2021 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 5a. The onboarding for my current student job was conducted..

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 In person 24 46 10 13 3 1 2 72 17 72 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 30 45 11 9 2 1 3 78 11 78 2624
2021 In person and remotely 29 46 11 10 2 1 2 77 12 77 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 11 37 19 18 8 2 6 52 28 52 90

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 In person 39 42 6 10 2 0 2 82 12 82 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 47 37 6 5 1 0 3 87 7 87 2621
2021 In person and remotely 45 40 6 6 2 0 1 87 8 87 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 21 47 7 13 7 0 6 72 21 72 90

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 In person 23 35 13 18 8 0 2 59 27 59 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 28 34 12 15 7 0 3 64 23 64 2616
2021 In person and remotely 30 38 10 15 5 0 2 69 21 69 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 12 19 10 24 30 0 4 33 57 33 90

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 In person 52 17 9 9 8 0 5 73 18 73 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 70 16 7 3 2 0 1 87 6 87 2622
2021 In person and remotely 60 14 10 7 6 0 3 76 13 76 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 53 18 7 4 10 0 8 77 16 77 90

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 In person 39 27 18 9 7 0 1 66 15 66 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 27 24 16 10 10 0 12 59 23 59 2621
2021 In person and remotely 40 30 17 6 6 0 1 71 12 71 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 39 21 15 7 9 0 9 67 17 67 89

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 In person 49 25 12 8 4 1 1 75 12 75 731
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 51 26 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 78 2616
2021 In person and remotely 49 22 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 72 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 44 29 6 11 7 1 2 76 19 76 89

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 In person 43 30 14 6 4 1 2 75 11 75 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 46 30 13 5 3 1 2 78 9 78 2619
2021 In person and remotely 45 31 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 77 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 34 34 14 9 6 0 2 70 15 70 90

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 In person 27 27 23 13 8 0 2 55 22 55 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 23 27 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 51 2614
2021 In person and remotely 24 29 24 15 6 0 2 54 21 54 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 29 29 22 16 4 0 0 58 20 58 90

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 In person 10 11 14 12 24 3 26 29 51 29 729
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 11 11 14 15 21 3 26 30 51 30 2599
2021 In person and remotely 8 10 11 14 27 2 27 26 58 26 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 12 14 14 7 28 3 21 35 46 35 90

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 In person 13 13 13 11 17 4 28 38 42 38 727
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 11 16 14 12 17 3 25 38 41 38 2608
2021 In person and remotely 10 12 15 14 15 3 32 34 43 34 701
2021 I did not receive onboarding 10 15 13 6 30 2 24 33 48 33 89

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 In person 15 12 12 7 18 3 33 43 39 43 729
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 31 15 10 7 14 1 22 60 27 60 2621
2021 In person and remotely 21 13 9 8 19 2 29 48 39 48 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 17 3 7 9 31 8 26 30 60 30 90

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 In person 11 8 8 9 22 6 36 32 55 32 732
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 37 19 13 9 11 2 7 62 23 62 2614
2021 In person and remotely 17 13 11 8 25 4 22 41 44 41 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 29 18 6 9 17 4 18 60 33 60 90

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 In person 31 21 10 12 15 1 11 58 30 58 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 37 22 13 10 13 1 5 62 24 62 2625
2021 In person and remotely 31 21 12 13 12 2 9 58 28 58 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 30 22 12 8 17 2 9 59 28 59 90

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 In person 49 25 10 10 3 1 1 76 14 76 689
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 63 23 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 88 2560
2021 In person and remotely 56 26 9 6 2 0 1 83 7 83 675
2021 I did not receive onboarding 41 25 8 13 9 1 4 69 23 69 79

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 In person 41 27 9 14 8 0 1 69 22 69 689
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 51 23 9 12 5 0 1 74 17 74 2557
2021 In person and remotely 45 26 11 11 7 0 1 71 18 71 675
2021 I did not receive onboarding 32 18 14 20 15 0 1 50 36 50 79

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 In person 28 33 15 18 6 0 0 61 24 61 689
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 34 35 13 15 3 0 0 69 18 69 2555
2021 In person and remotely 35 36 12 14 3 0 0 71 17 71 675
2021 I did not receive onboarding 18 12 13 35 22 0 1 30 57 30 78

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 In person 64 25 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 90 689
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 77 18 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 96 2559
2021 In person and remotely 73 20 5 1 0 0 1 93 1 93 675
2021 I did not receive onboarding 48 34 10 1 1 1 4 87 3 87 79

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 In person 59 33 5 2 0 0 0 92 3 92 689
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 70 26 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 96 2559
2021 In person and remotely 66 27 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 94 675
2021 I did not receive onboarding 46 34 9 4 4 0 4 83 8 83 79
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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 In person 75 16 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 91 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 79 16 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 95 2627

