2023 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 23. What is your age group?

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 19 years and under 24 47 11 11 4 1 2 73 16 718
2023 20-21 years 26 45 12 11 3 1 2 74 14 1832
2023 22-23 years 26 44 12 10 3 0 4 74 14 1394
2023 24-25 years 29 39 11 13 3 0 4 71 17 549
2023 26-27 years 27 42 12 11 3 1 4 73 14 285
2023 28-29 years 35 32 11 15 2 0 6 71 18 171
2023 30 years and over 40 37 11 6 3 0 3 79 9 510

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 19 years and under 37 41 9 9 2 0 1 79 12 719
2023 20-21 years 41 39 7 8 2 0 2 82 10 1832
2023 22-23 years 40 41 7 7 2 0 3 83 9 1394
2023 24-25 years 45 35 7 7 1 0 4 83 9 548
2023 26-27 years 39 39 7 8 1 1 5 82 10 285
2023 28-29 years 47 32 7 6 2 0 6 83 9 172
2023 30 years and over 52 33 5 6 2 0 2 86 8 509

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 19 years and under 22 35 15 17 8 0 2 59 26 719
2023 20-21 years 25 35 13 16 8 0 2 62 25 1830
2023 22-23 years 27 34 13 15 7 0 4 64 23 1390
2023 24-25 years 28 35 12 14 7 0 4 66 22 548
2023 26-27 years 28 34 13 14 6 0 5 65 21 285
2023 28-29 years 33 31 12 11 8 0 5 67 20 171
2023 30 years and over 41 29 11 11 6 0 3 72 17 508

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 19 years and under 49 18 12 8 9 0 4 70 18 717
2023 20-21 years 60 17 10 5 5 0 3 79 10 1830
2023 22-23 years 66 15 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 1392
2023 24-25 years 71 16 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 549
2023 26-27 years 72 15 8 1 1 0 1 89 3 285
2023 28-29 years 76 10 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 172
2023 30 years and over 80 11 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 508

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 19 years and under 37 32 19 7 4 0 1 70 11 718
2023 20-21 years 38 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 1832
2023 22-23 years 38 31 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 1395
2023 24-25 years 42 29 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 549
2023 26-27 years 40 28 15 7 8 1 1 70 15 285
2023 28-29 years 48 30 15 4 2 0 1 78 6 172
2023 30 years and over 48 24 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 508

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 19 years and under 38 28 17 12 4 1 1 67 16 715
2023 20-21 years 47 26 15 7 3 0 0 74 11 1829
2023 22-23 years 52 25 13 7 3 0 0 77 9 1392
2023 24-25 years 56 23 12 7 1 0 0 79 8 549
2023 26-27 years 56 24 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 285
2023 28-29 years 62 26 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 172
2023 30 years and over 71 17 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 510

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 19 years and under 42 29 17 8 3 1 1 72 11 718
2023 20-21 years 45 30 14 6 4 1 1 76 9 1828
2023 22-23 years 47 27 14 6 3 1 2 76 9 1392
2023 24-25 years 50 25 12 6 4 0 2 78 10 547
2023 26-27 years 42 30 11 9 5 1 2 75 14 285
2023 28-29 years 52 23 14 6 2 0 2 77 8 172
2023 30 years and over 55 26 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 507

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 19 years and under 22 29 25 15 8 0 1 52 23 713
2023 20-21 years 26 30 23 13 6 0 1 57 19 1829
2023 22-23 years 31 29 23 10 5 0 1 60 16 1390
2023 24-25 years 34 30 21 8 5 0 1 65 14 548
2023 26-27 years 28 28 21 13 9 0 1 56 23 285
2023 28-29 years 40 26 17 8 7 0 2 67 15 172
2023 30 years and over 32 26 23 12 7 0 1 58 19 509

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 19 years and under 8 9 12 14 30 2 24 23 60 712
2023 20-21 years 11 11 13 15 25 2 23 30 53 1818
2023 22-23 years 8 9 12 14 27 3 27 25 58 1384
2023 24-25 years 7 8 14 15 24 1 30 22 58 541
2023 26-27 years 8 7 13 12 24 3 33 25 55 283
2023 28-29 years 11 10 15 13 22 1 29 30 49 172
2023 30 years and over 9 13 12 9 24 2 30 33 49 506

