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Work wellbeing

Results based on 162 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.

Work wellbeing score is Above average, 72 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work

Above average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work

Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work

Above average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress

Average

About the company

Company size
more than 10,000
Revenue
more than $12B (CAD)
Industry
Government & Public Administration
Headquarters
Ottawa
Link
Government of Canada website

The federal government of Canada is the body responsible for the federal administration of Canada. A constitutional monarchy, the Crown is the corporation sole, assuming distinct roles: the executive, as the Queen-in-Council; the legislature, as the Queen-in-Parliament; and the courts, as the Queen-on-the-Bench....

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Rating overview

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Writer in Ottawa, ON

on 16 September 2023

Everything you hoped for and less.

The experience can be more or less agreeable depending on your specific role and temperament. If you are someone who loves routine and security without needing to be intellectually challenged or creatively stimulated, you could be very happy here.Pros: The work is generally low stress. The management goes out of its way to appear fair. Depending on your job, you may be able to work 100% remote...

Analyst in Toronto, ON

on 13 September 2023

Busy office, you can move up if you are interested

You can always move up and be promoted if you are interested in doing so and do the work. Also not supposed to be political, but lots of political comments in the meetings and boardrooms (public servants should be impartial and keep their opinions to themselves in the workplace) , this can take its tool. Federal government pays better than provincial or municipal.

Cheffe exécutive in Quebec City, QC

on 11 September 2023

Très difficile pour le morale de l'équipe endroit négatif et patron qui attendait juste leurs retraite

Très belle endroit très mal dirigé centre sportif et house clclub personnel absent à cause de la direction.

Executive Assistant in Edmonton, AB

on 7 September 2023

Love my job

Challenging, fast paced and no day is ever the same. Interesting and always learning. Typical day at work is working with and assisting public with any inquiries, including problem solving.

Detention Guard in Newfoundland and Labrador

on 31 August 2023

Productive, rewarding job

Typically 12 hour shifts in RCMP detention cells. Most rewarding part is knowing I make a difference in someone’s life at probably some of the worse time in that persons life.

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