2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - CH

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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 CH 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2024 CH-03 28 54 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 CH 27 52 15 3 3 0 0 80 6 35
2022 CH-03 28 47 15 5 5 0 0 74 10 20
2020 CH 41 24 17 14 3 0 0 66 17 30
2020 CH-03 21 29 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 15
2019 CH 45 45 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2019 CH-02 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 31 62 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 43 34 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 20
2024 CH-03 18 36 26 20 0 0 0 54 20 10
2022 CH 23 57 5 12 3 0 0 79 15 35
2022 CH-03 20 54 10 11 5 0 0 74 17 20
2020 CH 34 38 3 14 10 0 0 72 24 30
2020 CH-03 29 36 7 7 21 0 0 64 29 15
2019 CH 30 52 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 35
2019 CH-02 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 38 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 52 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2024 CH-03 28 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 CH 45 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2022 CH-03 43 42 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 CH 64 25 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 30
2020 CH-03 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2019 CH 70 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 CH-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2024 CH-03 17 65 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 CH 45 41 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2022 CH-03 43 42 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2020 CH 52 34 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 30
2020 CH-03 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 15
2019 CH 48 42 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2019 CH-02 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 40 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2024 CH-03 9 60 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2022 CH 35 44 12 8 0 0 0 79 8 35
2022 CH-03 30 43 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 20
2020 CH 41 28 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 30
2020 CH-03 29 36 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 15
2019 CH 21 39 30 6 0 0 3 63 6 35
2019 CH-02 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 CH-03 8 31 46 8 0 0 8 42 8 15

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 39 47 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2024 CH-03 8 64 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 10
2022 CH 29 41 26 3 0 0 0 71 3 35
2022 CH-03 25 38 32 5 0 0 0 63 5 20
2020 CH 31 34 24 7 3 0 0 66 10 30
2020 CH-03 29 29 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 15
2019 CH 18 58 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 35
2019 CH-02 10 70 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 CH-03 8 62 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15

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 CH 52 13 26 0 4 5 0 68 5 20
2024 CH-03 35 8 40 0 8 9 0 47 9 10
2022 CH 32 36 14 9 6 0 4 70 16 35
2022 CH-03 24 38 5 17 10 0 6 66 29 20
2020 CH 39 21 25 11 4 0 0 61 14 30
2020 CH-03 23 31 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 15
2019 CH 27 30 18 15 6 3 0 59 22 35
2019 CH-02 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 CH-03 8 54 8 8 15 8 0 67 25 15
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 47 24 22 0 0 0 7 76 0 20
2024 CH-03 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 10
2022 CH 35 26 25 3 3 0 8 66 7 35
2022 CH-03 37 26 28 5 0 0 5 66 5 20
2020 CH 59 14 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 30
2020 CH-03 50 7 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 15
2019 CH 42 33 15 6 0 0 3 78 6 35
2019 CH-02 30 30 10 20 0 0 10 67 22 10
2019 CH-03 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 54 28 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 20
2024 CH-03 36 46 0 8 9 0 0 82 18 10
2022 CH 53 33 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 35
2022 CH-03 52 27 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 20
2020 CH 48 31 7 10 3 0 0 79 14 30
2020 CH-03 36 36 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 15
2019 CH 39 42 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 35
2019 CH-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 CH-03 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 63 24 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 20
2024 CH-03 54 28 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2022 CH 45 38 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 35
2022 CH-03 45 30 20 0 5 0 0 74 5 20
2020 CH 48 28 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 30
2020 CH-03 36 29 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 15
2019 CH 55 21 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 35
2019 CH-02 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 46 15 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 15

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 CH 33 23 13 5 0 21 5 76 7 20
2024 CH-03 17 26 10 9 0 28 10 69 15 10
2022 CH 28 24 15 3 6 24 0 69 11 35
2022 CH-03 40 21 6 0 5 28 0 85 7 20
2020 CH 34 34 17 3 0 10 0 77 4 30
2020 CH-03 36 43 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 15
2019 CH 23 39 16 13 0 10 0 68 14 30
2019 CH-02 20 20 10 30 0 20 0 50 38 10
2019 CH-03 23 31 31 8 0 8 0 58 8 15

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 29 13 17 14 5 16 5 54 25 20
2024 CH-03 9 16 9 27 10 18 10 35 52 10
2022 CH 20 38 12 9 6 15 0 69 18 35
2022 CH-03 26 36 11 0 11 17 0 74 13 20
2020 CH 28 34 24 10 0 3 0 64 11 30
2020 CH-03 21 50 21 0 0 7 0 77 0 15
2019 CH 10 40 23 20 3 3 0 52 24 30
2019 CH-03 8 31 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 15

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 21 21 13 15 14 9 5 50 35 20
2024 CH-03 0 25 9 10 28 18 10 35 52 10
2022 CH 14 29 5 20 6 24 0 58 35 35
2022 CH-03 16 31 10 5 11 28 0 65 22 20
2020 CH 18 29 36 11 7 0 0 46 18 30
2020 CH-03 15 31 46 8 0 0 0 46 8 15
2019 CH 13 30 17 27 7 7 0 46 36 30
2019 CH-03 0 38 23 23 8 8 0 42 33 15