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 19 years and under 8 16 13 11 21 3 28 35 47 715
2023 20-21 years 10 15 15 13 19 3 27 35 44 1819
2023 22-23 years 10 13 14 14 19 2 28 33 47 1381
2023 24-25 years 12 14 15 12 20 2 26 35 44 547
2023 26-27 years 12 12 18 13 15 4 26 34 40 284
2023 28-29 years 15 11 12 14 15 1 32 38 44 171
2023 30 years and over 16 15 12 9 14 2 31 48 34 504

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 19 years and under 14 11 9 9 22 2 33 38 48 719
2023 20-21 years 25 13 11 7 18 1 26 52 34 1829
2023 22-23 years 27 11 10 9 15 1 27 52 34 1390
2023 24-25 years 26 13 9 8 15 1 28 55 33 548
2023 26-27 years 29 12 10 5 18 0 26 55 31 285
2023 28-29 years 32 10 8 4 12 1 33 65 24 172
2023 30 years and over 37 18 9 5 10 1 20 69 20 507

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 19 years and under 25 17 16 14 19 2 7 46 36 718
2023 20-21 years 27 21 15 11 17 1 7 53 31 1829
2023 22-23 years 28 20 14 12 17 1 8 52 32 1393
2023 24-25 years 31 19 10 12 16 2 9 57 32 549
2023 26-27 years 28 21 12 10 20 1 8 54 33 285
2023 28-29 years 35 13 17 6 17 1 11 55 26 172
2023 30 years and over 44 20 11 9 10 1 6 69 20 507

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 19 years and under 47 31 11 8 2 79 9 569
2023 20-21 years 56 27 9 5 1 84 6 1215
2023 22-23 years 56 26 8 6 2 84 8 808
2023 24-25 years 58 22 10 6 3 81 9 350
2023 26-27 years 54 29 10 5 84 6 196
2023 28-29 years 61 26 0 0 0 87 4 110
2023 30 years and over 64 24 6 4 88 6 376

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 19 years and under 42 22 13 14 8 65 22 569
2023 20-21 years 44 24 10 12 9 69 21 1216
2023 22-23 years 46 22 11 13 7 69 20 808
2023 24-25 years 43 19 13 15 9 63 25 350
2023 26-27 years 47 24 8 13 7 72 20 196
2023 28-29 years 40 29 12 0 70 21 110
2023 30 years and over 52 22 9 11 0 75 16 376

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 19 years and under 25 35 17 17 0 61 23 569
2023 20-21 years 27 35 15 19 4 61 23 1219
2023 22-23 years 31 34 15 17 0 65 20 806
2023 24-25 years 30 36 13 16 0 67 20 349
2023 26-27 years 37 34 16 12 0 71 13 196
2023 28-29 years 32 38 13 0 0 70 18 110
2023 30 years and over 49 31 9 8 0 80 10 375

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 19 years and under 71 20 5 93 2 569
2023 20-21 years 74 19 5 1 94 1 1219
2023 22-23 years 73 19 6 2 92 2 808
2023 24-25 years 73 19 5 93 2 350
2023 26-27 years 75 19 0 95 1 196
2023 28-29 years 78 15 0 0 94 3 110
2023 30 years and over 81 15 0 0 97 1 375

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 19 years and under 62 32 3 95 2 568
2023 20-21 years 67 28 3 1 95 1 1218
2023 22-23 years 64 30 3 2 94 3 807
2023 24-25 years 67 26 3 0 93 3 350
2023 26-27 years 67 26 0 0 0 93 4 196
2023 28-29 years 65 25 0 0 91 6 110
2023 30 years and over 79 17 3 0 0 96 1 376
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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 19 years and under 81 16 2 0 96 1 586
2023 20-21 years 77 18 2 0 0 95 3 1230
2023 22-23 years 77 18 3 2 0 94 3 814
2023 24-25 years 78 15 4 0 93 3 348
2023 26-27 years 84 10 0 0 93 2 194
2023 28-29 years 83 13 0 0 0 95 3 109
2023 30 years and over 84 11 3 0 95 1 376

