2021 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 17. Including your current student work term, please provide the total number of student work terms you have worked in the federal public service.

The results of the 2021 Student Exit Survey are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. The results have been grouped by summing the responses to the two most positive or two least negative answers and summing the responses to the two least positive or two most negative answers in the response scale. These grouped responses, Most positive/Least negative answers and Least positive/Most negative answers, are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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Recruitment

2a. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 27 45 11 10 3 1 2 75 13 75 3268
2021 2 student work terms 33 41 10 10 2 2 2 77 13 77 889
2021 3 student work terms 30 41 10 10 2 1 6 76 13 76 589
2021 4 student work terms 32 40 10 9 2 1 5 77 12 77 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 28 41 9 10 3 1 9 75 15 75 554

2b. The application process was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 44 39 7 7 2 0 2 85 9 85 3266
2021 2 student work terms 45 38 6 6 1 1 3 87 7 87 889
2021 3 student work terms 42 36 7 6 2 1 7 84 8 84 590
2021 4 student work terms 45 35 6 7 1 0 6 86 8 86 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 39 34 8 7 1 0 10 82 9 82 554

2c. I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 26 35 12 16 8 0 2 63 25 63 3265
2021 2 student work terms 33 35 9 14 6 0 3 70 20 70 889
2021 3 student work terms 31 33 13 11 6 0 5 68 18 68 588
2021 4 student work terms 32 33 14 11 4 0 6 68 17 68 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 27 30 11 14 7 0 10 64 24 64 554

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 64 16 8 5 4 0 2 82 10 82 3267
2021 2 student work terms 63 17 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 83 890
2021 3 student work terms 57 16 12 6 7 0 2 75 13 75 590
2021 4 student work terms 58 18 8 6 7 0 3 78 13 78 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 57 15 11 5 7 0 4 75 13 75 552

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? b. Job location
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 31 26 17 9 9 0 8 62 19 62 3265
2021 2 student work terms 33 27 17 9 8 0 5 63 19 63 886
2021 3 student work terms 37 28 17 9 6 0 4 67 15 67 588
2021 4 student work terms 34 27 17 8 7 0 7 65 16 65 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 38 29 14 7 6 0 6 71 14 71 554

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? c. Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 50 26 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 76 3252
2021 2 student work terms 51 25 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 77 888
2021 3 student work terms 45 26 16 8 3 1 1 72 12 72 589
2021 4 student work terms 46 29 14 7 2 0 1 76 10 76 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 51 23 15 5 5 0 1 75 11 75 554

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? d. Timing of the job offer
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 44 31 13 6 3 1 2 77 9 77 3262
2021 2 student work terms 44 29 14 7 4 1 1 75 11 75 887
2021 3 student work terms 44 29 14 6 3 1 3 76 9 76 589
2021 4 student work terms 45 30 15 4 4 0 1 76 9 76 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 48 29 12 4 4 0 2 79 8 79 554

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? e. Salary
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 23 27 26 15 8 0 1 51 23 51 3258
2021 2 student work terms 27 28 25 13 6 0 1 55 20 55 887
2021 3 student work terms 28 32 24 10 4 0 1 61 15 61 585
2021 4 student work terms 28 32 22 11 5 0 1 61 17 61 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 36 32 20 8 3 0 1 69 11 69 553

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? f. No other job offers at the time
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 10 10 14 14 23 3 25 28 52 28 3240
2021 2 student work terms 10 10 13 15 22 2 28 28 53 28 883
2021 3 student work terms 9 10 16 15 23 3 24 26 52 26 584
2021 4 student work terms 9 13 13 12 21 2 30 32 48 32 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 10 10 10 14 22 2 32 32 54 32 550

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? g. Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 11 15 15 13 16 3 27 37 42 37 3243
2021 2 student work terms 12 16 14 13 16 4 25 39 41 39 881
2021 3 student work terms 9 15 16 10 20 3 27 34 43 34 585
2021 4 student work terms 9 13 17 10 19 2 28 32 43 32 401
2021 5 or more student work terms 11 16 11 11 18 1 31 40 44 40 552

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? h. Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, internship, etc.)
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 26 14 10 8 16 2 25 54 32 54 3261
2021 2 student work terms 25 14 10 8 18 2 24 52 34 52 886
2021 3 student work terms 22 14 9 8 16 2 29 52 34 52 584
2021 4 student work terms 23 12 9 6 16 2 32 54 33 54 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 14 14 8 7 18 1 38 46 41 46 552

