Alberta 65 9 6 3 4 4 9 75 25 370

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 25 7 27 24 0 7 36 56 10
2024 British Columbia 10 27 11 19 32 0 0 38 51 20
2024 Alberta 11 29 10 19 26 2 3 42 47 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 26 18 9 0 0 10 70 10 10
2022 British Columbia 12 20 23 20 25 0 0 31 45 15
2022 Alberta 11 28 9 23 25 2 2 41 50 320
2020 British Columbia 9 34 6 17 26 9 0 47 47 10
2020 Alberta 19 21 15 20 19 1 4 43 41 350
2019 Alberta 15 22 14 20 25 2 1 39 46 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 44 23 24 0 0 0 52 24 10
2024 British Columbia 38 40 0 12 10 0 0 78 22 20
2024 Alberta 24 39 14 13 7 2 0 65 21 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 British Columbia 17 38 25 13 6 0 0 56 19 15
2022 Alberta 20 41 17 12 7 3 0 63 19 320
2020 British Columbia 26 49 0 17 9 0 0 74 26 10
2020 Alberta 22 44 15 11 6 1 0 68 17 355
2019 Alberta 18 41 18 15 5 2 0 61 21 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 23 52 17 0 0 0 31 17 10
2024 British Columbia 31 48 0 16 6 0 0 79 21 20
2024 Alberta 36 32 10 12 7 2 1 70 19 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 52 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 British Columbia 18 52 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 15
2022 Alberta 28 37 13 13 7 2 0 67 21 320
2020 British Columbia 43 26 6 9 17 0 0 68 26 10
2020 Alberta 35 37 11 10 6 1 0 72 16 350
2019 Alberta 24 44 15 8 8 1 0 69 16 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 59 0 8 0 7 0 92 8 10
2024 British Columbia 39 50 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 47 33 9 6 3 2 0 82 9 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 British Columbia 50 23 6 8 13 0 0 73 21 15
2022 Alberta 35 41 9 8 4 3 0 78 13 320
2020 British Columbia 34 57 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 Alberta 38 39 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 355
2019 Alberta 37 37 13 6 4 3 0 77 10 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 16 32 0 9 18 0 50 11 10
2024 British Columbia 28 55 5 5 0 6 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 35 27 22 4 3 8 1 69 7 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 8 36 0 9 8 0 51 10 10
2022 British Columbia 18 37 25 14 7 0 0 55 21 15
2022 Alberta 26 26 28 9 4 6 0 56 14 320
2020 British Columbia 26 40 9 9 9 9 0 72 19 10
2020 Alberta 34 38 15 6 5 2 0 74 11 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 36 23 0 9 10 7 61 11 10
2024 British Columbia 53 24 12 5 6 0 0 77 11 20
2024 Alberta 37 25 12 9 9 4 3 67 19 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 19 25 0 0 9 18 66 0 10
2022 British Columbia 41 32 7 0 19 0 0 74 19 15
2022 Alberta 32 30 12 9 10 6 2 67 20 320
2020 British Columbia 60 17 0 15 9 0 0 77 23 10
2020 Alberta 41 30 8 11 7 2 2 73 19 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 15 7 33 9 27 62 14 10
2024 British Columbia 0 12 10 12 50 0 16 74 14 20
2024 Alberta 3 9 15 11 40 5 18 65 16 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 0 10 36 18 36 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 7 6 11 13 43 0 21 71 16 15
2022 Alberta 4 9 17 8 36 6 19 60 18 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16 7 9 0 50 18 49 28 10
2024 British Columbia 17 28 16 0 11 28 0 62 16 20
2024 Alberta 14 22 18 7 7 29 3 53 20 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 18 17 0 10 25 0 64 13 10
2022 British Columbia 6 29 13 6 13 33 0 53 29 15
2022 Alberta 11 16 31 6 6 28 2 39 17 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 39 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 10
2024 British Columbia 71 19 6 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2024 Alberta 48 34 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 57 24 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2022 Alberta 45 34 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 Alberta 49 32 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 355
2019 Alberta 38 38 12 6 6 0 0 77 11 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 60 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 10
2024 British Columbia 67 11 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 20
2024 Alberta 42 32 14 8 5 0 0 74 13 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 26 44 24 6 0 0 0 70 6 15
2022 Alberta 37 31 14 10 8 1 0 68 18 320
2020 British Columbia 66 9 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 10
2020 Alberta 39 33 13 8 8 0 0 72 15 350
2019 Alberta 28 32 20 12 8 1 0 60 20 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 60 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 10
2024 British Columbia 60 17 12 6 5 0 0 78 10 20
2024 Alberta 39 34 11 10 6 0 0 73 17 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 31 36 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Alberta 31 35 12 13 8 0 0 66 21 320
2020 British Columbia 63 9 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 Alberta 37 34 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 350
2019 Alberta 26 35 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 340
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 49 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 10
2024 British Columbia 49 29 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 20
2024 Alberta 38 26 14 11 8 3 0 66 19 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 18 8 10 0 8 0 80 11 10
2022 British Columbia 32 24 19 15 11 0 0 55 26 15
2022 Alberta 28 27 13 18 9 4 1 58 28 320
2020 British Columbia 40 26 17 0 9 9 0 72 9 10
2020 Alberta 38 24 15 8 10 5 0 65 19 355
2019 Alberta 29 25 18 12 11 5 0 57 24 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 47 24 10
2024 British Columbia 29 33 38 20
2024 Alberta 30 45 25 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 54 0 10
2022 British Columbia 39 43 18 15
2022 Alberta 33 33 34 320
2020 British Columbia 23 17 60 10
2020 Alberta 22 47 31 355
2019 Alberta 25 36 39 345

