2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 98. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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 Full-time 33 41 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 4375
2024 Part-time 37 42 13 8 0 0 0 79 9 155
2022 Full-time 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 4295
2022 Part-time 43 45 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 175
2020 Full-time 41 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4370
2020 Part-time 40 44 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 180
2019 Full-time 39 43 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 4735
2019 Part-time 41 36 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 180

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 37 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 4375
2024 Part-time 33 54 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 155
2022 Full-time 38 38 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 4295
2022 Part-time 54 36 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 175
2020 Full-time 40 39 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4365
2020 Part-time 42 41 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 180
2019 Full-time 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 4735
2019 Part-time 39 37 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 175

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 36 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 4380
2024 Part-time 48 37 13 2 1 0 0 84 2 155
2022 Full-time 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 4285
2022 Part-time 49 39 10 1 2 0 0 88 2 175
2020 Full-time 53 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4345
2020 Part-time 48 37 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 180
2019 Full-time 53 34 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 4700
2019 Part-time 48 33 15 3 2 0 0 81 4 180

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 4380
2024 Part-time 38 43 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 155
2022 Full-time 42 40 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4295
2022 Part-time 53 35 8 2 2 0 0 88 3 175
2020 Full-time 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 4375
2020 Part-time 50 37 9 3 0 0 1 88 3 185
2019 Full-time 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 4740
2019 Part-time 47 35 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 34 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 4375
2024 Part-time 43 39 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 155
2022 Full-time 44 35 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4300
2022 Part-time 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 175
2020 Full-time 47 34 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 4355
2020 Part-time 55 31 9 4 1 0 0 86 4 180
2019 Full-time 44 34 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 4730
2019 Part-time 45 34 11 6 1 3 0 81 7 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 37 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 4370
2024 Part-time 42 36 12 9 1 0 0 78 10 155
2022 Full-time 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 4295
2022 Part-time 61 29 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 175
2020 Full-time 44 36 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 4340
2020 Part-time 52 33 9 5 0 0 0 85 6 180
2019 Full-time 42 36 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 4710
2019 Part-time 40 38 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 180

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 29 16 10 7 5 0 66 17 4375
2024 Part-time 36 35 14 8 2 3 2 74 11 155
2022 Full-time 38 29 15 8 5 4 1 70 14 4300
2022 Part-time 44 34 7 3 2 6 3 86 6 175
2020 Full-time 42 27 17 7 4 3 0 72 11 4365
2020 Part-time 46 24 15 5 2 4 3 75 8 180
2019 Full-time 39 27 17 8 5 3 1 69 13 4745
2019 Part-time 37 27 17 8 6 4 1 68 14 180
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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 Full-time 49 30 11 4 2 1 2 82 7 4375
2024 Part-time 52 29 8 3 0 1 7 88 3 155
2022 Full-time 51 29 11 3 2 1 3 83 6 4295
2022 Part-time 43 28 12 4 2 1 11 81 6 175
2020 Full-time 54 27 11 4 2 1 2 83 6 4370
2020 Part-time 47 28 11 4 1 4 5 82 6 185
2019 Full-time 51 28 12 4 2 1 2 82 6 4735
2019 Part-time 52 23 16 5 1 1 2 77 6 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 30 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 4370
2024 Part-time 59 33 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 155
2022 Full-time 50 32 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 4285
2022 Part-time 57 34 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 175
2020 Full-time 53 32 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 4375
2020 Part-time 55 32 8 3 1 0 1 87 5 185
2019 Full-time 49 32 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 4720
2019 Part-time 52 32 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 27 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 4375
2024 Part-time 67 24 5 4 0 0 0 91 5 155
2022 Full-time 55 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4295
2022 Part-time 67 25 3 4 1 0 0 92 4 175
2020 Full-time 60 26 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 4375
2020 Part-time 66 23 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 185
2019 Full-time 55 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4745
2019 Part-time 58 25 8 7 1 1 0 84 8 180

Senior management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 29 14 9 7 11 0 66 18 4375
2024 Part-time 39 31 11 4 0 14 0 83 4 155
2022 Full-time 36 30 13 6 4 10 0 73 12 4295
2022 Part-time 53 26 9 2 2 9 0 87 4 175
2020 Full-time 40 31 12 6 3 9 0 77 10 4375
2020 Part-time 51 26 6 2 1 13 0 89 3 185
2019 Full-time 34 33 14 6 4 8 0 73 11 4735
2019 Part-time 33 34 13 5 2 12 1 77 8 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 29 16 14 12 4 0 55 28 4375
2024 Part-time 33 37 10 12 4 3 0 73 17 155
2022 Full-time 28 33 16 11 9 3 0 63 20 4295
2022 Part-time 43 34 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 175
2020 Full-time 34 35 15 9 5 2 0 70 15 4370
2020 Part-time 44 36 11 5 2 2 0 82 7 185
2019 Full-time 29 34 16 11 7 3 0 65 18 4725
2019 Part-time 30 38 16 9 2 5 1 72 11 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 17 25 18 18 16 6 0 44 36 4370
2024 Part-time 26 30 19 11 5 9 0 61 18 155
2022 Full-time 18 30 19 16 12 6 0 51 29 4295
2022 Part-time 32 34 17 6 3 9 0 72 9 175
2020 Full-time 22 33 18 15 7 5 0 58 23 4360
2020 Part-time 34 30 19 10 2 5 0 68 12 185
2019 Full-time 20 31 19 15 9 6 0 55 25 4725
2019 Part-time 23 31 22 9 4 11 1 61 15 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 29 17 19 16 3 0 46 36 4375
2024 Part-time 28 33 14 13 7 5 0 64 21 155
2022 Full-time 19 32 18 17 13 3 0 52 30 4295
2022 Part-time 37 36 11 9 4 3 0 75 13 175
2020 Full-time 22 37 17 15 7 2 0 60 23 4375
2020 Part-time 34 37 17 4 3 5 0 75 7 185
2019 Full-time 19 32 19 17 10 3 0 52 28 4730
2019 Part-time 14 39 18 16 5 7 1 58 23 180
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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 Full-time 30 35 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 4380
2024 Part-time 41 41 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 155
2022 Full-time 34 36 14 9 6 0 0 70 16 4295
2022 Part-time 48 40 7 3 2 1 0 89 5 175
2020 Full-time 37 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 4375
2020 Part-time 48 34 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 180
2019 Full-time 34 38 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 4735
2019 Part-time 38 37 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 180