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? i. Opportunity to telework
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 28 15 12 9 16 3 16 54 31 54 3259
2021 2 student work terms 30 16 11 9 17 1 14 55 32 55 882
2021 3 student work terms 25 16 11 8 18 4 18 53 33 53 585
2021 4 student work terms 29 17 8 11 18 1 16 56 35 56 400
2021 5 or more student work terms 32 14 11 6 16 2 18 58 28 58 554

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? j. Working in the offical language of my choice
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 34 22 12 11 13 1 7 61 26 61 3271
2021 2 student work terms 36 20 13 9 14 1 6 61 25 61 887
2021 3 student work terms 34 20 13 11 14 1 8 59 28 59 588
2021 4 student work terms 35 24 13 9 13 0 7 63 23 63 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 35 20 14 9 16 1 6 59 27 59 554

4c. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview.
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 58 24 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 84 3142
2021 2 student work terms 60 22 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 85 436
2021 3 student work terms 61 25 4 7 1 0 2 88 9 88 165
2021 4 student work terms 59 30 4 4 1 0 2 91 5 91 101
2021 5 or more student work terms 63 24 7 2 2 0 3 89 4 89 114

4d. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date.
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 46 24 9 13 7 0 1 71 19 71 3138
2021 2 student work terms 51 22 10 11 4 0 2 75 15 75 436
2021 3 student work terms 56 19 8 11 5 0 1 75 17 75 165
2021 4 student work terms 57 22 8 7 4 0 2 81 11 81 101
2021 5 or more student work terms 50 29 7 6 6 0 2 81 12 81 115

4e. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position.
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 32 34 13 16 4 0 0 66 20 66 3137
2021 2 student work terms 38 34 11 13 3 0 0 72 16 72 434
2021 3 student work terms 35 33 15 10 5 0 1 69 16 69 165
2021 4 student work terms 30 45 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 74 101
2021 5 or more student work terms 37 37 10 14 3 0 0 74 17 74 115

4f. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview.
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 74 20 4 1 0 0 1 94 2 94 3140
2021 2 student work terms 75 19 4 2 0 0 1 94 2 94 436
2021 3 student work terms 75 21 3 0 0 0 1 97 0 97 165
2021 4 student work terms 68 25 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 93 101
2021 5 or more student work terms 69 24 5 1 0 0 1 94 1 94 115

4g. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 66 28 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 95 3139
2021 2 student work terms 66 26 5 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 436
2021 3 student work terms 74 22 2 1 0 0 1 98 1 98 165
2021 4 student work terms 69 28 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 97 101
2021 5 or more student work terms 67 28 3 1 0 0 2 96 1 96 115
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Onboarding and orientation

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 80 15 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 3159
2021 2 student work terms 77 18 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 95 457
2021 3 student work terms 73 18 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 91 179
2021 4 student work terms 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 94 106
2021 5 or more student work terms 82 11 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 93 122

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 76 17 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 3157
2021 2 student work terms 71 20 7 2 0 0 1 91 2 91 456
2021 3 student work terms 66 22 7 1 3 1 1 89 4 89 179
2021 4 student work terms 66 30 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 96 106
2021 5 or more student work terms 76 20 2 1 1 0 1 97 2 97 122

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. d. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job.
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 57 25 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 82 3220
2021 2 student work terms 57 26 4 10 4 0 0 83 14 83 469
2021 3 student work terms 53 25 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 78 185
2021 4 student work terms 50 30 6 11 4 0 0 79 14 79 111
2021 5 or more student work terms 51 29 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 80 127

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. e. Having access to my department's/agency's Information Technology (IT) infrastructure necessary to do my work when I first started my student job (e.g. access to systems, networks, software).
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 43 28 8 13 7 0 1 72 20 72 3208
2021 2 student work terms 45 27 5 16 6 0 1 72 22 72 468
2021 3 student work terms 48 28 7 8 8 0 0 77 16 77 186
2021 4 student work terms 38 33 8 15 5 0 0 71 21 71 111
2021 5 or more student work terms 41 26 8 17 7 0 1 67 25 67 127

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. f. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing.

Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 47 33 9 8 3 0 0 80 10 80 3215
2021 2 student work terms 47 35 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 82 470
2021 3 student work terms 44 36 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 80 186
2021 4 student work terms 44 37 4 14 1 0 0 81 15 81 111
2021 5 or more student work terms 49 29 9 7 5 0 2 79 12 79 126

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. g. The overall orientation I received about my organization.
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 48 35 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 83 3217
2021 2 student work terms 47 33 11 6 1 0 0 81 8 81 470
2021 3 student work terms 43 32 10 9 4 1 1 76 14 76 186
2021 4 student work terms 39 42 8 8 2 0 1 82 10 82 111
2021 5 or more student work terms 47 34 9 6 2 0 2 82 8 82 127
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Work experience

6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 71 16 10 3 3252
2021 2 student work terms 73 16 7 4 879
2021 3 student work terms 68 21 7 5 588
2021 4 student work terms 70 20 5 4 402
2021 5 or more student work terms 61 24 8 7 555

7a. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 68 24 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 92 3274
2021 2 student work terms 67 25 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 92 890
2021 3 student work terms 64 28 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 92 589
2021 4 student work terms 66 26 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 93 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 63 28 2 6 2 0 0 91 8 91 555

7b. I was generally made to feel part of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 76 17 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 93 3274
2021 2 student work terms 76 17 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 93 890
2021 3 student work terms 72 19 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 92 590
2021 4 student work terms 72 20 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 92 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 72 18 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 90 554

7c. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 71 19 5 2 1 1 2 92 2 92 3268
2021 2 student work terms 74 18 4 2 0 1 1 93 2 93 886
2021 3 student work terms 63 24 6 4 2 1 1 88 6 88 589
2021 4 student work terms 67 22 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 90 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 66 20 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 87 554

7d. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 80 14 2 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 3269
2021 2 student work terms 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 888
2021 3 student work terms 72 20 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 92 589
2021 4 student work terms 75 19 3 2 0 1 0 94 3 94 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 73 19 3 4 1 0 0 92 6 92 555

7e. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 77 11 3 2 1 0 5 93 3 93 3267
2021 2 student work terms 80 10 3 2 1 0 4 94 3 94 888
2021 3 student work terms 73 12 4 3 3 0 5 90 6 90 586
2021 4 student work terms 77 13 3 2 0 0 4 94 3 94 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 77 12 2 3 3 0 3 92 6 92 554

7f. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 63 24 5 5 1 1 1 88 6 88 3264
2021 2 student work terms 64 25 4 4 2 1 1 90 6 90 889
2021 3 student work terms 58 29 5 5 2 1 1 88 7 88 589
2021 4 student work terms 62 28 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 90 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 62 26 5 4 3 0 1 89 6 89 553

7g. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 68 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 3271
2021 2 student work terms 69 22 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 890
2021 3 student work terms 63 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 89 590
2021 4 student work terms 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 91 554

7h. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 67 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 3273
2021 2 student work terms 66 24 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 91 890
2021 3 student work terms 62 26 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 89 590
2021 4 student work terms 65 26 4 3 2 0 0 91 4 91 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 68 24 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 92 555

7i. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 90 3272
2021 2 student work terms 67 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 889
2021 3 student work terms 60 28 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 88 590
2021 4 student work terms 64 24 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 89 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 65 22 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 88 555

7j. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 71 11 8 2 1 1 7 89 3 89 3272
2021 2 student work terms 72 11 7 2 1 1 7 90 2 90 890
2021 3 student work terms 70 14 7 2 0 0 7 90 3 90 590
2021 4 student work terms 71 13 7 1 1 1 7 90 2 90 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 64 13 10 2 1 0 8 85 4 85 554

7k. I was given meaningful work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 58 26 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 85 3265
2021 2 student work terms 59 27 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 86 890
2021 3 student work terms 51 31 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 82 589
2021 4 student work terms 56 29 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 85 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 56 25 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 82 553

7l. My job was a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 48 30 12 7 3 0 0 78 9 78 3268
2021 2 student work terms 50 30 11 7 2 0 0 81 8 81 888
2021 3 student work terms 45 31 12 7 4 0 1 76 11 76 588
2021 4 student work terms 45 33 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 79 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 43 30 14 8 4 0 1 74 12 74 554