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 19 years and under 77 16 4 2 0 93 2 586
2023 20-21 years 74 21 3 2 0 95 2 1228
2023 22-23 years 74 20 3 2 0 94 3 814
2023 24-25 years 76 17 0 94 4 348
2023 26-27 years 77 16 0 94 4 194
2023 28-29 years 79 17 0 0 96 2 109
2023 30 years and over 77 15 5 0 93 2 376

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 19 years and under 63 24 3 6 0 88 9 598
2023 20-21 years 60 26 4 7 2 87 9 1259
2023 22-23 years 54 29 6 8 0 83 11 837
2023 24-25 years 58 25 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 361
2023 26-27 years 60 25 8 0 0 84 10 200
2023 28-29 years 61 29 0 0 90 7 111
2023 30 years and over 68 22 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 385

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 19 years and under 45 27 9 12 0 72 19 598
2023 20-21 years 45 28 8 13 5 74 18 1258
2023 22-23 years 44 29 7 14 6 74 20 837
2023 24-25 years 45 27 8 14 6 73 20 360
2023 26-27 years 41 32 15 0 0 72 20 199
2023 28-29 years 49 32 10 0 0 80 13 111
2023 30 years and over 57 23 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 385

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 19 years and under 45 36 9 7 2 82 9 599
2023 20-21 years 47 33 8 8 2 81 11 1259
2023 22-23 years 46 34 10 8 0 80 11 837
2023 24-25 years 46 29 10 12 3 0 0 75 15 360
2023 26-27 years 48 33 8 9 0 81 12 200
2023 28-29 years 47 32 10 0 0 78 14 111
2023 30 years and over 58 24 8 7 0 83 9 385

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 19 years and under 49 32 12 5 0 82 6 599
2023 20-21 years 49 32 11 5 0 82 7 1259
2023 22-23 years 47 33 11 5 3 81 8 838
2023 24-25 years 48 31 10 7 3 0 0 80 11 361
2023 26-27 years 48 36 6 8 85 10 200
2023 28-29 years 46 41 0 0 86 6 111
2023 30 years and over 56 29 7 5 0 85 8 385
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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 19 years and under 66 19 11 4 719
2023 20-21 years 72 18 7 3 1832
2023 22-23 years 70 20 7 3 1394
2023 24-25 years 68 23 5 3 549
2023 26-27 years 71 18 6 6 285
2023 28-29 years 70 20 5 5 172
2023 30 years and over 76 15 5 4 509

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 19 years and under 72 22 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 719
2023 20-21 years 73 22 2 3 1 0 0 95 4 1831
2023 22-23 years 68 25 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 1394
2023 24-25 years 69 22 3 4 2 0 0 91 5 548
2023 26-27 years 73 21 2 2 1 0 0 94 4 285
2023 28-29 years 70 23 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 172
2023 30 years and over 72 20 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 511

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 19 years and under 74 21 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 719
2023 20-21 years 74 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1830
2023 22-23 years 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1395
2023 24-25 years 75 15 3 4 2 0 0 90 6 549
2023 26-27 years 76 18 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 285
2023 28-29 years 77 16 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 172
2023 30 years and over 79 14 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 511

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 19 years and under 66 22 7 2 0 1 1 91 2 718
2023 20-21 years 69 20 6 2 1 1 1 91 3 1827
2023 22-23 years 69 21 5 3 1 0 1 91 3 1394
2023 24-25 years 71 19 3 3 2 0 1 91 5 547
2023 26-27 years 76 14 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 283
2023 28-29 years 72 20 5 2 1 0 1 93 2 172
2023 30 years and over 73 15 6 2 2 1 1 90 4 510

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 19 years and under 77 17 2 2 1 0 1 95 3 718
2023 20-21 years 77 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1827
2023 22-23 years 76 16 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1394
2023 24-25 years 77 17 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 548
2023 26-27 years 80 14 2 1 2 0 0 95 3 284
2023 28-29 years 81 14 3 1 0 0 1 96 1 172
2023 30 years and over 81 14 2 1 2 0 0 95 3 510

