2022 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 30. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

The results of the 2022 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
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Most Positive or Least Negative answers
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Affirmative Results
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 33 42 10 9 2 1 2 78 12 78 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 27 45 11 11 2 1 3 75 14 75 4014
2022 Prefer not to say 25 44 14 7 4 2 4 73 12 73 100

2b. The application process was clear and easy to understand.

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Most Positive or Least Negative answers
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 49 36 7 5 1 0 2 87 7 87 2178
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 41 39 7 7 2 0 3 83 10 83 4016
2022 Prefer not to say 35 39 6 13 4 1 2 76 18 76 100

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 29 35 12 15 6 0 3 66 21 66 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 26 36 12 16 7 0 3 64 24 64 4014
2022 Prefer not to say 26 39 13 11 8 0 3 67 20 67 100

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

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Most Negative or Least Positive answers
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Affirmative Results
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 67 16 8 4 3 0 1 84 8 84 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 59 17 9 7 6 0 3 78 13 78 4011
2022 Prefer not to say 64 11 10 8 5 0 2 77 13 77 100

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? b. Job location

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Most Negative or Least Positive answers
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 41 26 17 7 5 0 4 70 13 70 2176
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 38 28 17 8 4 0 4 69 13 69 4009
2022 Prefer not to say 39 16 23 11 3 2 5 60 15 60 99

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
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Most Positive or Least Negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 55 25 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 81 2171
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 48 25 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 74 4011
2022 Prefer not to say 41 29 16 7 6 1 0 71 13 71 100

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? d. Timing of the job offer

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Most Negative or Least Positive answers
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 52 27 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 80 2175
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 44 30 14 7 4 1 2 75 11 75 4007
2022 Prefer not to say 47 25 18 3 4 2 1 74 7 74 100

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? e. Salary

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 31 27 22 13 5 0 1 58 19 58 2170
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 27 32 22 12 6 0 1 60 17 60 4004
2022 Prefer not to say 29 35 18 11 5 1 1 65 16 65 100

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

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 11 13 15 14 21 3 23 33 47 33 2155
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 7 8 11 13 28 3 28 23 61 23 3982
2022 Prefer not to say 9 10 13 12 21 7 28 29 51 29 100

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
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 16 14 14 13 16 3 25 41 39 41 2161
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 10 13 14 12 18 3 30 34 45 34 3980
2022 Prefer not to say 10 13 13 16 21 4 23 32 51 32 100

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
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 31 16 11 7 12 2 22 61 25 61 2164
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 20 12 10 8 18 2 29 48 37 48 4007
2022 Prefer not to say 23 6 17 10 17 3 23 40 37 40 99

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
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 42 18 11 7 9 2 11 69 18 69 2173
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 30 15 11 8 16 2 18 56 30 56 4011
2022 Prefer not to say 46 12 10 5 8 2 17 72 16 72 100

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? j. Working in the official language of my choice

Survey year Demographic Very important
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 47 20 11 7 9 1 5 71 18 71 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 35 21 13 11 13 1 6 60 27 60 4013
2022 Prefer not to say 41 18 12 9 12 3 5 64 23 64 100

4c. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview.

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Affirmative Results
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 57 25 9 6 2 83 8 83 1579
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 57 26 8 5 2 84 7 84 2740
2022 Prefer not to say 54 28 0 83 8 83 72

4d. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date.

Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 50 20 10 13 7 71 19 71 1578
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 45 24 9 13 7 71 20 71 2738
2022 Prefer not to say 44 17 15 0 64 26 64 72

4e. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position.

Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 35 33 14 13 4 69 18 69 1575
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 31 35 14 15 4 66 20 66 2737
2022 Prefer not to say 31 32 18 0 0 63 19 63 72

4f. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 74 18 5 1 1 93 1 93 1579
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 75 18 4 1 1 94 2 94 2739
2022 Prefer not to say 71 22 0 0 0 93 1 93 72

4g. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 70 25 3 1 0 95 1 95 1578
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 65 29 3 2 0 95 3 95 2741
2022 Prefer not to say 65 24 0 0 90 3 90 72
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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).

