OSFI Employee Survey (ES) 2017
Data Tables

Note: The open-ended responses are not included in the tables below. Most of the questions in the employee survey are phrased so that agreement corresponds with a positive outcome (e.g. I understand OSFI's mandate). In five questions the direction of statements is reversed, so that agreement signifies a negative outcome (e.g. I experience considerable tension on a regular basis in my work environment). These questions (Q53, Q54, Q55, Q62, and Q73) appeared in the survey as shown in the questionnaire. Results from these questions, however, are reversed in the report and flagged with (do not) in the statements (e.g. I do not experience considerable tension...), in order to more easily compare these findings with others in the same thematic area. Don’t know and not applicable responses were excluded from the analysis; percentages were recalculated in the report.

Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement.

Q1: I understand: OSFI's mandate

n=596

Q2: I understand: OSFI’s values

n=596

Q3: I understand: The priorities for my Sector/group.

n=572

Q4: As an organization, OSFI is doing a good job of managing organizational change (e.g., changes in reporting structures, staffing levels, technology renewal)

n=572

Q5: Generally, OSFI values are demonstrated by the people who work at OSFI.

n=593

Q6: Communication is effective: Within my team (i.e., my immediate work unit).

n=594

Q7: Communication is effective: Between teams within my Sector/group.

n=584

Q8: I am kept informed about: Issues affecting my team.

n=595

Q9: I am kept informed about: Issues affecting my Sector/group.

n=596

Q10: I am kept informed about: The future direction for OSFI (e.g. over the next one to three years).

n=587

Q11: Essential information flows effectively from OSFI's Executive Committee to staff.

n=565

Q12: I understand my obligations at OSFI with respect to the Official Languages Act, as it applies to dealing with both OSFI employees and with external stakeholders.

n=584

Q13: OSFI's Senior Management Team demonstrates support for OSFI's obligations with respect to the Official Languages Act.

n=553

Q14: When I prepare written material for internal purposes, including electronic mail, I feel free to use the official language (English or French) of my choice.

n=567

Q15: During meetings with my team I feel free to use the official language of my choice (English or French).

n=546

Q16: When I communicate with my immediate supervisor I feel free to use the official language of my choice (English or French).

n=550

Q17: My immediate supervisor: Has the right leadership competencies to lead me.

n=596

Q18: My immediate supervisor: Seeks the opinions and suggestions of his/her employees.

n=594

Q19: My immediate supervisor: Acts on the suggestions of his/her employees.

n=589

Q20: My immediate supervisor: Explains reasons behind decisions to his/her employees.

n=594

Q21: My immediate supervisor: Gives his/her employees the latitude to make decisions and act on them.

n=594

Q22: My immediate supervisor: Encourages collaboration within his/her team.

n=593

Q23: My immediate supervisor: Encourages collaboration between teams at OSFI.

n=574

Q24: My immediate supervisor: Treats me with respect.

n=595

Q25: My immediate supervisor: Creates an environment where I feel free to discuss matters that affect my well-being at work.

n=589

Q26: I am confident approaching my immediate supervisor with concerns without fear of reprisal.

n=590

Q27: OSFI's senior management team: Provides strong leadership.

n=579

Q28: OSFI's senior management team: Provides clear and consistent direction.

n=578

Q29: OSFI's senior management team: Seeks the opinions and suggestions of others.

n=552

Q30: OSFI's senior management team: Empowers employees to make decisions and act on them.

n=552

Q31: OSFI's senior management team: Strives for the success of the entire organization rather than the success of individuals or groups.

n=543

Q32: OSFI's senior management team: Treats employees with respect.

n=580

Q33: The actions taken as a result of the Employee Survey have had an impact on the work environment.

n=482

Q34: I have confidence in the Senior Management Team to lead OSFI.

n=587

Q35: I have confidence in the Executive Committee to lead OSFI.

n=572

Q36: I receive timely feedback from my immediate supervisor.

n=594

Q37: I understand the performance criteria used to evaluate my job performance.

n=590

Q38: I understand how my performance review is linked to my pay.