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 45 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 4380
2024 Part-time 34 51 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 155
2022 Full-time 35 46 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 4295
2022 Part-time 43 47 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 175
2020 Full-time 38 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 4360
2020 Part-time 45 40 9 5 0 0 0 85 5 180
2019 Full-time 33 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 4715
2019 Part-time 35 45 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 32 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 4375
2024 Part-time 52 34 6 5 2 0 2 87 7 155
2022 Full-time 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4295
2022 Part-time 50 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 175
2020 Full-time 49 32 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 4360
2020 Part-time 52 29 11 6 1 1 1 82 7 185
2019 Full-time 44 33 11 7 3 0 1 78 11 4745
2019 Part-time 44 31 11 10 2 1 1 77 12 180

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 Full-time 29 41 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 4375
2024 Part-time 31 49 9 8 2 0 1 81 10 155
2022 Full-time 35 42 11 10 3 0 0 77 13 4290
2022 Part-time 48 41 4 5 1 0 1 91 5 175
2020 Full-time 37 42 11 7 2 0 1 80 10 4355
2020 Part-time 44 38 11 3 0 0 4 86 3 180
2019 Full-time 33 42 12 10 3 0 0 76 12 4730
2019 Part-time 38 34 14 10 2 1 1 73 12 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 53 26 10 5 5 1 1 80 10 4375
2024 Part-time 62 24 6 1 1 0 6 91 3 155
2022 Full-time 54 27 10 4 3 1 1 82 8 4290
2022 Part-time 62 25 8 0 0 1 5 91 0 170
2020 Full-time 55 25 10 4 3 1 1 82 7 4365
2020 Part-time 55 22 12 2 1 3 5 83 3 185

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 33 18 14 12 3 0 54 27 4375
2024 Part-time 28 31 13 10 5 10 2 67 17 155
2022 Full-time 24 36 18 12 8 2 0 62 20 4300
2022 Part-time 39 35 13 7 1 3 2 78 9 175
2020 Full-time 26 37 18 11 6 2 0 64 18 4360
2020 Part-time 33 33 17 7 2 6 1 71 10 185
2019 Full-time 24 35 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 4735
2019 Part-time 19 37 15 13 8 6 2 61 23 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 26 14 6 6 1 5 44 56 4375
2024 Part-time 44 22 13 8 5 0 7 48 52 155
2022 Full-time 45 25 14 6 4 1 5 4295
2022 Part-time 42 27 13 7 4 1 7 175
2020 Full-time 48 25 14 6 3 1 3 4380
2020 Part-time 41 16 17 12 6 0 7 185
2019 Full-time 50 26 13 5 3 1 3 4740
2019 Part-time 38 26 14 8 7 1 6 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 57 13 8 4 5 1 13 66 34 4375
2024 Part-time 53 13 9 1 5 1 17 65 35 155

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 71 9 4 2 3 4 7 80 20 4370
2024 Part-time 82 4 1 1 1 2 10 93 7 155
2022 Full-time 75 8 3 2 2 4 5 4295
2022 Part-time 81 7 3 1 0 2 5 175
2020 Full-time 80 7 3 2 2 3 3 4365
2020 Part-time 80 7 3 1 0 1 7 180
2019 Full-time 78 8 4 2 2 3 4 4715
2019 Part-time 75 6 5 1 1 3 8 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 71 6 3 1 2 2 14 84 16 4375
2024 Part-time 77 6 2 1 2 0 12 88 12 155

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 61 11 7 3 5 2 11 71 29 4375
2024 Part-time 69 12 4 2 4 0 9 76 24 155

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 32 12 18 17 2 2 50 37 4375
2024 Part-time 15 36 10 15 12 4 7 58 31 155
2022 Full-time 21 34 11 14 14 3 2 59 29 4300
2022 Part-time 25 37 9 10 5 4 10 72 18 175
2020 Full-time 23 31 17 15 11 2 2 56 26 4375
2020 Part-time 19 26 18 12 10 4 10 54 26 185
2019 Full-time 23 30 15 14 13 3 2 56 28 4745
2019 Part-time 18 27 22 12 10 4 7 51 25 180

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 Full-time 28 41 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 4370
2024 Part-time 34 42 11 8 2 0 2 78 10 155
2022 Full-time 34 41 11 9 5 0 0 76 14 4290
2022 Part-time 43 39 11 5 1 0 1 82 7 175
2020 Full-time 37 42 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 4350
2020 Part-time 38 43 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 180
2019 Full-time 35 40 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 4720
2019 Part-time 34 39 13 10 3 0 1 73 13 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 14 4370
2024 Part-time 43 36 14 4 0 0 2 81 4 155
2022 Full-time 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4295
2022 Part-time 52 29 13 3 1 0 1 83 4 175
2020 Full-time 41 37 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 4370
2020 Part-time 41 40 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 180
2019 Full-time 39 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 4745
2019 Part-time 40 32 12 10 4 1 0 72 15 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 38 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 4375
2024 Part-time 37 43 11 5 2 1 1 81 7 155
2022 Full-time 36 38 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 4295
2022 Part-time 50 36 10 2 2 0 1 87 3 175
2020 Full-time 35 42 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 4350
2020 Part-time 43 40 12 3 0 1 1 84 3 185
2019 Full-time 33 42 13 9 3 1 1 75 12 4690
2019 Part-time 36 45 9 7 1 1 1 82 8 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 42 17 12 6 4 0 64 18 4375
2024 Part-time 22 47 11 6 3 9 3 77 11 155
2022 Full-time 23 43 16 9 4 4 1 69 14 4295
2022 Part-time 39 40 10 5 1 3 2 83 6 175
2020 Full-time 23 45 17 8 3 4 0 71 11 4370
2020 Part-time 25 45 16 9 1 3 1 73 11 185
2019 Full-time 22 43 19 9 3 4 0 68 13 4735
2019 Part-time 21 45 16 9 4 6 0 70 14 180

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 Full-time 38 33 11 9 9 0 0 71 18 4370
2024 Part-time 51 31 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 155
2022 Full-time 44 34 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 4295
2022 Part-time 68 27 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 175
2020 Full-time 47 32 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 4360
2020 Part-time 53 30 9 4 1 0 3 86 4 180
2019 Full-time 48 32 10 7 3 0 1 81 10 4730
2019 Part-time 62 25 5 6 0 1 1 88 6 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 34 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 4380
2024 Part-time 42 43 10 4 0 0 2 86 4 155
2022 Full-time 34 32 17 9 6 0 1 68 16 4300
2022 Part-time 50 34 9 2 1 1 3 88 3 175
2020 Full-time 33 35 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 4345
2020 Part-time 43 33 17 5 1 0 0 76 7 185
2019 Full-time 36 35 16 7 5 0 0 71 12 4725
2019 Part-time 42 39 11 3 2 0 2 83 5 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 66 21 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 4375
2024 Part-time 80 15 1 0 1 2 1 98 1 155
2022 Full-time 66 22 4 3 2 1 2 91 5 4300
2022 Part-time 81 15 1 1 0 1 2 99 1 175

