2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Film Board of Canada by Question 99. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 52 4 7 3 1 0 86 10 185
2024 Term 44 34 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 49 4 9 2 0 0 86 10 240
2022 Term 41 39 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 47 4 6 2 0 0 89 8 280
2020 Term 43 44 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 25

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 29 10 10 5 0 1 75 15 185
2024 Term 78 10 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 29 10 12 8 0 1 70 20 185
2024 Term 61 21 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 185
2024 Term 42 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 36 6 8 2 0 1 84 10 240
2022 Term 56 30 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 13 9 3 0 1 76 12 280
2020 Term 50 30 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 155
2019 Term 29 45 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 39 17 15 10 0 0 58 25 185
2024 Term 48 38 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 38 21 14 10 0 0 55 24 240
2022 Term 33 36 4 20 6 0 0 70 26 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 38 14 17 4 1 3 64 21 280
2020 Term 17 41 16 23 3 0 0 58 26 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 37 11 29 13 0 0 47 41 155
2019 Term 10 35 15 37 3 0 0 45 40 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 17 9 4 0 0 69 13 185
2024 Term 50 8 13 24 5 0 0 58 29 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 46 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 240
2022 Term 44 26 5 19 0 0 6 75 20 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 39 14 7 0 0 1 79 8 280
2020 Term 46 41 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 45 14 13 3 0 0 70 15 155
2019 Term 40 42 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 30 19 12 9 0 0 60 21 185
2024 Term 54 19 0 14 14 0 0 72 28 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 13 7 5 1 0 74 12 240
2022 Term 42 18 12 20 8 0 0 60 28 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 39 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 280
2020 Term 38 54 3 3 0 3 0 94 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 42 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 155
2019 Term 21 31 23 21 4 0 0 51 25 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 47 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 185
2024 Term 49 9 12 25 5 0 0 58 30 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 45 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 240
2022 Term 39 33 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 280
2020 Term 43 44 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 42 15 14 5 0 0 66 19 155
2019 Term 34 53 6 4 4 0 0 86 7 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 34 16 18 10 0 0 56 28 185
2024 Term 48 20 12 0 20 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 36 20 11 7 0 0 62 18 240
2022 Term 50 38 8 3 0 0 0 88 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 42 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 280
2020 Term 33 41 3 20 3 0 0 74 23 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 40 16 10 13 0 0 62 23 155
2019 Term 22 37 20 14 7 0 0 58 22 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 33 18 20 9 0 0 53 29 185
2024 Term 52 18 5 25 0 0 0 70 25 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 53 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 240
2022 Term 32 49 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 45 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 280
2020 Term 35 52 3 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 45 16 17 3 0 0 64 20 155
2019 Term 18 35 14 30 4 0 0 52 34 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 14 9 8 1 0 68 18 185
2024 Term 66 21 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 41 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 240
2022 Term 30 57 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 42 11 3 2 0 0 85 5 280
2020 Term 41 42 0 14 3 0 0 83 17 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 47 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 155
2019 Term 40 38 14 4 4 0 0 78 7 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 39 15 16 9 0 0 60 25 185
2024 Term 44 23 12 4 17 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 39 17 13 5 0 0 65 19 240
2022 Term 35 52 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 44 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 280
2020 Term 33 44 0 16 7 0 0 77 23 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 39 17 12 13 0 0 59 24 155
2019 Term 28 47 16 3 7 0 0 74 10 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 43 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 185
2024 Term 51 40 0 4 5 0 0 91 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 38 12 1 2 0 0 86 2 240
2022 Term 30 42 20 4 4 0 0 71 8 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 39 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 275
2020 Term 40 50 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 40 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 155
2019 Term 46 40 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 38 20 9 11 0 0 59 21 185
