2023 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 10a. The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job: Which of the following best describes your work situation?

The results of the 2023 Student Experience 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 31 42 12 10 2 0 3 76 12 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 30 44 11 10 3 0 3 76 13 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 23 43 13 13 4 1 3 69 18 1779

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 45 39 6 6 1 0 3 87 7 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 44 37 7 8 2 0 3 84 9 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 37 40 9 9 2 0 3 79 12 1778

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 31 36 12 12 6 0 3 69 19 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 29 33 13 15 7 0 3 64 23 2845
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 23 35 14 16 9 0 3 60 26 1776

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 70 16 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 68 16 8 4 3 0 2 85 7 2849
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 56 15 10 7 8 0 4 74 16 1777

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 42 24 18 6 6 0 4 68 13 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 39 33 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 2852
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 40 29 17 8 6 0 0 70 13 1779

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 53 24 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 52 26 13 6 2 0 0 78 9 2848
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 49 24 14 9 4 1 1 74 12 1776

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 48 26 13 8 4 0 1 75 12 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 49 28 14 6 2 0 2 78 8 2847
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 43 29 15 6 4 1 2 74 11 1774

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 29 29 21 13 7 0 1 59 20 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 29 28 23 11 6 0 1 58 18 2845
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 28 30 23 12 6 0 1 58 18 1774

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 10 10 16 15 23 2 23 27 51 824
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 10 11 13 14 24 2 27 28 53 2829
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 8 10 11 13 30 2 27 24 60 1763

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 11 13 15 15 16 2 27 34 44 825
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 11 14 14 13 18 2 27 36 44 2826
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 11 14 13 11 20 2 29 36 45 1770

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 33 14 9 8 14 1 22 61 28 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 29 13 10 8 14 1 25 57 30 2846
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 16 11 10 8 22 2 32 40 44 1775

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? i. Working in the official 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 33 20 13 11 16 1 7 57 29 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 30 21 14 12 15 1 7 55 29 2848
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 26 19 14 11 19 2 9 50 34 1775

4c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 63 23 6 5 88 6 507
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 60 25 8 5 2 86 6 1936
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 45 31 12 7 2 78 10 1181

4d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 46 23 11 13 0 69 19 506
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 46 22 9 13 8 70 21 1936
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 42 24 12 13 8 66 21 1183

4e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 37 34 10 16 0 71 19 506
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 32 34 15 16 3 66 19 1934
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 27 35 15 17 6 62 23 1184

4f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 79 15 5 94 1 507
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 77 17 4 1 95 2 1936
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 67 23 7 1 1 91 2 1184

4g. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 72 24 2 3 0 95 3 506
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 70 25 3 2 95 2 1935
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 59 33 5 2 93 2 1184
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Onboarding and orientation

Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the workplace, beginning with the acceptance of the initial job offer and continuing through the first weeks or months of employment. Onboarding includes training, mentoring and providing all pertinent information on internal policies, work processes and organizational culture.

Orientation is a critical component of the onboarding process and typically includes tangible learning activities, including courses and other activities that outline a department’s security policies, procedures, information systems, health and safety procedures, and welcoming events.

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 79 16 4 0 0 95 2 504
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 81 15 2 2 0 96 2 1945
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 76 18 3 2 1 94 3 1208

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 73 20 3 2 0 94 3 504
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 77 18 3 2 0 95 2 1944
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 74 19 3 2 1 93 3 1207

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 60 25 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 517
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 62 25 3 7 3 86 10 1987
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 57 28 6 7 0 85 9 1247

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 51 26 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 516
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 48 28 7 12 4 77 17 1987
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 40 29 9 14 7 70 21 1245

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 51 27 10 10 78 12 518
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 48 33 9 8 3 81 10 1986
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 46 34 8 8 0 80 12 1247

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 50 28 11 7 0 79 9 518
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 50 33 10 5 2 83 7 1987
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 48 33 10 5 3 82 8 1248
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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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 72 18 7 2 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 74 18 5 3 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 65 21 10 5 1780

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 72 23 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 73 21 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 68 24 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 1780

7b. I was 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 77 16 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 77 17 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 2853
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 71 21 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 1778

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 76 16 4 2 0 0 1 93 2 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 72 19 5 1 1 1 1 93 2 2846
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 23 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 1777

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 83 14 1 1 1 0 0 97 2 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 79 15 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 2847
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 72 18 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 1777

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 84 12 1 1 1 0 1 97 2 826
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 85 10 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 62 15 5 4 4 0 9 84 10 1775

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 67 23 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 66 24 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 58 25 6 6 3 1 1 85 8 1776

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 69 23 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 67 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 27 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 1778

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 66 24 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 2853
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 26 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 1778

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 67 25 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 64 26 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 2853
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 59 26 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 1780

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 73 11 8 1 0 1 6 90 2 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 72 12 7 2 1 0 6 90 3 2847
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 13 10 2 1 1 10 86 3 1780

7k. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 85 9 2 2 0 0 2 96 2 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 86 8 2 1 0 1 2 97 2 2848
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 82 10 2 1 1 1 3 96 1 1767

7l. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 61 26 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 57 28 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 2849
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 53 28 9 6 3 1 0 81 10 1777

7m. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 51 31 11 6 2 0 0 82 7 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 48 30 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 47 28 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 1776

7n. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 57 32 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 56 30 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 2849
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 55 30 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1777