7m. My job was a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 56 29 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 86 3264
2021 2 student work terms 58 29 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 87 888
2021 3 student work terms 54 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 85 587
2021 4 student work terms 53 34 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 86 400
2021 5 or more student work terms 54 33 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 87 553

7n. My job was a good fit with my field of study.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 47 26 11 8 6 0 2 74 15 74 3271
2021 2 student work terms 49 26 9 9 5 0 2 76 14 76 889
2021 3 student work terms 44 23 11 11 7 0 4 70 19 70 589
2021 4 student work terms 44 25 11 9 9 0 2 71 18 71 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 43 25 11 10 8 0 3 70 19 70 553

7o. Overall, I had a positive work experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 74 20 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 94 3270
2021 2 student work terms 75 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 888
2021 3 student work terms 67 24 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 91 589
2021 4 student work terms 69 23 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 68 21 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 90 551

7p. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…
Survey year Demographic Far too little
(%)		 Too little
(%)		 Sufficient
(%)		 Too much
(%)		 Far too much
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 2 16 77 4 1 1 0 78 22 78 3272
2021 2 student work terms 1 15 77 4 1 1 1 79 21 79 888
2021 3 student work terms 2 13 78 5 1 1 1 79 21 79 589
2021 4 student work terms 1 12 79 7 0 0 0 80 20 80 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 2 12 76 6 3 1 0 77 23 77 555

8a. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 36 31 11 12 5 1 3 70 17 70 3273
2021 2 student work terms 38 31 11 11 5 2 2 72 17 72 889
2021 3 student work terms 33 34 11 12 5 2 3 70 18 70 590
2021 4 student work terms 34 35 11 11 7 1 2 71 18 71 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 32 30 12 10 9 2 5 66 21 66 555

8b. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 37 29 13 7 3 2 8 74 11 74 3267
2021 2 student work terms 39 30 12 7 4 3 7 76 12 76 888
2021 3 student work terms 32 32 15 7 3 3 8 72 12 72 590
2021 4 student work terms 32 35 12 6 4 3 8 75 11 75 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 34 25 14 7 6 1 12 69 15 69 555

8c. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 46 30 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 77 3265
2021 2 student work terms 48 30 8 9 3 0 1 80 12 80 887
2021 3 student work terms 44 33 12 8 3 0 1 78 11 78 589
2021 4 student work terms 47 34 6 11 2 0 0 81 13 81 402
2021 5 or more student work terms 46 31 11 9 2 0 1 78 11 78 550

8d. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 73 20 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 3269
2021 2 student work terms 71 23 3 1 1 0 0 94 2 94 886
2021 3 student work terms 66 24 6 2 2 0 1 91 4 91 589
2021 4 student work terms 62 26 5 5 0 0 1 90 6 90 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 64 23 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 88 554

8e. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 59 27 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 86 3267
2021 2 student work terms 59 27 5 6 2 1 0 87 8 87 888
2021 3 student work terms 50 31 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 81 589
2021 4 student work terms 54 31 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 85 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 52 30 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 82 554

8f. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 67 28 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 95 3270
2021 2 student work terms 68 26 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 889
2021 3 student work terms 57 34 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 92 589
2021 4 student work terms 61 33 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 95 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 62 29 5 3 1 0 1 92 3 92 553

8g. I gained an understanding of how government works.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 51 34 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 85 3270
2021 2 student work terms 52 33 8 4 1 1 1 87 5 87 889
2021 3 student work terms 46 39 10 3 1 0 1 86 5 86 588
2021 4 student work terms 48 37 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 87 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 50 33 8 3 2 0 2 86 6 86 555
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Accommodations

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your summer job?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 14 86 3264
2021 2 student work terms 13 87 890
2021 3 student work terms 15 85 586
2021 4 student work terms 15 85 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 16 84 554

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 61 39 442
2021 2 student work terms 62 38 114
2021 3 student work terms 52 48 87
2021 4 student work terms 65 35 62
2021 5 or more student work terms 61 39 87

9c. Have your accommodations been fully put in place and are working properly?
Survey year Demographic My accommodation has been fully put in place and working properly
(%)		 My accommodation has been put in place but it is not working properly and/or it does not fully meet my requirements
(%)		 My accommodation has been approved but has not been put in place yet
(%)		 I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation request (not yet approved or denied)
(%)		 My accommodation request was denied
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 92 4 2 1 0 267
2021 2 student work terms 91 4 3 1 0 68
2021 3 student work terms 95 2 0 0 2 44
2021 4 student work terms 84 11 3 3 0 38
2021 5 or more student work terms 88 4 2 2 4 52

9d. How long did it take for your accommodation to be fully put in place and working properly after the request was approved?

