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Step 1: Visit the electronic questionnaire portal and select Start my survey.

Step 2: Enter your secure access code (you will find this code in the invitation letter or email you previously received from Statistics Canada).

Step 3: Complete the survey.

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The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Statistics Canada are partnering to administer the 2022/2023 cycle of the Public Service Employee Survey (PSES). This public service-wide employee survey is designed to provide information to support the continuous improvement of people management practices in the federal public service.

The survey results will allow federal organizations to identify their areas of strength and concern related to topics such as employee engagement, hybrid workplace, equity and inclusion, and workplace well-being. Departments and agencies will be able to benchmark and track progress over time, and inform the development and refinement of action plans.

Employees are given a unique opportunity to share their experiences and shape the way forward in order to improve the quality of the federal workplace. Better people management practices lead to better results for the public service, and in turn, better results for Canadians.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.

Collection periods:
From November 21, 2022 to February 5, 2023.
Collection methods:
Electronic Questionnaire
Survey participation:
Voluntary

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    Confidentiality

    Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

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    Record linkage

    While there is no planned record linkage for this survey, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.

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    Topics covered in the survey

    The survey asks questions about:

    • Job
    • Work unit
    • Immediate Supervisor
    • Senior Management
    • Organization
    • Mobility and retention
    • Harassment
    • Discrimination
    • Stress and well-being
    • Duty to accommodate
    • Compensation
    • Hybrid work
    • Remote work
    • General information/Demographics

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    Published data

    Statistics Canada publishes the results of its surveys in many formats. To find all the documents related to this survey, follow the links below and type the name of the survey in the search engine located at the left of your screen to filter the results.

    Data: You will find tables, profiles of a community or region, thematic maps, public use microdata files, and data visualization tools.

    Analysis: You will have direct access to Stats in brief (e.g., releases from The Daily, fact sheets), articles and reports, and journals and periodicals.

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    Survey-specific questions

    What are the objectives of this survey?

    The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Statistics Canada are partnering to administer the 2022/2023 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES). This public service-wide survey is designed to provide information to support the continuous improvement of people management practices in the federal public service.

    The survey results will allow federal organizations to identify their areas of strength and concern related to topics such as employee engagement, hybrid workplace, equity and inclusion, and workplace well-being. Departments and agencies will be able to benchmark and track progress over time and inform the development and refinement of action plans.

    How is this survey conducted?

    The PSES is administered by Statistics Canada (StatCan) in partnership with the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). Responding to the PSES is voluntary. The survey is administered to active federal public service employees and collected using an electronic questionnaire. Employees in participating departments and agencies will receive an email invitation from Statistics Canada, with a Secure Access Code to access the survey online. The link received should not be forwarded or shared with any other colleagues. The results from this survey will support the development of action plans and strategies to meet the needs of public servants and address any issues identified.

    How long does it take to complete the survey?

    It takes on average less than 30 minutes to complete the electronic questionnaire.

    How was this survey developed?

    The Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) was developed in partnership by the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) and Statistics Canada through consultative engagements with diverse stakeholders and employee networks within the public service. Statistics Canada then conducted qualitative interviews with public servants to test the questions.

    The content of the 2022/2023 PSES was developed based on previous cycles, with questions added to touch on new areas of interest, such as hybrid work, and equity and inclusion.

    Why should I participate in the Public Service Employee Survey (PSES)?

    By taking part in the PSES, you can help your federal department or agency to identify their areas of strength and concern related to topics such as employee engagement, hybrid workplace, equity and inclusion, anti-racism, and workplace well-being to benchmark and track progress over time. The results will support the development of action plans and strategies to meet the needs of public servants and address any issues identified.

    By participating in this survey, you will have the opportunity to express your views, share your experiences, and help create a positive workplace.

    How will Statistics Canada safeguard the confidentiality of my information?

    Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Various confidentiality rules are applied to all data that are released or published to prevent the publication or disclosure of any information deemed confidential. If necessary, data are suppressed to prevent direct or residual disclosure of identifiable data. To find out more about the measures in place to safeguard the confidentiality of your information, visit Statistics Canada's Trust Centre.

    A Privacy Impact Assessment was conducted for the PSES 2022/2023 and as is the case with all PIAs, Statistics Canada's privacy framework ensures that elements of privacy protection and privacy controls are documented and applied.

    When will the results be available?

    Results will be released in spring 2023.

    An analytical report based on these data will be produced by Statistics Canada and announced in The Daily, Statistic Canada's official release bulletin.

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