2024 Term 40 19 17 10 13 0 0 59 23 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 38 13 15 5 0 0 67 20 240
2022 Term 27 44 11 9 8 0 0 72 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 41 16 9 4 0 0 71 14 280
2020 Term 40 40 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 45 12 15 13 0 0 61 28 155
2019 Term 17 36 20 12 16 0 0 52 28 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 34 25 9 7 0 0 59 16 185
2024 Term 49 9 22 0 21 0 0 57 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 36 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 240
2022 Term 30 42 8 20 0 0 0 73 20 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 280
2020 Term 33 31 19 17 0 0 0 64 17 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 39 20 8 14 0 0 59 21 155
2019 Term 10 38 26 10 16 0 0 48 26 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 41 16 13 8 0 1 63 21 185
2024 Term 46 30 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 42 15 15 3 0 0 68 18 240
2022 Term 40 38 4 9 8 0 0 78 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 47 16 11 3 0 0 70 14 275
2020 Term 36 41 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 39 21 16 12 0 1 51 28 155
2019 Term 14 54 10 18 4 0 0 68 22 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 42 14 2 4 2 0 80 6 185
2024 Term 58 16 8 17 0 0 0 74 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 41 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 240
2022 Term 39 39 13 4 4 0 0 78 8 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 45 8 2 1 0 0 89 4 280
2020 Term 49 41 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 43 15 8 1 0 1 76 9 155
2019 Term 32 48 6 7 4 3 0 82 11 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 30 18 11 6 1 0 65 17 185
2024 Term 34 30 15 16 4 0 0 64 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 15 9 8 0 2 67 17 240
2022 Term 40 24 24 4 7 0 0 64 12 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 31 17 13 5 0 0 64 19 275
2020 Term 41 41 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 38 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 155
2019 Term 30 43 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 21 42 19 6 1 0 25 32 185
2024 Term 14 17 23 36 0 0 11 40 35 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 28 35 21 5 1 2 27 37 240
2022 Term 0 31 35 22 4 0 9 28 34 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 42 19 7 0 2 26 31 280
2020 Term 0 30 37 27 6 0 0 33 30 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 38 33 9 4 0 1 14 53 155
2019 Term 10 25 53 13 0 0 0 13 34 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 28 29 18 6 2 0 25 46 185
2024 Term 24 25 27 18 5 0 0 23 49 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 30 33 15 6 1 2 22 44 240
2022 Term 21 27 30 18 0 0 4 19 50 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 31 30 18 4 1 1 23 47 280
2020 Term 19 39 23 13 6 0 0 19 58 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 22 5 1 2 1 6 71 155
2019 Term 49 34 17 0 0 0 0 0 83 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 19 44 20 8 1 1 29 27 185
2024 Term 5 21 14 33 17 0 11 55 29 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 17 41 26 7 0 2 34 24 240
2022 Term 12 4 18 54 12 0 0 66 16 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 43 26 8 0 1 35 22 280
2020 Term 3 12 42 30 12 0 0 42 15 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 25 38 24 3 0 0 27 35 155
2019 Term 21 9 39 28 4 0 0 32 30 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 18 26 14 11 1 3 26 47 185
2024 Term 36 10 24 13 4 0 12 20 53 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 24 22 8 0 3 30 45 240
2022 Term 16 13 16 28 21 5 0 52 31 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 25 35 20 8 0 1 29 36 280
2020 Term 3 13 44 22 12 0 6 36 17 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 35 20 11 9 0 1 20 60 155
2019 Term 26 10 61 0 4 0 0 4 36 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 25 31 16 2 3 49 24 185
2024 Term 5 12 31 31 16 5 0 49 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 14 28 25 19 3 6 48 20 240
2022 Term 3 9 21 26 19 6 16 57 16 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 9 23 34 28 1 3 64 12 275
2020 Term 13 10 15 44 13 6 0 60 25 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 17 28 21 18 4 2 42 29 155
2019 Term 14 32 24 25 0 2 2 27 48 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 25 34 14 6 2 0 21 44 185
2024 Term 23 36 22 12 5 0 0 18 60 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 30 33 15 6 1 2 22 44 240
2022 Term 22 32 27 10 5 0 4 15 57 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 23 37 14 7 1 2 22 41 280
2020 Term 13 29 43 9 6 0 0 15 42 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 29 27 11 2 1 2 13 59 155
2019 Term 31 40 17 12 0 0 0 12 71 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 11 32 33 19 1 2 54 14 185
2024 Term 5 27 26 16 25 0 0 42 32 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 11 32 31 19 1 3 52 14 240
2022 Term 0 3 49 30 17 0 0 48 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 10 32 37 17 0 2 55 12 280
2020 Term 10 6 52 26 6 0 0 32 16 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 36 20 7 1 0 27 37 150
2019 Term 11 40 23 23 0 2 0 23 53 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 28 23 16 7 5 3 50 24 185