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 19 years and under 68 12 5 3 3 0 9 88 7 716
2023 20-21 years 77 12 3 2 1 0 3 93 4 1827
2023 22-23 years 78 12 2 3 2 0 3 93 5 1394
2023 24-25 years 80 12 2 2 1 0 3 95 4 548
2023 26-27 years 82 11 3 1 1 0 2 95 3 285
2023 28-29 years 82 6 2 2 2 0 5 94 4 171
2023 30 years and over 81 11 3 2 2 0 2 93 4 511

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 19 years and under 61 24 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 719
2023 20-21 years 64 25 5 4 1 1 0 90 6 1830
2023 22-23 years 61 26 6 4 1 1 1 88 6 1392
2023 24-25 years 62 23 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 548
2023 26-27 years 66 22 5 4 1 1 0 89 6 285
2023 28-29 years 70 17 4 8 1 0 1 87 9 171
2023 30 years and over 71 19 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 510

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 19 years and under 66 25 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 718
2023 20-21 years 65 25 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 1833
2023 22-23 years 65 26 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 1391
2023 24-25 years 66 23 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 549
2023 26-27 years 68 22 4 3 2 0 0 90 5 285
2023 28-29 years 68 21 6 2 2 1 1 90 4 172
2023 30 years and over 72 18 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 511

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 19 years and under 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 718
2023 20-21 years 63 27 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 1832
2023 22-23 years 65 25 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 1394
2023 24-25 years 65 23 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 549
2023 26-27 years 68 23 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 285
2023 28-29 years 64 24 5 3 2 1 1 89 5 172
2023 30 years and over 74 20 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 511

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 19 years and under 60 28 6 3 1 1 0 89 4 718
2023 20-21 years 62 27 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 1833
2023 22-23 years 62 26 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 1395
2023 24-25 years 63 24 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 549
2023 26-27 years 67 21 6 5 1 1 0 89 6 285
2023 28-29 years 63 27 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 172
2023 30 years and over 68 22 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 510

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 19 years and under 69 14 8 2 0 1 6 89 3 718
2023 20-21 years 69 13 8 2 1 1 7 89 3 1829
2023 22-23 years 69 11 9 2 1 1 7 88 3 1392
2023 24-25 years 70 12 7 2 1 0 8 90 3 548
2023 26-27 years 68 11 8 2 1 0 11 88 3 285
2023 28-29 years 78 7 2 3 1 0 9 94 4 172
2023 30 years and over 69 12 8 1 1 0 8 89 2 511

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 19 years and under 86 9 1 0 0 1 2 98 1 716
2023 20-21 years 85 9 2 1 0 1 2 97 1 1820
2023 22-23 years 85 9 2 2 0 1 2 96 2 1394
2023 24-25 years 81 10 2 1 1 0 5 96 1 547
2023 26-27 years 80 9 3 3 1 0 4 93 4 284
2023 28-29 years 89 6 2 1 0 0 2 97 1 172
2023 30 years and over 84 8 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 511

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 19 years and under 53 28 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 718
2023 20-21 years 53 29 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1832
2023 22-23 years 55 29 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1392
2023 24-25 years 57 27 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 548
2023 26-27 years 58 28 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 285
2023 28-29 years 59 26 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 172
2023 30 years and over 69 21 4 2 3 1 0 91 5 509

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 19 years and under 41 30 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 718
2023 20-21 years 44 31 14 7 3 0 0 75 11 1831
2023 22-23 years 47 31 12 7 3 0 0 78 9 1392
2023 24-25 years 51 28 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 549
2023 26-27 years 54 24 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 284
2023 28-29 years 55 30 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 171
2023 30 years and over 64 23 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 509

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 19 years and under 53 31 11 3 1 0 0 84 4 717
2023 20-21 years 53 32 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1830
2023 22-23 years 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 1393
2023 24-25 years 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 548
2023 26-27 years 60 26 6 5 2 1 0 86 8 285
2023 28-29 years 59 28 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 172
2023 30 years and over 67 22 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 509