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 5 54 17 9 5 9 0 65 16 20
2024 CH-03 0 45 9 18 10 18 0 54 34 10
2022 CH 6 44 11 17 6 15 0 59 27 35
2022 CH-03 6 46 15 5 11 17 0 63 19 20
2020 CH 17 31 24 17 7 3 0 50 25 30
2020 CH-03 14 21 43 7 7 7 0 38 15 15
2019 CH 13 29 16 26 10 6 0 45 38 30
2019 CH-02 10 20 0 40 20 10 0 33 67 10
2019 CH-03 8 23 23 31 8 8 0 33 42 15
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Workforce

Performance management

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 CH 30 27 17 10 10 0 7 61 21 20
2024 CH-03 18 27 25 9 20 0 0 46 29 10
2022 CH 17 21 35 18 6 0 3 39 25 35
2022 CH-03 16 17 40 11 10 0 6 35 22 20
2020 CH 31 28 24 7 10 0 0 59 17 30
2020 CH-03 29 21 21 7 21 0 0 50 29 15
2019 CH 21 27 27 21 3 0 0 48 24 35
2019 CH-02 10 30 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2019 CH-03 23 31 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 15

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2024 CH-03 37 44 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2022 CH 24 62 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 35
2022 CH-03 27 52 11 0 10 0 0 79 10 20
2020 CH 21 52 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 30
2020 CH-03 29 36 7 14 14 0 0 64 29 15
2019 CH 30 58 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 35
2019 CH-02 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 23 62 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 27 44 13 9 0 0 7 76 10 20
2024 CH-03 28 46 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2022 CH 30 38 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 35
2022 CH-03 34 35 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 20
2020 CH 32 39 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 30
2020 CH-03 23 31 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 15
2019 CH 42 33 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 35
2019 CH-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 CH-03 38 31 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 15

Job fit and development

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 CH 28 49 18 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2024 CH-03 10 64 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 10
2022 CH 20 56 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 35
2022 CH-03 11 57 22 10 0 0 0 68 10 20
2020 CH 38 41 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 30
2020 CH-03 43 21 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 15
2019 CH 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 35
2019 CH-02 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 CH-03 23 46 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 58 15 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 20
2024 CH-03 44 28 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2022 CH 46 24 21 3 3 0 3 73 6 35
2022 CH-03 53 11 21 5 5 0 5 67 11 20
2020 CH 38 28 10 3 14 0 7 70 19 30
2020 CH-03 36 21 7 0 29 0 7 62 31 15

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 16 17 22 11 28 5 0 35 42 20
2024 CH-03 0 26 36 0 37 0 0 26 37 10
2022 CH 9 39 20 17 9 6 0 50 28 35
2022 CH-03 5 32 32 10 10 11 0 41 23 20
2020 CH 14 24 31 14 17 0 0 38 31 30
2020 CH-03 14 21 29 7 29 0 0 36 36 15
2019 CH 6 36 27 21 6 3 0 44 28 35
2019 CH-02 0 30 20 30 10 10 0 33 44 10
2019 CH-03 0 38 38 15 8 0 0 38 23 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 60 5 22 0 0 4 9 70 30 20
2024 CH-03 43 9 29 0 0 8 10 53 47 10
2022 CH 51 20 6 6 3 3 12 35
2022 CH-03 38 30 6 5 5 6 10 20
2020 CH 41 21 14 14 3 0 7 30
2020 CH-03 29 21 21 14 7 0 7 15
2019 CH 39 30 21 6 3 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 40 10 30 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 52 14 5 4 0 0 25 70 30 20
2024 CH-03 53 10 9 8 0 0 19 66 34 10

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 CH 72 0 5 5 5 0 13 83 17 20
2024 CH-03 62 0 9 0 9 0 19 77 23 10
2022 CH 64 9 9 0 0 6 12 35
2022 CH-03 52 10 16 0 0 5 16 20
2020 CH 83 0 3 0 7 0 7 30
2020 CH-03 71 0 7 0 14 0 7 15
2019 CH 67 15 9 0 0 6 3 35
2019 CH-02 50 40 0 0 0 10 0 10
2019 CH-03 62 8 15 0 0 8 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 72 0 0 0 0 0 28 100 0 20
2024 CH-03 62 0 0 0 0 0 38 100 0 10

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 CH 72 5 0 0 0 0 23 93 7 20
2024 CH-03 62 10 0 0 0 0 28 86 14 10

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 CH 24 23 9 10 30 5 0 49 42 20
2024 CH-03 8 45 9 0 27 10 0 59 30 10
2022 CH 12 21 22 20 15 3 5 36 39 35
2022 CH-03 11 22 30 16 11 6 5 37 30 20
2020 CH 7 14 24 24 24 0 7 22 52 30
2020 CH-03 0 14 14 29 36 0 7 15 69 15
2019 CH 9 15 21 27 24 3 0 25 53 35
2019 CH-02 10 10 10 40 20 10 0 22 67 10
2019 CH-03 0 23 23 23 31 0 0 23 54 15