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 80 15 3 2 0 95 2 95 1596
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 80 14 3 2 1 95 3 95 2779
2022 Prefer not to say 79 0 0 92 1 92 72

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
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Affirmative Results
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 76 18 5 1 94 2 94 1597
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 77 17 4 2 0 94 2 94 2779
2022 Prefer not to say 79 0 0 0 0 93 0 93 72

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
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Affirmative Results
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 63 23 5 6 3 86 9 86 1629
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 57 26 4 9 3 83 12 83 2838
2022 Prefer not to say 53 27 0 0 82 8 82 73

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
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 52 25 7 11 5 77 16 77 1628
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 43 27 8 15 6 1 1 71 21 71 2835
2022 Prefer not to say 40 30 0 71 18 71 73

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
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 52 30 8 8 2 82 9 82 1630
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 46 35 8 8 2 82 10 82 2839
2022 Prefer not to say 44 33 14 0 78 8 78 73

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
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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 53 31 8 5 2 85 7 85 1627
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 49 34 10 5 2 83 7 83 2842
2022 Prefer not to say 45 34 14 0 82 4 82 73
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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
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No
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Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 74 15 9 3 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 69 17 10 4 4017
2022 Prefer not to say 76 10 9 5 100

7a. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 94 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 69 23 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 93 4018
2022 Prefer not to say 64 21 5 8 1 1 0 86 9 86 100

7b. I was generally made to feel part of the team.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 75 18 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 93 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 77 17 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 4018
2022 Prefer not to say 65 25 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 90 100

7c. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 72 18 6 2 1 1 1 91 3 91 2174
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 71 20 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 92 4011
2022 Prefer not to say 58 22 12 4 0 1 3 83 4 83 100

7d. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 80 14 3 2 1 0 1 95 2 95 2174
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 78 16 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 4009
2022 Prefer not to say 75 16 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 91 99

7e. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 82 11 2 1 1 0 3 95 2 95 2176
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 75 11 3 2 2 0 6 92 5 92 4014
2022 Prefer not to say 76 10 4 7 0 0 3 89 7 89 100

7f. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 68 22 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 91 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 62 25 6 5 1 1 1 88 6 88 4010
2022 Prefer not to say 53 29 7 6 3 2 0 84 9 84 100

7g. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 71 20 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 69 22 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 4015
2022 Prefer not to say 67 20 5 3 4 1 0 88 7 88 100

7h. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 67 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 91 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 4016
2022 Prefer not to say 62 18 8 8 2 1 1 82 10 82 100

7i. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 66 23 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 90 2182
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 65 25 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 91 4016
2022 Prefer not to say 59 29 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 88 100

7j. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 75 11 6 1 1 0 6 92 1 92 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 71 11 7 2 1 1 8 90 3 90 4012
2022 Prefer not to say 70 14 9 0 0 0 7 90 0 90 100

7k. I was given meaningful work.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 61 26 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 87 2174
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 57 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 86 4013
2022 Prefer not to say 54 25 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 79 100

7l. My job was a good fit with my interests.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 52 28 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 80 2178
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 48 31 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 79 4007
2022 Prefer not to say 51 19 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 70 100

7m. My job was a good fit with my skills.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 88 2174
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 57 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 87 4010
2022 Prefer not to say 58 22 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 80 99

7n. My job was a good fit with my field of study.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 51 24 11 8 4 1 1 76 13 76 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 47 24 11 9 7 0 2 72 16 72 4007
2022 Prefer not to say 58 17 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 75 100

7o. Overall, I had a positive work experience.

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2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 75 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 94 2180
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 93 4015
2022 Prefer not to say 69 14 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 83 100

7p. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…

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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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 1 10 82 4 1 1 0 83 17 83 2180
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 2 16 76 4 1 1 0 77 23 77 4019
2022 Prefer not to say 2 8 77 7 3 3 0 79 21 79 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 40 32 11 9 4 1 3 75 14 75 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 35 32 10 12 6 1 4 71 19 71 4017
2022 Prefer not to say 40 37 8 5 7 0 3 79 12 79 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 41 30 12 6 3 1 7 78 10 78 2176
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 35 31 12 7 3 2 10 75 11 75 4012
2022 Prefer not to say 42 22 15 5 6 3 6 71 12 71 98

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 50 30 10 6 3 0 1 81 10 81 2170
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 46 32 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 78 4003
2022 Prefer not to say 47 29 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 76 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 74 19 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 2173
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 71 21 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 4013
2022 Prefer not to say 66 23 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 89 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 63 24 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 88 2177
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 57 27 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 85 4011
2022 Prefer not to say 59 21 13 1 6 0 0 80 7 80 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 68 26 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 94 2180
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 4013
2022 Prefer not to say 63 24 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 87 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 57 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 89 2180
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 50 34 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 85 4012
2022 Prefer not to say 55 31 11 1 0 0 2 88 1 88 100
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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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 16 84 2178
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 14 86 4005
2022 Prefer not to say 23 77 100