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 Full-time 38 34 28 4375
2024 Part-time 55 27 17 155
2022 Full-time 36 33 31 4300
2022 Part-time 48 24 28 175
2020 Full-time 23 41 35 4380
2020 Part-time 28 38 35 185
2019 Full-time 27 39 34 4750
2019 Part-time 32 34 33 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 34 21 8 19 8 1580
2024 Part-time 14 12 7 3 63 3 75
2022 Full-time 12 37 21 5 17 9 1530
2022 Part-time 11 8 6 1 74 1 75
2020 Full-time 19 35 25 5 11 5 1030
2020 Part-time 13 6 6 5 64 6 45
2019 Full-time 15 28 25 5 22 5 1305
2019 Part-time 26 14 15 5 38 2 55
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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 Full-time 44 40 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 4375
2024 Part-time 47 34 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 155
2022 Full-time 49 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 4285
2022 Part-time 53 40 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 175
2020 Full-time 49 38 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 4360
2020 Part-time 51 40 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 180
2019 Full-time 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 4725
2019 Part-time 38 49 7 4 2 0 1 88 5 180

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 42 18 12 6 2 0 63 18 4375
2024 Part-time 26 46 14 9 3 1 0 73 12 155
2022 Full-time 23 46 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 4290
2022 Part-time 36 48 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 175
2020 Full-time 26 46 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 4370
2020 Part-time 36 38 17 4 1 3 0 77 5 185
2019 Full-time 24 43 17 10 4 1 0 69 14 4740
2019 Part-time 21 47 17 10 1 3 1 71 11 180

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 Full-time 10 24 38 18 8 0 2 26 35 4360
2024 Part-time 5 16 36 24 13 1 5 40 22 155
2022 Full-time 8 22 39 21 8 1 2 30 30 4285
2022 Part-time 2 13 31 31 19 1 3 53 15 175
2020 Full-time 7 21 40 23 7 1 1 31 28 4370
2020 Part-time 4 15 35 31 13 1 2 44 20 185
2019 Full-time 8 22 38 21 9 1 1 31 30 4740
2019 Part-time 4 19 35 26 12 1 2 39 24 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 27 29 13 7 1 3 20 50 4370
2024 Part-time 10 28 35 11 10 2 5 22 41 155
2022 Full-time 18 28 30 14 6 1 3 21 47 4290
2022 Part-time 6 18 31 21 17 2 6 41 26 175
2020 Full-time 16 27 31 15 7 2 1 23 45 4365
2020 Part-time 10 23 30 16 12 7 4 31 36 185
2019 Full-time 18 26 29 15 8 2 2 24 46 4735
2019 Part-time 11 18 35 17 10 6 3 29 33 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 17 31 28 13 0 2 42 26 4365
2024 Part-time 4 11 29 31 21 0 4 54 16 155
2022 Full-time 8 17 33 26 13 0 2 40 26 4295
2022 Part-time 2 8 21 29 35 2 3 67 11 175
2020 Full-time 8 17 33 28 13 1 1 41 25 4350
2020 Part-time 3 12 26 34 21 1 2 58 15 180
2019 Full-time 7 18 31 28 15 1 1 43 25 4705
2019 Part-time 7 13 32 28 16 2 3 46 21 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 23 26 17 11 1 3 29 43 4365
2024 Part-time 11 18 22 20 17 2 11 42 32 155
2022 Full-time 16 22 25 19 13 2 4 33 40 4285
2022 Part-time 4 14 18 24 31 3 6 60 20 175
2020 Full-time 13 21 28 22 12 2 2 35 36 4360
2020 Part-time 5 17 24 25 21 3 6 50 24 185
2019 Full-time 15 21 29 19 13 2 2 33 37 4730
2019 Part-time 10 21 23 22 19 2 3 42 33 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 15 27 24 17 3 4 44 27 4365
2024 Part-time 4 14 20 22 26 7 7 56 20 155
2022 Full-time 11 18 25 22 16 3 5 41 31 4295
2022 Part-time 5 14 19 22 27 5 9 57 21 175
2020 Full-time 6 13 25 30 19 3 2 53 21 4340
2020 Part-time 4 8 21 27 29 7 4 63 13 180
2019 Full-time 8 16 26 26 18 3 3 46 26 4715
2019 Part-time 9 15 24 25 18 3 5 48 26 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 25 29 15 9 2 2 25 45 4370
2024 Part-time 13 18 33 15 13 4 5 31 34 155
2022 Full-time 17 24 30 14 9 2 3 25 43 4290
2022 Part-time 4 15 27 13 31 5 5 48 21 175
2020 Full-time 14 23 32 18 9 2 1 28 39 4360
2020 Part-time 8 16 33 18 16 7 3 37 26 185
2019 Full-time 16 23 30 17 10 2 2 28 41 4730
2019 Part-time 11 22 29 20 10 3 5 33 36 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 14 34 30 15 1 2 46 19 4375
2024 Part-time 7 11 29 31 17 1 3 51 19 155
2022 Full-time 4 12 33 31 17 1 2 49 17 4295
2022 Part-time 1 3 29 29 34 1 2 65 5 175
2020 Full-time 6 17 39 27 10 1 1 37 24 4370
2020 Part-time 6 14 34 31 14 1 0 45 20 185
2019 Full-time 10 21 36 21 11 1 1 32 31 4730
2019 Part-time 8 13 44 20 12 2 2 33 22 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 29 20 22 15 4 0 41 39 4375
2024 Part-time 17 32 13 24 7 6 1 53 34 155
2022 Full-time 13 31 21 20 11 4 0 46 32 4295
2022 Part-time 26 39 16 8 4 7 0 70 13 175
2020 Full-time 17 38 21 15 5 3 0 57 21 4330
2020 Part-time 26 37 21 8 1 7 0 68 9 180
2019 Full-time 14 33 23 18 7 5 0 50 26 4705
2019 Part-time 15 33 22 14 5 11 0 54 22 180