2024 Term 28 13 29 6 9 11 5 48 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 40 19 14 7 3 1 58 22 240
2022 Term 23 22 23 18 4 9 0 49 25 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 40 21 10 5 3 1 63 16 280
2020 Term 29 30 22 10 3 3 3 63 14 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 33 24 14 12 1 4 48 27 155
2019 Term 24 28 23 19 6 0 0 52 26 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 12 8 4 1 0 75 12 185
2024 Term 56 13 5 20 5 0 0 69 25 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 240
2022 Term 41 36 14 5 4 0 0 76 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 280
2020 Term 58 29 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 14 10 6 1 0 69 17 155
2019 Term 49 15 27 4 6 0 0 64 10 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 45 7 6 2 2 0 85 8 185
2024 Term 60 27 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 46 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 240
2022 Term 49 37 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 43 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 280
2020 Term 62 28 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 13 9 4 0 0 75 12 155
2019 Term 37 50 4 9 0 0 0 88 9 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 51 9 6 4 2 0 81 10 185
2024 Term 47 32 4 17 0 0 0 78 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 47 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 240
2022 Term 44 37 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 47 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 280
2020 Term 65 26 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 44 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 155
2019 Term 27 53 17 0 0 2 0 82 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 41 8 8 5 8 5 77 14 185
2024 Term 10 61 16 0 0 12 0 81 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 44 8 9 4 2 3 78 13 240
2022 Term 36 41 0 18 5 0 0 77 23 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 36 9 11 6 8 5 70 20 185
2024 Term 11 46 27 4 0 12 0 64 5 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 40 12 8 5 3 2 73 14 240
2022 Term 31 36 5 18 10 0 0 67 27 20
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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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 14 5 4 3 2 76 10 185
2024 Term 55 20 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 33 15 4 1 0 4 79 6 240
2022 Term 41 35 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 13 1 1 0 1 85 2 280
2020 Term 69 12 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 10 5 6 0 5 78 12 155
2019 Term 42 42 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 15 13 6 2 1 65 19 185
2024 Term 50 21 12 4 12 0 0 71 16 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 39 20 9 3 0 0 68 13 240
2022 Term 53 23 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 32 17 7 1 1 0 74 8 280
2020 Term 56 26 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 32 14 16 6 0 0 63 23 155
2019 Term 26 35 19 14 6 0 0 61 20 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 17 8 10 4 1 64 19 185
2024 Term 71 4 4 4 12 4 0 78 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 28 21 12 4 1 3 62 16 240
2022 Term 54 29 6 4 7 0 0 83 11 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 33 15 6 4 1 1 74 11 280
2020 Term 63 9 16 13 0 0 0 71 13 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 9 10 9 2 0 71 20 185
2024 Term 61 19 4 17 0 0 0 80 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 240
2022 Term 53 43 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 280
2020 Term 65 19 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 12 11 7 0 0 70 17 155
2019 Term 21 43 2 18 15 0 0 65 33 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 40 9 3 4 2 1 83 8 185
2024 Term 58 14 4 0 12 12 0 81 14 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 7 3 3 2 1 86 6 240
2022 Term 68 22 6 0 0 4 0 94 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 29 15 8 9 3 0 68 17 185
2024 Term 66 9 4 21 0 0 0 75 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 36 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 240
2022 Term 58 34 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 28 10 4 1 1 0 85 6 280
2020 Term 58 26 3 13 0 0 0 84 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 8 13 8 0 0 72 20 155
2019 Term 31 20 24 25 0 0 0 51 25 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 22 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 185
2024 Term 63 33 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 18 2 3 1 0 1 94 3 240
2022 Term 91 5 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 16 4 0 3 0 0 92 3 155
2019 Term 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 29 28 13 15 6 0 40 29 185
2024 Term 34 9 17 15 12 12 0 50 31 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 37 23 9 6 6 1 59 16 240
2022 Term 28 41 23 4 4 0 0 69 8 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 36 24 13 4 4 0 57 17 280
2020 Term 25 53 3 10 6 3 0 80 17 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 20 22 25 17 3 0 35 43 155
2019 Term 7 20 31 20 14 8 0 29 37 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 20 30 22 19 2 0 27 42 185
2024 Term 34 5 21 35 5 0 0 39 40 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 33 25 16 8 2 0 51 24 240