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 Alberta 12 35 23 10 13 7 110
2022 Alberta 16 30 24 12 10 8 105
2020 Alberta 19 27 34 3 12 7 75
2019 Alberta 13 28 22 25 7 4 85
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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 Alberta 14 86 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10
2022 Alberta 17 83 320
2020 Alberta 15 85 350
2019 Alberta 20 80 345

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 52 48 55
2022 Alberta 61 39 55
2019 Alberta 44 56 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 64 36 55
2022 Alberta 50 50 55
2019 Alberta 66 34 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 9 91 55
2022 Alberta 2 98 55

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 Alberta 0 100 55
2022 Alberta 0 100 55
2019 Alberta 0 100 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 55

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 Alberta 3 97 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 33 67 55
2022 Alberta 52 48 55
2019 Alberta 32 68 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 34 66 55
2022 Alberta 40 60 55
2019 Alberta 35 65 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 52 48 55
2022 Alberta 57 43 55
2019 Alberta 42 58 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 37 63 55
2022 Alberta 43 57 55
2019 Alberta 38 62 70

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 Alberta 47 53 55
2022 Alberta 40 60 55
2019 Alberta 31 69 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 42 58 55
2022 Alberta 54 46 55
2019 Alberta 47 53 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 43 57 55
2022 Alberta 37 63 55
2019 Alberta 31 69 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 0 100 55
2022 Alberta 0 100 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 11 89 55
2019 Alberta 7 93 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 43 57 55
2022 Alberta 56 44 55
2019 Alberta 42 58 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 15 85 55
2022 Alberta 20 80 55
2019 Alberta 18 82 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 22 78 55
2022 Alberta 13 87 55
2019 Alberta 17 83 70

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 Alberta 54 46 55
2022 Alberta 52 48 55
2019 Alberta 50 50 70

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 Alberta 17 83 55
2022 Alberta 15 85 55
2019 Alberta 22 78 70

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 Alberta 6 94 55
2019 Alberta 10 90 70

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 Alberta 20 80 55
2022 Alberta 18 82 55
2019 Alberta 18 82 70

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 Alberta 11 89 55
2022 Alberta 12 88 55
2019 Alberta 13 87 70

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 Alberta 9 91 55
2022 Alberta 9 91 55

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 Alberta 11 89 55
2019 Alberta 12 88 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 9 91 55
2022 Alberta 9 91 55
2019 Alberta 7 93 70

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 Alberta 24 76 55
2022 Alberta 28 72 55
2019 Alberta 30 70 70