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 Full-time 51 30 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 4375
2024 Part-time 64 26 3 4 0 1 1 93 5 155
2022 Full-time 55 28 6 6 4 1 0 84 9 4290
2022 Part-time 65 26 6 1 0 0 1 93 2 175
2020 Full-time 55 29 7 5 3 1 0 84 9 4360
2020 Part-time 59 29 5 4 1 2 0 90 5 185
2019 Full-time 52 30 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 4735
2019 Part-time 53 27 7 9 2 0 1 82 11 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 59 28 5 5 3 0 0 87 7 4375
2024 Part-time 74 22 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 155
2022 Full-time 62 28 4 3 2 0 0 90 5 4295
2022 Part-time 77 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 1 175
2020 Full-time 61 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 4360
2020 Part-time 75 21 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 185
2019 Full-time 58 29 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 4720
2019 Part-time 66 25 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 34 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 4375
2024 Part-time 60 35 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 155
2022 Full-time 53 34 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 4290
2022 Part-time 66 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 175
2020 Full-time 53 35 7 3 1 1 0 88 5 4345
2020 Part-time 56 36 5 0 2 1 0 93 2 180
2019 Full-time 51 35 8 4 2 1 0 87 5 4735
2019 Part-time 51 36 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 40 14 7 6 3 0 72 13 4375
2024 Part-time 36 39 13 4 4 4 0 78 8 155
2022 Full-time 35 41 12 6 4 3 0 78 10 4295
2022 Part-time 48 42 7 1 1 0 1 91 2 175
2020 Full-time 38 41 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 4345
2020 Part-time 44 42 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 185
2019 Full-time 39 41 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 4725
2019 Part-time 36 43 14 2 1 4 0 83 3 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 39 14 6 4 8 1 74 11 4370
2024 Part-time 40 41 11 3 0 4 0 84 4 155
2022 Full-time 31 40 13 5 3 7 1 77 9 4295
2022 Part-time 39 39 7 3 1 10 0 87 5 175
2020 Full-time 39 37 13 4 2 5 0 80 7 4365
2020 Part-time 42 40 10 3 0 4 1 86 4 180
2019 Full-time 44 34 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 4730
2019 Part-time 44 32 14 1 2 8 0 83 3 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 4375
2024 Part-time 54 39 4 3 0 0 0 93 4 155
2022 Full-time 49 36 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 4300
2022 Part-time 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 175
2020 Full-time 56 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 4355
2020 Part-time 67 28 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 180
2019 Full-time 53 33 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 4735
2019 Part-time 54 35 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 180

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 Full-time 40 28 9 6 4 7 6 78 11 4375
2024 Part-time 41 30 7 2 2 9 10 86 5 155
2022 Full-time 45 28 8 5 3 6 4 82 9 4290
2022 Part-time 52 30 7 2 0 4 4 90 3 175

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 28 11 6 4 8 6 75 12 4375
2024 Part-time 40 30 6 4 2 9 10 86 7 155
2022 Full-time 41 29 9 5 3 7 4 80 10 4295
2022 Part-time 53 26 8 3 0 5 5 88 3 175

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 23 22 7 4 20 2 59 13 4375
2024 Part-time 31 22 20 5 1 20 1 66 8 155
2022 Full-time 26 27 23 6 3 14 1 63 10 4295
2022 Part-time 31 26 17 6 2 17 1 69 10 175
2020 Full-time 35 35 15 5 2 7 1 76 7 4370
2020 Part-time 37 34 13 5 0 10 1 80 6 185

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 33 8 6 4 6 4 79 12 4370
2024 Part-time 40 38 9 4 0 5 4 85 5 155
2022 Full-time 41 35 8 5 3 5 3 82 9 4295
2022 Part-time 49 32 6 2 1 7 3 91 3 175
2020 Full-time 46 32 9 4 2 4 2 83 7 4355
2020 Part-time 50 32 8 3 1 2 3 87 4 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 13 21 4 4 46 6 40 17 4370
2024 Part-time 11 11 20 2 1 51 3 49 7 155
2022 Full-time 8 13 21 4 3 46 4 44 14 4295
2022 Part-time 14 17 18 0 1 45 4 62 2 175

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 5 15 15 38 23 2 11 69 60

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 Full-time 27 30 15 8 6 8 6 66 16 4375
2024 Part-time 32 34 8 5 1 8 12 82 7 155
2022 Full-time 30 30 15 6 5 8 7 70 13 4295
2022 Part-time 40 25 10 2 1 9 14 84 3 175
2020 Full-time 30 33 15 6 3 6 5 72 11 4370
2020 Part-time 36 27 13 4 1 12 8 78 6 185
2019 Full-time 33 30 14 8 4 6 5 71 13 4735
2019 Part-time 32 29 12 7 3 10 7 74 11 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 42 13 9 5 3 1 72 15 4375
2024 Part-time 29 49 9 6 4 2 2 80 10 155
2022 Full-time 30 42 13 8 4 3 1 75 12 4295
2022 Part-time 41 34 13 4 2 3 3 80 6 175
2020 Full-time 38 40 11 6 2 2 1 80 8 4365
2020 Part-time 39 43 9 5 1 2 1 85 6 185
2019 Full-time 35 40 12 7 3 2 1 77 11 4735
2019 Part-time 33 39 14 6 3 3 2 76 9 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 41 17 6 4 2 0 72 11 4370
2024 Part-time 40 43 12 2 1 1 0 84 4 155
2022 Full-time 33 40 17 4 3 2 0 75 7 4295
2022 Part-time 43 39 13 1 1 3 0 84 2 175
2020 Full-time 40 39 14 3 2 2 0 80 5 4350
2020 Part-time 44 39 11 1 0 4 1 87 1 180
2019 Full-time 35 40 17 5 2 2 0 76 7 4725
2019 Part-time 31 47 14 3 0 3 1 82 3 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 27 16 12 11 11 2 55 27 4375
2024 Part-time 29 26 18 10 2 10 5 65 14 155
2022 Full-time 22 28 16 11 8 12 3 59 22 4295
2022 Part-time 32 29 15 6 2 13 4 74 9 175
2020 Full-time 26 29 18 9 8 8 2 62 19 4355
2020 Part-time 28 30 15 8 2 15 3 69 13 180
2019 Full-time 23 27 18 11 8 10 3 57 22 4730
2019 Part-time 23 25 20 9 8 13 2 57 19 180

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 Full-time 30 47 5 13 5 0 0 76 18 4375
2024 Part-time 33 45 7 11 3 0 0 79 14 155
2022 Full-time 34 45 4 11 5 0 0 80 16 4295
2022 Part-time 53 37 4 6 1 0 0 90 6 175
2020 Full-time 32 49 6 10 2 0 0 81 13 4375
2020 Part-time 36 48 5 9 1 0 0 84 11 185