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 65 35 358
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 56 44 551

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 91 6 0 227
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 86 9 0 307

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 85 14 0 199
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 84 13 0 261
2022 Prefer not to say 86 0 0 14

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 75 16 0 5 95 1 95 218
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 71 18 4 3 93 3 93 294
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Work environment

10b. The Wi-Fi at the location from which I teleworked 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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 78 17 4 1 96 1 96 1706
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 80 16 2 0 1 97 1 97 2403
2022 Prefer not to say 77 16 0 0 0 95 0 95 75

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 8 3 11 32 44 78 11 11 1702
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 5 2 10 32 49 83 8 8 2402
2022 Prefer not to say 33 47 0 81 7 7 75

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 49 28 15 4 2 80 5 80 1704
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 46 32 15 4 2 80 5 80 2402
2022 Prefer not to say 44 24 19 72 8 72 75
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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.

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 66 20 6 3 2 1 3 89 5 89 2182
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 71 20 4 2 1 0 2 93 4 93 4016
2022 Prefer not to say 62 16 7 6 2 1 6 84 9 84 100

11b. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety.

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 66 19 6 2 1 1 5 91 2 91 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 68 18 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 92 4011
2022 Prefer not to say 58 19 11 0 4 1 7 84 4 84 100

11c. 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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 68 16 7 2 1 1 5 90 3 90 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 70 16 7 2 1 1 3 89 4 89 4016
2022 Prefer not to say 63 9 13 2 4 3 6 79 7 79 100
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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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 47 34 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 83 2178
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 49 34 9 4 1 1 1 85 6 85 4017
2022 Prefer not to say 40 29 16 12 2 1 0 70 14 70 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 65 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 2179
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 63 28 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 91 4015
2022 Prefer not to say 59 20 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 80 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 55 22 10 4 3 5 1 82 7 82 2177
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 48 23 11 7 4 6 1 76 12 76 4013
2022 Prefer not to say 53 13 14 4 9 7 0 71 14 71 99

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 59 23 10 2 1 5 0 87 3 87 2177
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 52 24 11 4 2 6 0 81 7 81 4007
2022 Prefer not to say 54 14 15 4 4 9 0 75 9 75 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 63 26 8 1 1 1 0 90 2 90 2180
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 59 26 9 2 1 2 0 87 3 87 4013
2022 Prefer not to say 56 22 13 4 2 3 0 80 6 80 100

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. a. Gaining work experience in my field of study

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 42 11 5 1255
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 38 10 6 2164
2022 Prefer not to say 35 10 5 50

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. b. Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 15 19 10 937
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 17 18 10 1780
2022 Prefer not to say 9 18 18 45

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 9 9 9 589
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 11 9 9 1149
2022 Prefer not to say 14 7 14 35

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. d. Job location

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 3 5 7 320
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 3 8 9 789

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. e. Ability to telework part-time (living within commuting distance to an office)

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 1 3 5 198
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 1 3 4 305
2022 Prefer not to say 0 7 5 12

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. f. Ability to telework full-time (living anywhere within Canada and rarely going into an office)

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 7 10 11 601
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 6 7 6 790
2022 Prefer not to say 14 8 8 30

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. g. Hours of work

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 1 5 6 246
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 2 7 9 706
2022 Prefer not to say 5 7 6 18

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. h. Leave provisions (i.e., vacation, sick leave)

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 0 2 4 130
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 1 3 4 297

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. i. Salary

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 10 22 21 1120
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 11 21 22 2140
2022 Prefer not to say 8 28 17 53

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. j. Job security

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 10 9 11 644
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 7 9 10 1027
2022 Prefer not to say 7 8 10 25

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. k. Pension and benefits

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 2 4 10 324
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 2 5 10 695
2022 Prefer not to say 3 1 9 13

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. l. Other

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)
Second most important
(%)
Third most important
(%)
Total responses
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 1 0 1 56
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 1 1 1 112
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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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 51 15 8 3 2 17 4 64 36 36 2181
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 47 18 9 3 3 16 3 58 42 42 4019
2022 Prefer not to say 46 11 10 4 5 21 3 61 39 39 100

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
2022 Yes - member of a visible minority group 30 32 15 10 7 3 4 66 18 66 610
2022 No - member of a visible minority group 23 29 12 14 9 3 9 60 26 60 1353
2022 Prefer not to say 20 30 23 10 13 0 3 52 24 52 30
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