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 Alberta 2 98 50

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 Alberta 17 83 50
2022 Alberta 14 86 50

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 Alberta 7 93 50

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 Alberta 11 89 50

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 Alberta 10 90 50

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 Alberta 13 87 50
2022 Alberta 8 92 50

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
2022 Alberta 5 95 50

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 Alberta 10 90 50

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 Alberta 14 86 50
2022 Alberta 8 92 50

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 Alberta 37 63 50
2022 Alberta 26 74 50

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 Alberta 15 85 50
2022 Alberta 4 96 50

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 Alberta 47 53 50
2022 Alberta 47 53 50

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 Alberta 0 100 50
2022 Alberta 2 98 50

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 Alberta 62 38 50
2022 Alberta 62 38 50

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 Alberta 25 75 50
2022 Alberta 17 83 50

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 17 0 9 17 58 0 40 60 10
2024 Alberta 17 15 13 8 7 34 6 53 25 370
2022 Alberta 13 17 13 12 11 30 4 45 35 320
2020 British Columbia 17 23 17 0 9 34 0 61 13 10
2020 Alberta 17 15 17 10 11 25 4 45 30 350
2019 Alberta 12 17 20 12 11 24 5 40 32 345

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 British Columbia 27 45 17 0 5 6 0 77 5 20
2024 Alberta 37 34 9 9 6 5 1 75 15 375
2022 British Columbia 37 24 13 5 13 8 0 66 19 15
2022 Alberta 26 30 15 9 10 7 1 62 21 320
2020 British Columbia 43 17 23 9 0 9 0 65 9 10
2020 Alberta 32 28 19 9 8 4 0 62 18 355
2019 Alberta 24 30 16 13 9 8 0 59 23 345
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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 Alberta 15 85 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10
2022 Alberta 13 87 320
2020 Alberta 14 86 350
2019 Alberta 9 91 340

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 46 54 60
2022 Alberta 38 62 45
2019 Alberta 28 72 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 72 28 60
2022 Alberta 76 24 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 2 98 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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 Alberta 0 100 60
2022 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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 Alberta 0 100 60
2022 Alberta 7 93 45

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
2024 Alberta 9 91 60
2022 Alberta 4 96 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 34 66 55
2022 Alberta 37 63 45
2019 Alberta 24 76 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 21 79 55
2022 Alberta 21 79 45
2019 Alberta 22 78 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 20 80 55
2022 Alberta 19 81 45
2019 Alberta 15 85 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 3 97 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 29 71 55
2022 Alberta 44 56 45
2019 Alberta 38 62 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 29 71 55
2022 Alberta 21 79 45
2019 Alberta 28 72 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 0 100 55
2022 Alberta 7 93 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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
2022 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 2 98 45
2019 Alberta 22 78 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 17 83 55
2022 Alberta 11 89 45
2019 Alberta 16 84 30

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
2024 Alberta 0 100 55
2022 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 23 77 55
2022 Alberta 21 79 45
2019 Alberta 19 81 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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 Alberta 24 76 55
2022 Alberta 27 73 45
2019 Alberta 19 81 30

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 Alberta 16 84 55
2022 Alberta 9 91 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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 Alberta 7 93 45

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 Alberta 16 84 55
2022 Alberta 9 91 45
2019 Alberta 19 81 30

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 Alberta 3 97 45

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
2024 Alberta 12 88 55
2022 Alberta 3 97 45

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
2022 Alberta 3 97 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Alberta 12 88 45

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 Alberta 55 45 55
2022 Alberta 59 41 45
2019 Alberta 60 40 30

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
2022 Alberta 5 95 40

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 Alberta 16 84 50
2022 Alberta 10 90 40

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 Alberta 6 94 40

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 Alberta 0 100 40

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
2024 Alberta 0 100 50
2022 Alberta 4 96 40

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
2022 Alberta 0 100 40

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
2022 Alberta 9 91 40

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
2022 Alberta 20 80 40

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 Alberta 10 90 50
2022 Alberta 14 86 40

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 Alberta 40 60 50
2022 Alberta 30 70 40