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 32 8 16 14 0 0 62 30 4370
2024 Part-time 37 34 7 14 6 0 3 73 20 155
2022 Full-time 39 36 8 10 6 0 1 76 16 4295
2022 Part-time 56 29 5 4 0 0 7 90 4 175
2020 Full-time 34 41 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 4370
2020 Part-time 35 43 11 10 0 0 1 78 10 185
2019 Full-time 47 33 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 4740
2019 Part-time 49 31 6 9 4 0 1 80 13 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 36 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 4370
2024 Part-time 40 45 6 6 2 0 2 86 8 155
2022 Full-time 49 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 4290
2022 Part-time 67 25 3 1 0 0 3 95 1 175
2020 Full-time 47 36 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 4350
2020 Part-time 54 34 6 5 0 0 2 89 5 185
2019 Full-time 53 34 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 4705
2019 Part-time 57 31 5 5 1 1 1 89 6 180

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 Full-time 67 18 4 5 3 0 2 87 9 4375
2024 Part-time 63 19 4 8 5 1 0 83 13 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 62 18 5 8 4 0 2 82 12 4375
2024 Part-time 57 24 6 7 5 1 1 82 12 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 83 9 2 2 1 0 2 95 3 4375
2024 Part-time 85 10 1 3 1 0 0 95 4 155
2022 Full-time 83 9 3 1 1 0 2 95 3 4295
2022 Part-time 83 12 1 0 1 2 1 97 1 175
2019 Full-time 82 10 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 4735
2019 Part-time 86 10 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 28 13 5 3 7 2 77 8 4375
2024 Part-time 44 24 14 3 1 12 2 79 5 155
2022 Full-time 41 26 15 5 2 8 2 75 8 4300
2022 Part-time 48 26 8 3 2 14 1 86 5 175
2020 Full-time 45 27 13 5 2 7 2 78 8 4375
2020 Part-time 45 29 12 4 0 9 1 83 4 185
2019 Full-time 45 24 12 5 3 10 2 78 9 4745
2019 Part-time 45 22 13 4 1 15 0 78 7 180

Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 4375
2024 Part-time 4 96 155
2022 Full-time 8 92 4295
2020 Full-time 7 93 4375
2020 Part-time 2 98 185
2019 Full-time 9 91 4735
2019 Part-time 5 95 180

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 55 430
2022 Full-time 41 59 335
2019 Full-time 45 55 450
2019 Part-time 54 46 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 62 38 430
2022 Full-time 58 42 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 430
2022 Full-time 8 92 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 430
2022 Full-time 1 99 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 430
2022 Full-time 6 94 335
2019 Full-time 6 94 450
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 430
2022 Full-time 7 93 335
2019 Full-time 4 96 450
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 430
2022 Full-time 8 92 335
2019 Full-time 4 96 450
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 68 430
2022 Full-time 32 68 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 56 430
2022 Full-time 45 55 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 50 430
2022 Full-time 49 51 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 56 430
2022 Full-time 42 58 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 69 430
2022 Full-time 34 66 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 430
2022 Full-time 55 45 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 70 430
2022 Full-time 30 70 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 1 99 430
2022 Full-time 0 100 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 430
2022 Full-time 5 95 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 430
2022 Full-time 13 87 335
2019 Full-time 8 92 445
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 51 49 430
2022 Full-time 49 51 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 82 430
2022 Full-time 17 83 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 84 430
2022 Full-time 18 82 335
2019 Full-time 15 85 445
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 57 43 425
2022 Full-time 51 49 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 425
2022 Full-time 22 78 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 425
2022 Full-time 10 90 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 81 425
2022 Full-time 18 82 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 425
2022 Full-time 10 90 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 425
2022 Full-time 6 94 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 425
2022 Full-time 9 91 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 425
2022 Full-time 14 86 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 77 425
2022 Full-time 28 72 335
2019 Full-time 25 75 440
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 400
2022 Full-time 7 93 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 400
2022 Full-time 18 82 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 400
2022 Full-time 6 94 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 400
2022 Full-time 5 95 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 400
2022 Full-time 6 94 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 400
2022 Full-time 8 92 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 400
2022 Full-time 10 90 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 400
2022 Full-time 13 87 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 400
2022 Full-time 14 86 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 70 400
2022 Full-time 32 68 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 400
2022 Full-time 7 93 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 400
2022 Full-time 49 51 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 48 400
2022 Full-time 60 40 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 400

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 85 400
2022 Full-time 16 84 315

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 12 12 5 5 43 13 51 23 4375
2024 Part-time 10 12 10 4 3 48 14 57 18 155
2022 Full-time 12 13 11 5 4 43 12 55 21 4295
2022 Part-time 13 11 9 3 1 39 23 64 11 175
2020 Full-time 18 17 15 4 3 35 8 61 13 4370
2020 Part-time 15 14 11 2 2 45 11 65 9 185
2019 Full-time 16 16 17 5 4 31 10 56 16 4735
2019 Part-time 12 16 14 2 3 41 12 60 11 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 34 14 6 4 15 2 71 11 4370
2024 Part-time 31 34 14 3 2 14 2 78 5 155
2022 Full-time 29 38 12 5 3 12 1 77 9 4295
2022 Part-time 37 36 8 2 0 14 2 87 3 175
2020 Full-time 35 35 15 4 3 9 1 77 7 4370
2020 Part-time 41 34 13 1 0 12 0 84 2 185
2019 Full-time 34 33 15 4 3 10 1 76 8 4745
2019 Part-time 32 33 13 4 2 13 3 77 7 180

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 4375
2024 Part-time 2 98 155
2022 Full-time 6 94 4295
2022 Part-time 2 98 175
2019 Full-time 5 95 4730
2019 Part-time 5 95 180

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 70 335
2022 Full-time 26 74 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 75 25 335
2022 Full-time 77 23 260
2019 Full-time 82 18 225
2019 Part-time 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 2 98 335
2022 Full-time 2 98 260

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
2022 Full-time 1 99 260
2019 Full-time 0 100 225
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 335
2022 Full-time 7 93 260

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 Full-time 6 94 335
2022 Full-time 5 95 260
2019 Full-time 7 93 225
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 85 335
2022 Full-time 15 85 260
2019 Full-time 6 94 225
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 24 76 325
2022 Full-time 24 76 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 22 78 325
2022 Full-time 18 82 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 85 325
2022 Full-time 13 87 260
2019 Full-time 16 84 220
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 325
2022 Full-time 6 94 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 26 74 325
2022 Full-time 25 75 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 70 325
2022 Full-time 27 73 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 325
2022 Full-time 5 95 260
2019 Full-time 3 97 220
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 325
2022 Full-time 3 97 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 325
2022 Full-time 7 93 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 22 78 325
2022 Full-time 16 84 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 2 98 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 72 325
2022 Full-time 21 79 260
2019 Full-time 16 84 220
2019 Part-time 52 48 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 72 330
2022 Full-time 31 69 260
2019 Full-time 33 67 220
2019 Part-time 46 54 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 330
2022 Full-time 15 85 260