Empowerment

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 CH 43 43 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2024 CH-03 27 44 19 0 9 0 0 71 9 10
2022 CH 30 45 17 8 0 0 0 74 8 35
2022 CH-03 22 53 9 15 0 0 0 76 15 20
2020 CH 48 38 3 0 10 0 0 86 10 30
2020 CH-03 43 36 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 15
2019 CH 38 53 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 30
2019 CH-02 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 57 29 9 0 5 0 0 87 5 20
2024 CH-03 47 34 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2022 CH 38 40 10 6 3 0 3 81 9 35
2022 CH-03 48 42 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2020 CH 41 34 3 14 7 0 0 76 21 30
2020 CH-03 43 14 7 21 14 0 0 57 36 15
2019 CH 39 39 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 35
2019 CH-02 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 CH-03 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 49 27 5 10 9 0 0 76 19 20
2024 CH-03 27 36 0 20 18 0 0 63 37 10
2022 CH 37 48 3 6 6 0 0 85 12 35
2022 CH-03 32 48 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2020 CH 28 41 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 30
2020 CH-03 21 36 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 15
2019 CH 16 61 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 30
2019 CH-03 17 50 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 10

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 25 37 22 5 5 7 0 66 11 20
2024 CH-03 10 44 26 10 9 0 0 55 19 10
2022 CH 12 56 17 3 3 9 0 74 7 35
2022 CH-03 10 47 20 6 5 11 0 65 13 20
2020 CH 17 45 31 7 0 0 0 62 7 30
2020 CH-03 7 36 43 14 0 0 0 43 14 15
2019 CH 15 39 33 6 0 6 0 58 6 35
2019 CH-02 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 CH-03 15 31 31 8 0 15 0 55 9 15

Work-life balance and workload

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 CH 57 28 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2024 CH-03 27 45 18 0 10 0 0 72 10 10
2022 CH 39 40 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 35
2022 CH-03 27 47 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20
2020 CH 48 28 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 30
2020 CH-03 29 43 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 15
2019 CH 48 30 3 9 6 0 3 81 16 35
2019 CH-02 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 38 23 8 8 15 0 8 67 25 15

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 30 58 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 20
2024 CH-03 18 73 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 CH 21 56 11 9 0 0 3 80 9 35
2022 CH-03 12 52 20 15 0 0 0 65 15 20
2020 CH 17 52 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 30
2020 CH-03 7 43 29 21 0 0 0 50 21 15
2019 CH 21 42 24 6 6 0 0 64 12 35
2019 CH-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 CH-03 15 38 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 15

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 72 14 4 0 0 5 5 96 0 20
2024 CH-03 72 18 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2022 CH 71 17 3 6 0 3 0 91 6 35
2022 CH-03 70 14 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 20

Mobility and retention

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 CH 40 45 15 20
2024 CH-03 34 57 9 10
2022 CH 12 57 31 35
2022 CH-03 10 48 42 20
2020 CH 24 38 38 30
2020 CH-03 14 29 57 15
2019 CH 15 42 42 35
2019 CH-02 0 60 40 10
2019 CH-03 23 23 54 15
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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 CH 59 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2024 CH-03 36 45 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 CH 27 61 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 35
2022 CH-03 29 61 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 CH 31 52 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 30
2020 CH-03 21 50 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 15
2019 CH 45 42 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 35
2019 CH-02 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15

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 CH 21 31 33 5 0 4 5 58 6 20
2024 CH-03 0 25 47 10 0 8 10 30 12 10
2022 CH 6 46 26 18 0 3 0 54 19 35
2022 CH-03 0 62 16 16 0 6 0 66 17 20
2020 CH 17 34 41 3 3 0 0 52 7 30
2020 CH-03 14 29 43 7 7 0 0 43 14 15
2019 CH 30 39 24 3 0 3 0 72 3 35
2019 CH-02 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 CH-03 31 31 31 0 0 8 0 67 0 15

Organizational performance

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 CH 0 23 36 35 5 0 0 41 23 20
2024 CH-03 0 19 63 18 0 0 0 18 19 10
2022 CH 9 6 52 27 0 3 3 28 16 35
2022 CH-03 11 10 51 22 0 6 0 23 22 20
2020 CH 3 21 62 10 3 0 0 14 24 30
2020 CH-03 0 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 15
2019 CH 6 9 36 42 6 0 0 48 15 35
2019 CH-02 0 10 20 50 20 0 0 70 10 10
2019 CH-03 15 8 31 46 0 0 0 46 23 15

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 19 28 25 0 21 0 7 22 50 20
2024 CH-03 10 55 25 0 10 0 0 10 65 10
2022 CH 24 30 33 10 0 0 3 10 56 35
2022 CH-03 21 37 29 6 0 0 6 7 63 20
2020 CH 14 45 31 10 0 0 0 10 59 30
2020 CH-03 21 50 21 7 0 0 0 7 71 15
2019 CH 25 22 38 13 3 0 0 16 47 30
2019 CH-02 10 30 50 0 10 0 0 10 40 10
2019 CH-03 46 15 23 15 0 0 0 15 62 15

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 0 24 15 23 38 0 0 61 24 20
2024 CH-03 0 28 8 44 20 0 0 64 28 10
2022 CH 0 18 29 29 18 0 6 50 19 35
2022 CH-03 0 26 32 26 10 0 6 39 28 20
2020 CH 0 4 50 43 4 0 0 46 4 30
2020 CH-03 0 8 54 31 8 0 0 38 8 15
2019 CH 6 6 39 36 12 0 0 48 12 35
2019 CH-02 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 60 0 10
2019 CH-03 15 8 31 38 8 0 0 46 23 15