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 19 years and under 37 24 16 12 7 1 4 64 19 719
2023 20-21 years 44 25 13 9 7 0 1 70 17 1830
2023 22-23 years 49 26 10 8 5 0 2 76 14 1394
2023 24-25 years 54 23 9 8 4 0 1 78 12 549
2023 26-27 years 57 24 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 285
2023 28-29 years 61 20 9 5 3 0 1 82 9 172
2023 30 years and over 67 18 5 5 4 0 1 86 9 510

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 19 years and under 72 21 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 719
2023 20-21 years 72 21 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1832
2023 22-23 years 72 21 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 1394
2023 24-25 years 73 19 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 549
2023 26-27 years 77 16 3 1 2 0 0 93 4 285
2023 28-29 years 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 172
2023 30 years and over 81 13 2 1 3 0 0 94 4 509

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 19 years and under 3 19 75 2 1 1 0 75 25 719
2023 20-21 years 3 16 75 3 1 1 0 76 24 1832
2023 22-23 years 3 15 77 4 1 1 1 78 22 1395
2023 24-25 years 3 13 79 3 1 1 0 80 20 549
2023 26-27 years 2 9 82 3 1 1 0 83 17 285
2023 28-29 years 3 17 74 5 0 1 0 75 25 172
2023 30 years and over 3 10 80 3 1 1 1 82 18 511

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 19 years and under 33 33 13 11 6 2 3 70 17 719
2023 20-21 years 35 32 11 12 6 2 3 70 19 1832
2023 22-23 years 33 33 11 13 6 1 4 69 19 1393
2023 24-25 years 37 29 11 10 6 2 5 71 18 549
2023 26-27 years 42 25 13 8 7 1 4 70 16 285
2023 28-29 years 42 30 5 12 7 1 3 75 20 172
2023 30 years and over 49 28 8 6 6 1 2 79 13 511

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 19 years and under 35 33 10 5 4 4 9 78 10 719
2023 20-21 years 35 31 13 7 3 2 7 74 12 1825
2023 22-23 years 34 31 13 7 4 2 8 73 12 1389
2023 24-25 years 37 29 11 6 5 2 9 76 12 548
2023 26-27 years 42 24 13 7 5 1 7 73 13 284
2023 28-29 years 44 26 7 9 4 2 9 77 15 172
2023 30 years and over 49 26 9 5 5 2 4 79 11 509

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 19 years and under 47 32 8 9 3 0 1 79 13 716
2023 20-21 years 45 32 9 10 4 0 1 77 14 1827
2023 22-23 years 43 33 10 10 4 0 1 77 13 1392
2023 24-25 years 43 30 11 9 5 0 1 74 15 545
2023 26-27 years 48 29 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 283
2023 28-29 years 53 24 10 6 6 0 0 77 13 170
2023 30 years and over 59 23 8 5 5 0 1 82 10 511

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 19 years and under 71 21 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 719
2023 20-21 years 70 22 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 1828
2023 22-23 years 70 22 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1390
2023 24-25 years 68 24 4 1 2 0 1 93 3 546
2023 26-27 years 73 20 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 283
2023 28-29 years 68 20 4 5 2 0 1 89 7 171
2023 30 years and over 78 15 3 1 2 0 0 93 4 511

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 19 years and under 55 30 7 4 2 1 1 86 6 716
2023 20-21 years 58 27 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1827
2023 22-23 years 56 28 8 5 2 0 1 85 8 1391
2023 24-25 years 54 27 7 7 3 0 1 82 10 545
2023 26-27 years 62 22 8 3 4 0 1 85 8 283
2023 28-29 years 65 25 3 4 2 0 1 91 6 172
2023 30 years and over 66 20 7 2 4 0 0 87 5 509

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 19 years and under 65 28 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 715
2023 20-21 years 65 28 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1830
2023 22-23 years 64 29 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1391
2023 24-25 years 63 29 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 548
2023 26-27 years 73 20 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 284
2023 28-29 years 73 24 1 0 2 0 0 97 2 172
2023 30 years and over 69 25 1 1 2 0 0 95 4 511

