2023 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 35. How did you hear about the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities?

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 Manager 17 50 10 12 5 2 5 72 18 42
2023 Student association 23 50 6 15 2 0 4 76 17 48
2023 Colleague 15 54 12 19 0 0 0 69 19 26
2023 LinkedIn 25 63 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2023 GC Connex 5 50 20 15 0 5 5 61 17 20
2023 GC Pedia 0 45 45 9 0 0 0 45 9 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 16 41 16 24 4 0 0 57 27 51
2023 Other 18 45 10 22 3 0 2 64 26 130
2023 Don’t know 26 41 5 14 12 0 3 68 26 74

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 Manager 33 36 5 14 2 0 10 76 18 42
2023 Student association 44 38 8 6 0 0 4 85 7 48
2023 Colleague 38 42 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 26
2023 LinkedIn 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2023 GC Connex 15 65 5 5 0 0 10 89 6 20
2023 GC Pedia 9 55 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 39 51 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 51
2023 Other 30 45 10 11 4 0 1 75 15 130
2023 Don’t know 39 39 5 9 4 0 3 81 14 74

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 Manager 14 33 14 24 5 2 7 53 32 42
2023 Student association 17 23 25 29 4 0 2 40 34 48
2023 Colleague 19 35 12 27 8 0 0 54 35 26
2023 LinkedIn 25 50 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16
2023 GC Connex 10 20 10 30 15 5 10 35 53 20
2023 GC Pedia 0 45 9 36 0 0 9 50 40 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 14 29 18 24 10 2 4 46 35 51
2023 Other 18 29 12 22 15 0 4 49 38 130
2023 Don’t know 19 22 26 14 15 0 5 43 30 74

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 Manager 57 21 12 2 5 0 2 80 7 42
2023 Student association 63 23 6 2 2 0 4 89 4 48
2023 Colleague 54 27 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 26
2023 LinkedIn 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2023 GC Connex 70 15 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 63 14 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 51
2023 Other 48 22 10 5 9 2 5 75 14 128
2023 Don’t know 42 26 18 5 5 0 4 70 11 74

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 Manager 52 24 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 42
2023 Student association 42 33 13 6 2 0 4 78 9 48
2023 Colleague 54 19 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 26
2023 LinkedIn 38 25 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 16
2023 GC Connex 45 25 15 0 10 0 5 74 11 20
2023 GC Pedia 27 45 9 0 9 0 9 80 10 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 43 27 12 8 6 0 4 73 14 51
2023 Other 45 27 14 8 5 0 2 73 13 130
2023 Don’t know 38 35 19 7 0 0 1 74 7 74

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 Manager 48 26 17 10 0 0 0 74 10 42
2023 Student association 46 33 10 8 0 2 0 81 9 48
2023 Colleague 58 12 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 26
2023 LinkedIn 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 40 30 25 0 5 0 0 70 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 55 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 57 27 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 51
2023 Other 45 28 18 8 1 0 0 74 8 130
2023 Don’t know 45 28 19 4 4 0 0 73 8 74

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 Manager 51 22 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 41
2023 Student association 58 17 13 6 4 0 2 77 11 48
2023 Colleague 54 27 15 0 0 0 4 84 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 63 19 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2023 GC Connex 70 20 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 65 16 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 51
2023 Other 52 26 14 5 2 0 2 79 7 130
2023 Don’t know 43 31 14 5 4 3 0 76 10 74

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 Manager 33 33 21 10 0 0 2 68 10 42
2023 Student association 25 48 21 2 4 0 0 73 6 48
2023 Colleague 46 31 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 26
2023 LinkedIn 38 38 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2023 GC Connex 45 35 10 5 0 0 5 84 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 45 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 35 35 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 51
2023 Other 36 28 25 8 2 0 1 65 10 130
2023 Don’t know 36 28 16 11 5 0 3 67 17 74

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 Manager 12 0 21 7 24 5 31 19 48 42
2023 Student association 15 6 21 17 15 0 27 29 43 48
2023 Colleague 23 4 12 4 23 0 35 41 41 26
2023 LinkedIn 19 6 19 6 25 0 25 33 42 16
2023 GC Connex 0 10 25 5 25 0 35 15 46 20
2023 GC Pedia 0 18 9 9 18 9 36 33 50 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 10 18 10 0 25 0 37 44 41 51
2023 Other 15 9 14 13 26 3 21 31 51 129
2023 Don’t know 10 10 7 7 33 4 29 29 60 72