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 22 37 14 12 16 0 0 27 59 20
2024 CH-03 36 35 19 10 0 0 0 10 71 10
2022 CH 18 27 35 20 0 0 0 20 45 35
2022 CH-03 26 26 43 5 0 0 0 5 52 20
2020 CH 14 24 34 28 0 0 0 28 38 30
2020 CH-03 29 36 14 21 0 0 0 21 64 15
2019 CH 27 18 39 9 6 0 0 15 45 35
2019 CH-02 20 20 50 0 10 0 0 10 40 10
2019 CH-03 31 23 38 0 8 0 0 8 54 15

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 4 22 18 23 21 0 12 50 30 20
2024 CH-03 0 44 18 18 10 0 10 31 48 10
2022 CH 11 12 30 24 17 3 3 43 24 35
2022 CH-03 15 21 21 22 11 6 5 36 40 20
2020 CH 11 11 21 43 14 0 0 57 21 30
2020 CH-03 21 21 14 29 14 0 0 43 43 15
2019 CH 6 16 34 22 16 0 6 40 23 30
2019 CH-02 0 0 50 40 10 0 0 50 0 10
2019 CH-03 8 17 25 17 25 0 8 45 27 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 18 35 19 0 22 0 7 24 57 20
2024 CH-03 20 50 18 0 11 0 0 11 71 10
2022 CH 19 34 28 8 3 0 9 12 58 35
2022 CH-03 21 46 17 5 0 0 11 5 76 20
2020 CH 7 34 34 24 0 0 0 24 41 30
2020 CH-03 7 57 29 7 0 0 0 7 64 15
2019 CH 21 52 21 3 3 0 0 6 73 35
2019 CH-02 10 50 40 0 0 0 0 0 60 10
2019 CH-03 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 0 85 15

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 0 4 41 33 16 0 5 53 4 20
2024 CH-03 0 0 58 31 0 0 11 35 0 10
2022 CH 3 24 25 27 12 0 10 42 30 35
2022 CH-03 5 22 30 26 5 0 12 35 31 20
2020 CH 3 21 45 21 10 0 0 31 24 30
2020 CH-03 7 29 43 14 7 0 0 21 36 15
2019 CH 6 30 39 12 9 0 3 22 38 35
2019 CH-02 0 40 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10
2019 CH-03 15 31 23 15 8 0 8 25 50 15

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 0 43 23 19 5 4 5 48 27 20
2024 CH-03 0 16 18 37 10 8 10 20 58 10
2022 CH 3 41 26 15 6 10 0 49 23 35
2022 CH-03 0 47 21 10 5 17 0 56 18 20
2020 CH 4 30 41 19 7 0 0 33 26 25
2020 CH-03 8 15 62 8 8 0 0 23 15 15
2019 CH 9 39 33 12 6 0 0 48 18 35
2019 CH-02 10 40 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2019 CH-03 8 31 54 8 0 0 0 38 8 15

Diversity and inclusion

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 CH 79 5 0 5 5 0 7 90 10 20
2024 CH-03 81 10 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 CH 61 30 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 35
2022 CH-03 58 37 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 CH 48 28 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 30
2020 CH-03 36 21 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 15
2019 CH 41 28 16 13 3 0 0 69 16 30
2019 CH-02 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 CH-03 33 25 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 68 23 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2024 CH-03 54 28 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2022 CH 66 31 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CH-03 54 41 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 CH 62 14 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 30
2020 CH-03 57 7 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 15
2019 CH 48 30 12 3 6 0 0 79 9 35
2019 CH-02 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 CH-03 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 77 9 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2024 CH-03 64 18 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2022 CH 54 43 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 CH-03 46 49 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 CH 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2020 CH-03 46 23 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 CH 44 41 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2019 CH-02 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 CH-03 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 39 43 4 0 0 14 0 96 0 20
2024 CH-03 28 54 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 10
2022 CH 23 49 18 0 3 7 0 77 3 35
2022 CH-03 14 52 17 0 5 12 0 75 6 20
2020 CH 39 36 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 30
2020 CH-03 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 CH 33 55 9 0 0 0 3 91 0 35
2019 CH-02 10 90 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 31 38 23 0 0 0 8 75 0 15

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 68 13 10 0 0 9 0 89 0 20
2024 CH-03 45 18 19 0 0 18 0 77 0 10
2022 CH 21 48 6 0 3 21 0 89 4 35
2022 CH-03 5 56 6 0 5 28 0 84 7 20
2020 CH 34 24 31 0 0 10 0 65 0 30
2020 CH-03 36 21 36 0 0 7 0 62 0 15
2019 CH 30 45 15 0 3 3 3 81 3 35
2019 CH-02 10 80 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 38 31 15 0 8 0 8 75 8 15

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 61 28 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2024 CH-03 35 46 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2022 CH 43 39 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 35
2022 CH-03 46 33 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 20
2020 CH 59 28 10 0 0 3 0 89 0 30
2020 CH-03 57 21 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 15
2019 CH 39 45 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 35
2019 CH-02 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 38 31 23 0 0 0 8 75 0 15