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 19 years and under 47 33 13 5 2 0 0 81 6 718
2023 20-21 years 51 33 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 1832
2023 22-23 years 53 32 9 4 1 1 1 86 5 1393
2023 24-25 years 54 34 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 549
2023 26-27 years 57 30 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 284
2023 28-29 years 59 28 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 172
2023 30 years and over 58 30 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 511
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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 19 years and under 16 84 714
2023 20-21 years 16 84 1829
2023 22-23 years 15 85 1388
2023 24-25 years 16 84 545
2023 26-27 years 17 83 284
2023 28-29 years 19 81 171
2023 30 years and over 20 80 510

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2023 19 years and under 68 32 112
2023 20-21 years 60 40 299
2023 22-23 years 65 35 211
2023 24-25 years 65 35 86
2023 26-27 years 60 40 48
2023 28-29 years 63 38 32
2023 30 years and over 76 24 102

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 19 years and under 81 15 0 75
2023 20-21 years 87 9 0 175
2023 22-23 years 83 11 136
2023 24-25 years 77 18 0 56
2023 26-27 years 83 0 0 29
2023 28-29 years 65 0 20
2023 30 years and over 82 0 0 78

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 19 years and under 79 0 0 61
2023 20-21 years 81 14 0 149
2023 22-23 years 84 14 111
2023 24-25 years 88 0 0 42
2023 26-27 years 83 24
2023 28-29 years 85 0 0 13
2023 30 years and over 86 0 63

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 19 years and under 59 30 0 93 4 71
2023 20-21 years 66 23 6 0 0 93 1 168
2023 22-23 years 68 14 9 0 88 3 126
2023 24-25 years 63 23 0 88 8 52
2023 26-27 years 79 0 0 93 4 28
2023 28-29 years 72 0 0 0 94 6 18
2023 30 years and over 72 22 0 0 95 1 74

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 19 years and under 60 23 6 2 6 90 4 601
2023 20-21 years 63 21 4 4 1 1 6 90 5 1530
2023 22-23 years 59 24 4 3 1 1 7 91 5 1176
2023 24-25 years 60 20 4 4 8 88 8 458
2023 26-27 years 64 16 5 7 88 6 235
2023 28-29 years 59 18 9 86 7 139
2023 30 years and over 62 14 7 12 88 4 407
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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 19 years and under 12 63 12 8 0 286
2023 20-21 years 14 62 10 8 5 998
2023 22-23 years 14 64 9 6 5 766
2023 24-25 years 0 14 62 10 8 301
2023 26-27 years 0 13 59 12 10 153
2023 28-29 years 0 13 60 86
2023 30 years and over 0 15 58 10 258

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 19 years and under 76 16 4 0 0 93 5 286
2023 20-21 years 73 20 2 4 0 93 5 999
2023 22-23 years 69 23 2 4 2 93 6 765
2023 24-25 years 71 19 5 0 91 7 300
2023 26-27 years 71 22 0 0 94 3 153
2023 28-29 years 63 27 0 93 6 86
2023 30 years and over 69 22 4 0 91 5 258

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 19 years and under 78 14 5 0 95 0 286
2023 20-21 years 74 17 4 3 1 93 3 999
2023 22-23 years 72 19 4 2 93 3 766
2023 24-25 years 74 15 4 92 4 300
2023 26-27 years 74 15 91 5 152
2023 28-29 years 72 16 0 0 94 2 86
2023 30 years and over 76 15 5 0 92 3 258
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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 19 years and under 68 24 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 718
2023 20-21 years 71 21 3 2 1 1 1 93 3 1830
2023 22-23 years 70 22 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 1393
2023 24-25 years 75 16 3 3 1 0 2 93 4 549
2023 26-27 years 72 18 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 284
2023 28-29 years 72 20 3 2 0 1 2 95 2 172
2023 30 years and over 75 15 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 511

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 19 years and under 65 19 7 3 1 1 3 88 5 717
2023 20-21 years 67 21 6 2 1 1 3 91 3 1828
2023 22-23 years 65 20 5 2 1 1 5 91 3 1391
2023 24-25 years 67 17 5 3 2 1 5 90 5 549
2023 26-27 years 68 15 6 1 2 2 6 90 3 284
2023 28-29 years 68 17 4 6 1 1 4 90 7 171
2023 30 years and over 73 13 3 2 2 1 5 92 4 511