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 Manager 17 14 17 12 7 2 31 46 29 42
2023 Student association 15 10 17 10 21 4 23 34 43 48
2023 Colleague 27 15 15 8 8 0 27 58 21 26
2023 LinkedIn 13 0 38 19 13 0 19 15 38 16
2023 GC Connex 10 10 20 15 20 0 25 27 47 20
2023 GC Pedia 0 18 9 45 9 9 9 22 67 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 16 12 14 8 29 4 18 35 48 51
2023 Other 8 11 9 14 20 5 33 31 54 130
2023 Don’t know 10 5 12 10 30 0 33 22 59 73

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 Manager 24 7 2 2 19 2 43 57 39 42
2023 Student association 19 6 13 10 15 0 38 40 40 48
2023 Colleague 31 8 4 12 12 8 27 59 35 26
2023 LinkedIn 31 6 6 0 31 0 25 50 42 16
2023 GC Connex 5 15 15 5 25 0 35 31 46 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 9 18 9 18 9 18 38 38 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 16 6 8 8 27 0 35 33 55 51
2023 Other 8 12 5 2 26 3 43 37 53 130
2023 Don’t know 5 1 8 7 28 0 50 14 70 74

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 Manager 26 17 19 10 14 0 14 50 28 42
2023 Student association 40 15 10 13 15 0 8 59 30 48
2023 Colleague 27 35 19 0 8 0 12 70 9 26
2023 LinkedIn 38 38 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 16
2023 GC Connex 35 15 15 5 20 0 10 56 28 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 18 9 0 9 9 18 75 13 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 31 27 8 6 16 4 8 67 24 51
2023 Other 26 25 8 11 15 2 14 60 30 130
2023 Don’t know 26 22 19 11 18 1 4 50 30 74

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 Manager 42 0 0 75 13 24
2023 Student association 57 0 0 79 18 28
2023 Colleague 0 0 0 0 17
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 51 29 0 0 0 80 11 35
2023 Other 54 23 12 78 17 84
2023 Don’t know 60 0 83 7 43

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 Manager 46 0 0 67 25 24
2023 Student association 46 0 0 54 36 28
2023 Colleague 59 0 0 71 24 17
2023 GC Connex 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 29 0 0 54 37 35
2023 Other 27 18 17 14 24 0 0 45 38 84
2023 Don’t know 47 0 69 26 43

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 Manager 0 0 0 24
2023 Student association 36 0 0 54 36 28
2023 Colleague 0 17
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 29 29 0 0 51 34 35
2023 Other 19 45 23 0 0 64 29 84
2023 Don’t know 23 33 23 0 0 56 28 43

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 Manager 0 0 0 0 0 24
2023 Student association 75 0 0 0 93 4 28
2023 Colleague 82 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 77 0 0 0 94 3 35
2023 Other 75 18 0 0 0 93 1 84
2023 Don’t know 79 0 0 0 98 0 43

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 Manager 88 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2023 Student association 54 0 0 0 86 4 28
2023 Colleague 71 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 60 29 0 0 0 89 6 35
2023 Other 67 18 0 87 9 84
2023 Don’t know 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 43
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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 Manager 88 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2023 Student association 0 0 0 0 0 29
2023 Colleague 72 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 75 0 0 0 0 100 0 32
2023 Other 77 17 0 0 95 5 87
2023 Don’t know 81 0 0 0 0 98 0 47

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 Manager 76 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2023 Student association 86 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2023 Colleague 89 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 88 0 0 0 0 100 0 32
2023 Other 76 15 0 0 91 5 87
2023 Don’t know 72 23 0 0 0 96 2 47

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 Manager 52 0 0 0 84 8 25
2023 Student association 47 0 0 77 20 30
2023 Colleague 56 0 0 0 83 6 18
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 46 34 0 0 0 80 20 35
2023 Other 51 28 0 0 79 12 92
2023 Don’t know 52 27 0 0 0 79 13 48

