Staffing and Non-Partisanship Survey

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_R05

The first few questions ask for general information on your work and workplace.

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q05

Do you currently work for the following organization?
^DEPARTMENTE

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q10

For which organization are you currently working?

e.g., Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada

Organization

• 1: list of organizations

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q11

For which organization are you currently working?

e.g., Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada

Organization

Long Answer Length = 80

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q15

For which organization are you currently working?

e.g., Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada

Organization

Long Answer Length = 80

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q20

Are you currently a full-time member of the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q25

Are you currently a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q30

Were you a manager or supervisor at any time between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q35A

Indicate your current occupational group and level.

Occupational group

• 001: AB
• 002: AC
• 005: AG
• 006: AI
• 007: AO
• 010: AR
• 011: AS
• 014: AU
• 015: BI
• 016: CH
• 021: CM
• 022: CO
• 023: CR
• 024: CS
• 025: CX
• 026: DA
• 027: DD
• 028: DE
• 030: DM
• 031: DS
• 033: EC
• 035: ED
• 036: EG
• 037: EL
• 038: EN
• 040: EU
• 041: EX
• 043: FB
• 044: FI
• 045: FO
• 046: FR
• 047: FS
• 049: GL
• 052: GS
• 053: GT
• 054: HP
• 055: HR
• 057: HS
• 060: IS
• 061: LA
• 062: LC
• 064: LI
• 066: LP
• 067: LS
• 068: MA
• 069: MD
• 070: MG
• 073: MT
• 074: NB
• 075: ND
• 076: NU
• 077: OE
• 078: OM
• 079: OP
• 082: PC
• 083: PE
• 084: PG
• 085: PH
• 086: PI
• 088: PM
• 090: PO
• 092: PR
• 093: PS
• 095: PY
• 097: RE
• 101: RO
• 103: SC
• 104: SE
• 105: SG
• 107: SO
• 110: SR
• 111: ST
• 112: SW
• 114: TI
• 116: TR
• 118: UT
• 119: VM
• 120: WP
• 121: Student
• 122: Other

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q35B

Indicate your current occupational group and level.

Level

• 00: 00
• 01: 01
• 02: 02
• 03: 03
• 04: 04
• 05: 05
• 06: 06
• 07: 07
• 08: 08
• 09: 09
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17
• 18: 18
• 19: 19
• 20: 20

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q40

In total, how many years have you been [at the ^GEN_Q35A-^GEN_Q35B group and level/at your current group and level]?

• 1: Less than a year
• 2: 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3: 3 years to less than 5 years
• 4: 5 years to less than 10 years
• 5: 10 years or more

General information (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q45

Were you a staffing advisor at any time between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_R05

The following section examines your role as a manager or supervisor between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021].

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q10

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], in your role as manager or supervisor, did you hire, or attempt to hire, any indeterminate or term employees meant to report to you?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q15A

Thinking about the appointment processes that you undertook between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I was able to recruit the staff I needed to carry out day-to-day operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q15B

Thinking about the appointment processes that you undertook between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I was able to recruit the staff I needed to address the COVID-19 response

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q15C

Thinking about the appointment processes that you undertook between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
The use of virtual interviews allowed me to evaluate candidates efficiently when conducting staffing processes

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q15D

Thinking about the appointment processes that you undertook between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
The appointees meet the performance expectations of the positions for which they were hired

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q15E

Thinking about the appointment processes that you undertook between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I felt comfortable explaining staffing decisions to my employees

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q15F

Thinking about the appointment processes that you undertook between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I felt pressure to select a particular candidate

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q25

You previously reported that you [agree to a minimal extent/agree to a moderate extent/agree to a great extent/] with the statement "I felt pressure to select a particular candidate".

From whom did you experience this pressure?

• 1: Individuals with authority over me
• 2: Co-workers
• 3: Individuals working for me
• 4: Individuals from other departments or agencies
• 5: Individuals from outside the government
• 6: Selection board members
• 7: Other people

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_R30

The following questions examine your relationship with the staffing advisors in your organization, and the degree or quality of support you feel they provided you.

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q30A

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the staffing services you received between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?
Staffing advisors in my organization provided me with useful staffing advice

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q30B

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the staffing services you received between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?
Staffing advisors in my organization acted proactively to help me fill positions with the appointees I needed during the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q30C

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the staffing services you received between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing advisors in my organization provided me with the support and flexibilities I needed to meet my staffing needs

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q30D

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the staffing services you received between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?
Staffing advisors in my organization were able to adapt effectively to a virtual staffing environment

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q30E

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the staffing services you received between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?
Overall, I am satisfied with the staffing services I have received from my organization

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Hiring managers (HMN) - Question identifier:HMN_Q35

In which of the following areas did you feel the information provided to you by the staffing advisors assigned to your appointment processes was not useful?