Anti-racism

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 CH 71 5 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 20
2024 CH-03 81 9 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 CH 61 21 3 0 0 13 3 97 0 35
2022 CH-03 56 26 5 0 0 13 0 94 0 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 CH 57 17 17 0 5 4 0 77 5 20
2024 CH-03 53 19 9 0 9 8 0 79 10 10
2022 CH 54 25 0 0 3 16 3 96 4 35
2022 CH-03 53 29 0 0 5 12 0 94 6 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 CH 48 4 8 0 0 36 5 87 0 20
2024 CH-03 26 0 8 0 0 56 10 76 0 10
2022 CH 27 21 18 3 0 31 0 70 4 35
2022 CH-03 20 14 28 0 0 39 0 55 0 20
2020 CH 28 31 24 3 0 14 0 68 4 30
2020 CH-03 36 29 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 58 18 14 5 0 0 5 80 5 20
2024 CH-03 55 26 0 9 0 0 10 89 11 10
2022 CH 32 34 15 0 3 13 3 79 3 35
2022 CH-03 20 36 15 0 5 23 0 73 7 20
2020 CH 66 14 10 0 7 3 0 82 7 30
2020 CH-03 57 14 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 15

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 0 25 14 5 0 51 5 57 11 20
2024 CH-03 0 8 16 9 0 56 10 24 28 10
2022 CH 0 12 20 6 3 56 4 30 22 35
2022 CH-03 0 5 25 11 5 48 6 11 35 20

Ethical workplace

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 CH 26 24 17 0 5 5 22 69 7 20
2024 CH-03 17 37 26 0 9 10 0 60 11 10
2022 CH 25 44 2 12 3 5 9 80 17 35
2022 CH-03 18 45 0 11 5 5 16 79 21 20
2020 CH 24 45 14 3 14 0 0 69 17 30
2020 CH-03 21 43 7 7 21 0 0 64 29 15
2019 CH 21 36 9 21 6 3 3 61 29 35
2019 CH-02 0 50 0 30 10 0 10 56 44 10
2019 CH-03 31 23 8 31 0 8 0 58 33 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 49 27 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 20
2024 CH-03 18 35 29 18 0 0 0 53 18 10
2022 CH 20 53 9 6 3 9 0 81 10 35
2022 CH-03 15 63 5 0 5 11 0 89 6 20
2020 CH 34 31 14 10 7 0 3 68 18 30
2020 CH-03 21 50 0 7 14 0 7 77 23 15
2019 CH 33 33 12 18 0 3 0 69 19 35
2019 CH-02 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 CH-03 31 23 15 23 0 8 0 58 25 15

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 42 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2024 CH-03 25 57 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 CH 20 60 14 3 0 3 0 82 3 35
2022 CH-03 14 70 5 5 0 6 0 89 6 20
2020 CH 38 21 21 14 0 3 3 63 15 30
2020 CH-03 36 14 29 14 0 0 7 54 15 15
2019 CH 24 45 18 9 0 3 0 72 9 35
2019 CH-02 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 CH-03 8 54 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 15

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 20 28 9 5 10 20 9 67 21 20
2024 CH-03 8 37 0 0 19 26 10 70 30 10
2022 CH 14 32 21 6 6 18 3 59 15 35
2022 CH-03 16 31 11 5 10 28 0 64 21 20
2020 CH 14 25 29 11 11 4 7 44 24 30
2020 CH-03 7 21 29 14 21 0 7 31 38 15
2019 CH 9 33 15 6 21 12 3 50 32 35
2019 CH-02 0 30 0 10 30 20 10 43 57 10
2019 CH-03 0 38 23 0 31 8 0 42 33 15

Physical environment and equipment

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 CH 39 41 4 0 15 0 0 81 15 20
2024 CH-03 9 64 8 0 19 0 0 73 19 10
2022 CH 11 63 6 21 0 0 0 74 21 35
2022 CH-03 14 59 5 22 0 0 0 73 22 20
2020 CH 28 31 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 30
2020 CH-03 14 29 29 14 14 0 0 43 29 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 CH 63 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2024 CH-03 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 CH 32 53 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 35
2022 CH-03 25 59 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 20
2020 CH 31 34 10 17 7 0 0 66 24 30
2020 CH-03 14 50 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 15
2019 CH 30 61 3 0 6 0 0 91 6 35
2019 CH-02 10 80 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 15

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 64 31 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2024 CH-03 38 52 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 CH 62 27 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2022 CH-03 52 27 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2020 CH 52 24 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 30
2020 CH-03 21 36 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 15
2019 CH 58 33 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2019 CH-02 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CH-03 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

Use of official languages

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 CH 67 14 5 0 9 0 5 85 9 20
2024 CH-03 44 28 10 0 8 0 9 80 9 10

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 CH 62 19 5 0 9 0 5 85 9 20
2024 CH-03 36 36 10 0 8 0 9 80 9 10

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 86 0 5 0 4 0 5 91 4 20
2024 CH-03 82 0 0 0 8 0 9 91 9 10
2022 CH 79 6 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 35
2022 CH-03 80 5 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2019 CH 85 12 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2019 CH-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CH-03 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 46 19 14 9 0 12 0 74 11 20
2024 CH-03 38 28 16 9 0 9 0 73 10 10
2022 CH 42 15 11 11 0 20 0 72 14 35
2022 CH-03 43 16 10 9 0 21 0 76 12 20
2020 CH 52 14 14 7 3 7 3 73 12 30
2020 CH-03 43 14 14 14 7 7 0 62 23 15
2019 CH 48 27 9 6 0 9 0 83 7 35
2019 CH-02 50 30 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2019 CH-03 38 46 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 15

Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH-03 0 100 20
2019 CH 18 82 35