2022 Term 33 31 8 11 10 6 0 69 22 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 28 27 18 11 1 0 43 29 280
2020 Term 25 34 9 16 13 3 0 60 31 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 17 31 30 0 0 23 61 155
2019 Term 4 13 7 60 14 2 0 17 75 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 30 22 20 4 0 25 44 185
2024 Term 34 5 5 23 17 16 0 47 48 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 28 30 18 8 4 0 42 27 240
2022 Term 24 26 19 21 4 5 0 53 27 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 30 28 21 12 1 0 39 33 280
2020 Term 19 40 19 12 10 0 0 58 23 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 9 20 27 37 2 0 14 65 155
2019 Term 0 7 15 57 19 2 0 7 78 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 26 25 25 0 0 23 50 185
2024 Term 17 16 22 28 17 0 0 33 45 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 34 26 17 10 1 0 47 27 240
2022 Term 19 28 17 22 10 5 0 49 33 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 33 23 20 10 1 0 46 30 280
2020 Term 15 37 13 27 9 0 0 51 36 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 11 16 40 28 0 0 15 69 155
2019 Term 4 10 6 53 27 0 0 13 81 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 29 11 0 1 2 0 87 2 185
2024 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 22 7 1 1 1 2 90 3 240
2022 Term 71 19 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 20 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 280
2020 Term 61 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 22 8 3 3 0 2 86 6 155
2019 Term 75 19 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 38 22 22 10 1 0 47 31 185
2024 Term 26 36 18 21 0 0 0 62 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 43 21 14 4 1 0 61 18 240
2022 Term 30 44 8 8 10 0 0 74 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 47 22 14 3 0 0 61 18 280
2020 Term 15 63 3 13 6 0 0 78 19 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 27 30 22 12 0 0 37 33 155
2019 Term 4 31 17 23 24 0 0 35 48 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 11 30 26 29 0 1 15 55 185
2024 Term 11 43 17 10 19 0 0 54 29 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 29 27 22 12 1 0 38 35 240
2022 Term 20 26 23 18 13 0 0 46 31 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 30 33 19 8 1 0 39 27 280
2020 Term 16 23 29 13 16 3 0 40 30 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 8 23 40 23 0 0 14 63 155
2019 Term 4 6 7 22 61 0 0 10 83 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 35 23 13 13 3 0 50 27 185
2024 Term 33 22 21 4 15 4 0 58 20 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 41 18 15 7 0 0 60 22 240
2022 Term 19 31 30 6 14 0 0 50 20 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 45 16 11 6 2 0 67 17 280
2020 Term 25 35 26 13 0 0 0 61 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 40 18 14 12 1 0 56 26 155
2019 Term 18 25 17 27 14 0 0 42 40 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 40 28 10 10 3 0 50 21 185
2024 Term 58 14 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 46 25 6 6 0 0 63 12 240
2022 Term 26 54 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 44 21 10 1 0 0 67 12 275
2020 Term 22 45 17 13 3 0 0 67 16 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 37 27 16 6 0 0 51 22 155
2019 Term 12 14 22 46 4 2 0 27 51 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 24 21 20 15 9 1 37 40 185
2024 Term 19 24 20 24 13 0 0 43 37 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 31 20 15 10 7 3 50 28 240
2022 Term 5 52 19 0 14 4 6 63 16 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 32 21 14 7 7 2 53 24 280
2020 Term 29 37 12 9 3 10 0 73 14 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 17 28 22 11 6 1 33 36 155
2019 Term 0 18 20 39 13 10 0 21 57 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 18 31 20 19 3 0 27 40 185
2024 Term 29 37 10 4 21 0 0 65 24 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 26 24 24 14 5 0 35 40 240
2022 Term 24 30 15 7 18 6 0 57 27 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 31 19 15 2 1 33 35 280
2020 Term 9 30 12 33 13 3 0 40 47 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 12 29 30 23 3 0 15 54 155
2019 Term 0 17 14 35 34 0 0 17 69 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 25 14 2 3 1 10 50 50 185
2024 Term 77 5 5 0 12 0 0 77 23 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 24 12 4 2 4 6 240
2022 Term 55 23 9 0 8 0 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 20 11 3 2 1 4 280
2020 Term 45 33 13 3 3 0 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 22 15 0 5 1 9 155
2019 Term 33 23 32 8 2 0 2 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 10 7 5 0 3 18 71 29 185
2024 Term 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 14 5 3 5 8 9 68 32 185
2024 Term 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 14 8 3 3 5 7 240
2022 Term 71 8 5 10 0 0 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 11 4 2 2 6 6 280
2020 Term 65 20 0 0 7 3 6 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 13 3 6 1 8 10 155
2019 Term 94 0 2 0 4 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 9 3 0 1 5 17 85 15 185
2024 Term 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 77 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 14 3 2 2 5 14 75 25 185