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 Manager 52 0 0 76 16 25
2023 Student association 43 0 0 67 20 30
2023 Colleague 0 0 0 0 18
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 40 0 0 63 34 35
2023 Other 40 26 0 0 66 24 92
2023 Don’t know 31 27 23 0 0 58 29 48

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 Manager 40 48 0 0 0 88 4 25
2023 Student association 33 40 0 0 73 20 30
2023 Colleague 0 0 0 18
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 34 34 0 0 69 20 35
2023 Other 39 29 12 0 0 68 20 92
2023 Don’t know 35 42 0 0 77 15 48

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 Manager 56 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2023 Student association 33 50 0 0 86 7 30
2023 Colleague 61 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 43 43 0 0 86 11 35
2023 Other 43 34 0 78 12 92
2023 Don’t know 44 38 0 0 81 8 48
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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 Manager 79 7 10 5 42
2023 Student association 69 23 2 6 48
2023 Colleague 85 8 8 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 56 25 6 13 16
2023 GC Connex 60 25 15 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 73 18 9 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 65 29 4 2 51
2023 Other 72 20 4 4 130
2023 Don’t know 58 30 11 1 74

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 Manager 64 29 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 42
2023 Student association 71 23 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 48
2023 Colleague 69 27 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 63 31 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 60 25 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 61 33 0 4 2 0 0 94 6 51
2023 Other 58 28 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 130
2023 Don’t know 61 31 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 74

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 Manager 71 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2023 Student association 77 19 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 48
2023 Colleague 85 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 75 20 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 82 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 51
2023 Other 68 18 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 130
2023 Don’t know 62 30 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 74

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 Manager 71 19 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 42
2023 Student association 73 21 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 48
2023 Colleague 81 4 8 4 0 0 4 88 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 75 10 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2023 GC Pedia 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 75 16 4 2 2 2 0 92 4 51
2023 Other 62 23 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 130
2023 Don’t know 70 19 4 1 3 3 0 92 4 74

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 Manager 76 17 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 42
2023 Student association 75 13 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 48
2023 Colleague 81 12 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 26
2023 LinkedIn 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 75 15 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 55 27 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 75 18 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 51
2023 Other 69 17 2 5 4 0 2 88 9 130
2023 Don’t know 74 19 5 0 0 1 0 95 0 74

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 Manager 64 21 2 2 2 0 7 92 5 42
2023 Student association 69 21 0 4 2 0 4 93 7 48
2023 Colleague 69 12 4 0 0 0 15 95 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 86 6 0 2 4 0 2 94 6 51
2023 Other 80 11 1 2 2 0 4 94 5 130
2023 Don’t know 78 5 1 4 4 1 5 90 9 74

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 Manager 62 31 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 42
2023 Student association 56 27 6 2 8 0 0 83 10 48
2023 Colleague 69 23 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 69 13 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2023 GC Connex 50 30 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2023 GC Pedia 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 69 22 0 4 4 2 0 92 8 51
2023 Other 52 28 8 7 3 1 1 81 10 130
2023 Don’t know 65 15 5 8 4 3 0 82 13 74

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 Manager 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2023 Student association 54 33 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 48
2023 Colleague 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 56 31 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2023 GC Connex 70 25 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 59 29 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 51
2023 Other 61 22 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 130
2023 Don’t know 61 24 9 1 3 1 0 86 4 74

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 Manager 62 26 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 42
2023 Student association 60 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 48
2023 Colleague 77 15 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 49 35 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 51
2023 Other 56 31 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 130
2023 Don’t know 66 23 5 4 0 1 0 90 4 74

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 Manager 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 42
2023 Student association 54 29 10 2 0 4 0 87 2 48
2023 Colleague 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 75 0 6 6 6 0 6 80 13 16
2023 GC Connex 55 35 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2023 GC Pedia 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 57 24 6 8 4 2 0 82 12 51
2023 Other 55 27 12 4 3 0 0 82 7 130
2023 Don’t know 66 18 9 4 1 0 1 85 5 74