7o. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 56 26 8 5 4 0 1 82 9 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 50 25 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 43 21 14 10 8 1 3 67 18 1778

7p. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 77 18 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 75 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 70 21 4 2 2 0 0 91 5 1780

7q. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 2 13 80 3 1 1 0 81 19 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 3 17 75 3 1 1 0 76 24 2853
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 3 14 77 3 1 1 0 78 22 1780

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 42 30 10 10 4 1 3 74 15 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 34 32 10 12 6 2 4 70 19 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 37 30 11 9 7 1 4 71 18 1780

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 40 29 13 7 3 2 7 76 10 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 35 31 12 7 4 3 8 74 12 2845
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 38 30 12 6 4 2 7 75 12 1774

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 48 31 9 9 2 0 1 80 11 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 44 31 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 2842
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 49 30 8 8 4 0 1 79 13 1775

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 71 22 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 72 21 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 2847
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 70 21 4 2 2 0 1 92 3 1773

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 64 24 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 60 27 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 2844
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 51 27 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 1772

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 68 26 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 67 27 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 4 1775

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 43 35 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 1780
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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 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. For more information, please visit Directive on the Duty to Accommodate.

Please note that the questions about accommodation do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 19 81 826
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 15 85 2846
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 17 83 1770

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 71 29 154
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 63 37 437
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 37 299

9c. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place successfully eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace?

Survey year Demographic The accommodation measures successfully eliminated the barriers I faced in the workplace
(%)		 The accommodation measures did not fully eliminate the barriers I faced in the workplace
(%)		 My accommodation measures request was approved but was not put in place
(%)		 I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation measures request
(%)		 My accommodation measures request was denied
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 83 0 108
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 83 13 273
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 82 13 188

9d. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented?

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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 81 16 0 90
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 82 14 220
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 84 10 153

9e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I was 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 78 15 0 0 96 3 99
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 65 23 6 0 4 92 2 260
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 21 7 89 4 178

9f. I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 65 18 5 3 7 91 3 672
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 64 19 4 3 1 1 8 91 4 2406
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 55 26 6 4 2 2 6 87 7 1469
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Work environment

10b. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 0% of the time
(%)		 20% of the time
(%)		 40% of the time
(%)		 60% of the time
(%)		 80% of the time
(%)		 100% of the time
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 14 62 10 8 5 2852
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. The tools, technology and equipment provided for my hybrid work arrangement were sufficient for my daily work performance.
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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 71 21 2 4 1 92 5 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10d. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my hybrid work arrangement.
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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 74 17 4 2 1 1 2 93 3 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 69 23 3 2 0 0 2 94 3 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 75 17 3 2 1 0 2 94 2 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 66 24 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 1779

11b. I was 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 64 17 5 2 1 2 10 92 3 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 70 18 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 2843
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 63 22 6 3 2 1 2 88 6 1780

11c. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 56 23 9 7 2 1 2 82 9 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 57 20 9 7 3 1 2 80 11 2849
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 47 24 12 8 5 1 2 73 14 1776

11d. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 65 18 7 1 1 1 7 90 2 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 66 15 8 2 1 1 7 88 3 2853
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 58 20 10 3 3 1 6 84 6 1775
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Employment in the federal public service

12a. I felt 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 51 30 10 5 2 1 1 82 7 830
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 48 37 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 45 35 11 5 3 1 1 81 8 1779

12b. I felt 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 65 28 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 827
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 65 27 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 2849
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1778

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 62 19 8 4 2 4 1 86 6 828
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 55 22 10 4 4 4 1 81 8 2847
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 43 21 13 8 6 7 1 70 15 1774

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 64 21 7 2 1 4 1 89 4 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 58 22 10 3 2 4 0 84 5 2851
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 48 23 13 5 4 6 1 77 9 1779

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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 64 25 8 2 1 1 0 90 2 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 62 25 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 2850
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 56 26 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 1780

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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 42 9 6 475
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 43 11 6 1697
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 38 11 5 953

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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 14 17 11 349
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 16 18 12 1310
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 18 18 10 814

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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 12 9 9 250
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 9 9 9 752
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 11 10 9 522

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
2023 Working remotely all of the time 6 10 12 236
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 4 9 11 684
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 5 10 13 503

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. Networking
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 2 6 6 110
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 1 7 7 424
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 2 6 7 257

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. Hours of work
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 1 4 7 100
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 2 6 7 423
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 3 8 8 340

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. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 1 2 5 61
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 0 3 4 186
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 1 3 5 152

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. Salary
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 11 25 19 456
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 13 22 21 1570
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 13 21 22 978

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. Job security
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 10 10 13 264
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 9 10 12 872
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 6 9 10 443

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. Pension and benefits
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 1 6 11 148
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 2 5 10 513
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 2 4 10 272

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. Other
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 0 0 1 14
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 1 0 1 41
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 1 0 1 33
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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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 47 17 7 3 3 18 5 61 39 829
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 49 17 9 3 2 14 5 61 39 2853
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 40 15 11 5 5 21 3 52 48 1780

14b. I was 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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 31 31 8 13 8 1 8 69 23 249
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 24 31 11 15 8 2 9 62 26 903
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 19 28 16 15 12 3 7 53 30 643
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General information

36. The series of summer events for the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program were helpful.
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
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Working remotely all of the time 23 19 12 7 8 23 7 61 22 73
2023 Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) 18 28 12 4 2 20 15 72 10 209
2023 Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time 19 19 20 2 3 24 13 60 9 91
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