2024 Term 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 65 35 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 24 16 23 18 8 5 35 47 185
2024 Term 33 34 14 14 0 4 0 71 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 29 16 17 19 2 4 44 38 240
2022 Term 29 36 4 9 18 4 0 68 28 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 24 20 20 1 5 33 42 280
2020 Term 6 39 22 19 10 3 0 47 30 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 15 24 20 33 2 2 19 56 155
2019 Term 0 28 11 19 34 8 0 31 57 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 35 24 13 9 5 1 50 24 185
2024 Term 39 10 9 12 12 16 0 59 30 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 44 17 14 4 4 0 63 19 240
2022 Term 26 43 8 12 10 0 0 70 22 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 44 24 11 1 3 0 63 13 280
2020 Term 16 40 21 13 7 3 0 57 21 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 29 23 22 10 4 0 43 33 155
2019 Term 10 35 28 24 4 0 0 45 27 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 39 19 13 9 2 0 59 22 185
2024 Term 41 34 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 49 17 7 4 2 0 71 11 240
2022 Term 36 42 8 4 10 0 0 78 14 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 48 18 9 2 0 0 70 11 280
2020 Term 33 38 16 3 10 0 0 71 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 48 15 8 7 1 0 70 15 155
2019 Term 21 31 19 14 15 0 0 52 29 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 40 15 11 7 7 0 65 19 185
2024 Term 51 44 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 50 11 8 3 4 0 77 11 240
2022 Term 31 43 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 19 7 4 2 0 68 12 280
2020 Term 22 46 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 43 11 9 4 3 0 75 13 155
2019 Term 12 36 38 3 12 0 0 48 15 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 25 27 10 5 11 0 53 17 185
2024 Term 25 51 4 5 0 10 4 89 6 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 38 29 9 2 1 0 60 10 240
2022 Term 28 30 24 4 14 0 0 58 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 49 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 280
2020 Term 21 49 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 25

Question 50. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 41 13 7 7 6 3 71 15 185
2024 Term 50 45 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 46 8 7 2 2 3 81 10 240
2022 Term 33 52 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 43 6 4 3 3 1 86 7 280
2020 Term 35 46 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 25

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 8 11 11 31 7 27 64 19 185
2024 Term 0 4 21 0 35 0 40 58 7 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 6 11 16 27 6 30 68 14 240
2022 Term 24 9 5 8 40 0 15 56 39 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 24 31 6 5 25 3 41 15 185
2024 Term 22 30 16 0 0 20 12 76 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 35 28 10 3 13 0 53 15 240
2022 Term 21 20 18 10 4 22 5 57 19 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 13 9 3 1 0 75 11 185
2024 Term 51 33 4 12 0 0 0 83 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 44 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 240
2022 Term 50 37 9 3 0 0 0 87 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 48 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 280
2020 Term 48 42 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 50 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 155
2019 Term 21 64 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 32 18 16 7 1 0 57 24 185
2024 Term 52 19 9 16 4 0 0 71 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37 17 12 4 0 0 66 17 240
2022 Term 40 33 19 4 4 0 0 73 8 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 40 19 8 4 1 0 68 12 280
2020 Term 35 46 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 30 18 11 0 0 40 29 155
2019 Term 6 35 35 25 0 0 0 41 25 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 34 18 18 7 0 0 57 25 185
2024 Term 47 19 9 21 4 0 0 66 25 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 38 17 11 5 0 0 67 16 240
2022 Term 36 43 4 18 0 0 0 78 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 41 19 11 4 0 0 66 15 280
2020 Term 33 51 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 34 27 18 10 0 0 45 28 155
2019 Term 6 39 24 31 0 0 0 45 31 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 26 16 11 6 6 1 65 18 185
2024 Term 61 9 14 17 0 0 0 70 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 30 15 6 7 4 2 71 13 240
2022 Term 40 20 18 9 8 6 0 63 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 31 18 4 3 4 1 74 7 280
2020 Term 39 46 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 28 18 16 8 3 0 57 24 155
2019 Term 26 44 6 13 4 8 0 76 17 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 51 31 185
2024 Term 49 39 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 49 30 240
2022 Term 41 36 24 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 59 27 280
2020 Term 14 46 40 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 49 29 155
2019 Term 7 39 54 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 22 15 10 0 9 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 26 14 19 0 4 50
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment refers to any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment.