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 Manager 67 14 5 2 0 0 12 92 3 42
2023 Student association 71 8 6 0 0 0 15 93 0 48
2023 Colleague 73 15 4 0 0 0 8 96 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 81 6 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2023 GC Connex 60 5 10 5 0 0 20 81 6 20
2023 GC Pedia 45 27 0 0 0 9 18 100 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 73 6 6 2 0 0 14 91 2 51
2023 Other 68 13 7 2 0 1 8 90 3 130
2023 Don’t know 70 7 11 1 1 1 8 85 3 74

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 Manager 79 14 2 0 0 0 5 98 0 42
2023 Student association 79 6 0 2 2 0 11 95 5 47
2023 Colleague 81 15 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2023 GC Connex 65 15 5 5 0 0 10 89 6 20
2023 GC Pedia 73 0 0 9 0 0 18 89 11 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 90 4 0 2 0 0 4 98 2 50
2023 Other 82 8 4 4 0 0 2 92 4 130
2023 Don’t know 84 11 1 0 0 1 3 99 0 74

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 Manager 57 21 7 10 2 2 0 80 12 42
2023 Student association 46 33 10 8 0 0 2 81 9 48
2023 Colleague 69 15 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 69 19 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 16
2023 GC Connex 75 15 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 27 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 37 41 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 51
2023 Other 48 29 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 130
2023 Don’t know 53 25 11 4 5 0 1 79 10 73

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 Manager 46 24 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 41
2023 Student association 38 35 8 8 8 0 2 74 17 48
2023 Colleague 58 23 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2023 LinkedIn 63 25 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2023 GC Connex 55 20 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2023 GC Pedia 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 35 33 12 16 4 0 0 69 20 51
2023 Other 37 32 14 11 5 0 2 70 16 130
2023 Don’t know 46 20 18 12 3 0 1 67 15 74

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 Manager 55 24 17 5 0 0 0 79 5 42
2023 Student association 48 31 10 8 0 2 0 81 9 48
2023 Colleague 62 23 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 63 25 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2023 GC Connex 50 25 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 35 47 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 51
2023 Other 53 24 13 5 2 0 2 79 8 129
2023 Don’t know 47 27 18 4 3 0 1 75 7 74

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 Manager 50 24 17 5 5 0 0 74 10 42
2023 Student association 50 27 13 4 4 0 2 79 9 48
2023 Colleague 50 31 8 12 0 0 0 81 12 26
2023 LinkedIn 63 13 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2023 GC Connex 65 5 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 27 43 8 14 8 0 0 71 22 51
2023 Other 35 22 19 11 8 0 5 60 19 130
2023 Don’t know 45 22 12 11 7 1 3 69 18 74

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 Manager 81 17 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 42
2023 Student association 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 48
2023 Colleague 77 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 75 15 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2023 GC Pedia 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 67 27 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 51
2023 Other 65 24 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 130
2023 Don’t know 74 16 4 3 3 0 0 90 5 73

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 Manager 2 17 79 0 0 2 0 80 20 42
2023 Student association 4 17 73 6 0 0 0 73 27 48
2023 Colleague 12 12 69 4 0 4 0 72 28 26
2023 LinkedIn 6 6 88 0 0 0 0 88 13 16
2023 GC Connex 0 25 70 5 0 0 0 70 30 20
2023 GC Pedia 9 0 82 0 0 9 0 90 10 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 4 12 69 10 0 6 0 73 27 51
2023 Other 4 18 66 6 2 3 1 69 31 130
2023 Don’t know 1 24 68 3 3 0 1 68 32 74

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 Manager 38 19 10 19 7 5 2 62 28 42
2023 Student association 29 21 10 23 10 4 2 53 36 48
2023 Colleague 42 27 15 12 0 4 0 72 12 26
2023 LinkedIn 50 31 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 16
2023 GC Connex 35 15 5 30 10 0 5 53 42 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 27 9 27 0 0 18 56 33 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 29 22 4 20 10 4 12 60 35 51
2023 Other 23 31 12 19 10 3 2 56 31 130
2023 Don’t know 24 41 12 9 11 1 1 67 21 74