• 01: Aligning your staffing needs with the priorities of your organization's Human Resources plan or People Management plan
• 02: Consideration of persons with a priority entitlement
• 03: Assessment accommodations for candidates in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• 04: Employment equity considerations
• 05: Accessibility, diversity and inclusion
• 06: Establishing the area of selection in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• 07: Establishing the merit criteria
• 08: Assessment tools or methods to be used to evaluate candidates remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• 09: Finding new approaches to staffing
• 10: Existing pools of candidates within your organization
• 11: Public Service Commission (PSC) recruitment programs (i.e., Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), Post-Secondary Co-Operative Education and Internship Program (CO-OP), Post-Secondary Recruitment Program (PSR), Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program (RPL))
• 12: Other areas

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_R01

The following questions examine your views on the staffing policies and practices in place within your organization.

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q03A

Do you currently have sub-delegated authority by your deputy head to make appointments to and within your organization?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q03B

In total, how many years have you had sub-delegated authority?

• 1: Less than a year
• 2: 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3: 3 years to less than 5 years
• 4: 5 years to less than 10 years
• 5: 10 years or more

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q10

Over the last 2 years, to what extent were you able to exercise your judgement or managerial discretion when making staffing decisions?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15A

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I understand my organization's policies with respect to staffing

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15B

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Over the last 2 years, staffing has improved within my organization

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15C

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Over the last 2 years, staffing within my organization has been simplified

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15D

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Within my organization, the process to staff a position is burdensome

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15E

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Staffing options available to me within my organization allow me to address my staffing needs as quickly as required

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15F

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Staffing options available to me within my organization provide me the flexibility to appoint persons who are a good fit within my work unit

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15G

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Persons with a priority entitlement are a valuable source of qualified candidates

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q15H

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I understand the provisions that help veterans gain employment in the federal public service

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q20

You previously reported that you [agree to a moderate extent/agree to a great extent/] with the statement "Within my organization, the process to staff a position is burdensome".

Indicate the reasons why.

• 01: Too much paperwork
• 02: Too many approval stages
• 03: Too many people involved
• 04: The priority clearance process takes too much time
• 05: Inadequate staffing advice
• 07: Too many candidates to assess
• 08: Inadequate screening tools
• 09: Developing assessment tools takes too much time
• 10: Not enough staffing support
• 11: Other reasons

Managers (MAN) - Question identifier:MAN_Q25

You previously reported that you [do not at all agree/agree to a minimal extent] with the statement "Persons with a priority entitlement are a valuable source of qualified candidates".

Indicate the reasons why.

• 1: Persons with a priority entitlement do not possess the essential qualifications
• 2: Persons with a priority entitlement require additional training in order to get up to speed
• 3: I have a preferred candidate in mind
• 4: Persons with a priority entitlement do not want to relocate for a position
• 5: Other reasons

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_R05

This section examines your role as a staffing advisor within your current organization.

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q05A

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
My organization was able to recruit the staff needed to carry out day-to-day operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q05B

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
My organization was able to recruit the staff needed to address the COVID-19 response

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q05C

Hiring managers are open to considering persons with a priority entitlement when staffing positions

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q05D

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, overall, I was confident in my ability to provide managers with useful staffing advice

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10A

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Aligning the managers' staffing needs with the priorities of your organization's Human Resources plan or People Management plan

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10B

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Consideration of persons with a priority entitlement

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10C

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Assessment accommodations for candidates in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10D

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Employment equity considerations

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10E

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Accessibility, diversity and inclusion

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10F

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Establishing the area of selection in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10G

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Establishing the merit criteria

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10H

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Assessment tools or methods to be used to evaluate candidates remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10I

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Finding new approaches to staffing

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10J

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
Existing pools of candidates within your organization

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q10K

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did any of your clients (hiring managers) seek your strategic input regarding available options in each of the following areas?
PSC recruitment programs

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15A

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Aligning the managers' staffing needs with the priorities of your organization's Human Resources plan or People Management plan

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15B

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Consideration of persons with a priority entitlement

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15C

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Assessment accommodations for candidates in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15D

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Employment equity considerations

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15E

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Accessibility, diversity and inclusion

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15F

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Establishing the area of selection in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15G

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Establishing the merit criteria

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15H

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Assessment tools or methods to be used to evaluate candidates remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15I

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Finding new approaches to staffing

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15J

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
Existing pools of candidates within your organization

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Staffing advisors (ADV) - Question identifier:ADV_Q15K

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], to what extent did the input provided to your clients (hiring managers) in each of the following areas influence their staffing actions?
PSC recruitment programs

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_R05

The following questions examine your perceptions of staffing in general, from the perspective of an employee, between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021].