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 CH 36 9 13 0 5 21 16 72 8 20
2020 CH 24 14 21 7 7 24 3 52 19 30
2020 CH-03 29 7 14 14 14 14 7 45 36 15
2019 CH 21 21 9 6 3 30 9 70 15 35
2019 CH-02 0 40 0 20 0 40 0 67 33 10
2019 CH-03 38 0 15 0 8 31 8 63 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 54 27 9 0 0 10 0 90 0 20
2022 CH 26 53 6 3 3 9 0 87 7 35
2022 CH-03 24 48 5 6 0 16 0 87 7 20
2020 CH 41 21 21 0 7 10 0 69 8 30
2020 CH-03 50 14 21 0 14 0 0 64 14 15
2019 CH 30 39 12 6 3 9 0 77 10 35
2019 CH-02 0 50 20 10 0 20 0 63 13 10
2019 CH-03 38 38 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 15

Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 0 100 35
2022 CH-03 0 100 20

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
2022 CH 16 15 15 0 0 45 9 68 0 35
2020 CH 24 14 28 0 3 24 7 55 5 30
2020 CH-03 29 0 29 0 7 21 14 44 11 15
2019 CH 21 15 12 3 3 36 9 67 11 35
2019 CH-02 0 30 0 10 0 60 0 75 25 10
2019 CH-03 23 0 23 0 8 38 8 43 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 46 28 22 0 0 4 0 77 0 20
2022 CH 38 34 12 3 0 13 0 83 3 35
2022 CH-03 30 37 10 0 0 22 0 87 0 20
2020 CH 38 21 21 0 3 14 3 71 4 30
2020 CH-03 43 7 21 0 7 14 7 64 9 15
2019 CH 31 38 16 0 3 13 0 79 4 30
2019 CH-02 10 50 10 0 0 30 0 86 0 10
2019 CH-03 23 38 23 0 8 8 0 67 8 15

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 CH 5 95 20
2024 CH-03 9 91 10
2022 CH 6 94 35
2022 CH-03 5 95 20
2020 CH 7 93 30
2020 CH-03 7 93 15
2019 CH 12 88 35
2019 CH-02 20 80 10
2019 CH-03 8 92 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 CH 22 49 10 0 0 5 14 88 0 20
2024 CH-03 8 43 19 0 0 10 20 73 0 10
2022 CH 38 41 3 8 0 10 0 87 9 35
2022 CH-03 42 37 5 10 0 6 0 84 11 20
2020 CH 52 21 10 3 10 3 0 75 14 30
2020 CH-03 43 14 21 0 21 0 0 57 21 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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 CH 45 40 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 20
2024 CH-03 63 18 0 0 9 0 10 89 11 10
2022 CH 49 29 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 35
2022 CH-03 47 31 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 20
2020 CH 41 31 17 3 3 3 0 75 7 30
2020 CH-03 21 36 29 0 7 7 0 62 8 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

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 CH 5 5 5 4 59 5 17 81 13 20
2024 CH-03 9 9 9 8 44 10 10 65 24 10
2022 CH 0 9 12 9 36 6 28 69 13 35
2022 CH-03 0 11 16 10 31 11 21 61 16 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 CH 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2024 CH-03 46 27 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2022 CH 15 56 15 9 0 6 0 75 10 35
2022 CH-03 9 49 21 16 0 5 0 61 17 20
2020 CH 34 55 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2020 CH-03 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 CH 33 58 0 3 6 0 0 91 9 35
2019 CH-02 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 CH-03 15 77 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 5 51 16 19 9 20
2024 CH-03 10 18 18 37 18 10
2022 CH 9 42 22 21 5 35
2022 CH-03 5 49 19 22 5 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 CH 55 13 11 5 0 17 0 81 6 20
2024 CH-03 50 18 21 10 0 0 0 68 10 10
2022 CH 45 29 16 0 0 8 3 83 0 35
2022 CH-03 37 31 17 0 0 10 5 80 0 20
2020 CH 48 24 10 3 10 3 0 75 14 30
2020 CH-03 36 29 7 0 21 7 0 69 23 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 36 13 11 25 10 0 5 51 37 20
2024 CH-03 44 8 0 18 20 0 10 58 42 10
2022 CH 39 26 18 8 6 0 3 67 15 35
2022 CH-03 37 21 17 10 11 0 5 61 22 20
2020 CH 41 21 10 10 10 3 3 67 22 30
2020 CH-03 29 29 0 7 21 7 7 67 33 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 62 13 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 20
2024 CH-03 27 26 19 19 9 0 0 53 28 10
2022 CH 21 46 19 12 3 0 0 67 15 35
2022 CH-03 5 57 28 5 5 0 0 61 10 20
2020 CH 28 38 21 7 7 0 0 66 14 30
2020 CH-03 21 43 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 15
2019 CH 21 45 15 15 3 0 0 67 18 35
2019 CH-02 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2019 CH-03 8 62 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 6 54 24 8 0 6 0 65 9 15
2022 CH 4 58 13 16 4 0 5 65 21 25
2022 CH-03 0 52 7 27 7 0 8 56 36 15
2020 CH 15 45 20 10 0 10 0 67 11 20
2020 CH-03 9 45 27 9 0 9 0 60 10 10
2019 CH 0 58 25 8 4 4 0 61 13 25