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 19 years and under 50 24 12 6 5 2 2 76 11 719
2023 20-21 years 52 22 12 8 4 1 1 75 13 1830
2023 22-23 years 53 23 10 8 3 1 2 78 11 1389
2023 24-25 years 56 21 8 8 3 1 2 80 11 548
2023 26-27 years 58 21 7 5 6 1 1 81 11 284
2023 28-29 years 58 20 6 7 2 2 4 84 10 171
2023 30 years and over 62 20 6 5 3 1 3 86 8 509

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 19 years and under 62 19 9 2 1 1 7 87 3 717
2023 20-21 years 61 18 9 2 1 2 6 86 4 1831
2023 22-23 years 63 17 9 3 1 1 7 87 4 1392
2023 24-25 years 65 17 7 1 2 1 6 88 4 547
2023 26-27 years 64 16 7 1 4 1 7 87 5 284
2023 28-29 years 71 10 8 2 1 2 8 89 3 172
2023 30 years and over 69 13 6 1 2 1 8 91 3 510
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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 19 years and under 43 35 13 4 2 2 0 80 7 719
2023 20-21 years 47 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 1830
2023 22-23 years 47 36 9 4 2 1 1 84 6 1393
2023 24-25 years 43 37 12 4 3 1 0 81 7 549
2023 26-27 years 49 35 8 4 1 2 1 86 5 284
2023 28-29 years 47 41 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 172
2023 30 years and over 59 26 6 5 2 1 0 86 7 511

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 19 years and under 59 31 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 718
2023 20-21 years 62 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 1831
2023 22-23 years 64 27 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 1391
2023 24-25 years 64 27 5 2 1 0 1 91 3 546
2023 26-27 years 64 30 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 284
2023 28-29 years 67 25 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 171
2023 30 years and over 69 22 4 2 2 0 0 91 5 511

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 19 years and under 32 22 20 9 6 10 2 61 17 716
2023 20-21 years 46 23 12 6 5 6 1 75 13 1828
2023 22-23 years 55 22 10 5 3 4 1 81 8 1392
2023 24-25 years 58 21 9 3 4 4 1 83 7 546
2023 26-27 years 67 19 6 3 3 2 0 88 6 283
2023 28-29 years 68 16 9 3 1 2 1 87 4 172
2023 30 years and over 76 13 4 3 3 2 0 90 5 510

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 19 years and under 34 26 20 6 4 10 1 67 11 719
2023 20-21 years 49 26 11 5 2 5 0 80 8 1831
2023 22-23 years 59 22 10 3 2 3 0 85 6 1394
2023 24-25 years 64 20 7 2 2 4 0 88 5 547
2023 26-27 years 70 20 4 1 2 2 0 92 3 284
2023 28-29 years 73 15 8 1 1 2 0 89 2 172
2023 30 years and over 80 12 4 1 1 1 0 93 2 510

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 19 years and under 53 27 13 2 2 2 1 83 4 718
2023 20-21 years 57 28 10 2 2 1 0 86 4 1831
2023 22-23 years 60 27 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 1393
2023 24-25 years 61 25 7 2 2 2 0 88 4 548
2023 26-27 years 66 19 11 1 1 1 0 87 3 284
2023 28-29 years 70 22 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 172
2023 30 years and over 77 15 4 1 2 1 0 93 3 511

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 19 years and under 36 10 7 386
2023 20-21 years 41 10 6 1039
2023 22-23 years 41 11 5 795
2023 24-25 years 43 11 6 324
2023 26-27 years 40 11 9 170
2023 28-29 years 44 10 4 98
2023 30 years and over 45 11 6 312

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 19 years and under 18 18 10 330
2023 20-21 years 19 17 13 886
2023 22-23 years 15 20 12 644
2023 24-25 years 16 16 10 231
2023 26-27 years 14 19 14 132
2023 28-29 years 11 19 14 72
2023 30 years and over 12 15 9 177