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
2022 Alberta 7 93 40

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 Alberta 47 53 50
2022 Alberta 50 50 40

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 Alberta 0 100 50
2022 Alberta 2 98 40

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 Alberta 78 22 50
2022 Alberta 82 18 40

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 Alberta 14 86 50
2022 Alberta 16 84 40

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 17 0 8 9 66 0 51 49 10
2024 British Columbia 28 11 29 0 5 27 0 55 6 20
2024 Alberta 17 15 18 6 7 34 4 51 20 375
2022 Alberta 15 16 17 9 7 32 4 48 25 320
2020 British Columbia 17 15 17 9 9 34 0 48 26 10
2020 Alberta 19 16 18 8 8 26 5 50 23 350
2019 Alberta 14 17 24 5 5 29 5 48 16 345

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 British Columbia 32 40 23 0 5 0 0 73 5 20
2024 Alberta 34 32 15 6 7 7 0 71 13 375
2022 British Columbia 38 31 5 18 0 8 0 75 19 15
2022 Alberta 27 32 17 9 6 7 2 65 17 320
2020 British Columbia 34 32 17 0 0 17 0 79 0 10
2020 Alberta 35 29 20 5 7 3 1 67 13 350
2019 Alberta 31 25 21 7 5 11 0 63 13 345