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 In person 76 16 5 1 1 0 0 93 3 93 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 73 19 4 2 1 0 1 94 2 94 2624

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 In person 62 23 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 85 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 54 26 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 81 2627
2021 In person and remotely 61 25 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 87 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 27 30 4 21 13 0 4 59 36 59 90

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 In person 43 26 9 12 8 0 2 70 21 70 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 44 28 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 73 2617
2021 In person and remotely 44 27 8 14 5 1 1 72 19 72 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 21 29 9 19 18 1 3 52 38 52 90

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 In person 50 30 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 80 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 46 35 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 81 2624
2021 In person and remotely 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 86 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 11 15 10 33 27 0 4 27 62 27 89

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 In person 49 31 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 81 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 47 36 9 6 1 0 0 83 7 83 2626
2021 In person and remotely 51 36 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 88 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 11 10 27 30 17 0 6 22 49 22 90
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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 In person 57 21 16 6 732
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 78 14 6 2 2605
2021 In person and remotely 67 14 13 5 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 29 55 11 4 89

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 In person 69 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 68 23 3 4 2 0 0 92 6 92 2628
2021 In person and remotely 72 22 2 3 0 0 0 94 4 94 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 40 33 6 14 7 0 0 73 21 73 90

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 In person 73 17 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 90 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 77 17 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 94 2628
2021 In person and remotely 77 17 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 95 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 47 31 7 7 9 0 0 78 16 78 90

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 In person 66 20 7 3 1 0 2 88 5 88 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 74 18 4 1 0 1 1 94 2 94 2623
2021 In person and remotely 71 19 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 91 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 52 20 10 6 4 6 2 78 11 78 90

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 In person 72 18 3 3 2 1 1 92 5 92 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 83 13 2 1 0 0 0 96 2 96 2626
2021 In person and remotely 79 14 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 54 26 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 81 90

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 In person 60 13 5 3 3 0 16 86 7 86 732
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 87 9 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 96 2622
2021 In person and remotely 70 14 4 2 1 0 8 92 4 92 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 58 16 2 2 11 1 10 83 15 83 90

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 In person 59 24 7 6 2 2 1 85 8 85 733
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 66 24 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 91 2624
2021 In person and remotely 62 26 4 5 1 1 1 90 6 90 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 36 18 19 19 9 0 0 53 28 53 90

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 In person 68 21 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 89 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 69 23 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 2627
2021 In person and remotely 69 23 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 93 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 48 20 11 12 6 3 0 70 18 70 90

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 In person 69 21 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 90 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 66 25 5 3 0 0 0 91 4 91 2628
2021 In person and remotely 67 24 5 3 1 1 0 92 4 92 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 47 23 11 8 9 2 0 72 17 72 90

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 In person 63 25 7 3 2 0 1 89 5 89 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 23 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 91 2626
2021 In person and remotely 66 23 6 3 0 0 0 90 4 90 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 49 24 13 7 6 1 0 74 12 74 90

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 In person 65 12 9 2 1 0 11 86 4 86 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 74 11 6 1 1 1 6 91 2 91 2625
2021 In person and remotely 71 10 8 1 1 1 9 90 2 90 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 50 13 19 3 4 2 8 70 9 70 90

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 In person 54 27 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 82 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 60 26 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 87 2621
2021 In person and remotely 59 27 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 86 701
2021 I did not receive onboarding 38 30 10 10 11 0 1 69 21 69 90

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 In person 47 27 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 74 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 48 31 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 80 2625
2021 In person and remotely 52 30 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 82 701
2021 I did not receive onboarding 34 31 8 12 13 1 0 66 26 66 90

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 In person 57 26 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 84 731
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 55 31 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 86 2619
2021 In person and remotely 61 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 89 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 40 31 10 8 10 0 0 72 18 72 89

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 In person 39 23 13 10 10 1 5 66 20 66 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 51 27 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 78 2625
2021 In person and remotely 47 25 11 9 6 0 3 73 15 73 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 29 24 14 11 17 0 4 56 29 56 90

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 In person 72 20 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 92 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 75 20 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 2623
2021 In person and remotely 75 19 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 43 32 12 4 8 0 0 76 12 76 90

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 In person 2 14 79 3 1 1 1 80 20 80 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 2 17 76 4 0 1 0 77 23 77 2624
2021 In person and remotely 2 13 79 5 1 1 0 80 20 80 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 8 28 56 3 3 2 0 57 43 57 90

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 In person 38 28 11 12 6 1 4 70 19 70 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 36 32 11 12 5 2 3 70 17 70 2627
2021 In person and remotely 37 35 12 11 3 1 2 73 14 73 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 18 22 9 19 29 2 1 41 49 41 90