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q05A

From the perspective of an employee, to what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your organization?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, job opportunities were well communicated to employees in my organization

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q05B

From the perspective of an employee, to what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your organization?
I am aware of the deputy head's expectations regarding the use of advertised and non-advertised processes when staffing positions

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10A

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
Within my work unit, staffing activities are carried out in a transparent way

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10B

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
Within my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10C

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
Newly appointed employees are a good fit within my work unit

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10D

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
Within my work unit, appointments depend on who you know

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10E

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
My manager keeps me informed of staffing decisions involving my work unit

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10F

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
Within my work unit, the advertised job requirements reflect those of the position to be filled

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10G

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
Within my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q10H

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding staffing practices within your current work unit?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am satisfied with how staffing activities were conducted in my work unit

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q15

You previously indicated that you [do not at all agree/agree to a minimal extent/agree to a moderate extent/agree to a great extent/] with the statement "Within my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly".

Briefly outline your reasons here.

Long Answer Length = 500

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q20

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did you act in a position for a period of 4 months or longer?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No, I did not have any opportunity to act
• 3: No, I had the opportunity but decided not to act

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q25

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], did you participate in an advertised staffing process for a promotion?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q30

Why did you not participate in a process for a promotion between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?

• 01: I am satisfied with my current group and level
• 02: I want to maintain my work-life balance
• 03: I have not been at my current group and level for a long time
• 04: No promotion opportunities were available
• 05: I am retiring shortly
• 06: I have no interest in moving to a management or executive position
• 07: I am not geographically mobile
• 08: Advertised positions were meant for specific persons
• 09: I did not meet the language requirements for the positions
• 10: I did not meet the essential qualifications for the positions (e.g., education, knowledge, experience)
• 11: I was concerned that my current accommodation measures may not be accepted in a new position
• 12: Application process is burdensome
• 13: Staffing processes take too long to complete
• 14: I do not believe that staffing processes are fair
• 15: I was concerned that I may not be successful
• 16: I was concerned that my pay would be affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system
• 17: Circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic
• 18: Other reasons

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q35

Other than for a promotion, did you participate in an advertised staffing process between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q38A

Did any of the staffing activities in which you participated result in the following?
You participated, as a candidate, in virtual interviews

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: The process is still ongoing

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q38B

Did any of the staffing activities in which you participated result in the following?
You were placed in a pool of candidates

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: The process is still ongoing

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q38C

Did any of the staffing activities in which you participated result in the following?
You received an offer of appointment

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: The process is still ongoing

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q40

To what extent did the virtual interviews in which you participated provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your qualifications?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q43

Overall, to what extent were you satisfied with your experience with virtual interviews in comparison to in-person interviews?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 5: Not applicable
• 9: DK

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q50A

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], as part of a staffing process or second language evaluation, did you request any assessment accommodations?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q50B

Were any assessment accommodations provided?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q55

To what extent were you satisfied with the assessment accommodations provided?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q60A

To what extent are you aware of the following mechanisms, should you have concerns regarding an appointment process?
Contacting the Public Service Commission (PSC) to request an investigation into an appointment process

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q60B

To what extent are you aware of the following mechanisms, should you have concerns regarding an appointment process?
Contacting your organization's deputy head to request an investigation into an appointment process

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q60C

To what extent are you aware of the following mechanisms, should you have concerns regarding an appointment process?
Filing a staffing complaint with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB)

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q65A

Would you ever consider using one of these mechanisms, if you suspected irregularities in an appointment process?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Perceptions of staffing (STA) - Question identifier:STA_Q65B

Would you ever consider using one of these mechanisms, if you suspected irregularities in an appointment process?

Why not?

• 01: Fear of reprisal
• 02: Would take too long
• 03: Formal processes are too complicated
• 04: Concerned about confidentiality of information provided
• 05: Mechanisms are not independent or not transparent
• 06: Do not believe it would make a difference
• 07: Would prefer to use an informal process
• 08: Other reasons

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_R05

The following questions examine political activities and non-partisanship, including public servants' understanding of their rights and responsibilities, and their perception of the relative political neutrality of their work environment.

