Many RCMP officers in Nunavut say they're concerned about their workload and safety and don't believe the brass will listen to their complaints, an employee survey suggests.

Among the 89 Nunavut-based officers who filled out the RCMP's 2009 Employee Opinion Survey, 54 per cent said they feel they cannot get all their assigned work done during regular working hours.

About 47 per cent said they cannot balance their personal, family and work needs with their current job, while the same percentage of officers said they didn't think the RCMP does enough to promote the health, safety and well-being of officers.

That 58 per cent of officers who took the survey don't feel RCMP management will take action to address the survey results worries Supt. Steve McVarnock, the police force's commanding officer in Nunavut.

McVarnock is touring RCMP detachments around the territory this week to meet with members and hear their concerns.

"We put a lot of work into gathering this data, so the fact that our members may have some cynicism in terms of what's going to happen next causes me concern," McVarnock said.

McVarnock said the RCMP have improved compensation for its northern members, as well as created a relief unit in Nunavut to give officers a break.

"Compared to where we've been, we've made enormous strides," he said.

"There's still work to be done and that's my job … to continue working in that regard."

McVarnock added that he was pleased so many Nunavut RCMP members took the time to complete the survey and share their thoughts.

Upwards of 89 Nunavut-based members filled out the employee survey, which was completed by officers across Canada.

"Ninety-four per cent up here completed the survey, which I think speaks volumes as it relates to surveys," he said.

"It tells me that people are passionate and care about the organization and who they are, what they are and how they are treated."