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 Alberta 0 5 45 11 27 12 0 6 42 20
2022 Alberta 0 12 24 7 30 26 0 17 50 15
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 15 9 10 8 0 0 59 41 10
2024 British Columbia 51 34 10 5 0 0 0 51 49 20
2024 Alberta 39 31 14 7 8 0 1 40 60 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 10 17 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 26 26 34 13 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 34 30 18 7 10 0 1 315
2020 British Columbia 49 26 9 17 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 44 29 17 6 3 1 1 350
2019 Alberta 33 33 15 10 7 1 1 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 24 52 15 0 0 0 9 91 10
2024 British Columbia 6 32 27 10 25 0 0 6 94 20
2024 Alberta 13 28 28 14 16 0 1 13 87 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 18 62 0 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 0 24 19 32 24 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 9 29 30 16 16 0 0 320
2020 British Columbia 17 23 43 0 17 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 13 23 33 17 13 0 0 350
2019 Alberta 14 28 26 20 11 0 1 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 50 35 7 0 0 0 8 92 10
2024 British Columbia 17 43 16 6 17 0 0 17 83 20
2024 Alberta 22 34 20 10 10 1 2 23 77 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 46 0 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 18 14 31 32 5 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 17 39 24 9 10 0 1 320
2020 British Columbia 34 23 26 9 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 20 33 27 14 6 1 0 350
2019 Alberta 22 33 22 15 7 0 1 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 24 41 17 10 0 0 8 92 10
2024 British Columbia 11 26 10 22 30 0 0 11 89 20
2024 Alberta 18 25 21 15 21 0 0 18 82 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 54 9 0 9 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 13 12 13 28 35 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 11 25 28 18 18 0 0 320
2020 British Columbia 34 9 17 15 26 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 18 27 26 14 14 1 0 350
2019 Alberta 13 23 27 20 15 0 1 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 26 0 0 0 7 37 63 10
2024 British Columbia 33 33 22 5 6 0 0 33 67 20
2024 Alberta 37 35 17 5 4 0 3 38 62 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 44 0 9 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 18 26 44 6 6 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 33 34 18 8 4 1 2 320
2020 British Columbia 43 17 17 15 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 33 30 16 12 8 0 2 345
2019 Alberta 36 29 21 6 5 1 2 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 34 17 15 0 0 7 29 71 10
2024 British Columbia 39 26 23 5 6 0 0 39 61 20
2024 Alberta 31 31 20 7 9 0 1 31 69 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 53 9 0 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 25 18 31 14 12 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 21 36 25 9 9 0 0 320
2020 British Columbia 26 34 17 23 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 22 32 20 13 12 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 25 32 23 10 8 0 1 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 42 33 7 0 0 0 18 82 10
2024 British Columbia 32 34 22 6 5 0 0 32 68 20
2024 Alberta 24 33 21 11 8 1 1 24 76 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 18 9 27 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 6 38 18 13 26 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 20 32 25 10 11 1 0 320
2020 British Columbia 26 43 0 23 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 27 32 22 11 6 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 19 33 22 14 10 1 1 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 60 18 15 0 0 0 7 93 10
2024 British Columbia 5 49 41 0 5 0 0 5 95 20
2024 Alberta 19 30 24 14 12 0 1 20 80 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 18 18 19 9 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 6 25 44 13 11 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 15 33 21 16 14 0 0 320
2020 British Columbia 17 40 17 9 17 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 20 30 26 14 10 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 14 25 26 21 13 1 1 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 18 35 15 0 0 0 32 68 10
2024 British Columbia 45 27 18 5 5 0 0 45 55 20
2024 Alberta 25 32 19 12 11 0 1 25 75 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 9 9 10 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 6 36 15 25 17 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 21 30 23 13 13 0 0 320
2020 British Columbia 43 40 0 9 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 26 29 24 11 10 0 0 350
2019 Alberta 17 29 20 19 14 1 1 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 27 8 0 0 0 35 65 10
2024 British Columbia 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 67 33 20
2024 Alberta 38 30 13 7 10 1 0 38 62 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 34 26 0 10 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 50 12 26 0 13 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 34 29 17 9 11 0 0 315
2020 British Columbia 68 15 9 0 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 41 23 15 11 9 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 34 25 18 11 10 1 0 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 18 17 0 0 0 30 70 10
2024 British Columbia 62 27 6 5 0 0 0 62 38 20
2024 Alberta 47 30 11 6 4 1 1 47 53 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 37 16 0 19 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 49 18 20 14 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 46 27 13 7 6 0 1 320
2020 British Columbia 51 17 15 17 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 23 31 25 12 8 0 1 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 35 19 15 9 0 0 22 78 10
2024 British Columbia 47 30 16 0 6 0 0 47 53 20
2024 Alberta 34 33 19 8 5 0 0 34 66 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 53 18 0 9 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 19 48 12 21 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 28 32 23 9 8 0 0 320
2020 British Columbia 34 26 40 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 23 29 26 13 7 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 26 29 24 11 8 1 1 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 8 17 0 0 0 0 76 24 10
2024 British Columbia 70 17 13 0 0 0 0 70 30 20
2024 Alberta 58 25 8 3 4 0 2 59 41 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 43 0 0 9 0 8 10
2022 British Columbia 60 26 6 0 0 0 8 15
2022 Alberta 61 23 8 2 3 1 2 320
2020 British Columbia 68 17 6 0 0 0 9 10
2020 Alberta 47 33 13 4 2 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 52 24 12 5 5 0 2 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 50 50 10
2024 British Columbia 66 22 6 0 5 0 0 66 34 20
2024 Alberta 58 29 7 3 2 0 1 59 41 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 45 0 8 9 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 69 26 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 52 33 10 3 2 0 1 320
2020 British Columbia 34 40 17 9 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 32 38 18 9 3 0 0 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 83 17 10
2024 British Columbia 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 82 18 20
2024 Alberta 76 10 4 1 1 1 7 83 17 375

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 8 17 0 0 0 0 76 24 10
2024 British Columbia 66 17 6 11 0 0 0 66 34 20
2024 Alberta 69 11 7 2 4 0 6 74 26 370