Work-related stress

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 CH 39 24 32 0 0 0 5 41 59 20
2024 CH-03 41 37 10 0 0 0 11 46 54 10
2022 CH 28 30 30 5 6 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 23 43 29 0 5 0 0 20
2020 CH 34 38 14 3 10 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 15
2019 CH 6 24 24 21 24 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 0 20 20 30 30 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 0 38 23 23 15 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 16 32 33 4 10 5 0 17 83 20
2024 CH-03 0 36 36 0 18 10 0 0 100 10
2022 CH 12 41 24 18 5 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 6 42 22 21 9 0 0 20
2020 CH 21 18 36 21 4 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 15 8 38 31 8 0 0 15
2019 CH 9 24 39 9 18 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 0 30 40 10 20 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 8 23 38 15 15 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 34 21 30 9 5 0 0 34 66 20
2024 CH-03 26 28 28 8 10 0 0 26 74 10
2022 CH 29 30 26 12 3 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 36 6 37 15 6 0 0 20
2020 CH 24 45 17 10 3 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 0 57 21 14 7 0 0 15
2019 CH 15 42 30 12 0 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 15 31 38 15 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 22 4 10 34 25 0 5 24 76 20
2024 CH-03 0 8 8 49 25 0 10 0 100 10
2022 CH 6 23 30 24 17 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 6 27 21 32 15 0 0 20
2020 CH 14 28 21 24 14 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 7 29 0 36 29 0 0 15
2019 CH 9 27 21 18 24 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 0 40 20 30 10 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 15 23 8 15 38 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 51 16 4 0 0 10 20 73 27 20
2024 CH-03 44 8 0 0 0 19 29 84 16 10
2022 CH 47 29 9 3 0 0 12 35
2022 CH-03 54 26 5 5 0 0 11 20
2020 CH 48 17 7 14 3 0 10 30
2020 CH-03 29 29 7 21 7 0 7 15
2019 CH 22 31 19 9 6 3 9 30
2019 CH-02 10 40 20 20 0 0 10 10
2019 CH-03 17 25 33 0 17 8 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 35 41 19 0 0 0 5 37 63 20
2024 CH-03 34 29 27 0 0 0 10 38 62 10
2022 CH 27 39 20 8 3 0 3 35
2022 CH-03 27 42 16 5 5 0 6 20
2020 CH 28 21 21 17 14 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 7 36 21 14 21 0 0 15
2019 CH 24 27 24 12 9 0 3 35
2019 CH-02 20 10 50 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 31 15 23 8 15 0 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 32 30 29 9 0 0 0 32 68 20
2024 CH-03 9 52 29 10 0 0 0 9 91 10
2022 CH 27 44 18 11 0 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 22 57 11 10 0 0 0 20
2020 CH 29 43 18 7 4 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 15
2019 CH 21 42 30 6 0 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 10 50 40 0 0 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 31 23 38 8 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 22 44 10 14 0 5 5 24 76 20
2024 CH-03 19 33 20 8 0 10 10 24 76 10
2022 CH 21 48 19 5 3 3 0 35
2022 CH-03 11 54 19 9 0 6 0 20
2020 CH 21 46 25 7 0 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 8 62 23 8 0 0 0 15
2019 CH 18 55 15 9 0 3 0 35
2019 CH-02 20 40 20 10 0 10 0 10
2019 CH-03 15 62 8 15 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 48 25 7 15 0 0 5 51 49 20
2024 CH-03 45 35 0 9 0 0 10 50 50 10
2022 CH 35 31 19 3 9 0 3 35
2022 CH-03 32 38 15 5 10 0 0 20
2020 CH 21 55 10 7 7 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 14 50 14 7 14 0 0 15
2019 CH 27 48 15 6 3 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 23 54 8 15 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 54 32 0 10 0 0 5 56 44 20
2024 CH-03 36 45 0 9 0 0 10 40 60 10
2022 CH 41 26 15 11 6 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 37 38 5 9 10 0 0 20
2020 CH 48 21 7 14 10 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 43 14 7 14 21 0 0 15
2019 CH 21 36 21 12 9 0 0 35
2019 CH-02 0 40 40 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 72 13 10 0 0 0 5 75 25 20
2024 CH-03 55 16 19 0 0 0 9 60 40 10
2022 CH 50 24 14 3 6 0 3 35
2022 CH-03 48 22 20 0 5 0 5 20
2020 CH 24 38 24 10 3 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 29 36 21 14 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 27 50 13 0 10 0 0 27 73 20
2024 CH-03 46 19 26 0 10 0 0 46 54 10
2022 CH 28 26 26 11 6 3 0 35
2022 CH-03 22 27 24 9 11 6 0 20
2020 CH 28 34 28 10 0 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 14 36 36 14 0 0 0 15
2019 CH 33 33 21 9 0 3 0 35
2019 CH-02 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 23 31 31 8 0 8 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 59 19 17 0 0 0 5 62 38 20
2024 CH-03 44 36 10 0 0 0 10 49 51 10
2022 CH 38 41 14 6 0 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 31 43 15 11 0 0 0 20
2020 CH 52 24 17 0 7 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 43 21 21 0 14 0 0 15
2019 CH 41 34 13 9 0 0 3 30
2019 CH-02 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 10
2019 CH-03 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 52 36 12 0 0 0 0 52 48 20
2024 CH-03 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 20 80 10
2022 CH 32 28 28 3 8 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 31 25 30 5 10 0 0 20
2020 CH 24 31 10 21 14 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 21 29 7 14 29 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 86 5 5 0 0 0 4 89 11 20
2024 CH-03 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 80 20 10