Survey year Demographic In less than 2 weeks after approval
(%)		 In less than 1 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 2 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 3 month after approval
(%)		 Over 3 months after approval
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 84 12 3 0 0 242
2021 2 student work terms 85 10 2 2 2 62
2021 3 student work terms 83 14 0 0 2 42
2021 4 student work terms 78 16 0 6 0 32
2021 5 or more student work terms 78 13 2 0 7 46

9e. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 74 19 3 1 0 1 3 96 1 96 256
2021 2 student work terms 76 17 3 3 0 0 2 94 3 94 66
2021 3 student work terms 72 21 5 0 0 0 2 95 0 95 43
2021 4 student work terms 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 100 36
2021 5 or more student work terms 65 27 2 4 0 0 2 94 4 94 48
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Work environment

10b. The Wi-fi at the location from which I worked remotely was sufficient to carry out my day-to-day work activities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 74 21 4 1 0 0 1 95 1 95 2351
2021 2 student work terms 73 20 5 1 1 0 1 94 2 94 688
2021 3 student work terms 68 25 5 1 1 0 0 93 1 93 427
2021 4 student work terms 70 21 6 1 0 0 1 93 1 93 314
2021 5 or more student work terms 68 25 5 0 0 0 0 94 1 94 436

10c. Discussions during virtual meetings were difficult to follow because of video or audio interruptions.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 5 3 18 34 38 0 1 74 8 8 2347
2021 2 student work terms 6 4 22 34 33 0 1 68 10 10 689
2021 3 student work terms 5 5 18 36 34 0 1 71 10 10 425
2021 4 student work terms 6 4 22 33 33 0 2 68 10 10 314
2021 5 or more student work terms 3 6 23 36 31 0 1 68 9 9 435

10d. My team members encouraged me to share my ideas and opinions during virtual team meetings.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 45 30 16 4 1 0 3 78 5 78 2349
2021 2 student work terms 42 35 15 3 1 0 3 80 5 80 689
2021 3 student work terms 42 33 15 4 1 1 3 78 6 78 427
2021 4 student work terms 44 33 15 3 1 0 4 80 4 80 314
2021 5 or more student work terms 45 31 15 3 3 0 3 79 5 79 435
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Workplace well-being

11a. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety, including those related to COVID-19.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 70 19 4 2 1 0 3 92 3 92 3272
2021 2 student work terms 71 19 4 3 0 1 2 92 3 92 889
2021 3 student work terms 63 25 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 90 589
2021 4 student work terms 67 23 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 92 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 66 22 5 3 3 0 2 90 6 90 553

11b. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 situation.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 77 13 3 1 0 0 5 95 1 95 3268
2021 2 student work terms 80 11 2 1 0 1 4 96 1 96 889
2021 3 student work terms 72 19 5 1 1 1 2 93 2 93 587
2021 4 student work terms 75 15 3 2 0 1 2 94 3 94 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 71 20 3 3 2 0 2 93 4 93 553

11c. I feel that the information I have received from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 69 19 4 2 1 1 5 93 2 93 3271
2021 2 student work terms 71 18 5 1 0 1 3 93 2 93 885
2021 3 student work terms 62 22 9 4 1 1 2 86 5 86 588
2021 4 student work terms 61 26 6 3 1 1 2 89 4 89 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 59 27 5 3 3 1 1 88 6 88 550

11d. I feel that the information I have received from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was relevant to me and the work that I did.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 57 21 9 3 1 1 7 86 5 86 3268
2021 2 student work terms 60 20 10 3 0 2 4 85 4 85 886
2021 3 student work terms 50 29 13 3 1 1 3 82 5 82 590
2021 4 student work terms 50 29 10 4 1 2 3 84 6 84 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 49 29 12 5 2 1 3 81 7 81 551

11e. I feel that the information I have received from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 70 16 5 1 0 1 7 94 1 94 3259
2021 2 student work terms 73 14 5 1 0 2 5 93 1 93 886
2021 3 student work terms 65 24 6 1 1 1 2 92 2 92 588
2021 4 student work terms 66 22 6 1 0 2 4 93 1 93 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 65 22 6 2 2 0 3 90 4 90 550