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 Full-time 4 96 330
2022 Full-time 6 94 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 85 330
2022 Full-time 19 81 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 330
2022 Full-time 7 93 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 4 96 330
2022 Full-time 7 93 260
2019 Full-time 6 94 220
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 330
2022 Full-time 9 91 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 330
2022 Full-time 10 90 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 53 47 330
2022 Full-time 42 58 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 94 320
2022 Full-time 5 95 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 22 78 320
2022 Full-time 15 85 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 1 99 320
2022 Full-time 1 99 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 3 97 320
2022 Full-time 5 95 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 320
2022 Full-time 8 92 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 88 320
2022 Full-time 12 88 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 320
2022 Full-time 14 86 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 73 320
2022 Full-time 26 74 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 320
2022 Full-time 7 93 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 55 320
2022 Full-time 43 57 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 2 98 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 63 37 320
2022 Full-time 65 35 250

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 4 96 320

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 88 320
2022 Full-time 15 85 250

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 13 14 4 4 45 9 54 16 4375
2024 Part-time 10 13 10 4 0 52 9 62 12 155
2022 Full-time 14 14 13 3 3 45 8 59 13 4295
2022 Part-time 19 11 10 1 1 40 18 71 5 175
2020 Full-time 19 16 15 3 2 38 7 63 9 4365
2020 Part-time 15 15 12 1 0 51 7 69 2 180
2019 Full-time 18 15 17 3 2 36 9 60 9 4730
2019 Part-time 15 10 17 3 2 43 11 54 10 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 34 15 5 4 16 2 71 10 4375
2024 Part-time 34 28 18 3 3 13 2 73 7 155
2022 Full-time 29 37 14 4 3 13 1 77 7 4295
2022 Part-time 39 34 11 0 1 13 2 86 1 175
2020 Full-time 35 35 15 3 2 10 1 78 6 4370
2020 Part-time 40 34 13 2 0 12 0 83 3 185
2019 Full-time 36 32 15 3 2 12 1 78 5 4740
2019 Part-time 37 27 17 2 2 13 3 76 5 180

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 85 4370
2024 Part-time 19 81 155
2022 Full-time 10 90 4295
2022 Part-time 14 86 175
2020 Full-time 9 91 4355
2020 Part-time 10 90 180
2019 Full-time 12 88 4740
2019 Part-time 17 83 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 64 36 685
2024 Part-time 66 34 35
2022 Full-time 62 38 440
2022 Part-time 67 33 30
2020 Full-time 47 53 390
2020 Part-time 57 43 20

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 73 27 685
2024 Part-time 95 5 35
2022 Full-time 70 30 440
2022 Part-time 91 9 30
2020 Full-time 79 21 395
2020 Part-time 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 86 14 570
2019 Part-time 86 14 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 35 7 7 4 1 1 82 11 510
2024 Part-time 50 33 3 4 10 0 0 83 14 35
2022 Full-time 42 40 7 7 3 1 0 82 10 305
2022 Part-time 50 40 3 3 4 0 0 90 7 25
2020 Full-time 51 32 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 310
2020 Part-time 57 27 0 11 0 5 0 88 12 20
2019 Full-time 52 34 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 490
2019 Part-time 68 13 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 25

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 40 36 8 7 4 3 3 80 11 4370
2024 Part-time 53 35 5 2 0 1 4 92 2 155
2022 Full-time 43 36 8 5 2 3 3 84 7 4295
2022 Part-time 55 35 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 175
2020 Full-time 48 34 7 4 1 3 3 87 6 4375
2020 Part-time 52 31 5 4 0 4 4 90 4 180
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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 Full-time 55 29 6 4 4 1 0 86 9 4375
2024 Part-time 70 26 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 155
2022 Full-time 55 30 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 4300
2022 Part-time 63 28 5 2 0 2 1 94 2 175
2020 Full-time 54 31 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 4345
2020 Part-time 60 31 4 4 1 0 0 92 5 185

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 Full-time 3 5 11 8 40 6 27 71 12 4360
2024 Part-time 0 3 4 7 54 4 28 90 5 155
2022 Full-time 3 5 10 9 44 6 23 75 11 4290
2022 Part-time 2 3 7 5 54 5 24 83 7 175

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 24 43 15 10 6 3 0 69 16 4375
2024 Part-time 31 46 9 11 1 1 0 79 12 155
2022 Full-time 27 44 15 7 3 3 0 74 11 4300
2022 Part-time 35 40 13 5 0 7 0 81 5 175
2020 Full-time 44 41 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 4355
2020 Part-time 52 38 5 3 0 1 0 91 3 185
2019 Full-time 35 43 12 5 2 2 0 80 8 4720
2019 Part-time 36 43 14 3 0 3 0 82 4 180

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 25 37 22 9 4375
2024 Part-time 12 25 35 23 5 155
2022 Full-time 9 26 37 21 6 4295
2022 Part-time 9 24 37 24 7 175

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 53 28 9 4 3 2 0 83 7 4375
2024 Part-time 69 21 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 155
2022 Full-time 52 30 9 3 2 3 0 85 6 4300
2022 Part-time 62 27 7 0 0 4 1 93 0 175
2020 Full-time 54 28 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 4350
2020 Part-time 60 25 7 1 0 5 1 91 2 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 28 8 11 8 1 0 72 19 4375
2024 Part-time 55 26 8 8 2 0 1 82 10 155
2022 Full-time 44 29 9 10 7 1 0 74 16 4295
2022 Part-time 51 30 8 5 1 4 0 85 7 175
2020 Full-time 41 32 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 4360
2020 Part-time 49 31 9 8 3 1 1 81 10 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 22 40 14 13 9 1 0 63 23 4375
2024 Part-time 34 41 8 11 3 2 1 77 15 155
2022 Full-time 27 42 13 10 5 2 0 71 15 4295
2022 Part-time 43 41 7 4 1 3 1 88 4 175
2020 Full-time 36 36 14 8 3 1 0 74 12 4375
2020 Part-time 47 35 10 5 0 2 1 85 5 185
2019 Full-time 28 39 16 9 5 2 0 69 15 4740
2019 Part-time 30 39 14 10 4 2 1 71 15 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 51 14 15 5 1 0 66 19 1525
2024 Part-time 4 59 30 8 0 0 0 63 8 25
2022 Full-time 14 51 15 14 4 2 0 67 18 1420
2022 Part-time 8 61 18 9 0 4 0 72 10 25
2020 Full-time 22 51 12 11 2 1 1 74 14 1395
2020 Part-time 14 57 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 20
2019 Full-time 18 43 18 13 4 2 2 64 18 1395
2019 Part-time 22 43 18 8 0 4 4 71 9 20