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 In person 40 26 11 8 4 2 8 74 14 74 732
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 36 30 13 7 3 3 8 74 11 74 2624
2021 In person and remotely 39 31 15 7 2 1 5 75 9 75 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 16 18 13 17 13 10 12 43 39 43 89

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 In person 53 25 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 79 733
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 44 31 11 10 3 0 1 75 13 75 2621
2021 In person and remotely 49 32 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 81 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 23 22 11 22 21 0 0 46 43 46 90

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 In person 74 18 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 71 21 3 3 0 0 1 94 3 94 2625
2021 In person and remotely 75 18 4 2 0 0 0 94 3 94 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 40 33 12 11 2 0 1 74 13 74 90

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 In person 54 25 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 80 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 61 27 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 88 2623
2021 In person and remotely 57 27 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 85 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 34 27 13 15 9 0 2 62 24 62 89

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 In person 66 28 3 1 1 0 1 94 2 94 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 66 29 2 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 2625
2021 In person and remotely 68 27 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 95 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 37 41 6 10 7 0 0 78 17 78 90

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 In person 47 32 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 80 733
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 55 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 89 2626
2021 In person and remotely 46 35 11 4 2 0 1 82 7 82 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 29 36 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 65 90
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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 In person 16 84 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 13 87 2619
2021 In person and remotely 14 86 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 9 91 90

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2021 In person 68 32 114
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 60 40 344

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 In person 91 5 0 1 3 75
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 93 3 2 1 0 202

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 In person 89 8 3 0 0 66
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 83 12 3 1 1 186

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 In person 72 18 1 1 0 3 4 97 1 97 72
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 76 19 3 1 0 0 2 96 1 96 194
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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 In person 69 21 4 0 3 1 1 92 3 92 134
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 74 21 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 95 2500
2021 In person and remotely 73 21 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 95 403
2021 I did not receive onboarding 67 25 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 93 60

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 In person 9 3 16 28 40 0 3 71 12 12 134
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 5 3 19 35 37 0 1 72 8 8 2493
2021 In person and remotely 5 2 16 37 38 0 1 76 7 7 403
2021 I did not receive onboarding 3 5 22 38 30 0 2 69 8 8 60

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 In person 37 25 19 4 1 2 13 73 5 73 134
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 45 32 16 4 1 0 2 79 5 79 2498
2021 In person and remotely 42 31 17 3 1 1 5 78 5 78 403
2021 I did not receive onboarding 28 27 18 17 3 0 7 59 21 59 60
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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 In person 70 20 4 4 1 1 1 91 5 91 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 70 20 4 2 1 0 4 94 3 94 2625
2021 In person and remotely 71 19 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 92 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 47 21 17 8 4 0 3 70 13 70 90

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 In person 73 20 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 94 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 78 10 3 0 0 1 8 96 1 96 2620
2021 In person and remotely 77 17 3 2 0 0 1 95 2 95 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 59 28 4 1 1 0 7 93 2 93 90

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 In person 69 22 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 68 18 5 1 0 1 7 93 2 93 2620
2021 In person and remotely 72 18 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 92 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 49 28 7 4 2 1 9 85 7 85 90

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 In person 64 22 8 2 1 1 2 89 3 89 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 54 21 10 3 1 2 9 84 5 84 2619
2021 In person and remotely 63 23 7 4 1 1 2 88 5 88 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 38 31 13 6 3 1 8 76 10 76 90

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 In person 72 19 4 1 1 1 2 94 2 94 730
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 69 14 5 0 0 1 9 94 1 94 2616
2021 In person and remotely 75 16 4 1 0 1 2 94 2 94 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 49 27 3 2 1 2 16 92 4 92 90

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 In person 55 23 8 7 4 2 1 81 11 81 731
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 52 22 10 7 3 3 3 78 11 78 2612
2021 In person and remotely 55 23 9 7 3 2 2 81 10 81 701
2021 I did not receive onboarding 30 24 3 19 15 6 3 59 37 59 89

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 In person 57 19 10 7 4 1 1 78 12 78 731
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 21 8 7 4 1 2 80 11 80 2617
2021 In person and remotely 57 21 8 8 3 1 1 81 11 81 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 32 20 10 12 20 3 2 55 34 55 90

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 In person 65 17 8 4 2 1 4 87 5 87 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 17 8 2 1 1 5 89 2 89 2622
2021 In person and remotely 67 16 8 2 1 1 5 89 3 89 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 36 22 17 6 8 4 8 66 15 66 90
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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 In person 49 30 11 5 3 2 1 82 7 82 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 50 35 8 4 1 1 0 86 6 86 2624
2021 In person and remotely 50 35 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 86 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 37 24 21 7 10 1 0 62 17 62 90

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 In person 60 27 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 88 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 67 25 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 2625
2021 In person and remotely 69 25 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 94 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 46 27 13 7 8 0 0 72 14 72 90