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 10 17 0 8 0 0 66 34 10
2024 British Columbia 78 5 6 5 5 0 0 78 22 20
2024 Alberta 66 13 8 4 6 0 4 68 32 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 0 9 0 0 0 10 10
2022 British Columbia 70 6 6 6 7 6 0 15
2022 Alberta 65 16 4 5 6 1 2 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 9 0 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 70 12 5 3 5 1 3 350
2019 Alberta 60 18 8 5 6 1 2 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 8 17 0 0 0 0 76 24 10
2024 British Columbia 50 33 0 10 6 0 0 50 50 20
2024 Alberta 54 26 12 5 3 0 2 55 45 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 0 10 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 36 50 8 6 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 51 30 10 3 5 0 1 320
2020 British Columbia 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 56 27 9 4 2 0 2 355
2019 Alberta 42 36 14 4 3 0 1 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 9 17 0 8 0 0 67 33 10
2024 British Columbia 59 24 6 0 10 0 0 59 41 20
2024 Alberta 54 21 10 6 6 1 2 56 44 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 10 9 0 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 50 24 6 6 7 0 7 15
2022 Alberta 52 24 8 8 7 0 2 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 0 9 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 60 19 8 6 6 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 47 20 16 8 8 0 1 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 0 9 0 0 0 15 89 11 10
2024 British Columbia 55 11 6 11 0 0 16 66 34 20
2024 Alberta 53 13 5 2 0 0 26 71 29 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 8 9 0 0 0 8 10
2022 British Columbia 49 19 0 0 0 0 32 15
2022 Alberta 53 13 5 3 1 0 25 320
2020 British Columbia 57 9 0 0 0 0 34 10
2020 Alberta 55 12 6 0 1 0 25 350
2019 Alberta 48 15 5 2 1 0 29 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 83 17 10
2024 British Columbia 60 22 13 5 0 0 0 60 40 20
2024 Alberta 65 21 5 2 1 0 5 69 31 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 8 0 0 9 0 18 10
2022 British Columbia 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 62 24 6 2 0 0 5 320
2020 British Columbia 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 64 21 7 2 2 0 5 355
2019 Alberta 58 22 9 3 1 1 5 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 0 16 8 10 0 0 66 34 10
2024 British Columbia 57 15 17 0 10 0 0 57 43 20
2024 Alberta 63 15 7 3 8 1 3 66 34 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 17 8 0 10 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 75 13 12 0 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 62 16 7 6 5 0 4 320
2020 British Columbia 66 26 0 0 9 0 0 10
2020 Alberta 65 22 6 3 5 0 1 355
2019 Alberta 64 18 6 4 5 1 3 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 32 17 0 0 0 0 51 49 10
2024 British Columbia 54 23 17 0 6 0 0 54 46 20
2024 Alberta 48 30 12 4 2 1 4 50 50 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 17 8 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 28 12 0 0 0 0 15
2022 Alberta 45 29 14 5 2 0 4 320
2020 British Columbia 57 26 9 0 0 9 0 10
2020 Alberta 46 25 16 9 3 0 1 350
2019 Alberta 50 28 12 5 2 1 2 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 25 59 7 0 0 0 34 7 10
2024 British Columbia 5 37 36 5 17 0 0 42 22 20
2024 Alberta 7 34 39 13 7 0 0 40 20 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 35 45 10 0 0 10 39 11 10
2022 British Columbia 6 25 43 26 0 0 0 32 26 15
2022 Alberta 5 31 40 17 7 0 0 36 24 320
2020 British Columbia 26 32 26 9 9 0 0 57 17 10
2020 Alberta 11 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 350
2019 Alberta 11 31 36 15 6 0 0 42 21 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 18 36 16 24 0 0 40 25 10
2024 British Columbia 5 14 24 46 11 0 0 57 19 15
2024 Alberta 11 23 43 15 8 0 0 23 34 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 36 26 18 0 10 49 11 10
2022 British Columbia 0 39 42 19 0 0 0 19 39 15
2022 Alberta 15 19 44 19 3 0 0 22 34 320
2020 British Columbia 9 26 32 17 17 0 0 34 34 10
2020 Alberta 13 26 40 16 6 0 0 22 39 350
2019 Alberta 14 21 42 17 5 0 0 22 35 340

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 58 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2024 British Columbia 55 28 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 20
2024 Alberta 39 41 11 6 3 1 0 81 8 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2022 British Columbia 42 39 13 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2022 Alberta 32 42 13 8 3 1 0 75 12 320
2020 British Columbia 43 23 0 17 9 9 0 72 28 10
2020 Alberta 46 38 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 355
2019 Alberta 29 45 15 6 5 2 0 75 11 345