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 185
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 36 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 29 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 33 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 35

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 30

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 19 9 5 39 7 40 26 185
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 16 23 9 9 29 8 35 28 240
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 24 23 6 5 25 7 50 17 280
2020 Term 3 6 38 17 0 29 6 14 27 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 17 24 7 13 24 6 37 29 155
2019 Term 4 7 27 4 14 32 13 20 31 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 35 22 14 4 11 2 53 21 185
2024 Term 50 16 10 0 5 19 0 82 6 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 42 21 6 7 7 0 63 14 240
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 40 24 8 3 6 1 63 11 280
2020 Term 16 25 33 20 0 6 0 44 22 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 30 23 11 5 13 1 54 19 155
2019 Term 10 13 34 18 8 18 0 28 31 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 185
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 30 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 30 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 37 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 15

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 25 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 15

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 30 15

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
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 19 21 9 4 39 3 42 22 185
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 26 6 5 30 3 46 16 240
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 23 6 3 28 6 51 13 280
2020 Term 3 12 28 27 0 23 6 21 39 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 13 29 5 5 27 8 40 16 155
2019 Term 10 11 23 18 2 24 13 32 32 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 41 21 11 5 12 0 59 17 185
2024 Term 62 9 9 0 0 21 0 89 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 44 15 8 4 9 0 70 13 240
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 40 21 8 2 7 0 67 10 280
2020 Term 25 25 33 16 0 0 0 51 16 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 32 21 9 4 15 2 60 15 155
2019 Term 10 22 37 0 0 29 2 46 0 20
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 36 10 5 5 1 0 43 57 185
2024 Term 42 23 18 5 12 0 0 42 58 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 24 16 7 7 1 4 240
2022 Term 50 7 23 0 19 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 28 14 5 2 0 1 280
2020 Term 46 29 12 10 0 3 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 28 15 11 7 0 1 155
2019 Term 22 18 45 2 12 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 25 28 15 19 1 0 12 88 185
2024 Term 26 49 12 5 8 0 0 26 74 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 18 37 19 17 0 0 240
2022 Term 20 32 18 4 21 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 25 32 17 12 0 0 280
2020 Term 10 31 47 9 3 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 29 25 16 0 0 155
2019 Term 7 27 41 5 21 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 28 35 12 11 1 1 12 88 185
2024 Term 39 36 21 4 0 0 0 39 61 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 29 28 17 8 0 1 240
2022 Term 36 28 10 15 7 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 28 30 13 8 0 0 280
2020 Term 16 53 23 9 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 33 25 16 15 0 0 155
2019 Term 9 35 27 19 11 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 17 19 25 2 0 16 84 185
2024 Term 32 5 16 17 31 0 0 32 68 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 29 19 20 0 1 240
2022 Term 29 28 0 9 31 0 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 25 25 24 10 0 1 280
2020 Term 22 42 20 3 12 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 17 23 26 19 0 1 155
2019 Term 19 8 29 14 31 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 28 13 11 7 1 3 38 62 185
2024 Term 54 10 31 5 0 0 0 54 46 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 21 7 7 1 5 240
2022 Term 51 29 4 12 4 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 28 20 10 6 0 1 275
2020 Term 21 54 22 0 0 0 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 23 20 11 7 0 4 155
2019 Term 18 49 25 2 6 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 23 26 8 11 1 1 30 70 185
2024 Term 51 15 0 16 17 0 0 51 49 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 23 25 12 6 0 2 240
2022 Term 50 14 4 14 18 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 29 17 12 7 0 1 280
2020 Term 21 37 27 6 9 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 37 21 10 9 0 0 155
2019 Term 12 9 47 4 29 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 28 20 16 16 2 1 17 83 185
2024 Term 22 35 14 9 21 0 0 22 78 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 33 25 11 8 1 0 240
2022 Term 32 29 18 9 8 0 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 30 29 10 2 1 0 280
2020 Term 19 46 30 6 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 35 18 12 0 1 155
2019 Term 14 14 20 36 16 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 32 22 15 18 1 0 12 88 185