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 Manager 38 21 12 14 7 5 2 64 23 42
2023 Student association 28 21 13 19 6 4 9 56 29 47
2023 Colleague 42 31 19 4 0 4 0 76 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 63 19 0 13 0 0 6 87 13 16
2023 GC Connex 40 15 0 15 15 0 15 65 35 20
2023 GC Pedia 0 55 9 9 9 0 18 67 22 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 25 22 6 18 8 4 18 60 33 51
2023 Other 25 25 15 16 6 5 8 58 26 130
2023 Don’t know 26 35 17 6 3 1 13 71 10 72

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 Manager 48 26 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 42
2023 Student association 40 28 11 9 11 0 2 70 20 47
2023 Colleague 52 28 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 25
2023 LinkedIn 50 38 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2023 GC Connex 45 15 15 10 10 0 5 63 21 20
2023 GC Pedia 9 45 18 9 9 0 9 60 20 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 41 27 6 16 6 0 4 71 22 51
2023 Other 37 23 16 16 5 0 2 62 22 129
2023 Don’t know 37 27 14 18 4 0 0 64 22 73

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 Manager 69 17 7 5 0 0 2 88 5 42
2023 Student association 73 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 48
2023 Colleague 73 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2023 GC Connex 80 15 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 78 18 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 51
2023 Other 65 21 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 129
2023 Don’t know 61 20 12 1 4 0 1 82 5 74

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 Manager 67 21 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 42
2023 Student association 52 23 4 19 2 0 0 75 21 48
2023 Colleague 68 24 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2023 LinkedIn 69 19 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2023 GC Connex 70 20 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 18 18 18 0 9 0 60 20 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 53 25 2 10 8 2 0 80 18 51
2023 Other 53 26 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 129
2023 Don’t know 53 27 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 74

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 Manager 64 26 2 7 0 0 0 90 7 42
2023 Student association 73 19 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 48
2023 Colleague 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2023 GC Connex 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 27 9 18 0 9 0 70 20 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 67 22 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 51
2023 Other 58 35 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 130
2023 Don’t know 62 26 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 74

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 Manager 52 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 42
2023 Student association 58 27 10 4 0 0 0 85 4 48
2023 Colleague 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2023 GC Connex 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 57 35 2 2 4 0 0 92 6 51
2023 Other 48 38 7 3 2 1 1 88 5 130
2023 Don’t know 53 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 74
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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 Manager 31 69 42
2023 Student association 38 63 48
2023 Colleague 46 54 26
2023 LinkedIn 25 75 16
2023 GC Connex 26 74 19
2023 GC Pedia 9 91 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 37 63 51
2023 Other 27 73 130
2023 Don’t know 26 74 74

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Manager 13
2023 Student association 18
2023 Colleague 12
2023 Public Service Commission email 19
2023 Other 35
2023 Don’t know 19

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 Manager 0 0 0 12
2023 Student association 77 0 0 13
2023 GC Pedia 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Public Service Commission email 0 0 12
2023 Other 55 38 0 29
2023 Don’t know 0 0 0 12

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 Manager 0 0 11
2023 Student association 0 0 0 10
2023 GC Pedia 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Other 88 0 0 16
2023 Don’t know 0 11

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 Manager 0 0 0 0 12
2023 Student association 0 0 12
2023 GC Pedia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Public Service Commission email 0 0 0 11
2023 Other 52 0 77 12 27
2023 Don’t know 0 0 0 0 11

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 Manager 72 0 0 0 90 3 29
2023 Student association 53 0 0 77 17 30
2023 Colleague 0 0 0 14
2023 LinkedIn 0 0 0 0 12
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 14
2023 GC Pedia 0 0 10
2023 Public Service Commission email 50 0 86 14 32
2023 Other 58 24 0 90 7 95
2023 Don’t know 55 20 0 82 14 55
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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 Manager 0 57 0 21
2023 Student association 0 58 0 26
2023 Colleague 0 69 0 0 16
2023 LinkedIn 0 0 0 11
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 13
2023 Public Service Commission email 0 74 0 0 23
2023 Other 0 15 60 73
2023 Don’t know 0 68 0 47

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 Manager 71 0 0 0 0 90 10 21
2023 Student association 62 0 0 0 92 8 26
2023 Colleague 0 0 0 0 0 16
2023 LinkedIn 0 0 0 0 0 11
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 13
2023 Public Service Commission email 65 0 0 0 91 9 23
2023 Other 59 32 0 0 0 92 8 74
2023 Don’t know 60 26 0 0 87 9 47