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 24 51 15 0 10
2024 British Columbia 11 32 26 12 18 20
2024 Alberta 10 28 33 22 7 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 37 53 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 12 36 39 14 0 15
2022 Alberta 8 27 33 23 9 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 16 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 10
2024 British Columbia 59 30 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 55 25 8 5 4 2 1 83 9 370
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 38 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 54 27 12 4 3 1 0 81 7 320
2020 British Columbia 60 9 15 0 9 9 0 75 9 10
2020 Alberta 48 26 14 4 6 2 1 76 10 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 25 9 10 15 0 0 66 25 10
2024 British Columbia 54 23 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 20
2024 Alberta 44 23 10 11 10 1 1 69 21 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 18 0 21 13 0 0 66 34 15
2022 Alberta 38 31 9 12 8 1 0 70 20 320
2020 British Columbia 51 9 23 9 9 0 0 60 17 10
2020 Alberta 39 27 10 11 11 1 1 67 23 355

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 43 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2024 British Columbia 72 17 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 52 26 9 6 6 1 1 79 12 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 33 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Alberta 50 32 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 320
2020 British Columbia 47 19 9 7 19 0 0 65 25 10
2020 Alberta 53 24 9 7 6 1 0 77 14 350

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 48 18 9 8 0 0 66 17 10
2024 British Columbia 21 40 18 11 10 0 0 61 21 20
2024 Alberta 27 38 13 11 10 1 0 66 21 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 61 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 31 39 6 18 5 0 0 70 24 15
2022 Alberta 21 39 13 15 11 1 0 61 26 320
2020 British Columbia 51 9 23 9 9 0 0 60 17 10
2020 Alberta 33 34 15 10 8 1 0 68 18 355
2019 Alberta 16 36 19 18 10 1 0 53 28 345

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 Alberta 26 51 8 9 7 0 0 76 15 70
2022 Alberta 15 56 10 11 9 0 0 71 19 65
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 91 10
2024 British Columbia 33 67 20
2024 Alberta 22 78 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 10
2022 British Columbia 18 82 15
2022 Alberta 15 85 320
2020 British Columbia 0 100 10
2020 Alberta 11 89 350
2019 Alberta 14 86 345

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 Alberta 63 37 85
2022 Alberta 72 28 45
2020 Alberta 54 46 40

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 73 27 85
2022 Alberta 74 26 45
2020 Alberta 73 27 40
2019 Alberta 90 10 50

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 Alberta 62 22 3 8 1 0 3 87 10 60
2022 Alberta 51 37 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 35
2020 Alberta 43 42 0 11 4 0 0 86 14 30
2019 Alberta 54 23 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 45

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 23 9 8 9 0 10 71 19 10
2024 British Columbia 66 23 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Alberta 49 29 5 6 6 3 3 82 12 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2022 Alberta 41 36 8 5 4 3 4 83 9 320
2020 British Columbia 51 23 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 10
2020 Alberta 52 25 6 7 3 4 2 82 11 350
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 92 10
2024 British Columbia 5 66 20
2024 Alberta 12 60 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 63 10
2022 British Columbia 18 39 15
2022 Alberta 14 55 320
2020 British Columbia 34 40 10
2020 Alberta 13 52 355

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Alberta 73 27 40
2022 Alberta 49 51 45
2020 Alberta 61 39 45

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 Alberta 28 11 15 17 26 2 2 40 44 40
2022 Alberta 18 19 11 18 20 7 7 43 44 45
2020 Alberta 22 27 9 22 17 0 4 51 40 45

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 Alberta 14 10 10 15 31 6 15 30 58 40
2022 Alberta 7 13 6 9 15 9 40 41 47 45
2020 Alberta 15 15 13 11 20 0 27 41 42 45

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 9 0 0 0 0 57 79 21 10
2024 British Columbia 60 0 5 0 0 6 28 92 8 20
2024 Alberta 57 7 4 1 2 7 21 80 20 375
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 19 0 0 0 0 45 10
2022 British Columbia 43 12 0 6 0 6 33 15
2022 Alberta 53 9 3 2 1 8 23 320
2020 British Columbia 77 6 0 0 0 0 17 10
2020 Alberta 68 12 4 1 2 2 11 350
2019 Alberta 62 14 8 2 2 2 10 340
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