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 CH 81 10 0 0 0 0 9 89 11 20
2024 CH-03 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 89 11 10

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 CH 90 5 0 5 0 0 0 90 10 20
2024 CH-03 81 10 0 9 0 0 0 81 19 10
2022 CH 80 15 3 0 0 0 3 35
2022 CH-03 85 6 5 0 0 0 5 20
2020 CH 79 7 3 7 3 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 71 7 7 7 7 0 0 15
2019 CH 67 9 12 3 3 0 6 35
2019 CH-02 40 10 30 0 10 0 10 10
2019 CH-03 69 8 8 8 0 0 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 71 15 14 0 0 0 0 71 29 20
2024 CH-03 52 20 28 0 0 0 0 52 48 10
2022 CH 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 20
2020 CH 54 25 11 11 0 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 50 29 7 14 0 0 0 15
2019 CH 48 21 9 9 6 0 6 35
2019 CH-02 30 20 20 10 10 0 10 10
2019 CH-03 62 8 0 15 8 0 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 80 20 20
2024 CH-03 61 20 19 0 0 0 0 61 39 10
2022 CH 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 35
2022 CH-03 64 26 5 5 0 0 0 20
2020 CH 69 10 7 7 7 0 0 30
2020 CH-03 64 7 7 7 14 0 0 15
2019 CH 47 31 9 6 3 0 3 30
2019 CH-03 46 38 0 0 8 0 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 57 23 14 0 0 0 5 60 40 20
2024 CH-03 36 36 18 0 0 0 10 40 60 10
2022 CH 54 27 8 3 0 3 5 35
2022 CH-03 39 36 14 5 0 6 0 20
2020 CH 48 14 14 10 0 0 14 30
2020 CH-03 50 14 14 7 0 0 14 15
2019 CH 39 24 18 3 0 0 15 35
2019 CH-02 30 10 30 0 0 0 30 10
2019 CH-03 46 31 8 0 0 0 15 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 85 0 5 0 0 10 0 94 6 20
2024 CH-03 80 0 10 0 0 10 0 89 11 10
2022 CH 74 15 0 3 0 3 5 35
2022 CH-03 63 26 0 5 0 6 0 20
2020 CH 83 7 3 0 0 0 7 30
2020 CH-03 71 14 0 0 0 0 14 15
2019 CH 64 12 6 3 0 0 15 35
2019 CH-02 40 20 10 0 0 0 30 10
2019 CH-03 62 15 0 8 0 0 15 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 64 10 5 0 11 0 10 71 29 20
2024 CH-03 43 19 10 0 8 0 20 54 46 10
2022 CH 80 9 5 3 0 3 0 35
2022 CH-03 74 6 9 5 0 6 0 20
2020 CH 76 10 0 7 0 0 7 30
2020 CH-03 64 14 0 7 0 0 14 15
2019 CH 82 9 0 3 0 0 6 35
2019 CH-02 50 30 0 10 0 0 10 10
2019 CH-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 44 33 8 0 0 5 10 52 48 20
2024 CH-03 52 20 8 0 0 10 10 65 35 10
2022 CH 47 33 9 8 0 3 0 35
2022 CH-03 52 26 10 5 0 6 0 20
2020 CH 31 41 14 7 3 0 3 30
2020 CH-03 14 57 14 0 7 0 7 15
2019 CH 52 24 18 3 0 0 3 35
2019 CH-02 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 10
2019 CH-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 0 44 47 9 0 0 0 44 9 20
2024 CH-03 0 35 47 18 0 0 0 35 18 10
2022 CH 18 30 41 8 3 0 0 48 11 35
2022 CH-03 11 27 43 14 5 0 0 38 19 20
2020 CH 3 45 24 24 3 0 0 48 28 30
2020 CH-03 0 36 29 36 0 0 0 36 36 15
2019 CH 3 36 45 15 0 0 0 39 15 35
2019 CH-02 0 50 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 CH-03 0 23 54 23 0 0 0 23 23 15

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 14 9 31 16 24 0 5 42 25 20
2024 CH-03 28 18 28 8 8 0 10 18 51 10
2022 CH 8 20 39 24 6 0 3 31 29 35
2022 CH-03 14 21 32 21 6 0 6 29 37 20
2020 CH 21 14 45 10 7 0 3 18 36 30
2020 CH-03 29 14 43 7 0 0 7 8 46 15
2019 CH 6 27 36 21 9 0 0 30 33 35
2019 CH-02 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2019 CH-03 8 38 38 15 0 0 0 15 46 15
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Pay or other compensation issues

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 CH 19 64 20
2024 CH-03 18 63 10
2022 CH 5 80 35
2022 CH-03 5 79 20
2020 CH 31 52 30
2020 CH-03 29 43 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 CH 53 9 5 0 0 5 29 80 20 20
2024 CH-03 25 17 0 0 0 10 49 59 41 10
2022 CH 59 26 3 0 0 3 9 35
2022 CH-03 67 15 6 0 0 5 6 20
2020 CH 55 7 10 0 7 7 14 30
2020 CH-03 43 7 14 0 7 7 21 15
2019 CH 34 22 13 3 13 3 13 30
2019 CH-02 20 30 20 0 20 0 10 10
2019 CH-03 31 23 15 8 8 8 8 15
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