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 Manager 90 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2023 Student association 73 0 0 85 8 26
2023 Colleague 63 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2023 LinkedIn 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0 0 13
2023 Public Service Commission email 57 0 0 82 9 23
2023 Other 72 19 0 0 92 1 74
2023 Don’t know 60 26 0 87 9 47
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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 Manager 69 21 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 42
2023 Student association 56 31 2 6 2 0 2 89 9 48
2023 Colleague 65 27 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 69 19 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2023 GC Connex 50 35 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 9 27 9 9 9 0 50 20 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 61 25 2 6 4 0 2 88 10 51
2023 Other 62 27 3 4 2 2 1 91 6 130
2023 Don’t know 69 14 9 3 1 1 3 86 4 74

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 Manager 71 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2023 Student association 54 27 8 4 2 0 4 85 7 48
2023 Colleague 69 19 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 56 13 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16
2023 GC Connex 40 25 10 15 0 0 10 72 17 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 27 18 18 9 0 9 50 30 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 59 24 6 4 2 0 6 88 6 51
2023 Other 54 25 5 2 5 2 8 86 8 130
2023 Don’t know 59 16 5 5 3 4 7 85 9 74

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 Manager 64 17 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 42
2023 Student association 46 31 8 10 4 0 0 77 15 48
2023 Colleague 52 24 12 8 0 0 4 79 8 25
2023 LinkedIn 69 13 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2023 GC Connex 40 20 25 10 0 5 0 63 11 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 9 36 18 9 0 9 30 30 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 53 20 8 8 12 0 0 73 20 51
2023 Other 45 32 6 12 2 2 2 79 14 130
2023 Don’t know 47 18 14 15 1 1 4 69 17 74

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 Manager 69 14 12 0 2 0 2 85 2 42
2023 Student association 58 19 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 48
2023 Colleague 58 15 23 0 0 0 4 76 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 69 13 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2023 GC Connex 60 15 15 0 0 0 10 83 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 9 18 9 9 18 18 43 29 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 63 12 6 8 4 2 6 81 13 51
2023 Other 52 18 12 6 2 1 10 78 9 130
2023 Don’t know 58 12 12 1 4 0 12 80 6 74
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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 Manager 50 33 7 5 2 2 0 85 7 42
2023 Student association 50 35 6 6 0 2 0 87 6 48
2023 Colleague 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 69 13 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2023 GC Connex 45 45 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 18 18 45 0 0 18 0 44 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 43 39 8 8 0 2 0 84 8 51
2023 Other 38 42 10 5 3 1 0 81 9 130
2023 Don’t know 38 39 16 3 3 0 1 78 5 74

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 Manager 64 26 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 42
2023 Student association 69 27 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 48
2023 Colleague 54 42 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 0 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2023 GC Connex 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2023 GC Pedia 40 40 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2023 Public Service Commission email 65 33 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 51
2023 Other 58 33 5 2 2 0 1 92 3 130
2023 Don’t know 65 16 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 74

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 Manager 48 19 10 14 2 7 0 72 18 42
2023 Student association 56 31 6 4 0 2 0 89 4 48
2023 Colleague 54 19 12 4 0 8 4 83 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 60 30 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 55 29 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 51
2023 Other 52 25 5 4 8 5 1 82 12 130
2023 Don’t know 46 22 16 5 3 5 3 74 9 74

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 Manager 45 29 7 10 0 10 0 82 11 42
2023 Student association 63 23 10 2 0 2 0 87 2 48
2023 Colleague 62 19 4 4 0 8 4 91 4 26
2023 LinkedIn 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 55 25 5 5 0 10 0 89 6 20
2023 GC Pedia 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 59 27 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 51
2023 Other 62 25 5 3 2 3 0 90 5 130
2023 Don’t know 53 16 20 1 3 5 1 74 4 74