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 In person 45 22 11 7 5 7 2 75 13 75 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 53 23 10 5 3 6 1 81 8 81 2626
2021 In person and remotely 50 22 11 5 4 7 1 79 9 79 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 37 17 13 8 20 6 0 56 29 56 90

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 In person 51 22 11 4 3 7 1 80 8 80 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 57 23 9 3 2 5 0 85 5 85 2625
2021 In person and remotely 50 23 13 5 2 6 1 79 7 79 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 44 19 9 8 11 9 0 70 21 70 90

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 In person 61 24 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 88 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 62 26 9 1 1 1 0 89 2 89 2626
2021 In person and remotely 62 24 10 2 0 2 0 87 2 87 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 41 30 9 6 10 4 0 74 16 74 90

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 In person 70 18 6 2 2 0 1 999 999 90 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 80 15 3 1 0 0 0 999 999 95 2623
2021 In person and remotely 73 17 6 2 1 0 1 999 999 92 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 69 18 7 4 0 0 2 999 999 89 90

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 In person 72 20 5 2 0 0 0 999 999 93 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 72 21 5 1 0 0 0 999 999 94 2621
2021 In person and remotely 72 21 6 1 1 0 0 999 999 93 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 66 26 4 2 1 0 0 999 999 92 89

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 In person 62 20 12 3 2 1 0 999 999 83 731
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 63 23 9 3 1 0 0 999 999 87 2618
2021 In person and remotely 62 23 10 3 2 0 0 999 999 85 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 62 19 12 2 3 1 0 999 999 82 89

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 In person 46 28 16 8 3 0 0 999 999 74 733
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 37 32 18 7 4 0 1 999 999 70 2616
2021 In person and remotely 43 33 15 6 2 0 0 999 999 76 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 46 29 18 3 3 0 1 999 999 75 90

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 In person 24 15 15 13 21 3 9 999 999 44 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 37 25 16 8 8 2 4 999 999 66 2618
2021 In person and remotely 27 21 15 14 16 3 4 999 999 51 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 34 23 13 10 7 7 6 999 999 66 90

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 In person 21 14 11 12 29 4 9 999 999 40 732
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 38 21 15 11 12 2 1 999 999 61 2617
2021 In person and remotely 21 15 13 14 29 4 5 999 999 39 700
2021 I did not receive onboarding 28 22 10 11 17 8 4 999 999 57 90

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 In person 53 31 11 3 2 0 0 999 999 84 734
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 51 33 11 4 1 0 0 999 999 84 2620
2021 In person and remotely 53 31 11 4 1 0 0 999 999 84 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 42 42 12 2 1 0 1 999 999 84 89

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 In person 50 26 13 5 2 1 3 999 999 79 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 50 28 12 5 2 1 2 999 999 81 2618
2021 In person and remotely 46 30 13 6 3 1 2 999 999 78 704
2021 I did not receive onboarding 42 32 17 4 3 0 1 999 999 75 90

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 In person 56 29 11 1 2 0 0 999 999 86 736
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 999 999 87 2621
2021 In person and remotely 50 35 10 3 1 1 1 999 999 85 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 53 37 3 3 2 1 0 999 999 91 90

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 In person 65 25 6 2 1 0 2 999 999 91 733
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 66 24 6 2 1 0 1 999 999 91 2616
2021 In person and remotely 64 25 7 2 1 1 1 999 999 90 703
2021 I did not receive onboarding 64 25 10 0 1 0 0 999 999 89 88

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 In person 54 23 11 5 2 0 4 999 999 81 735
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 54 27 10 4 1 1 3 999 999 84 2614
2021 In person and remotely 50 27 11 5 4 1 3 999 999 80 702
2021 I did not receive onboarding 52 22 18 3 1 0 3 999 999 77 90

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 In person 18 3 3 2 2 9 64 999 999 76 394
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 18 4 2 1 1 8 66 999 999 84 1515
2021 In person and remotely 17 4 1 0 1 8 69 999 999 92 438
2021 I did not receive onboarding 25 0 2 2 2 10 59 999 999 83 59
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Pay

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 In person 44 17 9 4 3 19 4 58 42 42 738
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 61 11 5 2 1 15 4 76 24 24 2625
2021 In person and remotely 53 16 5 3 2 18 3 68 32 32 705
2021 I did not receive onboarding 42 6 12 7 0 30 3 63 37 37 90

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 In person 27 29 10 14 8 4 7 63 25 63 240
2021 Remotely (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, telephone, etc.) 29 30 11 11 7 2 9 67 21 67 512
2021 In person and remotely 18 39 13 13 5 3 9 65 20 65 179
2021 I did not receive onboarding 27 14 5 36 9 5 5 45 50 45 22
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