2024 Term 34 22 19 21 4 0 0 34 66 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 30 28 13 10 0 0 240
2022 Term 21 40 22 13 4 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 34 29 12 6 0 1 280
2020 Term 20 24 40 6 10 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 21 24 30 15 0 2 155
2019 Term 3 11 54 25 7 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 24 21 16 17 2 0 20 80 185
2024 Term 56 10 13 16 4 0 0 56 44 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 30 22 12 8 0 0 240
2022 Term 45 22 11 14 8 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 21 11 5 0 1 280
2020 Term 26 33 23 9 10 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 26 25 27 11 0 1 155
2019 Term 10 21 31 29 9 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 28 12 9 18 1 1 32 68 185
2024 Term 63 4 0 16 17 0 0 63 37 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 28 19 12 8 0 1 240
2022 Term 56 31 0 8 4 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 29 18 11 3 0 1 275
2020 Term 32 42 3 10 13 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 29 19 15 11 0 0 155
2019 Term 33 16 42 9 0 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 33 12 7 12 1 1 35 65 185
2024 Term 66 13 0 17 4 0 0 66 34 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 31 20 7 7 0 1 240
2022 Term 59 19 13 4 4 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 32 26 15 5 0 0 280
2020 Term 15 26 30 19 10 0 0 25

Question 73l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 29 23 8 12 1 1 27 73 185
2024 Term 52 44 4 0 0 0 0 52 48 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 34 24 11 6 1 0 240
2022 Term 47 20 14 10 9 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 29 24 15 4 1 0 280
2020 Term 35 19 31 9 6 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 34 27 13 13 0 0 155
2019 Term 21 36 18 10 16 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 10 4 3 1 3 52 48 185
2024 Term 56 0 15 29 0 0 0 56 44 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 10 2 1 0 3 240
2022 Term 74 17 4 4 0 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 24 15 7 2 0 3 280
2020 Term 55 30 10 6 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 29 18 6 7 0 2 155
2019 Term 46 19 16 18 0 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 12 3 2 1 2 50 50 185
2024 Term 63 33 5 0 0 0 0 63 37 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 31 9 2 1 0 1 240
2022 Term 67 19 8 6 0 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 30 17 6 1 0 0 280
2020 Term 35 48 13 3 0 0 0 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 14 3 0 0 1 8 81 19 185
2024 Term 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 77 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 12 5 3 1 1 8 76 24 185
2024 Term 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 77 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 16 7 3 4 2 5 67 33 185
2024 Term 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 11 6 5 4 0 3 240
2022 Term 74 12 14 0 0 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 8 5 2 2 2 4 280
2020 Term 79 14 0 0 7 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 13 4 3 5 2 3 155
2019 Term 77 10 2 4 8 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 12 4 3 1 1 49 51 185
2024 Term 75 5 17 4 0 0 0 75 25 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 12 4 5 0 0 240
2022 Term 60 18 12 4 5 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 27 11 4 4 0 1 275
2020 Term 60 23 10 3 3 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 28 17 5 5 0 1 155
2019 Term 55 17 14 6 8 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 24 10 6 7 1 1 52 48 185
2024 Term 66 18 17 0 0 0 0 66 34 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 18 10 5 5 1 1 240
2022 Term 83 9 0 4 4 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 20 8 5 3 0 1 280
2020 Term 68 9 9 7 7 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 28 10 6 7 0 2 155
2019 Term 22 35 25 10 8 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 9 3 2 1 1 33 78 22 185
2024 Term 65 6 4 0 0 0 25 87 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 13 7 3 1 0 23 240
2022 Term 70 14 0 4 0 0 13 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 15 6 2 2 0 25 280
2020 Term 70 14 0 0 0 0 16 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 16 6 2 0 0 29 155
2019 Term 41 6 10 4 0 0 39 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 20 4 1 0 1 11 71 29 185
2024 Term 73 17 5 0 0 0 5 77 23 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 19 7 1 1 0 8 240
2022 Term 72 17 5 0 5 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 23 9 2 1 0 3 280
2020 Term 77 13 3 0 0 0 7 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 25 13 2 0 0 7 155
2019 Term 58 6 17 4 4 12 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 24 16 6 12 1 2 39 61 185
2024 Term 15 21 18 18 29 0 0 15 85 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 22 5 4 4 1 2 240
2022 Term 34 19 17 20 10 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 20 11 4 2 1 2 275
2020 Term 31 7 24 13 25 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 26 6 1 3 1 4 155
2019 Term 35 6 6 25 28 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 28 8 1 2 1 3 59 41 185