n=591

Q39: The performance review process has been useful in helping me set objectives to improve my job performance.

n=573

Q40: The volume and/or quality of my work DOES NOT suffer because of the poor performance of others

n=561

Q41: My immediate supervisor does a good job of addressing poor performance in the workplace.

n=478

Q42: Do you currently have any employees who report to you directly (i.e., direct reports)?

n=596

Q42B: I receive the support I need to address unsatisfactory performance issues.

n=186

Q43: I get the (internal or external) training I need to do my job.

n=581

Q44: The training offered by OSFI is available to me in the official language of my choice (English or French).

n=555

Q45: I get the coaching I need to do my job well.

n=585

Q46: OSFI makes tools and resources available for me to take responsibility for my career development.

n=580

Q47: In the past year I have had an opportunity to expand my skill set/knowledge (e.g. through a new project, assignment or initiative; training etc.).

n=571

Q48: The process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly at OSFI.

n=521

Q49: OSFI has good policies and practices to support balance between work, family and personal life.

n=591

Q50: My immediate supervisor supports my efforts to balance my work, family and personal life, and applies OSFI's policies as needed.

n=591

Q51: If operational requirements allow it, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed work weeks, working from home).

n=572

Q52: OSFI provides appropriate resources (e.g. Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives) to assist me in managing challenges in balancing my work, family and personal life.

n=501

Q53: I DO NOT frequently experience stress because my workload makes it difficult to achieve a healthy balance between my work and personal life

n=580

Q54: I DO NOT feel that the quality of my work suffers because of my workload

n=584

Q55: I DO NOT feel that the quality of my work suffers because of frequently changing priorities

n=581

Q56: How many hours do you work in an average week? Please respond based on your experience with the work unit that you have been with since July 1, 2017.

n=596

Q57: I am considered a:

n=596

Q58: OSFI implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

n=550

Q59: I think that OSFI has a culture that respects individual differences.

n=570

Q60: OSFI does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

n=515

Q61: I have positive working relationships with my co-workers.

n=595

Q62: I DO NOT experience considerable tension on a regular basis in my work environment

n=590

Q63: I believe my work unit has a safe work environment (i.e. where I can respectfully raise issues and express opinions, even if they differ from others).

n=594

Q64: Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past year?

n=596

Q64: Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past year?

Q65: I believe senior management is engaged with OSFI staff (i.e. participate in staff activities; interact informally with staff).

n=577

Q66: In the past year I received recognition for work well done, either from a manager or a colleague.

n=570

Q67: Overall, I would say that OSFI has a positive work environment.

n=595

Q68: I feel that I am a valued member of OSFI.

n=591

Q69: I find the work I do at OSFI is meaningful.

n=593

Q70: I am proud to work for OSFI.

n=593

Q71: I would recommend OSFI to others as a good place to work.

n=589

Q72: All things considered, I am satisfied with my current job.

n=591

Q73: I DO NOT have intentions of looking for a job outside of OSFI within the next 12 months

n=536

Q74: Do you have any additional comments or suggestions about the topics that have been addressed in this survey (i.e. Corporate Focus, Communication, Leadership, Talent Management, Work- Life Balance, Culture and Community)

n=596

Q74B: Which of the following area(s) are your comments related to (select all that apply):

n=184

Q76: How long have you worked at OSFI?

n=73

Q77: Are you:

n=596

Q78: To assist with OSFI's Official Languages plans, please indicate your official language of choice.

n=596

Q79: Are you :

n=596

Q80: Are you a member of a visible minority?

n=596

Q81: Are you an Aboriginal person?

n=596

Q82: Are you a person with a disability?

n=596

Q83: What is your Sector/group?

n=596

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Superintendent’s Office and Internal Audit

n=8

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Corporate Services Sector

n=164

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Regulation Sector

n=87

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Deposit Taking Supervision Sector

n=84

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Risk Support Sector

n=102

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Chief Actuary's Office

n=28

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Insurance Supervision Sector

n=72

Q84: Which work unit have you been with for the longest period of time since July 1, 2017? Common Supervisory Services

n=10

Q85: In which city do you work?

n=596