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05A

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
I am aware of my legal rights and responsibilities for engaging in political activities

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05B

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
If I wanted to seek nomination or become a candidate in a federal, provincial, territorial or municipal election, I am aware of my responsibilities as a public servant

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05C

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
I know enough to provide guidance and answers to my employees regarding their engagement in political activities

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05D

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
I understand my responsibilities to be politically impartial in carrying out my duties as a public servant

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05E

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
My organization keeps me informed of my responsibilities to be politically impartial in carrying out my duties

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05F

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
In my work unit, employees carry out their duties as public servants in a politically impartial manner

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q05G

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding political activities and non-partisanship?
I am aware that expressing my political views on social media may impact my ability to remain politically impartial or to be perceived as impartial when carrying out my public service duties

• 1: Not at all
• 2: To a minimal extent
• 3: To a moderate extent
• 4: To a great extent
• 9: DK

Political activities and non-partisanship (POL) - Question identifier:POL_Q10

Between [March 16, 2020 and March 15, 2021], other than voting or seeking political candidacy, did you engage in any political activities?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Labour (LAB) - Question identifier:LAB_R05

The following questions ask for general information that will be used to better understand the survey results. To ensure confidentiality, please be advised that your responses will be grouped with those of other respondents in your organization.

Individual responses and results for very small groups are never published.

Labour (LAB) - Question identifier:LAB_Q10

What is your current employee status?

• 01: Indeterminate (permanent) (i.e., no fixed end date)
• 02: Seasonal
• 03: Term
• 04: Casual
• 05: Student
• 06: Contracted via a temporary help services agency
• 07: Governor in council appointee
• 08: Other (e.g., ministers' exempt staff)

Labour (LAB) - Question identifier:LAB_Q15

Are you a person with a priority entitlement?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Labour (LAB) - Question identifier:LAB_Q20

Regardless of where you currently work physically, in which region, province or territory do you officially report for work?

• 01: National Capital Region (NCR)
• 02: Ontario (excluding the NCR)
• 03: Quebec (excluding the NCR)
• 04: Newfoundland and Labrador
• 05: Prince Edward Island
• 06: Nova Scotia
• 07: New Brunswick
• 08: Manitoba
• 09: Saskatchewan
• 10: Alberta
• 11: British Columbia
• 12: Yukon
• 13: Northwest Territories
• 14: Nunavut
• 15: Outside of Canada

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q05

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

• 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
• 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
• 3: Trades certificate or diploma
• 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
• 5: University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
• 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
• 7: University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Years of service (YRS) - Question identifier:YRS_Q05

How long have you been part of your current work unit?

• 1: Less than 6 months
• 2: 6 months to less than 1 year
• 3: 1 year to less than 3 years
• 4: 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5: 5 years or more

Years of service (YRS) - Question identifier:YRS_Q10

In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

• 1: Less than a year
• 2: 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3: 3 years to less than 5 years
• 4: 5 years to less than 10 years
• 5: 10 years or more

Years of service (YRS) - Question identifier:YRS_Q15

In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

• 1: Less than a year
• 2: 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3: 3 years to less than 10 years
• 4: 10 years to less than 20 years
• 5: 20 years to less than 30 years
• 6: 30 years or more

Years of service (YRS) - Question identifier:YRS_Q25

In total, how long have you supervised federal public service employees?

• 1: Less than a year
• 2: 1 year to less than 5 years
• 3: 5 years to less than 10 years
• 4: 10 years or more

Years of service (YRS) - Question identifier:YRS_Q30

In total, how long have you been a staffing advisor within the federal public service?

• 1: Less than a year
• 2: 1 year to less than 5 years
• 3: 5 years to less than 10 years
• 4: 10 years or more

Age (AGG) - Question identifier:AGG_Q35

What is your age group?

• 01: 24 years or under
• 02: 25 to 29 years
• 03: 30 to 34 years
• 04: 35 to 39 years
• 05: 40 to 44 years
• 06: 45 to 49 years
• 07: 50 to 54 years
• 08: 55 to 59 years
• 09: 60 years or over

Gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q10

What is your gender?

Is it:

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 3: Or please specify

First official language (FOL) - Question identifier:FOL_Q05

What is your first official language?