2024 Term 65 14 4 12 0 0 5 68 32 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 24 14 4 2 0 3 240
2022 Term 49 18 14 14 5 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 28 14 4 1 0 2 280
2020 Term 49 26 23 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 25 9 4 2 0 3 155
2019 Term 70 18 11 0 0 0 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 42 17 11 1 0 30 28 185
2024 Term 0 33 32 36 0 0 0 33 36 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 23 50 16 7 0 0 27 23 240
2022 Term 0 36 28 32 4 0 0 36 36 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 28 45 13 5 1 0 37 18 280
2020 Term 6 25 45 16 7 0 0 31 23 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 30 36 19 7 0 0 38 26 155
2019 Term 0 12 57 16 15 0 0 12 31 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 24 33 22 10 1 0 32 35 185
2024 Term 26 13 27 22 13 0 0 34 39 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 22 40 23 7 0 0 31 29 240
2022 Term 9 28 42 14 7 0 0 22 36 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 20 46 21 7 1 0 29 25 280
2020 Term 6 20 53 13 9 0 0 21 26 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 28 37 20 7 0 0 27 36 155
2019 Term 6 40 46 5 4 0 0 9 46 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 36 29 18 11 3 0 41 29 185
2024 Term 22 26 25 15 12 0 0 48 27 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 34 30 20 5 3 0 44 25 240
2022 Term 13 49 28 6 4 0 0 62 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 44 21 10 3 1 0 66 13 280
2020 Term 9 39 29 17 0 6 0 51 19 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 23 35 18 13 4 0 32 32 155
2019 Term 0 20 38 25 10 8 0 21 38 20

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 28 39 21 4 185
2024 Term 10 15 4 70 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 31 36 21 3 240
2022 Term 0 21 60 19 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 32 16 7 4 4 0 71 12 185
2024 Term 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 19 7 2 2 1 72 9 240
2022 Term 39 35 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 35 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 275
2020 Term 38 51 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 25

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 10 10 8 3 0 71 19 185
2024 Term 38 19 23 8 12 0 0 57 20 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 9 12 6 2 1 72 18 240
2022 Term 49 13 10 14 13 0 0 62 28 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 280
2020 Term 25 47 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 25

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 11 6 5 1 0 77 12 185
2024 Term 42 27 0 20 11 0 0 69 31 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 240
2022 Term 57 23 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 37 5 6 1 2 0 88 7 275
2020 Term 46 28 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 25

Question 81. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 43 16 17 13 0 0 53 31 185
2024 Term 40 21 11 24 4 0 0 61 29 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 42 18 18 7 1 0 56 25 240
2022 Term 13 46 15 13 13 0 0 59 26 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 44 20 11 5 0 0 64 16 280
2020 Term 19 53 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 24 20 32 17 2 0 30 50 155
2019 Term 10 24 14 34 18 0 0 34 52 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 47 18 19 6 0 0 57 25 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 40 17 25 9 4 0 46 36 45
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 185
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 240
2022 Term 9 91 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 280
2020 Term 6 94 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 155
2019 Term 22 78 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 26 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 49 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 61 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 42 16 7 2 3 1 74 9 185
2024 Term 45 21 9 12 0 4 9 75 14 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 45 10 5 1 4 5 83 6 240
2022 Term 51 34 9 0 0 0 5 90 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 43 7 2 1 2 4 89 3 280
2020 Term 55 36 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 25
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 73 185
2024 Term 0 69 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 73 240
2022 Term 4 73 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 60 280
2020 Term 21 41 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 35 6 23 13 0 0 58 36 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 34 24 12 20 0 0 43 33 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 44 25 23 0 0 0 52 23 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 18 30 13 30 0 8 19 47 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 7 2 0 0 3 33 85 15 185
2024 Term 28 0 0 0 0 12 60 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 8 3 1 1 5 30 240
2022 Term 65 0 10 0 0 0 25 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 11 6 2 0 2 21 280
2020 Term 58 6 0 0 0 7 30 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 13 5 1 2 2 17 155
2019 Term 36 18 20 3 0 3 22 20
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