11f. If I had questions or concerns regarding my mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, I knew where to get information.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 53 23 9 8 3 2 2 79 11 79 3256
2021 2 student work terms 55 20 9 8 3 2 3 79 12 79 884
2021 3 student work terms 47 24 12 10 4 2 2 73 14 73 589
2021 4 student work terms 49 28 9 7 3 2 1 79 11 79 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 47 26 10 8 4 2 2 77 12 77 546

11g. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health, including those related to COVID-19.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 57 20 9 7 4 1 2 80 11 80 3260
2021 2 student work terms 59 19 8 8 4 1 1 79 13 79 890
2021 3 student work terms 51 22 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 75 589
2021 4 student work terms 49 25 9 7 7 1 1 76 15 76 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 53 19 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 74 551

11h. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 66 17 8 2 1 1 5 89 3 89 3269
2021 2 student work terms 68 15 9 2 1 1 5 87 3 87 888
2021 3 student work terms 63 18 9 3 2 2 4 85 6 85 589
2021 4 student work terms 59 18 12 2 2 2 5 82 5 82 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 61 19 9 3 3 1 4 84 6 84 554
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Employment in the federal public service

12a. I feel that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 50 34 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 85 3270
2021 2 student work terms 49 34 9 4 1 1 1 85 6 85 889
2021 3 student work terms 43 40 9 5 1 1 1 85 6 85 589
2021 4 student work terms 46 35 9 6 1 1 1 83 8 83 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 48 34 6 5 4 1 1 84 9 84 554

12b. I feel that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 66 25 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 3271
2021 2 student work terms 65 28 3 2 1 1 0 93 3 93 890
2021 3 student work terms 61 30 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 92 588
2021 4 student work terms 63 28 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 92 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 66 22 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 89 554

12c. I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 50 23 11 5 3 6 1 78 10 78 3269
2021 2 student work terms 52 22 9 5 4 7 1 80 10 80 889
2021 3 student work terms 53 21 9 7 5 4 1 78 12 78 588
2021 4 student work terms 54 22 8 7 3 4 0 81 11 81 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 55 20 8 5 6 4 1 80 12 80 555

12d. I would seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 54 23 11 4 2 6 1 82 6 82 3271
2021 2 student work terms 54 23 10 4 2 7 1 84 6 84 889
2021 3 student work terms 56 23 8 5 3 4 1 83 8 83 590
2021 4 student work terms 59 22 9 3 2 4 0 85 5 85 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 61 20 8 3 3 5 1 85 7 85 555

12e. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 61 25 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 88 3270
2021 2 student work terms 61 24 9 1 1 3 0 88 2 88 889
2021 3 student work terms 59 26 9 3 2 2 0 86 4 86 590
2021 4 student work terms 63 24 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 88 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 62 23 9 2 2 1 0 86 4 86 555

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 76 16 4 1 1 0 1 999 999 93 3268
2021 2 student work terms 77 16 4 1 1 0 1 999 999 94 889
2021 3 student work terms 70 19 6 3 2 0 1 999 999 89 589
2021 4 student work terms 70 19 7 1 1 0 1 999 999 90 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 73 17 6 2 2 0 1 999 999 90 555

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? b. Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 72 21 5 1 0 0 0 999 999 93 3267
2021 2 student work terms 71 23 5 1 0 0 0 999 999 93 888
2021 3 student work terms 65 23 8 3 1 0 0 999 999 89 590
2021 4 student work terms 64 26 7 2 0 0 0 999 999 90 402
2021 5 or more student work terms 64 26 6 3 1 0 0 999 999 90 555

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 62 23 10 3 1 0 0 999 999 86 3259
2021 2 student work terms 61 24 10 4 1 0 0 999 999 85 886
2021 3 student work terms 55 26 13 4 1 1 0 999 999 82 588
2021 4 student work terms 58 25 12 3 1 0 0 999 999 84 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 56 25 11 6 1 0 0 999 999 81 554

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? d. Job location

Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 40 31 17 7 3 0 1 999 999 72 3258
2021 2 student work terms 39 35 15 6 4 0 1 999 999 75 888
2021 3 student work terms 40 33 19 4 3 0 1 999 999 74 589
2021 4 student work terms 40 34 17 5 3 0 1 999 999 74 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 44 33 15 5 3 0 0 999 999 77 553