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 Full-time 31 31 18 9 10 0 2 32 68 4360
2024 Part-time 28 38 15 9 6 1 1 29 71 155
2022 Full-time 30 29 19 9 11 0 2 4280
2022 Part-time 31 31 22 7 8 0 1 175
2020 Full-time 32 32 19 11 7 0 1 4360
2020 Part-time 23 33 25 10 9 0 0 185
2019 Full-time 20 30 22 13 14 0 1 4745
2019 Part-time 14 24 23 16 22 1 1 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 29 27 15 13 0 1 15 85 4360
2024 Part-time 23 36 25 8 6 0 1 24 76 155
2022 Full-time 14 27 27 16 15 0 1 4280
2022 Part-time 36 29 22 8 4 0 1 175
2020 Full-time 16 27 27 18 12 0 0 4365
2020 Part-time 26 35 21 10 5 0 2 180
2019 Full-time 18 30 28 15 9 0 0 4740
2019 Part-time 21 30 31 9 6 1 2 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 32 21 13 9 0 1 24 76 4355
2024 Part-time 37 34 16 6 5 0 3 38 62 155
2022 Full-time 24 29 23 12 10 0 1 4275
2022 Part-time 51 26 13 6 3 0 2 175
2020 Full-time 25 31 22 13 7 0 1 4365
2020 Part-time 37 34 15 8 3 0 3 180
2019 Full-time 27 32 22 11 6 0 1 4720
2019 Part-time 32 34 17 9 5 1 3 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 23 23 16 18 0 1 18 82 4360
2024 Part-time 26 32 18 10 10 1 3 27 73 155
2022 Full-time 16 22 23 17 20 1 1 4285
2022 Part-time 34 19 26 11 7 1 3 175
2020 Full-time 20 26 23 17 13 1 1 4350
2020 Part-time 31 30 19 13 5 0 3 180
2019 Full-time 22 24 24 16 13 0 1 4715
2019 Part-time 25 31 17 13 10 1 4 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 27 13 7 5 0 6 46 54 4360
2024 Part-time 55 25 5 3 2 0 9 61 39 155
2022 Full-time 39 27 14 8 7 0 5 4285
2022 Part-time 67 18 8 2 1 1 4 175
2020 Full-time 39 28 16 9 5 0 3 4350
2020 Part-time 55 25 12 3 1 0 5 180
2019 Full-time 43 28 13 6 4 0 4 4725
2019 Part-time 59 19 9 4 0 1 7 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 27 23 12 15 0 1 23 77 4370
2024 Part-time 31 31 21 7 8 0 2 32 68 155
2022 Full-time 26 29 21 12 11 0 1 4285
2022 Part-time 41 27 15 10 6 0 0 175
2020 Full-time 24 29 24 14 9 0 0 4365
2020 Part-time 28 26 22 17 7 0 0 185
2019 Full-time 30 31 21 10 7 0 1 4730
2019 Part-time 36 22 22 12 5 1 2 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 24 33 21 10 10 1 1 24 76 4365
2024 Part-time 35 35 16 6 4 1 2 36 64 155
2022 Full-time 27 33 21 9 7 1 2 4280
2022 Part-time 49 30 15 3 1 0 1 175
2020 Full-time 31 36 21 8 3 1 1 4360
2020 Part-time 42 33 17 5 2 1 1 185
2019 Full-time 28 37 21 9 5 1 1 4735
2019 Part-time 30 37 15 9 6 1 3 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 31 23 13 11 1 1 21 79 4365
2024 Part-time 40 30 21 5 2 1 1 41 59 155
2022 Full-time 21 35 22 12 8 1 1 4285
2022 Part-time 47 31 12 6 1 1 2 175
2020 Full-time 25 36 23 10 5 0 1 4350
2020 Part-time 38 36 20 4 1 0 1 180
2019 Full-time 25 35 23 10 6 1 1 4730
2019 Part-time 26 37 17 8 6 1 4 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 26 32 19 10 10 0 1 27 73 4365
2024 Part-time 35 38 14 7 2 1 2 36 64 155
2022 Full-time 29 33 19 10 8 0 1 4285
2022 Part-time 46 27 17 7 1 1 0 175
2020 Full-time 32 35 18 9 5 0 1 4355
2020 Part-time 41 36 13 8 0 0 2 180
2019 Full-time 29 33 22 10 6 0 1 4720
2019 Part-time 36 32 14 9 6 2 2 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 29 14 7 8 0 1 42 58 4355
2024 Part-time 57 26 8 2 3 0 3 59 41 155
2022 Full-time 45 27 14 6 7 1 1 4285
2022 Part-time 67 20 8 2 1 1 2 175
2020 Full-time 48 28 12 7 4 0 0 4345
2020 Part-time 60 17 12 5 2 0 4 180
2019 Full-time 46 27 14 6 5 0 1 4715
2019 Part-time 47 24 12 8 5 2 2 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 27 13 6 5 0 1 47 53 4365
2024 Part-time 47 32 13 4 3 0 1 48 52 155
2022 Full-time 47 29 13 6 4 0 1 4290
2022 Part-time 52 29 14 3 0 1 1 175
2020 Full-time 29 32 22 11 5 0 0 4360
2020 Part-time 32 32 26 7 2 0 1 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 32 21 10 7 0 1 30 70 4360
2024 Part-time 38 34 16 6 4 0 1 39 61 150
2022 Full-time 29 33 20 10 7 0 1 4280
2022 Part-time 43 31 19 6 1 1 0 175
2020 Full-time 26 34 23 11 5 0 0 4360
2020 Part-time 31 42 18 4 2 0 2 185
2019 Full-time 33 34 19 9 4 0 1 4700
2019 Part-time 36 32 15 9 4 2 1 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 23 15 10 15 0 2 35 65 4360
2024 Part-time 53 17 11 8 8 1 2 55 45 155
2022 Full-time 48 25 13 5 6 1 2 4270
2022 Part-time 64 21 6 4 1 2 3 175
2020 Full-time 46 31 15 5 2 0 1 4340
2020 Part-time 51 31 13 3 1 0 2 180
2019 Full-time 54 25 11 5 3 0 1 4710
2019 Part-time 49 24 16 5 3 1 2 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 40 32 15 7 6 0 1 40 60 4360
2024 Part-time 49 32 11 3 5 0 0 49 51 155
2022 Full-time 45 33 12 5 4 0 1 4285
2022 Part-time 60 25 10 3 1 0 0 175
2020 Full-time 26 38 22 9 5 0 0 4350
2020 Part-time 27 42 19 9 2 0 1 185