• 1: English
• 2: French

Indigenous identity (ABM) - Question identifier:ABM_Q01

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

Would you say:

• 1: No, not First Nations, Métis, or Inuk (Inuit)
• 2: Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
• 3: Yes, Métis
• 4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Sociodemographic characteristics (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q05

The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Are you:

• 01: White
• 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
• 03: Chinese
• 04: Black
• 05: Filipino
• 06: Arab
• 07: Latin American
• 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
• 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
• 10: Korean
• 11: Japanese
• 12: Other

Demographic information section (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_R01

Apart from the opportunity to provide comments at the end, this is the last section of the survey.

In order to ensure that a consistent approach is adopted to measure disability between surveys, the health/disability questions that follow are aligned with those used by Statistics Canada in their Canadian Survey on Disability. This is also the same definition of Persons with Disabilities used to calculate revised workforce availability estimates, which are used as benchmarks to measure employment equity for the public service.

The questions also allow for a better understanding of the disability types encountered by the public service population, including the severity of the disabilities and the impact these disabilities may have on daily life. The information collected will help the Public Service Commission of Canada ensure that its policies, programs and practices are responsive to the public service population it serves.

Given that the survey is administered under the authority of the Statistics Act ensures that the information provided is kept strictly confidential. Results will never be released in a format that can be traced back to a survey respondent.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R01

The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Only difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more should be considered.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q01

Do you have any difficulty seeing?

Would you say:

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q02

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q03

[With your glasses or contact lenses, which/Which] of the following best describes your ability to see?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty seeing
• 2: Some difficulty seeing
• 3: A lot of difficulty seeing
• 4: You are legally blind
• 5: You are blind
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q04

How often does this [difficulty seeing/seeing condition] limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q05

Do you have any difficulty hearing?

Would you say:

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q06

Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q07

[With your hearing aid or cochlear implant, which/Which] of the following best describes your ability to hear?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty hearing
• 2: Some difficulty hearing
• 3: A lot of difficulty hearing
• 4: You cannot hear at all
• 5: You are Deaf
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q08

How often does this [difficulty hearing/hearing condition] limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q09

Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?

Would you say:

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R10

The following questions are about your ability to move around, even when using an aid such as a cane.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q10

How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q11

How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q12

How often [does this difficulty walking/does this difficulty using stairs/do these difficulties] limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q13

How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q14

How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example, above your head?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q15

How often [does this difficulty bending down and picking up an object/does this difficulty reaching/do these difficulties] limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q16

How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q17

How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R18

The following questions are about pain due to a long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q18

Do you have pain that is always present?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q19

Do you [also/] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q20

How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q21

When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R22

Please answer only for difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q22

Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?

Would you say:

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q23

Do you think you have a condition that makes it difficult in general for you to learn? This may include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention problems, etc.

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q24

Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q25

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q26

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q27

Has a doctor, psychologist or other health care professional ever said that you had a developmental disability or disorder? This may include Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, mental impairment due to lack of oxygen at birth, etc.

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q28

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q29

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q30

Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q31

How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q32

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this problem?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R33

Please remember that your answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q33

Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions?

Would you say:

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q34

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q35

When you are experiencing this condition, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q36

Do you have any other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q37

How often does this health problem or long-term condition limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R38

The following questions are about pain due to a long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more.

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q38

Do you have pain that is always present?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q39

Do you [also/] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

Would you say:

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q40

How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

Would you say:

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 9: DK

Activities of daily living (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q41

When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

Comments (COM) - Question identifier:COM_R05

Finally, we are interested in any comments you might have regarding staffing practices.

Comments (COM) - Question identifier:COM_Q10A

During the COVID-19 pandemic, did your organization undertake innovative staffing practices or initiatives to continue staffing during these unique circumstances?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Comments (COM) - Question identifier:COM_Q10B

Enter the innovative staffing practices or initiatives undertaken

Long Answer Length = 1500

Comments (COM) - Question identifier:COM_Q15A

During the COVID-19 pandemic, did you face significant barriers impacting your ability to staff efficiently or would you have needed additional support from your organization to meet your urgent staffing needs?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Comments (COM) - Question identifier:COM_Q15B

Enter the barriers you faced and the additional support needed to meet your urgent staffing needs

Long Answer Length = 1500

Data sharing (DSA) - Question identifier:DSA_R01

To avoid the duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed an agreement with the Public Service Commission of Canada to share the information that you provided on this survey. The Public Service Commission of Canada has agreed to keep your information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.

Data sharing (DSA) - Question identifier:DSA_Q01

Do you agree to share your information with the Public Service Commission of Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No