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 Manager 64 21 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 42
2023 Student association 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 48
2023 Colleague 73 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 75 19 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2023 GC Connex 50 35 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2023 GC Pedia 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 65 22 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 51
2023 Other 65 20 8 2 2 2 2 87 5 130
2023 Don’t know 58 23 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 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. a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Manager 31 20 5 23
2023 Student association 29 6 4 19
2023 Colleague 35 8 13 14
2023 GC Connex 40 16 0 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 27 17 4 24
2023 Other 34 10 3 61
2023 Don’t know 32 7 11 36

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 Manager 17 10 12 16
2023 Student association 17 15 10 20
2023 Colleague 8 25 17 12
2023 Twitter 0 0 0 0
2023 GC Connex 10 5 40 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 12 17 11 19
2023 Other 8 12 13 43
2023 Don’t know 7 21 11 28

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 Manager 14 12 7 14
2023 Student association 19 10 8 18
2023 Colleague 23 17 8 12
2023 Twitter 0 0 0 0
2023 Public Service Commission email 14 19 9 20
2023 Other 10 8 8 34
2023 Don’t know 14 14 15 31

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 Manager 12 10 10 13
2023 Student association 8 4 15 13
2023 Public Service Commission email 10 4 13 13
2023 Facebook 0 0 0 0
2023 Other 7 12 9 36
2023 Don’t know 14 4 8 19

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 Twitter 0 0 0 0
2023 GC Connex 0 0 0 0
2023 Other 0 3 9 16

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 Twitter 0 0 0 0
2023 Facebook 0 0 0 0
2023 Other 5 3 8 20
2023 Don’t know 0 7 7 10

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 GC Pedia 0 0 0 0
2023 Other 0 6 2 11

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 Manager 12 12 24 20
2023 Student association 13 25 19 27
2023 Colleague 15 13 13 10
2023 GC Connex 10 21 20 10
2023 Public Service Commission email 14 17 19 24
2023 Other 18 26 18 81
2023 Don’t know 19 22 15 41

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 Student association 6 15 13 16
2023 Twitter 0 0 0 0
2023 Public Service Commission email 14 8 4 13
2023 Other 13 14 12 51
2023 Don’t know 10 11 10 22

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 Student association 6 6 13 12
2023 Public Service Commission email 2 4 17 11
2023 Other 5 5 15 31
2023 Don’t know 3 4 8 11

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 Student association 0 0 0 0
2023 Twitter 0 0 0 0
2023 LinkedIn 0 0 0 0
2023 GC Pedia 0 0 0 0
2023 Facebook 0 0 0 0
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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 Manager 38 24 14 7 0 10 7 46 54 42
2023 Student association 44 8 19 10 4 15 0 51 49 48
2023 Colleague 54 27 8 8 0 4 0 56 44 26
2023 LinkedIn 44 6 13 6 13 19 0 54 46 16
2023 GC Connex 20 35 20 10 5 5 5 22 78 20
2023 GC Pedia 27 36 18 0 0 9 9 33 67 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 43 25 10 4 4 12 2 50 50 51
2023 Other 38 18 10 6 2 22 4 52 48 130
2023 Don’t know 47 12 16 4 8 11 1 54 46 74

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 Manager 11 21 11 21 21 0 16 38 50 19
2023 Student association 10 40 0 25 15 0 10 56 44 20
2023 Colleague 27 27 18 0 0 18 9 75 0 11
2023 GC Connex 14 43 0 14 21 0 7 62 38 14
2023 Public Service Commission email 32 23 5 23 9 0 9 60 35 22
2023 Other 28 33 11 9 7 4 9 70 18 46
2023 Don’t know 13 33 13 23 10 3 3 50 36 30
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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 Manager 34 41 12 2 0 7 2 84 3 41
2023 Student association 23 33 13 4 0 21 6 77 6 48
2023 Colleague 31 38 15 0 0 8 8 82 0 26
2023 LinkedIn 25 19 25 6 0 19 6 58 8 16
2023 GC Connex 16 42 5 5 5 21 5 79 14 19
2023 GC Pedia 18 9 36 9 0 18 9 38 13 11
2023 Public Service Commission email 24 33 10 0 2 22 10 83 3 51
2023 Other 18 18 15 5 5 24 15 59 16 130
2023 Don’t know 7 16 12 5 7 31 22 49 26 74
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