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 69 10 5 2 2 1 11 78 22 4365
2024 Part-time 74 12 3 0 3 0 8 81 19 155

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 60 13 7 3 6 1 9 68 32 4365
2024 Part-time 67 16 5 2 4 0 6 72 28 155

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 73 10 4 2 3 1 6 78 22 4365
2024 Part-time 84 9 0 1 0 0 5 89 11 155
2022 Full-time 78 9 3 2 3 1 5 4290
2022 Part-time 88 4 3 0 0 1 4 175
2020 Full-time 82 8 3 2 2 1 3 4345
2020 Part-time 84 6 3 1 0 0 6 180
2019 Full-time 77 10 4 2 3 1 2 4725
2019 Part-time 76 10 4 1 2 2 5 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 62 22 7 3 2 0 3 64 36 4365
2024 Part-time 72 19 5 1 0 0 3 74 26 155
2022 Full-time 66 21 6 2 2 0 3 4285
2022 Part-time 83 10 3 0 0 1 3 175
2020 Full-time 68 20 6 2 1 0 1 4330
2020 Part-time 79 12 3 1 1 0 5 185
2019 Full-time 59 26 9 3 2 0 1 4710
2019 Part-time 62 25 7 2 1 1 3 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 62 18 8 4 6 0 2 64 36 4365
2024 Part-time 71 17 5 1 1 0 4 74 26 155
2022 Full-time 65 18 7 4 4 0 3 4285
2022 Part-time 81 11 4 0 1 1 2 175
2020 Full-time 67 18 7 4 3 0 1 4345
2020 Part-time 78 8 7 4 0 0 5 185
2019 Full-time 62 20 9 4 4 0 1 4710
2019 Part-time 64 21 6 3 2 1 3 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 61 12 5 2 1 0 19 76 24 4355
2024 Part-time 65 10 1 1 0 0 22 84 16 155
2022 Full-time 64 12 4 2 1 0 18 4280
2022 Part-time 76 6 2 0 0 1 14 175
2020 Full-time 63 12 5 2 1 0 17 4360
2020 Part-time 66 4 3 0 0 0 26 180
2019 Full-time 60 14 5 2 1 0 19 4700
2019 Part-time 57 9 5 1 0 1 29 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 70 16 6 1 1 0 6 74 26 4355
2024 Part-time 78 11 1 1 1 0 7 84 16 155
2022 Full-time 71 16 5 1 1 0 5 4275
2022 Part-time 86 5 3 0 0 1 5 175
2020 Full-time 72 17 6 2 0 0 3 4370
2020 Part-time 78 12 2 1 0 0 7 185
2019 Full-time 71 17 6 1 1 0 4 4710
2019 Part-time 73 14 4 0 0 1 8 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 53 20 10 5 8 1 3 55 45 4370
2024 Part-time 50 14 16 8 7 1 5 53 47 155
2022 Full-time 71 14 5 3 4 1 3 4290
2022 Part-time 67 13 10 3 3 1 4 175
2020 Full-time 71 16 6 3 2 1 2 4360
2020 Part-time 60 18 9 5 4 1 3 185
2019 Full-time 71 15 5 3 3 1 3 4725
2019 Part-time 67 16 4 3 5 1 4 180

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 29 13 5 3 1 3 48 52 4370
2024 Part-time 42 36 10 9 1 0 1 43 57 155
2022 Full-time 47 30 14 5 2 1 2 4290
2022 Part-time 48 28 16 5 2 1 0 175
2020 Full-time 43 31 16 6 2 0 1 4370
2020 Part-time 44 28 17 7 4 0 1 185
2019 Full-time 52 29 13 4 2 0 2 4720
2019 Part-time 47 30 13 4 4 1 2 180

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 30 39 16 7 0 0 37 23 4380
2024 Part-time 10 45 32 7 4 1 0 55 12 155
2022 Full-time 8 32 40 14 6 0 0 40 20 4300
2022 Part-time 15 49 30 4 1 0 1 65 5 175
2020 Full-time 11 34 38 13 4 0 0 45 16 4370
2020 Part-time 24 38 24 12 0 0 1 63 13 185
2019 Full-time 16 36 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 4745
2019 Part-time 19 42 27 9 1 0 1 62 10 180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 23 39 18 7 0 0 26 35 4370
2024 Part-time 7 15 46 27 4 0 1 31 23 155
2022 Full-time 9 20 42 21 8 0 0 29 29 4300
2022 Part-time 3 9 48 23 15 1 0 39 12 175
2020 Full-time 9 20 40 23 8 0 0 31 29 4355
2020 Part-time 8 13 33 30 14 0 1 45 22 185
2019 Full-time 7 17 40 25 11 0 0 36 24 4725
2019 Part-time 7 13 37 28 14 0 1 43 20 180
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Compensation

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 Full-time 27 57 4375
2024 Part-time 40 47 155
2022 Full-time 25 58 4295
2022 Part-time 40 42 175
2020 Full-time 30 50 4380
2020 Part-time 46 33 185

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 58 1165
2024 Part-time 46 54 60
2022 Full-time 38 62 1065
2022 Part-time 53 47 70
2020 Full-time 34 66 1330
2020 Part-time 37 63 90

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 16 11 6 6 3 17 52 48 4375
2024 Part-time 49 11 7 3 3 4 24 68 32 155
2022 Full-time 42 18 10 5 5 3 16 4300
2022 Part-time 49 12 8 2 1 2 27 175
2020 Full-time 44 20 12 7 5 2 10 4375
2020 Part-time 52 18 3 4 4 0 18 185
2019 Full-time 41 19 14 9 8 1 8 4705
2019 Part-time 38 21 13 10 7 2 9 180

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 16 15 21 32 3 5 27 57 1170
2024 Part-time 3 25 28 15 29 0 0 27 45 60
2022 Full-time 7 19 14 19 35 1 5 28 57 1065
2022 Part-time 13 24 9 21 18 4 10 43 46 70
2020 Full-time 9 19 16 21 28 2 5 30 53 1325
2020 Part-time 13 19 16 30 18 0 4 33 50 90

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 14 13 21 42 2 2 21 65 1170
2024 Part-time 8 17 14 33 19 6 4 27 58 60
2022 Full-time 5 14 12 19 46 2 2 19 68 1060
2022 Part-time 11 10 18 22 30 3 6 22 58 70
2020 Full-time 5 14 14 25 39 1 2 19 66 1330
2020 Part-time 7 15 20 25 31 0 2 22 57 90
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