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? e. Ability to telework part-time (living within commuting distance to an office)
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 32 23 15 11 12 2 5 999 999 59 3266
2021 2 student work terms 34 23 15 9 12 1 5 999 999 61 888
2021 3 student work terms 30 22 16 12 13 2 5 999 999 56 588
2021 4 student work terms 31 23 15 11 14 2 4 999 999 57 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 38 25 14 9 9 1 4 999 999 67 553

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? f. Ability to telework full-time (living anywhere within Canada and rarely going in to an office)
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 31 19 14 11 19 3 3 999 999 53 3256
2021 2 student work terms 33 19 13 10 19 2 4 999 999 55 886
2021 3 student work terms 30 16 16 14 19 2 4 999 999 48 585
2021 4 student work terms 27 21 14 12 22 1 3 999 999 51 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 36 21 14 9 15 1 4 999 999 60 555

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? g. Hours of work
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 52 33 11 4 1 0 0 999 999 84 3264
2021 2 student work terms 51 34 10 3 1 0 0 999 999 86 887
2021 3 student work terms 48 32 13 4 1 0 1 999 999 81 589
2021 4 student work terms 50 34 10 4 1 0 0 999 999 85 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 52 32 11 3 2 0 0 999 999 84 551

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? h. Leave provisions (i.e., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 49 28 13 5 2 1 2 999 999 79 3263
2021 2 student work terms 49 31 12 4 2 0 2 999 999 82 889
2021 3 student work terms 47 30 12 5 2 0 3 999 999 80 587
2021 4 student work terms 51 31 10 5 1 0 1 999 999 84 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 54 26 10 4 3 1 3 999 999 83 555

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? i. Salary
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 53 33 10 3 1 0 0 999 999 86 3266
2021 2 student work terms 51 36 9 2 1 0 0 999 999 88 887
2021 3 student work terms 53 34 11 1 0 0 0 999 999 87 590
2021 4 student work terms 55 35 7 2 0 0 0 999 999 91 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 64 24 9 2 1 0 1 999 999 89 554

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? j. Job security
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 65 24 6 2 1 0 1 999 999 91 3259
2021 2 student work terms 66 24 6 2 1 0 1 999 999 91 887
2021 3 student work terms 63 28 5 2 1 0 1 999 999 92 589
2021 4 student work terms 70 25 4 1 0 0 0 999 999 95 404
2021 5 or more student work terms 76 17 4 1 1 0 1 999 999 94 553

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? k. Pension and benefits
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 53 25 11 5 2 1 3 999 999 82 3259
2021 2 student work terms 53 29 9 4 1 1 3 999 999 85 887
2021 3 student work terms 51 28 11 3 2 1 4 999 999 83 589
2021 4 student work terms 55 30 8 3 1 0 2 999 999 87 403
2021 5 or more student work terms 63 24 6 2 2 0 3 999 999 90 552

13. How important is each of the following when seeking or choosing future employment both internal and external to the federal public service? l. Other
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 17 4 2 1 2 8 66 999 999 82 1901
2021 2 student work terms 16 3 2 1 1 8 69 999 999 85 526
2021 3 student work terms 16 4 2 0 2 8 69 999 999 85 321
2021 4 student work terms 22 3 3 1 2 6 64 999 999 83 231
2021 5 or more student work terms 19 3 2 1 2 7 67 999 999 85 326
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14a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 57 12 5 3 1 18 4 73 27 27 3272
2021 2 student work terms 54 16 8 3 2 14 4 66 34 34 888
2021 3 student work terms 42 25 12 5 2 12 3 49 51 51 589
2021 4 student work terms 53 26 11 1 2 7 0 57 43 43 405
2021 5 or more student work terms 37 27 14 8 5 7 1 41 59 59 555

14b. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2021 1 student work term 27 31 11 13 6 3 9 66 21 66 682
2021 2 student work terms 29 28 13 11 9 2 9 64 22 64 246
2021 3 student work terms 20 34 14 12 8 4 8 61 23 61 259
2021 4 student work terms 21 35 11 14 7 2 10 63 24 63 162
2021 5 or more student work terms 20 28 14 18 13 1 6 52 33 52 303
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