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 19 years and under 12 8 8 195
2023 20-21 years 10 10 8 514
2023 22-23 years 10 9 9 393
2023 24-25 years 7 9 8 131
2023 26-27 years 12 10 9 87
2023 28-29 years 8 10 11 50
2023 30 years and over 11 10 11 155

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 19 years and under 5 10 14 198
2023 20-21 years 4 10 11 451
2023 22-23 years 5 9 12 360
2023 24-25 years 3 9 13 141
2023 26-27 years 5 11 11 78
2023 28-29 years 4 8 13 43
2023 30 years and over 6 10 14 150

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 19 years and under 2 7 7 120
2023 20-21 years 2 6 7 285
2023 22-23 years 2 6 7 194
2023 24-25 years 1 5 6 66
2023 26-27 years 2 6 5 36
2023 28-29 years 1 5 5 18
2023 30 years and over 1 7 7 74

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 19 years and under 3 9 9 154
2023 20-21 years 2 7 8 314
2023 22-23 years 3 6 7 213
2023 24-25 years 2 5 6 69
2023 26-27 years 2 5 5 35
2023 28-29 years 1 3 7 18
2023 30 years and over 2 4 6 59

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 19 years and under 1 4 4 60
2023 20-21 years 1 3 5 147
2023 22-23 years 0 2 5 103
2023 24-25 years 1 2 5 42
2023 26-27 years 0 1 4 15
2023 28-29 years 1 2 4 10
2023 30 years and over 0 2 2 21

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 19 years and under 15 21 24 422
2023 20-21 years 13 22 21 1014
2023 22-23 years 13 23 21 773
2023 24-25 years 14 25 18 310
2023 26-27 years 12 23 19 149
2023 28-29 years 16 20 19 93
2023 30 years and over 8 21 19 240

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 19 years and under 4 9 9 158
2023 20-21 years 6 10 10 480
2023 22-23 years 10 9 12 414
2023 24-25 years 10 11 15 196
2023 26-27 years 11 8 15 94
2023 28-29 years 12 11 9 53
2023 30 years and over 12 11 13 184

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 19 years and under 2 4 8 104
2023 20-21 years 2 4 10 293
2023 22-23 years 2 5 11 239
2023 24-25 years 2 6 12 106
2023 26-27 years 2 5 8 42
2023 28-29 years 2 10 14 43
2023 30 years and over 3 7 11 105

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 19 years and under 1 0 1 17
2023 20-21 years 1 0 1 28
2023 22-23 years 0 0 0 11
2023 24-25 years 1 0 1 10
2023 30 years and over 0 1 2 13
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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 19 years and under 41 17 9 3 3 23 4 56 44 719
2023 20-21 years 47 17 9 3 3 17 4 59 41 1832
2023 22-23 years 44 18 10 5 3 15 4 55 45 1394
2023 24-25 years 42 16 11 4 6 16 5 54 46 549
2023 26-27 years 47 17 10 3 3 14 6 59 41 285
2023 28-29 years 49 16 12 5 1 13 3 59 41 172
2023 30 years and over 58 12 5 3 2 14 6 72 28 511

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 19 years and under 26 31 15 13 5 4 6 64 20 232
2023 20-21 years 21 32 10 17 9 3 9 59 29 590
2023 22-23 years 22 29 13 14 12 2 8 57 28 505
2023 24-25 years 21 30 9 15 12 1 11 58 31 201
2023 26-27 years 25 30 16 14 8 0 7 59 23 92
2023 28-29 years 29 20 12 12 15 3 8 56 31 59
2023 30 years and over 37 25 11 13 7 1 6 66 21 115
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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 19 years and under 23 19 10 6 3 19 19 68 16 31
2023 20-21 years 18 24 19 6 3 17 13 59 13 108
2023 22-23 years 23 23 10 2 5 24 14 72 12 93
2023 24-25 years 9 26 17 2 2 28 15 63 7 53
2023 26-27 years 30 22 9 4 0 22 13 80 7 23
2023 28-29 years 21 21 16 0 16 21 5 57 21 19
2023 30 years and over 19 32 11 4 2 23 9 75 9 47
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